ALL EXAM QUIZ 25.07.2024

Explanation:

• Renowned agriculturalist Padma Shri Kamla Pujari passed away in Cuttack at the age of 74.
• Kamala Pujari was born in Patraput village in Koraput district of Odisha.
• In 2019, The government had presented Kamala Pujari with the prestigious Padma Shri award for her significant contributions to the field of agriculture.
• She received worldwide appreciation for his contribution to organic farming and conservation of indigenous rice varieties.
• Apart from more than 100 varieties of paddy, she also preserved several types of turmeric and cumin.
• Kamala Pujari traveled to many villages barefoot, teaching farmers, especially women, about organic farming and the use of organic fertilizers.

Explanation:

• The 13th edition of the India Chem with the theme "Advantage Bharat: Indian Chemicals and Petrochemicals Paving the Future" launched.
• On 20 July, it was launched by The Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda and Minister of state Ms. Anupriya Patel.
• The brochure for the 13th edition of India Chem was also launched by Shri Nadda.
• Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers Shri J.P. Nadda appreciated that the event has come a long way and is now set for its 13th edition to be held on October 17–19, 2024, in Mumbai.
• India is the second-largest exporter of chemical dyes, dyeing materials, and agricultural chemicals in the world, contributing about 3% to global chemical sales.

Explanation:

• Rajiv Gandhi Civils Abhayahastam scheme launched by the Chief Minister of Telangana.
• A unique program to provide financial assistance launched by Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to Civil Services aspirants from Telangana.
• Under this program, candidates who qualify for the Mains exams will receive ₹1 lakh for their preparation.
• The scheme called “Rajiv Gandhi Civils Abhayahastham” will be helpful for around 400 candidates from Telangana region who qualify for the main exam every year.

Explanation:

• Every year on July 22, Pi Approximation Day is observed around the globe.
• It is dedicated to the Mathematical Constant Pi.
• This day is celebrated on 22 July because the approximation value of pi (22/7) is equal to 22/7 date.
• Mathematician Leonhard Euler designed the symbol of Pi in 1706.
• Pi Day is also observed every year on 14 March (3.14).

Explanation:

• Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) has got the best technology award.
• IISR has won the award for its pioneering work in horticultural sciences.
• Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan gave the award at the 96th Foundation Day of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
• The technology known as ‘Process for instant soluble turmeric enriched spice flavoured milk powder’ was one of the top five technologies under ICAR’s Horticulture Sciences Division.
• The technology had been commercialised in association with Malabar Regional Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union Limited.
• Two products (Golden Milk and Golden Milk Mix) had been produced and marketed.
• Indian Institute of Spices Research has its headquarters in Moozhikkal, Silver Hills, Kozhikode, Kerala. It was established in 1975.

Explanation:

• Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy launched the National District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Portal.
• It is a centralized platform to gather the information on the District Mineral Foundations across the country.
• The portal has been launched with an aim to facilitate the access to the DMF data and track the developments and utilizations.
• This portal provides details of 645 DMFs in the country. It also features a repository of best practices for effective implementation.
• The minister also launched Mineral Exploration Hackathon. The Hackathon is focused on Innovative Mineral Hunt Techniques.
• It aims to encourage use of emerging technologies for geophysical data, integration of multiple mineral exploration data to identify new Mineral targets.

• Union Minister also gave certificates to 08 Preferred Bidders of the 2nd and 3rd tranche of the e-auction of Critical and Strategic Mineral Blocks

Explanation:

• Department of School Education and Literacy is observing Shiksha Saptah.
• Shiksha Saptah will scheduled to be organized by the Department of School Education and Literacy from July 22–28.
• The main aim of the Shiksha Saptah is to promote collaboration and the educational reforms introduced by National Education Policy 2020 among students, educators, and stakeholders.
• Shiksha Saptah is being celebrated in government schools to mark the completion of 4 years of National Education Policy 2020.
• During the Shiksha Saptah, theme-based days will be observed, including Teaching-Learning Material Day, Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Day, Sports Day and Cultural Day.

Explanation:

• Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivetti won the Swiss Open 2024 doubles title.
• Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivetti won the Swiss Open 2024 doubles title by defeating Fabrice Martin and Ugo Humbert of France in the final by 3-6, 6-3, and 10-6.
• This is the second ATP Tour title of the year for Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivetti.
• They had won the Bavarian International doubles title by defeating the German pair Andreas Mies and Jan-Lennard Struff.
• Bhambri won his first title on the ATP Tour in 2023 alongside Lloyd Harris at the Mallorca Championships in Spain.
• The Swiss Open Tournament 2024 took place from 16 Jul 2024 to 20 Jul 2024.
• It was the 56th edition of the Swiss Open which was held at the Roy Emerson Arena in Gstaad, Switzerland.

Explanation:

• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Economic Survey 2023-24 in Parliament today. Let us tell you that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for a record seventh time tomorrow i.e. on July 23.
• This will be the first budget of the recently elected NDA government.
• There has been a demand for investment in R&D in the agriculture sector, while there has been a demand to increase the installment amount of PM Kisan Yojana to 8 thousand.