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July 2 Flashcards

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  1. The __ is an initiative of HPSCB, which will provide loans to women for pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams, engage in livelihood activities, fulfil their day to day needs and uplift their families.
  2. Expand HPSCB
  3. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister __ launches collateral-free loan scheme for
    Women
  4. Under the scheme, the Bank offers credit of Rs. 21000, Rs. 51000 and Rs. 101000 at a relatively low-interest rate of __ %.
A
  1. Sashakt Mahila Rin Yoiana
  2. Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank
  3. Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
  4. 8.51
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  1. Virat Kohli achieved a significant milestone by becoming the __ cricketer in history to make 500 international appearances.
  2. Virat Kohli surpassed __ tally of 25,534 runs on July 20 to become 5th leading run-getter in international cricket.
A
  1. 10th
  2. Jacques Kallis’
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Top 5 leading run scorer in International Cricket
Rank - Name of the Player - Matches - Runs

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1 - Sachin Tendulkar - 664 - 34,357
2 - Kumar Sangakkara - 594 - 28,016
3 - Ricky Ponting - 560 - 27,483
4 - Mahela Jayawardene - 652 - 25,957
5 - Virat Kohli - 500* - 25.582*

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__ applies to join BRICS, would contribute $ 1.5 Billion to group bank

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Algeria

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5
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World Day against Trafficking in Persons

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Jul 30

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__ is set to launch India’s First online Gaming Academy named “ __ “ to provide the young esports player an opportunity and platform to advance to a professional level.The academy focuses on training aspiring gaming and esports professionals.

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Madhya Pradesh, MP State Esports Academy

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World’s largest private communications satellite __ launched by __

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Jupiter - Ill(Hughes), Space X

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Mahindra and Mahindra acquired 3.53% stake in __ for __

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RBL Bank, Rs.417 crore

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__ becomes first woman Member of Parliament from Nagaland to preside over Rajya Sabha

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Phangnon Konyak

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  1. Swiggy has collaborated with __ to launch a Co-branded Credit Card
  2. This Co-branded Credit Card will be facilitated by __’s payment network.
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  1. HDFC Bank
  2. Mastercard
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The Indian Air Force - IAF is set to host its first-ever multi-national air exercise called __ in October-November, 2023.

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Tarang Shakti

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RBI Grants Non-Banking Institution license to Mahalaxmi Cooperative Bank, Cancels Banking permit in __

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Dharawad Karnataka

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  1. Global Tiger Day, often called International Tiger Day, is an annual celebration to raise awareness for tiger conservation, held annually on __.
  2. The day was founded in 2010, when the 13 Tiger Range Countries - TRCs came together to create __ - the global goal to double the number of wild tigers by the year 2022.
A
  1. 29 July
  2. Tx2
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  1. The __ withdrew as hosts of the 2026 edition of the Commonwealth Games after citing a steep rise in projected expenditure to host the Games.
  2. Since 1930, Australia has hosted __ of the 22 editions.
  3. Victoria 2026 was supposed to be the __ CW event they hosted since 2006.
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  1. Australian state of Victoria
  2. five
  3. third
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  1. Former Kerala Chief Minister __ passes away at 79 Senior Congress leader Oommen Chandy, who served as the Chief Minister of Kerala twice, died in Bengaluru.
  2. Representing __ constituency, Oommen Chandy served as the MLA for more than half a century setting the record for the longest tenure.
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  1. Oommen Chandy
  2. Puthuppally
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  1. The DAHD has established a Credit Guarantee Fund Trust of __ to provide credit guarantee coverage to eligible lending institutions, enabling improved access to finance for the underserved livestock sector(first ever credit guarantee scheme)
  2. Expand DAHD
  3. It will cover up to __% of credit facilities extended to eligible MSMEs by lending institutions.
  4. Key Features of AHIDF scheme - Interest Subvention of __%, Loan up to 90% of the total project cost from any Scheduled Bank, National Cooperative Development Corporation - NCDC
  5. Dept. of AH & D has introduced the Credit Guarantee Scheme under the __ to support the Livestock sector’s Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises - MSMEs.
A
  1. Rs. 750 crore
  2. Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying
  3. 25
  4. 3
  5. Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund - AHIDF
17
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  1. Under initiative of International Chess Federation - FIDE, __ has been observed as International Chess Day by chess plavers around the world since 1966.
  2. International Chess Federation headquarters located in __.
A
  1. July 20
  2. Lausanne, Switzerland
18
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Chachin Grazing festival celebrated in __

