July Weekly Current Affairs Questions
Q. Which England fast bowler retired from Test?
A. James Anderson
B. Gus Atkinson
C. Grendel Adriana
D. None
Answer A. James Anderson
The world’s greatest fast bowler James (Jimmy) Anderson has said goodbye to international cricket. On 12 July 2024, Anderson played the last match of his career against West Indies. His team England won this match by an innings and 114 runs. Anderson ended his career with 704 wickets in 188 Tests. This is the third highest wicket in Test history after Muralitharan and Shane Warne.
Q. After the Taj Mahal, which monument is the favorite destination of foreign tourists?
A. Red Fort
B. Qutub Minar
C. Humayun’s Tomb
D. Konark Sun Temple
Answer B. Qutub Minar
New Delhi, Delhi’s Qutub Minar has become the second most visited monument by foreign tourists. In this case, Qutub Minar has also surpassed Agra Fort. According to the data of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), 2.2 lakh foreign tourists came to see Qutub Minar in 2023-24.
This is 90% more than in 2022. Whereas, 2.18 lakh foreign tourists arrived to see Agra Fort. The number of tourists from the country visiting Qutub Minar has also increased by 73.1% compared to 2022. It reached 31.20 lakh in 2023. Whereas, the domestic tourists visiting the Agra Fort in 2023 declined by 18% to 14.10 lakh as compared to 2022. The Taj Mahal is in first place by attracting 6.81 lakh foreign tourists.
Q. Where is the Khalubar War Memorial?
(a) Laddhk
(b) Manipur
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer :(a) Laddhk
It is located in Ladakh. As a tribute to the heroes of the Kargil War, the Indian Army has started the Khalubar War Memorial for tourists. Let us tell you that it is also known as ‘Captain Vikram Batra Memorial’. This memorial commemorates the valor and sacrifice of Captain Vikram Batra and other soldiers of the Indian Army who were martyred on the Khalubar Ridge during the Kargil War of 1999.
Q. Where is the Asian King Vulture Conservation and Breeding Center established?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Assam
(d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer :(a) Uttar Pradesh
The Asian King Vulture Conservation and Breeding Center (Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Center) has been established in Maharajganj district of Uttar Pradesh. It is the first centre in the world to focus exclusively on the conservation and breeding of the Asian King Vulture (Sarcophagus saprenus).
Q. What is Pushpak?
Pushpak, also known as LEX-02, is India’s first indigenous reusable launch vehicle (RLV) developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It has been successfully tested recently. This rocket is capable of landing in a vertical position, making it more efficient than other RLVs. ISRO aims to start carrying small satellites into orbit using Pushpak by the year 2030.
Q. What is One Week One Theme Campaign?
The One Week One Theme Campaign has been launched by the Union Department of Science and Technology to showcase new work done in various fields of science and technology. Let us tell you that it has been developed on the lines of One Theme One Lab launched in 2023.
Q. Where is the NATO summit being held?
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit is being held in Washington, DC. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was established on 4 April 1949. Its headquarters are located in Brussels, Belgium. The North Atlantic Council is the highest decision-making body of NATO, which includes the heads of state or government of all member countries.
Q. What is Zorawar?
Zorawar is India’s first indigenous light tank, developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). Many new technologies have been used in Zorawar, such as ‘panoramic sight’ and ‘laser range finder’, which helps soldiers to aim.
Q. Who has been elected President of Iran?
Masood Pezeshkian has been elected the new President of Iran. He is a reformist and liberal leader. In the first phase, he won the presidential election by defeating Saeed Jalili by about 30 lakh votes. Masoud Pezeshkian has also been the former Health Minister of Iran.
Q. Where has the world’s first CNG bike been launched?
India’s Bajaj Freedom 125 is the world’s first CNG bike. CNG, also known as compressed natural gas, is a type of natural gas that is compressed to high pressure for use as a transportation fuel. It is composed primarily of methane (CH4), with small amounts of other hydrocarbons such as ethane (C2H6), propane (C3H8) and butane (C4H10).
