1. Who has recently become the first female shooter to win a bronze medal in the Olympics 2024?
A. Manu Bhaker
B. Narang Dev
C. PV Sindhu
D. Sarath Kamal
ANSWER: Manu Bhaker
SOLUTION :
India opened their medal tally at the Paris 2024 Olympics as shooter Manu Bhaker won the bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event and became the first Indian woman to win a shooting medal at the Summer Games.
2. Where have the Mandela Heritage Sites recently received UNESCO heritage status?
A. South Africa
B. Botswana
C. Zimbabwe
D. India
ANSWER: A.South Africa
SOLUTION:
India plays host to the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee. A set of historic sites in South Africa associated with the country’s liberation struggle and human rights crusader Nelson Mandela was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List on Saturday.
3. Which team recently won the Women’s Asia Cup 2024?
A. India
B. Shri Lanka
C. Pakistan
D. Bangladesh
ANSWER : B.Shri Lanka
SOLUTION:
SrI Lanka won the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 title after beating India by eight wickets in the final at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.
4. When is CRPF Foundation Day celebrated in 2024?
A. 27 July
B. 28 July
C. 29 July
D.25 July
ANSWER: A. 27 July
SOLUTION:
The day is observed on July 27, 2024, to celebrate the guardians of our country. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is the largest paramilitary force in India, playing a pivotal role in maintaining internal security. Its journey began on July 27, 1939, when it was established as the Crown Representative’s Police.
5. Who has recently become the new Governor of Assam?
A. Laxman Acharya
B. Gulab Chand Kataria
C. Banawarilal Purohit
D. Om Prakash Mathur
ANSWER: B.Gulab Chand Kataria
SOLUTION:
Gulab Chand Kataria is the 31st Governor of Assam. Chief Justice Gauhati High Court Justice Sandeep Mehta administered the oath of office to the new Governor. Shri Gulab Chand Kataria hails from Udaipur, Rajasthan.
6. International Tiger Day is observed every year on which Day?
A. 29 July
B. 27 July
C. 26 July
D. 28 July
ANSWER: A.29 July
SOLUTION:
International Tiger Day is observed every year on 29 July.
7. Who has become the youngest president of Mumbai Cricket Association?
A. Roger Binny
B. Jai Shah
C. Amol Kale
D. Ajenkya Naik
ANSWER: D.Ajenkya NaikBR> SOLUTION : Ajinkya Naik becomes the youngest president of the Mumbai Cricket Association at 37. Naik has defeated Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar’s candidate Sanjay Naik. Ajunkya won by 107 votes in a one-sided election on Tuesday.
8. Where was the 4th Annual meeting of BIMSTEC Security Chiefs held?
A. India
B. Myanmar
C. China
D. Shri Lanka
ANSWER: B.Myanmar
SOLUTION:
NSA Ajit Doval represents India at 4th Annual BIMSTEC Security Chiefs meeting in Naypyitaw. National Security, Advisor Ajit Doval is leading the Indian delegation at the annual meeting of BIMSTEC Security Chiefs in Myanmar. The 4th annual meeting is to be held in Naypyitaw today.
9. The Chairmanship of Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre(ADPC) has been handed over to which country?
A. India
B. Bangladesh
C. China
D. Shri Lanka
ANSWER: A.India
SOLUTION:
India has taken over the Chair of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) for the year 2024-25, succeeding China. This transition was formalized on July 25, 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand.
10. Which country won the first gold medal in the Paris Olymplics 2024?
A. Spain
B. China
C. Australia
D. France
ANSWER: B.China
SOLUTION:
China won gold in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at Paris 2024 Olympics, the first medal event of the Games, on Saturday. China’s Huang Yuting and Sheng Lihao beat Republic of Korea’s Kim Jihyeon and Park Hajun 16-12 in the summit clash. It then won its second gold medal in the women’s diving event.