Current Affairs MCQ

Daily Current Affairs MCQ question with Answer and Explanation for Competitive Exams. (English Medium)

Current Affairs MCQs : 17 Aug 2024

Q,: Who won the Best Actor award at the 70th National Film Awards for his performance in the film ‘Kantara’?

a) Manoj Bajpayee
b) Rishab Shetty
c) Suraj Sharma
d) Rahul V. Chittella

Answer
Ans : b) Rishab Shetty
At the 70th National Film Awards, Rishab Shetty won the Best Actor award for his role in the film Kantara, which also received the award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.

Q,: Which Malayalam film won the Best Feature Film award at the 70th National Film Awards?

a) Gulmohar
b) Uunchai
c) Aattam
d) Kantara

Answer
Ans : c) Aattam
The Malayalam film Aattam, directed by Anand Ekarshi, won Best Feature Film, addressing sexual violence.

Q.: Who was elected as Thailand’s new prime minister at the age of 37?

a) Yingluck Shinawatra
b) Srettha Thavisin
c) Paetongtarn Shinawatra
d) Thaksin Shinawatra

Answer
Ans : c) Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the 37-year-old leader of the Pheu Thai party and daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has been elected as Thailand’s new prime minister.

Q.: When will the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir begin in three phases?

a) 1st September 2024
b) 18th September 2024
c) 25th September 2024
d) 1st October 2024

Answer
Ans : b) 18th September 2024
J&K will hold Assembly elections in three phases, starting on 18th September, with subsequent phases on 25th September and 1st October.

Current Affairs MCQs : 16 Aug 2024

Q.: Which ancient institution’s spirit did Prime Minister Modi seek to revive during his Independence Day speech at the Red Fort on August 15, 2024.

a) Takshashila University
b) Nalanda University
c) Vikramshila University
d) Aligarh University

Answer
Answer: b) Nalanda University
The Prime Minister revived the spirit of Nalanda University, advocating for India to become a global education center by promoting higher learning and research.

Q.: Which future event did Prime Minister Modi express India’s dream of hosting, during his Independence Day speech at the Red Fort on August 15, 2024. ?

a) FIFA World Cup 2030
b) Commonwealth Games 2026
c) Olympics 2036
d) Asian Games 2034

Answer
Answer: c) Olympics 2036
During his Independence Day speech at the Red Fort on August 15, 2024, PM Modi highlighting India’s aspirations to host the 2036 Olympics.

Q.: Why was Vinesh Phogat disqualified from the women’s 50kg final at the Paris Olympics?

a) She was injured
b) She was late for the match
c) She exceeded the 50kg weight limit
d) She was disqualified due to a technical fault

Answer
Answer: c) She exceeded the 50kg weight limit
Vinesh was disqualified from the final match after exceeding the 50kg weight limit by 100 grams.

Q.: What is the name of the earth observation satellite launched by ISRO on 16 August 2024, using its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV D3) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.?

a) EOS-08
b) SSLV-D1
c) PSLV-C50
d) EOS-03

Answer
Answer: a) EOS-08
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the EOS-08 earth observation satellite on August 16, 2024, using its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV D3) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

Current Affairs MCQs : 15 Aug 2024

Q.: What is the total number of Ramsar sites in India after added three more wetlands in August 2024?

A) 75
B) 80
C) 85
D) 90

Answer
Ans : C) 85
India has recently added three more wetlands to its list of Ramsar sites, bringing the total to 85.

Q.: Which Ramsar site in India is known as Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon?

A) Keoladeo National Park
B) Sundarbans Wetland
C) Chilika Lake
D) Loktak Lake

Answer
Ans : C) Chilika Lake
Chilika Lake in Odisha: Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, known for its bird sanctuary.

Question: Who has been appointed as the new Union Home Secretary of India in August 2024, succeeding Ajay Kumar Bhalla?

a) Anil Kumar
b) Govind Mohan
c) Rajiv Kumar
d) Sanjay Verma

Answer
Answer: b) Govind Mohan
Govind Mohan, IAS appointed as the new Union Home Secretary on 14 August 2024. He will succeed Ajay Kumar Bhalla whose tenure is going to end on 22nd August.

Q.: When is Partition Horrors Remembrance Day observed?

A) August 15th
B) August 14th
C) January 26th
D) October 2nd

Answer
Ans : B) August 14th
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, also known as Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas, is observed annually on August 14th in India.

Current Affairs MCQs : 14 Aug 2024

Q.: In which year will the next Summer Olympics be held, and where?

a) 2026, Tokyo
b) 2028, Los Angeles
c) 2030, Paris
d) 2028, New York

Answer
Answer: b) 2028, Los Angeles
2028 Summer Olympics: Scheduled to be held in Los Angeles, marking the third time the city hosts the games (previously in 1932 and 1984).

Q.: Which new sports will be introduced in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles?

a) Cricket, Lacrosse, Squash, Flag Football
b) Kabaddi, Polo, Rugby, Baseball
c) Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate, Fencing
d) Table Tennis, Archery, Equestrian, Diving

Answer
Answer: a) Cricket, Lacrosse, Squash, Flag Football
New sports in 2028 Summer Olympics include flag football, cricket, lacrosse, squash, and the return of baseball and softball.

