ALL EXAM QUIZ 22.07.2024

Explanation:

• Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh and Justice R. Mahadevan were sworn in as Supreme Court judges on 18 July 2024.
• The Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud, administered the oath of office to both judges in a ceremony at the Supreme Court premises in New Delhi.
• With the swearing-in of both judges, the total number of judges in the Supreme Court, including the Chief Justice of India, is 34.
• The total number of judges, including the Chief Justice in the Supreme Court, could be 34.

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• Shaurya Bawa won the bronze medal at the World Junior Squash Championships 2024.
• Shaurya Bawa became the second Indian male squash player to win a medal at the Junior World Championships.
• In the Semi-finals, Shaurya Bawa lost to Egyptian Mohamed Zakaria in straight games (11-5, 11-5, 11-9) in 41 minutes.
• Shaurya Bawa had entered the quarter-finals after defeating Argentina’s Segundo Portabales.
• Kush Kumar was the last Indian to reach the semi-finals of this tournament back in 2014.
• Anahat Singh missed out on a medal in the women’s singles event.

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• 2nd phase of Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) initiative inaugurated by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on 19 July 2024.
• He said the goal of KIRTI is to create an integrated talent identification architecture that is based on best practices from around the world and modern ICT tools.
• With the help of this initiative, grassroots talent identification will be streamlined and done on a single platform.

Explanation:

• India and Malaysia have decided to increase cooperation in the field of palm oil.
• Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met the Minister of Plantations and Commodities of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani in New Delhi.
• At the meeting, they discussed opportunities to deepen the bilateral agriculture cooperation between India and Malaysia.
• They also discussed the market access issues related to agriculture and allied products.
• They also discussed issues related to the application of digital technology in the plantation sector.
• Ministers also discussed the National Mission on Edible Oils.
• National Mission for Edible Oils - Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) was launched by Government of India in August 2021.

Explanation:

• Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) is set to get diplomatic status.
• The Indian government is likely to sign a headquarters agreement with the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA).
• GBA's diplomatic status and recognition as an international organisation will be similar to the status given to the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
• After this agreement, GBA will be an independent and international legal persona that will carry out its functions in a more efficient manner at the international level.
• It will give immunities and privileges to the organization as an international organization. Its secretariat will also be set up in a country.

Global Biofuels Alliance

• It is a multi-stakeholder alliance of governments, international Organizations and industries.
• 24 countries and 12 international organizations have already agreed to join the alliance.
• It was launched in New Delhi on September 9, 2023.
• The aim of the global biofuel alliance will be to facilitate cooperation and intensify the use of sustainable biofuels.
• It aims to make biofuels a key component of the energy transition and contribute to jobs and economic growth.

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• E-mobility R&D Roadmap for India” report has been released by the Principal Scientific Adviser.
• The R&D roadmap has been prepared after detailed horizon scanning of the global automotive sector and identifying future cutting-edge technological requirements.
• The official launch event of this report was attended by government officials, members of the Consultative Group on e-Mobility (CGeM), representatives from industry and think tanks, and members of the press and media.
• It categorizes research projects into four important areas: Energy Storage Cells, EV Aggregates, Materials and Recycling, Charging and Refueling, and provides clear pathways to attain global leadership by being Atmanirbhar in the next five years.
• e-mobility and EVs have occupied significant mind space in India among policymakers.

Explanation:

• India’s Counter-Drone Market will register 28% annual growth over next five years.
• As per a report by financial services company Motilal Oswal, in the next five years, India’s counter-drone market is expected to grow at an annual rate of 28%.
• The counter-drone systems market will reach to Rs 120 billion (approximately $1.6 billion) over the next five years.
• This projection is based on the requirement for nearly 1,200 counter-drone systems, each costing between Rs 80 to 150 million.
• It will create an annual market opportunity of nearly Rs 24 billion.
• The military training simulators market in India is projected to reach between Rs 140 and 150 billion over the next five years.
• The broader defense electronics market in India is expected to reach $7 billion by 2030, growing at an annual rate of 15.7%.
• At present, 60% of electronic components are supplied by foreign manufacturers.
• The changing nature of warfare, including the increased use of drones for various purposes, is increasing the demand for anti-drone systems.

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• Lok Samvardhan Parv” inaugurated by Union Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju at Delhi Haat, New Delhi on 18th July.
• The Ministry of Minority Affairs is organizing Lok Samvardhan Parv as part of the 100 Days Program to publicize its schemes, programs, and achievements.
• This event will also showcase the activities being carried out in collaboration with partner organizations and highlight success stories under various schemes.
• It is a ten day festival held at Delhi Haat.

Explanation:

• Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced the ‘Ladka Bhau’ Yojana on July 17 2024 in Pandharpur.
• This scheme offers job training and stipends to unemployed male youth, providing Rs 6,000 to 12th-pass Rs 8,000 to diploma holders, and Rs 10,000 to graduates.
• The program aims to enhance employability by offering apprenticeships in various sectors.
• The announcement coincides with the upcoming legislative assembly elections in November 2024.

Explanation:

• The Rajasthan government is organizing hold special camps to grant Indian citizenship to minority refugees from Afghanistan Pakistan and Bangladesh.
• Simplified rules authorize district collectors to issue citizenship certificates.
• From 2016 to 2024, 2,329 refugees gained citizenship with 1,566 applications pending.
• The Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 offers citizenship to non-Muslim communities from these countries Who entered India by December 31 2014 exempting them from penalties under immigration laws.