Daily Current Affairs Quiz August 17, 2024
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National Affairs:-
1.*India's Independence Day Celebrations*:- The nation celebrated its 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024. The Prime Minister addressed the nation from the Red Fort, highlighting key achievements, including India's strides in technology, defense, and space exploration.
2.*Chandrayaan-3 Update*:- ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission continues to capture critical data from the lunar surface. The rover Pragyan is conducting experiments to analyze the moon’s soil composition.
3.*G20 Summit Preparations*:- India is in the final stages of preparation for hosting the G20 Summit in New Delhi. The event, scheduled for September 2024, is expected to see significant international participation.
International Affairs:-
1.*BRICS Expansion Talks*:- During the BRICS summit, discussions were held on expanding the group to include more emerging economies. India’s stance on the issue has been positive, with a focus on including more global South countries.
2.*Global Climate Initiatives*:- At the recently concluded UN Climate Summit, India reiterated its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and increasing the use of renewable energy. The country is set to achieve its 2030 targets ahead of schedule.
Economic Affairs:-
1.*RBI's Repo Rate Decision*:- The Reserve Bank of India decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% during its latest Monetary Policy Committee meeting, citing a need to balance inflation control with economic growth.
2.*India's Inflation Control Measures*:- The government has announced a series of measures to curb rising inflation, particularly in food prices, by increasing the release of buffer stocks and cracking down on hoarding.
State Affairs:-
1.*Bihar Floods*:- Several districts in Bihar are experiencing severe flooding due to heavy monsoon rains. The state government has initiated relief and rescue operations, but the situation remains critical with thousands displaced.
2.*Tamil Nadu’s New Education Policy*:- The Tamil Nadu government has introduced a new state-specific education policy focusing on promoting mother tongue education and improving rural school infrastructure.
Science & Technology:-
1.*ISRO's Gaganyaan Update*:- ISRO has successfully conducted the first uncrewed test flight for the Gaganyaan mission, India's first manned space mission, scheduled for 2025.
2.*New AI Regulations*:- The Indian government has released new guidelines on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use and data privacy, aiming to make India a leader in AI innovation.
Sports:-
1.*India at the Asian Games 2024*:- India’s contingent for the Asian Games 2024 is one of the largest ever, with expectations of a significant medal haul. Training camps and final preparations are in full swing.
2.*Indian Cricket Team's Tour of West Indies*:- India’s cricket team has wrapped up a successful tour of the West Indies, winning both the Test and ODI series. The team’s performance has been lauded as a strong build-up to the upcoming ICC World Cup.
Banking & Finance:-
1.*Bank Mergers and Acquisitions*:- The Indian banking sector is seeing a wave of mergers and acquisitions, with several public and private sector banks consolidating to strengthen their balance sheets.
2.*Digital Banking Push*:- The Government of India, in collaboration with the RBI, is pushing for the expansion of digital banking services to rural areas, aiming for 100% financial inclusion by 2025.
Multiple-Choice Questions (M.C.Q)
1. *Who addressed the nation from the Red Fort on India’s 78th Independence Day in 2024?*
- a) President of India
- b) Prime Minister of India
- c) Chief Justice of India
- d) Speaker of Lok Sabha
- *Answer:- b) Prime Minister of India
2. *Which Indian space mission is currently conducting experiments on the lunar surface in August 2024?*
- a) Mangalyaan-2
- b) Chandrayaan-3
- c) Gaganyaan
- d) Aditya-L1
- *Answer:- b) Chandrayaan-3
3. *Where is the G20 Summit 2024 scheduled to be held?*
- a) Mumbai
- b) New Delhi
- c) Bengaluru
- d) Chennai
- *Answer:- b) New Delhi
4. *Which international group is discussing expansion to include more emerging economies in 2024?*
- a) G7
- b) ASEAN
- c) BRICS
- d) OPEC
- *Answer:- c) BRICS
5. *India's commitment to reducing carbon emissions was recently reiterated at which summit?*
- a) G20 Summit
- b) UN Climate Summit
- c) BRICS Summit
- d) ASEAN Summit
- *Answer:- b) UN Climate Summit
6. *What is the current repo rate as decided by the Reserve Bank of India in August 2024?*
- a) 4.5%
- b) 5.5%
- c) 6.5%
- d) 7.5%
- *Answer:- c) 6.5%
7. *Which state in India is facing severe flooding in August 2024?*
- a) Kerala
- b) Maharashtra
- c) Bihar
- d) Assam
- *Answer:- c) Bihar
8. *The Tamil Nadu government recently introduced a new education policy focusing on what?*
- a) English Medium Education
- b) Promoting Mother Tongue Education
- c) Online Education
- d) Higher Education Abroad
- *Answer:- b) Promoting Mother Tongue Education
9. *Which mission is ISRO preparing for with its first uncrewed test flight in August 2024?*
- a) Chandrayaan-4
- b) Mangalyaan-2
- c) Gaganyaan
- d) Aditya-L1
- *Answer:- c) Gaganyaan
10. *What new regulations has the Indian government introduced regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) in August 2024?*
- a) Ban on AI in banking
- b) Ethical use and data privacy guidelines
- c) Mandatory AI education in schools
- d) AI-based surveillance systems
- *Answer:- b) Ethical use and data privacy guidelines
11. Which sports event is India expected to perform strongly in, as of August 2024?
- a) Commonwealth Games
- b) Olympic Games
- c) Asian Games
- d) FIFA World Cup
- *Answer:- c) Asian Games
12. *Which country did the Indian cricket team recently tour, winning both the Test and ODI series in August 2024?*
- a) Australia
- b) England
- c) South Africa
- d) West Indies
- *Answer:- d) West Indies
13. *Which sector in India is currently seeing a wave of mergers and acquisitions in August 2024?*
- a) Telecom
- b) Banking
- c) Pharmaceuticals
- d) IT Services
- *Answer:- b) Banking
14. *Which initiative is being expanded to rural areas in India to achieve 100% financial inclusion by 2025?*
- a) Digital India
- b) Digital Banking Services
- c) Jan Dhan Yojana
- d) Ujjwala Yojana
- *Answer:- b) Digital Banking Services
15. *What special program was highlighted by the Prime Minister during his Independence Day speech in 2024?*
- a) Swachh Bharat Mission
- b) Startup India
- c) Digital India 2.0
- d) Make in India 2.0
- *Answer:- c) Digital India 2.0
16. *Which Indian state is enhancing its school infrastructure under a new education policy as of August 2024?*
- a) Uttar Pradesh
- b) Tamil Nadu
- c) Karnataka
- d) West Bengal
- *Answer:- b) Tamil Nadu
17. *Which Indian space mission is focused on the study of the Sun, with launch preparations underway?*
- a) Mangalyaan-2
- b) Aditya-L1
- c) Chandrayaan-3
- d) Gaganyaan
- *Answer:- b) Aditya-L1
18. *What major event is India hosting in September 2024, involving significant international participation?*
- a) Commonwealth Games
- b) BRICS Summit
- c) G20 Summit
- d) UN Climate Summit
- *Answer:- c) G20 Summit
19. *What measure has the Indian government taken to control rising food prices in August 2024?*
- a) Import restrictions
- b) Increase in buffer stock release
- c) Reduction in GST rates
- d) Ban on food exports
- *Answer:- b) Increase in buffer stock release
20. *Which technology sector in India is receiving new government guidelines to ensure ethical practices in 2024?*
- a) Blockchain
- b) Artificial Intelligence
- c) Cloud Computing
- d) Quantum Computing
- *Answer:- b) Artificial Intelligence
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