Daily Current Affairs Quiz August 27, 2024
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Here are some important current affairs descriptions relevant for SSC, CGL, BPSC, Railway, UPSC, and banking exams as of 27 August 2024:-
1.BRICS Summit 2024:-
The 16th BRICS Summit was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from August 22 to 24, 2024. The summit saw participation from the heads of state of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The theme for this year's summit was "BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development, and Inclusive Multilateralism." Key discussions focused on expanding the BRICS grouping, enhancing economic cooperation, and addressing global challenges like climate change and the reform of multilateral institutions.
2.Chandrayaan-3's Historic Moon Landing:-
On August 23, 2024, India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully landed on the Moon’s South Pole, making India the first country to achieve this feat. This mission aims to explore the lunar surface, particularly the uncharted South Pole region, which is believed to contain water ice. The success of Chandrayaan-3 has placed India among the elite group of nations with advanced space exploration capabilities.
3.IMF's Economic Forecast for India:-
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised India's GDP growth forecast for the fiscal year 2024-25 to 6.3%. The forecast takes into account India's strong domestic consumption, robust service sector performance, and various government initiatives to boost infrastructure and industrial growth. However, the report also highlighted risks such as global economic uncertainties and inflationary pressures.
4.India Declares Rajasthan as 'Drought-Hit':-
On August 25, 2024, the Indian government officially declared the entire state of Rajasthan as 'drought-hit' due to severe water scarcity and insufficient rainfall during the monsoon season. The declaration enables the state government to access central funds for drought relief and implement measures to support affected farmers and communities. The state has been experiencing an acute water crisis, which has impacted agriculture and livestock.
5.India Signs Defense Agreement with Israel:-
India has signed a significant defense agreement with Israel, worth $3 billion, for the acquisition of advanced military technology, including missile defense systems, drones, and cybersecurity solutions. This agreement is part of India's ongoing efforts to modernize its armed forces and enhance its defense capabilities in response to regional security challenges.
6.SBI Launches 'BankNEXT' Digital Platform:-
The State Bank of India (SBI) launched 'BankNEXT,' its first dedicated digital banking platform aimed at providing end-to-end digital solutions for retail and corporate customers. This platform includes features such as AI-driven financial planning, personalized investment options, and advanced security protocols. 'BankNEXT' is part of SBI’s strategy to cater to the evolving needs of digitally-savvy customers and strengthen its position in the competitive banking sector.
7.Kerala Tops NITI Aayog's SDG Index 2024:-
Kerala has once again topped NITI Aayog’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index 2024. The state has achieved high scores in areas such as health, education, and gender equality, reflecting its strong performance in achieving sustainable development targets. Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu secured the second and third positions, respectively. The index is a tool to track the progress of states and Union Territories towards the SDGs.
8.India Joins Artemis Accords:-
India officially joined the Artemis Accords, an international agreement spearheaded by NASA to promote peaceful, sustainable exploration of the Moon and beyond. By joining the Accords, India commits to transparent and cooperative space exploration efforts, reinforcing its status as a key player in the global space community. The move aligns with India's ambitions in lunar exploration and collaboration with other space-faring nations.
9.World Water Week 2024:-
World Water Week 2024, observed from August 20 to 24, focused on the theme "Accelerating Change: Building Resilient Systems." This event brought together global experts, policymakers, and organizations to discuss critical water-related challenges, including climate change impacts, water scarcity, and the need for innovative solutions to ensure water security for all. The event highlighted the urgency of adopting sustainable water management practices globally.
10.India's Renewable Energy Goals:-
The Indian government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. This ambitious target is part of India’s broader efforts to combat climate change and transition to a low-carbon economy. Recent initiatives include large-scale solar and wind projects, investments in green hydrogen, and policies to promote electric mobility. Achieving this target would position India as a global leader in renewable energy.
Multiple-Choice Questions (M.C.Q)
1. *Which country hosted the BRICS Summit 2024?*
- A) China
- B) India
- C) South Africa
- D) Brazil
- *Answer:- C) South Africa
2. *Who was recently appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India?*
- A) Justice Arun Mishra
- B) Justice Deepak Mishra
- C) Justice S. Ravindra Bhat
- D) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
- *Answer:- C) Justice S. Ravindra Bhat
3.India's Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully landed on which part of the Moon?
