Quiz August 2024
Q1. With reference to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), consider the following statements:
1. It is an agency of the United Nations, provides humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide.
2. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly and Ludwik Rajchman.
3. It began its work in India in 1949.
How many of the statements given above are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Q2. Recently, the Prime Minister of India remembered and paid tribute to Pingali Venkayya on his birth anniversary. He was the known as the designer of which of the followings ?
a) Ram Mandir in Ayodhya
b) Indian National Flag (Tricolour)
c) National Emblem
d) Rashtrapati Bhavan
Q3. Consider the following statements about Uniform Civil Code:
1. It refers to the formulation of one law for India.
2. Article 44 directs the state to implement a UCC in India.
3. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar believed that this Code was desirable but should be voluntary for the time being.
4. Goa is the only Indian state with a Uniform Civil Code for all residents, regardless of religion.
How many of the statements given above are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) Only three
d) All four
Q4. Consider the following statements about Cloudbursts:
1. It is a sudden, intense precipitation event that can lead to flooding.
2. It occurs through orographic lift or warm-cool air mixing, causing rapid condensation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q5. With reference to the ‘Tarang Shakti 2024,’ consider the following statements:
1. It is a two-phase military exercise to be hosted by the Indian Air Force.
2. Its first phase will held Sular, Tamil Nadu from 6th of August.
3. The second phase will take place in Pathankot from September 1–14.
How many of the statements given above are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Q6. Which of the following statements are correct about the Rabies ?
1. Rabies is a viral, zoonotic, neglected tropical disease.
2. Transmission to humans primarily occurs through contact with the blood of infected animals.
3. It is a vaccine-preventable disease.
Select the answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q7. Consider the following statements regarding Thorium-based nuclear power station.
• Russia has built the world’s first nuclear power plant using molten thorium salt.
• Unlike uranium, thorium must first be converted to U-233 in a reactor to produce nuclear energy.
• The station’s reactor uses carbon dioxide for heat transfer and heavy water for cooling.
How many of the above statements is/are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Q8. Consider the following statements regarding Gobi Desert.
• Gobi Desert is a vast, arid region located entirely in China.
• It is known for its dunes, mountains and rare animals such as snow leopards and Bactrian camels.
• The Gobi Desert is the source of many important fossil finds.
How many of the above statements is/are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Q9. Consider the following statements regarding Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
• Indian Council of Agricultural Research reports to the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare.
• ICAR established Krishi Vigyan Kendras for the vocational training of farmers.
• It assists farmers with access to improved technologies and technical support services.
How many of the above statements is/are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Q10. The Report on Currency and Finance 2023-24, recently seen in news is released by
a) Ministry of Finance
b) State Bank of India
c) Niti Ayog
d) Reserve Bank of India
Q11. Saang is the famous dance of which of the following Indian state ?
a) Himanchal Pradesh
b) Rajasthan
c) Punjab
d) Haryana
Q12. What is the currency of Hungary ?
a) Forint
b) Peso
c) Manat
d) Colon
Q13. Bharatanatyam is the famous folk dance of which of the following Indian state ?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Odisha
c) Kerala
d) Goa
Q14. Dhubri port located in which Indian state ?
a) Maharashtra
b) Kerala
c) Assam
d) West Bengal
Q15. Adam’s Bridge, recently seen in the news, is separated by which two water bodies ?
a) Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea
b) Gulf of Mannar and Palk Strait
c) Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
d) Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea
Q16. Recently, India signed a ‘Cultural Property Agreement’ with which country to prevent and curb the illicit trafficking of antiquities ?
a) USA
b) Russia
c) China
d) Japan
Q17. What is the name of the typhoon that recently wreaked havoc across Taiwan, the Philippines, and parts of southeastern China ?
a) Typhoon Thelma
b) Typhoon Gaemi
c) Typhoon Eve
d) Typhoon Barijat
Q18. Recently, where was the 14th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (EAS FMM) held ?
a) Beijing, China
b) Vientiane, Lao PDR
c) New Delhi, India
d) Jakarta, Indonesia
Q19. Recently, researchers have spotted ‘Magnetofossils’ in which region of India ?
