Daily Current Affairs – July

With reference to the development of border infrastructure in Ladakh, consider the following statements: 1 The Shayok River is a major tributary of the Indus River system that flows through northern Ladakh. 2 The newly inaugurated Udmaroo Bridge over the Shayok River significantly reduces travel distances within the Nubra Valley, enhancing all-weather civilian and military mobility. 3 The construction of bridge infrastructure over Himalayan rivers is generally assigned to private real estate developers without any strategic input from the Union Territory Administration. How many of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to "Mission Golden Spice" and Lakadong Turmeric, consider the following statements: 1 Lakadong turmeric is a Geographical Indication (GI) tagged agricultural product known for its exceptionally high curcumin content. 2 The mission aims to expand cultivation to 7,000 hectares, with women comprising 99 percent of the targeted 17,500 beneficiary farmers. 3 The GI tag system in India is administered under the statutory framework of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. How many of the statements given above are correct?

Regarding the integration of ex-Agniveers into the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), consider the following statements: 1 The Centre has mandated a 50 percent reservation for ex-Agniveers in Constable posts within the CAPFs and the Assam Rifles. 2 Ex-Agniveers transitioning to these forces are granted age relaxation and complete exemption from mandatory written examinations and physical tests. 3 The Assam Rifles operates under the dual control of the Ministry of Home Affairs for administrative purposes and the Indian Army for operational control. How many of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to scientific mine closure and the "AAROH" report, consider the following statements: 1 Scientific mine closure involves the ecological restoration of exhausted mining sites, transforming them into sustainable post-mining land uses such as forests or water bodies. 2 The Coal Ministry's AAROH report provides the first comprehensive documentation of 42 coal mines successfully closed according to approved ecological parameters. 3 The Jharia rehabilitation initiative focuses primarily on relocating communities affected by century-old underground coal fires in Jharkhand. How many of the statements given above are correct?

Regarding India's cross-border logistics and rail connectivity with Nepal, consider the following statements: 1 The operation of a direct commercial freight train from Kolkata Port to Biratnagar reduces transit costs and logistics bottlenecks for bilateral trade. 2 Birgunj and Biratnagar serve as critical integrated check posts and customs yards facilitating the bulk of land-based trade between India and Nepal. 3 The Treaty of Transit between India and Nepal strictly prohibits Nepal from using any Indian maritime ports for third-country international trade. How many of the statements given above are correct?