Today’s Current Affairs : 17 July 2024
What is the estimated population of India in 2024?
According to the ‘World Population Prospects 2024’ report released by the United Nations, the estimated population of India in 2024 is 45 billion, which is estimated to reach 1:69 billion in 2054. The report estimates the population growth in a total of 126 countries including the United States, India, Indonesia, Nigeria and Pakistan by the year 2054.
Q. What is India’s first national toll-free anti-narcotics helpline?
India will launch its first national toll-free anti-narcotics helpline from July 18. The Manas helpline 1933 will have a toll-free number as well as an email info.ncbmanas@gov.in, on which people can share information about illegal drug activities.
Q. What is Saushrutam 2024?
Saushrutam 2024 was the second national seminar organized by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA). It was organized to commemorate the birth anniversary of Acharya Sushruta, the great physician considered the father of surgery. The aim of this program was to establish Ayurveda globally and integrate Ayurveda with modern surgical techniques
Who has received the International Maritime Organization Award 2024?
The International Maritime Organization has awarded the International Maritime Organization Award 2024 to Indian sailors for their bravery. The award has been given to Captain Avahilash Rao and his crew for facing the fire from a missile fired by Houthi opponents.
17 July Current Affairs Questions 2024
Q.1 When was International Criminal Justice Day celebrated?
(a) 15 July
(b) 16 July
(c) 17 July
(d) 11 July
Answer :(c) 17 July
International Criminal Justice Day is celebrated every year on 17 July
It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Treaty of Rome on 17 July 1998, which is the treaty establishing the International Criminal Court. History- The celebration of International Criminal Justice Day was announced in 2010.
Q.2 Recently a new Guinness World Record has been made for planting the maximum number of trees in a day?
(a) Bhopal
(b) Indore
(c) Raypur
(d) Ahmedabad
Answer :(b) Indore
A new Guinness World Record has been made for planting the maximum number of trees in a day in Indore city of Madhya Pradesh. In Indore, on the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a pledge has been taken to plant 51 lakh trees under the campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’. Under this campaign, 11 lakh trees have been planted in a day.
Q.3 Recently who has been awarded the Hans von Hettig Prize- 2024?
(a) Dr. Gopal Yadav
(b) K. Chokalingam
(c) H. K Singh
(d) None
Answer :(b) K. Chokalingam
K. Chokalingam, the founding member and Chief of the Department of Criminology of Madras University has been awarded the prestigious Hans von Hentig
Award
Q.4 Zero-emission trucks (ZETS) have been launched by which ministry?
(a) NITI AAYOG
(b) Ministry of Child Development
(c) Ministry of Education and Culture
(d) None
Answer :a) NITI AAYOG
Recently, NITI Aayog has announced the launch of NITI Gearshift Challenge as part of the e-FAST India initiative. The aim of ‘NITI Gearshift Challenge’ is to accelerate the adoption of Zero-emission trucks (ZETs) in India