Current Affairs Quiz - August, 2024

[1]. What is the projected sex ratio in India by 2036 according to the 'Women and Men in India 2023' report?

[A]. 943 women per 1,000 men

[B]. 952 women per 1,000 men

[C]. 960 women per 1,000 men

[D]. 950 women per 1,000 men

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[2]. What is the anticipated change in India's weight in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index?

[A]. Increase by 2%

[B]. Decrease by 1%

[C]. Increase by 1%

[D]. Stay the Same

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[3]. Why was the border between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo closed?

[A]. Trade Dispute

[B]. Diplomatic Tensions

[C]. Security Concerns

[D]. Infrastructure Damage

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[4]. What is the primary objective of the AUKUS pact?

[A]. Enhancing Space Exploration

[B]. Developing Nuclear-Powered Submarines

[C]. Expanding Trade Relations

[D]. Improving Climate Policies

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[5]. According to the ILO report, which region faces the highest youth unemployment rate?

[A]. South Asia

[B]. Southeast Asia

[C]. East Asia

[D]. Pacific

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[6]. What is the success rate of the new BPaL regimen for multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) compared to the standard treatment?

[A]. 52% success rate

[B]. 89% success rate

[C]. 70% success rate

[D]. 60% success rate

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[7]. What is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U)-2 approved on 9th August 2024?

[A]. Build 50 lakh houses

[B]. Construct 1 crore houses

[C]. Extend rural housing scheme

[D]. Develop 10 lakh homes

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[8]. Which states have pledged to promote peace and resolve their border dispute as of August 9, 2024?

[A]. Maharashtra and Gujarat

[B]. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar

[C]. Mizoram and Assam

[D]. Punjab and Haryana

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[9]. When is World Biofuel Day celebrated?

[A]. August 1

[B]. August 10

[C]. August 15

[D]. August 20

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[10]. What is the Supreme Court's primary directive regarding the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in relation to silicosis-prone industries?

[A]. Conduct Health Surveys

[B]. Oversee and Ensure Compliance

[C]. Provide Medical Treatment

[D]. Regulate Industry Production

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[11]. What is the primary purpose of the AI algorithms being developed by NASA for Mars missions?

[A]. Improve Rover Navigation

[B]. Enhance Data Storage

[C]. Analyze Martian Samples

[D]. Assist in Communication

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[12]. What is the primary goal of China's "Thousand Sails Constellation" project?

[A]. Enhance Military Capabilities

[B]. Compete with Starlink

[C]. Improve Satellite Communication

[D]. Expand Global Broadband

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[13]. What change does the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, make regarding the management of waqf properties?

[A]. Adverse Possession

[B]. Waqf by Use

[C]. Property Leasing

[D]. Land Acquisition

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[14]. What new requirement does the 2024 draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill impose on independent news creators?

[A]. Government Funding

[B]. Content Evaluation Committees

[C]. Platform Licensing

[D]. Automated Monitoring

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[15]. What does the interest subvention scheme prioritize for benefits?

[A]. Crop loans

[B]. Allied activities

[C]. Storage facilities

[D]. Distress sales

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[16]. What are the key objectives of the EOS-08 Earth Observation satellite mission?

[A]. Disaster management and soil moisture assessment

[B]. Deep space exploration and planetary imaging

[C]. Satellite communication and internet services

[D]. Astronomical observations and space weather monitoring

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[17]. What does the recent report reveal about India’s exposure to extreme weather events?

[A]. 84% of districts face severe heat waves

[B]. 70% of districts have rising temperatures

[C]. 90% of districts experience extreme cold

[D]. 50% of districts see reduced rainfall

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[18]. What is the effective interest rate for short-term agricultural loans with timely repayment under the renewed interest subvention scheme?

[A]. 7%

[B]. 4%

[C]. 6%

[D]. 5%

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[19]. What is the primary aim of the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024?

[A]. Increase imports

[B]. Boost domestic production

[C]. Reduce energy security

[D]. Eliminate financial penalties

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[20]. What legislative step will finalize the Budget process for 2024-25?

[A]. Rajya Sabha approval

[B]. Guillotine application

[C]. Finance Bill (No 2) passage

[D]. Appropriation Bill approval

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