1. Who has been appointed as the new chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), succeeding Nitin Gupta?
Ans. Ravi Agarwal
2. Who won the 10th Leon Masters Chess Championship in Spain?
And. Vishwanathan Anand
3. Who became the first woman Chief secretary of Maharashtra?
Ans. Sujata Saunik, IAS officer Sujata Saunik has been appointed as the Chief Secretary of Maharashtra, making history as the first woman to hold this position in the state since its formation in 1960.
4. Which state has launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin’ scheme?
Ans. Maharashtra launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin’ scheme, aimed at empowering women aged 21 to 60 with a monthly financial support of ₹1,500 starting from July 2024. Inspired by Madhya Pradesh’s ‘Ladli Behna’ scheme, this initiative reflects the state government’s commitment to enhancing women’s welfare and development.
5. On which day is World Sports Journalists Day celebrated?
Ans. 2nd July, this day honours sports journalists worldwide for their dedication to reporting sports news and stories. It was established by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) to recognize the contributions of sports journalists, encourage new talent in the field, and promote awareness about sports globally.
6. What is the name of the joint military exercise between India and Thailand that is being held from 1st to 15th July 2024 at Fort Vachiraprakan, Thailand?
Ans. Exercise Maitree, the exercise aims to foster military cooperation and enhance combined capabilities in joint counter insurgency/terrorist operations.
7. Recently, Dick Schoof has been appointed as the Prime Minister of which country?
Ans. Netherlands
8. Which company developed the indigenous light tank Zorawar in collaboration with DRDO?
Ans. Larsen & Toubro, the development of Zorawar was expedited to meet the Indian Army’s needs for a lightweight, agile tank that can be deployed at high altitudes.
9. Rachel Reeves recently became the first woman finance minister of which country?
Ans. United Kingdom
10. Who received the Spice Award 2024 from ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research?
Ans. Sopna Kallingal, the agri-entrepreneur from Kallingal Plantation in Thrissur, was honoured with the Spice Award 2024 by the ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research. She was recognized for her innovative approaches to enterprise diversification and integrated crop management, particularly in promoting sustainable spice-based cropping systems.
11. Who has been chosen as India’s chef-de-mission for the 2024 Olympics?
Ans. Gagan Narang
12. In which state has Tata Power launched the ‘Ghar Ghar Solar, Tata Power ke Sang’ initiative to promote rooftop solar installations?
Ans. Uttar Pradesh, the initiative aims to promote rooftop solar solutions starting from the city of Varanasi. Consumers can avail a maximum subsidy of up to Rs. 1,08,000 for rooftop solar installations.
13. Recently, which organization has launched the ‘Medical Devices Information System’ (MeDvIS)?
Ans. World Health Organization, WHO has launched MeDevIS (Medical Devices Information System), an online platform providing global access to information on 2,301 types of medical devices.
14. What is the theme of ‘World Population Day 2024’?
Ans. To Leave No One Behind, Count Everyone
15. Which country conferred its highest national award, “The Order of St. Andrew the Apostle,” on Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
Ans. Russia, President Vladimir Putin of Russia conferred “The Order of St. Andrew the Apostle,” Russia’s highest national award, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his significant contribution to strengthening India-Russia ties.
16. Which University won the Robot Competition DD-Robocon India 2024?
Ans. Nirma University, Ahmedabad
17. Dengue (break-bone fever), recently seen in the news, is transmitted by which type of mosquitoes?
Ans. Aedes mosquitoes
18. Which state won the ‘Best State in Horticulture Award 2024’ in the Agriculture Leadership Awards 2024?
Ans. Nagaland
19. Jimmy Anderson, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, belongs to which country?
Ans. England, James Anderson retired from international cricket on July 12, 2024, after England defeated the West Indies by an innings and 114 runs at Lord’s.
20. Where is eastern India’s first university for physically challenged students planned to be opened?
Ans. Ranchi, The Jharkhand government plans to establish eastern India’s first university for physically challenged students in Ranchi. This initiative aims to cater specifically to the educational needs of students with disabilities, offering specialized courses and educational equipment tailored to their requirements.
