16th July 2024 Daily Current Affairs
1. Thane-Borivali Tunnel project, recently seen in the news, is associated with which state?
[B] Kerala
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Gujarat
Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited Mumbai to launch and lay the foundation stones for projects worth over Rs 29,400 crore. Key projects include the Thane-Borivali Tunnel and the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road. The Thane-Borivali Tunnel, costing Rs 16,600 crore, will connect the Western Express Highway at Borivali to Thane Ghodbunder Road, reducing the journey by 12 km and saving about 1 hour of travel time.
2. Recently, which organization has approved $1.5 billion loan to India to develop the country’s low-carbon energy sector?
[A] World Bank[B] IMF
[C] ADB
[D] NATO
Correct Answer: A [World Bank]
Notes:
The World Bank approved a $1.5 billion loan to India for developing its low-carbon energy sector, following a similar loan in 2023. The low-carbon energy sector includes fuels like hydrogen and biofuels, which emit less carbon than fossil fuels. India aims for net-zero carbon emissions by 2070, supported by initiatives like the National Green Hydrogen Mission, which uses renewable energy for hydrogen production.
3. Jimmy Anderson, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, belongs to which country?
[B] South Africa
[C] England
[D] Ireland
Correct Answer: C [England]
Notes:
James Anderson, one of cricket’s greats, retired from international cricket on July 12, 2024, after England defeated the West Indies by an innings and 114 runs at Lord’s. Anderson, a right-arm fast bowler, debuted in 2002-03 and retired as the highest wicket-taker among fast bowlers with 704 wickets in 188 Test matches. He played 21 years, becoming the second-most capped Test player after Sachin Tendulkar.