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Current Affairs 22 July 2024,
Current affairs are an essential part of competitive exams, which generally include 10 to 25 questions. Here, you’ll find daily updates on current affairs in English, which is important for all government exams.
Today we will cover the 22 July 2024 current affairs in English helpful for central and state government exams:-
➼ Who among the following did not resign from the position of Chairman of UPSC?
(A) Manoj Soni
(B) Ashutosh Jawadekar
(C) Sanjay Kumar
(D) Amit Kumar
Correct Answer:- (A) Manoj Soni
➼ Who among the following has become the world leader with the most followers on X (Twitter)?
(A) Donald Trump
(B) Joe Biden
(C) Narendra Modi
(D) Rahul Gandhi
Correct Answer:- (C) Narendra Modi
➼ From which country has Manolo Marquez been appointed as the new head coach of the Indian football team?
(A) Brazil
(B) Spain
(C) Argentina
(D) USA
Correct Answer:- (B) Spain
➼ Which Indian tennis players have won the men’s doubles title at the Swiss Open Tour?
(A) Sumit Nagal
(B) Somdev Devvarman
(C) Rohan Bopanna
(D) Yuki Bhambri
Correct Answer:- (D) Yuki Bhambri
➼ Which Indian players have been inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame?
(A) Ashok Amritraj and Mahesh Bhupathi
(B) Leander Paes and Sania Mirza
(C) Vijay Amritraj and Leander Paes
(D) Rohan Bopanna and Yuki Bhambri
Correct Answer:- (C) Vijay Amritraj and Leander Paes
➼ Vijay Amritraj and Leander Paes are the first two tennis players from which continent to be inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame?
(A) Africa
(B) Asia
(C) Antarctica
(D) North America
Correct Answer:- (B) Asia
➼ As of now, how many tennis players from 28 countries have been inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame?
(A) 267
(B) 273
(C) 255
(D) 268
Correct Answer:- (A) 267
➼ Which country’s Supreme Court has decided to reduce the reservation quota in government jobs?
(A) China
(B) Malaysia
(C) Myanmar
(D) Bangladesh
Correct Answer:- (D) Bangladesh
➼ By which year has UNFPA-India predicted that India’s elderly population aged 60 and above will double?
(A) 2065
(B) 2050
(C) 2060
(D) 2070
Correct Answer:- (B) 2050
➼ What is the approximate current elderly population of India aged 60 years and above?
(A) 15 crore
(B) 19 crore
(C) 18 crore
(D) 17 crore
Correct Answer:- (D) 17 crore
➼ Which two water bodies are separated by Adam’s Bridge, recently in the headlines?
[A] Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea
[B] Gulf of Mannar and Palk Strait
[C] Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
[D] Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea
Correct Answer: B [Gulf of Mannar and Palk Strait]
Notes: Scientists from ISRO have successfully mapped Adam’s Bridge, also known as Ram Setu. It is a 48 km chain of limestone rocks connecting Rameswaram Island in India to Mannar Island in Sri Lanka. This bridge is located between the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, in waters that are 1-10 meters deep. Studies suggest that this bridge was once a land connection, mentioned in the Ramayana and Islamic legends. It has been underwater since 1480 due to natural disasters.
➼ Which country recently announced an animal health emergency due to a Newcastle disease outbreak?
[A] Peru
[B] Brazil
[C] Chile
[D] Guyana
Correct Answer: B [Brazil]
Notes: In Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil’s agriculture ministry declared an animal health emergency due to a Newcastle disease case on a poultry farm. The Paramyxovirus causes Newcastle disease affects birds’ respiratory, nervous, and digestive systems. Paramyxovirus is very contagious and speeds through direct contact with affected birds and any contaminated materials. Loss of appetite, coughing, and discolored wattles are major symptoms of Newcastle disease. There is no treatment for it.
➼ Which two organizations are responsible for implementing the recently highlighted Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS)?
[A] NABARD and RBI
[B] RBI and SEBI
[C] NABARD and SEBI
[D] SEBI and NITI Aayog
Correct Answer: A [NABARD and RBI]
Notes: The Union Government planned to increase the limit for short-term crop loans from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS). This scheme was started in 2006 and helps farmers by offering loans with lower interest rates. The Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) will be available from 2022 to 2025. Various Banks will provide loans related to MISS is overseen by NABARD and RBI. The tenant farmers,owner cultivators, and self-help groups can apply for these loans.
➼ Which organization developed the ‘Pralay Missile’ that was recently in the news?
[A] DRDO
[B] ISRO
[C] JAXA
[D] CNSA
Correct Answer: A [DRDO]
Notes: Armenia is looking at India’s Pralay missile, which is a great opportunity for India. The Pralay missile can travel 350 to 500 kilometers and carry a payload of 500 to 1,000 kilograms. It’s made by DRDO for defense purposes. The missile uses solid fuel, has a guidance system for accurate targeting, and can change direction quickly to avoid interception. It also has various warheads and is harder to spot on radar.
➼ Where in India has the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee been organized?
(A) Mumbai
(B) Kolkata
(C) New Delhi
(D) Chennai
Correct Answer:- (C) New Delhi
➼ Who inaugurated the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi?
(A) Narendra Modi
(B) Amit Shah
(C) S. Jaishankar
(D) Anurag Thakur
Correct Answer:- (A) Narendra Modi
➼ When was the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee organized for the first time in India?
(A) July 22 to 30
(B) July 23 to 31
(C) July 20 to 30
(D) July 21 to 31
Correct Answer:- (D) July 21 to 31
➼ By what percentage has the export of agricultural and processed food products in the country declined from April to June?
(A) 4%
(B) 3%
(C) 5%
(D) 2%
Ans- (B) 3%
➼ To what billion-dollar amount has the export of agricultural and processed food products in the country reached from April to June?
(A) 5.88
(B) 5.77
(C) 5.66
(D) 5.55
Correct Answer:- (A) 5.88
➼ Which is the first state in India to launch the GEP index for environmental protection?
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Telangana
(C) Uttarakhand
(D) Karnataka
Correct Answer:- (C) Uttarakhand
➼ In which state was the National Landslide Forecasting Centre launched?
(A) Rajasthan
(B) West Bengal
(C) Kerala
(D) Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer:- (B) West Bengal
➼ During what period was the 15th Indian Film Festival organized in Melbourne, Australia?
(A) August 15 to 25
(B) August 17 to 27
(C) August 10 to 20
(D) August 11 to 21
Correct Answer:- (A) August 15 to 25
➼ How many lakh dollars has India announced to aid the World Heritage Center?
(A) 13
(B) 15
(C) 20
(D) 10
Correct Answer:- (D) 10 lakh dollars
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