Current Affairs MCQ | Daily GK for Competitive Exams 2024 -2025 II PART-01

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Current Affairs MCQ | Daily GK for Competitive Exams Part - 01

Check out the latest current affairs multiple choice questions (MCQs) for August 2024. These questions are important for SSC, UPSC, HPPSC, Railway, and other government exams.

01. Who has become the first woman Director General (DG) of the Army Medical Service on August 1, 2024?
A. Sushma Swaraj
B. Sadhna Saxena
C. Kiran Bedi
D. Manju Sharma

Answer: B. Sadhna Saxena
Explanation: She became the first woman to head the Armed Forces Medical Services in India.

02. Which country has become the world's 2nd largest aluminium producer?
A. USA
B. India
C. Russia
D. Canada

Answer: B. India
Explanation: As per the World Bank, India is now the second-largest producer after China.

03. Which state launched the 'GoM Vinaumly Vij Yevajan' scheme on August 1, 2024?
A. Gujarat
B. Maharashtra
C. Goa
D. Karnataka

Answer: C. Goa
Explanation: Launched by Goa CM Pramod Sawant for power subsidy benefits.

04. Which is the third startup to become a unicorn this year?
A. Ola Electric
B. Rapido
C. Zepto
D. Swiggy

Answer: B. Rapido
Explanation: Rapido achieved unicorn status after new funding rounds in 2024.

05. Who is at the top in the 'Travel and Tourism Development Index 2024'?
A. France
B. UK
C. USA
D. Switzerland

Answer: C. USA
Explanation: America ranked first in the global travel and tourism competitiveness index.

06. Who has been chosen by ISRO as chief astronaut for the Axiom-4 mission?
A. Anil Menon
B. Rakesh Sharma
C. Rajeev Nair
D. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla

Answer: D. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla
Explanation: Selected for the Axiom-4 space mission in collaboration with the US.

07. Which city has been named 'World Crafts City' by the World Crafts Council on August 2, 2024?
A. Jaipur
B. Srinagar
C. Bhubaneswar
D. Kochi

Answer: B. Srinagar
Explanation: Recognized for its traditional art and craft heritage.

08. Where was the fourth National Hindi Science Conference 2024 held?
A. Lucknow
B. Jaipur
C. Bhopal
D. Indore

Answer: C. Bhopal
Explanation: The event was hosted in Bhopal, focusing on Hindi in science.

09. Which country partnered with India on the maritime heritage complex at Lothal?
A. Vietnam
B. Japan
C. Sri Lanka
D. South Korea

Answer: A. Vietnam
Explanation: India and Vietnam collaborated for Lothal's heritage development.

10. INS Tabar conducted maritime exercise with which country?
A. Russia
B. UK
C. USA
D. Australia

Answer: A. Russia
Explanation: INS Tabar conducted joint naval exercises with the Russian Navy.

11. Where will Doppler radar be installed for weather forecasting?
A. Shimla
B. Lahaul Spiti
C. Leh
D. Manali

Answer: B. Lahaul Spiti
Explanation: IMD will install Doppler radar to enhance forecasting in Himachal Pradesh.

12. Where was the 5th AITIGA meeting on ASEAN-India trade agreement held?
A. Jakarta
B. New Delhi
C. Singapore
D. Hanoi

Answer: A. Jakarta
Explanation: The meeting took place in Jakarta to review economic cooperation.

13. Where was the 14th India-Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue held?
A. Chennai
B. New Delhi
C. Hanoi
D. Mumbai

Answer: B. New Delhi
Explanation: Held in India’s capital to strengthen defence ties with Vietnam.

14. Which state launched 'Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana' for women on August 4, 2024?
A. Jharkhand
B. Bihar
C. UP
D. Chhattisgarh

Answer: A. Jharkhand
Explanation: The scheme was launched to provide financial support to women.

15. In which state will those guilty of ‘love jihad’ be given life imprisonment?
A. Assam
B. MP
C. Gujarat
D. Rajasthan

Answer: A. Assam
Explanation: Assam Assembly passed a law to impose life imprisonment in such cases.

16. Which High Court declared Section 77A unconstitutional on August 5, 2024?
A. Delhi HC
B. Kerala HC
C. Madras HC
D. Bombay HC

Answer: C. Madras HC
Explanation: The Madras High Court struck down the section as ultra vires.

17. Where was the 'Virasat' exhibition started on August 5, 2024?
A. New Delhi
B. Bhopal
C. Varanasi
D. Jaipur

Answer: A. New Delhi
Explanation: Hosted by Ministry of Culture to promote Indian heritage.

18. Who won the first gold medal in tennis at Paris Olympics 2024?
A. Novak Djokovic
B. Carlos Alcaraz
C. Daniil Medvedev
D. Jannik Sinner

Answer: A. Novak Djokovic
Explanation: Djokovic clinched his first Olympic gold in Paris 2024.

19. Who won the title of Miss Nepal World 2024?
A. Ashma Kumari
B. Anushka Shrestha
C. Priyanka Rani Joshi
D. Sneha Shrestha

Answer: A. Ashma Kumari
Explanation: Ashma Kumari won the prestigious Miss Nepal World 2024 title.

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