This is the current affairs of 1 August 2024. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
PDF Download: Click here
1. Name the first woman Director General (DG) of Army Medical Service?
a. Lieutenant General Lakshmi Sehgal
b. Air Marshal Padma Bandopadhyay
c. Lieutenant General Sadhana Saxena
d. None of these
Answer: c. Lieutenant General Sadhana Saxena
– Before this, after being promoted to the rank of Air Marshal, she took over the position of Director General of Hospital Services (Armed Forces). At that time, she was also the first woman to hold this position.
– Now, as of August 1, 2024, she has become the first woman Director General (DG) of Army Medical Services.
Air Marshal Sadhna, who joined the Air Force in 1985:
– Sadhna graduated from the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune.
– She joined the Indian Air Force in December 1985. Sadhna holds a postgraduate degree in Family Medicine.
– She also completed a two-year training program in Medical Informatics at AIIMS, New Delhi.
————–
2. Who took oath as the new President of Iran?
a. Masoud Pezeshkian
b. Saeed Jalili
c. Hassan Rouhani
d. Rahman Suleisi
Answer: a. Masoud Pezeshkian
– Masoud Pezeshkian took the oath as the 9th President on July 30, 2024.
– Former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash on May 19, 2024.
– Following this, Masoud Pezeshkian won the subsequent election.
– Representatives from around the world arrived in Iran’s capital, Tehran, to attend the inauguration ceremony.
– During this time, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran on July 30, 2024. Israel has been accused of the assassination.
————–
3. Which Cabinet Minister participated as India’s representative in the swearing-in ceremony of President Masoud Pazshkian in Iran?
a. Amit Shah
b. Rajnath Singh
c. Nitin Gadkari
d. Jairam Ramesh
Answer: c. Nitin Gadkari
– Masoud Pazeshkian’s inauguration ceremony took place on June 30, 2024.
– India’s Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, attended the inauguration ceremony in Tehran on behalf of India.
– He shared the stage with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Less than 24 hours later, Haniyeh was assassinated.
– Iran and extremist groups have blamed Israel for the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, raising the risk of escalating conflict.
————–
4. Who is the world’s youngest and fastest para swimmer to cross the English Channel?
a. Jiya Rai
b. Bhumika Patel
c. Rashmi Verma
d. Sadhna Paswan
Answer: a. Jiya Rai
– Jiya Rai is affected by ‘Autism Spectrum Disorder.’
– She is 16 years old and resides in Mumbai.
– She has become the youngest and fastest para-swimmer in the world to cross the English Channel.
– She achieved this feat on July 28-29, 2024.
– Jiya swam across the English Channel from Abbott’s Cliff in England to Pointe de la Courte-Dune in France in 17 hours and 25 minutes between July 28 and 29. She covered a distance of 34 kilometers.
– She is the daughter of Madan Rai, who is serving in the Navy in Mumbai.
————–
5. The frigate Triput was launched in July 2024, it has been built by which country through technology transfer?
a. USA
b. Russia
c. France
d. Germany
Answer: b. Russia
– Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has completed the construction of the first indigenously built frigate of the Talwar class, ‘Trikut.’
– The Governor of Goa, P.S. Sreedharan, launched the warship.
– The Indian Navy will conduct trials of this ship for some time before it is officially inducted into the Navy.
– This is the 7th warship of the Talwar class. The other six were built in Russia.
About the Project:
– In October 2016, India and Russia signed an agreement to purchase four stealth frigates of the Admiral Grigorovich class (also known as Project 1135.6 class).
– Two of these frigates, ‘Tushil’ and ‘Tamal,’ will be directly imported. These ships will be delivered to the Indian Navy by 2025.
– The remaining two frigates are being built in India by GSL (Goa Shipyard Limited) through a transfer of technology (TOT).
– ‘Trikut’ is the first ship constructed by GSL under this plan.
– It is equipped with Russian-made Klub-N anti-ship missiles or the jointly developed BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles by India and Russia.
Six Talwar-Class Frigates Already in the Navy:
– The Indian Navy is already operating six Talwar-class ships: INS Talwar, INS Trishul, INS Tabar, INS Teg, INS Tarkash, and INS Trikand.
– All these frigates were constructed in Russia.
Main Warships:
– Corvette (small warship)
– Frigate (equipped with supersonic missiles)
– Destroyer – A destroyer is about one and a half times larger than a frigate.
