Page-2 of GKToday Archives: July, 2024
India to Host Men’s Asia Cup Cricket in 2025
India is set to host the 2025 men’s Asia Cup in the T20 format, which will be a warm-up for the T20 World Cup scheduled for 2026. This decision comes after the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) issued an Invitation for ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Mission – Recent Updates
SpaceX is preparing to launch its Polaris Dawn mission on August 19, which is an important milestone for space tourism. This mission will feature Jared Isaacman, a billionaire from the fintech industry, who will make history by being the first ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Pakistan Seeks Debt Re-Profiling for IMF Bailout Package
Pakistan is currently in talks with China, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to reschedule over $27 billion in debt and other financial obligations. This step is crucial for Pakistan to secure a $7 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) Satellite – Recent Updates
NASA has announced that the launch of the NISAR satellite, a joint project between the U.S. and India, will be delayed until after February 2025. This delay is due to ongoing work on the satellite’s large deployable antenna and specific ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Laos Unveils World’s First Stamp of Lord Rama
In July 2024, Laos introduced a special set of commemorative stamps featuring Lord Rama and Lord Buddha to highlight the cultural ties between Laos and India. This event was attended by India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, and his Lao ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Project Tiger Displaces 5.5 Lakh Tribal Communities, Report Reveals
A report by the Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG) on International Tiger Day reveals that Project Tiger in India may displace at least 550,000 Scheduled Tribes and forest dwellers. This is a significant increase in displacement compared to before ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Turkey Parliament Approves Controversial Stray Dog Euthanasia Law
On July 29, 2024, Turkey’s parliament approved a controversial law that allows for the euthanasia of some stray dogs. This decision has sparked a lot of debate and concern about animal welfare and how the government is handling the country’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
WHO Launches Project to Develop H5N1 Vaccines Using mRNA
On July 29, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced a new project to speed up the development of vaccines for bird flu in poorer countries. This project will use messenger RNA (mRNA) technology. An Argentinian company, Sinergium Biotech, is ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: July 30, 2024
1. Which day is observed as ‘International Tiger Day’ every year? [A] 27 July[B] 28 July[C] 29 July[D] 30 July Show Answer Correct Answer: C [29 July] Notes:International Tiger Day, observed on 29 July since 2010, raises public awareness about ..
India’s First Sunken Museum to Open at Humayun Tomb
India’s first sunken museum, located at the Humayun Tomb complex in Delhi, will have its grand opening on July 29, 2024. It will be open to visitors starting July 30. The museum’s launch aligns with the 46th UNESCO World Heritage ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs