August 2024 Questions and Answers
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Q11
Who won the 2024 Indian Badminton Open Men's Singles title?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Lakshya Sen won the title by defeating Kunlavut Vitidsarn, continuing his strong international form.
Q12
Which company became India's most valuable listed firm in August 2024?
Answer: Option C
Explanation: HDFC Bank overtook Reliance Industries in market capitalization due to strong quarterly earnings.
Q13
Mission "Daksha" launched by ISRO in August 2024 is aimed at what?
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Mission Daksha is a space-based observatory to detect gravitational waves, enhancing astrophysics research.
Q14
Which state government launched the "Swasthya Sathi Plus" health insurance scheme?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The West Bengal government expanded its Swasthya Sathi scheme to cover more families under Swasthya Sathi Plus.
Q15
Who won the men's singles title at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships?
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Jannik Sinner won his first Wimbledon title, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the final.
Q16
The 2024 International Solar Alliance meet was held in which country?
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Nairobi hosted the ISA meeting focused on expanding solar energy access across Africa.
Q17
India launched which climate initiative in August 2024?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The mission aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2070 through green infrastructure and industry transformation.
Q18
Who won the Miss Universe India 2024 crown?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Aditi Sharma from Uttar Pradesh was crowned Miss Universe India 2024 in Mumbai.
Q19
Which country hosted the 2024 Summer Youth Olympics?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The 2024 Youth Olympics were hosted in Dakar, Senegal, marking the first Olympic event in Africa.
Q20
What was India's retail inflation rate in July 2024, reported in August?
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Consumer Price Index rose due to spikes in food prices and fuel costs.