Daily Current Affairs July 24

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July 24| Daily Current Affairs 2022

Important Days – Daily Current Affairs July 24

1. Income Tax Day is observed on?
A) July 22
B) July 24
C) July 20
D) July 23
E) July 19
Answer: B) July 24

Date Day 1st Observed Edition Observed By Theme Others
July 24 Income Tax Day 1860 163rd Central Board Of Direct Taxes Income tax was first levied as a duty
in the year 1860 and the authority to
levy I-T came into force on 24th July
that year.
To commemorate 150 years of
Income tax in India.
It was introduced in 2010 to
commemorate 150 years of Income
tax in India.
July 24 International Self-Care Day 2011 International Self-Care Foundation

Sports – Daily Current Affairs July 24

2. ICC to will host how many major women’s cricket tournaments at annual conference?
A) 5
B) 3
C) 1
D) 4
E) 2
Answer: D) 4

  • The next four major tournaments in women’s cricket to be held in 2023-2027 would be announced during the annual conference that will start in Birmingham.
  • The four major marquee tournaments include two T20 World Cups, one ODI world cup and a T20 Champions Trophy as well.

3. IOA signed MoU with which of the following state or UT for 36th National Games?
A) Gujarat
B) Jammu and Kashmir
C) Assam
D) Ladakh
E) Tamil Nadu
Answer: A) Gujarat

  • The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat government and the state Olympic body for the joint conduct of the 36th National Games later this year.
  • A logo depicting two of the state’s enduring and proud symbols, the Statue of Unity of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and the Gir Asiatic Lion, were also launched on the occasion.
  • The 36th National Games are scheduled to be held between September 27 and October 10 in six cities of Gujarat.
  • All the 28 states and eight Union Territories of India are set to participate in the Games.
  • There will be a total of 36 sports on the roster of the Games.

4. Neeraj Chopra won silver in World Championships, he was ____ Indian to win a medal in the World Championships?
A) 1st
B) 4th
C) 3rd
D) 5th
E) 2nd
Answer: E) 2nd

  • Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra scripted yet another history as he became only the second Indian and first male track and field athlete to win a medal in the World Championships by clinching silver in the javelin throw.
  • The legendary long jumper Anju Bobby George was the first Indian to win a medal — bronze — in the World Championships in the 2003 edition in Paris.
Medal Person
Gold Anderson Peters of Grenada90.54m
Silver Neeraj Chopra88.13m
Bronze Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic88.09m (Olympic Silver)

International Affairs – Daily Current Affairs July 24

5. Which of the following country released images of Martian satellite?
A) Canada
B) China
C) France
D) Japan
E) Russia
Answer: B) China

  • China’s Tianwen-1 probe beamed back high-resolution images of Mars’ natural satellite Phobos, marking the second anniversary of the launch.
  • Phobos and Deimos are two natural satellites of the red planet.
  • Phobos is the larger one with an irregular shape with no atmosphere and the closest satellite to the main star in the solar system.
  • The Tianwen-1 operation team seized the timing when the orbiter was close to Phobos and obtained clear images of the satellite in its “full moon” state.
  • The Tianwen-1 probe consists of an orbiter, a lander, and a rover.
  • On May 15, 2021, it touched down on its pre-selected landing area in Utopia Planitia, a vast Martian plain, marking China’s maiden probe voyage on the planet.
Titbits

China:

Capital : Beijing
Currency : Renminbi
President : Xi Jinping
Language : Chinese


6. WHO declared Monkeypox as global health emergency amid rising cases in how many countries?
A) 120
B) 80
C) 94
D) 75
E) 100
Answer: D) 75

  • The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared outbreak of Monkeypox as a global health emergency.
  • It came at the end of the second meeting of the WHO’s emergency committee on the virus.
  • The classification is the highest alert that the WHO can issue and follows a worldwide upsurge in cases.
  • WHO director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, more than 16,000 cases have now been reported from 75 countries.
  • There have been five deaths so far as a result of the outbreak.
  • There are only two other such health emergencies at present – the coronavirus pandemic and the continuing effort to eradicate polio.
Titbits

World Health Organization (WHO):

Founded : 07/04/1948
HQ : Geneva,Switzerland
DG : Tedros Adhanom


National Affairs – Daily Current Affairs July 24

7. Which of the following government gave green signal to second wildlife sanctuary in Barak Valley?
A) Uttarakhand
B) Jammu and Kashmir
C) Assam
D) Ladakh
E) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: C) Assam

  • Home to a multitude of birds and mammals, Assam’s Barak Valley will soon get a second wildlife sanctuary with Governor Jagdish Mukhi approving a proposal for the creation of Barak Bhuban Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • The Barak Valley also houses the Borail Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • The Barak Bhuban Wildlife Sanctuary will be spread over an area of 320 sq km between the Barak river and the Sonai river.
  • Named after the second-largest river in the northeast, the Barak Valley is home to 550 species of birds and 100 species of mammals.
  • It comprises three districts — Cachar, Hailakandi and Karimganj.
Titbits

Assam:

