Current Affairs Quiz: August 2024

 

Current Affairs Quiz: August 2024

Test your knowledge of the major events and developments from August 2024 with this  multiple choice quiz by ExamGuruAdda.

International Affairs

1. Which country overtook China as the world's biggest importer of Russian oil in July 2024?

a) United States
b) India
c) Germany
d) Japan

2. Which country launched its first indigenously developed Pollution Control Vessel in August 2024?

a) Japan
b) South Korea
c) India
d) Australia

3. Which country signed an agreement with the US to enhance cooperation in the critical minerals sector?

a) Canada
b) Australia
c) Chile
d) Peru

4. Which country's Prime Minister announced stepping down in August 2024?

a) UK
b) Australia
c) Japan
d) Canada

5. Which country declared Dhulikhel Municipality as its first 'healthy city' in August 2024?

a) India
b) Bangladesh
c) Nepal
d) Bhutan

National Affairs

6. Who was appointed as the new Cabinet Secretary of India in August 2024?

a) Rajiv Gauba
b) T.V. Somanathan
c) Ajay Kumar Bhalla
d) Amit Khare

7. Which state became the first to adopt the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for its employees in August 2024?

a) Gujarat
b) Maharashtra
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Madhya Pradesh

8. Which ministry launched the 'Create in India Challenge-Season One' in August 2024?

a) Ministry of Culture
b) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
c) Ministry of Electronics and IT
d) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

9. How many new districts were created in the union territory of Ladakh in August 2024?

a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
d) 6

10. Which state launched the 'Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana' for women empowerment in August 2024?

a) Bihar
b) Jharkhand
c) Odisha
d) Chhattisgarh

Economy and Finance

11. What was India's retail inflation rate in July 2024?

a) 3.54%
b) 4.12%
c) 4.87%
d) 5.23%

12. Which bank introduced the 'Avni' savings account tailored specifically for women in August 2024?

a) HDFC Bank
b) ICICI Bank
c) Axis Bank
d) Bandhan Bank

13. What was the upper limit for tax payments through UPI set by RBI in August 2024?

a) Rs 2 lakh
b) Rs 3 lakh
c) Rs 4 lakh
d) Rs 5 lakh

14. Which organization launched the UPI Circle feature in August 2024?

a) RBI
b) SEBI
c) NPCI
d) UIDAI

15. What was India's GDP growth forecast by Moody's Ratings for the financial year 2024?

a) 6.8%
b) 7.0%
c) 7.2%
d) 7.5%

Science and Technology

16. Which country successfully launched the world's first mobile hybrid rocket in August 2024?

a) USA
b) China
c) Russia
d) India

17. Which company unveiled a comprehensive suite of AI tools and applications called 'Jio Brain' in August 2024?

a) Tata Consultancy Services
b) Infosys
c) Reliance Jio
d) Wipro

18. Which Indian institute created advanced shoes incorporating Tribo-Electric Nanogenerator (TENG) technology in August 2024?

a) IIT Bombay
b) IIT Delhi
c) IIT Madras
d) IIT Indore

19. Which country approved the construction of 11 new nuclear reactors in August 2024?

a) France
b) Russia
c) China
d) Japan

20. Which company launched the AI-based National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) in India in August 2024?

a) Microsoft
b) Google
c) IBM
d) The Indian government

Sports

21. Who won the gold medal in men's javelin throw at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

a) Neeraj Chopra
b) Johannes Vetter
c) Anderson Peters
d) Arshad Nadeem

22. Who won the men's 100-meter sprint at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

a) Usain Bolt
b) Christian Coleman
c) Noah Lyles
d) Andre De Grasse

23. Which Indian athlete was chosen as the flagbearer for the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics?

a) Neeraj Chopra
b) PV Sindhu
c) Manu Bhaker
d) Bajrang Punia

24. Who won the men's singles title at the Cincinnati Open in August 2024?

a) Novak Djokovic
b) Rafael Nadal
c) Jannik Sinner
d) Carlos Alcaraz

25. Which Indian para-athlete was suspended by the Badminton World Federation in August 2024?

a) Pramod Bhagat
b) Manoj Sarkar
c) Suhas Yathiraj
d) Krishna Nagar

Awards and Recognitions

26. Who was recognized as the top central banker globally for the second straight year by Global Finance magazine in August 2024?

