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.
4. Which bank has recently announced Agri-SURE Fund for Start-ups and Rural Enterprises? – NABARD: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Sports
5. Recently, who won the Bronze medal in the Shotgun Junior World Cup in Italy? – Sabeera Haris
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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Awards & Honours
7. Which Indian artist won the Golden Sand Master award at the International Sand Sculpture Championship held in Russia? – Sudarsan Pattnaik
State Current Affairs
8. Which state government has recently decided to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks near schools? – Maharashtra
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.
10. Eastern India’s first disabled university will be opened in which state? – Jharkhand
11. In which state is the Vizhinjam International Port located? – Kerala
Miscellaneous
12. According to the World Population Prospectus Report – 2024, what is the population estimate of India by 2060? – 1.7 billion