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 Current Affairs Top 60 Q&A PDF – July 2024 1st Week
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1. Name the portal for rural land records that was launched by the Union Minister of State
(MoS) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), Ministry of Earth
Sciences (MoES), and Department of Space (DoS) in June 2024.
1) NaViGate Bharat
2) Diksha
3) Bhuvan Panchayat
4) eNAM
5) Bhavishya
Answer- 3) Bhuvan Panchayat
Explanation:
Union Minister of State(MoS – Independent Charge) Dr Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and
Technology(MoST); Ministry of Earth Sciences & Department of Space(DOS), launched two advanced
Geoportals – ‘Bhuvan Panchayat (Version 4.0)‘ for rural land records and ‘National Database for
Emergency Management (NDEM Version 5.0)’ for disaster management.
• The Geoportals were developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
• These geospatial tools, meant for visualisation and planning, will provide high-resolution
satellite imagery at a 1:10,000 scale for different locations across India.
Option Revision:
1) Covered in February 2024:NaViGate Bharat
Union Minister Anurag Thakur, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), launched
NaViGate(National Video Gateway) Bharat portal.
5) Covered in April 2024:Bhavishya
The ‘Bhavishya’ platform, an integrated online Pension Sanction & Payment Tracking system, was
made mandatory for all central government departments with effect from 1st January 2017.

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2. In June 2024, the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA-Budget Division) kept the interest
rate on the small savings scheme unchanged for the 2nd Quarter of 2024-25( Q2FY25).
Match the Small Savings Schemes with their respective interest rates.
i. Public Provident Fund (PPF) a.7.7%
ii. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) b.7.5%
iii. Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) c.8.2%
iv. National Savings Certificate (NSC) d.7.1%
1) i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
2) i-c, ii-b, iii-d, iv-a
3) i-c, ii-a, iii-d, iv-b
4) i-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
Answer- 1) i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
Explanation:
On 28th June 2024, the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA-Budget Division), Ministry of Finance
(MoF),Government of India(GoI) kept the interest rate on the small savings scheme unchanged for its
2nd Quarter of 2024-25( Q2FY25) i.e. from 1st June 2024 to 30th September 2024 from those
notified for Q1FY25.
Interest Rates on Small Savings Schemes for Q2FY25:
Instruments Rate of Interest from 1st July, 2024 to 30th
September, 2024

Savings Deposit 4.0%

Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) 7.5% (will mature in 115 months)

Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1%

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) 8.2%

National Savings Certificate (NSC) 7.7%

Senior Citizens’ Savings 8.2%

Scheme(SCSS)

3. Which ministry has recently (in June ‘24) launched the ‘Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao’ (SABB)
initiative for clean and healthy cities through the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 (SBM-U
2.0)?
1) Ministry of Tourism
2) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
3) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
4) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
5) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Answer- 4) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

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Explanation:
i.The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), through Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban
2.0(SBM-U 2.0), introduces the ‘Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao’ (SABB) initiative for clean and healthy
cities
• Campaign Period: 1st July to 31st August 2024.
• Preparatory phase: 14th June to 30th June 2024.
ii.SABB initiative calls for all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to adopt comprehensive interventions that
focus on swachhata, advocacy, and inter-departmental convergence.
iii.It also envisages rapid assessments to identify high-risk areas, adoption of Protect Prevent Treat
Strategy (PPTS) and coordination & monitoring.

4. Which of the following Ministry is ‘not’ a part of the Unified Legal and Policy Framework for
One Health initiative ?
1) Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW)
2) NITI Aayog
3) Ministry of Law and Justice ( MoL&J)
4) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
5) Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH)
Answer- 5) Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy
(AYUSH)
Explanation:
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), NITI Aayog, Ministry of Law and Justice (
MoL&J), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and Department of Animal
Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAHD)
joined hands to initiate Unified Legal and Policy Framework for One Health.
• The Centre for One Health, National Centre for Disease Control, and Directorate General of
Health Services organised a two-day National Consultation on Legal Environment
Assessment for ‘One Health’ initiative held from 27-28th June 2024 at New Delhi, Delhi.
• The consultation is being organised to generate ideas on the legal and policy views on the
core domains of One Health, i.e., IHR, Biosafety and Security, Zoonoses, Anti-Microbial
Resistance (AMR), food-borne illness, and Climate Change and Health, among others.
• ‘One Health’ is a multi-sector and multi-stakeholder initiative, collective and coordinated
activity required for its success on the ground level.

5. In June 2024, the smallest Asian elephant subspecies ‘Bornean elephant(Elephas maximus
borneensis)’has been assessed as _________ by the International Union for Conservation of
Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.
1) Vulnerable
2) Near Threatened
3) Endangered
4) Globally Threatened
5) Critically Endangered
Answer- 3) Endangered

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Explanation:
The Bornean elephant(Elephas maximus borneensis),
the smallest Asian elephant subspecies has been
assessed as ‘Endangered’ by the International Union
for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of
Threatened Species, due to threats from human
activities.
• The Bornean elephants has been assessed
on the IUCN Red List for the 1st time as a
distinct subspecies of Asian elephants.
• The assessment confirms that there are
approximately 1,000 Bornean elephants
left in the wild, with about 400 being
breeding adults.
• Bornean elephants are distinguished by their
small size, with males growing to some 2.5
meters (m) in height compared to 3 m on the mainland.
• Borneo has the distinction of being the only island in the world that is shared by 3
countries: Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei.

6. In June 2024, the World Bank (WB) approved_________ for ‘Second Low-Carbon Energy
Programmatic Development Policy Operation’ to accelerate the development of low-carbon
energy in India.
1) USD 2.6 billion
2) USD 1.5 billion
3) USD 9.8 billion
4) USD 3.5 billion
5) USD 6.2 billion
Answer- 2) USD 1.5 billion
Explanation:
On June 29, 2024, The World Bank (WB) approved USD 1.5 billion for the ‘Second Low-Carbon
Energy Programmatic Development Policy Operation’ to help India accelerate the development of
low-carbon energy.
• It is the second in a series of two similar-sized operations, which mainly focuses on
enhancing market capabilities for green hydrogen, scaling up renewable energy capacity,
and stimulating investments in low-carbon energy sectors.
• It will support reforms aimed at increasing green hydrogen production, including the
development of electrolyzers which are essential for hydrogen production.
• It also intends to incentivize battery energy storage systems and enhance the integration of
renewable energy into India’s electricity grid through amendments to the Indian Electricity
Grid Code (IEGC).

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7. In June 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) raised the threshold of the
Basic Service Demat Account (BSDA) from the existing limit of Rs 2 lakh to ________.
1) Rs 5 lakh
2) Rs 8 lakh
3) Rs 3 lakh
4) Rs 6 lakh
5) Rs 10 lakh
Answer- 5) Rs 10 lakh
Explanation:
On 28th June 2028, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has raised the threshold of
Basic Service Demat Account (BSDA) from existing limit of Rs 2 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. It aims to
encourage small investors to participate in the stock market and promote their financial access.
• As per the SEBI circular, the updated regulations will come into effect from 1st September,
2024.
• As per new regulations, in order to be eligible for BSDA, an individual is required to have
only one demat account where the person is the sole or 1st holder across all depositories
and the value of securities in the account should not exceed Rs 10 lakh for both debt and
non-debt securities at any time.
• As per SEBI circular, the annual maintenance charges for a BSDA will be nil for portfolio up
to Rs 4 lakh and for portfolio up to Rs 10 lakh, the annual charges will be Rs 100.

