Current Affairs Quiz: 17 July 2024

Current Affairs

1. India has recently signed an agreement with which country to implement four collective development projects?

[A] Marshall Islands

[B] Solomon Islands

[C] Papua New Guinea

[D] New Zealand

Correct Answer: A [Marshall Islands]

Foreign Minister Dr. S.K. Jayashankar emphasized the long-standing friendly relations between India and the Marshall Islands while signing MoUs on four community development projects. He highlighted India’s responsibility to help the Pacific Islands achieve sustainable development by addressing climate change, natural disasters, poverty alleviation and healthcare. Dr. Jayashankar asserted that the Pacific islands are important oceanic states and valued India’s partnership with them.

2. Which ministry is hosting the 2024 World Heritage Young Professionals Forum?

[A] Ministry of Foreign Affairs

[B] Ministry of Home Affairs

[C] Ministry of Culture

[D] Ministry of Defence

Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Culture]

India is hosting the first meeting of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in New Delhi from 21-31 July The Ministry of Culture is organizing the 2024 World Heritage Young Professionals Forum on the theme “World Heritage in the 21st Century” from July 14-23. Held at the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Institute of Archaeology, 50 young professionals from all over the world will present to enhance their skills in heritage conservation and sustainable development.

3. Which European countries have recently initiated the development of cruise missiles with a range of more than 500 km?

[A] Romania, Russia, Norway and Sweden

[B] Poland, Germany, France and Italy

[C] Denmark, Belgium and Spain

[D] Hungary, Poland and Estonia

Correct Answer: B [Poland, Germany, France and Italy]

At a NATO conference in Washington, Poland, Germany, France and Italy signed a memorandum of understanding for the development of surface-launched cruise missiles with a range of more than 500 km. The agreement was signed by the respective defense ministers with the aim of filling the gaps in European defense caused by the Ukraine war.

4. Which research institute has recently launched the ‘One Scientist-One Product’ program?

[A] Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

[B] Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)

[C] National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG)

[D] Economic Development Institute

Correct Answer: A [Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)]

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) launched the ‘One Scientist-One Product’ program on July 16 to promote agricultural and animal husbandry research. During its 96th foundation day celebrations in Delhi, ICR announced 323 new crop varieties, including 289 climate resilient and 27 bio-fortified varieties. The program was inaugurated by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

5) Which IIT and Prasar Bharati organized the two-day robot competition ‘DD-Robocon’ India 2024?

[A] IIT Kanpur

[B] IIT Delhi

[C] IIT Bombay

[D] IIT Roorkee

Correct Answer: B [IIT Delhi]

DD Robcon 2024, organized by IIT Delhi and Prasar Bharati, concluded successfully on July 13-14 at the Thyagraj Stadium in Delhi. Forty-six teams showcased robotics innovation and teamwork at the event. Nirma University of Technology, Ahmedabad won the championship and will represent India at ABU Robocon 2024 in Vietnam. Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune, finished runner-up.

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