Correct answer: Every 12 years. The Neelakurinji plant, famous in the Western Ghats, blooms only once every 12 years.
2. Which states have not yet implemented the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, as of August 7, 2024?
Correct answer: Punjab, Kerala, Telangana, and West Bengal. These states have not fully implemented the RTE Act provisions as of August 2024.
3. What is the focus of the Microwave-Based Brix Measurement System developed by SAMEER?
Correct answer: Measuring sugar concentration in real-time during sugar production. SAMEER’s innovation supports the sugar industry with precise real-time data.
4. Which Indian Navy submarine is nearing the completion of its trials and upgrades?
Correct answer: INS Arighat. This advanced nuclear-powered submarine is close to operational readiness.
5. Which sector is expected to benefit from the restoration of the Diamond Imprest Licence?
Correct answer: Gems and Jewellery Sector. The restoration aims to support the export and development of India’s renowned diamond industry.
6. Which two countries signed a Bilateral Customs Cooperation Arrangement in Wellington on August 8, 2024?
Correct answer: India and New Zealand. This agreement strengthens trade relations and customs processes between the two nations.
7. Which payment milestone did NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) achieve in Nepal?
Correct answer: 100,000 UPI Person-to-Merchant transactions. This marks a significant milestone in cross-border digital payments.
8. Who was appointed as the new Cabinet Secretary of India, effective August 30, 2024?
Correct answer: T.V. Somanathan. He is set to replace Rajiv Gauba as Cabinet Secretary of India.
9. At which film festival did Shah Rukh Khan receive a lifetime achievement award on August 10, 2024?
Correct answer: Locarno Film Festival. Shah Rukh Khan was honored for his contribution to cinema.
10. What was the theme for International Youth Day 2024?
Correct answer: From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development. The theme highlights the role of youth in leveraging technology for sustainable progress.
