Current Affairs Quiz 26th Aug 2024
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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 26th Aug, 2024.
1. Which rocket did India recently launch that is recognized as the world’s first mobile hybrid rocket?
Correct answer: RHUMI-1. This revolutionary rocket highlights India’s progress in space technology with hybrid propulsion systems.
2. Which Indian startup collaborated with Martin Group to develop the mobile hybrid rocket RHUMI-1?
Correct answer: Space Zone India. The startup collaborated with the Martin Group to pioneer hybrid rocket technology.
3. What was the special occasion on which India launched the e-magazine ‘Sapno ki Udaan’?
Correct answer: National Space Day. The magazine was launched to inspire young minds and celebrate India’s space achievements.
4. Which Indian minister led the launch of the e-magazine ‘Sapno ki Udaan’?
Correct answer: Dharmendra Pradhan. The Education Minister spearheaded this initiative to engage youth in space exploration.
5. What event did the launch of the e-magazine ‘Sapno ki Udaan’ coincide with?
Correct answer: First anniversary of Chandrayaan-3 landing. The magazine celebrates a landmark in India’s lunar exploration history.
6. Which state government recently approved a revised National Pension Scheme for its employees?
Correct answer: Maharashtra. The revised scheme is designed to provide improved financial security for state employees.
7. In which country was the 2nd India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable held?
Correct answer: Singapore. This ministerial roundtable strengthened bilateral ties between India and Singapore.
8. Who was re-elected as the national president of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) for the next five years?
Correct answer: Chirag Paswan. His re-election cements his leadership in the party founded by his late father.
9. What is the name of the unified central sector scheme recently approved by the Union Cabinet under the Department of Science and Technology?
Correct answer: Vigyan Dhara. This scheme focuses on fostering innovation and scientific research.
10. Which area of cooperation was emphasized during the bilateral meeting on US-India Civil Nuclear Commerce chaired by Dr. Jitendra Singh?
Correct answer: Clean energy. This meeting underscored the importance of nuclear energy in achieving sustainable development goals.
