Daily Current Affairs Quiz August 16, 2024
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1.*India's 78th Independence Day Celebrations*:- India celebrated its 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivering his speech from the Red Fort in New Delhi. He emphasized India's progress in various sectors, including technology, defense, and healthcare. The PM also outlined his vision for the future, focusing on "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" (Self-Reliant India) and the country's role in global leadership.
2.*BRICS Summit 2024 Preparations*:- Preparations are underway for the upcoming BRICS Summit, scheduled to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa, later in the month. The summit will focus on economic cooperation, global governance reform, and strategies to strengthen ties among the BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Discussions are expected to include expanding the group's membership and increasing the use of local currencies in trade.
3.*Chandrayaan-3 Update*:- ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission, which aims to land a rover on the Moon's south pole, continues to make steady progress. The spacecraft has successfully completed several orbital maneuvers, and the landing is anticipated in the coming weeks. This mission is crucial for India's space ambitions and aims to build on the successes of the previous Chandrayaan-2 mission.
4.*Global Climate Concerns*:- As extreme weather events continue to impact various regions, the global community is increasingly concerned about climate change. The United Nations has called for more aggressive actions from countries to meet climate targets set in the Paris Agreement. Recent floods in Europe and wildfires in North America and Australia highlight the urgent need for international cooperation on climate action.
5.*Russia-Ukraine Conflict*:- The conflict between Russia and Ukraine remains unresolved, with ongoing clashes in eastern Ukraine. Diplomatic efforts by the international community have yet to yield significant progress. The situation has led to a humanitarian crisis, with many civilians displaced and in need of aid.
M C Q
1.*Who delivered the speech from the Red Fort on India's 78th Independence Day?*
a) President Droupadi Murmu
b) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
c) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
d) Home Minister Amit Shah
*Answer:- b) Prime Minister Narendra Modi*
2. *Where will the BRICS Summit 2024 be held?*
a) Beijing
b) Moscow
c) New Delhi
d) Johannesburg
*Answer:-d) Johannesburg*
3. *What is the key focus of India's vision outlined during the Independence Day speech?*
a) Digital India
b) Make in India
c) Aatmanirbhar Bharat
d) Startup India
*Answer:- c) Aatmanirbhar Bharat*
4. *Which country is not a member of BRICS?*
a) India
b) Brazil
c) Canada
d) South Africa
*Answer:- c) Canada*
5. *What is the primary goal of ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission?*
a) Mars exploration
b) Solar observation
c) Moon landing
d) Space station deployment
*Answer:- c) Moon landing*
6. *Which region is Chandrayaan-3 targeting for landing?*
a) Moon's equator
b) Moon's north pole
c) Moon's south pole
d) Mars surface
*Answer:- c) Moon's south pole*
7. *Which international agreement aims to address global climate change?*
a) Kyoto Protocol
b) Paris Agreement
c) Geneva Convention
d) Basel Convention
*Answer:- b) Paris Agreement*
8. *Which country has faced recent wildfires due to extreme weather in August 2024?*
a) Brazil
b) Australia
c) Russia
d) Japan
*Answer:- b) Australia*
9. *The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict is primarily focused on which region?*
a) Eastern Ukraine
b) Western Ukraine
c) Northern Ukraine
d) Southern Ukraine
*Answer:- a) Eastern Ukraine*
10. *Which organization is calling for more aggressive actions on climate change?*
a) NATO
b) United Nations
c) WHO
d) IMF
*Answer:- b) United Nations*
11. *Which event was recently celebrated on August 15, 2024, in India?*
a) Republic Day
b) Independence Day
c) Gandhi Jayanti
d) Constitution Day
*Answer:- b) Independence Day*
12. *What is the primary objective of the BRICS Summit?*
a) Military alliance
b) Economic cooperation
c) Cultural exchange
d) Sports development
*Answer:- b) Economic cooperation*
13. *What is the name of India's lunar mission in 2024?*
a) Mangalyaan
b) Chandrayaan-3
c) Aditya-L1
d) Gaganyaan
*Answer:- b) Chandrayaan-3*
14. *Which continent is experiencing severe floods in August 2024?*
a) Asia
b) Africa
c) Europe
d) South America
*Answer:- c) Europe*
15. *Who is the current Prime Minister of India as of August 2024?*
a) Rajnath Singh
b) Amit Shah
c) Narendra Modi
d) Rahul Gandhi
*Answer:- c) Narendra Modi*
16. *Which organization is responsible for India's space missions like Chandrayaan-3?*
a) NASA
b) ESA
c) ISRO
d) JAXA
*Answer:- c) ISRO*
17. *Which of the following is NOT a goal of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative?*
a) Self-reliance
b) Import substitution
c) Global dominance in sports
d) Technological innovation
*Answer:- c) Global dominance in sports*
18. *Which country is not part of the BRICS grouping?*
a) Russia
b) India
c) Argentina
d) China
*Answer:- c) Argentina*
19. *Which Indian city is famous for the Red Fort, from where the Independence Day speech is delivered?*
a) Mumbai
b) Kolkata
c) New Delhi
d) Bengaluru
*Answer:- c) New Delhi*
20. *What is the role of BRICS in global governance?*
a) Promoting military cooperation
b) Reforming global financial institutions
c) Expanding sports facilities
d) Enhancing tourism
*Answer:- b) Reforming global financial institutions*
21. *Which spacecraft did ISRO send to the Moon's south pole?*
a) Mangalyaan
b) Vikram
c) Pragyan
d) Chandrayaan-3
*Answer:- d) Chandrayaan-3*
22. *The Paris Agreement aims to limit global temperature rise to below how many degrees Celsius?*
a) 3°C
b) 2°C
c) 1.5°C
d) 4°C
*Answer:- b) 2°C*
23. *Which global issue has caused severe weather events like floods and wildfires?*
a) Pollution
b) Overpopulation
c) Climate change
d) Deforestation
*Answer:- c) Climate change*
24. *Which of the following is a BRICS nation?*
a) Japan
b) Germany
c) Brazil
d) Mexico
*Answer:- c) Brazil*
25. *Which Indian Prime Minister launched the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative?*
a) Manmohan Singh
b) Indira Gandhi
c) Narendra Modi
d) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
*Answer:- c) Narendra Modi*
26. *Which organization has warned about the urgency of climate action?*
a) WHO
b) WTO
c) UN
d) IMF
*Answer:- c) UN*
27. *The BRICS Summit 2024 is focusing on the use of which currency in trade?*
a) US Dollar
b) Euro
c) Local currencies
d) Cryptocurrency
*Answer:- c) Local currencies*
28. *Chandrayaan-3 is a mission by which country?*
a) USA
b) Russia
c) China
d) India
*Answer:- d) India*
29. *Which country recently experienced devastating floods in Europe?*
a) France
b) Germany
c) Spain
d) Italy
*Answer:- b) Germany*
30. *Which country is playing a crucial role in the BRICS Summit 2024?*
a) South Africa
b) Australia
c) Japan
d) Canada
*Answer:- a) South Africa*
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