MCQ'S

1. When is World Nature Conservation Day celebrated?

A - 5 June B - 22 April
C - 28 July D - 16 September
World Nature Conservation Day 2024 will be celebrated on Sunday, 28
July. This year's theme is "Connecting people and plants, exploring
digital innovation in wildlife conservation", highlighting the
convergence of technology and nature conservation. The day
emphasizes the need to conserve natural resources and protect
ecosystems. Nature, which provides oxygen, water and food
necessary for life, is facing losses due to human activities.

2. Who became the youngest and most intense female para swimmer
to cross the English Channel?
A - Aditi Verma B - Jiya Rai
C - Neha Singh D - Anjali Sharma
India's 16-year-old para swimmer Jiya Rai has set a new record in
crossing the English Channel. She set a record of becoming the
youngest and fastest female para swimmer by crossing the 34-km
distance from Abbots Cliff in England to Pointe de la Courte-Dune in
France in 17 hours and 25 minutes. This achievement has been
recorded in the Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records.

3. Who won the V. Venkaiah Epigraphy Prize for 2024?

A - S. Ramachandran B - K. Subramanian
C - V. Vedachalam D - R. Srinivasan
Eminent Tamil epigraphist and historian V. Vedachalam has been
awarded the V. Venkayya Epigraphy Award for 2024. Vedachalam has
written over 25 books on subjects such as epigraphy, numismatics,
temple art, religion and society. He is proud to receive the award,
which is given in memory of V. Venkayya, the first Chief Epigraphist of
the Government of India. The award is given for outstanding
contribution to epigraphy in any Indian language.

4. Which medal did Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh win in the mixed
10m air pistol shooting at Paris Olympics 2024?
A - Gold B - Bronze
C - Silver D - None of these
Manu Bhaker has created a new history by winning the bronze medal
in the women's 10m air pistol event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. This
is India's first medal at the Paris Olympics and the first Olympic medal
in shooting since London 2012. Bhaker finished third in the
qualification round with a score of 580 and performed brilliantly in the
final to win the bronze medal.
5. Which branch of the Indian Armed Forces has launched 'Suvidha
Software Version 1.0' to enhance training protocols and ensure
consistency across its platforms?
A - Indian Coast Guard B - Indian Army
C - Indian Navy D - Indian Air Force
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) inaugurated 'Suvidha Software Version
1.0' during its first Annual Operational Maritime Training Conference
at Visakhapatnam on July 30, 2024. The software is a state-of-the-art
tool aimed at improving training protocols and ensuring uniformity
across all operational platforms of the Indian Coast Guard.

6. Which state assembly adopted a resolution against delimitation,

'one nation, one election' move and NEET?
A - Maharashtra B - Tamil Nadu
C - Kerala D - Karnataka
The Karnataka assembly on Thursday took a significant decision and
passed a resolution against delimitation of Lok Sabha and Assembly
constituencies based on the upcoming census, the "one nation, one
election" motion and the National Entrance Examination (NEET). The
assembly has demanded the central government not to delimit
constituencies based on the 2026 census or any subsequent census.

7. What position did India stand at in the 54th International Physics

Olympiad 2024?
A-4 B-1
C-2 D-3
The Indian delegation achieved great success in the 54th
International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) held in Isfahan, Iran from 21-29
July 2024. India participated with 5 participants and won 2 gold and 3
silver medals. The gold medals went to Rhythm Kedia (Raipur) and
Ved Lahoti (Indore), while the silver medals were won by Akash Raj
Sahay (Nagpur), Bhavya Tiwari (Noida) and Jaiveer Singh (Kota).

8. World Lung Cancer Day 2024 will be observed on which day?

A - 1 August B - 2 August
C - 3 August D - 4 August
World Lung Cancer Day, observed every year on 1 August, aims to
prevent and raise awareness about lung cancer. The theme for 2024
is "Bridge the care gap: Everyone has the right to access cancer
care", which promotes equality of cancer care. Lung cancer was rare
in the 1800s, but by the end of the 20th century it became a leading
cause of cancer deaths among men in the world.
9. Who will become the next President of the Asian Cricket Council
(ACC) after Jay Shah?
A - Imran Khan B - Mohsin Naqvi
C - Wasim Akram D - Ramiz Raja
Outgoing Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) President Mohsin Naqvi is set
to become the next President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC),
which will be under the ACC's 'rotation' policy. Naqvi's chairmanship
was discussed in the ACC meeting to be held later this year and his
candidature was viewed positively. If all goes well, Naqvi will be the
President of the ACC for the next two years.

10. Who has been appointed as the next CMD of Eastern Coalfields
Limited?
A - Sanjay Kumar B - Anil Kumar
C - Rajesh Singh D - Satish Jha
Satish Jha has been recommended for the post of CMD of Eastern
Coalfields Limited (ECL), a subsidiary of Coal India. On July 30, the
Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) announced the decision
after 10 officers attended the interview. Satish Jha, who is currently
Director (Technical, Project and Planning) at CMPD, has been
selected for the post.

11. Who has taken over as the Managing Director of National Housing
Bank?
A - Rajesh Gupta B - Vinod Mehta
C - Sanjay Shukla D - Prashant Gupta
The National Housing Bank (NHB) has appointed Sanjay Shukla as
the Managing Director (MD) with effect from July 30, 2024. Shukla, an
experienced chartered accountant, has over three decades of
experience and started his career at LIC Housing Finance Limited.
Before joining NHB, he was the founding MD and CEO of Centrum
Housing Finance Limited.

12. Who has been appointed as the new chairman of UPSC?

A - Preeti Sudan B - Jayanti Patnaik
C - Mamta Sharma D - Vibha Advani
1983 batch IAS officer Preeti Sudan has been appointed as the new
UPSC chairperson and will take over from August 1. The appointment
comes after the resignation of former chairperson Manoj Soni. Preeti
Sudan has been a member of the UPSC since 2022 and retired in July
2020 as Union Health Secretary.
13. Name the Indian tennis player who has announced his retirement
from Indian tennis after Paris 2024 Olympics?
A - Mahesh Bhupathi B - Rohan Bopanna
C - Somdev Devvarman D - Rutuja Bhosale
India's leading tennis player Rohan Bopanna has announced his
retirement from international competitions after his exit from the
Paris 2024 Olympics. Bopanna, who has made significant
contributions to Indian tennis for over two decades, had his Olympic
journey end in the first round of the men's doubles where his pair
lost.

14. Ashwini Ponnappa has announced her retirement from which sport
after the Paris 2024 Olympics?
A - Tennis B - Badminton
C - Hockey D - Archery
Indian badminton ace Ashwini Ponnappa got emotional after her
performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, saying that this was her last
Olympics. Ashwini and her partner Tanisha Crasto suffered their third
consecutive defeat in the women's doubles event and lost all their
matches in Group C. They lost 15-21, 10-21 to Australia's Setiana
Mapasa and Angela Yu.

15. Which tiger reserve has installed a wind turbine for power
generation?
A - Sundarbans Tiger Reserve B - Periyar Tiger Reserve
C - Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve D - Bandipur Tiger Reserve
The Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR) located in Thekkady has installed a
wind turbine for its surveillance and communication systems. The
initiative marks a significant step forward in the field of technology
and conservation. Earlier, the PTR East Division relied on solar power,
but fog and heavy rainfall affected the effectiveness of solar panels.

16. Which startup has become a unicorn with fresh funding of $120
million from WestBridge Capital?
A - Ola B - Uber
C - Namma Yatri D - Rapido
Swiggy-backed bike taxi startup Rapido has attained unicorn status
by raising $120 million Series E funding led by WestBridge Capital. In
this funding round, WestBridge has invested capital through Setu AIF
Trust, Konark Trust, and MMPL Trust. The valuation of the company
is around Rs 8,517 crore (about $1 billion).
17. Who inaugurated the 'State Museum Conference on Yugin Bharat
Museum' at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi?
A - Narendra Modi B - Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
C - Rajnath Singh D - Amit Shah
Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh
Shekhawat inaugurated the 'State Museum Conference on Yugin
Bharat Museum' held in New Delhi from 1st to 3rd August, 2024. The
three-day conference was organized with the aim of realizing the
vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of 'Yug Yugin Bharat
Museum'.

18. Who has been appointed as the first woman Director General
Medical Services (Army)?
A - Lt Gen Kanchan Chaudhary
B - Lt Gen Padma Naidu
Bhattacharya
C - Lt Gen Sadhana Saxena Nair D - Lt Gen Rashmi Shukla
Lt Gen Sadhana Saxena Nair will take over as Director General of
Medical Services (Army) from 1 August 2024. She will be the first
woman to hold this post. Prior to this, she also held the post of
Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces) after promotion to
the rank of Air Marshal, where she was the first woman to hold the
post.
19. Swapnil Kusale wins third bronze medal for India in shooting.
Swapnil Kusale won India's first Olympic bronze medal in which
event?
A - 50m Rifle 3 Position B - 10m Air Pistol
C - Mixed Team 10m Air Pistol D - 50m Rifle Prone
Swapnil Kusale has set a significant milestone in Indian sports
history by winning the bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle 3 position
event at the Paris Olympics 2024. This is a significant achievement for
Indian shooting, reflecting the country's growing stature in the sport.
This success of Kusale is a testimony to his hard work and talent and
will inspire young athletes.
20. Who has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Ministry of Steel
after the retirement of Nagendra Nath Sinha?
A - Ajit Mohanty B - Rao Ahuja
C - Chandra Lal Das D - Sanjay Sinha
After the retirement of Nagendra Nath Sinha, Chandra Lal Das has
been given the additional charge of Secretary, Ministry of Steel.
Chandra Lal Das, who is currently the Secretary, Ministry of Micro,
Small and Medium Enterprises, has been appointed to take over as
Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Steel with this new
responsibility.
21. What is the name of the app launched by Zomato to capture its
'going-out' market?
A - District B - Zomato Live
C - Zomato Go D - Blinkit Neo
Food aggregator company Zomato has announced its new app
"District", which brings together services such as dining, movies,
sports tickets, live shows, shopping and staycations. Zomato CEO
Deepinder Goyal said that this new venture represents huge growth
potential for Zomato. He said that Zomato and Blinkit meet the needs
of existing customers at home, but there is significant opportunity in
the market of going-out activities.
22. Which ministry launched version 4.0 of the Price Monitoring
System (PMS) mobile app?
A - Ministry of Agriculture and B - Ministry of Statistics and
Farmers Welfare Programme Implementation
C - Ministry of Consumer Affairs, D - Ministry of Commerce and
Food and Public Distribution Industry
Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
and New and Renewable Energy Shri Prahlad Venkatesh Joshi
launched version 4.0 of the Price Monitoring System (PMS) mobile
app on August 1, 2024.

23. When is World Wide Web Day celebrated?

A - 31 July B - 1 August
C - 15 August D - 25 December
World Wide Web (WWW) Day is celebrated every year on August 1,
highlighting the important role of the web. The World Wide Web is a
vast network consisting of web pages connected through hyperlinks.
It is accessed by entering URLs in the browser's search box and
through the Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP). The World Wide
Web was introduced by British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee in
1989 while he was working at CERN.