a) Ladakh
b) Assam
c) Manipur
d) Gujarat
Q20. Which Hall was originally called the Throne Room, located under the Vice Regal Lodge’s central dome ?
a) Ashok hall
b) Durbar hall
c) Ball hall
d) Grandeur hall
Q21. With a length of 4.1 km and an elevation of ____________ feet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will fire the first explosion for the Shinku La tunnel, which will exceed China’s Mila tunnel in terms of height.
a) 16800 feet
b) 14800 feet
c) 15800 feet
d) 18800 feet
Q22. Once 4G services are launched, BSNL hopes to have a 25% market share of subscribers by the end of 2025. With 86.3 million mobile customers, what percentage of the market is it now ?
a) 7.2%
b) 7.3%
c) 7.4%
d) 7.5%
Q23. A detachment of the Indian Army left for the Multinational Military Exercise KHAAN QUEST. In which nation will the drill take place between July 27 and August 9, 2024 ?
a) Maldives
b) Mongolia
c) France
d) Australia
Q24. National Security Advisor NSA Ajit Doval led the Indian delegation at the 4th Annual Meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation BIMSTEC Security Chiefs in which country ?
a) Myanmar
b) Bangladesh
c) Sri Lanka
d) Nepal
Q25. Recently, who has become the first woman to be appointed the Director General of Medical Services ?
a) Lt Gen Punita Arora
b) Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair
c) Lt Gen Madhuri Kanitkar
d) Lt Gen Kavita Sahai
Q26. Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) Dam, recently seen in the news, is located in which state ?
a) Karnataka
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Gujarat
d) Kerala
Q27. ‘ Political parties are allotted symbols by
a) The government of India
b) The constitution of India
c) The party leaders
d) The Election Commission
Q28. Monazite sand in Kerala is rich in __________.
a) Uranium
b) Thorium
c) Titanium
d) Iron ore
Q29. Which one of the following industry uses bauxite as a raw material ?
a) Aluminium
b) Cement
c) Paper
d) Steel
Q30. Which among the following profession belongs to the tertiary sector of the economy ?
a) Fisherman
b) Farmer
c) Factory worker
d) Teacher
Q31. The difference between exports and imports is called ?
a) assets and liabilities
b) balance of payment
c) GDP
d) balance of trade
Q32. For the buying and selling of precious metals such as Goldand Silver, the market established is termed as ________ .
a) Capital Market
b) Money Market
c) Bullion Market
d) Wholesale cash market
Q33. Open Market Operations refer to __________
a) Borrowings by Scheduled banks from RBI
b) Lending by Commercial banks to industry
c) Purchase and sale of Government securities by RBI
d) Deposit mobilisation
Q34. When the productive capacity of the economic system of state is inadequate to create sufficient number of jobs, it is called _______
a) seasonal unemployment
b) structural unemployment
c) disguised unemployment
d) cyclical unemployment
Q35. Which of the following statements is true regarding the India-Bangladesh Extradition Treaty ?
a) The treaty does not allow extradition for political offences under any circumstances.
b) The treaty allows extradition for offences punishable with at least one year in prison.
c) The treaty was first signed in 2013 and has not been amended since then.
d) The principle of double criminality does not apply to the treaty.
Q36. Which of the following statements about the symptoms of Mpox is correct ?
a) Mpox causes primarily gastrointestinal discomfort.
b) Symptoms of Mpox include painful rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes.
c) Symptoms of Mpox are limited to respiratory problems and chronic cough.
d) Mpox causes sudden and severe headache without any rash.
Q37. With reference to the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), consider the following statements:
• NPCI was founded by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) under the provisions of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2011.
• NPCI offers Bharat Bill Payment System, a one-stop bill payment system.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q38. Consider the following statements regarding the EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite:
• EOS-08 was launched using the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3.
• The satellite is designed for advanced infrared observation, GNSS-based remote sensing, and UV radiation monitoring.
