GK NOW Weekly Current Affairs MCQs (August 2024) PDF

GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Current AffAirs MCQs (froM 01 to 31 August 2024) Q.: Where will the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 be held from 11th to 20th November 2024? A) Ranchi, Jharkhand B) Rajgir, Bihar C) Tokyo, J...

GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Current AffAirs MCQs (froM 01 to 31 August 2024) Q.: Where will the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 be held from 11th to 20th November 2024? A) Ranchi, Jharkhand B) Rajgir, Bihar C) Tokyo, Japan D) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Answer: B) Rajgir, Bihar Q.: Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi lay the foundation stone for Vadhvan Port on 30th August 2024? A) Dahanu, Maharashtra B) Palghar, Maharashtra C) Surat, Gujarat D) Mumbai, Maharashtra Answer: B) Palghar, Maharashtra Q.: What percentage of the Index of Industrial Production is contributed by the Eight Core Sector Industries? (A) 30% (B) 50% (C) 35% (D) 40% Answer: (D) 40% The Index of Eight Core Sector Industries measures key sectors like cement, coal, crude oil, electricity, fertilizers, natural gas, refinery products, and steel. These sectors have a 40% weight in the Index of Industrial Production. Q.: What is the name of the second Arihant-Class submarine, which was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 29 August 2024? A) INS Vikrant B) INS Kalvari C) INS Arighaat D) INS Chakra HTTPS://GKNOW.IN/ 1  GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Answer: C) INS Arighaat The second Arihant-Class submarine, INS Arighaat, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on August 29, 2024, in Visakhapatnam in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Question: Which Indian states have Telugu as their official language? A) Andhra Pradesh and Telangana B) Tamil Nadu and Karnataka C) Kerala and Maharashtra D) Odisha and West Bengal Answer: A) Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Telugu Language Day, also known as “Telugu Bhasha Dinotsavam,” is observed annually on August 29. Q.: Who is ranked as India’s Richest Person, as per the Hurun India Rich List 2024? A) Mukesh Ambani B) Shiv Nadar C) Cyrus S. Poonawalla D) Gautam Adani Answer: D) Gautam Adani Gautam Adani secured the top spot, surpassing Mukesh Ambani, with wealth increasing by 95% to approximately ₹11.6 lakh crore. Q.: Who has been appointed as the Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF) on August 28, 2024? a) Rajwinder Singh Bhatti b) Daljit Singh Chaudhary c) Ajit Doval d) Anil Kumar Sharma Answer: b) Daljit Singh Chaudhary Daljit Singh Chaudhary, IPS was appointed as the Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF) until November 30, 2025. Q.: Who was appointed as the Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on August 28, 2024? a) Daljit Singh Chaudhary b) Rajwinder Singh Bhatti c) Suresh Yadav d) Ajay Kumar HTTPS://GKNOW.IN/ 2  GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Answer: b) Rajwinder Singh Bhatti Rajwinder Singh Bhatti, IPS was appointed as the Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) until September 30, 2025. Q.: When was the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) launched? a) August 28, 2014 b) January 26, 2015 c) October 2, 2016 d) July 1, 2014 Answer: a) August 28, 2014 The Indian government’s flagship financial scheme Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana completed 10 years on 28 August 2024. Q.: How many FM channels will be auctioned in the 3rd batch of e-auctions? a) 500 channels b) 1000 channels c) 730 channels d) 200 channels Answer: c) 730 channels On 28 August 2024, the Union Cabinet, approved the 3rd batch of ascending e-auctions for 730 FM channels in 234 new cities under the Private FM Radio Phase III Policy. Q.: Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board? a) Jaya Varma Sinha b) Satish Kumar c) Suresh Prabhu d) Vinod Kumar Yadav Answer: b) Satish Kumar Satish Kumar, an officer of the Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS), has been appointed as the Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board. His tenure will begin on September 1, 2024, succeeding Jaya Varma Sinha, who retires on August 31, 2024. Q.: National Sports Day is celebrated annually on August 29th in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of which famous sportsperson? a) Milkha Singh b) P. T. Usha c) Dhyan Chand d) Sachin Tendulkar Answer: c) Dhyan Chand HTTPS://GKNOW.IN/ 3  GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Q.: Which railway station in Uttar Pradesh was renamed as Guru Gorakhnath Dham? a) Kasimpur Halt b) Jais c) Misrauli d) Akbarganj Answer: b) Jais The names of eight railway stations in Uttar Pradesh have been changed according to an order issued by the Northern Railways on 27 August 2024. Q.: Who was recently appointed as the Director General (DG) of the National Security Guard (NSG)? a) Rakesh Asthana b) B. Srinivasan c) Alok Verma d) Y.C. Modi Answer: b) B. Srinivasan Senior IPS officer B. Srinivasan appointed as Director General (DG) of the National Security Guard (NSG) in August 2024. Q.: What is the primary role of the National Security Guard (NSG) in India? a) Disaster relief operations b) Border security c) Counter-terrorism and hostage rescue d) Cybersecurity management Answer: c) Counter-terrorism and hostage rescue NSG is tasked with counter-terrorism