1. What is the theme of India’s 78th Independence Day in 2024?
A. Vikshit Bharat
B. Prosperous India
C. Incredible India
D. Growing India
ANSWER: A.Vikshit Bharat
SOLUTION :
The theme for this year’s celebrations is “Viksit Bharat,” or “Developed India,” which aligns with the Indian government’s vision to transform the nation into a developed country by 2047, coinciding with the centenary of independence.
2. On which of the following day is Partition Horrors Remembrance Day observed?
A. 11 August
B. 12 August
C. 13 August
D. 14 August
ANSWER: D.14 August
SOLUTION:
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day is observed on August 14 to honour the memory of those who endured the traumatic and violent events surrounding the Partition of India in 1947.
3. Who is the author of the recently launched book ’75 Great Revolutionaries of India?
A. Bhim Singh
B. K . V. Subramanian
C. Praimal Nathvani
D. Ankur Mehta
ANSWER : A.Bhim Singh
SOLUTION:
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh attended the launch of ’75 Great Revolutionaries of India,’ a book by MP Bhim Singh. Singh praised the work for highlighting lesser-known freedom fighters.
4. Who among the following has been appointed as the Director of the Film and Television Institute of India?
A. Mukul Mehta
B. Aniket Rana
C. Dheeraj Singh
D. Nisha Chauhan
ANSWER: C.Dheeraj Singh
SOLUTION:
Dhiraj Singh, a seasoned Indian Information Service (IIS) officer, has assumed the role of Director at the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune.
5. In which of following states ‘Har Ghar – Har Grihini’ scheme has been launched?
A. Madya Pradesh
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Harayana
ANSWER: D.Harayana
SOLUTION:
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has said that on the occasion of Hariyali Teej at Jind, his announcement of giving domestic gas cylinders for Rs 500 to about 50 lakh Antyodaya families is being made a reality.
6. Who among the following has been appointed as the new Cabinet Secretary?
A. Vinay Mohan Kwatra
B. T V Somnathan
C. Amit Negi
D. K. Kailashnathan
ANSWER: B.T V Somnathan
SOLUTION:
new Cabinet Secretary – T V Somnathan
7. When is ‘World Organ Day 2024’ observed?
A. 11 August
B. 12 August
C. 13 August
D. 14 August
ANSWER: C.13 August
SOLUTION :
World Organ Donation Day 2024: On August 13, 2024, World Organ Donation Day 2024 is being celebrated to spread awareness about the need for organ donation with the theme ‘Be the Reason for Someone’s Smile Today’. Every year, thousands of people across the globe await life-saving organ transplants.
8. Which institution launched ‘SuSwagatam’ online system?
A. Chief Justice of India
B. Reserve Bank of India
C. Union External Affairs
D. NITI Aayog
ANSWER: A.Chief Justice of India
SOLUTION:
Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud announced the launch of ‘SuSwagatam’, an online system for generating entry passes to the Supreme Court.
The new initiative eliminates the need for physical passes and long queues, ensuring easier access to the court premises.
9. Which department has organised the ‘Bharat Internet Utsav’ media campaign?
A. Department of Telecommunications
B. Indian Computer Emergency Response Team
C. Department of Science and Technology
C. None of these
ANSWER: A.Department of Telecommunications
SOLUTION:
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) organised the “Bharat Internet Utsav” media campaign, in collaboration with MYGOV for 45 days.
This campaign aims to showcase the stories of individuals whose lives have been transformed by the internet, underscores the role of connectivity in driving inclusive development.
10. Which state will host the first global women’s Kabbadi league in the year 2024?
A. Haryana
B. Rajastan
C. Panjab
D. Sikkim
ANSWER: A.Haryana
SOLUTION:
Organized by the Holistic International Pravasi Sports Association (HIPSA) in partnership with World Kabaddi, the League’s launch will take place in Haryana. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was recently signed between HIPSA and the Government of Haryana to facilitate this initiative.