• The SSLV is capable of carrying payloads up to 1000 kg.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3
Q39. Which new categories were included for the first time in the India Rankings 2024 ?
a) Central Universities and Private Universities
b) State Public Universities, Open Universities, and Skill Universities
c) International Universities and Deemed Universities
d) Agricultural Universities and Law Schools
Q40. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the long-range glide bomb (LRGB) “Gaurav” on August 13, 2024. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Gaurav glide bomb ?
a) It is a 500 kg class glide bomb capable of hitting targets at short distances.
b) It is a sea-launched 1,000 kg class glide bomb designed for naval warfare.
c) It is an air-launched 1,000 kg class glide bomb capable of hitting targets at long distances, using a highly accurate hybrid navigation scheme.
d) It is a ground-launched missile with a hybrid propulsion system.
Q41. Consider the following statements about the ‘FloodWatch India’ mobile application:
• The app provides real-time flood monitoring data from over 500 flood monitoring stations.
• The app is available in English only and provides information exclusively in text format.
• The app includes data on the storage levels of major reservoirs, helping assess flood risks.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3
Q42. Consider the following statements regarding the Geneva Conventions and their scope.
Excludes protection for wounded soldiers at sea.
Cover treatment of prisoners of war.
Protects civilians from inhumane treatment.
How many of the above statements is/are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Q43. What is the funding structure of ABPM-JAY (Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana) with respect to central government contribution and state government contribution ?
a) 50:50 ratio for all states
b) 60:40 for NE states and three Himalayan states, 90:10 for others
c) 90:10 for NE states and three Himalayan states, 60:40 for others
d) 100% centrally funded for all states
Q44. The Report on Currency and Finance 2023-24, recently seen in news is released by
a) Ministry of Finance
b) State Bank of India
c) Niti Ayog
d) Reserve Bank of India
Q45. Port Moresby is the capital of which country ?
a) Solomon Islands
b) Papua New Guinea
c) East Timor
d) Brunei
Q46. Where is Kempegowda International Airport situated ?
a) Kochi, Kerala
b) Bangalore, Karnataka
c) Imphal, Manipur
d) Hyderabad, Telangana
Q47. The headquarter of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting (OPEC) is in which country ?
a) London, United Kingdom
b) Rome, Italy
c) Paris, France
d) Vienna, Austria
Q48. Grammy Awards are the annual awards presented for outstanding achievements in the music industry by which country ?
a) United Kingdom
b) France
c) United States
d) Russia
Q49. Recently, the world’s oldest calendar has been discovered in which country ?
a) Egypt
b) Turkey
c) Iran
d) Iraq
Q50. Which institution remained on the top spot in the National Institute Ranking Framework, 2024 ?
a) IIT Madras
b) IIT Kanpur
c) IIT Delhi
d) IIT Roorkee
Q51. What is the theme of ‘International Youth Day 2024’ ?
a) From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development
b) Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World
c) Intergenerational solidarity: Creating a world for all ages
d) Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health
Q52. DRDO successfully conducts the inaugural flight test of the Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV’ from the Su-30 MK-I platform off the Odisha coast. It was designed and developed by the Research Center Imarat (RCI) in which city ?
a) Chennai
b) Kolkata
c) Hyderabad
d) Bengaluru
Q53. As on 31 July 2024, how many of total beneficiaries (account-holders) are there under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) ?
a) 42.99 crore
b) 52.99 crore
c) 62.99 crore
d) 72.99 crore
Q54. The Government of India has declared August 23rd as “National Space Day” to celebrate the remarkable success of which mission ?
a) Aditya-L1
b) Gaganyaan
c) Parker Solar Probe
d) Chandrayaan-3
Q55. Consider the following points about the recently released NIRF Ranking 2024:
(i) NITI Aayog has released the NIRF Rankings 2024.
(ii) This is the 8th consecutive edition of India Rankings of HEIs in India.
(iii) IIT Madras retains its 1st position in Overall Category for the sixth consecutive year.
(iv) IISc Bengaluru stood first in Research Institutions Category for the fourth consecutive year.
(v) Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi tops the ranking in Pharmacy this year.
How many of the point(s) is/are INCORRECT ?
a) only one
b) only two
c) only three
d) only four
Q56. World Organ Donation Day is observed every year on which day ?
a) August 11
b) August 12
c) August 13
d) August 14
Q57. Union Finance Secretary T V Somanathan has been appointed Cabinet Secretary for two years. He will be taking over from _______________.
a) Manoj Govil
b) Sanjay Malhotra
c) Rajiv Gauba
d) Pramod Kumar Mishra
Q58. What is the primary objective of the Jiyo Parsi Scheme, recently seen in news ?
a) To promote the education of Parsi children
b) To reverse the declining trend of the Parsi population
c) To provide financial aid for Parsi businesses
d) To encourage Parsi cultural activities
Q59. On August 17, 2024, India will play home to the __________ Voice of Global South Summit. The theme for the entire event is “An Empowered Global South for a Sustainable Future.”
a) 2nd
b) 3rd
c) 4th
d) 1st
Q60. Which state government has ordered all state agencies to stop doing business with Punjab National Bank (PNB) and State Bank of India (SBI) ?
a) Telangana
b) Karnataka
c) Bihar
d) Odisha
Q61. Transportation is an activity of
a) Primary sector
b) Service sector
c) Tertiary sector
d) Both (b) and (c)
Q62. Which Country has a bi-party system
a) India
b) Pakistan
c) China
d) Britain
Q63. In which field is the achievement of dictatorship is regarded as better than that of democracy ?
a) Economic Field
b) Educational Field
c) Scientific Field
d) Defence Field
Q64. What type of economic activity is making shoes from leather ?
a) Primary
b) Secondary
c) Tertiary
d) Service
Q65. What situation would result if Government expenditure exceeds the Government revenue on Current Account ?
a) Deficit budgeting
b) Zero¬based budgeting
c) Performance¬based budgeting
d) Surplus budgeting
Q66. An increase in the growth rate of the nominal money supply results in
a) Lower rate of inflation
b) Higher rate of inflation
c) Lower interest rates
d) Currency appreciation
Q67. Saving is that portion of money income that is
a) spent for development of Industries
b) not spent on consumption
c) spent on health and education
d) spent for consumer durables
Q68. Stagflation is a period of _______.
a) Persistent high inflation combined with high unemployment
b) Persistent high inflation combined with low unemployment
c) Persistent low inflation combined with high unemployment
d) Persistent low inflation combined with low unemployment
Q69. Consider the following passage:
Recently, this country announced to conduct a comprehensive population and housing census scheduled from October 1 to 15 to gather accurate population statistics. This country is located in Southeast Asia.
This country shares its borders with Laos to the east, Bangladesh and India to the northwest, China to the northeast, Thailand to the southeast, the Andaman Sea to the south and the Bay of Bengal to the southwest.
The above passage best describes about which of the following countries ?
a) Myanmar
b) Vietnam
c) Cambodia
d) Malaysia
Q70. Consider the following statements about Vadhvan Port :
1. It is located in Palghar district of Maharashtra, along the Arabian Sea.
2. This Port will be one of India’s largest deep-water ports.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q71. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I- The Indian Naval Ship Arighaat is the second Arihant-Class submarine which strengthens India’s nuclear triad.
Statement-II- INS Arihant is more advanced than its predecessor, due to the use of advanced design and manufacturing technology.
Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?
a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement –II is the correct explanation of Statement-I
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Q72. Consider the following statements about Paralympics:
1. It is a major international multi-sport event.
2. First Paralympics was held in France.
3. Boccia is the only sport in the Paralympics without an Olympic counterpart.
How many of the statements given above are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only Two
c) All three
d) None
Q73. On 29th of August, nation remembered the Indian greatest field hockey player Major Dhyan Chand on the National Sports Day. He was known as the Wizard of Hockey and led India to win gold medals in field hockey at how many Olympic Games ?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
Q74. With reference to the Unified Lending Interface (ULI), consider the following statements:
1. It is designed to revolutionize lending by enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, speeding up disbursements and improving scalability.
