09 – August – 2024

ANSWER: B.China
SOLUTION : China launches first satellites of constellation to rival Starlink, state media says. BEIJING, Aug 6 (Reuters) – A Chinese state-owned enterprise on Tuesday successfully placed 18 satellites into orbit, state broadcaster CCTV reported, as China seeks to create its own version of U.S. firm SpaceX’s Starlink network.

ANSWER: A.Pravat Prahar
SOLUTION: The Indian Army has conducted a strategic military exercise, ‘Parvat Prahaar’, in Ladakh, focusing on high-altitude warfare and operations, officials said on Wednesday. The ‘Parvat Prahaar’ (Mountain Strike) exercise emphasises mountainous and rugged terrains, such as those found in regions like Eastern Ladakh.

ANSWER : A.Turkey
SOLUTION: The Turkish Grand National Assembly approved the legislation on Tuesday after a marathon overnight session, with the government pushing for its passage before the summer recess. The decision has sparked widespread protests throughout Turkey.

ANSWER: B.C S Shetty
SOLUTION: The ACC has approved the appointment of Mr. Setty, 59, the current Managing Director (MD) of SBI as the new Chairman of the country’s biggest lender, for a period of three years, effective from the date he assumes office, on or after August 28, 2024.

ANSWER: A.Krishna Prakash
SOLUTION: Krishna Prakash, renowned as the head of Mumbai Police’s elite counter-terrorism unit, Force One, has been honored with the prestigious Annual Hindi Sahitya Bharati Award.

ANSWER: A.Varanasi
SOLUTION: Vishwa Samudra Holdings Pvt. —the engineering, procurement and construction contractor for India’s first urban ropeway in Varanasi—expects the project to be commissioned by the end of 2025, despite construction delays at two stations owing to land acquisition hurdles.

ANSWER: A.PV Sindhu
SOLUTION : Badminton star PV Sindhu appointed brand ambassador for tobacco control. ## In a significant move to motivate young children and youth to steer clear of tobacco in all forms, Indian badminton maestro Ms. PV Sindhu has been designated as the brand ambassador for Tobacco Control.

ANSWER: A.Priyanka Jarkiholi
SOLUTION: Priyanka Jarkiholi from Chikkodi became the youngest tribal woman to enter Parliament from an unreserved seat in Karnataka since Independence.

ANSWER: A.Bill Gates
SOLUTION: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has revealed plans to release his highly anticipated autobiography titled “Source Code: My Beginnings,” which will be released on February 04, 2025. It promises to offer an intimate glimpse into the life and experiences that shaped him as one of the biggest tech leaders worldwide.

ANSWER: C.Iceland
SOLUTION: Iceland was the most peaceful country in the world in 2024 with an index value of 1.1. Ireland, Austria, and New Zealand followed behind.