Q.: A female trainee doctor was tragically raped and murdered on August 9, 2024, at which institution?

A) AIIMS Delhi
B) RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata
C) Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi
D) King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

Answer
Answer: B) RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata
A 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata was tragically raped and murdered on August 9, 2024.

Q: On August 13, 2024, DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight test of which indigenously developed glide bomb?

A) SHAURYA
B) PRAHAR
C) GAURAV
D) NIRBHAY

Answer
Answer: C) GAURAV
DRDO conducted the maiden flight test of the Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) named GAURAV on August 13, 2024. The test, carried out from the Su-30 MK-I platform of the Indian Air Force, took place off the coast of Odisha.

Current Affairs MCQs : 13 Aug 2024

Q.: When is World Elephant Day observed annually?

A) July 12th
B) August 12th
C) September 12th
D) October 12th

Answer
Answer: B) August 12th
World Elephant Day is observed on August 12th to protect and preserve elephants.

Q.: Which institution was ranked first in the Overall category of the NIRF 2024 rankings?

A) IIT Bombay
B) IISc Bengaluru
C) IIT Madras
D) IIT Delhi

Answer
Answer: C) IIT Madras
IIT Madras has been ranked first in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 for Higher Education Institutes in the overall category

Q.: Which institution topped the Management category in the NIRF 2024 rankings?

A) IIM Bangalore
B) IIM Kozhikode
C) IIM Ahmedabad
D) IIM Lucknow

Answer
Answer: C) IIM Ahmedabad
Management Category: IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Kozhikode are in top 3 rankings.

Q,: In the Medical category of NIRF 2024, which institution ranked first?

A) AIIMS Delhi
B) PGIMER Chandigarh
C) CMC Vellore
D) JIPMER Puducherry

Answer
Answer: A) AIIMS Delhi
Medical Category: AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, and Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore were the top three.

Q.: What was the percentage increase ( year-on-year) in the Indian government’s gross direct tax collections for the fiscal year 2024-25?

A) 20%
B) 22%
C) 24%
D) 26%

Answer
Ans : C) 24%
Indian government’s gross direct tax collections for the fiscal year 2024-25 increased by 24% year-on-year, reaching Rs.8.13 lakh crore, compared to Rs.6.55 lakh crore in the previous year.

Current Affairs MCQs : 12 Aug 2024

Q.: When is World Lion Day celebrated annually?

a) August 1st
b) August 10th
c) August 20th
d) August 30th

Answer
Answer: b) August 10th
World Lion Day is celebrated annually on August 10th to raise awareness about lion conservation. The day was first observed in 2013, initiated by conservationists Dereck and Beverly Joubert with National Geographic’s Big Cat Initiative.

Q.: Where did the Indian Air Force (IAF) participate in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 from August 5th to 9th, 2024?

a) Singapore
b) Kuantan, Malaysia
c) Jakarta, Indonesia
d) Bangkok, Thailand

Answer
Answer: b) Kuantan, Malaysia
The Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent participated in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 in Kuantan, Malaysia, from August 5th to 9th, 2024. It was a joint air exercise conducted with the Royal Malaysian Air Force.

Q.: Who has been appointed as the new Cabinet Secretary?

a) Rajiv Gauba
b) T.V. Somanathan
c) Ajay Kumar Bhalla
d) P.K. Mishra

Answer
Answer: b) T.V. Somanathan
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of T.V. Somanathan as Cabinet Secretary for two years, starting from August 30th, 2024.

Question: Which award was conferred upon President Droupadi Murmu by Timor-Leste on August 10, 2024?

a) Order of Merit
b) Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste
c) Presidential Medal of Freedom
d) Timor-Leste Ratna

Answer
Answer: b) Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste
President Droupadi Murmu was awarded the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste on August 10, 2024, the highest civilian honor in Timor-Leste.

Current Affairs MCQs : 10 Aug 2024

Question: Who is the youngest medal winner for India at the Olympics?

A) PV Sindhu
B) Neeraj Chopra
C) Aman Sehrawat
D) Sushil Kumar

Answer
Answer: C) Aman Sehrawat
Explanation:
Aman Sehrawat became the youngest medal winner for India at the Olympics by clinching a bronze medal in the Men’s 57kg freestyle event at the Paris Olympics on August 9, 2024. He achieved this feat at the age of 21 years and 24 days, surpassing the previous record held by PV Sindhu, who won a medal at the age of 22 years.

Question: What is the primary role of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)?

A) To oversee foreign relations of India
B) To approve economic policies and projects
C) To manage defense strategies and operations
D) To regulate the education system in India

Answer
Answer: B) To approve economic policies and projects

Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) is is responsible for making crucial decisions related to the economic policies of the country, including the approval of significant economic projects, financial proposals, and policies that impact the country’s economy.

Question: What does the term “sine die” mean when used in the context of parliamentary sessions?

A) Without setting a future date for resumption
B) With a fixed date for the next session
C) After passing all pending bills
D) After the session ends with a final vote

Answer
Answer: A) Without setting a future date for resumption
Explanation:
“Sine die” is a Latin term that means “without a day.” In the context of parliamentary sessions, it refers to the adjournment of a session without assigning a specific date for the next meeting.

Question: Who is the Chairman of Rajya Sabha ?