8. Which bank has recently (in June ‘24) signed an agreement to provide financial support of
over Rs 850 crore for urban infrastructure projects in Mumbai with the Mumbai Metropolitan
Region Development Authority(MMRDA)?
1) Asian Development Bank
2) World Bank
3) KfW Bank
4) Japan International Cooperation Agency
5) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Answer- 3) KfW Bank
Explanation:
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has signed an agreement with
Frankfurt-based-German state-owned development bank KfW(formerly known as KfW
Bankengruppe) to provide financial support of over Rs 850 crore for urban infrastructure projects in
Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• As per the agreement, MMRDA will also raise around Rs 365 crore through its own
resources as its equity contribution for these sustainable projects.
• The funds provided by KfW and MMRDA through their resources will mainly be allocated
towards various sustainable development projects within and around the Mumbai
Metropolitan Region in Maharashtra.

9. Who was recently (in June ‘24) elected as the new President of the European Council?
1) Klaus Schwab
2) Dr.Emmanuelle Soubeyran
3) Ursula von der Leyen

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4) Antonio Costa
5) Kaja Kallas
Answer- 4) Antonio Costa
Explanation:
António Costa, the Portuguese politician who served as the Prime Minister(PM) of Portugal from
2015 to 2024, was elected as the New President of the European Council.
• He will take office in December 2024 succeeding Charles Michel of Belgium, who has been
holding the post since 2019.
• Antonio Costa is Nicknamed “Gandhi of Lisbon” for his frugal lifestyle and his Indian roots.
He received the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman from then President of India, Pranab
Mukherjee. He also holds an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card.
i.Ursula von der Leyen of Germany was nominated for a second 5-year term as President of the
European Commission, the executive body of EU.
ii.Kaja Kallas, the first woman PM of Estonia, has been chosen as the candidate for High
Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Click here to read more

10. Name the helicopter that was recently (in June ‘24) de-inducted by the Indian Navy after its
17 years of service.
1) Apache
2) Mi-17 V5
3) Chetak
4) MH 60R Seahawk
5) UH-3H
Answer- 5) UH-3H
Explanation:
On 28th June 2024, The Indian Navy bid farewell to
the UH-3H helicopter after 17 years of service. Vice
Admiral Sameer Saxena, Chief of Staff (COS), Eastern
Naval Command (ENC) presided the de-induction ceremony held at INS Dega, the naval air station,
in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh(AP)
• The UH-3H helicopter will be replaced by the Sea King 42C helicopter in the Indian
Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 350, to continue and deliver operational power and capability.
• The UH-3H was brought to India in 2007 along with the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Jalashwa
and inducted into INAS 350 christened “Saaras” on 24 March 2009.

11. Name the portal that has been recently (in June ‘24) launched by the Ministry of Statistics
and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) to provide real-time data to planners, policy-makers,
researchers and the general public.
1) SWATI
2) DigiReady Certification
3) eSankhyiki
4) BhashaNet
5) SARTHI
Answer- 3) eSankhyiki

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Explanation:
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has launched the eSankhyiki
portal (https://esankhyiki.mospi.gov.in/), an online platform which will offer real-time data to
planners, policy-makers, researchers and the general public.
• It aims to establish a comprehensive data management and sharing system which will easily
disseminate the official statistics in India.
• The portal was launched by Dr. Arvind Panagariya, Chairman, 16th Finance Commission of
India on occasion of National Statistics Day (on 29th June, 2024) at an event held in New
Delhi, Delhi.
• Theme of Statistics Day 2024: ‘Use of data for Decision making’.

12. According to the new Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability (9th Amendment)
Regulations, 2024 by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), how long is the waiting
period required after a SIM swap or replacement for a mobile number to become eligible for
porting?
1) 20 Days
2) 7 Days
3) 10 Days
4) 15 Days
5) 5 Days
Answer- 2) 7 Days
Explanation:
On 28th June 2024, The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) under the Department of
Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications (MoC), Government of India (GoI), has
announced that Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability (9thAmendment) Regulations,
2024 issued on 14th March, 2024, will come into force from 1st July, 2024.
• These new regulations aimed to curb the porting of mobile numbers by way of fraudulent
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) swap or replacement by unscrupulous elements.
• TRAI has amended the Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability Regulations,
2009 in exercise of powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 36, read with sub-
clauses (i), (iii), and (v) of clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 11, of the Telecom
Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997.
• The new regulations has introduced an additional criterion for rejecting the request for
allocation of a Unique Porting Code (UPC), the 1st step to changing service providers using
Mobile Number Portability (MNP).
• It further mandates that the UPC should not be allocated if the request for UPC has been
made before the expiry of 7 days (earlier, it was 10 days) from the date of SIM swap or
replacement of the mobile number.

13. Which ministry has recently (in June '24) constituted a 26-member Advisory Committee on
National Accounts Statistics (ACNAS) chaired by Biswanath Goldar to revise the base year for
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data?
1) Ministry of Finance (MoF)
2) Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MoCA)
3) Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

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4) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
5) Ministry of Law and Justice(MoL&J)
Answer- 4) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
Explanation:
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has constituted 26-member
Advisory Committee on National Accounts Statistics (ACNAS) to revise the base year for Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) data.
• The new committee will be headed by Biswanath Goldar, former Professor of Institute of
Economic Growth (IEG), as chairman.
• ACNAS has been tasked to review the existing databases and advise on inclusion of new
data sources for enhancing the estimates of national accounts.
• The committee will have tenure of 5 years or until the completion of the next base year
revision, whichever is later.

14. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the recently (in June ‘24)
concluded 6th and final plenary of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) that was held under
the Presidency of T. Raja Kumar in Singapore?
A) The FATF discussed and adopted the joint FATF/APG/EAG Mutual Evaluation Report(MER)
of India which places India in the ‘regular follow-up’ category.
B) The Women in FATF and Global Network (WFGN) initiative was launched under Singapore
Presidency.
C) An e-book “Breaking Barriers: Inspiring the Next Generation of Women Leaders” on women
leaders was also launched during the event.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The 6th and final Plenary of the Financial Action Task
Force (FATF) was held under the Presidency of T. Raja
Kumar of Singapore held from 26th to 28th June 2024 in
Singapore.
• The FATF discussed and adopted the joint
FATF/APG/EAG Mutual Evaluation
Report(MER) of India which places India in the
‘regular follow-up’ category along with four
other G20 (group of 20) countries: Russia, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom(UK).
• The FATF President met with Chairs of nine FATF-Style Regional Bodies (FSRBs) to strengthen
partnership and set Global Network priorities.
• The Women in FATF and Global Network (WFGN) initiative was launched under Singapore
Presidency, featuring multi-cultural pilot mentoring programme involving 15 mentor-mentee
pairs from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

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 • An e-book “Breaking Barriers: Inspiring the Next Generation of Women Leaders” on
women leaders was also launched during the event.
• The FATF agreed to publish the fifth annual update on virtual assets and service providers.
• The suspension of the Russian Federation‘s membership remains in effect.

