1. Who was appointed the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Railway Board?
A. AM Khan Wilkar
B. Satish Kumar
C. Suman Berry
D. Arvind Panagariya
ANSWER: B.Satish Kumar
SOLUTION :
Satish Kumar appointed as Chairman and CEO of Railway Board
Notably, he took charge as the General Manager of North Central Railway, Prayagraj, on November 8, 2022, a significant milestone in his service
2. On which of the following days the first National Space Day will be celebrated?
A. 23 August
B. 24 August
C. 25 August
D. 26 August
ANSWER: A.23 August
SOLUTION:
India is commemorating its first-ever National Space Day on August 23, 2024, marking a historic achievement with the successful landing of ISRO’s Vikram Lander from Chandrayaan-3 on August 23, 2023.
3. Who become the youngest person to become the President of ICC?
A. Mohsin Naqvi
B. Greg Barclay
C. Jai Shah
D. Roger Binney
ANSWER : C.Jai Shah
SOLUTION:
At 35 years old, Jay Shah will be the youngest person to head the ICC. His appointment also marks the fifth time an Indian has held the chairman position, following Jagmohan Dalmiya, Sharad Pawar, N Srinivasan, and Shashank Manohar.
4. On which of the following days is World Senior Citizens Day Celebrated?
A. 18 August
B. 19 August
C. 20 August
D. 21 August
ANSWER: D.21 August
SOLUTION:
The World Senior Citizen’s Day is celebrated on 21 August each year. The celebration took place for the first time in 1991. The day is intended to increase awareness of the factors and issues that affect older adults, such as health deterioration and elder abuse.
5. On whose birth anniversary is “Sadbhavan Divas” celebrated every year?
A. Mahtama Gandhi
B. Indira Gandhi
C. Vallabhai Patel
D. Rajiv Gandhi
ANSWER: D.Rajiv Gandhi
SOLUTION:
Every year, 20th August is observed as Sadbhavana Diwas or Harmony Day to celebrate India’s Former PM, Rajiv Gandhi’s birthday. This day serves as a reminder of his vision for a peaceful India.
6. Where is the “Chinar Book Festival 2024” organized?
A. Rajastan
B. Jammu & Kashmir
C. Ladakh
D. Goa
ANSWER: B.Jammu & Kashmir
SOLUTION:
The Chinar Book Festival is set to take place at SKICC, Srinagar, from 17 to 25 August, 2024 through the collaborative efforts of the National Book Trust, India (Ministry of Education, Govt of India) and the District Administration Srinagar.
7. Recently India and which country have signed an agreement for training of 1000 civil service officers?
A. Japan
B. Maldives
C. China
D. Nepal
ANSWER: B.Maldives
SOLUTION :
India and Maldives renew MoU for training 1,000 Civil Service Officers. External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar, and his Maldivian counterpart, Moosa Zameer has renewed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for capacity building of one thousand Maldives civil services officers during the period 2024-2029.
8. In which state an AI system has been launched for early detection of forest fires?
A. Kerala
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Odisha
ANSWER: C.Maharashtra
SOLUTION:
Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra launches first advanced AI System for forest fire detection. The Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra has launched an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) system for early detection of forest fires, according to a statement on June 26, 2024./p>
9. Where did Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar inaugurated the 17th Divya Kala Mela?
A. New Delhi
B. Raipur
C. Lucknow
C. Sanchi
ANSWER: B.Raipur
SOLUTION:
Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar would be inaugurating the 17th Divya Kala Mela, in Raipur tomorrow. The week-long fair would focus on empowering artisans and entrepreneurs with disabilities, while celebrating their talent and creativity.
10. The government of which state has launched ‘Mukhyamantri Bal Nutritious Food Scheme’ with the aim of providing nutritious food to government school childern?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Sikkim
ANSWER: B.Himachal Pradesh
SOLUTION:
The government of which state has launched ‘Mukhyamantri Bal Nutritious Food Scheme’ with the aim of providing nutritious food to government school children?