August 2024 India Key Events

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In August 2024, Indian Railways dedicated an engine to a university in Bihar. Which university was honored?

  • Nalanda University (correct)
  • Patna University
  • Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University
  • Magadh University

Which day, commemorating a significant historical event, was observed on August 14, 2024?

  • National Unity Day
  • Quit India Movement Day
  • Independence Day Eve
  • Partition Vibhishika Smriti Divas (correct)

What campaign did the Ministry of Culture launch from August 9 to 15, 2024, to foster patriotism?

  • Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
  • Digital India Campaign
  • Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
  • Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan (correct)

India celebrated its 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024, with a specific theme. What was this theme?

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On August 15, 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture announced the launch of a monthly radio program aimed at disseminating scientific knowledge to farmers. Under what name will this program be broadcast?

<p>Kisan Ki Baat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which eminent aerospace scientist, known as the father of the Agni missile, passed away on August 15, 2024?

<p>Dr. Ram Narayan Agarwal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The 70th National Film Awards 2024, announced on August 16, 2024, recognized a film as the Best Feature Film. Which film received this honor?

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In which two states did the Election Commission announce assembly elections on August 16, 2024?

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On August 16, 2024, the Union Cabinet approved two major airport projects in which locations?

<p>Bihta (Bihar) and Bagdogra (West Bengal) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In August 2024, who achieved the distinction of becoming the youngest Prime Minister in Thailand's history and the second woman to hold this office?

<p>Payetongtarn Shinawatra (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Which university had a Railways engine named after it on August 14, 2024?

Nalanda

What day was commemorated on August 14, 2024?

Partition Vibhishika Smriti Divas

Which campaign was launched from 9 to 15 August 2024?

Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan

What was the theme of India's 78th Independence Day?

Developed India

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What radio program did the Ministry of Agriculture announce on August 15, 2024?

Kisan Ki Baat

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Which aerospace scientist, father of Agni missile, passed away on August 15, 2024?

Dr. Ram Narayan Agarwal

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Which film won Best Feature Film at the 70th National Film Awards 2024?

Aattam: The Play (Malayalam film)

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Which two states will hold assembly elections according to the Election Commission?

Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir

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Which two airport projects were approved in Bihar and West Bengal?

Bihta (Bihar) and Bagdogra (West Bengal)

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Who became the youngest PM of Thailand on August 16, 2024?

Payetongtarn Shinawatra

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Study Notes

  • Railways named one of its engines after Nalanda University on August 14, 2024.
  • August 14, 2024, was celebrated as Partition Vibhishika Smriti Divas.
  • The Ministry of Culture launched the Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan from August 9-15, 2024, to promote patriotism.
  • India celebrated its 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024, with the theme "Developed India."
  • The Ministry of Agriculture announced the start of a monthly radio program named "Kisan Ki Baat" on August 15, 2024, to spread scientific knowledge to farmers.
  • Dr. Ram Narayan Agarwal, an aerospace scientist and the father of the Agni missile, passed away on August 15, 2024.
  • "Aattam: The Play," a Malayalam film, received the Best Feature Film Award in the 70th National Film Awards 2024, announced on August 16, 2024.
  • The Election Commission announced on August 16, 2024, that assembly elections would be held in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir
  • The Union Cabinet approved major airport projects in Bihta, Bihar, and Bagdogra, West Bengal, on August 16, 2024
  • Payetongtarn Shinawatra became the youngest Prime Minister in Thailand's history and the second woman to hold the position on August 16, 2024.

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