Daily Current Affairs – July

With reference to the 'DAANVEER' initiative launched under the Digital India mission, consider the following statements: 1 The initiative enables citizens and organizations to voluntarily donate standardized, quality-verified computer bundles directly to Gram Panchayats via the 'Meri Panchayat' application. 2 The DAANVEER platform is developed by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj in technical collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and DigiHaat. 3 Under the framework of the initiative, donated digital hardware is exempted from all statutory local Panchayat audit procedures. How many of the statements given above are correct?

Regarding the Critical Minerals Mission and rare-earth element exploration in India, consider the following statements: 1 Rare-earth elements (REEs) are a set of seventeen chemical elements crucial for manufacturing permanent magnets, clean energy technologies, and defense electronics. 2 Under current mining law amendments, private entities are permitted to bid for exploration licences (EL) for deep-seated and critical minerals. 3 Under the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, the regulation of mines and mineral development falls strictly under the State List, barring any central legislation. How many of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to international maritime law and global labor standards for seafarers, consider the following statements: 1 The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006 was established under the auspices of the International Labour Organization (ILO) to protect working conditions for seafarers. 2 India's position as the world's second-largest seafarer supplier highlights its growing human capital footprint in international maritime supply chains. 3 The Directorate General of Shipping operates as an attached office under the Union Ministry of Defense. How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following pairs regarding state administrative initiatives and green projects: 1 Net-Zero Energy Initiative: Sustainable environmental transition project implemented across the Rashtrapati Bhavan estate. 2 Balotra and Jodhpur: Districts in Rajasthan designated for rare-earth element exploration. 3 Machilipatnam: A high-altitude mountain pass located along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh. How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

In the context of green transition policies implemented at constitutional institutions, consider the following statements: 1 Introducing net-zero energy models at government estates involves deploying rooftop solar arrays, energy-efficient HVAC units, and waste-to-energy systems. 2 Digitizing public engagement tools (like e-Audio Guides and e-Upahaar portals) reduces paper consumption and improves public accessibility. 3 Constitutional heads of state are statutory barred from implementing environmental sustainability measures inside presidential quarters. How many of the statements given above are correct?