Current Affairs Quiz 16th Aug 2024
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Answers and Explanations
1. C.R. Patil – The Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C.R. Patil, launched the FloodWatch India 2.0 app.
2. Secular Civil Code – PM Modi referred to the UCC as ‘Secular Civil Code’ in his Independence Day speech.
3. Kisan Ki Baat – The government launched ‘Kisan Ki Baat,’ a radio program for farmers.
4. August 31 – PM Modi is scheduled to headline the ET World Leaders Forum on August 31.
5. Track pest infestations – The NPSS is an AI-based system to track pest infestations.
6. Fumio Kishida – Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced his resignation.
7. Germany – Germany recently joined the U.S.-led United Nations Command in South Korea.
8. Vijay Fixed Deposits – RBL Bank launched the Vijay Fixed Deposits scheme.
9. Primus Card – Axis Bank and Visa launched the ultra-premium ‘Primus Card’.
10. L&T Finance – L&T Finance transitioned to an NBFC-ICC.
11. August 17, 2024 – The 3rd Voice of Global South Summit is scheduled for August 17, 2024.
12. Dr. Ram Narain Agarwal – Dr. Ram Narain Agarwal is known as the ‘Father of Agni Missiles.’
13. August 16 – The death anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee is observed on August 16.
14. 18 – The United Nations Command in South Korea now has 18 member states.
15. 84 – Dr. Ram Narain Agarwal passed away at the age of 84.
