August MCQ 2024 CA

Current Affairs Q&A PDF – August 2024
Table of Contents
NATIONAL AFFAIRS ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
GOVT SCHEMES ............................................................................................................................................................ 29
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ......................................................................................................................................... 36
VISITS............................................................................................................................................................................. 40
BANKING AND FINANCE ............................................................................................................................................. 44
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS .......................................................................................................................................... 87
MoU’s AND AGREEMENTS .......................................................................................................................................... 93
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS ................................................................................................................... 104
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS ................................................................................................................................ 115
SUMMITS, CONFERENCES ......................................................................................................................................... 128
COMMITTEE AND MEETING .................................................................................................................................... 131
INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................................... 133
ACQUISITION AND MERGERS .................................................................................................................................. 139
DEFENCE...................................................................................................................................................................... 142
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY .................................................................................................................................... 147
SPORTS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 155
BOOKS AND AUTHORS.............................................................................................................................................. 160
OBITUARY ................................................................................................................................................................... 163
IMPORTANT DAYS ..................................................................................................................................................... 169
ENVIRONMENT........................................................................................................................................................... 185
APP and WEB PORTAL.............................................................................................................................................. 187
CURRENT STATIC BANKING .................................................................................................................................... 194
CA STATIC GK ............................................................................................................................................................. 219
NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Recently, the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) celebrated its 18th Foundation Day on
__________________ at its headquarters in Prithvi Bhavan, New Delhi.
1) 5th June 2024
2) 1st May 2024
3) 27th July 2024
4) 19th April 2024
5) 25th March 2024
Answer- 3) 27th July 2024
Explanation:
The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) celebrated its 18th Foundation Day on 27th July, 2024 at its
headquarters in Prithvi Bhavan, New Delhi, marking nearly 20 years of significant contributions
made by MoES across all earth system sciences such as: air(atmosphere), water (hydrosphere), land
(lithosphere), solid earth(cryosphere), life (biosphere) and their interactions, shows its
commitment towards scientific and technological progress.
• The Department of Ocean Development (DOD), was created in July 1981 as a part of the
Cabinet Secretariat directly under the charge of the Prime Minister(PM) of India. It came into
existence as a separate department in March 1982.
• In February 2006, the government of Inida notified DOD as the Ministry of Ocean Development.
• In July 2006, the Ministry of Ocean Development was reorganized as Ministry of Earth Sciences
(MoES) through the Presidential notification.
• The MoES launched 4 important publications for public utility and benefit on the occasion of its
18th Foundation Day:
Option Revision:
1.Covered in June 2024: 5th June 2024
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), an autonomous society under the Ministry of Electronics
and Information Technology (MeitY), celebrated its 33rd Foundation Day on 5th June 2024 at a
special event held in New Delhi, Delhi.
2.Covered in May 2024: 1st May 2024
On May 1, 2024, the Army Dental Centre of Research & Referral (ADC R&R), Delhi, a specialist dental
care raised on May 1, 1999, commemorated its 25th anniversary (Silver Jubilee). During the event, a
Special Postal Cover by the Army Postal Service was unveiled by Lieutenant General MK Katiyar,
General Officer Commanding in Chief (GoC-in-C), Western Command.
4.Covered in April 2024: 19th April 2024
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), the statutory body of
insurance companies and intermediaries in India, marked the celebration of its Silver Jubilee(25 year)
on 19th April 2024. IRDAI was formed as a statutory body under the IRDAI Act, 1999 and was
incorporated on 19th April 2000.
2. The Ministry of Power has recently (in July 24) inaugurated the National Feeder Monitoring
System (NFMS) Control Centre on REC Limited’s 55th Foundation Day at ____________.
1) Bengaluru, Karnataka
2) Gurugram, Haryana
3) Pune, Maharashtra
4) Jhakri, Himachal Pradesh
5) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Answer- 2) Gurugram, Haryana
Explanation:
On July 25 2024, Union Minister Manohar Lal, Ministry of Power (MOP) and Ministry of Housing and
Urban Affairs (MoHUA) inaugurated the National Feeder Monitoring System (NFMS) Control Centre
on REC Limited’s 55th Foundation Day at Gurugram, Haryana.
i.NFMS is a flagship initiative of the MoP, provides real-time access to complete information on
power supply hours, outages, and overall health of about 2.5 lakh feeders (11 Kilovolts (KV)
outgoing) across India.
ii.It will allow stakeholders to make informed and actionable decisions, increasing transparency,
efficiency, and accountability in Distribution Companies (DISCOMS), ultimately enhancing the quality
and reliability of power supply to end users.
3. In July 2024, Uttar Pradesh (UP) Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna presented a
supplementary budget of ________ for the Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25).
1) Rs16,582.45 crore
2) Rs 14,264.68 crore
3) Rs 11,481.27 crore
4) Rs 12,909.93 crore
5) Rs 17,694.35 crore
Answer- 4) Rs 12,909.93 crore
Explanation:
On July 30, 2024, the Finance Minister of Uttar Pradesh (UP) Suresh Kumar Khanna presented a
supplementary budget of Rs 12,909.93 crore for the Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25), which is 1.66%
of the original Budget (of Rs 7.36 lakh crore) presented in February 2024.
• Aim: To bolster key sectors such as industrial development, energy, and education.
• The supplementary budget includes an expenditure of Rs 4,227.94 crore on the revenue
account and Rs 7,981.99 crore on the capital account.
• Rs 7,500.18 crore allocated to drive growth and infrastructure improvements in the
industrial sector.
• Rs 2,000 crore budgeted for the energy department to enhance the state’s energy resources
and infrastructure.
4. In July 2024, the Karnataka government has approved the proposal of renaming the
Ramanagara district as _______.
1) Bengaluru North district
2) Bengaluru West district
3) Bengaluru East district
4) Bengaluru Central district
5) Bengaluru South district
Answer- 5) Bengaluru South district
Explanation:
On 26th July 2024, The Karnataka government has approved the proposal of renaming the
Ramanagara district as ‘Bengaluru South district’. The renaming was proposed in response to the
local demand for association with ‘Brand Bengaluru’.
i.The district includes Ramanagara, Magadi, Kanakapura, Channapatna and Harohalli taluks.
ii.Ramanagara town, 50 kilometres (km) from Bengaluru, would continue serve as the district
headquarters.
5. Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia recently (in August ‘24) inaugurated
the Network Operations Centre (NOC) at _______________ in New Delhi, Delhi.
1) Centre for Development of Advanced Computing(C-DAC)
2) National Informatics Centre (NIC)
3) Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)
4) National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)
5) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Answer- 3) Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)
Explanation:
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Ministry of Communications (MoC) and Ministry of
Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) along with the Union Minister of State(MoS)Dr
Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, MoC and Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has inaugurated the
Network Operations Centre (NOC) at the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), New Delhi,
Delhi.
• The NOC hosts indigenously developed security infrastructure for the purpose of identifying
and tracking cyber threats in the telecom network in India.
• M Scindia also made a pilot 5G(the fifth-generation technology) call on the Bharat Sanchar
Nigam Limited (BSNL) live network, where this 5G call was made using the indigenously
designed 5G radio and 5G core Non-Stand Alone(NSA).
6. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released revised standards of quality
of service for access and broadband services with effect from ___________.
1) 1st January 2025
2) 1st October 2024
3) 1st December 2024
4) 1st November 2024
5) 1st April 2025
Answer- 2) 1st October 2024
Explanation:
On 2nd August 2024, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released revised regulations
namely, ‘The Standards of Quality of Service of Access (Wirelines and Wireless) Service
Regulations, 2024 (06 of 2024)’. These revised regulations are applicable for access (fixed and
mobile) and broadband services.
• These regulations will come into effect on 1st October 2024.
• It has mandated the service providers to display technology (2G/3G/4G/5G) wise mobile
coverage maps on their website to enable users or consumers to make informed decisions.
• TRAI has decided to collect performance against certain parameters such as: network
availability, call drop, voice packet drop rate in uplink and downlink, among others on cell
level. Click here to read more
7. In August 2024, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved 8 National
High-Speed Road Corridor projects, with a length of 936 kilo meters (km) for ___________ across
India.
1) Rs 19,744 crore
2) Rs 86,000 crore
3) Rs 50,655 crore
4) Rs 70,163 crore
5) Rs 32,000 crore
Answer- 3) Rs. 50,655 crore
Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra
Modi has approved 8 National High-Speed Road Corridor projects with a length of 936 kilometers
(km) for Rs. 50,655 crore across India.
• The implementation of these projects is likely to create an estimated 4.42 crore man-days of
direct and indirect employment.
• The Union Cabinet has approved a series of significant amendments to banking laws,
including the increase in the number of nominees per deposit account up to 4, and the
introduction of “successive and simultaneous” nominations to allow joint account holders and
the heirs to access funds after an account holder’s death.
• Shareholders with holdings up to Rs 2 crore will now be considered to have substantial
interest, up from the previous Rs 5 lakh limit. Click here to read more
8. According to the recent (August ‘24) notification from the Government of India(GoI), Central
Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), Public Sector Banks (PSBs), and Financial Institutions (FIs)
are required to increase their public shareholding to at least ________ by August 1, 2026.
1) 10%
2) 30%
3) 15%
4) 25%
5) 18%
Answer- 4) 25%
Explanation:
The government has extended the deadline for the
Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), Public
Sector Banks (PSBs), and Financial Institutions (FIs) to
adhere to the Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS)
norms until August 2026. This extension allows CPSEs,
PSBs, and FIs to increase their public shareholding to
at least 25% by 1 August 2026.
• The Ministry of Finance (MoF) issued a
memorandum granting this exemption in the
public interest. As per the earlier order, the two-year exemption was to end on August 1,
2024.
• As of March 31, 2024, 7 out of 12 PSBs are compliant with the MPS norm, including State
Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Indian
Bank, Union Bank of India (UBI), and Bank of India (BoI).
• State-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has been given until May 16, 2027, to
achieve a 10% public shareholding.
9. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the budget presented by the
Puducherry Chief Minister(CM) N Rangasamy for the fiscal year 2024-2025 (FY25) on 2nd
August 2024?
A) Puducherry CM N Rangasamy presented a tax-free budget of Rs 12,700 crore for the fiscal
year 2024-2025 (FY25).
B) Central assistance, including the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF), is estimated at Rs
3,268.98 crore.
C) Revenue expenditure is allocated Rs 10,969.80 crore, while capital expenditure is Rs
1,730.20 crore.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
i.On August 2, 2024, Puducherry Chief Minister Natesan Krishnasamy Rangasamy (N Rangasamy),
who also holds the Finance portfolio, presented a tax-free budget of Rs 12,700 crore for the fiscal year
2024-2025 (FY25) at the 15th Legislative Assembly in White Town, Puducherry. This marked his
fourth budget.
ii.Central assistance, including the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF), is estimated at Rs 3,268.98
crore.
iii.Revenue expenditure is allocated Rs 10,969.80 crore, while capital expenditure is Rs 1,730.20
crore.
iv.The Central road fund is estimated at Rs 20 crore, with Centrally-sponsored schemes allocated Rs
430 crore.Click here to read more
10. Which Indian ministry has recently (in August ‘24) introduced new Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs) to facilitate the seamless transportation of human organs by air, road, rail,
and waterways?
1) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
2) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
3) Ministry of Railways
4) Ministry of Civil Aviation
5) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer- 2) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Explanation:
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has introduced Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs) for the seamless transportation of human organs via air, road, rail, and waterways.
• The primary goal is to expedite the transport of live organs between hospitals or cities,
addressing the critical need for timely delivery due to the organ’s limited shelf life and the
complexity of coordinating multiple agencies.
The SOPs provide guidelines for transporting organs when donors and recipients are in different
locations, including priority measures for air travel, such as special arrangements for medical
personnel and “green corridors” for ambulances.
11. In August 2024, the Government of India(GoI) declared Adichunchanagiri in ____________ as

Peacock Sanctuary.
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) Uttarakhand
4) Karnataka
5) Kerala
Answer- 4) Karnataka
Explanation:
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC),
announced that the central government has declared the Choolannuar in Kerala and
Adichunchanagiri in Karnataka as Peacock Sanctuaries.
• Breeding and conservation centers have been established by the MoEF&CC to protect
Peacocks, the National Bird of India, since 1963.
• In 1963, the peafowl was declared the national bird of India because of its rich religious
and legendary involvement in Indian traditions.
• It is fully protected under the Indian Wildlife Protection) Act, 1972.
12. Who is the current (as of August ‘24) chairperson of the National Institute of Public
Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD)?
1) K. Radhakrishnan
2) Annpurna Devi
3) Vijay Kumar Saraswat
4) Soumya Swaminathan
5) Apurva Chandra
Answer- 2) Annpurna Devi
Explanation:
The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), Government of India (GoI) has
reconstituted the Executive Council (EC) and General Body (GB) of the National Institute of Public
Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) after more than 50 years.
• The reconstitution was approved during a meeting of the EC and a special meeting of the
GB of NIPCCD held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi, under the chairpersonship of
Union Minister Annpurna Devi, MWCD.
• The NIPCCD is an autonomous institute under the MWCD. It is erstwhile known as the
Central Institute of Research and Training in Public Cooperation, under the aegis of the
Planning Commission.
• The GB now has 22 members, down from 94, and the EC has 13 members, down from 21.
• Union Minister Annpurna Devi is the the President of the GB and Chairperson of EC.
13. Which of the following does not belong to the four pillars of the newly introduced Quality
Council of India's (QCI) Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework??
1) Shiksha
2) Swasthya
3) Samriddhi
4) Sushasan
5) Kisan
Answer- 5) Kisan
Explanation:
The Quality Council of India (QCI), an autonomous body set up by the Ministry of Commerce and
Industry (MoC&I), is introducing the QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework, designed to
drive excellence among states to improve citizens’ quality of life for Viksit Bharat.
• This framework is categorised under 4 pillars namely, Shiksha (Education), Swasthya
(Health), Samriddhi (Prosperity), and Sushasan (Governance).
• The Surajya Recognition acknowledges the outstanding performance and commitment to
quality by states and organisations in these 4 vital areas.Click here to read more
14. Which Programme/ scheme has recently (in August ‘24) launched the ‘Million Designers,
Billion Dreams’ initiative in collaboration with Leap Designs?
1) Aspirational Blocks Programme
2) PM Mahila Shakti Kendra scheme
3) Mahila Samridhi Yojana
4) Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission
5) One Stop Centre (OSC) scheme
Answer- 4) Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission
Explanation:
On 6th August 2024, the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-
NRLM) launched the ‘Million Designers, Billion Dreams’ initiative in collaboration with Leap
Designs. This initiative aims to empower individuals across India with systems design know-how to
tackle complex societal challenges.
• The launch event was chaired by Charanjit Singh, Additional Secretary, Rural Livelihoods
(RL), Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD).
15. In August 2024, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 24×7 Water Supply
Project at _____________________ under the Smart City Mission (SCM).
1) Manimajra, Chandigarh
2) Guwahati, Assam
3) Durg, Chhattisgarh
4) Jhakri, Himachal Pradesh
5) Nagpur, Maharashtra
Answer-1) Manimajra, Chandigarh
Explanation:
On 4th August 2024, Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) inaugurated 24×7
Water Supply Project at Manimajra, in the Union Territory (UT) of Chandigarh under the Smart City
Mission (SCM). Gulab Chand Kataria, Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh was among
the dignitaries present on the occasion.
• The project was completed at a cost of about Rs 75 crore and Rs 85 crore has been assigned
for its maintenance for 15 years.
• The project aims to ensure better water quality, reliability, and effective supply-demand
management.
16. Name the self-regulatory body that was recently (in August 2024) established by the Indian
gold sector for the first time.
1) Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council
2) Indian Bullion and Jewellers Association
3) Jewellers Association of India
4) Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards
5) All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council
Answer- 4) Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards
Explanation:
The Indian Gold sector with the support of the World Gold Council (WGC) established 1st self-
regulatory body named, the Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) in order to
boost consumer trust.
• Aim: To promote fair, transparent and sustainable practices in the bullion industry.
• IAGES will cover the whole value chain of gold industry i.e. from bullion trade, refinery, and
trading to manufacturing, retailing, and digital platforms.
17. In August 2024, the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC)’s first ever “IACC-MSME
(Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) Centre of Excellence (CoE)” was inaugurated at
______________.
2) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
3) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
4) New Delhi, Delhi
5) Hyderabad, Telangana
Answer- 3) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Explanation:
On August 8, 2024, Bhupendra Patel, Chief Minister (CM)
of Gujarat, inaugurated Indo-American Chamber of
Commerce (IACC)’s first ever “IACC-MSME (Micro,
Small and Medium Enterprises) Centre of Excellence
(CoE)” at the KCG auditorium, i-HUB campus in
Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
• The CoE aims to upgrade and strengthen
MSMEs in making them at par with global
export markets.
• The centre will strengthen the industrial relation between India-the United States of
America(USA).
• The IACC-CoE is designed to provide MSMEs with essential skills and knowledge to navigate
global markets and enhance their export capabilities.
18. In which state, the Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve is located?
1) Assam
2) Uttarakhand
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Kerala
5) Odisha
Answer- 3) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
The Chhattisgarh government has announced the establishment of the new tiger reserve named
‘Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve’, marking it as the fourth Tiger reserve in
Chhattisgarh.
• Indravati Tiger Reserve(Bijapur), Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve (Gariaband) and
Achanakmar Tiger Reserve (Mungeli) are the other three tiger reserves in Chhattisgarh.
• The reserve will include areas of the Guru Ghasidas National Park and the Tamor Pingla
sanctuary, covering an expansive area of 2,829.387 square kilometers(sq km) across the
districts of Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur, Koriya, Surajpur, and Balrampur.
19. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the recent cabinet approvals
on August 8, 2024?
A) Modification of the Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN (Jaiv Indhan- Vatavaran Anukool fasal awashesh
Nivaran) Yojana, extending its implementation timeline by 5 years, until 2029-30 (FY30).
B) Implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) during FY25 to FY29
with a total outlay of Rs. 3,06,137 crore.
C)Clean Plant Programme (CPP) proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
(MoAFW) with an outlay of Rs 1,765.67 crore.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
i.On August 9, 2024, the Union Cabinet chaired by Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (PM) of India,
has approved,
• Modification of the Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN (Jaiv Indhan- Vatavaran Anukool fasal awashesh
Nivaran) Yojana, extending its implementation timeline by 5 years, until 2028-29 (FY29).
• Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0 to provide financial assistance for
affordable housing to 1 crore urban poor and middle-class families over the next 5 years
i.e. FY25 to FY29.
• Implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) during FY25 to
FY29, aiming to construct 2 crore additional houses in rural areas, with a total outlay of Rs.
3,06,137 crore.
• Clean Plant Programme (CPP) proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
(MoAFW) with an outlay of Rs 1,765.67 crore.Click here to read more
20. Which state has recently (in August 2024) launched India’s first round-the-clock grain
ATM, 'Annapurti', in partnership with the United Nations (UN) World Food Programme (WFP)?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Odisha
3) Kerala
4) Rajasthan
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 2) Odisha
Explanation:
The Odisha Government has partnered with United Nations (UN) World Food Programme (WFP) to
launch ‘Grain Automated Teller Machine (ATM)’ also known as Annapurti, India’s first round-the-
clock grain ATM in Bhubaneswar (Odisha).
• Odisha becomes the first state in India to provide access to the Public Distribution System
(PDS) beneficiaries 24/7.
• The Grain ATM was recognized as one of the WFP’s top 5 innovative solutions for disrupting
hunger at the WFP Innovation Awards in 2022.
• It can dispense grains weighing up to 50 kilogram(kg) in five minutes, with an error rate of
0.01%, reducing 70% waiting time.
21. In August 2024, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi released 109 new varieties of 61 crops
developed by ________ in New Delhi, Delhi.
1) Punjab Agricultural University
2) Indian Council of Agricultural Research
3) Krishi Vigyan Kendra
4) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
5) Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Answer- 2) Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Explanation:
On 11th August 2024, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, released 109 new varieties of 61 crops
developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) at ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research
Institute (IARI), Pusa, New Delhi, Delhi.
• The high yielding, climate resilient and biofortified varieties of the 61 crops includes 34
field crops and 27 horticultural crops.
• These varieties are nutritionally rich and adaptable to environmental changes.
22. By which year is the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) set to
eliminate lymphatic Filariasis (LF)?
1) 2030
2) 2029
3) 2028
4) 2025
5) 2027
Answer-5) 2027
Explanation:
Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, Ministry of Health &
Family Welfare (MoHFW), virtually launched the 2nd phase of the bi-annual Nationwide Mass Drug
Administration (MDA) campaign 2024 to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) by 2027. LF is
commonly known as elephantiasis(Haatipaon), a priority mosquito-borne disease.
• The launch included the release of the ‘Revised Guideline on Elimination of Lymphatic
Filariasis’ and Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) material for LF elimination.
• The campaign focuses on 63 endemic districts in Bihar, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Odisha,
Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh(UP).
23. Which department has recently (in August ‘24) notified the guidelines for the Nationwide
Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign 3.0?
1) Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
2) Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
3) Department of Financial Services
4) Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare
5) Department of Personnel and Training
Answer- 4) Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare
Explanation:
The Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare (DoPPW) under the Ministry of Personnel, Public
Grievances, and Pensions (MoPP&P) has notified the guidelines for the Nationwide Digital Life
Certificate (DLC) campaign 3.0, scheduled from November 1-30, 2024, in 800 cities/districts across
India.
• Pensioners must submit their Life Certificate annually in November to continue receiving
their pension.
• The campaign will be monitored on a real-time basis through the DLC campaign portal, with
PDBs formulating detailed plans and coordinating with the PWAs.
24. Which of the following are the three Indian Ocean geographical structures named by the
International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) and Intergovernmental Oceanographic
Commission (IOC) of UNESCO?
A) Ashoka seamount
B) Chandragupt ridge
C) Kalpataru ridge
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) and Intergovernmental Oceanographic
Commission (IOC) of UNESCO(United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), have
named three underwater geographical structures located in the Indian Ocean as Ashoka
seamount, the Chandragupt ridge, and Kalpataru ridge.
• The names of the structure were proposed by India to IHO and IOC.
• Ashoka seamount and the Chandragupt ridge are named after the Mauryan dynasty rulers
Ashoka and Chandragupta Maurya, respectively.
i.These three structures were discovered by oceanographers from the National Centre for Polar and
Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa.
ii.These structures, located along the Southwest Indian Ridge area of the Indian Ocean, were
discovered during the Indian Southern Ocean Research Programme.click here to read more
25. The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) has recently (in August ‘24) granted
approval for the Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) to invest an additional equity
capital of up to _______ in ONGC Petro additions Limited (OPaL).
1) Rs 4,958 crore
2) Rs 10,501 crore
3) Rs 4,630 crore
4) Rs 7453 crore
5) Rs 8754 crore
Answer-2) Rs 10,501 crore
Explanation:
The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG), Government of India(GoI) has granted an
approval letter to Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), a Maharatna Central Public Sector
Enterprise (CPSE) under the MoPNG, to invest an additional equity capital of up to Rs 10,501 crore in
ONGC Petro additions Limited (OPaL), Vadodara(Gujarat).
• The OPaL is a Joint Venture (JV) between the ONGC, the Gas Authority of India (GAIL), and
the Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Limited (GSPC).
• The GoI has also approved the conversion of back-stopped Compulsorily Convertible
Debentures (CCDs) worth Rs 7,778 crore and a balance payment of Rs 86 crore related to
share warrants, totaling Rs 18,365 crore.
• This will increase the status of OPaL into a subsidiary of ONGC with a 95.69% equity stake
from 49.36% equity stake.
26. Which of the following wetlands has been recently (in August ‘24) designated as Ramsar
Sites?
A) Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary
B) Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary
C) Tawa Reservoir
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC)
announced that 3 wetlands from India namely Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary and Kazhuveli Bird
Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu (TN) and Tawa Reservoir in Madhya Pradesh (MP) were designated as
Wetlands of International Importance, also known as Ramsar Sites.
• With this addition, the number of Ramsar sites in India becomes 85, covering an area of
1,358,068 hectares (ha).
• TN has the highest number of Ramsar sites (18) followed by Uttar Pradesh (UP) (10). Click
here to read more
27. According to the newly introduced Offshore Areas Mineral Trust Rules, 2024, the
production leaseholders of offshore mines must contribute ________ of their royalty payments to
the Trust.
1) 15%
2) 10%
3) 25%
4) 5%
5) 20%
Answer-2) 10%
Explanation:
The Ministry of Mines, Government of India (GoI) has introduced the Offshore Areas Mineral Trust
Rules, 2024, establishing the first-ever framework to oversee mineral exploration and production
in India’s offshore areas.
• Under the new rules, the production leaseholders of offshore mines must contribute 10% of
their royalty payments to the Trust.
• This sum will be deposited in the Public Account of India (PAI), strengthening the Trust’s
financial foundation.
• The Trust aims to promote sustainable exploration while ensuring environmental conservation
and community welfare.
• The Ministry of Mines has identified 10 offshore mineral blocks for potential auction, with
inter-ministerial consultations currently underway.
28. What percentage premium has the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG)
approved over the regulated Administered Price Mechanism (APM) price for natural gas
produced from new wells or well interventions in nominated fields of ONGC and Oil India
Limited?
1) 50%
2) 27%
3) 35%
4) 32%
5) 20%
Answer-5) 20%
Explanation:
On 12th August 2024, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has approved a 20%
premium over the regulated or Administered Price Mechanism (APM) price for any natural gas
produced from new wells or well interventions in the nominated fields of state-owned companies: Oil
and Natural Gas Corporation Limited(ONGC), New Delhi(Delhi) and Oil India Limited (OIL), Noida,
Uttar Pradesh(UP).
• This move will help the firms to make new gas development projects more viable and help
to boost the domestic production of natural gas from nominated fields.
• As per the notification, the gas produced from nominated fields of ONGC and OIL will get
premium a total of 12% of Indian crude basket price, as under the current policy, linked to
crude price.
29. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the 78th Independence Day
celebrations organized by the Government of India?
A) Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi addressed the nation and delivered his 11th
consecutive Independence Day speech.
B) The President of India Droupadi Murmu approved 103 Gallantry awards (including 9
posthumous) to the Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel.
C) The Punjab Regiment Military band played the National Anthem during the flag unfurling
under Subedar Major Rajinder Singh.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
i.The Government of India has organized the 78th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in
New Delhi, Delhi. Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi addressed the nation and delivered his
11th consecutive Independence Day speech.
• 2024 Independence Day signified the theme ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’ i.e. transforming India
into a developed nation by 2047.
• It was his first address of his third term.
ii.The Guard of Honour for the PM consisted of officer and 24 personnel from the Indian Army (IA),
Indian Navy (IN), Indian Air Force (IAF), and Delhi Police. The IN is the coordinating service in 2024.
iii.The President of India Droupadi Murmu approved 103 Gallantry awards (including 9
posthumous) to Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel.
iv.The Punjab Regiment Military band played the National Anthem during the flag unfurling under
Subedar Major Rajinder Singh. Click here to read more
30. Which ministry has recently (in August 2024) launched the Standard Operating Procedure
(SOP) for the Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP)?
1) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
2) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
4) Ministry of Heavy Industries
5) Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways
Answer- 5) Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways
Explanation:
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), officially
launched the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP), in
New Delhi, Delhi.
• This initiative aims to replace conventional fuel-based tugs with eco-friendly alternatives in
major Indian ports, supporting India’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
• The GTTP is designed to phase out conventional fuel-based harbour tugs operating in Indian
ports and replace them with green tugs powered by cleaner and more sustainable alternate
fuels.
• Phase 1 of the GTTP (1 October 2024 – 31 December 2027) involves 4 Major Ports, each
procuring or chartering at least 2 green tugs.
31. Which state has recently (in August ‘24) declared Petroglyphs and Geoglyphs (rock arts) in
Ratnagiri as ‘Protected Monuments’?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Karnataka
Answer- 4) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Maharashtra Government has declared Petroglyphs and Geoglyphs (rock arts) in Ratnagiri as
‘Protected Monuments’ under the Maharashtra Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and
Remains Act, 1960.
• Geoglyphs and Petroglyphs are the different types of ancient art forms which includes the
creation of images or designs on the earth’s surface or rock surfaces.
• Ratnagiri has almost 1,500 such artworks spread across 70 sites, seven of which are on
the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)‘s tentative
World Heritage List(WHL).
• Petroglyphs are found in Deud, Ratnagiri (Maharashtra) which dates back to the Mesolithic
age (approximately 20,000–10,000 years ago).
• Geoglyphs is located along the 900 kilometre(km) Konkan coast in Maharashtra and Goa.
32. Which of the following points is /are ‘correct’ with respect to the proposals approved by the
Union Cabinet on 16th August 2024?
A) The union cabinet approved the extension of Pune Metro Phase-1 project from Swargate to
Katraj spanning 5.46 kilometer (km).
B) It approved for the critical road connectivity for Vadhvan Port in Maharashtra to National
Highway (NH)-48
C) It also approved the development of two new civil enclaves at Bagdogra Airport in Bihar and
Bihta Airport in West Bengal.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only B
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 1) Only A & B
Explanation:
On 16th August 2024, the Union Cabinet chaired by Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (PM) of India
has approved the series of high-impact metro rail projects and infrastructure projects:
i.Extension of Pune Metro Phase-1 project from Swargate to Katraj spanning 5.46 kilometer (km).
ii.Development of Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail Project in Maharashtra
iii.Two Corridors of Bengaluru Metro Rail Phase-3 Project for 44.65 km with 31 stations.
iv.The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by PM Modi also approved the
development of two new civil enclaves at Bagdogra Airport in West Bengal (WB) and Bihta Airport in
Bihar.
v.Critical Road Connectivity for Vadhvan Port in Maharashtra to National Highway (NH)-48.Click
here to read more
33. What was the denomination of the coin that was recently (in August ‘24) released to mark
the birth centenary of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister (CM) Kalaignar Muthuvel
Karunanidhi?
1) Rs.75
2) Rs.250
3) Rs.100
4) Rs.150
5) Rs. 90
Answer- 3) Rs. 100
Explanation:
On 18th August 2024, Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD), released a
commemorative Rs. 100 coin to mark the birth centenary of former Chief Minister (CM) of Tamil
Nadu (TN) Kalaignar Muthuvel Karunanidhi.
• The coin was released at the event organised by the Government of Tamil Nadu in
Kalaivanar Arangam, in Chennai (TN).
• The reverse side of the coin features a portrait of Karunanidhi and Tamil slogan ‘Tamil
Vellum’ (Tamil win) along with the text “Birth Centenary of Kalaingar Karunanidhi’ in Hindi
and English.
• The Rs 100 denomination coin weigh 35 grams, have a diameter of 44 millimeters, with 200
serrations on its edge.
• It will be composed of an alloy comprising 50% silver, 40% copper, 5% nickel, and 5% zinc.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ’s new Maritime Rescue
Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Chennai, TN.
• He also virtually launched the Regional Marine Pollution Response Centre (RMPRC) in
Chennai and Coast Guard Air Enclave (CGAE) in Puducherry.
34. Which organisation has recently(In August ‘24) partnered with the Commonwealth
Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) to launch the Climate Smart Agritech
cohort of the India-Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) Accelerator
program?
1) Small Industries Development Bank of India
2) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
3) Atal Innovation Mission
Answer- 3) Atal Innovation Mission
Explanation:
On 19th August 2024, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog)’s backed- Atal
Innovation Mission (AIM) in collaboration with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research
Organisation (CSIRO), an arm of the Government of Australia launched the Climate Smart Agritech
cohort of the India-Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) Accelerator program
and has invited applications from startups and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for
the program.
• Aim: To harness cutting-edge technologies and digital solutions to address climate
challenges in agriculture and promote cross-border innovation.
• The cohort is designed specifically to provide support to startups and MSMEs working with
technologies and solutions that improve agricultural productivity and resilience.
35. Which company has recently (in August ‘24) partnered with the Ministry of Consumer
Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (MOCAF&PD) and the Small Industries Development Bank
of India (SIDBI) to transform Fair Price Shops (FPSs) into Jan Poshan Kendras (JPK)?
1) Amazon
2) JioMart
3) Flipkart
4) Udaan
5) IndiaMART
Answer- 4) Udaan
Explanation:
Udaan, a B2B (Business to Business) e-commerce company, has partnered with the Ministry of
Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (MOCAF&PD), and the Small Industries Development
Bank of India (SIDBI) to transform Fair Price Shops (FPSs) into Jan Poshan Kendras (JPK).
• This partnership aims to enhance the income of FPS dealers and improve the portfolio of
products offered by these shops.
• The pilot has been launched across 60 selected FPSs from Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh (UP),
Telangana, and Gujarat.
• Under this partnership, Jan Poshan Kendras will receive credit facilities from SIDBI to
purchase food grains and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) products, and access to
over 3,500 products through Udaan’s eB2B platform.
• The initiative aims to eventually modernize 1.3 lakh shops, with a long-term goal of
converting all 5.38 lakh ration shops into JPK.
36. In August 2024, the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation
Limited(NEHHDC) secured Oeko-Tex certification for its ________ (Product).
1) Rignai
2) Gamsa
3) Jwmgra
4) Wangkhei Phee
5) Eri Silk
Answer- 5) Eri Silk
Explanation:
Guwahati (Assam) based North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation
Limited (NEHHDC) under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) has
secured Oeko-Tex certification directly from Germany for the Eri Silk of Assam.
• The Oeko-Tex certification standard 100 ensures textiles are tested for harmful substances
and produced in eco-friendly conditions.
• Eri Silk is renowned as the world’s only vegan silk due to its ethical manufacturing process.
This eco-friendly process makes Eri Silk, a symbol of compassion and sustainability in the
textile industry.
• This achievement further strengthens the silk’s status as an Assam Geographical Indication
(GI) product, emphasising its authenticity and regional relevance.
37. Which ministry has recently (in August ‘24) created new divisions, namely the Household
Survey Division and the Enterprise Survey Division??
1) Ministry of Finance
2) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
3) Ministry of Law and Justice
4) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
5) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Answer- 5) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Explanation:
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has restructured its working
and created two survey-wise verticals, aiming to increase the frequency of various surveys such as
the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) and reduce time lags in their release.
• In order to make sure that globally recognized standards are adhered to in every survey
exercise, it has separated state and international cooperation units from its existing Intra,
Inter, and International Coordination (II & IC) Unit in addition to creating divisions for
household and enterprise surveys.
38. Which company has recently (in August ‘24) announced to invest Rs 36,238 crore for
India's 1st Green Ammonia Plant in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu (TN)?
1) Sembcorp Industries
2) Gas Authority of India Limited
3) HHP Five Private Limited
4) Reliance Industries Limited
5) Vedanta Limited
Answer- 1) Sembcorp Industries
Explanation:
Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries will invest Rs 36,238 crore for India's 1st Green Ammonia
Plant in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu (TN).
• TN will be the first state in India to roll out commercial production of large scale green
hydrogen molecules.
• The foundation stone for the unit was laid by TN Chief Minister (CM) M.K. Stalin (Muthuvel
Karunanidhi Stalin) during the Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave 2024 held on 21st August
2024, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
39. Which country has recently (in August ‘24) partnered with the National Mission for Clean
Ganga (NMCG) and the Indian Institute of Technology – Banaras Hindu University (IIT-BHU) to
launch a Smart Laboratory on Clean Rivers (SLCR) Project in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh?
1) Japan
2) Denmark
3) Azerbaijan
4) Israel
5) Singapore
Answer- 2) Denmark
Explanation:
New Delhi(Delhi) based National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh(UP) based
Indian Institute of Technology – Banaras Hindu University (IIT-BHU), and the Government of
Denmark have launched a Smart Laboratory on Clean Rivers (SLCR) Project in Varanasi, Uttar
Pradesh (UP).
• This initiative is part of the Green Strategic Partnership between India and Denmark,
which aims to rejuvenate small rivers through innovative and sustainable approaches.
• Aim: The SLCR project aims to rejuvenate the Varuna River by leveraging cutting-edge
technology and international expertise.
• The SLCR Secretariat would receive Rs. 16.80 crore in initial funding from the Ministry of
Jal Shakti (MoJS), as well as Rs. 5 crore grant from Denmark to enhance long-term
sustainability and project development.Click here to read more
40. In August 2024, the Government of India (GoI) launched the “Bharat Zero Emission
Trucking (ZET) Policy Advisory” document with the aim of achieving 100% ZET sales
penetration by __________.
1) 2045
2) 2040
3) 2050
4) 2060
5) 2055
Answer- 3) 2050
Explanation:
On 21st August 2024, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of
India (GoI), launched the “Bharat Zero Emission Trucking (ZET) Policy Advisory” document at the
Vigyan Bhawan Annexe in New Delhi, Delhi.
• This advisory outlines a comprehensive approach to achieving 100% ZET sales
penetration by 2050, crucial for India’s Net Zero 2070 target.
• The development of the advisory was guided by a Policy Advisory Panel (PAP) chaired by
Dr. Preeti Banzal, Adviser, Office of PSA; and vice-chaired by Prof. Karthick
Athmanathan, PSA Fellow with contributions from various industry and academic leaders.
• A Project Management Unit was established at Centre of Excellence for Zero Emission
Trucking (CoEZET), Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu to
draft the policy advisory document under the guidance of the PAP.
41. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the sustainable launched
initiatives by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) in Jawaharlal Nehru (JN)
Port in Navi Mumbai?
A) Three newly rejuvenated freshwater lakes named in the honour of famous saints of
Maharashtra, Saint Dyaneshwar Maharaj, Saint Eknath Maharaj, and Saint Namdeo Maharaj,
were inaugurated.
B) Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), Vadhvan Port and Rural Electrification Corporation
(REC) signed a MoU for the disbursement of loans to support various infrastructure projects.
C) JNPA and Gateway Terminal India (GTI) signed a MoU to boost the sustainable effort by
shoring up power supply for vessels of the port.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 22nd August 2024, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping &
Waterways (MoPSW) launched major sustainable initiatives after he inaugurated three newly
rejuvenated freshwater lakes at Jawaharlal Nehru (JN) Port in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• The lakes, named in the honour of famous saints of Maharashtra, Saint Dyaneshwar
Maharaj, Saint Eknath Maharaj, and Saint Namdeo Maharaj, will serve as important
reservoirs for rainwater harvesting and habitat restoration.
• Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), Vadhvan Port and Rural Electrification
Corporation (REC) signed a MoU for the disbursement of loans to support various
infrastructure projects.
• JNPA and Gateway Terminal India (GTI) signed a MoU to boost the sustainable effort by
shoring up power supply for vessels of the port.
• Union Minister Sonowal launched the Smart Special Economic Zone (SEZ) project at a
ceremony held at JN Port in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• JNPA announced the successful expansion of its liquid cargo handling capacity with the
introduction of Additional Liquid Cargo Berths (ALCB) i.e. Liquid Berth-3(LB3) and Berth-4
(LB4).Click here to read more
42. Recently, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman released a postal stamp to
commemorate the 165th Income Tax Day which was observed on _________.
1) 24 August 2024
2) 24 April 2024
3) 24 July 2024
4) 24 May 2024
5) 24 June 2024
Answer- 3) 24 July 2024
Explanation:
On 21st August 2024, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance (MoF) released ‘My
Stamp – 165th Income Tax Day’ to commemorate 165 years of income tax in India, in New Delhi,
Delhi. The stamp was released during the event organised by the Central Board of Direct Taxes
(CBDT) to commemorate the 165th anniversary of Income Tax Day.
• India annually celebrates Income Tax Day on 24th July commemorates the introduction of
income tax in India by Sir James Wilson in 1860. 24th July 2024 marks the 165th Income
Tax Day.
• During the event, Union Minister Sithraman presented the ‘CBDT Certificate of Excellence’
to the Income Tax Department team that made the highest-ever cash seizure of about Rs
352 crore in India in a 2023 raid against a distillery group in Odisha.
43. Which of the following points is/are correct with respect to the Unified Pension Scheme
(UPS) approved by the Union Cabinet on 24th August 2024?
A) As per UPS, the central government employees will contribute 10% of their salary while the
central government will contribute 14%.
B) Under the UPS, all central government employees who have served for a minimum 25 years,
will receive 50% of their last drawn salary from the past 12 months before superannuation as
pension.
C) The UPS was recommended by a committee headed by T.V. Somanathan, former finance
secretary in April 2023.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet led by PM Narendra Modi has approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for
central government employees. The UPS combines the benefits of existing National Pension Scheme
(NPS) and Old Pension Scheme (OPS).
• The scheme will come into effect on 1st April, 2025. The benefits of the UPS will apply to
those who are retired or retiring under the NPS till March 31, 2025.
• The Maharashtra government became the first state to implement Unified Pension Scheme
(UPS) for its government employees with effective from March 2024.
• The UPS was recommended by a committee headed by T.V. Somanathan, former finance
secretary in April, 2023.
• As per UPS, the central government employees will continue to contribute 10% of their
salary, as in current National Pension Scheme (NPS). While, the central government has
increased its contribution from 14% (currently under NPS) to 18.5%.
• Assured Pension: Under the UPS, all central government employees who have served for
minimum 25 years, will receive 50% of their last drawn salary from the past 12 months
before superannuation as pension.
• Assured minimum pension: The scheme has a unique feature of assured minimum
pension for those employees who have served for at least 10 years, will be entitled to
receive a minimum pension benefit of Rs 10,000 per month on superannuation.
i.The Union Cabinet chaired by Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (PM) of India has also approved:
ii. On 24th August 2024, the Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of 3 umbrella schemes
under a new unified central sector scheme,” Vigyan Dhara” of the Department of Science and
Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology(MoS&T).
• The estimated budget for the implementation of the scheme is Rs 10, 579.84 crore during
the 15th Finance Commission i.e. from Financial Year of 2021-22 (FY22) to FY26.
iii.The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and
Employment (BioE3) policy which aimed at fostering high-performance bio-manufacturing of the
Department of Biotechnology(DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T).
• TheBioE3 Policy outlines three implementation strategies: discovery and integrated
research networks, bridging existing gaps, and establishing bio-enabler hubs. Click here to read
more
44. Which of the following is ‘not’ one of the five districts that were newly created in the Union
Territory (UT) of Ladakh?
1) Zanskar
2) Drass
3) Nubra
4) Changthang
5) Hemis
Answer- 5) Hemis
Explanation:
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), announced the creation of 5 new districts in the Union
Territory (UT) of Ladakh, namely, Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang. With the
formation of the new districts, Ladakh’s total number of districts has increased to 7.
• The MHA also instructed the Ladakh administration to establish a committee to evaluate
aspects such as headquarters, boundaries, and the structure of the new districts and submit
its report within 3 months.
• Currently, Ladakh has only 2 districts, Leh and Kargil, both managed by its autonomous
district council.
• Ladakh has been demanding inclusion in the sixth schedule of the Indian Constitution to
protect its tribal identity, culture, land, and resources.
45. Which organization has recently (in August 2024) received the International Organization
for Standardization (ISO) 14001:2015 certification, the global benchmark for environmental
management systems (EMS)?
1) Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation
2) Infosys
3) Securities and Exchange Board of India
5) RailTel Corporation of India Limited
Answer- 5) RailTel Corporation of India Limited
Explanation:
New Delhi (Delhi) based RailTel Corporation of India Limited (RailTel), a Mini-Ratna Central Public
Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways (MoR) has been awarded the International
Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001:2015 certification, a globally recognized standard for
Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
i.This certification encompasses RailTel’s administration and management of a nationwide broadband
telecom and multimedia network to support the growth of national telecom infrastructure, the
internet, digital India, and Information Technology (IT) – enabled value-added services in all parts of
India, including rural areas.
ii.RailTel has demonstrated its commitment to not only meeting regulatory requirements, but also
emphasising environmental protection.
46. Which of the following is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the proposals approved by the Union
Cabinet on 28th August 2024?
A) The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal for 3rd batch of ascending e-auctions to
establish 730 Private FM (Frequency Modulation) radio channels across 234 new cities, with a
reserve price of Rs 784.87 crore under Private FM Radio Phase Ill Policy.
B) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved 3 railway projects viz. two
new lines and one multi-tracking project with a total estimated cost of Rs 6,456 crore.
C) CCEA has approved 10 new industrial nodes/cities under the National Industrial Corridor
Development Programme (NICDP) with an estimated investment of Rs 25,602 crore.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi approved the following
proposals:
i.The Union Cabinet approved the progressive expansion of the Central Sector Scheme under the
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF). The expansion aims to make the scheme more attractive,
impactful, and inclusive by broadening eligible projects and adding supportive measures.
ii.The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal for 3rd batch of ascending e-auctions to establish 730
Private FM (Frequency Modulation) radio channels across 234 new cities, with a reserve price of Rs
784.87 crore under Private FM Radio Phase Ill Policy.
iii.The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal from the Ministry of Power to provide Central
Financial Assistance (CFA) to State Governments in the North Eastern Region (NER) for equity
participation in Hydro Electric Projects.
iv.The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved 3 railway projects viz. two new
lines and one multi-tracking project with a total estimated cost of Rs 6,456 crore. These projects aim
to improve connectivity, ease travel, reduce logistics costs, and lower CO2 emissions across India.
v.CCEA has approved 12 new industrial nodes/cities under the National Industrial Corridor
Development Programme (NICDP) with an estimated investment of Rs 28,602 crore. Click here to
read more
47. According to the recently(in August ‘24) launched Vehicle Scrapping Policy or Voluntary
Vehicle Modernization Program(VVMP), state governments will offer a concession on motor
vehicle tax of up to _________ for non-transport vehicles.
1) 50%
2) 6%
3) 28%
4) 25 %
5) 12%
Answer- 4) 25 %
Explanation:
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has launched the Vehicle Scrapping Policy
or Voluntary Vehicle Modernization Program(VVMP) to create an ecosystem for phasing out unfit
polluting vehicles across India.
This policy will be implemented through a network of Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities
(RVSFs) and Automated Testing Stations (ATSs).
The policy notified state governments to offer a concession on motor vehicle tax of up to 25 %
for non-transport vehicles, and up to 15 % on transport vehicles. Now, MoRTH has added a
waiver on any pending liabilities that the vehicle to be scrapped may have.
The manufacturers of Commercial and Passenger Vehicle have agreed to offer discounts for a
limited period against a Certificate of Deposit (Scrappage Certificate).
Currently, over 60 RVSFs across 17 States and more than seventy-five ATSs in 12 States are
operational in India.
48. Which organisation has recently (in August 2024) integrated DigiLocker with its
recruitment portal, allowing aspirants to link their digital documents?
1) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
2) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
3) Staff Selection Commission
4) Indian Railways
5) Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Answer- 4) Indian Railways
Explanation:
The Indian Railways (IR) has integrated its recruitment portal with DigiLocker, to reduce the
recruitment process duration from 18-24 months to less than 6 months.
DigiLocker, a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
(MeitY) under the Digital India program is a digital document wallet offering access to
authentic digital documents.
The integration will streamline document verification, and minimise the chances of fake
document submissions.
GOVT SCHEMES
1. In July 2024, the Ministry of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched an
enhanced ‘Model Skill Loan Scheme’ with an increased maximum loan limit to __________ from Rs
1.5 lakh.
1) Rs 8 lakh
2) Rs 29.6 lakh
3) Rs 7.5 lakh
4) Rs 5 lakh
5) Rs 17.4 lakh
Answer- 3) Rs 7.5 lakh
Explanation:
Union Minister of State(MoS) Jayant Chaudhary(Independent Charge/IC), Ministry of State for Skill
Development and Entrepreneurship(MSDE) has launched an enhanced ‘Model Skill Loan Scheme’
for skill development courses with an increased maximum loan limit to Rs 7.5 lakh from Rs 1.5 lakh.
• It was announced in the Union Budget 2024-2025, the revised scheme aims to benefit
25,000 students annually.
• Aim: To bridge that gap by ensuring that ambitious candidates receive the financial support
they require to pursue their skill training.
• Model Skill Loan Scheme builds upon the Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for Skill
Development (CGFSSD), launched in 2015 faced multiple challenges.
2. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct with respect to the recent(in July ‘24) renaming
of the welfare schemes by the Andhra Pradesh(AP) Government?
A) Talliki Vandanam: The scheme formerly known as ‘Jagananna Amma Vodi’, offers financial
aid to mothers for their children’s education.
B) Dokka Seethamma Madhyahana Badi Bojanam: The scheme formerly known as ‘Jagananna
Gorumudda’ , is a mid-day meal scheme for public school students.
C) Mana Badi-Mana Bhavishyaktu: The scheme formerly known as ‘Mana Badi Nadu Nedu’
focuses on school renovation.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only B
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Education Department of the Andhra Pradesh(AP) Government has renamed 6 student
welfare schemes, previously named after former Chief Minister (CM) of AP, Yeduguri Sandinti (YS)
Jagan Mohan Reddy, with the names of eminent personalities in the field of education, reflecting
significant contributions to education.
• AP’s ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) government has replaced these names with the name
of notable personalities, including Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen
(APJ) Abdul Kalam, and Dokka Seethamma.
• Talliki Vandanam: The scheme formerly known as ‘Jagananna Amma Vodi’, offers financial
aid to mothers for their children’s education.
• SarvepalliRadhakrishnan Vidya Mitra: The scheme formerly known as ‘Jagananna Vidya
Kanuka’, provides education kits including school bags and books.
• Dokka Seethamma Madhyahana Badi Bojanam: The scheme formerly known as
‘Jagananna Gorumudda’ , is a mid-day meal scheme for public school students.
• Mana Badi-Mana Bhavishyaktu: The scheme formerly known as ‘Mana Badi Nadu Nedu’
focuses on school renovation.
• Balika Raksha: The scheme formerly known as ‘Sweccha’, provides free sanitary napkins
for female students.
• Abdul Kalam Prathiba Puraskaram: The scheme formerly known as ‘Jagananna
Animutyalu’ provide financial rewards to government school students who topped
examination.
3. Which state has recently (in August ‘24) launched the monthly financial assistance scheme
named ‘Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Asoni (MMNMA)’ to combat child marriage by 2026?
1) Assam
2) Bihar
3) West Bengal
4) Telangana
5) Odisha
Answer-1) Assam
Explanation:
Assam Chief Minister (CM) Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Asoni
(MMNMA), a monthly financial assistance scheme, aimed at combating child marriage in Assam by
2026, during a program at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati, Assam.
• The scheme is expected to cost the exchequer around Rs.300 crore in the first year and
Rs.1500 crore over 5 years.
• Under this scheme, 10 lakh girls (one million) will be supported with financial grants as
admission incentives to pursue higher education.
• The MMNMA scheme launched to increase girls’ enrollment in Government and Venture
Educational Institutions (VEIs) in Higher Secondary (HS) 1st year, Graduation (1st year),
and Post Graduation (PG) 1st year, excluding those enrolled in Private Education
Institutions (PEIs).
4. How much funding did the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently (in August
‘24) allocate for the implementation of the 'Model Solar Village' scheme under the 'Prime
Minister (PM)-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana'?
1) Rs 750 crore
2) Rs 800 crore
3) Rs 850 crore
4) Rs. 778 crore
5) Rs 700 crore
Answer-2) Rs 800 crore
Explanation:
On 9th August 2024, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the operational
guidelines for implementing the ‘Model Solar Village’ scheme under the ‘Prime Minister (PM)-Surya
Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’.
• Under the scheme component, emphasis has been laid on establishing one Model Solar
Village per district across India in order to promote solar energy adoption and enable
village communities to become self-reliant in energy needs.
• Budget Allocation: The MNRE has allocated Rs 800 crore for the implementation of the
scheme, providing central financial assistance of Rs 1 crore per village.
• Eligibility Criteria for Village: As per the guidelines for scheme, a village will be
considered under the competition mode. Also, a village must be a revenue village with a
population size above 5,000 (or 2,000 for special category states).
5. In August 2024, the Himachal Pradesh (HP) government launched the ‘HIM-UNNATI’
initiative to promote ________.
1) Road Safety
2) Natural Farming
3) Cybersecurity
4) Rural Hygiene
5) Skill Development
Answer- 2) Natural Farming
Explanation:
The Himachal Pradesh (HP) Government has launched a new initiative, ‘HIM-UNNATI’, aimed at
promoting natural farming across the state. The scheme represents the third phase of the Rajiv
Gandhi Start-up Yojana, further incentivising natural farming practices.
• The HP government has allocated Rs 150 crore for the HIM-UNNATI Scheme.It will bolster
the efforts of approximately 1.92 lakh farmers already practising chemical-free farming on
over 32,149 hectares of land.
• It will focus on making the agriculture sector commercially viable through a cluster-based
development model by promoting natural farming.
6. Which state has recently (in August ‘24) launched the Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyam Vikas
Abhiyan (MYUVA) scheme to boost entrepreneurship among youth?
1) Haryana
2) Rajasthan
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Bihar
Answer-3) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
On 15th August 2024 (78th Independence day), Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister (CM) of Uttar
Pradesh (UP), has announced the launch of Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyam Vikas Abhiyan (MYUVA)
scheme aimed at empowering the youth of UP.
• MYUVA Scheme aims to prepare one lakh young entrepreneurs every year by providing
interest-free loans for projects of up to Rs 5 lakh.
• The government has allotted Rs 1,000 crore in the 2024-25 budget to support this initiative.
• It is designed to empower educated and skilled youth throughout UP by promoting self-
employment opportunities and encouraging the formation of one million Micro, Small and
Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
7. Which state has recently (in August ‘24) launched the “Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman
Yojana” (JMMSY) to provide financial assistance of Rs 1000 per month to women?
1) Punjab
2) Rajasthan
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Bihar
5) Jharkhand
Answer- 5) Jharkhand
Explanation:
On 18th August 2024, Jharkhand Chief Minister(CM) Hemant Soren launched the “Jharkhand
Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana” (JMMSY) to empower the women of the state by making
them financially strong at Pakur, Jharkhand.
• He transferred the first installment of Rs.1000 each to the bank accounts of 57,120 women
beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• Women whose families’ annual income is less than Rs 8 Lakhs and aged from 21 to 50
years will receive financial assistance of Rs.1000 per month.
• The Maharashtra government has also launched an app called ‘Nari Shakti Dhoot’, through
which women eligible for the scheme can easily apply online.
• Jharkhand government has also started a healthcare scheme ‘Mukhyamantri Abua
Swasthya Suraksha Yojana’, under which health insurance of Rs 15 lakh per family per
year will be provided to the beneficiaries.
8. Which state government has recently (in August ‘24) launched Mukhyamantri Bal Paushtik
Aahar Yojana(MBPAY) to provide nutritious food to children in government-run schools?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Goa
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) Bihar
Answer-3) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
On 18th August 2024, Himachal Pradesh(HP) Chief Minister(CM) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched
the Mukhyamantri Bal Paushtik Aahar Yojana(MBPAY) to provide nutritious food to children in
government-run schools.
i.The state government has allocated an additional Rs 12.75 crore for the scheme in the current
fiscal (FY25)
ii.This scheme provides nutrition to 5.34 lakh school children, who are benefitting from the midday
meal scheme.
9. Which state has recently (in August ‘24) launched the Subhadra scheme to offer financial
assistance of Rs 10,000 annually to women?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Odisha
4) Bihar
5) Assam
Answer- 3) Odisha
Explanation:
Mohan Charan Majhi, the Chief Minister (CM) of Odisha has announced the Standard Operating
Procedure (SOP) for the Subhadra scheme which grants financial assistance of Rs 10,000 annually to
over 1 crore women in Odisha.
• The Scheme was approved by the Cabinet for implementation from the Financial Year 2024-
25 (FY 25) to Financial Year 2028-29 (FY29) with an allocated budget of Rs 55,825 crore.
• The women aged between 21 and 60 years will be eligible for Subhadra assistance.
• A total of Rs. 10,000 each year will be paid in two instalments of Rs.5000 on Rakhi Purnima
Day and International Women’s Day (March 8). Thus a total of Rs. 50,000 will be received in
five years.
• The beneficiary will also get a ‘Subhadra’ debit card.
• The Subhadra Samiti, a society will be established by the Women and Child Development
Department to monitor this scheme.
10. Which state has recently (in August ‘24) launched ‘Mukhya Mantri Sukh Shiksha Yojana’ to
provide financial assistance to widows, destitute women, divorced women, and disabled
parents?
1) Maharashtra
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Telangana
4) Bihar
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 2) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The Himachal Pradesh (HP) government has launched ‘Mukhya Mantri Sukh Shiksha Yojana’ with
an annual allocation of Rs. 53.21 crores to provide financial assistance to widows, destitute women,
divorced women and disabled parents to support the education and well-being of their children.
• The scheme targets to assist two specific age groups. The children under the age of 18, eligible
women and parents with disabilities would get a monthly grant of Rs. 1000 to cover their
educational, health, and nutritional expenses.
• The scheme also grants financial assistance to children for higher education, including
Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma, and vocational courses, covering course fees
and hostel expenses.
• The eligible children and women families with an annual income not exceeding Rs 1 lakh will
benefit from the scheme.
11. In Which year, the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) was launched by the Prime Minister Narendra
Modi?
1) 2015
2) 2020
3) 2019
4) 2016
5) 2018
Answer- 3) 2019
Explanation:
15th August 2024 marks the 5th Anniversary of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM): Har Ghar Jal, the
flagship scheme of Government of India implemented by the Department of Drinking Water &
Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS), in partnership with States.
• The Jal Jeevan Mission was launched by Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister (PM) of India, on
15 August 2019 (73rd Independence Day of India) at the Red Fort in New Delhi, Delhi.
• The scheme aims to provide tap water supply to every rural Households (HHs )in India by
2024.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the JJM will save over 5.5 crore hours
daily, mainly for women, by reducing the time spent collecting water.
• WHO projects that providing safe drinking water across India could prevent nearly 400,000
deaths from diarrheal diseases and save 14 million Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs).
• As of 12th August 2024, JJM has successfully provided tap water connections to 11.82 crore
additional rural households. The total coverage has increased to 15.07 crore households,
accounting 77.98% of all rural households in India.
• 188 districts, 1,838 blocks, 1,09,996 Gram Panchayats and 2,33,209 villages have reported to
achieve ‘Har Ghar Jal’ status as of 14th August 2024.Click here to read more
12. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan
Yojana (PMJDY)?
A) The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) was launched on 28th August 2014 by Prime
Minister (PM) Narendra Modi.
B) RuPay Debit card with in-built accident insurance cover of Rs. 2 lakh is provided to promote
digital transactions.
C)PMJDY has brought 53.13 crore people into the formal banking system as of August 14, 2024.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), a National Mission for Financial Inclusion, launched on
August 28, 2014 by the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, completed 10 years (decade) of
successful implementation.
• It is implemented by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance(MoF).
• PMJDY is the National Mission for Financial Inclusion(FI) to ensure access to financial
services. The aim of PMJDY is to promote the Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) scheme of the
Union Government.
• The slogan of PMJDY is “Mera Khaata, Bhagya Vidhata” (My account, fortune maker).
• There is no age restriction for opening a PMJDY account and accounts are opened with a
zero balance.
• RuPay Debit card with in-built accident insurance cover of Rs. 2 lakh is provided to
promote digital transactions.
• An overdraft (OD) facility up to Rs. 10,000 to eligible account holders.
• Widespread Financial Inclusion: PMJDY has brought 53.13 crore people into the formal
banking system as of August 14, 2024, with 55.6% (29.56 crore) of Jan-Dhan account
holders being women and 66.6% (35.37 crore) of accounts in rural or semi-urban areas.
• Deposit Growth: Total deposits in PMJDY accounts have reached Rs 2,31,236 crore,
reflecting a 15-fold increase since 2015.Click here to read more
13. Which organization has recently (in August ‘24) launched a scheme called SPICED –
“Sustainability in Spice Sector through Progressive, Innovative, and Collaborative
Interventions for Export Development”?
2) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
4) Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture
5) Spices Board of India
Answer- 5) Spices Board of India
Explanation:
The Spices Board of India, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry(MoCI), has launched a
transformative scheme called SPICED – “Sustainability in Spice Sector through Progressive,
Innovative, and Collaborative Interventions for Export Development”, with a budget of Rs 422.30
crore.
• Programmes launched under the SPICED will be implemented during the remaining period
of the 15th Finance Commission Cycle (till FY 2025-26).
• Aim: To significantly boost spice exports, enhance productivity, and upgrade the post-
harvest quality of spices.
• This will facilitate value-addition and drive innovation and sustainability in the spice sector
by introducing sub-components like Mission Value Addition, Mission Clean and Safe Spices,
promotion of GI (Geographical Indication) spices.
14. What is the approximate amount of grant each start-up receives under the ‘Grant for
Research & Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles (GREAT)’
scheme of the Ministry of Textiles?
1) Rs 20 Lakhs
2) Rs 60 Lakhs
3) Rs 30 Lakhs
4) Rs 80 Lakhs
5) Rs 50 Lakhs
Answer- 5) Rs 50 Lakhs
Explanation:
Rachna Shah, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles (MoT) chaired the 8th Empowered Programme
Committee (EPC) meeting under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), at Udyog Bhawan,
New Delhi, Delhi. The committee has approved 4 Start-Ups with a grant of approximately Rs 50 Lakhs
each, under the ‘Grant for Research & Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical
Textiles (GREAT)’ scheme.
The committee has also approved a grant of approximately Rs 20 crores to 5 education
institutes including the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) to introduce courses in
Technical Textiles (TTs) under the ‘General Guidelines for Enabling of Academic Institutes in
Technical Textiles’.
The approved startups are focused on key strategic areas of composites, sustainable textiles,
and smart textiles.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which organization has recently(in July ‘24) issued its first-ever joint ministerial declaration
to enhance the taxation of ultra-high-net-worth individuals?
1) G7 or Group of 7
2) Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
3) United Nations (UN)
4) World Trade Organization (WTO)
5) G20 or Group of 20
Answer- 5) G20 or Group of 20
Explanation:
The Group of Twenty (G20) finance ministers and central bankers issued the first-ever joint
ministerial declaration on taxation, The Rio de Janeiro G20 Ministerial Declaration on
International Tax Cooperation, committing to effective taxation of “ultra-high-net-worth
individuals.”
• It was adopted during the Communiqué of the 3rd G20 Finance Ministers and Central
Bank Governors Meeting held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This declaration emphasized
cooperative engagement while respecting tax sovereignty.
• Brazil, holding the G20 Presidency proposed a 2% minimum tax on the worlds richest
billionaires, making it a top priority for the upcoming G20 summit from November 18 to 19,
2024 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
2. Which country has recently (in July 2024) become an associate member of the Caribbean
Community (CARICOM)?
1) Dominican Republic
2) Jamaica
3) Belize
4) Benin
5) Curacao
Answer- 5) Curacao
Explanation:
Curaçao has become the 6th Associate Member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the
oldest surviving integration movement in the developing world.
• The agreement was signed by Chairman of CARICOM Dickon Mitchell, (Prime Minister (PM)
of Grenada) and Gilmar Simon Pisas, PM of Curaçao, during the opening ceremony of the
47th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government held in St. George’s,
Grenada.
• With this, CARICOM now consists of 15 full member countries and 6 associate members.
3. Which country has recently (in August 2024) joined the United Nations Command (UNC) in
South Korea as its 18th Member State?
1) India
2) Philippines
3) Germany
4) Canada
5) Poland
Answer- 3) Germany
Explanation:
On 2nd August 2024, the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) officially joined the United States of
America (USA) led-United Nations Command (UNC) at Pyeongtaek, south of Seoul in South Korea.
• Germany became the 18th member state of UNC, a group that helps police the heavily
fortified border with North Korea and has committed to defend the South in the event of
war.
• This marks the 1st UNC expansion since Italy was reinstated in 2013.
• UNC was established on 7th July, 1950, after UN recognised the aggression of North Korea
against South Korea.
4. Which airline has recently (in August ‘24) named as the Best Airline in India / South Asia
2024 at the Skytrax’s World Airline Awards 2024?
1) Air India
2) IndiGo
3) Vistara
4) SpiceJet
5) Fly91
Answer- 3) Vistara
Explanation:
Skytrax’s World Airline Awards 2024 has honoured Indian airline Vistara (Tata SIA Airlines
Limited) as the Best Airline in India / South Asia 2024. It receives the honour for the fourth
consecutive time since 2021. Vistara is ranked 16th in the World’s Best Airline ranking and 8th in
Asia’s Best Airlines ranking.
• Qatar Airways has been voted the World’s Best Airline for the 8th time. Singapore
Airlines, which topped the 2023 list, is ranked 2nd followed by the Emirates at 3rd
position.
• Vistara has won total 8 awards at the 2024 World Airline Awards. It has won the Best
Business Class Airline in India and South Asia for the 3rd consecutive year.
• Air India won the “Most Improved Airline in Asia” award. It has improved it ranking from
103rd (in 2023) to 90th spot (in 2024) and entered the top 100 airline list.
• Skytrax is a London, the United Kingdom–based consultancy that runs airline and airport
review website.Click here to read more
5. Which flowering shrub has been recently(in August 2024) added to the IUCN (International
Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List of threatened species under the Vulnerable
category?
1) Strobilanthes kunthiana
2) Petrocosmea arunachalense
3) Emblica chakrabartyi
4) Phlogacanthus Sudhansusekharii
5) Melanochlamys droupadi
Answer- 1) Strobilanthes kunthiana
Explanation:
The Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana), a purplish flowering shrub predominantly found in the
Western Ghat (Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu), has been added to the International Union for
Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of threatened species.
• The species has been categorised as “Vulnerable” under IUCN Criteria A2c, indicating a
significant threat to its survival.
• This marks the first-ever global assessment of Neelakurinji of the southwest Indian
montane grasslands.
• Neelakurinji, or Kurunji, or Kurinji blooms between mid-July and October, once every 12
years.
6. Which county has recently (in August ‘24) collaborated with BRICS partners to launch a
Centre for Industrial Competences in cooperation with the United Nations Industrial
Development Organisation (UNIDO)?
1) United Arab Emirates
2) Australia
3) Mauritius
4) Saudi Arabia
5) Sri Lanka
Answer- 1) United Arab Emirates
Explanation:
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has
joined with BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) partners to launch a Centre for
Industrial Competences in cooperation with the United Nations Industrial Development
Organisation (UNIDO) to support the development of Industrial skills and capabilities.
i.The declaration was made at the 8th BRICS Industry Ministers Meeting chaired by Russia under the
theme ‘Strengthening Multilateralism for Equitable Global Development and Security’ in Nizhny
Novgorod, Russia.
ii. The BRICS members also committed to cooperating on industrial policy to support the United
Nations (UN)’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 9 on industry, innovation,
and infrastructure.
iii. The declaration recognizes the PartNIR (Partnership on New Industrial Revolution) Innovation
Centre’s role in policy coordination, personnel training, and project development.
7. In August 2024, India handed over the first payment for hybrid power projects on the Delft,
Nainativu, and Analaitivu islands of _________(Country).
1) Mauritius
2) Sri Lanka
3) Fiji
4) Seychelles
5) Maldives
Answer- 2) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
On August 29, 2024, Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha handed over the first payment for
hybrid power projects on three Sri Lankan islands(Delft, Nainativu and Analaitivu islands) to Dr
Sulakshana Jayawardena, Secretary of the Minister of Power and Energy, Government of Sri Lanka and
Ranjith Sepala, Chairman of Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) at a ceremony held in
Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• This latest development follows a series of diplomatic engagements by High Commissioner
Jha across Sri Lanka.
• The project is being implemented under grant assistance of USD 11 million from the
Government of India.
VISITS
1. In July 2024, India extended two Lines of Credit (LoC) totaling _________ to Vietnam to
strengthen its maritime security during the Indian visit of Vietnam Prime Minister (PM) Pham
Minh Chinh.
1) USD 50 million
2) USD 500 million
3) USD 135 million
4) USD 300 million
5) USD 210 million
Answer- 4) USD 300 million
Explanation:
The Prime Minister(PM) of Vietnam H.E. Pham Minh Chinh paid a State Visit to India from 30 July to
1 August 2024, at the invitation of Narendra Modi PM of India to deepen comprehensive strategic
partnership and enhance cooperation between the two countries.
• In a sign of their growing strategic partnership, India has extended two Lines of Credit (LoC)
amounting to USD 300 million to Vietnam to bolster the country’s maritime security.
• India and Vietnam agreed on a new plan of action, which will be implemented over the next
five years (2024-2028) to strengthening bilateral trade and economic cooperation.
• India and Vietnam joined hands to Preserve Maritime History with National Multifamily
Housing Council (NMHC) in Lothal, Gujarat.
• PM Modi and Vietnam PM Pham Minh Chinh virtually inaugurated the Army Software Park in
the Telecommunications University in Nha Trang, Vietnam.Click here to read more
2. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to President Droupadi Murmu’s
visit to Fiji, New Zealand, and Timor Leste in August 2024?
A) President Droupadi Murmu was honoured with the Companion of the Order of Fiji, the
highest civilian honour of Fiji.
B) India and Fiji signed the bilateral customs co-operation arrangement agreement, to ease
trade between the two countries.
C) President Droupadi Murmu was honoured with the Grand Collar of Order of Timor Leste
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 2) Only A & C
Explanation:
Droupadi Murmu, The President of India, was on a 3-nation visit to Fiji, New Zealand and Timor
Leste from 5th August to 10th August 2024.
• President Droupadi Murmu was honoured with the Companion of the Order of Fiji, highest
civilian honour of Fiji.
• India and New Zealand signed the bilateral customs co-operation arrangement agreement,
to ease trade between the two countries.
• New Zealand has ratified the International Solar Alliance (ISA) which paves the way for
enhanced opportunities for joint research and development in the field of solar energy.
• President Droupadi Murmu addressed the New Zealand International Conference held in
Wellington, New Zealand, where India was the ‘Country Honour’ for year 2024.
• President Droupadi Murmu was honoured with the Grand Collar of Order of Timor Leste,
the country’s highest civilian honour, presented by President Horta at ceremony held in Dili,
Timor Leste.Click here to read more
3. Which country recently (on August 24) signed an MoU with the Indian government to
introduce the Unified Payments Interface (UPI)?
1) Ivory Coast
2) Azerbaijan
3) Maldives
4) Paraguay
5) Timor Leste
Answer- 3) Maldives
Explanation:
Union Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) undertook an
official visit to Maldives for 3 days from August 9 to 11, 2024, followed the recent visit of H. E. Dr.
Mohamed Muizzu, the President of Maldives to India in June 2024, to strengthen India-Maldives
relations and review ongoing projects.
• India and the Maldives have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce
the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in the Maldives.
• He inaugurated the water and sanitation project,the Addu Reclamation Project, Addu Shore
Protection Project and 6 High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in
Maldives.
• He signed a Memorandam of Understanding (MoUs) on capacity building of an additional
1000 Maldivian civil servants in India and the introduction of the Unified Payments
Interface (UPI) in Maldives were exchanged.
• He reviewed India-assisted Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP) site, which will
connect Malé with the adjoining islands of Villingili, Gulhifalhu, and Thilafushi.Click here to
read more
4. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the Indian visit of Malaysian
Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim from 19th to 21st August 2024?
A) MoU signed between International Financial Services Authority (IFSCA) with Labuan
Financial Services Authority (LFSA), Malaysia with mutual cooperation.
B) Malaysia has decided to join the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) as its founding
member.
C) PM Narendra Modi announced that India plans to integrate the Unified Payments Interface
(UPI) with Malaysia’s national payment network, PayU.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only B
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Prime Minister (PM) of Malaysia H.E. Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim was on a 3-day state visit to
India from 19th August to 21st August 2024, at the invitation of the Prime Minister (PM) of India,
Narendra Modi to strengthen comprehensive strategic partnership and enhance cooperation
between the two countries.
• This marks the 1st-ever visit of Malaysian PM Anwar bin Ibrahim to India as well as to the
South Asia region ever since he became the PM of Malaysia in 2022.
• The bilateral trade between the two countries reached a record high of USD 19.5 billion.
• Malaysia has decided to join the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) as its founding
member.
• The Government of India (GoI) has allowed the special allocation of 2 lakh Metric Tons
(MT) of non-basmati white rice to Malaysia through National Cooperative Exports Limited
(NCEL).
• PM Narendra Modi announced that India plans to integrate Unified Payments Interface
(UPI) with Malaysia’s national payment network, PayNet.
• The GoI and Government of Malaysia (GoM) have signed several Memorandum of
Understandings (MoUs) and Agreements in various fields of cooperation such as:
Recruitment, Employment and Repatriation of Workers; Ayurveda and other Traditional
Systems of Medicine; Digital technologies; Culture, Arts, and Heritage, among others.
• MoU signed between International Financial Services Authority (IFSCA) with Labuan
Financial Services Authority (LFSA), Malaysia in relation to mutual cooperation.
5. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to Prime Minister Narendra
Modi’s visit to Poland and Ukraine in August 2024?
A) India and Poland have decided to upgrade the India-Poland bilateral relations as a
“Strategic Partnership, a five-year Joint Action Plan for 2024-2028.
B) India and Ukraine agreed to utilise the Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC),
which is set to be held by the end of 2024.
C) PM Modi presented four Bharat Health Initiatives for Sahyog Hita and Maitri (BHISHM
Cubes) to the Government of Ukraine.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (PM) of India, visited Poland from 21st to 22nd August 2024 at the
invitation of Donald Tusk, PM of Poland.He also visited Ukraine on 23rd August 2024 at the
invitation of Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine.
• This marks the first visit by an Indian PM to Poland in the past 45 years since Morarji Desai
in 1979.
• Modi’s visit to Ukraine marks the first visit of an Indian PM to the country since the
establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1992.
• India and Poland have decided to upgrade the India-Poland bilateral relations as a
“Strategic Partnership” to strengthen the cooperation across various sectors.
• To implement the Strategic Partnership, both India and Poland have agreed to a five-year
Joint Action Plan for 2024-2028.
• Indian PM Narendra Modi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have formalised
four key agreements focusing on agriculture, medicine, culture & humanitarian assistance.
• PM Modi presented four Bharat Health Initiatives for Sahyog Hita and Maitri (BHISHM
Cubes) to the Government of Ukraine.Click here to read more
6. Which of the following is/are ‘correct’ with respect to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit
to Maharashtra and Rajasthan on 25th August 2024?
A) PM Modi addressed Lakhpati Didi Sammelan in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. During the event, he
gave certificates and felicitated 11 lakh new Lakhpati Didis.
B) He also released a Revolving Fund i.e. Community Investment Fund of Rs 2,500 crore which
aims to benefit about 48 lakh members of 4.3 lakh Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
C) PM Narendra Modi addressed the concluding ceremony of the Golden Jubilee (50 years) of
the Rajasthan High Court in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Maharashtra and Rajasthan on 25th August, 2024.
i.PM Modi addressed Lakhpati Didi Sammelan in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. During the event, he gave
certificates and felicitated 11 lakh new Lakhpati Didis, who have achieved the mark of Lakhpati
during the 3rd term of PM Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government.
ii.He also released a Revolving Fund i.e. Community Investment Fund of Rs 2,500 crore which aims
to benefit about 48 lakh members of 4.3 lakh Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
iii.PM Narendra Modi addressed the concluding ceremony of the Platinum Jubilee (75 years) of the
Rajasthan High Court in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. He was invited at the ceremony as a Chief Guest.click here
to read more
7. India has recently (in August ‘24) become the 18th Security of Supplies Arrangement (SOSA)
partner of _____________(Country).
1) United States of America
2) France
3) Singapore
4) Vietnam
5) Belarus
Answer- 1) United States of America
Explanation:
The Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD), was on an official visit to Washington
D.C., the United States of America (USA) from 23rd to 26th August 2024 at the invitation of the Lloyd
Austin, United States Secretary of Defense.
• Rajnath Singh and Lloyd Austin also highlighted the conclusion of the bilateral, non-binding
Security of Supplies Arrangement (SOSA) between India and US, which was signed on 22nd
August 2024. India is the 18th SOSA partner of the USA.
• India and the USA signed two significant agreements during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s
visit to Washington DC, USA. A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed between
India and the USA for the deployment of Liaison Officers.
• The USA has approved the Foreign Military Sale of Sonobuoys and related gears to India at an
estimated cost of USD 52.8 million. This aims to enhance India’s anti-submarine warfare
capabilities, particularly for its MH-60R helicopters. The principal contractors are Sparton
Corporation and Undersea Sensor Systems Inc.
• India and the USA agreed to advance co-production projects, including the GE F-414 engine for
Tejas Mk-2 aircraft and Stryker armoured infantry combat vehicles.
• MoD Minister Rajnath Singh visited the William B. Morgan Large Cavitation Channel (LCC) in
Memphis, Tennessee, where the USA Navy tests submarines and naval surface ships.Click here
to read more
BANKING AND FINANCE

