Current Affairs Quiz: 26 July 2024

Current Affairs Quiz

1. On which day is “Kargil Vijay Diwas” observed in India?

[A] July 25

[B] July 26

[C] July 27

[D] July 28

Correct Answer: B [July 26]

Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed on July 26, commemorates the Indian Army’s victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil conflict. On its 25th anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Drass sector of Ladakh to honour martyrs at the Kargil War Memorial. The Kargil War, fought from May 8 to July 26, 1999, saw Pakistani forces infiltrating Indian posts disguised as Mujahideen. India’s Operation Vijay successfully dislodged them. The conflict was aimed at internationalising the Kashmir issue and disrupting NH1A, a crucial supply route for the Indian Army.

2. Which country is hosting the 21st edition of the joint multinational military exercise Khaan Quest 2024?

[A] China

[B] India

[C] Mongolia

[D] Japan

Correct Answer: C [Mongolia]

The Indian Army has participated in the 21st multinational military exercise Khaan Quest in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from July 27 to August 9, 2024. Khaan Quest, co-sponsored by the United States Indo-Pacific Command and hosted by the Armed Forces of Mongolia, promotes regional peace and security. Initially a bilateral exercise between the United States and Mongolia in 2003, it became multilateral in 2008. Regular participant Indian Army is sending 40 soldiers this year, including three women soldiers. The exercise focuses on peacekeeping operations, improving skills for future UN peacekeeping missions.

3. Where was the country’s 500th community radio station launched recently?

[A] Shillong

[B] Aizawl

[C] Kohima

[D] Gangtok

Correct Answer: B [Aizawl]

On 25 July 2024, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the winners of the 10th National Community Radio Awards and inaugurated India’s 500th community radio station at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication in Aizawl, Mizoram. Called Apna Radio 90.0 FM, it will provide weather updates, government schemes and agricultural information. Community radios, unlike public and commercial radio, are low-power stations operated by local communities in local languages, focusing on topics such as nutrition and health. These can be set up by educational institutions, community organisations, registered societies and trusts.

4. Recently, which shipyard has launched the first indigenously built Talwar class warship ‘Triput’?

[A] Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)

[B] Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)

[C] Hindustan Shipyard Limited

[D] Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)

Correct Answer: D [Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)]

Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) launched the first indigenously built Talwar class warship, ‘Triput’. As part of the 2016 India-Russia deal, Triput is one of the four Admiral Grigorovich-class warships, two of which have been built in India through technology transfer. The Indian Navy is already operating six of this class. The 124-metre long and 15.5-metre wide INS Triput is powered by four gas turbines and reaches a speed of 28 knots with a displacement of 3,200 tonnes. It features a stealth-enhancing hull design, advanced weapons and sensors, an integrated platform and bridge management system, and a robust air defence system with long-range vertically launched surface-to-air missiles.

5. What is the main objective of “NPS Vatsalya Scheme” seen in the news recently?

[A] Provide health insurance to tribal families

[B] Provide educational loans to students for higher education

[C] Help parents and guardians plan for their children’s future financial needs

[D] Planning for parental retirement

Correct Answer: C [Help parents and guardians plan for their children’s future financial needs]

The Finance Minister announced a new scheme NPS Vatsalya under the National Pension Scheme (NPS) to help parents and guardians plan for their children’s future financial needs. Parents can open an account for their minor children, and the funds keep accumulating until the child turns 18. Upon adulthood, the amount is transferred to a standard NPS account and can be converted to a non-NPS plan. NPS, a voluntary retirement scheme, allows individuals to build a retirement fund through regular contributions. Open to all Indian citizens, including non-residents, NPS invests in market-linked instruments, offering potentially higher returns than traditional fixed income options.

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