a) Jerome Powell
b) Christine Lagarde
c) Shaktikanta Das
d) Andrew Bailey

27. Which Indian brand was named the world's strongest food brand in Brand Finance's Global Food & Drinks Report 2024?

a) Amul
b) Mother Dairy
c) Britannia
d) Parle

28. Who won the Best Actor award at the 70th National Film Awards announced in August 2024?

a) Shah Rukh Khan
b) Rishab Shetty
c) Vijay Sethupathi
d) Dhanush

29. Which film won the Best Feature Film award at the 70th National Film Awards?

a) RRR
b) The Kashmir Files
c) Aattam
d) Ponniyin Selvan I

30. Who was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the CEAT Cricket Awards 2024?

a) Sachin Tendulkar
b) Rahul Dravid
c) Sunil Gavaskar
d) Kapil Dev

Appointments

31. Who was appointed as the new Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI) in August 2024?

a) Dinesh Kumar Khara
b) Challa Sreenivasulu Setty
c) Ashwini Bhatia
d) Swaminathan Janakiraman

32. Who was appointed as the new Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF) in August 2024?

a) Pankaj Kumar Singh
b) Sanjay Arora
c) Daljit Singh Chaudhary
d) Rakesh Asthana

33. Who was appointed as the new CEO of Nestlé in August 2024?

a) Mark Schneider
b) Laurent Freixe
c) Ulf Mark Schneider
d) Paul Bulcke

34. Who was appointed as the new Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in August 2024?

a) Greg Barclay
b) Sourav Ganguly
c) Jay Shah
d) Shashank Manohar

35. Who was appointed as the new head coach for the Indian junior men's hockey team in August 2024?

a) Graham Reid
b) Harendra Singh
c) PR Sreejesh
d) Sardar Singh

Business and Economy

36. Which company acquired a 24.5% stake in BT Group plc for approximately $4 billion in August 2024?

a) Reliance Industries
b) Tata Group
c) Bharti Global
d) Adani Group

37. Which company partnered with Gentari Green Mobility India to boost its electric vehicle fleet for last-mile deliveries?

a) Flipkart
b) Amazon India
c) Snapdeal
d) Myntra

38. Which company launched the Payment Passkey Service in India in August 2024?

a) Visa
b) Mastercard
c) American Express
d) PayPal

39. Which company announced the beta launch of Rufus, an AI-powered shopping assistant, in India?

a) Amazon
b) Flipkart
c) Reliance
d) Tata

40. Which company unveiled its fifth Pace Studio in Manila, Philippines in August 2024?

a) Infosys
b) Wipro
c) TCS
d) HCL Technologies

Here are the questions, answers, and explanations for 40 of the questions from the quiz:

1. Which country overtook China as the world's biggest importer of Russian oil in July 2024?

Answer: b) IndiaExplanation: India overtook China as the world's biggest importer of Russian oil in July 2024 as Chinese refiners bought less due to lower profit margins from producing fuels.

2. Which country launched its first indigenously developed Pollution Control Vessel in August 2024?

Answer: c) IndiaExplanation: The Indian Coast Guard launched its first indigenously developed Pollution Control Vessel, 'Samudra Pratap,' in Goa in August 2024.

3. Which country signed an agreement with the US to enhance cooperation in the critical minerals sector?

Answer: d) PeruExplanation: The United States and Peru signed an agreement in August 2024 to enhance cooperation in the sector of critical minerals, aiming to boost governance, investment, and global supply chain security.

4. Which country's Prime Minister announced stepping down in August 2024?

Answer: c) JapanExplanation: Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on August 14, 2024 that he will be stepping down from the post next month.

5. Which country declared Dhulikhel Municipality as its first 'healthy city' in August 2024?

Answer: c) NepalExplanation: The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Dhulikhel Municipality of Kavrepalanchok district as Nepal's first 'healthy city' and second healthiest city in Asia in August 2024.

6. Who was appointed as the new Cabinet Secretary of India in August 2024?

Answer: b) T.V. SomanathanExplanation: Senior IAS Officer T.V. Somanathan was appointed as the new Cabinet Secretary of India in August 2024, succeeding Rajiv Gauba.

