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Current Affairs 09 July 2024

01. In which city will the United States host the 2024 NATO summit?
(a) New York City
(b) California
(c) Florida
(d) Washington DC

Answer: D

  • The 2024 Washington summit is a forthcoming meeting of the heads of state and government of the thirty-two members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), their partner countries, and the European Union (EU), to be held on 9–11 July 2024 in Washington, D.C., United States.
  • The summit will be held to mark the historic 75th anniversary of NATO, which was founded on 4 April 1949 with the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty in Washington DC.
  • The summit is Fourth NATO The summit will be held in the United States the 1978 Washington Summit, the 1999 Washington Summit and the 2012 Chicago Summit.
  • It is Sweden’s first summit since joining NATO, and Jens Stoltenberg’s last summit as Secretary General.
  • The official title of the 2024 Washington summit is “Ukraine and Transatlantic Security.”
  • The purpose is to highlight that NATO’s respond to growing global threats to peace and democracy, paying particular attention to Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine and of North Korea Russia’s involvement through the supply of arms and the deployment of troops to the Ukrainian front lines.
  • The summit will also focus on boosting defence production and military preparedness and reaffirming allies’ commitment to the defence of the entire NATO region.

02. Who has been selected as India’s female flag-bearer at the opening ceremony of Paris Olympics 2024?
(a) Mary Kom
(b) PV Sindhu
(c) Saina Nehwal
(d) A. Sharat Kamal

Answer: B

  • PV Sindhu is a two-time Olympic medalist in badminton and the 2019 World Champion.
  • Sindhu won the silver medal at the Rio 2016 Olympics and the bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, making her the first and only female Indian athlete to win two Olympic medals.
  • IOA President PT Usha announced her as India’s women’s flag-bearer for the Paris Olympics 2024.
  • Sindhu has been the face of Indian badminton for years and has an enviable record in international competitions, including the World Championships.

03. Who has been appointed as the Chief Electoral Officer of Haryana? (July 2024)
(a) Anurag Aggarwal
(b) Pankaj Aggarwal
(c) Suresh Kumar
(d) Rajesh Sharma

Answer: B

  • Pankaj Aggarwal has been appointed the new Chief Electoral Officer of Haryana.
  • He is a senior IAS officer of 2000 batch.
  • He will replace Anurag Aggarwal, who has been shifted to the post of ACS in the Irrigation and Water Resources Department.
  • Haryana government recently issued these appointment orders under the transfer of 12 IAS officers.
  • Anurag Aggarwal was the former Chief Electoral Officer of Haryana, who has now been appointed as Additional Chief Secretary of Irrigation and Water Resources Department.
  • Pankaj Agarwal will also work as Commissioner and Secretary in the Election Department.
  • The reshuffle was part of a larger transfer of 12 IAS officers in Haryana.

04. President Draupadi Murmu inaugurated the Divine Retreat Centre of Brahmakumaris in which village of Odisha?
(a) Haridamada
(b) Kalahandi
(c) Kelposhi
(d) Taxman

Answer: A

  • The Divine Retreat Centre was inaugurated by President Draupadi Murmu.
  • The inauguration venue is Haridmada Village.
  • The event will take place on 8 July 2024.
  • Along with the inauguration, The President launched the Brahma Kumaris’ national campaign ‘Lifestyle for Sustainability’.
  • Haridmada village is located near Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha.
  • The Divine Retreat Centre is part of the Brahma Kumaris’ initiative for spiritual and environmental awareness.
  • ‘Lifestyle for Sustainability’ is a national campaign aimed at promoting eco-friendly lifestyle.
  • During his speech at the event, the President stressed the need for harmony with nature and a nature-friendly lifestyle.
  • Brahma Kumaris is a worldwide spiritual movement Dedicated to personal transformation and world renewal.
  • Established in India in 1937As of 2014, the Brahma Kumaris have spread to more than 110 countries.

05. Who has been appointed as the Chef-de-Mission of the Indian contingent at the Paris Olympics 2024?
(a) Neeraj Chopra
(b) Mary Kom
(c) Abhinav Bindra
(d) Gagan Narang

Answer: D

  • Gagan Narang has been appointed as the Chef-de-Mission of the Indian contingent at the Paris Olympics 2024.
  • Narang is a four-time Olympian and won the bronze medal in the men’s 10 metre air rifle event at the 2012 Olympic Games.
  • He will replace Mary Kom, who has resigned from her post.
  • Indian Olympic Association president P.T. Usha announced Narang’s appointment, citing his experience and suitability for the role.