1. Which bank has recently (in July ‘24) signed a USD 200 million loan agreement with the
Government of India (GoI) to enhance solid waste management and sanitation in 100 cities
across 8 states in India?
1) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
2) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
3) International Finance Corporation (IFC)
4) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
5) Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Answer- 4) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) has signed a USD 200 million loan agreement with Asian
Development Bank (ADB) to enhance solid waste management and sanitation in 100 cities across 8
states in India.
• The loan agreement is part of the Swachh Bharat Mission(SBM) 2.0 - Comprehensive
Municipal Waste Management in Indian Cities Program.
• This loan arrangement will support the objectives of Swacch Bharat (Clean India)
Mission- Urban 2.0, is an initiative led by GoI which aims to make all Indian cities to be
garbage free by 2026, by enhancing sanitation and solid waste management infrastructure
including waste segregation, collection and disposal.
2. Which organisation reported the increase in the Digital Payments Index (RBI-DPI) to 445.5
at the end of March 2024, reflecting a 12.6% year-on-year growth?
1) Reserve Bank of India
2) Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) Pvt. Ltd
3) NSE Indices Limited
4) MSCI Inc
5) International Financial Services Centres Authority
Answer- 1) Reserve Bank of India
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s Digital Payments Index (RBI-DPI) increased to 445.5 at the end
of March 2024, marking a 12.6% Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) increase compared to March 2023 across all
parameters. It was 418.77 in September 2023 and 395.57 in March 2023.
• RBI-DPI measures the adoption and extent of online transactions across India.
• The current showcases a continuous rise in digital payment adoption.
• The RBI introduced the RBI-DPI in January 2021, with March 2018 as the base year, to estimate
the digitization of payments across India.
3. Which organisation/Bank has recently (in July 2024) entered into a co-lending partnership
with C2treds and UGRO Capital to facilitate loans to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
(MSMEs) sector?
1) State Bank of India
2) Receivables Exchange of India Limited
4) National Small Industries Corporation Limited
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 3) Small Industries Development Bank of India
Explanation:
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has entered into a co-lending partnership
with C2treds, a strategic initiative by C2FO, the world’s on-demand working capital platform, and
UGRO Capital, a data technology Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), to facilitate loans to the
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector.
• These partnerships are established under the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) co-lending
framework, designed to leverage the strengths of banks and NBFCs to boost priority sector
lending.
• SIDBI has onboarded C2treds, an RBI-approved Trade Receivables Discounting System
(TReDS) platform by C2FO. This collaboration aims to improve liquidity for MSMEs at
competitive interest rates.
4. Which organisation has recently (in July 2024) collaborated with the Bank of India (BOI) to
facilitate easy financing for rooftop solar installations and the establishment of Electric Vehicle
(EV) charging stations?
1) Energy Efficiency Services Limited(EESL)
2) Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL)
3) AmpIn Energy Transition Private Limited
4) JSW Neo Energy Limited (JSW Neo)
5) Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL)
Answer- 5) Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL)
Explanation:
On 26th July 2024, Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata
Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), announced that it has collaborated with Bank of India
(BOI), Indian Public Sector Bank (PSB) to facilitate easy financing for rooftop solar installations and
establishment of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations.
• For installations up to 3KW: Under Pradhan Mantri (PM) Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana,
residential customers can avail loan up to Rs 2 lakh at an annual interest rate of 7.10%, with a
margin money requirement of 5%.
• For installations from 3KW to 10KW: Eligible applicants can avail loans up to Rs 6 lakh with
margin money requirement of 5%. Interest rate ranges from 8.3% to 10.25% per annum, and
these are also collateral-free with tenure of up to 10 years.
• All UDYAM-registered MSME customers can avail a loan of up to Rs 30 crore at an interest of
9.35% per annum, with margin money requirement of 15%.
5. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct with respect to the Reserve Bank of India’s
(RBI) Report on Currency and Finance(RCF) for 2023-24?
A) India’s digital economy is currently at 10% of the Gross domestic product (GDP) and is
expected to double to 20% by 2026.
B) Digital payments have seen a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 40% in volume and
20% in value terms in the last seven years (between 2017-18 and 2023-24).
C) The theme for the RCF 2023-24 report is “India’s Digital Revolution”.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only B
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its ‘Report on Currency and Finance (RCF) for 2023-
24’ on 29th July 2024. The report highlights the challenges that an economy faces by the rapid
adoption of digital technologies in the financial sector.
• The theme for the RCF 2023-24 report is “India’s Digital Revolution”.
i.According to the RCF 2023-24, India’s digital economy currently at 10% of the Gross domestic
product (GDP) and is expected to double to 20% by 2026.
ii.Digital payments have seen a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 50% in volume and 10% in
value terms in the last seven years (between 2017-18 and 2023-24).
iii.India is expected to be the world’s leading supplier of labour, which will increase the remittances to
around USD 160 billion in 2029 from USD 115 billion in 2023.Click here to read more
6. In July 2024, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Madhabi Puri Buch
launched India’s first website for passive funds at ____________.
1) Indian Energy Exchange Limited
2) India International Bullion Exchange IFSC Limited
3) National Stock Exchange
4) BSE Limited
5) Receivables Exchange of India Limited
Answer- 3) National Stock Exchange
Explanation:
On 30th July 2024, Madhabi Puri Buch, Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
launched India’s first website for passive funds at the National Stock Exchange (NSE), to facilitate a
comprehensive platform for retail investors and enable them to easily access information and
understand the Indian passive industry.
• Apart from launch of website for passive funds, she also unveiled report on the capital
markets titled “Indian Capital Markets: Transformative shifts achieved through
technology and reforms”.
• The report is developed by NSE Data Analytics, which covered major technological
advancements and regulatory reforms that have impacted the Indian capital markets.Click
here to read more
7. Which company has recently (in july ‘24) received the composite insurance broking licence
from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)?
1) Muthoot Microfin Limited
2) Covrzy
3) Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited
4) InsuranceDekho
5) Paisabazaar
Answer- 4) InsuranceDekho
Explanation:
InsuranceDekho, Gurugram(Haryana) based insurance marketplace, has received the composite
insurance broking licence from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
(IRDAI).
• This licence allows the firm to offer reinsurance broking services alongside its existing
insurance broking offerings.
• By entering the reinsurance broking sector, InsuranceDekho aims to enhance insurance
penetration in India through deep distribution networks, digitization, diversification into
new product lines, and support for insurer partners.
8. Which bank has recently (in August ‘24) in partnership with GOQii launched the Smart Vital
Plus smartwatch for contactless payment?
1) ICICI Bank
3) Kotak Mahindra Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 3) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Explanation:
On 1st August 2024, Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL), a leading Indian private sector bank in
partnership with smart-tech-enabled preventive healthcare platform GOQii has announced the launch
of ” Kotak-GOQii Smart Vital Plus smartwatch” , a wearable and contactless RuPay On-The-Go
payment solution, powered by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
• The Kotak-GOQii Smart Vital Plus will enable its customers to make contactless payments as
well as enable them to monitor some of the health parameters.
• The introductory price of this wearable device is at Rs 3,499.
• The smartwatch is recognised as a medical device by New Delhi(Delhi) based Central Drugs
and Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(MoHFW).
9. Which has recently (in July ‘24) become the 1st private sector bank to launch the RuPay
Credit card with both Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and National Common Mobility Card
(NCMC) features?
1) HDFC Bank
2) RBL Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) YES Bank
Answer- 2) RBL Bank
Explanation:
RBL Bank (formerly known as Ratnakar Bank Limited), a leading Indian private sector bank has
launched a new RuPay Credit card, integrating it with Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and National
Common Mobility Card (NCMC) features.
• With this, RBL becomes the 1st private sector bank to offer these comprehensive features
of payment capabilities in a single card.
• The integration will enable the credit cardholders to make instant and secure payments
through UPI and can travel hassle-free with the NCMC features.
10. Which bank has recently (in July ‘24) partnered with the Society for Worldwide Interbank
Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) to launch an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven pilot to
help combat payments fraud occurring in cross-border payments?
1) Axis Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) Punjab and Sind Bank
4) Federal Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 1) Axis Bank
Explanation:
The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) has partnered with
Axis Bank, a leading Indian Private Sector Bank (PSB) to launch an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven
pilot, to prevent the payments frauds occurring in cross-border payments.
• The AI-driven pilot is expected to provide a secure infrastructure that will allow financial
institutions to exchange important information with strong privacy-preserving models.
• The initiative involves global banks such as Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY
Mellon) (USA), Deutsche Bank AG (Germany), De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) (Norway),
HSBC Holdings plc (United Kingdom-UK), Intesa Sanpaolo (Italy) and Standard Bank (South
Africa), utilizing secure data collaboration and federated learning technologies.
• The pilot will use AI algorithms to examine historical transaction data and will detect any
sort of anomaly that indicates fraud.
11. Which fintech company recently(in July ‘24) launched India's first Near Field
Communication (NFC) Card Sound Box in July 2024, integrating NFC card payment technology
with mobile QR payments?
1) BharatPe
2) Razorpay
3) Paytm
4) PayU
5) PhonePe
Answer- 3) Paytm
Explanation:
Noida-based (Uttar Pradesh, UP) One 97 Communications Limited (OCL), Paytm‘s parent company
launched India’s first Near Field Communication (NFC) Card Sound Box, a two-in-one mobile Quick
Response(QR) payment device which combines NFC card payment technology with mobile QR
payments.
• The Paytm NFC Card Sound Box will provide a cost-effective solution for offline merchants
and allows customers to make payments by tapping a debit or credit card or scanning a QR
code.
• It features an instant audio confirmation and a display screen for transaction amounts and
long-lasting battery life of up to 10 days.
• The merchants can accept NFC-based debit and credit cards and receive mobile payments from
any UPI app with a single device.
12. Which of the following regulated entities (REs) were covered by the Reserve Bank of India’s
(RBI) Master Directions on Fraud Risk Management issued in July 2024?
A) Non-Banking Finance Companies(NBFCs) (including Housing Finance Companies(HFCs))
B) Cooperative Banks (Urban Cooperative Banks(UCBs) / State Cooperative Banks(StCBs) /
Central Cooperative Banks(CCBs))
C) Commercial Banks(CBs)[including Regional Rural Banks(RRBs) and All India Financial
Institutions (AIFIs)]
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only B
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On July 15, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) issued 3 Master Directions(MD) on Fraud Risk
Management for the Regulated Entities(RE) such as commercial banks including regional rural
banks and All India Financial Institutions; urban, state and central cooperative banks; and non-
banking finance firms and housing finance companies to replace the previous guidelines and
consolidating 36 existing circulars.
• Aim: To provide a robust framework for the prevention, early detection, and timely
reporting of frauds in REs.
• The directions mandate REs to comply with principles of natural justice in a time-bound
manner before classifying persons/entities as fraud, taking into account the March 2023
Supreme Court(SC) Judgement on State Bank of India(SBI) versus Rajesh Agarwal.
The RBI released MD on Fraud Risk Management in
• Non-Banking Finance Companies(NBFCs) (including Housing Finance Companies(HFCs))
• Cooperative Banks (Urban Cooperative Banks(UCBs) / State Cooperative Banks(StCBs) /
Central Cooperative Banks(CCBs))
• Commercial Banks(CBs)[including Regional Rural Banks(RRBs) and All India Financial
Institutions (AIFIs)]Click here to read more
13. The Government of India (GoI) and the World Bank (WB) has recently (in August ‘24)
signed a __________ agreement to construct the Green National Highway Corridors Project
(GNHCP).
1) USD 60 million
2) USD 500 million
3) USD 200 million
4) USD 50 million
5) USD 100 million
Explanation:
On 1st August 2024, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
(MoRTH) announced that the Government of India (GoI) and the World Bank (WB) have signed a
USD 500 million agreement to construct the Green National Highway Corridors Project (GNHCP).
• The project aims to deploy a safe and green highway using green technologies and climate
resilience methodology.
• MoRTH also informed that the scheduled date for the final completion of the GNHCP project
is May 2026.
• The World Bank will support the project by providing a loan assistance of USD 500 million,
contributing to the total project cost of USD 1288.24 million (which is equivalent to Rs
7,662.47 crore).
14. Which of the following entities has recently (in August ‘24) received ‘Fit & Proper’
certificate from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the acquisition of the Industrial Development
Bank of India (IDBI) Limited?
A) Emirates NBD Bank
B) State Bank of India
C) Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only B
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued ‘Fit & Proper’ certificates to 3 potential suitors for
Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) Limited, thus paving the way for possible acquisition of
the bank.
• The potential suitors are Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, Toronto(Canada); Emirates
NBD Bank, Dubai(the United Arab Emirates(UAE)) and Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited
(KMBL), Mumbai(Maharashtra).
• IDBI has received final approval from RBI for the ‘Fit & Proper’ criteria for privatization, and
potential bidders for the strategic sale are expected to begin the process of due diligence
early August, 2024.
• The Government of India (GoI) and the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) jointly
holds around 94% stake in IDBI Bank. LIC as a promoter of IDBI Bank holds 49.24% while,
the GoI as co-promoter holds 45.48% stake in IDBI Bank.
15. Which Indian firm has recently (in August ‘24) partnered with Vested Finance Inc. to offer
access to global investing for Indians and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)?
1) Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company Limited
2) Axis Securities Limited
3) ECL Finance Company Limited
4) Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company Limited
5) HDFC Securities Limited
Answer- 5) HDFC Securities Limited
Explanation:
HDFC Securities Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of HDFC Bank Limited has partnered with
Vested Finance Inc., a United States of America (USA)-based investment platform, to democratize
global investing for Indians and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) through Global Investing 2.0.
• With Global Investing 2.0, HDFC securities will empower investors with the tools and access
needed to expand their investments.
• This partnership will provide investors with augmented protection, innovative features, and
deep portfolio diversification.
• Adherence to the USA regulations and Reserve Bank of India’s(RBI’s)Liberalized Remittance
Scheme, enabling Indian residents to invest up to USD 250,000 annually.
16. In July 2024, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) granted ________ license to 3 merchant payment
companies namely IndiaIdeas.com Limited (BillDesk), Amazon Pay (India) Private Limited, and
global payments major Adyen India Technology Services Private Limited.
1) Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs)
2) Third-Party App Provider (TPAP)
3) Certificate of Registration(CoR)
4) Payment Aggregator- Cross Border(PA-CB)
5) Corporate Agent(CR)
Answer- 4) Payment Aggregator- Cross Border(PA-CB)
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted Payment- Aggregator- Cross Border (PA-CB) license to 3
merchant payment companies namely IndiaIdeas.com Limited (BillDesk), Amazon Pay (India)
Private Limited, and global payments major Adyen India Technology Services Private Limited
(Adyen).
• BillDesk received the licence for both exports and imports (PA-CB-E&I) and Amazon Pay
and Adyen received the licence for only import(PA-CB-I).
• This PA-CB license allows these companies to offer payment services for international trade
and domestic merchant payment services.
• The PA-CB license enables payment companies to offer payment services in the export-
import space, particularly for international remittances and payments for freelancers
working with global companies from India.Click here to read more
17. Which types of co-operative banks are covered under the Reserve Bank of India's revised
instructions on Bad and Doubtful Debt Reserve (BDDR) to ensure uniformity?
A) Urban Co-operative Banks
B) State Cooperative Banks
C) Primary Agricultural Credit Societies
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & C
4) Only A & B
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 2nd August 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued revised instructions on Bad and
Doubtful Debt Reserve (BDDR) for co-operative banks to ensure uniformity in the treatment of this
reserve for prudential purposes.
• These revised instructions will be applicable to Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs), State
Cooperative Banks (StCBs) and Central Cooperative Banks (CCBs), come into force with
immediate effect.
• The revised instructions will act as a one-time measure, with a view to provide rectification
and smoother transition to an AS-compliant approach.
• Banks have been mandated to identify and quantify the BDDR balances as of 31st March
2024 which were created by appropriating net profits instead of recognizing them as
expenses.
• The appropriation should be made directly (‘below the line’) from the P&L account or
General Reserves to make provisions for NPAs by 31st March, 2025.
18. Which state has recently(in August ‘24) become the first state in India to implement a
Disaster Risk Transfer Parametric Insurance Solution (DRTPS) by signing a MoU with State
Bank of India (SBI) General Insurance Company Limited?
1) Assam
2) Nagaland
3) Kerala
4) Uttarakhand
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 2) Nagaland
Explanation:
On 2nd August 2024, the Government of Nagaland has signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) with State Bank of India (SBI) General Insurance Company Limited for Disaster Risk
Transfer Parametric Insurance Solution (DRTPS). With this, Nagaland becomes the 1st state in India
to implement a disaster risk management insurance solution.
• The MoU was signed for a period of 3 years (2024 to 2027) with immediate effect.
• DRTPS, a parametric multi-year risk transfer solution will help in protecting the critical
infrastructure of Nagaland and will mitigate economic losses due to a disaster.
• The insurance covers the entire Nagaland and also the government of Nagaland will pay the
insurance premium. Incase a disaster happens, the insurer will come to the rescue for 3
years.
19. With which organisation did the Thomas Cook (India) Limited partner to launch the RuPay
AED (United Arab Emirates Dirham) Forex Card for Indian travelers visiting the United Arab
Emirates (UAE)?
1) American Express
2) MasterCard
3) Visa
4) National Payments Corporation of India
5) Diners Club
Answer- 4) National Payments Corporation of India
Explanation:
Mumbai (Maharashtra) based Thomas Cook (India) Limited (TCIL) has partnered with the National
Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to launch RuPay AED (United Arab Emirates Dirham) Forex
Card, first RuPay Prepaid Forex Card for Indian travellers visiting the United Arab Emirates
(UAE).The card, powered by NPCI’s technology partner CARD91.
• This innovative Made in India initiative is a first-of-its-kind partnership with an Indian non-
banking entity.
• The travellers can use Thomas Cook’s RuPay(AED) card for transactions and ATM
withdrawals across the UAE.
20. Which institute has recently (in July ‘24) partnered with the Industrial Development Bank
of India Limited (IDBI) to establish the cybersecurity lab?
1) IIT Hyderabad
2) IIT Kharagpur
3) IIT Madras
4) IIT Kanpur
5) IIT Bombay
Answer- 3) IIT Madras
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IITM), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, has partnered with the
Industrial Development Bank of India Limited (IDBI) to establish the ‘IDBI – IITM Secure Systems
Lab’ (I2SSL) to develop and deploy security solutions in healthcare, fintech and aerospace.
i.This state -of-the-art cybersecurity laboratory focuses on creating market-ready IPs in
cybersecurity, productisation and commercialisation of research work, especially for mobile
technologies.
ii.It will undertake experimental evaluation and assessment exercises, develop test cases, conduct
research, and devise hardening guidelines to help enterprises manage cybersecurity risks in real time.
21. Which insurance firm has recently (in August ‘24) launched four new products, including
Yuva Term/Digi Term and Yuva Credit Life/Digi Credit Life?
1) HDFC Life Insurance Company
2) TATA AIG General Insurance Company
3) Life Insurance Corporation of India
4) State Bank of India Life Insurance Company
5) Star Health and Allied Insurance Company
Answer- 3) Life Insurance Corporation of India
Explanation:
On August 5, 2024, the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) launched four new products for the
youth of India, including LIC’s Yuva Term/Digi Term, and LIC’s Yuva Credit Life/Digi Credit Life,
which are available offline and online for sale from August 6, 2024.
i.LIC’s Yuva Term plan is available offline. This Plan can be purchased offline through licensed
agents, corporate agents, brokers and insurance marketing firms. while the LIC’s Digi Term plan is
available online through LIC’s website. The benefits payable on death are guaranteed.
• These Non-Par, Non-Linked, Life, Individual, Pure Risk Plans are designed for young
individuals seeking early term insurance, offering the flexibility to purchase either offline or
online.
ii.LIC has introduced products to cover loan liabilities through term insurance: LIC’s Yuva Credit
Life, available offline through intermediaries, and LIC’s Digi Credit Life, available only online through
LIC’s website.
• These are Non-Par, Non-Linked, Life, Individual, Pure Risk Plans where the death benefit
decreases over the policy term.
22. In August 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) directed ________ to value
their investment in the Additional Tier-1 (AT-1) bonds issued by banks on a Yield-to-Call (YTC)
basis.
1) Portfolio Management Services (PMS)
2) Mutual Funds (MFs)
3) Foreign Portfolio Investors(FPIs)
4) Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
5) Social Stock Exchange (SSE)
Answer- 2) Mutual Funds (MFs)
Explanation:
On 5th August 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has directed Mutual Funds
(MFs) to value their investment in the Additional Tier-1 (AT-1) bonds issued by banks on Yield-to-
Call (YTC) basis.
• This direction came after National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), submitted its report
‘On valuation methodology of AT-1 bonds’ to Department of Economic Affairs (DEA),
Ministry of Finance (MoF), has recommended that AT-1 bonds should be valued based on YTC
in order to align with market practices and Ind AS( Indian Accounting Standard) 113
principles.
• AT-1Bonds: These bonds are also known as perpetual debt instruments which are issued by
banks to raise money and to build up their core equity capital.
• Yield-to-Call (YTC): It is the expected return that a bond holder or investor will get, if the
bond is held until the call date, which will occur sometime before the bond reaches maturity.
23. Which bank has recently (in August ‘24) approved the proposal to raise up to Rs 25,000
crore through the issue of Tier-1 and Tier-2 bonds in the current fiscal year 2024–25?
1) HDFC Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) Punjab National Bank
Answer- 5) State Bank of India
Explanation:
On 3rd August 2024, the Central Board of India’s largest Public Sector Bank (PSB), State Bank of India
(SBI)- Mumbai(Maharashtra) has approved a proposal for fundraising of up to Rs 25,000 crore
through the issue of Tier-1 and Tier-2 bonds in the current fiscal year 2024-25( FY25).
i.The funds will be raised in Indian Rupee (INR) or United States Dollar (USD) and the bonds will be
Basel-III compliant, which is subject to approval of Government of India (GoI), wherever is required.
ii.The announcement was made by SBI along with its Q1 (April-June) results for FY25.
24. Which bank has recently (in August ‘24) launched a program titled ”Kisan Ka Samman” to
empower the farmers who exhibited exceptional financial discipline and promptness in their
dealings with the bank?
1) Jammu & Kashmir Bank
2) RBL Bank
3) Karnataka Bank
4) Federal Bank
5) Tamilnad Mercantile Bank
Answer- 1) Jammu & Kashmir Bank
Explanation:
On 1st August 2024, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) Bank launched a program titled ”Kisan Ka Samman” to
empower the farmers of J&K who exhibited exceptional financial discipline and promptness in their
dealings with bank. The program will run till 30th September, 2024.
• The program was launched by Baldev Prakash, Managing Director (MD) and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO), J&K Bank along with Sudhir Gupta, Executive Director(ED), J&K
Bank and other senior officers in Srinagar, J&K.
• The program will identify those farmers who have consistently renewed their Kisan Credit
Cards (KCC) and showed financial discipline.
• An Identified Farmers will be honoured with a ‘Certificate of Appreciation (CoA)’ at
various branches, clusters and zonal levels
25. Which of the following financial institutions has recently (in August ‘24) announced the
investment of USD 275 million in Fourth Partner Energy Limited Private Limited (FPEL)?
A) International Finance Corporation (IFC)
B) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
C) DEG (Deutsche Investitions und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH)
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On August 6, 2024, Hyderabad, Telangana-based renewable energy company Fourth Partner Energy
Limited Private Limited(FPEL) has received an investment of USD 275 million (approx. Rs 2280
crore) from a consortium of three Development Financial Institutions (DFIs) comprising International
Finance Corporation (IFC), Asian Development Bank (ADB) and DEG (Deutsche Investitions und
Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH).
• The World Bank (WB) Group’s IFC, Washington, D.C., the United States of America(USA) is
investing USD 125 million, Philippines based ADB providing USD 100 million, and
Germany’s Investment Corporation,DEG investing USD 50 million.
• ADB’s contribution consists of two parts: USD 70 million from its ordinary capital
resources and USD 30 million from its Leading Asia’s Private sector Infrastructure Fund 2
(LEAP 2).
• This capital injection will support FPEL’s goal to expand its renewable energy portfolio to
3.5 Giga Watt (GW) by 2026.
26. In July 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued Master Directions on the treatment of
wilful defaulters and large defaulters to scrutinize all Non-Performing Asset (NPA) accounts
that have outstanding amounts of _______ and above.
1) Rs 20 lakh
2) Rs 10 lakh
3) Rs 25 lakh
4) Rs 15 lakh
5) Rs 30 lakh
Answer- 3) Rs 25 lakh
Explanation:
On 30th July 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a Master Directions on the Treatment of
Wilful Defaulters and Large Defaulters , under which banks and Non-Banking Financial Companies
(NBFCs) are required to scrutinize all Non-Performing Asset (NPA) accounts which have outstanding
amounts of Rs 25 lakh and above for wilful default. These directions will come into effect after 90
days from the date of publication.
• Aim: To set up a transparent and non-discriminatory framework for classifying borrowers
as “wilful defaulters” and also disseminate credit information about wilful defaulters to
caution lenders against extending further finance to them.
• RBI issued these directions in exercise of powers given under section 45-L of the RBI Act,
1934, Section21, Section 35-A and Section 35-A read with Section 56 of the Banking
Regulation Act, 1949 and Section 11 of the Credit Information Companies (CICs)
(Regulation) Act, 2005.
27. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the recent (in August ‘24)
amendments in the mutual fund norms by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?
A) As per new norms, the Asset Management Companies (AMCs) are now required to adopt an
institutional mechanism to identify and prevent front-running and insider trading in
securities.
B) SEBI has directed Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) to prescribe the detailed
implementation standards within 30 days from the date of this circular
C) It will be mandatory for all AMCs to follow the detailed implementation standards issued by
AMFI.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 5th August 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) announced that it has
amended mutual fund norms through a circular issued in exercise of its powers given under Section
11 (1) of the SEBI Act, 1992, read with Regulation 25(27) and Regulation 77 of SEBI (Mutual Funds)
Regulations, 1996. These amended mutual rules will come into effect on 1st November, 2024.
• As per new norms, the Asset Management Companies (AMCs) are now required to adopt an
institutional mechanism to identify and prevent front-running and insider trading in
securities.
• SEBI has directed Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI),Mumbai(Maharashtra) to
prescribe the detailed implementation standards within 15 days from the date of this
circular
• It will be mandatory for all AMCs to follow the detailed implementation standards issued by
AMFI.
28. Which organisation has recently (in August 2024) entered into a bancassurance
partnership with HSBC India for the distribution of non-life insurance products?
1) Universal Sompo General Insurance Company
2) Royal Sundaram General Insurance Company
3) SBI General Insurance Company
4) TATA AIG General Insurance Company
5) Life insurance corporation
Answer- 3) SBI General Insurance Company
Explanation:
Mumbai (Maharashtra) based SBI General Insurance Company Limited (SBI General Insurance) and
the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, India (HSBC India) have entered into a
bancassurance partnership for the distribution of non-life insurance products.
i.Under this partnership, SBI General Insurance aims to provide innovative insurance solutions to
HSBC India’s customers across India and the HSBC India will provide its customers with the entire
suite of SBI General Insurance’s non-life insurance products, including health, property, motor and
travel.
29. Which company has recently (in August 2024) partnered with the Development Financial
Institution (DFI) for raising long-term debt funds to promote its Electric Vehicle (EV) portfolio?
1) Muthoot Capital Services Limited
2) Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited
3) L&T Finance Limited
4) Poonawalla Fincorp Limited
5) Piramal Capital & Housing Finance Limited
Answer- 1) Muthoot Capital Services Limited
Explanation:
Muthoot Capital Services Limited (MCSL) has announced its partnership with the United Kingdom
(UK) based Development Financial Institution (DFI) for raising long term debt funds to promote its
Electric Vehicle (EV) portfolio.
• It is one of Muthoot Capital’s largest partnership deals for sustainability and environmental
initiatives.
• The partnership is facilitated by Mumbai(Maharashtra) based Axis Bank Limited, is worth
Rs100 crore, provides sustainable mobility solutions and promotes the use of electric
vehicles in India, particularly among lower middle-class consumers.
30. Which bank has recently (in August ‘24) unveiled its Golden Circle program for Senior
Citizens?
1) Citibank
2) Standard Chartered Bank
3) BNP Paribas
4) HSBC India
5) DBS Bank India
Answer-5) DBS Bank India
Explanation:
DBS Bank India Limited (DBIL) has unveiled the ‘DBS Golden Circle‘, a priority banking program
for senior citizens, ensuring convenient, and secure banking. This program offers numerous
exclusive benefits and services for resident Indian citizens aged 60 years and above, to address
income security.
• Senior citizens enrolled in this program can earn competitive interest rates of up to 7% per
annum on savings account balances above Rs 4 lakhs and up to Rs 5 lakhs.
• This program offers cyber insurance coverage of up to Rs 1,00,000 to enhance security.
31. Which company has recently (in August ‘24) received the Certificate of Registration (CoR)
from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for NBFC Investment and Credit Company (NBFC-ICC)?
2) IIFL Finance Limited
4) Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited
5) Piramal Capital and Housing Finance
Answer-3) L&T Finance Limited
Explanation:
L&T Finance Limited, a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro(L&T) Ltd, one of the leading Non-Banking
Financial Companies (NBFCs) in India, received its Certificate of Registration (CoR) from the Reserve
Bank of India (RBI), as an NBFC Investment and Credit Company(NBFC-ICC). It was earlier registered
as an NBFC-Core Investment Company (CIC).
• This conversion follows the amalgamation of the wholly owned subsidiaries of the
company, L&T Finance Limited, L&T Infra Credit Limited, and L&T Mutual Fund
Trustee Limited.
• In 2019, the RBI consolidated 3 separate categories of NBFCs, a Asset Finance Companies
(AFC), Loan Companies (LCs) and Investment Companies (ICs) into a single unified category
known as NBFC-ICC.
• As of current regulations, NBFC-ICCs are required to have a minimum Net Owned Fund
(NOF) of Rs 2 crore
32. What was the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) rank in the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute’s
(SWFI) top 100 largest central banking ranking by total assets in the world in 2024?
1) 12th
2) 5th
3) 8th
4) 4th
5) 9th
Answer- 1) 12th
Explanation:
According to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute’s (SWFI), Top 100 Largest Central Bank Rankings
by Total Assets in the World in 2024, India’s Central Bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ranked
12th globally with a current total assets of USD 839 Billion. The RBI registered a balance sheet
growth of 11.08% Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 70.47 trillion as of March 2024.
• The Federal Reserve System (FRS), the central bank of the United States of America (USA)
topped the list, boasting assets worth USD 7.84 trillion.
• It is followed by China’s People’s Bank of China (PBC) in the 2nd place, with USD 6 trillion,
and Japan’s Bank of Japan (BOJ) in the 3rd, with USD 5.54 trillion.
33. In August 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that it extended the _____________
for short-term loans availed through the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) for agriculture and allied
activities for FY25.
1) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY)
2) Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP)
3) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
4) Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS)
5) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Answer- 4) Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS)
Explanation:
On 7th August 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that it has extended the Modified
Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) for short-term loans availed through the Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
for agriculture and allied activities for the Financial Year 2024-25(FY25).
• This announcement was made after the approval of Government of India (GoI) for
continuation of interest subvention scheme for short-term loans of up to Rs 3 lakh.
• Interest Subvention for short-term loans: As per MISS, farmers can access short-term
crop loans for allied activities including animal husbandry, dairy, fisheries, and beekeeping,
among others at a concessional rate of interest of 7% per annum.
34. Which Insurance Company has recently (in August ‘24) entered into a bancassurance
partnership with Capital Small Finance Bank Limited (CSFB)?
1) ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited
2) Edelweiss Life Insurance Company Limited
3) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited
4) SBI Life Insurance Company Limited
5) Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited
Answer- 2) Edelweiss Life Insurance Company Limited
Explanation:
On 6th August 2024, Jalandhar (Punjab)-based, Capital Small Finance Bank Limited (CSFB), India’s 1st
Small Finance Bank (SFB), entered into a strategic bancassurance partnership with Edelweiss Life
Insurance Company Limited, a private life insurer, to enable its customers to access the wide range
of value-packed, customized life insurance products from Edelweiss Life Insurance, thereby meeting
their need for financial security.
• Aim: To enhance the life insurance offerings of CSFB by enabling its customers with access
to Edelweiss Life’s digital platform and service touch points.
35. Which bank has recently (in August ‘24) partnered with Setu, owned by Pine Labs, to
introduce India’s first Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-focused payments platform named
'UPI-Setu'?
2) ICICI Bank
3) Bank of Baroda
4) HDFC Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer-5) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Pine Labs-owned Setu, an Application Programming Interface (API) infrastructure provider has
introduced UPI-Setu, India’s first Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-focused payments platform for
businesses and developers in partnership with Axis Bank Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
i.It facilitates a wide range of UPI products, such as Third-Party Validation(TPV) services, Equated
Monthly Instalments (EMIs), UPI Autopay, and basic Quick Response (QR) code payments.
ii.It has features like enhanced dispute resolution, instant cashback and refunds, bank and brand
offers, and instant cashback that are all offered by APIs.
36. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct with respect to the Reserve Bank of India’s
(RBI) third Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy of the Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25)?
A) The repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) was kept unchanged at 6.50%
for the 9th consecutive time.
B) RBI has projected the real GDP growth for FY25 with Q1 at 7.1%; Q2 at 7.2%; Q3 at 7.3%; Q4
at 7.2% and Q1:FY26 is projected at 7.2%.
C) RBI has proposed to increase the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) limit for tax payments
from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 7 lakh to help the taxpayers to pay higher tax liability quickly.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on August 6 to 8, 2024
and released its third Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy of Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25) which
continues to expect India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to grow at 7.2% in the Financial Year
2024-25(FY25).The August FY25 meeting was RBI’s 50th MPC meeting.
• The Repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) was kept unchanged at 6.50%
for the 9th consecutive time.
• RBI has projected the real GDP growth for FY25 with Q1 at 7.1%; Q2 at 7.2%; Q3 at 7.3%;
Q4 at 7.2% and Q1:FY26 is projected at 7.2%.
• The RBI has maintained 4.5% as Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation projection for FY25
with Q2 at 4.4%, Q3 at 4.7% and Q4 at 4.3%.
• The RBI has proposed to increase the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) limit for tax
payments from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh to help the taxpayers to pay higher tax liability
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37. Which organisation has recently (in August ‘24) secured a long-term loan of 25.5 billion
Japanese Yen(JPY) from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to finance the
300.3 Mega Watt (MW) Wind Energy Project of Ostro Kannada Power Private Ltd (OKPPL) in
Karnataka?
1) REC Limited
2) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency
3) Edelweiss Financial Services
4) Srei Infrastructure Finance
5) Power Finance Corporation Limited
Answer- 5) Power Finance Corporation Limited
Explanation:
The Power Finance Corporation Limited(PFC), Ministry of Power(MoP) has secured a long-term loan
of 25.5 billion Japanese Yen(JPY)(~Rs 1454 crore) from the Japan Bank for International
Cooperation (JBIC) to finance the 300.3 Mega Watt (MW) Wind Energy Project of Ostro Kannada
Power Private Ltd (OKPPL) in Chitradurga, Karnataka.
• The loan is co-financed with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation(SMBC), the Bank of
Yokohama Limited(BOY), the Shiga Bank Ltd, and the Bank of Fukuoka Ltd(BoF).
• The loan is based on the credit line that JBIC signed with PFC in July 2022 for renewable
energy projects and energy efficient power generation and heat supply projects.
38. In August 2024, the Government of India (GoI) relaxed the ________rules for real estate,
allowing property owners to choose between a 20% tax rate with indexation benefits or a
reduced 12.5% tax rate without indexation.
1) Securities Transaction
2) Dividend Distribution
3) Long Term Capital Gains
4) Central Excise and Custom Duty
5) Short-term capital Gains
Answer- 3) Long Term Capital Gains
Explanation:
On 6th August 2024, the Government of India (GoI) announced that it has relaxed Long Term Capital
Gains (LTCG) Rules on real estate which will provide relief to property owners in India.
• Now property owners will have the option to choose between two tax rates either a 20%
rate with indexation benefits, or a 12.5% rate without indexation for properties purchased
before July 23, 2024 to ensure lower tax ability.
• Indexation is a method used to adjust the capital gains from the sales of property by
accounting for inflation during the ownership period. This adjustment is made using the
Cost Price Index (CPI).
• In July 2024, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance (MoF) had proposed
to reduce LTCG tax on property from 20% to 12.5% but removed the benefit of indexation
in Union Budget for FY25 (2024-25).
39. Which company has recently (in August ‘24) received India’s 1st Small and Medium Real
Estate Investment Trust (SM REIT) license from the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(SEBI)?
1) Mindspace Business Parks
2) Property Share
3) Brookfield India
4) Embassy Office Parks
5) Oberoi Realty
Answer- 2) Property Share
Explanation:
Property Share (PropShare Investment Manager Private Limited) became the 1st Fractional
Ownership Platform (FOP) to received India’s 1st Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trust
(SM REIT) license from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) under the newly notified
SM REIT regulations.
• It received the license under the name of Property Share Investment Trust (PSIT). Property
Share is the investment manager to PSIT.
• In March 2024, SEBI introduced “SEBI REIT (Amendment) Regulations 2024” by making
amendments to the Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) (Regulations) 2014.
• Like REITs, SM REITs are regulated by SEBI with units of each scheme listed on the stock
exchanges.
40. Which bank has recently (in August ‘24) signed an MoU with Jakson Engineers Limited to
promote solar energy adoption across India?
1) ICICI Bank
3) IndusInd Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 4) State Bank of India
Explanation:
India’s largest Public Sector Bank (PSB), State Bank of India (SBI) has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Jakson Engineers Limited to promote solar energy adoption across
India.
• This strategic partnership is part of the Surya Shakti Solar Finance initiative which aims
to empower a wide range of consumers in commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors
to adopt solar energy solutions.
• The collaboration combines the extensive banking experience of SBI with solar technology
expertise of Jakson Engineers Limited.
• As per the MoU, SBI will offer loans up to Rs 10 crore to commercial and industrial users.
41. Which Insurance company has recently (in August 2024) partnered with PhonePe to
provide instant term insurance to its customers?
1) Ageas Federal Life Insurance Company Limited
2) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited
5) Oriental Insurance Company Limited
Answer- 1) Ageas Federal Life Insurance Company Limited
Explanation:
Mumbai (Maharashtra) based Ageas Federal Life Insurance Company Limited (AFLI), one of India’s
leading private life insurers has partnered with PhonePe, an Indian digital payment platform to
provide instant term insurance to its vast customer base.
• AFLI became the first insurer in the industry to offer Instant term insurance through the
PhonePe platform.
• The users can select an amount ranging from Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 25 lakh and make monthly
or yearly premium payments beginning at Rs. 5,000 per year.
42. Which asset management firm has recently (in August 2024) launched India’s 1st Multicap
Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)?
1) Tata Asset Management Private Limited
2) Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) Private Limited
3) Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company Limited
4) Bajaj Finserv Asset Management Limited
5) Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Limited
Answer- 2) Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) Private Limited
Explanation:
Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mirae
Asset Global Investments (India) Private Limited (MAGI India), launched India’s 1st Multicap
Exchange Traded Fund (ETF), named the ‘Mirae Asset Nifty500 Multicap 50:25:25 ETF, an open-
ended scheme replicating/tracking the Nifty500 Multicap 50:25:25 Total Return Index (TRI).
• The investment objective of this scheme is to generate returns that align with the performance
of the Nifty500 Multicap 50:25:25 TRI. Returns are calculated before expenses, with a focus on
minimising tracking errors.
• The index comprises 100 large-cap stocks, 150 midcap stocks, and 250 small-cap stocks, with a
50% weightage towards large-cap and 25% each towards midcap and small-cap stocks.
43. Which bank has recently (in August ‘24) introduced the "PRIMUS" ultra-premium credit
card in partnership with Visa Inc.?
1) Axis Bank
2) Union Bank of India
5) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
India’s leading Private Sector Bank (PSBs), Axis Bank Limited in partnership with Visa Inc., the
global leader in digital payments has launched “PRIMUS”, an ultra premium credit card designed
specifically for Ultra-High-Net –Worth (UNHW) individuals in India.
• The PRIMUS credit card will be offered by invitation only, to select UNHW customers of Axis
Bank. It might be seen as an alternative to the Citibank Ultima credit card.
• It was launched to select clients in New Delhi (Delhi) and Mumbai (Maharashtra) at “Axis
Bank PRIMUS Soiree”.
• Axis Bank also launched the 2nd edition of its customer-centric initiative “Sparsh Week
2024”, which commenced from 5th August to 9th August, 2024.
44. Which bank’s quarterly report projected India’s merchandise exports to grow by 4.2% to
reach USD 111.7 billion in the 2nd quarter of the Financial Year 2024–25?
1) World Bank
2) Asian Development Bank
3) India Exim Bank
5) New Development Bank
Answer-3) India Exim Bank
Explanation:
The quarterly report of the Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank), has projected India’s
merchandise exports to grow by 4.2% to 111.7 billion in the 2nd Quarter (Q2 – July to September) of
Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25), down from 5.8% (USD 109.9 billion) in Q1 of FY25(April to June).
• India’s merchandise exports were at USD 109.9 billion in Q1 of FY25.
• The Non-oil exports are expected to grow at 6.26% Y-o-Y basis, to USD 89.8 billion in Q2
FY25.
• India’s trade deficit, which hit a 7-month high in May 2024 (USD 23.78 billion), decreased to
USD 20.98 billion in June 2024, this is slightly higher than the USD 19.1 billion registered
in April 2024.
45. Which organisation/bank has recently (in August ‘24) allowed Foreign Portfolio Investors
(FPIs) to invest in Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrB) at the International Financial Services Centre
(IFSC) in Gujarat?
3) BSE Limited
4) NSE India Limited
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the commencement of Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrB)
trading at the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in Gujarat during the second half of
Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25), allowing Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to invest in these bonds at
the IFSC.
• Following this, the RBI has amended the Forex Management (Debt Instruments)
Regulations, 2024, allowing non-residents with securities accounts in the IFSC, to trade
SGrBs.
• FPIs can pay for SGrBs using inward remittances or funds held in foreign currency accounts.
The sale or maturity proceeds from SGrBs can be remitted outside India, net of applicable
taxes.
46. Which country accounts for the highest Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) in India for the
Fiscal Year 2023-24 (FY24), with 3,457 registered FPIs?
1) Singapore
2) Denmark
4) Japan
5) Mauritius
Explanation:
According to a report by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the United States of
America(USA) led the Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) in India for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 (FY24),
with 3,457 registered FPIs. It is followed by Luxembourg with 1,393 and Canada with 804.
• As of March 31, 2024, the total number of FPIs in India increased to 11,219 registered FPIs
from 11,081 in FY23.
• The FY24 saw the highest FPI inflows into India since 1992-93.
• By March 31, 2024, the AUC of FPIs increased by 42.8%, rising to Rs 69.5 lakh crore from
Rs 48.7 lakh crore at the end of March 31, 2023, reflecting growing foreign investor
confidence in India.
47. Who is the chairperson of the 10-member expert committee that was recently (in August
‘24) constituted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to benchmark its statistics with global
standards?
1) V.S.K Kaumudi
2) A.P. Hota
3) K. Radhakrishnan
4) Michael Debabrata Patra
5) Biswanath Goldar
Answer- 4) Michael Debabrata Patra
Explanation:
On 12th August 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has constituted a 10 member expert committee
chaired by Dr. Michael Debabrata Patra, Deputy Governor of RBI, to benchmark its regularly
disseminated statistics against global standards and best practices.
• The expert committee will submit its report by the end of November 2024.
• The committee has been entrusted with the responsibility to assess the quality of other
routine data in sectors where benchmarks are absent (for example: sectors of national
security).
• The committee will provide guidance on potential areas for further data refinement.
48. Who will be the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the newly incorporated NPCI BHIM Services
Limited (NBSL)?
1) Lalitha Nataraj
2) Ravi Agrawal
3) Robert Jerard Ravi
4) Rajendra Prasad Goyal
5) Ajay Kumar Choudhary
Answer- 1) Lalitha Nataraj
Explanation:
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has incorporated NPCI BHIM Services
Limited(NBSL), formerly known as Bharat Interface for Money(BHIM), as a wholly-owned subsidiary.
• NBSL will be led by the former banker Lalitha Nataraj as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
and Rahul Handa as the Chief Business Officer (CBO).
• The creation of NBSL aims to address the increasing demand for digital transactions, meet
evolving market expectations, and enhance financial inclusion.
• The BHIM app, developed by NPCI and launched by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in
2016, allows users to make direct bank payments and request money via the Unified
Payments Interface (UPI)
49. According to the revised guidelines issued by the RBI, deposit-taking Housing Finance
Companies (HFCs) are now required to maintain ______ of the liquid assets of public deposits
held by them by 1st July 2025.
1) 5%
2) 20%
3) 15%
4) 30%
5) 25%
Answer- 3) 15%
Explanation:
On 12th August 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the revised guidelines to tighten the
norms related to public deposit acceptance by Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) in order to bring
them on par with Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).
• The revised guidelines will come into effect from 1st January 2025.
• These guidelines were introduced in “Master Direction – NBFC-HFC (Reserve Bank)
Directions, 2021”.
• As per the revised guidelines, deposit-taking HFCs are now required to maintain 15% (as
against the current 13%) liquid assets of public deposits held by them in a phased manner
i.e. 14% of liquid assets by 1st January, 2025 and to 15% by 1st July, 2025.
• RBI has lowered the ceiling on quantum of public deposits taking HFCs, which is in
compliance with all prudential norms and minimum investment grade credit rating, from 3
times to 1.5 times of Net owned Fund (NoF).Click here to read more
50. Name the rural fintech startup that has recently (in August 2024) received the non-banking
finance company (NBFC) license.
1) Epifi Technologies
2) Jai Kisan
3) Jupiter Money
4) Cashfree Payments
5) Lendingkart
Answer- 2) Jai Kisan
Explanation:
Mumbai (Maharashtra)-based rural-focused fintech startup Jai Kisan secured a Non-Banking Finance
Company (NBFC) licence from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), following its acquisition of a majority
stake in supply chain financing company, Kushal Finnovation Capital Private Limited(KFCPL),
Bangalore(Karnataka).
i.The NBFC licence will enable Jai Kisan to offer customized financial products including loan from its
own portfolio to farmers and rural businesses.
ii.The acquisition will enable the company to enter into co-lending partnerships with financial
institutions, including Public Sector Banks (PSBs).
51. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct with respect to the monetary penalties
imposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in August 2024?
A) Catholic Syrian Bank (CSB)Limited has been fined Rs 1.86 crore for non-compliance with
‘Guidelines on Managing Risks and Code of Conduct in Outsourcing of Financial Services by
Banks’ and ‘Master Circular on Branch Authorisation’.
B) Union Bank of India(UBI) has been fined Rs 1.06 crore for non-compliance with certain
norms on ‘Creation of a Central Repository of Large Common Exposures-Across Banks’ and
‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’.
C) Muthoot Housing Finance Company Limited(MHFCL) has been fined Rs 1.54 crore for non-
compliance with certain requirements of the ‘Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) –
Housing Finance Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2021’.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary penalties on five entities namely Catholic
Syrian Bank (CSB)Limited, Union Bank of India(UBI), Muthoot Housing Finance Company
Limited(MHFCL), Nido Home Finance Limited(NHFL)(formerly known as Edelweiss Housing Finance
Limited) and Ashoka Viniyoga Limited for various regulatory non-compliances.
i.CSB Bank: A penalty of Rs 1.86 crore has been imposed on CSB Bank for non-compliance with
certain directions issued by the RBI on ‘Guidelines on Managing Risks and Code of Conduct in
Outsourcing of Financial Services by banks’ and ‘Master Circular on Branch Authorisation’.
ii.UBI:It has been fined Rs 1.06 crore for non-compliance with certain norms on ‘Creation of a Central
Repository of Large Common Exposures-Across Banks’ and ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’.
iii.MHFCL: It has been fined 5 lakh for non-compliance with certain requirements of the ‘Non-
Banking Financial Company (NBFC) – Housing Finance Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2021’.
iv.NHFL: A fine of Rs 5 lakh has been imposed on NHFL for non-compliance with certain provisions of
the direction on ‘Co-Lending by Banks and NBFCs to Priority Sector issued by the RBI.
v.Ashoka Viniyoga Limited: It has been penalised Rs 3.1 lakh for non-compliance with certain
provisions of the ‘NBFC – Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking
Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016’ relating to ‘Governance Issues’.
52. Which Mutual Fund has recently (in August ‘24) launched India’s first-ever Nifty Top 10
Equal Weight Index Fund?
1) ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund
2) HSBC Mutual Fund
3) Mirae Asset Mutual Fund
4) Discipline Science and Processes Mutual Fund
5) SBI Mutual Fund
Answer- 4) Discipline Science and Processes Mutual Fund
Explanation:
Discipline Science and Processes (DSP) Mutual Fund has launched India’s first-ever Nifty Top 10
Equal Weight Index Fund and its corresponding Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) with the aim to
provide investors with exposure to the top 10 companies listed on the Nifty Index, with each stock
receiving equal weight in the portfolio.
• DSP Nifty Top 10 Equal Weight Index Fund is tracking the Nifty Top 10 Equal Weight Index and
ETF is tracking the Nifty Top 10 Equal Weight Index’s returns.
• The ETF will provide returns that, before expenses, correspond to the total return of the
underlying index (Nifty Top 10 Equal Weight Total Return Index (TRI)), subject to tracking
errors.
53. Which bank has recently (in August '24) launched the ‘ANTAH DRISHTI Braille Debit Card’
for Visually Impaired (VI) customers?
1) Axis Bank
2) IndusInd Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) Bank of Baroda
Answer- 5) Punjab National Bank
Explanation:
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has launched ‘PNB ANTAH DRISHTI Braille Debit Card’, a new
initiative designed for Visually Impaired (VI) customers. The contactless National Common Mobility
Card (NCMC) debit card is accessible on the RuPay network.
• The launch of the new braille debit card reflects the bank’s commitment to inclusivity and
financial accessibility.
• Raised Braille Dots (PNB in Braille) – The brand name ‘PNB’ is embossed on this debit
card. Additionally, the welcome letter that accompanies the debit card will also be in Braille
dots.
• This initiative aims to enhancing financial independence and convenience for visually
impaired people, allowing them to manage their accounts more easily and confidently.
54. Which company has recently (in August ‘24) received RBI’s approval for the conversion
into Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) -Investment Credit Company (ICC) from NBFC -
Core Investment Company (CIC)?
1) Sammaan Capital Limited
2) Fusion Finance Limited
3) Tata Capital Limited
5) Mahindra Financial Services Limited
Answer- 3) Tata Capital Limited
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the conversion of Tata Capital Limited’s (TCL) from a
Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC)-Core Investment Company (CIC) to an NBFC-Investment
Credit Company (ICC).
• This conversion comes after TCL’s merger with Tata Cleantech Capital Limited (TCCL) and
Tata Capital Financial Services Limited(TCFSL) .
• It has also received the Certificate of Registration (CoR) as an NBFC-ICC, indicating its
compliance with guidelines.
55. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the monetary penalties
imposed on three financial institutions by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
A) RBI imposed a penalty of Rs 1.27 crore on Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) for non-compliance
with the ‘Loan System for Delivery of Bank Credit’, ‘Cyber Security Framework in Banks’, and
‘Know Your Customer’ (KYC) guidelines.
B) It also imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh on Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited (HLF) for non-
compliance with certain provisions of the KYC Directions, 2016.
C) It also imposed a penalty of Rs 4.90 lakh on Poonawalla Fincorp Limited (PFL).
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 4) Only A
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary penalties on three financial institutions
namely Bank of Maharashtra (BoM), Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited (HLF) and Poonawalla Fincorp
Limited (PFL) for non-compliance with its regulatory directives.
i.BoM (Pune, Maharashtra): A penalty of Rs 1.27 crore was imposed on BoM for non-compliance
with the ‘Loan System for Delivery of Bank Credit’, ‘Cyber Security Framework in Banks’, and ‘Know
Your Customer’ (KYC) guidelines.
ii.HLF (Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN)): A monetary penalty of Rs 4.90 lakh was imposed on HLF for
non-compliance with certain provisions of the KYC Directions, 2016.
iii.PFL (Pune, Maharashtra): A monetary penalty of Rs 10 lakh on PFL for non-compliance with
certain provisions of the ‘Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC)- Systemically Important Non-
Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (RBI) Directions, 2016’.
56. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the revised regulations for the
Non-Banking Financial Company-Peer to Peer (NBFC-P2P)?
A) The RBI has revised the Master Direction-Non-Banking Financial Company- Peer to Peer
Lending Platform (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2017.
B) RBI has imposed a setting cap on the aggregate exposure of a lender to all borrowers
through P2P platforms, restricting it to Rs 20 lakh.
C) All fund transfer between participants on a P2P platform must be conducted through an
escrow account mechanism operated by a bank-promoted trustee.
1) Only A & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only B
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tightened norms for Non-Banking Financial Company-Peer to
Peer (NBFC-P2P) lending platform to enhance transparency and compliance.
• The RBI has revised the Master Direction-Non-Banking Financial Company- Peer to Peer
Lending Platform (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2017.
• The revised regulations will be effective immediately. However, the timeline (T+1) for
transferring funds from the escrow accounts (both lender and borrower) will come into
effect from 15th November, 2024.
• The new regulations prohibited P2P platforms from promoting P2P lending as an
investment tool with features like: tenure-linked assured minimum returns, liquidity
options, among others.
• As per the new regulations, all fund transfer between participants on a P2P platform must
be conducted through an escrow account mechanism operated by a bank-promoted trustee.
• RBI has imposed a setting cap on the aggregate exposure of a lender to all borrowers
through P2P platforms, restricting it to Rs 50 lakh.
57. Which bank has recently (in August ‘24) introduced a special edition of ‘Vijay Fixed
Deposits (FD)’ to celebrate India’s 78th Independence Day?
1)IndusInd Bank
2) RBL Bank
3) IDFC First Bank
4) Bank of Maharashtra
5) Yes Bank
Answer- 2) RBL Bank
Explanation:
RBL Bank Limited, formerly known as Ratnakar Bank Limited, has introduced a special edition
of ‘Vijay Fixed Deposits (FD)’ to celebrate India’s 78th Independence Day. This limited-time offer
honors the bravery of soldiers while offering attractive financial benefits.
i.The Vijay FD is a special 500-day tenor for deposits below Rs 3 crore.
ii.It will offers 8.85% per annum(p.a) for super senior citizens, 8.60% p.a. for senior citizens, and
8.1% p.a. for regular customers.
58. Which of the following is ‘not’ one of the 7 financial institutions that recently (in August
‘24) entered into a bancassurance partnership with ICICI Lombard General Insurance
Company Limited?
1) IDFC First Bank
2) Karnataka Bank
3) Bandhan Bank Limited
4) NSDL Payments Bank Limited
5) Muthoottu Mini Financiers Limited
Answer- 1) IDFC First Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited(ICICI Lombard) has entered into
bancassurance partnerships with 7 financial institutions namely Aye Finance Private Limited,
Bandhan Bank Limited, Karnataka Bank Limited(KBL), Muthoottu Mini Financiers Limited, Nivara
Home Finance Limited(NHFL), NSDL Payments Bank Limited and the Andhra Pradesh State
Cooperative Bank Limited (APCOB).
• Bancassurance is an arrangement between a bank and an insurance company allowing the
insurance company to sell its products to the bank’s client base.
• This partnership demonstrates ICICI Lombard’s commitment to expanding its distribution
network and making insurance more accessible.
59. Which organisation has recently (in August 2024) launched a new “UPI Circle“ feature on
its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platform to enable the primary UPI account holders to
delegate payment responsibilities to trusted secondary users securely?
1) PhonePe
2) NPCI International Payments Limited
3) Paytm
5) Razorpay
Answer-4) National Payments Corporation of India
Explanation:
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched a new “UPI Circle” feature on its
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platform. This new feature will enable the primary UPI account
holders to securely delegate payment responsibilities to trusted secondary users.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced the feature during the Monetary Policy
Committee (MPC) meeting held in August 2024.
• It is a delegated payment feature that will enable a primary UPI user to link with trusted
secondary users by granting them partial or complete access to their account for making
payments.
• UPI Circle enables 2 types of delegation: Full Delegation & Partial Delegation.
• For full delegation, members shall ensure a maximum monthly limit of Rs 15,000 per
delegation and maximum transaction limit of Rs 5,000.
60. Which bank has recently (in August ‘24) issued the USD 225 million worth of Amazon
Reforestation-Linked Outcome Bond with a 9-year maturity period?
1) Bank of China
2) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
4) Japan International Cooperation Agency
5) New Development Bank
Answer- 2) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Explanation:
On 20th August 2024, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the
lending arm of the World Bank, issued the USD 225 million, principal-protected Amazon
Reforestation-Linked Outcome Bond. The 9-year bond was priced on 13th August 2024 and is set
to mature on 31st July 2033.
• Financial returns are linked to the generation of Carbon Removal Units (CRUs) from
reforestation projects in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, marking the 1st bond linking investors’
financial return to the removal of carbon from the atmosphere.
• The issue has a minimum guaranteed annual return of about 1.745%, and up to 4.362% if
the projects perform as expected.
61. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the Securities and Exchange
Board of India’s (SEBI) new guidelines for borrowing by Category-I and Category-II Alternative
Investment Funds (AIFs)?
A) As per the new guidelines, Category-I and Category-II AIFs will be allowed to take loans to
meet temporary funding requirements and day-to-day operational requirements but for not
more than 30 days.
B) SEBI has mandated to all Category-I and II AIFs to maintain 15 days cooling off period
between two periods of borrowing as permissible under AIF Regulations.
C) If AIF intends to borrow funds for meeting shortfall in drawdown amount, then, it will be
required to disclose in the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) of the scheme.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only B
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 19th August 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced new
guidelines for borrowing by Category-I and Category-II Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) and
maximum permissible limit of tenure by Large Value Fund(LVF) for Accredited Investors.
• As per the new guidelines, Category-I and Category-II AIFs will be allowed to take loans to
meet temporary funding requirements and day-to-day operational requirements but for not
more than 30 days.
• Such borrowing can occur for maximum 4 times in a year, and must not exceed 10% of the
investable funds.
• If AIF intends to borrow funds for meeting shortfall in drawdown amount, then, it will be
required to disclose in the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) of the scheme.
• The borrowed amount shall not exceed 20% of the investment proposed to be made in the
investee company, or 10% of the investable funds of the scheme of AIF or the pending
commitments from other investors, and such borrowings must only occur in emergencies.
• SEBI has mandated to all Category-I and II AIFs to maintain 30 days cooling off period between
two periods of borrowing as permissible under AIF Regulations.
i.As per the proviso to Regulation 13 (5) of AIF Regulations, 2012, LVF are now allowed to extend
its tenure up to 5 years with the consent of two-thirds (2/3rd) of the unit holders by value of their
investment in the LVF and the extension in tenure of any existing LVF scheme will be subject to such
conditions as may be specified by SEBI from time to time.
ii.While, Existing LVF schemes which have not disclosed a definite period of extension or whose
period of extension is beyond 5 years are required to realign the period of extension within 3 months
from the date of this circular i.e. on or before 18th November 2024.Click here to read more
62. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the recently (in August
‘24) released Framework for Self-Regulatory Organisations(SROs) in Financial Markets?
A) As per the new framework, the SRO financial markets will required to be set up as a Non-for-
Profit company registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013.
B) Interested entities must have at least net worth of Rs 10 crore.
C) As per the new framework, no entity is allowed to hold 10% or more of the paid-up share
capital, singly or acting in concert.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only B
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 19th August 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released a ‘Framework for Recognition of
Self-Regulatory Organisations(SROs) in Financial Markets’ to enhance compliance culture and
provide a consultative platform for policy making.
• It is based on the ‘Omnibus Framework for recognition of Self-Regulatory
Organisations for Regulated Entities of the Reserve Bank’ issued on 21st March, 2024.
• RBI has invited applications from interested entities seeking recognition as an SRO in
financial markets may submit their application via electronic-mail (email) or to the Chief
General Manager (CGM), Financial Markets Regulation Department, RBI.
• As per the new framework, the SRO financial markets will required to be set up as a Non-
for-Profit company registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013.
• Interested entities must have at least net worth of Rs 10 crore, and should have the ability
to create infrastructure that allows it to discharge responsibilities of a SRO on a continuing
basis.
• The new framework has prescribed that the shareholding of the SRO should be sufficiently
diversified, with no entity allowed to hold 10% or more of the paid-up share capital, singly
or acting in concert.Click here to read more
63. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), overseas Indians have deposited nearly
________ into Non-Resident India (NRI) deposit schemes in the 1st Quarter (Q1) of the Financial
Year 2024–25 (FY25).
1) USD 2 billion
2) USD 4 billion
3) USD 6 billion
4) USD 3 billion
5) USD 5 billion
Answer- 2) USD 4 billion
Explanation:
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data released on 19th August 2024, overseas Indians
has deposited nearly USD 4 billion (USD 3.95 billion) into Non-Resident India (NRI) deposit schemes
in 1st Quarter (Q1)(April to June) of Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25), with a significant increase of
79% compared to USD 2.21 billion during the same period of FY24.
• However, this surge in NRI deposits is in contrast with a 24.39% drop in outward
remittances under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) of RBI, which totaled USD 6.9
billion in Q1 of FY25, from USD 9.1 billion in Q1 of FY24.
• As per the RBI data, Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) deposits has increased from
USD 1.12 billion (in Q1of FY24) to USD 1.68 billion (in Q1of FY25), taking the total
outstanding amount in such accounts to USD 27.41 billion.
• Non-resident External (NRE) deposits saw a significant increase of inflows from USD 489
million (in Q1of FY24) to USD 1.53 billion (in Q1of FY25), with the total outstanding NRE
deposits now stand close to USD 100 billio
• As per the RBI data, overall remittances decreased around 44% Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) basis
to USD 2.18 billion amid decline across most categories.
• Remittances under the ‘gift’ category declined by approximately 41% Y-o-Y basis, to USD
811.9 million.Click here to read more
64. Which bank has recently (in August ‘24) received RBI’s approval to set up a wholly owned
subsidiary to undertake the asset management business of Mutual Funds(MF)?
1) IndusInd Bank
2) Bank of Baroda
3) HDFC Bank
5) RBL Bank
Answer- 1) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) granted approval to IndusInd Bank Limited to set up a wholly
owned subsidiary to undertake the asset management business of Mutual Funds(MF).
• The RBI’s approval is subject to additional conditions that the bank must meet, though the
specifics of which have not been disclosed.
• The new Asset Management Company (AMC) will handle MF operations and benefit from an
equity infusion by the bank.
65. Which bank has recently (in August 2024) partnered with Aditya Birla Finance Limited
(ABFL) to launch a co-branded credit card powered by Visa and RuPay?
1) Axis Bank
2) Federal Bank
4) AU Small Finance Bank
5) Equitas Small Finance Bank
Answer- 4) AU Small Finance Bank
Explanation:
Aditya Birla Finance Limited (ABFL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital Limited
(ABCL), and AU Small Finance Bank (SFB) Limited , India’s largest SFB, has partnered to launch
Aditya Birla Finance AU credit cards, a new range of co-branded credit cards.
• These co-branded credit cards are powered by Visa and RuPay networks.
• These cards are available in 4 variants, customized to offer comprehensive reward benefits to
cater the financial needs of wide spectrum of customers.
• ABC AU Flex: This card offers an affordable option designed to cover the mass market in India.
• ABC AU Nxt: This card is designed specifically for millennials, includes specialized features
customized for younger customers.
• ABC AU Pro: This high-end card is targeted at affluent individuals and offers premium
benefits.
• ABC AU Biz: This card is designed for entrepreneurs and business owners and includes
features which are beneficial for business-related expenses.
66. Which company has recently (in August ‘24) launched its ITFS (International Trade
Financing Services) platform ‘M1NXT’ in GIFT (Gujarat International Finance Tec) City?
1) BranchX India Private Limited
2) Mynd IFSC Private Limited
3) NEC Corporation India Private Limited
4) India International Bullion Exchange IFSC Limited
5) Edelweiss Financial Services Limited
Answer- 2) Mynd IFSC Private Limited
Explanation:
Mynd IFSC Private Limited, a subsidiary of Mynd Solutions Private Limited, has secured approval
from the International Financial Services Centres Authority(IFSCA) to launch its ITFS (International
Trade Financing Services) platform ‘M1NXT’at International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at GIFT
(Gujarat International Finance Tec) City, Gandhinagar in Gujarat.
• This platform allows Indian Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to access
global factoring services, bringing international liquidity to the sector.
• Indian MSMEs can now obtain financing from foreign banks registered under M1NXT ITFS
at lower costs.
• IndusInd Bank Limited is to be the first Bank to participate in export financing
transactions on the M1NXT ITFS platform.
67. Which housing finance firm has recently (in August ‘24) launched ‘Griha Rakshak’ home
loan scheme for the Indian armed forces?
1) Piramal Capital and Housing Finance Limited
2) Aadhar Housing Finance Limited
3) Shriram Housing Finance Limited
4) Hero Housing Finance Limited
5) LIC Housing Finance Limited
Answer- 5) LIC Housing Finance Limited
Explanation:
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) Housing Finance Limited (LIC HFL) has launched ‘Griha
Rakshak’, a special home loan scheme dedicated for the Indian armed forces.
• It provides discounted interest rates and benefits to both serving and retired personnel.
• The eligible candidates with a Credit Information Bureau India Limited (CIBIL) score of
750 or above can apply for home loans under the Griha Rakshak scheme, which offers up to
Rs 2 crore in loans at an affordable 8.4% annual interest rate.
• The offer is open to all active and retired personnel from the Indian Army (IA), Indian Navy
(IN), Indian Air Force (IAF), Indian Coast Guard (ICG), and paramilitary forces.
68. Which bank has recently (in August ‘24) secured a Rs 5,000 crore loan deal with Steel
Authority of India Limited (SAIL) at a 7.49% interest rate for a five-year period?
1) ICICI Bank
2) Central Bank of India
3) Bank of Baroda
Answer- 3) Bank of Baroda
Explanation:
Bank of Baroda (BoB) has secured a Rs 5,000 crore loan deal with Steel Authority of India Limited
(SAIL), offering 7.49% interest rate for a five-year period which was linked to the 364-day treasury
bill.
• The loan would be utilised to fund SAIL’s capital expenditure and working capital
requirements.
• The interest rate offered by BoB is significantly lower than its average yield on advances,
implying a strategic decision to prioritise market share and relationship building with SAIL.
69. Which bank has recently (in August 2024) launched the ‘Neo for Merchants’ mobile app in
partnership with VISA and Mintoak?
1) HDFC Bank
2) Federal Bank
4) IDFC First Bank
5) Axis Bank
Explanation:
On August 20, 2024, Axis Bank Limited launched ‘Neo for Merchants’, a transformative mobile app
that will act as a one-stop solution for the merchant community, in partnership with VISA and
Mintoak.
• This all-in-one, low-cost solution enhances the omni-channel payment experience and
simplifies operations.
• This collaboration will also support financial inclusion and boost growth for Indian SMEs
(Small and Medium Enterprises).
• It empowers merchants to manage payments, view transaction reports, and raise service
requests directly through a mobile application, eliminating the need for a relationship
manager.
70. Which payment firm has recently (in August ‘24) partnered with Volt Money to facilitate
Loans Against Mutual Funds to its merchant partners?
1) Phone pe
2) PayU
3) BharatPe
4) Razorpay
5) Paytm
Answer-3) BharatPe
Explanation:
i.BharatPe has partnered with OTO Capital, an emerging digital commerce and lending platform, to
enable two-wheeler loans. It has also partnered with Volt Money to facilitate Loans Against Mutual
Funds to its merchant partners.
ii.BharatPe’s merchants can now avail two-wheeler loans of up to Rs 2.5 lakh, at competitive interest
rates, for their next two-wheeler purchase from OTO Capital.
iii.With the launch of BharatPe’s Loans Against Mutual Funds (LAMF) in partnership with Volt
Money, BharatPe’s merchants can also avail loans of up to Rs. 1 crore against Mutual Funds.
71. Which bank has recently (in August ‘24) introduced a new savings account product “Avni”
for women's empowerment?
1) IDFC First Bank
2) Bandhan Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer-2) Bandhan Bank
Explanation:
On 22nd August 2024, Bandhan Bank Limited, on the eve of its foundation day, has introduced a
new savings account product “Avni” to empower women by offering them customized financial and
lifestyle solutions, along with various other attractive benefits.
• The product will offer a specially designed MasterCard Platimum debit card with wide range
of benefits like: free airport lounge access, personal accident insurance cover of Rs 10 lakh,
lost card liability of Rs 3.5 lakh, among others.
• The account holders of Avni savings account will be required to maintain an Average Quarterly
Balance (AQB) of Rs 25,000.
• The new savings account will offer a free cash deposit limit of up to Rs 5 lakh per month.
• The bank also launched a loyalty programme, ‘Bandhan Bank Delights’ where customers can
earn reward points called Delight Points.
72. Which bank has recently (in August ‘24) signed a USD 500 million loan agreement with
India for the ‘Maharashtra Tertiary Care and Medical Education Sector Development Program
(SDP)’?
1) Societe Generale
2) Burgan Bank
4) Deutsche Bank AG
5) World Bank
Answer- 3) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
India signed a USD 500 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the
‘Maharashtra Tertiary Care and Medical Education Sector Development Program (SDP)’ to improve
access to quality and affordable tertiary health care and medical education in Maharashtra.
• The program will help to establish 4 medical colleges with attached tertiary care hospitals,
incorporating climate- and disaster-resilient, gender-responsive, and socially inclusive features
in underserved districts.
• To integrate gender and social inclusion in medical education, ADB will support Maharashtra
to create a gender unit under the Medical Education and Drugs Department (MEDD),
Government of Maharashtra.
73. Which insurance company has recently (in August ‘24) launched a new term insurance
product named ‘Sampoorna Raksha Promise’?
2) Universal Sompo General Insurance Company Limited
3) Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Limited
5) Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited
Answer- 5) Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited
Explanation:
Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited (TALIC) has launched ‘Sampoorna Raksha Promise’, a
new term insurance product, which provides instant payouts on death claims, flexible premium
payment options, and benefits for terminal illnesses.
• Sampoorna Raksha Promise product offers instant payout of Rs. 3 lakhs on death claim
intimation. This instant benefit is subject to certain terms and conditions, including a three-
year waiting period.
• The policyholders can withhold their premium payments for up to 12 months every five
years.
• The policyholder will receive 50% of the base sum assured upon diagnosis of a terminal illness.
Further premiums need not be paid and the policy benefits will be continued, which comes
under ‘Payor Accelerator Benefit’.
74. Which insurance company has recently (in August ‘24) entered into a bancassurance
partnership with HSBC India to expand its insurance product reach?
1) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited
2) Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited
3) SBI General Insurance Company Limited
4) Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Limited
5) Life insurance corporation
Answer- 1) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited
Explanation:
Pune(Maharashtra) based Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited (BAGICL), a leading
private general insurer in India has entered into a bancassurance partnership with
Mumbai(Maharashtra) based Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, India (HSBC
India), to expand its insurance product reach.
• The partnership aims to offer tailored and innovative financial solutions, increase insurance
penetration, and promote financial inclusion and customer empowerment in India.
• HSBC India will distribute BAGICL’s insurance products and services to its customer base in
India through its 26 branches in 14 cities.
75. Which organisation has recently (in August 2024) announced a strategic partnership with
the Central Bank of India to expand their co-lending business?
1) Aadhar Housing Finance Limited
2) Shriram Finance Limited
3) Sammaan Capital Limited
4) Piramal Capital and Housing Finance Limited
Answer- 4) Piramal Capital and Housing Finance Limited
Explanation:
Mumbai (Maharashtra) based Piramal Capital and Housing Finance Limited (PCHFL) (Piramal
Finance), a wholly owned subsidiary of Piramal Enterprises Limited (PEL), have announced a
strategic partnership with the Central Bank of India (CBI) to expand their co-lending business.
i.The partnership will offer loans to middle- and low-income borrowers, focusing on semi-urban
and rural regions.
ii.This collaboration leverages the Central Bank of India’s extensive branch network and financial
expertise in addition to Piramal Finance’s ‘High Tech + High Touch’ approach, which uses technology
to offer a seamless customer experience.
76. Which bank has recently (in August ‘24) partnered with Tata Power Solar Systems Limited
to offer loans for the purchase of solar panels/units?
1) ICICI Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) Axis Bank
Answer- 1) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL), a leading solar company in India, has partnered with
ICICI Bank Limited, India’s leading Private Sector Bank (PSB), to offer financial solutions for the
purchase of solar panels/units for residential and corporate customers.
• Aim: To enhance the accessibility and affordability of sustainable energy solutions and
promote the broader adoption of solar energy in India.
• Under this collaboration, ICICI Bank will provide loans up to Rs 90 lakh with collateral-free
options and tenure of up to 5 years, for the purchase of solar panels from TPSSL.
77. In August 2024, The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) modified its electronic mandate
framework to include the auto-replenishment of balances in _________.
1) Credit Card
2) Insurance Policy
3) FASTag
4) E-commerce Wallet
5) Demat account
Answer- 3) FASTag
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) modified its electronic mandate (e-mandate) framework to include
the auto-replenishment of balances in FASTag and the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC).
• Aim: To streamline recurring transactions without fixed periodicity and is effective
immediately.
• Previously, a 24-hour pre-debit notification was required and this is no longer necessary for
auto-replenishment transactions.
• Auto replenishment of balances in FASTag and NCMC triggers whenever the balance falls
below a customer-defined threshold.
• The e-mandate framework, established in 2019, ensures customer protection by providing
notification for upcoming debits.
78. Which organisation has recently (in August ‘24) introduced Unified Lending Interface (ULI)
to facilitate seamless credit access?
2) TransUnion CIBIL Limited
5) International Financial Services Centre
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced its ‘Unified Lending Interface (ULI)’ technology
platform across India. It was announced by the RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das during the ‘Global
Conference on Digital Public Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies’ in Bengaluru, Karnataka on
August 26, 2024.
• The ULI pilot program was initiated in 2023 to facilitate seamless credit access and will be
launched nationwide soon.
• This is based on the success of the Unified Payments Interface(UPI) which was launched in
2016.
• The ULI platform simplifies credit appraisals, especially for small and rural borrowers, by
enabling seamless, consent-based digital information flow, such as land records, PAN
(Permanent Account Number), Aadhaar, and credit histories, between service providers and
lenders.
• ULI’s standardized Application Programming Interface(APIs) will reduce the complexity of
multiple technical integrations and speeding up credit approvals with minimal
documentation.
79. Which organisation has recently (in August ‘24) signed an MoU with the Jawaharlal Nehru
Port Authority (JNPA) to fund up to Rs 45,000 crore for various infrastructure projects?
2) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited
3) Power Finance Corporation Limited
5) Rural Electrification Corporation Limited
Answer- 5) Rural Electrification Corporation Limited
Explanation:
Rural Electrification Corporation Limited(REC), a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under
the Ministry of Power, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jawaharlal Nehru
Port Authority (JNPA) to fund up to Rs 45,000 crore for various upcoming projects, including the
development of Vadhavan Port in Maharashtra.
• The MoU establishes cooperation between JNPA and REC, where JNPA will implement
infrastructure projects, and REC will provide the necessary funding.
• JNPA is undertaking the planned mega port at Vadhavan worth Rs 76,220 crore in Palghar
district of Maharashtra, and holds a 74 % interest in Vadhavan Port Project (VPPL), a special
purpose vehicle formed by JNPA and Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB).
80. Which bank has recently (in August 2024) entered into a co-lending partnership with
Newtap Finance Private Limited to offer financial solutions to creditworthy individuals on
CRED?
1) Axis Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) Yes Bank
4) Indian Bank
Answer- 3) Yes Bank
Explanation:
India’s Private Sector Bank (PSB), Yes Bank Limited (YES Bank) has forged a co-lending partnership
with Newtap Finance Private Limited (formerly known as Parfait Finance and Investments Private
Limited), registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as a non-depositing taking Non-Banking
Financial Company (NBFC), to offer personalized financing solutions to creditworthy individuals on
payment platform CRED.
• As per this strategic partnership arrangement, Bengaluru(Karnataka)-based fintech company,
Dreamplug Technologies Private Limited (DTPL), which operates CRED, will serve as the
Lending Service Provider (LSP) for both YES Bank and Newtap Finance.
• The collaboration with Newtap Finance and CRED is in alignment with YES Bank strategy of
fostering fintech partnerships to promote quality growth.
81. Which organization’s Certificate of Registration (CoR) has been recently (in August ‘24)
cancelled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) due to high net Non-Performing Assets (NPAs)
and repayment defaults to lenders?
1) Max Financial Services Limited
2) Edelweiss Financial Services Limited
3) IIFL Securities Limited
4) Margdarshak Financial Services Limited
5) Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited
Answer- 4) Margdarshak Financial Services Limited
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancelled the Certificate of Registration (CoR) issued to the Lucknow
(Uttar Pradesh, UP)-headquartered Margdarshak Financial Services Limited (MFSL) due to high
net Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) and repayment defaults to lenders.
• As of March 31, 2021, the company failed to maintain the required Net Owned Fund (NOF) of
Rs 5 crore and a minimum Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) of 15% stipulated for the Non-
Banking Financial Company (NBFC)-Micro Finance Institution (MFI).
• As per the Statutory Audit, as of March 31, 2021, the company was facing cash flow issues and
defaulted on Rs 49.27 crore in repayments to its lenders.
82. Which Online Payment Gateway has recently (in August ‘24) partnered with ‘Amazon Pay
Later’ to offer instant digital credit to Indian shoppers?
1) PayU
2) Talkcharge
3) TechFini
4) Jupiter Money
5) Razorpay
Answer- 1) PayU
Explanation:
PayU, one of India’s leading Payment Gateways, has partnered with Amazon Pay Later, a popular
Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) service, to extend instant digital credit access to millions of Indian
shoppers.
• Amazon Pay Later will be integrated into PayU’s advanced checkout infrastructure,
empowering online merchants to offer instant, flexible credit lines, driving better business
revenues.
• This partnership aims to close this significant credit gap by democratizing access to quick,
legitimate online credit for consumers.
83. Name the high-end credit card that was recently (in August ‘24) launched by BOBCARD
Limited at the Global Fintech Festival in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
1) ETERNA
2) Platinum
3) Sapphiro
4) Grandeur
5) MILES
Answer- 1) ETERNA
Explanation:
BOBCARD Limited (formerly known as BOB Financial Solutions Limited), a wholly owned subsidiary
of Bank of Baroda (BOB),has launched its new high-end credit card ‘ETERNA’ at the prestigious 5th
Global Fintech Festival (GFF) 2024 held in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• The card is specially designed to cater the requirements of an affluent consumer base by
offering unparalleled value in dining, travel, retail and luxury segments.
• ETERNA Credit Cardis available on RuPay platform for an annual fee of Rs 2,499.
• It is a luxury credit card, developed in partnership with the National Payments Corporation
of India (NPCI).
84. Which bank has recently (in August ‘24) launched the INORI RuPay Platinum Credit Card to
offer cardholders exclusive benefits and privileges?
1) HDFC Bank
3) ESAF Small Finance Bank
4) Axis Bank
Answer- 3) ESAF Small Finance Bank
Explanation:
Thrissur (Kerala)-based ESAF Small Finance Bank (SFB) has launched INORI RuPay Platinum Credit
Card, a premium financial product to offer cardholders with exclusive benefits and privileges.
• It is developed in partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
• The name of the card, ‘inori’ is derived from Japanese word for ‘wish’, which symbolizes the
bank’s aspiration to meet the desires and expectations of its customers.
• The card is specially crafted to facilitate an elevated banking experience and to cater the
sophisticated requirements of the bank’s customers.
85. Which Insurance Company has recently (in August 2024) become the first Indian life
insurer to start operations in Gujarat International Finance Tec City (GIFT City)?
1) IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited
2) Ageas Federal Life Insurance
3) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited,
Answer- 1) IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited
Explanation:
IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited (IndiaFirst Life) has become the first Indian life insurer
to start operations in Gujarat International Finance Tec City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
• IndiaFirst Life has inaugurated its International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) Insurance
Office (IIO) at GIFT City to provide foreign currency-denominated life insurance solutions.
• IndiaFirst Life aims to expand to international customers through a Unit Linked Insurance
Plan (ULIP) product called the ‘IndiaFirst Life Wealth Wise plan’, designed specifically for
global Indians.
• This United States (US) dollar-denominated plan is designed for international consumers
looking for long-term wealth and legacy creation.
79. In Which state, Hoollongapar GibbonWildlife Sanctuary is situated?
Manipur
Odisha
West Bengal
Assam
BiharAnswer-4) AssamExplanation:
About Assam
Chief Minister-Himanta Biswa SarmaGovernor–Lakshman Prasad Acharya
National Park–Orang National Park; Dehing PatkaiNational Park;Raimona National Park Wildlife
Sanctuary–Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary; Panidihing Wildlife Sanctuary, Hoollongapar Gibbon
Wildlife Sanctuary
86. Which organisation/bank has recently (in August ‘24) introduced two new transformative
digital payment solutions namely Bharat BillPay System (BBPS) for Business and Unified
Payments Interface (UPI) Circle?
1) Reserve Bank Innovation Hub
2) India Post Payments Bank
4) Indian Financial Technology and Allied Services
5) Paytm Payments Bank
Explanation:
On 28th August 2024, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced the
introduction of two new transformative digital payment solutions namely, Bharat BillPay System
(BBPS) for Business and Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Circle, which enables payments to users.
Both these payment solutions are aimed at enhancing inclusivity, security, and efficiency of
digital payment ecosystem of India.
These payment solutions were unveiled by Shaktikanta Das, Governor of Reserve Bank of
India (RBI) at the Global FinTech Festival (GFF) 2024 held in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
BBPS for Business is an interoperable platform, developed by NPCI. It is designed to transform
Business-to-Business (B2B) transactions across different Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
and accounting platforms.
UPI Circle is a delegated payment feature that will enable a primary UPI user to link with
trusted secondary users by granting them partial or complete access to their account for
making payments.
87. Which organisation has been recently(in August ‘24) recognised as the 1st Self-Regulating
Organisation in the Fintech sector (SRO-FT) by the Reserve Bank of India?
1) Internet And Mobile Association Of India (IAMAI)
2) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
3) National Fintech Regulatory Board (NFRB)
4) Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE)
5) Financial Technology Council of India (FTCI)
Answer- 4) Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE)
Explanation:
On 28th August 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that it has recognised Fintech
Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE) as the 1st Self-Regulating Organisation in the
Fintech sector (SRO-FT). The recognition of FACE as an SRO sets a new benchmark for self-regulation
in India’s rapidly evolving fintech industry.
RBI informed that it had received applications from 3 industry bodies/entities in the fintech sector
for recognition as SRO-FTs. Each application was examined against the establish framework
requirements.
Of the remaining 2 applications, one application has been returned with a provision for
resubmission after meeting certain requirements and 3rd application is under consideration.
It is an industry-driven entity responsible for establishing and implementing regulatory standards,
promoting ethical conduct, ensuring market integrity, resolving disputes and fostering
transparency and accountability among its members.
88. Which Financial company has recently (in August ‘24) ) received in-principle approval from
the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch a new Mutual Fund (MF)?
1) Arka Fincap Limited
2) Fusion Finance Limited
3) ECL Finance Company Limited
4) India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited
5) Capitalmind Financial Services Private Limited
Answer- 5) Capitalmind Financial Services Private Limited
Explanation:
On August 26 2024, Capitalmind Financial Services Private Limited(CFSPL) received in-principle
approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch a new Mutual Fund (MF).
i.This approval aligns with the 10th anniversary of CFSPL (incorporated on 26 August, 2014).
ii.It is applied for the license on January 2024, is expanding its investment offerings after establishing
a strong presence in portfolio management.
89. Which bank has recently (in August ‘24) fined Rs. 1.25 lakh for non-compliance with the
directions issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
1) Valsad Mahila Nagrik Sahakari Bank Limited
2) Shimsha Sahakara Bank
3) Mahabhairab Cooperative Urban Bank Limited
4) Purvanchal Co-operative Bank
5) Banaras Mercantile Co-operative Bank Limited
Answer- 1) Valsad Mahila Nagrik Sahakari Bank Limited
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 1.25 lakh on the Gujarat
based Valsad Mahila Nagrik Sahakari Bank Limited for non-compliance with the directions issued
by the RBI.
i.The penalty has been imposed for income recognition, asset classification, provisioning and other
related areas including Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs), membership of Credit Information
Companies (CICs) by Co-operative Banks, Know Your Customer (KYC) norms and maintenance of
Deposit Accounts for Primary UCBs.
ii.It has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under section 47A (1) (c) read with
sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and section 25 of the Credit Information
Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005.
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS

1. Which organisation has recently(in July 2024) achieved the unicorn status after it raised
around USD120 million?
1) CRED
2) Zepto
3) Rapido
4) Dunzo
5) Physics Wallah
Answer- 3) Rapido
Explanation:
Bengaluru (Karnataka)-based Ride-haling startup, Rapido, has achieved unicorn status after it raised
a capital funding of USD 120 million (Rs 1,000 crore) in its latest Series E funding round led by its
major investor WestBridge Capital (26% stake), which has invested money through 3 different
investment vehicles.
• This makes Rapido the fourth startup in India to reach unicorn status in 2024 after Krutrim,
Perfois and Porter.
• A unicorn is a term used to describe privately owned startups or companies whose
valuation is over USD 1 billion.
2. India Ratings & Research (Ind-Ra) has recently (in July ‘24) projected India’s Gross Domestic
Product (GDP) growth at ________ for FY25.
1) 7.5%
2) 6.6%
3) 7.1%
4) 8%
5) 6.7%
Answer- 1) 7.5%
Explanation:
On July 31, 2024, India Ratings & Research (Ind-Ra) upgraded India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
growth forecast for FY25 to 7.5% from the earlier estimate of 7.1%, citing improved consumption
demand.
• This projection exceeds the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) expectation of 7.2%; Ministry of
Finance’s Economic Survey estimate of 6.5-7%; the International Monetary Fund/IMF
(7%) and the Asian Development Bank/ADB (7%).
• The Gross Fixed Capital Formation is expected to increase by 8.9% year-on-year in FY25, ,
slightly down from 9% in FY24.
• Government Final Consumption Expenditure (GFCE) is expected to grow 4.4% Y-o-Y in
FY25, compared to 2.5% in FY24.
3. Which company has recently (in July ‘24) partnered with PricewaterhouseCoopers
International Limited (PwC) India to strengthen cybersecurity?
1) Tata Consultancy Services
2) HCLTech
3) Infosys
4) Microsoft India
5) Google India
Answer- 4) Microsoft India
Explanation:
Kolkata (West Bengal, WB) based PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwC) India has
partnered with Microsoft India to strengthen cybersecurity through advanced incident response
and recovery capabilities.
i.It uses Microsoft Copilot for Security, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) -powered security tool, which
enables the enterprises to leverage Microsoft’s large-scale data and threat intelligence security graph
along with PwC’s incident management capabilities.
ii.It enables enterprises to use Microsoft’s cutting-edge technology, enhancing PwC’s capabilities in
secure system rebuilding and broader incident management.
4. Which organisation has recently (in August 2024) received a defence licence to manufacture
various defence products specifically developed for military use at its Jejuri unit in
Maharashtra?
1) Mahindra Defence Systems Limited
2) Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited
3) Azad Engineering Limited
4) Adani Defence and Aerospace
5) Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited
Answer- 5) Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited
Explanation:
Pune (Maharashtra) based – Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), a defence subsidiary of Bharat
Forge Limited(BFL), received a defence licence to manufacture various defence products specifically
developed for military use at its Jejuri unit in Maharashtra.
• The licence was granted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
(DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), under the Industries (Development
and Regulation) Act, 1951.
• This will allow the company to take part in KSSL defence programs in the future.
5. Which organisation has recently (in August 2024) received the first-ever order to
demonstrate methanol firing in a Gas Turbine at the 350 MegaWatt (MW) Kayamkulam
Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) of NTPC Limited in Kerala?
1) IREL (India) Limited
3) Electronics Corporation of India
4) Larsen & Toubro Limited
5) Bharat Electronics Limited
Answer- 2) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
Explanation:
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a nuclear power company has received the first-ever order
to demonstrate methanol firing in a Gas Turbine at the 350 MegaWatt (MW) Kayamkulam
Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) of NTPC Limited in Kerala.
i.This first-of-its-kind project in India would pave the way for reviving unutilized gas turbine sets in
India which are inoperative due to unavailability of natural gas and naphtha.
ii.BHEL’s Hyderabad (Telangana)-based units will provide key equipment for the project, including
tanks, fire protection and detection systems, piping, and erection and commissioning, as well as
technical support.
6. Which company has recently (in August 2024) signed a Joint Venture (JV) agreement with
Coal India Limited (CIL) to set up a Coal-to-Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG) project in West Bengal?
1) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
2) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
3) Mineral Oil Company Private Limited
4) GAIL India Limited
5) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Answer- 4) GAIL India Limited
Explanation:
The Ministry of Coal (MOC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Power and Natural Gas (MOP & NG)
has facilitated a Joint Venture (JV) agreement between two Maharatna CPSEs, Coal India Limited
(CIL),Kolkata (West Bengal, WB) and GAIL (India) Limited (GAIL),New Delhi, (Delhi) to set up a Coal-
to-Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG) project in West Bengal utilising Surface Coal Gasification (SCG)
technology.
i.The SNG plant which is set to be located in the Raniganj area of Eastern Coalfields Limited(ECL),
WB will have a production capacity of 80,000 Normal Meter Cubed(Nm3) per hour of SNG, translating
to an annual output of 633.6 million Nm3.
ii.As per the agreement, CIL will hold 51%, while GAIL will own the remaining 49%.
7. In August 2024, the State Bank of India (SBI) projected a ______ year-on-year (YoY) growth in
India's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the financial year 2024-2025 (FY25).
1) 7%
2) 6.6%
3) 6.8%
4) 7.2%
5) 6.9%
Answer- 1) 7%
Explanation:
The State Bank of India (SBI) has projected that India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will grow
by 7% year-on-year(YoY) in the Financial year 2024-2025(FY25), which is 20 basis points(bps)
lower than the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) forecast of 7.2% amid global headwinds.
• Despite the downgrade, the Indian economy is expected to remain one of the fastest-growing
economies in FY25.
8. Which country received approval from India in August 2024 for an additional export of 251
megawatts (MW) of power from 12 hydropower projects?
1) Singapore
2) Bangladesh
3) Nepal
4) Sri Lanka
5) Bhutan
Answer- 3) Nepal
Explanation:
India’s Designated Authority(DA) for Cross-Border Trade (CBT) has approved an additional 251
MegaWatt (MW) of power exports from 12 hydropower projects in Nepal to India.
• Following this approval, Nepal will now be exporting 941 MW of hydropower from 28
projects. This is a substantial increase from the previous export level of 690 MW from 16
projects.
• The decision was made during bilateral talks held between Nepalese Foreign Minister Arzu
Rana Deuba and India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on 20th August 2024.
• In January 2024, Nepal and India signed an agreement to export 10,000 MW of electricity
to India in the next decade.
9. Which company has recently (in August ‘24) become the 5th Indian startup to achieve
unicorn status in 2024?
1) Gaana
2) Paper Boat
3) Dunzo
4) Ather
5) PhysicsWallah
Answer- 4) Ather
Explanation:
Bengaluru (Karnataka)-based electric scooter manufacturer Ather Energy Private Limited, has
achieved unicorn status after raising Rs 600 crore (USD 71 million) in a fresh round of funding from
the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), India’s infrastructure-focused Sovereign
Wealth Fund (SWF).
• Post-funding, Ather’s valuation stands at USD 1.3 billion, making it the 5th startup to reach
unicorn status in 2024 after Perfios, Krutrim, Porter and Rapido, and the 2nd in the mobility
sector, following Rapido.
10. According to India’s Credit Rating Agency, ICRA Limited, India’s Gross Domestic Product
(GDP) is projected to grow at ________ in the Financial Year 2024-25(FY 25).
1) 7%
2) 6.8%
3) 7.2%
4) 6.9%
5) 6.6%
Answer- 2) 6.8%
Explanation:
India’s Credit Rating Agency, ICRA Limited (formerly Investment Information and Credit Rating
Agency of India Limited) has projected India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to moderate six quarter
low of 6% in 1st Quarter (Q1: April-June) of Financial Year 2024-25(FY 25) from 7.8% in Q4 of FY24.
i.It has estimated that India’s GDP and Gross Value Added (GVA) growth for full FY25 will be 6.8%
and 6.5% respectively.
ii.The growth in GVA is estimated to decrease from 6.3% (Q4FY24) to 5.7% (in Q1 FY25).
iii.According to ICRA, the capital expenditure of Government of India (GoI) is likely to expand by 39%
Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) in the July to March FY25 period to meet the full year’s budget estimate. Click
here to read more
11. According to the Goldman Sachs Group Inc.'s recent(in August ‘24) projection, India’s Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) is set to grow at _______ in the Calendar Year 2024 (CY24).
1) 7%
2) 6.6%
3) 7.5%
4) 6.7%
5) 6.2%
Answer- 4) 6.7%
Explanation:
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has lowered India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast by 20 basis
points (bps) each for Calendar Year 2024 (CY24) and CY25, due to a contraction in central
government expenditure.
• It has estimated that India’s GDP is likely to expand at 6.7% in CY24 and 6.4% in CY25.
• The bank has outlined main factors for decline in GDP for CY24: 35% Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y)
reduction in government expenditure during the 1st Quarter (Q1: April-June) of Financial
Year 2024-25 (FY25) that coincided with weeks-long general election.
• It has cited that India’s growth for CY25 will be hindered by the center government’s
commitment in the union budget to bring down the fiscal deficit to below 4.5% of GDP.
12. According to State Bank of India (SBI’s) Economic Research Department (ERD) report-
‘Ecowrap’, India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to grow by _____ in the 1st Quarter
of Financial Year 2024-25(FY 25).
1) 7.0% to 7.4%
2) 7.2% to 7.5%
3) 7.0% to 7.1%
4) 7.2% to 7.4%
5) 7.4% to 7.5%
Answer- 3) 7.0% to 7.1%
Explanation:
According to State Bank of India (SBI’s) Economic Research Department (ERD) report, India’s Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to grow by 7.0% to 7.1% in 1st Quarter (Q1: April-June)
of Financial Year 2024-25(FY 25).
• It has also projected that Gross Value Added (GVA) will be in the range of 6.7% to 6.8%
with a downward bias.
• The report showed that India Inc. in Q1FY25, around 4,000 listed entities reported a top-
line as well as bottom-line growth of 9%, as compared to Q1FY24.
• The corporate GVA increased by around 10.9% in Q1FY25 as compared to 17% in Q4FY24
and 26% in Q3FY24.
• The report estimated that agricultural growth to rebound to 4.5% to 5% in FY25, which is
around 30 bps more than RBI forecast.Click here to read more
13. Which State has replaced Uttar Pradesh in attracting bank funds for projects in the state in
the Financial Year 2023-24(FY24)?
1) Meghalaya
2) Maharashtra
3) Karnataka
4) Gujarat
5) Rajasthan
Answer- 4) Gujarat
Explanation:
According to a study by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) economists, Gujarat replaced Uttar Pradesh
(UP) in attracting bank funds for projects in the state in the Financial Year 2023-24(FY24).
• Gujarat received funds for total 154 projects which accounted 14.7 %( increased from 14%
in FY23) of the total projects financed by the banks and Financial Institutions (FIs) in FY24.
• The total cost of projects sanctioned by banks and FIs during the FY24, increased to a
record high of Rs 3,90,978 crore (around Rs 4 trillion).
• While, UP received funds for total 69 projects which accounted 7.6% (decreased from
16.2% in FY23) of the total funds financed by banks and FIs in FY24.
MoU’s AND AGREEMENTS

1. Which organisation has recently (in August 2024) signed an MoU with the Indian Sign
Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) to promote Indian Sign Language (ISL)?
1 Coca-Cola India Foundation
2) Army Welfare Education Society
3) Reliance Foundation
4) National Book Trust
5) National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning
Answer- 2) Army Welfare Education Society
Explanation:
On 8th August 2024, The Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Army Welfare Education Society (AWES) to promote
Indian Sign Language (ISL) and create more accessible and supportive learning environment for
students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• This partnership aims to train school administrators, students, parents, and teachers to
promote ISL, with a focus on improving sign language skills among Army Public Schools (APS)
faculty.
• This also aims to expand the scope and efficacy of ISL initiatives and contribute to the
empowerment and integration of the Deaf community with this collaboration
2. Which institute has recently (in August 2024) signed a MoU with the All India Institute of
Ayurveda (AIIA) to collaborate on education, research, and technology in the field of
Ayurveda?
1) Manav Rachna University
2) Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
3) Jawaharlal Nehru University
4) Amity University
5) Anna University
Answer- 4) Amity University
Explanation:
All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amity
University, Noida (Uttar Pradesh, UP) to collaborate on education, research, and technology in the
field of Ayurveda.
i.The MoU aims to promote collaborative programs for education, publication, capacity building, and
cooperative capacity building projects.
ii.It is an extension of the previous five-year MoU signed between the two institutions in October
2020.
iii.It includes promoting academic excellence, technical growth, and state-of-the-art programs
through capacity development and lifelong learning.
3. Which institute has recently (in August ‘24) signed a MoU with the World Health
Organisation (WHO) to enhance medical device production in India?
1) Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India
2) All India Institute of Medical Sciences
3) National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research
4) Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
5) Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Science and Technology
Answer- 5) Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Science and Technology
Explanation:
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Science and Technology (SCTIMST) under the Department of
Science and Technology (DST), within the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) has signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Health Organisation (WHO) at a ceremony
held in Indian National Science Academy(INSA) in New Delhi(Delhi) to enhance medical device
production in India.
• Aim: To strengthen India’s position as a leader in healthcare innovation with a focus on
“Technology for Medical Diagnosis.”
• The MoU is part of the WHO’s Covid Technology Access Pool (C-TAP), now known as the Health
Technology Access Pool (H-TAP).
• The MoU allows SCTIMST and the DST to enter into a partnership with global entrepreneurs,
licensing the technologies and creating revenue generation through royalty.
4. Which Ministry/Department has recently (in August 2024) signed an MoU with NewSpace
India Limited (NSIL) to grant assistance for the launch of the Nepal-built “Munal satellite”?
1) Department of Space (DoS)
2) Ministry of Defence(MoD)
3) Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
4) Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
5) Ministry of Finance (MoF)
Answer-3) Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
Explanation:
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), commercial arm of Indian
Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to grant
assistance for the launch of Nepal built Munal satellite.
i.Munal is an indigenous satellite developed in Nepal under the aegis of the Nepal Academy of
Science and Technology (NAST).
ii.The aim of the satellite is to build a vegetation density database of the Earth’s surface.
iii.It is expected to be launched soon on NSIL’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).
5. Which country’s Small Business Administration (SBA) has recently (in August ‘24) signed a
MoU with India to promote cooperation on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)?
1) Hungary
2) Zimbabwe
3) Azerbaijan
5) France
Explanation:
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME), Government of India (GoI) and the
Small Business Administration (SBA) of the Government of the United States of America (USA) signed
a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote cooperation on Small and Medium-sized
Enterprises (SMEs), in New Delhi, Delhi.
• The MoU provides a framework for discussing issues concerning MSMEs and explores
possibilities of cooperation between the two countries in this sector.
• The MoU focuses on improving MSME participation in the global marketplace through
mutual visits, webinars, and workshops.
• It also provides joint programs to empower women entrepreneurs and enhance trade
partnerships between Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs) in India and the USA.
6. Which country has recently (in August ‘24) partnered with India to establish a ‘Center of
Water Technology (CoWT)’ at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras?
1) Belarus
2) Russia
3) Taiwan
4) Israel
5) Germany
Answer- 4) Israel
Explanation:
India and Israel has partnered to establish a ‘Center of Water Technology (CoWT)’ in Water
Resources Management (WRM) and Water Technologies at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Madras in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN).
• To kickstart this initiative, a capacity-building course on ‘24/7 Water Supply in Urban
Areas’ was held at IIT-Madras from August 5 to 8, 2024 .
• This course is crucial for providing stakeholders with the necessary skills to manage urban
water systems.
• The CoWT aims to serve as a hub for water technology innovation, research, and capacity
building, with a particular emphasis on sustainable urban water supply solutions.
7. Which organization has recently (in August ‘24) signed an MoU with the Indian Stainless
Steel Development Association to enhance the MSME exports of steel products?
1) Engineering Export Promotion Council of India
2) Federation of Indian Export Organisations
3) Directorate General of Foreign Trade
4) MSME Trade Enablement and Marketing
5) Project Exports Promotion Council of India
Answer- 1) Engineering Export Promotion Council of India
Explanation:
The Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC India) and the Indian Stainless Steel
Development Association (ISSDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the
export of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) members in the engineering and stainless
steel sectors.
i.This MoU aims to identify potential products for exports and boost trade activities through trade
exhibits, buyer-seller meetings, and Economic summits as the agreement facilitates the transfer and
exchange of trade/business information and disseminate it to member exporters.
ii.The agreement will enhance the exchange of trade information and promote international
investment through Joint Ventures (JV) and technological collaboration.
8. Which organisation has recently (in August ‘24) collaborated with the Indian Railway
Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to launch the ‘One India – One Ticket’ initiative?
1) Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
2) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited
3) National Capital Region Transport Corporation
4) Titagarh Rail Systems Limited
5) Ircon International Limited
Answer- 3) National Capital Region Transport Corporation
Explanation:
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and National Capital Region
Transport Corporation (NCRTC) have collaborated to launch the ‘One India – One Ticket’ initiative
designed to enhance the travel experience for passengers on Indian Railways(IR) and Namo Bharat
Trains.
i.Aim: To simplify travel by allowing passengers to book and travel effortlessly by using both Indian
Railways and RRTS services.
ii.This initiative will allow passengers to book Namo Bharat tickets for up to 8 travellers in a single
booking through the IRCTC platform with flexible cancellation and payment options.
9. Which country’s chamber of accounts has recently (in August 2024) signed a MoU with
India’s Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) to exchange auditing expertise?
1) Uzbekistan
2) Saudi Arabia
3) Romania
4) Bulgaria
5) Zimbabwe
Answer- 1) Uzbekistan
Explanation:
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), the Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) of India,
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chamber of Accounts of Uzbekistan, the
SAI of Uzbekistan, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, to foster collaboration and exchange of expertise in
auditing between the two nations.
• This MoU establishes a platform for knowledge sharing among auditing professionals,
enhancing capacity for conducting audits.
• Investing in capacity building will equip SAIs with the skills to effectively audit complex
government programs.
10. Which organisation has recently (in August ‘24) signed an MoU with the India
Meteorological Department (IMD) to improve access to weather information for climate-
vulnerable communities across India?
3) World Meteorological Organization
4) Regional Remote Sensing Centre
5) Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services
Answer- 2) Reliance Foundation
Explanation:
The Reliance Foundation (RF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the India
Meteorological Department (IMD), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) to improve access to
weather information for climate-vulnerable communities across India.
• Aim: To enhance forecasts, early warnings, and agro-advisories using new technologies.
• The partnership focuses on joint efforts in research, stakeholder convenings to discuss
climate change adaptation, and improving weather forecasting and early warning
communication strategies.
• The RF has committed to contribute to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and
the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)’s global ‘Early Warning for
All’ campaign.
11. Which company is ‘not’ part of the Heads of Terms (HoT) agreement that was recently (in
August ‘24) signed for the export of Green Ammonia from India to Japan?
1) Sembcorp Green Hydrogen Private Limited
2) Sojitz Corporation
3) Kyushu Electric Power Company
4) NYK Line
5) Hygenco Green Energies Private Limited
Answer- 5) Hygenco Green Energies Private Limited
Explanation:
Union Minister Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) chaired the
signing ceremony of the first-ever Heads of Terms (HoT) agreement for exporting Green Ammonia
from India to Japan.
i.The HoT agreement was signed between Singapore-based Sembcorp Green Hydrogen Pte. Ltd., a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Asia’s leading energy provider Sembcorp Industries Limited, and Japan-
based companies namely, Sojitz Corporation, Kyushu Electric Power Company, and NYK (Nippon
Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha) Line.
ii.This marks the first of its collaboration between India, Singapore, and Japan, which highlights
India’s prominence in global green energy sector.
iii. Sembcorp will lead green ammonia production in India. Kyushu Electric Power Co. will incorporate
green ammonia into Japan’s energy mix.
iv. Through marine transportation, NYK will contribute to establishing a supply chain of next-
generation energy such as ammonia, from India to Japan.
12. Which Indian company has recently (in August 2024) signed an MoU with Sri Lanka’s LTL
Holdings Limited for the supply of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) to LTL’s dual-fuelled power
plants in Colombo?
2) Petronet LNG Limited
4) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited
Answer- 2) Petronet LNG Limited
Explanation:
Petronet LNG Limited (PLL), India, and LTL Holdings (formerly known as Lanka Transformers
Limited), Sri Lanka signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Colombo, Sri Lanka, for the
supply of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) to LTL’s dual-fuelled power plants in Kerawalapitiya, Colombo.
• The MoU was signed by Akshay Kumar Singh, Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of PLL, and
Nuhuman Marikkar, CEO of LTL Holdings
• The MoU is focused on providing an innovative solution encompassing the supply of LNG
through a multimodal International Organization for Standardization(ISO) Container supply
chain.
• The initial term of the LNG supply is set for 5 years.
13. Which country has recently (in August ‘24) signed a MoU with the Department of
Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) to foster ‘Cooperation in the Public
Administration and Governance Reforms’ for 5 years?
1) United Kingdom
2) Bhutan
3) France
4) Sri Lanka
5) Malaysia
Answer- 5) Malaysia
Explanation:
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), the Ministry of
Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions (MoPPG&P), and the Public Service Department (PSD)
Government of Malaysia, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), at Hyderabad House, in
New Delhi, Delhi.
• The MoU was signed to foster ‘Cooperation in the Public Administration and
Governance Reforms’ for 5 years, with effect from 20th August 2024.
• A Joint Working Group (JWG) will be established to oversee the implementation of the
cooperation outlined in the MoU.
BEML Limited, (formerly Bharat Earth Movers Limited), a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the
Ministry of Defence (MoD), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Malaysia’s largest
rolling stock producer, SMH Rail Sdn. Bhd., in New Delhi, Delhi.
• Under this MoU, BEML and SMH Rail will collaborate to increase capabilities in marketing,
manufacturing, and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services.
• This will also strengthen bilateral relations between India and Malaysia and address the
growing global demand for advanced rail and metro rolling stock.
14. Which organisation has recently (in August ‘24) signed an MoU with the Department of
Posts (DoP) to verify new units set up under the Prime Minister Employment Generation
Programme (PMEGP)?
1) CSC eGovernance Services India Limited
2) National Skill Development Development Corporation
3) National Small Industries Corporation Limited
4) Khadi and Village Industries Commission
5) Employees' Provident Fund Organisation
Answer- 4) Khadi and Village Industries Commission
Explanation:
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), a statutory body under the Ministry of Micro,
Small, and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the
Department of Posts (DoP) under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
(MoC&IT), to enhance the efficiency of the Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme
(PMEGP) at KVIC’s Rajghat office in New Delhi, Delhi.
• The MoU was signed by Dr. Amanpreet Singh, Deputy General Manager(GM) of the
Department of Posts and Rajan Babu, Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PMEGP.
• This collaboration aims to expedite the physical verification of PMEGP units and the
settlement of margin money subsidies.
15. Which organization has recently (in August ‘24) signed an MoU with the Department of
Posts (DoP) to develop a geo-coded addressing system?
1) National Sample Survey Office
2) National Remote Sensing Centre
3) National Geographic Information System
4) Geological Survey of India
5) National Statistical Office
Answer- 2) National Remote Sensing Centre
Explanation:
On 22nd August 2024, the Department of Posts (DoP) under the Ministry of Communications (MoC)
has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hyderabad(Telangana) based National
Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to develop and
refine a standardized, geo-coded addressing system in India, for ensuring simplified addressing
solutions for citizen-centric delivery of public and private services.
• For this, NRSC’s expertise in satellite data and remote sensing technologies are integrated
with DoP’s extensive infrastructure and services.
• DoP is also partnering with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), New
Delhi(Delhi) for this purpose.
• The geo-coded addressing system will make tracking easier, streamline delivery services
and enhance delivery routes.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Education (MoE) released the inaugural edition of
e-magazine, “Sapno ki Udaan(Flight of Dreams)” on the occasion of India’s 1st National Space Day
(NSpD) on a virtual platform.
• The e-magazine is developed by the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), MoE
in collaboration with NCERT.
• It features poetries, essays, stories, anecdotes, and riddles given by students, teachers, and
parents across the country.
16. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the MoUs signed by the Centre
for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) with various industry partners in August
2024?
A) C-DAC signed an MoU with L&T(Larsen & Turbo) Semiconductor Technologies
Limited(LTSCT)for the development of VEGA processor-based Security Operation Center’s
(SOC) for various applications.
B) C-DAC signed an MoU with Hykon India Limited(HIL) for the development and deployment
of vehicle-to-grid (V2G), vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-building (V2B) technologies.
C) C-DAC signed an MoU with Tata Power Electric Mobility Limited(TPEML) to advance and
implement Vehicle-to-Grid technologies.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) under the Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology (MeitY) has entered into multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with
various industry partners at C-DAC’s Vellayambalam Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
• Aim: To promote indigenous technology development and support the ecosystem for Electric
Vehicle(EV) charging infrastructure.
• C-DAC signed MoU with L&T(Larsen & Turbo) Semiconductor Technologies Limited(LTSCT)for
the development of VEGA processor-based Security Operation Center’s (SOC) for various
application.
• C-DAC signed MoU with Hykon India Limited(HIL) for the development and deployment of
vehicle to grid (V2G), vehicle to home (V2H) and vehicle to building (V2B) technologies.
• C-DAC signed MoU with Tata Power Electric Mobility Limited(TPEML) to advance and
implement Vehicle-to-Grid technologies.
• C-DAC signed MoU with JMV LPS Limited for the development, deployment, and proliferation
of the Smart Meter technologies for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI).
• C-DAC in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science(IISc), Bangalore(Karnataka)
transferred high voltage high-frequency Planar magnetics technology to Reliamotive Labs.
17. Which organization has recently (in August ‘24) signed an MoU with the Ministry of Skill
Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to upskill employable youth across India?
1) International Labour Organization
2) Flipkart
3) Women Entrepreneurship Platform
4) Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
Answer- 2) Flipkart
Explanation:
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has exchanged a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Flipkart’s Supply Chain Operations Academy (SCOA) to upskill thousands
of employable youth across India.
• The MoU was exchanged during an event which celebrates the 5-year journey of Flipkart
Samarth, a program that empowers artisans, weavers, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Women and
Rural entrepreneurs.
• Under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0, this collaboration aims to
upskill thousands of youth in India improving their employability in the supply chain and e-
commerce sectors.
• Flipkart also launched the ‘Samarth storefront’ Indian Roots on its app.
18. Which organisation recently (in August 2024) signed an MoU with the American biofuel
producer Petron Scientech Inc. to jointly examine setting up a 500 kilo tonnes per annum bio-
ethylene plant in India?
3) GAIL India Limited
4) Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
Answer- 3) GAIL India Limited
Explanation:
GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of
Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the New
Jersey, the United States of America (USA) based Petron Scientech Inc (PSI), to jointly explore the
establishment of a 500 Kilo Tons per Annum (KTA) bio-ethylene plant along with its downstream
unit(s) in India.
• The proposed plant will be based on bio-ethanol produced in the plant in a 50:50 Joint
Venture (JV) mode between the two companies.
• In line with the MoU, both companies will conduct feasibility studies to assess the technical
and financial viability of the project.
• The objective is to secure investment approval from their respective management teams for
investment in the project and forming a JV company.
19. Which organization has recently (in August ‘24) signed an MoU with the ICAR-Central
Institute of Fisheries Education to promote collaboration in cooperative management within
the fisheries sector?
1) National Cooperative Development Corporation
2) Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
3) National Cooperative Union of India
4) National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd
5) Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management
Answer- 5) Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management
Explanation:
On 26th August 2024, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Central Institute of Fisheries
Education (ICAR-CIFE) and the Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management
(VAMNICOM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote collaboration in
cooperative management within the fisheries sector.
• This partnership aligns with the vision of establishing 2 lakh Primary Agricultural Credit
Societies (PACS), Dairy, and Fishery Cooperatives in every Panchayat.
• The aim is to enhance the integration and reach of advanced technology as well as the
promotion of value addition in fishery cooperatives.
• VAMNICOM and ICAR-CIFE will collaborate to explore opportunities in fishery education,
research, capacity building, and consultancy, with a focus on fish cooperatives and the
fisheries ecosystem.
20. With which organisation did the Ministry of Rural Development sign an MoU to optimise
the utilisation of the Community Investment Funds (CIF)?
1) Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation
2) NITI Aayog
3) MicroSave Consulting
4) Export-Import Bank of India
5) Piramal Foundation
Answer-3) MicroSave Consulting
Explanation:
The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
MicroSave Consulting (MSC), Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh-UP)-based global consulting firm, to optimise
the utilisation of Community Investment Funds (CIF) and enhance the sustainability and effectiveness
of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs).
• As part of this partnership, MSC will conduct a detailed analysis and provide strategic
interventions to optimise CIF disbursement and utilisation by Cluster Level Federations
(CLFs).
• It focuses on strengthening CLFs’ financial and management frameworks under the Deendayal
Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).
• It aims to transform selected CLFs into microcredit institutions that can provide Self Help
Groups (SHG) members with efficient financial services.
21. Which organization has recently (in August ‘24) signed a MoU with the Indian Space
Research Organisation (ISRO)’s Space Applications Centre (SAC) to detect and profile marine
pollution in India’s coastal waters?
1) SFO Technologies
2) Zen Technologies Limited
3) Orbit Connect India
4) AlphaMERS Limited
5) Larsen & Toubro Limited
Answer- 4) AlphaMERS Limited
Explanation:
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s Space Applications Centre (SAC) has signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AlphaMERS Limited to develop an Artificial intelligence
(AI) model to detect and profile marine pollution in India’s coastal waters, with an emphasis on
macro plastics and oil spills.
i.The partnership aims to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of identifying pollutants using remote
sensing technology.
ii.It also facilitates better monitoring and management of marine environments.
iii.It highlights a key step towards environmental conservation and technological advancement in the
fight against marine pollution.
22. Which Company has recently (in August ‘24) signed a 437.6 MW Clean Power Sale
Agreement with ReNew Power Private Limited?
1) Apple
2) Amazon
3) Meta Platforms
4) Microsoft
5) Google
Answer- 4) Microsoft
Explanation:
On 27th August 2024, ReNew Power Private Limited(ReNew/ RPPL), a subsidiary of ReNew Energy
Global PLC announced the signing of a clean power sale agreement of 437.6 MegaWatt (MW) with the
United States of America (USA)-based tech company, Microsoft Corporation.
The agreement is expected to produce more than 1 million units of green electricity attributes
annually, which will help the Microsoft to become carbon negative by 2030.
It is India’s one of the largest corporate Renewable Energy (RE) agreements. ReNew
contributed nearly 10% of India’s total solar and wind energy generation.
As per the agreement, ReNew will direct approximately USD 15 million of revenue from the
agreement towards a community fund to support environment-specific initiatives like:
women’s livelihoods and economic empowerment, rural electrification, environmental
remediation and water quality improvement.
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
1. In July 2024, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of
Prabodh Seth and Ramesh Narain Parbat as the new members of ____________.
1) Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)
2) GST Rate Rationalisation Panel
3) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
4) Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
5) Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT)
Answer- 4) Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Prabodh Seth
and Ramesh Narain Parbat, Indian Revenue Service (IRS) Income Tax (IT) officers (1989 batch), as
the new members of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).
• Prabodh Seth has been appointed as the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax
(PCCIT), International Taxation in CBDT, Delhi replacing Sanjai Kumar Verma.
• Ramesh Narain Parbat has been appointed as the Director General of Income Tax (DGIT),
Investigation in CBDT, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (UP) replacing Ravi Agrawal.
2. Who has been recently (in July ‘24) appointed as the Chairperson of the Union Public Service
Commission (UPSC)?
1) Neerabh Kumar Prasad
2) Ajit Kumar Doval
3) Bharat Lal
4) Preeti Sudan
5) Manoj Soni
Answer- 4) Preeti Sudan
Explanation:
On 1st August 2024, Preeti Sudan, the former Secretary of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
(MoHFW), took oath as the New Chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). She
will hold the post till 29th April 2025 or until further orders.
• She became the 2nd woman to head the UPSC after RM Bathew who served as UPSC Chair
from 1992 to 1996.
• She succeeds Manoj Soni, who resigned from the post in July 2024 almost 5 years before
his tenure ends in 2029.
3. Who has been recently (in July 2024) elected as the President of the United Nations (UN)’s
Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC)?
1) Robert Keith Rae
2) Ruchira Kamboj
3) Mark Rutte
4) Philemon Yang
5) Masatsugu Asakawa
Answer- 1) Robert Keith Rae
Explanation:
Robert Keith Rae (Bob Rae), Canada’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United
Nations (UN), has been elected as the President of the UN’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
for one year (2024-2025).
• He is currently serving as the Chair of ECOSOC’s Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti. He
succeeds Paula Narváez Ojeda of Chile, who held the post since July 2023.
4. Who has been recently (in August ‘24) re-appointed as the Managing Director(MD) and
Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the Unity Small Finance Bank?
1) Anuj Tyagi
2) Nemkumar H
3) Rakesh Singh
4) Inderjit Camotra
5) Vasudevan
Answer- 4) Inderjit Camotra
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the re-appointment of Inderjit Camotra as Managing
Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Unity Small Finance Bank Limited (Unity Bank) for
another 2 years.
• He has been serving as the MD & CEO of Unity Small Finance Bank since 2022.
5. Who has been recently (in August ‘24) elected as the 67th President of the Institute of Cost
Accountants of India (ICMAI) for the 2024-2025 period?
1) Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal
2) Bibhuti Bhusan Nayak
3) Tapan Kumar Deka
4) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra
5) Rakesh Singh
Answer- 2) Bibhuti Bhusan Nayak
Explanation:
Bibhuti Bhusan Nayak, a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) has been elected as the 67th
President of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) for the 2024-2025 period.
• He succeeds Ashwin Dalwadi, who was the president for the 2023-24 period.
• TCA Srinivasa Prasad has been elected as the Vice President (VP) of the ICMAI for 2024-
25. He will succeed Bibhuti Bhusan Nayak.
• Nayak is also elected as the member of Council of the Institute for the term 2023-27. He is a
Fellow Member of the ICMAI.
• The ICMAI was set up as a statutory body on 28 May 1959 under the provisions of the Cost
and Works Accountants Act, 1959, headquartered at Kolkata, West Bengal (WB).
6. Who is set to become the next President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) in January 2025?
1) Mallika Nadda
2) Mohsin Naqvi
3) Ajit Agarkar
4) Gautam Gambhir
5) Shoaib Akhtar
Answer- 2) Mohsin Naqvi
Explanation:
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi is set to become the next President of the
Asian Cricket Council (ACC) later this year (2024). His two-year term will commence in January
2025.
i.Jay Shah, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary is the current ACC president,
who got a one-year extension in January 2024 for a third consecutive term.
ii.Naqvi is expected to take on the responsibilities for the Asia Cup in 2025 (T20I) in India and the
2027 edition in Bangladesh (ODI).
7. Who has recently (in August 2024) assumed additional charge as the Director General (DG)
of the Border Security Force (BSF)?
1) Sanjay Bhalla
2) Daljit Singh Chawdhary
3) Sanjiv Puri
4) Jethabhai Bharvad
5) Nitin Agrawal
Answer- 2) Daljit Singh Chawdhary
Explanation:
On 3rd August 2024, Daljit Singh Chawdhary, the Director General (DG) of Sashastra Seema Bal
(SSB) took over the additional charge as the DG of Border Security Force (BSF) following the
repatriation of Nitin Agrawal, the incumbent DG of BSF.
• He will hold the additional charge until the appointment of a regular incumbent or until
further orders, whichever is earlier.
• Nitin Agrawal, DG of BSF and Y B Khurania, Special DG (West), BSF, were repartied to their
state cadres with immediate effect. This comes amid a spike in terror incidents and
infiltration bids in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
8. Who has recently (in August 2024) taken charge as the Director General of the Assam Rifles,
India's oldest paramilitary force often known as the "Sentinels of the North-East”?
1) Pradeep Chandran Nair
2) Nalin Prabhat
3) Mohammad Rihan
4) Vikas Lakhera
5) Tapan Deka
Answer- 4) Vikas Lakhera
Explanation:
On 1st August 2024, Lieutenant (Lt.) General (Gen) Vikas Lakhera officially assumed charge as the
22nd Director General(DG) of the Assam Rifles, India’s oldest paramilitary force often known as the
“Sentinels of the North-East”.
• He succeeded Lt. Gen. Pradeep Chandran Nair, Who retired from the service on 31st July
2024. He served as 21st DG of Assam Rifles since 2021.
• Prior to this appointment, Vikas Lakhera served as the Additional Director General (ADG) of
Military Operations, handling information warfare.
• Assam Rifles was established in 1835 as the “Cachar Levy.” It is fondly called ‘Friends of
the North East People’.
9. Who has been recently (in August 2024) appointed as the ambassador of South Africa’s
premier T20 cricket League (SA20 League)?
1) Virat Kohli
2) Sachin Tendulkar
3) Dinesh Karthik
4) Shahid Afridi
5) Kedar Jadhav
Answer-3) Dinesh Karthik
Explanation:
Krishnakumar Dinesh Karthik, an Indian commentator and former India wicket keeper has been
appointed as the league ambassador of South Africa’s premier T20 cricket League (SA20 League)
ahead of the 2025 edition of the tournament. He became the first Indian player to be associated with
the South African tournament.
i.Karthik will join his former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Daredevils teammate AB
de Villiers as one of the league’s ambassadors.
ii.Karthik has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in June 2024.
iii.He played for India in 26 Tests, 94 One Day International (ODI), and 60 T20Is. He was also a part of
the Indian team that won the 2007 T20 World Cup South Africa.
iv.He has signed to join Paarl Royals as an overseas player ahead of the 2025 season, becoming the
first Indian player to feature in the SA20.
10. Who was recently (in August 2024) named as the chief adviser of the Bangladesh interim
government by President Mohammed Shahabuddin?
1) Muhammad Yunus
2) Sheikh Hasina
3) José Raúl Mulino
4) Allamaye Halina
5) Khaleda Zia
Answer- 1) Muhammad Yunus
Explanation:
On 6th August 2024, Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, a Bangladeshi Banker, has been
appointed as the chief adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government by the Bangladesh President
Mohammed Shahabuddin.
• Muhammad Yunus and his Grameen Bank won the Nobel Peace Prize for 2006 for their work to
“create economic and social development from below”
• The appointment comes a day after Bangladesh Prime Minister(PM) Sheikh Hasina resigned
and fled Bangladesh following a violent crackdown on a student-led uprising.
• Sheikh Hasina was the longest serving PM in Bangalseh history, until her resignation on 5
August 2024. She served as 1st term as PM from 1996 to 2001 and again from January 2009 to
August 2024.
11. Who has been recently (in August ‘24) appointed as the Chairman of the State Bank of
India(SBI)?
1) Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh
2) Ajith Kumar KK
3) Challa Sreenivasulu Setty
4) Amitabh Singh Chaudhry
5) Manoj Mittal
Answer- 3) Challa Sreenivasulu Setty
Explanation:
On 6th August 2024, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of
Challa Sreenivasulu Setty (CS Setty)(59 years old) as new Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI),
India’s largest Public Sector Bank (PSB), for a 3 year term with effect from the date he assumes office,
on or after 28th August 2024.
• He is currently serving as one of the Managing Directors (MDs) of SBI.
• He will succeed the current chairman Dinesh Khara, whose term is set to retire on 28th
August 2024 on attaining the age of 63 (the upper age limit for the post of SBI’s chairman).
• The ACC has also approved the appointment of Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh as the MD of
SBI. He is currently serving as the Deputy MD (Retail-Personal Banking and Real Estate),
SBI.
12. Who has been recently (in August ‘24) appointed as the Prime Minister of Tunisia,
succeeding Ahmed Hachani?
1) Ousmane Sonko
2) Judith Suminwa Tuluka
3) Bjarni Benediktsson
4) Kamel Madouri
5) Kais Saied
Answer-4) Kamel Madouri
Explanation:
Kais Saied, President of Tunisia, has appointed Kamel Madouri as the New Prime Minister (PM) of
Tunisia succeeding Ahmed Hachani, who was dismissed by the President without explanation on
7th August 2024.
• Kamel Madouri has been serving as the Minister of Social Affairs since May 2024.
• Ahmed Hachani took office as PM in August 2023 by replacing Najla Bouden (PM 2021-23),
who was also dismissed by President Saied.
13. Who is set to succeed Piyush Gupta as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director of DBS
Group in March 2025?
1) Tan Su Shan
2) Alain Noudéhou
3) Astrid Schomaker
4) Philemon Yang
5) Noel Quinn
Answer-1) Tan Su Shan
Explanation:
Piyush Gupta, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director of DBS Group is set to step down on
March 28 2025. He has held the position since 2009.
• Prior to joining DBS, Piyush had a 27 year career at Citigroup Inc. In 2020, he was awarded
the Public Service Star by Singapore’s President.
• He will be succeeded by Tan Su Shan, who become the first woman to lead Singapore’s and
Southeast Asia’s biggest bank.
14. Who has been recently (in August ‘24) appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited (MCX)?
1) Harsh Pati Singhania
2) Rushabh Gandhi
3) Rajeev Singhal
4) Praveena Rai
5) Ashishkumar Chauhan
Answer- 4) Praveena Rai
Explanation:
On 8th August 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approved the appointment of
Praveena Rai as new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Multi Commodity
Exchange of India Limited (MCX), India’s largest commodity exchange.
• The post of MD & CEO at MCX has remained vacant since Padala Subbi Reddy (P.S. Reddy)
stepped down on 9th May 2024 after completing his 5 year term.
• The appointment is subjected to acceptance of the offer made to her and approval from the
shareholders of MCX.
15. Who has been recently (in August 2024) appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director
(CMD) of NHPC Limited?
1) B.C. Pathak
2) Sushil Sharma
3) Atanu Chakraborty
4) Raj Kumar Chaudhary
5) Manoj Jain
Answer- 4) Raj Kumar Chaudhary
Explanation:
On August 7 2024, Raj Kumar Chaudhary took charge as the Chairman and Managing Director
(CMD) of NHPC Limited. His appointment is effective from the date he assumes charge until his
superannuation on June 30, 2025, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
• The post of CMD is lying vacant after Abhay Kumar Singh retired on August 31, 2022. NHPC
Director Finance Rajendra Prasad Goyal was given additional charge in place of Singh.
• NHPC Limited (National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Private Limited) is a Mini-Ratna
Category-I Enterprise of the Government of India (GoI), headquartered at Faridabad,
Haryana.
16. Who has been recently (in August 2024) elected as the youngest Prime Minister(PM) of
Thailand?
1) Paetongtarn Shinawatra
2) Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin
3) Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno
4) Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo
5) Phumtham Wechayachai
Answer- 1) Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Explanation:
On 16th August 2024, Paetongtarn Shinawatra (37years old), was elected as youngest-ever and
second female Prime Minister (PM) of Thailand by the Parliament.
• She succeeds Phumtham Wechayachai, who served as Acting PM of Thailand for two days
from 14th August 2024 following the removal of PM Srettha Thavisin.
• She is the daughter of Thaksin Shinawatra, who served as PM from 2001 to 2006.
Executive Officer (CEO) of the Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited (TMB)?
1) Kadambelil Paul Thomas
2) Ratan Kumar Kesh
3) Krishnan Venkat Subramanian
4) Salee Sukumaran Nair
5) Atul Kumar Goel
Answer- 4) Salee Sukumaran Nair
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the appointment of Salee Sukumaran Nair as the
Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited
(TMB), for 3 years, from the date of assuming charge.
• Salee Sukumaran Nair will succeed Krishnan Sankarasubramaniam, who assumed
charge as MD and CEO of TMB in 2022 and resigned in September 2023.
18. Who has been recently (in August 2024) appointed as the Permanent Representative of
India to the United Nations(UN) in New York, United States of America (USA)?
1) Jethabhai Bharvad
2) Jyoti Vij
3) Parvathaneni Harish
4) Sujata Saunik
5) Ruchira Kamboj
Answer- 3) Parvathaneni Harish
Explanation:
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has appointed Parvathaneni Harish as the Permanent
Representative of India to the United Nations(UN) at New York, United States of America (USA).
• He is succeeding Ruchira Kamboj who retired from the post in June 2024. She was the first
woman to become the Indian Ambassador to the UN.
• He is currently serving as India’s ambassador to Germany(since November 2021).
• Parvathaneni Harish is a 1990 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer.
19. Who has recently (in August 2024) taken charge as the Director General of Employees'
State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)?
1) Atul Kumar Chaudhary
2) Ashok Kumar Singh
3) Tapan Kumar Deka
4) Robert Jerard Ravi
5) Kamal Kishore Soan
Answer- 2) Ashok Kumar Singh
Explanation:
On 19th August 2024, Ashok Kumar Singh, a 1999 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer
of Kerala cadre, took over as the Director General (DG) of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation
(ESIC) under the Ministry of Labour & Employment(MoL&E), Government of India at its headquarters
in New Delhi, Delhi.
• He took over from Kamal Kishore Soan who has been holding additional charge as DG of
ESIC since May 2024.
20. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to recent(in August ‘24)
appointments approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)?
A) Punya Salila Srivastava is appointed as Secretary of the Department of Health and Family
Welfare (DoHFW).
B) Katikithala Srinivas is appointed as Secretary of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
(MoHUA).
C) Deepti Gaur Mukerjee is appointed as Secretary of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MoCA).
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra
Modi, approved a series of postings in various departments and ministries.
• Dr. Vivek Joshi, a 1989-batch IAS official of the Haryana cadre, appointed as Secretary,
Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and
Pensions (MoPPG&P).
• Punya Salila Srivastava, a 1993-batch IAS officer of the Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram,
Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre, is appointed as Secretary of the Department of Health and
Family Welfare (DoHFW), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).
• Katikithala Srinivas, 1989-batch IAS Officer of Gujarat cadre, is appointed as Secretary of the
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
• Chandra Sekhar Kumar, a 1992 batch IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, is appointed as
Secretary of the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA)
• Neelam Shammi Rao, a 1992 batch IAS officer of the MP cadre, is appointed as Secretary of
the National Commission for Minorities (NCM).
• Deepti Gaur Mukerjee, a 1993 batch IAS officer of the MP cadre, is appointed as Secretary of
the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MoCA).Click here to read more
21. Who has been recently(in August ‘24) appointed as the secretary general of the Indian
Ocean Rim Association secretariat for a 3-year term starting from January 2025?
1) Emmanuelle Soubeyran
2) Tapan Kumar Deka
3) Sanjiv Ranjan
4) Edward Kieswetter
5) Salman Al Farisi
Answer- 3) Sanjiv Ranjan
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,
approved the proposal of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to enable Sanjiv Ranjan to take up
the assignment as the Secretary-General (SG) of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Secretariat
in Mauritius for a 3-year tenure with effect from 1st January 2025.
• This includes his period up to his superannuation (31st January 2026), or until further orders,
whichever is earlier.
• He will succed Salman Al Farisi (Indonesia), the incumbent SG of IORA Secretariat, who took
charge in January 2022 for a 3 year term(till 2024).
22. Who has been recently(in August ‘24) appointed as the President Designate of the National
Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) succeeding Debjani Ghosh, whose
term ends in November 2024?
1) Rajesh Nambiar
2) Challa Sreenivasulu Setty
3) Ajith Kumar KK
4) Rizwan Koita
5) Krithivasan
Answer- 1) Rajesh Nambiar
Explanation:
Rajesh Nambiar, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Cognizant India (Cognizant Technology
Solutions India Private Limited), has been appointed as the president-designate of the National
Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM), India’s apex Technology industry
association.
• He will succeed Debjani Ghosh upon the completion of her term in November 2024.
• Rajesh Nambiar has announced that he will step down from his role as CMD of Cognizant
India with effect from September 2024.
• Rajesh Nambiar has been serving as the Chairperson of NASSCOM since 2023. He has also
serves as a member of the NASSCOM Executive Council.
23. Who has been recently (in August 2024) appointed as the Interim Chairman of the Airports
Authority of India (AAI) as an additional charge?
1) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra
2) Vijaya Bharathi Sayani
3) M Suresh
4) Ravi Agrawal
5) Sanjeev Kumar
Answer- 3) M Suresh
Explanation:
On 20th August 2024, M Suresh has been appointed as the interim Chairman of the Airports
Authority of India (AAI) as an additional charge. He is currently serving as the Member of Air
Navigation Services(ANS) at the AAI.
• He is succeeding Sanjeev Kumar who has been appointed as Secretary, Department of Defence
Production(DPP), Ministry of Defence(MoD). He is a 1993 batch IAS officer of Maharashtra
cadre.
24. Who has been recently (in August 2024) appointed as the Chairperson of the National
Association of Software and Service Companies(NASSCOM) with immediate effect succeeding
Rajesh Nambiar?
1) Mallika Nadda
2) Hima Kohli
3) D.K. Murali
4) Ajay Vij
5) Sindhu Gangadharan
Answer- 5) Sindhu Gangadharan
Explanation:
On August 26 2024, Sindhu Gangadharan, the Managing Director (MD) of SAP Labs India Private
Limited(SLI) has been named as the Chairperson of National Association of Software and Service
Companies (NASSCOM) with immediate effect.
• Sindhu will succeed Rajesh Nambiar, who was appointed as the Chairperson of NASSCOM
in September 2023.Rajesh Nambiar has been named as the President Designate for
NASSCOM.
• Sindhu Gangadharan was the first woman to lead SAP Labs India and will still continue to
hold her position as the Head of Customer Innovation Services in the company.
25. Who has been recently (in August ‘24) elected unopposed as the next Chairman of the
International Cricket Council (ICC) with effect from 1st December 2024?
1) Shashank Manohar
2) Jay Shah
3) N Srinivasan
4) Roger Binny
5) Sourav Ganguly
Answer- 2) Jay Shah
Explanation:
Jay Shah, Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has been elected unopposed as
the next Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) with effect from 1st December 2024. At
35, Shah has become the youngest-ever chairman in the history of the ICC.
• He will succeed incumbent chairman Greg Barclay of New Zealand, who decided not to
seek a 3rd consecutive 2-year term after the conclusion of his tenure in November 2024.
• Shah will leave his current position as BCCI secretary, during the Board’s Annual General
Meeting (AGM) to be held at the end of September 2024 or in October 2024.
• He became the 5th Indian to assume a role at the ICC and 3rd Indian to assume the role of
ICC Chair.
26. Who has been recently (in August 2024) appointed as the Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) of the Railway Board?
1) Subhransu Sekhar Acharya
2) B.N. Gangadhar
3) Vijaya Bharathi Sayani
4) Jaya Varma Sinha
5) Satish Kumar
Answer- 5) Satish Kumar
Explanation:
On August 27 2024, The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of
Satish Kumar, Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS) officer, as the Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of the Indian Railway Board(IRB) under the Ministry of Railways (MoR).
Kumar is the first person from the Scheduled Castes(SC) or Dalit community to hold this position in
the IRB history.
• Satish assumes charge with effect from September 1 2024, till the date of his superannuation
and his re-employment on contract basis, from January 1 till August 31, 2025, on usual terms
and conditions, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
• He succeeds Jaya Varma Sinha, who is set to superannuate on August 31 2024. He will join the
Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) as an administrative member after her retirement.
27. Who has been recently (in August ‘24) appointed as the Chairman of the Indian Oil
Corporation Limited (IOCL) as an Additional Charge?
1) Rajendra Prasad Goyal
2) Ravi Agrawal
3) Satish Kumar Vaduguri
4) Satyanarayan Goel
5) Shrikant Madhav Vaidya
Answer- 3) Satish Kumar Vaduguri
Explanation:
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), Government of India (GoI) assigned Satish
Kumar Vaduguri with the Additional Charge of Chairman of the Indian Oil Corporation Limited
(IOCL). He will replace Shrikant Madhav Vaidya, the incumbent Chairman, who is set to retire on 31
August 2024.
• The MoPNG also appointed Rajneesh Narang with the Additional Charge of Chairman and
Managing Director (CMD) of the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). He will
replace the incumbent CMD Pushp Kumar Joshi, who is scheduled to retire on 31 August
2024.
• Both have been given the additional charge for 3 months with effect from 1 September
2024 or till the appointment of a regular incumbent to the post or until further orders,
whichever is earliest.
• Satish Kumar Vaduguri is currently serving as the Director (Marketing) of the IOCL.
• Rajneesh Narang is currently serving as the Director (Finance) of the HPCL.
Executive Officer (CEO) of Shriram Capital Private Limited(SCPL)?
1) Atul Mehra
2) Hitesh Kumar Sethia
3) Sameer Bansal
4) Subhasri Sriram
5) Mallika Nadda
Answer- 4) Subhasri Sriram
Explanation:
Subhasri Sriram has been appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD &
CEO) of Shriram Capital Private Limited(SCPL) with effect from September 1 2024.
• Currently, Subhasri is serving as the Joint MD in Shriram Capital Private Limited.
• She joined Shriram Group in 1991 and played a key role in its growth and expansion of the
company, and also held positions like Executive Director (ED) and Chief Financial Officer
(CFO) of Shriram City Union Finance (now Shriram Finance).
29. Who has been recently (in August 2024) appointed as the New Director General (DG) of the
National Security Guard (NSG)?
1) Sanjiv Puri
2) Kamal Kishore Soan
3) B. Srinivasan
5) Nalin Prabhat
Answer- 3) B. Srinivasan
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), chaired by the Prime Minister(PM) of India
Narendra Modi, has approved the appointment of B Srinivasan as the Director General (DG) of the
National Security Guard (NSG) with effect from his date of joining the post until his superannuation on
31 August 2027, or until further orders.
B Srinivasan, a 1992 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Bihar cadre, is currently serving as the
Director of Bihar Police Academy, Rajgir, Bihar.
He will succeed the Anish Dayal Singh, who has been serving as DG (additional charge) of NSG since
15th August 2024.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

