Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
In which Indian state have cases of fowleri, commonly known as the "brain-eating amoeba," been found?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A 15-year-old boy from Alappuzha district in Kerala, India, has passed away after contracting a rare infection caused by Naegleria fowleri, commonly known as the "brain-eating amoeba."
Category : State
2.
Which state/UT is associated with the 'EKAMRA project'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Odisha CM laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of areas around the 11th-century Lingaraj Temple.
Category : State
3.
Which state/UT launched India's first chatbot for people in mental distress?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first Tele-MANAS (Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States) chatbot was launched in Jammu & Kashmir.
Category : State
4.
In which game does Avneet Kaur, who made headlines, belong?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Archery, the Indian pair of Priyansh and Avneet Kaur won gold in the junior mixed team compound event of the World Youth Championships in Ireland.
Category : Sports
5.
Which country does Stan Wawrinka, who was defeated by Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon Tennis championship, belong to?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Reigning champion Novak Djokovic beat old rival Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland. In Tennis, reigning champion Novak Djokovic beat old rival Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland to reach the last 16 and move closer to an eighth men's singles Wimbledon title.
Category : Sports
6.
Which state government has doubled the insurance cover under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The state government of Gujarat has taken a significant step towards improving healthcare access for its citizens by doubling the insurance coverage under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY).
Category : State
7.
In which city was India's first Vedic-themed park unveiled?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first Vedic-themed park has been opened to the public at Sector 78, Noida, inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath.
Category : National
8.
Namboothiri, who recently passed away, belonged to which profession?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Renowned artist Namboothiri, recognized for his exceptional talent in painting and sculpture, passed away at the age of 97 in Kottakkal, Malappuram district.
Category : Obituary
9.
Which state government is set to begin the Road Safety Fortnight campaign on July 17?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to organize a campaign under Road Safety Fortnight from July 17 to 31.
Category : State
10.
In which city will a recent declaration to open forests for monkeys take place?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh government plans to create dedicated monkey forests in Lucknow to help sustain the simian population and reduce human-monkey conflict.
Category : National
11.
In which profession does Aswin Shekhar, who made headlines, belong?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has honoured Indian astronomer Aswin Sekhar by naming a minor planet after him. The honour was conferred on him at the 2023 edition of the Asteroids Comets Meteors Conference, which took place in Arizona.
Category : National
12.
The foundation stone of various development projects worth around Rs 7500 crores has been laid in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation various development projects worth around Rs 7500 crores in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. He dedicated and laid the foundation stone for 5 National Highway projects worth around Rs 6,400 crores.
Category : National
13.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched a scheme with a budget allocation of how many crores to strengthen fire services across the country and enhance disaster resilience?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched the scheme with a budget allocation of Rs. 5,000 Crore to strengthen fire services across the country and enhance disaster resilience.
Category : National
14.
The 67th convention of the Travel Agent Association of India has recently started in which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 67th convention of the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) has begun on 6 July 2023 in Colombo. Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay were present at the opening ceremony of the three-day conference.
Category : International
15.
Taiwan is all set to establish a representative office in which Indian city to enhance the India-Taiwan relationship?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Taiwan has announced its decision to open its third representative office in India, this time in Mumbai.
Category : National
16.
India has signed an agreement on Electoral Cooperation with which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Election Commission of India and the Electoral Tribunal (ET) of Panama signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Panama City to establish the institutional framework for their ongoing cooperation in the field of election management and administration.
Category : International
17.
Who is the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, making headlines due to the collapse of his coalition government?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's coalition government collapsed due to "insurmountable" differences in handling migration.
Category : International
18.
Which state/UT government increased the retirement age for university professors to 65?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jammu and Kashmir Government has raised the age of superannuation for university professors in the union territory. The Administrative Council under the Chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, raised the retirement age of University Professors from 62 to 65 years.
Category : State
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