06. Who was named ‘ICC Men’s Player of the Month’ for June 2024?
(a) Virat Kohli
(b) Jasprit Bumrah
(c) Rohit Sharma
(d) Hardik Pandya

Answer: B

  • Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana have both been awarded the ICC Player of the Month for June 2024, marking the first time players from the same country have won both the men’s and women’s awards in the same month.
  • Bumrah won the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award following his stellar performance at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. He played a key role in India’s victory, bagging 15 wickets at an impressive average of 8.26 and a remarkable economy rate of 4.17.
  • Bumrah’s best moments include crucial wickets Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and EnglandWhere he performed consistently well under pressure, resulting in India winning the tournament after 13 years.
  • Smriti Mandhana won her first ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for her exceptional batting performance. South Africa. he scored runs 343 runs Scored at an average of 114.33 and a strike rate of over 100 in the ODI series.
  • Mandhana’s centuries in consecutive matches played a key role in India’s series win over South Africa, showcasing her consistency and ability to perform well under pressure.

07. Which Indian state has been awarded the Best Agricultural State Award for 2024 by the 15th Agriculture Leadership Awards Committee?
(a) Gujarat
(B) Punjab
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Uttar Pradesh

Answer: C

  • Maharashtra was awarded the Best Agriculture State Award 2024 by the 15th Agriculture Leadership Awards Committee.
  • Chief Minister Eknath Shinde Will receive the honour on 10th July in New Delhi.
  • Recognized for sustainable development policies focused on environmental protection and food security.
  • These initiatives include bamboo cultivation, Shri Anna Abhiyan for grains and use of biomass in power generation.
  • The awards ceremony will be held in the presence of eminent dignitaries during the 15th Agriculture Leadership Conference.
  • Maharashtra is committed to reducing the use of coal by promoting extensive tree plantation and biomass.
  • Initiatives like the largest bamboo mission 21 lakh hectare and irrigation augmentation projects were highlighted.

08. _____________ cuts road tax on strong hybrid, plug-in hybrid electric cars.
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Bihar
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Telangana

Answer: A

  • UP has reduced road tax on strong hybrid, plug-in hybrid electric cars.
  • an important step towards Promoting eco-friendly transportThe Government of Uttar Pradesh has announced the Road tax exemption on hybrid cars,
  • The policy aims to encourage the adoption of green vehicles and reduce the environmental impact of conventional gasoline and diesel-powered cars.
  • The exact amount of tax cut has not been disclosed in the notification.
  • However, as per reports, a 100 per cent discount is being offered.
  • As this is an amendment to the existing EV policy of the state, The waiver in registration fee will be valid till October 2025,
  • Moreover, the overall demand for hybrid vehicles across the country is not very high.

09. Which former Chief Justice of India was appointed by the Supreme Court to head the committee to monitor the appointment of vice-chancellors in West Bengal?
(a) Justice Ranjan Gogoi
(b) Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde
(c) Justice Uday Umesh Lalit
(d) Justice Deepak Mishra

Answer: C

  • Justice Uday Umesh Lalit is a former Chief Justice of India.
  • The Supreme Court appointed him as the Chairman of the Search-cum-Selection Committee for all the universities in West Bengal.
  • The objective of the Committee is to ensure transparency, independence, impartiality and objectivity in the selection of Vice-Chancellors.
  • The recommendations made by the Committee will be considered by the Chief Minister of West Bengal and approved by the Chancellor of the University.

10. What is the objective of Project PARI launched by the Ministry of Culture?
(a) To promote traditional dance forms in Delhi
(b) To create new educational institutions in Delhi
(c) Enhancing the aesthetic and cultural landscape of Delhi
(d) Improving public transport in Delhi

Answer: C

  • Project PARI was initiated by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
  • Its main objective is to enhance the beauty and cultural identity of Delhi.
  • It features over 150 visual artists from across India.
  • The project focuses on beautifying public spaces and making art accessible to the public.
  • Project PARI is part of the preparations for the 46th meeting of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi.
  • The project aims to improve the visual quality of public areas and enhance community pride and belonging.
  • It includes traditional and contemporary art forms, murals, sculptures and installations.
  • This initiative democratizes art by integrating it into public spaces, making it accessible to all citizens.