1. With which organisation did the Ministry of Defence recently (in July ‘24) sign a MoU to
facilitate capital market access to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)?
1) Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
2) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
3) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
4) National Stock Exchange (NSE)
5) Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
Answer- 4) National Stock Exchange (NSE)
Explanation:
On 29th July 2024, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Union Minister
Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD), Government of India (GoI) has approved various capital
acquisition proposals to enhance the capabilities of the Indian Army(IA) and the Indian Coast Guard
(ICG).
i.The DAC has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of the Advanced Land
Navigation System (ALNS) for Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) for Indian Army and 22
Interceptor Boats for Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
ii.The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) under the chairmanship of Rajnath Singh has reviewed and
approved the amendments to the deal for 31 MQ-9B, High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE)
Unmanned Vehicles (UAVs) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) of the United
States of America (USA).
iii.The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National
Stock Exchange (NSE) to facilitate capital market access to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
(MSMEs). Click here to read more
2. With which organisation did the Innovations for Defence Excellence-Defence Innovation
Organisation (iDEX-DIO) recently (in July ‘24) sign a MoU for the launch of Medical Innovations
and Research Advancement (MIRA)?
1) Defence Research and Development Organisation
2) National Medical Commission
4) Central Armed Police Forces Institute of Medical Sciences
5) Armed Forces Medical Services
Answer- 5) Armed Forces Medical Services
Explanation:
On July 30, 2024, The Innovations for Defence Excellence-Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-
DIO), the flagship initiative of Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) with the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) for the launch of Medical Innovations and
Research Advancement (MIRA).
• The MoU aims to promote innovation and research in developing novel medical technologies
and their integration into the Armed Forces.
• The initiative will be driven forward by the launch of the Defence India Start-up Challenge
(DISC) edition MIRA, addressing the critical medical challenges faced by the Armed Forces.
• iDEX was established by the DIO under the Department of Defence Production (DDP), launched
in 2018 with an objective to provide the platform of co-creation and co-development in the
defence sector.
3. With which state, did the Ministry of Defence signed a MoU to establish three advanced
testing facilities for Mechanical & Material (M&M), Communications , and Unmanned Aerial
System (UAS)under the Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS)?
1) Maharashtra
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Rajasthan
Answer- 2) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
On 30th July 2024, the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Government of India (GoI) has signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development
Authority (UPEIDA) under the Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS) in New Delhi, Delhi, to
establish 3 state-of-the-art testing facilities in Uttar Pradesh (UP).
• These facilities will be established in the domains of Unmanned Aerial System (UAS),
Mechanical & Material (M&M) and Communications under the Uttar Pradesh Defence
Industrial Corridor (UPDIC).
• So far, GoI has approved 7 testing facilities i.e. 4 in Tamil Nadu (TN) and 3 in Uttar Pradesh
(UP).
• The DTIS was launched by the Union Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh in May 2020, with
total budget outlay of Rs 400 crore.
4. With which country did India recently (in July ‘24) sign the Technology Security Initiative
(TSI) to boost economic growth and strengthen the collaboration between the two countries?
1) United Kingdom
2) France
3) Brazil
5) Sweden
Answer- 1) United Kingdom
Explanation:
David Lammy MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, the
United Kingdom (UK) paid an official visit to India from 24th to 25th July 2024 at the invitation of
Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India (GoI).
India and the UK launched a new Technology Security Initiative (TSI) which aims to boost economic
growth and strengthen the collaboration between two countries. The initiative was spearheaded and
agreed by the National Security Advisors (NSAs) of India and the UK.
• The TSI will be based on the ambitious cooperation agenda set out in India-UK Roadmap
2030.
• The TSI will help to expand collaboration between two countries in Critical and Emerging
Technologies (CET) across priority sectors such as: telecom, critical minerals,
semiconductors, Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum, biotech and advanced materials.
• Apart from the launch of TSI, a Fact Sheet was also launched which focus mainly on specific
technologies and areas of cooperation.
5. In July 2024, the Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organisation (WHO) signed a _____
donor agreement to support the operations of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre
(GTMC) at Jamnagar, Gujarat.
1) USD 200 million
2) USD 50 million
3) USD 170 million
4) USD 85 million
5) USD 125 million
Explanation:
On July 31 2024, The Ministry of Ayush (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa
and Homoeopathy), Government of India (GoI) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have
signed a donor agreement during an event in Geneva, Switzerland.
i.This donor agreement is part of a USD250 million investment from India in support of the
establishment of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre (GTMC) in 2022
ii.Under this agreement, India will donate USD 85 million over a period of 10 years (2022-2032) to
support the operations of the WHO GTMC at Jamnagar, Gujarat.
iii.The GTMC was officially established on March 25, 2022 with the signing of a Host Country
Agreement, making it the first and only global out-posted centre for traditional medicine
6. Which Indian firm has recently (in July ‘24) signed a MoU with France-based aerospace
leader Thales to advance the growth and innovation in India's drone ecosystem?
1) BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited
2) Garuda Aerospace Private Limited
3) Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace Technologies Private Limited
4) Ikran Aerospace and Technologies Private Limited
5) Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited
Answer- 2) Garuda Aerospace Private Limited
Explanation:
Thales, a global aerospace leader headquartered in Paris, France, and Garuda Aerospace Private
Limited, India’s leading Drone technology start-up, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
to advance the growth and innovation in India’s drone ecosystem.
• This collaboration aims to foster innovation and advance technological solutions for safe,
secure drone operations and applications.
• The MoU which comes into effect in August 2024, aims to provide a platform for a strategic
collaboration to develop the drone ecosystem in India.
• The collaboration aligns with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) vision, aiming to
make India a global hub for drones by 2030.
7. Which country has recently (in August ‘24) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with India to enhance cooperation in the sports field?
1) Zimbabwe
2) Timor–Leste
3) Tunisia
4) Saint Kitts and Nevis
5) Trinidad and Tobago
Answer- 4) Saint Kitts and Nevis
Explanation:
On August 5 2024, the Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
(MYAS) of the Government of India(GoI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
the Denzil Llewellyn Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saint Kitts and Nevis(SKN) in New
Delhi(Delhi) to enhance cooperation in various sport matters.
• The MoU was signed during Denzil Douglas’s official visit to India from August 4th to 9th,
2024.
• Aim: To improve both countries’ sporting capacities by promoting a collaborative approach
to sports development, sharing expertise, and mutual growth among athletic disciplines.
8. Which educational institution has recently (in August ‘24) signed a MoU with Global
Education Outreach Mauritius for educational collaboration during the India-Mauritius Trade
Conference 2024 held in Port Louis, Mauritius?
1) Aditya Group of Institutions
2) Bharath Group of Institutions
3) Surya Group of Institutions
4) Gandhi Group of Institutions
5) Nehru Group of Institutions
Answer- 5) Nehru Group of Institutions
Explanation:
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu)-based Nehru Group of Institutions and Global Education Outreach
Mauritius signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for educational collaboration during the
India-Mauritius Trade Conference 2024 held in Port Louis, Mauritius.
• The MoU strengthen the commitment of the Nehru group to exchange of Technology in
Education concerning Education 4.0.
• The India-Mauritius Trade Conference 2024 was organised by the Indian Economic Trade
Organization in association with the India Africa Trade Council (IETC).
• The motto of the 2024 conference was “Promoting Investment and Growth in partnership
with the Mauritius business houses”.
9. Which institute has been recently (in July ‘24) granted Special Consultative Status by the
United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC)?
1) Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi
2) Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Tamil Nadu
3) Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
4) Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Odisha
5) Jadavpur University, West Bengal
Answer- 4) Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Odisha
Explanation:
Bhubaneswar, Odisha-based Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be a
University (DU) has been granted Special Consultative Status by the United Nations Economic and
Social Council (UN ECOSOC). This acknowledgment highlights KIIT’s dedication to the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs), and UN’s Agenda 2030.
• This acknowledgement was made during the UN ECOSOC Management Segment Meeting
held on July 23, 2024, at the UN Headquarters in New York, the United States of America
(USA).
• This status allows engagement with ECOSOC, its subsidiary bodies, UN human rights
mechanisms, small arms processes, and special events by the General Assembly President.
• KIIT has signed a MoU with UN Volunteers (UNV), offering students opportunities to work
with various UN agencies.
• Under this, students from KIIT DU can serve as ‘National University UN Volunteers’ in
numerous development initiatives within UN agencies.
10. Name the CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) scientist who has been
recently (in July ‘24) inducted as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) in London,
the United Kingdom (UK).
1) Shrinivas Ramchandra Kulkarni
2) Sundergopal Sridhar
3) Alok Shukla
4) Gagandeep Kang
5) Srivari Chandrasekhar
Answer- 2) Sundergopal Sridhar
Explanation:
Hyderabad (Telangana)-based Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Indian Institute of
Chemical Technology (IICT) chief scientist and engineer Dr. Sundergopal Sridhar has been inducted
as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) in London, the United Kingdom (UK).
• He is recognized for his exceptional work or research in the area of membrane technology.
• His notable innovations include: a affordable system to produce medical-grade ultrapure
water which is used in the dialysis of over 2 lakh patients suffering from chronic kidney
diseases.
11. Which organisation has recently (in July ‘24) awarded the GEEF Global WaterTech Award
under the category ‘Water Department of the Year’ at the Global Water Tech Summit 2024?
1) Jal Jeevan Mission
2) National Mission for Clean Ganga
3) Central Ground Water Board
4) National Institute of Hydrology
5) Central Water Commission
Answer- 5) Central Water Commission
Explanation:
The Central Water Commission (CWC) has been awarded the GEEF Global WaterTech Award under
the category ‘Water Department of the Year’ at the Global Water Tech Summit 2024, organised by
the Global Energy and Environment Foundation (GEEF) at New Delhi, Delhi.
• The award is given in recognition of the CWC’s role in hydro-meteorological data collection,
flood forecasting, reservoir storage and water quality monitoring, coastal area management,
monitoring of water resources projects, and resolving inter-state water issues.
• The GEEF recognised CWC’s interactions with the Water Resources (WR)/ Irrigation/ Jal
Shakti Departments of all the States/ Union Territories (UT) to enhance synergy in the
works being done by CWC.
• The GEEF Global WaterTech Awards are presented at the Global WaterTech Summit, the
business conference for the water industry.
12. Which Indian airport has recently (in August ‘24) received the Pollution Control Waste
Recycling Excellence Award by the Greentech Foundation?
1) Maharishi Valmiki International Airport
2) Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
3) Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
4) Manohar International Airport
5) Indira Gandhi International Airport
Answer- 3) Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
Explanation:
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Limited (TIAL) has received the prestigious ‘Pollution
Control Waste Management & Recycling (PCWR) Award 2024’ by Greentech Foundation in the
field of waste management and processing.
• The airport authorities received the award during the Greentech PCWR 2024 Summit,
Awards and Expo held in Guwahati, Assam.
• The award recognises the airports excellence in ‘zero waste to landfill’ implementation
undertaken by the TIAL.
• The airport processes 100% of plastic and solid waste.
13. Which institute has been recently (in August ‘24) awarded with an Accreditation Certificate
with a ‘Utkrisht’ 3-star rating?
1) Indian Institute of Mass Communication
2) National Institute for MSME
3) National Institute of Information Technology
4) Institute of Public Administration
5) National Institute of Mental Health
Answer-2) National Institute for MSME
Explanation:
The National Institute for MSME (NI-MSME) has been awarded with an Accreditation Certificate
with a ‘Utkrisht’ 3-star rating on completion of National Standards for Civil Services Training
Institutions (NSCSTI) process in recognition of excellent services in the field of promotion and
development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
• Dr. Sunchu Glory Swarupa, the Director General (DG) of NI-MSME has received the
Accreditation Certificate from Union Minister of State (MoS – Independent Charge, IC)
Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T) during CSTI Convention at
Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi.
• It has received a 3-star rating following a comprehensive assessment by the Capacity
Building Commission (CBC) and Integrity, Customer-First, Accountability, Respect and
Excellence (ICARE).
14. Which airport has recently (in August ‘24) became the 1st Indian airport to achieve the
status of “Net Zero Carbon Emission” (NZCE) (Level 5 certification) of the Airport Council
International (ACI)?
1) Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
2) Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
3) Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya
4) Manohar International Airport, Goa
5) Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi
Answer- 2) Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
Explanation:
i.Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) became the 1st airport in India to achieve the
status of “Net Zero Carbon Emission” (NZCE) (Level 5 certification) under the Airport Carbon
Accreditation (ACA) program of the Airport Council International (ACI).
ii.This certification recognises IGIA’s commitment to reaching and maintaining a net zero carbon
balance for emissions under its control (Scope 1 and 2), while also addressing all other emissions
(Scope 3).
iii.Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru, Karnataka, became the 1st airport in Asia
to receive the Airports Council International’s (ACI) highest Level 5 accreditation.
iv.The ACA is the only institutionally endorsed, global carbon management certification program for
airports.Click here to read more
15. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the 70th National Film
Awards?
A) The Malayalam film Aattam (The Play) directed by Anand Ekarshi was awarded the Best
Non-Feature Film.
B) “Kishore Kumar: The Ultimate Biography”, the biography of Kishore Kumar, Indian playback
singer and musician authored by Anirudha Bhattacharjee & Parthiv Dhar has been awarded
the Best Book on Cinema.
C) Rishab Shetty won the award for Best Actor in Leading Role for his performance in the
movie Kantara.
1) Only A & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only B
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 16th August 2024, the Jury panel of the 70th National Film Awards announced the list of winners
of the National Award for the year 2022 at the event held at the National Media Centre, New Delhi,
Delhi. The list of winners was presented to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting (MIB) in the presence of Vrunda Desai, Joint Secretary (Films), MIB.
i.The Malayalam film Aattam (The Play) directed by Anand Ekarshi was awarded the Best Feature
Film award.
ii.The Hindi/Urdu film Ayena (Mirror) directed by Siddhant Sarin has bagged the award for Best Non-
Feature Film.
iii.The Kannada film Kantara won the Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome
Entertainment.
iv. Tamil Film Ponniyin Selvan: I directed by Mani Ratnam won a total of 4 awards – Best
Cinematography, Best Sound Design, Best Music Direction and Best Feature Film in Tamil.
v.Rishab Shetty won the award for Best Actor in Leading Role for his performance in the movie
Kantara.
vi.Nithya Menon won the award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in the film
Thiruchitrambalam.
16. Who has been recently(in August ‘24) awarded the National Geoscience Award 2023 for
Lifetime Achievement?
1) Ashutosh Pandey
2) Brijesh Nambiar
3) Siddesh Sakore
5) Dhiraj Mohan Banerjee
Answer- 5) Dhiraj Mohan Banerjee
Explanation:
On August 20, 2024, the President of India Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Geoscience
Awards (NGA) for 2023 of the Ministry of Mines on 21 Geoscientists during a ceremony organized
at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi, Delhi.
• A total of 12 awards to 21 Geoscientists, including academicians and professionals from
across the country, were honoured under three categories: National Geoscience Award for
Lifetime Achievement, National Geoscience Award, and National Young Geoscientist Award.
• National Geoscience Award for Lifetime Achievement was bestowed upon Prof. Dhiraj Mohan
Banerjee, an Emeritus Scientist at the Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New
Delhi(Delhi) for his pioneering research on phosphorites, isotope geology, and organic
geochemistry of Precambrian sedimentary rocks in India.
• National Young Geoscientist Award was awarded to Dr. Ashutosh Pandey, Assistant Professor
at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Thiruvananthapuram,
Kerala.Click here to read more
17. Who has been recently (in August 2024) honoured as the 'Ambassador of Indian Arts and
Culture' during the 15th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IIFM 2024) held in
Melbourne, Australia?
1) Shah Rukh Khan
2) Ram Charan
3) Anasuya Sengupta
4) Sudarsan Pattnaik
5) Amitabh Bachchan
Answer- 2) Ram Charan
Explanation:
Indian actor Konidela Ram Charan Tej, who works predominantly in Telugu cinema, was honoured
with the prestigious title of “Ambassador of Indian Arts and Culture” during the 15th edition of
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM 2024) held at the Palais Theatre in St. Kilda, Melbourne
(Australia).
I.IFFM 2024 was held from 15 to 25 August 2024 backed and presented by the Victorian Government
in Australia.
ii.In addition to being the Guest of Honour, Ram Charan also hoisted the Indian national flag at
Melbourne’s iconic Federation Square during the IFFM 2024.
18. Who has been recently (in August ‘24) rated “A+” for the 2nd consecutive year in the
‘Central Banker Report Cards 2024’ by the Global Finance magazine?
1) Atul Kumar Goel
2) Dinesh Kumar Khara
3) Michael Patra
4) Shaktikanta Das
5) Shanti Lal Jain
Answer- 4) Shaktikanta Das
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor, Shaktikanta Das has been rated “A+” for 2nd consecutive
year in the ‘Central Banker Report Cards 2024’ by the United States of America (USA) based Global
Finance magazine .
• Other than Shaktikanta Das, Christian Kettel Thomson, Royal Governor of the Bank of
Denmark (Denmark) and Thomas Jordan, Chairperson of the Swiss National Bank
(Switzerland) have been received the “A+” rating.
• The grades are based on an “A+” to “F” scale with A representing “excellent performance”
and F representing “outright failure”.
• The performance of the central bank governors are rated based on 4 criteria: controlling
inflation, managing interest rates, promoting economic growth, and maintaining stability in
the domestic currency’s exchange rate.
• It is an annual report, published by the Global Finance magazine since 1994.
19. Which bank has been recently (in August ‘24) honoured with Best Small Finance Bank
(India) award at the 2nd ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave & Awards (2024)?
1) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited
2) Jana Small Finance Bank
4) ESAF Small Finance Bank
5) Equitas Small Finance Bank
Answer- 2) Jana Small Finance Bank
Explanation:
Bengaluru (Karnataka) based Jana Small Finance Bank (SFB) Limited was honoured with 4
awards: Best Small Finance Bank (India), Best Performance on Profitability (Runners-up), Best
Performance on Asset Quality, and Best Performance on Risk Management, at the 2nd ICC Emerging
Asia Banking Conclave & Awards (2024), organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) on
22nd and 23rd August 2024 in New Delhi, Delhi.
• During the event, Jammu & Kashmir Bank Limited (J&K Bank)has won the “Best
Performance on Profitability” award in the category of Private Sector Bank (Mid-Size).
• J&K Bank recorded its highest-ever net profit of Rs 1767 crore for the financial year 2024,
thereby registering the record profit consecutively for the 2nd year.
• The 2024 conclave brought together regulators, banking professionals, etc. from across the
Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)
region.Click here to read more
20. Which of the points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the presentation of the 24th Handicrafts
Export Awards to Indian handicraft exporters held in New Delhi, Delhi?
A) Veteran exporter, Muzafar Hussain from Jammu and Kashmir won the Lifetime Achievement
Award.
B) Ajay Gupta’s CL Gupta Exports Limited (Uttar Pradesh) received the Top All Handicrafts
Award for both 2019-20 and 2020-21.
C) A total of 123 awards were conferred to 62 winners of 2019-20 and 61 winners of 2020-21,
along with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Union Minister Giriraj Singh, Ministry of Textiles (MoT), presented the 24th Handicrafts Export
Awards to Indian handicraft exporters during a ceremony organised by the Export Promotion Council
for Handicrafts (EPCH) at the Convention Hall – The Ashok Hotel, in New Delhi, Delhi.
• The ceremony recognised Indian handicraft exporters for their exceptional performance in
2019-20 and 2020-21 and they were felicitated with trophies and merit certificates in
various categories.
• A total of 123 awards were conferred to 62 winners of 2019-20 and 61 winners of 2020-
21, along with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
• Ajay Gupta’s CL Gupta Exports Limited (Uttar Pradesh) received the Top All Handicrafts
Award for both 2019-20 and 2020-21.
• Veteran exporter, Muzafar Hussain from Jammu and Kashmir won the Lifetime
Achievement Award.
21. Who has topped the Hurun India Rich List 2024 with a net worth of Rs 1,161,800 Crore?
1) Mukesh Ambani
2) Shiv Nadar
3) Cyrus S Poonawalla
4) Gautam Adani
5) Dilip Shanghvi
Answer- 4) Gautam Adani
Explanation:
The Hurun India Rich List 2024, the 13th edition of Hurun India Rich List was released which is
topped by Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group with a net worth of Rs 1,161,800 Crore (Cr),
a 95% increase in wealth.
• Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) at 2nd with Rs 1,014,700
Cr and Shiv Nadar & Family of HCL Technologies ranked 3rd with a wealth of Rs 314,000
crore.
• Radha Vembu of Zoho is the wealthiest self-made woman with Rs 47,500 crore.
• Mumbai (Maharashtra), the billionaire capital of Asia, has topped the the list as the
preferred city among the billionaires in India.Click here to read more
Top 5 in the Hurun India Rich List 2024:
Rank Individual Company Wealth Estimate
(Rs)
1 Gautam Adani Adani Group 1,161,800 Cr
2 Mukesh Ambani RIL 1,014,700 Cr
3 Shiv Nadar & Family HCL Technologies 314,000 Cr
4 Cyrus S Poonawalla & Serum Institute of India 2,89,800 Cr

Family
5 Dilip Shanghvi Sun Pharmaceutical 2,49,900 Cr

Industries
22. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the National Awards to
Teachers (NAT) 2024 announced for the teachers in the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
and Polytechnic?
A) The Department of Higher Education (DoHE) selected 16 teachers in the Higher Education
Institutions (HEIs) and Polytechnic for National Awards to Teachers (NAT) 2024.
B) The awardees will receive a silver medal and a certificate worth Rs 25,000.
C) The nominations for NAT, 2024 were invited online through the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Department of Higher Education (DoHE), Ministry of Education (MoE) has selected 16 teachers
in the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Polytechnic for National Awards to Teachers (NAT)
2024.
• The selected teachers will be felicitated by the President Draupadi Murmu on the occasion
of National Teachers’ Day 2024 on September 5 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi,Delhi.
• The awardees will receive a silver medal and a certificate worth Rs 50,000.
• The nominations for NAT, 2024 were invited online through the Rashtriya Puraskar
Portal.
List of NAT 2024 Awardees:
SI.No Name of Awardee Institution
1 Gandhimathi A Thiagarajar Polytechnic College, Salem, Tamil Nadu (TN)
2 Parmar Ranjit Government Polytechnic Khadiya, Bilkha Road, Junagadh,

Kumar Khimjibhai Gujarat
3 Nidhi Jain Indian Institute of Technology(IIT)Delhi, New Delhi
4 Smiline Girija Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of

Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMAT), Saveetha University,
Chennai, TN
5 Birinchi Kumar Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Institute of

Sarma Agricultural Sciences,
Banaras Hindu University(BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (UP)
6 Srinivas Hotha Indian Institute of Science Education and Research(IISER)

Pune, Maharashtra
7 S R Keshava Department of Economics,

Bangalore University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
8 Shilpa Gauri Prasad Pune District Education Association’s Prof. Ramkrishna More
Ganpule Arts, Commerce and Science College, Pune, Maharashtra
9 Chayapuram Jaya Pondicherry University, Puducherry

Sankar Babu
10 Nilabh Tiwari Central Sanskrit University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (MP)
11 Vinay Sharma Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Roorkee, Uttarakhand
12 Nandavaram Government Degree College for Women, Hyderabad,

Mrudul Telangana
13 Shimi S L Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, Punjab
14 Kapil Ahuja Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Indore, MP
15 Anitha Suseelan School of Architecture, Kengeri Campus, Bengaluru, Karnataka
16 Shahanaz Ayub Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering and Technology(BIET),

Jhansi, UP
23. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct with respect to the Anubhav Awards
presented by the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW)?
A) DoPPW conferred the 5 Anubhav Awards and 10 Jury Certificates to the personnel from 9
different ministries in 7th Anubhav Awards ceremony.
B) The winners of Anubhav awards received a medal, certificate and an incentive of Rs 50,000.
C) An online platform “Anubhav” was launched in March 2015 for retiring and retired
government employees to share their valuable experiences and suggestions.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 28th August 2024, V. Srinivas, Secretary, Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare
(DoPPW) under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (MoPPG&P) conferred
the 5 Anubhav Awards and 10 Jury Certificates to the personnel from 9 different ministries in 7th
Anubhav Awards ceremony held in the Plenary Hall of Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi(Delhi).
i.Out of 15 awardees, 5(33%) are women, which is the highest ever in the history of ‘Anubhav’ awards
since its inception in 2015.
ii.DoPPW organised the 55th Pre-Retirement Counselling (PRC) Workshop for the benefit of
Central Government employees, who are set to retire on 31st March 2025, was held in the Plenary
Hall of Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi (Delhi).
iii.The winners of Anubhav awards received a medal, certificate and an incentive of Rs 10,000.
iv. An online platform “Anubhav” was launched in March 2015 for retiring and retired government
employees to share their valuable experiences and suggestions.
SUMMITS, CONFERENCES
1. In Which city hosted the first STI (Science Technology & Innovation) Conclave on
‘Traditional Knowledge for Sustainable Livelihoods’ from 29th to 31st July 2024?
2) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
4) New Delhi, Delhi
Answer- 4) New Delhi, Delhi
Explanation:
The first STI (Science Technology & Innovation) Conclave on ‘Traditional Knowledge for Sustainable
Livelihoods’ was held in New Delhi, Delhi from July 29-31, 2024. The event was inaugurated by Dr. N.
Kalaiselvi, Director General (DG) of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
• It was organized by the International Science, Technology, and Innovation Centre for South-
South Cooperation (ISTIC) under the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO); and CSIR constituents, including the Traditional Knowledge Digital
Library Unit (CSIR-TKDL), New Delhi(Delhi) and CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical
Technology (CSIR-IICT) in Hyderabad, Telangana.
• Aim : To educate the youth on the importance and value of ancestral knowledge and
practices.
2. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the 46th session of the UNESCO
World Heritage Committee (WHC) in New Delhi, Delhi in July 2024?
A) The 46th session of WHC inscribed 26 new World Heritage Sites viz. 19 cultural, 4 natural,
and 1 mixed property and 2 Significant modifications to existing boundaries.
B) PM Narendra Modi announced a USD 10 million grant to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
C) The Government of India (GoI) and the Government of the USA signed the first ever ‘Cultural
Property Agreement’ to prevent and curb the illicit trafficking of antiquities from India to the
USA.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The 46th session of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
World Heritage Committee (WHC), hosted by India for the first time, was held at the Bharat
Mandapam in New Delhi, Delhi (India) from 21st to 31st July 2024.
i.The 46th session of WHC inscribed 26 new World Heritage Sites viz. 19 cultural, 4 natural, and 1
mixed property and 2 Significant modifications to existing boundaries.
ii.PM Narendra Modi announced a USD 1 million grant to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre. This
funding will support capacity building, technical assistance, and the conservation of world heritage
sites.
iii.The Government of India (GoI) and the Government of the USA signed the first ever ‘Cultural
Property Agreement’ to prevent and curb the illicit trafficking of antiquities from India to the USA.
iv.Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the Humayun’s Tomb World Heritage
Site Museum in New Delhi, Delhi. click here to read more
3. Which city has recently (in August ‘24) hosted the 32nd International Conference of
Agricultural Economists (ICAE 2024)?
1) New Delhi, Delhi
5) Kolkata, West Bengal
Explanation:
On 3rd August 2024, Narendra Modi, Prime Minister(PM) of India inaugurated the 32nd
International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE 2024) at the National Agricultural
Science Centre (NASC) Complex in New Delhi, Delhi.
• The triennial conference is taking place in India after 65 years. The conference is set to
culminate on 7th August 2024.
• The theme of ICAE 2024 is “Transformation Towards Sustainable Agri-Food Systems”.
• India previously hosted the conference in 1958 in Mysore (now Mysuru), Karnataka.
4. Which ministry organised the 28th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations
(COCSSO) held in New Delhi, Delhi from 12th to 13th August 2024?
1) Ministry of Education
2) Ministry of Science and Technology
3) Ministry of Communication
4) Ministry of Defence
Answer- 5) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Explanation:
28th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations (COCSSO), organised by the Ministry of
Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), was held at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre,
Janpath, New Delhi, Delhi from 12th to 13th August 2024.
• The conference was inaugurated by Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge)
Rao Inderjit Singh, MOSPI.
• The theme of discussion of the conference was “Use of Data for Decision Making:
Strengthening State Statistical Systems”.
• “Women and Men in India, 2023”, the 25th issue of the annual publication ‘Women and
Men in India’ by MoSPI, was released during the conference.Click here to read more
5. In Which city, the Third Japan-India 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Meeting was held?
1) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
2) Hyderabad, Telangana
5) New Delhi, Delhi
Explanation:
On 20th August 2024, Union Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
of India; Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of Defence (MoD) of India; and Kamikawa Yoko,
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan and Kihara Minoru, Ministry of Defence of Japan held the Third
Japan-India 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Meeting was held in New Delhi, Delhi.
i.The dialogue emphasised the importance of a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region, with
both countries confirming their commitment to strengthening their partnership.
ii.The meeting further deepens the defence cooperation and brings greater depth to the ‘Special
Strategic and Global Partnership (SGSP)’ between India and Japan.
6. Which department has recently (in August ‘24) organised the conference on ‘Experience
Sharing and Capacity Building in Disaster Management’ in collaboration with the National
Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation, and Training (NTIPRIT) and
License Service Areas (LSA)?
1) Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
2) Department of Telecommunications
3) Department of Health and Family Welfare
4) Department of Revenue
5) Department of Rural Development
Answer- 2) Department of Telecommunications
Explanation:
The Disaster Management (DM) Division of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry
of Communications (MoC), in collaboration with the National Telecommunications Institute for Policy
Research, Innovation, and Training (NTIPRIT) and License Service Areas (LSA), Delhi organised the
conference on ‘Experience Sharing and Capacity Building in Disaster Management’, at enhancing
disaster preparedness and resilience in India.
It was jointly inaugurated by Madhu Arora, Member (Technology) , DoT, and Rajendra
Ratnoo, Executive Director (ED) of the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM).
The session on ‘Preparedness Measures in Disaster Handling’, which was chaired by
Rajendra Ratnoo, focused on strategies and best practices for boosting preparedness at the
local and national levels.
The session on ‘Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Disaster Management’
was chaired by Amit Prothi, DG of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI).
COMMITTEE AND MEETING

1. In July 2024, India was elected as vice-chair of the _____________ of the Indo-Pacific Economic
Framework (IPEF).
1) Economic Advisory Panel
2) Clean Economy Investor Forum
3) Supply Chain Council
4) Economic and Social Council
5) Trade Advisory Panel
Answer- 3) Supply Chain Council(SCC)
Explanation:
India has been elected as vice-chair of the Supply Chain Council(SCC), one of the three supply chain
bodies set up by the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) partners pursuant to
the Supply Chain Resilience Agreement.
• The United States of America (USA) was elected as the Chair of SCC.
• SCC was established to pursue targeted, action-oriented work to strengthen the supply
chains for those sectors and goods most critical to national security, public health, and
economic well-being.
• The chair and vice chair of the SCC were elected during the inaugural virtual meetings of
the 3 supply chain bodies: SCC; the Crisis Response Network (CRN); and Labor Rights
Advisory Board (LRAB) held on 30th July 2024.Click here to read more
2. In August 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) constituted a 5-member committee
headed by _______ to monitor the current situation on the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB).
1) Sunil Mehta
2) Biswanath Goldar
3) Ravi Gandhi
4) Usha Thorat
5) Rajiv Gauba
Answer- 3) Ravi Gandhi
Explanation:
On 9th August 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has constituted 5-member committee
headed by Ravi Gandhi, Additional Director General (ADG), Border Security Force (BSF) and Eastern
Command of the Indian Army(IA) to monitor the current situation on Indo-Bangladesh Border
(IBB).
• The committee is entrusted with responsibility to maintain communication channels with their
respective counterpart authorities in Bangladesh to ensure the safety and security of Indian
nationals, hindus and other minority communities living in the strife-torn country.
• The committee is formed after the several reports of hindu community and its temples were
targeted ever since Sheikh Hasina stepped down from the post of Bangladesh Prime Minister
(PM) and escaped to India (on 5th August, 2024) and violence erupted across Bangladesh.
3. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the recently constituted six new
Parliamentary Committees for 2024–25 by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla?
A) The Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) will be chaired by Ganesh
Singh, a BJP MP from Satna, Madhya Pradesh(MP).
B) The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will be chaired by K.C. Venugopal, a Member of
Parliament (MP), Rajasthan.
C) The Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) will be
chaired by Baijyant Panda, BJP Lok Sabha MP from Mandla, Madhya Pradesh(MP).
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla constituted 6 new
Parliamentary Committees for 2024-25, including the
Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Committee on
Estimates(CoE) , Committee on Public
Undertakings(CoPU) and committees focused on the
welfare of Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Scheduled
Castes (SCs), and Scheduled Tribes (STs).
• All the committees formed in the 18th Lok Sabha have a tenure of 1 year and have members
from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
• The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will be chaired by K.C. Venugopal, a senior Indian
National Congress (INC) leader and a Member of Parliament (MP), Rajasthan.
• The PAC is crucial for monitoring government expenditures and reviewing Comptroller and
Auditor General (CAG) reports.
• The Committee on Public Undertakings will be chaired by Baijyant Panda, a BJP Lok Sabha
MP from Kendrapara, Odisha.
• The Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) will be chaired by Ganesh
Singh, a BJP MP from Satna, Madhya Pradesh(MP).
• The Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) will be
chaired by Dr Faggan Singh Kulaste, BJP Lok Sabha MP from Mandla, MP.
INDEX
1. Name the highest-ranked (86th) Indian firm on the Fortune Global 500 list for 2024.
4) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Answer- 3) Reliance Industries Limited
Explanation:
According to the Fortune Global 500 list for 2024, India’s Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), led by
Mukesh Ambani, has improved its ranking to 86th (2024) from 88th (2023) while retaining its
position as the highest-ranked Indian firm for the 21st consecutive year.
i.The United States of America (USA)-based retail and wholesale company, Walmart Inc. has topped
the list as the largest company by revenue for the 11th consecutive year. Walmart’s consolidated
revenue stood at USD 648.1 billion.
ii.USA based e-commerce company, Amazon.com, Inc and Chinese state-owned electric utility, State
Grid Corporation of China have secured the 2nd and 3rd positions respectively.Click here to read
more
2. Which organization has recently (in August ‘24) released the World Development Report
(WDR) 2024, highlighting that India would take approximately 75 years to reach one-quarter
of the United States' income per capita?
1) United Nations Development Programme
2) World Economic Forum
3) World Trade Organization
4) World Bank
5) International Monetary Fund
Answer- 4) World Bank
Explanation:
The World Bank (WB) has released its report titled ‘World Development Report(WDR) 2024: The
Middle Income Trap‘, highlighting the challenges faced by middle-income countries in achieving
high-income status.
• As per the report, India would take nearly 75 years to reach one-quarter of the United
States of America(USA) income per capita, while China would take more than 10 years,
and Indonesia nearly 70 years.
• At the end of 2023, there are 108 middle-income countries with annual GDP per capita
between USD 1,136 and USD 13,845, responsible for 40% of the world’s total economic
output, nearly two-thirds of global carbon emissions, and three-quarters of the global
population.
• These countries are home to 6 billion people – 75% of the global population – and 2 out of
every three people living in extreme poverty.
3. According to the World Trade Organization's (WTO) report titled “World Trade Statistical
Review 2023," India was ranked ______ in global agriculture exports in 2023, with an export
value of USD 51 billion.
1) 2nd
2) 8th
3) 10th
4) 6th
5) 4th
Answer-2) 8th
Explanation:
According to the World Trade Organization(WTO)’s report titled “World Trade Statistical Review
2023”, India has retained its position as the world’s 8th largest exporter of agricultural products in
2023, despite a decline in its export from USD 55 billion in 2022 to USD 51 billion in 2023.
• The European Union(EU) ranked 1st with export value of USD 836 billion followed by the
United States of America (USA) at 2nd (198 billion) and Brazil at 3rd (USD 157 billion).
• It is a new interactive tool which presents the key data and trends for international
merchandise and commercial services trade in 2023.
• Top 10 Exporters of Agricultural Products includes China (USD 95 billion); Canada (USD 88
billion); Indonesia (USD 59 billion); Thailand (USD 53 billion); India (USD 51 billion);
Mexico (USD 50 billion) and Australia (USD 50 billion).
4. Which organisation released the 'Global Employment Trends (GET) for Youth 2024' report,
highlighting that the Global Youth Unemployment Rate (YUR) in 2023 decreased to 13%,
representing a 15-year low?
1) Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation
4) World Bank
5) International Labour Organisation
Answer- 5) International Labour Organisation
Explanation:
According to International Labour Organisation (ILO)’s report titled “Global Employment Trends
(GET) for Youth 2024: Decent work, brighter futures”, Global Youth Unemployment Rate (YUR) in
2023 decreased to 13% which represents a 15-year low and a fall from the pre-pandemic rate of
13.8% in 2019.
• Globally, a total 64.9 million young people were unemployed in 2023, the lowest since the
start of the millennium.
• The global YUR is expected to further decrease to 12.8% in 2024 and 2025.
• The 2024 report marks the 12th edition of the GET for Youth report which was first issued
in 2004. This also marks the 20th anniversary of the publication of GET for Youth.Click
here to read more
5. Which institution was ranked first in the overall category according to the 9th edition of
India Rankings (2024) based on the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)?
1) IIT Kanpur
2) IIT Madras
3) IIT Delhi
4) IIT Bombay
5) IIT Kharagpur
Explanation:
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Education(MoE) has released the 9th edition of
India Rankings (2024) based on the parameters identified and defined in the National Institutional
Ranking Framework (NIRF).
i.According to the India Rankings 2024, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai,
Tamil Nadu (TN) bagged the top spot as the best educational institution in the country overall
category for the 6th consecutive time.It is followed by Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru,
Karnataka at the 2nd spot and IIT Bombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra at the 3rd spot respectively.
ii.For the year 2024, the framework provides a comprehensive “Overall” rank, alongside distinct
rankings in the categories of Universities, Research Institutions, Degree Colleges, Innovation, and
discipline-specific rankings in Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Law, Medical, Dental,
Architecture & Planning, and Agriculture & Allied Sectors.Click here to read more
6. Which organisation's recent(August ‘24) report stated that India lost 33.9 million hectares
(ha) of crops due to excess rains and an additional 35 million ha due to drought during 2015 to
2021?
1) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
2) United Nations Environment Programme
3) United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
4) World Economic Forum
5) Food and Agriculture Organisation
Answer- 4) World Economic Forum
Explanation:
According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), India lost 33.9 million hectares (ha) of crops due
to excess rains and an additional 35 million ha due to drought during 2015 to 2021.
i.India has seen unparalleled growth and development in recent decades, but this growth is expected
to hinder due to increased exposure to climate extremities including heat waves, floods and
earthquakes.
ii.The report highlighted that extreme climate events in India has impacted every aspect of its
economy and society, but is more pronounced in particularly exposed sectors such as: agriculture,
which comprises 15% of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employs 40% of its population, of
which 70% are rural households.
iii.Several Indian sectors including, agriculture suffered economic losses of nearly USD 160 billion in
2021 due to lost working hours from extreme climate impacts.
7. According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Quarterly Bulletin released by the
National Statistical Office (NSO), the Unemployment Rate (UR) in urban areas among persons
aged 15 years and above was ______ (%) in April-June quarter of FY25.
1) 6.2%
2) 6.0%
3) 6.8%
4) 6.6%
5) 6.4%
Answer- 4) 6.6%
Explanation:
According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Quarterly Bulletin (April – June 2024),
released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Program
Implementation(MoSPI), the Unemployment Rate (UR) in urban areas among persons aged 15 years
and above decreased to 6.6% in April-June quarter of FY25 (1st quarter of 2024-2025), from 6.7% in
January-March quarter of FY24.
• UR among males aged 15 years and above decreased to 5.8% in April – June, 2024 from
6.1% during January – March, 2024.
• UR among females aged 15 years and above increased to 9% in April – June, 2024 from
8.5% in January – March 2024.
• The UR in CWS among the urban youth aged 15-29,also declined to 16.8% in the 1st quarter
of FY25 from 17% in the January to March, 2024 period.Click here to read more
8. Which Indian company is ranked 70th in the Forbes Cloud 100 2024 List?
1) TerraPay
2) PhonePe
3) Paytm
4) Razorpay
5) Google Pay
Answer- 4) Razorpay
Explanation:
Razorpay Software Private Limited(RSPL), a Bengaluru (Karnataka)-based Payments software
company ranked 70th(last year Razorpay ranked 49th) on the Forbes Cloud 100 2024 List, the 9th
annual ranking of the world’s top private cloud computing companies. This marks Razorpay’s 3rd
consecutive appearance on the list, acknowledging its innovation and leadership in cloud technology.
• Razorpay is the only Indian company featured on the list, with nearly 3,300 employees,
and has raised close to USD 742 million in funding.
• San Francisco, California, the United States of America (USA)-based OpenAI and
Databricks, Inc. ranked 1st and 2nd respectively followed by the dual-headquartered
Financial Infrastructure company, Stripe, Inc. in San Francisco, California(USA), and
Dublin(Ireland) at 3rd place in the list.Click here to read more
9. Which family was ranked 1st in the Barclays Private Clients Hurun India Most Valuable
Family Businesses list in 2024?
1) Bajaj Family
2) Birla Family
3) Ambani Family
4) Jindal Family
5) Nadar Family
Answer- 3) Ambani Family
Explanation:
According to 2024 Barclays Private Clients Hurun India Most Valuable Family Businesses, Ambani
Family headed by Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Reliance Industries
Limited (RIL), is ranked 1st with a value of Rs 2,575,100 Crore.
• Bajaj family led by Niraj Bajaj, Directors of the Bajaj Group, ranks 2nd with a value of Rs
712,700 crore and Birla family, led by Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairperson of the Aditya
Birla Group, ranks 3rd with a value of Rs 538,500 crore.
• Roshni Nadar Malhotra, representing the Nadar family, is India’s most influential
woman leading a family-owned business. The Nadar family is ranked 5th with a value of
Rs 430,600 crore.
• This is the inaugural edition of the report compiled by the Hurun Research Institute to
celebrate and recognize India’s foremost family-run enterprises.Click here to read more
10. Which organisation has recently (in August ‘24) released an annual report stating that
India’s overall tele-density increased from 84.51% at the end of March 2023 to 85.69% at the
end of March 2024?
1) Telecommunications Industry Association
2) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
3) Centre for Development of Telematics
4) Tata Communications Limited
5) Cellular Operators Association of India
Answer- 2) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
Explanation:
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)’s annual report for the Financial Year 2023-24
(FY24) revealed that the teledensity of India grew from 84.51% in March 2023 to 85.69% in March
2024, marking a 1.39% annual growth.
• The report is backed by data from service providers and the Ministry of
Telecommunications.
• Internet Subscribers: Increased from 88.1 crore in March 2023 to 95.4 crore by March
2024, a growth of 8.30%, adding 7.3 crore subscribers.
• Broadband Subscribers: Grew from 84.6 crore March 2023 to 92.4 crore in March 2024,
marking a 9.15% growth and adding 7.8 crore subscribers.
• Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR): Increased from Rs 2,49,908 crore in FY23 to Rs 2,70,504
crore in FY24, showing an 8.24% growth.
11. According to Brand Finance’s Food and Drink 2024 report, _________________ has emerged as
the world’s strongest food and dairy brand with an AAA+ rating.
1) Parle
2) Nestlé
3) Lay’s
4) AMUL
5) Coca-Cola
Answer- 4) AMUL
Explanation:
According to the Brand Finance’s Food & Drink 2024 report, Anand Milk Union Limited (AMUL)
has emerged as the world’s strongest food and dairy brand with an AAA+ rating for the 4th
consecutive year. The brand value of AMUL has increased by 11% to USD 3.3 billion, with a Brand
Strength Index (BSI) score of 91 out of 100.
• AMUL has improved its ranking from 29th position (2023) to 22nd (2024) position on the
list of world’s most valuable and strongest food brands.
• Switzerland’s Nestlé emerged as the world’s most valuable food brand, valued at USD 20.8
billion, despite a 7% decline compared to 2023, followed by the United States of America
(USA)-based Lay’s and China’s Yili at the 2nd and 3rd position respectively.
• As per the Brand Finance Food & Drink 2024 report, Coca-Cola has retained its title as the
world’s most valuable and strongest non-alcoholic drinks brand, with brand value increased
by 5% to USD 35 billion.
• Yili has retained the title of the world’s most valuable dairy brand for the 5th consecutive
year.Click here to read more
12. Which Indian city ranked 2nd in annual price rise of prime residential properties during
the 2nd Quarter of 2024 Calender Year(CY24), according to the “Prime Global Cities Index
(PGCI) Q2 2024” by Knight Frank?
1) New Delhi
2) Mumbai
3) Bengaluru
4) Chennai
5) Kolkata
Answer- 2) Mumbai
Explanation:
According to the “Prime Global Cities Index (PGCI) Q2 2024” published by an international
property consultant Knight Frank, Mumbai (Maharashtra) and New Delhi (Delhi) have secured the
2nd and 3rd positions respectively, among 44 cities globally in annual price rise of prime residential
properties during the 2nd Quarter (Q2: April-June) of 2024 Calender Year(CY24).
• As per the report, Mumbai, India’s financial capital city saw a Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) price rise
of 13% in prime residences, recorded the 2nd highest (Y-o-Y) growth in prime residential
prices in Q2 2024, up from 6th position in Q2 2023.
• New Delhi, Delhi placed 3rd with 10.6% Y-o-Y increase in prime residential property prices.
While, Bengaluru with Y-o-Y price growth of 3.7%, has remained at 15th spot in Q2 2024.
• Manila, the capital city of Philippines has topped the Knight PGCI Q2 2024, with a 26% annual
increase during the June quarter. Wellington, New Zealand ranked last on the list.Click here to
read more
ACQUISITION AND MERGERS
1. Which of the following points is/are correct with respect to the recent (in July
‘24) approvals by the Competition Commission of India (CCI)?
A) CCI has approved the proposed amalgamation of Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers (MCFL)
with Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL).
B) CCI also approved the acquisition of MCFL’s equity shares by Zuari Maroc Phosphates
Private Limited (ZMPPL).
C) CCI approves the acquisition of 100% share capital of Viterra Limited by Bunge Global SA.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only B
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
i.The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed amalgamation of
Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers (MCFL) with Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL) and the
acquisition of MCFL’s equity shares by Zuari Maroc Phosphates Private Limited (ZMPPL).
ii.The CCI approves the acquisition of 100% share capital of Viterra Limited (Viterra) (Target) by
Bunge Global SA (Bunge) (Acquirer). Viterra’s 3 main shareholders are Glencore PLC (Glencore),
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), and the British Columbia Investment
Management Corporation (BCI).
2. In August 2024, Carlyle Group Inc., through its affiliate Quality Investment Holdings PCC,
sold a 12.8% stake in ______________ for Rs 2,578.09 crore through open market transactions.
2) Piramal Finance Limited
3) IIFL Finance Limited
5) PNB Housing Finance Limited
Answer- 5) PNB Housing Finance Limited
Explanation:
The United States of America (USA)-based global investment firm Carlyle Group Inc. through its
affiliate Quality Investment Holdings PCC, sold a 3,32,60,000 shares, amounting to 12.8% stake in
the PNB Housing Finance Limited, a subsidiary of Punjab National Bank (PNB), for Rs 2,578.09 crore
through open market transactions.
• The shares were disposed of in the price range of Rs 775.02-775.25 apiece.
• Following the stake sale, Carlyle group’s stakeholding in PNB Housing Finance has declined
to 19.88% from 32.68%.
3. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the recent( in August ‘24)
proposals approved by the Competition Commission of India (CCI)?
A) CCI has approved the acquisition by 360 ONE Private Equity Fund in Vastu Housing Finance
Corporation Limited
B) CCI has approved the acquisition of 100% equity, management and control stake in PNC
Infratech Limited and PNC Infra Holdings’s 12 Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) by Highway
Infrastructure Trust.
C) CCI approved the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of ATC Telecom Infrastructure
Private Limited (ATC India) by Data Infrastructure Trust (DIT).
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On August 7, 2024, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the following proposals:
i.CCI approved the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of ATC Telecom Infrastructure Private
Limited (ATC India) by Data Infrastructure Trust (DIT) and certain inter-connected transactions.
ii.CCI approved the restructuring of Re Sustainability Limited (ReSL) business, its subsidiaries, and
joint ventures through demerger of the Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Business and Waste to Energy
(WTE) business (Demerged Businesses) to Ramky Sustainability Solutions Private Limited
(RSSPL), a newly incorporated entity.
iii.CCI has approved the acquisition of 100% equity, management and control stake in PNC Infratech
Limited and PNC Infra Holdings’s 12 Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) by Highway Infrastructure
Trust (Acquirer Trust).
iv.CCI has approved acquisition by 360 ONE Private Equity Fund in Vastu Housing Finance
Corporation Limited (VHFCL). The acquisition is a secondary purchase of equity shares in the VHFCL
through various schemes and affiliates.
4. Which bank's wholly-owned subsidiaries, Sonata Finance Private Limited and BSS
Microfinance Limited, have recently (in August 2024) approved a scheme of amalgamation at
their respective board meetings?
2) Axis Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) the State Bank of India
Answer- 3) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Explanation:
Mumbai (Maharashtra) based Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited(KMBL) has announced the
Amalgamation of Sonata Finance Private Limited(SFPL),Lucknow(Uttar Pradesh, UP) and BSS
Microfinance Limited(BML),Bengaluru(Karnataka), both its wholly owned subsidiaries.
• The Board of Directors (BoD) of both companies has approved a Scheme of Amalgamation
under Sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013.
• According to the merger scheme, BSS will issue and allot 1,931 shares of face value Rs 10 for
every 10,000 shares of face value Rs 10 held by Sonata.
5. In August 2024, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the Acquisition of 60%
shareholding in each of Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited and Invesco Trustee
Private Limited by ________.
1) BAG Holdings Private Limited
2) International Finance Corporation
3) Piramal Alternatives Trust Fund
4) Shriram LI Holdings Private Limited
5) IndusInd International Holdings Limited
Answer- 5) IndusInd International Holdings Limited
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the following proposals on 20 August 2024.
i.Acquisition of 60% shareholding in each of Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited
(Invesco AMC) and Invesco Trustee Private Limited (Invesco Trustee) by IndusInd International
Holdings Limited (IIHL).
ii.Acquisition of a shareholding in Shriram Housing Finance Limited by Mango Crest Investment Ltd.
iii.Acquisition by Advent International, L.P. (Advent) through Rasmeli Limited (Rasmeli) in Apollo
Healthco Limited (AHL/ Apollo Healthco), the acquisition by AHL/Apollo Healthco in Keimed Private
Limited (Keimed), and the merger of Keimed into AHL/Apollo Healthco.
6. Which of the following firms is ‘not’ involved in the combination approved by the
Competition Commission of India (CCI) with respect to the merger of Reliance Industries
Limited’s (RIL) media assets with Walt Disney?
1) Viacom18 Media Private Limited
3) Star India Private Limited
4) Star Television Productions Limited
5) Zee Media Corporation
Answer- 5) Zee Media Corporation
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the proposed combination involving Reliance
Industries Limited (RIL), Viacom18 Media Private Limited (Viacom18), Digital18 Media Limited,
Star India Private Limited (SIPL), and Star Television Productions Limited (STPL).
The transaction aims to merge the entertainment businesses of Viacom18, part of the RIL group,
with SIPL, a wholly owned entity of The Walt Disney Company (TWDC).
As a result of the transaction, SIPL, currently a wholly owned entity of TWDC through its subsidiaries,
will become a Joint Venture (JV) jointly held by RIL, Viacom18, and existing TWDC subsidiaries.
DEFENCE
1. Which organisation has recently (in August 2024) received clearance from the Indian Air
Force(IAF) to produce 200 Astra Mark-1 (Mk-1) air-to-air missiles?
1) Bharat Dynamics Limited
2) BrahMos Aerospace
3) Adani Defence & Aerospace
4) Mahindra Defence Systems Limited
5) Thales Air Defence Limited
Answer- 1) Bharat Dynamics Limited
Explanation:
Indian Air Force (IAF) has granted clearance to the Defence Research and Development Organisation
(DRDO) and Hyderabad (Telangana)-based Indian Public Sector Unit (PSU) Bharat Dynamics Limited
(BDL) for the production of 200 Astra Mark–1(Mk-1) Air-to-Air Missiles(AAM).
• Astra Mk-1 is an indigenously developed Beyond Visual Range (BVR), AAM system. It is a part
of Astra program, which aims to improve the aerial combat capabilities of the Indian Armed
Forces.
• It has strike range from 80 to 110 kilometer (km)and 20 km altitude. It has maximum speed of
Mach 4.5.
• It was developed by the DRDO and manufactured by BDL.
2. Name India’s first multinational air exercise that recently (in August 2024) began at the
Sulur Air Base in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (TN).
1) Tarkash 2024
2) Gagan Shakti 2024
3) Tarang Shakti 2024
4) Bharat Shakti 2024
5) Yudh Abhyas 2024
Answer- 3) Tarang Shakti 2024
Explanation:
On August 6, 2024, ‘Tarang Shakti (Wave of Power) 2024′, largest multilateral air exercise began at
the Sulur Air Base in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (TN).
• It is the first multinational air exercise to be conducted on India soil after 61 years.
• The Tarang Shakti 2024 exercise is being conducted in two phases. The first phase being
held in Sular, Tamil Nadu(TN) from August 6 to 14, 2024 and the second phase to be held
in Jodhpur, Rajasthan from August 29 to September 14.
• Around 30 countries, including the United States of America (USA), Germany, France,
Australia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the United Kingdom (UK), and Singapore, will
showcase their fighter jets. 10 countries which will participate with their assets, and 18
countries as observers.
3. Name the large-scale strike corps exercise conducted by the Indian Army in the Union
Territory (UT) of Ladakh in August 2024.
1) Poorvi Lehar
2) Parvat Prahaar
3) Gagan Strike-II
4) Cyber Suraksha
5) Red Flag
Answer- 2) Parvat Prahaar
Explanation:
The Indian Army conducted ‘Parvat Prahaar‘ (Mountain Strike), a large-scale strike corps exercise,
in the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh. The strategic military exercise focused on high-altitude
warfare and operations, involving various military units and equipment to maintain readiness near
the India-China border.
• The exercise assisted the Indian Army to validate new warfighting concepts and technology
integration. The Strike Corps, attached to the Northern Command, is focused on developing
high-altitude warfare and operations.
• This fortnight’s exercise emphasises mountainous and rugged terrains, such as those found
in regions like Eastern Ladakh.
4. Name the bilateral air exercise conducted between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal
Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) from 5th to 9th August 2024 in Kuantan, Malaysia.
1) Nomadic Elephant 2024
2) Garuda Shakti 2024
3) Shakti 2024
4) Udara Shakti 2024
5) Varuna Shakti 2024
Answer- 4) Udara Shakti 2024
Explanation:
The Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent participated in the Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 (EX US24),
bilateral air exercise with the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) from August 5 to 9, 2024 at RMAF
Base Station in Kuantan, Malaysia
• Aim: To bolster the operational efficiency, technical experts of both Air Forces engaged in
sharing of their maintenance practices.
• The exercise was based on two different concepts such as: Field Training Exercise (FTX)
and Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE).
• The exercise saw the participation of 7 Sukhoi-30 fighter jets from both the RMAF and the
IAF.
• The exercise also included HOP Exercise (HOP EX), during which the pilots of both the Air
Forces exchanged their Sukhoi fighter jets i.e. Indian pilot flew Su-30 MKM fighter jet of
RMAF and vice versa.
5.Name the 10th edition of the joint military exercise conducted between the armies of India
and Sri Lanka, which commenced on 12th August 2024 in Sri Lanka.
1) Tarkash 2024
2) JIMEX 2024
3) Mitra Shakti 2024
4) MAITREE 2024
5) Surya Kiran 2024
Answer- 3) Mitra Shakti 2024
Explanation:
On 12th August 2024, Exercise Mitra Shakti 2024, the 10th edition of the joint military exercise
between the Army of India and Sri Lanka commenced at Army Training School, Maduru Oya, Sri
Lanka.
• The combat training exercise is set to conclude on 25th August 2024.
• The annual Mitra Shakti exercise was started in 2012 and is held alternately in India and Sri
Lanka.
• Mitra Shakti 2023, the 9th edition of the exercise was held in 2023 in Pune, Maharashtra.
6. Which company has recently (in August ‘24) received approval from the Indian Navy (IN) to
construct six advanced submarines in partnership with Germany‘s ThyssenKrupp Marine
Systems (TKMS) under the ‘Project 75 India (P75I)’ initiative?
1) Jindal Steel & Power Limited
2) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
3) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
4) SECON Engineering Projects Private Limited
5) Cochin Shipyard Limited
Answer-2) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
Explanation:
The Indian Navy (IN) has authorized Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) to construct six
advanced submarines in partnership with Germany‘s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) under
the ‘Project 75 India (P75I)’ initiative.
• The project, valued at approximately Rs 60,000 crore, is pivotal in strengthening India’s
naval capabilities in the Indian Ocean, particularly in response to the growing presence of
China and Pakistan.
• MDL’s selection followed successful trials of submarines equipped with Air Independent
Propulsion (AIP) systems, enabling them to remain submerged for up to two weeks
without surfacing for battery recharging.
• The submarines will be diesel-electric with AIP technology will offer superior endurance
and capabilities over previous models.
7. India is scheduled to commence full-scale production of the 4.5-generation plus Light

Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark 2 fighter jets from _________.
1) 2028
2) 2026
3) 2030
4) 2029
5) 2027
Answer- 4) 2029
Explanation:
The 4.5 generation plus Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark 2 fighter jets are scheduled to start flying
by March 2026, with full-scale production expected to begin by 2029. It was announced during a high-
level review meeting of the LCA MK-II Development programme held at DRDO Bhawan, New
Delhi(Delhi).
• The meeting was headed by Dr Samir V Kamat, Chairman of Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO) and Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Deputy Chief of the
Air Staff (DCAS), Indian Air Force (IAF)
• In addition, the mass production of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), a 5th-
generation fighter, is anticipated to start by 2035.
8. Name the Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) that recently (in August ‘24) underwent a
successful maiden flight test conducted by the DRDO.
1) Zorawar
2) SMART
3) ABHYAS
4) GAURAV
5) Sudarshan
Answer- 4) GAURAV
Explanation:
i.The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Research and Development
(R&D) wing of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), and the Indian Army successfully conducted the test-
firing of the indigenously developed Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MP-ATGM).
• The test was conducted at Pokhran Field Firing Range (PFFR) in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
• It has an operational range of 200 to 300 meters at the minimum and up to 4 km at the
maximum.
ii.The DRDO has successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB)
named ‘GAURAV’, from an Indian Air Force (IAF) platform Su-30 MK-I off the coast of Odisha.
• GAURAV has been designed and developed indigenously by the Research Centre Imarat
(RCI) in Hyderabad, Telangana.
• Gaurav is an air-launched 1,000-kg class glide bomb capable of hitting targets at long
distances.
• It utilises a hybrid navigation system combining the Inertial Navigation System (INS) and
Global Positioning System (GPS) data for precise target acquisition.Click here to read more
9. Which company has recently (in August ‘24) partnered with AI Engineering Services Limited
(AIESL) to provide in-country maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for the twelve
Boeing P-8I (Poseidon Eight India) of the Indian Navy (IN)?
1) Airbus
2) Azista BST Aerospace Private Limited
3) Boeing
4) Ikran Aerospace and Technologies Private Limited
5) Honeywell International
Answer- 3) Boeing
Explanation:
On 13th August 2024, American aerospace manufacturing company, Boeing has partnered with with
AI Engineering Services Limited (AIESL) to provide in-country maintenance, repair, and overhaul
(MRO) services for Indian Navy (IN)’s fleet of twelve Boeing P-8I (Poseidon Eight India), maritime
surveillance aircrafts.
• This partnership recently achieved a significant milestone with the completion of the 1st
ever in-country landing gear overhaul at naval base Indian Naval Ship (INS) Rajali in
Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN).
• This partnership is part of the Boeing India Repair Development and Sustainment (BIRDS)
hub programme, which aims to build a robust MRO ecosystem for defence and commercial
aircraft in India.
• It is a multi-role long-range maritime reconnaissance anti-submarine warfare (LRMR ASW)
aircraft.
10. In August 2024, the Indian Army transferred the technology of __________ , an Unmanned
Ground Vehicle (UGV) to a private Indian company for mass production.
1) Agniastra
2) Nagastra
3) Xploder
4) Vidyut Rakshak
5) Prahasta
Answer- 3) Xploder
Explanation:
The Indian Army has transferred the technology for the mass production of 2 indigenously
developed cutting-edge technologies, namely the Xploder and Agniastra, developed by the innovator
officers of the Army Design Bureau (ADB), to private Indian firms.
• The Transfer of Technology (ToT) ceremony was presided over by Lieutenant General NS
Raja Subramani, Vice Chief Of Army Staff (VCOAS).
• The ToT process is facilitated by the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer
(FITT) at the Indian Institutes of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) in New Delhi, Delhi.
• The Xploder, an advanced Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), is a versatile system designed
for a range of combat and operational roles.
• Equipped with all-terrain capabilities, the Xploder can conduct unmanned reconnaissance,
precisely deliver explosive payloads, and safely dispose of remote Improvised Explosive
Devices (IEDs).
• The Agniastra is a Multi-Target Portable Detonation System, revolutionising remote
detonation technology.
• Agniastra is capable of simultaneously targeting multiple locations over extended ranges
and can be manually placed or delivered via UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles)/UGVs.
11. Name the 2nd indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine commissioned into
the Indian Navy on 29th August 2024 at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (AP).
1) INS Arighaat
2) INS Shivalik
3) INS Visakhapatnam
4) INS Sindhukesari
5) INS Sindhughosh
Answer- 1) INS Arighaat
Explanation:
On 29th August 2024, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Arighaat, the 2nd Arihant-Class SSBN(Ship,
Submersible, Ballistic, Nuclear), was commissioned into the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam, Andhra
Pradesh (AP) in the presence of Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD).
• It is India’s 2nd indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, after INS Arihant
which was commissioned into service in August 2016.Arihant is a Sanskrit word which
means ‘Destroyer of the Enemy’.
• INS Arighaat retains the same reactor and dimensions of INS Arihant such as: displacement
of 6,000 tonnes and is powered by an 83 MegaWatt (MW) pressurized light-water reactor
with enriched Uranium (U), but has several technological upgrades.
• It can attain speeds up to 24 knots (44 km/hr) when submerged and about 12-15 knots (22-
28 km/rh) on surface level.
• It has 4 missile launch tubes. Each tube can carry up to three K-15 submarine-launched
ballistic missiles (SLBM) with a range of 750 km, or one K-4 SLBM, that has a range of 3,500
km. Both are capable of carrying nuclear warheads
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Which country is set to build the world’s nuclear power plant based on molten thorium salt?
1) South Korea
2) Finland
3) China
4) Russia
5) India
Answer- 3) China
Explanation:
China plans to build the world’s 1st Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) that will be fuelled by liquid fuel
based on molten thorium salt in the Gobi Desert, China. The construction of the plant will begin in
2025 with the aim of developing safer and more environmentally friendly nuclear energy.
• Since the reactor uses liquid salt and carbon dioxide to transfer heat and generate
electricity, it does not require water for cooling.
• It will use fuel enriched with less than 20% Uranium-235 (U-235) and approximately 50
kilogram (kg) of thorium.
• It will use FLiBe, a mixture of lithium fluoride and beryllium fluoride, containing 99.95%
lithium-7 and the fuel will consist of uranium tetrafluoride (UF4).
2. Name the high-orbit internet-services satellite that was recently (in August ‘24) launched by
China onboard the Long March 3B rocket from its Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in Sichuan
Province.
1) EarthCARE
2) Weixing Hulianwan Gaogui-02
3) PakSAT-MM1
4) TSAT-1A
5) ChinaSat-26
Answer- 2) Weixing Hulianwan Gaogui-02
Explanation:
On 1st August 2024, China launched a new high-orbit internet-services satellite – Weixing
Hulianwan Gaogui-02 (WHG-02) into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSLC), also
known as “Xichang Satellite City” in southwest China’s Sichuan Province.
• The satellite was launched aboard a Long March-3B (LM-3B) carrier rocket and entered its
preset orbit successfully.
• This launch marks the 529th flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series.
• The satellite WHG-02 was developed by CAST (China Academy of Space Technology).
3. Which of the following Indians was recently (in August ‘24) selected as the crew members
for the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission to the International Space Station (ISS)?
A) Shubhanshu Shukla
B) Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair
C) Ajit Krishnan
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Answer-1) Only A & B
Explanation:
On 2nd August 2024, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that National
Mission Assignment Board has selected Indian astronauts Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and
Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, as crew members for the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission to the
International Space Station (ISS).
• Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla has been assigned as Prime mission pilot while
Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair will be his back-up.
• Axiom Space Inc announced the crew for Ax-4, its 4th private mission to the ISS.
• Astronauts Sławosz Uznański of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary (Mission
Specialist) will fly alongside an Indian astronaut on Axiom.
4. Which organisation has recently (in August ‘24) launched its first batch of 18 satellites for
the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) communications megaconstellation named “Qianfan (“Thousand
Sails Constellation”)?
1) Blue Origin Enterprises
2) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
3) Space Exploration Technologies Corporation
4) Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology
5) Lockheed Martin
Answer- 4) Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology
Explanation:
On 5th August 2024, Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST), a Chinese state-owned
enterprise, launched the first batch of 18 Satellites for the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) communications
megaconstellation named “Qianfan (“Thousand Sails Constellation”), formerly known as G60
Project.
• The satellites were launched from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre (TSLC) in the Northern
Province of Shanxi, China.
• This launch is a part of SSST’s ‘G60 Project’ which was initiated in 2023 with the goal of
deploying 1296 LEO satellites by 2030.
• The plan includes launching 108 satellites in 2024 and 648 satellites by the end of 2025,
aiming for global network coverage by 2027.
5. Which institute has recently (in August ‘24) partnered with the Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO) to develop energy-harvesting shoes with Global
Positioning System (GPS) tracking?
1) IIT Indore
2) IIT Bombay
3) IIT Kanpur
4) IIT Hyderabad
5) IIT Madras
Answer- 1) IIT Indore
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore, Madhya Pradesh(MP) in partnership with the
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Ministry of Defence (MoD), has
developed energy-harvesting shoes with Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking.
• These shoes are specifically designed for soldiers which are equipped with a technology
that can generate electricity and can track the real-time location of the wearer.
• The 1st batch of 10 pairs of these shoes was already supplied by IIT Indore to the units of
DRDO.
• These shoes are made under the guidance of Professor IA Palani, faculty at IIT Indore. It is
based on Tribo-Electric Nanogenerator (TENG) technology that can generate electricity
with every step.
6. Which company has recently (in August ‘24) collaborated with Singapore-based Zero-Error
Systems (ZES) Private Limited to enhance its On-Board computer (OBC) subsystem for
upcoming satellite missions?
1) Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited
2) AgniKul Cosmos Private Limited
3) Dhruva Space Private Limited
4) Paras Defence And Space Technologies Limited
5) Ideaforge Technology Private Limited
Answer- 3) Dhruva Space Private Limited
Explanation:
Dhruva Space Private Limited, an Indian full-stack Space Engineering solutions provider,
collaborated with Singapore-based Zero-Error Systems (ZES) Private Limited, a leading Space
semiconductor manufacturer, to enhance its On-Board computer (OBC) subsystem for upcoming
satellite missions.
• The collaboration was consolidated during the 38th Annual Small Satellite Conference,
(also known as ‘SmallSat’) held at Utah State University (USU) in Logan, Utah, the United
States of America (USA).
• The collaboration will integrate ZES’ LDAP-IC-ZES100 into Dhruva’s OBC, protecting the
Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) electronics from radiation-induced micro-SEL/SEL (Single
Event Latchup).
• ZES provides high-reliability semiconductor Integrated circuits (ICs) and solutions,
enhancing radiation hardening in Space, Aerospace, and Automotive industries.
7. Name the ISRO’s launch vehicle carrying the Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-08), which
was successfully launched on 16th August 2024.
1) Launch Vehicle Mark 3 (LVM3)
2) Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D3)
3) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)
4) Reusable Launch Vehicle(RLV)
5) Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark II(GSLV)
Answer- 2) Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D3)
Explanation:
On 16th August 2024, the Indian Space Research and Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its
3rd and final developmental flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D3) from the Satish
Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh (AP). This achievement marks the
completion of ISRO’s SSLV Development Project.
• It carried two satellites namely- Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-08) developed by U R
Rao Satellite Centre(URSC), Bengaluru(Karnataka) and the passenger satellite, SR-0
DEMOSAT, 1st satellite from Chennai(Tamil Nadu (TN))-based startup, Space Rickshaw and
successfully placed them into a 450 kilometer (km) circular orbit around the earth.
• The SSLV-D3-EOS-08 mission is expected to boost commercial satellite launch operations of
NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), commercial arm of ISRO.Click here to read more
8. Which company has recently (in August ‘24) launched Swadeshi Kamikaze Drones with a
1,000-kilometre range?
1) Zen Technologies Limited
2) General Atomics Aeronautical
3) Kadet Defence Systems Limited
4) Garuda Aerospace Limited
5) National Aerospace Laboratories
Answer- 5) National Aerospace Laboratories
Explanation:
The National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) has launched Swadeshi (indigenous) Kamikaze Drones,
do-and-die Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) with home-built engines that can power them to fly up to
1,000 kilometres (km).
• It is also known as loitering munitions which have been extensively used by Ukrainian
forces to target Russian infantry and armoured vehicles.
• It will be around 2.8 metres(m) long with a wingspan of 3.5 m, weigh about 120 kilogram
(kg) and be equipped with a 25 kg explosive charge.
• It will powered by 30-horsepower (hp) Wankel Engine which is designed and developed
by the NAL which can fly continuously with a maximum speed of 180 kilometres per hour
(km/h).
9. Which country successfully launched its first Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Synthetic Aperture
Radar (SAR) satellite in August 2024?
1) Nepal
2) Hungary
3) Taiwan
4) Ukraine
Explanation:
On 16th August 2024, Bayanat AI PLC and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (Yahsat),
in partnership with ICEYE Ltd, successfully launched the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s first Low
Earth Orbit (LEO) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite.
• The satellite, owned by Bayanat, was launched via integrator Exolaunch aboard SpaceX’s
Transporter 11 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, United States of America
(USA).
• Bayanat AI PLC, UAE-based leading provider of AI(Artificial intelligence)-powered
geospatial solutions.
• Yahsat based in Abu Dhabi is the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider.
• This SAR satellite is a part of the UAE’s Earth Observation Space Program which will
enable high-resolution, persistent monitoring with the ability to capture images day and
night, regardless of weather.
10. Name SpaceX’s 1st human spaceflight mission which is set to fly over the Earth’s polar
regions for the 1st time.
1) TÜRKSAT-6A
2) Fram2
3) TRISHNA
4) PREFIRE
5) EarthCARE
Answer- 2) Fram2
Explanation:
Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) is set to launch “Fram2”, the 1st human
spaceflight mission to explore Earth from a polar orbit and fly over the Earth’s polar regions for the
1st time.
• The Fram2, the 6th commercial astronaut mission of Dragon spacecraft, will be launched
onboard Falcon 9 from Florida’s Space Coast, the United States of America (USA).
• The mission is named after the Norwegian polar research ship Fram, which helped
explorers first reach Earth’s Arctic and Antarctic regions.
• Crew: Fram2 mission comprised 4 astronauts, Commanded by Malta’s Chun Wang;
Norway’s Jannicke Mikkelsen, Vehicle Commander; Australia’s Eric Philips, Vehicle Pilot;
and Germany’s Rabea Rogge, Mission Specialist.
• Throughout the 3-to-5-day mission, the crew will study Earth’s polar regions through
Dragon’s cupola at an altitude of 425-450 kilometres (km), and conduct research on the
effects of spaceflight on the human body, including capturing the 1st human X-ray images
in space.
11. Which institute has recently (in August '24), in partnership with Guhan Industries and
Manufacturing Solutions (GIMS), developed India’s first abrasive waterjet machine to cut
combustible materials without generating heat?
1) IIT Kanpur
2) IIT Hyderabad
3) IIT Madras
4) IIT Bombay
5) IIT Mandi
Explanation:
Guhan Industries and Manufacturing Solutions (GIMS), Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Madras
(Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN))-backed startup, has designed and developed India’s first Abrasive
Waterjet machine, which can be used for cutting combustible materials without generating heat.
• This will play a major role in the semiconductor, aviation, defence and diamond industries.
• The machine was unveiled by V Kamakoti, Director of IIT-M
12. Name India’s 1st reusable hybrid rocket that was recently (in August ‘24) launched
successfully by Space Zone India (SZI).
1) RHUMI-1
2) New Shepard
3) ULA Atlas V
4) H3 rocket
5) Agnibaan
Answer- 1) RHUMI-1
Explanation:
On 24th August 2024, India successfully launched its 1st reusable hybrid rocket named “RHUMI-1”,
developed by Space Zone India (SZI),Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN) – based start-up, in partnership with
Martin Group.
• The rocket was lifted off from a mobile launchpad on East Coast Road (ECR), Thiruvidanthai
in Chennai, TN.
• It was carrying 3 Cube Satellites and 50 PICO Satellites and deployed them into a suborbital
trajectory using a mobile launcher.
• The Cube satellites will monitor and collect atmospheric conditions like: cosmic radiation
intensity, Ultra Violet (UV) radiation intensity, and air quality.
• It comprises RHUMI series of rockets, including RHUMI-1, RHUMI-2, and RHUMI-3 which
are designed specifically to cover a range of altitudes from 1 kilometer (km) to 500 km.
13. Name the hyperspectral satellite that was recently (in August ‘24) launched by the Planet
Labs PBC into orbit through the Rideshare mission ‘Transporter-11’ of SpaceX.
1) Gaofen-11
2) FLEX
3) Ariane
4) Chang'e-6
5) Tanager-1
Answer- 5) Tanager-1
Explanation:
Planet Labs PBC, a leading provider of daily Earth data and insights, has successfully launched its first
hyperspectral satellite, ‘Tanager-1’, along with 36 SuperDoves (Flock 4BE), into orbit from
Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the United States of America (USA). This satellite launch is
part of Transporter-11 Rideshare mission of SpaceX.
• Tanager-1 expected to remain operational until 2029.
• Named after the vibrant tanager bird native to Central and South America, the satellite is
part of a larger constellation designed to monitor and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions on
a global scale.
• Tanager-1 is developed by the Carbon Mapper Coalition, a philanthropically-funded
efforts aimed at detecting and tracking methane(CH4) and carbon dioxide( CO2 ) super-
emitters at a level of granularity needed to support direct mitigation action.
• The satellite will use imaging spectrometer technology developed at NASA’s Jet Propulsion
Laboratory(JPL), California, the USA. It can measure point-source emissions globally,
scanning 130,000 square kilometers(km2) of Earth’s surface per day.
14. Which space firm has recently (in August 2024) partnered with Nokia to integrate 4G/LTE
connectivity into spacesuits for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s
Artemis III Lunar mission?
1) GalaxEye Space
2) Axiom Space
3) SpaceX
4) Thales Group
5) Lockheed Martin
Answer- 2) Axiom Space
Explanation:
Texas(The United States of America- USA)-based Axiom Space, Inc. has partnered with Finland
based Nokia Corporation to integrate advanced 4G/LTE (Long-Term Evolution) communication
technology into their next-generation spacesuits which will be used for the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration (NASA)‘s Artemis III lunar mission.
• High-speed cellular-network capabilities will be incorporated in the Axiom Extravehicular
Mobility Unit (AxEMU) Spacesuit. This will enhance space exploration by allowing crew-to-
crew contact and the transmission of real-time High-Definition (HD) video from the lunar
surface to the Earth.
• The integration of 4G/LTE will serve as a link between astronauts and mission control,
allowing essential data transmission over long distances on the Moon.
• Nokia plans to build the first cellular network on the Moon as part of Intuitive Machines’ (IM)-
2 mission, which is set to arrive at the launch site in 2024.
15. Which organisation successfully demonstrated a technique to study ocean and soil
Parameters by using satellite-based sensor Global Navigation Satellite System
Reflectometry(GNSS-R)?
1) National Aeronautics and Space Administration
2) China National Space Administration
3) Indian Space Research Organisation
4) European Space Agency
5) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Answer- 3) Indian Space Research Organisation
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully demonstrated a technique to collect
data on soil moisture, surface inundation, and ocean surface wind and wave measurements, by using
satellite-based sensor Global Navigation Satellite System Reflectometry(GNSS-R) that is 475
kilometer (km) above the earth.
• GNSS-R instrument is developed by the ISRO’s Space Application Centre (SAC) and it is
India’s 1st space-borne precision receiver.
• The raw data collected by the GNSS-R instrument is being processed at the ISRO’S National
Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) in Shadnagar, Hyderabad.
• On 16th August 2024, ISRO had successfully launched the Earth Observation Satellite i.e.
EOS-08, on board the 3rd developmental flight of Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-
D3).Click here to read more
16. In August 2024, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) placed an order worth Rs 837 crore for the
import of an additional 73,000 SIG-716 semi-automatic assault rifles for the Indian Army (IA)
from SiG Sauer Inc. of _________(country).
1) Sweden
2) Russia
3) Germany
4) Israel
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD), Government of India (GoI) announced that it has placed a order
worth Rs 837 crore for the import of an additional 73,000 SIG-716 of 7.62×51 millimeter (mm)
semi-automatic assault rifles for the Indian Army (IA) from the United States of America (USA)-based
small-arms manufacturing company, SiG Sauer Inc.
The contract for this order was signed in June 2024 and, the delivery of these assault rifles is within
18 months of the contract. This is India’s second procurement order to Sig Sauer in 5 years.
This additional order of 73,000 assault rifles will increase the total number of these rifles in the IA to
approximately 1.45 lakh.
SPORTS
1. Which Indian tennis player recently won the Men’s Doubles title at the 56th Swiss Open
Gstaad in July 2024, partnering with France’s Albano Olivetti?
1) Sumit Nagal
2) Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
3) Yuki Bhambri
4) Rohan Bopanna
5) Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan
Answer- 3) Yuki Bhambri
Explanation:
Indian tennis player Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivetti won the Men’s Doubles
title at the the56th Swiss Open Gstaad, an Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) 250 tennis
tournament held at the Roy Emerson Arena in Gstaad, Switzerland from 15–21 July 2024.
i.The Indo-French pair defeated the all-French duo Ugo Humbert – Fabrice Martin, 3-6, 6-3, 10-6 in
the final event.
ii.This is the 2nd ATP Tour title of the year for the Indo-French pair. Bhambri and Olivetti also won
the BMW Open (previously Bavarian International Tennis Championships), a 250-series event held in
Munich, Germany, in April 2024.
iii.This victory marks the overall 3rd victory of Yuki Bhambri, who won his maiden ATP title with
Lloyd Harris (South Africa) at the 2023 Mallorca Championships, in Santa Ponsa, Spain.
2. Which country is set to host the 2025 Men’s Asia Cup cricket tournament in the Twenty20
(T20) format?
1) India
2) Uzbekistan
3) Brazil
4) Bangladesh
5) Sri Lanka
Answer- 1) India
Explanation:
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has officially declared India as the host of the 2025 Men’s Asia Cup
cricket tournament in the Twenty20 (T20) format and Bangladesh as the host of the 2027 Asia Cup
tournament in the One Day International (ODI) format.
• This announcement was made by the ACC in its Invitation for Expression of Interest (IEOI).
• According to the IEOI for the sponsorship rights document issued by the ACC, both the Asia
Cup tournaments in India and Bangladesh will feature 13 games each, totaling 26 matches.
3. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct with respect to the Paris 2024 Summer
Olympics held from 26th July to 11th August 2024?
A) Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh won the bronze in the Mixed 10-metre Air Pistol team
event.
B) Skateboarding has made its debut as an Olympic sport in Paris 2024.
C) Swapnil Kusale won the bronze medal in the Men’s 50-meter rifle three-position(3P) event.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXIII(33rd) Olympiad, is taking place in
Paris, France from 26th July to 11th August 2024. The opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics,
branded as “Paris 2024”, was held on the Seine River in Paris, France, on 26th July 2024.
• The Official Musical Theme of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games is entitled
“Parade” composed by Victor le Masne, a French Composer.
• Breakdancing, professionally known as Breaking, has made its debut as an Olympic sport
in Paris 2024.
• Manu Bhaker won the bronze in the Women’s 10 Metre Air Pistol event and became the
first Indian woman to win a medal in Shooting.
• Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh won the bronze in the Mixed 10-metre Air Pistol team
event.
• Swapnil Kusale won the bronze medal in Men’s 50-meter rifle three-position(3P) event.
• The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, received the Olympic
Laurel at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics 2024 in Paris, France.Click here to read
more
4. Which jersey number has Hockey India officially retired from the national senior men’s team
in honour of former Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh?
1) No.12
2) No.16
3) No.18
4) No.14
5) No.10
Answer- 2) No.16
Explanation:
Hockey India has officially retired the No. 16 jersey from the national senior men’s team in honour
of Parattu Raveendran (PR) Sreejesh, the goalkeeper who announced his retire after the Paris
Olympics 2024.
• He is regarded as the ‘God of Indian Modern History’ and popularly known as “The Wall of
India”.
• Hockey India also appointed him as the coach for the Junior Men’s Hockey Team.
• he has competed in four Olympic Games since 2012, captained the team at the Rio 2016
Olympics, and secured two Olympic bronze medals (Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024).
• He received the Arjuna Award (hockey) in 2015 and he was awarded with 4th highest
civilian award Padma Shri(sports) in 2017.
• He was honored with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2021.
• He became the second Indian athlete to be named World Games Athlete of the Year in
2021 after Indian women’s hockey captain Rani Rampal in 2020.
5. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the 2024 Summer Olympics
held in Paris (France) from 26th July to 11th August 2024?
A) India was ranked 71st in the medal tally with 5 Medals (1 Silver & 4 Bronze) and ranked
71st.
B) The Indian men’s hockey team won the bronze medal under the captaincy of Harmanpreet
Singh.
C) Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat (Haryana) won a bronze medal in the 57 kg freestyle
wrestling.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXIII(33rd) Olympiad, was held in Paris,
France from 26th July to 11th August 2024.
• India was ranked 71st in the medal tally with 6 Medals (1 Silver & 5 Bronze) and ranked
71st.
• The United States of America (USA) topped the medals tally with 126 Medals (40 Gold,
44 Silver, 42 Bronze) followed by China with 91 medals (40 Gold, 27 silver and 24 bronze)
and Japan with 45 medals (20 Gold, 12 Silver and 13 Bronze).
• Neeraj Chopra (Haryana) won the Silver medal in the Javelin throw event with an 89.45-
meter(m) throw. This marks his second Olympic medal. With this, he becomes the 5th
Indian to win two Olympic medals.
• The Indian men’s hockey team won the bronze medal under the captaincy of
Harmanpreet Singh. India defeated Spain with a score of 2-1 in the bronze medal match.
• Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat (Haryana) won a bronze medal in the 57 kg freestyle
wrestling by defeating Darian Toi Cruz from Puerto Rico with a score of 13-5 in the bronze
medal match.Click here to read more
6. Name the Indian Athlete who has recently (in August 2024) finished 2nd in the Javelin throw
event at the 2024 Lausanne Diamond League held in Lausanne, Switzerland.
1) Sumit Antil
2) Neeraj Chopra
3) Devarakeshavi Prakasha Manu
4) Nayana James
5) Devendra Jhajharia
Answer- 2) Neeraj Chopra
Explanation:
Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished 2nd at the Lausanne Diamond League 2024 (also
known as Athletissima) with his season’s best throw of 89.49 meter.
• Lausanne Diamond League 2024, organised by World Athletics, was held from the 21st to
22nd August 2024 at Pontaise Olympic Stadium in Lausanne, Switzerland.
• The Two-time world champion and 2024 Paris Olympics bronze-medalist Anderson Peters
of Grenada won the event with a throw of 90.61m while Julian Weber of Germany finished
3rd with a throw of 87.08m.
• With seven points gained from this tournament, Neeraj Chopra is sharing the 3rd spot
alongside Julian Weber (Germany) in Diamond League standings with 15 points.
• The Diamond League is an annual series of track and field athletic competitions organised
by World Athletics (formerly known as the International Association of Athletics
Federations (IAAF).
7. Name the Indian Cricketer who has recently (in August ‘24) announced retirement from both
international and domestic cricket.
1) Shikhar Dhawan
2) Gautam Gambhir
3) Riyan Parag
4) Ravichandran Ashwin
5) Nitish Kumar Reddy
Answer- 1) Shikhar Dhawan
Explanation:
On 24th August 2024, Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan (38 years old), fondly known as “Gabbar”,
announced his retirement from both domestic and international cricket.
• He scored 6793 runs at an average of 44.11 and a strike rate of 91.35. He scored 2315 runs at
an average of 40.61 in 34 Tests, and 1759 runs at a strike rate of 126.36 in 68 Twenty20
International (T20Is)
• He has scored 24 hundreds (17 in ODIs and 7 in Tests) across 269 international matches.
• He was also India’s highest run scorer in the 2015 ODI World Cup and was the highest scorer
for India in Asia Cup 2014, World Cup 2015, Champions Trophy 2017 and Asia Cup 2018.
8. Who won the Formula 1(F1) Heineken Dutch Grand Prix (GP) 2024 title held at the Circuit
Zandvoort, in Zandvoort, the Netherlands?
1) Max Verstappen
2) George Russell
3) Oscar Piastri
4) Lando Norris
5) Charles Leclerc
Answer- 4) Lando Norris
Explanation:
McLaren’s Lando Norris, a British racing driver, won the title at the Formula 1 (F1) Heineken
Dutch Grand Prix (GP) 2024 held at the Circuit Zandvoort, in Zandvoort, the Netherlands. This
marks Norris’s 2nd title of his F1 career.
• Red Bull’s Max Verstappen a Dutch-Belgian racing driver (competing under the Dutch
flag) finished 2nd followed by Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc of Monaco at the 3rd position.
• The Dutch GP 2024 was the 15th round of the 2024 Fédération Internationale de
l’Automobile (FIA) F1 world championship.
• Lando Norris won his first F1 career title at the 2024 Miami GP in May 2024 in Florida, the
United States of America (USA).
9. Union Communication Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated a 10-meter air pistol
shooting range in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, named in honor of renowned Indian sport shooter
______________.
1) Abhinav Bindra
2) Manu Bhaker
3) Sarabjot Singh
4) Gagan Narang
5) Swapnil Kusale
Answer- 2) Manu Bhaker
Explanation:
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Ministry of Communications (MoC) inaugurated a 10 meters
(m) air pistol shooting range at Jiwaji Club in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh(MP), named after Indian
Shooter Manu Bhaker, who won 2 bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics(France).
• The new facility honours Bhaker’s achievements as the 1st Indian athlete (post-
independence) to win 2 medals in the same Olympics.
• The 10m air pistol shooting range is a standardised facility used for competitive air pistol
shooting events (indoor).
10. Which country won the silver medal at the Team Challenge Maruhabaa Cup at the Asian
Surfing Championships (ASC) 2024 held in Maldives?
1) Japan
2) France
3) India
4) China
5) United Kingdom
Answer- 3) India
Explanation:
Indian surfing team featuring Kamali Prakash; Ajeesh Ali; Srikanth D; and Sanjay Selvamani, won the
silver medal at the Team Challenge Maruhabaa Cup at the Asian Surfing Championships (ASC)
2024 held in Thulusdhoo, Maldives. The Indian team recorded a score of 24.13.
• In the Maruhabaa Cup, Japan won the gold medal with a score of 58.40 while Chinese
Taipei won the bronze medal with a score of 23.93. China finished 4th with a score of
22.10.
• The 3rd edition of ASF Asian Surfing Championships(2024), organised by the Asian Surfing
Federation (ASF), was held from 18th to 24th August 2024 in Thulusdhoo, Maldives.
• India secured its 1st ever surfing quota for the 2026 Asian Games which will be held in
Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.Indian men’s and women’s surfing teams will compete in the 2026
Asian Games.
11. Name the England’s Cricketer who has recently(in August 2024) announced retirement
from International Cricket.
1) James Michael Anderson
2) Dawid Malan
3) David Warner
4) Trent Boult
5) Shannon Gabriel
Answer- 2) Dawid Malan
Explanation:
English Cricketer Dawid Malan(37 years old), the former World No.1 Twenty20 International (T20I)
batter, has announced his retirement from international cricket.
• He last played for England at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricket World Cup
2023 held in India.
• He has scored 1,892 runs in T20Is (62 matches), 1,450 in One Day Internationals (ODIs) (30
games) and 1,074 in Tests (22 matches).
BOOKS AND AUTHORS

1. Who is the author of the memoir titled “Breaking Rocks and Barriers: Memoirs of a Geologist
and Mountaineer”?
1) Alpana Killawala
2) Vijayadevi Rane
3) Sudipta Sengupta
4) Anuradha Mascarenhas
5) Janardan Prasad
Answer- 3) Sudipta Sengupta
Explanation:
Sudipta Sengupta, a geologist and trained mountaineer, has penned a memoir titled “Breaking
Rocks and Barriers: Memoirs of a Geologist and Mountaineer” narrating her adventures as a
geologist conducting fieldwork in remote areas worldwide.
The book is published by HarperCollins Publishers India Pvt. Ltd.
i.Sudipta Sengupta is one of the first Indian women (along with Dr Aditi Pant) to visit Antarctica as
part of the 3rd Indian Antarctic Expedition in 1983-84.
ii.She was also a member of the first all-women’s expedition to climb Ronti Peak in the Himalayas in
1967.
2. Who is the author of the book titled ‘India@100: Envisioning Tomorrow’s Economic
Powerhouse’?
1) K V Subramanian
2) Vishal Pandey
3) Norris Pritam
4) S.Ramann
5) Parimal Nathwani
Answer- 1) K V Subramanian
Explanation:
Union Minister Piyush Vedprakash Goyal, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) has launched
the book titled ‘India@100: Envisioning Tomorrow’s Economic Powerhouse’, authored by
Professor K V Subramanian, the Executive Director (ED), International Monetary Fund (IMF).
i.The launch event took place at the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India
(ASSOCHAM)in New Delhi, Delhi.
ii.The book predicts that India can achieve a USD 55 trillion economy in 2047 with self-sufficiency,
stronger currency, fundamentals and 8% Annual Growth Rate (AGR).
3. Name the recently (in August 2024) released book that was authored by Parimal Dhirajlal
Nathwani, the Member of Parliament (MP), Rajya Sabha (Andhra Pradesh).
1) Source Code: My Beginnings
2) Call of the Gir
3) Adventures of Ed-a- Mamma: Ed Finds a Home
4) Sabke Ram
5) A Life with Wildlife
Answer- 2) Call of the Gir
Explanation:
The Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has received the first copy of ‘Call of the Gir‘, a coffee table
book on Gir National Park (Gujarat) and Asiatic lions, written by Parimal Dhirajlal Nathwani, the
Member of Parliament (MP), Rajya Sabha (Andhra Pradesh).
• He dedicated the book to PM for being the visionary behind ‘Project Lion and Lion@2047:
Vision for Amrit Kaal’.
• It has a message from the PM and Anant Ambani, Director of Reliance Industries Limited.
• His first coffee table book ‘Gir Lions: Pride of Gujarat’ was published by Times Group Books
(TGB) in 2017.
4. Who is the author of the recently (in August ‘24) released book titled ‘Bharat ke 75 mahan
krantikari’ (75 Great Revolutionaries of India)?
1) Magod Basappa Ravindranath
2) Harivansh Narayan Singh
3) Ramesh Bais
4) Bhim Singh
5) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Answer- 4) Bhim Singh
Explanation:
Harivansh Narayan Singh, the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha (Bihar) has released the book titled
‘Bharat ke 75 mahan krantikari’ (75 Great Revolutionaries of India) in New Delhi, Delhi.
• The book was written by Bhim Singh, Member of Parliament (MP), Rajya Sabha (Bihar).
• The book chronicles the lives of many revolutionary freedom fighters who have not been
remembered much. Tantia Bhil, Surya Sen, Pritilata Waddedar and Permanand Jhansi
among such revolutionaries.
5. Who is the author of the book titled ‘Modi’s Governance Triumph: Reshaping India’s Path to
Prosperity’?
1) Vishal Pandey
2) Bhavi Mehta
3) Duvvuri Subbarao
4) Tarun Chugh
5) S.Ramann
Answer- 4) Tarun Chugh
Explanation:
On 17th August 2024, Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) released the book
titled ‘Modi’s Governance Triumph: Reshaping India’s Path to Prosperity’, written by Tarun
Chugh, General Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in New Delhi, Delhi.
• The book was inspired by the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s decades-long public
life which was always dedicated to India.
• The book provides an in-depth exploration of the innovative initiatives and changes that
shaped Modi administration’s Antyodaya mission.
6. Who recently (in August ‘24) launched a book on Bihar Chief Minister(CM) Nitish Kumar
titled ‘Gandhian Statesman of Bihar: Nitish Kumar’?
1) Samrat Choudhary
2) Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
3) Jitan Ram Manjhi
4) Vijay Kumar Sinha
5) Ashok Choudary
Answer- 2) Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
Explanation:
Bihar Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar launched a book on Bihar Chief Minister(CM) Nitish
Kumar titled ‘Gandhian Statesman of Bihar: Nitish Kumar’ on 19th August 2024 in Patna, Bihar.
The book is published by Prabhat Prakashan, New Delhi(Delhi).
• This book is co-authored by Ashok Choudary, Minister of Rural Works Department,
Government of Bihar and his daughter Shambhavi Choudhary, Member of Parliament (MP
– Lok Sabha), Samastipur, Bihar.
• This book highlights CM Nitish Kumar’s contributions to the state’s development and aims
to enlighten the younger generations about his works.
7. Former World Health Organization (WHO) chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan released the
autobiography of ___________________________ titled “The Scientist Entrepreneur: Empowering
Millions of Women”.
1) Kalpana Sankar
2) Anuradha Mascarenhas
3) Alpana Killawala
4) MK Singari
5) Falguni Nayar
Answer- 1) Kalpana Sankar
Explanation:
Soumya Swaminathan, the Chairperson of MS Swaminathan Research Foundation and former World
Health Organization (WHO) Chief Scientist, released ‘The Scientist Entrepreneur: Empowering
Millions of Women’, an autobiography written by activist Dr. Kalpana Sankar.
• The book launch was held as a part of the celebration of women’s empowerment and social
entrepreneurship at Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN).
• The book chronicles Dr. Sankar’s journey from a nuclear scientist to a pioneering entrepreneur.
This book is published by Rupa Publications India Private Limited, New Delhi(Delhi).
8. In August 2024, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari launched the first comic book in the
series “Heroes of the Indian Air Force” developed by ______________.
1) National Digital Library of India
2) Film and Television Institute of India
3) Press Information Bureau
4) Sahitya Akademi
5) National Film Development Corporation of India
Answer- 5) National Film Development Corporation of India
Explanation:
Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF),
has launched the first comic book in the series “Heroes of the Indian Air Force.” The book
published by the IAF aims to depict the heroic narratives of the IAF through comics.
i.The book was developed by the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC), with
Anubhav Khanduri as the General Manager.
ii.Rogue Communications Private Limited, an agency empanelled under the same name handled the
storyline and creatives.
iii.The 32-page book narrates 2 stories, “Find Your Calling” about the life of Marshal of the Air Force
Arjan Singh, Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) (1944), and “The Boyra Boys” which narrates the epic
air battle during the 1971 Indo-Pak War.
OBITUARY
1. Name the Indian classical dancer and Padma Awardee who recently passed away in August
2024.
1) Venkataiah Sreenivasa Prasad
2) Birubala Rabha
3) Yamini Krishnamurthy
4) Pahalman Subba
5) Uma Ramanan
Answer- 3) Yamini Krishnamurthy
Explanation:
Padma Awardee Mungara Yamini Krishnamurthy, a renowned Indian Classical Dancer, has passed
away at the age of 83 in New Delhi, Delhi. She was born on December 20, 1940 in Madanapalle in
Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh (AP).
• Government of India (GoI) honoured Yamini with Padma Shri (1968), Padma Bhushan
(2001) and Padma Vibhushan (2016) for her contributions in the field of arts.
• Mungara Yamini Krishnamurthy is a distinguished Indian classical dancer, and a doyen of
Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Odissi for over four decades.
• She published an autobiography titled ‘A Passion for Dance’ with Renuka Khandekar in
1995.
2. Name the Gandhian activist and Padma awardee who recently passed away in August 2024.
1) Rajeev Taranath
2) Moosa Raza
3) Malti Joshi
4) V. Lakshminarayan
5) Shobhana Sitaram Ranade
Answer- 5) Shobhana Sitaram Ranade
Explanation:
Padma Bhushan Awardee Shobhana Sitaram Ranade, a renowned Gandhian activist and social
worker passed away at the age of 99 in Pune, Maharashtra. She was born on 26th October 1924 in
Pune.
• In 2011, The Government of India (GoI) honoured Shobhana with the Padma Bhushan
award for her contributions in the field of social work.
• Shobhana has received numerous awards for her works which includes the National
Award (1983) for Child Welfare Services ; Jamnalal Bajaj Award (2011) for Development
and Welfare of Women and Children.
3. Name the Chinese-American physicist, who became the 2nd youngest scientist to receive the
Nobel Prize for Physics in 1957, passed away in August 2024.
1) Avi Wigderson
2) Peter Higgs
3) Alice Laidlaw Munro
4) Chien-Shiung Wu
5) Tsung-Dao Lee
Answer- 5) Tsung-Dao Lee
Explanation:
Nobel Prize-winning Chinese-American physicist Tsung-Dao Lee passed away at the age of 97 in San
Francisco, California, the United States of America (USA). He was born on 24th November 1926 in
Shanghai, China.
• In 1957, Lee (31) became the second youngest scientist to receive the Nobel Prize for
Physics.
• He shared the prize with Chen Ning Yang (C N Yang), Chinese theoretical physicist “for
their penetrating investigation of the so-called parity laws which has led to important
discoveries regarding the elementary particles”.
• Tsung-Dao Lee is well-known for Lee–Yang theorem, theory of particle physics, the theory
of the nucleus, and statistical physics.
• He developed a model, which is a framework for studying various quantum phenomena
known as the ‘Lee model’.
4. Name the former West Bengal Chief Minister (CM) who passed away in August 2024.
1) Shaikh Abdussalam Abdurrazzaq
2) Surjit Singh Hunjan
3) Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee
4) Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare
5) Amrit Lal Meena
Answer- 3) Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee
Explanation:
Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, former Chief Minister (CM) of West Bengal (WB) and veteran
Communist Party Leader passed away at the age of 80 in Ballygunge, Kolkata, WB. He was born on
March 1, 1944 in Kolkata.
• He served as the CM of WB from 2000 to 2001; 2001 to 2006 and 2006 to 2011.
• Government of India (GoI) honoured him with Padma Bhushan for Public Affairs in 2022.
He refused to receive it.
5. Name the renowned scholar and Sahitya Akademi Translation Awardee who passed away in
August 2024.
1) Narayanan Vaghul
2) Birubala Rabha
3) K.G. Jayan
4) Sarah Thomas
5) C. G. Rajagopal
Answer- 5) C. G. Rajagopal
Explanation:
A renowned scholar and translator C. G. Rajagopal, who won the Sahitya Akademi Translation Award
in 2019 passed away at the age of 93. He was born in 1932 in Kerala.
i.He received the Sahitya Akademi Translation Award for translating ‘Sreeramacharitamanasam
(Thulasidasaramayanam)’ from Hindi to Malayalam.
6. Name the Cameroonian athlete and former president of the Confederation of African
Football (CAF), who passed away in August 2024.
1) Joseph Patrick Kinnear
2) Issa Hayatou
3) Frank Anderson Shrontz
4) Frank Carter Duckworth
5) Justin Cornejo
Answer- 2) Issa Hayatou
Explanation:
Issa Hayatou, a Cameroonian athlete, and the Former President of the Confederation of African
Football (CAF), the governing body of African football, passed away at the age of 77 in Paris, France.
He was born on 9 August 1946 in Garoua, Cameroon.
• He served as Secretary General (1974-1983), Vice-President (1984-1986), and President
(1986-1988) of the Cameroon Football Federation.
• He was the long-serving president of the CAF for 29 years from 1988 to 2017.
• He briefly led FIFA as interim president from October 2015 to February 2016.
7. Name the Padma Bhushan Awardee and former Indian External Affairs Minister who passed
away in August 2024.
1) Srinivas Prasad
2) Srinivas Hedge
3) Marthanda Varma Sankaran Valiathan
4) Moosa Raza
5) Kunwar Natwar Singh
Answer- 5) Kunwar Natwar Singh
Explanation:
Padma Bhushan Awardee Kunwar Natwar Singh, a Diplomat and Former External Affairs Minister,
passed away at the age of 93 in Gurugram, Haryana. He was born in 1929 in Bharatpur, Rajasthan.
• In 1984, the Government of India (GoI) honoured him with Padma Bhushan (Civil
Service).
• He served as Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) from 1982 to 1984.
• He has authored several books which includes, ‘The Legacy of Nehru: A Memorial Tribute’
and ‘My China Diary 1956-88’ and his autobiography titled ‘One Life is Not Enough’
(2014).
8. Renowned DRDO scientist and Padma Bhushan awardee _______________, hailed as the Father of
Agni Missiles, passed away in August 2024
1) Varugeese Koshy
2) Surjit Singh Hunjan
3) Mohini Giri
4) Sushil Kumar Modi
5) Ram Narain Agarwal
Answer- 5) Ram Narain Agarwal
Explanation:
Renowned Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) missile Scientist, Dr Ram
Narain Agarwal, widely known as the “Father of Agni Missiles,” passed away at the age of 84 in
Hyderabad, Telangana. He was born on 24 July 1941 in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
• He was honoured with the Padma Shri in 1990 and Padma Bhushan in 2000 for his
contribution to Science and Engineering.
• In 2004, Dr Ram Narain was awarded the DRDO’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his
contribution to aerospace and Agni Missile.
• In 1995 he was appointed as the first Programme Director of Agni missiles which
commenced in 1983 and was also known as ‘Agni Man’.
9. Name the Indian Coast Guard(ICG) Director General(DG) who passed away in August 2024.
1) Srinivas Hedge
2) Rakesh Pal
3) Moosa Raza
4) Narayanan Vaghul
5) Sushil Kumar
Answer- 2) Rakesh Pal
Explanation:
Indian Coast Guard(ICG) Director General(DG) Rakesh Pal passed away at the age of 58 in Chennai,
Tamil Nadu(TN). He was born in 1965 in Uttar Pradesh(UP).
• He has been serving as the DG of the Indian Coast Guard since July 2023.
• Rakesh Pal was awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), Tatrakshak Medal(TM)and
the President’s Tatrakshak Medal(PTM).
10. Name the former Chief of Army Staff(COAS) who passed away in August 2024.
1) Pahalman Subba
2) Tapishwar Narain Raina
3) Anshuman Singh
4) Sundararajan Padmanabhan
5) Moosa Raza
Answer- 4) Sundararajan Padmanabhan
Explanation:
General Sundararajan Padmanabhan, former Chief of Army Staff(COAS), passed away at the age of
83 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu(TN). He was born on 5th December 1940 in Trivandrum, Kerala.
• He assumed the office of the COAS in 2000 and retired from the post in December 2002.
• He was commissioned into the Regiment of Artillery after graduating from the Indian
Military Academy (IMA) on December 13, 1959.
11. Name the former Meghalaya Chief Minister who passed away in August 2024.
1) Kamla Beniwal
2) Salseng Chada Marak
3) Maguni Charan Kuanr
4) Kamala Pujari
5) Pahalwan Subba
Answer- 2) Salseng Chada Marak
Explanation:
Salseng Chada Marak, Former Chief Minister (CM) of Meghalaya (1993 to 1998) passed away at the
age of 83 in Tura, Meghalaya. He was born in 1941 in Baghmara, Assam Province, British India.
• He was the first CM of Meghalaya to complete a full 5-year term. He also served as CM of
Meghalaya in 1998 for 12 days when the Congress-led coalition collapsed.
• He was 1st elected to the 1st Meghalaya Legislative Assembly in 1972 following the creation of
the Meghalaya state on January 21, 1972.
12. Name the Indian Filmmaker who received the 1983 National Film Award for Best Feature
Film and Best Direction for the Bengali film ‘Chokh’, passed away in August 2024.
1) Sangeeth Sivan
2) Ravishanka
3) Sikander Bharti
4) Utpalendu Chakrabarty
5) Venugopan
Answer- 4) Utpalendu Chakrabarty
Explanation:
Utpalendu Chakrabarty, a renowned Indian Filmmaker has passed away at the age of 76 in Kolkata,
West Bengal, (WB). He was born in 1948 at Pabna District, East Pakistan(now Bangladesh).
• He received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film and Best Direction for the
Bengali film ‘Chokh’ in 1983. He also won the Best Non-Feature Film award for ‘Music of
Satyajit Ray’ in 1985.
• He has received the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director in 1981.
• He also got National Film Development Corporation Limited (NFDC) award and President’s
Award.
13. Name the Five-time Olympic cyclist who passed away in August 2024.
1) Chris Mortensen
2) Franz Beckenbauer
3) Luis Suarez
4) Daniela Greluis Larreal Chirinos
5) Tori Bowie
Answer- 4) Daniela Greluis Larreal Chirinos
Explanation:
Daniela Greluis Larreal Chirinos, a Five-time Olympic cyclist has passed away at the age of 50 in
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America (USA). She was born on October 2, 1973 in Venezuela.
• Daniela Greluis has competed in 5 Summer Olympic Games representing Venezuela
beginning with 1992 (Barcelona), 1996 (Atlanta), 2000 (Sydney), 2004 (Athens) and 2012
(London). She did not compete in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
• Daniela Greluis Larreal Chirinos was one of Venezuela’s most important sports persons and
a leading Venezuelan cyclist for over two decades.
14. Name the former Lebanese Prime Minister who passed away in August 2024.
1) Ismail Haniyeh
2) Ebrahim Raisi
3) Salim Ahmad al-Huss
4) Qasem Soleimani
5) Hibatullah Akhundzada
Answer- 3) Salim Ahmad al-Huss
Explanation:
Former Lebanese Prime Minister (PM) Salim Ahmad al-Huss has passed away at the age of 94 at
Beirut, Lebanon. He was born on 20 December 1929 at Beirut.
• He served as PM for four terms from 1976 to 1990. His final term in office was from 1998 to
2000.
15. Name the film producer and proprietor of Magna Publishing Company Limited who passed
away in August 2024.
1) Rajeev Taranath
2) Rajendra Darda
3) Malti Joshi
4) Nari Hira
5) Moosa Raza
Answer- 4) Nari Hira
Explanation:
Nari Hira, the renowned film producer and owner of Mumbai (Maharashtra)-based Magna Publishing
Company Limited(MPCL) has passed away in Mumbai(Maharashtra) at the age of 86 . He was born in
1938 in modern-day Karachi, Pakistan.
• He began his career as a journalist in the 1960s but later shifted to publishing, where he earned
the nickname ‘King of Indian Magazines.’
• He received the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ from the Indian Magazine Congress in
recognition of her services to Indian publications.
IMPORTANT DAYS
1. The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Friendship or World Friendship Day is
annually observed across the globe on_____________ to honour the friendship.
1) July 30
2) May 30
3) April 30
4) May 25
5) June 25
Answer- 1) July 30
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Friendship or World Friendship Day is annually
observed across the globe on July 30 to honour the friendship.
• The day honours the enduring bonds of friendship with various activities, despite the
different dates observed around the world.
• 2024 marks the 13th anniversary of International Friendship Day.
• The first-ever International Friendship Day was observed in 2011.
• In India, Friendship Day is celebrated on First Sunday in the month of August.Click here to
read more
2. When was World Ranger Day (WRD) annually observed across the globe to commemorate
Rangers killed or injured in the line of duty?
1) March 21
2) April 14
3) June 18
4) July 31
5) May 25
Answer- 4) July 31
Explanation:
World Ranger Day (WRD) is annually observed across the globe on 31 July to commemorate
Rangers killed or injured in the line of duty and to celebrate the critical work of Rangers in protecting
the world’s natural and cultural treasures.
• The 2024 theme of World Ranger Day is, “30 by 30.” The 2024 theme aligns with the global
goal of the 2022 United Nations (UN) Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) 15th
Conference of the Parties (COP 15) held in Montreal, Canada.
• The 1st World Ranger Day was observed on 31 July 2007 on the 15th anniversary of the
founding of the IRF.Click here to read more
3. When was the World Lung Cancer Day annually observed across the globe?
1) May 3
2) August 1
3) June 3
4) April 19
5) July 30
Answer- 2) August 1
Explanation:
World Lung Cancer (WLC) Day is annually observed across the globe on 1st August to raise
awareness about lung cancer, the most common and deadliest cancer globally, its risk factors, and the
importance of early detection and treatment.
• This Day also aims to support those affected by lung cancer, advocate for increased research
funding, and encourage healthier lifestyle choices to reduce cancer risk.
• Symbol: Pearl or White-coloured ribbons promote Lung Cancer awareness.
• Theme: The 2024 theme of WLC Day is, ‘Stronger Together: United for Lung Cancer
Awareness.’
4. The Muslim Women’s Rights Day is annually observed across India on _______ to
commemorate the enactment of Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019
which prohibits the practice of Triple Talaq in India.
1) June 26
2) February 13
3) March 15
4) July 30
5) August 1
Answer- 5) August 1
Explanation:
The Muslim Women’s Rights Day also known as ‘Muslim Mahila Adhikar Divas’ is annually observed
across India on August 1 to commemorate the enactment of Muslim Women (Protection of Rights
on Marriage) Act, 2019 which prohibits the practice of Triple Talaq in India.
• The day highlights and advocates for the rights and empowerment of Muslim women.
• The first-ever Muslim Women’s Rights Day was observed on August 1 2020.
5. World FinTech Day is annually observed across the globe on _____________ to raise awareness
about the growing importance of FinTech (Financial Technology) in modernizing financial
services.
1) May 6
2) June 1
3) August 1
4) April 16
5) July 25
Answer- 3) August 1
Explanation:
World FinTech Day is annually observed across the globe on 1 August to raise awareness about the
growing importance of FinTech (Financial Technology) in modernising financial services and
improving access to financial products.
• The day emphasises the transformative impacts of FinTech on the global financial industry.
• The date 1 August commemorates the death anniversary of Cosimo de’ Medici, an Italian
banker and politician in 1464.
6. Earth Overshoot Day (EOD) marks the date when humanity's demand for ecological
resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year.
Earth Overshoot Day 2024 was observed on ____________________.
1) June 5
2) August 1
3) May 10
4) June 8
5) April 15
Answer- 2) August 1
Explanation:
Earth Overshoot Day (EOD) is an annual observance that marks the date when humanity’s demand
for ecological resources and services (Ecological Footprint) in a given year exceeds Earth’s capacity
to regenerate for the year (Bio-capacity).
• Earth Overshoot Day 2024 falls on 1 August, signifying that humanity uses nature 1.7
times faster than ecosystems can regenerate.
• This day is hosted and calculated by the Global Footprint Network, an international
sustainability research organization that pioneered the Ecological Footprint.
• The 1st Earth Overshoot Day was calculated on 25 December 1971.Click here to read
more
7. When was the World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) annually celebrated across the globe?
1) Last week of July
2) Second week of August
3) First week of August
4) Third week of July
5) Last week of August
Answer- 3) First week of August
Explanation:
World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is a global campaign annually celebrated across the globe in the
first week of August, from 1st to 7th, to generate public awareness about the importance of
breastfeeding, support for breastfeeding, and its benefits.
• The 2024 theme of WBW is, “Closing the gap: Breastfeeding support for all“. The 1st
WBW was observed in 1992.
• The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) coordinates the annual WBW
campaign.Click here to read more
8. When was the World Wide Web (WWW) Day annually observed across the globe?
1) May 11
2) June 21
3) April 14
4) July 30
5) August 1
Answer- 5) August 1
Explanation:
World Wide Web (WWW) Day is annually observed across the globe on August 1 to celebrate the
creation and impact of the World Wide Web, and recognize its role in connecting the world.
• The day highlights the web’s transformative role in revolutionising communication,
collaboration, and access to knowledge.
• Aim : To recognize and appreciate Tim Berners-Lee’s groundbreaking work and vision.
• World Wide Web, also known as the Web or W3 is a collection of websites or web pages
stored in web servers and connected to local computers through the internet.
• There are 3 components of the web: Uniform Resource Locator (URL), HyperText Transfer
Protocol (HTTP) and Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML).
9. When was the Indian Organ Donation Day (IODD) annually celebrated to commemorate the
first successful heart transplant in India?
1) May 18
2) May 7
3) April 24
4) August 3
5) July 29
Answer- 4) August 3
Explanation:
The Indian Organ Donation Day (IODD) is annually celebrated across India on 3rd August to
commemorate the 1st successful deceased donor organ transplant, which was also the 1st Heart
transplant in India.
• 3rd August 2024 marks the observance of the 14th IODD.
• IODD is annually celebrated by the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization
(NOTTO).
• World Organ Donation Day is observed on 13 August in many parts of the world to raise
awareness of Organ Donation.
• In 2024, the Government of India (GoI) launched a major awareness campaign named,
“Angdaan Jan Jagrukta Abhiyaan” (Mass Awareness Campaign on Organ Donation).Click
here to read more
10. When was the National Bone and Joint Day annually observed across India?
1) June 19
2) July 30
3) April 14
4) March 24
5) August 4
Answer- 5) August 4
Explanation:
National Bone and Joint Day is annually observed across India on 4 August to raise awareness
about the importance of strong bones and joints in people of all ages and to prevent early detection of
musculoskeletal disorders and conditions.
• Aim: To help in promoting cost-effective prevention and treatment of bone and joint
conditions.
• The 1st ever National Bone & Joint Day was observed on 4 August 2012.
• The annual celebration of this nationwide health campaign is led by the Indian Orthopaedic
Association (IOA), New Delhi(Delhi).
• Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage
in joints.
11. When was the Hiroshima Day annually observed across the globe to commemorate the
atomic bombings of Hiroshima in Japan by the United States of America in 1945?
1) August 6
2) June 6
3) May 8
4) May 12
5) July 8
Answer- 1) August 6
Explanation:
Hiroshima Day is annually observed across the globe on 6th August to commemoration of the
atomic bombings of Hiroshima in Japan by the United States of America in 1945.
• 6th August 2024 marks the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
• During the World War II (WWII – 1939-1945), the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF)
Boeing-29 (B29) Superfortress ‘Enola Gay’ dropped the first atomic bomb, nicknamed
‘Little Boy’, over the Japanese city of Hiroshima on 6th August 1945.Click here to read
more
12. When was the National Handloom Day annually observed across India?
1) April 21
2) July 30
3) March 4
4) August 7
5) May 11
Answer- 4) August 7
Explanation:
National Handloom Day is annually observed across India on 7 August to honour the handloom
weaving community engaged in the handloom sector and highlight the handloom industry’s
contribution to India’s socioeconomic development.
• The Day is also celebrated to commemorate the Swadeshi Movement, which was launched
on 7 August 1905.
• In 2015, the Government of India (GoI) decided to designate the 7th of August every year,
as the National Handloom Day.Click here to read more
13. When was National Javelin Day annually observed across India to commemorate Neeraj
Chopra’s gold medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
1) August 7
2) April 11
3) May 11
4) June 19
5) July 28
Answer- 1) August 7
Explanation:
National Javelin Day is annually observed across India on August 7 to commemorate the remarkable
achievement of Neeraj Chopra during the Tokyo Olympics 2020, where he secured the gold medal
for India in javelin throw event.
• The day aims to promote the sport of javelin throw and to acknowledge its significance in
athletics.
• 7th August 2024 marks the observance of 3rd National Javelin Day.
14. When was Quit India Movement Day annually observed across India to commemorate the
launch of the Quit India Movement in 1942?
1) April 8
2) May 8
3) June 8
4) August 8
5) July 8
Answer- 4) August 8
Explanation:
The Quit India Movement Day, also known as August Kranti Day, is annually observed across India
on 8th August to commemorate the launch of the Quit India Movement in 1942, a significant
movement in India’s struggle for independence from British colonial rule, demanding the immediate
withdrawal of British forces.
• The day underscores the power of non-violent resistance and civil disobedience in
achieving social and political change, highlighting democracy, freedom, and unity.
• 8 August 2024 marks the 82nd anniversary of the Quit India Movement Day.Click here to
read more
15. When was the United Nations (UN) International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
(IDWIP) annually observed across the globe?
1) May 5
2) August 9
3) June 20
4) July 25
5) March 21
Answer- 2) August 9
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (IDWIP) is annually
observed across the globe on 9 August to promote and protect the rights, cultures, and identities of
the world’s Indigenous population.
i.Aim: To raise awareness of the needs of these population groups and the unique challenges faced by
the world’s indigenous peoples.
ii.The 2024 theme of IDWIP is, “Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary
Isolation and Initial Contact.”
iii.The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced the winners of the 15th
Equator Prize, recognising 11 Indigenous Peoples and local communities from 8 countries across
Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Click here to read more
16. When was Nagasaki Day annually observed across the globe to commemorate the atomic
bombing of the Japanese city of Nagasaki by the United States of America (USA) in 1945?
1) April 26
2) May 11
3) June 23
4) August 9
5) July 28
Answer- 4) August 9
Explanation:
Nagasaki Day is annually observed across the globe on 9 August to commemorate the atomic
bombing of the Japanese city of Nagasaki by the United States of America (USA) in 1945, during
World War II (WWII – 1939-1945).
• 9 August 2024 marks the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki.
• On 9 August 1945, the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) Boeing-29 (B29) airplane
named “Bockscar” dropped the 2nd atomic bomb nicknamed “Fat Man” over Nagasaki.
• The bomb was dropped 3 days after the 1st atomic bomb “Little Boy” was deployed over
Hiroshima (Japan).Click here to read more
17. When was World Biofuel Day annually observed across the globe?
1) May 4
2) July 30
3) May 16
4) June 29
5) August 10
Answer- 5) August 10
Explanation:
World Biofuel Day is annually observed across the globe on 10 August to raise awareness about the
importance of non-fossil fuels (Green Fuels), as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels and the
significance of biofuels in providing a cleaner, more sustainable alternative energy source to fossil
fuels.
• The Day also honours Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel, a French-German engineer, who
invented the diesel engine, also known as the Compression Ignition (CI) engine in the 19th
century.
• Since 2015, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG), Government of India
(GoI) has been commemorating World Biofuel Day.
• On 10 August 1893, Rudolf Diesel showcased the prime model of his Diesel engine, fueled
by peanut oil (biofuel), which ran on its power for the first time in Augsburg, Germany.
• Biofuel is a type of fuel derived from biomass, which includes gases, liquids, or solids.
Biomass sources include plant or algae material and animal waste.Click here to read more
18. When was the World Lion Day annually observed across the globe?
1) May 23
2) July 25
3) August 10
4) June 17
5) May 3
Answer-3) August 10
Explanation:
World Lion Day is annually observed across the globe on August 10 to raise awareness about Lion
(Panthera Leo) and highlight their conservation issues and promote efforts to protect lions.
i.Aim : To educate people about the challenges faced by lions and celebrate their vital role in
ecosystems and cultural heritage across the world.
ii.World Lion Day was initiated by Big Cat Rescue (BCR), a wildlife sanctuary in Florida, the United
States of America(USA) dedicated to lions and was co-founded by Dereck and Beverly Joubert.
iii.The first World Lion Day was observed in 2013.Click here to read more
19. The United Nations (UN)’s World Steelpan Day is annually observed across the globe on
____________to raise awareness of the cultural and historical significance of the Steelpan, the
National Musical Instrument of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T).
1) April 29
2) May 5
3) June 21
4) August 11
5) July 22
Answer-4) August 11
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) World Steelpan Day is annually observed across the globe on 11 August to
raise awareness of the cultural and historical significance of the Steelpan, the National Musical
Instrument of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), and its link to sustainable development.
• 11 August 2024 marks the observance of the 2nd World Steelpan Day.
• The steelpan is a musical instrument indigenous to T&T in the early 1930s and is the only
acoustic musical instrument to be invented in the 20th century.
• The 2024 Pan Month is being celebrated under the theme “Harmony in Heritage:
Celebrating Steelpan’s Global Ascendancy.”Click here to read more
20. When was the United Nations (UN)’s International Youth Day annually observed across the
globe?
1) July 12
2) August 12
3) June 14
4) May 15
5) March 14
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Youth Day is annually observed across the globe on 12
August to honor young people and their contributions to society. The day also brings the youth issues
to the attention of the international community and recognise their potential as global partners.
• The theme of International Youth Day 2024 is “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital
Pathways for Sustainable Development”.
• The 1st International Youth Day was observed on 12th August 2000.Click here to read
more
21. When was World Elephant Day annually observed across the globe to raise awareness
about the preservation and protection of Elephants?
1) March 3
2) July 16
3) May 18
4) June 17
5) August 12
Answer-5) August 12
Explanation:
World Elephant Day is an annual international campaign observed across the globe on 12 August to
raise awareness about the preservation and protection of Elephants(Elephantidae), the ‘Gentle Giants‘
worldwide.
i.The day also highlights the threats faced by the Elephants, including poaching, habitat loss, human-
elephant conflict, etc.
ii.The theme for World Elephant Day 2024 is “Personifying Prehistoric Beauty, Theological
Relevance, and Environmental Importance”.
iii.Aaranyak, a biodiversity organisation in Assam has launched a Mobile Application (App) named
‘HaatiApp‘ and a comprehensive Solar Fence Manual in Assamese, to address the Human-Elephant
Conflict (HEC) in Assam and Northeast India, at an event held in Guwahati, Assam. Click here to read
more
22. World Organ Donation Day is annually observed across the globe on _____________ to create
awareness about the importance of organ donation and to eliminate misconceptions about
organ donation.
1) May 16
2) June 16
3) July 17
4) March 18
5) August 13
Explanation:
World Organ Donation Day is annually observed across the globe on 13 August to raise awareness
about the importance of organ donation, encourage people to become organ donors, and promote
organ donation to save lives.
• The theme/slogan for World Organ Donation Day 2024 is, “Be the Reason for Someone’s
Smile Today!”
• The world’s 1st successful living donor kidney transplant was performed in 1954 by
American surgeon Dr. Joseph E. Murray in the United States of America (USA).
• The Indian Organ Donation Day (IODD) is annually celebrated across India on 3rd August
to commemorate the 1st successful deceased donor organ transplant, the 1st Heart
transplant in India.Click here to read more
23. When was International Left-Handers Day annually observed across the globe to address
the inconveniences faced by left-handers in a predominantly right-handed world?
1) August 13
2) June 15
3) July 15
4) May 18
5) March 25
Answer-1) August 13
Explanation:
International Left-Handers Day is annually observed across the globe on 13 August to celebrate
left-handers and the uniqueness, advantages, and disadvantages of being left-handed.
• 13 August 2024 marks the observance of the 33rd International Left-Handers Day.
• The 1st International Lefthanders Day was celebrated in 1976, initiated by Dean Robert
Campbell, former American Army Captain, and the founder of Lefthanders International,
Inc.
• Sinistrophobia is the fear of left-handedness or things on the left side of the body.Click
here to read more
24. When was Partition Horrors Remembrance Day annually observed across India to
remember the struggles and sacrifices faced by Indians during the Partition of India in 1947?
1) April 13
2) June 25
3) August 14
4) July 1
5) May 18
Explanation:
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day(in Hindi -Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas is annually
observed across India on August 14 to remember the struggles and sacrifices faced by Indians during
the Partition of India by the British Empire in 1947.
• 14th August 2024 marks the 4th observance of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.
• In 2021, the Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi officially designated 14th August of
every year will be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day to honour the victims and
acknowledge the profound impact of partition on millions of lives.Click here to read more
25. When was World Humanitarian Day annually observed across the globe to pay tribute to
humanitarian workers worldwide?
1) May 16
2) June 15
3) April 18
4) July 12
5) August 19
Explanation:
World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is annually observed across the globe on 19 August to pay tribute
to humanitarian workers worldwide, who have been killed or injured while helping the most
vulnerable.
• Aim: To recognise aid workers and mobilise people worldwide to advocate for the broader
humanitarian cause.
• WHD 2024 marks the 21st anniversary of the tragic attack on the United Nation(UN)
headquarters in Baghdad.
• The slogan for the 2024 WHD commemoration is “#ActForHumanity” which calls for
protecting civilians and humanitarian workers, addressing impunity, and striving for
peace.Click here to read more
26. When was World Photography Day annually observed across the globe to celebrate the art,
craft, and science of photography?
1) August 19
2) July 20
3) June 19
4) May 20
5) March 18
Explanation:
World Photography Day also known as World Photo Day is annually observed across the globe on
August 19 to celebrate the art, craft, and science of photography.
• The day serves as a global platform for photographers and enthusiasts to connect, share
their passions, showcase their work, and encourage photography appreciation around the
world.
• The 2024 theme of World Photography Day is ‘An Entire Day’.
• World Photography Week 2024 is a two-week-long worldwide celebration of photography
from 12th to 26th August 2024.Click here to read more
27. When was the Sadbahavana Divas (Harmony Day) annually observed across India to
commemorate the birth anniversary of the former Indian Prime Minister (PM) Rajiv Gandhi?
1) August 20
2) July 20
3) June 20
4) May 20
5) April 20
Explanation:
Sadbhavana Diwas, also known as Harmony Day, is annually observed across India on August 20 to
commemorate the birth anniversary of the former Indian Prime Minister (PM) Rajiv Gandhi.
• The day aims to promote peace, national integration, and communal harmony throughout
India. It also serves as a reminder of his vision for a peaceful, prosperous, and united India.
• Sadbhavana Diwas 2024 marks the 80th birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi. He was born
on August 20, 1944.
• The first Sadbhavana Diwas was observed on August 20, 1992, a year after Rajiv Gandhi's
assassination on 21st May 1991.
• The word ‘Sadbhavana’ means ‘Goodwill and Bonafide’ in English.Click here to read more
28. When was World Mosquito Day annually observed across the globe?
1) May 16
2) June 19
3) April 7
4) August 20
5) July 25
Explanation:
World Mosquito Day (WMD) is annually observed across the globe on 20th August to commemorate
the discovery made by British doctor Sir Ronald Ross in 1897 that female Anopheles mosquitoes
transmit malaria between humans.
• Aim: To raise awareness about the dangers of mosquito-borne diseases, educate people on
mosquito control and prevention methods, and highlight ongoing research and efforts to
combat mosquito-related illnesses.
• On 20 August 1897, Sir Ronald Ross discovered the malaria parasite at a certain stage of
life in the stomach of a certain species of female Anopheles mosquito.
• In 1902 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine “for his work on
malaria.Click here to read more
29. When was World Sanskrit Day 2024 observed across the globe to promote Sanskrit, one of
India’s most ancient languages?
1) August 19
2) June 6
3) July 7
4) May 21
5) April 15
Explanation:
World Sanskrit Day, also known as International Sanskrit Day/Sanskrit Diwas/ Vishwa Samskrita
Dinam, is annually observed on the full moon day of the Hindu calendar month of Shravan or Sawan
month. The day aims to promote Sanskrit, one of India’s most ancient languages.
• World Sanskrit Day 2024 was observed on August 19 2024.
• The first World Sanskrit Day was celebrated in 1969.
• World Sanskrit Day 2023 was observed on 31st August 2023 and World Sanskrit Day
2025 will be observed on 9th August 2025.Click here to read more
30. International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is annually
observed across the globe on __________________ to honor the victims and survivors of terrorism.
1) May 21
2) April 11
3) June 5
4) July 11
5) August 21
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of
Terrorism is annually observed across the globe on 21st August to honour the victims, support the
survivors of terrorism. The day also promote human rights and fundamental freedom.
• 21st August 2024 marks the 7th commemoration of the International Day of
Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism.
• Theme of International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism 2024
is, “Voices for Peace: Victims of Terrorism as Peace Advocates and Educators”.
• The 1st International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism was
observed on 21 August 2018.Click here to read more
31. When was World Senior Citizens Day annually observed across the globe?
1) May 18
2) June 1
3) July 25
4) August 21
5) April 28
Explanation:
World Senior Citizen’s Day is annually observed across the globe on 21st August to honour and
recognise the contributions of senior citizens to society and highlight the challenges they face, such as
healthcare, elder abuse, social isolation, etc.
• The day reminds families and communities to appreciate and support their older members,
ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect.
• Senior citizens are individuals who are 60 years or older or individuals who have retired
from their jobs.
• According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), by 2030, 1 in 6 people globally will
be aged 60 years or over.
• According to the Report of the Technical Group on Population Projections (July 2020),
India’s elderly population is projected to reach 193.4 million by 2031, a sharp rise from
103.8 million in 2011.Click here to read more
32. When was the “United Nations (UN) International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts
of Violence Based on Religion or Belief” annually observed across the globe?
1) August 22
2) May 22
3) July 22
4) June 21
5) April 21
Explanation:
The United Nation (UN)’s International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence
Based on Religion or Belief is annually observed across the globe on August 22 to condemn the
violence and act of terrorism against the individuals of religious minorities on the basis of or in the
name of belief or religion.
• 22nd August 2024 marks the observance of 6th International Day Commemorating the
Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief.
• The first ever International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on
Religion or Belief was observed on August 22, 2019.Click here to read more
33. When was the first-ever National Space Day observed across India to commemorate
the Chandrayaan 3 landing on the Moon?
1) February 28
2) July 20
3) August 23
4) June 18
5) April 12
Explanation:
The first-ever National Space Day (NSpD) is observed across India on 23 August 2024 to
commemorate the achievement of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission launched by the Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO).
i.The 2024 theme of NSpD is, “Touching Lives while Touching the Moon: India’s Space Saga.”
ii.On 22 August 2024, President Droupadi Murmu presented the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar
(RVP) -2024, at an award ceremony held at Gantantra Mandap, Rashtrapati Bhavan in New
Delhi(Delhi).
iii.The ISRO–Chandrayaan 3 Team was awarded the Vigyan Team (VT) Award for their
contributions to space science and technology.Click here to read more
34. When was the United Nations (UN) International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave
Trade and its Abolition annually observed across the globe?
1) May 23
2) June 23
3) July 23
4) April 23
5) August 23
Explanation:
The United Nation’s (UN) International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its
Abolition is annually observed across the globe on 23 August to mark the tragedy of the transatlantic
slave trade during the era of colonial governance, in the memory of all peoples.
• The annual observance of the day is led by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
• The Day was 1st observed in Haiti on 23 August 1998, and Gorée Island in Senegal on 23
August 1999.
• 23 August was the day that self-liberated enslaved people on the island of Saint Domingue
(today Haiti and the Dominican Republic) rose against French colonial rule in 1791, and
played a crucial role in the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.Click here to read more
35. When was the World Water Week annually observed across the globe?
1) 24th to 30th April 2024
2) 25th to 29th August 2024
3) 23rd to 29th June 2024
4) 25th to 31st May 2024
5) 24th to 30th July 2024
Answer- 2) 25th to 29th August 2024
Explanation:
World Water Week (WWW), the leading conference on global water issues, is annually observed
across the globe during the last week of August to address critical water-related challenges,
including access to clean water, sanitation, water management, and sustainability.
• World Water Week 2024 takes place from 25 to 29 August 2024.
• World Water Week 2023 was observed from 20 to 24 August 2023.
• This annual event is organised by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) in
Stockholm, Sweden.
• The theme of the 2024 WWW conference is, “Bridging Borders: Water for a Peaceful and
Sustainable Future”.
• Japan‘s Taikan Oki, a professor at the University of Tokyo in the Department of Civil
Engineering at the Graduate School of Engineering (GSE) in Japan, won the Stockholm
Water Prize 2024.
• Inspired by the Stockholm Water Symposium, the Stockholm Water Prize was established in
1991, and is considered the “Nobel Prize of water.”Click here to read more
36. The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is
annually observed across the globe on ______________________ to pay respect to those who have
undergone enforced disappearances.
1) August 30
2) May 28
3) June 26
4) July 30
5) April 18
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is
annually observed across the globe on 30 August to raise awareness about enforced or involuntary
disappearances worldwide.
• The day also aims to pay respect to those who have undergone enforced disappearances and
provide effective access to justice for victims of enforced disappearances.
• The first-ever International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances was observed on 30
August 2011.Click here to read more
37. When was the National Small Industry Day annually observed across India?
1) April 28
2) May 1
3) June 14
4) July 19
5) August 30
Explanation:
National Small Industry Day is annually observed across India on 30 August to celebrate and
recognise the contributions of Small Scale Industries (SSIs) to India’s economic growth and
development.
• The Day also highlights various government programs and policies aimed at supporting and
promoting small industries.
• NSID wasfirst observed on August 30, 2001.
• In the 2024-25 Budget, the Ministry of MSME received a budget allocation of Rs 22,137.95
crore (Budget Estimate (BE)).
• The UN’s MSMEs Day is annually observed across the globe on 27 June to raise public
awareness of the contributions of MSMEs to sustainable development.Click here to read
more
38. When was the International Day Against Nuclear Tests (IDANT) annually observed across
the globe?
1) April 2
2) May 5
3) June 14
4) July 11
5) August 29
Explanation:
The United Nation(UN)’s International Day Against Nuclear Tests (IDANT) is annually observed
across the globe on 29 August to raise awareness about the devastating effects of nuclear weapon
tests and the urgent need to cease them to work toward a nuclear-weapon-free world.
The day engages the UN, Member States, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), academic
institutions, and the media in promoting the ban on nuclear tests, a crucial step for global safety.
39. National Sports Day is celebrated annually on ______________ to emphasise the importance of
sports and physical activities and to honour Major Dhyan Chand's legacy in Indian hockey.
1) May 24
2) August 29
3) June 26
4) July 24
5) April 29
Explanation:
National Sports Day (NSD), also known as Rashtriya Khel Divas, is annually observed in India on
29th August to honour the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand Singh, one of thе grеatеst fiеld
hockеy playеrs in thе history of Indian sports.
He was born on 29th August 1905, in Allahabad, British India (now Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh).
29 August 2024 marks the celebration of the 13th NSD.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) requested all the Higher Educational Institutions
(HEIs) to organise sporting and fitness activities any 1 day between 26 and 31 August 2024, to
celebrate NSD 2024.
The 1st NSD was observed on 29 August 2012.Click here to read more
ENVIRONMENT
1. Which of the following is ‘not’ one of the six new species of bent-toed gecko recently(in July
2024) discovered in northeastern India?
1) Namdapha
2) Siang–valley
3) Kiphire
4) Barail Hill
5) Zeiladzang
Answer- 5) Zeiladzang
Explanation:
Researchers have discovered 6 new species of bent-toed gecko, a type of small lizard, in
Northeastern India. Out of this 6 new species, 2 each from Arunachal Pradesh (AR) and Nagaland and
one each from Manipur and Mizoram.
• The 6 new species are: Namdapha bent-toed gecko; Siang–valley bent-toed gecko; Kiphire
bent-toed gecko; Barail Hill bent-toed gecko; Ngengpui bent-toed gecko; and Manipur
bent-toed gecko.
• The findings about these species were published in Vertebrate Zoology, the scientific
journal published by the Museum of Zoology Dresden, Germany.
• The new species were discovered by the researchers from Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
in Dehradun, Uttarakhand; Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and Environment
(ATREE) in Bengaluru, Karnataka and Natural History Museum London (NHM) in The
United Kingdom(UK).
2. Name the new flowering plant species of Kandil Pushpa that was recently (in August ‘24)
discovered near Vishalgarh Fort in Maharashtra.
1) Peucetia chhaparajnirvin
2) Emblica chakrabartyi
3) Oedocladium sahyadricum
4) Ceropegia Shivarayina
5) Ligdus Garvale
Answer- 4) Ceropegia Shivarayina
Explanation:
A team of researchers have discovered new flowering plant species of Kandil Pushpa named
‘Ceropegia Shivarayina’ at Vishalgarh fort in Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. The research findings
were published in Phytotaxa, an international journal published from New Zealand.
• The species is named after Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, an Indian king and founder of the
Maratha Empire. It is the first time a plant species has been named after Shivaji Maharaj.
• Ceropegia Shivarayina belongs to the Kandil flower class, genus Ceropegia and family
Apocynaceae.
• Kandil Pushpa is a vine-like plant belonging to the Ceropegia group.
3. Entomologists recently (in August ‘24) discovered three new edible insect species named
Coridius adii, Coridius insperatus, and Coridius esculentus from ________(state).
1) Odisha
2) Arunachal Pradesh
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Karnataka
5) Assam
Answer- 2) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
A team of entomologists discovered 3 new species of edible stink bugs, in Arunachal Pradesh. These
bugs belong to the genus Coridius of the family Dinidoridae (Hemiptera) and have been named
Coridius adii, Coridius insperatus, and Coridius esculentus.
• The findings of the new species were published in the peer-reviewed open-access journal
PLOS One.
• Coridius adii is named after the Adi tribe, one of the populous groups of Arunachal Pradesh,
inhabiting mainly the Siang valley, who consume it as food.
• Entomophagy, or the practice of eating insects, is an age-old tradition that is widely
practiced in Northeast India.
4. In August 2024, Researchers discovered a new plant species ‘Cleistanthus

