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Q.1. On which date the Central Government declare “Samvidhan Hatya Diwas” to protest and honour those who fought against the injustice during the Emergency imposed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975?
Exp. Centre declares June 25 as “Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’
The Union government announced that June 25 will be observed annually as “Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas” to honor those who opposed and fought against the injustices during the Emergency imposed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975.
To observe 25th June as Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas will serve as a reminder of what happens when the Constitution of India was trampled over.
It is also a day to pay homage to each and every person who suffered due to the excesses of the Emergency, a Congress unleashed dark phase of Indian history.”
On 25 June 1975, the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, showing her dictatorial mindset, strangled the soul of Indian democracy by imposing an emergency in the country. Lakhs of people were jailed without any reason and the voice of the media was suppressed. The Government of India has decided to celebrate 25 June every year as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas.
Q.2. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has inaugurated the Prime Minister College of Excellence in 55 districts of which state?
Exp. Amit Shah inaugurated PM College Of Excellence in All 55 Districts of MP
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has inaugurated Prime Minister College of Excellence in all 55 districts of Madhya Pradesh from Indore.
All courses will be offered in Excellence Colleges as per the new education policy. Apart from this, all resources will be available in these colleges. The students will get academic benefit.
Under the Vibrant Villages Programme scheme, 136 border villages are being provided connectivity through 113 all-weather road projects at a cost of two thousand 420 crore rupees.
About Madhya Pradesh
Capital – Bhopal
Chief Minister – Dr Mohan Yadav (replace Shivraj Singh Chauhan)
Deputy CM – Jagdish Devda & Rajendra Shukla
Speaker of Madhya Pradesh Assembly – Narendra Singh Tomar
Governor – Mangubhai C. Patel
Lok Shaba Seats – 29
Rajya Sabha Seats – 11
Legislative Assembly Seats – 230
Q.3. Which of the following has launched the ‘GearShift Challenge’ as part of the e-FAST India initiative?
Exp. NITI Aayog launches ‘NITI GearShift Challenge’ as part of E-FAST India initiative
NITI Aayog has launched the ‘NITI GearShift Challenge’ as part of the e-FAST India initiative.
This pioneering hackathon aims to foster innovative business models for the adoption of zero-emission trucks in India, addressing the nation’s pressing economic and environmental challenges.
NITI Aayog has also invited students, transport service practitioners, academics, and researchers to develop innovative business models that address financial, technical, and operational challenges in the adoption osf electric trucks.
The program has garnered participation from e-FAST India knowledge partners, financial institutions, and industry forums.
The ‘NITI GearShift Challenge’ is being organised in collaboration with IIM Bangalore, Smart Freight Centre India, WRI India and other institutions.
NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India)
Founded – 1st January 2015
Preceding – Planning Commission (15th March 1950)
Headquarters – New Delhi
Chairperson – Narendra Modi
Vice Chairperson – Suman K Bery
CEO – BVR Subrahmanyam
NITI Aayog comes under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Q.4. India will organize the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit from 20th to 24th November in which state?
भारत 20 से 24 नवंबरतकविश्वऑडियोविजुअलऔरमनोरंजनशिखरसम्मेलनकाआयोजनकिसराज्यमेंकरेगा?
(a) Gujrat
(b) Goa
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Tamil Nadu
(e) Haryana
Answer & Explanation
Ans.4.(b)
Exp. India to organize World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit in November
India will organize the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit from 20th to 24th November in Goa.
India will host the Summit which will be a landmark event for the Media and Entertainment industry the world over.
At the curtain raiser event in New Delhi along with Chief Minister of Goa Pramod Sawant, Mr. Vaishnaw said, the media and entertainment world is undergoing a structural change and has seen immense technology infusion.
The role of public policy is to enable the harnessing of the best out of this structural change.
Q.5. In July 2024, who has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of BSNL?
जुलाई 2024 में, किसेबीएसएनएलकाअध्यक्षऔरप्रबंधनिदेशक (सीएमडी) नियुक्तकियागयाहै?
