Daily Current Affairs Quiz: July 13 2024

Solution: Option A.)

Ans (A)
Recently the summit of the military alliance NATO was organised in Washington, America.
Ukraine’s membership was discussed in detail at this conference.
It also considered providing a minimum of 40 billion euros ($43.28 billion) in military aid to Ukraine within the next year.
NATO is an intergovernmental military alliance of 32 member states.

Solution: Option C.)

Ans (C)
Lt. Gen. Shankar Narayan, an alumnus of the 1982 class of the Armed Forces Medical College, has assumed the position of commandant of the Army Hospital (Research & Referral), a PIB press release stated.
The Army Hospital (Research & Referral) is one of the most important healthcare facilities of the Armed Forces Medical Services.
It provides referrals from all over the country for various conditions.
The hospital has a dedicated team of experts dedicated to providing the highest standard of care to their patients.

Solution: Option A.)

Ans (A)
Bangladesh officially joined the Colombo Security Conclave as its fifth full member during the 8th Deputy National Security Adviser (DNSA) level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC).
Bangladesh joins India, Mauritius, Maldives and Sri Lanka as the members of the Colombo Security Conclave,
Bangladesh earlier had an Observer status at the Colombo Security Conclave.
At present, Seychelles has an Observer status at the Colombo Security Conclave.
The 8th Deputy National Security Adviser (DNSA) level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) was hosted by Mauritius virtually.
Deputy National Security Adviser (Internal Affairs) Pankaj Kumar Singh represented India at the meeting.
The meeting decided that the next 7th National Security Advisor level meeting will be held in India later this year.

Solution: Option D.)

Ans (D)
According to the latest 2024 summer census figure released by the Forest Department of Uttar Pradesh, the total population of the state bird, the Sarus Crane, has increased to 19,918, an increase of 396 compared to last year.
The summer census was conducted by the Forest Department with the help of 10,000 citizens in the state.
Uttar Pradesh has the largest Sarus crane population in India,
For the first time in 10 years, the Mau forest division of the state reported a sighting of six Sarus cranes.
According to the recently released census report, the maximum number of Sarus cranes, 3289, was sighted in the Etawah Forest Division.
After the Etawah forest division, the maximum number of cranes were sighted in Mainpuri (2,945).

Solution: Option A.)

Ans (A)
The Border Security Forces in collaboration with SBI Bank, organized a “Grow with the Trees” plantation drive at BSF Headquarters in Srinagar.
The drive aimed to create a sustainable environment, promote tree plantation, and foster community and teamwork.
Numerous trees were planted in that area in order to continue the efforts to maintain a green and healthy environment in the area.

Solution: Option C.)

Ans (C)
SpaceX Sets New Records with Groundbreaking Polaris Dawn Mission.
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission aims to send astronauts to an orbital altitude of 870 miles, the highest since the 1970s.
The mission includes the first commercial spacewalk and experiments to study the effects of space travel on human health
Scheduled to launch on a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida, the crew could spend up to five days in space, pushing the boundaries of modern space exploration.

Solution: Option D.)

Ans (D)
The “GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024)” has been launched by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth in Kolkata.
The scheme seeks innovative solutions for shipyard problems, promoting technology development using Indian start-ups and MSMEs.
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd, abbreviated as GRSE, is one of India’s leading shipyards, located in Kolkata.

Solution: Option B.)

Ans (B)
Karnataka has introduced a draft Bill for app-based platforms to provide social security benefits to gig workers and is seeking public feedback.
The Bill proposes a transaction fee, penalties for non-compliance, a grievance redressal mechanism, prevention of illegal termination, a welfare board, and a fund for gig workers.

Solution: Option A.)

Ans (A)
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has introduced the “Safety Ring” security feature.
This optional mechanism provides an additional layer of protection against unauthorized access, aimed at minimizing potential financial losses for users of its internet and mobile banking services.
The “Safety Ring” allows customers to set a daily transaction limit for term deposits (TDs), specifically for online closure or overdraft facilities.

Solution: Option B.)

Ans (B)
Nagaland has been awarded the title of the best state in horticulture at the prestigious Agriculture Leadership Awards 2024.
This accolade highlights the state’s commitment to innovative agricultural practices and rural development.
The Agriculture Leadership Awards, instituted in 2008, are annual recognitions.
One of Nagaland’s significant accomplishments in the horticultural sector is the GI registration of three crops:
Naga Mircha (Naga Chili)
Naga Tree Tomato
Naga Sweet Cucumber