Deekshabhoomiana’ during a taxonomic field exploration in the Ambagad forest in
___________________.
1) Maharashtra
2) Kerala
3) Rajasthan
5) Odisha
Explanation:
Three botany professors from Nagpur (Maharashtra) have discovered a new species of the
Cleistanthus Collinus plant, named ‘Cleistanthus Deekshabhoomiana’, during a taxonomic field
exploration in Ambagad forest, Bhandara district, Maharashtra.
• It will be the 9th species of Cleistanthus Collinus discovered in India and the 135th in the
world. Of the 9 species in India, 6 are endemic.
• The research findings were published in the ‘Indian Forester’, a journal that has been
dedicated to forestry research since 1875.
• Cleistanthus Deekshabhoomiana was locally called ‘Garadi’. Cleistanthus belongs to the
family Phyllanthaceae.
• This plant species has been named after Deekshabhoomi, an important heritage site in
Nagpur.
• It acts as a natural biopesticide, as the birds and animals avoid its fruits.
APP and WEB PORTAL

1. Name the portal that was recently (in July ‘24) launched by the Union Ministry of Education
for managing the apprenticeship lifecycle activities.
1) SayujNet
2) KarmaLife
3) JanSamarth
4) NATS 2.0
5) Swayam
Answer- 4) NATS 2.0
Explanation:
On July 30 2024, the Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Education (MoE) launched
the National Apprenticeship and Training Scheme (NATS) 2.0 Portal in New Delhi, Delhi.
• As part of the initiative, stipends of Rs 100 crore has been disbursed to young graduates
and diploma holders through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.
• These apprentices are receiving on-the-job training across various sectors such as
Information technology/Information Technology Enabled Services (IT/ITes),
manufacturing, and automobile industries.
• NATS 2.0 Portal has been developed in-house by the MoE with the support of All India
Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Board of Apprenticeship Training / Practical
Training (BOAT/BOPT).
2. Which ministry has recently (in August ‘24) launched the Version 4.0 Price Monitoring
System (PMS) Mobile Application?
1) Ministry of Cooperation
2) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
3) Ministry of Food Processing Industries
4) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
5) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Answer- 4) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Explanation:
Union Minister Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
(MoCAF&PD) launched the Version 4.0 Price Monitoring System (PMS) Mobile Application (App) in
New Delhi, Delhi. From August 1, 2024, the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), MoCAF&PD, has
expanded its PMS to include 16 additional commodities.
• The newly added 16 items include Bajra, Jowar, Ragi, Suji (wheat), Maida (wheat), Besan,
Ghee, Butter, Brinjal, Egg, Black Pepper, Coriander, Cumin, Red Chillies, Turmeric Powder,
and Banana.
• The monitoring now covers a total of 38 commodities, up from the previous 22
commodities.
• The 38 commodities represent approximately 31% of the CPI weights, an increase from the
previous 26.5%.
• The government has allocated Rs 10,000 crore under the price stabilisation fund (PSF) in
the Union Budget 2024-25 to maintain stable prices and ensure affordability of pulses.
3. Which of the following is ‘not’ one of the four applications recently (in August ‘24) launched
by Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the 3 new criminal laws in Chandigarh?
1) e-Sakshya
2) Nyaya Setu
3) Nyaya Shruti
4) e-Summon
5) e-Samman
Answer- 5) e-Samman
Explanation:
On 4th August 2024, Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) and Ministry of
Cooperation (MoC) has launched 4 Applications(Apps) namely, e-Sakshya, Nyaya Setu, Nyaya Shruti
and e-Summon for the 3 new criminal laws in Chandigarh. These apps were developed by National
Informatics Centre (NIC), New Delhi(Delhi).
i.The 3 new criminal laws – Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nyaya Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)
and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) which came into effect on 1st July, 2024, has repealed the
British-era laws, the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860; the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPc), 1973 and the
Indian Evidence Act (IEA), 1872 respectively.
ii.e-Sakshya app is a mobile based application which will enable the police to save all videography,
photography and testimonies in a criminal case on a cloud-based e-evidence server, which will also be
available in the courts immediately.
iii.Nyaya Shruti app will facilitate judicial hearings through electronic medium like: video
conferencing and onboarding of documents, has also been shared with all states or Union Territories
(UTs) and e-committee of the Supreme Court(SC) for implementation by the courts.
iv.Nyaya Setu will provide a unified legal interface for legal information, legal advice and legal
assistance and thus enable a more inclusive and just society.
4. In August 2024, Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud launched _________________, a new
platform dedicated to reportable judgements from the Delhi High Court.
1) Sankalan
2) Saksham
3) e-DHCR
4) eCourt
5) e-Summon
Answer- 3) e-DHCR
Explanation:
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dr. Dhananjaya Yeshwant (DY) Chandrachud launched the e-DHCR portal,
a new platform dedicated to reportable judgments from the Delhi High Court.
• The CJI also inaugurated the Shaurya Foundation Trust Café and Sagar Express in the
High Court, managed by individuals with neurodiversity.
• The portal aims to democratise access to legal knowledge by making landmark judgments
and precedents available online for free to anyone.
• Translations of the judicial records are available in Hindi and English using the Supreme
Court Vidhik Anuvaad Software (SUVAS).
5. Which state has recently (in August ‘24) launched the ‘Upasthiti (attendance) Portal’ for its
para-medical staff and other employees under the health department?
1) Odisha
2) Chhattisgarh
3) West Bengal
4) Jharkhand
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
On 5th August 2024, Hemant Soren, the Chief Minister (CM) of Jharkhand, launched ‘Upasthiti
(attendance) Portal’, to ensure daily attendance of doctors, para-medical staff and other employees
under the health department.
• The cross-verification of biometric attendance by health department staff will be done
through this portal.
6. Name the portal that was recently (in August ‘24) launched under ‘Mission Karmayogi’
during the Civil Service Training Institutions (CSTI) Convention at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi.
1) Bhusanket
2) NIRMAN
3) Sankhyiki
4) Bhooskhalan
5) Amrit Gyan Kosh
Answer- 5) Amrit Gyan Kosh
Explanation:
On August 12, 2024, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (MOS – Independent Charge, IC), Ministry of
Science and Technology (MoS&T), launched the ‘Amrit Gyan Kosh’ and ‘Faculty Development’
portals under ‘Mission Karmayogi’ during the Civil Service Training Institutions (CSTI) Convention at
Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi, Delhi.
• The ‘Amrit Gyan Kosh’ portal is a comprehensive knowledge repository that offers access
to India-centric case studies, reducing the dependence on Western sources.
• The Faculty Development portal aims to improve the teaching skills of practitioners and
faculty members, ensuring effective training for civil servants.
7. Which ministry has recently (in August ‘24) launched the ‘Jiyo Parsi Scheme Portal’ for
Parsis to get financial aid online through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode?
1) Ministry of Women and Child Development
2) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
3) Ministry of Finance
4) Ministry of Minority Affairs
5) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Answer- 4) Ministry of Minority Affairs
Explanation:
On August 13, 2024, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) along with the
Minister of State (MoS) George Kurian, MoMA launched the ‘Jiyo Parsi Scheme Portal’ and ‘Haj
Applications(app) – 2025’ at Manthan Hall in New Delhi, Delhi.
• This portal would enable Parsis to apply, check the status of their application, and get financial
aid online through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.
• It is the first time that the applications have been invited on the Haj Suvidha App in addition
to the website of the Haj Committee of India (HCI).
8. Which ministry has recently (in August 2024) launched a digital geo-spatial platform named
Krishi Decision Support System (DSS)?
1) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
2) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
3) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare
4) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
5) Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer- 3) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare
Explanation:
On 16th August 2024, Minister of State(MoS) Bhagirath Choudhary, Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers’ Welfare (MoA&FW),launched the Krishi-Decision Support System (DSS), a digital geo-
spatial platform, during a conference organized by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare
(DA&FW) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Delhi on ‘Space-Driven Solutions for Agricultural
Transformation in India’.
• The event was part of the Department of Space’s nationwide celebrations in August 2024,
commemorating the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission and the establishment of National
Space Day on August 23.
• It is a pioneering geospatial platform tailored for Indian agriculture, providing access to
satellite images, weather data, reservoir storage, groundwater levels, and soil health
information.
9. In August 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoA&FW) launched the
___________-based National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS).
1) Blockchain
2) Artificial Intelligence
3) Internet of Things
4) Augmented Reality
5) Virtual Reality
Answer- 2) Artificial Intelligence
Explanation:
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoA&FW)
launched the Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS), a digital
initiative to connect farmers with agriculture scientists and experts for pest management, at the
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, Delhi.
• The NPSS aims to reduce farmers’ dependence on pesticide retailers and promote a scientific
approach to pest management.
• Using AI tools, the NPSS will analyse the latest data on pests, helping farmers and experts in
pest control and management.
• The NPSS comprises a user-friendly mobile application (app) and a web portal, ensuring
accessibility for all farmers.
10. Which organisation developed the ‘FloodWatch India’ Mobile Application that was recently
(in August 2024) launched by the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti?
1) Central Water Commission
2) National Mission for Clean Ganga
3) National Hydrology Project
4) National Water Development Agency
5) Central Ground Water Board
Answer- 1) Central Water Commission
Explanation:
Union Minister C.R. Paatil, Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) has launched the Version 2.0 of the
‘FloodWatch India’ Mobile Application (App), developed by the Central Water Commission (CWC) in
New Delhi (Delhi), aiming to improve real-time flood monitoring and forecasting across India.
i.The upgraded version includes data from 592 monitoring stations, increased from the 200 stations
in the first version.
ii.It gives real-time data on the storage positions of 150 major reservoirs, providing insights into
potential flood scenarios in downstream areas.
iii.It also presents all the information in 2 languages: English and Hindi, which is available in
readable and audio broadcast format.
11. Which of the following portals has been recently (in August ‘24) launched by the Ministry of
Power to enhance power sector efficiency?
A) Portal for Online Monitoring of Projects – Thermal (PROMPT)
B) Disaster Resilient Infrastructure for Power Sector (DRIPS)
C) Online Portal for Monitoring Survey and Investigation Activities of Hydro Electric Projects
and Pumped Storage Projects (JAL VIDYUT DPR)
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only B
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 20th August 2024, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Ministry of Power, launched three online
platforms : Portal for Online Monitoring of Projects – Thermal (PROMPT), Disaster Resilient
Infrastructure for Power Sector (DRIPS) and Online Portal for Monitoring Survey and Investigation
Activities of Hydro Electric Projects and Pumped Storage Projects (JAL VIDYUT DPR), to enhance the
efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness of power sector.
• He also launched a comprehensive Compendium of Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
Regulations notified by the CEA under the Electricity Act, 2003.
• PROMPT is a centralized platform for real-time tracking and analysis of thermal power
projects.
• The DRIPS portal enables swift identification and deployment of resources to address
power sector disruptions during disasters like cyclones, earthquakes, and floods. It is
developed by CEA.
• The JAL VIDYUT DPR is a key initiative by CEA to support the growth of hydropower and
pumped storage projects (PSPs) in India.Click here to read more
12. Which ministry has recently (in August ‘24) launched a ‘Building and Other Construction
Workers (BoCW) Management Information System (MIS) Portal’?
2) Ministry of Labour & Employment
3) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
4) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Answer- 2) Ministry of Labour & Employment
Explanation:
On August 21, 2024, the Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoL&E) launched a ‘Building and Other
Construction Workers (BoCW) Management Information System (MIS) Portal’ to help states and
Union Territory (UT) finalise draft rules under the four Labour Codes and improve welfare schemes
for BoCW.
• The portal was launched during the 15th meeting of the BoCW Monitoring Committee
held with all states/Union Territory (UT), chaired by Sumita Dawra, Secretary of MoL&E.
• The BoCW MIS portal will function as a centralised data management system for
compiling and analysing data obtained from the BoCW Welfare Boards of States.
• The states and UTs are required to register on the portal and update their details, including
fund utilisation and worker registration data under various central and state schemes,
relating to social security benefits, insurance, health benefits, housing schemes, etc.
• Around 5.7 crore workers were registered with BoCW Welfare Boards of various States and
UTs across India as of June 30, 2024.
13. In August 2024, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoH&FW) launched the
_______________________ (portal) of the National Medical Commission (NMC), developed by the
National Health Authority (NHA).
1) Centralised Admission Portal
2) NIRMAN Portal
3) National Medical Register Portal
4) National Health Claim Exchange Portal
5) NHM Health Statistics Information Portal
Answer- 3) National Medical Register Portal
Explanation:
Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoH&FW) launched the
National Medical Register (NMR) Portal of the National Medical Commission (NMC), developed by
the National Health Authority (NHA), an attached office of the MoH&FW.
• The NMR portal is a centralised database, designed to register all eligible allopathic
(Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)) doctors in India.
• The NMR is mandated under Section 31(1) of the NMC Act, 2019, stating that the Ethics &
Medical Registration Board (EMRB) of the NMC shall maintain a National Register in
electronic form.
14. Name the portal launched by the Ministry of Coal to assess the safety status of coal mines.
1) Coal Miners Helpline
2) Coal Mine Safety Tracker
3) Indian Coal Safety Portal
4) Mine Safety Assessment System
5) Indian Coal Mines Safety Report Portal
Answer- 5) Indian Coal Mines Safety Report Portal
Explanation:
On 24th August 2024, Amrit Lal Meena, Secretary of the Ministry of Coal, reviewed the ongoing
development of the Indian Coal Mines Safety Report Portal to assess the safety status of coal
companies.
• PM Prasad, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Coal India Limited (CIL) presented
the portal during the review meeting.
• This is in line with the commitment of the Ministry of Coal towards achieving “Zero
Accident, Fail-Proof Safety”.
• The portal demonstration showcased two key modules – the Accident Module and the
Safety Audit Module.
• Accident Module will enable near-time reporting with 24 hours and efficient management
of accidents, ensuring prompt response and thorough analysis.
• Safety Audit Module will enhance the auditing process, reinforcing safety practices and
protocols across the coal mining sector.
15. Which Ministry has recently launched (in August 2024) the ‘SHe-Box portal’ for registering
and monitoring complaints of sexual harassment of women in the workplace?
1) Ministry of Communications(MoC)
2) Ministry of Education(MoE)
3) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW)
4) Ministry of Women and Child Development(MoWCD)
5) Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA)
Answer- 4) Ministry of Women and Child Development(MoWCD)
Explanation:
Union Minister Annapurna Devi, the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) has
launched the ‘SHe-Box portal’, a centralized platform for registering and monitoring complaints of
sexual harassment of women at the workplace.
• Annapurna Devi has also launched a new website of the MoWCD at New Delhi, Delhi.
• The She-Box Portal acts as a centralised repository for information about Internal
Committees (ICs) and Local Committees (LCs) formed across India, covering both the public
and private sectors.
• It also includes a designated Nodal Officer to enable real-time monitoring of complaints,
resulting in a faster and assured redressal process.
CURRENT STATIC BANKING

1. In July 2024, the State Bank of India (SBI) raised _________ through a Senior Unsecured
Syndicated Term Loan Facility for deployment of funds in lending operations.
1) USD 500 million
2) USD 250 million
3) USD 100 million
4) USD 750 million
5) USD 200 million
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) has raised USD 750 million through a Senior Unsecured Syndicated Term
Loan Facility for deployment of funds in lending operations.
• United Arab Emirates(UAE) based Mashreq Bank, the sole global coordinator for the offering,
announced that the facility was initially launched for USD 350 million in May 2024.
• The Saudi National Bank and Punjab National Bank joined as mandated lead arrangers, and
institutions like DZ Bank, National Bank of Umm Al Qaiwain, Sampath Bank, and The National
Bank acted as arrangers for the facility.
2. In August 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed a fine of Rs 5
lakh on ________________ (company) after finding that an order passed in 2023 exonerating the
AMC was erroneous and prejudicial to the interest of the securities market.
1) Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Limited
2) Aditya Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company Limited
4) HSBC Asset Management (India) Private Limited
5) Axis Asset Management Company Limited
Answer- 4) HSBC Asset Management (India) Private Limited
Explanation:
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), market regulator has imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh on
HSBC Asset Management (India) Private Limited after finding that an order passed in 2023
exonerating the AMC was erroneous and prejudicial to the interest of the securities market.
• The penalty concerns actions by L&T AMC, which was acquired by HSBC Group in May 2023
and merged with HSBC AMC in October 2023.
• The review also examined the reasons for selling three specific stocks Hindustan Zinc, Sadbhav
Engineering, and Vodafone Idea which led to losses of Rs 1.61 crore, Rs 14.97 crore, and Rs
25.43 crore, respectively. In total, these losses amounted to over Rs 42 crore.
3. In Which year, the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) was established?
1) 2000
2) 1990
3) 1995
4) 1985
5) 2005
Answer- 2) 1990
Explanation:
About the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI):
• SIDBI was set up under an Act of the Indian Parliament on 2nd April 1990 and is the Principal
Financial Institution for the promotion, financing, and development of the MSME sector.
• Chairman & Managing Director (CMD)– Manoj Mittal
• Headquarters– Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh(UP)
4. Who has recently assumed charge as Managing Director(MD) at the National Housing
Bank(NHB) ?
1) Sanjay Shukla
2) Sarada Kumar Hota
3) Manoj Mittal
4) Sivasubramanian Ramann
5) Anirudhha Bose
Answer- 1) Sanjay Shukla
Explanation:
Sanjay Shukla assumed charge as the Managing Director(MD) of the National Housing Bank (NHB) on
30 July 2024.
• He will succeed Sarada Kumar Hota, who has been serving as MD of NHB since 2019.
5. Name the Adani Group’s mobile application, which initiated pilot projects with digital
lending firms and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) to provide loans.
1) Adani Pay
2) Adani Pe
3) Adani One
4) Adani Loans
5) Adani Fin
Answer- 3) Adani One
Explanation:
As per the report, Adani One developed by Adani Group, initiated pilot projects with digital lending
firms and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) to provide loans through the platform.
• Adani One is operated under Adani Enterprise Limited’s digital branch Adani Digital Labs Ltd.
• It has formed a partnership with KrazyBee Services, the NBFC subsidiary of KreditBee, to offer
personal loans.
6. Name the airline from which Bank of Baroda (BoB) has recently (in July ‘24) recovered Rs
301 crore under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS).
1) Star Air
2) GoAir
3) FlyBy
4) Go First
5) SpiceJet
Answer- 4) Go First
Explanation:
In July 2024, the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) has released Rs 301
crore to Bank of Baroda (BoB) as part of its claim from loans given to the defunct Go First Airlines
under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS).
• The scheme was introduced in May 2020, as a part of the Atmanirbhar package of the central
government in response to COVID-19 global pandemic.
• The scheme provides incentives to the lenders to provide an additional funding facility to the
borrowers with a 100% guarantee for any losses suffered by the lenders.
7.Name the fintech company that was recently (in July ‘24) affected by a ransomware attack,
affecting financial services at numerous cooperative banks and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
across India.
1) Infibeam Avenues Limited
2) Kaleidofin Private Limited
3) C-Edge Technologies Limited
4) Lendingkart Technologies Private Limited
5) Onionlife Private Limited
Answer- 3) C-Edge Technologies Limited
Explanation:
In July 2024, Retail payments of several cooperative banks and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) were
interrupted due to a ransomware attack on technology service provider C-Edge Technologies
Limited.
• C-Edge is a joint venture between Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and the State Bank of
India(SBI).
8. Which organisation/company has recently (in August’ 24) announced the launch of the
‘Unified Payments Interface (UPI) One World’ wallet for inbound travelers visiting India?
1) International Financial Services Centres Authority
2) Bharatpe
4) Paytm
5) Phonepe
Explanation:
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) announced the launch of ‘Unified Payments
Interface (UPI) One World’ wallet for inbound travellers, across all nations of the world, visiting
India.
• It is designed to provide international visitors with a seamless, real-time digital payment
experience.
• UPI One World wallet, first introduced during the G20 summit hosted by India last year, will
now be available to people visiting from many more countries. Foreign visitors can use the
wallet to experience the convenience and security of the ‘Made in India’ technology.
9. In August 2024, The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
imposed a penalty totaling Rs 2 crore on ____________ (company) for violating various IRDAI
regulations
1) HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited
2) Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited
5) Max Life Insurance Company Limited
Answer- 1) HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited
Explanation:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has imposed a penalty
totaling Rs 2 crore on HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited for violating various IRDAI
regulations.
• The penalty of Rs 1 crore was levied for issues related to the protection of policyholders'
interests. Additionally, a penalty of Rs 1 crore was imposed for irregularities concerning the
outsourcing of services by the company.
10. Who is the current (as of August ‘24) Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) of Axis Bank Limited?
1) Matam Venkata Rao
2) Shanti Lal Jain
3) Amitabh Chaudhary
4) Nidhu Saxena
5) Rajneesh Karnatak
Answer- 3) Amitabh Chaudhary
Explanation:
About Axis Bank Limited:
Managing Director (MD) and CEO- Amitabh Chaudhary
Headquarters- Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tagline- “Badhti Ka Naam Zindagi”
Established- 1994
11. In Which year, the Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited was established?
1) 1985
2) 1974
3) 1991
4) 1968
5) 2002
Answer- 1) 1985
Explanation:
About Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL):
Managing Director (MD) and CEO– Ashok Vaswani
Tagline- Let’s Make Money Simple
Established- 1985
12. Where is the headquarters of the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial
Telecommunications (SWIFT) situated?
1) Geneva, Switzerland
2) Brussels, Belgium
3) Bonn, Germany
4) Rome, Italy
5) Paris, France
Answer- 2) Brussels, Belgium
Explanation:
About Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT):
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)- Javier Pérez-Tasso
Headquarters- La Hupe near Brussels, Belgium
13. Who is the current (as of July’24) Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
of the RBL Bank?
1) Ajay Kumar Srivastava
2) Shanti Lal Jain
3) Swarup Kumar Saha
4) R. Subramaniakumar
5) Ashwani Kumar
Answer- 4) R. Subramaniakumar
Explanation:
About RBL Bank:
Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)- R. Subramaniakumar
Tagline- Apno ka Bank
Established- 1943
14. In which year was the World Bank (WB) established?

1) 1944
2) 1974
3) 1951
4) 1954
5) 1948
Answer- 1) 1944
Explanation:
About World Bank(WB):
President– Ajay Banga
Headquarters– Washington, DC, United States of America (USA)
Member nations- 189 (including India)
Established– 1944
15. Who is the current (as of August ‘24) Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) of the Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) Limited?
1) Rakesh Sharma
2) Baldev Prakash
3) Sumant Kathpalia
4) Nikhil Mohan
5) Prashant Kumar
Answer- 1) Rakesh Sharma
Explanation:
About IDBI Limited:
Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)- Rakesh Sharma
Tagline- Banking for All
Established- 1964
16. Where is the headquarters of the Unity Small Finance Bank Limited situated?
3) Thrissur, Kerala
5) Jaipur, Rajasthan
Answer- 2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Explanation:
About Unity Small Finance Bank Limited:
Unity Bank is a Scheduled Commercial Bank (SCB) promoted by Centrum Financial Services Limited
with Resilient Innovations Private Limited as a co-investor.
MD & CEO – Inderjit Camotra
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Incorporated – 2021
17. Who is the current (as of August ‘24) Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) of HDFC Securities Limited?
1) Vinod Easwaran
2) Arun Kumar Bansal
3) Rishi Gupta
4) Anubrata Biswas
5) Dhiraj Relli
Answer- 5) Dhiraj Relli
Explanation:
About HDFC Securities Limited:
Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)- Dhiraj Relli
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
Founded – 2000
18. Which Indian state residents were exempted from paying the income tax?
1) Sikkim
2) Goa
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Uttarakhand
5) Meghalaya
Answer- 1) Sikkim
Explanation:
i.Sikkim is the only state in India that is exempted from paying taxes.
ii. ‘Section 10(26AAA) in The Income Tax Act, 1961’ grants tax exemptions to Sikkimese residents on
all forms of income, including earnings from interest, dividends, and other sources and also defines a
“Sikkimese”.
iii. In 1975, Sikkim became the 22nd state of India through a referendum, with unique terms including
its Sikkim No Income Tax System, supported by Article 371F of the Indian Constitution
19. Name the company that has recently (in August’ 24) announced the launch of the ‘Smart
Saver Plus’ add-on for motor insurance policies.
2) Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited
3) New India Assurance Company Limited
4) Max Life Insurance Company Limited
5) Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited
Answer- 1) ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited
Explanation:
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited, a leading private general insurance company in
India, announced the launch of its industry-first innovative ‘Smart Saver Plus’ add-on for motor
insurance policies.
• This feature aims to address the concerns of policyholders regarding prolonged turnaround
times (TAT) and the need for reliable repair quality, by providing swift servicing, quality
assurance, and customer convenience, reinforcing ICICI Lombard’s commitment to delivering
superior customer experiences.
20. Which bank has recently (in August’ 24) launched ‘Badische Anilin und Soda Fabrik’
(BASF)’s first sustainability-linked payables finance program in Asia?
1) Goldman Sachs
2) JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3) Wells Fargo
4) Deutsche Bank AG
5) American Express
Answer- 4) Deutsche Bank AG
Explanation:
Deutsche Bank AG has launched Badische Anilin und Soda Fabrik (BASF)’s first sustainability-linked
payables finance program in Asia, with a focus on its operations in China.
• The program is set to support BASF’s operations in China by transforming its existing payables
finance program into sustainability-linked financing for some of its subsidiaries. This allows
BASF to encourage its suppliers to adopt sustainable practices.
• Badische Anilin und Soda Fabrik (BASF) is a global chemical company headquartered in
Germany.
21. Who is the current (as of August ‘24) Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) of SBI General Insurance Company Limited?
1) Naveen Chandra Jha
2) Rajeev Yadav
3) Govind Singh
4) Ajay Kanwal
5) Sanjeev Nautiyal
Answer- 1) Naveen Chandra Jha
Explanation:
About SBI General Insurance Company Limited:
Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) -Naveen Chandra Jha
Headquarters-Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tagline- Suraksha Aur Bharosa Dono
Established- 2009
22. In Which year, the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) was established?
1) 1956
2) 1962
3) 1971
4) 1985
5) 1978
Answer- 1) 1956
Explanation:
About Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC):
Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)– Siddhartha Mohanty
Establishment– 1956
23. In August 2024, the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) signed an
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ____________ (university) to set up a Centre of
Excellence in Corporate Forensics.
1) Kalinga Forensic University
2) National Forensic Sciences University
3) Banaras Hindu University
4) Saurashtra University
5) Chandigarh University
Answer- 2) National Forensic Sciences University
Explanation:
The Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gujarat and the National Forensic Sciences
University (NFSU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up a Centre of Excellence
in Corporate Forensics.
• The agreement was signed to collaborate on enhancing expertise in international arbitration,
fraud investigation, data security, cyber security, and anti-money laundering.
24. According to the recent(in August ‘24) research report by State Bank of India(SBI), the
Consumer Price Inflation in India is expected to remain around ________ in the financial year
2024-25 .
1) 4.8 %
2) 4.5 %
3) 5 %
4) 5.2 %
5) 4.7 %
Answer- 3) 5%
Explanation:
According to a research report by State Bank of India(SBI), the Consumer Price Inflation in India is
expected to remain around 5 per cent in the financial year 2024-25 except for September and October.
• The report also suggested, the weighted average lending rate (WALR) on fresh rupee loan
decreased by 11 bps from the beginning of the year (i.e. from 9.43 in January'24 to 9.32 in
June'24).
25. Which Indian payment app recently (in August ‘24) launched its payment services at
selected locations in Paris, France?
1) JioFinance
2) TimePay
3) BharatPe
4) PhonePe
5) PayZapp
Answer- 1) JioFinance
Explanation:
Jio Financial Services Ltd announced the launch of its payment services at selected locations in Paris,
France.
• The JioFinance app facilitates the purchase of tickets for the Eiffel Tower through its official
website, La Tour Eiffel.
• The app will also facilitate payments for in-store purchases at Galeries Lafayette Paris
Hausmann.
• JioFinance’s partnership with Visa, the official payments partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic
Games, ensures its presence at India House.
26. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the Association of
Mutual Funds in India (AMFI)?
1) Gop Kumar Bhaskaran
2) Shamsher Singh
3) N.S.Venkatesh
4) Sundeep Sikka
5) Deepak Parekh
Answer- 3) N.S.Venkatesh
Explanation:
About Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI):
Chief Executive Officer(CEO) -N.S. Venkatesh
Founded – 1995
27. In August 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) imposed a total penalty
of Rs 3 lakh on _____________ and its trustee for irregularities in the Total Expense Ratio (TER).
2) Kotak Mutual Fund
3) Nippon Life India Asset Management Limited
5) BNP Paribas Asset Management India Private Limited
Answer- 3) Nippon Life India Asset Management Limited
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) imposed a total penalty of Rs 3 lakh on Nippon
Life India Asset Management Limited and its trustee for irregularities in the Total Expense Ratio
(TER).
• The market regulator observed that the fund house had charged scheme expenses to the books
of the asset management company (AMC).
• It is found that Nippon Life had charged less than 1% expense to the schemes in five exchange-
traded funds (ETFs) and charged certain scheme expenses to the AMC books.
28. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) of DBS Bank India Limited (DBIL)?
1) Praveen Kumar
2) Surojit Shome
3) Hitendra Dave
4) Zarin Daruwala
5) Ashu Khullar
Answer-2) Surojit Shome
Explanation:
About DBS Bank India Limited (DBIL):
Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)- Surojit Shome
Founded – 1994
29. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) chairman of the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute
(SWFI)?
1) Subramanian Sundar
2) Baldev Prakash
3) Chandra Shekhar Ghosh
4) Lakshmi Narayanan
5) Pralay Mondal
Answer-4) Lakshmi Narayanan
Explanation:
About the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI):
The SWFI incorporated in 2008 is a platform offering comprehensive research and analysis of global
capital, investor intelligence, money flows, and transparency.
Chairman– Lakshmi Narayanan
Corporate Offices– Las Vegas, Nevada, the United States of America (USA).
30. Which firm has recently (in August ‘24) acquired non-performing assets (NPAs) worth Rs.
6,151.16 crore from the Stressed Asset Stabilisation Fund (SASF) of the IDBI Bank Limited?
1) Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company Limited
2) India SME Asset Reconstruction Company Limited
3) JM Financial Asset Reconstruction Company Limited
4) Phoenix ARC Private Limited
5) Omkara Assets Reconstruction Private Limited
Answer- 5) Omkara Assets Reconstruction Private Limited
Explanation:
In August 2024, Omkara Assets Reconstruction Private Limited (Omkara ARC) has acquired non-
performing assets (NPAs) worth Rs. 6,151.16 crore from the Stressed Asset Stabilisation Fund (SASF)
of the IDBI Bank Limited.
• SASF is a government-formed special purpose vehicle for acquiring and managing the assets of
the IDBI Bank.
31. Which bank has recently (in August ‘24) approved raising Rs 30,000 crore in funds through
debt securities and share sales?
1) IndusInd Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) Axis Bank
Answer- 1) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
IndusInd Bank’s Board approved raising Rs 30,000 crore in funds through debt securities and share
sales.
• It will raise Rs 20,000 crore through debt securities on a private placement basis in permitted
foreign currencies.
• It will also raise Rs 10,000 crore through the placement of securities, including American
Depository Receipts, Global Depository Receipts, and qualified institutional placements, in
permitted foreign currencies.
32. The Indian Cost Accounts Service (ICoAS) celebrated its Foundation Day on ____________with
the theme ‘ICoAS @ Viksit Bharat’.
1) 9th August 2024
2) 1st August 2024
3) 4th August 2024
4) 11th August 2024
5) 10th August 2024
Answer- 1) 9th August 2024
Explanation:
The Indian Cost Accounts Service (ICoAS) celebrated its Foundation Day on 9th August 2024 in New
Delhi (Delhi) with the theme ‘ICoAS @ Viksit Bharat’. The event highlighted the crucial role of ICoAS
officers in shaping the economic future of India by 2047.
33. In Which year, the Power Finance Corporation (PFC) was established?
1) 1990
2) 1974
3) 1986
4) 2001
5) 1998
Answer- 3) 1986
Explanation:
About Power Finance Corporation (PFC):
Chairman and Managing Director (CMD)– Parminder Chopra
Headquarters– New Delhi, Delhi
Established – 1986
34. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) chairman of the Multi Commodity Exchange of India
Limited (MCX)?
2) Harsh Kumar Bhanwala
3) Sundararaman Ramamurthy
4) Roopa Deepak Rawat
5) Sivasubramanian Ramann
Answer- 2) Harsh Kumar Bhanwala
Explanation:
About Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited (MCX):
It is a state-of-the-art, commodity derivatives exchange that offers online trading of commodity
derivatives transactions.
It started operations in November 2003, under the regulatory framework of SEBI.
Chairman- Dr. Harsh Kumar Bhanwala
35. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Managing Director (MD) of the Export-Import Bank of
India (India-Exim Bank)?
1) Ravi Agrawal
2) Harsha Bangari
3) Arvind Panagariya
4) Pramod Kumar Tiwari
5) Dilip Asbe
Answer- 2) Harsha Bangari
Explanation:
About Export-Import Bank of India (India-Exim Bank):
Managing Director (MD) – Harsha Bangari
Established- 1982
36. In Which year, the Axis Bank Limited was established?

1) 1985
2) 1978
3) 1993
4) 2005
5) 1969
Answer-3) 1993
Explanation:
Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer(CEO) – Amitabh Chaudhry
Tagline – Badhti ka Naam Zindagi
37. Who has been recently (in August 24) appointed as the Managing Director (MD) & Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of the StockHolding Corporation of India Limited (SHCIL)?
1) Atul Saxena
3) Sundararaman Ramamurthy
4) Emandi Sankara Rao
5) Sandip Shah
Answer- 1) Atul Saxena
Explanation:
Atul Saxena was appointed as the Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the
StockHolding Corporation of India Limited (SHCIL)
• SHCIL is a subsidiary of the Government of India’s financial institution IFCI Limited (formerly
Industrial Finance Corporation of India).
• SHCIL, specialising in custodial and depository services, was established in 1986. It is also
responsible for e-stamping system around India.
38. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)?
1) Dilip Asbe
2) Pradip Kumar Das
3) Noopur Chaturvedi
4) Gurdeep Singh
5) Rajesh Kumar Mediratta
Answer- 1) Dilip Asbe
Explanation:
About National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI):
Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)– Dilip Asbe
39. Which company has recently (in August ‘24) in partnership with digital payments platform
‘Ongo’ launched an instant National Common Mobility Card, 'Ongo Ride'?
1) Kochi Metro Rail Limited
2) Konkan Railway Corporation
3) Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited
4) Chennai Metro Rail Limited
5) Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited
Answer- 4) Chennai Metro Rail Limited
Explanation:
Ongo, the digital payments platform of AGS Transact Technologies has launched an instant National
Common Mobility Card 'Ongo Ride' in association with the Chennai Metro Rail Limited.
40. Which bank has recently (in August ‘24) launched ‘credit line on UPI’ through a partnership
with fintech firm ‘Navi’?
1) UCO Bank
2) Karnataka Bank
4) Indian Bank
Answer- 2) Karnataka Bank
Explanation:
In August 2024, Karnataka Bank has announced the launch of ‘Credit Line on UPI''through a
partnership with fintech firm ‘Navi’.
This is currently offered to a closed group of select users who are pre-qualified for the product, and it
will be launched to more users.
41. Which bank has recently (in August ‘24) launched the "India-Singapore Connect" in
collaboration with the CNBC-TV18 initiative to strengthen the relationship between India and
Singapore?
1) Citibank
2) Standard Chartered Bank
3) Barclays Bank
4) DBS Bank India
5) BNP Paribas
Answer- 4) DBS Bank India
Explanation:
The "India-Singapore Connect" launched by DBS Bank India in collaboration with CNBC-TV18
aims to strengthen the economic and strategic ties between the two nations.
• It marks DBS Bank's 30th anniversary in India since it begins its operations in 1994.
42. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD &
CEO) of the Punjab National Bank (PNB)?
1) Nidhu Saxena
2) Matam Venkata Rao
3) Atul Kumar Goel
4) Shanti Lal Jain
Answer- 3) Atul Kumar Goel
Explanation:
About the Punjab National Bank (PNB):
PNB was founded on May 19 1894 and it opened for business on 12 April 1895.
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) – Atul Kumar Goel
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
Tagline – The Name You Can Bank Upon
43. Which institute has recently (in August ‘24) launched "SATHEE IBPS” to help candidates
prepare for banking exams conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)?
1) IIT Kanpur
2) IIT Hyderabad
3) IIT Bombay
4) IIT Roorkee
5) IIT Delhi
Answer- 1) IIT Kanpur
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) has launched "SATHEE IBPS," an innovative
program aimed at helping candidates prepare for banking exams conducted by the Institute of
Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS).
• Supported by the Ministry of Education, this initiative is focused on providing high-quality
educational resources to aspiring students across India, with a particular emphasis on those
from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and remote areas.
• The program aims to ensure equal access to top-tier learning materials.
44. Which payment company has recently (in August’ 24) received approval from the National
Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) for its merger with North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB)?
1) KreditBee
2) Acko
3) Billdesk
4) Slice
5) One Card
Answer- 4) Slice
Explanation:
Consumer payments and lending company Slice has received approval from the National Company
Law Tribunal (NCLT) for its merger with North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB).
• The NCLT Guwahati bench has sanctioned the scheme of arrangement and amalgamation
involving Garagepreneurs Internet Pvt Ltd, Quadrillion Finance Pvt Ltd, Intergalactory Foundry
Pvt Ltd, RGVN (North East) Microfinance Ltd, and North East Small Finance Bank,
45. Which company along with SBI Foundation has recently (in August’ 24) announced the
launch of the 'Innovators for Bharat' portfolio, supporting 9 agricultural startups with equity
seed funding?
1) Ennovent
2) UnLtd India
3) Deshpande Foundation
4) Upaya Social Ventures
5) Villgro
Answer- 5) Villgro
Explanation:
SBI Foundation and Villgro have announced the launch of the 'Innovators for Bharat' portfolio,
supporting 9 agricultural startups with equity seed funding.
• The initiative is part of SBI Foundation's SBIF LEAP program and aims to address critical
agricultural challenges in India.
• The initiative plans to impact 10,000 farmers by increasing their livelihoods and incomes,
converting 60,000 acres to sustainable cultivation, and reducing CO2 emissions by 15,000
tonnes.
46. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) of the RBL Bank Limited?
1) Nidhu Saxena
2) N. Kamakodi
3) Shanti Lal Jain
4) R Subramaniakumar
5) Sashidhar Jagdishan
Answer- 4) R Subramaniakumar
Explanation:
About RBL Bank Limited:
Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)– R Subramaniakumar
Tagline– Apno ka Bank
47. Where is the headquarters of the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
situated?
1) Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat
3) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 3) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
About Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI):
SIDBI, established on 2nd April 1990 under an Act of Indian Parliament, acts as the Principal Financial
Institution for Promotion, Financing and Development of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise
(MSME) sector.
Chairman & Managing Director (CMD)– Manoj Mittal
Headquarters– Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (UP)
48. In Which year, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) was established?
1) 2001
2) 2010
3) 2008
4) 2012
5) 2015
Answer- 3) 2008
Explanation:
NPCI regulates the retail payment and settlement system in India. It was launched as a joint initiative
of RBI and India Banks’ Association (IBA).
Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Dilip Asbe
Established- 2008
49. Which company has recently (in August’ 24) announced that it will sell its entertainment
ticketing business to Zomato for Rs. 2,048 crore?
1) Paytm
2) Google Pay
3) Razorpay
4) PhonePe
5) Amazon Pay
Answer- 1) Paytm
Explanation:
One 97 Communications Limited, which owns the Paytm brand, announced that it will sell its
entertainment ticketing business to Zomato for Rs.2,048 crore.
• Entertainment ticketing business, including movies, sports, and events, will be available on the
Paytm app during a transition period of up to 12 months.
50. Which Payment Bank has recently (in August ‘24) launched the AI-powered facial
recognition feature ‘Face Match’?
1) Paytm Payments Bank
2) Airtel Payments Bank
3) Fino Payments Bank
4) Jio Payments Bank
5) NSDL Payments Bank
Answer- 2) Airtel Payments Bank
Explanation:
Airtel Payments Bank launched ‘Face Match’, a new security feature that makes use of AI to enhance
account security.
• The feature uses advanced machine learning algorithms to assess potential threats and activate
facial recognition verification when necessary.
• The Face Match feature works by analysing various factors, including user behaviour,
transactions patterns, location data, and device location to verify the user.
51. Which security firm was recently (in August ‘24) fined Rs 11 lakh by the Securities and
Exchange Board of India(SEBI) for violating stock broker regulations?
1) ICICI Securities
2) HDFC Securities
3) Axis Securities
4) IIFL Securities
5) Kotak Securities
Answer- 4) IIFL Securities
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 11 lakh on IIFL
Securities for violating stock broker regulations
• The fine follows an inspection conducted from Aug 18 to Aug. 25, 2022, which reviewed IIFL
Securities' compliance from April 1 to July 31 of that year itself.
• The penalty comprises Rs 9 lakh under the SEBI Act and Rs 2 lakh under the Securities Cont
52. Which bank has recently (in August ‘24) partnered with ‘MediBuddy’ to provide exclusive
healthcare benefits to its employees?
1) Punjab & Sind Bank
2) Bank of Baroda
4) Canara Bank
Answer-2) Bank of Baroda
Explanation:
Bank of Baroda has partnered with MediBuddy, a digital healthcare platform, to provide exclusive
healthcare benefits to its employees.
• It intends to provide employees with thorough annual health examinations using MediBuddy’s
large healthcare network.
53. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Managing Director and Chief Executive Director (MD
& CEO) of IndusInd Bank?
1) Sumant Kathpalia
4) Atul Kumar Goel
5) Ashwani Kumar
Answer- 1) Sumant Kathpalia
Explanation:
About IndusInd Bank Limited:
Managing Director and Chief Executive Director (MD & CEO) – Sumant Kathpalia
Tagline – We Make You Feel Richer
54. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD &
CEO) of LIC Housing Finance Limited (LIC HFL)?
1) B. Ramesh Babu
2) V. Vaidyanathan
3) Sandeep Bakhshi
4) Baldev Prakash
5) T. Adhikari
Answer- 5) T. Adhikari
Explanation:
About LIC Housing Finance Limited (LIC HFL):
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) – T. Adhikari
55. In Which year, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was established?
1) 1992
2) 1995
3) 1998
4) 1991
5) 1996
Answer- 1) 1992
Explanation:
About Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI):
Chairman- Madhabi Puri Buch
Established- 1992
56. Where is the headquarters of the AU Small Finance Bank Limited situated?
1) Thrissur, Kerala
3) Guwahati, Assam
Answer- 4) Jaipur, Rajasthan
Explanation:
About AU Small Finance Bank Limited:
MD & CEO – Sanjay Agarwal
Headquarters- Jaipur, Rajasthan
Tagline- Badlaav Humse Hai!
Established- 1996
57. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BharatPe?
1) Nalin Negi
2) Hitesh Kumar Sethia
3) Kashinath Hariharan
4) Anand Dubey
5) Sameer Nigam
Answer- 1) Nalin Negi
Explanation:
About BharatPe:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Nalin Negi
Headquarters – New Delhi, India
Founded – 2018
58. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) of Axis Bank Limited?
1) Rajneesh Karnatak
2) Nidhu Saxena
3) Amitabh Chaudhry
5) Shanti Lal Jain
Answer- 3) Amitabh Chaudhry
Explanation:
Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)– Amitabh Chaudhry
Tagline– Badhti Ka Naam Zindagi
59. Which institute has recently (in August’ 24) collaborated with ESAF Small Finance Bank to
expand the ESAF Balajyothi Financial Education curriculum?
1) Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune
2) Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
3) All India Institutes of Medical Science, Delhi
4) Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
5) Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Answer- 2) Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
Explanation:
ESAF Small Finance Bank has collaborated with the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
(IIMK) to expand the ESAF Balajyothi Financial Education curriculum.
• Targeting children in the critical age group of 10-12 years, this innovative curriculum aims to
inculcate financial discipline through participatory theatre and other creative methods, laying
a strong foundation for healthy financial behaviours in future generations.
60. Name the Indian Businessman who has been recently (in August ‘24) barred from the
securities market by the Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI).
1) Mehul Choksi
2) Naresh Goyal
3) Anil Ambani
4) Subrata Roy
5) Venugopal Dhoot
Answer- 3) Anil Ambani
Explanation:
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has banned Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG)
chairman Anil Ambani and 24 other entities, including former key managerial personnel (KMPs) of
Reliance Home Finance Ltd (RHFL), from the securities market for five years for diversion of funds
from the company.
• SEBI has also imposed a penalty of Rs 25 crore on Anil Ambani.
61. Where is the headquarters of the Bandhan Bank Limited situated?

5) Jalandhar, Punjab
Answer- 4) Kolkata, West Bengal
Explanation:
About Bandhan Bank Limited:
Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) (Interim) – Ratan Kumar Kesh
Headquarters- Kolkata, West Bengal(WB)
Tagline- Aapka Bhala, Sabki Bhalai
Established- 2015
62. In Which year, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) was established?
1) 1947
2) 1958
3) 1966
4) 1984
5) 1991
Answer- 3) 1966
Explanation:
About the Asian Development Bank (ADB):
President– Masatsugu Asakawa
Headquarters– Manila, Philippines
Members – 68
63. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive
Officer(CEO) of the Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited (TALIC)?
1) R Subramaniakumar
2) Govind Singh
3) R. Viswesvaran
5) Venkatachalam H
Answer- 5) Venkatachalam H
Explanation:
About Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited (TALIC):
Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) – Venkatachalam H
Established – April 1, 2001
64. Which fintech company has recently (in August ‘24) received approval from the Bharat Bill
Payment System (BBPS) to operate as a customer operating unit (COU)?
1) Pine Labs
2) Zeta
3) MoneyTap
4) Mswipe
5) Cred
Answer- 5) Cred
Explanation:
Fintech firm Cred has received approval from the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) to operate as
a customer operating unit (COU).
• COU certification will enable the firm to partner with large billers and banks to come on board
BBPS.
• Developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), BBPS is a unified platform
that facilitates all forms of bill payments across India
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently mandated that all credit card bill payments made
through third-party applications like Cred must be routed through BBPS.
65. Which bank has recently (in August ‘24) partnered with a banking technology firm ‘Zeta’ to
launch a credit line on UPI (CLOU)?
1) Dhanlaxmi Bank
2) IndusInd Bank
3) City Union Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) Federal Bank
Answer- 4) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
Zeta, a banking technology firm, partners with HDFC Bank to power its credit line on UPI (CLOU)
offerings.
• A credit line in UPI refers to a pre-approved amount of credit that a bank offers to its
customers. This credit line allows customers to make transactions or payments even if they
don’t have sufficient funds in their bank account at that moment.
• It’s essentially a short-term loan or credit limit that the bank provides to the customer with
applicable fees or interest.
66. Bank of Baroda(BoB) raises Rs. 5,000 Crore through 10-year Infrastructure bonds with
_______ Interest Rate.
1) 3.7%
2) 6.7%
3) 6.3%
4) 7.3%
5) 7.4%
Answer- 4) 7.3%
Explanation:
Bank of Baroda (BoB) had raised Rs 5,000 crore through 10-year infrastructure bonds at a coupon
rate of 7.3%. CRISIL Ratings rated BoB's bond offering AAA. The basic issue amount was Rs 2,000
crore, with a greenshoe option of Rs 3,000 crore. Investors purchased the whole issuance.
• Infrastructure bonds, exempt from regulatory reserve requirements like the Statutory
Liquidity Ratio (SLR) and Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), are highly attractive for banks.
• Future infrastructure bond issues are anticipated to have cut-off rates ranging from 7.3% to
7.35% for state-owned banks and from 7.35% to 7.4% for private banks.
67. In Which year, the State Bank of India (SBI) was founded?
1) 1945
2) 1954
3) 1955
4) 1956
5) 1965
Answer- 3) 1955
Explanation:
About State Bank of India(SBI):
Chairman- Challa Sreenivasulu Setty (with effect from 28th August 2024)
Tag line-“The Banker to Every Indian”
Founded in- 1st July 1955
68. State Bank of India (SBI) raised Rs. 7,500 Crore through 1st Basel III compliant Tier 2 bond
issuance for the Financial Year 2023-24(FY24) at _______ coupon rate.
1) 7.20%
2) 7.35%
3) 7.42%
4) 7.50%
5) 7.52%
Answer- 3) 7.42%
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) had raised Rs 7,500 crore at a coupon rate of 7.42% through its first Basel
III compliant Tier 2 bond issuance for the Financial Year 2023-24(FY24). The bonds are issued for a
tenor of 15 years, with call option after 10 years and each anniversary date thereafter.
69.Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director
(MD) of Yes Bank Limited?
1) V. Vaidyanathan
2) Sanjiv Chadha
3) N.S. Srinath
4) Prashant Kumar
5) Dinesh Kumar Khara
Answer- 4) Prashant Kumar
Explanation:
About Yes Bank Limited:
Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Prashant Kumar
Tagline- Experience our expertise
Established- 2004
70. When was HDFC Bank Limited established?

1) 1964
2) 1976
3) 1990
4) 1994
5) 1995
Answer- 4) 1994
Explanation:
About HDFC Bank Limited:
Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Sashidhar Jagdishan
Tagline – We Understand Your World
71. Where is the headquarters of the ESAF Small Finance Bank (SFB) situated?
1) Jalandhar, Punjab
4) Thrissur, Kerala
5) Guwahati, Assam
Answer- 4) Thrissur, Kerala
Explanation:
About ESAF Small Finance Bank (SFB):
Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)– Kadambelil Paul Thomas
Headquarters- Thrissur, Kerala
Tag line- Joy of Banking
Established- 2017
72. Which company has recently (in August ‘24) entered into the online payment sector to help
businesses accept money online from their customers?
1) Salesforce
2) HubSpot
3) Oracle
4) Freshsales
5) Zoho
Answer- 5) Zoho
Explanation:
Zoho is entering into the online payment sector with the launch of Zoho Payments, a unified
payment solution, to help businesses accept money online from their customers.
The solution integrates with Zoho’s suite of finance and operations applications, such as Zoho Books,
Zoho Billing, and Zoho Invoice.
Zoho has introduced B2B payment powered by the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) of NPCI Bharat
BillPay Limited (NBBL) which will allow businesses to manage invoices and payments directly
through Zoho Books, making transactions seamless.
73. When was the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) established?
1) 1996
2) 2000
3) 2008
4) 2016
5) 2021
Answer- 3) 2008
Explanation:
It regulates the retail payment and settlement system in India. It was launched as a joint initiative of
RBI and India Banks’ Association (IBA). It was set up under the provisions of Payment and
Settlement Systems Act (2007).
Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Dilip Asbe
Established- 2008
CA STATIC GK
1. Which organisation has recently (in August’ 2024) collaborated with the International
Olympic Committee (IOC) and France to ensure the Paris Olympics is healthy and safe for both
spectators and athletes?
1) World Health Organization
2) Global Health Council
3) Partners in Health
4) Occupational Safety and Health Administration
5) National Safety Council
Answer- 1) World Health Organization
Explanation:
The World Health Organization (WHO) is collaborating with the International Olympic
Committee (IOC) and France to ensure the Paris Olympics is healthy and safe for both spectators
and athletes.
2. In August 2024, the European Union (EU) approved ________ in humanitarian aid to help the
most affected population in the recent floods in India, northern Bangladesh and the
Philippines.
1) Euro 5.1 million
2) Euro 4.9 million
3) Euro 2.4 million
4) Euro 1.9 million
5)Euro 3.3 million
Answer- 3) Euro 2.4 million
Explanation:
On July 30th 2024, The European Union (EU) approved Euro 2.4 million in humanitarian aid to help
the most affected population in the recent floods in India, northern Bangladesh and the Philippines.
• The funding will help provide cash assistance, food, access to clean water and sanitation, and
other essential services in the hardest-hit areas.
3. In July 2024, Wayanad district experienced landslides as a result of heavy rainfall.
According to the “Landslide Atlas of India” report prepared by the Hyderabad-based National
Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Wayanad
was ranked _________ in the most landslide-prone districts in India.
1) 5th
2) 8th
3) 13th
4) 10th
5) 15th
Answer- 3) 13th
Explanation:
In July 2024, Wayanad district experienced landslides as a result of heavy rainfall. According to the
“Landslide Atlas of India” report prepared by the Hyderabad-based National Remote Sensing Centre
(NRSC) of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Wayanad was ranked 13th in the most
landslide-prone districts in India.
• According to the report, 10 out of the 30 most landslide-prone districts in India are located in
Kerala.
• As per the report, Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag (1st) and Tehri Garhwal (2nd) are the most
landslide-prone districts in India.
4. Who has been recently (in July’24) conferred with the V Venkayya Epigraphy Award for
2024?
1) V. Vedachalam
2) M.H. Krishna
3) Hiranand Sastri
4) D.R. Bhandarkar
5) R. Narasimhacharya
Answer- 1) V. Vedachalam
Explanation:
V. Vedachalam, an eminent Tamil epigrapher and historian, has been conferred the V Venkayya
Epigraphy Award for 2024.
• Vedachalam has written and co-written more than 25 books on subjects such as epigraphy,
numismatics, temple art, religion, and society.
• Epigraphy is the study of Inscriptions on Rocks, Pillars, Temple walls, Copper plates and other
writing materials like Stones, Metals, Potteries, Woods, Palm leaves, Clothes, Conch shells,
Mural paintings and Coins.
5. In July 2024, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval represented India at the 4th Annual
Meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation
(BIMSTEC) Security Chiefs meeting in __________.
1) Dhaka, Bangladesh
2) Colombo, Sri Lanka
3) Naypyitaw, Myanmar
4) New Delhi, India
5) Bangkok, Thailand.
Answer- 3) Naypyitaw, Myanmar
Explanation:
On 26th July 2024, Ajit Doval, the National Security Advisor (NSA) led the Indian delegation at the
4th Annual Meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic
Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Security Chiefs in Naypyitaw, Myanmar.
6. According to the data from the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), a total of
_______ tigers died in India from 2019 to 2023 due to natural causes and other reasons, including
poaching.
1) 710
2) 401
3) 540
4) 628
5) 370
Answer- 4) 628
Explanation:
A total of 628 tigers died in India during the past five years due to natural causes and other reasons,
including poaching.
• Meanwhile 349 people were killed in tiger attacks during this period, with Maharashtra alone
recording 200 deaths.
• According to the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), 96 tigers died in 2019, 106 in
2020, 127 in 2021, 121 in 2022 and 178 in 2023.
7. Which country has recently (in August’ 24) displaced the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to
become India’s second-largest supplier of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in 2023, with shipments
reaching 3.09 million tonnes (MT)?
1) Russia
2) United Kingdom(UK)
3) Brazil
4) Singapore
5) United States of America (USA)
Answer- 5) United States of America (USA)
Explanation:
The United States of America (USA) has displaced the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to become
India’s second-largest supplier of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in 2023, with shipments reaching
3.09 million tonnes (MT).
• LNG is emerging as a substitute fuel in the transition towards green energy.
• Analysts attributed the development to weakening LNG prices in international markets as well
as India’s proximity, via the Cape of Good Hope, to US LNG cargoes compared to North Asia.
The US also emerged as the world’s largest LNG exporter in 2023.
• According to the world LNG report 2024 by International Gas Union (IG), released earlier this
month, the US supplied India 1.8 MT LNG in the pre-pandemic period (2019) and the quantity
increased to 3.86 MT in 2021.
8. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)?
1) Ravi Agrawal
2) Arvind Panagariya
3) Srikant Madhav Vaidya
4) Manoj Mittal
5) Pradip Kumar Das
Answer- 1) Ravi Agrawal
Explanation:
About Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT):
Chairman – Ravi Agrawal
9. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC)
situated?
2) Jakarta, Indonesia
3) Rome, Italy
4) New York, the United States of America (USA)
5) Vienna, Austria
Answer- 4) New York, the United States of America (USA)
Explanation:
About United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC):
President– Robert Bob Rae(Canada)
Headquarters– New York, the United States of America (USA)
10. In Which state, the Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary is situated?