24. Which bank has launched RuPay credit card with UPI and NCMC
functionalities?
A - RBL Bank B - HDFC Bank
C - ICICI Bank D - Axis Bank
RBL Bank has announced the integration of Unified Payments
Interface (UPI) and National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) services
in its new RuPay credit card. Through this integration, users can
make seamless and secure UPI payments with a single card and avail
the travel facility of NCMC.
25. Which Indian cricketer died at the age of 71 after a long battle with
cancer?
A - Anshuman Gaekwad B - Kapil Dev
C - Sunil Gavaskar D - Mohinder Amarnath
Former Indian cricketer and coach of the Indian men's cricket team
Anshuman Gaekwad died on 31 July 2024. He was 71 years old and
was suffering from blood cancer. Gaekwad played 40 Tests and 15
ODIs for India from 1975 to 1987. He scored 1985 runs in Tests and
269 runs in ODIs. He also played 205 first-class matches in a career
spanning 22 years. Gaekwad also served as the coach of Team India
in 1997-99 and 2000 and was also a national selector.
26. Which famous personality was conferred with an honorary
doctorate by IIT-Kharagpur?
A - Satya Nadella B - Sundar Pichai
C - Duvvuri Subbarao D - Arvind Kejriwal
Google CEO Sundar Pichai was recently conferred with an honorary
doctorate degree by IIT Kharagpur. Pichai received an engineering
degree from IIT Kharagpur and later went to the US and worked at
Google, where he held the top position. He thanked IIT Kharagpur for
the honor on Instagram and said that this honorary degree fulfills the
wish of his parents. His wife Anjali Pichai was also honored with the
Distinguished Alumni Award by IIT Kharagpur.
27. Which country chaired the G-20 talks that resulted in an agreement
to effectively tax the super-rich?
A - India B - United States
C - Brazil D - Germany
Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said at the G-20 meeting
in Sao Paulo that countries should introduce a global tax on the
super-rich to curb rampant tax evasion. Haddad supported Brazil's
call for a global declaration on international taxation, which is
expected to be completed by July, but acknowledged the process
would not be easy. Brazil, which is chairing the G-20, has put the
problems of developing countries on its agenda.
28. What is the name of the proposed think-tank based on Niti Aayog
that has been announced by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel?
A - motion B - Development
C - Guzcon D - GRIT
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel stressed the need to set up
Gujarat Rajya Transformation Institute (GRIT) at the 9th meeting of
the Governing Council of Niti Aayog. He said that Gujarat will play an
important role in the goal of developed India by 2047. CM Patel
informed that at the Vibrant Summit in January, Gujarat has taken
important steps towards self-reliance in the semiconductor sector.
29. Which state assembly passed a bill to impose cess on mined
minerals?
A - Maharashtra B - Jharkhand
C - Odisha D - Chhattisgarh
The Jharkhand assembly passed the 'Jharkhand Mineral Bearing
Land Cess Bill 2024', which recognises the state's power to levy tax
on mineral rights as per the Supreme Court's July 25 verdict. The bill,
introduced by mining minister Mithilesh Thakur, proposes a tax of Rs
100 per metric tonne for coal and iron ore, Rs 70 for bauxite, and Rs
50 for manganese ore.

30. Which state launched the 'Goem Vinamuly Vij Yevajan' campaign to
promote solar power adoption?
A - Kerala B - Maharashtra
C - Goa D - Karnataka
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has launched the 'Goem Vinamuly
Vij Yevajan' scheme, which promotes the installation of solar rooftops
in conjunction with the Prime Minister's Surya Ghar Free Electricity
Scheme. The scheme aims to enable residential households to
generate their own electricity through solar energy, thereby reducing
dependence on conventional power sources.

31. When is National Watermelon Day celebrated?

A - January 1 B - August 3
C - July 15 D - December 25
National Watermelon Day, celebrated every year on August 3 in the
United States, is to recognize the refreshing and health benefits of
watermelon. The day highlights the sweet, hydrating nature of
watermelon, which is the ideal fruit in summer. Watermelon contains
nutrients like vitamins A, C, B6 and lycopene and is 92% water,
making it low-calorie and hydrating.

32. Which city has been named a 'World Crafts City' by the World
Crafts Council, making it the fourth city in India to receive this
honour?
A - Jaipur B - Mumbai
C - Varanasi D - Srinagar
Srinagar has been named the fourth Indian city to be recognised as a
'World Crafts City'. The recognition is given by the World Crafts
Council (WCC) and is part of the UNESCO Creative City Network
(UCCN) for crafts and folk arts. Srinagar has a craft tradition dating
back 4,000 years, especially famous for shawls, carpets and paper
mache.
33. Who inaugurated the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural
Economists (ICAE)?
A - Union Agriculture Minister B - German economist Martin
Shivraj Singh Chouhan Kaim
C - Prime Minister Narendra Modi D - President Draupadi Murmu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 32nd International
Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) at the National
Agricultural Science Centre (NASC) in New Delhi on 03 August 2024.

34. Where will the new X-band Doppler weather radar be installed by
December 2025?
A - Shimla B - Lahaul-Spiti
C - Manali D - Dharamshala
X-band Doppler weather radar will be installed in Lahaul-Spiti,
Himachal Pradesh by December 2025. Rs 13.87 crore has been spent
on this. Currently three Doppler radars are working in Shimla, Mandi,
and Chamba. The new radar will provide accurate weather and
disaster information, improving forecasting of natural disasters and
helping in protecting lives and property.

35. Who is India's youngest Olympic boxing referee at Paris Olympics

2024?
A - Shubhankar Sharma B - Kabilan Sai Ashok
C - Vishnu Saravanan D - Gaganjeet Bhullar
Indian Army Lieutenant Colonel Kabilan Sai Ashok has become the
youngest Olympic referee for boxing at Paris Olympics 2024. His
achievement reflects his dedication and professionalism. Currently
serving as Joint Secretary in the Services Sports Control Board of the
Indian Army, Ashok ensures fairness and integrity of the games.

36. Group Captain _______________ and Prashant Balakrishnan Nair

have been selected as the prime and backup mission pilots for the
Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
A - Abhishek Nair B - Shubhanshu Shukla
C - Arjun Rastogi D - Jagat Singh
Indian Air Force Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla has been
selected as the prime astronaut of the India-US mission to the
International Space Station (ISS). The announcement was made by
ISRO, and the mission was planned during Prime Minister Modi's visit
to the US. ISRO and NASA have signed a space flight agreement with
Axiom Space Inc
37. Who has taken over as the Director of ICAR-Central Marine
Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) recently?
A - Dr. Rajeev Kumar B - Dr. Grinson George
C - Dr. Aditi Sharma D - Dr. Vikram Singh
Dr. Grinson George has taken over as the Director of ICAR-Central
Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). Prior to this, he headed
the Marine Biodiversity and Environmental Management Division at
CMFRI and served as Senior Programme Specialist at SAARC in
Dhaka. Dr. George has over 20 years of experience in areas such as
fisheries resource management, marine biodiversity, and climate
change. He has led several important research projects at the
38. Who is the lead singer of the band Aerosmith, which has recently
announced early retirement from touring?
A - Joe Perry B - Steven Tyler
C - Brad Whitford D - Tom Hamilton
The famous band Aerosmith has announced the retirement of Steven
Tyler from their "Peace Out" farewell tour due to a larynx injury. Tyler,
76, had refused to sing on doctor's instructions due to his voice injury
during a performance in New York. The Peace Out Tour, which began
in September 2023, received positive reviews, but the tour ended
abruptly due to Tyler's injury.

39. What is the name of the web portal launched by NIT-Calicut for
data management?
A - Nivartan B - Nivahika
C - Navika D - Niharika
National Institute of Technology, Calicut (NITC) has launched its new
web portal 'Nivahika', which will bring a significant improvement in
data management. The portal was inaugurated by NITC Director Prof.
Prasad Krishna at the Senate Hall. Nivahika aims to make ministry
reporting, national rankings and data management accurate and
stable. The portal can set a benchmark not only for NITC but also for
other NITs in future.
40. Eminent Indian classical dancer Yamini Krishnamurthy passed
away recently at the age of 83. In which year did she receive the
Padma Vibhushan?
A - 1968 B - 1977
C - 2016 D - 2001
Renowned Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi dancer Yamini
Krishnamurthy passed away on 3 August 2024 at the age of 84. She
was suffering from old age-related ailments. Yamini Krishnamurthy
was born in 1940 in Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh and raised in
Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu. She began her dance career in Madras in
1957 and soon gained fame in Kuchipudi.
41. Who has been appointed as the league ambassador for the SA20
League?
A - Virat Kohli B - M.S. Dhoni
C - Dinesh Karthik D - Rohit Sharma
South Africa's premier T20 league, Betway SA20 has appointed
former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik as the league's ambassador.
Karthik, who has 16 years of experience in the IPL, is excited about
the appointment and has praised the league's previous seasons. He
has earned recognition for his finisher role in T20 cricket and will now
help strengthen the league's global fan base and increase brand
awareness in key markets.
42. Who won the gold medal in the men's 100m race at the 2024 Paris
Olympics?
A - Justin Gatlin B - Usain Bolt
C - Kishan Thompson D - Noah Lyles
On August 4, at the Paris Olympics, Noah Lyles of the United States
won the gold medal in the men's 100m final and became the world's
fastest sprinter. He crossed the finish line in 9.79 seconds and beat
Kishan Thompson of Jamaica by just 0.005 seconds. Fred Kerley won
the bronze medal, and Jacobs Lamont Marseille of Italy finished fifth.

43. Who will lead India at the closing ceremony of Paris Olympics
2024?
A - Sarabjot Singh B - Abhinav Bindra
C - Manu Bhaker D - Neeraj Chopra
On August 4, Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra expressed his
feelings after carrying the Olympic torch in the Paris 2024 torch relay,
calling it an honour beyond words. The Indian contingent will be led
by badminton star PV Sindhu and table tennis legend Sharath Kamal.
A 29-member athletics team and a 21-member shooting contingent
led by Neeraj Chopra will also leave for Paris 2024.

44. Which country will host the third Voices of the Global South
summit on August 17, 2024?
A - Brazil B - South Africa
C - India D - Indonesia
India will host the second edition of the 'Voices of the Global South'
summit on Friday, which will focus on global challenges and ensuring
a more inclusive world order. According to the Ministry of External
Affairs, the conference will be held in 10 sessions in digital format,
discussing key areas such as trade, energy, and climate finance.
45. Classical dancer Yamini Krishnamurthy passed away at the age of
83. Yamini Krishnamurthy was known for her proficiency in which
classical dance form?
A - Kathak, Manipuri and B - Mohiniyattam, Kathakali and
Bharatanatyam Kuchipudi
C - Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and
D - Odissi, Sattriya and Kathak
Odissi
Yamini Krishnamurthy, a leading Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi
dancer, died on August 3 at Apollo Hospital in New Delhi. She was in
physical distress at the age of 83 due to age-related problems.

46. What is the name of the handloom exhibition organised to mark the
10th National Handloom Day?
A - Nostalgia B - Virasat
C - Handloom Hues D - Weave Celebration
The Ministry of Textiles has organised a fortnight-long exhibition
titled “Virasat” on the occasion of the 10th National Handloom Day,
which began on Saturday at the Hathkargha Haat at Janpath. The
exhibition is operated by National Handloom Development
Corporation Limited (NHDC) and will be open from 11 am to 8 pm. The
exhibition will showcase and sell handloom products brought from
different regions of India.
47. Which statutory body of the Government of India has launched the
Digital Shakti Kendra to tackle cyber crimes against women?
A - National Human Rights B - National Commission for
Commission (NHRC) Women (NCW)
C - National Commission for
D - Central Bureau of Investigation
Protection of Child Rights
(CBI)
(NCPCR)
The National Commission for Women (NCW) launched the fourth
phase of the "Digital Shakti" campaign on November 15. The
campaign was launched in June 2018 to empower women digitally
and make them aware against illegal activities online.
48. Who is the Swedish athlete who broke Olympic and world records
in the men's pole vault final at the Paris Olympics?
A - Sam Kendricks B - Thiago Braz
C - Emmanuel Karalis D - Armand Duplantis
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis of Sweden won his second Olympic gold
medal with a brilliant performance in the final of the men's pole vault
event at the Stade de France. He set a new world record with a height
of 6.25 meters. Duplantis broke the Olympic record by jumping 6.10
meters in the first attempt and later also broke his own world record
of 6.24 meters.
49. Recently, which country has been elected Vice-Chairman of the
Supply Chain Council?
A - India B - Bhutan
C - France D - Bangladesh
India has been elected Vice-Chairman of the Supply Chain Council
under the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF).
This appointment reflects India's important role in supply chain
resilience. Three major bodies have been established under IPEF:
Supply Chain Council (Chairman- US, Vice-India), Crisis Response
Network (Chairman- Korea, Vice-Japan), and Labor Rights Advisory
Board (Chairman- US, Vice-Fiji).
50. In which state of India is the first phase of the multinational air
exercise 'Taranga Shakti 2024' being held?
A - Maharashtra B - Tamil Nadu
C - Rajasthan D - Gujarat
The Indian Air Force is going to conduct its first international air
exercise, Tarang Shakti-2024, this August. The exercise will take
place in two phases: the first phase in South India in the first two
weeks of August, and the second phase in the western region from
late August to mid-September.

