1. What significant step did China take in advancing its low-altitude economy?
Correct answer: Testing its largest cargo drone. China tested its largest unmanned cargo aircraft as part of its efforts to expand the low-altitude economy.
2. Which state in India introduced a cash scheme for purchasing sanitary napkins?
Correct answer: Madhya Pradesh. The state introduced a cash scheme to provide adolescent girls with funds for purchasing sanitary napkins.
3. Who was appointed as the Managing Director of the State Bank of India (SBI) overseeing Risk Compliance and SARG?
Correct answer: Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh. He oversees Risk Compliance and the Stressed Assets Resolution Group (SARG) at SBI.
4. Who has been named the head coach of India’s junior men’s hockey team?
Correct answer: PR Sreejesh. The former goalkeeper was appointed as the head coach to mentor the junior team.
5. Which app is being spun off into a separate subsidiary by NPCI?
Correct answer: BHIM. The Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) app will operate as a separate subsidiary under NPCI.
6. Which company won the contract for a 1,600 MW thermal power project from Damodar Valley Corporation?
Correct answer: Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL). The project focuses on expanding India’s thermal energy capacity.
7. Which two organizations signed an MoU to drive Digital Health education in India?
Correct answer: NHA and MUHS. This collaboration aims to enhance digital health capabilities through education and training.
8. What was the name of the long-range glide bomb successfully tested by DRDO?
Correct answer: Gaurav. DRDO developed this bomb for precision strikes from long distances.
9. Who won the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for July 2024?
Correct answer: Gus Atkinson. The England pacer showcased exceptional performances in international cricket during July.
10. Which Indian organization signed a deal with Prasar Bharati to promote a new T20 cricket league?
Correct answer: BCL. The Big Cricket League signed the deal to promote its new T20 cricket league.
