Current Affairs Quiz - July, 2023

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Assam has initiated the ‘Gajah Kotha’ campaign to address the growing issue of human-elephant conflict (HEC) by involving more than 1,200 individuals in promoting coexistence.
The campaign focuses on villages in eastern Assam affected by HEC, aiming to educate residents about the behavior, ecology, and cultural significance of elephants in the region while emphasizing the importance of their conservation efforts.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honored with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour by French President Emmanuel Macron.
This prestigious recognition is the highest honor bestowed by France, whether in military or civilian realms.

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The Gurdwara Patshahi Rori Sahib Jahman carries large spiritual significance dating back centuries and pays tribute to Guru Nanak Dev, the inaugural Guru of Sikhism, by commemorating his life and teachings.
The heritage monument located in Lahore is currently experiencing a state of decay and neglect.

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas have jointly released a report titled “IEA Oil 2023 – Supply and demand dynamics to 2028”.
According to the report, global oil demand is expected to experience a significant deceleration, nearly reaching a standstill by 2028.

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The third edition of the ‘Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2022’ report for the States and Union Territories of India was published by NITI Aayog.
The main objective of the EPI report is to provide State governments with specific and localized information that can aid in decision-making, identify areas of strength, address areas of improvement.

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Artistic swimming, previously known as synchro, will witness the inclusion of male competitors in the Olympics for the very first time.
Several nations, such as the United States, Japan, Germany, and China, have male swimmers participating in the world championships. Spain and Italy also boast prominent male competitors in the sport.

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Arunachal Pradesh Tourism Secretary Swapnil Naik launched the Yuva Tourism Club in an event organized by the Ministry of Tourism and Arunachal Pradesh State Tourism Department.
The Yuva Tourism Club is an initiative by the Ministry of Tourism, to nurture and develop young ambassadors of tourism. It aims at making these young ambassadors to be a catalyst for promoting tourism in India.

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The United States has handed over 105 antiquities to India. The repatriation ceremony was held at the Indian Consulate in New York and the antiquities would soon be transported to India.
The handing over of the artefacts is a follow up of an agreement to the effect during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the U.S. last month. India and the U.S. have also agreed to work for a Cultural Property Agreement that would help prevent illegal trafficking of cultural artefacts in future.

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Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) said it recorded a 23% rise in visitor arrivals from India between January-May compared with the same period in 2019.
The increase in overnight visitor numbers compared to 2019 surpassed one million visitors in the first five months of the year. In the January-June period, DET, UAE body promoted economic growth through expanding tourism business.

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An agreement has been reached between the Ministry of Culture and the Indian Navy to restore the traditional “Tankai method” of shipbuilding.
The complete project will be supervised and carried out by the Indian Navy. This initiative aims to revive and preserve the 2,000-year-old technique of shipbuilding known as the ‘stitched shipbuilding method’.