51. President Draupadi Murmu received the highest honor of which

country in August 2024?
A - Australia B - Philippines
C - Fiji D - New Zealand
President Draupadi Murmu was awarded Fiji's highest civilian honor
'Companion of the Order'. This honor was given to President Murmu
by Fiji President Ratu William Mwalili Katonivere. President Murmu on
this occasion praised the deep friendship between India and Fiji and
said that India is ready to build a strong and prosperous nation by
partnering with Fiji.

52. What is the main focus of Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman

Yojana?
A - Education for girl child B - Employment generation
D - Women empowerment in
C - Health and nutrition for women
MSME sector
The Hemant Soren government of Jharkhand has launched the
Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana to provide financial assistance
to women, which will be formally launched on August 16, 2024. The
scheme has been launched to empower women in view of the expiry
of the term of Jharkhand Assembly and the upcoming elections.
53. What is the name of the new e-platform being set up to connect
Indian exporters, MSMEs and other stakeholders?
A - Export India Network B - ​Trade Connect ePlatform
C - Global Trade Centre D - India Trade Portal
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has announced the launch of
a new e-platform, Trade Connect, to increase the participation of
MSMEs and startups in exports. The platform will provide
international trade opportunities and information to small traders and
will be operational in three to four months.

54. Where is the coal to synthetic natural gas (SNG) plant planned to
be set up in West Bengal?
A - Durgapur B - Raniganj
C - Asansol D - Kolkata
The Ministry of Coal and the Ministry of Power and Natural Gas
signed a landmark agreement on August 5, to set up a joint venture
between Coal India Limited (CIL) and GAIL (India) Limited (GAIL).
Under the agreement, a synthetic natural gas (SNG) plant will be set
up using advanced surface coal gasification (SCG) technology in
Raniganj area of West Bengal.

55. Who has been re-elected as President by the Film Academy?

A - Janet Yang B - Steven Spielberg
C - Christopher Nolan D - Kathryn Bigelow
Filmmaker Janet Yang has been re-elected for the third time as
President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Along
with her, new board officers have been appointed:

56. Daljit Singh Chaudhary has held which post?

A - Union Home Secretary B - BSF Director General
C - Army Chief D - Director General of Police
1990 batch UP cadre IPS officer Daljit Singh Chaudhary assumed
charge as Director General of Border Security Force (BSF). The
appointment comes a day after former DG Nitin Agarwal was
prematurely repatriated to his native Kerala cadre. Chaudhary is
currently the Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). The
central government has similarly appointed 1990 batch IPS officer
Yogesh Khurania as DGP in his native Odisha cadre.
57. Which institute recently achieved its first in-house cadaver organ
retrieval?
A - All India Institute of Medical
B - Apollo Hospital Chennai
Sciences Delhi
C - ESIC Super Speciality Hospital
D - Fortis Hospital Mumbai
Sanathnagar
ESIC Super Speciality Hospital, Sanathnagar, Hyderabad has
achieved a significant milestone in medical science and organ
transplantation. On 6 August 2024, the hospital gave life to three other
patients by retrieving organs from a deceased patient.

58. India's first GI-tagged fig juice has been exported to which

country?
A - Germany B - Poland
C - France D - Italy
Purandar Highlands Farmers Producer Company Limited has
achieved a significant milestone by exporting Indian fig juice to
Poland, making it India's first GI-tagged fig juice exporter. In February
2023, the company successfully exported the first commercial
consignment of Purandar figs to Hong Kong. Purandar figs are
famous for their distinctive taste, size, and nutritional value and have
a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
59. Who has been approved as the new SBI Chairman?
A - Rajnish Kumar B - Challa Srinivasulu Setty
C - Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh D - Arundhati Bhattacharya
On August 6, 2024, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
approved the appointment of Challa Srinivasulu Setty as the new
Chairman of State Bank of India (SBI). Setty, who is currently the
Senior Managing Director of SBI, will replace Dinesh Kumar Khara,
who will retire on August 28, 2024.

60. Who has been appointed as the Director General of Assam Rifles?
A - Lieutenant General (Retired) B - Lieutenant General Rajeev
P.C. Nair Chopra
C - Lieutenant General Vikas D - Lieutenant General Manoj
Lakhera Mukund Naravane
Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera has become the new Director General of Assam
Rifles of the Indian Army and took charge in Shillong. He is the
second Uttarakhandi to command the Assam Rifles after former Lt
Gen TPS Rawat. Lakhera, who hails from Jakhand village in Tehri
Garhwal, studied at DAV PG College and Indian Military Academy and
was commissioned in the 4th Sikh Light Infantry Regiment in 1990.
61. Under which ministry has Gati Shakti University launched
executive training in aviation safety management?
A - Ministry of Civil Aviation B - Ministry of Education
C - Ministry of Railways D - Ministry of Defence
Gati Shakti University (GSV) launched its first executive training
program for the aviation sector at the Asian Institute for Transport
Development (AITD) in Dwarka, New Delhi. The three-day program is
running from 5th to 7th August and focuses on “Safety Management
Systems”, which has been organized in collaboration with Airbus.

62. Which country did India defeat to win the title in the CAVA
Women's Volleyball Nations League?
A - Nepal B - Iran
C - Sri Lanka D - Bangladesh
Nepal registered a historic win over India in the CAVA Women's
Volleyball Nations League. Nepal won the match by 3-2 sets in the
match played at the Rakhep Covered Hall in Tripureshwor. This is
Nepal's first win over India. Nepal won the first set 25-18 but lost the
second set 12-25. In the third set, Nepal won 25-17 while lost the
fourth set 18-25. In the final set, Nepal won the match by winning
15-13.
63. Which Indian wrestler announced retirement after being
disqualified at Paris Olympics?
A - Nisha Dahiya B - Babita Kumari
C - Vinesh Phogat D - Sakshi Malik
Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling on 8 August
2024. She was disqualified for the 50 kg wrestling event at the Paris
Olympics 2024 as her weight was found to be 100 grams more than
the prescribed standards. After announcing her retirement, Vinesh
wrote that she has given up on wrestling and is now disheartened.
Earlier, she had appealed against her disqualification, demanding a
joint silver medal.
64. Which state has become the first state to procure all crops at
Minimum Support Price (MSP)?
A - Punjab B - Haryana
C - Uttar Pradesh D - Rajasthan
Former Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij announced that Haryana is
the first state in the country where all crops will be procured at
Minimum Support Price (MSP). He called it a big step in the interest of
farmers and praised the farmer-friendly policies of the present
government.
65. On which day is World Tribal Day celebrated?
A - 15 August B - 12 July
C - 9 August D - 5 June
World Tribal Day is celebrated every year on 9 August, with the aim of
appreciating the culture, civilization, and contribution of tribal people
to society and the environment. The theme for 2024 is 'Protecting the
Rights of Tribal People in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact',
which emphasizes the protection of their rights and lifestyle. Tribal
people live in about 70 countries, and in India they number around 10
crore.

66. Which team received the Science Team Award for its contribution
to India's space program?
A - Team Mangalyaan B - Team Gaganyaan
C - Team Chandrayaan-3 D - Team Chandrayaan-2
India's Chandrayaan-3 mission achieved a historic feat by
successfully landing on the lunar south pole on August 23, making
India the first country to reach this region of the moon. The success
of this mission has brought global recognition to the scientific
capability of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

67. Which award was given to Dr. Govindarajan Padmanabhan in

August 2024?
A - Vigyan Shri Award B - Vigyan Yuva Award
C - Vigyan Ratna Award D - Vigyan Team Award
The Central Government on Wednesday announced the 'National
Science Awards' to recognize excellence in science and technology.
Under this new award system, renowned biochemist Govindarajan
Padmanabhan will be awarded the first 'Vigyan Ratna Award', for his
remarkable contribution to biochemistry.

68. Who was awarded the 'Hem Bahadur Malla Samman' for the year
2079 BS?
A - Dr. Arjun Karki B - Dr. Bhesh Bahadur Thapa
C - Dr. Shankar Sharma D - Dr. Baburam Bhattarai
Senior diplomat and administrationist, former minister Dr. Bhesh
Bahadur Thapa was awarded the Hem Bahadur Malla Samman at a
ceremony held recently in Nepal. President Ram Chandra Paudel
presented this award to Dr. Thapa at this award ceremony held at
Radisson Hotel in Kathmandu. He was given a certificate and an
amount of two lakh rupees as a reward.
69. In which state 'Upasthiti (Attendance) Portal' was launched to
ensure daily attendance of health workers?
A - Uttar Pradesh B - Jharkhand
C - Bihar D - Chhattisgarh
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has launched a new
attendance portal for health workers, which will provide real-time
location information and make cross verification of biometric
attendance easier. This portal will make it easier to make attendance
despite network problems in remote areas and will store information
like attendance, leave, PF of health department personnel.

70. Which country did India defeat to win the bronze medal in men's
hockey at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
A - Spain B - Germany
C - Argentina D - Belgium
India performed brilliantly in the bronze medal match against Spain at
the Paris Olympics. India won 2-1 thanks to two goals from
Harmanpreet Singh and won the bronze medal for the second
consecutive Olympics. During the match, Spain first took the lead
through a penalty stroke by Marc Miralles, making the score 1-0. India
came back after half time and Harmanpreet converted two penalty
corners to give India a 1-1 draw and then a 2-1 lead.
71. Who has recently taken over as Director General Hospital Services
(Armed Forces)?
A - Vice Admiral Sanjay Jaiswal B - Vice Admiral Ajay Bhalla
C - Vice Admiral Anupam Kapoor D - Vice Admiral Rajesh Kumar
Surgeon Vice Admiral Anupam Kapoor assumed charge as Director
General Hospital Services (Armed Forces) in the office of Armed
Forces Medical Services. The date of his commission into the Indian
Navy is June 27, 1987, and he represents a long and honourable
career.

72. When was Nagasaki Day 2024 observed?

A - 6 August B - 9 August
C - 15 August D - 1 September
9 August is celebrated as Nagasaki Day, which commemorates the
atomic bomb attack on Nagasaki, Japan in 1945. The day highlights
the horrors of nuclear war and the importance of global peace and
disarmament. The bombing completely devastated Nagasaki and
claimed millions of lives.
73. The 4th Foreign Office Consultations between India and Zambia
were held in which city?
A - New Delhi B - Nairobi
C - Lusaka D - Addis Ababa
India and Zambia held the 4th Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in
Lusaka, where various areas of cooperation between the two
countries were discussed. The Indian side was led by Additional
Secretary Puneet R. Kundal, while the Zambian side was led by
Permanent Secretary Atambuyu Anemela Gundersen. The meeting
considered cooperation in areas such as defence, health, agriculture,
mines and mineral resources, and small and medium enterprises.
74. Which organisation launched 'HaathiApp' to reduce human-
elephant conflict in Assam?
A - WWF B - Wildlife Trust of India
C - Greenpeace D - Aaranyak
Assam-based biodiversity organisation Aaranyak has developed a
mobile application 'HaathiApp' to reduce human-elephant conflict,
which will be launched on August 10. The application has been
developed in collaboration with SBI Foundation and aims to give early
warning of the presence of wild elephants close to human
settlements.

