Daily Current Affairs – July

With reference to agricultural chemical inputs and the introduction of "Anhydrous Ammonia" as a direct fertilizer, consider the following statements: 1 Anhydrous ammonia (NH_3) possesses the highest nitrogen density (82 percent) among all commercial agricultural nitrogen sources. 2 Unlike solid granular urea, direct soil application of anhydrous ammonia requires specialized pressurized injection equipment to prevent high-rate gaseous volatilization into the atmosphere. 3 Because it contains 82 percent nitrogen, anhydrous ammonia can be safely handled in unsealed open plastic buckets without protective gear. How many of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to international health security and the development of viral vector vaccines, consider the following statements: 1 The ChAdOx1 platform utilizes a modified, non-replicating chimpanzee adenovirus vector to deliver genetic code for target viral antigens into human cells. 2 The Bundibugyo ebolavirus is one of the distinct viral species within the genus Ebolavirus capable of causing severe hemorrhagic fever in humans. 3 India’s Serum Institute manufacturing clinical-grade global trial doses underscores the country's capacity as a primary global hub for high-volume vaccine production. How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding UNESCO World Heritage Site inscriptions and criteria: 1 World Heritage Site designations are governed by the 1972 World Heritage Convention administered by UNESCO. 2 Sites can be inscribed under Cultural, Natural, or Mixed criteria depending on their outstanding universal value (OUV). 3 Inscribing a site like Greece's Mount Olympus on the World Heritage List automatically transfers territorial sovereignty of the mountain to the United Nations. How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following pairs regarding global sports milestones and athletes: 1 Mirabai Chanu: Historic three consecutive Commonwealth Games weightlifting gold medals. 2 Sharmila Dhankar: India's first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medal in para-athletics. 3 Esha Singh: ISSF World Cup gold medalist in shooting. How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

In the context of global military history, consider the significance of the Normandy D-Day Beaches: 1 The D-Day landings (Operation Overlord) on June 6, 1944, opened a major Western front against Nazi-occupied Western Europe during World War II. 2 The military operation involved massive amphibious, naval, and airborne deployments across the coastline of Normandy, France. 3 The Normandy landings took place during the historical events of the First World War in 1914. How many of the statements given above are correct?