Correct Answer: D

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari unveiled Bajaj Auto’s new Freedom model, the world’s first CNG motorcycle. He lauded it as “eco-friendly” and “sustainable,” noting major challenges such as air, sound, and water pollution, as well as India’s high cost of fossil fuel imports.

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways :- Nitin Jairam Gadkari
constituency:- Nagpur

Correct Answer: A

Cooperatives around the world are celebrating International Day of Cooperatives on July 6, 2024, with the theme “Cooperatives Building a Better Future for All.”

Correct Answer: C

LIC has increased its holding in IDFC First Bank to 2.68% by purchasing shares for ₹80.63 each. The total acquisition cost is ₹1,500 crore.

Correct Answer: D

Smriti Biswas, a veteran actor, died on July 3 at the age of 100. The actor, well known for her performances in Bengali, Hindi, and Marathi films, died at home in Nashik of an age-related disease.

Correct Answer: B

BPCL has agreed to serve as the principal sponsor of the Indian Olympic Association from 2024 to 2028, with the goal of assisting Indian athletes in their journey from Paris to Los Angeles.

Correct Answer: C

Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi has been named Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court, succeeding Justice Sanjay Kumar Mishra.

Correct Answer: A

A 28-member Indian athletics team, led by men’s javelin throw reigning champion Neeraj Chopra, will participate in the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Correct Answer: C

World Zoonoses Day is on July 6. 

Theme: it’s likely to focus on:

• Raising awareness about zoonotic illnesses.
• Promoting Prevention Strategies
• Highlighting the importance of animal health in protecting human health

Correct Answer: D

Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), a state-owned life insurer, has redesignated chairman Siddhartha Mohanty as CEO and managing director, effective June 30, 2024.