operations, hostage rescue, and protection of high-risk individuals. Q.: Who has been elected as the youngest ever Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) ? A) Sourav Ganguly B) Jay Shah C) Rahul Dravid D) Anil Kumble Answer: B) Jay Shah Jay Shah, the current honorary secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has been elected unopposed as the Independent Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). He will assume his position on 1 December, 2024. HTTPS://GKNOW.IN/ 4  GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Q.: Who is captain of the Indian team for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024? a) Smriti Mandhana b) Deepti Sharma c) Harmanpreet Kaur d) Shafali Verma Answer: c) Harmanpreet Kaur The 9th edition of the tournament will be held in the UAE from October 3 to 20, 2024, in Dubai and Sharjah. Q.: Which organization developed India’s first reusable hybrid rocket ‘RHUMI-1’? A) ISRO B) DRDO C) Space Zone India D) NASA Answer: C) Space Zone India RHUMI-1 Rocket Launch: India launched its first reusable hybrid rocket ‘RHUMI-1’ from Thiruvidandhai, Chennai, on 24th August 2024. The rocket was developed by Tamil Nadu- based Space Zone India in collaboration with the Martin Group. Q.: When and where will the 2024 Paralympic Games be held? A) July 24 to August 9, 2024, in Tokyo B) August 28 to September 8, 2024, in Paris C) September 1 to September 15, 2024, in London D) August 15 to August 25, 2024, in Los Angeles Ans : B) August 28 to September 8, 2024, in Paris The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will be held from August 28 to September 8, 2024. Q.: How many new districts have been created in the Union Territory of Ladakh by the Central Government? A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6 Answer: C) 5 The Central government announced the formation of five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh: Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang. At present, Ladakh has two districts; Leh and Kargil. HTTPS://GKNOW.IN/ 5  GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Q.: Krishna Janmashtami is observed on which day of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada? A) First day (Pratipada) B) Fifth day (Panchami) C) Eighth day (Ashtami) D) Fifteenth day (Amavasya) Ans : C) Eighth day (Ashtami) Krishna Janmashtami is observed on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada, which usually falls in August or September. Q.: Who is the founder and CEO of Telegram? A) Mark Zuckerberg B) Jack Dorsey C) Pavel Durov D) Sundar Pichai Ans : C) Pavel Durov Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the popular messaging application Telegram, was recently arrested by French police at Le Bourget Airport. Q.: What is the title given to the women earning more than one lakh rupees per year who were felicitated by the Prime Minister? a) Kisan Didis b) Lakhpati Didis c) Udyami Didis d) Mahila Shakti Didis Answer: b) Lakhpati Didis On 25 Aug 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed certificates to 11 lakh new “Lakhpati Didis” in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. Q.: Which astronauts, stuck on the ISS due to a fault in the Boeing spacecraft, are set to return to Earth in February 2025 with SpaceX? a) Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin b) Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore c) Chris Hadfield and Peggy Whitson d) Mark Kelly and Scott Kelly Answer: b) Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces that astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore will return to Earth in February 2025 with SpaceX. HTTPS://GKNOW.IN/ 6  GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Q.: Who won the U-15 girls’ singles title at the Asia Under-17 & Under-15 junior badminton championships in Chengdu, China in 2024? a) Tasnim Mir b) Samiya Imad Farooqui c) Tanvi Patri d) Nguyen Thi Thu Huygen Answer: c) Tanvi Patri Tanvi Patri, won the U-15 girls’ singles title at the Asia Under-17 & Under-15 junior badminton championships in Chengdu, China on 25 Aug 2024. : What does UPS stand for in reference to benefits for government employees? (a) Unified Payment System (b) Unified Pension Scheme (c) Universal Pension Service (d) Union Payment Scheme Answer: (b) Unified Pension Scheme The Union Cabinet, on 24 August 2024 approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for the central government employees. Q.: What is the assured family pension percentage of the employee’s pension after their demise? (a) 50% (b) 55% (c) 60% (d) 65% Answer: (c) 60% Assured Pension under UPS: 50% of average basic pay for the last 12 months prior to retirement for a minimum service of 25 years Q.: Which country won the first-ever team title in women’s wrestling at the Under-17 World Wrestling Championship 2024? (a) Japan (b) Kazakhstan (c) India (d) USA Answer: (c) India Indian Women’s Team won its first-ever team title with 185 points, ahead of Japan (146 points) and Kazakhstan (79 points) at Under-17 World Wrestling Championship in Amman, Jordan, (Aug 19-25, 2024). HTTPS://GKNOW.IN/ 7  GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Q.: Where did Neeraj Chopra achieve his season-best throw of 89.49 metres, finishing second in the men’s javelin throw event in August 2024? a) Brussels Diamond League b) Paris Olympics c) Lausanne Diamond League d) Tokyo Diamond League Answer: c) Lausanne Diamond League Q.: Where was the 10th