August 2024 Questions and Answers

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Q31
Which company launched India's first 6G lab in August 2024?
  • A Nokia
  • B Google
  • C Jio
  • D Bharti Airtel
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Reliance Jio set up India's first 6G research lab to pioneer advanced communication technologies.
Q32
Which Indian cricketer announced retirement from international cricket in August 2024?
  • A Ravichandran Ashwin
  • B Rohit Sharma
  • C Bhuvneshwar Kumar
  • D Shikhar Dhawan
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Shikhar Dhawan announced retirement after a successful decade-long career.
Q33
Who won the 2024 Booker Prize?
  • A Salman Rushdie
  • B Arundhati Subramaniam
  • C Sarah Perry
  • D Adania Shibli
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Sarah Perry won the Booker Prize for her novel "Enlightenment."
Q34
The 2024 ASEAN-India Summit was held in which country?
  • A Cambodia
  • B Myanmar
  • C Laos
  • D Indonesia
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Vientiane, Laos hosted the ASEAN-India Summit enhancing economic and cultural ties.
Q35
Who was appointed as the new Chairman of SEBI in August 2024?
  • A Madhabi Puri Buch
  • B S. Raman
  • C Atanu Chakraborty
  • D Ajay Tyagi
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Atanu Chakraborty succeeded Madhabi Puri Buch as SEBI Chairman.
Q36
What is the name of India's first indigenous quantum computer launched in August 2024?
  • A Samarth
  • B Prakhar
  • C Bhaswani
  • D Param Sanyoga
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Param Sanyoga was developed by C-DAC under the National Quantum Mission.
Q37
Who won the 2024 Women's Hockey Champions Trophy?
  • A Netherlands
  • B Argentina
  • C India
  • D Australia
Answer: Option C
Explanation: India's women's team created history by winning the Champions Trophy for the first time.
Q38
Which company acquired ZEE Entertainment in August 2024?
  • A Sony Pictures Network
  • B Reliance Industries
  • C Adani Media
  • D Disney Star
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Reliance took control of ZEE's media assets to expand its digital entertainment network.
Q39
India signed a defence pact with which country in August 2024?
  • A Japan
  • B France
  • C Egypt
  • D Vietnam
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The India-Vietnam defence pact focuses on naval cooperation and joint military training.
Q40
Which ministry launched the "Meri Mati, Mera Desh" campaign's second phase?
  • A Ministry of Culture
  • B Ministry of Home Affairs
  • C Ministry of Education
  • D Ministry of Rural Development
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The campaign honors India's martyrs and promotes civic pride nationwide.
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