Daily Current Affairs Quiz August 18, 2024
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1.India's Chandrayaan-3 Success:- India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully landed on the Moon's South Pole. This makes India the first country to land on this region of the Moon, a significant achievement for ISRO and the global space community. This mission aims to explore lunar soil and water resources and improve India’s space technology capabilities.
2.BRICS Summit 2024:- The 16th BRICS Summit is set to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from August 22 to 24, 2024. The summit will focus on expanding BRICS membership, economic cooperation, and geopolitical strategies, particularly in the context of the global south.
3.U.S. Tropical Storm Hilary:- Tropical Storm Hilary, downgraded from a hurricane, is expected to hit Southern California, marking a rare event for the region. The storm is likely to bring heavy rains, flooding, and strong winds, leading to emergency preparations across several states.
4.Global Oil Prices Surge:- Global oil prices have surged following reports of reduced production from major oil-producing countries, including Saudi Arabia and Russia. This rise in oil prices is expected to impact global inflation rates and economic stability, particularly in oil-importing countries.
5.Indian Independence Day Celebrations:- India celebrated its 77th Independence Day on August 15, 2024. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort, emphasizing India's achievements in the past year and laying out a roadmap for the future, including economic reforms, technological advancements, and social initiatives.
Multiple-Choice Questions (M.C.Q)
1.What milestone did India achieve with the Chandrayaan-3 mission in August 2024?
- A) First country to orbit Mars
- B) First country to land on the Moon's South Pole
- C) First country to send humans to the Moon
- D) First country to discover water on Mars
*Answer:- B) First country to land on the Moon's South Pole
2. *Which city is hosting the 16th BRICS Summit in August 2024?*
- A) Beijing
- B) New Delhi
- C) Moscow
- D) Johannesburg
*Answer:- D) Johannesburg
3. *What is the name of the tropical storm expected to hit Southern California in August 2024?*
- A) Harvey
- B) Katrina
- C) Hilary
- D) Laura
*Answer:- C) Hilary
4. *Which countries were reported to have reduced oil production, leading to a surge in global oil prices in August 2024?*
- A) Iran and Iraq
- B) Saudi Arabia and Russia
- C) Venezuela and Libya
- D) UAE and Kuwait
*Answer:- B) Saudi Arabia and Russia
5. *Who addressed the nation on India's 77th Independence Day in 2024?*
- A) President Droupadi Murmu
- B) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
- C) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- D) Defense Minister Rajnath Singh
*Answer:- C) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
6. *Which region of the Moon did Chandrayaan-3 land on?*
- A) North Pole
- B) Equator
- C) South Pole
- D) Eastern Limb
*Answer:- C) South Pole
7. *What is the focus of the 16th BRICS Summit?*
- A) Climate change
- B) Global trade
- C) Expanding BRICS membership and economic cooperation
- D) Space exploration
*Answer:- C) Expanding BRICS membership and economic cooperation
8. *Which country leads the BRICS group in 2024?*
- A) Brazil
- B) Russia
- C) China
- D) South Africa
*Answer:- D) South Africa
9. *What significant natural event is Tropical Storm Hilary expected to cause in Southern California?*
- A) Earthquakes
- B) Tornadoes
- C) Flooding
- D) Drought
*Answer:- C) Flooding
10. *What was one of the key topics in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech on Independence Day 2024?*
- A) Defense policies
- B) Agricultural reforms
- C) Economic reforms and technological advancements
- D) Foreign relations
*Answer:- C) Economic reforms and technological advancements
11. *What is the expected outcome of the Chandrayaan-3 mission?*
- A) Return samples from Mars
- B) Study lunar soil and water resources
- C) Test human life-support systems on the Moon
- D) Orbit around the Sun
*Answer:- B) Study lunar soil and water resources
12. *Which country is NOT a member of BRICS?*
- A) Brazil
- B) India
- C) Australia
- D) South Africa
*Answer:- C) Australia
13. *What is the expected impact of the global oil price surge in August 2024?*
- A) Increase in global inflation rates
- B) Decrease in global trade
- C) Stabilization of economies
- D) Reduction in oil production
*Answer:- A) Increase in global inflation rates
14. *What date is India's Independence Day celebrated?*
- A) August 12
- B) August 14
- C) August 15
- D) August 16
*Answer:- C) August 15
15. *Which space agency is responsible for the Chandrayaan-3 mission?*
- A) NASA
- B) ESA
- C) ISRO
- D) Roscosmos
*Answer:- C) ISRO
16. *In which continent is South Africa, the host of the BRICS Summit 2024, located?*
- A) Asia
- B) Europe
- C) Africa
- D) South America
*Answer:- C) Africa
17. *What has been a significant consequence of the reduced oil production by major oil producers in 2024?*
- A) Oil glut
- B) Increased oil imports
- C) Rise in global oil prices
- D) Stabilization of the energy market
*Answer:- C) Rise in global oil prices
18. *Which country's space mission is Chandrayaan-3?*
- A) USA
- B) China
- C) Japan
- D) India
*Answer:- D) India
19. *The BRICS Summit 2024 is being held in which month?*
- A) June
- B) July
- C) August
- D) September
*Answer:- C) August
20. *What is the primary purpose of BRICS as an organization?*
- A) Military alliance
- B) Economic cooperation and political coordination
- C) Environmental protection
- D) Cultural exchange
*Answer:- B) Economic cooperation and political coordination
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