75. Which two organisations partnered to launch UPI-centric payment

platform 'UPISetu'?
A - Paytm and Setu B - Setu and Axis Bank
C - Google Pay and ICICI Bank D - Pine Labs and Setu
Axis Bank has partnered with Setu to launch 'UPISetu', a UPI-focused
payments platform for developers and businesses. The platform will
support various UPI products such as QR code, EMI, UPI AutoPay and
third-party validation services. Pine Labs says that UPI will become
the dominant payment gateway in the future, and hence it is
introducing new products and services to empower India's digital
payments infrastructure.
76. Who has been appointed as a member of the Central Electricity
Regulatory Commission (CERC) to bring in judicial expertise?
A - Arvind Subramanian B - Shekhar Subramanian
C - Harish Dudani D - Ajit Ganguly
The Ministry of Power has announced the appointment of Harish
Dudani as a member of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
(CERC). Dudani will be sworn in by the Power Minister on August 6,
2024. Dudani held the positions of Chief Justice and Family Court in
the Delhi High Court, and has also served as District Judge,
Additional Sessions Judge, and Special Judge (CBI).
77. Who has been appointed as the new CEO of Boeing amid mounting
losses?
A - Robert Ortberg B - Dave Calhoun
C - Dennis Muilenburg D - James McNerney
Boeing has announced the appointment of former Rockwell Collins
CEO Robert "Kelly" Ortberg as its new CEO from August 8. Ortberg
will replace Dave Calhoun, who is retiring. Ortberg, who served as
CEO of Rockwell Collins from 2013 to 2021, said he is committed to
continuing Boeing's rich tradition and will prioritise safety and
quality.

78. Which campaign was launched by the Government of India to

promote the spirit of patriotism ahead of Independence Day?
A - Digital India Campaign B - Har Ghar Tiranga
C - Swachh Bharat Mission D - Make in India
The third edition of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign will be run from
August 9 to August 15, which aims to encourage citizens to hoist the
national flag on their homes. This initiative is important towards
promoting patriotism and national pride among citizens. Union
Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat announced
the dates of the campaign and emphasized its importance.

79. When is World Lion Day celebrated?

A - 1 January B - 5 June
C - 10 August D - 15 September
World Lion Day is celebrated every year on 10 August with the aim of
conservation and raising awareness about lions. Its main objective is
to highlight the declining population of lions and their important
contribution to the ecosystem. Lions are not only apex predators but
also play an important role in maintaining ecological balance.

80. Which institute signed MoU with Amity University to enhance

Ayurveda research and education?
B - Central Council for Research in
A - National Institute of Ayurveda
Ayurvedic Sciences
D - All India Institute of Ayurveda
C - Indian Council of Ayurveda
(AIIA)
All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) and Amity University have signed
an important MoU on 09 August. The agreement aims to promote
various aspects related to education, research and technology. It will
specifically focus on promoting an education program, publications,
and capacity building projects.
81. Name the newly created third largest tiger reserve of India.
A - Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla B - Nagarjunasagar Srisailam
Tiger Reserve Tiger Reserve
C - Manas Tiger Reserve D - Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
Chhattisgarh has recently announced Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla
Tiger Reserve, the third largest tiger reserve in the country. This new
reserve has been created by combining the existing national park and
wildlife sanctuary and is spread over 2,829 square kilometers. It is the
fourth tiger reserve of Chhattisgarh.

82. Who was the chief guest at the NFCSF Sugar Industry Seminar and
National Efficiency Awards 2022-23 ceremony in New Delhi?
A - Narendra Modi B - Nitin Gadkari
C - Amit Shah D - Rajnath Singh
Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the NFCSF ‘Sugar Industry
Seminar and National Efficiency Awards 2022-23’ ceremony in New
Delhi as the chief guest. He presented awards to cooperative sugar
mills and underlined the importance of the cooperative movement.
Shah informed that after the formation of the Ministry of Cooperation
under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, there have been
significant reforms in the sector.
83. What is the theme of India's 78th Independence Day in 2024?
A - Aatmanirbhar Bharat B - Digital India
C - Developed India D - Navbharat
India will celebrate its 78th Independence Day on 15 August 2024 this
year. India gained independence from British rule on 15 August 1947,
and this day is celebrated as Independence Day every year. This
year's Independence Day theme is "Vikasit Bharat". On Independence
Day, the tricolor is hoisted across the country and the national
anthem is sung.

84. Indian Air Force successfully completed Defence Exercise 'Udaar

Shakti 2024' in which country?
A - Malaysia B - Indonesia
C - Singapore D - Thailand
The Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent on Saturday returned from
Malaysia, where it participated in Exercise "Udaar Shakti 2024" from
05-09 August 2024. This joint air exercise was conducted in Kuantan,
Malaysia in collaboration with the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).
The IAF participated in the exercise with Su-30MKI fighter jets and
engaged in aerial combat missions with the Su-30MKM jets of the
RMAF.
85. Who has been appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India for a
two-year term starting August 30, 2024?
A - Rajiv Gauba B - Amitabh Kant
C - T.V. Somanathan D - Pradeep Kumar Sinha
Senior IAS officer T V Somanathan has been appointed as the Cabinet
Secretary. He will replace Rajiv Gauba, whose five-year term ends this
month. Somanathan, a 1987 batch officer of Tamil Nadu cadre and
currently the Union Finance Secretary, has been appointed as the
Cabinet Secretary for two years starting August 30, 2024. Before
becoming the Cabinet Secretary, Somanathan was appointed as OSD
(Officer on Special Duty).
86. Who was conferred with the prestigious Olympic Order for his
'distinguished contribution' to the Olympic movement?
A - Abhinav Bindra B - Vinesh Phogat
C - Neeraj Chopra D - P.V. Sindhu
Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra was conferred with the prestigious
Olympic Order for his 'distinguished contribution' to the Olympic
movement. Bindra won India an Olympic individual gold medal by
winning the gold medal in the 10m air rifle event at the Beijing 2008
Olympic Games. Bindra received the honour at the 142nd session of
the IOC on Saturday. He said the Olympic rings gave meaning to his
life and it was a privilege to fulfil his Olympic dreams.
87. Who was conferred with the 'Distinguished Fellow' award at the
2024 Directors Conclave and 34th IOD Annual Day?
A - Arjun Ram Meghwal B - Rajiv Kumar
C - Sandeep Joshi D - Vivek Kumar Dewangan
Vivek Kumar Dewangan, IAS and CMD, REC Limited, received the
'Distinguished Fellow' award at the 2024 Directors Conclave and 34th
IOD Annual Day. The award was conferred in recognition of his
exemplary leadership and contribution to the energy sector. Union
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal gave him the award.

88. Who has been appointed as the 25th Chief Justice of Bangladesh?
A - Obaidul Hasan B - Muhammad Yunus
C - Syed Refat Ahmed D - Shahabuddin
Syed Refat Ahmed has been sworn in as the 25th Chief Justice of
Bangladesh by President Mohammad Shahabuddin at the Durbar Hall
of Bangabhaban. His appointment was made on Saturday, and the
Law Ministry issued a notification for the same. Syed Refat Ahmed
was born on 28 December 1958.
89. Which Indian public sector bank has launched 'Ant Drishti Braille
Debit Card' for visually impaired customers?
A - State Bank of India B - Canara Bank
C - Bank of Baroda D - Punjab National Bank
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has launched a specially designed PNB
'Ant Drishti' Braille Debit Card for visually impaired customers. The
card is available on the RuPay network as a contactless National
Common Mobility Card (NCMC). The bank has introduced this new
Braille Debit Card to reflect its commitment towards inclusivity and
financial access.

90. Which Indian actor was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement
Award at the 77th Locarno Film Festival in 2024?
A - Amitabh Bachchan B - Shah Rukh Khan
C - Aamir Khan D - Salman Khan
Shah Rukh Khan added another notable achievement to his name by
winning the Lifetime Achievement Award, "Pardo alla Carriera," at the
77th edition of the Locarno Film Festival on August 10. He became
the first Indian to receive this honour, further cementing his status as
"King Khan." Shah Rukh won the hearts of the audience with his
charming style and dapper look in a black blazer.

91. Who was honoured as the youngest Disney Legend at the D23
Expo in 2024?
A - Selena Gomez B - Miley Cyrus
C - Demi Lovato D - Zendaya
Miley Cyrus was honoured as a Disney Legend at the D23 Expo held
in Anaheim. The award is given to individuals who have made a
significant impact on Disney's legacy. It marks a significant milestone
in Cyrus' career, which began with her role as Hannah Montana. At
the ceremony, Lainey Wilson performed the hit song "The Best of
Both Worlds" from 'Hannah Montana' and praised Cyrus' bravery and
authenticity.
92. Which space agency's JUICE mission is set to carry out the first
lunar-Earth flyby as part of its journey?
A - NASA B - Roscosmos
C - ESA D - CNSA
The European Space Agency's (ESA) JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons
Explorer) spacecraft will make its first pass near the Earth and the
Moon, which is crucial in its journey to Jupiter. During this flyby,
JUICE's path will be bent using Earth's gravity, helping it reach
Jupiter. This 'braking' maneuver will help adjust JUICE's trajectory
precisely and keep it on the right speed and direction.
93. Which institute ranked first in the overall category of National
Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024?
A - IIT Madras B - IISc Bangalore
C - JNU D - AIIMS Delhi
The results of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for
2024, which evaluates higher education institutions, have been
released. In this year's ranking, Indian Institute of Technology Madras
(IIT Madras) has topped the overall ranking for the third consecutive
year, reflecting its academic excellence and innovation.

94. Who is the author of the book "75 Great Revolutionaries of India",
which was released in the presence of Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman
Harivansh Narayan Singh?
A - Suresh Sharma B - Bhim Singh
C - Rajiv Kumar D - Sudhanshu Trivedi
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh on August
11 released MP Bhim Singh's new book '75 Great Revolutionaries of
India'. The book aims to highlight the contributions of lesser-known
freedom fighters and inspire Indian society. Singh praised the
research and dedication of the book, which describes in detail the
sacrifices of unsung revolutionaries.
95. Who was sworn in as the President of Rwanda for the fourth time
by securing over 99% votes in the recently held election?
A - Julius Maada Bio B - Paul Kagame
C - Yoweri Museveni D - Uhuru Kenyatta
President Paul Kagame has won a landslide victory in Rwanda's 2024
presidential election with 99.15% of the votes, marking the start of his
fourth term. The opposition candidates in the election, Frank
Habineza of the Democratic Green Party and independent candidate
Philippe Mpaimana, received 0.53% and 0.32% of the vote
respectively. About 65% of the population participated in this election,
mostly young people.
96. When is World Organ Donation Day celebrated?
A - 1 January B - 14 June
C - 10 October D - 13 August
World Organ Donation Day is celebrated every year on 13 August. The
main objective of this day is to highlight the importance of organ
donation and educate people about the process of organ donation.
This day is dedicated to eliminating misconceptions and myths
related to organ donation. The history of World Organ Donation Day
begins in 1954, when Ronald Lee Herrick donated one of his kidneys
to his twin brother for the first time.
97. Who has recently taken charge as India's new ambassador to the
United States?
A - Taranjit Singh Sandhu B - Vinay Mohan Kwatra
C - Harsh Vardhan Shringla D - Alok Srivastava
Vinay Mohan Kwatra took charge as India's ambassador to the US in
Washington. Kwatra, who retired as India's foreign secretary on July
14 and has previously served as commerce minister and India's
ambassador to France and Nepal, took charge as India's ambassador
to the US. He wrote on X that it is an honor for him and his team will
continue to work to strengthen the India-US partnership.

