Daily Current Affairs Quiz August 21, 2024
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Here are some key current affairs for August 21, 2024:-
1.*BRICS Summit 2024 in Johannesburg*:-
The 2024 BRICS Summit is taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa, from August 22 to 24. Leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa are discussing issues like global economic recovery, climate change, and expansion of the BRICS group. This summit is particularly significant as it could mark the inclusion of new member countries.
2.*Chandrayaan-3's Soft Landing Attempt*:-
India's lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, is scheduled for its soft landing on the Moon's south pole on August 23, 2024. If successful, India will be the first country to achieve this feat. The mission's primary objective is to study the Moon’s surface, focusing on water ice detection.
3.*Niger's Political Crisis*:-
Niger remains in political turmoil following the July 2024 military coup. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has threatened military intervention if the ousted President Mohamed Bazoum is not reinstated. The situation is drawing significant international attention due to its potential impact on regional stability.
4.*Global Wildfires in 2024*:-
Several countries, including Canada, Greece, and the United States, are battling severe wildfires due to prolonged heatwaves and dry conditions. These wildfires are exacerbating the ongoing climate crisis and have led to large-scale evacuations and significant environmental damage.
5.*India's Growing Economy*:-
India has reported a GDP growth rate of 7.8% for the first quarter of the 2024-25 fiscal year. This growth is driven by strong performance in the manufacturing and service sectors, along with increased consumer spending. The government continues to implement reforms to sustain this momentum.
M . C . Q
1. *Where is the 2024 BRICS Summit being held?*
- a) New Delhi
- b) Beijing
- c) Johannesburg
- d) Rio de Janeiro
*Answer:- c) Johannesburg
2. *Which country is attempting a soft landing on the Moon's south pole with Chandrayaan-3?*
- a) Russia
- b) China
- c) USA
- d) India
*Answer:- d) India
3. *Which organization has threatened military intervention in Niger following the 2024 coup?*
- a) African Union
- b) United Nations
- c) ECOWAS
- d) NATO
*Answer:- c) ECOWAS
4. *What is the reported GDP growth rate for India in the first quarter of the 2024-25 fiscal year?*
- a) 5.4%
- b) 6.5%
- c) 7.8%
- d) 8.2%
*Answer:- c) 7.8%
5. *Which countries are battling severe wildfires in August 2024?*
- a) Canada, Greece, USA
- b) Brazil, Australia, India
- c) Russia, South Africa, Japan
- d) UK, France, Germany
*Answer:- a) Canada, Greece, USA
6. *Which country may become the first to achieve a soft landing on the Moon’s south pole?*
- a) USA
- b) Russia
- c) China
- d) India
*Answer:- d) India
7.Who is the President of South Africa, the host country of the 2024 BRICS Summit?
- a) Cyril Ramaphosa
- b) Jacob Zuma
- c) Thabo Mbeki
- d) Nelson Mandela
*Answer:- a) Cyril Ramaphosa
8. *Which organization's expansion is a key topic at the 2024 BRICS Summit?*
- a) G20
- b) ASEAN
- c) BRICS
- d) NATO
*Answer:- c) BRICS
9. *What is the primary objective of the Chandrayaan-3 mission?*
- a) Mars exploration
- b) Lunar surface study
- c) Solar observation
- d) Space tourism
*Answer:- b) Lunar surface study
10. *Which region is under threat due to the Niger political crisis?*
- a) East Africa
- b) West Africa
- c) North Africa
- d) Central Africa
*Answer:- b) West Africa
11. *Which BRICS nation is hosting the 2024 summit?*
- a) Brazil
- b) Russia
- c) India
- d) South Africa
*Answer:- d) South Africa
12. *Which country has been a focus in discussions for BRICS expansion in 2024?*
- a) Indonesia
- b) Argentina
- c) Egypt
- d) All of the above
*Answer:- d) All of the above
13. *What is the Chandrayaan-3 mission's landing date on the Moon?*
- a) August 21, 2024
- b) August 22, 2024
- c) August 23, 2024
- d) August 24, 2024
*Answer:- c) August 23, 2024
14. *Which economic bloc is ECOWAS associated with?*
- a) Europe
- b) South America
- c) West Africa
- d) Southeast Asia
*Answer:- c) West Africa
15. *Which sector contributed significantly to India's GDP growth in 2024?*
- a) Agriculture
- b) Manufacturing
- c) Mining
- d) Real Estate
*Answer:- b) Manufacturing
16. *Which space agency is behind Chandrayaan-3?*
- a) NASA
- b) ESA
- c) CNSA
- d) ISRO
*Answer:- d) ISRO
17. *Which country's economic recovery is a topic at the 2024 BRICS Summit?*
- a) Brazil
- b) Russia
- c) India
- d) All of the above
*Answer:- d) All of the above
18. *Which region of the Moon is Chandrayaan-3 targeting?*
- a) North pole
- b) South pole
- c) Equator
- d) Dark side
*Answer:- b) South pole
19. *Which country has experienced political turmoil following a 2024 coup?*
- a) Mali
- b) Niger
- c) Sudan
- d) Ethiopia
*Answer:- b) Niger
20. *Which environmental issue is being exacerbated by wildfires in 2024?*
- a) Air pollution
- b) Deforestation
- c) Climate change
- d) All of the above
*Answer:- d) All of the above
21. *Which BRICS member is advocating for climate change action in 2024?*
- a) Russia
- b) China
- c) Brazil
- d) India
*Answer:- c) Brazil
22. *Who is the leader of the military junta in Niger as of August 2024?*
- a) Mohamed Bazoum
- b) Mahamat Idriss Déby
- c) Abdourahamane Tchiani
- d) Ibrahim Traoré
*Answer:- c) Abdourahamane Tchiani
23. *Which technology is being used in Chandrayaan-3 for landing?*
- a) Lander
- b) Rover
- c) Orbiter
- d) All of the above
*Answer:- d) All of the above
24. *Which BRICS nation is the largest economy in 2024?*
- a) China
- b) India
- c) Brazil
- d) Russia
*Answer:- a) China
25. *Which international body is monitoring the situation in Niger?*
- a) UN
- b) EU
- c) AU
- d) All of the above
*Answer:- d) All of the above
26. *Which natural resource is India hoping to explore on the Moon with Chandrayaan-3?*
- a) Helium-3
- b) Gold
- c) Water ice
- d) Uranium
*Answer:- c) Water ice
27. *Which BRICS country has faced international sanctions in recent years?*
- a) Brazil
- b) Russia
- c) India
- d) South Africa
*Answer:- b) Russia
28. *What is a significant outcome expected from the 2024 BRICS Summit?*
- a) New trade agreements
- b) BRICS expansion
- c) Climate change policies
- d) All of the above
*Answer:- b) BRICS expansion
29. *Which African country is under military rule as of August 2024?*
- a) Nigeria
- b) Sudan
- c) Niger
- d) Mali
*Answer:- c) Niger
30. *Which nation is playing a key role in mediating the Niger crisis?*
- a) France
- b) USA
- c) ECOWAS
- d) China
*Answer:- c) ECOWAS
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