Current Affairs Quiz 19th Aug 2024
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Answers and Explanations
1. Hyderabad – Bank of Baroda launched its second ‘phygital’ branch in Hyderabad.
2. July 20, 2024 – The first ‘phygital’ branch of Bank of Baroda was launched on July 20, 2024.
3. Federal Reserve System – The U.S. Federal Reserve ranks as the wealthiest central bank.
4. Kelly Ortberg – Kelly Ortberg has been appointed as the new CEO of Boeing.
5. 1,000 – The Indian government is procuring 1,000 GPUs under the IndiaAI Mission.
6. Bharat Petroleum – Bharat Petroleum introduced India’s first biofuel blend HFHSD bunker.
7. 1,000,000 MSMEs – The target for the Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyam Vikas Abhiyan Yojana is 1,000,000 MSMEs.
8. Rishabh Shetty – Rishabh Shetty won the Best Actor award at the 70th National Film Awards.
9. Anand Ekarshi – Anand Ekarshi directed the Best Feature Film, Aattam: The Play.
10. Paetongtarn Shinawatra – Paetongtarn Shinawatra is Thailand’s youngest Prime Minister.
11. Sumit Antil and Bhagyashri Jadhav – They are the joint flag-bearers for India at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
12. All of the above – Para cycling, para rowing, and blind judo will debut for India at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
13. An Entire Day – The theme for World Photography Day 2024 is “An Entire Day”.
14. August 19 – World Humanitarian Day is observed annually on August 19.
15. Ashutosh Singh – Ashutosh Singh will serve as the new national coach for India’s Davis Cup team.