15. What was the remittance value received by India in 2023 according to the World Bank's
"Migration and Development Brief" released in June 2024?
1) USD 120 billion
2) USD 100 billion
3) USD 31.73 billion
4) USD 111 billion
5) USD 152 billion
Answer- 1) USD 120 billion
Explanation:
On June 26, 2024, the World Bank (WB) released a report titled ‘Migration and Development Brief
40 June 2024: Remittances Slowed in 2023,Expected to Grow Faster in 2024‘. As per it, India received
USD 120 billion in remittances in 2023, a 7.5% increase.
• The reason behind this increase is lower inflation and strong labor markets in the United
States of America (USA) and Europe.
• Remittances to India are forecasted to grow 3.7% to USD 124 billion in 2024 and 4% to
USD 129 billion in 2025.
• Remittances from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), accounted for 18% of India’s
remittances, the second-largest source of India’s remittances after the US.Click here to
read more

16. Who has been recently (in June ‘24) appointed as the Chairman of the Central Board of
Direct Taxes (CBDT)?
1) Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar
2) Gurcharan Singh
3) Vivek Kumar Gupta
4) Ravi Agrawal
5) Nitin Gupta
Answer- 4) Ravi Agrawal
Explanation:
Ravi Agrawal has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT),
the administrative body for the Income Tax Department. He is a 1988-batch Indian Revenue Service
(IRS) officer.
• He succeeded Nitin Gupta, whose extended tenure ended on June 30, 2024.
• Gupta was appointed as the chairman of CBDT in June 2022 and he was scheduled to retire
in September 2023, but he was given a nine-month extension till June 2024.
• The CBDT, headed by a chairman and can have six members of special secretary rank.

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17. Who recently (in June ‘24) took charge as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the
Indian Army (IA)?
1) Manoj Pande
2) Upendra Dwivedi
3) Aeratu S. Rajeev
4) Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
5) Raja Subramani
Answer- 2) Upendra Dwivedi
Explanation:
On June 30 2024, Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, the former Vice Chief of Army Staff
(VCOAS) took charge as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army (IA).
• He succeeded General Manoj Pande, who took charge as COAS in May 2022. Manoj Pande
was superannuated on June 30 2024, after completing four decades of distinguished
service in the IA.
• General Upendra Dwivedi has been awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM)and
Ati Vishisht Seva Medals (AVSM), as well as three GOC-in-C Commendation cards for his
illustrious service.
• On June 30 2024, Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani took charge as the new Vice
Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) of the IA. He succeeded General Upendra Dwivedi, who was
appointed as VCOAS on February 19 2024. He is presently the Chief of Staff in Northern
Command.

18. Name the earth observation satellite that was recently (in July 2024) launched by Japan on
its new flagship third H3 Launch Vehicle from the JAXA Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC) in
Kyushu, Japan.
1) Chang'e-6
2) DAICHI-4
3) Bandwagon-1
4) Yunhai-3 02
5) Ohsumi-1
Answer- 2) DAICHI-4
Explanation:
On 1st July 2024, Japan launched an earth observation satellite named, Advanced Land Observation
Satellite-4 “DAICHI-4” (ALOS-4) on its new flagship third H3 Launch Vehicle (H3 F3: Flight
No.3) from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC), off
the coast of Kyushu, Japan.
• The satellite was successfully placed to the Lower Earth Orbit (LEO).
• It is equipped with an infrared sensor developed the defence ministry of Japan. It is mainly
tasked with earth observation and aimed to collect data for disaster response and
mapmaking.
• H3 rocket was developed by JAXA in partnership with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited
(MHI).

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19. Which organisation has recently (in june ‘24) developed a new high-performance explosive
“SEBEX 2” that is 2.01 times more lethal than standard Trinitrotoluene (TNT)?
1) Munitions India Limited
2) Kadet Defence Systems Limited
3) Ordnance Factory Board
4) Economic Explosives Limited
5) Adani Defence & Aerospace
Answer- 4) Economic Explosives Limited
Explanation:
India has developed and certified SEBEX 2, a new high-performance explosive that is 2.01 times
more lethal than standard Trinitrotoluene (TNT). The indigenously manufactured explosive SEBEX 2
completed certification tests by the Indian Navy under its Defence Export Promotion Scheme.
• SEBEX 2 has been developed by the Economic Explosives Limited (EEL), Nagpur
(Maharashtra), a subsidiary of Solar Industries, under the Make In India initiative.
• With a TNT equivalence of 2.01, SEBEX 2 is among the most potent non-nuclear explosives
globally, aimed at revolutionising various munitions without adding extra weight.
• SEBEX 2 utilises a High-Melting explosive (HMX) composition, to boost the lethality of various
munitions like warheads, aerial bombs, etc.

20. Which ministry has recently (in June’24) celebrated the 9th anniversary of three key
initiatives: the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), the Smart
Cities Mission, and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U)?
1) Ministry of Home Affairs
2) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
3) Ministry of Rural Development
4) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
5) Ministry of Labour and Employment
Answer- 4) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Explanation:
i.On June 25, 2024, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) celebrated the 9th
anniversary of three key initiatives: the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
(AMRUT), the Smart Cities Mission, and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U).
ii.Launched on June 25, 2015, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, these programs have significantly
enhanced urban infrastructure and improved the quality of life for millions in India.
iii.AMRUT 2.0, an extension of the original AMRUT mission, focuses on enhancing urban
infrastructure, particularly in water supply, sewerage, and water body rejuvenation.
iv.PMAY-U aims to provide all-weather pucca houses with basic amenities to urban India’s eligible
beneficiaries.
v.The Smart Cities Mission has transformed 100 cities through over 8,000 projects totaling
approximately Rs 1.6 lakh crore.