1) Tamil Nadu
2) Kerala
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Odisha
Answer- 3) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
About Andhra Pradesh(AP):
Chief Minister(CM)– N. Chandrababu Naidu
Governor– Syed Abdul Nazeer
Wildlife Sanctuaries– Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary, and Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary
11. In Which year, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) was established?
1) 2020
2) 2021
3) 2022
4) 2023
5) 2019
Answer- 3) 2022
Explanation:
About Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF):
IPEF was launched on 23rd May 2022 in Tokyo, Japan.
14 partner countries: Australia, Brunei, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia,
New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and U.S.A.
12. Which Indian armed force has recently (in July ‘24) launched ‘Suvidha Software Version
1.0’ to enhance training protocols and ensure consistency across its platforms?
1) Indian Coast Guard
2) Indian Army
3) Indian Navy
4) Indian Air Force
5) Border Security Force
Answer- 1) Indian Coast Guard
Explanation:
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) launched ‘Suvidha Software Version 1.0’ during its maiden ‘Annual
Operational Sea Training Conference’ at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on July 30, 2024.
• This software is a cutting-edge tool designed to enhance training protocols and ensure
consistency across all ICG platforms.
13. Which automobile company has recently (in July ‘24) signed a MoU with Maharashtra
government to examine the setting up of a greenfield manufacturing facility at Chhatrapati
Sambhaji Nagar in Maharashtra?
1) Tata Motors
2) Mahindra & Mahindra
3) Toyota Kirloskar Motor
4) Hyundai Motor India
5) Maruti Suzuki
Answer- 3) Toyota Kirloskar Motor
Explanation:
In July 2024, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has recently (in July ‘24) signed a MoU with the
Maharashtra government to examine the setting up of a greenfield manufacturing facility with an
investment of around Rs 20,000 crore at Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar in Maharashtra.
14. Which ministry has recently (in August’ 24) granted approval for Port Blair Seaport in
Andaman and Nicobar Islands as an authorised Integrated Check Posts (ICP) for entry of
foreign nationals holding e-visa?
1) Ministry of Tourism
2) Ministry of Civil Aviation
3) Ministry of Earth Science
4) Ministry of Home Affairs
5) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Answer- 4) Ministry of Home Affairs
Explanation:
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has approved Port Blair Seaport in Andaman and Nicobar
Islands as an authorised Integrated Check Posts (ICP) for entry of foreign nationals holding e-visa.
• This move aims to attract tourists and yacht charters, enhancing the region's tourism potential.
Officials and tourism operators welcome the decision, envisioning it as a boost for local and
foreign tourism.
• Apart from Port Blair, five other Indian seaports: Mumbai, Cochin, Mormugao, Chennai, and
New Mangalore will also accept e-visa entries.
15. Name the city that has recently (in August’ 24) introduced India’s largest and world’s
second largest ropeway network that is set to begin in 2025?
2) Aizawl, Mizoram
3) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
4) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
5) Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 5) Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Shimla introduces India's first urban ropeway network to tackle traffic congestion with 13
boarding and deboarding stations and one turning station.
• The construction of the world's second-largest ropeway project, the 13.79-km Shimla
Himachal Pradesh (HP) Ropeway Project aimed at decongesting the state capital Shimla, will
commence on March 1, 2025.
16. Name the personality who has recently (in August’ 24) became the first woman to be
appointed as the Director General Medical Services (DGMS) of the Indian Army (IA).
1) Sakshi Dubey
2) Arti Sarin
3) Sheila S. Mathai
4) Sadhna Saxena Nair
5) Madhuri Kanitkar
Answer- 4) Sadhna Saxena Nair
Explanation:
Lieutenant General Sadhna Saxena Nair, becomes the first woman to be appointed as the Director
General Medical Services (DGMS) of the Indian Army (IA).
17. Who is the current (as of July ‘24) union minister of Minority Affairs?
1) Pralhad Joshi
2) Kiren Rijiju
3) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
4) Mansukh Mandaviya
5) Ashwini Vaishnaw
Answer- 2) Kiren Rijiju
Explanation:
About the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA):
Union Minister – Kiren Rijiju (Lok Sabha Constituency – Arunachal Pradesh (West)
Minister of State (MoS) – George Kurian
18. The Tech Leaders Forum of India (TELFI) was launched at World Education Conference
2024 in ____________ (city).
1) Beijing, China
2) Paris, France
3) Rome, Italy
4) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5) Barcelona, Spain
Answer- 4) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Explanation:
The Tech Leaders Forum of India (TELFI) was launched at the World Education Conference 2024,
hosted by the Federation of Economic Development Association (FEDA) at Hamdan Bin Mohammed
Smart University in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
• TELFI, a new initiative aimed at empowering engineers, was launched as a key highlight of the
conference.
• The forum is designed to support engineers through various professional activities, including
webinars, workshops, and training sessions.
19. Which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has recently (in July’ 24) honoured Google Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) Sundar Pichai with the Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) Award?
1) IIT Bombay
2) IIT Delhi
3) IIT Madras
4) IIT Kanpur
5) IIT Kharagpur
Answer- 5) IIT Kharagpur
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur honoured Google Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Sundar Pichai with the Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) Award and his wife Anjali Pichai with
Distinguished Alumnus Award at a programme in San Francisco in the United States of America
(USA).
20. Which is the capital of the Republic of Senegal?

1) Dakar
2) Cairo
3) Libreville
4) Accra
5) Tripoli
Answer- 1) Dakar
Explanation:
About Republic of Senegal:
President – Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Capital – Dakar
Currency – West African CFA franc (XOF)
21. Who is the current (as of July ‘24) Director-General(DG) of the United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)?
1) Teresa Patricio
2) Helena Leurent
3) Ursula von der Leyen
5) Audrey Azoulay
Answer- 5) Audrey Azoulay
Explanation:
About United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO):
Director-General– Audrey Azoulay
Headquarters– Paris, France
22. In August 2024, the Government of India (GoI) signed a grant agreement with
___________ (country) to implement the Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship
(JDS).
1) Japan
2) Singapore
4) France
5) New Zealand
Answer- 1) Japan
Explanation:
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a grant agreement with the
Government of India (GoI) to implement ‘The Project for Human Resource Development
Scholarship (JDS)’.
• This initiative is designed to provide full scholarships to 36 Indian government officials over
the next four years, allowing them to pursue two-year master’s degrees at Japanese
universities.
• The first cohort of nine officials will be admitted under an initial grant of approximately Rs 12
crores (Japanese yen - JPY 223 million).
23. Who has been recently (in August’ 24) appointed as the Director of the Indian Council of
Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI)?
1) Manju Rahi
2) Rajiv Bahl
3) Kalyan Banerjee
4) Grinson George
5) Namita Mahapatra
Answer- 4) Grinson George
Explanation:
Grinson George has been appointed as the Director of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research
(ICAR)-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).
24. Which National Institute of Technology (NIT) has recently (in July ‘24) launched a
‘Nivahika’ portal for data management?
1) NIT Delhi
2) NIT Raipur
3) NIT Rourkela
4) NIT Calicut
5) NIT Bhopal
Answer- 4) NIT Calicut
Explanation:
The National Institute of Technology-Calicut (NIT-C) has launched ‘Nivahika’, a cutting-edge web
portal. This portal is designed to change how the institute handles and reports data.
• It will improve the accuracy and consistency of the institute’s data submissions and help with
national rankings.
• It is a tool that helps collect, organise, and report data more effectively across different
departments and research centres at NIT-C.
25. How much lakh crore rupees was the Goods and Services Tax (GST) collected in July 2024?
1) Rs 1.65 lakh crore
Answer- 2) Rs 1.82 lakh crore
Explanation:
The gross goods and services tax (GST) collection in July 2024 reached Rs 1.82 lakh crore, reflecting a
10.3% increase from Rs 1.65 lakh crore in July 2023.
• Gross revenue from domestic transactions was Rs 1.34 lakh crore, up 8.9%. GST revenue on
imports rose 14.4% to Rs 48,039 crore.
26. Who is the current (as of August ‘24) Chairman of the Central Water Commission (CWC)?
1) Pradip Kumar Das
2) Srikant Madhav Vaidya
3) Ravi Agrawal
4) Kushvinder Vohra
5) Dilip Asbe
Answer- 4) Kushvinder Vohra
Explanation:
About the Central Water Commission (CWC):
CWC (formerly Central Waterways, Irrigation and Navigation Commission, CWINC) is an attached
office of the Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS), under the Department of Water Resources, River
Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR).
Chairman – Kushvinder Vohra
27. Where is the headquarters of the Global Footprint Network situated?

1) Tokyo, Japan
3) Paris, France
4) Montreal, Canada
5) Vienna, Austria
Answer- 2) Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation:
About the Global Footprint Network:
Global Footprint Network is an international nonprofit organization founded in 2003.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)- Steven Tebbe
Headquarters– Geneva, Switzerland
28. Who is the current (as of August ‘24) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Garuda Aerospace
Private Limited?
1) Agnishwar Jayaprakash
2) Ajay Singh
3) Pawan Kumar Chandana
4) Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay
5) Srinath Ravichandran
Answer- 1) Agnishwar Jayaprakash
Explanation:
About Garuda Aerospace Private Limited:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)- Agnishwar Jayaprakash
Headquarters– Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Founded- 2015.
29. Which company has recently (in August’ 24) announced the launch of ‘District’, a new app
for its going-out business?
1) Zepto
2) Flipkart
3) Zomato
4) Swiggy
5) JioMart
Answer- 3) Zomato
Explanation:
Zomato, Gurugram (Haryana) based food and delivery platform announced the launch of ‘District’, a
new app for its going-out business.
• This app consolidates various out-of-home services like dining, movie tickets, sports events,
live shows, shopping, and stays.
• The company has been increasing focus on the vertical which includes dining out, live events
and ticketing.
30. Which company has recently (in August’ 24) launched a feature called GitHub Models,
designed to help developers explore Artificial intelligence (AI) models?
1) Oracle
2) Amazon
3) Apple
4) Google
5) Microsoft
Answer- 5) Microsoft
Explanation:
GitHub, a Microsoft’s developer platform has announced GitHub Models, an interactive sandbox
environment for developers and engineers to explore different AI models for free.
• The leading models like Meta AI’s Llama 3.1, OpenAI’s GPT-4o and GPT-4o mini, Mistral AI’s
Mistral Large 2 and Cohere’s Command will be among the options available.
• The playground’s beta version has been made available to a limited group of people.
• The developers can use GitHub Models to deploy AI models via the built-in playground, test
different prompts and model parameters and then launch them into environments like GitHub
Codespaces and Visual Studio Code.
31. In August 2024, the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
released guidelines for the implementation of __________ bagless days for classes 6 to 8.
1) 30
2) 25
3) 15
4) 10
5)20
Answer- 4) 10
Explanation:
The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) released guidelines for the
implementation of ‘10 bagless days’ for classes 6 to 8 in an effort to make learning in schools more
experiential and stress-free.
• These guidelines come after the new National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 recommended
that all students in classes 6 to 8 participate in a ten-day bagless period.
• It was released on the anniversary of NEP 2020 (29th July 2020) with the objective to make the
ten bagless days period an integral part of the teaching-learning process rather than an add-on
to the existing scheme of studies of education.
32. According to the United Nations (UN)report titled “State of Food Security and Nutrition in
the World (SOFI) 2024, India’s prevalence of hunger has declined from 16.6% in 2022 to _____ in
2023.
1) 13.7%
2) 12.8%
3) 10.5%
4) 11.9%
5) 9.4%
Answer- 1) 13.7%
Explanation:
According to the latest United Nation(UN)report titled “State of Food Security and Nutrition in the
World (SOFI) 2024: Financing to end hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition in all its forms”, India’
prevalence of hunger has declined from 16.6% in 2022 to 13.7% in 2023.
33. The Government of India(GoI) has permitted _______ Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) via
automatic route for aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO).
1) 50%
2) 25%
3) 100%
4) 75%
5) 80%
Answer- 3) 100%
Explanation:
The Government of India(GoI) has permitted 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) via automatic
route for aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO).
• It also announced that a uniform rate of 5 per cent IGST will apply to imports of parts
components, testing equipment, tools and tool-kits of aircraft, irrespective of their HSN
classification subject to specified conditions.
• The period for export of goods imported for repairs has been extended from six months to one
year.
• The time limit for re-import of goods for repairs under warranty has been extended from three
to five years.
34. In which state ‘Ghughwa National Fossils Park’ is located?

1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Uttarakhand
3) Maharashtra
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
About Madhya Pradesh:
Chief Minister– Mohan Yadav
Governor– Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
National Park– Kuno National Park; Ghughwa National Fossils Park
Wildlife Sanctuary– Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary; Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary
35. Chinese _________ is the currency of China.

1) Yen
2) Rial
3) Won
4) Yuan
5) Peso
Answer- 4) Yuan
Explanation:
About China:
Prime Minister (PM)- Li Qiang
President– Xi Jinping
Capital– Beijing
Currency– Chinese Yuan
36. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) president of Germany?

1) Dick Schoof
2) Frank-Walter Steinmeier
3) Gabriel Attal
4) Olaf Scholz
5) Keir Starmer
Answer- 2) Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Explanation:
About Federal Republic of Germany (FRG):
Chancellor- Olaf Scholz
President- Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Capital- Berlin
Currency- Euro (EUR)
37. In Which year the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) was established?
1) 1984
2) 1991
3) 1997
4) 2001
5) 2005
Answer- 1) 1984
Explanation:
About the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT):
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Rajkumar Upadhyay
38. Who is the current (as of August ‘24) chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of
India (TRAI)?
1) Gurdeep Singh
2) Rajesh Gera
3) Tripti Gurha
4) Anil Kumar Lahoti
5) Atul Karwal
Answer- 4) Anil Kumar Lahoti
Explanation: About Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI):
Chairman-Anil Kumar Lahoti
Headquarters- New Delhi, Delhi
Established- 20th February, 1997
39. In August 2024, Scientists have discovered a comet A117uUD, being ejected from the solar
system after a close encounter with_________ (planet).
1) Earth
2) Mars
3) Jupiter
4) Saturn
5) Venus
Answer- 4) Saturn
Explanation:
Scientists have discovered a comet being ejected from the solar system after a close encounter with
Saturn.
• The object, named Comet A117uUD, was discovered on June 14, 2024, by the Asteroid
Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS).
• Researchers utilised 142 observations to trace the comet's orbit around the sun and found that
A117uUD had a significant encounter with Saturn in 2022.
• The researcher used models to predict the path of A117uUD and discovered that the comet
would exit the solar system while flying at a speed of around 6,710 miles per hour (10,800
km/h).
40. How many billion cubic meters (BCM) of gas were produced by India in the fiscal year
2023-24?
1) 28.7
2) 36.43
3) 32.14
4) 38.54
5) 40.2
Answer- 2) 36.43
Explanation:
In the fiscal year 2023-24, India achieved gas production of 36.43 billion cubic meters (BCM), up from
28.7 BCM in FY21.
• According to Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, India is projected
to reach 45.3 BCM gas production by FY26.
41. Which state has recently (in August’ 24) become the first state in India, to purchase all 23
crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP)?
1) Karnataka
2) Haryana
3) Punjab
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 2) Haryana
Explanation:
Haryana Chief Minister (CM) Nayab Singh Saini announced that Haryana has become the first state
in India, to purchase all 23 crops at the minimum support price (MSP).
• Previously, Haryana procured 14 crops at MSP.
42. In which state/UT, Nokrek Ridge National Park is located?

1) Sikkim
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Meghalaya
4) Uttarakhand
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 3) Meghalaya
Explanation:
Nokrek National Park is a prominent national park located in the state of Meghalaya in
northeastern India. It is one of the most significant biodiversity hotspots in the region and has been
designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
i. The Nokrek National Park is home to diverse ecosystems, including tropical and subtropical forests,
grasslands, and high-altitude plateaus
43. In Which state, the Fakim WildLife Sanctuary is situated?

1) Nagaland
2) Assam
3) Meghalaya
5) Mizoram
Answer- 1) Nagaland
Explanation:
About Nagaland:
Chief Minister- Neiphiu Rio
Governor- La Ganesan
National Park (NP)- Ntanki NP
Wildlife Sanctuaries (WLS)- Fakim WLS, Puliebadze WLS
44. Vietnamese ____ is the currency of Viet Nam.

1) Dollar
2) Real
3) Yuan
4) Dong
5) Yen
Answer- 4) Dong
Explanation:
About Viet Nam:
Prime Minister(PM) – Pham Minh Chinh
President – To Lam
Capital – Hanoi
Currency –Vietnamese dong
45. In Which state/Union Territory(UT), the Oussudu Lake Bird Sanctuary is situated?
1) Ladakh
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Puducherry
4) Lakshadweep
5) Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
Answer- 3) Puducherry
Explanation:
About Puducherry:
Chief Minister– Natesan Krishnasamy Rangasamy
Lieutenant Governor– C.P. Radhakrishnan
Bird Sanctuary– Oussudu Lake Bird Sanctuary
46. What is the ‘motto’ of the Border Security Force (BSF)?

1) Service and Loyalty
2) Duty Unto Death
3) Protection and Security
4) Sarvatra Sarvottam Suraksha
5) Service, Security and Brotherhood
Answer- 2) Duty Unto Death
Explanation:
About Border Security Force (BSF):
BSF is India’s border guarding organisation which is known as the 1st line of defence and also one of
the seven Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) of India.
Director General (DG) – Daljit Singh Chawdhary
Motto – ‘Duty Unto Death’
47. In which state Udanti Sitanadi tiger reserve is located?

1) Odisha
2) Maharashtra
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
The Udanti Sitanadi tiger reserve is located in Chhattisgarh.
i. It was declared a tiger reserve in the year 2008-09. The Udanti and Sitanadi Rivers flow through the
Reserve. There are few perennial springs including the famous Deodhara and Godene falls. Asiatic
Wild Buffalo is the key endangered species found in the Core Area.
48. In which state/UT Nanda Lake is located?

1) Karnataka
2) Goa
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Jammu and Kashmir
5) Ladakh
Answer- 2) Goa
Explanation:
i.Nanda Lake located in Goa is habitat for notable faunal species including Threskiornis
melanocephalus (Black-headed ibis), Alcedoatthis (Common kingfisher), Hirundo smithii (Wire-tailed
swallow)
ii. Nanda Lakewetland from Goa, India was added to the Ramsar Sites in 2022.
49. Name the airline company that has recently (in August’ 24) became the first Indian airline
to launch a Virtual Interline platform, offering flyers a wider range of booking options.
1) IndiGo
2) SpiceJet
3) Vistara
4) Air India Express
5) Go First
Answer- 4) Air India Express
Explanation:
Air India Express has launched its Virtual Interline platform, becoming the first Indian airline to
offer this innovative service.
• The platform, ‘AIX Connect’, was developed in collaboration with travel solutions technology
company Dohop and aims to provide travellers with a broader range of booking options by
allowing them to book connecting flights from different airlines seamlessly.
50. Which Indian ship that recently (in August’24) won the Naval Gunfire Support Competition
at the Rim of the Pacific Exercise- 2024 (RIMPAC-2024)?
1) INS Arihant
2) INS Sindhughosh
3) INS Vikrant
4) INS Shivalik
5) INS Vikramaditya
Answer- 4) INS Shivalik
Explanation:
INS Shivalik of the Indian Navy has emerged victorious in the Naval Gunfire Support Competition at
the Rim of the Pacific Exercise- 2024 (RIMPAC-2024), held in Hawaii, and won the coveted RODEO
trophy.
• RIMPAC 2024 was held from 27th June to 1st August 2024 in the United States of America
(USA).
• Led by the US Navy, the RIMPAC multinational exercise involves approximately 29 nations,
with 40 surface ships, 3 submarines, 14 national land forces, over 150 aircraft, and 25,000
personnel.
51. Which Greek goddess is featured in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics medal?
1) Artemis
2) Athena Nike
3) Asteria
4) Minerva
5) Calypso
Answer- 2) Athena Nike
Explanation:
In the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics medals, the goddess of victory, Athena Nike, is depicted in the
foreground, emerging from the Panathenaic Stadium, which was pivotal in the revival of the Olympic
Games in 1896.
The other side of the medals will feature a unique design that incorporates a piece of the Eiffel Tower.
• The iron pieces, weighing 18 grams each, were obtained from girders and other parts that were
replaced during renovations of the Eiffel Tower.
• The hexagonal shape of the iron pieces represents France, often referred to as "L'Hexagone"
due to its geographical shape.
• The Paris Mint is producing 5,084 medals in total, with the gold medals weighing 529 grams
and containing 6 grams of gold plating over silver.
• The silver medals weigh 525 grams, while the bronze medals weigh 455 grams and are made of
copper, tin, and zinc alloy.
• Each medal measures 85 millimeters across and 9.2 millimeters thick.
52. Which is the capital of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis (SKN)?
1) Addis Ababa
2) Brazzaville
3) Basseterre
4) Gaborone
5) Moroni
Answer- 3) Basseterre
Explanation:
About the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis (SKN):
SKN(also known as the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis) is a dual-island country situated
between the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. It consists of the two islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis,
both located in the West Indies, in the Leeward Islands chain of the Lesser Antilles.
Prime Minister (PM) – Terrance Micheal Drew
Capital – Basseterre
Currency – East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
53. In Which state, the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated?

1) Kerala
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Karnataka
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Telangana
Answer- 1) Kerala
Explanation:
About Kerala:
Chief Minister (CM)- Pinarayi Vijayan
Governor– Arif Mohammed Khan
Capital– Thiruvananthapuram
Wildlife Sanctuaries– Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, and Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary
Airports– Calicut International Airport (also known as Karipur Airport), and Kannur International
Airport
54. Where is the headquarters of the Assam Rifles situated?

1) Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
2) Shillong, Meghalaya
3) Dispur, Assam
4) Kohima, Nagaland
5) Agartala, Tripura
Answer- 2) Shillong, Meghalaya
Explanation:
About the Assam Rifles:
Assam Rifles was established in 1835 as the “Cachar Levy.” It is fondly called ‘Friends of the North
East People’.
Director-General (DG)– Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera
Headquarters– Shillong, Meghalaya
55. In which year was Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) established?

1) 1968
2) 1975
3) 1987
4) 1991
5) 1970
Answer- 5) 1970
Explanation:
About Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL):
Chairman & Managing Director (CMD)- Commodore A Madhavrao (Retired)
Headquarter– Hyderabad, Telangana
Established- 1970
56. Who is the current (as of August ‘24) governor of Jharkhand?
1) Om Prakash Mathur
2) Kuniyil Kailashnathan
3) C.P. Radhakrishnan
4) Santosh Gangwar
5) Gulab Chand Kataria
Answer- 4) Santosh Gangwar
Explanation:
About Jharkhand:
Chief Minister (CM) – Hemant Soren
Governor – Santosh Gangwar
Capital – Ranchi
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Parasnath Wildlife Sanctuary, Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary
57. Who is the current (as of August ‘24) Prime Minister (PM) of Japan?
1) Shinzo Abe
2) Fumio Kishida
3) Yoshihide Suga
4) Lai Ching-te
5) Yoon Suk Yeol
Answer- 2) Fumio Kishida
Explanation:
About Japan:
Prime Minister (PM)- Fumio Kishida
Capital– Tokyo
Currency– Japanese Yen
58. Who has recently (in August’ 24) stepped down as chairperson of the National Commission
for Women (NCW)?
1) Vinod Easwaran
2) Abhijit Kamalapurkar
3) Rekha Sharma
4) Girija Vyas
5) Lalitha Kumaramangalam
Answer- 3) Rekha Sharma
Explanation:
Rekha Sharma's tenure as chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW) concluded
on August 6, 2024, marking the end of her nine-year tenure which began on August 7, 2018.
• Rekha Sharma has been a prominent member of the National Commission for Women (NCW)
since August 2015. She took on the role of chairperson on August 7, 2018, after initially serving
as an additional chairperson from September 29, 2017.
59. In which state, the ‘Nameri Tiger Reserve’ is located?

1) Assam
2) Uttarakhand
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Gujarat
Answer- 1) Assam
Explanation:
About Assam:
Chief Minister- Himanta Biswa Sarma
Governor- Lakshman Prasad Acharya
National Parks– Kaziranga National Park, Dibru – Saikhowa National Park
Tiger Reserves– Manas Tiger Reserve, Nameri Tiger Reserve
60. Name the Indian Naval Ship (INS) that has recently (in August’ 24) conducted a Maritime
Partnership Exercise (MPX) with the Russian Navy Ship Soobrazitelny.
1) INS Tabar
2) INS Vikrant
3) INS Jalashwa
4) INS Gharial
5) INS Kesari
Answer- 1) INS Tabar
Explanation:
On 30 July 2024, The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tabar, commanded by Captain MR Harish with a crew
of 280 officers and sailors, conducted a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with the Russian Navy
Ship Soobrazitelny.
• The INS Tabar participated in the 328th Russian Navy Day Parade celebrations.
• It was the second time that INS Tabar was participating in the Russian Navy Day Parade. It
participated in the 325th Russian Navy Day Parade held in 2021.
61. Who has recently (in August’ 24) taken over the additional charge as the Chairman and
Managing Director (CMD) of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)?
1) Jasbir Singh
2) Sanjeev Singhal
3) Biju George
4) Vasudev Puranik
5) Pradeep Chauhan
Answer- 2) Sanjeev Singhal
Explanation:
Sanjeev Singhal takes charge of the additional charge of the post of Chairman and Managing Director
(CMD) of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) for a period of one month, with effect from
August 1, 2024.
• He is currently serving as the Director (Finance) of (MDL).
62. Who has been recently (in August’ 24) appointed as the New General Counsel of Sony
Pictures Networks India (SPNI) with effect from September 1, 2024?
1) Anubrata Biswas
2) Kadambelil Paul Thomas
3) Sarvjit Singh Samra
4) Sumant Kathpalia
5) Ritesh Khosla
Answer- 5) Ritesh Khosla
Explanation:
Ritesh Khosla has been appointed as the New General Counsel of Sony Pictures Networks India
(SPNI) with effect from September 1, 2024.
• He succeeds Ashok Nambissan, who is retiring after a distinguished tenure with the company.
63. In August 2024, the Union government granted ___________to the Union Territory (UT) of
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to clear its dues with the J&K Bank.
1) Rs 4,100 crore
2) Rs 7,900 crore
3) Rs 8,500 crore
4) Rs 5,940 crore
5) Rs 6,070 crore
Answer- 2) Rs 7,900 crore
Explanation:
The Union government has granted Rs 7,900 crore to the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and
Kashmir (J&K) to clear its dues with the J&K Bank.
• The special funds have been allocated in the J&K budget to clear the outstanding dues of the
J&K government with the J&K Bank.
• The Centre has allocated Rs 42,277.74 crore for J&K in the Union Budget for 2024-25, marking
a 1.2 per cent increase from the previous financial year’s allocation.
64. Which organisation has recently (in August ‘24) released the updated "Integrated Fire
Management Voluntary Guidelines: Principles and Strategic Actions"?
1) International Union of Forest Research Organization
2) Food and Agriculture Organization
3) World Wildlife Fund
4) United Nations Forum on Forests
5) Center for International Forestry Research
Answer- 2) Food and Agriculture Organization
Explanation:
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released the updated "Integrated Fire Management
Voluntary Guidelines: Principles and Strategic Actions."
• Extreme wildfires are projected to become about 50 percent more frequent by the end of the
century.
• Currently, around 340 million to 370 million hectares of the Earth's surface are burned by
wildfire annually.
65. Who is the current(as of August ‘24) Union Minister of the Ministry of Textiles (MoT)?
1) Giriraj Singh
2) Dharmendra Pradhan
3) Pralhad Joshi
4) Jitan Ram Manjhi
5) Manohar Lal Khattar
Answer- 1) Giriraj Singh
Explanation:
About the Ministry of Textiles (MoT):
Union Minister– Giriraj Singh (Constituency: Begusarai, Bihar)
Minister of State (MoS)- Pabitra Margherita (Rajya Sabha, Assam)
66. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Prime Minister (PM) of Mauritius?
1) Pravind Kumar Jugnauth
2) Mohamed Muizzu
3) Tharman Shanmugaratnam
4) Ranil Wickremesinghe
5) Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
Answer- 1) Pravind Kumar Jugnauth
Explanation:
About Mauritius:
Prime Minister (PM)- Pravind Kumar Jugnauth
Capital- Port Louis
Currency- Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
67. Which cricket team won the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2024 title by defeating the
Lyca Kovai Kings in the finals?
1) Chepauk Super Gillies
2) Trichy Grand Cholas
3) Nellai Royal Kings
4) Dindigul Dragons
5) Madurai Panthers
Answer-4) Dindigul Dragons
Explanation:
Dindigul Dragons captained by Ravichandran Ashwin won the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL)
2024 title by defeating the Lyca Kovai Kings in the finals.
• The Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) is a men's Twenty20 (T20) cricket league that is
annually held in Tamil Nadu and contested by eight city-based franchise teams.
68. Who has been recently (in August ‘24) appointed as the Managing Director(MD) and Chief
Executive Officer(CEO) of the Coromandel International Limited?
1) Ajay Singh
2) Mohinder Singh
3) Ravi Agrawal
4) Arun Kumar Misra
5) S. Sankarasubramanian
Answer-5) S. Sankarasubramanian
Explanation:
In August 2024, S. Sankarasubramanian has been appointed as the Managing Director(MD) and Chief
Executive Officer(CEO) of the Coromandel International Limited.
69. Which organisation has recently (in August’ 24) signed two agreements with the Italian
Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) to foster sustainable development and
cooperation in Mozambique and Zimbabwe?
1) United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization
3) United Nations Environment Programme
4) United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
5) United Nations World Food Programme
Answer- 1) United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization
Explanation:
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Italian Agency for Development
Cooperation (AICS) have signed two agreements for the implementation of projects aimed at
protecting the Miombo forest and facilitating trade in the border region between Mozambique and
Zimbabwe.
• The first project, entitled ‘Integrated Transboundary Sustainable Management of the Miombo
Forests’, aims at protecting, restoring and promoting the sustainable use of the Miombo forest
shared by Mozambique and Zimbabwe, providing essential resources such as firewood, food
and water.
• The second project is linked to the development of the agricultural value chain and trade
between Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
• These projects, valued at just over USD 8 million, will be funded by Italy within the framework
of the Mattei Plan for Africa.
70. Which state is set to partner with Google for Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in
governance?
1) Telangana
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Kerala
5) Karnataka
Answer-3) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Google is set to partner with Andhra Pradesh(AP) in providing Artificial Intelligence (AI)
applications in sectors like agriculture, healthcare, sustainability, skill development and startup
ecosystems,
• A memorandum of understanding(MoU) is set to be signed between the AP government and
Google for the initiative "AI for Andhra Pradesh, Powered by Google."
71. Which company has recently (in August’ 24) partnered with Druk Green Power
Corporation Limited to develop a 600 megawatt (MW) hydropower project in Bhutan?
1) Reliance Infrastructure Limited
2) NHPC Limited
3) Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
4) Tata Power Company Limited
5) Adani Green Energy Limited
Answer- 4) Tata Power Company Limited
Explanation:
Tata Power has partnered with Bhutan-based Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd (DGPC) to develop
a hydropower project with an estimated cost of Rs 6,900 crore in Bhutan.
• The 600 megawatt (MW) Khorlochhu Hydropower Project will be built on the Kholongchhu
river in eastern Bhutan.
72. Who has been recently (in August’ 24) re-elected as President of the Academy of Motion
Picture Arts and Sciences for a third term?
1) Ruth Selwyn
2) Catherine Schreiber
3) Janet Yang
4) Joel Shukovsky
5) Gianna Simone
Answer- 3) Janet Yang
Explanation:
Janet Yang has been re-elected as President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for a
third term by the organization’s Board of Governors.
• The Academy is known around the world for its annual Academy Awards, both officially and
popularly known as "The Oscars".
73. Which state’s Electronics Development Corporation Limited has recently(in August’ 24)
signed a MoU with the Indian Electronics Semiconductor Association (IESA) to stimulate the
establishment of Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) ecosystem ventures?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh State Electronics Development Corporation Limited (MPSEDC) and the Indian
Electronics Semiconductor Association (IESA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
to stimulate the establishment of Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) ecosystem
ventures.
• This MoU aims to develop a vibrant ecosystem to expand electronic business services (EMS),
printed circuit board (PCB) design and manufacturing,
74. In August 2024, the Indian government announced the inclusion of ________ and
Visakhapatnam seaports as additional export points for essential commodities to the
Maldives.
1) Kochi seaport
2) Mormugao seaport
3) Paradip seaport
4) Cochin seaport
5) Kandla seaport
Answer- 5) Kandla seaport
Explanation:
The Indian government has announced the inclusion of Kandla and Visakhapatnam seaports as
additional export points for essential commodities to the Maldives.
• This decision aims to facilitate smoother trade between the two nations. These ports were
notified on August 1, 2024.
• It may be recalled that the Indian government had imposed restrictions on the export of
certain essential commodities to the Maldives for the 2024-25 fiscal year dated August 1, 2024.
• Previously, only four ports were designated for exporting essential goods under prohibited or
restricted categories to the Maldives. These ports were located at the following custom
stations: Mundra Sea Port, Tuticorin Sea Port, NhavaSheva Sea Port (also known as
Jawaharlal Nehru Port, JNPT), ICDTughlakabad.
75. In August 2024, the Union Home Ministry approved renaming the Nemom railway station
in Kerala as ___________.
1) Thiruvananthapuram South
2) Kozhikode North
3) Wayanad North
4) Kozhikode South
5) Thiruvananthapuram North
Answer- 1) Thiruvananthapuram South
Explanation:
In August 2024, the Union Home Ministry approved the Kerala government’s request to rename two
major railway stations in the Thiruvananthapuram district.
• The Nemom railway station has been renamed Thiruvananthapuram South and Kochuveli
station as Thiruvananthapuram North.
76. Tunisian ______ is the currency of Tunisia.

1) Pound
2) Euro
3) Dinar
4) Franc
5) Dollar
Answer-3) Dinar
Explanation:
About Tunisia:
President- Kais Saied
Capital- Tunis
Currency- Tunisian Dinar (TND)
77. In Which state, the Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated?

1) Maharashtra
2) Karnataka
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Odisha
Explanation:
About Maharashtra:
Chief Minister (CM) – Eknath Sambhaji Shinde
Governor – C. P. Radhakrishnan
Wildlife Sanctuaries- Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, Koyna wildlife sanctuary
Tiger Reserves – Melghat Tiger Reserve, Sahyadri tiger reserve
78. When was the Competition Commission of India (CCI) established?

1) 1997
2) 2000
3) 2009
4) 2005
5) 2010
Answer- 3) 2009
Explanation:
About Competition Commission of India (CCI):
It was established in March 2009 by Government of India (GoI) under the Competition Act, 2002 for
the administration, implementation, and enforcement of the Act.
Chairperson– Ravneet Kaur
79. Which company has recently (in August ‘24) signed an MoU with the Agriculture Ministry of
Tanzania to actively participate in agricultural development?
1) Escorts Limited
2) Agristar Limited
3) KisanKraft Limited
4) TAFE Motors and Tractors Limited.
5) Krushna Agro Industries
Answer- 3) KisanKraft Limited
Explanation:
KisanKraft Limited, a Bengaluru-based farm equipment manufacturer, signed a Memorandum of
Understanding(MoU) with the Ministry of Agriculture of the United Republic of Tanzania to actively
participate in agricultural development.
• The MoU covers a data-driven approach to small farm mechanization, improved seeds for
domestic and export markets, increased farmer income, agri-entrepreneur development, and
digital extension services.
80. Who has been recently (in August ‘24) appointed as Cabinet Secretary to the Government of
India (GoI) for a two year period with effect from 30th August 2024?
1) Utpal Kumar Singh
2) Rajesh Verma
3) Pradeep Kumar Tripathi
4) Ravi Sinha
5) T.V. Somanathan
Answer- 5) T.V. Somanathan
Explanation:
T.V. Somanathan, a 1987 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Tamil Nadu cadre, was
appointed as the Government of India's (GoI) Cabinet Secretary for a two year period with effect from
30th August 2024.
• Somanathan will succeed Rajiv Gauba whose tenure ends on 30th August 2024.
81. Which country has recently (in August ‘24) test-fired a Raytheon SM-6 missile from its Navy
ship for the first time?
1) Australia
2) France
3) India
4) Germany
5) Russia
Answer- 1) Australia
Explanation:
Australia conducted its first test firing of a Raytheon SM-6 missile from the Her or His Majesty’s
Australian Ship (HMAS) Sydney at Hawaii, as part of the Pacific Dragon 2024 exercise.
• The SM-6 missile is three missiles in one. It can perform anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare
and ballistic missile defense or sea-based terminal missions.
82. In August 2024, Scientists from _____________ (organisation) discovered methanotrophs,

India's first indigenous methane mitigating agents.
2) Agharkar Research Institute
3) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
4) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
5) Birla Institute of Technology & Science
Answer-2) Agharkar Research Institute
Explanation:
Scientists from Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) led by Monali Rahalkar have discovered India's
first indigenous methane mitigating agents, also known as methanotrophs, from rice fields and
wetlands of Western Ghats and Vetal Tekdi (Maharashtra)
• Methanotrophs are natural methane-mitigating agents present in environments where
methane and oxygen both are available.
• Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune (Maharashtra), is an autonomous institute of the
Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India.
83. Which state government has collaborated with IBM to host India's first International GenAI
Conclave on July 11th and 12th, 2024?
1) Kerala
2) Karnataka
3) Maharashtra
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 1) Kerala
Explanation:
The Kerala government in partnership with IBM hosted India's first International GenAI Conclave on
July 11th and 12th, 2024 at Grand Hyatt, Mulavukad, Kochi( Kerala).
• The two-day event featured Kerala’s core strengths as an attractive destination for a wide
range of enterprises driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics.
• It showcased Kerala’s commitment to fostering innovation and embracing transformative
technologies.
84. Name the mountain on which the Divyangjan expedition team of the Himalayan
Mountaineering Institute (HMI) recently unfurled the Indian national flag in August 2024.
1) Mount Elbrus
2) Mount Kilimanjaro
3) Mount Kanchenjunga
4) Mount Rainier
5) Mount Fuji
Answer- 2) Mount Kilimanjaro
Explanation:
In August 2024, The Divyangjan expedition team of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI)
under the Ministry of Defence (MoD) unfurled 7,800 square feet of the Indian national flag atop the
Uhuru Summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak of the African continent.
85. The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) celebrated its _______ Foundation Day on 9th August
2024.
1) 20th
2) 5th
3) 13th
4) 4th
5) 8th
Answer- 5) 8th
Explanation:
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) marked its 8th Foundation Day on August 9, celebrating a
remarkable journey of innovation and growth.
• As of August 8, 2024, procurement on the platform for FY 2024-25 has soared to Rs 1,92,433
Crore, reflecting a 136% increase compared to the same period last year, setting the stage for
new records.
86. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Director of the Indian Sign Language Research and
Training Centre (ISLRTC)?
1) Anurag Jain
2) Vijay Paul Sharma
3) Mohinder Singh
4) N. Honnareddy
5) Prakash Kumar
Answer- 4) N. Honnareddy
Explanation:
About the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC):
ISLRTC is an autonomous body under DEPwD.
Director – N. Honnareddy
Established– 28th September 2015.
87. How many member nations are in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) as of August 2024?
1) 164
2) 192
3) 179
4) 156
5) 140
Answer- 1) 164
Explanation:
About World Trade Organisation (WTO):
Director-General (DG)- Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Headquarters- Geneva, Switzerland
Member Nations- 164
Established- 1995
88. In which state, Indravati Tiger Reserve is located?

1) Kerala
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
About Chhattisgarh:
Chief Minister (CM) – Vishnu Deo Sai
Governor – Ramen Deka
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary, Udanti Wild Buffalo Wildlife Sanctuary
Tiger Reserve – Indravati Tiger Reserve
89. Nambor – Doigrung Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in _____________ (State).

1) Assam
2) Maharashtra
3) Karnataka
4) Uttarakhand
5) Gujarat
Answer- 1) Assam
Explanation:
About Assam:
Chief Minister (CM)- Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma
Governor– Lakshman Prasad Acharya
Capital– Dispur
Wildlife Sanctuaries– Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary, and Nambor – Doigrung Wildlife Sanctuary
Zoological Park– Assam State Zoo (Green Lung)
90. Who has recently (in August 2024) won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw event in
the 2024 Paris Olympics?
1) Neeraj Chopra
2) Andersen Peters
3) Thomas Rohler
4) Arshad Nadeem
5) Aki Parviainen
Answer- 4) Arshad Nadeem
Explanation:
Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw in the 2024 Paris
Olympics. India’s Neeraj Chopra finished second with the silver medal.
• Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari announced that Arshad Nadeem will be honored with the
Hilal-e-Imtiaz, Pakistan's second-highest civilian award.
91. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) president of the International Olympic Committee
(IOC)?
2) Agnès Callamard
3) Louise Baur
4) Siri Veseth Meling
5) Thomas Bach
Answer - 5) Thomas Bach
Explanation:
In August 2024, International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach announced that he is
set to retire in 2025.
• Thomas Bach has been president of the IOC since 2013.
• The new IOC president will be elected in March 2025 at a session in ancient Olympia, Greece.
92. Where is the headquarters of the Skytrax is situated?

1) Rome, Italy
2) Bonn, Germany
3) Paris, France
4) London, United Kingdom
Answer- 4) London, United Kingdom
Explanation:
About Skytrax:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)- Edward Plaisted
Headquarters- London, the United Kingdom
Established- 1989
93. In August 2024, the Government of India (GoI) allocated __________ under the Semicon India
Program to support the semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem.
1) USD 50 billion
2) USD 20 billion
3) USD 10 billion
4) USD 5 billion
5) USD 25 billion
Answer- 3) USD 10 billion
Explanation:
According to Invest India, the national investment promotion and facilitation agency, the Government
of India (GoI) has announced a significant USD 10 billion allocation under the Semicon India
Program to support the semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem.
• The program provides a 50 per cent incentive on project costs for semiconductor and display
fabrication facilities across various technology nodes.
• The semiconductor market in India is projected to reach USD 110 billion by 2030
94. Who has been recently (in August 2024) awarded the inaugural Book Brahma Sahitya
Puraskara - 2024?
1) Imayam
2) B. Jeyamohan
3) Vairamuthu
4) Indira Parthasarathy
5) Perumal Murugan
Answer- 2) B. Jeyamohan
Explanation:
Tamil and Malayalam writer B. Jeyamohan was awarded the inaugural Book Brahma Sahitya
Puraskara - 2024 at the Book Brahma Literature Festival (BBLF) 2024 held from 9th to 11th August
2024 in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
95. Which of the following airlines has recently (in August 2024) received approval from the
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to integrate their aircraft line maintenance
operations?
A) Air India
B) AIX Connect
C) Vistara
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Air India and Vistara have received approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
to integrate their aircraft line maintenance operations.
• The integration will consolidate Vistara’s Line Maintenance activities within Air India’s
existing facilities to optimize resources, systems, and processes across the board.
• This will result in optimizing resources to enhance operational performance and reduce
aircraft turnaround times to bolster on-time performance (OTP).
96. Who is the author of the book titled ‘Exhibiting India: Art of Heritage Walks’?
1) Vikram Seth
2) Chetan Bhagat
3) Navina Jafa
4) Vivekananda
5) Shiv Kishan
Answer- 3) Navina Jafa
Explanation:
The Government of India, through the Publications Division of the Ministry of Information and
Broadcasting, published Navina Jafa's book, 'Exhibiting India: Art of Heritage Walks.'
• The book legitimizes her groundbreaking work advancing heritage tourism and conserving
living cultures, taking these fields to unprecedented levels.
97. Which company has recently (in August 2024) won the Technology Development Fund
(TDF) scheme fund to develop an underwater drone or Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) that
can monitor large ranges?
1) EyeROV
2) Oceaneering
3) Planys Technologies
4) Total Marine Technology
5) DeepOcean
Answer- 1) EyeROV
Explanation:
India’s first commercial underwater-drone technology company EyeROV (IROV Technologies Pvt
Ltd.) won the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme fund to “develop a long-range remotely-
operated vehicle for underwater object detection and neutralization”.
• EyeROV signed an agreement with the Defence Research and Development
Organization(DRDO).
• EyeROV will use the fund to develop an underwater drone or remotely operated vehicle (ROV)
that can monitor large ranges not achieved till now.
98. Which organisation has recently (in August 2024) signed a Transfer of Technology (ToT)
agreement for the Microwave-based BRIX measurement system with Toshniwal Hyvac Pvt. Ltd.
and Sir Automation Industries?
1) Software Technology Parks of India
2) Electronic and Computer Software Export Promotion Council
3) Association for Electric Home Appliances
4) Bharat Electronics Limited
5) Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research
Answer- 5) Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research
Explanation:
Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research (SAMEER) signed a Transfer of
Technology (ToT) agreement for the Microwave based BRIX measurement system with Toshniwal
Hyvac Pvt. Ltd. and Sir Automation Industries to enable manufacturing of this system in large
numbers.
• It offers a rapid, non-destructive, and accurate method for measuring sugar concentration
(Brix) in sugar mills during the production of sugar.
99. In Which year, the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) was established?
1) 2005
2) 2001
3) 2010
4) 2008
5) 2012
Answer- 3) 2010
Explanation:
About the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA):
AIIA is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Ayush, GoI.
Director – Tanuja Nesari
100. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Executive Director (ED) of the UN World Food
Programme (WFP)?
1) Cindy McCain
2) Inger Andersen
3) Greg Barclay
4) Cary Adams
5) Juerg Steffen
Answer- 1) Cindy McCain
Explanation:
About the UN World Food Programme (WFP):
The WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its efforts to combat hunger, promote
peace in conflict-affected areas, and prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict.
Executive Director (ED)- Cindy McCain (United States of America, USA)
Headquarters – Rome, Italy
Member States – 36
101. Which is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T)?

1) Rabat
2) Port of Spain
3) Mogadishu
4) Abuja
5) Windhoek
Answer- 2) Port of Spain
Explanation:
About Trinidad and Tobago (T&T):
Prime Minister (PM)- Keith Christopher Rowley
Currency– Trinidad & Tobago Dollar
Capital– Port of Spain (PoS)
102. Utkala Divas is celebrated in _________(State).

1) West Bengal
2) Jharkhand
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Odisha
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 4) Odisha
Explanation:
About Odisha:
Chief Minister(CM) – Mohan Charan Majhi
Governor – Raghubar Das
Airports – Rourkela Airport
Festivals – Utkala Divas
103. Who has been recently (in August ‘24) appointed as the Secretary of the union Ministry of
Steel?
1) Pramod Chandra Mody
2) Utpal Kumar Singh
3) T. V. Somanathan
4) Sandeep Poundrik
5) Srikant Nagulapalli
Answer- 4) Sandeep Poundrik
Explanation:
Sandeep Poundrik has been appointed as the Secretary of the union Ministry of Steel.
• He is a 1993-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from Bihar cadre.
104. Which company has recently (in August’ 24) signed a long-term framework agreement
with Shell to provide integrated engineering and procurement services for Shell’s global
assets?
1) L&T Technology Services Limited
3) Reil Electricals India Ltd
4) Steel Authority of India Limited
Answer- 1) L&T Technology Services Limited
Explanation:
L&T Technology Services Limited (LTTS), a global leader in engineering, digital and Research and
development (R&D) services, announced it has signed a long term framework agreement with Shell.
• The multi-year framework agreement will see LTTS providing Integrated Engineering and
Procurement Services along with Digital Engineering Services, Data Governance for Capital
Projects and Digital Project Management Consultancy for Shell’s global assets as necessary.
105. Which organisation has recently (in August’ 24) created a Environment and Ecology
Department (EED) for standardisation on issues related to environment and ecology?
1) Quality Council of India
2) Bureau of Indian Standards
3) International Organization for Standardization
4) Indian Standards Institute
5) American Society for Testing and Materials
Answer- 2) Bureau of Indian Standards
Explanation:
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the National Standards Body of India, has created a new
department for standardisation on issues related to environment and ecology named as Environment
and Ecology Department (EED).
• The Bureau organised a workshop on ‘Standardisation for Environment and Ecology’ on
August 12 2024 to set a strong foundation for the future activities of the newly founded
department.
106. In August 2024, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of ________ (country)
issued a service provider licence to Starlink to offer satellite broadband services across the
country.
1) Russia
2) China
3) Australia
4) India
5) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
In August 2024, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka issued a service
provider licence to Starlink to offer satellite broadband services across the country.
• It was aimed at enhancing Sri Lanka’s access to high-speed internet via satellite technology.
107. Who has recently (in August ‘24) took charge as the Ambassador of India to the United
States of America(USA)
1) Vinay Mohan Kwatra
2) Taranjit Singh Sandhu
3) Sripriya Ranganathan
4) Jawed Ashraf
5) Santosh Jha
Answer- 1) Vinay Mohan Kwatra
Explanation:
On 12th August 2024, Vinay Mohan Kwatra took charge as the Indian ambassador to the United
States of America(USA).
• He succeeds Taranjit Singh Sandhu, who retired from the foreign service in January 2024.
108. Which state has recently (in August ‘24) become the first state in India to provide cash to
adolescent girls to buy sanitary napkins?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Kerala
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh has become the first state government in India to provide cash to adolescent girls to
buy sanitary napkins.
• The cash is being provided under the state government's Sanitation and Hygiene scheme.
109. Which country has recently (in August’ 24) test-flown its largest unmanned cargo aircraft
(drone) designed for civilian use with a payload capacity of 2 metric tons?
1) Japan
2) Russia
3) Singapore
4) China
Answer- 4) China
Explanation:
China has test-flown its largest unmanned cargo aircraft (drone) designed for civilian use.
• This drone, developed by Sichuan Tengden Sci-Tech Innovation Company, has a payload
capacity of 2 metric tons.
• It features a wingspan of 16.1 meters (52.8 feet) and a height of 4.6 meters (15 feet).
110. Malaysian ________ is the currency of Malaysia.

1) Dinar
2) Ringgit
3) Manat
4) Dollar
5) Rupee
Answer-2) Ringgit
Explanation:
About Malaysia:
Prime Minister (PM) – Anwar Ibrahim
Capital- Kuala Lumpur
Currency- Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
111. How many times has France hosted the Olympics games?
1) Five
2) Two
3) Six
4) Three
5) Seven
Answer- 3) Six
Explanation:
France has hosted the Olympic Games on six occasions. These include:
• 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris
• 1924 Winter Olympics in Chamonix
• 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble
• 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville
112. Tungabhadra dam is situated in ___________(state).

1) Tamil Nadu
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Telangana
4) Kerala
5) Karnataka
Answer-5) Karnataka
Explanation:
The 19th gate of the Tungabhadra Dam in Hospet of Karnataka was swept away by floodwaters on
10th August 2024.
• Tungabhadra Dam, also known as Pampa Sagar, is a multipurpose dam constructed across the
Tungabhadra River, a tributary of the Krishna River.
• The dam is about 49.5 meters in height and has about 33 crest gates.
113. Where is the headquarters of the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) situated?
1) New Delhi, Delhi
2) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
3) Kochi, Kerala
5) Panaji, Goa
Answer- 4) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Explanation:
About Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL):
i.MDL is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
ii.It was incorporated as a Private Limited Company in 1934 and it was takenover by the Government
of India in 1960.
Chairman & Managing Director (CMD)– Sanjeev Singhal (additional charge)
114. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the
NewSpace India Limited (NSIL)?
1) Radhakrishnan Durairaj
2) Amit Agrawal
3) Vivek Bhasin
4) Krithivasan
5) Ankathi Raju
Answer- 1) Radhakrishnan Durairaj
Explanation:
About the NewSpace India Limited (NSIL):
NSIL is a wholly owned Government of India company, under the administrative control of the
Department of Space (DOS).
Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) – Radhakrishnan Durairaj
Headquarters – Bengaluru, Karnataka
115. Which Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) recently (in August 24) signed an MoU with IG
Drones to establish an Advanced Drone Excellence Centre?
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Bhubaneswar
3) IIT Bombay
4) IIT Gandhinagar
5) IIT Indore
Answer- 2) IIT Bhubaneswar
Explanation:
In August 2024, IIT Bhubaneswar signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IG Drones to
establish an Advanced Drone Excellence Centre at the IIT Bhubaneswar Research and
Entrepreneurship Park.
• The centre will focus on disaster management research and development.
116. Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project is situated in _________ (State).

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Maharashtra
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) karnataka
Explanation:
SJVN Limited, a Mini Ratna Company under the Ministry of Power, has recently commissioned its 90
MW Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project. This new addition brings SJVN’s total installed capacity to
2,466.50 MW.
SJVN Limited, a Mini Ratna Company under the Ministry of Power, has recently brought its 90 MW
Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project into operation, raising its total installed capacity to 2,466.50
MW.
• The project is executed by SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL), a subsidiary of SJVN.
• It is situated in Omkareshwar Floating Solar Park, Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, which is
recognised as the largest floating solar park in India.
• It will generate 196.5 million units of energy in the first year. The estimated cumulative energy
generation over 25 years shall be 4629.3 million units
117. Which state has recently (in August 24) inaugurated a help centre at Terminal 3 of Indira
Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi to help passengers?
1) Gujarat
2) Punjab
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Kerala
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 2) Punjab
Explanation:
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann inaugurated the ‘Punjab Help Centre’ at Terminal 3 of Indira
Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi(Delhi) to help Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and other
passengers.
• The facility is designed to assist travelers, including the elderly, with issues such as missed
flights, delays in locating luggage, or difficulties in finding their hotels.
• This makes Punjab the first state in India to establish such a dedicated NRI Facilitation Centre.
118. Name the Para shuttler who was recently (in August 24) suspended by the Badminton
World Federation for 18 months for breaching the anti-doping regulations.
1) Suhas Yathiraj
2) Mandeep Kaur
3) Pramod Bhagat
4) Krishna Nagar
5) Thulasimathi Murugesan
Answer-3) Pramod Bhagat
Explanation:
Para shuttler Pramod Bhagat has been suspended by the Badminton World Federation for a period
of 18 months for breaching the anti-doping regulations. He will miss the Paris 2024 Paralympic
Games.
• He won a gold medal in the men's singles SL3 category at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.
119. The Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is located in ___________.

1) Uttarakhand
2) Maharashtra
3) Assam
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is located in the Pilibhit and Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh.
• It was designated as a Tiger Reserve in 2014.
• It forms part of Terai Arc Landscape in the upper Gangetic Plain.
• The northern edge of the reserve lies along the Indo-Nepal border while the southern
boundary is marked by the river Sharada and Khakra.
120. In which state ‘Gorumara National Park’ is located?

1) Manipur
2) West Bengal
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Kerala
5) Jharkhand
Answer- 2) West Bengal
Explanation:
About West Bengal:
Chief Minister– Mamata Banerjee
Governor– CV Ananda Bose
National Park– Buxa National Park; Gorumara National Park
Wildlife Sanctuary– Jorpokhri Wildlife Sanctuary; Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary
121. Name the former vice-chairman (VC) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) who
passed away in August 2024.
1) Nikhil Mohan
2) B. Ramesh Babu
3) Baldev Prakash
4) A. Manimekhalai
5) H. Devaraj
Answer- 5) H. Devaraj
Explanation:
H. Devaraj, former Vice- Chairman (VC) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) passed away at
the age of 71.
• He has served as the Vice-Chairman of the UGC from 2013 to 2016.
122. Which actor has recently (in August 24) received the Pardo alla Carriera award-Locarno
Tourism or Career Leopard, for his contribution to cinema at the 77th Locarno Film Festival in
Switzerland?
1) Shah Rukh Khan
2) Hrithik Roshan
3) Aamir Khan
4) Ranbir Kapoor
5) Salman Khan
Answer- 1) Shah Rukh Khan
Explanation:
Shah Rukh Khan received the Pardo alla Carriera award-Locarno Tourism or Career Leopard, for his
contribution to cinema at the 77th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland.
• He was the first Indian personality to be honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the
Locarno Film Festival.
123. In which country, the secretariat of the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) is
situated?
1) San Marino
2) Liechtenstein
3) Monaco
4) Malta
5) Seychelles
Answer- 3) Monaco
Explanation:
About International Hydrographic Organization (IHO):
IHO is an intergovernmental organization established in 1921.
Secretary-General– Dr Mathias Jonas (Germany)
Secretariat– Monaco
Members states– 100 (including India)
124. In Which year, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) was established?
1) 1924
2) 1919
3) 1947
4) 1935
5) 1954
Answer- 2) 1919
Explanation:
About International Labour Organisation (ILO):
Director-General (DG) – Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo
Headquarter– Geneva, Switzerland
Member nations– 187
Established– 1919
125. In which state ‘Deomali Elephant Reserve' is located?

1) Mizoram
2) Odisha
3) West Bengal
4) Assam
Answer- 5) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Deomali Elephant Reserve is located in Arunachal Pradesh. It was established in 2002. It is
surrounded by hills, tea gardens, forests, and the Burhi-Dihing River.
126. In Which state, the Churdhar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated?

1) Punjab
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Assam
Explanation:
About Himachal Pradesh (HP):
Chief Minister (CM) – Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Governor – Shiv Pratap Shukla
National Parks – Khirganga National Park, Inderkilla National Park
Wildlife Sanctuaries – ChandraTal Wildlife Sanctuary,
Churdhar Wildlife Sanctuary
127. Who has been recently (in August ‘24) appointed as the chairman of the newly-established
Young India Skills University in Telangana?
1) Anand Mahindra
2) Nita Ambani
3) Sudha Murty
4) Roshni Nadar
5) Sajjan Jindal
Answer- 1) Anand Mahindra
Explanation:
Chairman of Mahindra Group Anand Mahindra was appointed as the chairman of the newly-
established Young India Skills University in Telangana.
• It will offer certificate courses to degrees through multiple schools offering multi-disciplinary
courses.
128. St Martin’s Island in Bay of Bengal is part of ________(Country).

1) Bangladesh
2) India
3) Myanmar
4) Sri Lanka
5) Thailand
Answer- 1) Bangladesh
Explanation:
St Martin’s Island is Bangladesh’s only coral island, with reefs stretching 10-15 km to the west-
northwest.
• It is nine kilometres from the southernmost point of Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar-Teknaf
peninsula.
129. The Panama Canal connects which two major water bodies?
1) Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean
2) Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
3) Pacific Ocean and Arctic Ocean
4) Caribbean Sea and Mediterranean Sea
5) Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean
Answer- 2) Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
Explanation:
The 82-km long Panama canal is a shortcut for ships travelling between the Atlantic and the Pacific
Oceans by cutting through the Isthmus of Panama in Central America.
• It saves approximately 12,600 km in a trip between New York and San Francisco, and is one of
the most important shipping lanes in the world.
130. Who has been recently (in August’ 24) appointed as the Union Home Secretary?
1) Giriraj Singh
2) Pralhad Joshi
3) Neelesh Garg
4) Mahesh Misra
5) Govind Mohan
Answer- 5) Govind Mohan
Explanation:
Govind Mohan, Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer has been appointed as the Union
Home Secretary, succeeding Ajay Kumar Bhalla.
• Govind will take over the position upon the completion of Ajay Kumar Bhalla’s tenure on
August 22nd 2024.
131. Which state has recently (in August ‘24) become the third state in India to provide
menstrual leave for the working women?
1) Odisha
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Kerala
4) Gujarat
5) Bihar
Answer- 1) Odisha
Explanation:
In August 2024, the Odisha government announced one-day menstrual leave for the working women
in both private and government sectors.
• Odisha is the third state after Kerala and Bihar to bring in a menstrual leave policy for working
women.
132. Which sports channel has secured broadcast rights for the Big Cricket League (BCL)?
1) Fox Sports
2) ESPN
3) Sony Six
4) Star Sports
5) Prasar Bharati
Answer- 5) Prasar Bharati
Explanation:
The Big Cricket League (BCL), a franchise-based Twenty20(T20) event has joined hands with the
national broadcaster Prasar Bharati in a long-term deal.
• The inaugural edition of BCL will be held in September 2024 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
• BCL will be broadcast live on DD Sports across India, and Prasar Bharati will also be promoting
the league across its network.
133. Where is the headquarters of Boeing located?

1) Rome, Italy
2) Paris, France
3) Vienna, Austria
4) Chicago, United States of America
5) Copenhagen, Denmark
Answer- 4) Chicago, United States of America
Explanation:
About Boeing:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Robert K. “Kelly” Ortberg
Headquarters- Chicago, United States of America (USA)
134. When was the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) established?
1) 1969
2) 1954
3) 1971
4) 1949
5) 1981
Answer- 1) 1969
Explanation:
About the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO):
Chairman - Sreedhara Panicker Somanath
Headquarters - Bengaluru, Karnataka
Established - 1969
135. Who is currently (as of August’ 24) serving as the President of Israel?
1) Fumio Kishida
2) Li Yuanchao
3) Keir Starmer
4) Andrzej Duda
5) Isaac Herzog
Answer- 5) Isaac Herzog
Explanation:
About Israel:
President – Isaac Herzog
Prime Minister (PM) – Benjamin Netanyahu
Capital – Jerusalem
Currency – New Israeli Shekel (NIS)
136. Who is the currently (as of August’ 24) serving as the President of the Indian Stainless
Steel Development Association (ISSDA)
1) Chintamani Nadkarni
2) Rajamani Krishnamurti
3) Anshul Swami
4) Harsha Bangari
5) Rajkiran Rai G
Answer- 2) Rajamani Krishnamurti
Explanation:
About the Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA):
It is a non-profit organisation, registered under Section 8 of Companies Act, 2013, committed to the
growth and development of the stainless steel industry in India.
President – Rajamani Krishnamurti
Headquarters – Gurugram, Haryana
Founded – 1989
137. Who is currently (as of August’ 24) serving as the Director of the Indian Institute Of
Technology–Madras (IIT–Madras)?
1) Kamakoti Veezhinathan
2) Ashwani Kumar
3) Sumant Kathpalia
4) Baldev Prakash
5) Satish Kumar Kalra
Answer- 1) Kamakoti Veezhinathan
Explanation:
About the Indian Institute Of Technology–Madras (IIT–Madras):
Director - Professor Kamakoti Veezhinathan
Located – Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN)
138. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was formed in the year
_________.
1) 1949
2) 1986
3) 1958
4) 1990
5) 1967
Answer- 3) 1958
Explanation:
About the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO):
DRDO was formed in 1958.
Chairman– Dr Samir V Kamat
139. Who is the current (as of August’ 24) Union Minister of the Ministry of Environment,
Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC)?
1) Annpurna Devi
2) Hardeep Singh Puri
3) C R Patil
4) Bhupender Yadav
5) Ashwini Vaishnaw
Answer- 4) Bhupender Yadav
Explanation:
About the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC):
Union Minister– Bhupender Yadav (Constituency- Alwar, Rajasthan)
Minister of State (MoS)- Kirti Vardhan Singh (Constituency- Gonda, Uttar Pradesh)
140. Where is the headquarters of the Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC
India) located?
2) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
3) New Delhi, Delhi
5) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Explanation:
About the Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC India):
It is the premier trade and investment promotion organisation in India, sponsored by the Ministry of
Commerce and Industry (MoCI), Government of India (GoI).
Chairman – Arun Kumar Garodia
Founded – 1955
141. Which state has recently (in August ‘24) launched a new portal and an app called GCMS
(Government Consumer Management System) in partnership with Tata Power Limited?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Bihar
5) Odisha
Answer- 5) Odisha
Explanation:
The Odisha Government, in partnership with Tata Power Limited, has launched a new portal and an
App called GCMS (Government Consumer Management System).
• This initiative aims to simplify the process of paying electricity bills for Gram Panchayats
across the state.
• The GCMS portal, integrated with the e-Gram-Swaraj online platform, allows Panchayats to
access, approve, and pay electricity bills within a day using a secure OTP system.
142. Which institute has recently (in August ‘24) set up the Centre for Narmada River Basin
Management (cNARMADA) to conduct the Condition Assessment and Management Plan (CAMP)
of the Narmada river basin?
1) IIT Gandhinagar
2) IIT Mandi
3) IIT Patna
4) IIT Roorkee
5) IIT Indore
Answer- 1) IIT Gandhinagar
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Gandhinagar has set up the Centre for Narmada River Basin
Management (cNARMADA) at its campus to conduct the Condition Assessment and Management Plan
(CAMP) of the Narmada river basin.
• This center will work with IIT Indore and is supported by the Ministry of Jalshakti, responsible
for water resources in India.
• It will assess and identify existing conditions affecting the river ecosystem.
143. The archaeological site ‘Gobekli Tepe’ is situated in __________ (country).
1) Iraq
2) Egypt
3) Israel
4) Yemen
5) Türkiye
Answer- 5) Türkiye
Explanation:
Gobekli Tepe is a archaeological site in the Southeastern Anatolia Region of Türkiye.
• Martin Sweatman, a scientist at the University of Edinburgh(United Kingdom), reinterpreted
markings on a stone pillar at Gobekli Tepe in southern Turkey.
• Sweatman explained that the detailed carvings at Gobekli Tepe tell the story and date of the
comet fragments, which struck Earth around 10,850 BC.
• He believes the carvings to be the earliest lunisolar calendar.
144. In August 2024, the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) signed a MoU with ______________ to
evaluate groundwater potential and quality in the Yamuna floodplains.
1) Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority
2) Ahmedabad Metropolitan Development Authority
3) Haridwar Metropolitan Development Authority
4) Delhi Metropolitan Development Authority
5) Lucknow Metropolitan Development Authority
Answer- 1) Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority
Explanation:
The Indian government has initiated a comprehensive study to evaluate groundwater potential and
quality in the Yamuna floodplains, aimed at ensuring water supply in Faridabad, Haryana.
• An Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Central Ground Water Board
(CGWB) and the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority (FMDA). The study is part of
efforts to meet Faridabad's projected water supply gap by 2031.
• The study, concluding by March 31, 2025, will create an extensive groundwater management
plan, involving artificial recharge and resource development strategies within Faridabad.
145. When did Aviation Security Culture Week 2024 take place?
1) 1st August to 6th August
2) 22nd July to 28th July
3) 7th August to 13th August
4) 29th July to 4th August
5) 5th August to 11th August
Answer- 5) 5th August to 11th August
Explanation:
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) successfully concluded the Second Aviation Security
Culture Week 2024, which took place from August 5 to August 11, 2024, with enthusiastic
participation from all airports across India.
• This year’s theme, ‘Divestment of Restricted Articles by Passengers at Security
Checkpoints’, aimed to foster a deeper understanding of security protocols among non-
security personnel and passengers alike.
146. Who has recently (in August’ 24) launched the ASEAN-India Fellowship for Higher
Education in Agriculture and Allied Science at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research
(ICAR), Pusa in New Delhi, Delhi?
1) Kiren Rijiju
2) Chirag Paswan
5) Pushkar Singh Dhami
Answer- 4) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Explanation:
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan
launched the ASEAN-India Fellowship for Higher Education in Agriculture and Allied Science at the
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Pusa in New Delhi, Delhi.
• Currently, around 135 international students are pursuing their degrees at various agricultural
universities.
147. Which is the capital of Fiji?

