Daily Current Affairs Quiz: July 24, 2025

Answer: (b)

Observed annually on 24 July since 2014,

• Purpose: To honour professionals who manage heat dissipation in electronics and mechanical systems.
• Initiated by: Advanced Thermal Solutions (U.S.-based firm) in 2014.
• Importance: Thermal engineers ensure thermal safety in various high-performance technologies including consumer electronics, aerospace, automotive, biotech, and data centers.
• Applications: Vital for increasing reliability and lifespan of electronic components.

Answer: (b)

Celebrated on 23 July every year,

Purpose : to commemorate the establishment of the Indian Broadcasting Company (IBC) in 1927, marking the beginning of organized radio broadcasting in India.

ABOUT THE DAY & BROADCASTER:

• 1923: First informal radio broadcast made by the Bombay Presidency Radio Club.
• 1927: Indian Broadcasting Company set up licensed radio stations in Bombay and Calcutta.
• 1930: Government nationalized broadcasting and renamed it the Indian State Broadcasting Service (ISBS).
• 1936: ISBS was renamed as All India Radio (AIR).
• 1956: AIR adopted the name Akashvani, based on a suggestion by poet Rabindranath Tagore.

 ROLE & MILESTONES OF RADIO IN INDIA:

• Played a major role during the freedom struggle and post-independence in spreading education, health, literacy, and agricultural awareness.
• Key milestones:
  • 1957 – Launch of Vividh Bharati
  • 1977 – Start of FM broadcasting in Madras
  • 1997 – Creation of Prasar Bharati, India’s autonomous public broadcaster
  • 2000–2024 – Expansion of community radio, DTH platforms, digital broadcasting, and use of AI tools

Answer: (b) 

CURRENT CONTEXT: The resignation of Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar in 2025 has renewed focus on the election process and constitutional provisions regarding the post.

ELECTION PROCESS:

• Elected indirectly by an Electoral College consisting of member elected and nominated of both Houses of Parliament.
• Voting is by secret ballot through the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system.
• Candidate must secure a quota = (Total valid votes ÷ 2) + 1.

 ELIGIBILITY & TENURE:

• Must be a citizen of India, at least 35 years old, and qualified for Rajya Sabha
• Must not hold any office of profit.
• Term is 5 years, but the Vice-President continues in office until a successor is elected.
• Re-election is permitted.

 NOTABLE RESIGNATIONS:

• Jagdeep Dhankhar (2025) resigned to contest the Presidential election.
• V. Giri (1969) and R. Venkataraman (1987) also resigned mid-term for the same reason.

 CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS:

• Article 63 – Provides for a Vice-President
• Article 64 – Vice-President is ex-officio Chairperson of Rajya Sabha
• Article 65 – Acts as President during vacancies or absence
• Article 66 – Election procedure
• Article 67 – Term and conditions of office

Answer: (c)

CURRENT CONTEXT: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recognized India as the global leader in fast payments. India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has become the number one real-time payment system, surpassing Visa.

ABOUT UNIFIED PAYMENTS INTERFACE (UPI):

• Instant payment system developed by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
• Regulated by Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
• Built over Immediate Payment Service (IMPS)

DIGITAL FOUNDATION OF UPI:

• Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY): Over 55 crore bank accounts opened.
• Aadhaar and Digital Identity: Enabled secure authentication.
• Connectivity and 5G Revolution: Enabled broad digital access.

UPI AS A GAME CHANGER:

• Digital Public Infrastructure: Open-source platform, unlike closed loop systems.
• Easy Integration: Supports both real-time and batch settlements.
• Interoperability: Enables user choice and easy market entry.
• Cross-border Transfers: Platform-based international payment solution.
• Global Expansion: Operational in Singapore, UAE, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, France, Namibia.
• Supports Regional Languages in India for ease of access.

Answer: (b)

CURRENT CONTEXT: “Meri Panchayat” app has won the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2025 Champion Award.

ABOUT MERI PANCHAYAT APP:

• Developed by Ministry of Panchayati Raj with National Informatics Centre (NIC).
• Aims to digitally empower 65 lakh Gram Panchayats and over 25 lakh elected representatives.

KEY FEATURES:

• Real-time access to Panchayat budgets, Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDPs).
• Weather forecasting, social audit tools, and fund utilization data.
• Grievance redressal with geo-tagging and geo-fencing features.

Answer: (b)

CURRENT CONTEXT: Suhani Shah, a magician from Rajasthan, has become the first Indian to win the ‘Best Magic Creator 2025’ award at FISM World Championship.

ABOUT FISM (FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DES SOCIÉTÉS MAGIQUES):

• Global organization of magic societies founded in 1948.
• Conducts World Championship of Magic every three years.
• Recognized as the highest platform for magicians globally.

About AWARD:

• Category: Online Magic
• Event Location: Torino, Italy
• Event Dates: 14–19 July 2025
• Competitors: Jack Rhodes (UK), Jason Ladanye (US), Jason Maher (Australia), Mohammed Imani (Dubai)

Answer: (c)

CURRENT CONTEXT: Jharkhand has launched India’s first Mining Tourism Project in collaboration with Central Coalfields Limited (CCL).

OBJECTIVES:

• Promote alternative tourism
• Offer educational exposure
• Showcase industrial heritage and culture
• Generate employment opportunities

 KEY FEATURES:

• Pilot at North Urimari (Birsa) open-cast mine, Ramgarh
• Tour Circuits:
  • Rajrappa Route: ₹2,800 + GST
  • Patratu Route: ₹2,500 + GST
• Includes temple, valley, and cultural site visits with lunch
• Operated twice weekly, 10–20 visitors per group
• Three planned circuits: Eco-Mining Circuit-1, Circuit-2, Religious Circuit