A) Om Birla
B) Nirmala Sitharaman
C) Jagdeep Dhankhar
D) Venkaiah Naidu

Answer
Answer: C) Jagdeep Dhankhar
The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is the Vice President of India. Jagdeep Dhankhar holds the position of Vice President, making him the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

Question: What is the primary objective of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign taking place from August 9 to August 15?

A) To promote tourism in India
B) To strengthen patriotism among citizens
C) To celebrate Indian festivals
D) To conduct a nationwide cultural competition

Answer
Answer: B) To strengthen patriotism among citizens
The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, scheduled from August 9 to August 15, 2024, aiming to strengthen patriotism among citizens

Current Affairs MCQs : 9 Aug 2024

Q.: Who was sworn in as the head of Bangladesh’s caretaker government on 8 August 2024?

A) Sheikh Hasina
B) Muhammad Yunus
C) Khaleda Zia
D) Abdul Hamid

Answer
Answer: B) Muhammad Yunus
On 8 August 2024, Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist, was sworn in as the head of Bangladesh’s caretaker government after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned amid violent protests.

Q.: Which medal did Neeraj Chopra win in the men’s javelin throw at the Paris Olympics 2024?

A) Gold
B) Silver
C) Bronze
D) No medal

Answer
Answer: B) Silver
At the Paris Olympics 2024, Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal in the men’s javelin throw with a season-best throw of 89.45 meters.

Q.: Who won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw at the Paris Olympics 2024?

A) Neeraj Chopra
B) Anderson Peters
C) Andreas Thorkildsen
D) Arshad Nadeem

Answer
Answer: D) Arshad Nadeem
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem took the gold, setting a new Olympic record with a throw of 92.97 meters, making him the first individual Olympic gold medalist from Pakistan.

Q.: Which medal did India’s men’s hockey team win at the Paris Olympics 2024, and who scored both goals in their 2-1 victory over Spain?

A) Gold; Manpreet Singh
B) Silver; PR Sreejesh
C) Bronze; Harmanpreet Singh
D) Bronze; Amit Hohidas

Answer
Answer: C) Bronze; Harmanpreet Singh
India’s men’s hockey team claimed the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics with a thrilling 2-1 win over Spain, led by two goals from captain Harmanpreet Singh.

Current Affairs MCQs : 8 Aug 2024

Q.: Which Indian wrestler was disqualified from the 50kg freestyle wrestling final at the Paris Olympics for being overweight?

a) Sakshi Malik
b) Vinesh Phogat
c) Pooja Dhanda
d) Babita Kumari

Answer
Ans : b) Vinesh Phogat
On 7 August 2024, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat faced a setback at the Paris Olympics when she was disqualified from the 50kg freestyle wrestling category final for being overweight by 100 grams.

Q:When is National Handloom Day celebrated annually?

a) August 1st
b) August 7th
c) August 15th
d) August 21st

Answer
Ans : b) August 7th
This day marks the launch of the Swadeshi Movement on August 7, 1905, promoting the use of indigenous products.

Q.: Who will receive the Vigyan Team Award on 23 August 2024?

a) The ISRO-Mangalyaan Team
b) The ISRO-Chandrayaan 3 Team
c) The DRDO Team
d) The Indian Institute of Science Team

Answer
Ans : b) The ISRO-Chandrayaan 3 Team
The ISRO-Chandrayaan 3 Team will receive the Vigyan Team Award for their work in space science.

Q.: Professor G. Padmanabhan will receive the Vigyan Ratna Award for his lifetime achievements in which field?

a) Physical Sciences
b) Chemical Sciences
c) Biological Sciences
d) Environmental Sciences

Answer
Ans : c) Biological Sciences
Professor G. Padmanabhan, former Director of the Indian Institute of Science, will be awarded the Vigyan Ratna Award for his lifetime achievements in biological sciences.

Current Affairs MCQs : 7 Aug 2024

Q.: The President of Bangladesh freed which former Prime Minister from house arrest following the dissolution of parliament on August 7, 2024?

A) Sheikh Hasina
B) Ziaur Rahman
C) Begum Khaleda Zia
D) Mohammed Shahabuddin

Answer
Answer: C) Begum Khaleda Zia
On August 7, 2024, Bangladesh’s president dissolved parliament and announced the release of opposition leader Begum Khaleda Zia from house arrest.

Q.: What is the primary goal of the Namami Gange Mission?

A) To build new dams
B) To rejuvenate and conserve the River Ganga
C) To promote tourism along the Ganga
D) To construct new bridges over the Ganga

Answer
Ans : B) To rejuvenate and conserve the River Ganga
Namami Gange Mission, aim to rejuvenate and conserve the River Ganga for future generations.

Q.: Who became the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final on August 6, 2024?

A) Geeta Phogat
B) Babita Kumari
C) Sakshi Malik
D) Vinesh Phogat

Answer
Answer: D) Vinesh Phogat
Vinesh Phogat on August 6, 2024, reached in Olympic final. She achieved this after a 5-0 victory over Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez in the women’s freestyle 50kg semi-final.

Current Affairs MCQs : 6 Aug 2024

Q.: Who announced the formation of an interim government in Bangladesh after PM Sheikh Hasina’s resignation?