98. Who has recently taken charge as Managing Director in charge of

Risk Compliance and Stressed Asset Resolution Group (SARG) in
State Bank of India (SBI)?
A - Gajendra Singh Rana B - Alok Chaudhary
C - Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh D - CS Setty
Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh has taken charge as the Managing
Director (MD) of Risk Compliance and Stressed Asset Resolution
Group (SARG) departments of State Bank of India (SBI). His
appointment has been approved by the government and the
promotion has also been authorised by the Appointments Committee
of the Cabinet (ACC).
99. Who has been announced as the ICC Players of the Month for July
2024?
A - Virat Kohli (Men) and Smriti B - Gus Atkinson (Men) and
Mandhana (Women) Chamari Atapattu (Women)
C - Babar Azam (Men) and Ellyse D - Ben Stokes (Men) and Sophie
Perry (Women) Ecclestone (Women)
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the Player of
the Month awards for July. England fast bowler Gus Atkinson was
named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for his outstanding
performance in the Test series against the West Indies.

100. Tom Daley has recently retired from diving after the 2024 Paris
Olympics. He is from which country?
A - United States B - Australia
C - Great Britain D - Canada
Britain's leading diver Tom Daley has declared the Paris Olympics as
the last games of his career. Daley, 30, has won five medals in five
games and won a silver medal in the synchronized 10m platform
event in Paris. He made his Olympic debut in Beijing in 2008 and
performed brilliantly at London 2012, Rio 2016, and Tokyo 2020,
notably winning a gold medal in Tokyo.
101. The “Excellent” 3-star rating is awarded by the Capacity Building
Commission (CBC) to institutions for promoting and facilitating which
sector?
A - Sustainable Agriculture B - Information Technology
C - Green Energy D - MSME
The National Institute for MSME (NI-MSME), under the Ministry of
MSME, Government of India has received an ‘Excellent’ grading with 3
star rating on successfully completing the National Standards for
Civil Services Training Institutions (NSCSTI) process for excellence in
development of micro, small and medium enterprises.

102. In which state of India will the first Global Overseas Women's
Kabaddi League (GPKL) be launched in September 2024?
A - Punjab B - Maharashtra
C - Haryana D - Uttar Pradesh
The first Global Women's Kabaddi League, which is starting in
Haryana next month, will try to promote international kabaddi with the
participation of women players from over 15 countries. The league
aims to get kabaddi recognized globally and move towards its
inclusion in the Olympic Games.

103. When is Independence Day celebrated?

A - 26 January B - 15 August
C - 2 October D - 14 November
With the advent of Independence Day 2024, students across India are
being encouraged to write essays on the significance of this day.
India gained independence from British rule on 15 August 1947, a day
remembered for the inspiration and struggle of leaders such as
Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Subhash Chandra Bose. The
day is an opportunity to honor the sacrifices of freedom fighters and
understand civic responsibilities.

104. The National Health Authority (NHA) recently signed a

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
____________________________ to advance digital health education.
A - All India Institute of Medical B - Indian Institute of Technology
Sciences (AIIMS) (IIT)
C - Jawaharlal Nehru University D - Maharashtra University of
(JNU) Health Sciences (MUHS)
The National Health Authority (NHA) and Maharashtra University of
Health Sciences (MUHS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) in the presence of Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda in New
Delhi.
105. Wing Commander Vernon Desmond Keane was awarded which
award for his exceptional valour and courage?
A - Param Vir Chakra B - Ashoka Chakra
C - Kirti Chakra D - Shaurya Chakra
Wing Commander Vernon Desmond Keane was awarded the 'Shaurya
Chakra' for displaying exceptional courage and valour during a flight
with a Jaguar fighter aircraft. During the flight on 24 July 2023, he
received a warning of oil system failure, necessitating the shutdown
of both engines. Despite there being no standard procedure for such
a situation, he decided to shut down one engine and head towards
the nearest runway.
106. Under which policy 'Amrit Gyan Kosh' and 'Faculty Development'
portals were launched by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh?
A - Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Srijan
B - Mission Karmayogi
Karyakram
C - Pradhan Mantri Rojgar
D - MGNREGA
Protsahan Yojana
Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh termed "Mission
Karmayogi" as the future of India's civil services and said that it aims
to shape India's century by 2047. He said that it is necessary to
change the administrative structure from "governance" to "role" so
that civil services can become fit for the future.
107. Shri Sandeep Poundrik has recently assumed charge as
Secretary in which Ministry?
A - Ministry of Petroleum and
B - Ministry of Home Affairs
Natural Gas
C - Ministry of Steel D - Ministry of Industry
Shri Sandeep Poundrik has assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of
Steel and will be based in Udyog Bhawan in his new role. Poundrik,
who is a 1993 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre, has previous roles as
Additional Chief Secretary in the Department of Industry, Government
of Bihar, Advisor in the Ministry of Home Affairs and Joint Secretary
in the Ministry of Petroleum.
108. Name the pharmaceutical company that has developed India's
first indigenous dengue vaccine, Dengial?
A - Cipla B - Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
C - Panacea Biotec D - Sun Pharma
India's Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) is the world's
largest public health programme, aiming to provide free vaccination
to 30.4 million pregnant women and 26.7 million newborns annually.
Under this programme, Panacea Biotec Ltd is the leading
manufacturer of paediatric vaccines in India, which has played a key
role in polio eradication and is one of the world's largest suppliers.
109. Which bank has launched the ultra-premium 'Primus' credit card
for high-net-worth individuals?
A - HDFC Bank B - Axis Bank
C - ICICI Bank D - State Bank of India
Axis Bank and Visa have launched a new ultra-premium credit card
called 'Primus', exclusively for high-net-worth individuals. It is an
invite-based card with a joining fee of Rs 5 lakh and an annual fee of
Rs 3 lakh. It includes benefits of ITC gift vouchers, EDGE miles, and 1
EDGE mile on spends. Cardholders can also avail zero forex markup,
unlimited lounge access, free green fees, access to private jets, and
free stays at global luxury hotels.
110. Which Indian player has recently been appointed as the head
coach of the junior men's hockey team?
A - Sardar Singh B - Rupinder Pal Singh
C - P.R. Sreejesh D - Manpreet Singh
Hockey India has appointed retired goalkeeper PR Sreejesh as the
new head coach of the Indian junior men's hockey team. The
announcement was made on August 8, 2024, after India won the
bronze medal at the Paris Olympics by defeating Spain 2-1. The move
has been taken in view of Sreejesh's commitment to coaching. He
had already announced his retirement and expressed his desire to
bring his experience into coaching.
111. With the announcement made by BCCI secretary Jay Shah, who
has been appointed as the new bowling coach of India, before which
he has coached Pakistan?
A - Allan Donald B - Dale Steyn
C - Lance Klusener D - Morne Morkel
Former South African fast bowler Morne Morkel has been appointed
as the new bowling coach of the Indian cricket team. The BCCI has
confirmed the appointment of Morkel to the post, which will be
effective from September 1. Morkel has been selected on the
recommendation of head coach Gautam Gambhir, who recently
replaced Rahul Dravid as the head coach of the Indian team.
112. After approval by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet,
who has been appointed as the Director of Enforcement Directorate
(ED) for a term of two years?
A - Rajesh Kumar B - Rahul Naveen
C - Anil Sharma D - Vijay Singh
The central investigation agency Enforcement Directorate (ED) has
got a new director. The central government has appointed 1993 batch
Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Rahul Naveen as the new
director of ED. He was already working as the acting chief and now he
has been made the director of ED on a permanent basis for a term of
two years.
113. R.N. Agarwal, who passed away recently, is known by which other
name?
A - Father of Indian nuclear
B - Father of Agni missiles
program
C - Father of Indian space
D - Father of PSLV program
program
Scientist RN Agarwal, who made significant contributions to India's
defense capabilities, died on the night of August 15 at the age of 83.
He played an important role in making the Agni missile project a
success, in which he solved many technical problems from the
design of the missile to its testing.
114. Which of the following Central Armed Police Forces received the
highest number of Police Medals for Gallantry on Independence Day?
B - Indo-Tibetan Border Police
A - Border Security Force (BSF)
(ITBP)
C - Central Reserve Police Force
D - National Security Guard (NSG)
(CRPF)
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has received 52 Police
Medals for Gallantry on the occasion of 78th Independence Day. The
awardees were announced by the Home Ministry on Wednesday.

115. On which day did the nation pay tribute to former Prime Minister
Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary?
A - 14 August B - 16 August
C - 15 August D - 17 August
On the sixth death anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat
Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, tributes were paid today at his samadhi
sthal 'Sadhaiv Atal'. On this occasion, President Draupadi Murmu first
paid tribute. After this, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar also paid
tribute to the former PM.

116. Recently, IPS Nalin Prabhat was appointed as the new Director
General of Police (DGP) of which state, which will be effective from
October 1?
A - Punjab B - Jammu and Kashmir
C - Uttar Pradesh D - Himachal Pradesh
The appointment of 1992 batch Andhra Pradesh cadre IPS officer
Nalin Prabhat as the new police chief of Jammu and Kashmir has
been announced. He will be currently posted as Special Director
General (SDG) and will take over as DGP of Jammu and Kashmir from
October 1. Nalin Prabhat has been approved inter-state deputation to
AGMUT cadre for three years.
117. Who will be awarded the Donostia Prize at this year's San
Sebastian Film Festival?
A - Tilda Swinton B - Pedro Almodovar
C - Penélope Cruz D - Antonio Banderas
Spanish director Pedro Almodovar will be awarded the Donostia Prize
for his "exceptional contribution to cinema" at this year's San
Sebastian Film Festival. Almodovar's second film, Pepi, Luci, Bom,
premiered in San Sebastian in 1980, further cementing his deep bond
with the city. He also made his first collaboration with Antonio
Banderas and Angel Luis Fernández with Labyrinth of Passions
(1982), which established him as a significant talent.
118. Who won the Best Actor award for the film 'Kantara' at the 70th
National Film Awards?
A - Rishab Shetty B - Vijay Kiragandur
C - Aniruddha Bhattacharya D - Kishore Kumar
The winners of the 70th National Film Awards were announced on
Friday. The Best Hindi Film award this year went to Manoj Bajpayee's
Gulmohar, which also received a Special Mention. Among other
language films, Tamil film Ponniyin Selvan Part 1 and Kannada film
Kadhikan also won awards. The Best Actor award went to Rishab
Shetty for his blockbuster film Kantara. Mammootty and Rishab
Shetty were in competition in this category.
119. Which country has received a consignment of about 1,400 kg of
anti-cancer drugs from India for humanitarian assistance?
A - Syria B - Lebanon
C - Iraq D - Jordan
India has sent humanitarian assistance to Syria, which includes about
1400 kg of anti-cancer drugs. Ministry of External Affairs
spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal informed about this assistance and
said that these medicines will help the Syrian government and people
to fight the disease. India and Syria have historical and cordial
relations, and the Indian Embassy in Syria continued its services
even during the conflict.
120. Which new feature was introduced in version 2.0 of the
'Floodwatch India' app launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti?
A - Adding financial assistance B - Expanding coverage to 592
tools to flood areas monitoring stations
C - Integration of historical flood D - Support for 10 additional
data of last 50 years regional languages
Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil launched version 2.0 of the
'Floodwatch India' mobile application developed by the Central Water
Commission (CWC) in New Delhi. The application provides flood
situation information and forecast, and was released as the first
version on August 17, 2023.
121. Where was the 17th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO)
held?
A - Tokyo, Japan B - Beijing China
C - Seoul, South Korea D - New Delhi, India
The Indian student team performed brilliantly at the 17th International
Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) held in Beijing, China from August
08-16, 2024. The four-member team comprised students from Gujarat,
Kerala, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan. They won three gold, two silver
and one bronze medals in three competition categories.