edition of the India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise MITRA SHAKTI, which concluded on August 25, 2024, held? a) Pune, India b) Colombo, Sri Lanka c) Army Training School, Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka d) New Delhi, India Answer: c) Army Training School, Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka The 10th edition of the India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise MITRA SHAKTI took place at the Army Training School in Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka. MITRA SHAKTI is an annual event, alternating between India and Sri Lanka, with the 14-day exercise concluding on August 25, 2024. Q.: Who assumed the charge as the new Union Home Secretary on 23 August 2024? a) Ajay Kumar Bhalla b) Rajiv Gauba c) Govind Mohan d) P.K. Mishra Answer: c) Govind Mohan Q.: Who was the President of Ukraine during PM Modi’s visit in August 2024? a) Viktor Yanukovych b) Petro Poroshenko c) Volodymyr Zelensky d) Oleksii Reznikov Answer: c) Volodymyr Zelensky On 23 August 2024, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kyiv. Prime Minister Modi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed peace efforts. HTTPS://GKNOW.IN/ 8  GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Q.: When is National Space Day celebrated in India? A) July 20 B) August 23 C) September 15 D) October 4 Ans : B) August 23 National Space Day is celebrated on August 23 to commemorate the remarkable achievements in space exploration, particularly highlighting India’s advancements. Q.: What significant event led to the declaration of National Space Day? A) Launch of Mangalyaan B) Successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 C) Launch of Gaganyaan D) Discovery of water on Mars Ans : B) Successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 This day was officially declared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 mission on the Moon’s southern polar region on August 23, 2023. Q.: Which scientist received the Vigyan Ratna Award 2024? a) Dr. Anandharamakrishnan b) Prof. Govindarajan Padmanabhan c) Dr. Avesh Kumar Tyagi d) Prof. Jayant Bhalchandra Udgaonkar Answer: b) Prof. Govindarajan Padmanabhan President Droupadi Murmu conferred Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2024 on 22 August 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Prof. Govindarajan Padmanabhan received the Vigyan Ratna award. Q. What does SLCR stand for in the context of the India-Denmark collaboration project in Varanasi? a) Sustainable Laboratory on Clean Rivers b) Smart Laboratory on Clean Rivers c) Scientific Lab for Clean Rivers d) Strategic Laboratory on Clean Rivers Answer: b) Smart Laboratory on Clean Rivers Q. The SLCR project in Varanasi focuses on rejuvenating which river? a) Ganga b) Yamuna c) Varuna d) Godavari HTTPS://GKNOW.IN/ 9  GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Answer: c) Varuna Q. Which countries are involved in the Green Strategic Partnership that led to the creation of the SLCR? a) India and Germany b) India and Denmark c) India and Japan d) India and France Answer: b) India and Denmark Q.: Which countries did Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit in August 2024? a) Poland and Germany b) Ukraine and Russia c) Poland and Ukraine d) France and Ukraine Answer: c) Poland and Ukraine Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Warsaw on 21 August 2024 as part of a two-nation visit to Poland and Ukraine. Q.: What is the capital of Poland? a) Kraków b) Gdańsk c) Warsaw d) Wrocław Answer: c) Warsaw Warsaw, the capital of Poland, is famous in history for its role in World War II. Q.: Who is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) who received an “A+” rating in the Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards for the second consecutive year in Aug 2024? a) Urjit Patel b) Shaktikanta Das c) Raghuram Rajan d) D. Subbarao Answer: b) Shaktikanta Das HTTPS://GKNOW.IN/ 10  GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Q.: Why was the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 relocated to the UAE from Bangladesh? a) Financial issues b) Political instability in Bangladesh c) Weather concerns d) Lack of infrastructure in Bangladesh Answer: b) Political instability in Bangladesh The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 has been relocated to the UAE due to political instability in Bangladesh. Originally scheduled to be held in Bangladesh, the tournament will now take place from October 3 to October 20, 2024, in Dubai and Sharjah. Q.: Which positions were included in the UPSC’s advertisement for lateral entry before it was cancelled? a) Joint Secretaries, Directors, and Deputy Secretaries b) Cabinet Ministers and Secretaries c) Under Secretaries and Assistant Directors d) Chief Ministers and Governors Answer: a) Joint Secretaries, Directors, and Deputy Secretaries The UPSC had issued an advertisement for 45 positions of Joint Secretaries, Directors, and Deputy Secretaries in Central Ministries. Q.: What did the Supreme Court set up on 20 August 2024 to ensure the safety of medical professionals? a) A national advisory council b) A national task force c) A government committee d) A special police force Answer: b) A national task force On 20 August 2024, the Supreme Court of India set up a national task force to ensure the safety of medical professionals, particularly women. This decision came after