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.