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21. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) launched the ‘Fauna of
India Checklist Portal’ at the event organised to celebrate the 109th Foundation Day of
______________ on 30th June 2024.
1) ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI)
2) National Safety Council (NSC)
3) Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)
4) Forest Research Institute (FRI)
5) Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
Answer- 3) Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)
Explanation:
On 30th June 2024, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
Change (MoEF&CC) launched the ‘Fauna of India Checklist Portal,’ the 1st comprehensive document
on the faunal species reported from India.
• The checklist was launched during the event organised to mark the celebration of the 109th
Foundation Day of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) in Kolkata, West Bengal.
• With this, India becomes the 1st country to prepare a comprehensive checklist of its
entire fauna, covering 1,04,561 species.
• Union Minister Bhupender Yadav launched ‘Animal Discoveries–2023’ of ZSI, comprising
641 new animal species discovered published by scientists and experts from India during
2023.
• He also launched ‘Plant Discoveries-2023’ of the Botanical Survey of India (BSI), comprising
339 taxa discovered in 2023.Click here to read more

22. The report titled 'Payroll Reporting in India: An Employment Perspective January to April
2024' released by ________________, highlights a decline in gross new subscribers addition to the
EPFO for FY24 by over 4% to 10.9 million as compared to FY23.
1) Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
2) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
3) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
4) Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
5) Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoL&E)
Answer- 2) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
Explanation:
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released a report titled ‘Payroll
Reporting in India: An Employment Perspective January to April, 2024‘ which highlights a decline in
gross new subscribers/members addition to the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) for
the Fiscal Year 2023-24 (FY24) by over 4% to 10.9 million as compared to FY 2022-23 (FY23).
• EPFO recorded 10,993,119 gross additions of new members FY24 as compared to
11,498,453 in FY23.
• The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) also saw a slight dip in new member
additions to 16,760,672 in 2023-24 from 16,773,023 in 2022-23.
• The National Pension Scheme (NPS) saw an increase in new subscribers, rising to
9,37,020 in 2023-24 from 8,24,735 in 2022-23.

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23. Which bank has recently (in July’24) joined Project Nexus, an international initiative that
aims to facilitate instant cross-border retail payments by linking domestic Fast Payments
Systems (FPSs) through a unified platform?
1) National Housing Bank(NHB)
2) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
3) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
4) Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
5) Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank)
Answer- 2) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Explanation:
On July 1, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has joined Project Nexus, a multilateral international
initiative aimed at facilitating instant cross-border retail payments by interlinking domestic Fast
Payments Systems (FPSs) through a unified platform.
• Project Nexus is conceptualized by the Innovation Hub of the Basel, Switzerland-based Bank
for International Settlements (BIS) to streamline and standardize the connection between
domestic Instant Payment Systems (IPS) worldwide.
• It is the first BIS project in payments moving towards live implementation.
• It aims to connect the FPSs of Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and India as the
founding members, and first mover countries of the platform.
• An agreement for the same was signed by the BIS and the Central Banks of the founding
countries viz. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), Bank of Thailand (BOT), Bangko Sentral ng
Pilipinas (BSP), Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), and the RBI on June 30, 2024, in
Basel, Switzerland.
• The platform is expected to go live by 2026, with the potential for future expansion.

24. Who has been recently (in June ‘24) selected as the 27th Chairman of the State Bank of
India (SBI) by the Financial Services Institution Bureau (FSIB)?
1) Challa Sreenivasulu Setty
2) Sanjeev Nautiyal
3) Nidhu Saxena
4) Amitabh Singh Chaudhry
5) Shanti Lal Jain
Answer- 1) Challa Sreenivasulu Setty
Explanation:
Challa Sreenivasulu Setty has been selected as the
27th Chairman of State Bank of India (SBI) by the
Financial Services Institution Bureau (FSIB), an
arm of the central government of India.
• Setty will succeed current chairman
Dinesh Kumar Khara, whose extended
term is set to end on August 28 2024.
• Currently, Setty is serving as one of the
Managing Directors (MD) of the SBI.

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25. Which of the following points is/are correct with respect to the release of books about
former Vice President Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu by PM Narendra Modi?
A) Biography of the former Vice President titled ‘Venkaiah Naidu – Life in Service’, which was
authored by Shri S Nagesh Kumar.
B) ’Celebrating Bharat – The Mission and Message of Shri M Venkaiah Naidu as 13th Vice–
President of India’, a Photo chronicle compiled by Sanjay Kishore, Former Secretary to the
Vice-President of India.
C) Pictorial biography in Telugu titled ‘Mahaneta – Life and Journey of Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu’,
which was authored by Dr. I.V. Subba Rao.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 1) Only A
Explanation:
On June 30, 2024, The Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi released three books on the life
and journey of former Vice President Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu through video conferencing
from Delhi on the eve of Naidu’s 75th birthday (July 1, 2024).
i.Biography of the former Vice President titled ‘Venkaiah Naidu – Life in Service’, which was
authored by Shri S Nagesh Kumar, former Resident Editor of The Hindu, Hyderabad edition.
ii.’Celebrating Bharat – The Mission and Message of Shri M Venkaiah Naidu as 13th Vice–
President of India’, a Photo chronicle compiled by Dr I.V. Subba Rao, Former Secretary to the Vice-
President of India.
iii.Pictorial biography in Telugu titled ‘Mahaneta – Life and Journey of Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu’,
which was authored by Shri Sanjay Kishore.
iv.In 2024, Venkaiah Naidu received the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award from the
President of India Droupadi Murmu.

26. National Doctor's Day is annually observed across India on _____________to appreciate and
honour the valuable contributions of doctors
1) June 18
2) April 30
3) May 10
4) March 15
5) July 1
Answer- 5) July 1
Explanation:
National Doctors’ Day is annually observed across India on 1 July to honour the contributions of
doctors and healthcare professionals to society and recognise and appreciate the role of doctors in
keeping the nation healthy.
• The day also commemorates the birth and death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bidhan
Chandra Roy (BC Roy), a renowned physician and the 2nd Chief Minister (CM) of West
Bengal.

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 • The annual observance of National Doctor’s Day in India is led by the Indian Medical
Association (IMA).
• The theme of National Doctors’ Day 2024 is “Healing Hands, Caring Hearts”.
• In India, National Doctor’s Day was 1st celebrated on 1 July 1991, following the
recommendations of the IMA. Click here to read more

27. Name the portal that was recently (in July ‘24) launched by the Ministry of Coal and Mines
to provide financial support of Rs 1 lakh to eligible candidates preparing for the Union Public
Service (UPSC) examination.
1) PM-SURAJ
2) Bhavishya
3) SWATI
4) NIRMAN
5) C-CARES
Answer- 4) NIRMAN
Explanation:
On 2nd July 2024, Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, Ministry of Coal and Mines, Government of India
(GoI) launched “Noble Initiative for Rewarding Mains Aspirants of National Civil Services Examination
(NIRMAN)”, a web portal in New Delhi, Delhi. This initiative is in alignment with the vision of “Mission
Karmayogi” led by Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (PM) of India.
• The aim of the scheme is to provide financial support of Rs 1 lakh to eligible candidates of
Union Public Service (UPSC) examination.
• It is a unique Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) scheme led by the Coal India Limited (CIL)
for meritorious youth of its operating districts who have qualified the Preliminary round of
UPSC examination (for civil services & Forest Service) in 2024.
• To avail the benefits of the scheme, candidates who have qualified the Preliminary round of
UPSC should have annual family income less than Rs 8 lakh.
• The eligible candidates should belong to either Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST),
female or third gender.

28. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently (in June’ 24) released
Artificial Intelligence Preparedness Index (AIPI) Dashboard, India has secured the _______
among the 174 countries.
1) 54th Rank
2) 68th Rank
3) 45th Rank
4) 86th Rank
5) 72nd Rank
Answer- 5) 72nd Rank
Explanation:
On 25th June 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released an Artificial Intelligence
Preparedness Index (AIPI) Dashboard which tracks the level of Artificial Intelligence (AI) readiness
across 174 countries. According to AIPI, India has secured the 72nd Rank among the 174 countries,
with a rating of 0.49.