1) Moroni
2) Suva
3) Victoria
4) Antananarivo
5) Port Louis
Answer- 2) Suva
Explanation:
About Fiji:
President- Ratu Wiliame Maivalli Katonivere
Currency- Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Capital- Suva
148. In Which state, the Bor Tiger Reserve is situated?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Goa
3) Maharashtra
4) Kerala
5) Odisha
Explanation:
About Maharashtra:
Chief Minister (CM) – Eknath Shinde
Wildlife Sanctuary- Malvan (marine) Wildlife Sanctuary
Tiger Reserves – Bor Tiger Reserve, Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve
149. In which state, Raimona National Park is located?

1) West Bengal
2) Assam
3) Odisha
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 2) Assam
Explanation:
The Raimona National Park (Assam) is within the Bodoland Territorial Region. The area of the park
includes the northern part of the notified Ripu Reserve Forest, which forms the western-most buffer
to the Manas National Park that straddles the India-Bhutan border
150. Who is the current Prime Minister (PM) of New Zealand?

1) Christopher Luxon
2) Katalin Novák
3) Ignazio Cassis
4) Magdalena Andersson
5) Andrzej Duda
Answer- 1) Christopher Luxon
Explanation:
About New Zealand:
Prime Minister (PM)- Christopher Luxon
Currency- New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Capital- Welington
151. In Which state, the ‘Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary’ is situated?

1) Odisha
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Bihar
Explanation:
About Uttar Pradesh (UP):
Chief Minister (CM) – Yogi Adityanath
Governor – Anandiben Mafatbhai Patel
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary, Sandi bird sanctuary
Zoological Parks – Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden,
Kanpur Zoological Park
152. Uzbekistani ______ is the currency of Uzbekistan.
1) Dinar
2) Peso
3) Som
4) Manat
5) Kyat
Answer- 3) Som
Explanation:
About Uzbekistan:
President– Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev
Capital– Tashkent
Currency– Uzbekistani Som
153. In which state, Kulik bird sanctuary is located?

1) Jharkhand
2) Odisha
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Raiganj Wildlife sanctuary also popularly known as Kulik bird sanctuary. It is located near Raiganj
in Uttar Dinajpur district in the state of West Bengal. The bird sanctuary is home to 164 species of
birds and some 90,000 to 1,00,000 migratory birds visit the sanctuary every year.
154. Where is the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) situated?
1) Vienna, Austria
2) Brussels, Belgium
4) Lausanne, Switzerland
5) Bonn, Germany
Answer- 4) Lausanne, Switzerland
Explanation:
About the International Olympic Committee (IOC):
Established– June 23, 1894.
President- Thomas Bach
Headquarters– Lausanne, Switzerland
155. In August 2024, The Manyachiwadi village became the first ‘Solar Village’ in
_________(State).
1) Gujarat
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Maharashtra
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
Eknath Shinde, Chief Minister of Maharashtra inaugurated the first ‘Solar Village’ in Maharashtra.
• The Manyachiwadi village in the Patan Taluka of Satara district has become the first ‘Solar
Village’ in Maharashtra.
• The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) has announced an
ambitious plan to provide up to 100% solar-powered electricity to two villages in each district.
156. Name the company that has recently (in August’ 24) set up a biofuel blend High Flash
High-Speed Diesel (HFHSD) bunker at Mumbai Port.
3) Indian Oil Corp Limited
4) Hindustan Petroleum Corp Limited
5) Adani Enterprises Limited
Answer- 1) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Explanation:
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a public sector oil marketing company, has set up a
biofuel blend High Flash High-Speed Diesel (HFHSD) bunker at Mumbai Port in Maharashtra.
• It is the first-of-its-kind in India, provides shipping companies with a cleaner, biodegradable
alternative to traditional fuels.
157. Which state government has recently (in August’ 24) launched a new initiative 'Rattierer
Saathi - Helpers of the Night’ to enhance safety for women working night shifts?
1) West Bengal
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Gujarat
5) Bihar
Explanation:
The West Bengal government has introduced a new initiative named 'Rattierer Saathi - Helpers of
the Night’, aimed at enhancing safety for women working night shifts.
• The new guidelines will be enforced in medical colleges, hospitals, and hostels where similar
provisions are not already in place.
• Under these guidelines, separate designated restrooms with toilets for women will be set up
and women volunteers will be assigned on duty during nighttime shifts.
158. Who has been recently (in August ‘24) suspended by the Sri Lanka Cricket Association
following allegations of an anti-doping violation during the Lankan Premier League?
1) Chamika Karunaratne
2) Niroshan Dickwella
3) Avishka Fernando
4) Janith Liyanage
5) Dasun Shanaka
Answer- 2) Niroshan Dickwella
Explanation:
Sri Lankan wicket keeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella has been suspended by Sri Lankan Cricket
Association following allegations of an anti-doping violation during the Lankan Premier League.
• Dickwella failed a doping test conducted by the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency under World
Anti-Doping Agency guidelines during the Lanka Premier League.
159. Which company has recently (in August’ 24) received the Competition Commission of
India’s (CCI) nod to acquire stakes in the Vodafone Shared Operations Ltd (VSOL)?
1) Tech Mahindra
2) Wipro
3) Tata Consultancy Services
4) Infosys
5) Accenture
Answer- 5) Accenture
Explanation:
In August 2024, The Competition Commission of India(CCI) approved the proposed combination
involving the acquisition of shares of Vodafone Shared Operations Ltd (VSOL) by Accenture.
160. In August 2024, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed
over the Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) of ___________ munition to Directorate
General of Quality Assurance (DGQA).
1) Glock
2) Nipun
3) Himars
4) Shivalik
5) Khukri
Answer- 2) Nipun
Explanation:
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has handed over the Authority Holding
Sealed Particulars (AHSP) of ‘Nipun’ munition to Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) at
Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pashan, Pune, Maharashtra.
• NIPUN is a Soft Target Munition designed and developed by the ARDE in association with High
Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune.
161. Which state has recently (in August ‘24) signed an MoU with the Geological Survey of
India(GSI) for implementation of experimental regional Landslide Early Warning System?
1) Assam
2) Kerala
3) Uttarakhand
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Bihar
Answer- 1) Assam
Explanation:
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority has signed an MoU with the Geological Survey of
India(GSI) for implementation of an experimental regional Landslide Early Warning System for
combating the problem of landslides.
162. Which postal circle has recently (in August’ 24) released a Special Cover commemorating
the achievements of Indian winners in 2024 summer Olympics?
1) Kerala
2) Haryana
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Bihar
Answer- 4) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
On 15th August 2021, Tamilnadu Postal Circle released a Special Cover commemorating the
achievements of Indian winners in 2024 summer Olympics held in Paris,France.
• Alongside a unique scented Picture Postcard bearing the iconic India Post logo with the new
by-line "Dak Sewa-Jan Sewa" was also released.
163. In Which year, the World Economic Forum (WEF) was established?
1) 1985
2) 1974
3) 1991
4) 2002
5) 1967
Answer- 3) 1991
Explanation:
About World Economic Forum (WEF):
Founder- Prof. Klaus Schwab
Managing Director (MD)- Saadia Zahidi
Headquarters- Cologyny, Switzerland
164. In Which state, the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve is situated?

1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Kerala
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Telangana
Explanation:
About Tamil Nadu (TN):
Chief Minister (CM) – Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin
Governor – Ravindra Narayana Ravi
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary Block A and Block B, Indira Gandhi Wildlife
Sanctuary
Tiger Reserves – Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
165. Which Indian armed forces has recently (in August ‘24) partnered with Indian Air Force
(IAF) to carry out a first-of-its-kind precise para-drop operation of the Aarogya Maitri Health
Cube?
1) Central Reserve Police Force
2) Indian Coast Guard
3) Border Security Force
4) Indian Army
5) Central Industrial Security Force
Answer- 4) Indian Army
Explanation:
Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Army have jointly carried out a first-of-its-kind precise para-drop
operation of the Aarogya Maitri Health Cube at a high-altitude area close to 15,000 feet.
• These critical trauma care cubes have been indigenously developed under Project BHISHM
(Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri)
• The IAF utilised its advanced tactical transport aircraft C-130J Super Hercules to airlift and
precisely para-drop the cube.
166. Which company has recently (in August’ 24) launched 'Reignite,' an initiative to support
women returning to the workforce after a career break?
1) Wallester
2) Marqeta
3) Payhawk
4) Oracle
5) CARD91
Answer- 5) CARD91
Explanation:
CARD91 has launched 'Reignite,' an initiative to support women returning to the workforce after a
career break.
• The program offers personalised onboarding, skill refreshment modules, mentorship, and a
collaborative environment.
• It is open to women with a 3-6 year career gap and minimum 4 years prior experience.
167. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Under-Secretary-General (USG) of the UN Office for
the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)?
1) Tom Cardamone
2) Charles Michel
3) António Costa
4) Helena Leurent
5) Joyce Msuya
Answer- 5) Joyce Msuya
Explanation:
About the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA):
Under-Secretary-General (USG)- Joyce Msuya
Headquarters– Geneva, Switzerland and New York, the United States of America (USA)
168. Which company has recently (in August’ 24) signed an MoU with the Directorate of Marine
Engineering, Indian Navy(IN) to develop advanced marine applications?
2) GAIL Limited
4) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
5) BEML Limited
Answer- 5) BEML Limited
Explanation:
BEML Limited, formerly Bharat Earth Movers Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) with the Directorate of Marine Engineering, Indian Navy(IN), for indigenous design,
development, manufacture, testing, and product support of critical marine equipment and systems.
• This landmark agreement is a pivotal step in enhancing bilateral cooperation for the
indigenous design, development, manufacture, testing, and product support of critical marine
equipment and systems.
• It aims to strengthen self-reliance in defence production and minimise reliance on foreign
imports.
169. Name the former Director-General(DG) of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
(CSIR) who passed away in August 2024.
1) Girish Sahni
2) G.Thyagarajan
3) Vardarajan
4) Husain Zaheer
5) Atma Ram
Answer- 1) Girish Sahni
Explanation:
In August 2024, the Former Director-General(DG) of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
(CSIR), Girish Sahni, passed away at the age of 68.
• He served as the CSIR director-general from 2015 to 2018.
170. Which state forest department has recently (in August 24) partnered with the Zoological
Survey of India (ZSI) to tag horseshoe crabs?
1) Kerala
2) Odisha
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 2) Odisha
Explanation:
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) and the Odisha Forest Department have joined hands to tag
horseshoe crabs along the coast to understand the population and habitat utilisation for its
conservation and management
• Horseshoe crabs are one of the oldest living creatures on the Earth.
• India is home to two species of horseshoe crabs including Tachypleus gigas and
Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda (mangrove).
• The blue blood of crabs can clot in the presence of bacteria, rendering them harmless.
• Their clotting ability has been extensively utilised in testing injectable medicines, vaccines, and
sterile medical equipment.
171. Which company has recently(in August ‘24) decreased its shareholding in Hindustan
Copper from 8.171% to 6.086%?
2) General Insurance Corporation of India
4) HDFC Bank
Answer- 5) Life Insurance Corporation of India
Explanation:
Life Insurance Corporation of India(LIC) has decreased its shareholding in the Hindustan Copper
from 8.171% to 6.086%.
• LIC sold its stakes at an average cost of Rs 221.64 through open market sale.
172. In which country will the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 be held from 3rd to 20th October
2024?
2) Bangladesh
3) Nepal
4) India
5) South Africa
Explanation:
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has moved the ninth edition of the Women’s T20 World
Cup(2024) to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Bangladesh, while the Bangladesh Cricket Board
(BCB) will continue as the official host of the event.
• It will take place across the two venues in the UAE, Dubai, and Sharjah, from 3rd to 20th
October 2024.
173. Who has been recently(in August ‘24) won the Professional Footballers' Association
(PFA) Player of the Year award for 2024?
1) Declan Rice
2) Ollie Watkins
3) Martin Odegaard
4) Phil Foden
5) Erling Haaland
Answer- 4) Phil Foden
Explanation:
Manchester City's England midfielder Phil Foden won the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA)
Player of the Year award 2024.
• Phil Foden played a crucial role in Man City winning a record fourth consecutive Premier
League title last season (2023/24).
174. Which country has recently (in August’ 24) conducted the successful training launch of its
surface-to-surface ballistic missile Shaheen-II?
1) Pakistan
2) China
3) Russia
4) India
Answer- 1) Pakistan
Explanation:
Pakistan has conducted the successful training launch of its surface-to-surface ballistic missile
Shaheen-II.
• The training launch was aimed at training of troops, validating various technical parameters
and performance evaluation of different sub-systems incorporated for improved accuracy and
enhanced survivability
175. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Director General (DG) of the India Meteorological
Department (IMD)?
1) Pravin Kumar Purwar
2) Sanjay Sharan
3) Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
4) Yadubir Singh Rawat
5) Janardan Prasad
Answer- 3) Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
Explanation:
About the India Meteorological Department (IMD):
Director General (DG) – Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
176. UAE _________ is the currency of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
1) Dirham
2) Real
3) Dollar
4) Shilling
5) Dinar
Answer- 1) Dirham
Explanation:
About The United Arab Emirates (UAE):
President– Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Capital– Abu Dhabi
Currency– UAE Dirham
177. In Which state, the Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary is situated?

1) Jharkhand
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Assam
4) Bihar
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
About Jharkhand:
Chief Minister(CM) – Hemant Soren
Governor – Santosh Gangwar
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary
178. Who authored the book ‘Govyatil Dharmantar: Katha Ani Vyatha’?
1) Ranga Hariji
2) Kalipatnam Ramarao
3) Sajil Sreedhar
4) Subhash Chandran
5) Kamala Suraiyya
Answer- 1) Ranga Hariji
Explanation:
On August 20 2024, Pramod Sawant, the Chief Minister (CM) of Goa launched the book titled Govyatil
Dharmantar: Katha Ani Vyatha, written by Ranga Hariji and translated by Sunetra Jog.
• The book would bring the history of the oppressive rule of colonizers to light and reiterated
that the Goa government is committed to extending all support to highlight this history.
179. Name the Indian badminton player who recently (in August ‘24) announced her
retirement.
1) Ashwini Ponnappa
2) Aakarshi Kashyap
3) Malvika Bansod
4) Unnati Hooda
5) Ashmita Chaliha
Answer- 1) Ashwini Ponnappa
Explanation:
Indian badminton player Ashwini Ponnappa announced her retirement after facing straight loss in
the women’s doubles competition of the 2024 Paris Games.
• Ponnappa partnered with Tanisha Crasto(India) and competed in the women’s doubles
competition at Paris 2024.
• Ponnappa, partnering with Jwala Gutta, won the gold medal in women’s doubles at the 2010
Commonwealth Games held in Delhi.
• In 2011, Ponnappa and Gutta made history by becoming the first Indian pair to win a medal
at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Championships, securing a bronze.
180. Name the train that was the first train of Indian railways to be equipped with an advanced
Water Level Monitoring System.
1) Duronto Express
2) Brahmaputra Mail Express
3) Tejas Express
4) Garib Rath Express
5) Humsafar Express
Answer- 2) Brahmaputra Mail Express
Explanation:
In August 2024, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) inaugurated an advanced Water Level Monitoring
System on the Brahmaputra Mail Express train at Kamakhya Railway Station in Assam.
• The Brahmaputra Mail Express train was the first train to be equipped with an advanced
Water Level Monitoring System.
• This advanced solution offers continuous and accurate monitoring of water levels in the train's
water tanks.
• It utilizes long-range radio(LoRa) and General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)-based
communication, enabling long-range, low-power wireless transmission of data, making it
particularly suitable for remote locations.
• The system features programmable real-time data logging and storage, with data captured and
transmitted through a Hydrostatic Pressure Sensor that measures water levels with an
accuracy of 0.5% across a range of 1meter(m) to 5m, even in temperatures from 0°C to 70°C.
181. What is the denomination of the coins that feature King Charles III released by the United
Kingdom(UK) for the first time in August 2024?
1) Five pounds
2) Twenty pounds
3) Fifty pounds
4) Ten pounds
5) One pound
Answer- 5) One pound
Explanation:
In August 2024, the United Kingdom(UK) released the first one-pound coins featuring King Charles
III, which include a design showcasing British bees. The design pays homage to over 250 bee species
found in UK, including bumblebees, mason bees, and mining bees.
• The Royal Mint revealed that the bee-themed coin is one of eight new designs being introduced
across different denominations, ranging from one penny to two pounds.
• Other designs include depictions of the Hazel Dormouse, Puffin, and Atlantic Salmon.
182. Which cricketer set a new world record by scoring 39 runs in a single over during a T20
International match against Vanuatu in August 2024?
1) Azmatullah Omarzai
2) Karim Jannat
3) Darius Visser
4) Akila Dananjaya
5) Nalin Nipiko
Answer- 3) Darius Visser
Explanation:
Samoa's Darius Visser created a new world record for most runs in an over in Twenty20
International (T20I) matches by scoring 39 runs in an over bowled by Vanuatu’s Nalin Nipiko.
• He set this record during the T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Region Qualifier against Vanuatu,
which took place in Apia, Samoa(a country in the central South Pacific Ocean).
• India's Yuvraj Singh was the first-ever batter to hit six sixes in an over, during India's Super 8
game versus England, in Durban, during the inaugural T20 World Cup in South Africa.
183. In August 2024, Ilkay Gundogan of ________ (Country) announced his retirement from
international football.
1) France
2) Portugal
3) Brazil
4) Germany
5) Spain
Answer- 4) Germany
Explanation:
In August 2024, German men’s football team captain Ilkay Gundogan announced his retirement
from international football.
• He played 82 international matches for Germany since his debut in 2011.
184. Deendayal Port is situated in __________(state).

1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Karnataka
4) West Bengal
5) Odisha
Answer- 1) Gujarat
Explanation:
In August 2024, TK Ramachandran, Secretary, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways
(MoPSW) undertook a comprehensive review of ongoing projects and operational efficiencies
at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla, Gujarat.
185. In August 2024, renowned American actress Gena Rowlands known for her
groundbreaking work in cinema, passed away.
In which year did she receive the honorary Oscar Award?
1) 2015
2) 2012
3) 2000
4) 2007
5) 2013
Answer- 1) 2015
Explanation:
In August 2024, Gena Rowlands, the renowned actress known for her powerful performances and
groundbreaking work in cinema, has passed away at the age of 94.
• She received Oscar nominations for her performances in A Woman Under the Influence (1974)
and Gloria (1980).
• she was honoured with an honorary Oscar in 2015.
186. Who has recently (in August’ 24) released the book titled ‘World of Vaccinology 2024’
1) Arif Mohammed Khan
2) C. P. Radhakrishnan
3) Vinai Kumar Saxena
4) Thawar Chand Gehlot
5) Acharya Devvrat
Answer- 1) Arif Mohammed Khan
Explanation:
Arif Mohammed Khan, the Governor of Kerala has released the book titled ‘World of Vaccinology
2024’.
• It was co-authored by M.I. Sahadulla, chairman and managing director, KIMSHEALTH, and
Sayenna Uduman, Professor Emeritus, Department of Paediatrics & Paediatric Infectious
Diseases, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU).
187. Where is the headquarters of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) situated?
1) Bengaluru
2) Mumbai
3) New Delhi
4) Chennai
5) Kolkata
Answer- 5) Kolkata
Explanation:
About Geological Survey of India (GSI):
Director General– Asit Saha
Headquartered– Kolkata, West Bengal (WB)
188. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations
Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT)?
1) Jacob Silverman
2) Vladimir Voronkov
3) Michael Miebach
4) François Davenne
5) Chris Jansen
Answer- 2) Vladimir Voronkov
Explanation:
About the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT):
The UNOCT was established on 15 June 2017
Under-Secretary-General– Mr. Vladimir Voronkov
Headquarters– New York, the United States of America (USA)
189. In Which state, the Pin Valley National Park is situated?

2) Chhattisgarh
3) Rajasthan
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Jharkhand
Explanation:
About Himachal Pradesh(HP):
Chief Minister(CM) – Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary, Kanawar Wildlife Sanctuary
National Parks – Great Himalayan National Park, Pin Valley National Park
190. Where is the headquarters of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) situated?
1) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2) Ebène, Mauritius
3) New Delhi, India
4) Dhaka, Bangladesh
5) Bangkok, Thailand
Answer- 2) Ebène, Mauritius
Explanation:
About the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA):
The IORA, formerly known as the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Co-operation (IOR-ARC),
is an inter-governmental organisation.
IORA became an observer to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and the African Union (AU)
in 2015.
Secretary–General– Salman Al Farisi
Headquarters– Cyber City, Ebène, Mauritius
Members– 23 Member States and 12 Dialogue Partners
Establishment– 7 March 1997
191. In Which year, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) was
established?
1) 2010
2) 2012
3) 2018
4) 2015
5) 2014
Answer- 4) 2015
Explanation:
About National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog):
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – B.V.R. Subrahmanyam
Headquarters- New Delhi, Delhi
192. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations (UN) situated?

1) Montreal, Canada
3) New York, United States of America
4) Paris, France
Answer- 3) New York, United States of America
Explanation:
About the United Nations (UN):
Secretary – General (SG) – António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres
Headquarters – New York, United States of America (USA)
Founded – 24 October 1945
193. Name the institute that has recently (in August ‘24) signed a MoU with Hindustan Zinc
Limited to develop new variants of zinc materials and propel the commercialization of zinc-
based batteries.
1) Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
2) Indian Institute of Science
3) CSIR- Central Drug Research Institute
4) Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research
5) Central Electrochemical Research Institute
Answer- 1) Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
Explanation:
On August 21, 2024, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an
autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has signed a Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) to develop new variants of zinc
materials and propel the commercialization of zinc-based batteries.
• The collaboration will focus on developing new variants of zinc materials, essential for
enhancing the performance and commercial viability of zinc-ion batteries.
• The partnership aims to address these challenges through material innovations at the
electrode, electrolyte, and interface levels.
194. With which organisation did the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) sign an
MoU for the transfer of selected CSIR technologies to Micro and Small Entrepreneurs in August
2024?
1) National Small Industries Corporation
2) Indian Small and Medium Enterprises Association
3) Khadi and Village Industries Commission
4) Laghu Udyog Bharati
5) Indian Industries Association
Answer- 4) Laghu Udyog Bharati
Explanation:
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) and Laghu Udyog Bharati (LUB) entered into a
Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) for the transfer of selected CSIR technologies to Micro and
Small Entrepreneurs.
• Laghu Udyog Bharati is a registered all India organization of Micro and Small Industries in
India since 1994.
195. Which country has recently (in August’ 24) announced visa-free access for citizens from
35 countries with effect from October 1, 2024?
1) Australia
2) India
3) Germany
4) Sri Lanka
5) The Netherlands
Explanation:
The Sri Lankan government has announced visa-free access for citizens from 35 countries,
including India, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States of America (USA), starting from
October 1, 2024.
• This visa-free entry will be available for a period of six months.
• The countries included in this program are Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium,
Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Iran, Israel, Japan,
Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South
Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, the UAE, the
UK, and the US.
196. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Prime Minister (PM) of Nepal?
1) Tshering Tobgay
2) Lawrence Wong
3) Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli
4) Lobsang Sangay
5) Sikyong Penpa Tsering
Answer-3) Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli
Explanation:
About Nepal:
Prime Minister (PM) – Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli
President – Ram Chandra Poudel
Capital – Kathmandu
Currency – Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
197. Which organisation has recently (in August ‘24) collaborated with the Indian Army to
restore Hannikallu Marsh in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu?
1) Piramal Foundation
2) Hinduja Foundation
3) Adani Foundation
4) Tata Trusts
Answer- 2) Hinduja Foundation
Explanation:
The Hinduja Foundation, in collaboration with the Indian Army, has successfully restored the
Hannikallu Marsh, a fragile wetland habitat located in Wellington, Coonor, Nilgiris(Tamil Nadu).
• This initiative is part of the Foundation’s flagship Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
programme, Jal Jeevan, aimed at promoting water rejuvenation.
198. Which state will host the first World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES)
from 20th -24th November 2024?
1) Maharashtra
2) Karnataka
3) Goa
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Telangana
Answer- 3) Goa
Explanation:
India will host the first World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Goa from 20-24
November 2024
• The first World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES will be held alongside the
55th International Film Festival of India(IFFI).
• The 55th International Film Festival of India will be held in Goa from 20-28 November 2024.
199. Which Ministry has recently (in August ‘24) launched the Information, Education, and
Communication (IEC) Campaign on the PM-JANMAN mission?
1) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
2) Ministry of Women and Child Development
3) Ministry of Education
4) Ministry of Minority Affairs
5) Ministry of Rural Development
Answer- 1) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Explanation:
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched a nationwide Information, Education and Communication
(IEC) campaign and Beneficiary Saturation Camps for the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya
Maha AbhiyaN (PM-JANMAN), to reach out the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG)
habitations and PVTG families in 194 districts across India.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the PM-JANMAN mission on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas
(November 15, 2023), from the Khunti District of Jharkhand
• The PM-JANMAN mission focuses on 11 critical interventions related to nine key aligned
Ministries with a budgetary outlay of Rs 24,104 crore from FY 2023-24 to 2025-26, under the
Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes.
200. Name the Indian table tennis player who recently (in August ‘24) announced his/her
decision to quit professional table tennis.
1) Manika Batra
2) Sreeja Akula
3) Mouma Das
4) Archana Kamath
5) Sutirtha Mukherjee
Answer- 4) Archana Kamath
Explanation:
In August 2024, Indian women's table tennis player Archana Kamath announced his decision to
quit professional table tennis and focus on her academic career.
• Archana was part of the Indian women’s table tennis team that reached the quarter-finals at
the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
201. Name the airport that has been recently (in August’ 24) recognized as the Best Airport at
the India Travel Awards for the third consecutive year.
1) Indira Gandhi International Airport
2) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
3) Ahmedabad Airport
4) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
5) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
Answer- 2) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Explanation:
The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad, Telangana, has been recognized as the
Best Airport at the India Travel Awards for the third consecutive year.
• In 2023, RGIA was honoured with Skytrax’s ‘Best Airport Staff in India & South Asia 2024’
award in Frankfurt, Germany.
202. What is the name of the Artificial Intelligence(AI) model recently (August 2024) launched
by the artificial intelligence company 'xAI,' founded by SpaceX founder Elon Musk?
1) Gemma 2
2) Llama 3
3) BERT
4) Claude
5) Grok-2
Answer- 5) Grok-2
Explanation:
xAI, the Artificial Intelligence(AI) company owned by SpaceX founder Elon Musk, has unveiled its
latest AI models, Grok-2 and Grok-2 Mini.
• These advanced AI models are set to redefine the landscape of conversational
• AI, coding, and complex reasoning tasks.
203. Which department of the Government of India(GoI) has recently (in August ‘24) launched
the 'Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana' scholarship scheme?
1) Department of Biotechnology
2) Department of Posts
3) Department of School Education and Literacy
4) Department of Science and Technology
5) Department of Sports
Answer- 2) Department of Posts
Explanation:
Department of Posts has launched a philately scholarship scheme Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana for
the promotion of aptitude and research in stamps as a hobby for generating interest regarding
philately amongst students.
• Philately is the study of postage stamps and postal history.
• It is proposed to grant a scholarship of ₹ 6,000/ - per annum to those meritorious students of
classes 6 to 9, whose academic records are good as well as who have adopted Philately as a
hobby.
• This scholarship will be provided at all India level and each Postal circle will provide a
maximum of 40 scholarships to 10 students of classes 6, 7, 8, and 9 each.
• The amount of the scholarship will be Rs 6000/- per annum at the rate of Rs 500/- per month,
which will be payable on quarterly basis. 23. The Electronics city in Bengaluru is set to be
renamed as _____________.
204. The Electronics city in Bengaluru is set to be renamed as _____________.

1) Chengalaraya Urs Electronic City
2) Yediyurappa Urs Electronic City
3) Harsimrat Urs Electronic City
4) Devaraj Urs Electronic City
5) Rajnath Urs Electronic City
Answer- 4) Devaraj Urs Electronic City
Explanation:
Siddaramaiah, Karnataka's Chief Minister (CM) announced that Electronics City would be renamed
‘Devaraj Urs Electronic City’, addressing the 109th birth anniversary D Devaraj Urs.
• Devaraj Urs served two terms as the first Chief Minister of Karnataka (1972–77, 1978–80).
• He laid the foundation stone for Electronics City, which was established in 1978.
205. In Which year, the Airports Authority of India(AAI) was established?

1) 1991
2) 1995
3) 1998
4) 1994
5) 1996
Answer- 2) 1995
Explanation:
About Airports Authority of India(AAI):
Chairman – M Suresh
Establishment – 1995
206. In August 2024, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released
recommendations on ________ Spectrum.
1) TeraHertz
2) ZettaHertz
3) Megahertz
4) Gigahertz
5) PetaHertz
Answer- 1) TeraHertz
Explanation:
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released recommendations on the TeraHertz
Spectrum.
• The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications (MoC) requested
the Authority on December 8 2022 to provide recommendations, under Section 11(1)(a) of
TRAI Act, 1997 (as amended), on ‘Open and De-licensed use of Unused or Limited used
Spectrum Bands for Demand Generation for Limited period in TeraHertz Range’.
• It recommended the introduction of a new experimental authorization for spectrum in 95 GHz
to 3 TeraHertz range.
• The purpose of 'Tera Hertz Experimental Authorisation' or THEA should be to promote
Research and Development (R&D), indoor and outdoor testing, technology trial,
experimentation, and demonstration in the 95 GHz to 3 THz range
207. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Union Minister of Labour & Employment?
1) Jual Oram
2) Mansukh Mandaviya
3) Annpurna Devi
4) Pankaj Chaudhary
5) Pralhad Joshi
Answer- 2) Mansukh Mandaviya
Explanation:
About the Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoL&E):
Union Minister – Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya (Constituency – Porbandar, Gujarat)
Minister of State (MoS) – Shobha Karandlaje (Constituency – Bangalore North, Karnataka)
208. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organisation (UNESCO) situated?
2) Vienna, Austria
3) Rome, Italy
4) Paris, France
Answer- 4) Paris, France
Explanation:
About the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO):
Director-General(DG)– Audrey Azoulay
Headquarters– Paris, France
209. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy?
1) Sarbananda Sonowal
2) Ashwini Vaishnaw
4) Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi
5) Rajiv Ranjan Singh
Answer- 4) Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi
Explanation:
About the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE):
Union Minister– Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi (Constituency- Dharwad, Karnataka)
Minister of State (MoS)- Shripad Yesso Naik (Constituency- North Goa, Goa)
210. In which state Palamu Tiger Reserve is located?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) West Bengal
3) Jharkhand
4) Maharashtra
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Palamau Tiger Reserve (PTR) is located in Jharkhandi which is spread over an area of about 1,230
sq km, was made a tiger reserve in 1973 and had a good number of the animal, which came down to
three in the 2014 census and zero in the latest report.
211. In which country, the world's second-largest 2,492-carat diamond has been recently (in
August ‘24) discovered at a mine owned by Canadian firm ‘Lucara Diamond’?
1) Botswana
2) Palestine
3) India
5) Russia
Answer- 1) Botswana
Explanation:
The world's second-largest 2,492-carat diamond has been discovered in Botswana at a mine owned
by Lucara Diamond, a Canadian firm.
The largest diamond – 3,106-carat – was found in South Africa in 1905, also known as the Cullinan
Diamond. It was cut into pieces and later incorporated into the British Crown Jewels.
It was discovered at the Karowe Diamond Mine in northeastern Botswana using X-ray technology.
The gigantic stone could fetch upwards of USD 40 million.
212. In August 2024, The Animal Care Organization (TACO) signed an MoU with _________________
to provide surveillance centres and dwelling units for frontline workers.
1) Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
2) Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve
3) Ranthambore National Park and Tiger Reserve
4) Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve
5) Kanha Tiger Reserve
Answer- 4) Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve
Explanation:
On August 22 2024, The Animal Care Organization (TACO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) with Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve.
The agreement includes the construction of a surveillance centre and dwelling units for frontline
workers involved in the park’s conservation efforts.
As part of TACO’s wildlife conservation project ‘Mission Vanraksha’, the collaboration aims to
strengthen the protection of the park’s wildlife especially endangered species such as the greater
one-horned rhinos, Asiatic elephants and Bengal tigers.
The MoU outlines a grant of Rs 6 crores to be utilised over a period of three years for this
collaboration.
213. Which country is set to host the 2026 Asian Games?

1) Japan
2) Indonesia
3) Singapore
4) India
5) Maldives
Answer- 1) Japan
Explanation:
Harish Muthu reached the quarter-finals of the Asian Surfing Championships 2024 in the men’s open
event.
The third edition of the Asian Surfing Championships held in Thulusdhoo, Maldives, is a
qualifying event for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Both the Indian men’s and women’s surfing teams have secured their first-ever quota for the 2026
Asian Games.
214. Who has recently (in August’ 24) launched the ‘Create in India Challenge-Season One’ in
New Delhi, Delhi in the run-up to the World Audio Visual and Entertainment (WAVE) Summit?
1) Pramod Sawant
2) Mohan Yadav
4) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
5) Ashwini Vaishnaw
Answer- 5) Ashwini Vaishnaw
Explanation:
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) launched the
‘Create in India Challenge-Season One’ in New Delhi, Delhi in the run-up to the World Audio Visual
and Entertainment (WAVE) Summit.
WAVES is poised to become a significant event, with these 25 challenges playing a crucial role in it.
215. Shiveluch Volcano is located in _________(Country).

1) Russia
2) Indonesia
3) Iceland
4) Japan
5) China
Answer- 1) Russia
Explanation:
Shiveluch Volcano is located around 280 miles from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a coastal city that
lies in Russia’s eastern region of Kamchatka.
In August 2024, Shiveluch Volcano erupted after an earthquake of 7.0 magnitude struck off the
eastern Russian coast.
216. Who has recently (in August ‘24) become the first Indian woman to win a national car
racing championship in the saloon category?
1) Aishwarya Pissay
2) Humaira Mushtaq
3) Bani Yadav
4) Diana Pundole
5) Kalyani Potekar
Answer- 4) Diana Pundole
Explanation:
Diana Pundole has become the first Indian woman to win a national car racing championship,
clinching the saloon category title at the MRF Indian National Car Racing Championship 2024.
217. The Danish _________ is the currency of Denmark.

1) Peso
2) krone
3) Dollar
4) Pound
5) Franc
Answer- 2) krone
Explanation:
About Denmark:
Prime Minister (PM) – Mette Frederiksen
Capital – Copenhagen
Currency – Danish krone (DKK)
218. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Director-General (DG) of the National Mission for
Clean Ganga (NMCG)?
1) Rajeev Kumar Mital
2) Kushvinder Vohra
3) Rajesh Gera
4) Anurag Jain
5) Debasish Panda
Answer- 1) Rajeev Kumar Mital
Explanation:
About the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG):
Director-General (DG) –Rajeev Kumar Mital
Launched – 2014
219. Who has been recently (in August 2024) appointed as Additional Director General(ADG)
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)?
1) Dalit Singh Chaudhary
2) Rahul Rasgotra
3) Neeraj Tiwari
4) Jaspal Singh
5) Sanjeev Raina
Answer- 5) Sanjeev Raina
Explanation:
Sanjeev Raina, a 1987-batch officer of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), has been appointed
Additional Director General (ADG) of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).
The ITBP's primary role is to patrol the 3,488-kilometer India-China border from Ladakh to
Arunachal Pradesh.
220. Which state has recently (in August 2024) opened South India’s 1st Adivasi Library
‘Kaanu’?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Kerala
3) Karnataka
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Telangana
Answer- 3) Karnataka
Explanation:
On 25 August, 2024 South India’s 1st Adivasi library, ‘Kaanu’, was inaugurated at Biligiriranga (BR)
Hills in Chamarajanagar, Karnataka. 'Kaanu' means evergreen forest in Soliga language. It will be the
first South Indian Adivasi Knowledge Centre.
Kaanu’ has been set up at the Institute of Public Health building with 1,200 books, research papers
and contemporary works on South Indian forest tribes by adivasis and non-adivasis.
This library has been set up to showcase works and promote research on Jenu Kuruba, Kadu
Kuruba, Betta Kuruba, Soliga and other forest-based tribes.
221. Which Consortium has recently (in August ‘24) launched a ‘Black Hole Finder’ app to help
astronomers identify new black holes?
1) British Black Hole Consortium
2) Japanese Black Hole Consortium
3) French Black Hole Consortium
4) Dutch Black Hole Consortium
5) Persian Black Hole Consortium
Answer- 4) Dutch Black Hole Consortium
Explanation:
Dutch Black Hole Consortium launched a ‘Black Hole Finder’ app to help astronomers identify new
black holes
The app is available in eight languages including Dutch, English, Spanish, German, Chinese,
Bengali, Polish, and Italian.
The app leverages real data from telescopes and other astronomical sources, enabling users to
assist scientists in identifying potential black holes.
222. Who has been recently (in August ‘24) named honorary ambassador of Korean Tourism
for 2024?
1) Anand Kumar
2) Virat Kohli
3) Hrithik Roshan
4) Sachin Tendulkar
5) Amitabh Bachchan
Answer- 1) Anand Kumar
Explanation:
Super 30 founder Anand Kumar was named honorary ambassador of Korean Tourism for 2024 at a
ceremony held at the Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) headquarters in Gangwon State.
This initiative is aimed at fostering mutual understanding between the youth of India and Korea,
promoting cultural and educational exchanges for growth and prosperity
223. Which type of ship was the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mumbai?
1) Aircraft carrier
2) Destroyer
3) Submarine
4) Frigate
5) Corvette
Answer- 2) Destroyer
Explanation:
The Indian Navy destroyer Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mumbai arrived in Colombo port, Sri Lanka, as
part of the three-day visit.
INS Mumbai brought essential spares for the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF)-operated Dornier
maritime patrol aircraft.
INS Mumbai is the third of the Delhi-class guided missile destroyers, indigenously built and
commissioned into the Indian Navy on 22 January 2001.
It was constructed at Mazagon Dock Limited in Mumbai.
224. In August 2024, Chandrayaan-3 found evidence of magma on the lunar surface through
the data collected from ________ Rover.
1) Artemis
2) Pragyan
3) Luna
4) Yutu
5) Vikram
Answer- 2) Pragyan
Explanation:
India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission has uncovered compelling evidence supporting the theory that the
Moon was once covered by a vast ocean of magma
The data has backed up the Lunar Magma Ocean (LMO) theory, which argues that large amounts
of magma cooled to form the Moon’s surface around 4.5 billion years ago.
The Pragyan rover’s data revealed a consistent presence of ferroan anorthosite, a crucial
mineral, across the lunar south pole.
225. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
Goldman Sachs Inc.?
1) Juerg Steffen
2) Leon Topalian
3) Elisa De Anda Madrazo
4) Cary Adams
5) David M. Solomon
Answer- 5) David M. Solomon
Explanation:
About Goldman Sachs Inc.:
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – David M. Solomon
Headquarters- New York City, the United States of America (USA)
Founded – 1869
226. Ukrainian __________ is the currency of Ukraine.

1) Shekel
2) hryvnia
3) Manat
4) Dollar
5) Tenge
Answer- 2) hryvnia
Explanation:
About Ukraine:
President – Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Capital – Kyiv
Currency– Ukrainian hryvnia
227. Where is the headquarters of the Coal India Limited (CIL) located?
2) New Delhi, Delhi
Answer- 1) Kolkata, West Bengal
Explanation:
About Coal India Limited (CIL):
CIL is a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking(PSU) under the Ministry of Coal.
Chairman and Managing Director(CMD)– P.M. Prasad
Headquarters– Kolkata, West Bengal
Established– 1975
228. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Director General(DG) of the Centre for Development
of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)?
1) Rajkumar Upadhyay
2) Prakash Chauhan
3) Magesh Ethirajan
4) Geeta Singh Rathore
5) Janardan Prasad
Answer- 3) Magesh Ethirajan
Explanation:
About Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC):
Director General(DG)- Magesh Ethirajan
Headquarters– Pune, Maharashtra
229. In Which state, the Dhamra Port is situated?

1) Maharashtra
2) West Bengal
3) Karnataka
4) Odisha
5) Kerala
Answer- 4) Odisha
Explanation:
About Odisha:
Chief Minister (CM) – Mohan Charan Majhi
Ports – Paradip Port, Dhamra Port
Festivals – Kalinga Mahotsav, Chandan Yatra or Gandhalepana Yatra
230. Which is the capital of Poland?
1) Minsk
2) Tallinn
3) Sarajevo
4) Zagreb
5) Warsaw
Answer- 5) Warsaw
Explanation:
About Poland:
Prime Minister– Donald Tusk
Capital– Warsaw
Currency– Polish złoty
231. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) union minister of Coal?
1) G. Kishan Reddy
2) Dharmendra Pradhan
3) Giriraj Singh
4) H. D. Kumaraswamy
5) C R Patil
Answer- 1) G. Kishan Reddy
Explanation:
About Ministry of Coal:
Union Minister– G. Kishan Reddy (Constituency- Secunderabad, Telangana)
Minister of State(MoS)– Satish Chandra Dubey(Rajya Sabha- Bihar)
232. Who is the founder and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of ‘Telegram’?

1) Sanjay Mehrotra
2) Pavel Durov
3) Andy Jassy
4) Sam Altman
5) Marc Benioff
Answer- 2) Pavel Durov
Explanation:
Pavel Durov, founder and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of ‘Telegram was arrested in Paris, France.
He was arrested over allegations that his platform is being used for illicit activity such as drug
trafficking, distribution of child sexual abuse images, refusal to communicate information to
authorities, money laundering and providing cryptographic services to criminals
233. In which State, Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) is situated?

1) Tamil Nadu
2) Gujarat
3) Rajasthan
4) Karnataka
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 2) Gujarat
Explanation:
India’s second indigenous 700 MW nuclear power reactor at Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS)
in Gujarat started operating at its full capacity. The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited
(NPCIL) confirmed that Unit 4 at KAPS was previously operating at 90% capacity before reaching its
full 700 MW output.
India is building 14 more 700 MW nuclear power reactors of the same design which are expected
to commence operations progressively by 2031-32.
234. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Director General of the Indian Chamber of
Commerce (ICC)?
1) Dr. Rajeev Singh
2) Dr. Anish Shah
3) Vas Shenoy
4) Ameya Prabhu
5) Uday Shankar
Answer- 1) Dr. Rajeev Singh
Explanation:
About the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC):
Director General– Dr.Rajeev Singh
Headquarters– Kolkata, West Bengal
Founded in 1925
235. Which State has recently (in August 2024) taken action to declare Samanatham Tank as a
Bird Sanctuary?
1) Kerala
2) Karnataka
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu Forest Department has taken preliminary steps to declare Samanatham Tank as a Bird
Sanctuary as it is an essential stopover for migratory birds, especially Flamingos, Eurasian
spoonbills and Siberian stonechats.
There have been documented 300 rare species of birds including Threskiornis Melanocephalus,
Pelecanus Philippensis, Limosa lapponica, Sterna Aurantia, and Pandion Haliaetus.
They have also listed vulnerable species including Clanga Hastata and Clanga Clanga.
236. Name the Artificial Intelligence-based chatbox that was recently (in August ‘24) developed
by Eastern Railway (ER) to assist employees in staying updated with the latest rules and
regulations.
1) Jasper
2) ChatSpot
3) Elena
4) Prabodh
5) Rufus
Answer- 4) Prabodh
Explanation:
The 161-year-old Kanchrapara Workshop of Eastern Railway (ER) in West Bengal has developed an
Artificial Intelligence(AI)-powered chatbot named 'Prabodh' to assist ER employees in staying
updated with the latest rules and regulations.
237. As per the International Union for the Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) Red List of
Threatened Species, the Northern Bald Ibis bird species is listed as ______________ (category).
1) Extinct
2) Critically Endangered
3) Near Threatened
4) Endangered
5) Vulnerable
Answer- 4) Endangered
Explanation:
The Northern Bald Ibis, which was nearly hunted to extinction by the 17th century, has been revived
through breeding and rewilding efforts over the past 20 years.
The conservation efforts led to its reclassification from "critically endangered" to "endangered"
on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) Red List of Threatened
Species.
238. Which Advertising Platform recently (in August 2024) joined the U.S.-India Business
Council (USIBC) AI Task Force as Co-Chair to foster U.S.-India AI collaboration?
1) Amazon
2) AdMob
3) InMobi
4) OpenX
5) Adform
Answer- 3) InMobi
Explanation:
On 27 August 2024, The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) announced
that InMobi will serve as a co-chair of the newly formed USIBC Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force.
This move reflects USIBC's dedication to advancing AI principles and fostering collaborative
innovation between the U.S. and India.
InMobi’s expertise in AI-driven products and consumer technology makes it a key participant in
this initiative.
Dr Subi Chaturvedi, Global Senior Vice President (SVP), Chief Corporate Affairs and Public Policy
Officer at InMobi, will serve as Co-Chair of the Task Force.
239. Which is the Capital of Lebanon?

1) North Lebanon
2) South Lebanon
3) Beirut
4) Bekka
5) Nabatiyah
Answer- 3) Beirut
Explanation:
About Lebanon:
Prime Minister(PM) – Najib Mikati
Capital – Beirut
Currency – Lebanese Pound
240. In which State Sanjay Gandhi National Park is located?

1) Delhi
2) Gujarat
3) Maharashtra
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
About Maharashtra:
Chief Minister (CM) – Eknath Shinde
Deputy CMs- Devendra Fadnvis and Ajit Pawar
Governor- CP Radhakrishnan
National Parks (NPs) –Sanjay Gandhi National Park (NP), Chandoli National Park
241. In which State Daranghati and Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuaries are located?
1) Jammu and Kashmir
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Assam
5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
About Himachal Pradesh (HP):
Chief Minister (CM) – Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Capitals – Shimla (Summer) and Dharamshala (Winter)
National Park – Simbalbara National Park
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Daranghati Wildlife Sanctuary, Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary
242. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Rural
Electrification Corporation Limited (RFC)?
1) Linus Chan
2) Ajoy Choudhury
3) V.K. Singh
4) Rameshwar Vaishnaw
5) Vivek Kumar Dewangan
Answer- 5) Vivek Kumar Dewangan
Explanation:
About Rural Electrification Corporation Limited(REC) :
REC(formerly Rural Electrification Corporation) is a public sector Non-Banking Financial Company
(NBFC), Public Financial Institution (PFI), and Infrastructure Financing Company (IFC) that provides
loans to entities in India to build infrastructure assets.
Chairman and Managing Director (CMD)– Vivek Kumar Dewangan
Headquarter– New Delhi, Delhi
243. In which State Keoladeo National Park is located?

1) Rajasthan
2) Maharashtra
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Chandigarh
5) Odisha
Answer- 1) Rajasthan
Explanation:
About Rajasthan:
Chief Minister (CM) – Bajan Lal Sharma
Deputy CMs- Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa
Governor- Haribhau Bagade
National Parks (NPs) – Ranthambore National Park, Keoladeo National Park
244. Who has become the first Indian to qualify for the men's 3000m steeplechase final in the
2024 Summer Olympics held in Paris, France?
1) Praveen Chithravel
2) Vishnu Saravanan
3) Jeswin Aldrin
4) Sarvesh Kushare
5) Avinash Sable
Answer- 5) Avinash Sable
Explanation:
The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXIII(33rd) Olympiad, was held in Paris,
France from 26th July to 11th August 2024.
Avinash Sable (Maharashtra) became the first Indian to qualify for the men’s 3000m steeplechase
final by finishing fifth in his heat with a time of 8:12.48. He finished in 11th position in the finals.
He was also the first Indian male steeplechaser to qualify for the finals of the 2019 World
Championships.
He won a silver medal at the 2019 Asian Athletics Championships and a silver medal at the 2022
Commonwealth Games.
245. Where is the headquarters of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) located?
1) Rome, Italy
2) Paris, France
3) Vienna, Austria
4) New York City, United States of America
Answer- 5) Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation:
About the International Labour Organisation (ILO):
Director-General- Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo
Headquarters- Geneva, Switzerland
Establishment- 1919
Members- 187 Member States
246. In which state Keoladeo National Park is located?

1) West Bengal
2) Jharkhand
3) Rajasthan
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Haryana
Answer- 3) Rajasthan
Explanation:
About Rajasthan:
Chief Minister – Bhajan Lal Sharma
Governor – Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde
National parks: Ranthambore National Park; Mukundra Hills National Park, Keoladeo National Park
247. In Which state, ‘Similipal Tiger Reserve’ is located?

1) West Bengal
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Kerala
5) Odisha
Answer- 5) Odisha
Explanation:
About Odisha:
Chief Minister – Mohan Charan Majhi
Wildlife Sanctuary – Lakhari Valley Sanctuary, Karlapat Sanctuary
Tiger Reserve – Similipal Tiger Reserve, Satkosia Tiger Reserve
248. In which state ‘Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located?

1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Bihar
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
About West Bengal:
Chief Minister- Mamata Banerjee
Governor – C.V. Ananda Bose
National Parks – Gorumara National Park, Sundarban National Park, Jaldapara National Park
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Jorpokhri Wildlife Sanctuary, Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary, Chapramari Wildlife
Sanctuary
249. Which state government has recently (in August ‘24) approved its Digital Media Policy to
provide financial incentives to social media influencers for promoting state schemes and
achievements?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Gujarat
5) Kerala
Explanation:
i.The Uttar Pradesh government has launched the Digital Media Policy, 2024, which offers incentives
to social media influencers for promoting state initiatives, programs, and accomplishments across
various online platforms.
ii. Influencers can receive up to Rs 8 lakh per month depending on their platform and category:
X, Facebook, Instagram: Payments of Rs 5 lakh, Rs 4 lakh, Rs 3 lakh, and Rs2 lakh.
YouTube Videos, Shorts, and Podcasts: Payments of up to Rs 8 lakh, Rs 7 lakh, Rs 6 lakh, and Rs 4 lakh.
250. Where is the headquarters of the Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative
Management (VAMNICOM) situated?
3) New Delhi, Delhi
Answer- 1) Pune, Maharashtra
Explanation:
About Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management (VAMNICOM):
It is a National Institute under the Ministry of Cooperation having a core mandate for stakeholders in
farm and nonfarm sectors focusing on the livestock, dairy & fisheries sector.
Director– Dr. Hema Yadav
Headquarters– Pune, Maharashtra
251. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Chairman of the Spices Board of India?
1) S.P. Chaudhary
2) Amardeep Singh Bhatia
3) Surendra Nath Panda
4) Sarat Kumar Sahoo
5) A D Padmasingh Isaac
Answer- 2) Amardeep Singh Bhatia
Explanation:
About Spices Board of India:
It was constituted on 26th February 1987 under the Spices Board Act 1986 (No. 10 of 1986) with the
merger of the erstwhile Cardamom Board (1968) and Spices Export Promotion Council (1960).
Chairman– Amardeep Singh Bhatia
Headquarters– Kochi, Kerala
252. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Director of ISRO’s Space Applications Centre (SAC)?
1) Sreedhara Somanath
2) K. Sivan
3) Vikram A Sarabhai
4) D.K. Das
5) Nilesh M. Desai
Answer- 5) Nilesh M. Desai
Explanation:
About ISRO’s Space Applications Centre (SAC):
The SAC is a Research and Development (R&D) centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation.
Director – Nilesh M. Desai
Headquarters – Ahmedabad, Gujarat
253. In which State, the Maharaj Bagh Zoo is located?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Maharashtra
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
About Maharashtra:
Chief Minister (CM) – Eknath Sambhaji Shinde
Zoological Parks – Jijamata Udyan Zoo, Maharajbagh Zoo
Airports – Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Pune International Airport
254. Where is the headquarters of the International Cricket Council (ICC) situated?
1) Mumbai, India
2) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5) Sydney, Australia
Answer- 3) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Explanation:
About the International Cricket Council (ICC):
The ICC was founded as the Imperial Cricket Conference in 1909. It was renamed as the International
Cricket Conference in 1965 and changed as International Cricket Council in 1987.
Chairman– Greg Barclay
Chief Executive Officer(CEO)– Geoff Allardice
Headquarters– Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Founded – 1909
255. Which firm has recently (in August ‘24) signed a MoU with the Centre for Development of
Advanced Computing(C-DAC) to jointly work on indigenous chip technology?
1) L&T Semiconductor Technologies
2) HCL Technologies
3) Sankalp Semiconductor Pvt. Ltd.
4) MosChip Technologies
5) Micron Technology
Answer- 1) L&T Semiconductor Technologies
Explanation:
L&T Semiconductor Technologies has signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing(C-DAC) for jointly working to jointly work on
indigenous chip technology.
The strategic collaboration is to drive indigenisation efforts and harness the collective expertise of
both organisations to accelerate innovation and technological advancements in areas of mutual
interest.
256. Who has recently (in August ‘24) won the Bronze medal in the Women’s 10000m race
walk event in the World U20 Athletics Championships 2024 held in Lima, Peru?
1) Unnathi Aiyappa
2) Pooja Singh
3) Laxita Sandilea
4) Aarti
5) Neeru Pathak
Answer- 4) Aarti
Explanation:
Aarti won the Bronze medal in the Women’s 10000m race walk event in the World U20 Athletics
Championships 2024 held in Lima, Peru.
Aarti won a bronze by surpassing her U20 national record, clocking 44:39.39 in the women’s
10km race walk.
257. Which country has recently (in August ‘24) appointed Fatemeh Mohajerani as its first
female government spokesperson?
1) Saudi Arabia
2) Iraq
3) Iran
4) Afghanistan
5) Brunei
Answer- 3) Iran
Explanation:
Iran President Pezeshkian appointed Fatemeh Mohajerani as the first female government
spokesperson.
Mohajerani has earlier served as the head of the Technical and Vocational Training University of
Shariati (for women) in the Iranian government.
258. In August 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Dhulikhel Municipality in
__________(country) as the second healthiest city in Asia.
1) Nepal
2) Sri Lanka
3) Bhutan
4) China
5) Japan
Answer-1) Nepal
Explanation:
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Dhulikhel Municipality of Kavrepalanchok
district as Nepal’s first ‘healthy city’ and second healthiest city in Asia.
Dhulikhel scored 65.48 points on various indicators for healthy cities, joining the WHO Healthy
City Network.
The municipality is awarded USD 5,000 for implementing various programmes under the Healthy
City initiative.
259. In August 2024, India’s indigenously developed RT-PCR kit received approval from the
Central Protection Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to fight against ____________.
1) COVID-19
2) Monkeypox
3) Ebola
4) Cancer
5) MERS-CoV
Answer- 2) Monkeypox
Explanation:
India has developed its own home-grown indigenous Real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase
chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing kit to fight against Monkeypox, which has been approved by the
Central Protection Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced its second public health emergency of
International concern due to Monkeypox. The new strain of this virus (Clad-1) is considered to be
more transmissible and has higher mortality rates.
260. In which state Jaldapara National Park is located?

1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Bihar
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
About West Bengal:
Chief Minister- Mamata Banerjee
Governor – C.V. Ananda Bose
National Parks – Gorumara National Park, Sundarban National Park, Jaldapara National Park
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Jorpokhri Wildlife Sanctuary, Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary, Chapramari Wildlife
Sanctuary
261. In which state, Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is located?

1) Karnataka
2) Odisha
3) West Bengal
4) Jharkhand
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
About Madhya Pradesh (MP):
Governor– Mangubhai C. Patel
Wildlife Sanctuary– Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary; Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary
Tiger Reserve– Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve; Kanha Tiger Reserve
262. Name the organisation that has recently (in August’ 24) signed an MoU with Uttarakhand
Organic Commodity Board (UOCB) for procurement of organic cereals to provide better rates
to farmers for their produce.
1) Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited
2) National Dairy Development Board
3) Organic Trade Association
4) National Co-operative Organics Limited
5) National Organic Standards Board
Answer- 4) National Co-operative Organics Limited
Explanation:
National Co-operative Organics Limited (NCOL) and Uttarakhand Organic Commodity Board (UOCB)
signed aMemorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi, Delhi for procurement of organic
cereals to provide better rates to farmers for their produce.
263. Which is the capital of Vietnam?

1) Naypyidaw
2) Hanoi
3) Phnom Penh
4) Nicosia
5) Tbilisi
Answer- 2) Hanoi
Explanation:
In August 2024, Vietnam's National Assembly approved the appointment of Nguyen Hoa Binh, Ho Duc
Phoc, and Bui Thanh Son as three new deputy prime ministers for the 2021-2026 term.
About Vietnam:
President - To Lam
Capital - Hanoi
Currency - Vietnamese dong
264. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Prime Minister (PM) of Sri Lanka?
1) Dinesh Gunawardena
2) Ranil Wickremesinghe
3) Mahinda Rajapaksa
4) Maithripala Sirisena
5) Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Answer- 1) Dinesh Gunawardena
Explanation:
About Sri Lanka:
Prime Minister (PM)– Dinesh Gunawardena
Capital– Colombo (Executive & Judicial), Sri Jayawardhapura Kotte (Legislative)
Currency– Sri Lankan Rupee
265. In Which year, the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) was established?
1) 1975
2) 1982
3) 1991
4) 2002
5) 1964
Answer-5) 1964
Explanation:
About the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL):
Chairman– Shrikant Madhav Vaidya
266. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises?
2) Jitan Ram Manjhi
3) Bhupender Yadav
5) Ashwini Vaishnaw
Answer- 2) Jitan Ram Manjhi
Explanation:
About the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (M/o MSME):
Union Minister– Jitan Ram Manjhi (Constituency: Gaya, Bihar)
Minister of State (MoS)- Sushri Shobha Karandlaje (Constituency: Bangalore North, Karnataka)
267. Where is the headquarters of the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP)
situated?
3) Hague, Netherlands
4) Paris, France
5) Montreal, Canada
Answer- 3) Hague, Netherlands
Explanation:
About the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP):
Director-General– Kathryne Bomberger
Headquarters– The Hague, The Netherlands
Established in 1996
268. Which e-commerce platform has recently (in August ‘24) launched its Artificial
Intelligence (AI)-powered shopping assistant ‘Rufus’ in India?
1) IndiaMart
2) Nykaa
3) Meesho
4) Flipkart
5) Amazon
Answer- 5) Amazon
Explanation:
In August 2024, Amazon launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered shopping assistant chatbot
called Rufus in India. It will be able to do the heavy work of researching a product the customer wants
to buy.
With Rufus, Indian shoppers can get product recommendations, advice, updates, and understand their
specific requirements.
269. Name the Vice Admiral of the Indian Navy who has recently (in August ‘24) assumed the
charge as Director General of Project Seabird.
1) Tarun Sobti
2) Rajesh Dhankhar
3) Sanjay Mahindru
4) Krishna Swaminathan
5) Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
Answer- 2) Rajesh Dhankhar
Explanation:
Vice Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar, NM assumed the duties of Director General of Project Seabird,
overseeing the largest defense infrastructure project at the Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka.
He succeeded Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti at the Headquarters of Project Seabird in New Delhi.
270. In which state Kanha Tiger Reserve is located?
1) Karnataka
2) Odisha
3) West Bengal
4) Jharkhand
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
About Madhya Pradesh (MP):
Governor– Mangubhai C. Patel
Wildlife Sanctuary– Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary; Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary
Tiger Reserve– Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve; Kanha Tiger Reserve
271. Which country has recently (in August ‘24) won the South Asian Football Federation
(SAFF) Under-20 Championship Football tournament?
1) India
2) Nepal
3) Bangladesh
4) Sri Lanka
5) Maldives
Answer- 3) Bangladesh
Explanation:
On 28 August 2024, the Bangladesh men’s football team won the SAFF (South Asian Football
Federation) Under-20 Championship football tournament after defeating Nepal by 4-1 in the final.
This is the first time that Bangladesh has won this Championship.
Along with Nepal and Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, the Maldives and Bhutan participated in the
competition that began on August 18, 2024.
India had won SAFFU-20 in 2019, 2022 and 2023. The SAFF U-20 Championship is a biennial
football championship for male footballers under the age of 20 and is organised by the South Asian
Football Federation (SAFF).
272. Name the West Indies cricket player who recently (in August ‘24) announced his
retirement from International Cricket.
1) Michael Holding
2) Courtney Walsh
3) Gudakesh Motie
4) Andy Roberts
5) Shannon Gabriel
Answer- 5) Shannon Gabriel
Explanation:
On 28th August 2024, West Indies Fast bowler Shannon Gabriel (36), announced his retirement
from international cricket.
He had played 59 Tests, 25 (One Day International) ODIs, and two (Twenty20) T20Is finishing
with 202 wickets across the three formats, since his debut in 2012.
Gabriel's last Test appearance came at his home ground in Trinidad in July 2023, against India.
273. Which country has recently (in August ‘24) named the cyclone "Asna," which had formed
over Saurashtra-Kutch in the north Arabian Sea?
1) Pakistan
2) Bangladesh
3) Oman
4) India
5) Thailand
Answer- 1) Pakistan
Explanation:
The deep depression currently over Saurashtra-Kutch in Gujarat is expected to move into the
northeast Arabian Sea off the Pakistan coast. The name 'Asna' has been designated by Pakistan as
part of the standard protocol for naming tropical cyclones in the region.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), cyclonic storms forming in August over the
Arabian Sea are uncommon. There have been 28 such systems in the Bay of Bengal, but the Arabian
Sea has seen fewer instances in the past 132 years.
‘Cyclone Asna' forms, it will be only the fourth cyclone to develop in the Arabian Sea in August since
1944.
274.Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Director General (DG) of the National
Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation and Training (NTIPRIT)?
1) Anil Kumar Lahoti
2) Rajesh Gera
3) Debkumar Chakrabarti
4) Debasish Panda
5) Nallathamby Kalaiselvi
Answer- 3) Debkumar Chakrabarti
Explanation:
About the National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation, and
Training (NTIPRIT):
NTIPRIT is recognized by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) as a Central Training
Institute (CTI).
Director General (DG) – Debkumar Chakrabarti
Headquarters – Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh (UP)
275. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of
ReNew Power Private Limited (ReNew)?
1) Sumant Sinha
2) Rajesh Kumar
3) Praveer Sinha
4) Vineet Sikka
5) Ravindra Kumar Tyagi
Answer- 1) Sumant Sinha
Explanation:
About ReNew Power Private Limited(ReNew):
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)– Sumant Sinha
Headquarter– Gurugram, Haryana
Establishment–2011
276. In Which year, Microsoft Corporation was established?

1) 1967
2) 1975
3) 1998
4) 2002
5) 2005
Answer- 2) 1975
Explanation:
About Microsoft Corporation:
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)- Satya Nadella
President of Microsoft India and South Asia- Puneet Chandok
Headquarters- Washington, the USA
Established- 1975
277. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) Chairperson of the Competition Commission of India
(CCI)?
1) Arun Kumar Misra
2) Adil Zainulbhai
3) Prof. Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar
4) Ravneet Kaur
5) Preeti Sudan
Answer- 4) Ravneet Kaur
Explanation:
About the Competition Commission of India (CCI):
Chairperson– Ravneet Kaur
Established- 2003
278.In which year the United Nations was established?

1) 1938
2) 1945
3) 1947
4) 1955
5) 1965
Answer- 2) 1945
Explanation:
About the United Nations (UN): Established–1945
Secretary-General– António Guterres
Headquarters– New York, United States of America (USA)

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11. In August 2024, the Government of India(GoI) declared Adichunchanagiri in ____________ as

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5 Birinchi Kumar Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Institute of

6 Srinivas Hotha Indian Institute of Science Education and Research(IISER)

7 S R Keshava Department of Economics,

9 Chayapuram Jaya Pondicherry University, Puducherry

10 Nilabh Tiwari Central Sanskrit University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (MP)

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12 Nandavaram Government Degree College for Women, Hyderabad,

13 Shimi S L Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, Punjab

14 Kapil Ahuja Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Indore, MP

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7. India is scheduled to commence full-scale production of the 4.5-generation plus Light

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4. In August 2024, Researchers discovered a new plant species ‘Cleistanthus

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14. In which year was the World Bank (WB) established?

36. In Which year, the Axis Bank Limited was established?

61. Where is the headquarters of the Bandhan Bank Limited situated?

70. When was HDFC Bank Limited established?

10. In Which state, the Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary is situated?

20. Which is the capital of the Republic of Senegal?

27. Where is the headquarters of the Global Footprint Network situated?

34. In which state ‘Ghughwa National Fossils Park’ is located?

35. Chinese _________ is the currency of China.

36. Who is the current (As of August ‘24) president of Germany?

42. In which state/UT, Nokrek Ridge National Park is located?

43. In Which state, the Fakim WildLife Sanctuary is situated?

44. Vietnamese ____ is the currency of Viet Nam.

46. What is the ‘motto’ of the Border Security Force (BSF)?

47. In which state Udanti Sitanadi tiger reserve is located?

48. In which state/UT Nanda Lake is located?

53. In Which state, the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated?

54. Where is the headquarters of the Assam Rifles situated?

55. In which year was Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) established?

59. In which state, the ‘Nameri Tiger Reserve’ is located?

76. Tunisian ______ is the currency of Tunisia.

77. In Which state, the Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated?

78. When was the Competition Commission of India (CCI) established?

82. In August 2024, Scientists from _____________ (organisation) discovered methanotrophs,

88. In which state, Indravati Tiger Reserve is located?

89. Nambor – Doigrung Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in _____________ (State).

92. Where is the headquarters of the Skytrax is situated?