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[Q] Which state has been allotted an additional 1,44,220 houses under the
‘Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojna-Gramin’ (PMAY-G) scheme for the financial year
2023-24 recently?
(a) Uttar Pradesh (c) Rajasthan
(b) Gujarat (d) Maharashtra
[ANS] a
Key Points
 Uttar Pradesh has been allotted an additional 1,44,220 houses under the
‘Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojna-Gramin’ (PMAY-G) scheme for the financial year
2023-24.
 Following this, the state’s total quota of houses completed will reach 21,68,574.
 It is also mentioned in the letter that in line with the scheme’s focus, the state is
required to earmark at least 60% of the targets for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled
Tribes subject to their availability in the housing database.
Uttar Pradesh in News

 Uttar Pradesh Introduces “School Health Program” Digital Health Cards For Children
 Uttar Pradesh To Get Its First Pharma Park In Lalitpur District
 Uttar Pradesh Govt Plans ‘Ramaland’ In Ayodhya Modelled On Disneyland
 Uttar Pradesh On Track To Be First Indian State With 100% EVs In Govt Depts
 Uttar Pradesh Bags Top Honours At PMAY-U Awards 2021
About Uttar Pradesh
 Capital – Lucknow
 Chief Minister – Yogi Adityanath
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 Governor – Anandiben Patel
[Q] The 4th Energy Transitions Working Group Meeting under India’s G20
Presidency will be held in which state?
(a) Maharashtra (c) Goa
(b) Tamil Nadu (d) Himachal Pradesh
[ANS] c
Key Points
 The 4th Energy Transitions Working Group Meeting under India’s G20
Presidency will be held in Goa during July 19 – 20, 2023.
 This will be followed by the G20 Energy Ministerial meeting on July 22, 2023,
which would be held under the chairpersonship of Union Minister for Power
and New and Renewable Energy, Shri R. K. Singh.
 On the margins of the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial and Working Group
Meetings, the 14th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) and 8th Mission Innovation
(MI) meeting (CEM14/MI-8) will also be held in Goa during 19th to 21st of
July, 2023.
G20 in News (Note – All Meetings are Under the Presidency of G20 by India)
 G20 Conference on Crime and Security – Gurugram, Haryana (13 – 1 4 July
2023)
 3rd Trade and Investment Working Group Meeting – Kevadia, Gujarat (11 – 13
July 2023)
 3rd G20 Culture Group Meeting – Hampi, Karnataka (9 July 2023)
 Urban-20 Mayoral Summit – Ahmedabad & Gandhinagar, Gujarat (7 July 2023)
 4th edition of the Space Economy Leaders Meeting – Bengaluru, Karnataka (6
July 2023)
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[Q] The Ministry of Ayush has established Ayush services for healthcare and
Ayush research facilities in which state?
(a) Maharashtra (c) Goa
(b) Tamil Nadu (d) Himachal Pradesh
[ANS] c
[Q] In which country, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) lessons have been
made compulsory for 15- to 18-year-olds in schools?
(a) England (c) Australia
(b) New Zealand (d) Ireland
[ANS] d
[Q] Which of the following company has been awarded the ‘Golden Peacock
Environment Management Award’?
(a) Adani Transmission Limited (c) Reliance Industries Limited
(b) Tata Group (d) Infosys Technologies
[ANS] a
Key Points
 Indian company Adani Transmission Limited (ATL) has been awarded

the ‘Golden Peacock Environment Management Award’ by the ‘Institute of
Directors’ in the ‘Power Transmission Sector’.
 In 2023, an assessment group comprising Environment, Health and safety,
Energy and Climate Change experts assesses over 520 applications.
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These applications were approved by Justice M.N. The review was done by an

eminent jury committee headed by Venkatachaliah.
About Golden Peacock Environment Management Award
 The award is given for reducing its ecological footprint through programs such as
zero waste in landfills, single-use plastic free, water-positive operations, promoting
renewable energy integration and implementation of best-in-class environmental
management strategies.
 Steel Authority of India (SAIL) has been awarded with the Golden Peacock
Environment Management Award in 2021 in the steel sector by the Institute of
Directors. SAIL has been the winner of this award for three consecutive years.
Recent Awards in News

