ALL EXAM QUIZ 11.07.2024

Explanation:

• Project PARI (Public Art of India) launched by the Ministry of Culture for the 46th World Heritage Committee meeting.
• The first exercise under Project PARI is taking place in Delhi.
• The event coincides with the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee, which is to be held in New Delhi, India, between 21-31 July 2024.
• India has long been a vibrant hub of artistic expression, with a rich history of folk art reflecting the country’s cultural and spiritual diversity.
• From ancient rock-cut temples and intricate murals to grand public sculptures and vibrant street art, India’s landscapes have always been adorned with artistic marvels.
• Project PARI (Public Art of India), an initiative of the Ministry of Culture, is being implemented by Lalit Kala Akademi and National Gallery of Modern Art.
• It aims to bring forth public art that draws inspiration from thousands of years of artistic heritage (folk art/folk culture) while incorporating modern themes and techniques.

Explanation:

• BPCL has partnered with the Indian Olympic Association as a principal sponsor from Paris 2024 to Los Angeles 2028.
• Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a 'Maharatna' and Fortune Global 500 company, announces its partnership with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) as the Official Principal Partner for four years.
• The partnership will run from the Paris Olympics 2024 to the Los Angeles Olympics 2028.

Explanation:

• Digital Bharat Nidhi would replace the erstwhile Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF).
• The Department of Telecommunication released a draft for replacing the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) with Digital Bharat Nidhi.
• Digital Bharat Nidhi was established under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.
• It was established to provide telecom services in remote and rural areas at affordable prices through a universal access levy.

Explanation:

• LIC raised stake in IDFC First Bank.
• Life Insurance Corporation of India has increased its stake in IDFC First Bank from 0.20% to 2.68%.
• LIC bought 18,60,34,900 shares at an average price of Rs 80.63 via private placement offer on 4 June 2024.
• IDFC First Bank is a universal bank. It is an Indian private-sector bank. It was founded in 2015.
• It is headquartered in Mumbai. V. Vaidyanathan is its MD & CEO. Its shareholding pattern is given below (as of September 2023).

Explanation:

• Rachel Reeves has become UK’s first female Chancellor of the Exchequer.
• Angela Rayner has been appointed the Deputy Prime Minister of UK.
• David Lammy was named Foreign Secretary. Yvette Cooper was appointed Home Secretary.
• New UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed his cabinet.
• His cabinet included a record 11 women in the team of 25.
• Rachel Reeves, Britain's first woman finance minister, is a former Bank of England economist.
• The Labour Party has promised to establish Great British Energy, a publicly owned company that will lead the way in providing financial support for the "green" shift away from fossil fuels, working in tandem with the private sector.

Explanation:

• Eastern Naval Command Vice Admiral Rajesh P inaugurated the Artificial Intelligence Experience Hub at the Maritime Reference Library, Visakhapatnam.
• The Indian Navy launched the AI hub as part of its efforts to adopt cutting-edge technologies.
• Modern AI tools and applications are available at the AI Hub to encourage staff members to benefit from the revolutionary developments in artificial intelligence.
• The AI initiative seeks to promote exposure, education, and encourage continuation of use cases in a variety of fields.
• Eastern Naval Command is headquartered in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It was established on 1 March 1968.

Explanation:

• Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new horned frog species in Tale Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh.
• The newly discovered horned frog bears a strong resemblance to the Maoson’s horned frog, which is found in Vietnam and China.
• Earlier this species has been misidentified as the Maoson horned frog (Xenophrys maosonensis).
• Scientist have found that this frog species found in Arunachal Pradesh exhibited a genetic disparity of 4.4 per cent to 5.5 per cent compared to its counterpart in Vietnam.
• This new species has been named after the Apatani tribe, which reside in the Lower Subansiri Valley of Arunachal Pradesh.
• The study also provided insights into the biogeographic distribution of Xenophrys species in India.

Explanation:

• Under the Vriksharopan Jan Abhiyan-2024, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced the setting up of Mitra Van.
• Mitra Van will be set up along the borders of UP and the neighbouring country of Nepal.
• The UP Forest Department is working with neighbouring states and country to plant 35 crore saplings in an effort to increase the greenery.
• For this purpose, certain locations have been chosen by 35 forest divisions.
• In this mega campaign, the Forest Department will also include dignitaries from other states.
• Following the target date of July 20, the Forest Department is committed to making sure the Vriksharopan Jan Abhiyan-2024 is a success.
• In addition to "Mitra Van," each district under Vriksharopan Jan Abhiyan 2024 has been instructed to develop specific forests such as "Shakti Van," "Yuva Van," and "Bal Van."

Explanation:

• ‘Tamil writer Sivashankari will receive the ‘Vishwambhara’ Dr C Narayana Reddy National Literary Award-2024.
• Sivashankari will receive the award in recognition of her contribution to the field of literature.
• Sivashankari will get a cash prize of 5 lakh, a memento, and a shawl.
• Sivashankari will get award during Dr C Narayana Reddy’s 93rd birth anniversary celebrations in Hyderabad on July 29.
• Telangana CM Revanth Reddy will be the chief guest. Sivashankari is a recipient of the Saraswati Samman Award.
• The ‘Vishwambhara Dr. C. Narayana Reddy National Literary Award 2023’ was given to lyricist Javed Akhtar.

Explanation:

A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4