A: The President of Bangladesh
B: The Chief Justice of Bangladesh
C: Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman
D: The Speaker of the Parliament

Answer
Answer: C: Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman
On 5 August 2024, amid violent student protests, Sheikh Hasina resigned as Bangladesh’s Prime Minister and left the country in a military helicopter. Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman confirmed her resignation, announce the formation of an interim government.

Q.: What was the main issue that led to the student protests in Bangladesh in 2024?

A: Economic reforms
B: 30% reservation in government jobs for relatives of freedom fighters
C: Election rigging
D: Environmental policies

Answer
Answer: B: 30% reservation in government jobs for relatives of freedom fighters
Students were protesting against a 30% reservation in government jobs for relatives of freedom fighters, arguing the system is discriminatory and favors supporters of Sheik Hasina’s Awami League party.

Q.: Who defeated Lakshya Sen in the bronze medal match at the Paris Olympics 2024?

A: Kento Momota
B: Viktor Axelsen
C: Zii Jia Lee
D: Anthony Ginting

Answer
Answer: C: Zii Jia Lee
Lakshya Sen missed out on a bronze medal in the men’s singles lost to Malaysia’s Zii Jia Lee with scores of 21-13, 16-21, 11-21, finishing fourth.

Q.: President Droupadi Murmu was conferred which, the highest honor of Fiji, by President Williame Katonivere during her visit in August 2024?

A) Order of the Star of Fiji
B) Companion of the Order of Fiji
C) Grand Cross of the Order of Fiji
D) Order of the Pacific Star

Answer
Answer: B) Companion of the Order of Fiji
President Droupadi Murmu, on a two-day visit to Fiji, was conferred the Companion of the Order of Fiji, the highest honor of Fiji, by President Williame Katonivere.

Current Affairs MCQs : 5 August 2024

Q.: Who has been selected as the prime astronaut for the upcoming Indo-US mission to the International Space Station ?

a) Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair
b) Group Captain Ajit Krishnan
c) Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla
d) Group Captain Angad Pratap

Answer
Answer: c) Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla
Indian Air Force Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla has been selected as the prime astronaut for the upcoming Indo-US mission to the International Space Station (ISS), announced by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Q.: Which team did the Indian hockey team defeat to reach the semifinals at the Paris Olympics?

a) Germany
b) Argentina
c) Great Britain
d) Australia

Answer
Answer: c) Great Britain
At the Paris Olympics, the Indian hockey team reached the semifinals by defeating Great Britain 4-2 in a penalty shootout on 4 August 2024.

Q.: Indian Organ Donation Day is observed annually on which date?

a) 1st August
b) 2nd August
c) 3rd August
d) 4th August

Answer
Answer: c) 3rd August
Indian Organ Donation Day has been observed annually since 2010 to raise awareness about brain stem death and organ donation, dispel myths, and encourage organ and tissue donation after death.

Current Affairs MCQs : 3 August 2024

Q.: Who became the first male Indian shuttler to qualify for the semi-finals of an Olympics ?

A) Parupalli Kashyap
B) Kidambi Srikanth
C) Lakshya Sen
D) P.Padukon

Answer
Ans : C) Lakshya Sen
Lakshya Sen become the first male Indian shuttler to qualify for the semi-finals of an Olympics on 2 August 2024. He defeated Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien-chen with a score of 19-21, 21-15, 21-12 in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Q.: Who chaired the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs that approved the development of 8 National High-Speed Corridor projects on 2 August 2024?

A) Rajnath Singh
B) Amit Shah
C) Narendra Modi
D) Nitin Gadkari

Answer
Answer: C) Narendra Modi
On 2 August 2024, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the development of 8 National High-Speed Corridor projects.

Q.: Pingali Venkayya was a remarkable Indian freedom fighter known for designing what?

A) The Indian Constitution
B) The Indian national flag
C) The Indian national anthem
D) The Indian Parliament

Answer
Ans : B) The Indian national flag
Pingali Venkayya’s birth anniversary is celebrated every year on August 2. He was a remarkable Indian freedom fighter and the designer of our national flag.

Q.: When was the national flag formally adopted by the Constituent Assembly?

A) January 26, 1950
B) August 15, 1947
C) July 22, 1947
D) November 26, 1949

Answer
Ans : C) July 22, 1947
Pingali Venkayya presented this flag to Mahatma Gandhi on April 1, 1921. The flag was informally used at Congress meetings and was formally adopted by the Constituent Assembly on July 22, 1947.

Current Affairs MCQs : 2 August 2024

Q.: Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Transactions Reaches 20.64 Lakh Crore in July 2024. UPI is developed by?

A) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
B) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
C) Ministry of Finance
D) State Bank of India (SBI)

Answer
Ans : B) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
In July 2024, Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based transactions surged to 20.64 lakh crore rupees, reflecting a 35% year-on-year increase, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). UPI, is an Indian instant payment system developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in 2016.

Q.: In which event did Swapnil Kusale win the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024?

A) Archery
B) Shooting
C) Wrestling
D) Boxing

Answer
Ans : B) Shooting
India shooter Swapnil Kusale won the bronze medal in the men’s 50m rifle 3P event at the Paris Olympics on 01 August 2024.

Q.: Swapnil Kusale’s bronze medal in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the Paris Olympics 2024 made him the first Indian shooter to achieve what?

