August 2024 Questions and Answers
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Q1
Who was appointed as the new Chief Justice of India in August 2024?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Justice Sanjiv Khanna succeeded D.Y. Chandrachud as the 51st Chief Justice of India in August 2024.
Q2
Which Indian state launched the "Farmer Smart Card" initiative in August 2024?
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Gujarat launched the Farmer Smart Card scheme to provide digital access to government benefits for farmers.
Q3
Who won the 2024 Chess Olympiad held in Budapest, Hungary?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: India's men's team won gold at the 2024 Chess Olympiad, marking a historic achievement.
Q4
Which country hosted the 2024 BRICS Summit?
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The 2024 BRICS Summit was held in Kazan, Russia, focusing on economic cooperation and global governance reform.
Q5
Who won the 2024 UEFA Euro Football Championship?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Spain defeated England in the final to win the Euro 2024 title in Berlin, Germany.
Q6
What was India's GDP growth rate for Q1 of FY25 announced in August 2024?
Answer: Option C
Explanation: India's economy grew by 8.2% in the first quarter of FY25 due to strong manufacturing and service sector growth.
Q7
Which city hosted the 2024 G20 Health Ministers' Meeting?
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Ahmedabad hosted the G20 Health Ministers' Meeting focusing on global health resilience and pandemic preparedness.
Q8
Who became the new captain of India's women's cricket team in August 2024?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Smriti Mandhana replaced Harmanpreet Kaur as captain after the latter's retirement announcement.
Q9
Which Indian bank launched the "Green Deposit Program" in August 2024?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: HDFC Bank's Green Deposit Program aims to fund environmentally sustainable projects.
Q10
The 2024 Global Biofuels Alliance was officially launched in which country?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The alliance was launched in New Delhi to promote sustainable biofuel development.