Daily Current Affairs Quiz August 26, 2024
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1.Chandrayaan-3’s Successful Soft Landing on Moon:-
Event:- ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the Moon's south pole on August 23, 2024.
Significance:- India became the first country to land near the Moon's south pole. This achievement boosts India's reputation in space exploration and scientific research.
Exam Relevance:- Space missions, ISRO's achievements, India’s global positioning in space research.
2.BRICS Summit 2024 in South Africa
Event:- The 15th BRICS Summit was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from August 22-24, 2024.
Key Points:- The expansion of BRICS by including new member countries and discussions on de-dollarization in international trade were major topics.
Exam Relevance:- International relations, BRICS, global economic trends, and India's role in multilateral forums.
3.India's GDP Growth Forecast for FY 2024-25
Event:- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revised India's GDP growth forecast to 6.5% for FY 2024-25.
Factors:- The revision is attributed to strong domestic demand, robust industrial production, and a favorable monsoon.
Exam Relevance:- Economic policies, GDP growth, RBI’s role, and economic indicators.
4.Launch of National Logistics Policy (NLP)
Event:- The Government of India launched the National Logistics Policy aimed at reducing the cost of logistics and improving efficiency.
Objectives:- To integrate various logistics services and infrastructure, enhancing India's competitiveness in global trade.
Exam Relevance:- Government policies, logistics, and infrastructure development.
5.Cabinet Approval of Women’s Reservation Bill
Event:- The Union Cabinet approved the Women’s Reservation Bill, proposing 33% reservation for women in the Parliament and State Assemblies.
Significance:- The bill aims to increase women's representation in legislative bodies.
Exam Relevance:- Women’s rights, political reforms, and legislative processes.
6.Global Climate Updates
Event:- Record-breaking global temperatures continued to spark discussions on climate change.
Significance:- International efforts to address climate change are intensifying, with India playing a crucial role in climate negotiations.
Exam Relevance:- Environmental issues, climate change, international agreements, and India’s role.
7. India’s Export Growth in 2024
Event:- India's exports showed significant growth in the first half of 2024, driven by sectors like pharmaceuticals, electronics, and textiles.
Exam Relevance:- Trade and commerce, economic indicators, export sectors.
8.Commonwealth Games 2024
Event:- India’s performance in the Commonwealth Games held in Victoria, Australia, with several medals in athletics, shooting, and wrestling.
Exam Relevance:- Sports achievements, national pride, international sports events.
M . C . Q
1. *Which Indian space mission successfully landed on the Moon's south pole on August 23, 2024?*
- a) Chandrayaan-2
- b) Mangalyaan
- c) Chandrayaan-3
- d) Aditya-L1
- *Answer*:- c) Chandrayaan-3
2. *Which country hosted the 15th BRICS Summit in August 2024?*
- a) Brazil
- b) China
- c) India
- d) South Africa
- *Answer*:- d) South Africa
3. *What was India’s GDP growth forecast for FY 2024-25 as per RBI's revised estimates?*
- a) 5.8%
- b) 6.5%
- c) 7.1%
- d) 6.0%
- *Answer*:- b) 6.5%
4. *The National Logistics Policy (NLP) launched in August 2024 aims to reduce the cost of logistics to what percentage of GDP?*
- a) 8%
- b) 10%
- c) 12%
- d) 15%
- *Answer*:- a) 8%
5. *The Women’s Reservation Bill proposes what percentage of reservation for women in Parliament and State Assemblies?*
- a) 25%
- b) 30%
- c) 33%
- d) 50%
- *Answer*:- c) 33%
6. *Which of the following countries was included as a new member in BRICS during the 2024 summit?*
- a) Saudi Arabia
- b) Indonesia
- c) Egypt
- d) Argentina
- *Answer*:- d) Argentina
7. *Which Indian state led in export growth in the first half of 2024?*
- a) Gujarat
- b) Maharashtra
- c) Tamil Nadu
- d) Karnataka
- *Answer*:- a) Gujarat
8. *What is the focus of the Women’s Reservation Bill approved by the Union Cabinet in 2024?*
- a) Women’s education
- b) Women’s health
- c) Women’s employment
- d) Women’s representation in legislative bodies
- *Answer*:-d) Women’s representation in legislative bodies
9. *Which sector contributed significantly to India's export growth in 2024?*
- a) Agriculture
- b) Pharmaceuticals
- c) Automobile
- d) Tourism
- *Answer*:- b) Pharmaceuticals
10. *Which sporting event did India participate in during August 2024, securing several medals?*
- a) Olympic Games
- b) Asian Games
- c) Commonwealth Games
- d) World Cup
- *Answer*:- c) Commonwealth Games
11. *What is the primary aim of the National Logistics Policy launched in 2024?*
- a) Increase employment in logistics
- b) Improve efficiency and reduce costs in logistics
- c) Promote digital logistics platforms
- d) Develop inland waterways
- *Answer*:- b) Improve efficiency and reduce costs in logistics
12. *India's Chandrayaan-3 mission was aimed at exploring which region of the Moon?*
- a) North Pole
- b) South Pole
- c) Equatorial region
- d) Far side
- *Answer*:- b) South Pole
13. *Which international economic topic was prominently discussed at the 2024 BRICS Summit?*
- a) Oil prices
- b) De-dollarization
- c) Cryptocurrency regulation
- d) Global recession
- *Answer*:- b) De-dollarization
14. *What record-breaking phenomenon sparked global climate discussions in August 2024?*
- a) Ocean acidification
- b) Deforestation rates
- c) Global temperatures
- d) Air pollution levels
- *Answer*:- c) Global temperatures
15. *What is the projected impact of the National Logistics Policy on India’s global trade competitiveness?*
- a) Minimal impact
- b) Moderate impact
- c) Significant improvement
- d) Decline in competitiveness
- *Answer*:- c) Significant improvement
16. *Which region of India experienced strong domestic demand contributing to GDP growth in FY 2024-25?*
- a) Northern India
- b) Southern India
- c) Eastern India
- d) Western India
- *Answer*:- b) Southern India
17. *Which country is NOT part of the newly expanded BRICS as of August 2024?*
- a) Argentina
- b) Saudi Arabia
- c) Iran
- d) Mexico
- *Answer*:- d) Mexico
18. *Which organization is responsible for the Chandrayaan-3 mission?*
- a) NASA
- b) ESA
- c) ISRO
- d) Roscosmos
- *Answer*:- c) ISRO
19. *Which country chaired the BRICS Summit in 2024?*
- a) India
- b) China
- c) Brazil
- d) South Africa
- *Answer*:- d) South Africa
20. *In which city was the 2024 BRICS Summit held?*
- a) Beijing
- b) New Delhi
- c) Johannesburg
- d) Brasília
- *Answer*:- c) Johannesburg
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