1. Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme, recently seen in the news, is a WTO- compliant scheme of which ministry? – Ministry of Commerce
The tea industry seeks higher rates under the RoDTEP scheme to boost export competitiveness.
RoDTEP, a flagship export promotion scheme by India’s Commerce Ministry, refunds unrebated central, state, and local duties on inputs.
Announced in September 2019, it replaced the MEIS scheme following a WTO ruling.
Effective January 1, 2021, RoDTEP supports crucial export sectors to enhance competitiveness, create jobs, and promote economic growth, aiming for Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Economic Affairs
2. Economic Survey 2024: What is the estimated GDP growth rate in the financial year 2024-25? – 6.5-7%
Science & Technology
3. Rapid Apophis Mission for Space Safety (RAMSES), recently seen in the news, is a planetary defence mission of which space agency? – European Space Agency (ESA)
The European Space Agency’s Ramses spacecraft will accompany the asteroid Apophis during its close pass of Earth in 2029.
The Rapid Apophis Mission for Space Safety (RAMSES) aims to intercept Apophis, which will pass within 32,000 km of Earth on April 13, 2029.
Visible to 2 billion people, this rare event allows researchers to study Apophis’s altered characteristics due to Earth’s gravity, enhancing planetary defense capabilities.
Sports
4. Recently, which former Indian players were inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, USA? – Vijay Amritraj and Leander Paes
Indian tennis legends Leander Paes and Vijay Amritraj became the first Indian and Asian men’s tennis players inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, making India the 28th country represented.
British sports journalist Richard Evans was also inducted.
Paes was honored in the Player Category, while Amritraj and Evans were recognized in the Contributor Category.
The Hall of Fame now includes 267 tennis legends from 28 nations.
5. Who has won the Formula One car race Hungary Grand Prix, 2024 title? – Oscar Piastri
6. Who won the title of the golf tournament The Open Championship-2024? – Xander Schauffele
7. Who was recently appointed as the coach of Indian men’s football team? – Manolo Marquez
8. On July 22, PR Sreejesh announced his retirement, PR Sreejesh is related to which sport? – Hockey
Short News
Appointments
9. Which of the following Indian cricketer has been appointed by MotoGP India as its brand ambassador? – Shikhar Dhawan
Awards & Honours
10. Who among the following has been awarded the Gandhi-Mandela 2020 award? – Rigoberta Menchu You
Organisations & Institutes
11. Recently, which institute has received the best technology award for its pioneering work in the field of horticultural sciences? – Indian Institute of Spices Research
The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) received the best technology award for its work in horticultural sciences.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan presented the award during ICAR’s 96th Foundation Day.
IISR’s award-winning technology, “Process for instant soluble turmeric enriched spice flavoured milk powder,” has been commercialized with Malabar Milk Producers’ Union, resulting in products Golden Milk and Golden Milk Mix.
State Current Affairs
12. Which state government recently launched the Rajiv Gandhi Civil Abhaya Hastham Scheme? – Telangana
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has launched the Rajiv Gandhi Civil Abhaya Hastham Scheme 2024.
This scheme provides Rs 1 lakh financial assistance to economically weaker students (EWS/BC/SC/ST) who have passed the UPSC preliminary exam to help them prepare for the mains.
The scheme aims to increase the number of civil employees in the state.
Eligible students must apply online once the official website is released.
13. Which state government has launched the Upvan and Heritage Forest Scheme? – Uttar Pradesh
14. In which state is the Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary located? – Arunachal Pradesh
