StudyIQ Aug 2024 Best 300 Current Affairs MCQs PDF
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This document is a set of multiple choice questions covering current affairs from August 2024. It includes questions on various topics, from Indian destinations to international collaborations concerning economic affairs, education, and more. Each question has a corresponding answer. This study material may be helpful for general knowledge or exam preparation.
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300 Best MCQs August Set 1 by Dr. Gaurav Garg ) Recently, TIME magazine has highlighted three Indian destinations in its prestigious list of Q ‘W orld’s Greatest Places of 2024.’ Which of the following Indian destination is not inc...
300 Best MCQs August Set 1 by Dr. Gaurav Garg ) Recently, TIME magazine has highlighted three Indian destinations in its prestigious list of Q ‘W orld’s Greatest Places of 2024.’ Which of the following Indian destination is not included in thislist? A. Museum of Solutions (MuSo), Mumbai B. Chotiwala, Rishikesh C. Manam Chocolate, Hyderabad D. NAAR, Himachal Pradesh Answer: B. Chotiwala, Rishikesh ) Recently, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched anartificial intelligence-based chatbotto help Q investors seek responses or information on certain processes. What is the name of this chatbot? A. DHYAN B. SEVA C. ASSIST D. SERVE Answer: B. SEVA ) Recently,Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)has launched an initiative to provide access to national and Q international research papers and scientific journals to thousands of scientists, engineers, and young students across the country. What is the name of this initiative? A. One District One Subscription (ODOS) B. One Village One Subscription (OVOS) C. One DAY One Subscriber (ODOS) D. One DAE One Subscription (ODOS) Answer: D. One DAE One Subscription (ODOS) ) Recently,Ideas4LiFE portalhas been launched for inviting ideas related to products and services for inducing Q behavioral changes related to environment-friendly lifestyles. This portal is developed by Ministry for Environment, Forest and Climate Change in collaboration with _________. A. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) B. United Nations Framework Convention on ClimateChange (UNFCCC) C. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) D. UNICEF YuWaah Answer: D. UNICEF YuWaah 1 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers ) Recently, who among the following has become the world’s youngest and fastest female para swimmer to swim solo Q across theEnglish Channelsuccessfully? A. Shivani Kataria B. Jiya Rai C. Poorva Shetye D. Syamala Goli Answer: B. Jiya Rai ) Recently, scientists atLawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab)have successfully created superheavy Q element 116. It is also known as ________. A. Nihonium B. Livermorium C. Moscovium D. Oganesson Answer: B. Livermorium ) Recently, which of the following organisation and Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology Q (GBPUAT) has signed an MoU to facilitate the development of first of its kind ‘Standardized Agriculture Demonstration Farm’ (SADF)in India? A. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) B. International Organization for Standardization (ISO) C. Quality Council of India (QCI) D. Engineering Export Promotion Council of India Answer: A. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) ) Recently, which of the following organisation has been honored with GEEF Global WaterTech Award in the category Q ‘W ater Department of the Year’ at the Global Water Tech Summit – 2024? A. Delhi Jal Board B. National Water Informatics Centre C. Central Water Commission (CWC) D. Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) Answer: C. Central Water Commission (CWC) ) Recently, which of the following companies has becomefourth unicornof calendar year 2024? Q A. Moneyview B. Leap C. Meru D. Rapido Answer: D. Rapido ) Recently, Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan has launchedNational Apprenticeship and Training Q Scheme 2.0 Portal. This portal has been developed by Ministry of Education with support of which of the following organisation? A. University Grants Commission (UGC) B. National Council for Teacher Education C. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) D. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) 2 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers Answer: C. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) ) Recently, ________ has launched ‘Suvidha Software Version 1.0’, a cutting-edge tool designed to enhance training Q protocols and ensure consistency across all its platforms. A. Indian Navy B. Indian Coast Guard C. Indian Army D. Indian Air Force Answer: B. Indian Coast Guard ) Recently, Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-Space) has granted authorisation to which of Q the following companies to establish aground stationin Ultra High-Frequency (UHF) frequency bands in Hyderabad, Telangana? A. Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited B. Ananth Technologies Limited C. Azista BST Aerospace Private Limited D. Taneja Aerospace & Aviation Ltd Answer: C. Azista BST Aerospace Private Limited ) As per recent information, which of the following state government is set to establish ‘GRIT’ think tank on the lines of Q the NITI Aayog? A. Tamil Nadu B. Gujarat C. Rajasthan D. Karnataka Answer: B. Gujarat GRIT stands forGujarat State Institutionfor Transformation(GRIT) ) Recently, Ministry of Education has celebratedAkhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam (ABSS) 2024at which of the Q following places, marking 4th anniversary of National Education Policy 2020? A. Chennai B. Surat C. New Delhi D. Bhopal Answer: C. New Delhi ) Recently, Basketball Federation of India (BFI) has set upNational basketball academyin collaboration with Corvuss Q American Academy at which of the following places? A. Chennai B. Bengaluru C. Mumbai D. Kolkata Answer: C. Mumbai ) Recently, India and which of the following countries has unveiled world’s first stamp Q depictingLord Ram Lallaof Ayodhya? A. Vietnam B. Singapore C. Laos D. Cambodia Answer: C. Laos ) Recently, who among the following has made history by becoming thefirst Indian womanin independent India to win Q multiple medals at a single Olympic Games? A. Apurvi Singh Chandela B. Sift Kaur Samra C. Manu Bhaker D. Sheila Kanungo Answer: C. Manu Bhaker 3 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers ) Recently, Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu has introduced theBharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak Q 2024in Lok Sabha. It will replace which of the following act? A. Airport Authority of India Act, 2003 B. Aircraft Act, 1934 C. Airport Authority of India Act, 1994 D. Carriage by Air (Amendment) Act, 2009 Answer: B. Aircraft Act, 1934 ) Recently, _________ has launched Electronic Services e-Health Assistance and Tele-consultation(E-SeHAT)module Q to provide health care services through safe and structured video based clinical consultations. A. Indian Army B. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) C. Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) D. Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) Answer: A. Indian Army ) Recently, which of the following countries has been elected as theVice Chair of Supply Chain Councilunder Q Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF)? A. United States of America (USA) B. India C. South Korea D. Japan Answer: B. India ) Recently, which of the following companies has received a Letter of Intent (LOI) from Damodar Valley Corporation Q (DVC) for setting up the2x800 MW Koderma Phase-II Thermal PowerStation in Koderma district, Jharkhand? A. NHPC Ltd B. REC Limited C. Coal India Limited (CIL) D. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) Answer: D. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) ) Recently, which of the following tiger reserves has installed awind turbine (first of its kind)to power real-time Q monitoring cameras and Wi-Fi connectivity within its forest? A. Sariska Tiger Reserve B. Valmiki Tiger Reserve C. Periyar Tiger Reserve D. Mudumalai Tiger Reserve Answer: C. Periyar Tiger Reserve ) As per recent information, which of the following countries is set to host2025 men’s Asia Cup in T20 format? Q A. Sri Lanka B. India C. Bangladesh D. Pakistan Answer: B. India 4 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers ) Recently, Penguin Random House India has published a book titled “Jamsetji Tata: Powerful Q Learnings for Corporate Success”. Who among the following has co-authored this book? A. Kewal Dheer and Natarajan Chandrasekaran B. R Gopalakrishnan and Harish Bhat C. Mukul Deva and R Gopalakrishnan D. Harish Bhat and Amit Chaudhuri Answer: B. R Gopalakrishnan and Harish Bhat ) Recently, India has joined forces with which of the following countries to develop theNational Maritime Heritage Q Complex (NMHC)in Lothal, Gujarat? A. Thailand B. Cambodia C. Vietnam D. Laos Answer: C. Vietnam ) As per recent information shared byNational Payments Corporation of India (NPCI),which of the following Q companies has potentially compromised by a ransomware attack? A. Infosys Ltd B. C-Edge Technologies Ltd C. Tata Consultancy Services D. Wipro Ltd Answer: B. C-Edge Technologies Ltd ) Recently, which of the following ministries and World Health Organization (WHO) has signed aDonor Agreement Q which outlines the financial terms for implementing the activities of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre (GTMC) in Jamnagar, Gujarat? A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment C. Ministry of Women and Child Development D. Ministry of Ayush Answer: D. Ministry of Ayush ) As perWorld Trade Organisation (WTO) Trade Statistics 2023,only three Q countries among the top ten - Brazil, European Union (EU), and Thailand has increased their agricultural exports in 2023. India has been ranked as world’s __________ largest exporter of agricultural products in 2023. A. Fourth B. Fifth C. Eighth D. Seventh Answer: C. Eighth ) Recently, which of the following organization has committed a$200 million(approximately Rs 1,700 crore) loan to Q improve solid waste management and sanitation in 100 cities across 8 states in India? A. World Bank B. Asian Development Bank (ADB) C. International Monetary Fund (IMF) D. European Investment Bank (EIB) Answer: B. Asian Development Bank (ADB) ) Recently, which of the following cities has introduced theIndia's first urban ropeway networkto tackle traffic Q congestion? A. Ooty B. Nainital C. Shimla D. Darjeeling Answer: C. Shimla 5 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers ) Recently, who among the following has been appointed as the chairperson ofUnion Public Service Commission Q (UPSC)? A. Preeti Sudan B. Yaga Venugopal Reddy C. Suman Bery D. Anish Dayal Answer: A. Preeti Sudan ) Recently, scientists at which of the following institutes have developed anew genome-editing systemthat is better and Q more accurate than current CRISPR technologies? A. CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) B. CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB) C. CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) D.CSIR-Central Electro ChemicalResearch Institute (CECRI) Answer: C. CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) CRISPRstands forClustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats ) As per the recent information, India will host its first multinational air exercise, ‘Tarang Shakti 2024’, in which of the Q following states/UTs? A. Ladakh and Rajasthan B. Uttarakhand and Kerala C. Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan D. Sikkim and Odisha Answer: C. Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan ) Who among the following recently became the first woman to assume the office ofDirector General Medical Services Q (Army)? A. Lt Gen Kavita Sahai B. Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair C. Major General Neeta Verma D. Major General Madhuri Kanitkar Answer: B. Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair ) Who among the following has authored the recently released book ‘Call of the Gir’? Q A. Raj Kumar Singh B. Shardaben Patel C. Parimal Nathwani D. P. V. Midhun Reddy Answer: C. Parimal Nathwani ) Recently, Government has introduced theDisaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024in the Lok Sabha. The bill Q seeks to amend which of the following acts? A. Emergency Management Act, 2003 B. Disaster Management Act, 2002 C. Disaster Management Act, 2005 D. National Institute of Disaster Management Regulations,2006 Answer: C. Disaster Management Act, 2005 ) Recently,Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairshas approved the development of 8 important National High Speed Q Corridor projects with a length of 936 km at a cost of _________ across the country. A. Rs. 30,235 crore B. Rs. 50,655 crore C. Rs. 80,568 crore D. Rs. 70,305 crore Answer: B. Rs. 50,655 crore 6 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers ) Recently, who among the following has been elected as the President of theUN’s Economic and Social Council Q (ECOSOC) for the year (2024-2025)? A. Paula Narváez B. Collen Vixen Kelapile C. Munir Akram D. Robert Keith Rae Answer: D. Robert Keith Rae Other Appointments: ECOSOC’s members also electedLok Bahadur Thapaof Nepal(Asia-Pacific),Krzysztof Szczerskiof Poland (Eastern European) andMaritza Chan ValverdeofCostaRica(Caribbean States) as the Vice Presidents representing their respective regions ) Recently, which of the following Indian city has been awarded theprestigious Certificate of World Craft Cityby the Q World Crafts Council International? A. Shimla B. Srinagar C. Nainital D. Mussoorie Answer: B. Srinagar ) Recently, a report titled"The State of the World's Mangroves 2024"was released by the Global Mangrove Alliance Q (GMA). Which country alone accounts for 21% of the world’s mangroves, as mentioned in the report? A. Brazil B. Australia C. Indonesia D. India Answer: C. Indonesia ) Recently, who among the following has assumed the role of22nd Director General of the Assam Rifles, also known as Q the “Sentinels of the North-East”? A. Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan B. Lieutenant General Manoj Pande C. Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera D. Lieutenant General Yogesh Kumar Joshi Answer: C. Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera 7 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers ) Recently, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced plans to develop which of the following as the Q “fourth city” in the capital regionafter Hyderabad, Secunderabad and Cyberabad? A. Karimnagar B. Mucherla C. Nizamabad D. Warangal Answer: B. Mucherla ) Recently, which of the following Indian institutes has conferredSundar Pichai with an honorary Doctor of Science Q (Honoris Causa), a recognition of his exceptional contributions to the field of technology? A. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) B. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) C. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) D. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) Answer: C. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) ) Recently, which of the following institutes has been granted Special Consultative Status by theUnited Nations Q Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC)? A. Netaji Subhash University of Technology, New Delhi B. Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida C. Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Odisha D. JIS College of Engineering, Kalyani, West Bengal Answer: C. Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Odisha ) Recently, which of the following companies has launched a new app,‘District’, to expand its services beyond its core Q food delivery and quick commerce business? A. Swiggy B. Foodpanda C. Zomato D. Uber Eats Answer: C. Zomato ) Recently,Competition Commission of India (CCI)has approved the proposed amalgamation of Mangalore Chemicals Q & Fertilizers with which of the following companies? A. Shiva Fertilizers Limited B. Gujarat State Fertilizers Limited C. Chambal Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd D. Paradeep Phosphates Limited Answer: D. Paradeep Phosphates Limited ) Recently, how many additional commodities have been included underPrice Monitoringby Department of Consumer Q Affairs? A. 18 B. 22 C. 16 D. 13 Answer: C. 16 Total commodities monitored Atpresentthepriceismonitoredfor22essentialcommodities(Rice,Wheat,Atta,GramDal,Tur(Arhar)Dal, UradDal,MoongDal,MasurDal,Sugar,Gur,GroundnutOil,MustardOil,Vanaspati,SunflowerOil,SoyaOil, Palm Oil, Tea, Milk, Potato, Onion, Tomato and Salt). Thenewlyadded16itemsincludedareBajra,Jowar,Ragi,Suji(wheat),Maida(wheat),Besan,Ghee,Butter, Brinjal, Egg, Black Pepper, Coriander, Cumin seed, Red chillies, Turmeric powder and Banana. The 38 commodities constitute close to 31% of the total CPI weights as against 26.5% of CPI weights captured by the 22 commodities. 8 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers ) As per recent information, Government of India and which of the following organisations have signed an agreement Q for construction ofGreen National Highway CorridorsProject (GNHCP)in an aggregate length of 781 kmfor four states of India? A. European Central Bank (ECB) B. World Bank C. International Monetary Fund (IMF) D. Asian Development Bank (ADB) Answer: B. World Bank ) Which of the following state has recently launchedMukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojanato provide financial Q assistance of Rs 1000 per month to eligible women in the state? A. Odisha B. Uttar Pradesh C. Haryana D. Jharkhand Answer: D. Jharkhand ) Recently, how many student welfare schemes did the Andhra Pradesh (AP) Education Department hasrenamedwhich Q were previously named after former Chief Minister (CM) of AP, Yeduguri Sandinti (YS) Jagan Mohan Reddy? A. Two B. Five C. Six D. Eight Answer: C. Six Renamed schemes: Talliki Vandanam ○ The scheme formerly known as ‘J agananna Amma Vodi’, offers financial aid to mothers for their children’s education. ○ This program was launched in 2020 to encourage parents to send their children to school by depositing Rs 15,000 rupeesoffinancial assistancein the bank account of student’s mother 9 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidya Mitra: ○ Theschemeformerlyknownas‘J aganannaVidyaKanuka’,provideseducationkitsincludingschool bags and books. ○ Thisprogramwaslaunchedin2021toimprovethelearningoutcomesofthestudentsfromgovernment schools ofClass I to Xby providing them a kit. Dokka Seethamma Madhyahana Badi Bojanam: ○ Theschemeformerlyknownas‘J aganannaGorumudda’,isamid-daymealschemeforpublicschool students. ○ It is a welfare program launched in 2020 to improve the nutrition of students by providing quality nutritious food modifying the menu of mid day meal scheme. Mana Badi-Mana Bhavishyaktu: ○ The scheme formerly known as ‘Mana Badi Nadu Nedu’focuses onschool renovation. ○ Thisprogramwaslaunchedin2019toimprovethelearningoutcomesanddecreasethedropoutratein all schools. Balika Raksha: ○ The scheme formerly known as ‘Sweccha’, providesfree sanitary napkinsfor femalestudents. ○ The state government has launched “Swechha” in 2021 toprovidefreesanitarynapkinstoadolescent girls studying in government educational institutions. ○ Ten sanitary napkins will be given every month to about 10 lakh adolescent girls studying from 7th-12th gradesin all government schools and intermediate colleges across the state. Abdul Kalam Prathiba Puraskaram: ○ The scheme formerly known as ‘J agananna Animutyalu’providefinancialrewardstogovernment school studentswhotopped examination. ○ AspartoftheJaganannaAnimuthyaluawards,Rs.1lakhwillbepresentedtothestate-leveltopperl in the SSC examination followed by Rs. 75,000 to the second topper and 50,000 to the third topper respectively. ○ While district-level toppers would get Rs. 50,000 for the first ranker, Rs. 30,000 for the second ranker, and Rs. 15,000 for the third ranker ○ Ontheotherhand,Rs.1lakhwillbeawardedto26studentsforstate-levelgroup-wisetoppersandat the constituency level, branch-wise toppers will be awarded Rs.15,000 each to 662 students ) Recently, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has conducted a demonstration and trial of Q Kamaz-53949 Typhoon-K vehicle. This vehicle is developed by which of the following companies? A. Lada B. Remdiesel C. Moskvitch D. Scania AB Answer: B. Remdiesel 10 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers ) Recently, which of the following countries has planned to build theworld’s 1st Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) that will be Q fuelled by liquid fuel based on molten thorium salt? A. Russia B. China C. Canada D. Japan Answer: B. China ) Recently, which of the following countries has ratified1972 Conventionconcerning the Protection of the World Q Cultural and Natural Heritage? A. Palau B. Tuvalu C. Nauru D. Kiribati Answer: C. Nauru ) Recently, who among the following has been selected as theprime astronautfor the upcoming Indo-US mission to Q International Space Station (ISS)? A. Shubhanshu Shukla B. Ajit Krishnan C. Angad Pratap D. Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair Answer: A. Shubhanshu Shukla ) Recently, which of the following countries has become 6th Associate Member ofCaribbean Community (CARICOM)? Q A. Eswatini B. Malawi C. Curaçao D. Angola Answer: C. Curaçao ) Recently, who among the following has become theyoungest Olympic refereein boxing from India at the Paris Q Olympics 2024? A. Lieutenant Colonel Kuldip Singh Gill B. Lieutenant Colonel Satinder Kumar Kapoor C. Lieutenant Colonel Inder Prakash Kharbanda D. Lieutenant Colonel Kabilan Sai Ashok Answer: D. Lieutenant Colonel Kabilan Sai Ashok 11 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers ) Recently, National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced the launch of awallet for inbound travellers, Q across all nations of the world, visiting India. What is the name of this wallet? A. UPI One Access B. UPI One Link C. UPI One World D. UPI One Reach Answer: C. UPI One World ) What is the name ofCorporate social responsibility (CSR)initiative recently launched byCoal India Limited (CIL)to Q provide scholarships to 1645 children who lost their parents to COVID-19? A. CIL AROGYA B. CIL ASHIS C. CIL UJJWAL D. CIL SAKSHAM Answer: B. CIL ASHIS ) Recently, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah has launchedapps for three new criminal Q laws. Which of the following is NOT among them? A. Nyaya Shruti B. e-Justice C. Nyaya Setu D. e-Sakshya Answer: B. e-Justice Under e-Sakshya, all videography, photography and testimonies will be saved on the e-evidence server, which will also