Q.: When was the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) launched?
a) August 28, 2014
b) January 26, 2015
c) October 2, 2016
d) July 1, 2014
Answer
Answer: a) August 28, 2014
The Indian government’s flagship financial scheme Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana completed 10 years on 28 August 2024.
Q.: How many FM channels will be auctioned in the 3rd batch of e-auctions?
a) 500 channels
b) 1000 channels
c) 730 channels
d) 200 channels
Answer
Answer: c) 730 channels
On 28 August 2024, the Union Cabinet, approved the 3rd batch of ascending e-auctions for 730 FM channels in 234 new cities under the Private FM Radio Phase III Policy.
Q.: Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board?
a) Jaya Varma Sinha
b) Satish Kumar
c) Suresh Prabhu
d) Vinod Kumar Yadav
Answer
Answer: b) Satish Kumar
Satish Kumar, an officer of the Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS), has been appointed as the Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board. His tenure will begin on September 1, 2024, succeeding Jaya Varma Sinha, who retires on August 31, 2024.
Q.: National Sports Day is celebrated annually on August 29th in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of which famous sportsperson?
a) Milkha Singh
b) P. T. Usha
c) Dhyan Chand
d) Sachin Tendulkar
Answer
Answer: c) Dhyan Chand