Capital: Dispur
CM: Himanta Biswa Sharma
Governor: Jagdish Mukhi
Language : Assamese,Bodo
National Park : Rajiv Gandhi (Orang) National Park
Wildlife Sanctuary : Amchang WLS
Ramsar Site : DeeporBeel
Tiger Reserve : Manas
Power Station : Bongaigon Thermal Power Station
Dams : –
RRB : Assam Gramin Vikash Bank (United Bank of India)
UNESCO Site : –


8. HM Amit Shah inaugurated , laid foundation stone of several development projects worth how many crores in Gandhinagar?
A) 210
B) 640
C) 420
D) 190
E) 500
Answer: A) 210

  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various people-centric projects worth Rs 210 crores at Bopal in his parliamentary constituency Gandhinagar.
  • Mr Shah dedicated various developmental projects by Amdavad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) at Bopal which include affordable housing project for EWS and water supply Project worth over 77 crore Rupees.
  • The water supply Project will provide drinking water to more than 70 thousand people.
  • The minister also inaugurated the sports complex in Maninagar which is built at the cost of 10 crores.
  • He also participated in tree plantation drive under Mission Million Trees campaign at Ognaj.
  • Mr Amit Shah also laid foundation stone for various infrastructure projects in Ahmedabad Gandhinagar.
  • Mr Shah who is on two-day visit to Gujarat also inaugurated the birth centenary celebrations of Pramukh Swami Maharaj in Ahmedabad.
Titbits

Gujarat:

Capital: Gandhinagar
CM: Bhupendrabhai Patel
Governor: Acharya Dev Vrat
Language : Gujarati
National Park : Gir National Park
Wildlife Sanctuary : Gir WLS
Ramsar Site : Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary,Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, Wadhvana Wetland, Khijadia Wildlife Sanctuary
Tiger Reserve : –
Power Station : Ukai Thermal Power Station, Kakrapar Nuclear Power Plant, Sardar Sarovar Hydro Electric Power Plant
Dams : Ukai Dam in Tapi River
RRB : Baroda Gujarat Gramin Bank (BOB), Saurashtra Gramin Bank (SBI)
UNESCO Site : ChampanerPavagadhArchaelogicalPark,Rani-ki-Vav,Historic City of Ahmadabad,Dholavira(Harappan City)


9. Which of the following state sent over 40,000 tonnes of relief material to crisis-hit Sri Lanka?
A) Gujarat
B) Kerala
C) Assam
D) Karnataka
E) Tamil Nadu
Answer: E) Tamil Nadu

  • The Tamil Nadu government dispatched another round of essential items to the economic crisis-hit Sri Lanka, sending over 40,000 tonnes of relief material since May.
  • DMK MP Kanimozhi flagged off the third consignment of 16,595 tonnes of the items through the sea route from the VOC Port in Tuticorin in the presence of state minister.
Titbits

Tamil Nadu:

Capital: Chennai
CM: MK Stalin (8th)
Governor: RN Ravi (15th)
Language : Tamil
National Park : Guindy National Park
Wildlife Sanctuary : Gangaikondan Spotted deer WLS
Ramsar Site : Point Calimere Wildlife & Bird Sanctuary
Tiger Reserve : Anamalai
Power Station : Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, North Chennai Thermal Power Station
Dams : BhavaniSagar Dam in Bhavani River
RRB : Tamilnadu Grama Bank (Indian Bank)
UNESCO Site : Great Living Chola Temple,WesternGhats,Mountain Railways of India,Group of monuments at Mahabalipuram


10. CEC LAHDC Kargil inauguratedhow many dayscolorful Ladakh Festival Kargil?
A) 1
B) 4
C) 2
D) 5
E) 3
Answer: C) 2

  • In Ladakh, CEC LAHDC Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan Inaugurated the Ladakh Festival Kargil 2022 at Khree Sultan Chow Stadium Bemathang Kargil.
  • The festival is organised by Department of Tourism and Culture Kargil UT Ladakh.
  • The Festival will be of two days and on 24th the 1st Incredible India Kargil Half Marathon will be held.
Titbits

Ladakh:

Capital: Leh,Kargil
Governor: Radha Krishna Mathur
Language : Hindi,English
National Park : Hemis National Park
Wildlife Sanctuary : Changthang WLS
Ramsar Site : –
Tiger Reserve : –
Power Station : –
Dams : Dumkar Hydroelectric Dam in Indus River
RRB : –
UNESCO Site : –



Over All Review

Important Days

  • Income Tax Day.

Sports 

  • ICC to announce hosts for four major women’s cricket tournaments at annual conference.
  • IOA signs MoU with Gujarat govt and state Olympic body for 36th National Games.
  • Neeraj Chopra wins silver in World Championships, scripts history again.

International Affairs

  • China releases images of Martian satellite.
  • WHO declares Monkeypox as global health emergency amid rising cases.

National Affairs

  • Assam govt gives green signal to second wildlife sanctuary in Barak Valley.
  • HM Amit Shah inaugurates, lays foundation stone of several development projects worth Rs 210 cr in Gandhinagar.
  • Tamil Nadu sends over 40,000 tonnes of relief material to crisis-hit Sri Lanka.
  • CEC LAHDC Kargil inaugurates 2 days colorful Ladakh Festival Kargil.

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