18th July 2024 Daily Current Affairs
1. Recently, India signed an agreement with which country to implement four Community Development Projects?
[B] Solomon Islands
[C] Papua New Guinea
[D] New Zealand
Correct Answer: A [Marshall Islands]
Notes:
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasized the long-standing friendly relations between India and the Marshall Islands during the MoU signing for Four Community Development Projects. He highlighted India’s responsibility to support Pacific Islands in sustainable development, addressing climate change, natural disasters, poverty alleviation, and healthcare. Dr. Jaishankar affirmed that the Pacific Islands are significant ocean countries and valued India’s partnership with them.
2. Which ministry is hosting the 2024 World Heritage Young Professionals Forum?
[A] Ministry of External Affairs[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Culture
[D] Ministry of Defence
Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Culture]
Notes:
India is hosting the UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting for the first time from July 21-31, 2024, in New Delhi. The Ministry of Culture is organizing the 2024 World Heritage Young Professionals Forum, themed “World Heritage in the 21st Century,” from July 14-23. The forum, held at the Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya Institute of Archaeology, will see 50 young professionals globally presenting to enhance their skills in heritage protection and sustainable development.
3. Which European countries recently launched an initiative to develop long-range cruise missiles with a range beyond 500 kilometres?
[B] Poland, Germany, France, and Italy
[C] Denmark, Belgium and Spain
[D] Hungary, Poland and Estonia
Correct Answer: B [Poland, Germany, France, and Italy]
Notes:
Poland, Germany, France, and Italy signed a memorandum of understanding to develop ground-launched cruise missiles with a range of over 500 kilometers at the NATO summit in Washington. This agreement, aimed at addressing European defense gaps due to the Ukraine war, was signed by their respective defense ministers.
4. Recently, which research institute has been launched the ‘One-Scientist-One Product’ program?
[A] Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)[B] Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)
[C] National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG)
[D] Institute of Economic Growth
Correct Answer: A [Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)]
Notes:
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) launched its ‘One Scientist-One Product’ programme on July 16, enhancing research in agriculture and animal husbandry. During its 96th foundation day celebration in Delhi, ICAR announced 323 new crop varieties, including 289 climate-resilient and 27 bio-fortified types. The programme was inaugurated by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
5. Which IIT and Prasar Bharati hosted the two-day Robot Competition ‘DD-Robocon’ India 2024?
[A] IIT Kanpur[B] IIT Delhi
[C] IIT Bombay
[D] IIT Roorkee
Correct Answer: B [IIT Delhi]
Notes:
DD Robocon 2024, hosted by IIT Delhi and Prasar Bharati, concluded successfully at Delhi’s Thyagaraj Stadium on July 13–14. The event featured 46 teams showcasing innovation and teamwork in robotics. The Institute of Technology, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, won the championship and will represent India at the ABU Robocon 2024 in Vietnam. Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune, secured the runner-up position.