7. Which state became the first to adopt the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for its employees in August 2024?

Answer: b) MaharashtraExplanation: Maharashtra became the first state to adopt the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for its employees in August 2024, just hours after the central government introduced the scheme.

8. Which ministry launched the 'Create in India Challenge-Season One' in August 2024?

Answer: b) Ministry of Information and BroadcastingExplanation: Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched 'Create in India Challenge-Season One' in New Delhi on August 22, 2024.

9. How many new districts were created in the union territory of Ladakh in August 2024?

Answer: c) 5Explanation: The Ministry of Home Affairs decided to create five new districts in the union territory of Ladakh in August 2024.

10. Which state launched the 'Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana' for women empowerment in August 2024?

Answer: b) JharkhandExplanation: The government of Jharkhand unveiled the Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana in August 2024, aimed at providing financial assistance to eligible women across the state.

11. What was India's retail inflation rate in July 2024?

Answer: a) 3.54%Explanation: India's retail inflation rate, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), fell to 3.54% in July 2024, reaching a nearly 5-year low.

12. Which bank introduced the 'Avni' savings account tailored specifically for women in August 2024?

Answer: d) Bandhan BankExplanation: Bandhan Bank, celebrating its Foundation Day in August 2024, introduced Avni, a savings account tailored specifically for women.

13. What was the upper limit for tax payments through UPI set by RBI in August 2024?

Answer: d) Rs 5 lakhExplanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increased the upper limit for tax payments through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to Rs 5 lakh per transaction in August 2024.

14. Which organization launched the UPI Circle feature in August 2024?

Answer: c) NPCIExplanation: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) unveiled a new feature called 'UPI Circle' on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platform in August 2024.

15. What was India's GDP growth forecast by Moody's Ratings for the financial year 2024?

Answer: c) 7.2%Explanation: Moody's Ratings revised its real GDP growth forecast for India, raising it to 7.2% for the financial year 2024, up from a previous estimate of 6.8%.

16. Which country successfully launched the world's first mobile hybrid rocket in August 2024?

Answer: d) IndiaExplanation: India's space efforts received a significant boost with the successful launch of RHUMI-1, the world's first mobile hybrid rocket, in August 2024.

17. Which company unveiled a comprehensive suite of AI tools and applications called 'Jio Brain' in August 2024?

Answer: c) Reliance JioExplanation: During Reliance Industries' 47th Annual General Meeting in August 2024, Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced that Reliance Jio is set to launch a comprehensive suite of AI tools and applications called 'Jio Brain'.

18. Which Indian institute created advanced shoes incorporating Tribo-Electric Nanogenerator (TENG) technology in August 2024?

Answer: d) IIT IndoreExplanation: IIT Indore created advanced shoes incorporating Tribo-Electric Nanogenerator (TENG) technology, which generates electricity from human motion and integrates GPS for real-time location tracking.

19. Which country approved the construction of 11 new nuclear reactors in August 2024?

Answer: c) ChinaExplanation: China approved the construction of 11 new nuclear reactors across five sites, with a total investment of approximately 220 billion yuan ($31 billion) in August 2024.

20. Which company launched the AI-based National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) in India in August 2024?

Answer: d) The Indian governmentExplanation: The Union Government launched the AI-based National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) on August 15, 2024, to help farmers connect with agriculture scientists and experts on controlling pests using their phones.

21. Who won the gold medal in men's javelin throw at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

Answer: d) Arshad NadeemExplanation: Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem won the gold medal in men's javelin throw at the Paris 2024 Olympics, breaking the Olympic record with a throw of 92.97m.

22. Who won the men's 100-meter sprint at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

Answer: c) Noah LylesExplanation: American sprinter Noah Lyles clinched gold in the men's 100-meter sprint at the 2024 Paris Olympics, finishing just 0.005 seconds ahead of Jamaica's Kishane Thompson.

23. Which Indian athlete was chosen as the flagbearer for the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics?

Answer: c) Manu BhakerExplanation: Manu Bhaker, India's two-time Olympic bronze medallist, was chosen to be India's flagbearer for the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics.