– Aircraft Carrier – This is a moving airstrip.
————–
6. When is World Lung Cancer Day observed?
a. 31 July
b. 1 August
c. 2 August
d. 3 August
Answer: b. 1 August
Theme 2024
– Close the care gap: Everyone deserves access to cancer care
– This day is observed annually to raise awareness about the challenges and risks associated with lung cancer.
How to Prevent Lung Cancer:
– Quit smoking.
– Avoid secondhand smoke.
– Maintain a healthy diet.
– Exercise regularly.
– Avoid exposure to any type of toxic chemicals.
————–
7. When is World Wide Web (www) day celebrated?
a. 31 July
b. 1 August
c. 2 August
d. 3 August
Answer: b. 1 August
– This day is observed in honor of people’s ability to freely browse information using the web.
– It is celebrated to honor and express gratitude to the founder of the Internet, Tim Berners-Lee.
– This date is considered the birth of the modern Internet.
– Tim Berners-Lee created the World Wide Web in 1989 at the CERN facility in Geneva, Switzerland, as a means of connecting communication among his colleagues.
————–
8. When is World Breastfeeding Week 2024 observed?
a. 1 to 7 August
b. 2 to 8 August
c. 3 to 7 August
d. 4 to 9 August
Answer: a. 1 to 7 August
Theme 2024
– Closing the gap: Breastfeeding support for all
– This day is observed during the first week of August.
– It is celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding for babies.
– The first World Breastfeeding Week was observed in 1992.
—————
9. Bihar Assembly passed the ‘Bihar Public Examination Unfair Means Prevention Bill) 2024’, under this, what is the maximum punishment provided for the person found guilty of leaking the paper?
a. 14 years imprisonment and 1 crore fine
b. 10 years imprisonment and 1 crore fine
c. 8 years imprisonment and 1 crore fine
d. 5 years imprisonment and 1 crore fine
Answer: b. 10 years imprisonment and 1 crore fine
– The new law includes provisions for imprisonment ranging from 3 to 10 years, fines from 1 million to 10 million, and asset confiscation.
– These rules will apply to all examinations organized by the state government.
– Additionally, any institution involved in paper leaks will be blacklisted for 4 years.
– According to the new rules, investigations into paper leak cases will now be conducted by officers of DSP rank.
– The new law also provides that the investigation can be carried out by any investigative agency chosen by the government.
The law will apply to the following institutions:
– Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
– Bihar Staff Selection Commission
– Bihar Technical Service Commission
– Bihar State University Service Commission
– Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission
– Central Soldier Selection Board, Bihar
– Any other authority notified by the state government
Bihar:
– Capital: Patna
– Chief Minister: Nitish Kumar
– Governor: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
————–
10. According to Henley Passport Index 2024 (released in July), which countries got the first place in the list of powerful passports of the world?
a. France, Germany
b. Italy, Japan
c. Singapore
d. Spain
Answer: c. Singapore
– The Henley Passport Index is published twice a year, in January and July.
– In the January ranking, six countries were tied for the first position: France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain.
– However, in the July 2024 index, only Singapore holds the first position. The other five countries—France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Spain—have moved to the second position.
– Singapore’s visa-free score is 195, meaning its citizens can travel to 195 countries without a visa.
– The ranking not only reflects the travel freedom obtained by the citizens of these countries but also indicates diplomatic influence and the strength of international relations.
—————
11. According to Henley Passport Index 2024 (released in July), what is the rank of India in the list of powerful passports of the world?
a. 50
b. 75
c. 82
d. 90
Answer: c. 82
– In the July 2024 index, India is ranked 82nd.
– In the previous report (January 2024), India’s ranking was 85th.
– The latest report shows an improvement of 3 positions in India’s ranking.
– Indian passports allow visa-free entry to 58 countries.
How the Ranking is Determined:
– The ranking is published twice a year.
The first index is released in – January/February and the second in July.
– According to the Henley Passport Visa Index website, real-time data is updated throughout the year.
– Changes in visa policies are also considered.
Henley Passport Index:
– It is issued by Henley & Partners, a London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm.
– The data used to create the index comes from the International Air Transport Association.
– The report assesses how many countries can be visited visa-free using a country’s passport.
PDF Download: Click here
