1. What is the primary purpose of the ‘NERACE’ web portal, recently launched in Shillong? – To connect the farming community and buyers in the Northeastern region
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched the North East Region Agri Commodity E-Connect (NERACE) web portal and app in Shillong to benefit Northeastern farmers and buyers.
NERACE supports products like spices, fruits, and vegetables, providing farmers with larger markets and better pricing.
The platform supports seven languages and aims to connect producers, buyers, and service providers globally.
It emphasizes the region’s potential as a hub for high-value horticultural products.
2. Recently, where was the Asia’s first health research-related pre-clinical network facility inaugurated? – Faridabad, Haryana
The Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) inaugurated its first Asian “Pre-clinical Network Facility” in Faridabad, Haryana, on July 16, 2024, by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh.
This Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC)-Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) lab is Asia’s first and the world’s ninth CEPI-accredited lab.
Polity & Governance
3. The Central Government has reconstituted the Policy Commission, how many ex-officio members are there in the Policy Commission? – 4
International Affairs
4. Recently, Paul Kagame has been elected for the fourth time as president of which country? – Rwanda
President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has won his fourth term with 99% of the votes, according to the National Electoral Commission, with 79% of votes counted.
Kagame, in power since 2000, previously won the 2017 election with a similar margin. Approximately 9.5 million Rwandans voted, with 65% of the population under 35.
Opponents Frank Habineza and Philippe Mpayimana received 0.53% and 0.32%, respectively.
5. Recently, the Serum Institute of India and Oxford University have launched a ‘high efficacy’ malaria vaccine, R21/Matrix-M, in which country? – Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast is the first country to deploy the R21 malaria vaccine developed by the Serum Institute of India and Oxford University.
Authorized by multiple African countries, the vaccine aims to initially immunize 250,000 children, with plans to reach millions more with Gavi’s support.
Recommended by WHO for children under five, the vaccine targets a disease responsible for over 600,000 deaths annually, predominantly in Africa.
6. Recently, the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar inaugurated “Maitree Udyan” as a symbol of friendship in which country? – Mauritius
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar inaugurated the India-Mauritius Maitree Udyan in Port Louis on July 16, 2024, marking his first bilateral visit after re-appointment.
He planted a tree alongside Mauritius Foreign Minister Maneesh Gobin. During his two-day visit, Dr. Jaishankar met with Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, visited the India-assisted Civil Service College project, and supported Mauritius’s claim on the Chagos Archipelago, enhancing bilateral relations.
7. Who was appointed as the President of the European Parliament on July, 2024? – Roberta Metsola
Economic Affairs
8. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised India’s GDP growth rate from 6.8 % for 2025 to how much? – 7%
Sports
9. How many athletes will represent India in the Paris Olympics – 2024? – 117
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Organisations & Institutes
10. Which educational institution of India has announced the launch of “SATHI SSC” platform? – IIT Kanpur
Important Days & Weeks
11. Nelson Mandela International Day is observed every year on 18 July. In which year was Mandela Day first celebrated? – 2010