Current Affairs Quiz:16 July 2024

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1. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), Government of India (GoI) declared ________ as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas(Constitution Murder Day)’ to Commemorate the 1975 Emergency in India.
   1) April 13
   2) May 21
   3) July 18
   4) March 5
   5) June 25
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-5) June 25
   Explanation:
   The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), Government of India (GoI) declared June 25 as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas(Constitution Murder Day)’ to honour the struggles and sacrifices of individuals who opposed the abuse of power during the Emergency imposed by the then Prime Minister (PM) Indira Gandhi in 1975.
    Starting from 2025, the Day will be annually observed on 25 June to commemorate the Emergency that suspended the Constitution of India in 1975.
    25 June 2025 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Emergency.
   
   
   
2. Which states were ranked top in the NITI Aayog’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index 2023-24?
   1) Bihar &  Jharkhand
   2) Kerala & Uttarakhand
   3) Madhya Pradesh & Odisha
   4) Tamil Nadu & Rajasthan
   5) Karnataka  & West Bengal
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer- 2) Kerala & Uttarakhand
   Explanation:
   On 12th July 2024, National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) released the 4th edition of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index and dashboard for 2023-24  in New Delhi, Delhi.
   i.As per the index, Kerala has retained its top ranking among states for the 4th consecutive time. But, this time Kerala shares the top spot with Uttarakhand with a composite score of 79 points.
   ii. While, Bihar (with score of 57 points) has been adjudged as the worst performing state in SDG India Index 2023-24, followed by Jharkhand (62) and Nagaland (63).
   iii. Among Union Territories (UTs), top 5 performers were: Chandigarh topped the index followed by Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), Puducherry, Andaman Nicobar Islands and Delhi.
   iv. Overall, SDG score of India improved from 66 points (in 2020-21) to 71 points (in 2023-24). This increase is due to the significant progress made in poverty reduction, economic growth, and climate action and life on land. Click here to read more
   
   
   
3. Which ministry has recently (in July 2024) launched the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) Portal to ensure that beneficiaries receive complete information about all schemes?
   1) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
   2) Ministry of Education
   3) Ministry of Communication
   4) Ministry of Labour and Employment
   5) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-5) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
   Explanation:
   Jayant Chaudhary, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has launched the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) Portal to ensure that beneficiaries receive complete information about all schemes.
    SIDH is part of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), the Government of India (GoI)’s flagship initiative for using digital technologies for skill development, through its inclusive, technology-driven approach.
    It was created to ensure transparency and provide beneficiaries with comprehensive information on the available schemes.
   
   
   
4. Which ministry has recently (in July ‘24) capped interest equalisation at Rs 1.66 crore per Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) for the period from 1 July to 31 August 2024?
   1) Ministry of Finance(MoF)
   2) Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI)
   3) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation(MoSPI)
   4) Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
   5) Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI)
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-2) Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI)
   Explanation:
   The Ministry of Commerce and Industry(MoCI), Government of India (GoI) has capped interest equalisation at Rs 1.66 crore per Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) for the period from 1st July to 31st August 2024.
    The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) specified that the scheme extension, effective from June 28, 2024, applies only to the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) manufacturer exporters eligible for a 3% IES benefit.
    IEC is a unique 10-digit alpha numeric code issued on the basis of PAN (Permanent Account Number) of an entity. It is issued to an exporter or importer by the regional office of the Director general of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Department of Commerce.
   
   
   
5. Name the portal that has been recently (in July 2024) integrated with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) to create an integrated digital health infrastructure across India.
   1) SayujNet
   2) PRAVAAH
   3) eSwasthya Dham
   4) Samman
   5) JanSamarth
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-3) eSwasthya Dham 
   Explanation:
   The eSwasthya Dham portal, launched by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand, is now integrated with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), a Central Sector Scheme, to create an integrated digital health infrastructure across India.
    The portal helps in monitoring the Char Dham Yatra pilgrim‘s health parameters for a smooth journey of pilgrims visiting Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath-together called the Char Dham Yatra.
    By using the portal pilgrims can create their Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA), a 14-digit number in 1-2 minutes.
   
