Today Current Affairs 01 August 2024 In English

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              Current Affairs - August 01, 2024

*National Affairs:-

1. Monsoon Session of Parliament:- The ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament has seen intense debates over key legislative proposals, including the Digital India Act and the National Data Governance Framework Policy.

2. G20 Summit Preparations:- India is gearing up to host the G20 summit in New Delhi. Preparations are in full swing, with a focus on infrastructure, security, and cultural showcases.

*Economy and Banking:-

1. RBI Monetary Policy:- The Reserve Bank of India is set to announce its bi-monthly monetary policy review. Analysts are predicting a status quo on interest rates amid concerns over inflation.

2. Bank Mergers:- The government has announced a new round of bank mergers to consolidate the public sector banking space. This is aimed at improving efficiency and reducing NPAs (Non-Performing Assets).

*International Affairs:-

1. Global Climate Summit:- India has taken a strong stance at the Global Climate Summit, advocating for increased financial support for developing countries to combat climate change.

2. Bilateral Ties with Japan:- India and Japan have signed a series of agreements to enhance cooperation in technology, defense, and infrastructure development.

*Science and Technology:-

1. ISRO Mission Update:- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its new mission, Gaganyaan, aimed at sending Indian astronauts to space by 2025.

2. AI Policy Draft:- The Indian government has released a draft policy on Artificial Intelligence to address ethical, legal, and social implications of AI technology.

*Sports:-

1. Asian Games 2024:- Indian athletes are preparing for the upcoming Asian Games, with the government announcing special training camps and incentives for medal winners.

2. Cricket:- The Indian cricket team has embarked on a tour of Australia, with the first Test match scheduled to start next week.

*Environment:-

1. Green Energy Initiatives:- The Ministry of Environment has launched a new initiative to promote green energy projects across the country, focusing on solar and wind energy.

2. Wildlife Conservation:- Efforts to conserve endangered species like the Bengal tiger and the Asiatic lion have been intensified with new sanctuaries and stricter anti-poaching laws.

 Current Affairs MCQ - August 01, 2024

1.Which legislative proposal is being debated in the Monsoon Session of Parliament?
   - a) Digital India Act
   - b) Right to Education Act
   - c) GST Amendment Bill
   - d) New Agricultural Bill

   Answer:- a) Digital India Act

2. *Where is the G20 summit being hosted in 2024?*
   - a) Beijing
   - b) New York
   - c) New Delhi
   - d) Tokyo

   Answer:- c) New Delhi

3. *What is the primary focus of the G20 summit preparations in New Delhi?*
   - a) Tourism promotion
   - b) Infrastructure and security
   - c) Sports events
   - d) Educational reforms

   Answer:- b) Infrastructure and security

4. *When is the RBI scheduled to announce its next bi-monthly monetary policy review?*
   - a) July 15, 2024
   - b) August 05, 2024
   - c) September 01, 2024
   - d) August 10, 2024

   Answer:- b) August 05, 2024

5. *What is the purpose of the latest round of bank mergers announced by the government?*
   - a) To reduce banking services
   - b) To improve efficiency and reduce NPAs
   - c) To increase the number of public sector banks
   - d) To introduce new banking laws

   Answer:- b) To improve efficiency and reduce NPAs

6. *At which summit has India advocated for increased financial support for developing countries to combat climate change?*
   - a) G7 Summit
   - b) Global Climate Summit
   - c) BRICS Summit
   - d) ASEAN Summit

   Answer:- b) Global Climate Summit

7. *Which country has India signed agreements with to enhance cooperation in technology, defense, and infrastructure development?*
   - a) USA
   - b) Japan
   - c) Germany
   - d) Russia

   Answer:- b) Japan

8. *What is the name of ISRO's upcoming mission aimed at sending Indian astronauts to space by 2025?*
   - a) Chandrayaan-3
   - b) Mangalyaan-2
   - c) Gaganyaan
   - d) Vikram Sarabhai Mission

   Answer:- c) Gaganyaan

9. *What is the Indian government's new policy draft on AI focused on?*
   - a) Economic impacts
   - b) Legal and social implications
   - c) Technological advancements
   - d) Military applications

   Answer:- b) Legal and social implications

10. *Which major sports event are Indian athletes preparing for, scheduled to happen later in 2024?*
    - a) Commonwealth Games
    - b) Olympic Games
    - c) Asian Games
    - d) FIFA World Cup

