Daily Current Affairs Quiz August 24, 2024
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1. Chandrayaan-3 Successfully Lands on the Moon
India's Chandrayaan-3 mission achieved a historic milestone as the spacecraft successfully landed on the Moon's south pole on August 23, 2024. This makes India the first country to land near the lunar south pole, a region rich in water ice and essential for future lunar exploration. The mission's rover, Pragyan, is now exploring the lunar surface, conducting various scientific experiments. This success is a significant boost for India's space ambitions and the ISRO's (Indian Space Research Organisation) capabilities.
2. BRICS Expansion: New Members Announced
At the 15th BRICS Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa, the bloc announced the inclusion of six new countries: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. This expansion is seen as a strategic move to increase the influence of BRICS on the global stage, particularly in countering Western dominance in global financial institutions like the IMF and the World Bank.
3. India Becomes the 5th Largest Economy
India has overtaken the UK to become the world's fifth-largest economy. The country's robust GDP growth, driven by a strong services sector and increased domestic consumption, has propelled it ahead of the UK. This milestone highlights India's growing economic power and its emerging role as a global economic leader.
4. RBI Launches Pilot for Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in Retail
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched a pilot program for the retail use of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The digital rupee is expected to streamline transactions, reduce the cost of cash management, and enhance financial inclusion. The pilot is initially being rolled out in select cities, with plans for a broader implementation based on the feedback received.
5. Environmental Concerns: Cyclone Biparjoy Impacts India's Western Coast
Cyclone Biparjoy has made landfall on India's western coast, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to Gujarat and Maharashtra. The cyclone has caused significant damage to infrastructure, with authorities working to restore normalcy. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued timely warnings, helping to minimize the loss of life through evacuation efforts.
Multiple Choice Questions (M . C . Q)
1.Which country successfully landed its spacecraft on the Moon's south pole on August 23, 2024?
A) USA
B) Russia
C) China
D) India
*Answer:- D) India
2.Which rover is exploring the lunar surface as part of India's Chandrayaan-3 mission?
A) Pragyan
B) Vikram
C) Yutu
D) Lunokhod
*Answer:- A) Pragyan
3.At the 15th BRICS Summit, how many new countries were added to the group?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
*Answer:- D) 6
4.Which of the following countries is NOT one of the new members of BRICS as of August 2024?
A) Argentina
B) Iran
C) Brazil
D) Saudi Arabia
*Answer:- C) Brazil
5.India has recently overtaken which country to become the world's fifth-largest economy?
A) Germany
B) France
C) UK
D) Canada
*Answer:- C) UK
6.The RBI launched a pilot program for the retail use of which digital currency?
A) Bitcoin
B) Digital Rupee
C) Libra
D) e-Yuan
*Answer:- B) Digital Rupee
7.Which Indian state was significantly affected by Cyclone Biparjoy in August 2024?
A) West Bengal
B) Gujarat
C) Kerala
D) Andhra Pradesh
*Answer:- B) Gujarat
8.Where was the 15th BRICS Summit held in August 2024?
A) Beijing
B) New Delhi
C) Johannesburg
D) Moscow
*Answer:- C) Johannesburg
9.Which Indian space mission achieved a historic milestone by landing near the Moon's south pole?
A) Chandrayaan-1
B) Mangalyaan
C) Chandrayaan-2
D) Chandrayaan-3
*Answer:- D) Chandrayaan-3
10.Who is the current chairman of the ISRO, as of August 2024?
A) S. Somanath
B) K. Sivan
C) A.S. Kiran Kumar
D) R. Radhakrishnan
*Answer:- A) S. Somanath
11.Which Indian city is NOT part of the initial rollout for the RBI's Digital Rupee pilot?
A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi
C) Bangalore
D) Chennai
*Answer:- D) Chennai
12.The expansion of BRICS to include new members is seen as a move to counter the dominance of which institutions?*
A) IMF and World Bank
B) NATO
C) ASEAN
D) OPEC
*Answer:- A) IMF and World Bank
13.Which country was the first to land a spacecraft on the Moon's south pole?
A) USA
B) China
C) Russia
D) India
*Answer:- D) India
14.The success of which space mission has boosted India’s global reputation in space exploration?
A) Mars Orbiter Mission
B) Chandrayaan-2
C) Gaganyaan
D) Chandrayaan-3
*Answer:- D) Chandrayaan-3
15.What is the primary objective of India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission?
A) Orbit Mars
B) Study the Sun
C) Land on the Moon
D) Explore Jupiter
*Answer:- C) Land on the Moon
16.Which cyclone impacted India’s western coast in August 2024?
A) Tauktae
B) Amphan
C) Biparjoy
D) Nisarga
*Answer:- C) Biparjoy
17.India's economic growth is largely driven by which sector?
A) Agriculture
B) Manufacturing
C) Services
D) Mining
*Answer:- C) Services
18.Which Indian state is implementing the first phase of the Digital Rupee pilot?
A) Maharashtra
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Karnataka
D) West Bengal
*Answer:- A) Maharashtra
19.How many members are now part of the BRICS group after its expansion in August 2024?
A) 7
B) 8
C) 9
D) 11
*Answer:- D) 11
20. Which country chaired the 15th BRICS Summit in 2024?
A) India
B) China
C) South Africa
D) Brazil
*Answer:- C) South Africa
21.Which organization is responsible for the Chandrayaan missions?
A) DRDO
B) HAL
C) ISRO
D) NASA
*Answer:- C) ISRO
22.Which international event highlighted India’s space achievements in August 2024?
A) G20 Summit
B) BRICS Summit
C) UNGA
D) COP29
*Answer:- B) BRICS Summit
23.India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission is focused on exploring which area of the Moon?
A) Equator
B) North Pole
C) South Pole
D) Mare Serenitatis
*Answer:- C) South Pole
24.Which technology is the RBI experimenting with in its pilot for the Digital Rupee?
A) Blockchain
B) Artificial Intelligence
C) Quantum Computing
D) Cloud Computing
*Answer:- A) Blockchain
25.What is the main reason for the expansion of BRICS in 2024?
A) To increase military cooperation
B) To enhance cultural ties
C) To expand economic influence
D) To form a space alliance
*Answer:- C) To expand economic influence
26.Which Indian river's basin was affected by Cyclone Biparjoy?
A) Ganga
B) Godavari
C) Narmada
D) Sabarmati
*Answer:- D) Sabarmati
27.The RBI's digital currency pilot is aimed at enhancing which of the following?
A) Export earnings
B) Financial inclusion
C) Agricultural output
D) Tourism
*Answer:- B) Financial inclusion
28.Which organization issued timely warnings about Cyclone Biparjoy?
A) National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
B) Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)
C) ISRO
D) Indian Navy
*Answer:- B) Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)
29.Which BRICS member is the largest economy among the new additions in 2024?
A) Iran
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Argentina
D) Egypt
*Answer:- B) Saudi Arabia
30.Which of the following is a key benefit of the RBI's Digital Rupee?
A) Reduced inflation
B) Enhanced cybersecurity
C) Lower transaction costs
D) Increased cash reserves
*Answer:- C) Lower transaction costs
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