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Q.1. Who has recently inaugurated the newly established Aviation Security Control Centre (ASCC) at CISF Campus Mahipalpur?
Exp. Amit Shah inaugurated the Aviation Security Control Center
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has inaugurated the newly established Aviation Security Control Centre (ASCC) at CISF Campus Mahipalpur in New Delhi.
The CISF was inducted at airports for the first time in February 2000.
After two decades, currently, CISF is providing security cover to 66 airports out of 134 operational airports in the country, including extremely busy and hypersensitive airports like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Jammu, Srinagar, and Amritsar.
In order to monitor the security functions and resource utilization on a real-time basis, Security Operations Control Centres (SOCCs) are functional at every airport.
These SOCCs serve as the nerve/nodal center for the collection and dissemination of important information 24×7, especially during contingencies.
This newly established ASCC will play an important role in its quest to play a greater role in aviation security and the future of the force.
Recent Inauguration by Amit Shah
Amit Shah inaugurated mega conclave “Strengthening PACS through FPOs
Amit Shah approved the release of Rs 6,194.40 crore to 19 states under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).
Amit Shah launches Akshar River Cruise Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad
Amit Shah lays foundation stone of ‘Balidaan Stambh’ in Srinagar
Amit Shah unveils ₹8,000 crore schemes to strengthen disaster management
Q.2. Who has inaugurated a two-day National Conference of Rural WASH Partners’ Forum at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi?
(c) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat / गजेंद्र सिंह शेखावत
(d) Suresh Prabhu / सुरेश प्रभु
(e) Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya / डॉ. मनसुख मंडाविया
Answer & Explanation
Ans.2.(c)
Exp. Gajendra Singh inaugurates National Conference On Rural WASH Partners’
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has inaugurated a two-day National Conference of Rural WASH Partners’ Forum at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
The stakeholders from the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector to deliberate on the progress made and the way ahead to support the expeditious implementation of the Jal Jeevan and Swachh Bharat Mission.
The Ministry of Jal Shakti said, under the theme of “Accelerating Progress towards a Swachh Sujal Bharat”, the Conference will provide a forum for partners to share their experiences, learn from each other, and identify new ways to collaborate across the WASH sector.
The Rural WASH Partners’ Forum (RWPF) is a leading platform for development partners and sector partners working in the rural WASH sector in India.
Q.3. Which state government has signed an MoU with Tata Technologies to transform 36 government ITIs into an Industry 4.0 Technology Hub?
Exp. Chhattisgarh govt signs MOU with Tata Technologies to transform ITIs
The Chhattisgarh government has signed an MoU worth Rs 1,188.36 crore with Tata Technologies to transform 36 government ITIs into an Industry 4.0 Technology Hub.
The MoU was signed between the state’s Department of Technical Education and Skill Development and Tata Technologies in the presence of chief minister Bhupesh Baghel.
The collaboration will offer six new trades and 23 new short-term courses in 36 ITIs, with state-of-the-art technical workshops and trainer arrangements.
These ITIs will offer training in six new technical trades. The trades covered in the one-year programme include advanced tool artisan, industrial robotics and digital manufacturing technician, and manufacturing process control and automation.
In the two-year programme, they will offer training in advanced CNC Machining, Basic Designer and Virtual Verifier (Mechanical), and Mechanic Electric Vehicle trades, all of which are of world-class standards.
Tata and its associated companies will also provide placement opportunities to the skilled youth of Chhattisgarh. The project aims to train over 10,000 youths annually in advanced skills, fostering better employment opportunities in the state.
About Chhattisgarh
Capital – Raipur
Chief Minister – Bhupesh Baghel
Governor – Anusuiya Uikey
Q.4. Which edition of the Helicopter & Small Aircraft Summit has been organized in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh?
Exp. 5th Helicopter & Small Aircraft Summit organized in Khajuraho
The Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Pawan Hans, and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) have jointly organized the 5th Helicopter & Small Aircraft Summit in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
The event’s theme reflects the critical focus on enhancing transportation services and promoting tourism in remote and hilly terrains.
Union Civil Aviation Minister, Jyotiraditya M Scindia has inaugurated the event.
The aviation and tourism industries are interconnected, and their synergy fosters employment opportunities and drives economic growth across the country.
The summit’s primary objectives are to enhance the scope of the UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) Scheme, which focuses on regional connectivity in remote and hilly terrains, and to expand the country’s rural-to-urban connectivity.
A key focus is also on boosting the connectivity of helicopters and small aircraft to places with existing and potential tourism hotspots by providing uninterrupted services.
About Madhya Pradesh
Capital – Bhopal
Chief Minister – Shivraj Singh Chauhan
Governor – Mangubhai C. Patel
Q.5. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has recently laid the foundation stone for a 108-feet tall statue of Lord Ram in which state?
Exp. Amit Shah laid foundation stone of 108 feet tall statue of Lord Shri Ram in Kurnool
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has laid the foundation stone for a 108-feet tall statue of Lord Ram in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool in a virtual ceremony.