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 • Singapore (0.80) topped the overall index followed by Denmark (0.78) and the United
States of America (USA) (0.77) at the 2nd and 3rd position respectively.
• The index ranked the countries based on their performance in 4 key areas such as: digital
infrastructure, human capital and labour market policies, innovation and economic
integration, and regulation and ethics.
• It has classified each country into 3 main categories such as: Advanced Economy (AE),
Emerging Market Economy (EM), and Low-Income Country (LIC).
• India with a rating of 0.49 has been placed in the EM category. India is the 2nd country with
the highest rating in the Asia region after China which is ranked at 31st spot with a rating
of 0.63.

29. Which bank has recently (in July ‘24) launched a pre-paid 'Student Sapphiro Forex Card' for
Indian students heading abroad for higher education?
1) Yes Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) Bank of India
4) HDFC Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 2) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
On July 2, 2024, ICICI Bank launched a pre-paid ‘Student Sapphiro Forex Card’ for Indian students
heading abroad for higher education. This Visa-powered prepaid card offers a comprehensive
solution for managing education-related expenses such as admission and course fees, as well as
everyday costs like travel, dining, and groceries.
• This Card can be applied through the official ICICI Bank website or its banking application,
iMobile Pay.
• The Student Sapphiro Forex card provides currency support for loading and transacting in 15
currencies without any cross-currency mark-up charges.

30. Who was recently (in July ‘24) sworn in as the Prime Minister (PM) of the Netherlands?
1) Dick Schoof
2) Simon Harris
3) Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo
4) Luis Filipe Montenegro Cardoso de Morais Esteves
5) Willem-Alexander
Answer- 1) Dick Schoof
Explanation:
On 2nd July 2024, Willem-Alexander, the King of the Netherlands swore in Dick Schoof as the New
Prime Minister(PM) of the Netherlands at the ceremony held in Huis Ten Bosch Palace in The
Hague, Netherlands.
• He succeeds Mark Rutte, who served as the PM of the Netherlands from 2010 to 2024.
Rutte is set to take over as the New Secretary General of North Atlantic Treaty Organization
(NATO) in October 2024.
• For the 1st time since World War II, the Netherlands is being led by a PM, who is not
affiliated with any political party.

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31. Who has been recently (in July 2024) appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of the Life Insurance Corporation of India(LIC)?
1) Bhupesh Sushil Rahul
2) Rajeev Singhal
3) Sanjay Shukla
4) Siddhartha Mohanty
5) Anand Sen
Answer- 4) Siddhartha Mohanty
Explanation:
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), India’s largest Public Sector Insurance Company, has re-
designated its Chairman, Siddhartha Mohanty as its new Managing Director (MD) and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO), with effect from 30th June 2024.
• He was appointed as chairman of LIC in April 2023 until 29th June 2024 and was also
appointed as MD and CEO of LIC from June 2024 until 7th June 2025.

32. Name the spacecraft that has recently (in July ‘24) become India’s 1st space-based solar
observatory mission to complete its first halo orbit around the Sun-Earth Lagrangian point 1
(L1) point.
1) XPoSat
2) Aditya-L1
3) Bandwagon-1
4) Astrosat
5) GSAT-30
Answer- 2) Aditya-L1
Explanation:
On 2nd July 2024, the Aditya-L1 spacecraft, India’s 1st space-based solar observatory mission at
Lagrangian point 1 (L1), completed its first halo orbit around the Sun-Earth L1 point. The spacecraft
in the Halo orbit takes 178 days to complete one revolution around L1.

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 • During its travel into the halo orbit, the Aditya-L1 spacecraft undergoes Station-Keeping
(SK) manoeuvres to maintain its orbit due to various perturbing forces.
• A halo orbit is a periodic, three-dimensional (3D) orbit at L1 involving the Sun, Earth, and a
spacecraft.
• A halo orbit around the L1 of the Sun-Earth system is about 1.5 million kilometers (km)
from the Earth on the continuously moving Sun-Earth line with an orbital period of about
177.86 Earth days.
• Aditya-L1 is a satellite dedicated to the comprehensive study of the Sun, specifically the
photosphere, chromosphere, and corona of the Sun.

33. Which state has recently (in June ‘24) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
Rajasthan for the implementation of the Rs 72,000 crore Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC)
inter-state river linking project?
1) Punjab
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Haryana
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Gujarat
Answer- 2) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
On June 30 2024, Madhya Pradesh (MP) Chief Minister (CM) Mohan Yadav and Rajasthan CM Bhajan
Lal Sharma signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the implementation of the Rs 72,000
crore Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC) inter-state river linking project in Bhopal, MP.
• This river link project proposes to provide drinking and industrial water in 13 districts of
eastern Rajasthan, Malwa and Chambal regions of MP.
• The overall cost of the PKC river link project is Rs 72,000 crore, which includes Rs 35,000
crore for MP and 37,000 crore for Rajasthan.
• The centre provides 90% of the funds for the project while states contribute only 10%.

34. Name the 16th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise between the Indian
Army (IA) and Mongolian Army, which is being held from July 3 to 16, 2024, in Umroi,
Meghalaya.
1) Exercise Nomadic Elephant 2024
2) Exercise SHAKTI 2024
3) Exercise Poorvi Lehar (XPOL) 2024
4) Cutlass Express - 24
5) Exercise Varuna 2024
Answer- 1) Exercise Nomadic Elephant 2024
Explanation:
On 3rd July 2024, ‘Exercise Nomadic Elephant 2024’, the 16th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint
Military Exercise, commenced at the Foreign Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya.
• The bilateral training initiative between the Indian Army (IA) and Mongolian Army will
conclude on 16th July 2024.
• Indian Contingent led by a Battalion of SIKKIM SCOUTS, comprising 45 personnel from
various arms and services.

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 • Mongolian Contingent led by the 150 Quick Reaction Force Battalion of the Mongolian
Army.
• Nomadic Elephant is a training event conducted alternatively in India and Mongolia since 2004

35. In June 2024, the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) extended the
deadline for the _______ up to 31st March 2025.
1) Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
2) Swachh Bharat Mission
3) Atma Nirbhar Bharat
4) Smart Cities Mission
5) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
Answer- 4) Smart Cities Mission
Explanation:
On 3rd July 2024, the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India
(GoI) announced that it has extended the deadline for the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) till 31st
March 2025, allowing cities to complete ongoing projects, which account for around 10% of the total
projects.
• This is for the 2nd time that the deadline for the SCM has been extended, which was earlier
30th June, 2024.
• According to the official data of MoHUA, as on 3rd July 2024, 100 cities had completed
7,188 projects (90% of total projects) worth Rs 1.44 lakh crore.
• GoI has allocated Rs 48,000 crore for the 100 cities under SCM in Union Budget .

