India is hosting the UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting for the first time from July 21-31, 2024, in New Delhi.
The Ministry of Culture is organizing the 2024 World Heritage Young Professionals Forum, themed “World Heritage in the 21st Century,” from July 14-23.
The forum, held at the Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya Institute of Archaeology, will see 50 young professionals globally presenting to enhance their skills in heritage protection and sustainable development.
2. NITI Aayog launches ‘NITI Gearshift Challenge‘, ‘ NITI Gearshift Challenge’ is related to – Zero-emission trucks (ZETs)
Polity & Governance
3. The famous Central Information Commission (CIC) was constituted by which act? – Right to Information Act, 2005
International Affairs
4. Recently, India signed an agreement with which country to implement four Community Development Projects? – Marshall Islands
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasized the long-standing friendly relations between India and the Marshall Islands during the MoU signing for Four Community Development Projects.
He highlighted India’s responsibility to support Pacific Islands in sustainable development, addressing climate change, natural disasters, poverty alleviation, and healthcare.
Dr. Jaishankar affirmed that the Pacific Islands are significant ocean countries and valued India’s partnership with them.
5. Which European countries recently launched an initiative to develop long-range cruise missiles with a range beyond 500 kilometres? – Poland, Germany, France, and Italy
Poland, Germany, France, and Italy signed a memorandum of understanding to develop ground-launched cruise missiles with a range of over 500 kilometers at the NATO summit in Washington.
This agreement, aimed at addressing European defense gaps due to the Ukraine war, was signed by their respective defense ministers.
Environment
6. Which city of Madhya Pradesh has set a world record by planting 11 lakh trees in a single day? – Indore
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Awards & Honours
7. Which Indian has recently been awarded the famous Hans von Henting Award- 2024? – K. Chockalingam
Organisations & Institutes
8. Recently, which research institute has been launched the ‘One-Scientist-One Product’ program? – Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) launched its ‘One Scientist-One Product’ programme on July 16, enhancing research in agriculture and animal husbandry.
During its 96th foundation day celebration in Delhi, ICAR announced 323 new crop varieties, including 289 climate-resilient and 27 bio-fortified types.
The programme was inaugurated by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
9. Which IIT and Prasar Bharati hosted the two-day Robot Competition ‘DD-Robocon’ India 2024? – IIT Delhi
DD Robocon 2024, hosted by IIT Delhi and Prasar Bharati, concluded successfully at Delhi’s Thyagaraj Stadium on July 13–14.
The event featured 46 teams showcasing innovation and teamwork in robotics. The Institute of Technology, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, won the championship and will represent India at the ABU Robocon 2024 in Vietnam.
Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune, secured the runner-up position.
Important Days & Weeks
10. When is International Criminal Justice Day observed every year? – 17 July
State Current Affairs
11. The traditional harvest festival ‘Harela‘ is associated with which state? – Uttarakhand
12. IPS Rajiv Kumar has been made the “Director General of Police” (DGP) of which state? – West Bengal
13. Maanvi Madhu Kashyap has become the first trans woman subinspector of which state? – Bihar
14. The famous Hindu festival Kharchi Puja is celebrated in which of the following states? – Tripura