Current Affairs MCQs : 23 Aug 2024

Q.: When is National Space Day celebrated in India?

A) July 20
B) August 23
C) September 15
D) October 4

Answer

Ans : B) August 23
National Space Day is celebrated on August 23 to commemorate the remarkable achievements in space exploration, particularly highlighting India’s advancements.

Q.: What significant event led to the declaration of National Space Day?

A) Launch of Mangalyaan
B) Successful landing of Chandrayaan-3
C) Launch of Gaganyaan
D) Discovery of water on Mars

Answer

Ans : B) Successful landing of Chandrayaan-3
This day was officially declared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 mission on the Moon’s southern polar region on August 23, 2023.

Q.: Which scientist received the Vigyan Ratna Award 2024?

a) Dr. Anandharamakrishnan
b) Prof. Govindarajan Padmanabhan
c) Dr. Avesh Kumar Tyagi
d) Prof. Jayant Bhalchandra Udgaonkar

Answer

Answer: b) Prof. Govindarajan Padmanabhan
President Droupadi Murmu conferred Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2024 on 22 August 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Prof. Govindarajan Padmanabhan received the Vigyan Ratna award.

Q. What does SLCR stand for in the context of the India-Denmark collaboration project in Varanasi?

a) Sustainable Laboratory on Clean Rivers
b) Smart Laboratory on Clean Rivers
c) Scientific Lab for Clean Rivers
d) Strategic Laboratory on Clean Rivers

Answer

Answer: b) Smart Laboratory on Clean Rivers

Q. The SLCR project in Varanasi focuses on rejuvenating which river?

a) Ganga
b) Yamuna
c) Varuna
d) Godavari

Answer

Answer: c) Varuna

Q. Which countries are involved in the Green Strategic Partnership that led to the creation of the SLCR?

a) India and Germany
b) India and Denmark
c) India and Japan
d) India and France

Answer

Answer: b) India and Denmark

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