• हिंदी
  • Login
  • Register
  • Cart
chronicle india logo
chronicle india logo
  • Home
  • Current Affairs
  • E-Magazine
  • Books
  • Magazine
  • Subscription
  • E-Book
  • Test Series
  • Free Resources
  • E-Store
    • Special Offers
    • Combo Offer
    • Magazine
    • Books
    • Subscription
  • Contact us
    • Career
    • Survey
    • About us
    • Vacancy
    • Contact us
  1. Home
  2. Oneliner Current Affairs
  3. Oneliner Current Affairs August 2024

Oneliner Current Affairs August 2024

Download as PDF
 Who has been appointed as the new CISF chief -- Rajwinder Bhatti
 Who issued notices to address rising ozone pollution in Indian cities? -- NGT
 Which institution has introduced a new scheme for foreign investors in green bonds? -- RBI
 What significant projects will PM Modi lay the foundation for in Palghar? -- Vadhvan Port
 What is the primary focus of the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) projects? -- Industrial Smart Cities
 Who has been appointed as the Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board? -- Satish Kumar
 Who has been appointed as the Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG)? -- B Srinivasan
 Which two organizations signed an MoU to advance cooperative management in India's fisheries sector?  -- ICAR-CIFE, VAMNICOM
 What phenomenon in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans may offer temporary relief from high temperatures? -- La Nina
 Which Mars rover started its ascent to Jezero Crater Rim?  -- Perseverance
 What is the new program launched to improve fund utilization and efficiency? -- Vigyan Dhara Initiative
 What technology will the Polaris Dawn mission test? -- Spacewalks
 How long must employees serve to receive the full 50% pension under the UPS scheme? -- 25 years
 Which new scheme has been rolled by the Delhi government to train and operate for women? -- Namo Drone Didi
 Which department is responsible for the Vigyan Dhara initiative? -- Department of Science and Technology
 How many combination drugs were banned by the Central Government? -- 156
 According to the/Nudge Institute's report, what is the target female labor force participation rate?  -- 70%
 What is the primary objective of the SLCR project in Varanasi? -- River Rejuvenation
 What does the Subhadra scheme provide to eligible women annually?  -- Rs. 10,000
 Which country did India partner with for the clean river laboratory? -- Denmark
 Which country offered visa-free access to citizens from 35 countries, including India, the UK, and the US? -- Sri Lanka
 What is the name of the operating system launched by Kerala's KITE? -- KITE GNU
 What did the Gujarat Assembly recently pass a bill to ban? -- Blackmagic
 What is the new experimental authorisation for the 95 GHz to 3 THz spectrum called? -- Tera Hertz Experimental Authorisation (THEA)
 Which portal aims to enhance disaster preparedness in the power sector? -- DRIPS
 Who was praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for being named the top central banker globally?  -- Shashikanta Das
 Which international waterway did PM Modi reference in relation to freedom of navigation?  -- South China Sea
 Who was recognized as the world's oldest person before her death?  -- Maria Branyas
 Recently, between which countries did India held 2+2 dialogue?  -- Japan
 What is the name of the new index launched by the UN to assess vulnerabilities of small island states?  -- Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI)
 What was the primary focus of the treaty signed between Australia and Indonesia? -- Defense
 Which country is set to export nearly 1,000 megawatts of electricity to India? -- Nepal
 What did RBI Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao suggest about deposit insurance coverage on 19th August 2024? -- Increase the coverage limit to Rs 10 lakh
 Which type of banks did Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urge to boost deposit mobilization? -- Public
 Which satellite did ISRO launch on 16th August 2024? -- EOS-08
 What financial incentive did the Centre allocate for constructing working women’s hostels? -- Rs 5,000 crore
 Is monkeypox caused by a virus or bacteria, and to which genus does it belong? -- Virus; Orthopoxvirus
 What recent designation did WHO give to monkeypox?  -- Global Emergency
 What is the name of the new department established by the Bureau of Indian Standards to meet global standards for sustainability? -- Environment and Ecology Department
 Recently, which new portal was launched by the Centre to support the Parsi community? -- Jiyo Parsi
 What eco-friendly surfactant did IISc develop from cashew waste? -- CNSL-1000-M
 What significant variation was found among Indian rice varieties? -- Nitrogen
