Current Affairs Quiz - August, 2024

[1]. Which Indian Coast Guard vessel was recently launched as the first indigenously built Pollution Control Vessel?

[A]. Samudra Pratap

[B]. Samudra Pehal

[C]. Samudra Rakshak

[D]. Samudra Setu

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[2]. What is the aim of the RESET Programme launched by the Union Minister?

[A]. Promoting sports infrastructure

[B]. Enhancing youth training

[C]. Funding sports facilities

[D]. Empowering retired athletes

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[3]. Which athlete won two gold medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games?

[A]. Manish Narwal

[B]. Mona Agarwal

[C]. Avani Lekhara

[D]. Mariyappan Thangavelu

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[4]. Which document laid the foundation for the Arctic Council's establishment?

[A]. Arctic Treaty

[B]. AEPS

[C]. Kyoto Protocol

[D]. Paris Agreement

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[5]. Which coastal phenomenon is exacerbated by urbanization and pollution, contributing to jellyfish proliferation?

[A]. Plankton blooms

[B]. Tidal waves

[C]. Coral bleaching

[D]. Coastal erosion

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[6]. How does the expanded Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) affect FPOs?

[A]. Decreases credit availability

[B]. Enhances financial support

[C]. Reduces project funding

[D]. Limits infrastructure projects

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[7]. What is the main purpose of the SHe-Box portal launched by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development?

[A]. Track financial aid

[B]. Monitor workplace attendance

[C]. Regulate workplace safety

[D]. Manage sexual harassment complaints

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[8]. What was the main goal of 'Operation Bhediya' conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department?

[A]. Capture poachers

[B]. Relocate wildlife

[C]. Capture wolves

[D]. Monitor wildlife health

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[9]. What recent legislative change has been made regarding the minimum marriageable age in Himachal Pradesh?

[A]. Raised to 18

[B]. Raised to 21

[C]. Reduced to 16

[D]. Reduced to 14

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[10]. What distinguishes Sovereign Green Bonds from other green bonds?

[A]. Issued by private companies

[B]. Used exclusively for social projects

[C]. Issued by national governments

[D]. Not regulated by any framework

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[11]. Who has been recently appointed as the Additional Director General (ADG) of the ITBP?

[A]. Anil Kumar

[B]. Rahul Rasgotra

[C]. Sanjeev Raina

[D]. Rajesh Nambiar

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[12]. In which specific forest was the new Cleistanthus species, Cleistanthus Deekshabhoomiana, discovered?

[A]. Ambagad Forest

[B]. Bhandara Forest

[C]. Mahidanda Forest

[D]. Dessoi Valley Forest

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[13]. What is the total number of districts in Ladakh after the recent creation of five new districts?

[A]. Eight

[B]. Five

[C]. Ten

[D]. Seven

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[14]. What was the primary reason for FSSAI’s withdrawal of the advisory regarding A1 and A2 milk claims?

[A]. Discovery of health risks

[B]. Need for more stakeholder consultations

[C]. Conflict with international standards

[D]. Pressure from dairy industry

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[15]. What significant feature will the Unified Lending Interface (ULI) offer to streamline the lending process?

[A]. Seamless digital information flow

[B]. Cashless transactions

[C]. Blockchain security

[D]. Real-time interest rates

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[16]. What is the primary focus of the new biotechnology initiative?

[A]. Space Research

[B]. Educational Programs

[C]. Industrial Applications

[D]. Urban Development

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[17]. Which key component is part of the new Vigyan Dhara initiative?

[A]. Digital Mapping

[B]. Capacity Building

[C]. Infrastructure Development

[D]. Legal Reform

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[18]. Which crystal growth method was developed by IISER Pune researchers?

[A]. Hydrothermal Growth

[B]. Vapor Deposition

[C]. Melt Growth

[D]. Solvothermal Synthesis

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[19]. Which new system will the Forest Department launch to manage forest offences?

[A]. Garudakshi

[B]. Vikas

[C]. Sampark

[D]. Sushasan

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[20]. What is causing the biorhythm challenges for cheetahs in India?

[A]. Climate Differences

[B]. Food Scarcity

[C]. Disease Outbreaks

[D]. Habitat Loss

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