the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata. Q.: When is World Sanskrit Day typically observed? A) Makar Sankranti B) Akshaya Tritiya C) Shravana Poornima D) Dushara Answer: C) Shravana Poornima World Sanskrit Day, or Vishva-Samskrita-Dinam, is celebrated annually to honor the ancient HTTPS://GKNOW.IN/ 11  GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Indian language, Sanskrit. Observed on Shravana Poornima, usually coincides with Raksha Bandhan this year it was celebrated on August 19, 2024. Q.: What are the initial symptoms of Mpox? A) Diarrhea and vomiting B) Fever, headache, and swollen lymph nodes C) Cough and shortness of breath D) Nausea and dizziness Answer: B) Fever, headache, and swollen lymph nodes Initial Symptoms: Fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills, and exhaustion. Rash Development: A rash appears 1 to 5 days after the initial symptoms, starting on the face and spreading to other parts of the body. Q.: Who took over as the Director General of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) in Aug 2024? A) Shri Rajesh Kumar B) Shri Ashok Kumar Singh C) Shri Anil Kumar D) Shri Suresh Chandra Ans : B) Shri Ashok Kumar Singh Shri Ashok Kumar Singh, an IAS officer of the 1999 Kerala cadre, took over as the Director General of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) on August 19, 2024. Q.: What major achievement is associated with PR Sreejesh’s hockey career? a) Winning a World Cup b) Securing back-to-back Olympic bronze medals c) Winning the Asian Games d) Becoming the highest goal-scorer Answer: b) Securing back-to-back Olympic bronze medals Hockey India has retired jersey number 16 from the national senior men’s team in honour of goalkeeper PR Sreejesh. Recently, Sreejesh decided to retire after an 18-year-long career that included securing back-to-back Olympic bronze medals in 2020 and 2024. Q.: On which occasion did the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2024 conclude? a) Diwali b) Maha Shivaratri c) Shravan-Punima d) Navratri HTTPS://GKNOW.IN/ 12  GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Answer: c) Shravan-Punima The annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra concluded on August 19, 2024, in Jammu and Kashmir, on the occasion of Shravan-Punima, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan, with a pooja at sunrise. Q.: Where was the 17th International Earth Sciences Olympiad held from August 8th to 16th, 2024? a) Tokyo, Japan b) Beijing, China c) New Delhi, India d) Seoul, South Korea Answer: b) Beijing, China A team of Indian students won three gold, two silver, and three bronze medals at the 17th International Earth Sciences Olympiad, held in Beijing, China, from August 8th to 16th, 2024. Q.: How many countries from the Global South are part of the Voice of Global South initiative? a) Over 50 countries b) Over 75 countries c) Over 100 countries d) Over 150 countries Answer: c) Over 100 countries The Voice of Global South initiative was launched by India, with the first summit held on January 12-13, 2023. The initiative includes over 100 countries from the Global South across various regions. Q,: Who won the Best Actor award at the 70th National Film Awards for his performance in the film ‘Kantara’? a) Manoj Bajpayee b) Rishab Shetty c) Suraj Sharma d) Rahul V. Chittella Ans : b) Rishab Shetty At the 70th National Film Awards, Rishab Shetty won the Best Actor award for his role in the film Kantara, which also received the award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. HTTPS://GKNOW.IN/ 13  GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Q,: Which Malayalam film won the Best Feature Film award at the 70th National Film Awards? a) Gulmohar b) Uunchai c) Aattam d) Kantara Ans : c) Aattam The Malayalam film Aattam, directed by Anand Ekarshi, won Best Feature Film, addressing sexual violence. Q.: Who was elected as Thailand’s new prime minister at the age of 37? a) Yingluck Shinawatra b) Srettha Thavisin c) Paetongtarn Shinawatra d) Thaksin Shinawatra Ans : c) Paetongtarn Shinawatra Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the 37-year-old leader of the Pheu Thai party and daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has been elected as Thailand’s new prime minister. Q.: When will the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir begin in three phases? a) 1st September 2024 b) 18th September 2024 c) 25th September 2024 d) 1st October 2024 Ans : b) 18th September 2024 J&K will hold Assembly elections in three phases, starting on 18th September, with subsequent phases on 25th September and 1st October. Q.: Which ancient institution’s spirit did Prime Minister Modi seek to revive during his Independence Day speech at the Red Fort on August 15, 2024. a) Takshashila University b) Nalanda University c) Vikramshila University d) Aligarh University Answer: b) Nalanda University The Prime Minister revived the spirit of Nalanda University, advocating for India to become a global education center by promoting higher learning and research. HTTPS://GKNOW.IN/ 14  GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Q.: Which future event did Prime Minister Modi express India’s dream of hosting, during his Independence Day speech at the Red Fort on August 15, 2024. ? a) FIFA World Cup 2030 b) Commonwealth Games 2026 c) Olympics 2036 d) Asian Games 2034 Answer: c) Olympics 2036 During his Independence Day speech at the Red Fort on August 15, 2024, PM Modi highlighting India’s