122. Which two entities signed MoU to promote MSME exports?

A - EEPC India and ISSDA B - EEPC India and CII
C - ISSDA and FICCI D - NASSCOM and ASSOCHAM
The Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC India) and
Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA) have signed
a MoU to promote exports of MSME members. Under the agreement,
both the organizations will identify potential export products and
organize trade exhibitions, buyer-seller meets, and economic
summits.

123. Who has been appointed as the MD and CEO of Tamilnad

Mercantile Bank?
A - Krishnan Sankarasubramanian B - Abir Banerjee
C - Anuj Kumar Jain D - Sali Sukumaran Nair
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB) has appointed Shri Sali S Nair as the
new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD and CEO) for
3 years. On his appointment, Mr. Sali said that he looks forward to
driving forward the strategic priorities while building on the strong
foundation of the bank. Mr. Sali has extensive experience of over 35
years in the banking and financial services industry.

124. Where is the newly-built Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Maritime

Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) located?
A - Mumbai B - Kochi
C - Chennai D - Visakhapatnam
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on August 18 inaugurated the Indian
Coast Guard's new Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC),
Regional Marine Pollution Response Centre (RMPRC) in Chennai, and
Coast Guard Air Enclave in Puducherry. These centres will play a vital
role in maritime security and emergencies. The MRCC will enhance
coordination for sailors and fishermen, while the RMPRC will monitor
marine pollution.
125. Who inaugurated the 'Pratham Policy Makers Forum'?
A - Rajnath Singh B - J.P. Nadda
C - Amit Shah D - Nitin Gadkari
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on August 18 inaugurated the
'Pratham Policy Makers Forum', which will run till August 22. The
forum aims to strengthen India's global pharmaceutical position and
includes an international delegation of drug regulators and policy
makers from 15 countries.

126. Who recently took over as the Director General of the Employees'
State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)?
A - Ashok Kumar Singh B - Sanjay Kumar
C - Rajiv Kumar D - Anil Kumar Gupta
Shri Ashok Kumar Singh, IAS assumed charge as Director General,
Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) in New Delhi on
August 19. Shri Singh is a 1999 batch Kerala cadre IAS officer. Earlier,
he has served as Principal Secretary, Water Resources Department,
Government of Kerala and has extensive experience in managing
district and state level organisations.

127. What is the name of the digital geospatial platform unveiled by

Union Agriculture Ministry?
A - Krishi-Insights Platform B - Krishi-Fund
C - Krishi-Decision Support
D - Krishi-Crop-Monitoring Centre
System
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare organized a
conference to showcase the important role of space technology in
India's agriculture sector. The conference, held on August 19, saw the
launch of the Krishi-Decision Support System (Krishi-DSS), an
innovative geospatial platform.

128. India has initiated anti-dumping investigation on which country in

August 2024?
A - China B - Vietnam
C - South Korea D - Japan
India has initiated anti-dumping investigation on imports of hot rolled
flat products from Vietnam, aimed at protecting the domestic steel
industry from the negative impact of cheap imports. The investigation
began on August 14, 2024 and will be in scope from January 1, 2023 to
March 31, 2024. It covers products with thickness up to 25 mm and
width up to 2100 mm. The Indian Steel Association has sought
retrospective imposition of anti-dumping duty
129. The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 to be held in Bangladesh
will now be held in which country?
A - South Africa B - India
C - Australia D - United Arab Emirates
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the 2024
Women's T20 World Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates
(UAE). The tournament will be held in Dubai and Sharjah from October
3 to 20. Earlier the event was to be held in Bangladesh, but it has been
moved to the UAE due to political unrest there.

130. Who launched online platforms like PROMPT, DRIPS and JAL
VIDYUT DPR to increase efficiency and transparency in the power
sector?
A - Rajnath Singh B - Manohar Lal Khattar
C - Piyush Goyal D - Nitin Gadkari
Union Power Minister, Shri Manohar Lal launched the PROMPT portal
for online monitoring of thermal power projects on 20 August. The
portal aims to ensure timely completion of projects to meet the
growing demand for electricity. The portal ensures real-time tracking,
transparency, and accountability, leading to efficiency and cost
reduction in project execution.
131. Recently, the person recognized as the world's oldest person
according to Guinness World Records passed away, aged 117 years
and 168 days. What was her name?
A - Maria Branyas Morera B - Jeanne Calment
C - Ken Tanaka D - Gertrude Weaver
The world's oldest person, Maria Branyas, died at the age of 117 in a
nursing home in Spain. Her official X account confirmed that she died
peacefully and without pain in her sleep. Guinness World Records
also confirmed that she died at the age of 117 years and 168 days.
Maria was born in San Francisco, California in 1907 and she later
returned to Spain with her family.
132. Who has been appointed as India's chief contingent for the Paris
2024 Paralympic contingent, leading the country's largest ever team of
84 para-athletes across 12 sports?
A - Deepa Malik B - Rattan Singh
C - Satya Prakash Sangwan D - Praveen Kumar
The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) has appointed Satya
Prakash Sangwan as the Chef de Mission (CMD) of the Indian
contingent for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Sangwan, who is
also the Vice President of the PCI, has been associated with the
Paralympic movement for the past decade.
133. Which rare astronomical event known as 'Sturgeon Moon' will
occur on August 19, 2024?
A - Solar eclipse B - Total lunar eclipse
C - Meteor shower D - Super Blue Moon
A rare astronomical event will be seen in the sky on August 19, when
a combination of Supermoon and Blue Moon will be seen. Supermoon
occurs when the Moon is at the perigee point closest to Earth in its
orbit, making the Moon appear larger and brighter than usual. Blue
Moon means the occurrence of a second full moon in the same
month.

134. In which district did the Maharashtra government recently launch

the first 'Solar Village'?
A - Wardha B - Satara
C - Amravati D - Konkan
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inaugurated the state's
first 'Solar Village' at Manyachiwadi in Satara district. The initiative
aims to promote renewable energy and reduce dependence on
conventional power sources. The 'PM Surya Ghar: Free Electricity
Scheme' has helped reduce electricity bills, while 90-95% subsidy is
being given for solar pump sets under the 'Mukhyamantri Solar Krishi
Pump Yojana'.
135. Where was the 'Pratham Policy Makers Forum' inaugurated
recently?
A - Hyderabad B - New Delhi
C - Chennai D - Bengaluru
Union Minister JP Nadda inaugurated the 'First Policy Makers Forum'
in New Delhi. Policy makers and drug regulators from 15 countries
attended the event. The forum was organized by the Indian
Pharmacopoeia Commission in collaboration with the Ministries of
Health and Family Welfare and External Affairs.

136. Which state government has recently launched the 'Mukhyamantri

Bal Poshan Aahar Yojana'?
A - Rajasthan B - Uttar Pradesh
C - Himachal Pradesh D - Gujarat
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has
launched the 'Mukhyamantri Bal Poshan Aahar Yojana', which aims to
provide nutritious food to government school children. Under the
scheme, students from nursery to class eight will be given boiled
eggs or fruits once a week, and fresh fruits will be provided locally.
The scheme will complement the existing mid-day meal scheme,
which covers 15,181 schools and 5,34,293 students.
137. Which airport has won the Best Airport award at the India Travel
Awards for three consecutive years?
A - Rajiv Gandhi International B - Indira Gandhi International
Airport Airport
D - Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
C - Chennai International Airport
International Airport
The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad has been
recognised as the "Best Airport" for the third consecutive year at the
India Travel Awards. The honour reflects the airport's commitment to
providing the best passenger experience.

138. Greg Barclay will step down as ICC President in November 2024.
He is from which country?
A - Australia B - England
C - New Zealand D - South Africa
Greg Barclay has announced that he will resign as the chairman of
the International Cricket Council (ICC) from 1 December 2024.
Barclay, who was appointed as ICC chairman in November 2020 and
re-elected in 2022, will be remembered for his tenure as a significant
contribution to the development and governance of international
cricket. With Barclay's resignation, the process of appointing a new
chairman has begun.
139. Which player created a new world record for most runs in an over
in T20 International on August 20, 2024?
A - Darius Visser B - Virat Kohli
C - Chris Gayle D - Alex Richardson
A new world record for most runs in an over has been created in T20
International cricket. This record was created in the T20 World Cup
Qualifier match between Samoa and Vanuatu, where Samoa batsman
Darius Visser hit 6 sixes in 6 balls in an over of Vanuatu bowler Nalin
Nipiko. This over also included 3 no balls, making a total of 39 runs.

140. Which village has been inaugurated as the first 'Solar Village' in
Maharashtra?
A - Dongargaon B - Ghodasarwadi
C - Manyachiwadi D - Dongarwadi
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inaugurated the state's
first 'Solar Village' at Manyachiwadi in Satara district. The initiative
aims to promote renewable energy and reduce dependence on
conventional power sources. The 'PM Surya Ghar: Free Electricity
Scheme' has helped reduce electricity bills, while 90-95% subsidy is
being given for solar pump sets under the 'Mukhyamantri Solar Krishi
Pump Yojana'.
141. Who has been appointed as the interim chairman of the Airports
Authority of India (AAI)?
A - Manish Bhaskar B - Abhay Muduli
C - M Suresh D - Abhijeet Parida
M Suresh has been appointed as the interim chairman of the Airports
Authority of India (AAI), marking a significant leadership change in the
organisation. The appointment comes after the removal of Sanjiv
Kumar from the post of AAI chairman, which was formalised through
an official government order.

142. Who is set to become the youngest president in the history of the
International Cricket Council (ICC)?
A - Greg Barclay B - Jay Shah
C - N Srinivasan D - Sourav Ganguly
BCCI secretary Jay Shah is set to become the new ICC chairman,
replacing Greg Barclay. Barclay will resign from his post on
November 30, 2024, and the new chairman will take over from
December 1, 2024. 35-year-old Jay Shah is the frontrunner to become
the youngest ICC chairman, and can file nominations for the post by
August 27, 2024.

143. Who has taken over as Union Home Secretary in August 2024?
A - Ajay Kumar Bhalla B - Ram Manohar Shukla
C - Vivek Dalui D - Govind Mohan
IAS officer Govind Mohan will take charge as Union Home Secretary
from August 22, replacing Ajay Kumar Bhalla, whose term is ending.
Mohan, who is currently the secretary in the Ministry of Culture and a
1989 batch Sikkim cadre officer, was appointed Home Secretary by
the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on August 21.

144. According to the Brand Finance Food & Drink 2024 report, which
is the world's strongest food and dairy brand?
A - Nestle B - Amul
C - Lay's D - Valio
Amul has been declared the world's strongest food brand in Brand
Finance's Global Food & Drinks Report 2024. Amul achieved this
position with a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 91 and a valuation
of $3.3 billion, which includes a brand value increase of 11% since
2023. Amul's achievement has been possible due to its strong hold
and consumer trust in India's dairy market.
145. Who was awarded the National Science Award in the "Vigyan
Ratna" category in 2024?
A - Dr. Anandharamakrishnan C. B - Professor Umesh Varshney
C - Professor Govindarajan D - Professor Syed Wajih Ahmad
Padmanabhan Naqvi
Former Director of the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru and
eminent biochemist Govindarajan Padmanabhan has been named as
the first recipient of India's highest science award - Vigyan Ratna. The
award is one of the 33 National Science Awards that will be given in
2024. Apart from Vigyan Ratna, 13 Vigyan Shri and 18 Vigyan Yuva
Awards have also been announced.
146. What is the name of the nationwide quiz launched by the Reserve
Bank of India (RBI) for graduate students?
A - RBI Knowledge Challenge B - RBI90Quiz
C - RBI Annual Quiz D - RBI Financial Awareness Quiz
RBI has announced the "RBI 90 Quiz" competition on its 90th
anniversary, with prizes up to Rs 10 lakh for graduate students. The
quiz will be multi-level—at state, regional, and national levels. It aims
to make students aware about the RBI and the financial ecosystem.
The first place will get Rs 10 lakh, second place will get Rs 8 lakh, and
third place will get Rs 6 lakh.

147. Ronak Dahiya won bronze medal at U-17 World Wrestling

Championship. The championship was held in which country?
A - Turkey B - India
C - United States D - Jordan
Rounak Dahiya opened India's account by winning a bronze medal in
the Greco-Roman 110kg category at the ongoing Under-17 World
Wrestling Championship in Amman, Jordan. Ronak defeated
Turkiye's Emurullah Capcan 6-1 in the bronze medal match. In the first
semi-final, Ronak did not make it to the final after losing 0-2 to
Hungary's Zoltan Szako.

148. Which actor won the Best Asian Actor award and which film won
the Best Asian Film award at the Septimius Awards 2024 held in the
Netherlands?
A - Actor: Irrfan Khan; Film: B - Actor: Nawazuddin Siddiqui;
"Dangal" Film: "Gully Boy"
C - Actor: Mohammed Zeeshan D - Actor: Rajkummar Rao; Film:
Ayyub; Film: "Maidaan" "Newton"
Actor Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Ajay Devgn's film "Maidaan"
won major awards at the Septimius Awards 2024 held in the
Netherlands.
149. Which company has launched the 'Credit Line on UPI' feature,
which allows users to link their bank credit lines to UPI to make
seamless payments?
A - PhonePe B - Google Pay
C - Paytm D - Amazon Pay
PhonePe on August 22 launched a new Credit Line feature on the UPI
platform that allows consumers to add pre-approved credit lines via
UPI. The feature is in line with RBI's recent decision to allow UPI
services to include pre-approved credit lines. PhonePe's initiative
marks a new direction in the Indian digital payments space,
simplifying the way consumers access and use credit.
150. Who has been appointed as the next president of NASSCOM,
succeeding Debjani Ghosh?
A - Rajesh Gupta B - Rajesh Nambiar
C - Sunil Mehta D - Arvind Krishna
IT industry body National Association of Software Services
Companies (NASSCOM) has appointed Rajesh Nambiar as its
chairman-designate. Nambiar, who has resigned as chairman and
managing director of Cognizant India, will replace Debjani Ghosh,
who completes her term in November 2024. Rajesh Nambiar is an
experienced industry leader who has led global teams at companies
such as TCS, IBM, Ciena and Cognizant.
151. Ronak Dahiya won a bronze medal in the Greco-Roman ________
category at the ongoing Under-17 World Wrestling Championships in
Amman, Jordan.
A - 75kg B - 110kg
C - 85kg D - 100kg
India's Ronak Dahiya won a bronze medal in the 110kg Greco-Roman
style of wrestling at the Under-17 World Wrestling Championships.
This is India's first medal at the championship. Ronak defeated
Turkey's Emrullah Capcan 6-1 in the bronze medal playoff. Ronak lost
in the semi-finals, where he lost 0-2 to Hungary's Zoltan Czako and
failed to make it to the final.
152. Where is SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India)
headquartered?
A - Patna B - Lucknow
C - Mumbai D - New Delhi
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) is a premier
development financial institution, established on 2 April 1990 under
the Small Industries Development Bank of India Act, 1989. It is
headquartered in Lucknow and operates throughout the country.
153. When will National Space Day 2024 be celebrated?
A - 23 January B - 15 August
C - 23 August D - 10 October
The success of Chandrayaan-3 mission on 23 August 2023 made India
the first country to land on the south pole of the Moon and the fourth
country to land on the Moon. 23 August was declared as National
Space Day to commemorate this historic achievement. The theme for
2024 is "Touching lives while touching the Moon: India's space saga",
which reflects the deep impact of space exploration on society and
technology.

154. Aditya Birla Finance has partnered with which bank to launch co-
branded credit card?
A - Airtel Payments Bank B - HDFC Bank
C - AU Small Finance Bank D - ICICI Bank
Aditya Birla Finance Limited (ABFL) and AU Small Finance Bank
Limited have jointly launched Aditya Birla Finance AU Credit Cards,
available on Visa and RuPay payment networks. These co-branded
credit cards come in four different variants, each with a
comprehensive rewards program. ABC AU Flex is an affordable
option for India, while ABC AU Next is designed keeping millennials in
mind with exclusive features.
155. Who is the author of the book "Modi's Governance Triumph:
Reshaping India's Path to Prosperity"?
A - Bina Agarwal B - Syed Ahmad
C - Tarun Chugh D - Arjun Appadurai
BJP General Secretary Tarun Chugh's book "Modi's Governance
Triumph: Reshaping India's Path to Prosperity" was released in New
Delhi in presence of prominent political figures like Home Minister
Amit Shah and Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy. The book
presents an in-depth analysis of the visionary initiatives and reforms
of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration, highlighting the
government's commitment to the Antyodaya mission.
156. Who has recently taken over as the Secretary of the Ministry of
Corporate Affairs (MCA)?
A - Manoj Goel B - Rajesh Kumar
C - Anita Sharma D - Deepti Gaur Mukherjee
Deepti Gaur Mukherjee, a 1993 batch IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh
cadre, has taken over as the Secretary of the Ministry of Corporate
Affairs (MCA), replacing Manoj Goel. Mukherjee, who was previously
the CEO of the National Health Authority, has the responsibility to
focus on several important reforms in the MCA. These include
drafting the Digital Competition Bill, the introduction of IBC 2.0 and
increasing the capacity of NCLT.
157. Who has become the first woman to win the National Car Racing
Championship in India?
A - Diana Pundole B - Shubhangini Swaroop
C - Suman Sinha D - Anita Ahuja
28-year-old Diana Pundole from Pune created history by winning the
2024 Indian National Car Racing Championship in the MRF Saloons
category. She has become the first Indian woman to win this title.
Diana, who won the championship on her birthday weekend, 18
August 2024, has faced many challenges, including balancing
between doubts towards women and family responsibilities.

158. Who has been appointed as the assistant coach of the

Afghanistan cricket team?
A - R. Sridhar B - Jonathan Trott
C - Gary Kirsten D - Rahul Dravid
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has appointed former India
fielding coach R. Sridhar as the assistant coach of the senior men's
cricket team. The 54-year-old Sridhar will join the team for the one-off
Test against New Zealand and three ODIs against South Africa in
2023. A long-term contract may be considered later. Sridhar has
significant coaching experience and has served as India's fielding
coach until the 2021 T20 World Cup.
159. In which tournament, Neeraj Chopra finished second with a
season's best throw of 89.49 meters?
A - Paris Olympics B - Madrid World Championship
C - Budapest World Championship D - Lausanne Diamond League
India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished second in the
Lausanne Diamond League 2024 with a throw of 89.49 meters. He
performed his best this season, although he could not cross the 90
meter barrier. His throw was better than the 89.45 meter throw done in
Paris Olympics 2024. In first place was Peter Anderson of Grenada,
who threw 90.61 meters, while Julian Weber of Germany finished third
with a throw of 87.08 meters.
160. Name the National Award-winning Bengali filmmaker whose
demise was widely condoled.
A - Ritwik Ghatak B - Mrinal Sen
C - Utpalendu Chakraborty D - Jeet Ganguly
National Award-winning Bengali director Utpalendu Chakraborty died
at the age of 76. He breathed his last on 20 August 2024 after
suffering a heart attack at his Regent Park residence. Chakraborty is
known for his artistic films, especially 'Chok', which won the National
Awards for Best Feature Film and Best Direction in 1983. He also
received the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director in
1981.
161. What is the name of India's first reusable hybrid rocket launched
by Space Zone India?
A - RHUMI-II B - RHUMI-X
C - RHUMI-1 D - RHUMI-A
India today successfully launched its first reusable hybrid rocket
RHUMI-1. The rocket has been developed by Tamil Nadu-based start-
up Space Zone India and was launched from TTDC Grounds at
Thiruvidandhai, ECR, Chennai. The RHUMI-1 rocket will carry three
cube satellites and 50 PICO satellites on a suborbital trajectory.

162. Which Indian batsman has recently retired from all formats of
cricket, becoming one of the eight batsmen to score more than 5000
runs at a strike rate of over 90 and an average of over 40 in ODIs?
A - Shikhar Dhawan B - Virat Kohli
C - Rohit Sharma D - Sachin Tendulkar
Shikhar Dhawan has announced his retirement from international and
domestic cricket at the age of 38. Dhawan played 34 Tests, 167 ODIs,
and 68 T20Is for India from 2010 to 2022. He informed about his
decision through a video on social media, in which he expressed
gratitude for calling time on his cricket career.

163. Which non-European country has recently implemented the "right

to disconnect" law?
A - Canada B - Australia
C - Japan D - United States
Australia is implementing a new "right to disconnect" law this month,
which will allow employees to be free from emails, messages or calls
outside their working hours. The law, approved on 12 February 2024,
will provide relief from the "always on" workplace culture. Under this,
companies cannot penalize employees for not responding to
communications outside working hours.

164. When is Women's Equality Day celebrated?

A - 15 August B - 8 March
C - 26 August D - 2 October
Women's Equality Day is celebrated on 26 August, which marks the
struggle for women's rights and equal opportunities. The theme for
2024 is "Embrace Equity", which underlines the importance of gender
equality. The day honors activists who fought for equality and
acknowledges the need for gender equality in all areas of society.
Women's Equality Day originated from the Nineteenth Amendment to
the US Constitution, which granted women the right to vote.
165. Who has been appointed as the Chef de Mission of India for the
Paris 2024 Paralympic Contingent?
A - Deepa Malik B - Rattan Singh
C - Satya Prakash Sangwan D - Praveen Kumar
The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) has appointed Satya
Prakash Sangwan as the Chef de Mission of the Indian Contingent for
the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Sangwan, who is also the Vice
President of the PCI, brings with him over a decade of experience in
the Paralympic movement. As Chef de Mission, he will lead the Indian
contingent of 84 para-athletes competing in 12 sporting disciplines,
India's largest ever contingent.
166. Who has recently been appointed as the Additional Director
General (ADG) of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)?
A - Rajesh Kumar B - Manoj Sharma
C - Arun Patel D - Sanjeev Raina
ITBP (Indo Tibet Border Police) officer Sanjeev Raina has been
appointed Additional Director General (ADG) for the India-China LAC
(Line of Actual Control) security force. According to reports, he is the
second non-IPS officer to be appointed to this post. Sanjeev Raina
joined the ITBP in November 1987 as Assistant Commandant, and
after his training in Mussoorie, he got his first posting in Ladakh.

167. Which bank has launched 'Avani' savings account for women,
which offers benefits such as free airport lounge access, personal
insurance cover and waiver on gold loan processing fees?
A - HDFC Bank B - Bandhan Bank
C - ICICI Bank D - Axis Bank
Bandhan Bank launched a special savings account "Avani" for
women and a customer loyalty program "Bandhan Bank Delights" on
its 9th Foundation Day on 22 August 2023. The "Avani" account
targets relatively affluent women and requires a minimum average
quarterly balance of Rs 25,000.