be available in the courts immediately. ○ The application also allows officers togather informationfromwitnessesandrecord their statements. ○ Once the recording is complete, all information is securely transmitted to an evidence locker and linked to the chargesheet, which is then made available to the court electronically. ○ These recordings and photographs can also bedownloadedfor use by prosecutors and defence lawyers. Underthee-Summon,itwillbesentelectronicallyfromthecourttothepolicestationandalsototheperson to whom the summons is to be sent. ○ eSummons, handles theelectronic compliance of legal orders. ○ Throughthisfacility,legalorderssuchassummonsandwarrantsissuedbythecourtareelectronically transmitted to the police. ○ These orders are thendistributed to the relevantofficersvia their mobile devices. ○ The officers deliver the orders to the specified addresses and obtain the recipient’s signature upon delivery. Police, Medical, Forensic, Prosecution and Prisons areinterlinkedtogetherontheNyaaySetuDashboard, which willprovidethepolice with all the informationrelated to theinvestigationin just one click. Through Nyaay Shruti, the court will be able to hear witnesses throughvideoconferencing.Thiswillsave timeand money and also settle the cases faster. ○ This automated system is connected with the police,prisons,prosecution,forensics,anddesignated access points. ○ Whenever the court issues a summons or warrant, an alert is sent tothedomainapplication,anda video conferencing linkfor judicial hearings is providedto all relevant individuals and officers. 12 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers ○ On the designated date and time, the officerorindividualcanjointhevideoconferencetopresent theirstatement before the court, with arrangementsmade for adding witnesses as needed. ○ Attendancecan be recorded, and sessions can be recorded and webcast as required. ) Recently, Department of Atomic Energy in collaboration withM/s. IDRS Labs Pvt. Ltd. Bengaluruhas launched Q which of the following Food Supplements/Nutraceuticals to enhance the quality of life for cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy? A. NUTRIBOOST B. CANCERCARE C. CYTOZEN D. AKTOCYTE Answer: D. AKTOCYTE ) As per recent data, more than 50 lakh workers from the unorganised sector had enrolled for thePradhan Mantri Shram Q Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Scheme. Which of the following states has registered the highest number of workers? A. Odisha B. Jharkhand C. Haryana D. Himachal Pradesh Answer: C. Haryana ) Recently, Union Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Ministry of Communications has inaugurated theNetwork Q Operations Centre (NOC)at which of the followingplaces? A. Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET) B. National Informatics Centre (NIC) C. Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) D. Education & Research in Computer Networking (ERNET) Answer: C. Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) ) Recently, which of the following countries has officially joined United States of America (USA)led-United Nations Q Command (UNC),becoming its 18th member state? A. Luxembourg B. Germany C. Poland D. Denmark Answer: B. Germany ) As per recent information, who among the following is set to become the next President ofAsian Cricket Council Q (ACC)? A. Sourav Ganguly B. Mohsin Naqvi C. Shashank Manohar D. Ehsan Mani 13 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers Answer: B. Mohsin Naqvi ) Recently, how many new heritage sites were inscribed onUNESCO’s World Heritage Listduring the 46th session of Q the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Committee (WHC), hosted by India? A. 26 B. 20 C. 17 D. 34 Answer: A. 26 List of New Sites Cultural properties 1. Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital,China 2. Brâncuși Monumental Ensemble of Târgu Jiu,Romania 3. Cultural Landscape of Kenozero Lake,Russian Federation 4. Frontiers of the Roman Empire - Dacia,Romania 5. Hegmataneh, Iran 6. Human Rights, Liberation and Reconciliation: Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites,South Africa 7. Melka Kunture and Balchit: Archaeological and Palaeontological Sites in the Highland Area ofEthiopia 8. Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty, India 9. Phu Phrabat, a testimony to the Sīma stone tradition of the Dvaravati period,Thailand 10. Royal Court of Tiébélé,Burkina Faso 11. Sado Island Gold Mines,Japan 12. Saint Hilarion Monastery/ Tell Umm Amer,Palestine 13. Schwerin Residence Ensemble,Germany 14. The Archaeological Heritage of Niah National Park’s Caves Complex,Malaysia 15. The Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area,Saudi Arabia 16. The Emergence of Modern Human Behaviour: The Pleistocene Occupation Sites ofSouth Africa 17. The Historic Town and Archaeological Site of Gedi,Kenya 18. Umm Al-Jimāl,Jordan 19. Via Appia. Regina Viarum,Italy Natural Properties 1. Badain Jaran Desert - Towers of Sand and Lakes,China 2. Lençóis Maranhenses National Park,Brazil 3. The Flow Country,United Kingdom of Great Britainand Northern Ireland 4. Vjetrenica Cave, Ravno,Bosnia and Herzegovina Mixed Properties 1. Te Henua Enata – The Marquesas Islands,France Significant modifications to the boundaries - Cultural properties 1. MoravianChurchSettlements,Denmark,Germany,UnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthern Ireland,United States of America 14 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers Significant modifications to the boundaries - Natural properties 1. Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China (Phase II),China ) Recently, GitHub has announcedGitHub Models, an interactive sandbox environment for developers and engineers to Q explore different AI models for free. Github is associated with which of the following companies? A. Apple B. Microsoft C. Google D. Accenture Answer: B. Microsoft ) Recently, who among the following took over the additional charge of Director GeneralBorder Security Force? Q A. Anish Dayal Singh B. Shrikant Kishore C. Daljit Singh Chawdhary D. Nina Singh Answer: C. Daljit Singh Chawdhary ) Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the32nd International Conference of Agricultural Q Economists (ICAE)at which place? A. National Agricultural Science Centre (NASC) Complex, New Delhi B.Mahatma Gandhi Integrated Farming Research Institute, Motihari C. National Academy of Agricultural Research & Management, Hyderabad D.National Institute for Plant Biotechnology, New Delhi Answer: A. National Agricultural Science Centre (NASC) Complex, New Delhi Themefor this year's conference is "Transformation Towards Sustainable Agri-Food Systems. ) Recently, Indian Air Force has given clearance to which of the following companies for the production of200 Astra Q Mark 1 air-to-air missiles? A. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) B. Bharat Electronics Limited C. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited D. Bharat Dynamics Limited Answer: D. Bharat Dynamics Limited ) Recently, who among the following has been chosen to beIndia’s flagbearer for closing ceremonyof Paris Olympics Q 2024? A. Neeraj Chopra B. Manu Bhaker C. Sarabjot Singh D. Mirabai Chanu Answer: B. Manu Bhaker ) Recently, Indian classical dancerDr. Yamini Krishnamurthy, has passed away. She was associated with which of the Q following classical dances? A. Kathak B. Odissi C. Bharatanatyam D. Manipuri Answer: C. Bharatanatyam ) Recently, who among the following has penned a memoir titled “Breaking Rocks and Barriers: Memoirs Q of a Geologist and Mountaineer”? A. R. K. Narayan B. Malavath Purna C. Bachendri Pal D. Sudipta Sengupta Answer: D. Sudipta Sengupta 15 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers 300 Best MCQs August Set 2 by Dr. Gaurav Garg ) As per recent information, Central Government has declaredAdichunchanagiriandChoolannuaras Q Peacock Sanctuary. These sanctuaries are associated with which of the following Indian States/UTs respectively? A. Kerala and Ladakh B. Odisha and Jharkhand C. Puducherry and Chhattisgarh D. Karnataka and Kerala Answer: D. Karnataka and Kerala ) Recently, Government of India has permitted ________ Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) via automatic route for Q aircraftmaintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). A. 33% B. 100% C. 74% D. 49% Answer: B. 100% ) Recently, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has selected who among the following to be her Q vice-presidential running mate? A. Mark Dayton B. Tim Walz C. Michelle Fischbach D. Collin Clark Peterson Answer: B. Tim Walz ) Recently, Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Vietnam H.E. Pham Minh Chinh have Q virtually inaugurated theArmy Software Parkat whichof the following places? A. Nha Trang, Vietnam B. Jammu C. Dalat, Vietnam D. Chennai Answer: A. Nha Trang, Vietnam ) Recently, Government of India has extended deadline for Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), Public Sector Q Banks (PSBs), and Financial Institutions (FIs) to increase theirminimum public shareholdingto at least25% by which of the following dates? A. 15 June 2025 B. 1 December 2025 C. 1 August 2026 D. 15 December 2026 Answer: C. 1 August 2026 ) Recently, who among the following has been conferred with ‘Companion of the Order of Fiji’,the country’s highest Q civilian award? A. Amit Shah B. Nitin Gadkari C. Droupadi Murmu D. Jagdeep Dhankhar Answer: C. Droupadi Murmu ) Recently,Tata Grouphas inaugurated India’s first indigenous semiconductor assembly and test facility in which of the Q following states? A. Nagaland B. Odisha C. Jharkhand D. Assam Answer: D. Assam 1 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers ) Recently, India andSaint Christopher & Nevishave signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance Q cooperation in which of the following fields? A. Tourism B. Sports C. Artificial Intelligence D. Education Answer: B. Sports Thesalient areas of cooperationunder this MoU are as under: Training and competition ofathletes and athletic teams, Trainingandtechnical assistance for coaches, Exchange programmesandvisits of sports leaders,officials, sports administrators, professionals, technicians and sports support personnel, Exchange of youth/junior in various disciplinesincluding badminton, Shooting, Wrestling, Kabaddi and Athletics, Training, exchangeandattachment programmesfor sports sciences personnel and other development assistance in sports sciences, Training, exchangeandattachment programmesin the areas of coach education, curriculum development, sports education, sports management and sports infrastructure development and management, Training, exchange of technologyforinfrastructureandprogrammesin the development of information and research in the field of sports; Collaboration in the area ofsports research&developmentin training; Collaboration in the areas ofsports science, research & developmentandanti-dopingprogrammes; Collaboration in the area ofphysical educationandfitness development programmesbetween the universities or physical education institutes of the two Countries ) Recently, Union Minister Piyush Vedprakash Goyal, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) has launched a book Q authored by Executive Director (ED) of International Monetary Fund (IMF),Professor K V Subramanian. Name the title of this book? A. Future India: Growth and Sustainability B. Vision 2047: India's Development Roadmap C. India@100: Envisioning Tomorrow’s Economic Powerhouse D. India Vision @100: Path to Prosperity Answer: C. India@100: Envisioning Tomorrow’s Economic Powerhouse ) Which of the following sports is not represented on thecommemorative postage stampsrecently released to celebrate Q the 33rd Olympic Games? A. Javelin Throw B. Table Tennis C. Field Hockey D. Shooting Answer: D. Shooting ) Recently, US Geological Survey has named a crater onMoon’s South Poleafter which Sherpa of Nepal? Q A. Nimdoma Sherpa B. Lhamu Pasang Sherpa C. Chhurim Sherpa D. Pratima Sherpa Answer: B. Lhamu Pasang Sherpa ) As per recent information, which of the following ministries is developingTrade Connect ePlatformto connectIndian Q Exporters, MSMEs and Entrepreneurs with various stakeholders? A. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises B. Ministry of Finance C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry D. Ministry of Science and Technology Answer: C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry 2 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers ) As per recent information, Quality Council of India (QCI) is introducing the ‘QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Q Framework’, to drive excellence among states to improvequality of life of citizens. In the Shiksha Rankings, which of the following states leads with the highest number of accreditations, assessments, and ratings? A. Madhya Pradesh B. Uttar Pradesh C. Chhattisgarh D. Karnataka Answer: B. Uttar Pradesh In the Shiksha Rankings, Uttar Pradesh leads withthehighestnumberofaccreditations,assessments,and ratings. Delhi, as a union territory, also ranks prominently. In the Swasthya category, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, MizoramandManipurstandout withcompletecertificationintheAyushmanArogyaYojana(NABH),whileTamilNaduandMaharashtralead in theMedical Entry Level Testing Labs(MELT) rankings (NABL). Amongtheunionterritories,Chandigarhexcelswith100%certificationinAyushmanArogyaYojana,and Jammu & Kashmir shows commendable performance with a 71.43% certification rate. Delhi, followed by Jammu & Kashmir, excels in MELT. In the Samriddhi category, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Rajasthan lead with the highest number of ZED certifications, particularly in the Micro category. Jammu & Kashmir and Delhi also achieved significant certifications in ZED. For the MSME Competitive LEAN Scheme,MaharashtraandBiharare the top performers. ) Recently, which of the following country’s has unveiled theMaitri Research and Cultural Partnerships Grants? Q A. Israel B. Australia C. Germany D. Japan Answer: B. Australia ) As per recently released report “World Development Report 2024: The Middle-Income Trap”, India is among 100 Q countries, including China, at risk of falling into the "middle income trap”. This report is released by which of the following organizations? A. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) B. Asian Development Bank (ADB) C. World Bank D. International Monetary Fund (IMF) Answer: C. World Bank ) Recently, Centre has launched commercial cultivation of two non-transgenic varieties ofherbicide-tolerant (HT) Q basmati rice.These new varieties contain which ofthe following mutated genes? A. AcetoLactate Synthase (ALS) B. Glyphosate Oxidase (GOX) C. P450 Monooxygenase (P450) D. Glutathione S-Transferase (GST) Answer: A. AcetoLactate Synthase (ALS) ) Who among the following will head the Bangladesh’sinterim governmentfollowing the resignation of former Prime Q Minister Sheikh Hasina? A. Abdul Motaleb B. Zahidunnabi Dewan C. Maulana Shakhawat D. Muhammad Yunus Answer: D. Muhammad Yunus 3 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers ) As per the recent information, ISRO'sEarth Observation Satellite-8 (EOS-8)is expected to be launched by Small Q Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3 from which of the following places? A. Dr Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha B. Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh C. Nellore, Andhra Pradesh D. Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Answer: B. Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh ) Recently, Border Security Force’s ADG (OPS) Anurag Garg has flagged off the first-ever all-women mountaineering Q team from New Delhi for an expedition toMt. Mukut Eastwhich is located in __________. A. Jammu and Kashmir B. Ladakh C. Himachal Pradesh D. Uttarakhand Answer: D. Uttarakhand ) Recently, which of the following Indian Navy vessels has participated in theMaritime Partnership Exerciseconducted Q between Indian Navy and the German Navy? A. INS Delhi B. INS Tabar C. INS Trikand D. INS Talwar Answer: B. INS Tabar ) How much expenditure has been recently announced by the Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for Q the establishment of100 export-oriented horticulture clusters? A. Rs.10,000 crore B. Rs.13,000 crore C. Rs.18,000 crore D. Rs.25,000 crore Answer: C. Rs.18,000 crore ) Recently, Chhattisgarh government has decided to declare a new tiger reserve covering areas ofGuru Ghasidas Q National Park and Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuaryin the state. How many tiger reserves will there be in Chhattisgarh after the addition of this Tiger Reserve? A. Two B. Four C. Six D. Seven Answer: B. Four ) Recently, the Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced that, the government will permit the Q mixing of Lignin with petroleum-based bitumenup to what percent? A. 15 percent B. 25 percent C. 35 percent D. 40 percent Answer: C. 35 percent ) Recently, which of the following team has been awarded the prestigious“Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2024”under the Q category “Vigyan Team Award” for their significant contributions to space science and technology? A. ISRO - Mangalyaan 2 team B. ISRO - Chandrayaan 3 team C. ISRO - Aditya-L1 team D. ISRO - XpoSat team Answer: B. ISRO - Chandrayaan 3 team 4 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers ) Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the continuation of theModified Interest Subvention Q Scheme (MISS)for short-term loans availed throughthe Kisan Credit Card (KCC) for agriculture and allied activities during FY 2024-25. This initiative aims to support farmers by offering concessional interest rates on loans up to how many rupees? A. Rs. 2 lakh B. Rs. 6 lakh C. Rs. 3 lakh D. Rs. 5 lakh Answer: C. Rs. 3 lakh ) According to theNational Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) annual report for 2023-24, how many Q deceased organ donors did India surpass in a single year for the first time in 2023? A. 600 B. 800 C. 1,000 D. 2,000 Answer: C. 1,000 5 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers ) Recently, The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Department of Rural Development for“Implementation Q of the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)”during FY 2024-25 to 2028-29. What is the total outlay for the scheme? A. Rs.2,26,536 crore B. Rs.2,34,303 crore C. Rs.3,06,137 crore D. Rs.4,46,346 crore Answer: C. Rs.3,06,137 crore ) Recently, the Indian Army has conducted a strategic military exercise,'Parvat Prahaar’, in which of the following Q states/UTs? A. Uttarakhand B. Jammu & Kashmir C. Ladakh D. Himachal Pradesh Answer: C. Ladakh ) What is the new upper limit for tax payments through theUnified Payments Interface (UPI)as recently announced by Q the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)? A. Rs. 2 lakh B. Rs. 3 lakh C. Rs. 5 lakh D. Rs. 6 lakh Answer: C. Rs. 5 lakh ) Recently, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dr. Dhananjaya Yeshwant (DY) Chandrachud has launched the“e-DHCR Q portal”. This portal contains the _________. A. Digital records of court fees B. Case filing guidelines C. Database of legal professionals D. Reported judgments of Delhi High Court Answer: D. Reported judgments of Delhi High Court e-DHCR - electronic Delhi High Court reports ) Recently, which of the following companies has received the first ever order to demonstrate methanol firing in a Gas Q Turbine at the 350-MegaWatt (MW)Kayamkulam CombinedCycle Power Plant (CCPP)in Kerala? A. Adani Green Energy limited B. Bajaj Electricals Limited C. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited D. Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited Answer: C. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited ) Recently, Union Cabinet has approved the modifiedPradhan Mantri JI-VAN (Jaiv Indhan- Vatavaran Anukool fasal Q awashesh Nivaran) Yojana. The scheme has now beenextended until which of the following financial years? A. 2026-27 B. 2027-28 C. 2028-29 D. 2030-31 Answer: C. 2028-29 ) Recently, which of the following schemes/missions has announced the launch of the initiative“Million Designers, Q Billion Dreams”? A. Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana B. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) C. Pradhan Mantri Paridhan Rojgar Protsahan Yojna (PMPRPY) D. Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) Answer: D. Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) 6 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers ) Recently, which of the following institutes has developed innovative footwear calledTribo-ElectricNanogenerator Q (TENG)for the Indian armed forces? A. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi B. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay C. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee D. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore Answer: D. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore ) Recently, which of the following state’s Chief Minister has launched‘Upasthiti (attendance) Portal’, to ensure daily Q attendance of doctors, para-medical staff and other employees under the health department? A. Odisha B. Jharkhand C. Manipur D. Uttar Pradesh Answer: B. Jharkhand ) Recently, Air India Express has launched itsVirtual Interline platform, becoming the first Indian airline to offer this Q innovative service. What is the name of this platform? A. AirLink B. AIX Connect C. ExpressLink D. IndiConnect Answer: B. AIX Connect ) Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, who recently passed away, was the former chief minister of which of the following Indian Q states? A. Jharkhand B. Bihar C. West Bengal D. Odisha Answer: C. West Bengal ) Which of the following institutes has secured the first place in the “overall category” in recently releasedNational Q Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024? A. Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) B. Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT-D) C. Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-B) D. Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT-R) Answer: A. Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) ) Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the“Clean Plant Programme”(CPP) proposed by the Ministry of Q Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. This programme will be implemented by National Horticulture Board (NHB) in association with which of the following organizations? A. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) B. Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering (CIAE) C. International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) D. Consultative Group on International AgriculturalResearch (CGIAR) Answer: A. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) 7 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers Key points about Clean Plant Programme (CPP) Implemented By: This programme will be implemented by the National Horticulture Board (NHB) in association withIndian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Initiative by:Ministry ofAgriculture and Farmers Welfare CPP has been launched under theMission for Integrated Development of Horticulture(MIDH) he Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has sought an allocation of Rs 1,765 crore for the T programme. One half of this will be sourced from thebudgetoftheMissionforIntegratedDevelopmentof Horticulture (MIDH), while the other half will be in the form ofaloanfromtheAsianDevelopmentBank (ADB) Core Components of CPP: ○ Clean Plant Centers (CPCs): Nine world class state-of-the-art CPCs, equipped with advanced diagnostic therapeutics and tissue culture labs,will be established across India. These include Grapes (NRC, Pune), Temperate Fruits - Apple, Almond, Walnuts etc. (CITH, Srinagar &Mukteshwar), Citrus Fruits (CCRI, Nagpur & CIAH, Bikaner), Mango/Guava/Avacado (IIHR, Bangaluru), Mango/Guava/Litchi (CISH, Lucknow), Pomegranate (NRC, Sholapur) and Tropical/Sub-Tropical Fruits in Eastern India. ○ ertificationandLegalFramework:Arobustcertificationsystemwillbeimplemented,supportedby C aregulatoryframeworkundertheSeedsAct1966,toensurethoroughaccountabilityandtraceabilityin planting material production and sale. ○ nhanced Infrastructure: Support will be provided to large-scale nurseries for the development of E infrastructure, facilitating the efficient multiplication ofclean planting material. ) Recently, which of the following joint military exercise was conducted betweenIndia and Sri Lankaat the Army Q Training School, Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka? A. GARUDA SHAKTI B. MITRA SHAKTI C. UDARA SHAKTI D. SAMUDRA SHAKTI Answer: B. MITRA SHAKTI ) Recently, which of the following companies has signed an agreement with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to Q provide assistance for the launch of theNepal-builtMunal satellite? A. NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) B. Antrix Corporation Limited (ACL) C. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) D. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Answer: A. NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) ) Who among the following has authored the recently launched book titled as“75 Great Revolutionaries of India”? Q A. Om Prakash Birla B. Bhim Singh C. Shashi Tharoor D. Harivansh Narayan Singh Answer: B. Bhim Singh ) Recently, the Union Cabinet has approvedPradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0. Under the scheme, Q financial assistance will be provided to how many urban poor and middle-class families to construct, purchase, or rent a house at an affordable cost in urban areas? A. 1 crore B. 3 crore C. 1.5 crore D. 2 crore Answer: A. 1 crore 8 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers MAY-Uis one of the major flagship programmes being implemented byGovernment of India (being P implemented byMinistry of Housing and Urban Affairs)to provideall-weather pucca housesto all eligible beneficiaries in the urban areas. ○ UnderPMAY-U, 1.18 crore houseshave beensanctionedwhile more than85.5 lakh houses have already been constructedand delivered to the beneficiaries. MAY-U 2.0, with an investment of₹ 10 lakh crore, will address the housing needs ofone crore families, P ensuring that every citizen leads a better quality of life. I n addition, the corpus fund ofCredit Risk Guarantee Fund Trust (CRGFT)has been increased from₹1,000 croreto₹3,000 croreto provide benefit of credit risk guarantee on affordable housing loans from Banks/Housing Finance Companies (HFCs)/Primary Lending Institutions (PLIs) to Economically Weaker Section (EWS)/Low Income Group (LIG) segments for construction/purchase of their first home. ○ Further Management of Credit Risk Guarantee Fund will be transferred toNational Credit Guarantee Company (NCGTC)fromNational Housing Bank (NHB). ○ Credit Risk Guarantee Fund Schemeis being restructured and modified guidelines will be issued by Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA). PMAY-U 2.0 Eligibility Criteria: ○ Families belonging to EWS/LIG/Middle Income Group (MIG)segments having no pucca house anywhere in the country are eligible to purchase or construct a house under PMAY-U 2.0. EWS householdsare families with an annual income up to₹3 lakh. LIG householdsare families with an annual income from₹3 lakh up to ₹6 lakh. MIG householdsare families with an annual income from₹6 lakh up to ₹9 lakh. ) Recently, Union Higher Education Secretary K. Sanjay Murthy has inaugurated theseventh edition of the Smart India Q Hackathon (SIH) 2024. It is organized by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC) in partnership with which of the following organizations? A. University Grants Commission (UGC) B. NationalAssessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) C. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) D. National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) Answer: C. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) ) As per the recent information,Bharti Enterpriseswill buy how much percent stake in the United Kingdom’s (UK's) Q largest mobile and broadband services provider, “British Telecom Group Plc (BT)”? A. 32.5% B. 24.5% C. 18.5% D. 26.5% Answer: B. 24.5% ) Recently, India and which of the following countries have signed aBilateral Customs Cooperation Arrangementto Q facilitate easier trade between the two nations? A. Timor Leste B. Australia C. New Zealand D. Fiji Answer: C. New Zealand ) Recently, the bilateral air exercise“Udara Shakti 2024”was conducted between India and which of the following Q countries? A. Australia B. Malaysia C. Singapore D. Indonesia Answer: B. Malaysia 9 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers ) Recently, which of the following Indian actor has been honoured with the prestigious“Pardo alla Carriera”awardat Q the 77th Locarno Film Festival, Switzerland? A. Pankaj Kapur B. Shah Rukh Khan C. Pankaj Tripathi D. Nawazuddin Siddiqui Answer: B. Shah Rukh Khan ) Recently, Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C.R. Paatil has launched Version 2.0 of‘FloodWatch India’mobile Q application. It is developed by which of the following organizations? A. Central Water Commission (CWC) B. National Water Informatics Centre (NWIC) C. National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) D. Ganga Flood Control Commission (GFCC) Answer: A. Central Water Commission (CWC) ) Recently, which of the following Centres has organized an“AI for Space Immersion Program”with Centre for Q Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) - International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad? A. Satish Dhawan Space Centre B. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre C. National Remote Sensing Centre D. North Eastern Space Applications Centre Answer: C. National Remote Sensing Centre About AI for Space Immersion Startup Challenge: ○ It is a one-day event held on August 3, 2024, designed to ignite innovation, build ecosystem connections, and support the next generation of space-tech pioneers. The applications are invited by: ○ Startups(early-stage or established) ○ Researchers ○ Students(senior engineering/science) ○ Professionals(as teams) This exciting program features two distinct challenges ○ StartupChallenge:Foranearly-stagestartuporestablishedcompanywitharevolutionaryAI-powered space solution ○ Student/Research Challenge:For researchers and innovation-minded students ) As per the recent information, which of the following organizations will fund theUttar Pradesh (UP) government’s Rs Q 4,000 crore agriculture businessand entrepreneurship project to help rural income? A. Asian Development Bank B. World Bank C. International Monetary Fund D. New Development Bank Answer: B. World Bank ) Recently,India's first rice ATMnamed ‘Annapurti’ has been inaugurated in which of the following states? Q A. Bihar B. Odisha C. Jharkhand D. Madhya Pradesh Answer: B. Odisha ) Recently, which of the following Kashmiri folk dance was performed by10,000 young women at the ‘Kashur Riwaaj’ Q cultural festivalin Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district to set a world record? A. Kud dance B. Rouf dance C. Dumhal dance D. Hafiza dance Answer: B. Rouf dance 10 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers ) Recently, which of the following institutes has made significant advancements in the field of Electronic Design Q Automation (EDA) with the development of aninnovative machine learning (ML) frameworknamed “LEAP”? A. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi B. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay C. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati D. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee Answer: C. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati ) Recently, who among the following has been appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Q Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX)? A. PS Reddy B. Harish Dudani C. Praveena Rai D. Lalitha Nataraj Answer: C. Praveena Rai ) Recently, which of the following countries has conferred its highest civilian award‘the Grand-Collar of the Order” Q upon the President of India Droupadi Murmu? A. Timor-Leste B. Fiji C. Namibia D. New Zealand Answer: A. Timor-Leste ) Recently, which of the following flowering shrub which is native to the Western Ghats of India has been included in Q theInternational Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)official Red List of threatened species? A. Nag Chhatri B. Neelakurinji C. Banapsha D. Pashanbhed Answer: B. Neelakurinji ) Recently, Scheme Guidelines for implementation of‘Model Solar Village’ under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana Q have been notified by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. How much financial outlay has been allocated for this component? A. Rs. 450 crore B. Rs. 1000 crore C. Rs. 800 crore D. Rs. 650 crore Answer: C. Rs. 800 crore ) Recently, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has launched the‘Amrit Gyan Kosh’ Portal and ‘Faculty Development Q portal’at the Civil Service Training Institutions Convention in New Delhi. These initiatives are the part of which of the following missions? A. Atal Innovation Mission B. Mission Karmayogi program C. Mission Indradhanush D. National Mission for Artificial Intelligence Answer: B. Mission Karmayogi program ) Under the recently launched'Har Ghar Har Grihini Yojana'portal by Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini, gas Q cylinders will be provided to approximately 50 lakh BPL families in Haryana at what price? A. Rs. 800 B. Rs. 600 C. Rs. 500 D. Rs. 400 Answer: C. Rs. 500 11 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers ) Recently,Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE)has concluded its mission, marking the Q end of a journey spanned over a decade. NEOWISE is associated with which of the following space agencies? A. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) B. European Space Agency (ESA) C. Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) D. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Answer: A. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) ) Recently, Madhya Pradesh has commissioned thelargest floating solar project in central and north India, generating 90 Q MW at which of the following places? A. Agar B. Neemuch C. Rewa D. Omkareshwar Answer: D. Omkareshwar ) As per the recent information, which of the following Pakistani athlete will be bestowed upon by the country’s second Q highest civilian honor‘Hilal-e-Imtiaz’? A. Javed Miandad B. Arshad Nadeem C. Mohsin Khan D. Adnan Ahmed Answer: B. Arshad Nadeem ) Recently, which of the following ministries has launched the“Jiyo Parsi scheme Portal”,which would enable Parsi Q Couples to apply online, check the status of their application and to receive the financial assistance? A. Ministry of Finance B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment C. Ministry of Minority Affairs D. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Answer: C. Ministry of Minority Affairs ) Recently, which of the following institutes has launched the“SATHEE IBPS”, an innovative program that has been Q designed to help candidates prepare for banking exams? A. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay B. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur C. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras D. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi Answer: B. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur ) Recently, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced toset up a committee on benchmarking the statisticsregularly Q disseminated by it against global standards, under the chairmanship of _________. A. Swaminathan Janakiraman B. T. Rabi Sankar C. M. Rajeshwar Rao D. Dr. Michael Debabrata Patra Answer: D. Dr. Michael Debabrata Patra ) Recently, which of the following institutes has set up theCentre for Narmada River Basin Management Q (cNARMADA)to conduct the Condition Assessment and Management Plan (CAMP) of the Narmada River basin? A. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi B. Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai (IITB) C. Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) D. Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) Answer: C. Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) ) What is the name of India’ssecond indigenously built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine(SSBN) which is Q set to be commissioned soon? A. INS Arihant B. INS Vagsheer C. INS Arighat D. INS Kalvari 12 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers Answer: C. INS Arighat ) Recently, threeunderwater geographical structureslocated in the Indian Ocean have been awarded names proposed by Q India. Which of the following is NOT one of them? A. Kalpataru ridge B. Chandragupt ridge C. Bindusara trench D. Ashoka seamount Answer: C. Bindusara trench ) What is the name ofLong-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB)that was successfully tested by the Defence Research and Q Development Organisation (DRDO) during its maiden flight from a Su-30 MK-I platform off the coast of Odisha? A. GAURAV B. GAGAN C. VAYU D. AKASH Answer: A. GAURAV ) Recently, TheBig Cricket League (BCL)has joined hands with the national broadcaster Prasar Bharati for its Q promotion. The inaugural edition of BCL will be held at which of the following places? A. Mumbai B. Ranchi C. Lucknow D. Indore Answer: C. Lucknow It will feature six teams, namely Awadh Lions, Northern Challengers, Rajasthan Kings, Mumbai Marines, Southern Spartans, and Bengal Rhinos. A council of eminent former cricketers, led by theLeagueCommissionerandformerIndiacaptainDilip Vengsarkar, willoverseethe league. FormerIndianpacerRudraPratapSinghisPresidentandlegendaryWestIndianfastbowlerCourtneyWalsh isVice-Presidentof BCL. 13 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers
