Daily Current Affairs Quiz August 20, 2024
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1.*BRICS Summit 2024*:- The BRICS Summit commenced in Cape Town, South Africa, with discussions focusing on expanding the group's membership and enhancing economic cooperation among member nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa). Leaders emphasized the need for a multipolar world order and greater collaboration in technology, trade, and finance.
2.*Chandrayaan-3 Mission Success*:- India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully landed on the moon’s South Pole region. This achievement makes India the first country to land on this unexplored part of the moon, further strengthening its position in the global space community.
3.*Global Heatwave*:- Several countries across Europe and Asia continue to experience severe heatwaves, with temperatures reaching record highs. The extreme weather has led to wildfires, water shortages, and health emergencies in affected regions, raising concerns about climate change impacts.
4.*India’s Economic Growth*:- India's economy showed signs of robust growth, with a GDP growth rate of 7.8% in the first quarter of FY 2024-25. The growth was driven by strong performance in the manufacturing and services sectors, along with a rebound in consumer demand.
5.*Pakistan Political Crisis*:- Pakistan is facing a deepening political crisis after the arrest of several prominent opposition leaders. Protests and unrest have erupted across the country, with calls for early elections and accusations of government overreach.
M . C . Q
1. *Where is the 2024 BRICS Summit being held?*
- A) Beijing
- B) Cape Town
- C) New Delhi
- D) Moscow
- *Answer:- B) Cape Town
2. *Which country successfully landed its spacecraft on the moon’s South Pole on August 20, 2024?*
- A) USA
- B) China
- C) Russia
- D) India
- *Answer:- D) India
3. *India's GDP growth rate for the first quarter of FY 2024-25 was reported at:*
- A) 5.2%
- B) 6.4%
- C) 7.8%
- D) 8.5%
- *Answer:- C) 7.8%
4. *Which region on the moon did Chandrayaan-3 successfully land?*
- A) North Pole
- B) Equatorial Region
- C) South Pole
- D) Dark Side
- *Answer:- C) South Pole
5. *Which country is currently facing severe heatwaves and wildfires as of August 2024?*
- A) Australia
- B) Brazil
- C) Russia
- D) Several countries in Europe and Asia
- *Answer:- D) Several countries in Europe and Asia
6. *What is a key agenda item at the 2024 BRICS Summit?*
- A) Nuclear disarmament
- B) Expanding BRICS membership
- C) Climate change
- D) Trade disputes
- *Answer:- B) Expanding BRICS membership
7. *What has been a significant impact of the ongoing global heatwave in 2024?*
- A) Economic recession
- B) Water shortages and wildfires
- C) Technological advancements
- D) Peace agreements
- *Answer:- B) Water shortages and wildfires
8. *Which South Asian country is facing a political crisis as of August 2024?*
- A) Bangladesh
- B) Sri Lanka
- C) Pakistan
- D) Nepal
- *Answer:- C) Pakistan
9. *Which industry contributed significantly to India's GDP growth in the first quarter of FY 2024-25?*
- A) Agriculture
- B) Manufacturing and services
- C) Mining
- D) Real estate
- *Answer:- B) Manufacturing and services
10. *India became the first country to land on which part of the moon in August 2024?*
- A) North Pole
- B) South Pole
- C) Eastern Hemisphere
- D) Western Hemisphere
- *Answer:- B) South Pole
11. *What is one of the major topics being discussed at the 2024 BRICS Summit?*
- A) Space exploration
- B) Counterterrorism
- C) Economic cooperation
- D) Military alliances
- *Answer:- C) Economic cooperation
12. *Which nation is not a part of the BRICS group?*
- A) Brazil
- B) Russia
- C) Japan
- D) South Africa
- *Answer:- C) Japan
13. *What has been a consequence of the severe heatwave in Europe and Asia in 2024?*
- A) Economic boom
- B) Record rainfall
- C) Health emergencies
- D) Decrease in food production
- *Answer:- C) Health emergencies
14. *Which Indian space mission successfully landed on the moon’s South Pole?*
- A) Chandrayaan-2
- B) Mangalyaan
- C) Chandrayaan-3
- D) Gaganyaan
- *Answer:- C) Chandrayaan-3
15. *The BRICS group is primarily focused on:*
- A) Cultural exchange
- B) Economic and political cooperation
- C) Military alliances
- D) Environmental issues
- *Answer:- B) Economic and political cooperation
16. *Which continent is most affected by the heatwaves of August 2024?*
- A) Africa
- B) Europe
- C) South America
- D) North America
- *Answer:- B) Europe
17. *As of August 2024, what is a key concern for countries experiencing the heatwave?*
- A) Agricultural growth
- B) Energy surplus
- C) Water shortages
- D) Decreasing temperatures
- *Answer:- C) Water shortages
18. *What has been a major repercussion of the political crisis in Pakistan?*
- A) Economic growth
- B) Increased foreign investment
- C) Protests and unrest
- D) Technological advancement
- *Answer:- C) Protests and unrest
19. *Which area is NOT a part of India's strong economic performance in Q1 FY 2024-25?*
- A) Agriculture
- B) Manufacturing
- C) Services
- D) Real estate
- *Answer:- A) Agriculture
20. *Which BRICS country is hosting the 2024 summit?*
- A) India
- B) Russia
- C) Brazil
- D) South Africa
- *Answer:- D) South Africa
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