36. Name the military exercise that took place between India and Thailand at Fort
Vachiraprakan in Tak province of Thailand from July 1–15, 2024.
1) Shanti Prayas IV
2) MAITREE
3) Tiger Triumph
4) IMT-TRILAT
5) LAMITIYE
Answer- 2) MAITREE
Explanation:
The 13th India-Thailand joint military exercise ‘MAITREE’ is taking place at Fort Vachiraprakan in
Tak province of Thailand from July 1 – 15, 2024.
• The Maitree Exercise is a military exercise between India and Thailand which takes place every
year since 2006.
• The Indian army contingent, comprising 76 personnel, is represented mainly by a Battalion of
Ladakh Scouts and personnel from other arms and services.
• The Royal Thailand Army (RTA) contingent comprises 76 personnel from the 1st Battalion, 14
Infantry Regiment of 4 Division.
• The previous edition of the exercise was conducted in Umroi, Meghalaya in 2019.

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37. Which country took over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) from
Belgium for a period of six months, from July to December 2024?
1) Germany
2) Belgium
3) Hungary
4) Norway
5) Denmark
Answer- 3) Hungary
Explanation:
On 1 July 2024, Hungary took over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) from
Belgium, for 6 months (July – December 2024), during the opening cultural event of the 6-month
presidency held in Brussels, Belgium. The motto of Hungary’s EU Presidency is “Make Europe Great
Again.”
• Hungary is assuming the rotating presidency of the Council for the 2nd time, since joining
the EU in 2004. Their 1st presidency was in the first half of 2011. Hungary’s EU presidency,
led by Prime Minister(PM) Viktor Orbán.
• Hungary will hand over the Presidency to Poland on January 1, 2025 and the Polish
Presidency will last until June 2025.
• EU is a group of 27 European countries and the presidency of the Council rotates among the
EU member states every 6 months.

38. Which country has recently (in July ‘24) introduced new yen banknotes with 3D hologram
technology to combat counterfeiting?
1) Singapore
2) Cambodia
3) Laos
4) Japan
5) Fiji
Answer- 4) Japan
Explanation:
On July 3, 2024, Japan introduced its first new yen banknotes in 2 decades, featuring advanced state-
of-the-art 3D hologram technology to combat counterfeiting. This historic release includes the
10,000 yen, 5,000 yen, and 1,000 yen bills, showcasing prominent figures who symbolize Japanese
capitalism, women’s equality, and scientific innovation.
• With this Japan became the first country in the world to utilise holography that creates a 3D
rotating effect on the portraits, significantly elevating the notes’ security features.
• 10,000 yen: Features Eiichi Shibusawa, a pioneer of Japanese capitalism. He was known as
“the father of Japanese capitalism.
• 5,000 yen: Depicts Umeko Tsuda, a feminist and educator.
• 1,000 yen: Shows Shibasaburo Kitasato, a physician and bacteriologist.

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39. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct with respect to the International Cricket
Council (ICC) Men’s Twenty20 (T20) World Cup 2024?
A) India men’s national cricket team won the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s
Twenty20 (T20) World Cup 2024 by defeating South Africa by 7 runs in the finals held in the
Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
B) This marks India’s 2nd T20 World Cup title. India previously won the inaugural edition of
the T20 World Cup held in 2009 under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh (MS) Dhoni
C) After winning the ICC T20 World Cup, Indian Cricketers, Virat Kohli(35 years old), Rohit
Sharma (37 years old) & Ravindra Jadeja have announced their retirement from T20
International(T20I) cricket.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 2) Only A & C
Explanation:
On 29th June 2024, India men’s national cricket team, captained by Rohit Sharma, won the
International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Twenty20 (T20) World Cup 2024 by defeating South
Africa (The Proteas), captained by Aiden Markram, by 7 runs in the finals held in the Kensington Oval
in Bridgetown, Barbados.
• This marks India’s 2nd T20 World Cup title. India previously won the inaugural edition of
the T20 World Cup held in 2007 under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh (MS) Dhoni.
• With this win, India became the 3rd Country to win the title twice after England(2010 &
2022) and West Indies (2012 & 2016).
• BCCI Announced Rs 125 Crore prize for Team India.
• After winning the ICC T20 World Cup, Indian Cricketers, Virat Kohli(35 years old), Rohit
Sharma (37 years old) & Ravindra Jadeja have announced their retirement from T20
International(T20I) cricket.
• Six players from the title-winning Indian squad have been named in the ICC Men’s T20
World Cup 2024 team of the tournament.Click here to read more

40. Which of the following points is /are ‘correct’ with respect to the recently (in July ‘24)
reconstituted 8 Cabinet Committees by the Government of India(GoI)?
A) The eight Cabinet Committees are The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC),
Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), Cabinet Committee on Accommodation (CCA), Cabinet
Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, Cabinet
Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA), Cabinet Committee on Investment and Growth (CCIG),
and Cabinet Committee on Skill, Employment and Livelihood.
B) Of the total eight committees, six of them were headed by the PM and the remaining one will
be headed by the Home Minister and the other by the Finance Minister.
C) The Prime Minister is not a member of two subcommittees: The Cabinet Committee on
Accommodation and the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C

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3) Only B & C
4) Only B
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 2) Only A & C
Explanation:
On July 3 2024, The Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Government
reconstituted 8 Cabinet Committees of the Union Cabinet after being sworn in for the record third
consecutive time.
i.There are a total 72 members of the Union Council Minister, including the Prime Minister (PM)
Narendra Modi. Of which 31 are of Cabinet rank and they are part of the newly reconstituted Cabinet
sub-committees.
ii.Of the total eight committees,six of them were headed by the PM and the remaining one will be
headed by the Home Minister and other by the Defence Minister.
iii.The eight Cabinet Committees are: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), Cabinet
Committee on Security (CCS), Cabinet Committee on Accommodation (CCA), Cabinet Committee on
Economic Affairs (CCEA), Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, Cabinet Committee on Political
Affairs (CCPA), Cabinet Committee on Investment and Growth (CCIG), and Cabinet Committee on Skill,
Employment and Livelihood.
iv.The Prime Minister is not a member of two committees: The Cabinet Committee on Accommodation
and the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs.
Click here to read more

41. Which of the following has recently (in July ‘24) launched a three-month Campaign named
‘Sampoornata Abhiyan’ to achieve 100% saturation of 12 key social sector indicators across all
500 Aspirational Blocks and 112 Aspirational Districts in India?
1) NITI Aayog
2) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW)
3) Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD)
4) Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
5) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB)
Answer- 1) NITI Aayog
Explanation:
NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) launched the ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan
(Completeness Campaign)’, a 3-month campaign, with an aim to achieve 100% saturation of 12 key
social sector indicators across all Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks (6 each).
• Campaign Period: 4th July 2024 to 30th September 2024.
• Launch Event: The Sampoornata Abhiyan’s launch events were organised across all the
112 Aspirational Districts and 500 Aspirational Blocks across India.
• Objective: To accelerate the development in under developed districts and blocks by
achieving saturation in selected indicators of Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) and
Aspirational Blocks Programme(ABP).Click here to read more

