Current Affairs Quiz – July, 2024

Current Affairs Quiz – July, 2024

 

1.Nyoma-Chushul region, recently seen in news due to flash floods, is located in which state/UT?

[A] Assam
[B] Sikkim
[C] Ladakh
[D] Uttarakhand

Correct Answer: C [Ladakh]
Notes:
Recently, five Army personnel, including a JCO and four jawans, died when their T-72 tank got stuck in the Shyok River near Nyoma-Chushul, Eastern Ladakh, due to a sudden water level rise. Despite rescue efforts, strong currents prevented their rescue. The T-72 tanks, initially designed by the Soviet Union and later modernized as T-72 Ajeya, were deployed in Ladakh post-2020 Galwan clash.

 

2.Recently, which state government launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi’ scheme?
[A] Bihar
[B] Odisha
[C] Gujarat
[D] Rajasthan

Correct Answer: D [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma launched the Mukhya Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, an income support scheme, at Krishi Upaj Mandi in Tonk. The first installment of Rs 650 crore was released to 65 lakh farmers. Eligible farmers will receive Rs 2000 annually in three installments, alongside the Rs 6000 from the central PM-KISAN scheme. The Cooperative Department is the nodal agency for implementation.

 

3.INS Ranvir, recently seen in news, belongs to which type of class?
[A] Seawolf
[B] Rajput
[C] Scorpene
[D] Kalavari

Correct Answer: B [Rajput]
Notes:
Indian Naval Ship INS Ranvir, a Rajput Class Guided Missile Destroyer, arrived in Chattogram, Bangladesh for an Operational Deployment. Commissioned in 1986, the upgraded ship features state-of-the-art indigenous weapons and sensors. The visit includes professional interactions, community outreach, and sports with Bangladeshi naval personnel. INS Ranvir will also participate in a Maritime Partnership Exercise. This visit enhances India-Bangladesh friendship, cooperation, and regional security, aligned with India’s SAGAR initiative.

 

4.Recently, which state has set a record by generating one crore tokens through the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID?
[A] Bihar
[B] Haryana
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: D [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh set a record by generating one crore tokens through the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID, with a total of 1,43,00,000 tokens. Andhra Pradesh follows with 60,33,104 tokens, and Karnataka with 42,57,944. The Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) guidelines, updated in 2022, set quality benchmarks for healthcare facilities. The Health Ministry’s dashboard helps monitor compliance with IPHS standards, ensuring consistent and accountable healthcare nationwide.

 

5.MK Ranjitsinh & ors v. Union of India & ors case, recently seen in the news, is related with which issue?
[A] Poverty and Hunger
[B] Climate change
[C] Triple Talaq
[D] None of the Above

Correct Answer: B [Climate change]
Notes:
India’s Supreme Court, in M.K. Ranjitsinh and Ors. Vs. Union of India & Ors., has set a precedent in climate change jurisprudence. The landmark judgment establishes the right to ‘be free from the adverse effects of climate change’ as a fundamental right under Articles 21 and 14 of the Constitution. This decision shapes India’s climate policy by influencing governance and legislation, highlighting the judiciary’s role in addressing environmental challenges and protecting citizens’ rights.
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