 SKOCH Award – Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission
 Insurer Innovation Awards 2023 – Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
 Best Performance in CASA at ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave 2022 – J & K
Bank
 Lokmanya Tilak Award 2023 – Narendra Modi
 Miss Universe Netherlands – Rikkie Kollé (First transgender woman)
[Q] India has signed an MoU with which country for the construction of three
additional submarines under the P75 program?
(a) France (c) UK
(b) Russia (d) USA
[ANS] a
Recent MoU in Defence Sector

 Defense ministry signs with HAL to upgrade Dornier Aircraft for ICG
 GE Aerospace signs MoU with HAL to produce fighter jet engines
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 The Defence Ministry has signed a contract of 500 crore rupees with ICOMM Tele
Limited an to strengthen the Indian Army’s communication system.
 Mazagon Dock signs deal with Germany to build diesel submarines
 Ministry of Defence signed Rs 1,700 crore contract with BrahMos Aerospace Pvt
Ltd. for procurement of next-generation maritime mobile coastal batteries and
BrahMos missiles
[Q] Who has won the gold medal in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the
Asian Athletics Championships 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand?
(a) Manjeet Kaur (c) Parul Chaudhary
(b) Mandeep Kaur (d) Hima Das
[ANS] c
[Q] Who will lead a five-member Indian contingent at the World Weightlifting
Championships in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from September 4 to 17?
(a) Nikhat Zareen (c) Nisha Dahiya
(b) Antim Pangal (d) Mirabai Chanu
[ANS] d
[Q] Who has surpassed Harbhajan Singh to become the second-highest wicket-
taker for India in international cricket?
(a) Yuzvendra Chahal (c) Ravichandran Ashwin
(b) Bhuvneshwar Kumar (d) Jasprit Bumrah
[ANS] c
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[Q] World Emoji Day is observed every year on which day?
(a) 15 July (c) 17 July
(b) 16 July (d) 18 July
[ANS] c
Key Points
 World Emoji Day is observed every year on July 17.

 Emojis have significantly transformed the way internet users across the world
communicate and express themselves in the digital world.
 The tiny pictures have become an integral part of text messages and regular
communication through digital modes.
 Due to their ability to express thousands of words with just a tiny pictorial icon,
emojis are being increasingly used in text messages and social media posts.
 Emojis were first created by an artist to make communication in a virtual world
easier. In the late 1990s, a Japanese artist Shigetaka Kurita created a set of 176
emojis.
 Later in 2014, the founder of Emojipedia Jeremy Burge proposed to initiate a day of
celebration for highlighting the increased use of emojis.
[Q] International Justice Day is celebrated every year on which day?
(a) 15 July (c) 17 July
(b) 16 July (d) 18 July
[ANS] c
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(a) Uttar Pradesh (c) Rajasthan

(b) Gujarat (d) Maharashtra

Uttar Pradesh in News

About Uttar Pradesh

 Governor – Anandiben Patel

(a) Maharashtra (c) Goa

(b) Tamil Nadu (d) Himachal Pradesh

(a) Maharashtra (c) Goa

(b) Tamil Nadu (d) Himachal Pradesh

(a) England (c) Australia

(b) New Zealand (d) Ireland

(a) Adani Transmission Limited (c) Reliance Industries Limited

(b) Tata Group (d) Infosys Technologies

 Indian company Adani Transmission Limited (ATL) has been awarded

Recent Awards in News

(a) France (c) UK

(b) Russia (d) USA

Recent MoU in Defence Sector

(a) Manjeet Kaur (c) Parul Chaudhary

(b) Mandeep Kaur (d) Hima Das

(a) Nikhat Zareen (c) Nisha Dahiya

(b) Antim Pangal (d) Mirabai Chanu

(a) Yuzvendra Chahal (c) Ravichandran Ashwin

(b) Bhuvneshwar Kumar (d) Jasprit Bumrah

[Q] World Emoji Day is observed every year on which day?

(a) 15 July (c) 17 July

(b) 16 July (d) 18 July

 World Emoji Day is observed every year on July 17.

[Q] International Justice Day is celebrated every year on which day?

(a) 15 July (c) 17 July

(b) 16 July (d) 18 July

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