Daily Current Affairs Quiz August 23, 2024
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23 August 2024 - Current Affairs
1.BRICS Expansion:-
The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) group announced the inclusion of six new countries: Argentina, Egypt, Iran, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The expansion reflects the group’s intention to strengthen its global influence.
2.Chandrayaan-3 Successful Landing:-
India's Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully landed on the Moon's South Pole on August 23, 2024. India became the first country to achieve a soft landing in this region, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
3.PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Greece:-
After attending the BRICS summit in South Africa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Greece, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in 40 years. The visit focused on enhancing bilateral ties, particularly in trade and defense cooperation.
4.India's GDP Growth Forecast:-
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY 2024-25 to 6.4%, citing strong domestic demand and a resilient services sector. This update is crucial for banking and financial sectors as it impacts monetary policy and market expectations.
5.Environmental Conservation in India:-
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched a new initiative called "Green India" aimed at restoring degraded forest areas across the country. The initiative targets increasing forest cover and addressing climate change, crucial for environmental policy discussions.
6.Digital Banking Units:-
The Indian government announced the establishment of 75 Digital Banking Units (DBUs) across rural and semi-urban areas. This move is aimed at improving financial inclusion by providing digital banking services to underserved populations, relevant for banking exams.
7.Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF):-
- India participated in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) negotiations, focusing on trade, supply chains, clean energy, and anti-corruption measures. The outcome of these talks is expected to influence India's trade policies and economic diplomacy.
Multiple-Choice questions (M.C.Q)
1. Which country successfully landed on the Moon's South Pole on 23 August 2024?
a) USA
b) China
c) Russia
d) India
Answer:- d) India
2. Which of the following countries is NOT included in the BRICS expansion announced on 23 August 2024?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) Ethiopia
c) Australia
d) Iran
Answer:- c) Australia
3. Who was the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Greece in 40 years?
a) Rajiv Gandhi
b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
c) Narendra Modi
d) Manmohan Singh
Answer:- c) Narendra Modi
4. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revised India's GDP growth forecast for FY 2024-25 to:
a) 5.9%
b) 6.4%
c) 7.0%
d) 6.7%
Answer:- b) 6.4%
5. Which initiative was launched by the Indian government to restore degraded forest areas?
a) Swachh Bharat
b) Green India
c) Clean Ganga
d) Digital India
Answer:- b) Green India
6. How many Digital Banking Units (DBUs) did the Indian government announce to establish in rural and semi-urban areas?
a) 50
b) 100
c) 75
d) 125
Answer:- c) 75
7. Which organization participated in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) negotiations on behalf of India?
a) NITI Aayog
b) Ministry of Commerce
c) Ministry of External Affairs
d) Ministry of Finance
Answer:- b) Ministry of Commerce
8. The BRICS expansion announced in 2024 includes how many new countries?
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7
Answer:- c) 6
9. Which of the following countries is a new member of BRICS as of 23 August 2024?
a) Canada
b) South Korea
c) UAE
d) Japan
Answer:- c) UAE
10. Chandrayaan-3’s successful landing was on which part of the Moon?
a) North Pole
b) South Pole
c) Equator
d) Mare Tranquillitatis
Answer:- b) South Pole
11. Which of the following sectors was highlighted as resilient in RBI's GDP forecast revision?
a) Agriculture
b) Manufacturing
c) Services
d) Mining
Answer:- c) Services
12. Who hosted the BRICS summit in 2024?
a) India
b) Russia
c) South Africa
d) Brazil
Answer:- c) South Africa
13. The “Green India” initiative aims to address:
a) Air pollution
b) Water conservation
c) Forest restoration
d) Waste management
Answer:- c) Forest restoration
14. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Greece focused on enhancing ties in which area?
a) Technology
b) Agriculture
c) Defense
d) Healthcare
Answer:- c) Defense
15. The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) is primarily concerned with:
a) Military cooperation
b) Economic partnerships
c) Cultural exchanges
d) Space exploration
Answer:- b) Economic partnerships
16. What is the key goal of establishing Digital Banking Units (DBUs)?
a) Reducing inflation
b) Enhancing financial inclusion
c) Promoting cryptocurrency
d) Regulating financial markets
Answer:- b) Enhancing financial inclusion
17. Which country was the first to achieve a soft landing on the Moon's South Pole?
a) USA
b) China
c) Russia
d) India
Answer:- d) India
18. The BRICS expansion was discussed at the summit held in which city?
a) Beijing
b) Johannesburg
c) Moscow
d) New Delhi
Answer:- b) Johannesburg
19. Which new BRICS member is a key player in global oil production?
a) Argentina
b) Ethiopia
c) Saudi Arabia
d) Iran
Answer:- c) Saudi Arabia
20. The primary reason behind India’s revised GDP growth forecast is:
a) Global economic slowdown
b) Strong domestic demand
c) High inflation
d) Reduced exports
Answer:- b) Strong domestic demand
21. Which of the following is NOT a focus area of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)?
a) Trade
b) Supply chains
c) Military alliances
d) Clean energy
Answer:- c) Military alliances
22. India became the first country to land on the Moon's South Pole with which mission?
a) Chandrayaan-1
b) Chandrayaan-2
c) Chandrayaan-3
d) Mangalyaan
Answer:- c) Chandrayaan-3
23. The "Green India" initiative was launched by which Indian ministry?
a) Ministry of Agriculture
b) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
c) Ministry of Home Affairs
d) Ministry of Rural Development
Answer:- b) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
24. Which country did Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit after attending the BRICS summit?
a) Egypt
b) Saudi Arabia
c) Greece
d) UAE
Answer:- c) Greece
25. The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) negotiations involve which of the following areas?
a) Human rights
b) Trade and supply chains
c) Space cooperation
d) Environmental protection
Answer:- b) Trade and supply chains
26. Which newly added BRICS country is located in South America?
a) Egypt
b) Argentina
c) Ethiopia
d) UAE
Answer:- b) Argentina
27. What is the significance of the Chandrayaan-3 mission?
a) First human mission to the Moon
b) First lunar rover by India
c) First soft landing on the Moon's South Pole
d) First Indian mission to Mars
Answer:- c) First soft landing on the Moon's South Pole
28. The BRICS summit in 2024 aimed to enhance cooperation in which sector?
a) Space exploration
b) Global governance
c) Climate change
d) Economic development
Answer:- d) Economic development
29. Which of the following countries is both a BRICS member and a major oil producer?
a) Ethiopia
b) UAE
c) Argentina
d) Egypt
Answer:- b) UAE
30. The establishment of Digital Banking Units (DBUs) is most likely to benefit:
a) Urban populations
b) Rural and semi-urban areas
c) Large corporations
d) Foreign investors
Answer:- b) Rural and semi-urban areas
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