 What is causing Earth's rotation to slow down? -- Melting ice
 Who was elected as the Second Vice Chair of the IOC Athletes' Commission on 9th August, 2024? -- Abhinav Bindra
 What medal did Aman Sehrawat win in the 57kg freestyle wrestling category at the Paris 2024 Games? -- Bronze
 Which body has been designated by SEBI to oversee Research Analysts under the new reporting regulations? -- RAASB
 What are the names of the two new cashew hybrid varieties being unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 11th August 2024? -- Nethra Jumbo-1 and Nethra Ganga
 How many new railway projects did the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approve on 9th August 2024? -- Eight
 What is the current repo rate maintained by the RBI? -- 6.5%
 Who has been appointed additional secretary in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO)? -- Amit Singh Negi
 What new institute has the Maharashtra cabinet approved to support minority communities? -- Minority Research and Training Institute (MRTI)
 What new method have Indian astronomers developed to predict solar cycle strength? -- Analyzing super-granular cells
 What has the WHO allocated to support the response to mpox? -- USD 1 million
 What triggered the steep decline in major global stock markets on August 5, 2024? -- Yen Carry Trade
 What is the name of the new self-regulatory body established for the gold industry in India? -- Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES)
 Who was recently appointed as the head of the interim government in Bangladesh? -- Mohammad Yunus
 What key restriction is imposed by the new guidelines for the transportation of live human organs issued by the Union Health Ministry? -- No export
 What new role will the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) gain under the proposed amendments to the Disaster Management Act, 2005? -- Legal status
 What method did scientists use to date bedrock exposed by retreating glaciers? -- Carbon-14
 Who resigned amid the recent protests in Bangladesh?  -- Sheikh Hasina
 What was the purpose of INS Tabar’s visit to St. Petersburg?  -- Navy Day Parade
 Where did the 5th AITIGA Joint Committee meeting take place? -- Jakarta
 What is the highest civilian honour recently awarded to President Murmu? -- Companion of the Order of Fiji
 What spacecraft did SpaceX launch for NASA on 4th August 2024? -- Cygnus spacecraft
 Which renowned dancer passed away on 3rd August 2024? -- Yamini Krishnamurti
 Who has taken over as Director General of both the SSB and BSF? -- Daljit Chawdhary
 What percentage of the budget estimate was India's fiscal deficit for Q1 FY25? -- 8.1%
 Why has the EU refused to recognize Nicolas Maduro's election victory? -- Fraud allegations
 Where is Timor-Leste located? -- Southeast Asia, on the eastern half of the island of Timor
 What is the deadline for the seven-member committee led by Dr. K Radhakrishnan to report on NEET-UG exam improvements? -- 30th September
 What is the total budget approved for the eight national high-speed road corridor projects on 2nd August 2024? -- Rs 50,655 crore
 How many new giant radio sources were identified by the Indian-led team in Aug 2024? -- 34
 Wayanad, which is in news due to massive landslide, is located in -- Kerala
 In which judgment Supreme Court of India had ruled that sub-classification of SCs and STs is not permissible?  -- E.V. Chinnaiah
 Which international organization releases World Development Report annually? -- World Bank
 Which Indian shooter won the bronze medal in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions final at the Paris 2024 Olympics?  -- Swapnil Kusale
 Who is the Japanese House Speaker, who was on official visit to India recently? -- Nukaga Fukushiro
 In which state will India conduct its first multinational air exercise, 'Tarang Shakti 2024'?  -- Tamil Nadu
 How many member countries are there in Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) which came into existence in 2022? -- 14 Members
 Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of Union Public Service Commission?  -- Preeti Sudan
 Which day is celebrated globally as a World Wide Web (WWW) Day annually? -- August
 Who is the current Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh? -- Pranay Kumar Verma

Books & Magazine for all Exams

  • UPSC Exams Books
  • SSC Exams Books
  • State PSCs Exams Books
  • Teacher Recruitment Exams Books
  • Police Recruitment Exams Books
  • Banking Exams Books
  • General Knowledge Books
  • RRB Exam Books
  • Current Affairs Books
  • Special Offers
  • Current Affairs Magazine Subscription
  • CSC English
  • CSC Hindi
  • Samsamayaki Chronicle
  • E-Magazine

