Page-17 of GKToday Archives: July, 2024

India, Russia Aim for $100 Billion Trade Target by 2030

July 10, 2024

At the 22nd yearly summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Moscow, India and Russia announced a plan to improve their strategic economic cooperation. This is a big deal. This move comes at a ..

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Exercise Pitch Black

July 10, 2024

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will start “Exercise Pitch Black” on July 12, 2024. This is a major multinational aerial warfare practice that is held in Australia every two years. Over 140 planes from around the world are taking ..

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IUCN Red List Update

July 10, 2024

The IUCN recently updated the Red List that make it more important to protect a number of lizard and cactus species. The Ibiza wall lizard has been reclassified as threatened, mostly because of invasive species and other problems caused by ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: July 10, 2024

July 10, 2024

1. Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve (BRT), recently seen in news, is located in which state? [A] Karnataka[B] Tamil Nadu[C] Andhra Pradesh[D] Kerala Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Karnataka] Notes:A 35-year-old female elephant was found dead at Mavathuru in the ..

Gautam Gambhir Appointed India’s New Cricket Head Coach

July 9, 2024

Gautam Gambhir has been named as the new head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team by Jay Shah, who is the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The news was shared on social media, ..

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Maharashtra Wins Best Agriculture State Award 2024

July 9, 2024

The 15th Agriculture Leadership Awards Committee found that Maharashtra is the best state for farming in 2024. This award, given by Justice P Sathasivam, recognizes Maharashtra for making big steps forward in new ways of farming and improving rural areas. ..

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India Unveils ‘Zorawar’ Tank for High-Altitude Warfare

July 9, 2024

India recently got a new light tank called the “Zorawar.” It is a big addition to their military and is meant to help them fight better in difficult terrains and at high elevations. India’s Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) ..

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Elisa de Anda Madrazo – FATF Presidency

July 9, 2024

On July 1, 2024, Elisa de Anda Madrazo of Mexico took over as head of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The appointment, which is good until June 2026, is a big change in the way this important global financial ..

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Philippines, Japan Sign Key Military Cooperation Deal

July 9, 2024

Japan and the Philippines have signed a major security deal that will strengthen their military cooperation at a time when tensions are rising in the Indo-Pacific region. This new deal makes it easy for each country’s military to enter the ..

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Rajasthan Becomes First State to Adopt a Road Safety Action Plan

July 9, 2024

Rajasthan will be the first state in India to create a ten-year action plan specifically designed to improve road safety. Targeting a 50% drop in traffic accidents by 2030, this plan was backed by Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa ..

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