aspirations to host the 2036 Olympics. Q.: Why was Vinesh Phogat disqualified from the women’s 50kg final at the Paris Olympics? a) She was injured b) She was late for the match c) She exceeded the 50kg weight limit d) She was disqualified due to a technical fault Answer: c) She exceeded the 50kg weight limit Vinesh was disqualified from the final match after exceeding the 50kg weight limit by 100 grams. Q.: What is the name of the earth observation satellite launched by ISRO on 16 August 2024, using its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV D3) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.? a) EOS-08 b) SSLV-D1 c) PSLV-C50 d) EOS-03 Answer: a) EOS-08 The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the EOS-08 earth observation satellite on August 16, 2024, using its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV D3) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Q.: What is the total number of Ramsar sites in India after added three more wetlands in August 2024? A) 75 B) 80 C) 85 D) 90 HTTPS://GKNOW.IN/ 15  GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Ans : C) 85 India has recently added three more wetlands to its list of Ramsar sites, bringing the total to 85. Q.: Which Ramsar site in India is known as Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon? A) Keoladeo National Park B) Sundarbans Wetland C) Chilika Lake D) Loktak Lake Ans : C) Chilika Lake Chilika Lake in Odisha: Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, known for its bird sanctuary. Question: Who has been appointed as the new Union Home Secretary of India in August 2024, succeeding Ajay Kumar Bhalla? a) Anil Kumar b) Govind Mohan c) Rajiv Kumar d) Sanjay Verma Answer: b) Govind Mohan Govind Mohan, IAS appointed as the new Union Home Secretary on 14 August 2024. He will succeed Ajay Kumar Bhalla whose tenure is going to end on 22nd August. Q.: When is Partition Horrors Remembrance Day observed? A) August 15th B) August 14th C) January 26th D) October 2nd Ans : B) August 14th Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, also known as Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas, is observed annually on August 14th in India. Q.: In which year will the next Summer Olympics be held, and where? a) 2026, Tokyo b) 2028, Los Angeles c) 2030, Paris d) 2028, New York Answer: b) 2028, Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics: Scheduled to be held in Los Angeles, marking the third time the city hosts the games (previously in 1932 and 1984). HTTPS://GKNOW.IN/ 16  GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Q.: Which new sports will be introduced in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles? a) Cricket, Lacrosse, Squash, Flag Football b) Kabaddi, Polo, Rugby, Baseball c) Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate, Fencing d) Table Tennis, Archery, Equestrian, Diving Answer: a) Cricket, Lacrosse, Squash, Flag Football New sports in 2028 Summer Olympics include flag football, cricket, lacrosse, squash, and the return of baseball and softball. Q.: A female trainee doctor was tragically raped and murdered on August 9, 2024, at which institution? A) AIIMS Delhi B) RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata C) Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi D) King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai Answer: B) RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata A 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata was tragically raped and murdered on August 9, 2024. Q: On August 13, 2024, DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight test of which indigenously developed glide bomb? A) SHAURYA B) PRAHAR C) GAURAV D) NIRBHAY Answer: C) GAURAV DRDO conducted the maiden flight test of the Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) named GAURAV on August 13, 2024. The test, carried out from the Su-30 MK-I platform of the Indian Air Force, took place off the coast of Odisha. Q.: When is World Elephant Day observed annually? A) July 12th B) August 12th C) September 12th D) October 12th Answer: B) August 12th World Elephant Day is observed on August 12th to protect and preserve elephants. HTTPS://GKNOW.IN/ 17  GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Q.: Which institution was ranked first in the Overall category of the NIRF 2024 rankings? A) IIT Bombay B) IISc Bengaluru C) IIT Madras D) IIT Delhi Answer: C) IIT Madras IIT Madras has been ranked first in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 for Higher Education Institutes in the overall category Q.: Which institution topped the Management category in the NIRF 2024 rankings? A) IIM Bangalore B) IIM Kozhikode C) IIM Ahmedabad D) IIM Lucknow Answer: C) IIM Ahmedabad Management Category: IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Kozhikode are in top 3 rankings. Q,: In the Medical category of NIRF 2024, which institution ranked first? A) AIIMS Delhi B) PGIMER Chandigarh C) CMC Vellore D) JIPMER Puducherry Answer: A) AIIMS Delhi Medical Category: AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, and Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore were the top three. Q.: What was the percentage increase ( year-on-year) in the Indian government’s gross direct tax collections for the fiscal year 2024-25? A) 20% B) 22% C) 24% D) 26% Ans : C) 24% Indian government’s gross direct tax collections for the fiscal year 2024-25 increased by 24% year-on-year, reaching Rs.8.13 