15th July 2024 Daily Current Affairs
1. Recently, who won the Bronze medal in the Shotgun Junior World Cup in Italy?
[B] Anjali Bhagwat
[C] Sabeera Haris
[D] Nandita Das
Correct Answer: C [Sabeera Haris ]
Notes:
India’s Sabeera Haris won the bronze medal in the women’s trap event at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Italy, shooting 29 out of 40 targets. Carey Garrison of the US took gold with 40 out of 50 targets, and Italy’s Sofia Gori earned silver with 39 hits. Indian shooters Bhavya Tripathi and Rajkuwar Ingle finished 26th and 33rd, respectively.
2. Which state government has recently decided to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks near schools?
[A] Maharashtra[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Bihar
Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The Maharashtra government has decided to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks within 500 meters of schools. FDA Minister Dharmarao Baba Atram announced the decision to protect student health by limiting caffeine intake. A directive will ensure swift enforcement, and a comprehensive list of banned drinks will be circulated. This step aims to create healthier environments for students and mitigate adverse effects of excessive caffeine consumption.