168. To promote interest in philately among students of classes VI to

IX, which organisation has launched a philatelic scholarship scheme
under the Deendayal SPARSH scheme?
A - Ministry of Education B - Indian Postal Department
D - Indian Council of Historical
C - National Philatelic Museum
Research
The Department of Posts under the Union Ministry of
Communications has launched the Deen Dayal SPARSH scheme,
aimed at promoting the hobby of philately among students. The
scheme was announced by Ahmedabad Postmaster General Krishna
Kumar Yadav.
169. Former Prime Minister Salim al-Hoss served in which country and
passed away recently?
A - Jordan B - Lebanon
C - Syria D - Egypt
Lebanon's former Prime Minister Salim al-Hoss died after a long
illness at the age of 94. Current Prime Minister Najib Mikati declared
three days of official mourning in his honour, describing him as the
"conscience" and "soul" of Lebanon. Salim al-Hoss served as prime
minister five times between 1976 and 2000 and held ministerial
positions in three governments.

170. Where was the 2024 Asian Surfing Championship, where India
won a silver medal, held?
A - Thulusdhoo, Maldives B - Bali, Indonesia
C - Phuket, Thailand D - Colombo, Sri Lanka
India won the silver medal in the team event Maruhaba Cup at the
Asian Surfing Championships 2024 in Thulusdhoo, Maldives. In the
final, Japan won the gold medal by a big margin from India, India
finished second with a score of 24.13. Chinese Taipei and China
finished third and fourth respectively.

171. Which country recently unveiled new "suicide drones" amid rising
military tensions?
A - China B - North Korea
C - Iran D - Russia
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un unveiled a new type of "suicide
drone" on August 24, 2024. Kim personally monitored the
performance test of these drones. These drones are designed to
carry explosives and attack enemy targets like guided missiles.
During the test, all the drones accurately identified and destroyed
their targets.

172. Who won the U-15 gold at the Badminton Asia Championships?
A - Tanvi Patri B - Saina Nehwal
C - P.V. Sindhu D - Ashmita Chaliha
Tanvi Patri, a 14-year-old badminton player from Odisha, created a
new record by winning the women's singles title at the 2024 Asian
Under-15 Junior Badminton Championships. In this championship
held from 20-25 August in Chengdu, China, she defeated Nguyen Thi
Thu Huyen of Vietnam 22-20, 21-11 in the final.
173. Which country has recently appointed three new Deputy Prime
Ministers - Nguyen Hoa Binh, Ho Duc Phoc and Bui Than Son?
A - Thailand B - Singapore
C - Vietnam D - Philippines
Vietnam's top legislature approved several important appointments
on Monday. The three new Deputy Prime Ministers include Supreme
People's Court Chief Justice Nguyen Hoa Binh, Finance Minister Ho
Duc Phoc and Foreign Minister Bui Than Son. Among the new
ministers, Do Duc Duy was appointed Minister of Natural Resources
and Environment, and Nguyen Hai Ninh was made Minister of Justice.

174. Who is going to become the first Indian space tourist by joining
Blue Origin's NS-25 mission?
A - Gopichand Thotakura B - Santosh George Kulangara
C - Abhishek Prakash Singh D - Krishna Kumar Sukhen
India's first civilian space tourist Gopichand Thotakura was given a
warm welcome in Delhi on August 26, 2024. Thotakura created history
by participating in Blue Origin's New Shepard-25 (NS-25) mission and
became the second Indian civilian to travel to space after Rakesh
Sharma. During this mission, Thotakura and other crew members
took a brief space trip to an altitude of 105 km.

175. Which is the first state to approve the Central Government's

Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)?
A - Gujarat B - Maharashtra
C - Tamil Nadu D - Karnataka
The Maharashtra government has decided to implement the Unified
Pension Scheme (UPS) for state employees, which was approved on
Sunday. Under this scheme, government employees will be able to
get 50% of the average basic salary of the last 12 months before
retirement as pension. For this, the minimum service period is
required to be 25 years.

176. Which PSU has recently won two CSR Times Awards for
excellence in healthcare and skill development?
A - Bharat Electronics Limited B - Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
(BEL) (HAL)
C - Indian Oil Corporation Limited D - Garden Reach Shipbuilders
(IOCL) and Engineers Limited (GRSE)
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited was
awarded the “Sustainable Governance Champion Award” at the
Outlook Planet Sustainability Summit and Awards 2024. The award
recognizes GRSE's commitment to sustainable practices and
governance excellence.
177. What is India's rank in JLL's Global Real Estate Transparency
Index 2024?
A - 25th B - 40th
C - 31st D - 50th
Global property consultant JLL has included India in the transparent
zone for the first time in its 2024 Global Real Estate Transparency
Index. According to this index, India has entered the transparent zone
for the first time with an overall score of 2.44 and is ranked 31st in the
list of 89 countries.

178. Who has been appointed as the captain of the Indian women's
cricket team for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024?
A - Smriti Mandhana B - Harmanpreet Kaur
C - Jemimah Rodrigues D - Deepti Sharma
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15-
member squad under the captaincy of Harmanpreet Kaur for the ICC
Women's T20 World Cup to be held in the United Arab Emirates from
October 3 to 20. Harmanpreet Kaur will be the captain and Smriti
Mandhana will be the vice-captain. The team includes leading
batsmen of Indian cricket, such as Shefali Verma, Jemimah
Rodrigues, Dayalan Hemalatha and Sajna Sajeevan.
179. Where was the 24th International Mother Teresa Awards
ceremony held?
A - London B - New York
C - Dubai D - Paris
The 24th International Mother Teresa Awards ceremony was held on
August 26, 2024 at Millennium Plaza, Dubai, on the occasion of the
114th birth anniversary of Mother Teresa. The event honoured
exceptional individuals in various fields.

180. Recently in which country Amazon has launched its AI-powered

shopping assistant chatbot named Rufus, which is designed to
provide product recommendations, advice and updates to customers?
A - United States B - India
C - United Kingdom D - Australia
Amazon has launched a new AI shopping assistant named "Rufus" for
its e-commerce platform in India. This is a significant step towards
improving the shopping experience of customers using advanced AI
technology.
181. Who has been appointed as Apple's new finance chief, ahead of
the company's product launch, and what were his previous senior
leadership roles?
A - Tim Cook B - Kevan Parekh
C - Luca Maestri D - Peter Oppenheimer
Apple has appointed Kevan Parekh as the new chief financial officer
from January 1, 2025, replacing Luca Maestri. Parekh, who has been
with Apple for the past decade and was most recently vice president
of financial planning and analysis, will now join the company's
executive committee.

182. In response to growing sexual harassment allegations in the

Malayalam cinema industry, who has recently resigned from the post
of AMMA (Association of Malayalam Movie Artists) president?
A - Mammootty B - Mohanlal
C - Dileep D - Suresh Gopi
After the Hema Committee report, there have been several major
revelations regarding issues of sexual harassment and exploitation in
the Malayalam film industry. The report exposed issues such as
casting couch practices, harassment and pay disparity, resulting in
the resignation of several prominent personalities including superstar
Mohanlal.
183. With an aim to promote digital innovation, Tata Consultancy
Services (TCS) has recently launched its fifth TCS Pace Studio in
which country?
A - India B - Singapore
C - Philippines D - Australia
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched its new TCS Pace
Studio in Manila, Philippines. The studio focuses on promoting digital
innovation in the Asia Pacific region and developing tailored solutions
for clients. The studio is the fifth part of the TCS Pace network
globally, joining four other studios already present in Riyadh, Sydney,
Letterkenny, and Stockholm.
184. Who was recently appointed as the President of NASSCOM?
A - N. Chandrasekaran B - Rajesh Gopinathan
C - Arvind Krishna D - Sindhu Gangadharan
NASSCOM has appointed Sindhu Gangadharan, MD of SAP Labs
India, as its new President, who will replace Rajesh Nambiar.
Gangadharan, who is the first woman head of SAP Labs India, will
focus on helping India's technology sector leverage new emerging
technologies, such as AI, and strengthen the country's engineering
R&D capabilities
185. Which Indian Small Finance Bank recently won four awards at the
2nd ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave & Awards?
A - Jana Small Finance Bank B - Equitas Small Finance Bank
C - Ujjivan Small Finance Bank D - AU Small Finance Bank
Bengaluru-based Jana Small Finance Bank (SFB) Ltd bagged four
major awards at the 2nd ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave &
Awards 2024 held in New Delhi on 22-23 August 2024. The bank
received the Best Small Finance Bank (India) award as well as was
honoured for excellence in profitability, asset quality and risk
management.

186. Who has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the
National Security Guard (NSG)?
A - Nalin Prabhat B - B. Srinivasan
C - Rajesh Kumar D - Sandeep Singh
Senior IPS officer B. Srinivasan has been appointed as the new
Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG). He is a 1992
batch IPS officer of Bihar cadre and is currently the Director of Bihar
Police Academy, Rajgir. His appointment has been approved by the
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. B. Srinivasan's tenure will
last till his retirement date, 31 August 2027.

187. Who was the winner of the 61st National Chess Championship
(August 2024)?
A - Surya Shekhar Ganguly B - Nilesh Saha
C - Karthik Venkataraman D - Mitrabha Guha
Grand Master Karthik Venkataraman of Andhra Pradesh won the title
after a thrilling final round of India's 61st National Senior Chess
Championship. Grand Master Surya Shekhar Ganguly, a six-time
national champion, was half a point ahead with 8.5 points in the final
round and was assured of his seventh title had he defeated Himal
Gusain of Railways in the final round.

188. Vice Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar has recently taken over as Director
General of Project Seabird. Project Seabird is related to?
A - Construction of naval bases B - Development of new naval
and infrastructure warships
C - Enhancing naval aviation D - Improving naval training
capabilities programmes
Vice Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar took over as Director General of
Project Seabird from Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti on 28 August 2024.
With this appointment, he has been entrusted with monitoring the
major defence infrastructure project underway at Karwar Naval Base.
189. Which Tamil Nadu-based space startup launched its first reusable
hybrid rocket, Mission RHUMI-2024?
A - Agnikul Cosmos B - Space Zone India
C - Skyroot Aerospace D - Lakshmi Aerospace
Tamil Nadu-based startup Space Zone India successfully launched its
first reusable hybrid rocket, Mission RHUMI-2024, on 28 August 2024.
The rocket was launched from Thiruvidanthai in Chennai and features
a common fuel-based hybrid motor and an electrically powered
parachute deployer. It aims to conduct research on global warming
and climate change.

190. Jay Shah, the current honorary secretary of BCCI, has been
elected unopposed as the independent chairman of ICC and will
assume his office on 1 December 2024. Who is the current President of
ICC?
A - Greg Barclay B - Jay Shah
C - Shashank Manohar D - N. Srinivasan
Jay Shah has been elected unopposed as the next independent
chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Shah, who has
been the honorary secretary of BCCI since October 2019 and
President of Asian Cricket Council since January 2021, will assume
his office on 1 December 2024.
191. Which two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) for the supply of hydraulic and lubricant oils and greases for a
period of 5 years from 2024 to 2029?
A - RINL and BPCL B - RINL and HPCL
C - RINL and NTPC D - RINL and IOCL
Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (RINL) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited
(IOCL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for supply of
hydraulic and lubricant oils and greases from 2024 to 2029. The
agreement strengthens the long-term partnership between the two
organizations and is a significant example of collaboration between
industries.
192. After the retirement of Jaya Verma Sinha, who has been
appointed as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the
Railway Board?
A - Arun Kumar B - Ramesh Singh
C - Manoj Verma D - Satish Kumar
In a significant change in the history of Indian Railways, Satish Kumar
has been appointed as the new Chairman and CEO of the Railway
Board. He is a 1992 batch IPS officer of Bihar cadre and will take over
from September 1, 2024. Satish Kumar will be the first Chairman and
CEO of the Railway Board to come from Scheduled Caste.