TIT BITS:
1. President Droupadi Murmu changed the
names of Rashtrapati Bhavan’s halls on July 25, 2024. “Durbar Hall”
became “Ganatantra Mandap” and “Ashok Hall” became “Ashok Mandap.” This choice
fits with a plan to highlight Indian cultural beliefs and show how important India
is as a Republic.
2. Exercise KhaanQuest 2024, IndianArmy
contingent will participate in 21st edition of Multinational Joint Military
Exercise KhaanQuest 2024, conducted in Mongolia from 27 July to 09 August 2024.
The exercise aims to enhance interoperability of the participating nations
during peacekeeping missions in a multinational environment.
3. The long-awaited Kosi-Mechi river interlinking project
in Bihar is closer to becoming a reality, with the Union Budget 2024-25
allocating a substantial Rs 11,500 crore.
4. Researchers have uncovered fossil remains of magnetic
particles, known as magnetofossils produced by magnetotactic bacteria, in rock
varnish layers in Ladakh, India.