Daily Current Affairs Quiz August 19, 2024
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Here is a summary of key current affairs as of August 19, 2024:-
1.*Russia's Luna-25 Mission*:- Russia successfully launched its Luna-25 mission, marking its return to lunar exploration after decades. The mission aims to land on the Moon's south pole, focusing on studying the lunar soil and searching for water ice.
2.*ISRO's New Leadership*:- S. Somanath was appointed as the new Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Under his leadership, ISRO is expected to continue its ambitious space exploration projects, including the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission.
3.*World Humanitarian Day*:- August 19 is observed as World Humanitarian Day globally to honor humanitarian workers and promote the humanitarian cause. The 2024 theme highlights the challenges faced by aid workers in conflict zones and natural disaster areas.
4.*UEFA Super Cup 2024*:- Manchester City won the UEFA Super Cup 2024, defeating Real Madrid in a thrilling match. This victory adds to Manchester City's recent successes in European football.
5.*India's Green Energy Corridor*:- Tamil Nadu launched the 'Green Energy Corridor' project to enhance its renewable energy infrastructure. The initiative is part of India's broader goal to increase its renewable energy capacity and reduce carbon emissions.
6.*Hima Das Wins Gold*:- Indian sprinter Hima Das won a gold medal in the 400m race at the Asian Athletics Championships 2024, further establishing herself as one of India's top athletes on the international stage.
7.*G20 Summit Preparations*:- India is gearing up to host the 2024 G20 Summit in New Delhi. The summit is expected to address key global issues such as economic stability, climate change, and digital transformation.
8.*Libya's First Elections in a Decade*:- Libya held its first general elections in ten years, marking a significant step toward stabilizing the country after years of conflict and civil war.
9.*Digital Rupee Initiative*:- The Reserve Bank of India launched the Digital Rupee, a central bank digital currency (CBDC), aimed at promoting a cashless economy and improving financial inclusion in the country.
10.*International Solar Alliance (ISA) Initiatives*:- The International Solar Alliance, co-founded by India and France, announced new initiatives to boost solar energy adoption in member countries, focusing on innovation and financing mechanisms.
30 Multiple-Choice Questions (M C Q)
1. *Which country recently launched its first lunar lander mission?*
- a) Russia
- b) Japan
- c) India
- d) China
- *Answer:- a) Russia
2. *Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?*
- a) K. Sivan
- b) S. Somanath
- c) A.S. Kiran Kumar
- d) M. Annadurai
- *Answer:- b) S. Somanath
3.Which Indian state has launched the ‘Green Energy Corridor’ project recently?
- a) Gujarat
- b) Rajasthan
- c) Tamil Nadu
- d) Maharashtra
- *Answer:- c) Tamil Nadu
4. *The World Humanitarian Day is observed globally on which date?*
- a) August 15
- b) August 19
- c) August 21
- d) August 23
- *Answer:- b) August 19
5. *Who won the 2024 UEFA Super Cup?*
- a) Real Madrid
- b) Manchester City
- c) Chelsea
- d) Bayern Munich
- *Answer:- b) Manchester City
6. *Which Indian athlete recently won a gold medal in the 400m race at the Asian Athletics Championships 2024?*
- a) Hima Das
- b) Dutee Chand
- c) Muhammad Anas
- d) Neeraj Chopra
- *Answer:- a) Hima Das
7. *Which country topped the medal tally at the recently concluded 2024 Asian Games?*
- a) China
- b) Japan
- c) South Korea
- d) India
- *Answer:- a) China
8. *Which tech company recently announced the launch of its first quantum computer?*
- a) Google
- b) IBM
- c) Microsoft