Topic-wise Current Affairs

Current News

Current News
Ecology & Environment
  • Biodiversity
  • Climate change
  • Disaster Management
  • Pollution
  • Sustainable Development
Heritage, Art & Culture
  • Art & Culture
  • Heritage
Indian Economy
  • Agriculture & Allied Sector
  • Banking & Finance
  • Budget & Economic Surveys
  • Infrastructure
  • Socio-Economic Development
International
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • International Trade & Treaties
National
  • Judiciary
  • Miscellaneous
  • National Security
  • Polity & Governance
  • Public policy & Welfare Schemes
  • Reports & Indices
  • Social Issue & Social Justice
Science & Technology
  • Basics of Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Health & Disease
  • New Technology
  • Space
News Crux

News Crux
  • Defence Exercises
  • Awards In News
  • Famous Appointment
  • Famous Books
  • Famous Committee & Commission
  • Important Days & Decade
  • Institutions & Organisation
  • Miscellaneous
  • Obituary
  • Persons In News
  • Places In News
  • Species In News
  • Summit, Seminars & Conferences
  • Web Portal & Apps
Sports In News

Sports In News
  • Archery
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Billiards
  • Boxing
  • Chess
  • Cricket
  • Football
  • Formula One
  • Hockey
  • Racing
  • Shooting
  • Skiing
  • Snooker
  • Sports Events
  • Tennis
  • Weightlifting
  • Wrestling
State In News

State In News
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Arunachal Pradesh
  • Assam
  • Bihar
  • Chhattisgarh
  • Delhi
  • Goa
  • Gujarat
  • Haryana
  • Himachal Pradesh
  • Jammu And Kashmir
  • Jharkhand
  • Karnataka
  • Kerala
  • Ladakh
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Maharashtra
  • Manipur
  • Meghalaya
  • Mizoram
  • Nagaland
  • Odisha
  • Punjab
  • Rajasthan
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Telangana
  • Tripura
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Uttarakhand
  • West Bengal
Oneliner Current Affairs

Oneliner Current Affairs
  • Ecology & Environment
  • Indian Economy
  • International
  • National
  • Science & Technology
Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Monthly Current Affairs Quiz

  • Current Affairs Quiz - May 2025
  • Current Affairs Quiz - April 2025
  • Current Affairs Quiz - March 2025
  • Current Affairs Quiz - February 2025
  • Current Affairs Quiz - January 2025
  • Download as PDF...

Day Wise Current Affairs

  • Current Affairs 23 May 2025
  • Current Affairs 21 May 2025
  • Current Affairs 19 May 2025
  • Current Affairs 17 May 2025
  • Current Affairs 16 May 2025
  • Download as PDF...

Monthly Current Affairs

  • Current Affairs May 2025
  • Current Affairs April 2025
  • Current Affairs March 2025
  • Current Affairs February 2025
  • Current Affairs January 2025
  • Download as PDF...

Current Affairs

  • Current News
  • News Crux
  • Sports in News
  • State In News
  • Oneliner Current Affairs
  • Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Contact us

  • About us
  • Career
  • Vacancy
  • Contact us

Magazine

  • Civil Services Chronicle
  • सिविल सर्विसेज क्रॉनिकल
  • समसामयिकी क्रॉनिकल

Store

  • E-Magazine
  • Books

Subscription (Hard/Soft Copy)

  • Subscription

Offers

  • Special Offers
  • Combo Offer

Books

  • UPSC Exams Books
  • SSC Exams Books
  • State PSCs Exams Books
  • Teacher Recruitment Exams Books
  • Police Exams Books
  • Banking Exams Books
  • General Knowledge Books
  • RRB Exam Books
  • Current Affairs Books

Corporate Office

A-1D, Sector-16, Noida
Uttar Pradesh - ( 201301 )

Email us

0120-2514610/12

Office Timing: 9:30AM to 6:00PM

Editorial
9582948817 Email us

Advertisement
9953007627 Email us

Subscription
9953007629 Email us

Circulation
9953007630 Email us

Online Sales
9582219047 Email us

Privacy Policy
Refund Policy
Terms and Conditions
Shipping Policy
Disclaimer
© 1990-2025 Chronicle Publications Pvt. Ltd.. All Rights Reserved.