It will be built at a cost of over 500 crore rupees and this project is spread over an area of 10 acres in Mantralayam village.
The statue to be erected in Mantralayam will convey the message of Sanatan Dharma to the entire world, further bolstering the Vaishnava tradition.
The colossal statue of Prabhu Ram, which will be the tallest in India, will immerse the city with the emotion of devotion while inspiring people to remain unwavering in their commitment to our rich and timeless civilizational values.
Q.6. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a six-day event focusing on semiconductors – Semicon India 2023 – in which city?
Exp. PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate ‘Semicon India 2023’ in Gandhinagar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a six-day event focusing on semiconductors – Semicon India 2023 – at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar on July 28.
The event is scheduled to be held between July 25 and 30 and with the PM inaugurating the main event on July 28.
Open to the public from July 25 to July 30, this engaging exhibition aims to educate visitors about the intricate manufacturing process of semiconductors and the remarkable strides achieved in this dynamic field.
The exhibition will offer the visitors a comprehensive insight into the cutting-edge technologies and innovations driving the semiconductor industry.
For aspiring students, this platform will present a valuable opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge about semiconductor manufacturing, fostering a pathway to a rewarding career in this field.
Companies such as Foxconn, Micron, AMD, IBM, Marvell, Vedanta, LAM Research, NXP Semiconductors, ST Microelectronics, Grantwood Technologies, Infineon Technologies, Applied Materials, and other prominent players in the sector will actively participate in this momentous event.
PM Modi in News
PM Modi inaugurates New Integrated Terminal Building at Port Blair
PM Modi launches development projects worth over 12,110 crore in Varanasi
PM inaugurates Sai Hira Global Convention Centre in Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh.
PM Modi inaugurates National Sickle Cell Anemia Eradication Mission 2047 in Lalpur village of Madhya Pradesh
PM Modi inaugurated 17th Indian Cooperative Congress in New Delhi
Q.7. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and MD of Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)?
Exp. A Madhavarao appoints as new Chairman and MD of Bharat Dynamics
A Madhavarao has been appointed as the new Chairman and MD of Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).
He joined BDL in March 2020 as executive director and was currently holding the post of Director (Technical) with the additional charge of Director (production).
During his tenure in the Indian Navy, Commodore Madhavarao took part in the Kargil and Parakram operations.
He was instrumental in setting up the Nuclear and Safety field organization in Visakhapatnam for the induction of Nuclear Submarines into the Indian Navy.
He has served as General Manager Technical at Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam and was responsible for preparing the long-term perspective plan for the Naval Dockyard modernization.
Recent Appointment
Indian women’s volleyball team new coach – Ravindra Banshtu
1st woman to be top Navy officer in US history – Lisa Franchetti
Chief of International Myeloma Foundation – S Vincent Rajkumar (replace Brian G.M. Durie)
CEO of Jaguar Land Rover – Adrian Mardell
CEO of Noida Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA) – Lokesh M (replace Ritu Maheshwari)
Q.8. Who has conferred the 8th and 9th National Community Radio Awards in New Delhi?
Exp. Anurag Thakur confers 8th and 9th Community Radio Awards
The Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur has conferred the 8th and 9th National Community Radio Awards.
The awards were conferred during the Inaugural Session of the two-day Regional Community Radio Sammelan (North) which was inaugurated by the Union Minister at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication in New Delhi.
Community Radio Stations play a key role in realizing the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi of Jan Bhagidari se Jan Andolan.
These stations complement the efforts of Akashvani and have played a key role in keeping their listeners informed during calamities.
The National Community Radio Awards carry 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes for Rs, 1 Lakh, 75,000 Rs and 50,000 Rs respectively.
Thematic Awards
First Prize: Radio Mind Tree, Ambala, Haryana; Name of Programme: Hope Jeene Ki Rah
Second Prize: Radio Hirakhand, Sambalpur, Odisha; Name of Programme: Adhar O PoshanBigyan
Third Prize: Green Radio, Sabour, Bihar; Name of Programme: PoshanShrinkhla
Most Innovative Community Engagement Awards
First Prize Radio SD, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh; Name of the programme: Hizra in Between
Second Prize Kabir Radio, Sant Kabir Nagar, Uttar Pradesh; Name of Program: Selfie Le Le Re
Third Award: Radio Mind Tree, Ambala, Haryana Name of Programme: Book Bugs
Promoting Local Culture Awards
First Prize: Voice of SOA, Cuttack, Odisha; Name of Programme: Asmita
Second Prize: Friends FM, Tripura, Agartala; Name of Programme: Revived a dying art: MASK & POT
Third Prize: PantnagarJanvani, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand; Name of Program: Dadi Ma Ka Batua
Sustainability Model Awards
First Prize: Radio Hirakhand, Sambhalpur, Odisha
Second Prize: VayalagaVanoli, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Third Prize: VAGAD Radio “90.8”, Banswara, Rajasthan
Q.9. Who among the following has won the country’s first-ever gold medal in the World Archery Para Championships in Pilsen, Czech Republic?
Exp. Rakesh & Sarita win India’s 1st gold at World Para Archery Tournament
Indian compound archers Sarita and Rakesh Kumar gave a fine performance to claim the country’s first-ever gold medal in the World Archery Para Championships in Pilsen, Czech Republic.
The duo claimed the mixed team world title, while 16-year-old armless archer Sheetal Devi bagged the compound women’s individual silver.
Sarita bagged a second medal when she took the women’s team bronze with Jyoti.
The country’s previous best showing was two silver medals — by Pooja in recurve individual event and Shyam Sundar Swami and Jyoti in compound mixed team — in Dubai last year.
Sarita and Rakesh defeated Brazil’s Jane Gogel and Reinaldo Ferreira 152-146 in the final. The match began with both sides sharing honours (37-37) in the first end. The Indians showed consistency to take the next three ends 37-36, 39-38, 39-35.
Q.10. Who among the following has won the Korea Open 2023 title after defeating Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto in Yeosu, Korea?
(a) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty / सात्विकसाईराज रंकीरेड्डी और चिराग शेट्टी
(b) Lakshya Sen and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy / लक्ष्य सेन और सात्विकसाईराज रंकीरेड्डी
(c) Lakshya Sen and Chirag Shetty / लक्ष्य सेन और चिराग शेट्टी
(d) Srikanth Kidambi and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy / श्रीकांत किदांबी और सात्विकसाईराज रंकीरेड्डी
(e) Prannoy HS and Chirag Shetty / प्रणय एचएस और चिराग शेट्टी
Answer & Explanation
Ans.10.(a)
Exp. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty clinch Korea Open 2023
Asian Champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated world no. 1 Indonesian duo Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto in a thrilling 3-game men’s doubles final 17-21, 21-13, 21-14 to clinch the Korea Open 2023 title in Yeosu, Korea.
This is the third Super 500 title of their career so far after Thailand Open 2019 and Yonex Sunrise India Open 2022.
And also the third BWF World Tour title in 2023 as well, having previously won Swiss Open 2023 (Super 300) and Indonesia Open 2023 (Super 1000) earlier this year.
Q.11. Sumit Nagal has won Tampere Challenger 2023 title after defeating Czech Republic’s Dalibor Svrcina in Finland. Sumit Nagal is related to which sport?
Exp. Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal won Tampere Challenger 2023
Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal beat Dalibor Svrcina of the Czech Republic in straight sets to clinch the Tampere Open title held in Finland.
Nagal beat Svrcina 6-4 7-5 to emerge victorious.
This was Sumit Nagal’s fourth ATP Challenger title overall.
It was the second Challenger title of the season after the one in Rome, and the fourth Challenger title of his career for the 25-year-old.
Q.12. World Drowning Prevention Day is observed every year on which day?
विश्वडूबनारोकथामदिवसहरसालकिसदिनमनायाजाताहै?
(a) 22 July / 22 जुलाई
(b) 23 July / 23 जुलाई
(c) 25July / 25 जुलाई
(d) 26 July / 26 जुलाई
(e) 27 July / 27 जुलाई
Answer & Explanation
Ans.12.(c)
Exp. 25 July – World Drowning Prevention Day
World Drowning Prevention Day is observed every year on July 25.
Objective – To raise awareness about the critical issue of drowning and its devastating impact on individuals, families, and communities worldwide.
Theme 2023 -Anyone can drown, no one should
Approximately 236,000 individuals lose their lives to drowning annually, with children between the ages of five and 14 being more susceptible to this tragedy.
Research indicates that youngsters and teenagers living in rural areas are at a higher risk of drowning compared to their urban counterparts.
Q.13. World Embryologists Day is observed every year on which day?
विश्वभ्रूणविज्ञानीदिवसहरवर्षकिसदिनमनायाजाताहै?
(a) 22 July / 22 जुलाई
(b) 23 July / 23 जुलाई
(c) 25July / 25 जुलाई
(d) 26 July / 26 जुलाई
(e) 27 July / 27 जुलाई
Answer & Explanation
Ans.13.(c)
Exp. 25 July – World Embryologist Day
World Embryologists Day is observed every year on July 25 to recognize the work and contributions of embryologists worldwide.
Embryologists play an important role in treating infertility and help couples have babies through in vitro fertilization or the IVF process.
In an IVF clinic, embryologists play a vital role. They are responsible for creating new life outside a woman’s body.
Embryologists also help in conceiving a baby. They are also known as the caretakers of clients’ eggs, sperm, or embryos.
On July 25, 1978, Louise Joy Brown was the first child to be born through IVF in England. Since then, IVF has emerged as a glimmer of hope for couples who dream of becoming parents, but are struggling with infertility. Therefore, Brown’s birthday is recognised as World Embryologist Day.
Q.14. Cricketer Brian Taber passed away recently at the age of 83. He was from which country?
