August 2024 Questions and Answers

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Q41
Who became the first woman CEO of NSE in August 2024?
  • A Chitra Ramkrishna
  • B Madhabi Puri Buch
  • C Ruchi Sharma
  • D Kavita Iyer
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Kavita Iyer became the first woman CEO of NSE after extensive experience in financial management.
Q42
Who won the 2024 FIDE Women's World Chess Championship?
  • A Ju Wenjun
  • B Koneru Humpy
  • C Alexandra Goryachkina
  • D Tan Zhongyi
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Tan Zhongyi of China regained her World Chess crown.
Q43
In August 2024, which country successfully tested its first reusable rocket?
  • A Japan
  • B South Korea
  • C India
  • D UAE
Answer: Option C
Explanation: ISRO tested a reusable launch vehicle prototype from Sriharikota.
Q44
Which international airport topped the Skytrax ranking 2024?
  • A Doha Hamad
  • B Singapore Changi
  • C Tokyo Haneda
  • D Dubai International
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Changi Airport ranked number one globally for passenger experience.
Q45
Which Indian state launched the "E-Mandi" platform for agricultural trade?
  • A Rajasthan
  • B Uttar Pradesh
  • C Punjab
  • D Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option B
Explanation: UP introduced an online E-Mandi to digitize crop trade and reduce middlemen.
Q46
India's first under-river metro line segment began operations in which city?
  • A Chennai
  • B Mumbai
  • C Kolkata
  • D Kochi
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Kolkata Metro inaugurated the under-river line beneath the Hooghly River.
Q47
Nobel laureate Amartya Sen received which honor in August 2024?
  • A Bharat Ratna
  • B Padma Vibhushan
  • C Economist of the Century Award
  • D Gandhi Peace Prize
Answer: Option D
Explanation: He was honored for his contribution to human development economics.
Q48
Who won the 2024 Sri Lanka Presidential Election?
  • A Sajith Premadasa
  • B Ranil Wickremesinghe
  • C Anura Kumara Dissanayake
  • D Mahinda Rajapaksa
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Dissanayake became the president after winning a closely contested election.
Q49
The Indian Navy commissioned which new destroyer in August 2024?
  • A INS Vikrant II
  • B INS Surat
  • C INS Mysore
  • D INS Himgiri
Answer: Option B
Explanation: INS Surat, the fourth ship under Project 15B, was inducted to strengthen naval capability.
Q50
Which Indian scientist won the 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Award?
  • A Randeep Guleria
  • B C.N.R. Rao
  • C S. Somanath
  • D Dr. Rukmini Banerjee
Answer: Option D
Explanation: She was recognized for her work in primary education through innovative learning methods.
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