lakh crore, compared to Rs.6.55 lakh crore in the previous year. HTTPS://GKNOW.IN/ 18  GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Q.: When is World Lion Day celebrated annually? a) August 1st b) August 10th c) August 20th d) August 30th Answer: b) August 10th World Lion Day is celebrated annually on August 10th to raise awareness about lion conservation. The day was first observed in 2013, initiated by conservationists Dereck and Beverly Joubert with National Geographic’s Big Cat Initiative. Q.: Where did the Indian Air Force (IAF) participate in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 from August 5th to 9th, 2024? a) Singapore b) Kuantan, Malaysia c) Jakarta, Indonesia d) Bangkok, Thailand Answer: b) Kuantan, Malaysia The Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent participated in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 in Kuantan, Malaysia, from August 5th to 9th, 2024. It was a joint air exercise conducted with the Royal Malaysian Air Force. Q.: Who has been appointed as the new Cabinet Secretary? a) Rajiv Gauba b) T.V. Somanathan c) Ajay Kumar Bhalla d) P.K. Mishra Answer: b) T.V. Somanathan The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of T.V. Somanathan as Cabinet Secretary for two years, starting from August 30th, 2024. Question: Which award was conferred upon President Droupadi Murmu by Timor- Leste on August 10, 2024? a) Order of Merit b) Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste c) Presidential Medal of Freedom d) Timor-Leste Ratna Answer: b) Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste President Droupadi Murmu was awarded the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor- Leste on August 10, 2024, the highest civilian honor in Timor-Leste. HTTPS://GKNOW.IN/ 19  GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Question: Who is the youngest medal winner for India at the Olympics? A) PV Sindhu B) Neeraj Chopra C) Aman Sehrawat D) Sushil Kumar Answer: C) Aman Sehrawat Explanation: Aman Sehrawat became the youngest medal winner for India at the Olympics by clinching a bronze medal in the Men’s 57kg freestyle event at the Paris Olympics on August 9, 2024. He achieved this feat at the age of 21 years and 24 days, surpassing the previous record held by PV Sindhu, who won a medal at the age of 22 years. Question: What is the primary role of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)? A) To oversee foreign relations of India B) To approve economic policies and projects C) To manage defense strategies and operations D) To regulate the education system in India Answer: B) To approve economic policies and projects Explanation: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) is is responsible for making crucial decisions related to the economic policies of the country, including the approval of significant economic projects, financial proposals, and policies that impact the country’s economy. Question: What does the term “sine die” mean when used in the context of parliamentary sessions? A) Without setting a future date for resumption B) With a fixed date for the next session C) After passing all pending bills D) After the session ends with a final vote Answer: A) Without setting a future date for resumption Explanation: “Sine die” is a Latin term that means “without a day.” In the context of parliamentary sessions, it refers to the adjournment of a session without assigning a specific date for the next meeting. Question: Who is the Chairman of Rajya Sabha ? A) Om Birla B) Nirmala Sitharaman HTTPS://GKNOW.IN/ 20  GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS C) Jagdeep Dhankhar D) Venkaiah Naidu Answer: C) Jagdeep Dhankhar The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is the Vice President of India. Jagdeep Dhankhar holds the position of Vice President, making him the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Question: What is the primary objective of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign taking place from August 9 to August 15? A) To promote tourism in India B) To strengthen patriotism among citizens C) To celebrate Indian festivals D) To conduct a nationwide cultural competition Answer: B) To strengthen patriotism among citizens The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, scheduled from August 9 to August 15, 2024, aiming to strengthen patriotism among citizens Q.: Who was sworn in as the head of Bangladesh’s caretaker government on 8 August 2024? A) Sheikh Hasina B) Muhammad Yunus C) Khaleda Zia D) Abdul Hamid Answer: B) Muhammad Yunus On 8 August 2024, Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist, was sworn in as the head of Bangladesh’s caretaker government after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned amid violent protests. Q.: Which medal did Neeraj Chopra win in the men’s javelin throw at the Paris Olympics 2024? A) Gold B) Silver C) Bronze D) No medal Answer: B) Silver At the Paris Olympics 2024, Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal in the men’s javelin throw with a season-best throw of 89.45 meters. HTTPS://GKNOW.IN/ 21  GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Q.: Who won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw at the Paris Olympics 2024? A) Neeraj Chopra B) Anderson Peters C) Andreas Thorkildsen D) Arshad Nadeem Answer: D) Arshad Nadeem Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem took the gold, setting a new Olympic record with a throw of 