August 2024 Questions and Answers
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Q41
Who became the first woman CEO of NSE in August 2024?
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?
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?
Answer: Option C
Explanation: ISRO tested a reusable launch vehicle prototype from Sriharikota.
Q44
Which international airport topped the Skytrax ranking 2024?
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?
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?
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?
Answer: Option D
Explanation: He was honored for his contribution to human development economics.
Q48
Who won the 2024 Sri Lanka Presidential Election?
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?
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?
Answer: Option D
Explanation: She was recognized for her work in primary education through innovative learning methods.