Current Affairs Quiz 15th Aug 2024
Directions for the quiz:
1. This quiz is meant to check your learning and serve as a tool for assessment.
2. It is designed to check your General Knowledge and provide an assessment of the same.
3. Each question in the quiz is followed by 4 options. Select the most appropriate option for each question.
4. Before taking this quiz, we recommend that you go through the article, Daily Current Affairs Today 15th Aug, 2024.
1. Which organization has incorporated NPCI BHIM Services Ltd (NBSL) as its wholly-owned subsidiary?
Correct answer: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). NBSL focuses on managing and expanding digital payments under NPCI.
2. Which company recently became a unicorn after receiving $71 million in funding?
Correct answer: Ather Energy. This electric vehicle company achieved unicorn status, with a valuation of $1.3 billion.
3. What is the new initiative launched by Indian Railways and NCRTC called?
Correct answer: One India – One Ticket. This initiative simplifies travel across metro and intercity rail services.
4. Which country granted a satellite broadband services license to Elon Musk’s Starlink?
Correct answer: Sri Lanka. This makes satellite-based broadband accessible in remote areas.
5. Who will be the chief guest at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum on August 31, 2024?
Correct answer: Narendra Modi. The PM will share insights on India’s role in global economic and political leadership.
6. What is the name of the Long Range Glide Bomb successfully tested by DRDO?
Correct answer: GAURAV. This indigenous glide bomb enhances India’s precision strike capabilities.
7. What did NASA’s InSight lander uncover on Mars?
Correct answer: Vast Water Reservoir. This discovery fuels speculation about the possibility of life on Mars.
8. Who signed an MoU with Prasar Bharati for a documentary series on Lachit Borphukan?
Correct answer: Assam Government. The series will highlight the bravery of Lachit Borphukan, a key historical figure.
9. Which company was recently added to the MSCI India Index?
Correct answer: Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. This inclusion recognizes its robust financial performance and growth.
10. Which bank was excluded from the MSCI India Index?
Correct answer: Bandhan Bank. The exclusion was due to a reassessment of its market capitalization and liquidity.