   
   
6. Name the biennial multi-national exercise that was recently (in July ‘24) participated by the Indian Air Force (IAF) in Australia from 12th July to 2nd August 2024.
   1) Exercise Poorvi Lehar 2024
   2) Exercise SHAKTI 2024
   3) Exercise Tiger Triumph 2024
   4) Exercise Pitch Black 2024
   5) Exercise Red Flag 2024
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-4) Exercise Pitch Black 2024
   Explanation:
   On 11th July 2024, An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent arrived at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, Australia to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2024. The exercise is running from 12th July to 2nd August 2024.
    This edition will be the largest in the 43-year history of Exercise Pitch Black as it will see the participation of 20 countries, with more than 140 aircraft and 4,400 military personnel of various air forces.
    It is a biennial multi-national exercise hosted by the RAAF.The name ‘Pitch Black’ was originated from the emphasis on night time flying over large un-populated areas.
    IAF Contingent: It includes over 150 highly skilled Air Warriors including pilots, engineers, technicians, controllers and other subject matter experts, who will be operating the Su-30 MKI multirole fighters, with the C-17 Globemaster and the IL-78 (air-to-air) refueling aircraft in combat enabling roles.
    Bhawana Kanth who was the first female pilot of the IAF to fly Su-30MKI fighters planes is also participating in the exercise Pitch Black.
    Key Participating countries: Australia, India, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and the United States of America (USA), Thailand and the United Kingdom (UK) are the regular participants.
   
   
   
7. Who has been recently(in July ‘24) appointed as the new Prime Minister of Nepal succeeding Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda?
   1) José Raúl Mulino
   2) William Lai Ching-te
   3) To Lam
   4) Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli
   5) Tshering Tobgay
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-4) Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli
   Explanation:
   On 15th July 2024, Khadga Prasad (KP) Sharma Oli(72-year-old), Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist) (CPN-UML), took oath as the Prime Minister(PM) of Nepal during the swearing in ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, Kathmandu, Nepal.
    This marks his 4th term as PM of Nepal. He was appointed to the post by Ram Chandra Paudel, President of Nepal.
    He succeeds Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda, who lost a vote of confidence on 12th July 2024.
    He also becomes the first PM of Nepal to be appointed following the 1st general election under the new constitution of Nepal.
    KP Sharma Oli has previously served as Nepal’s PM from October 2015 to August 2016 and then from February 2018 to May 2021 and from May 2021 to July 2021.
   
   
   
8. Who has been recently(in July 2024) appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)?
   1) Robert Jerard Ravi
   2) Hitesh Kumar Sethia
   3) Manoj Jain
   4) Atul Kumar Chaudhary
   5)  Pravin Kumar Purwar
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-1) Robert Jerard Ravi
   Explanation:
   Robert Jerard Ravi, the Deputy Director General (DDG) (Standards Research & Innovation – SRI) at the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communication (MoC), takes additional charge as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL).
    Ravi will replace Pravin Kumar Purwar, whose tenure as CMD of BSNL expires on 14th July 2024.
    Ravi also takes charge as CMD of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) and Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL) for a period of six months with effect from 15th July 2024 until January 14 2025, or until further orders are issued.
   
   
   
9. When was the World Youth Skills Day annually observed across the world to promote the development and empowerment of young people?
   1) June 10
   2) May 17
   3) July 15
   4) June 11
   5) March 16
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-3) July 15 
   Explanation:
   The United Nations (UN) World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) is annually observed across the globe on 15 July to celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship.
    The theme for WYSD 2024 is, “Youth Skills for Peace and Development.”
    The first-ever WYSD was observed on 15 July 2015.Click here to read more
   
   
   
10. Which company has recently (in July ‘24) received the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approval to become a Core Investment Company (CIC)?
    1) Jupiter Money
    2) Jio Financial Services Limited
    3) SabPaisa
    4) Infibeam Avenues Limited
    5) PayU Payments Private Limited
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer-2) Jio Financial Services Limited
    Explanation:
    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the conversion of Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) from a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) to a Core Investment Company (CIC).
     According to the RBI regulations, a CIC is a specialised type of NBFC with an asset size greater than Rs 100 crore.
     CICs are non-deposit-taking financial companies. As a CIC, Jio Financial will focus on investments in and management of its subsidiary companies.
     The CIC structure would enable JFSL to delineate the financials and operations of each subsidiary, providing better value discovery for investors.