24. Who won the men's singles title at the Cincinnati Open in August 2024?

Answer: c) Jannik SinnerExplanation: Top-ranked Jannik Sinner secured his first Cincinnati Open title with a straight-set victory in the men's singles final in August 2024.

25. Which Indian para-athlete was suspended by the Badminton World Federation in August 2024?

Answer: a) Pramod BhagatExplanation: Para shuttler Pramod Bhagat was suspended by the Badminton World Federation for a period of 18 months for breaching the anti-doping regulations in August 2024.

26. Who was recognized as the top central banker globally for the second straight year by Global Finance magazine in August 2024?

Answer: c) Shaktikanta DasExplanation: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das was recognized as the top central banker globally for the second straight year by the US-based Global Finance magazine in August 2024.

27. Which Indian brand was named the world's strongest food brand in Brand Finance's Global Food & Drinks Report 2024?

Answer: a) AmulExplanation: Amul was named the world's strongest food brand in Brand Finance's Global Food & Drinks Report 2024, released in August 2024.

28. Who won the Best Actor award at the 70th National Film Awards announced in August 2024?

Answer: b) Rishab ShettyExplanation: Rishab Shetty won the Best Actor award for the film "Kantara" at the 70th National Film Awards announced in August 2024.

29. Which film won the Best Feature Film award at the 70th National Film Awards?

Answer: c) AattamExplanation: The Malayalam film "Aattam" won the Best Feature Film award at the 70th National Film Awards announced in August 2024.

30. Who was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the CEAT Cricket Awards 2024?

Answer: b) Rahul DravidExplanation: The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Rahul Dravid at the CEAT Cricket Awards 2024 held in August.

31. Who was appointed as the new Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI) in August 2024?

Answer: b) Challa Sreenivasulu SettyExplanation: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of Challa Sreenivasulu Setty as the Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI) in August 2024.

32. Who was appointed as the new Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF) in August 2024?

Answer: c) Daljit Singh ChaudharyExplanation: Daljit Singh Chaudhary, a distinguished IPS officer of the 1990 batch from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, was appointed as the new Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF) in August 2024.

33. Who was appointed as the new CEO of Nestlé in August 2024?

Answer: b) Laurent FreixeExplanation: Nestlé announced its decision to appoint Laurent Freixe as the new Chief Executive Officer, replacing the outgoing Mark Schneider, in August 2024.

34. Who was appointed as the new Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in August 2024?

Answer: c) Jay ShahExplanation: Jay Shah was elected unopposed as the new Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC), succeeding Greg Barclay, in August 2024.

35. Who was appointed as the new head coach for the Indian junior men's hockey team in August 2024?

Answer: c) PR SreejeshExplanation: Hockey India (HI) officially announced that retiring goalkeeper PR Sreejesh will be the new head coach for the Indian junior men's hockey team in August 2024.

36. Which company acquired a 24.5% stake in BT Group plc for approximately $4 billion in August 2024?

Answer: c) Bharti GlobalExplanation: Bharti Global, the international investment arm of Bharti Enterprises, acquired a 24.5% stake in the British telecom giant BT Group plc for approximately $4 billion in August 2024.

37. Which company partnered with Gentari Green Mobility India to boost its electric vehicle fleet for last-mile deliveries?

Answer: b) Amazon IndiaExplanation: Amazon India and Gentari Green Mobility India announced a strategic partnership aimed at significantly boosting Amazon's electric vehicle (EV) fleet for last-mile deliveries in August 2024.

38. Which company launched the Payment Passkey Service in India in August 2024?

Answer: b) MastercardExplanation: Mastercard globally debuted its Payment Passkey Service in India in August 2024, aiming to enhance online shopping security and convenience.

39. Which company announced the beta launch of Rufus, an AI-powered shopping assistant, in India?

Answer: a) AmazonExplanation: Amazon announced the beta launch of Rufus, a cutting-edge generative AI-powered conversational shopping assistant, in India in August 2024.

40. Which company unveiled its fifth Pace Studio in Manila, Philippines in August 2024?

Answer: c) TCSExplanation: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) unveiled its fifth TCS Pace Studio in Manila, Philippines in August 2024, aiming to drive digital innovation across the Asia-Pacific region.