12th July 2024 Daily Current Affairs
1. Recently, who has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team?
[B] MS Dhoni
[C] Yuvraj Singh
[D] Rahul Dravid
Correct Answer: A [Gautam Gambhir]
Notes:
Gautam Gambhir, a former Indian cricketer, has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team, replacing Rahul Dravid. Announced by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah on July 9, 2024, Gambhir’s term will last three years. He will oversee the team in key tournaments like the 2026 T20 World Cup, 2027 ODI World Cup, and 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Gambhir starts his role in July with a tour to Sri Lanka.
2. Recently, the Philippines and which country boosted their defence ties by signing a reciprocal access agreement (RAA)?
[A] Ukraine[B] Russia
[C] France
[D] Japan
Correct Answer: D [Japan]
Notes:
The Philippines and Japan signed a reciprocal access agreement (RAA) to enhance defense ties, focusing on regional stability amid tensions with China. The pact, easing equipment and troop entry for training and disaster response, is Japan’s first in Asia. Philippine and Japanese defense ministers highlighted the importance of cooperation against China’s assertive actions in the South China Sea. This agreement strengthens the defense relationship between two key U.S. allies in Asia.
3. “Order of St. Andrew the Apostle” Award, recently seen in the news, is the highest civilian honour award of which country?
[B] Russia
[C] France
[D] Germany
4. Who has been chosen as India’s chef-de-mission for the 2024 Olympics?
[A] Gagan Narang[B] Mary Kom
[C] Neeraj Chopra
[D] Abhinav Bindra
Correct Answer: A [Gagan Narang]
Notes:
Four-time Olympian and 2012 bronze medallist Gagan Narang replaced Mary Kom as India’s chef-de-mission for the 2024 Olympics, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced. Mary Kom stepped down due to health issues. IOA President P.T. Usha expressed confidence in the athletes’ preparedness. P.V. Sindhu will be the female flagbearer. The Paris Olympics will run from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
5. Recently, India and Russia agreed to increase bilateral trade to 100 billion dollars by which year?
[A] 2025[B] 2027
[C] 2028
[D] 2030
Correct Answer: D [2030]
Notes:
India and Russia agreed to increase bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030 and use national currencies to bypass Western sanctions during the 22nd Annual Summit. Prime Minister Modi urged an end to civilian deaths in Ukraine. Russia will expedite the discharge of Indian recruits in its military. The joint statement emphasized peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict and included MoUs on climate change, polar research, legal arbitration, and pharmaceutical certification.
