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Which institution ranked first in the Medical category of NIRF 2024?

  • PGIMER Chandigarh
  • CMC Vellore
  • AIIMS Delhi (correct)
  • JIPMER Puducherry
  • What was the year-on-year percentage increase in direct tax collections for the fiscal year 2024-25?

  • 26%
  • 22%
  • 20%
  • 24% (correct)
  • When is World Lion Day celebrated annually?

  • August 30th
  • August 10th (correct)
  • August 1st
  • August 20th
  • Where did the Indian Air Force participate in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024?

    <p>Kuantan, Malaysia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was appointed as the new Cabinet Secretary starting August 30th, 2024?

    <p>T.V. Somanathan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which award was conferred upon President Droupadi Murmu by Timor-Leste on August 10, 2024?

    <p>Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of World Lion Day?

    <p>To promote lion conservation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country hosted the Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 involving the Indian Air Force?

    <p>Malaysia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who became the youngest medal winner for India at the Olympics?

    <p>Aman Sehrawat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)?

    <p>To approve economic policies and projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term “sine die” mean in parliamentary sessions?

    <p>Without setting a future date for resumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who holds the position of Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

    <p>Jagdeep Dhankhar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant achievement did Aman Sehrawat accomplish?

    <p>Became the youngest Olympic medalist for India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which economic function does the CCEA primarily perform?

    <p>Approve significant economic projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ‘sine die’ indicate about a parliamentary session?

    <p>It has ended permanently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign aim to achieve?

    <p>Encourage national flag hoisting in homes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which major sporting event is India aspiring to host in 2036?

    <p>Olympics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Vinesh Phogat disqualified from the women's 50kg final at the Paris Olympics?

    <p>Weight limit violation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the earth observation satellite launched by ISRO on 16 August 2024?

    <p>EOS-08</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of Ramsar sites in India after three more were added in August 2024?

    <p>85</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Ramsar site in India is recognized as Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon?

    <p>Chilika Lake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was appointed as the new Union Home Secretary of India in August 2024?

    <p>Govind Mohan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is Partition Horrors Remembrance Day observed in India?

    <p>August 14th</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the newly launched EOS-08 earth observation satellite?

    <p>Earth monitoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which team will receive the Vigyan Team Award for their work in space science?

    <p>The ISRO-Chandrayaan 3 Team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which field will Professor G.Padmanabhan receive the Vigyan Ratna Award?

    <p>Biological Sciences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was released from house arrest following the dissolution of the Bangladeshi parliament on August 7, 2024?

    <p>Begum Khaleda Zia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of the Namami Gange Mission?

    <p>To rejuvenate and conserve the River Ganga</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who became the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final on August 6, 2024?

    <p>Vinesh Phogat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who announced the formation of an interim government in Bangladesh after PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation?

    <p>Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event occurred on August 5, 2024, in Bangladesh?

    <p>Dissolution of parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Vinesh Phogat's semi-final match in the Olympic wrestling event?

    <p>Victory by a score of 5-0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What date is Indian Organ Donation Day observed annually?

    <p>3rd August</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first male Indian shuttler to qualify for the semi-finals of an Olympics?

    <p>Lakshya Sen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who chaired the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs that approved the development of 8 National High-Speed Corridor projects on 2 August 2024?

    <p>Narendra Modi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pingali Venkayya is best known for designing which of the following?

    <p>The Indian national flag</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the national flag formally adopted by the Constituent Assembly?

    <p>July 22, 1947</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant achievement is associated with Lakshya Sen during the 2024 Olympics?

    <p>Becoming the first male Indian shuttler to reach the semi-finals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Indian Organ Donation Day?

    <p>To encourage organ donation after death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization developed the Unified Payments Interface (UPI)?

    <p>National Payments Corporation of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Major Upcoming Events

    • FIFA World Cup 2030: Significant upcoming global sporting event.
    • Commonwealth Games 2026: Another major international sports competition in the line-up.
    • Olympics 2036: PM Modi expressed aspirations for India to host through his Independence Day speech on August 15, 2024.
    • Asian Games 2034: Future multisport event contributing to India's sporting calendar.

    Sports Highlights

    • Vinesh Phogat disqualified from women's 50kg final at Paris Olympics for exceeding the weight limit by 100 grams.
    • EOS-08: Earth observation satellite launched by ISRO on August 16, 2024, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
    • Ramsar Sites: Total increased to 85 after three wetlands were added in August 2024; Chilika Lake is noted as Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon.
    • New Union Home Secretary: Govind Mohan appointed on August 14, 2024, succeeding Ajay Kumar Bhalla.
    • Partition Horrors Remembrance Day is observed on August 14th annually.

    Olympic Achievements

    • Aman Sehrawat became the youngest medal winner for India at the Olympics, securing bronze in Men's 57kg freestyle at the age of 21 years and 24 days.
    • Vinesh Phogat reached the Olympic final for the first time on August 6, 2024, by defeating Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez in the semi-final.

    Financial and Administrative Developments

    • Indian government's gross direct tax collections for FY 2024-25 rose 24% year-on-year, totaling Rs.8.13 lakh crore.
    • New Cabinet Secretary: T.V. Somanathan appointed for a two-year term starting August 30, 2024.
    • The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by PM Modi, approved significant economic projects, impacting national policies.

    International Relations and Honors

    • Bangladesh: Former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia freed from house arrest following parliamentary dissolution on August 7, 2024.
    • Droupadi Murmu, President of India, awarded the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste on August 10, 2024.

    Awareness and Celebrations

    • World Lion Day celebrated on August 10th annually to promote lion conservation.
    • Namami Gange Mission aims to rejuvenate and conserve the River Ganga.

    Important Terms

    • "Sine die" means to adjourn without setting a future date, often used in parliamentary contexts.
    • Pingali Venkayya recognized for designing the Indian national flag, which was formally adopted on July 22, 1947.

    Current and Relevant Figures

    • Lakshya Sen: First Indian male shuttler to qualify for Olympics semi-finals on August 2, 2024.
    • UPI Transactions reached 20.64 lakh crore in July 2024; UPI system developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

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