A) Win a gold medal in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions
B) Win an Olympic medal in the men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event
C) Win multiple Olympic medals in shooting
D) Win a medal in any shooting event

Answer
Ans : B) Win an Olympic medal in the men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event
Swapnil has now become the first Indian shooter to win an Olympic medal in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions event.

Current Affairs MCQs : 1 August 2024

Q.: Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) from 1st August 2024?

a) Dr. Manoj Soni
b) Preeti Sudan
c) Amitabh Kant
d) Sunita Sharma

Answer
Answer: b) Preeti Sudan
Former Union Health Secretary Preeti Sudan has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), effective from 1st August 2024. She is an IAS officer from the Andhra Pradesh cadre, 1983 batch. She succeeds Dr. Manoj Soni, who resigned.

Q.: What is the name of India’s first multinational air exercise, which will be held in August 2024?

a) Vijay Shakti 2024
b) Yudh Abhyas 2024
c) Tarang Shakti 2024
d) Garuda Shakti 2024

Answer
Answer: c) Tarang Shakti 2024
India will host its first multinational air exercise, ‘Tarang Shakti 2024’, in two phases starting on the 6th August 2024 in Sular, Tamil Nadu. In this exercise, nearly 30 countries will participate, and out of 30, ten countries will join the exercise with their fighter aircraft.

Q.: Which district in Kerala experienced the deadliest landslides in its history during July 2024?

A) Idukki
B) Malappuram
C) Wayanad
D) Kozhikode

Answer
Answer: C) Wayanad
On July 30, 2024, devastating landslides occurred in Wayanad district, Kerala, India. These landslides resulted in more than 276 deaths and over 200 injuries, making them the deadliest landslides in Kerala’s history.

Current Affairs MCQs : 31 July 2024

Q.: Who became the first Indian woman in independent India to win multiple medals at a single Olympic Games?

(A) Mary Kom
(B) Saina Nehwal
(C) P.V. Sindhu
(D) Manu Bhaker

Answer
Ans : (D) Manu Bhaker
Manu Bhaker made history on 30 July 2024 by becoming the first Indian woman in independent India to win multiple medals at a single Olympic Games.

Q.: Who was Manu Bhaker’s partner in the 10m pistol mixed team event at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

(A) Abhishek Verma
(B) Sarabjot Singh
(C) Saurabh Chaudhary
(D) Rajiv Sharma

Answer
Ans : (B) Sarabjot Singh
Manu Bhaker clinched a bronze medal in the 10m pistol mixed team event with Sarabjot Singh, defeating South Korea 16-10 at the Paris Olympics.

Q.: Who won the Gold medal for India at the 56th International Chemistry Olympiad held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from July 21st to 30th, 2024?

(A) Avanish Bansal
(B) Harshin Posina
(C) Kashyap Khandelwal
(D) Devesh Bhaiyya

Answer
Ans : (D) Devesh Bhaiyya
Devesh Bhaiyya from Jalgaon, Maharashtra won the Gold medal in the 56th International Chemistry Olympiad held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from July 21st to 30th, 2024

Current Affairs MCQs : 30 July 2024

Question : What percentage of the world’s digital payments is accounted for by India?

A) 35.2 percent
B) 48.5 percent
C) 52.1 percent
D) 60.7 percent

Answer
Answer: B) 48.5 percent
India accounts for nearly half of the world’s digital payments, holding a 48.5 percent share in global real-time payment volumes, according to a report by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Q.: Which participants from India won gold medals at the 54th International Physics Olympiad 2024?

A) Akarsh Raj Sahay and Bhavya Tiwari
B) Ved Lahoti and Jaiveer Singh
C) Rhythm Kedia and Ved Lahoti
D) Rhythm Kedia and Akarsh Raj Sahay

Answer
Ans : C) Rhythm Kedia and Ved Lahoti
The Indian delegation won 2 gold and 3 silver medals at the 54th International Physics Olympiad 2024, held from July 21 to July 29 in Isfahan, Iran.

Q.: Who has been declared the winner of Venezuela’s presidential election for his third term on 29 July 2024?

A) Juan Guaidó
B) Henrique Capriles
C) Nicolás Maduro
D) Elvis Amoroso

Answer
Ans : C) Nicolás Maduro
Nicolás Maduro has been declared the winner of Venezuela’s presidential election by the National Electoral Council (CNE) on 29 July 2024 for his third term as Venezuela’s President.

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Current Affairs MCQs : 29 July 2024

Question 1: Who became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting?

A) Heena Sidhu
B) Apurvi Chandela
C) Manu Bhaker
D) Anjum Moudgil

Answer
Answer: C) Manu Bhaker
Manu Bhaker secured a bronze medal in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol event at the Paris Olympics 2024 on 28 July 2024, becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting.

Question 2: In which event did Manu Bhaker win the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024?

A) Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions
B) Women’s 25m Pistol
C) Women’s 10m Air Pistol
D) Women’s Skeet Shooting

Answer
Answer: C) Women’s 10m Air Pistol

Q.: Who has been appointed as the Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Union Territory of Chandigarh in place of Banwarilal Purohit?

a) Shri Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde
b) Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya
c) Shri Gulab Chand Kataria
d) Shri Om Prakash Mathur

Answer
Ans : c) Shri Gulab Chand Kataria
Shri Gulab Chand Kataria appointed Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Union Territory of Chandigarh (previously Governor of Assam).