92.97 meters, making him the first individual Olympic gold medalist from Pakistan. Q.: Which medal did India’s men’s hockey team win at the Paris Olympics 2024, and who scored both goals in their 2-1 victory over Spain? A) Gold; Manpreet Singh B) Silver; PR Sreejesh C) Bronze; Harmanpreet Singh D) Bronze; Amit Hohidas Q.: Which Indian wrestler was disqualified from the 50kg freestyle wrestling final at the Paris Olympics for being overweight? a) Sakshi Malik b) Vinesh Phogat c) Pooja Dhanda d) Babita Kumari Ans : b) Vinesh Phogat On 7 August 2024, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat faced a setback at the Paris Olympics when she was disqualified from the 50kg freestyle wrestling category final for being overweight by 100 grams. Q:When is National Handloom Day celebrated annually? a) August 1st b) August 7th c) August 15th d) August 21st Ans : b) August 7th This day marks the launch of the Swadeshi Movement on August 7, 1905, promoting the use of indigenous products. Q.: Who will receive the Vigyan Team Award on 23 August 2024? a) The ISRO-Mangalyaan Team b) The ISRO-Chandrayaan 3 Team HTTPS://GKNOW.IN/ 22  GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS c) The DRDO Team d) The Indian Institute of Science Team Ans : b) The ISRO-Chandrayaan 3 Team The ISRO-Chandrayaan 3 Team will receive the Vigyan Team Award for their work in space science. Q.: Professor G. Padmanabhan will receive the Vigyan Ratna Award for his lifetime achievements in which field? a) Physical science b) Chemical Sciences c) Biological Sciences d) Environmental Sciences Ans : c) Biological Sciences Professor G. Padmanabhan, former Director of the Indian Institute of Science, will be awarded the Vigyan Ratna Award for his lifetime achievements in biological sciences. Q.: The President of Bangladesh freed which former Prime Minister from house arrest following the dissolution of parliament on August 7, 2024? A) Sheikh Hasina B) Ziaur Rahman C) Begum Khaleda Zia D) Mohammed Shahabuddin Answer: C) Begum Khaleda Zia On August 7, 2024, Bangladesh’s president dissolved parliament and announced the release of opposition leader Begum Khaleda Zia from house arrest. Q.: What is the primary goal of the Namami Gange Mission? A) To build new dams B) To rejuvenate and conserve the River Ganga C) To promote tourism along the Ganga D) To construct new bridges over the Ganga Ans : B) To rejuvenate and conserve the River Ganga Namami Gange Mission, aim to rejuvenate and conserve the River Ganga for future generations. Q.: Who became the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final on August 6, 2024? A) Geeta Phogat B) Babita Kumari C) Sakshi Malik D) Vinesh Phogat HTTPS://GKNOW.IN/ 23  GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Answer: D) Vinesh Phogat Vinesh Phogat on August 6, 2024, reached in Olympic final. She achieved this after a 5-0 victory over Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez in the women’s freestyle 50kg semi-final. Q.: Who announced the formation of an interim government in Bangladesh after PM Sheikh Hasina’s resignation? A: The President of Bangladesh B: The Chief Justice of Bangladesh C: Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman D: The Speaker of the Parliament Answer: C: Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman On 5 August 2024, amid violent student protests, Sheikh Hasina resigned as Bangladesh’s Prime Minister and left the country in a military helicopter. Army Chief General Waker-Uz- Zaman confirmed her resignation, announce the formation of an interim government. Q.: What was the main issue that led to the student protests in Bangladesh in 2024? A: Economic reforms B: 30% reservation in government jobs for relatives of freedom fighters C: Election rigging D: Environmental policies Answer: B: 30% reservation in government jobs for relatives of freedom fighters Students were protesting against a 30% reservation in government jobs for relatives of freedom fighters, arguing the system is discriminatory and favors supporters of Sheik Hasina’s Awami League party. Q.: Who defeated Lakshya Sen in the bronze medal match at the Paris Olympics 2024? A: Kento Momota B: Viktor Axelsen C: Zii Jia Lee D: Anthony Ginting Answer: C: Zii Jia Lee Lakshya Sen missed out on a bronze medal in the men’s singles lost to Malaysia’s Zii Jia Lee with scores of 21-13, 16-21, 11-21, finishing fourth. Q.: President Droupadi Murmu was conferred which, the highest honor of Fiji, by President Williame Katonivere during her visit in August 2024? A) Order of the Star of Fiji B) Companion of the Order of Fiji C) Grand Cross of the Order of Fiji D) Order of the Pacific Star HTTPS://GKNOW.IN/ 24  GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Answer: B) Companion of the Order of Fiji President Droupadi Murmu, on a two-day visit to Fiji, was conferred the Companion of the Order of Fiji, the highest honor of Fiji, by President Williame Katonivere. Q.: Who has been selected as the prime astronaut for the upcoming Indo-US mission to the International Space Station ? a) Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair b) Group Captain Ajit Krishnan c) Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla d) Group Captain Angad Pratap Answer: c) Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla Indian Air Force Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla has been selected as the prime astronaut for the upcoming Indo-US mission to the International Space