July Weekly Current Affairs 2024 MCQs
Q.1 Who has recently been appointed as the head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team?
A. Gautam Gambhir
B. MS Dhoni
C. Yuvraj Singh
D. Rahul Dravid
Answer: A. Gautam Gambhir
2. The ‘Order of St. Andrew the Apostle’ award, which was in the news recently, is the highest civilian honor award of which country?
A. Russia
B. Germany
C. Australia
D. France
Answer: A. Russia
3. Who has been selected as India’s Chef-de-Mission for the 2024 Paris Olympics?
A. Neeraj Chopra
C. Gagan Narang
B. Mary Kom
D. Abhinav Bindra
Answer: A. Gagan Narang
4. Recently, India and Russia agreed to increase bilateral trade to $100 billion by which year?
A. 2025
C. 2028
B. 2027
D. 2030
Answer: D. 2030
5. Philippines and which country have signed the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) to boost their defence ties?
A. Ukraine
B. Russia
C. France
D. Japan
Answer: D. Japan
6. Which country has recently become the fifth member of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)?
A. Myanmar
B. Nepal
C. Bangladesh
D. Bhutan
Answer: A. Bangladesh
7. Which organization has launched the ‘Medical Devices Information System’ (MeDvIS)?
A. World Bank
C. UNICEF
B. World Health Organization
D. UNDP
Answer: B. World Health Organization
8. What is the theme of ‘World Population Day 2024’?
A. Leaving no one behind and counting everyone
B. Protecting the health and rights of women and girls
C. Gender equality and reproductive health
D. Family planning is a human right
Answers: A
9. A contingent of the Indian Air Force is participating in the ‘Pitch Black 2024’ exercise, which country is hosting it?
A. India
B. France
C. Australia
D. New Zealand
Answer: A. Australia
10. Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve (BRT), which was in the news recently, is located in which state?
A. Karnataka
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Kerala
Answer: A. Karnataka
11. Panchganga river is a tributary of which river?
A. Narmada
B. Ganga
C. Krishna
D. Kaveri
Answer: A. Krishna
12. Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Sentinel nuclear missile has been developed by which country?
A. France
B. USA
C. Russia
D. India
Answer: B. USA
13. ‘Mitra Van’ campaign has been started by which state under Tree Plantation Jan Abhiyan-2024?
A. Telangana
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Karnataka
Answer: B. Uttar Pradesh
14. Project Pari has been launched by which ministry?
A. Ministry of Defence
B. Ministry of Culture
C. Ministry of Home Affairs
D. Ministry of Agriculture
Answer :B. Ministry of Culture
15. Who has won the 2024 Asian Billiards Championship held in Saudi Arabia?
A. Dhruv Sitwala
B. Pankaj Advani
C. Rupesh Shah
D. Geet Sethi
Answer :A. Dhruv Sitwala
16. Lamin Yamal, the youngest footballer to score in the history of the European Championship, belongs to which country?
A. France
B. Portugal
C. Spain
D. Italy
Answer :C. Spain
17. When is World Youth Skills Day celebrated?
A. 14 July
B. 15 July
C. 16 July
D. 17 July
Answer :B. 15 July
18. Which is the most expensive city for international employees, according to Mercer’s Cost-of-Living Data Report?
A. Hong Kong
B. Sydney
C. Vatican City
D. None of these
Answer: A. Hong Kong
19. Which bank has launched a new optional security feature ‘Safety Ring’ for internet and mobile banking?
A. Punjab National Bank (PNB)
B. ICICI Bank
C. SBI
D. None of these
Answer: A
20. Which state has been awarded the title of Best State in Horticulture at the Agriculture Leadership Awards 2024?
A. Manipur
B. Mizoram
C. Nagaland
D. None of these
Answer: A. Nagaland