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42. According to Mercer's 2024 "Cost of Living City Ranking" report, which city was identified
as the most expensive in India?
1) Delhi
2) Mumbai
3) Chennai
4) Bengaluru
5) Hyderabad
Answer- 2) Mumbai
Explanation:
According to Mercer’s latest ”Cost of Living City Ranking 2024” report, Mumbai (Maharashtra)
emerged as the costliest city in India, compared to all the Indian cities featured in the report.
• Overall, Mumbai has secured the 136th spot in the report, up by 11 spots compared to
2023.
• Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region (SAR) (China), Singapore (Singapore) and
Zurich (Switzerland) ranked at 1st, 2nd and 3rd spot respectively, emerged as the world’s
top3 Costliest Cities in 2024 for 2nd consecutive year.
• As per the report, Abuja, Nigeria (226th), Lagos, Nigeria (225th ) and Islamabad, Pakistan
(224th ) are the top 3 least expensive cities in the world.Click here to read more

43. Which country has recently(in July ‘24) become the 10th member of the Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation(SCO)?
1) Panama
2) Belarus
3) Comoros
4) Timor-Leste
5) Indonesia
Answer- 2) Belarus
Explanation:
The Republic of Belarus officially became the 10th permanent member of the Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation (SCO), a Eurasian political, economic, international security, and defence
organization.
i.The other permanent member of SCO are: China, Russia, India, Iran(9th), Pakistan, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
ii. The Republic of Kazakhstan, the 2024 Chair of the SCO, hosted the 24th SCO-CHS Summit in
Astana, capital city of Kazakhstan from 3rd to 4th July, 2024.
• Theme: “Strengthening Multilateral Dialogue- Striving for Sustainable Peace and
Development”.
• Union Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
represented India at the summit.

44. Which bank celebrated its 69th foundation day on 1st July 2024?
1) Canara Bank
2) Yes Bank
3) State Bank of India
4) Bank of Maharashtra

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5) Indian Bank
Answer- 3) State Bank of India
Explanation:
On the occasion of its 69th foundation day (1st July 2024), the State Bank of India (SBI) announced
11 new initiatives to enhance the banking experience for its customers and widen the bank’s
accessibility. These initiatives span digital advancements, improved customer services, and
specialized products for different segments.
i.SBI has launched the UPI Tap-and-Pay feature on the BHIM SBI Pay app, which uses Near Field
Communication (NFC) technology for swift and effortless digital payments.Transactions under Rs
500 can be completed without a PIN using Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Lite.
ii.SBI has established 35 new Agricultural Centralized Processing Cells (Agri CPCs) to streamline
agricultural loan processing and mitigate risks.
iii.To better serve its NRI (Non-Resident Indian) clients, SBI’s Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara
inaugurated its second Global NRI Centre (GNC) in Patiala, Punjab.Click here to read more

45. Which insurance company has recently (in July 2024) launched an agency transformation
project named ‘Jeevan Samart’ to future-proof its 14 lakh agents workforce to meet evolving
customer needs?
1) Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited
2) Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited
3) Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited
4) Life Insurance Corporation of India
5) Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
Answer- 4) Life Insurance Corporation of India
Explanation:
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) launched ‘Jeevan Samarth‘, an agency transformation
project, to future-proof its 14 lakhs (1.4 million) agents workforce to meet evolving customer needs.
• LIC has partnered A. T. Kearney, with global strategy consulting firm, to undertake the
transformation project by reviewing the LIC’s existing agency framework.
• The project entails revamping agency operations at Branch, Division, and Zonal levels and
establishing global best practices amidst the changing insurance industry and regulatory
landscapes in India.

46. Who has recently (in July ‘24) sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister (CM) of Jharkhand?
1) Mohan Charan Majhi
2) Prem Singh Tamang
3) Pema Khandu
4) Bhajan Lal Sharma
5) Hemant Soren
Answer- 5) Hemant Soren
Explanation:
On 4 July 2024, Hemant Soren, the Executive President of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) party
was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister (CM) of Jharkhand for the 3rd time.
• The Governor, CP Radhakrishnan, administered the oath of office and secrecy to Soren at a
ceremony organised at Raj Bhavan in Ranchi, Jharkhand.

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 • Champai Soren resigned as CM of Jharkhand on 3 July 2024, and he was served as
Jharkhand’s 12th CM for 5 months since February 2024.

47. In July 2024, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of
Science and Technology (MoST), launched the Indo-French Liver and Metabolic Diseases
Network (InFLiMeN) at ________.
1) Indian Institute of Technology(IIT)-Madras, Chennai
2) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, Mumbai
3) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
4) Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi
5) National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru
Answer- 4) Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi
Explanation:
On July 5, 2024, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and
Technology (MoST), launched the Indo-French Liver and Metabolic Diseases Network (InFLiMeN)
at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) in New Delhi, Delhi.
• This initiative addresses the rising prevalence of fatty liver disease in India and aims to
prevent and cure metabolic liver disorders.
• It also highlights a significant bilateral collaboration between India and France in medical
research, focusing on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), which can progress to
cirrhosis and liver cancer.

48. In July 2024, the Government of India (GoI) mandated the Indian Standards Institution (ISI)
mark for stainless steel and aluminium kitchen utensils to conform to the national quality
standards set by the __________.
1) Geographical Indication Registry
2) International Organization for Standardization
3) Competition Commission of India
4) Food Safety & Standards Authority of India
5) Bureau of Indian Standards
Answer- 5) Bureau of Indian Standards
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) has mandated the Indian Standards Institution (ISI) mark for
stainless steel and aluminium kitchen utensils to conform to the national quality standards set by
the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
• The ISI mark developed by the BIS is aimed at assuring product quality and safety,
enhancing customer safety.
• The ISI mark is now compulsory for these utensils, with non-compliance being punishable.
• BIS has formulated 2 Indian Standards: IS 14756:2022 for stainless steel and IS
1660:2024 for aluminium utensils.

49. Who has been recently (in July ‘24) appointed as the 58th Prime Minister (PM) of the
United Kingdom (UK)?
1) Peter Pellegrini
2) Keir Starmer

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3) Luis Abinader
4) Jeremiah Manele
5) Laurent Berger
Answer- 2) Keir Starmer
Explanation:
On July 5, 2024, Keir Starmer became the 58th Prime Minister (PM) of United Kingdom (UK) by
succeeding Rishi Sunak. He was appointed by the King Charles III, UK’s monarch.
• This follows Keir Starmer’s Labour Party win by securing 412 (+211) seats over Rishi Sunak’s
Conservative Party which received 121 (-250) seats in the 650-seat House of Commons.
• The Labour party got 35% votes(412 seats) and the Conservatives got 24% votes.
• Keir became the first Labour Party PM since Gordon Brown (2007-2010) i.e. after 14 years.

