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The Prime Minister was awarded Russia’s highest civilian honour, the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, during his visit to the country.
Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle award is given to prominent government and public figures, military leaders, and outstanding representatives of science, culture, art, and various sectors of the economy for exceptional services to Russia.
Tsar Peter the Great (1672–1725) established the Order of Saint Andrew in 1698.
It can also be awarded to heads of foreign states for outstanding services to the Russian Federation.

Regenerative braking is a system designed to convert the kinetic energy of the wheels to a form that can be stored and used for other purposes.
Regenerative Braking is a mechanism found on most hybrid and full-electric vehicles.
It is also called a kinetic energy recovery system.
It captures the kinetic energy from braking and converts it into the electrical power that charges the vehicle’s high-voltage battery.
It also slows the car down, which assists the use of traditional brakes.

3) Naavu Manujaru Programme:

The Karnataka government has ordered the implementation of ‘Naavu Manujaru’ programme from this academic year.
Naavu Manujaru’ Programme is to improve the capacity of the students to think independently and rationality and understand the pros and cons of every issue.
It will also be helpful for the overall development of the students.
It is implemented in all government, aided and unaided primary and high schools of the State.
Implementation of this programme would involve discussions and dialogues for two hours per week

4) CubeSat Radio Interferometry Experiment:

NASA is set to launch a groundbreaking CubeSat Radio Interferometry Experiment (CURIE) mission to unravel the mysteries of solar radio waves.
CubeSat Radio Interferometry Experiment (CURIE) aims to investigate the enigmatic origins of radio waves emanating from the Sun, a phenomenon first observed decades ago.
The mission employs an innovative technique called low-frequency radio interferometry, marking its first use in space.
CURIE consists of two miniature spacecraft, collectively no larger than a shoebox, which will orbit Earth approximately two miles apart.
This separation enables the instruments to detect minute differences in radio wave arrival times, pinpointing their exact solar origin.

The National Commission for Minorities held a meeting under the chairmanship of the Chairman, National Commission for Minorities, with 18 States/UTs to discuss the implementation and registration of marriages of Sikhs under Anand Marriage Act.
Anand Marriage Act provides statutory recognition of marriage rituals of the Sikh community in India.
The emergence of the Anand Marriage Act dates back to 1909 when the British Imperial Legislative Council passed legislation for the recognition of the Sikh wedding ceremony Anand Karaj.
The Act aimed to acknowledge and respect the customs and practices of the community.

The Madhya Pradesh government has initiated an inquiry into the alleged poaching of tigers and irregularities in the newly established Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve.
Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve is spread across Sagar, Damoh and Narsinghpur districts of Madhya Pradesh.
Covering an expansive area of 2,339 square kilometres, it encompasses areas within the Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary and Durgavati Wildlife Sanctuary.
It is the seventh tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh.
It is named for Rani Durgavati, the queen of the Gondi people.

7) Denisovans : Study

Denisovans survived and thrived on the high-altitude Tibetan plateau for more than 100,000 years, according to a new study.
Denisovans are an extinct species of hominid and a close relative to modern humans.
They’re a recent addition to the human family tree—scientists first identified Denisovan remains from a cave in Siberia in 2010.
They lived across a wide range of areas and conditions, from the cold mountains of Siberia and Tibet to the jungles of Southeast Asia during the last Ice Age.
Time Period: 500,000 to 30,000 years ago

8) Equity Mutual Funds:

Inflows into India’s equity mutual funds rose 17% sequentially to a record high of Rs 40,608 crore in June, data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) showed recently.
Equity Mutual Funds is a type of investment fund that pools money from investors to trade primarily a portfolio of stocks, also known as equity securities.
They are also known as Growth Funds.
Equity Funds are either Active or Passive.
In an Active Fund, a fund managerscans the market, conducts research on companies, examines performance and looks for the best stocks to invest.

9) India Unveils ‘Zorawar’ Tank for High-Altitude Warfare

India recently got a new light tank called the “Zorawar.” It is a big addition to their military and is meant to help them fight better in difficult terrains and at high elevations.
India’s Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and the tech company Larsen & Toubro worked together to make this new tank.
The “Zorawar” tank was created and built in an impressive two years, showing how quickly India’s defense technology sector is growing. The 105mm rifled gun that it comes with lets it fire accurately.
In addition, the tank has cutting-edge hybrid modular armor to make it safer. With John Cockerill’s help, a complex turret was added that lets electro-optical cameras and anti-tank guided rockets be used, which increases its effectiveness.

10) Maharashtra Wins Best Agriculture State Award 2024

The 15th Agriculture Leadership Awards Committee found that Maharashtra is the best state for farming in 2024.
This award, given by Justice P Sathasivam, recognizes Maharashtra for making big steps forward in new ways of farming and improving rural areas.
The ceremony in New Delhi on July 10, 2024, will give this coveted award to Eknath Shinde, who is the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
This award honors the work of both individuals and the government in this area, based on successful methods that promote long-term agriculture growth and food security.