(a) Smita Sarangi
(b) Arindam Bagchi
(c) Indra Mani Pandey
(d) Tanu Singh
(e) Robert Ravi
Answer & Explanation
Ans.5.(e)
Exp. Robert Ravi appointed as the CMD of BSNL
The government has appointed Robert Jerard Ravi as the new BSNL Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) for a period of six months.
Ravi is currently appointed as deputy director general, standards, research and innovation at the department of telecommunications (DoT).
He will hold additional charge as CMD BSNL, CMD MTNL, and CMD BBNL.
Ravi will replace PK Purwar, whose tenure is expiring on July 14. Purwar assumed charge as BSNL CMD in July 2019.
About Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
Founded- 15 September 2000
Founder- Government of India
Headquarters- New Delhi
CMD – Robert Jerard Ravi
Q.6. Who took oath as the Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC) of Pakistan, making her the first woman to be elevated as the court’s top judge?
Exp. The First Woman Chief Justice of Lahore Takes Oath
Justice Aalia Neelum took oath as the Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC) of Pakistan, making her the first woman to be elevated as the court’s top judge.
Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan administered the oath of office to her.
Punjab province’s first woman Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz was also present in the oath-taking ceremony.
Justice Neelum, 57, stood third in the seniority list of judges of the LHC but the Judicial Commission of Pakistan headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa had decided to consider her nomination for the office of the LHC chief justice.
Born on November 12, 1966, Justice Neelum earned her LLB degree from the University of Punjab in 1995 and was enrolled as an advocate in 1996.
She was later enrolled as an advocate of the Supreme Court in 2008 and elevated to the LHC in 2013 before being sworn in as a permanent judge on March 16, 2015.
Q.7. Bajaj Electricals Ltd has appointed whom as Chief Operating Officer of its Consumer Products Division?
Exp. Bajaj Electricals appoints Vishal Chadha as COO of its Consumer Products Division
Bajaj Electricals Ltd has appointed Vishal Chadha as Chief Operating Officer of its Consumer Products Division.
Chadha has been in General Management roles since 2016, first at Snapdeal where he was the Chief Business Officer, followed by a brief stint at Reliance Brands before joining Kohler as Managing Director-India and South Asia where he ran the entire India business, per the regulatory filing.
He has experience across FMCG, consumer devices, and e-commerce.
Q.8. Which state’s community managed natural farming program has been awarded the prestigious Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity 2024?
Exp. International honour Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming
The Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) program, led by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, has been awarded the prestigious Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity 2024.
The announcement was made by Dr. Angela Merkel, chair of the Jury and former Federal Chancellor of Germany, during a ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal.
APCNF shares the €1 million prize with Dr. Rattan Lal, a renowned soil scientist from the USA, and SEKEM, an Egyptian network promoting biodynamic farming.
The Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF), a state-wide program of the Government of Andhra Pradesh, has been recognized for its significant contributions to global food security, climate resilience, and ecosystem protection.
This initiative specifically supports smallholder farmers, with a focus on empowering predominantly women farmers.
Recent Award
CSR Leadership Award 2024 – Parijat Industries India Pvt. Ltd
Best Agriculture State Award for 2024 – Maharashtra
France Highest Civilian Award “Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur” – Roshini Nadar
C. Narayana Reddy National Literary Award– Tamil writer Sivashankari
First K. Saraswathi Amma Award – P Geetha
Atal Pension Yojana Annual Award for FY24 by PFRDA – Bank of India
Q.9. Who has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Paytm Payments Bank?
Exp. Paytm Payments Bank appoints Arun Bansal as new CEO
Paytm Payments Bank, an associate entity of One97 Communications (OCL), which operates the Paytm brand, has appointed Arun Kumar Bansal as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Bansal is a former IDBI Bank executive. He resigned from his position as the executive director and head of treasury (on contract) at IDBI Bank.
Recent Appointment in Banking & Insurance Sector
CFO of Quant Mutual Fund – Shashi Kataria (replace Harshal Patel)
ED of Oriental Insurance Company Ltd – Rashmi Bajpai & Amit Mishra
ED of GIC Re – Hitesh Ramesh Chandra Joshi & Radhika C.S
ED in National Insurance Company Ltd – Prasad C.G & T. Babu Paul
ED in United India Insurance Company Ltd – Sunita Gupta
Q.10. In July 2024, K P Sharma Oli was sworn in as Nepal’s Prime Minister for the _________ time.
जुलाई 2024 में, केपीशर्माओलीने _________ बारनेपालकेप्रधानमंत्रीकेरूपमेंशपथली।
(a) second
(b) third
(c) fourth
(d) fifth
(e) sixth
Answer & Explanation
Ans.10.(c)
Exp. K.P. Sharma Oli sworn in as Nepal’s Prime Minister
K P Sharma Oli was sworn in as Nepal’s Prime Minister for the fourth time.
The leader of Nepal’s largest communist party was appointed Nepal’s Prime Minister by President Ram Chandra Paudel to lead a new coalition government that faces the daunting challenge of providing political stability in the Himalayan nation.
Oli, 72, succeeds Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ who lost the vote of confidence in the House of Representatives leading to the formation of the new government headed by Oli.
He became the Prime Minister with the support of the Nepali Congress, the largest party in Parliament.
Oli now needs to secure a vote of confidence from Parliament within 30 days of appointment according to the constitutional mandate. Oli will need a minimum of 138 votes in the 275-seat House of Representatives (HoR).
About Nepal
Capital- Kathmandu
Currency- Nepalese rupee
President– Ram Chandra Paudel
Prime minister– – K.P. Sharma Oli (replace Pushpa Kamal Dahal)
Q.11. Which of the following country will host the first ‘Olympics Esports Games’ in 2025?
Exp. Saudi Arabia to host first ‘Olympics Esports Games’ in 2025
Saudi Arabia and the International Olympic Committee have announced a 12-year agreement to host the new esports Olympics in the oil-rich kingdom starting from 2025.
This is a natural next step for our young athletes, our country and the global esports community,” said Prince Abdulaziz, who also heads the Saudi national Olympic committee.
The IOC said last month it planned to launch video gaming Olympics to try to attract and retain young fans and audiences.
Q.12. Barbora Krejcikova has won the women’s singles title of Wimbledon Open 2024 after defeated Jasmine Paolini. She is from which country?
Exp. Argentina won Copa America 2024 defeating Colombia
Defending champions Argentina has won the Copa America 2024 final at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida after defeating Colombia.
It is Argentina’s record 16th Copa America title. With this victory, Argentina secured its third consecutive major title, following the 2021 Copa America and 2022 World Cup, matching Spain’s achievement of winning the 2008 and 2012 European Championships alongside the 2010 World Cup.
Additionally, Argentina ended Colombia’s 28-game unbeaten streak, which had lasted since a February 2022 loss to the Albiceleste.
Lautaro Martinez’s goal was his fifth of the tournament, cementing his position as the top scorer and earning him the Copa America 2024 Golden Boot
Q.14. World Youth Skill Day is celebrated every year on which day?
विश्वयुवाकौशलदिवसहरसालकिसदिनमनायाजाताहै?
(a) 14 July
(b) 15 July
(c) 16 July
(d) 17 July
(e) 13 July
Answer & Explanation
Ans.14.(b)
Exp. 15 July – World Youth Skills Day
World Youth Skill Day is celebrated every year on July 15.
This day recognises the importance of youth skills development to address the global challenges of unemployment and underemployment.
Theme 2024 – Youth Skills for Peace and Development
The United Nations General Assembly declared July 15th as World Youth Skill Day in December 2014.
Q.15. Social Media Giving Day is observed every year on which day?
सोशलमीडियागिविंगडेहरसाल 15 जुलाईकोमनायाजाताहै।
(a) 14 July
(b) 15 July
(c) 16 July
(d) 17 July
(e) 13 July
Answer & Explanation
Ans.15.(b)
Exp. 15 July – Social Media Giving Day
Social Media Giving Day is observed every year on 15 July.
Social Media Giving Day is an annual event that promotes generosity and charitable giving by leveraging the power of social media.
It was founded by Givver.com, a non-profit organisation that has been raising cash through Twitter since 2013. It was first observed in 2013.
Chris Sommers, the inventor of Givver.com, is also the founder of the famous American restaurant chain Pi Pizzeria.