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Q.: Where is the World’s highest tunnel, Shinkun La Tunnel being constructed?

a) Sikkim
b) Arunachal Pradesh
c) Ladakh
d) Himachal Pradesh

Answer
Ans : c) Ladakh
On July 26, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi started the construction of the world’s highest tunnel in Kargil, Ladakh, by initiating the first blast. The Shinkun La Tunnel will be 4.1 kilometers long, with twin tubes, and is located at an altitude of about 15,800 feet on the Nimu-Padum-Darcha Road.

Q.: Which cultural site from the Northeast became the first to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List under the Cultural Category?

A) Kaziranga National Park
B) Majuli Island
C) Moidams
D) Kamakhya Temple

Answer
Answer: C) Moidams
Moidams of the Ahom Dynasty in Assam were officially declared India’s 43rd World Heritage Site in the cultural category during UNESCO’s 46th World Heritage Committee session in New Delhi from 21 to 31 July 2024. It is the first cultural site from the Northeast to make it to the UNESCO World Heritage List under the Cultural Category.

Q.: Which dynasty created the Moidams?

A) Gupta
B) Maurya
C) Ahom
D) Chola

Answer
Answer: C) Ahom
These 700-year-old mound-burial sites, akin to pyramids, reflect the rich history and architectural brilliance of the Ahom rulers.

Question: When is Kargil Vijay Diwas observed annually?

A) June 26
B) July 26
C) August 26
D) September 26

Answer
Answer: B) July 26
Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed annually on July 26, commemorates the success of Operation Vijay in 1999. During this conflict, Indian forces successfully reclaimed strategic positions in the Kargil sector of Jammu and Kashmir that had been infiltrated by Pakistani soldiers and terrorists. 

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Q,: Which sport did the Men’s and Women’s Indian Team reach the quarter-finals in during the Paris Olympics 2024?

A) Hockey
B) Badminton
C) Archery
D) Tennis

Answer
Answer: C) Archery
India started its Paris Olympics campaign on 25 July 2024 with the Men’s Team securing 3rd place and the women’s team securing a spot in the quarterfinals.

Q.: What is the name of the military exercise in which the Indian Army is participating in Mongolia?

A) Desert Storm
B) Khaan Quest
C) Red Flag
D) Cobra Gold

Answer
Ans : B) Khaan Quest
The Indian Army contingent is participating in the Multinational Military Exercise ‘Khaan Quest’ in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from July 27th to August 9th, 2024.

Q.: What is the new name for the Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan?

A) Ashok Mandap
B) Ganatantra Mandap
C) Sarnath Mandap
D) Republic Hall

Answer
Ans : B) Ganatantra Mandap
The Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan, traditionally used for important ceremonies and celebrations such as the presentation of National Awards, has been renamed ‘Ganatantra Mandap,’ .

Q.: What is the new name for Ashok Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan?

A) Durbar Mandap
B) Ganatantra Mandap
C) Ashok Mandap
D) Unity Mandap

Answer
Ans : C) Ashok Mandap
Ashok Hall, originally designed as a ballroom, will now be known as Ashok Mandap.

Q.: Who has been appointed as the festival director of the 55th and 56th editions of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI)?

A) Anurag Kashyap
B) Karan Johar
C) Shekhar Kapur
D) Zoya Akhtar

Answer
Ans : C) Shekhar Kapur
Eminent filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has been appointed as the festival director of the 55th and 56th editions of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa. The 55th edition of IFFI will be held from 20th to 28th November 2024.

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Question : What is the rank of India’s passport on the global passport index?

A) 75th
B) 82nd
C) 90th
D) 100th

Answer
Answer: B) 82nd
India ranks 82nd on the global passport index.

Question : How many countries can Indian passport holders enter visa-free?

A) 50 countries
B) 58 countries
C) 60 countries
D) 70 countries

Answer
Answer: B) 58 countries
Indians can enter 58 countries visa-free, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Q.: When was the World hottest day on record according to the preliminary data from a European Union monitoring agency?

A) July 21, 2023
B) July 22, 2024
C) August 2016
D) July 20, 2023

Answer
Ans : B) July 22, 2024
According to preliminary data from a European Union monitoring agency, Monday, July 22, 2024, was the World hottest day on record.

Q.: What was the global average surface air temperature on the hottest day on record on July 22, 2024?

A) 17.00 degrees Celsius
B) 17.10 degrees Celsius
C) 17.15 degrees Celsius
D) 17.20 degrees Celsius

Answer
Ans : C) 17.15 degrees Celsius
The global average surface air temperature reached 17.15 degrees Celsius.

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Q.: Who set a record by presenting her seventh consecutive Budget on July 23, 2024?

A) Manmohan Singh
B) Arun Jaitley
C) Nirmala Sitharaman
D) Morarji Desai

Answer
C) Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her seventh straight Budget on July 23, 2024 for the fiscal 2024-25, surpassing the record of former Prime Minister Morarji Desai.

Q.: What is the new standard deduction for salaried employees under the new income tax regime for the fiscal 2024-25?