- A) North Pole
- B) South Pole
- C) Equator
- D) Far Side
- *Answer:- B) South Pole
4. *Which Indian state recently declared the entire state as 'drought-hit' due to lack of rainfall?*
- A) Maharashtra
- B) Karnataka
- C) Madhya Pradesh
- D) Rajasthan
- *Answer:- D) Rajasthan
5. *Which Indian sports person won a gold medal in the 2024 Asian Athletics Championships?*
- A) Neeraj Chopra
- B) Hima Das
- C) Avinash Sable
- D) Dutee Chand
- *Answer:- A) Neeraj Chopra
6. *India recently signed a defense agreement with which country for the acquisition of advanced military technology?*
- A) France
- B) Israel
- C) Russia
- D) USA
- *Answer:- B) Israel
7. *Which organization recently released a report predicting India's GDP growth for 2024-25 at 6.3%?*
- A) World Bank
- B) IMF
- C) Asian Development Bank
- D) Reserve Bank of India
- *Answer:- B) IMF
8. *The Indian government has set a target to achieve how many GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030?*
- A) 200 GW
- B) 300 GW
- C) 450 GW
- D) 500 GW
- *Answer:- D) 500 GW
9. *The G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting 2024 was held in which Indian city?*
- A) New Delhi
- B) Bengaluru
- C) Mumbai
- D) Jaipur
- *Answer:- A) New Delhi
10. *Which tech company recently launched the 'AI4India' initiative to promote AI-based startups in India?*
- A) Google
- B) Microsoft
- C) Amazon
- D) IBM
- *Answer:- A) Google
11. *Which Indian state/UT has been declared the best-performing region in the NITI Aayog's SDG India Index 2024?*
- A) Kerala
- B) Himachal Pradesh
- C) Chandigarh
- D) Goa
- *Answer:- A) Kerala
12. *What is the theme of the World Water Week 2024?*
- A) “Accelerating Change: Building Resilient Systems”
- B) “Water for People, Water by People”
- C) “Water and Climate: Change the Future”
- D) “Water for Life: Every Drop Counts”
- *Answer:- A)“Accelerating Change: Building Resilient Systems”
13. *Which country has become the latest to join the Artemis Accords, an international agreement for lunar exploration?*
- A) Japan
- B) Australia
- C) India
- D) Germany
- *Answer:- C) India
14. *Recently, which Indian bank launched its first dedicated digital banking platform called 'BankNEXT'?*
- A) HDFC Bank
- B) SBI
- C) ICICI Bank
- D) Axis Bank
- *Answer:- B) SBI
15. *Who won the 2024 Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival?*
- A) Quentin Tarantino
- B) Christopher Nolan
- C) Wes Anderson
- D) Spike Lee
- *Answer:- B) Christopher Nolan
16. *India signed a $500 million credit line agreement with which African nation for infrastructure development?*
- A) Nigeria
- B) Kenya
- C) Ethiopia
- D) Ghana
- *Answer:- C) Ethiopia
17. *Which Indian state announced the 'Kisan Suryodaya Yojana' to provide daytime power supply to farmers?*
- A) Gujarat
- B) Uttar Pradesh
- C) Punjab
- D) Haryana
- *Answer:- A) Gujarat
18. *Who has been appointed as the new Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) of India?*
- A) Krishnamurthy Subramanian
- B) Sanjeev Sanyal
- C) V. Anantha Nageswaran
- D) Arvind Subramanian
- *Answer:- C) V. Anantha Nageswaran
19. *Which country recently became the largest trade partner of India, surpassing the USA?*
- A) China
- B) UAE
- C) Japan
- D) Saudi Arabia
- *Answer:- A) China
20. *What was the title of the book authored by Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee and released in August 2024?*
- A) "Poverty and the Struggle for Democracy"
- B) "Reclaiming Freedom"
- C) "Economic Solutions for a Better World"
- D) "Breaking the Chains of Poverty"
- *Answer:- D) "Breaking the Chains of Poverty"
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