Daily Quiz August 13

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Daily Quiz

 

1. Who was Kunwar Natwar Singh, and what significant role did he play?
   1.   Former President of India
   2.   Former Finance Minister
   3.   Former External Affairs Minister
   4.   Former Chief Justice of India
2. Who has been appointed as the new Cabinet Secretary of India in August 2024?
   1.   Rajiv Gauba
   2.   T.V. Somanathan
   3.   Ajit Doval
   4.   P.K. Mishra
3. Which project was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Chandigarh under the Smart City Mission?
   1.   24x7 Water Supply Project
   2.   Solar Energy Project
   3.   Waste Management Project
   4.   Green Transportation Project
4. What recent legislative focus involves proposed amendments to ensure transparent management of religious endowments in India?
   1.   Hindu Succession Act
   2.   Muslim Personal Law
   3.   Waqf Act
   4.   Land Acquisition Act
5. What has been suggested as a necessary measure to improve India's performance in international sporting events like the Olympics?
   1.   Better coaching staff
   2.   Increased funding for sports
   3.   A more robust national nutrition strategy
   4.   Higher participation in tournaments
6. The ongoing antitrust case against which tech giant is significant for India's regulatory environment?
   1.   Apple
   2.   Microsoft
   3.   Amazon
   4.   Google
7. Which area of biotechnology research could lead to more sustainable agricultural practices in India?
   1.   Gene editing in livestock
   2.   Nitrogen usage in rice varieties
   3.   Artificial intelligence in farming
   4.   Pest-resistant crops
8. What recent issue has brought attention to the need for criminal justice system reforms in India?
   1.   Overcrowded prisons
   2.   Corruption in the judiciary
   3.   Prolonged imprisonment of individuals awaiting trial
   4.   Lack of technology in courts
9. Which two organizations signed an MoU to promote Indian Sign Language (ISL) in August 2024?
   1.   ISLRTC and UGC
   2.   ISLRTC and AWES
   3.   AWES and NCERT
   4.   NCERT and UGC
10. What is the name of the first self-regulatory body established by the Indian gold sector in 2024?
    1.   Indian Bullion Association
    2.   Indian Gold Standards Board
    3.   Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES)
    4.   Gold Council of India