50. When was the 2024 United Nations (UN) International Day of Cooperatives observed across
the globe?
1) April 30
2) July 6
3) May 7
4) June 19
5) April 14
Answer- 2) July 6
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) International Day of Cooperatives (CoopsDay) is annually observed
across the globe on the 1st Saturday of July to increase awareness of cooperatives and promote ideas
of international solidarity, economic efficiency, equality, and world peace, contributing to the
development of the society.
• International Day of Cooperatives 2024 falls on 6 July 2024. The theme of International Day
of Cooperatives 2024 is “Cooperatives Building a Better Future for All.”
• 6 July 2024 marks the 102nd International Cooperative Day and the 30th UN
International Day of Cooperatives.
• The Day also commemorates the establishment of the International Cooperative Alliance
(ICA), one of the oldest Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO), and one of the largest
organizations by the number of people represented.Click here to read more

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51. In July 2024, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) declared Mica
mines in ________ as ‘Child Labour Free’.
1) Rajasthan
2) Karnataka
3) Jharkhand
4) Bihar
5) Odisha
Answer- 3) Jharkhand

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Explanation:
In July 2024, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) declared that the mica
mines in Jharkhand are now ‘child labour free’.
• It was announced by the NCPCR Chairperson Priyank Kanoongo in a program organised by
‘Child Labour free Mica’ in Koderma, Jharkhand.
• Notably, in 2004, research done by Bachpan Bachao Andolan found that over 5,000 children
were involved in mica mining and collection.

52. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' Campaign on the
occasion of World Environment Day on _______.
1) 7th June 2024
2) 5th June 2024
3) 2nd June 2024
4) 4th June 2024
5) 1st June 2024.
Answer-2) 5th June 2024
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' (A tree in the name of mother)
Campaign on the occasion of World Environment Day on 5th June 2024.
• On 7th July 2024, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav and Union Forest and
Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav participated in a tree plantation programme in Indore
under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign.

53. In July 2024, The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) conducted a trial to provide 5G
connectivity using ____________ in the case of disasters or emergencies.
1) Kites
2) Drones
3) Balloons
4) Paragliders
5) parachute
Answer- 3) Balloons
Explanation:
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has conducted a trial to provide 5G connectivity
using balloons in the case of disasters or emergencies.
• It is also planning to issue a request for proposal (RFP) to conduct a trial for providing 5G
services using drones.
• The DoT is planning to contact at least five drone companies -- Zuppa Geo Nav Tech, Ayaan
Autonomous Systems, Comrado Aerospace, Blueinfinity Innovation Labs, and Sagar Defence
Engineering -- to participate in the RFP for the second pilot project.

54. Which Indian state has recently (in June ‘24) become the first to generate one crore tokens
through the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) Maharashtra

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4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 4) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
• Uttar Pradesh has become the first Indian state to generate one crore tokens through the
Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID.
• It has generated a total of 1,43,00,000 tokens(As of June ‘24).
• Following Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh stands second with 60,33,104 tokens generated,
while Karnataka holds third place with 42,57,944 tokens.

55. Name the online travel tech platform that has recently (in July’ 24) signed an agreement
with the Uttar Pradesh EcoTourism Development Board (UPETDB) to boost state tourism.
1) RedBus
2) MakeMyTrip
3) SpiceJet
4) EaseMyTrip
5) IndiGo
Answer- 4) EaseMyTrip
Explanation:
EaseMyTrip, an online travel tech platform has signed an agreement with Uttar Pradesh
EcoTourism Development Board (UPETDB) to boost state tourism.
• The objective of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is to foster a strategic
partnership aimed at elevating the promotion and development of tourism in Uttar Pradesh
(UP).
• This partnership will leverage EaseMyTrip's extensive reach and technological expertise to
highlight Uttar Pradesh's rich eco-tourism offerings.
• Under the collaboration, EaseMyTrip will also promote all registered homestays in Uttar
Pradesh on its online portal.

56. Which country has recently (in July’ 24) become the first to introduce a tax on livestock
carbon dioxide(CO2) emissions from 2030?
1) India
2) United States of America
3) Denmark
4) Spain
5) Germany
Answer- 3) Denmark
Explanation:
Denmark, a major pork and dairy exporter, becomes the first country to introduce a tax on
livestock carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in 2030.
• A tax was first proposed in February by Denmark government-commissioned experts to help
Denmark reach a legally binding 2030 target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 70% from
1990 levels.

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 • Farmers will be entitled to an income tax deduction of 60%, meaning that the actual cost per
tonne will start at 120 crowns and increase to 300 crowns by 2035, while subsidies will be
made available to support adjustments in farm operations.

57. Who has been recently (in July’ 24) appointed as the Additional National Security Adviser
(NSA)?
1) Rajinder Khanna
2) B. Ramesh Babu
3) Ajay Kanwal
4) Rishi Gupta
5) Rajkiran Rai G
Answer- 1) Rajinder Khanna
Explanation:
Deputy National Security Adviser (NSA) Rajinder Khanna was appointed as additional NSA.
Meanwhile, T.V. Ravichandran, Intelligence Bureau special director was appointed as deputy NSA.

58. In July 2024, the Director General (DG) of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Manoj
Yadava, launched the __________ (app) to provide in-depth information on three new Criminal
Acts.
1) Sangyaan
2) UMANG
3) IRCTC Rail Connect
4) MADAD
5) Super App
Answer- 1) Sangyaan
Explanation:
The Director General (DG) of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Manoj Yadava, launched the
Sangyaan App, a mobile application designed and developed by the Tech Team of RPF.
• This app provides in-depth information on three new Criminal Acts: the Bharatiya Nyaya
Sanhita (BNS) 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, and the Bharatiya
Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023.
• It is available in both Android and iOS, Sangyaan App aims to educate and empower RPF
Personnel by providing comprehensive information to understand the provisions of both new
and old criminal laws, while highlighting the relevance of these new acts in the context of RPF
operations.

59. In June 2024, India launched the Unified Payments Interface(UPI) service in the world-
renowned flagship store Galeries Lafayette in _________.
1) Tokyo, Japan
2) Berlin, Germany
3) Stockholm, Sweden
4) Paris, France
5) Geneva, Switzerland
Answer- 4) Paris, France

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Explanation:
India has launched the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) at Paris' historic department store Galeries
Lafayette in Haussmann, Paris, France.
• It was in January 2024 that UPI based payment method was launched at the Eiffel Tower.
• India’s Ambassador to France Jawed Ashraf launched UPI in real-time at Galeries Lafayette in
the presence of Nicolas Houze, CEO of Galeries Lafayette

60. Name the insurance company that has recently (in July ‘24) launched Surety Insurance to
provide risk mitigation solutions for infrastructure sector.
1) New India Assurance Company Ltd.
2) ICICI Lombard
3) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
4) Bandhan Life
5) Shriram General Insurance Company Limited
Answer- 2) ICICI Lombard
Explanation:
ICICI Lombard has launched Surety Insurance to provide risk mitigation solutions for infrastructure
sector.
• Surety insurance acts as a guarantee to a beneficiary (typically an authority or client) that a
principal debtor (usually a contractor) will fulfil their contractual obligations.
• If the contractor fails to honour the terms or contractual commitments, the surety insurance
provider will provide financial compensation to the beneficiary.
• Additionally, these products help reduce debt burdens and offer a better risk management
solution.

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