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Arunachal Pradesh

19
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International Monetary Fund - IMF raises India’s FY24 forecast to __

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6.1%

20
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Manila headquartered Asian Development Bank - ADB retains India’s growth forecast of __% in FY 2023-24

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6.4

21
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  1. The Union Finance Ministry recently announced a reduction in the Goods and Services Tax - GST for electronic items on the __ anniversary of the GST implementation on July 1.
  2. The list of electronic products includes mobile phones, TVs up to __ inches, refrigerators, washing machines, and others.
  3. With the aim of making home appliances more affordable, the Finance Ministry has lowered the GST rates for various items. Refrigerators, washing machines, fans, coolers, geysers, and similar products will now be subject to a reduced GST rate of __%, previously being at __%.
  4. The GST rate for mixers, juicers, and similar items has been lowered from __% to __%, while LEDs now have a reduced GST rate of __%, previously being at __%.
A
  1. 6th
  2. 27
  3. 18, 31.3%
  4. 31.3, 18, 12, 15
22
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  1. __, the incumbent Solicitor General of India, has been reappointed for a three-year term by the Appointments Committee of Cabinet.
  2. The SGI is the __ law officer of the country.
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  1. Tushar Mehta
  2. second-highest
23
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International Plastic Bag Free Day is observed every year on __ to increase awareness about the detrimental effects of disposable plastic bags on the environment

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July 3

24
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India’s first indigenously developed __ MW nuclear power reactor at the __ in __ started commercial operations.

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700 MW, Kakrapar Atomic Power Project, Gujarat

25
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  1. __ is considered the first country in the world to ban single-use produce bags at supermarkets.
  2. The measure officially went into effect on __.
A
  1. New Zealand
  2. July 1,2023
26
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  1. The government has named __ as the newly appointed NCSC.
  2. NCSC
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  1. Lt Gen M U Nair
  2. National Cyber Security Coordinator
27
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  1. ULLAS mobile app launched to facilitate widespread access to basic literacy at the __ in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi to facilitate widespread access to basic literacy.
  2. Expand ULLAS
A
  1. Bharat Mandapam
  2. Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society
28
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of __ campaign in run-up to Independence Day to honour the martyred Bravehearts of the country.

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Meri Mati Mera Desh

29
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  1. __ Introduces Framework for CDMDF.
  2. Expand CDMDF
  3. This fund is designed to function as a backstop facility, providing support during __ by purchasing investment-grade corporate debt securities.The fund aims to instil confidence amongst the participants in the Corporate Debt Market during times of stress.
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  1. Securities and Exchange Board of India - SEBI
  2. Corporate Debt Market Development Fund
  3. stressed market conditions
30
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__ has inaugurated its first-ever floating store on Dal Lake in __.

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Amazon India, Srinagar, Kashmir

31
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World Ranger Day

A

July 31

32
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On the occasion of its 68th foundation day, the State Bank of India - SBIhas inaugurated __ Transaction Banking Hubs across __ district centres in the country.

A

34, 21

33
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  1. Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to support Sweden’s bid to join North Atlantic Treaty Organization - NATO, the military alliance’s chief __ says.
  2. Formed in __ with the signing of the __, North Atlantic Treaty Organization - NATO is a security alliance of __ from North America and Europe.
  3. NATO’s Headquarters located in __.
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  1. Jens Stoltenberg
  2. 1949, Washington Treaty, 31 countries
  3. Brussels, Belgium

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