    Answer:- c) Asian Games

11. *Which country is the Indian cricket team touring for a Test series starting next week?*
    - a) England
    - b) South Africa
    - c) Australia
    - d) New Zealand

    Answer:- c) Australia

12. *What new initiative has the Ministry of Environment launched to promote?*
    - a) Urban development
    - b) Green energy projects
    - c) Industrial growth
    - d) Rural employment

    Answer:- b) Green energy projects

13. *Which endangered species are part of intensified conservation efforts in India?*
    - a) Bengal tiger and Asiatic lion
    - b) Snow leopard and one-horned rhinoceros
    - c) Indian elephant and gharial
    - d) Red panda and Indian pangolin

    Answer:- a) Bengal tiger and Asiatic lion

14. *What is the name of the policy addressing ethical, legal, and social implications of AI in India?*
    - a) AI Framework Act
    - b) AI Governance Policy
    - c) AI National Policy
    - d) AI Ethical Guidelines

    Answer:- b) AI Governance Policy

15.*When is the Gaganyaan mission expected to send Indian astronauts to space?*
    - a) 2023
    - b) 2024
    - c) 2025
    - d) 2026

    Answer:- c) 2025

16. *What type of camps has the government announced for Indian athletes ahead of the Asian Games?*
    - a) Cultural camps
    - b) Educational camps
    - c) Training camps
    - d) Medical camps

    Answer:- c) Training camps

17. *Which agreement has India signed to enhance cooperation in technology and defense?*
    - a) India-Japan Agreement
    - b) India-USA Agreement
    - c) India-EU Agreement
    - d) India-Russia Agreement

    Answer:- a) India-Japan Agreement

18. *Which policy review is the RBI expected to announce in its upcoming session?*
    - a) Fiscal policy
    - b) Monetary policy
    - c) Trade policy
    - d) Agricultural policy

    Answer:- b) Monetary policy

19. *What significant stance did India take at the Global Climate Summit?*
    - a) Increase in carbon emissions
    - b) Financial support for developing countries
    - c) Reducing global trade
    - d) Promoting fossil fuels

    Answer:- b) Financial support for developing countries

20. *What is the primary goal of the new round of bank mergers announced by the government?*
    - a) To privatize banks
    - b) To consolidate the public sector banking space
    - c) To reduce the number of banks
    - d) To create new banking regulations

    Answer:- b) To consolidate the public sector banking space

21. *Which session of Parliament is currently ongoing as of August 01, 2024?*
    - a) Winter Session
    - b) Monsoon Session
    - c) Budget Session
    - d) Summer Session

    Answer:- b) Monsoon Session

22. *What event has the Indian government announced special training camps for?*
    - a) Olympic Games
    - b) FIFA World Cup
    - c) Asian Games
    - d) Commonwealth Games

    Answer:- c) Asian Games

23. *Which Indian organization's mission is Gaganyaan?*
    - a) DRDO
    - b) ISRO
    - c) HAL
    - d) BARC

    Answer:- b) ISRO

24. *Which city is hosting the G20 summit in 2024?*
    - a) Mumbai
    - b) Bangalore
    - c) New Delhi
    - d) Hyderabad

    Answer:- c) New Delhi

25.*What type of projects are being promoted under the new green energy initiative?*
    - a) Nuclear projects
    - b) Coal projects
    - c) Solar and wind energy projects
    - d) Hydroelectric projects

    Answer:- c) Solar and wind energy projects

26. *Which species is part of the intensified conservation efforts in new sanctuaries?*
    - a) Indian peafowl
    - b) Bengal tiger
    - c) Indian rhinoceros
    - d) Indian python

    Answer:- b) Bengal tiger

27. *What is the key feature of the Indian AI policy draft released?*
    - a) Economic benefits
    - b) Ethical, legal, and social implications
    - c) Military usage
    - d) Trade implications

    Answer:- b) Ethical, legal, and social implications

28.Who is advocating for increased financial support at the Global Climate Summit?
    - a) USA
    - b) India
    - c) China
    - d) Russia

    Answer:- b) India

29. *Which event marks the start of the Indian cricket team's tour of Australia?*
    - a) ODI series
    - b) T20 series
    - c) Test match series
    - d) Practice matches

    Answer:- c) Test match series

30. *What type of new initiative has the Ministry of Environment launched?*
    - a) Technological advancements
    - b) Urban development
    - c) Green energy projects
    - d) Educational programs

    Answer:- c) Green energy projects

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