A) ₹50,000
B) ₹60,000
C) ₹75,000
D) ₹90,000

Answer
Ans : C) ₹75,000
Standard deduction for salaried employees hiked to ₹75,000, from ₹50,000 under the new income tax regime.

Q.: What decision did the Supreme Court make regarding the NEET-UG 2024 examination?

A) Ordered a re-test
B) Cancelled the examination
C) Refused to cancel the examination and allowed the counselling process to commence
D) Postponed the examination date

Answer
Ans : C) Refused to cancel the examination and allowed the counselling process to commence
The Supreme Court has refused to cancel the NEET-UG 2024 examination or order a re-test. This decision allows the counselling process for admission to undergraduate medical courses in government and private colleges across India to begin on July 24, 2024.

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Q.: What is the projected real GDP growth for FY 2024-25 according to the Economic Survey 2023-24?

A) 5-6%
B) 6.5-7%
C) 7-8%
D) 4.5-5%

Answer
Ans : B) 6.5-7%
Economic Survey 2023-24 projects real GDP growth of 6.5 to 7 percent for FY 2024-25.

Q.: Who tabled the Economic Survey 2023-24 in the Lok Sabha?

A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
B) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
C) Home Minister Amit Shah
D) President Ram Nath Kovind

Answer
Ans : B) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the survey in the Lok Sabha.

Q,: Who is the King of Bhutan who visited Gujarat in July 2024?

A) Jigme Singye Wangchuck
B) Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
C) Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
D) Tshering Tobgay

Answer
Ans : B) Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay arrived in Gujarat on 22 July 2024 for a three-day tour

Q.: Which Indian player was awarded the Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in July 2024 ?

A) PV Sindhu
B) Abhinav Bindra
C) Sachin Tendulkar
D) Saina Nehwal

Answer
Ans : B) Abhinav Bindra
Olympic gold medalist shooter Abhinav Bindra was awarded the Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on 22 July 2024 for his outstanding services to the Olympic Movement.

Q.: What event did Abhinav Bindra win to become India’s first individual Olympic gold medalist, and in which year did he achieve this feat?

A) Men’s 50m freestyle swimming, 2004 Athens Games
B) Men’s 100m sprint, 2012 London Games
C) Men’s 10m air rifle event, 2008 Beijing Games
D) Men’s marathon, 2016 Rio Games

Answer
Ans:C) Men’s 10m air rifle event, 2008 Beijing Games
Bindra became India’s first individual Olympic gold medalist by winning the men’s 10m air rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Games.

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Questions : Who won the men’s doubles title at the Swiss Open ATP Tour tennis tournament on 21 July 2024?

A) Yuki Bhambri and Ugo Humbert
B) Albano Olivett and Fabrice Martin
C) Yuki Bhambri and Albano Olivett
D) Ugo Humbert and Fabrice Martin

Answer
Ans : C) Yuki Bhambri and Albano Olivett
India’s Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivett won the men’s doubles title at the Swiss Open ATP Tour tennis tournament on 21 July 2024 in Gstaad, Switzerland.

Q.: During which Hindu month does the Kanwar Yatra take place?

A. Baisakh
B. Kartik
C. Shravan
D. Chaitra

Answer
C. Shravan
The Kanwar Yatra occurs during the Hindu month of Shravan (July-August), which is considered auspicious for worshipping Lord Shiva.

Q.: What is the primary objective of the Kanwar Yatra?

A. To visit multiple temples
B. To collect and offer holy water to Lord Shiva
C. To fast for a month
D. To chant “Bol Bam” continuously

Answer
B. To collect and offer holy water to Lord Shiva
The pilgrimage involves collecting holy water from the Ganges River, particularly from sacred spots like Haridwar, Gaumukh, and Gangotri. Devotees carry this water in pitchers, known as Kanwars, on their shoulders as they journey to their local Shiva temples.

Q.: Who did President Joe Biden endorse as the presidential nominee after his withdrawal from the presidential race for the upcoming November 2024 election?

A. Hillary Clinton
B. Elizabeth Warren
C. Kamala Harris
D. Bernie Sanders

Answer
Ans : C. Kamala Harris
US President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the presidential race for the upcoming November election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the presidential nominee.

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Question: Who has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the United States of America?

  • A) Taranjit Singh Sandhu
  • B) Vinay Mohan Kwatra
  • C) S. Jaishankar
  • D) Harsh Vardhan Shringla
Answer
Ans : B) Vinay Mohan Kwatra
Former Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the United States of America.

Question : Where will the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee be held from 21st to 31st July 2024?

  • A) Paris
  • B) New Delhi
  • C) Tokyo
  • D) London
Answer
Ans : B) New Delhi
The 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from 21st to 31st July 2024.

Questions : How many properties does India have on the World Heritage List?

  • A) 7
  • B) 42
  • C) 34
  • D) 57
Answer
Ans : B) 42
India has 42 properties on the World Heritage List: 34 Cultural, 7 Natural, and one Mixed Heritage Site.

Questions: What caused the global tech failure on 19 July 2024?

  • A) A cyber attack
  • B) A software update of CrowdStrike’s EDR product
  • C) Hardware malfunctions
  • D) Natural disaster
Answer
Ans : B) A software update of CrowdStrike’s EDR product
The issue was caused by CrowdStrike’s “Falcon Sensor” software update, which led to Microsoft Windows crashing and displaying the “Blue Screen of Death.”

