Daily Current Affairs Quiz: July 14-15, 2024
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1. Recently, who won the Bronze medal in the Shotgun Junior World Cup in Italy?
[A] Manu Bhaker
[B] Anjali Bhagwat
[C] Sabeera Haris
[D] Nandita Das
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Correct Answer: C [Sabeera Haris ]
Notes:
India’s Sabeera Haris won the bronze medal in the women’s trap event at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Italy, shooting 29 out of 40 targets. Carey Garrison of the US took gold with 40 out of 50 targets, and Italy’s Sofia Gori earned silver with 39 hits. Indian shooters Bhavya Tripathi and Rajkuwar Ingle finished 26th and 33rd, respectively.
2. Which state government has recently decided to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks near schools?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The Maharashtra government has decided to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks within 500 meters of schools. FDA Minister Dharmarao Baba Atram announced the decision to protect student health by limiting caffeine intake. A directive will ensure swift enforcement, and a comprehensive list of banned drinks will be circulated. This step aims to create healthier environments for students and mitigate adverse effects of excessive caffeine consumption.
3. Thane-Borivali Tunnel project, recently seen in the news, is associated with which state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Kerala
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited Mumbai to launch and lay the foundation stones for projects worth over Rs 29,400 crore. Key projects include the Thane-Borivali Tunnel and the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road. The Thane-Borivali Tunnel, costing Rs 16,600 crore, will connect the Western Express Highway at Borivali to Thane Ghodbunder Road, reducing the journey by 12 km and saving about 1 hour of travel time.
4. Recently, which organization has approved $1.5 billion loan to India to develop the country’s low-carbon energy sector?
[A] World Bank
[B] IMF
[C] ADB
[D] NATO
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Correct Answer: A [World Bank]
Notes:
The World Bank approved a $1.5 billion loan to India for developing its low-carbon energy sector, following a similar loan in 2023. The low-carbon energy sector includes fuels like hydrogen and biofuels, which emit less carbon than fossil fuels. India aims for net-zero carbon emissions by 2070, supported by initiatives like the National Green Hydrogen Mission, which uses renewable energy for hydrogen production.
5. Jimmy Anderson, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, belongs to which country?
[A] Australia
[B] South Africa
[C] England
[D] Ireland
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Correct Answer: C [England]
Notes:
James Anderson, one of cricket’s greats, retired from international cricket on July 12, 2024, after England defeated the West Indies by an innings and 114 runs at Lord’s. Anderson, a right-arm fast bowler, debuted in 2002-03 and retired as the highest wicket-taker among fast bowlers with 704 wickets in 188 Test matches. He played 21 years, becoming the second-most capped Test player after Sachin Tendulkar.
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