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.