- d) Intel
- *Answer:- c) Microsoft
9. *Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mission Indradhanush' initiative for immunization?*
- a) Bihar
- b) Uttar Pradesh
- c) Madhya Pradesh
- d) Karnataka
- *Answer:- b) Uttar Pradesh
10. *The 2024 G20 Summit is scheduled to be held in which city?*
- a) New Delhi
- b) Mumbai
- c) Bangalore
- d) Chennai
- *Answer:- a) New Delhi
11. *Which country has recently signed a historic peace agreement with the Tigray rebels?*
- a) Ethiopia
- b) Sudan
- c) Somalia
- d) South Sudan
- *Answer:- a) Ethiopia
12. *Who is the newly appointed CEO of NITI Aayog?*
- a) Rajiv Kumar
- b) Parameswaran Iyer
- c) Amitabh Kant
- d) Suman Bery
- *Answer:- d) Suman Bery
13. *Which country recently held its first general elections after a decade?*
- a) Myanmar
- b) Libya
- c) Iraq
- d) Afghanistan
- *Answer:- b) Libya
14. *Which Indian cricketer announced retirement from international cricket in August 2024?*
- a) Virat Kohli
- b) Rohit Sharma
- c) Ajinkya Rahane
- d) Shikhar Dhawan
- *Answer:- d) Shikhar Dhawan
15. *The Reserve Bank of India has recently introduced which new payment system?*
- a) UPI 3.0
- b) Digital Rupee
- c) Bharat QR 2.0
- d) FASTag 2.0
- *Answer:- b) Digital Rupee
16. *Which state became the first in India to implement 'Right to Health' legislation?*
- a) Rajasthan
- b) Kerala
- c) Punjab
- d) Maharashtra
- *Answer:- a) Rajasthan
17. *Who won the 2024 Women's Singles title at Wimbledon?*
- a) Ashleigh Barty
- b) Naomi Osaka
- c) Simona Halep
- d) Iga Swiatek
- *Answer:- d) Iga Swiatek
18. *Which company recently acquired Zomato in a major merger deal?*
- a) Swiggy
- b) Uber Eats
- c) Amazon
- d) Flipkart
- *Answer:- a) Swiggy
19. *Who was awarded the 2024 Booker Prize?*
- a) Salman Rushdie
- b) Arundhati Roy
- c) Jhumpa Lahiri
- d) Margaret Atwood
- *Answer:- c) Jhumpa Lahiri
20.Which Indian organization launched a campaign titled ‘Catch the Rain 2024’?
- a) Ministry of Jal Shakti
- b) NITI Aayog
- c) ISRO
- d) Ministry of Environment
- *Answer:- a) Ministry of Jal Shakti
21. *Which state/UT in India recently announced a ban on single-use plastics?*
- a) Delhi
- b) Maharashtra
- c) Tamil Nadu
- d) Punjab
- *Answer:- a) Delhi
22. *Which country hosted the BRICS Summit in August 2024?*
- a) Brazil
- b) South Africa
- c) China
- d) India
- *Answer:- b) South Africa
23. *Who is the current President of the World Bank as of August 2024?*
- a) David Malpass
- b) Ajay Banga
- c) Kristalina Georgieva
- d) Christine Lagarde
- *Answer:- b) Ajay Banga
24. *Which Indian bank recently launched its 'Metaverse Banking' service?*
- a) ICICI Bank
- b) HDFC Bank
- c) State Bank of India
- d) Axis Bank
- *Answer:- b) HDFC Bank
25. *The ‘Artemis III’ mission by NASA aims to land astronauts on which celestial body?*
- a) Mars
- b) Venus
- c) The Moon
- d) Europa
- *Answer:- c) The Moon
26. *Which Indian state recently launched the ‘Skill India Digital Portal’?*
- a) Maharashtra
- b) Uttar Pradesh
- c) Gujarat
- d) Andhra Pradesh
- *Answer:- c) Gujarat
27. *The 'International Solar Alliance' is a joint initiative of India and which other country?*
- a) USA
- b) France
- c) UK
- d) Germany
- *Answer:- b) France
28. *Which country has introduced a digital ID system called ‘eID’ for its citizens recently?*
- a) India
- b) Japan
- c) South Korea
- d) Australia
- *Answer:- d) Australia
29. *Which Indian city was recently declared a World Heritage City by UNESCO?*
- a) Jaipur
- b) Ahmedabad
- c) Kolkata
- d) Varanasi
- *Answer:- b) Ahmedabad
30. *Which country has launched the world’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train?*
- a) Germany
- b) Japan
- c) France
- d) USA
- *Answer:- a) Germany
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