Today in History (July 5th, 1954)
Andhra Pradesh High Court was set up on July 5, 1954, under the Andhra State Act, 1953.
Let’s revise
A) Which state government recently introduced first witness protection scheme for better justice delivery?
- Assam
- Manipur
- Sikkim
- Nagaland
Ans. (1)
B) What is the causative agent of ‘Oropouche fever’, recently seen in news?
- Bacteria
- Fungus
- Virus
- Protozoa
Ans. (3)
C) What is ‘Snowblind’, recently seen in news?
- Exoplanet
- Asteroid
- Malware
- Drugs
Ans. (3)
D) When was the smart cities mission started?
- 2024
- 2023
- 2015
- 2019
Ans. (3)
E) Recently S. Jaishankar have meeting with Russian Foreign minister
Ans. Sergei Lavrov
F) A committee has been formed by the ¬¬¬_____to frame rules on oath taking of members of parliament.
- Rajya Sabha Chairman
- Lok Sabha Speaker
- President of India
- Minister of Parliamentary affairs
Ans. (2)
G) Which country is going to host the UNESCO heritage panel 46th session in 2024?
- India
- Japan
- China
- Sri Lanka
Ans. (1)
H) Which country to chair the world heritage committee in 2024?
Ans. India
Summary of Today’s News
Hemant Soren Sworn in as Jharkhand CM
• Hemant Soren, leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), was sworn in as Jharkhand’s Chief Minister for the third time. Despite being out on bail in a money laundering case, Soren was administered the oath of office by Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan in Ranchi.
• After the ceremony, Soren emphasized his commitment to the state’s development, acknowledging the political challenges and his recent legal troubles. Jharkhand is set to hold legislative Assembly elections in October.
Jaishankar Emphasizes Respect for LAC in Talks with Wang Yi
• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the SCO Council meeting. They stressed the importance of mutual respect and resolving boundary issues that have strained relations for four years.
• Jaishankar highlighted the need to respect the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and ensure peace in border areas, advocating for complete disengagement in Eastern Ladakh to normalize bilateral relations.
India and U.S. United in Preventing Ukraine Conflict Spread
• U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti highlighted the ongoing communication and cooperation between India and the U.S. to hold Russia accountable for its actions in Ukraine. Both nations aim to prevent the conflict from spreading, promote stability, and support Ukraine’s independence.
• Garcetti praised India’s humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and warned Indian companies against violating global sanctions on Russia.
• Emphasizing the strategic partnership, he noted the ambitious agenda to expand cooperation across various sectors and reiterated the significant bilateral trade and educational exchanges.
Putin Calls Taliban Allies in Fighting Terrorism
• Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the Taliban, despite being banned in Russia, are considered allies in fighting terrorism since they control Afghanistan.
• He explained that the Taliban are interested in maintaining stability in Afghanistan, which aligns with Russia’s goal of combating terrorism.