Station (ISS), announced by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Q.: Which team did the Indian hockey team defeat to reach the semifinals at the Paris Olympics? a) Germany b) Argentina c) Great Britain d) Australia Answer: c) Great Britain At the Paris Olympics, the Indian hockey team reached the semifinals by defeating Great Britain 4-2 in a penalty shootout on 4 August 2024. Q.: Indian Organ Donation Day is observed annually on which date? a) 1st August b) 2nd August c) 3rd August d) 4th August Answer: c) 3rd August Indian Organ Donation Day has been observed annually since 2010 to raise awareness about brain stem death and organ donation, dispel myths, and encourage organ and tissue donation after death. Q.: Who became the first male Indian shuttler to qualify for the semi-finals of an Olympics ? A) Parupalli Kashyap B) Kidambi Srikanth C) Lakshya Sen D) P.Padukon HTTPS://GKNOW.IN/ 25  GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Ans : C) Lakshya Sen Lakshya Sen become the first male Indian shuttler to qualify for the semi-finals of an Olympics on 2 August 2024. He defeated Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien-chen with a score of 19-21, 21-15, 21-12 in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Q.: Who chaired the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs that approved the development of 8 National High-Speed Corridor projects on 2 August 2024? A) Rajnath Singh B) Amit Shah C) Narendra Modi D) Nitin Gadkari Answer: C) Narendra Modi On 2 August 2024, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the development of 8 National High-Speed Corridor projects. Q.: Pingali Venkayya was a remarkable Indian freedom fighter known for designing what? A) The Indian Constitution B) The Indian national flag C) The Indian national anthem D) The Indian Parliament Ans : B) The Indian national flag Pingali Venkayya’s birth anniversary is celebrated every year on August 2. He was a remarkable Indian freedom fighter and the designer of our national flag. Q.: When was the national flag formally adopted by the Constituent Assembly? A) January 26, 1950 B) August 15, 1947 C) July 22, 1947 D) November 26, 1949 Ans : C) July 22, 1947 Pingali Venkayya presented this flag to Mahatma Gandhi on April 1, 1921. The flag was informally used at Congress meetings and was formally adopted by the Constituent Assembly on July 22, 1947. Q.: Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Transactions Reaches 20.64 Lakh Crore in July 2024. UPI is developed by? A) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) B) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) C) Ministry of Finance D) State Bank of India (SBI) HTTPS://GKNOW.IN/ 26  GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Ans : B) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) In July 2024, Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based transactions surged to 20.64 lakh crore rupees, reflecting a 35% year-on-year increase, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). UPI, is an Indian instant payment system developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in 2016. Q.: In which event did Swapnil Kusale win the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024? A) Archery B) Shooting C) Wrestling D) Boxing Ans : B) Shooting India shooter Swapnil Kusale won the bronze medal in the men’s 50m rifle 3P event at the Paris Olympics on 01 August 2024. Q.: Swapnil Kusale’s bronze medal in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the Paris Olympics 2024 made him the first Indian shooter to achieve what? A) Win a gold medal in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions B) Win an Olympic medal in the men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event C) Win multiple Olympic medals in shooting D) Win a medal in any shooting event Ans : B) Win an Olympic medal in the men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event Swapnil has now become the first Indian shooter to win an Olympic medal in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions event. Q.: Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) from 1st August 2024? a) Dr. Manoj Soni b) Preeti Sudan c) Amitabh Kant d) Sunita Sharma Answer: b) Preeti Sudan Former Union Health Secretary Preeti Sudan has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), effective from 1st August 2024. She is an IAS officer from the Andhra Pradesh cadre, 1983 batch. She succeeds Dr. Manoj Soni, who resigned. HTTPS://GKNOW.IN/ 27  GK NOW WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Q.: What is the name of India’s first multinational air exercise, which will be held in August 2024? a) Vijay Shakti 2024 b) Yudh Abhyas 2024 c) Tarang Shakti 2024 d) Garuda Shakti 2024 Answer: c) Tarang Shakti 2024 India will host its first multinational air exercise, ‘Tarang Shakti 2024’, in two phases starting on the 6th August 2024 in Sular, Tamil Nadu. In this exercise, nearly 30 countries will participate, and out of 30, ten countries will join the exercise with their fighter aircraft. Q.: Which district in Kerala experienced the deadliest landslides in its history during July 2024? A) Idukki B) Malappuram C) Wayanad D) Kozhikode Answer: C) Wayanad On July 30, 2024, devastating landslides occurred in Wayanad district, Kerala, India. These landslides resulted in more than 276 deaths and over 200 injuries, making them the deadliest landslides in Kerala’s history. HTTPS://GKNOW.IN/ 28