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Q: Who has been named captain of the Indian T20 team for the series against Sri Lanka starting on July 27, 2024?

  • A. Rohit Sharma
  • B. Virat Kohli
  • C. Suryakumar Yadav
  • D. Shubman Gill
Answer
Answer: C. Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav named captain of the Indian T20 team for the three-match series against Sri Lanka starting on July 27, 2024. Shubman Gill named vice-captain for both T20 and ODI formats.

Question: Who administered the oath to Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh and Justice R. Mahadevan as judges of the Supreme Court on 18 July 2024?

  • A. Justice Ranjan Gogoi
  • B. Justice SA Bobde
  • C. Justice NV Ramana
  • D. Justice DY Chandrachud
Answer
Answer: D. Justice DY Chandrachud
Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh and Justice R. Mahadevan took oaths as judges of the Supreme Court on 18 July 2024. The Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud, administered the oath to both judges.

Question: Which bill will replace the Aircraft Act of 1934?

  • A. The Finance Bill
  • B. The Bhartiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024
  • C. The Boilers Bill
  • D. The Coffee (Promotion and Development) Bill
Answer
Answer: B. The Bhartiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024
Bhartiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024 is listed to replace the Aircraft Act of 1934 to provide enabling provisions for ease of doing business in the civil aviation sector.

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Q: Which sport will have the largest group of athletes in India’s contingent for the Paris Olympics 2024?

A. Shooting
B. Hockey
C. Wrestling
D. Athletics

Answer
Answer: D. Athletics
The athletics team is the largest group with 29 athletes for the Paris Olympics 2024.

Q: Who won the gold medal at the 35th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) held in Astana, Kazakhstan?

A. Ishan Pednekar
B. Shrijith Sivakumar
C. Vedant Sakre
D. Yashashwi Kumar

Answer
Answer: C. Vedant Sakre
Vedant Sakre from Mumbai, Maharashtra won the gold medal at the 35th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2024 held in Astana, Kazakhstan, from July 7 to July 13, 2024.

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Q: Who has been officially nominated as the Republican presidential candidate for the 2024 US Presidential election?

A) Joe Biden
B) Hillary Clinton
C) Donald Trump
D) Mike Pence

Answer
Ans : C) Donald Trump
Former US President Donald Trump has been officially nominated as the Republican presidential candidate. His nomination was secured after gaining majority votes from Republican National Committee delegates in Milwaukee on July 15, 2024.

Q: Who did Donald Trump announce as his vice-presidential running mate for the 2024 election?

A) Mike Pence
B) Nikki Haley
C) JD Vance
D) Ron DeSantis

Answer
Ans : C) JD Vance
Trump announced Ohio Senator JD Vance as his vice-presidential running mate.

Q: Who was reappointed as the president of the European Parliament on July 16, 2024?

A) Martin Schulz
B) Angela Merkel
C) Roberta Metsola
D) Ursula von der Leyen

Answer
Ans : C) Roberta Metsola
Roberta Metsola secured broad backing for a new term as president of the European Parliament on July 16, 2024.

Q.: Where is the Asia’s first health research-related “Pre-clinical Network facility” located?

A) New Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Bangalore
D) Faridabad

Answer
Ans : D) Faridabad
Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Science and Technology, inaugurated Asia’s first health research-related “Pre-clinical Network facility” at the Translational Health Science & Technology Institute (THSTI) in Faridabad on July 16, 2024.

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Q: What distinction does Prime Minister Narendra Modi now hold on the social media platform X?

a) Most active leader
b) Most followed leader in office
c) Most retweeted leader
d) Most mentioned leader

Answer
Ans : b) Most followed leader in office
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached over 100 million followers on his social media account X in July 2024. He is now world’s most followed leader in office on X.

Q: Which team won Copa America Championship 2024 on 15 July 2024?

a) Brazil
b) Argentina
c) Colombia
d) Uruguay

Answer
Ans : b) Argentina
Argentina won their second straight Copa America Championship on 15 July 2024, beating Colombia at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

Q: Who became the new Foreign Secretary of India on 15 July 2024?

a) S. Jaishankar
b) Vinay Mohan Kwatra
c) Harsh Vardhan Shringla
d) Vikram Misri

Answer
Ans : d) Vikram Misri
Mr. Vikram Misri, a 1989 batch IFS officer assumed charge as the new Foreign Secretary of India on 15 July 2024.

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Q: Who won the Men’s Singles Wimbledon title 2024?

A) Novak Djokovic
B) Daniil Medvedev
C) Lorenzo Musetti
D) Carlos Alcaraz

Answer
Ans : D) Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz won his second consecutive Men’s Singles Wimbledon title on July 14, 2024, by defeating Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4).

Q: Who won the Euro 2024 final?

A) England
B) Germany
C) Italy
D) Spain

Answer
Ans : D) Spain
Spain won their fourth European Championship by defeating England 2-1 in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin.

Q: Who was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Nepal on July 14, 2024?

A) Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda
B) Sher Bahadur Deuba
C) Ram Chandra Paudel
D) KP Sharma Oli

Answer
Ans : D) KP Sharma Oli
Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel appointed KP Sharma Oli as the new Prime Minister on July 14, 2024. Oli replaces Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda, who lost a vote of confidence.

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