2. It was launched by the RBI with aiming to create a private tech platform for frictionless credit.
3. It reduces credit appraisal time, especially for smaller and rural borrowers.
How many of the statements given above are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Q75. With reference to the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), consider the following statements:
1. It is the largest crude oil and natural gas Company in India.
2. It was conferred with ‘Miniratna’ status in 2010.
3. It was established in 1956.
How many of the statements given above are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Q76. Consider the following about the polygraph test, recently seen in news:
1. It is a procedure that measures a person’s physiological responses to determine truthfulness.
2. It is often used for event-specific investigations.
3. The Indian Evidence Act of 1871 bars polygraph results as evidence.
4. Article 20(3) is violated by non-consensual polygraph or brain mapping tests.
How many of the above statements are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) Only three
d) All four
Q77. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) is the head of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
Statement-II: Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation is the Central Drug Authority which operates under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?
a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement –II is the correct explanation of Statement-I
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Q78. Consider the following statements about the Standing Committees:
1. They are permanent committees that examine bills, policies and the functioning of various ministries and departments.
2. These committees are constituted at the end of each session of Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q79. The Feroze Gandhi Unchahar Thermal Power Plant is located in which state ?
a) Odisha
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Maharashtra
d) Chattisgarh
Q80. The National Sports Day is observed in India on______ ?
a) August 29
b) September 1
c) July 30
d) March 8
Q81. The “National Geophysical Research Institute” (NGRI) is situated in ______ ?
a) Telangana
b) Maharashtra
c) Gujarat
d) Bihar
Q82. Which country is known as the Island of pearls ?
a) Madagascar
b) Australia
c) Bahrain
d) Maldives
Q83. Recently, which country launched its first reusable hybrid rocket “RHUMI 1” ?
a) India
b) Nepal
c) Myanmar
d) Pakistan
Q84. Recently, which space organization has launched ‘Tanager-1 Satellite’ to track methane emissions ?
a) ISRO
b) ESA
c) CNSA
d) NASA
Q85. What is the theme of the first ‘National Space Day’ ?
a) A New Era of Space Exploration
b) India’s Journey to the Stars
c) Touching Lives while Touching the Moon: India’s Space Saga
d) None of the Above
Q86. ‘Dumbur Dam’, recently seen in the news, is located in which state ?
a) Assam
b) Uttarakhand
c) Tripura
d) Sikkim
Q87. In 2022, India and Africa’s bilateral trade surpassed $100 billion. By which year is the $200 billion target, as stated in Future Target, supposed to be achieved ?
a) 2028
b) 2030
c) 2032
d) 2035
Q88. Which elements are generally used in the ‘Atomic clocks’, recently seen in news ?
a) Caesium
b) Sodium
c) Barium
d) Americium
Q89. Where was the ‘Under-17 World Wrestling Championship 2024’ held ?
a) Tokyo, Japan
b) Amman, Jordan
c) Beijing, China
d) New Delhi, India
Q90. Recently, which state has reported an outbreak of bird flu or avian influenza ?
a) Odisha
b) Bihar
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Jharkhand
Q91. Recently, which state government has launched the “Mukhya Mantri Sukh Shiksha Yojana” ?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Gujarat
c) Himachal Pradesh
d) Uttarakhand
Q92. Recently, who has been appointed as the new Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG) ?
a) B Srinivasan
b) RK Vishwakarma
c) Ashok Kumar
d) Arun Singh
Q93. Which two states recently announced the development of religious circuit ‘Krishna Gaman Path’ ?
a) Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh
b) Odisha and Jharkhand
c) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
d) Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
Q94. In the Union Territory of Ladakh, how many new districts has the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) established ?
a) 4
b) 3
c) 5
d) 2
Q95. Which two of the following extreme locations are connected by East – West Corridor ?
a) Mumbai and Nagpur
b) Mumbai and Kolkata
c) Silchar and Porbandar
d) Nagpur and Siligudi
Q96. Which roads are called all seasons roads ?
a) Unmetalled roads
b) Metalled roads
c) Rural roads
d) Border roads
Q97. Kakrapara Nuclear Power Plant is located at
a) Rajasthan
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Assam
d) Gujarat
Q98. Removing barriers or restrictions set by the government is called;
a) Liberalisation
b) Investment
c) Favorable trade
d) Free trade
Q99. When we produce a good by exploiting natural resources, it is an activity of the;
a) Secondary sector
b) Tertiary sector
c) Primary sector
d) Organized sector
Q100. The GST (Goods and Services Tax), is levied on which of the following products ?
a) Petroleum Crude
b) Tobacco
c) Natural Gas
d) Aviation Turbine Fuel
