Current Affairs Quiz 27th,28th and 29th July 2024 Quiz

Exp. India, US Sign Cultural Property Agreement To Repatriate Stolen Indian Artifacts

India and the United States of America have signed a Cultural Property Agreement to repatriate stolen Indian artifacts from the USA.

Under the agreement, both countries will work together to also prevent and prohibit illicit trade, import, export and trafficking of archaeological and ethnological materials.

This is India’s first-ever Cultural Property Agreement with the US.

Recently India signed MoUs with others countries

• MSDE partners with Australian Government to energise Agriculture Sector of India with emerging skills
• India and Oman to jointly undertake research on sharks and rays in Arabian Sea
• India to train Bangladeshi’s civil servants for the next 5 years
• India signs MoU with Bulgaria to enhance collaboration, exchange auditing expertise
• India and Nepal agree to promote Sanskrit research and education
• India & Singapore sign MoU on Law and Dispute Resolution

Exp. Government extends EMPS till September with more outlay of ₹778 crore

The government has extended the duration of Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) 2024 by two months up to September 30, with enhancement of outlay to ₹778 crore.

Earlier, the scheme was launched by Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) through a gazette notification on March 13, to boost the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across the country.

The EMPS was originally set to run from April 1 to July 31, 2024, with a total outlay of ₹500 crore. So, the total outlay becomes ₹1,278 crore now for the same scheme.

The eligible vehicles include electric two-wheelers (e-2W) and three-wheelers including registered e-rickshaws and e-carts and L5 (e-3W).

The scheme now targets to support 5,60,789 EVs, comprising 5,00,080 e-2Ws and 60,709 units of e-3Ws, it said adding that this includes 13,590 rickshaws and e-carts, as well as 47,119 e-3Ws in the L5 category.

In the earlier period (April-July), the scheme aimed to support 3,72,215 EVs including e-2W (3,33,387) and e-3W (38,828 including 13,590 rickshaws and e-carts and 25,238 e-3W in L5 category).

Exp. Centre clears urban flood management projects worth ₹2,514.36 cr of 5 states

A high-level committee (HLC), chaired by the union home minister, approved six proposals of five states, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, West Bengal and Maharashtra — for urban flood management at a total cost of ₹2,514.36 crore.

The funds would be utilised for flood management in six metro cities of Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Pune.

Earlier in its meeting on November 27, 2023, the HLC approved the project proposal for integrated solutions for flood management in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, at a cost of ₹561.29 crore.

The HLC, comprising of Finance Minister, Agriculture Minister and Vice Chairman NITI Aayog as members, overall considered nine proposals for funding from National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF) and National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to combat urban flooding in six cities, to mitigate Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in 4 hill states and to strengthen fire services in 3 states.

The ₹150 crore-worth proposals for GLOF risk mitigation are for Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.

The initiative will provide the necessary impetus to these four states in taking necessary mitigation measures to address GLOF risks.

Exp. Amit Shah led High-level committee Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme (YAMS)

Amit Shah led High-level committee approved a proposal of Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme (YAMS) at an outlay of Rs 470.50 crore from NDRF.

It will be implemented in 315 most disaster-prone districts of the country for training of 1300 trained Aapda Mitra Volunteers as Master Trainers and 2.37 lakh volunteers exclusively from NCC, NSS, NYKS and BS&G (Bharat Scouts & Guides) in disaster preparedness and response.

Earlier, the government implemented “Aapda Mitra” scheme under which around 1 lakh community volunteers have been trained for disaster response in 350 most disaster-prone districts of the country.

These skilled and trained ‘Aapda Mitras’ and ‘Aapda Sakhis’ are playing an important role in assisting the local administration in responding to any disaster.

During the current financial year, the Centre has released Rs 6348 crore to 14 states under State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and Rs 672 crore to six states under State Disaster Mitigation Fund (SDMF).

In addition, an amount of Rs 4265 crore has been released to 10 states under NDRF.

Exp. Ajit Doval Represents India At 4th Annual BIMSTEC Security Chiefs Meeting In Naypyitaw

National Security Advisor NSA Ajit Doval led the Indian delegation at the 4th Annual Meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation BIMSTEC Security Chiefs in Naypyitaw, Myanmar.

He met with the Myanmar NSA Admiral Moe Aung and BIMSTEC Security Chiefs called on Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.

Delivering India’s national statement at the BIMSTEC meet, Mr Doval spoke on strengthening cooperation in counter-terrorism and combating drug trafficking, arms smuggling and organized crime.

He also spoke about BIMSTEC connectivity, holding the 2nd Ports Conclave and water security of Himalayan River systems.

Exp. Govt sets a target to open 25,000 PMBJKs by 31st March 2027 across India

The government has set a target to open 25,000 Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) by 31st March 2027 across the country.

In a written reply in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Anupriya Patel said, 547 PMBJ Kendras have been opened in Primary Agricultural Credit Societies across the country till June last month.

Under Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, 2047 medicines and 3000 surgical and medical consumables have been brought under the product basket for wider availability.

Exp. RBI introduces PCA framework to improve financial health of UCBs

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has prescribed a Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework for relatively weak urban co-operative banks (UCBs), with deposits above ₹100 crore (upper tier category), to nurse them back to health.

As per the framework, a financially unsound and ill-managed UCB can be brought under PCA if it breaches the risk thresholds of identified indicators pertaining to capital and profitability (net profit).

Currently, there are around 1,500 UCBs in the country. RBI classifies UCBs as Tier-I (deposits up to ₹100 crore); Tier-2 (more than ₹100 crore and up to ₹1,000 crore); Tier-3 (deposits more than ₹1,000 crore and up to ₹10,000 crore); and Tier-4 (above ₹10,000 crore). Tiers 2 to 4 come under the upper Tier.

The objective of the PCA Framework is to enable supervisory intervention at an appropriate time and require the UCBs to initiate and implement remedial measures in a timely manner, to restore their financial health.

The provisions of the PCA Framework will be effective from April 1, 2025.

Exp. Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates India’s 500th Community Radio Station- Apna Radio 90.0 FM at IIMC Aizawl

Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the winners of 10th National Community Radio Awards.

The Minister has also inaugurated India’s 500th Community Radio Station in presence of Union Minister of State for I&B Dr. L. Murugan and Chief Minister of Mizoram Shri Lalduhoma.

The station ‘Apna Radio 90.0 FM’ is a station run by Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Aizawl.

This initiative will bring a substantive change in the lives of people in the coverage area of Apna Radio station. This launch is also a significant milestone in the Government’s policy of Act East.

Winners of 10th National Community Radio Awards

Category: Thematic Award

• First prize: Radio Mayur, District Saran, Bihar for programme: Tech Sakhi
• Second Prize: Radio Kochi, Kerala for programme: Nirangal
• Third Prize: Hello Doon, Dehradun, Uttarakhand for programme: Meri Baat

Category: Most Innovative Community Engagement Award

• First prize: Yerlawani Sangli, Maharashtra for programme: Kahani sunandachi
• Second Prize: Vaylaga Vanoli, Madurai, Tamil Nadu for programme: Let’s Build a new Norm
• Third Prize: Salaam Namaste Noida, Uttar Pradesh for programme: Maid Didi

Category: Promoting Local Culture Award

• First prize: Radio Brahmaputra, Dibrugarh, Assam for programme: Igarekun
• Second Prize: Radio Kotagiri, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu for programme: En Makkaludan Oru Payanam
• Third Prize: Radio Active, Bhagalpur Bihar for programme: Ang Pradesh ki Adbut Dharohar

Category: Sustainability Model Award

• First prize: Radio Benziger run by Bishop Benziger Hospital Society, Kollam, Kerala
• Second Prize: Radio Namskar, Konark, Odisha run by Young India
• Third Prize: Radio Antarwani, Gulbarga, Karnataka run by Sharanbasbeswara Vidya Vardhak Sangh.

Exp. DK Murali takes charge as CMD of BECIL

Cmde D.K. Murali has taken over as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL), a Mini Ratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.

Cmde Murali, who served in the Indian Navy for nearly 35 years, expressed his enthusiasm about his new role.

The Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB) has selected Brijesh Dixit for the position of Managing Director at Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited (REIL), a Schedule ‘C’ Central PSU.

Dixit, currently the Executive Director (Depot & Machineries) in the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers, was chosen from 12 candidates.

His appointment is subject to requisite clearances and ACC approval, with incumbent MD Rakesh Chopra set to retire on July 31, 2024.

Exp. ADB Approves Support to Improve Urban Mobility in India

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to expand metro rail corridors and improve transport connectivity in Nagpur, India.

The Nagpur Metro Urban Mobility Project will improve transport connectivity within and to Nagpur’s new and growing urban areas. The project will finance the extension of four metro rail corridors in Nagpur.

These are from Automotive Square to Kanhan, Prajapati Nagar to Transport Nagar, Khapri to Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation ESR, and Lokmanya Nagar to Hingna. The project will construct 43.8 kilometers of elevated metro rail corridors with 32 stations.

The project will help the Maha Metro develop a 5-year institutional action plan, including a gender equality and social inclusion-responsive workplace strategy; improve its digital project management platform; and train staff on metro planning and management.

About Asian Development Bank (ADB)

• Founded – 19 December 1966
• Headquarters – Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
• President – Masatsugu Asakawa
• Vice President – Ashok Lavasa
• Director of ADB for India – Mio Oka (replace Takeo Konishi)
• Executive Director – Vikas Sheel
• Adviser to the Executive Director – Smita Sarangi
• Member Countries – 68 (Niue)

Exp. 27 July – World Hepatitis Day

World Hepatitis Day is observed annually on July 28th.

Objective – To raise awareness about viral hepatitis, a group of infectious diseases that cause inflammation of the liver and can lead to severe liver disease and cancer.

Theme 2024 – It’s Time for Action

What is Hepatitis?

• Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, often caused by viral infections but also resulting from other factors such as alcohol consumption, certain medications, and autoimmune diseases.
• The liver, a vital organ responsible for numerous essential functions, becomes compromised when affected by hepatitis, leading to potentially severe health consequences.

Exp. IndusInd Bank collaborates with Inspire Institute of Sport to launch ‘Wrestle for Glory’

IndusInd Bank has launched the ‘Wrestle for Glory’ program, a CSR initiative of the Bank, continuing the longstanding collaboration with the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), a high-performance Olympic training facility headquartered in Vijayanagar, Bellary.

This program aims to empower 50 talented female wrestling athletes from across the country. And provide them with coaching at the esteemed IIS facility on fully-funded scholarships.

Under the ‘Wrestle for Glory’ CSR program, female wrestlers will benefit with access to top-tier training facilities, expert coaching, comprehensive sports science resources, cutting-edge equipment, nutritional support, educational assistance, and a supportive ecosystem essential for nurturing their potential and propelling them towards success on the global stage.

The ‘Wrestle for Glory’ program has been launched as a part of the ‘IndusInd For Sports’ initiative, a non-banking sports vertical of the Bank, established in 2016.

IndusInd Bank

• Founded – 1994
• Founder – S.P. Hinduja
• Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra,
• MD & CEO – Sumant Kathpalia
• Tagline – We Make You Feel Richer

Exp. 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Parade held on River Seine, Paris

The 33rd Summer Olympics opened with a first-of-its-kind opening ceremony in the French capital city of Paris on 26 July 2024.

For the first time in the Summer Olympics’ history, the traditional opening ceremony was not held in a stadium but in the open on the Seine.

Out of the 117-strong Indian side, 78 participated in the opening ceremony. The Indian contingent was led by four-time Olympian table tennis player Sharath Kamal and two-time Olympian badminton player P.V. Sindhu.

Paris will host the 33rd Summer Olympics from 26 July to 11 August and Paralympics for the physically challenged athletes from 28 August to 8 September 2024.

It is the third time Paris is hosting the Summer Olympics, having hosted in 1900,1924 and now in 2024.

Mascot and Motto of the 2024 Paris Olympics

• The 2024 Paris Olympics Mascot is Olympic Phryge. It is designed on the traditional French Phyrigian hat that represents the symbols of freedom and the French Republic.
• It is coloured in blue, white and red, representing the flag of France with the golden Paris 2024 logo emblazoned across its chest.
• Alone we go faster, but together we go further,” is the motto of the Paris Olympics and the Paralympic Games.

About Indian Contingent in the Paris Olympics

• India has sent 117 athletes to the Paris Games, the second-largest contingent ever after the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, which saw the participation of 121 athletes.
• In the Paris Olympics, 70 male and 47 female Indian athletes are participating in the Paris Olympics.

India to participate in 16 events

• Out of the 32 sporting disciplines in the Paris Olympics, India will participate in 16: Men’s Hockey, archery, badminton, boxing, wrestling, equestrian, golf, athletics, tennis, judo, rowing, sailing, shooting, swimming, table tennis, and weightlifting.
• Maximum 29 athletes will participate in athletics, while 21 will participate in the various shooting events.
• Breaking, Surfing, sports climbing, and Skateboarding are the four new sports to be included in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
• The United States, with 640 athletes, has the maximum number of athletes competing in the Paris Olympics, followed by host France, which has 608 athletes.

Youngest and Oldest Indian Athlete

• Veteran Tennis player Rohan Boppana is the oldest Indian athlete at the age of 44 years
• While the 14-year-old swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu is the youngest member of the Indian contingent.

Exp. Manu Bhaker wins Bronze, becomes 1st Indian woman to clinch shooting medal

Manu Bhaker opened India’s accounts at Paris Olympics with a historic bronze in 10m air pistol event, becoming India’s first woman shooter to win Olympic medal.

She became the first Indian woman to win a shooting medal at the Games, ending a 12-year wait for an overall Olympic medal in shooting.

Manu became only the fifth shooter after Abhinav Bindra, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Vijay Kumar and Gagan Narang to win an Olympic medal in shooting.

The last time India won medals at the Olympics was at the London edition in 2012 when rapid-fire pistol shooter Vijay Kumar won silver and 10m air rifle marksman Gagan Narang clinched bronze.

Manu, who became the third Indian woman to enter the final rounds of an individual shooting event at the Olympics by finishing third with 580 in the qualification rounds, shot 221.7 to finish third in the final to claim the bronze medal.

Gold Medal – Ye Jin (South Korea) with 243.3 points

Silver Medal – Kim Yeji (South Korea) with 241. Points

Exp. Sri Lanka clinch maiden Women’s Asia Cup title with comprehensive win over India

Sri Lanka secured their first-ever Women’s Asia Cup title, defeating the defending champions India in front of an ecstatic home crowd.

This was also just the second time in their nine final appearances that India failed to win the Women’s Asia Cup.

The previous such instance was in 2018, when Bangladesh beat India by three wickets.

Samarawickrama was the Player of the Match in the Final, while Chamari Athapaththu was the Player of the Tournament for her 304 runs and three wickets in the event.

Q.16. On which day is the CRPF Raising Day observed in India?

भारत में सीआरपीएफ स्थापना दिवस किस दिन मनाया जाता है?

(a) 26 July

(b) 27 July

(c) 28 July

(d) 29 July

(e) 30 July

Exp. 27 July - CRPF Raising Day

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is observing its Raising Day on 27 July 2024.

It was on this day the central government’s largest paramilitary force, CRPF was raised as Crown Representative Police in 1939 by the British rulers of India.

CRPF is one of the seven Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) of the government of India, the others being the Assam Rifles, Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indo-Tibetan Police Force (ITBP), National Security Guard(NSG), and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).

CRPF is the largest CAPF and is dedicated to the task of internal security.

Formation of CRPF

• The CRPF was established as Crown Representative Police on 27 July 1939 by the British as a specialised force to maintain law and order in the country, especially in the princely states.
• After Independence, the provisional Indian parliament passed the Central Reserve Police Force Act in 1949.
• On 28 December 1949 the name of the force was changed to Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) as per the provision of the CRPF Act 1949.
• CRPF was made a force of the government of India under the Home Ministry.