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1) To improve transparency, the Reserve Bank of India has tightened its regulations for peer-to-peer lending platforms. Which year's Master Directions serve as the foundation for the RBI's directives?

(a) 2015

(b) 2016

(c) 2017

(d) 2018

(e) 2019

2) The Securities and Exchange Board of India suggests expanding the securities market's sustainable finance framework. Which of the following does not fit into the newly created categories?

(a) Green Debt Securities

(b) Social Bonds

(c) Sustainable Bonds

(d) Green Bonds

(e) Sustainability-Linked Bonds

3) According to National Payments Corporation of India, the Top 3 Providers Handled 93% of Unified Payments Interface Transactions in July 2024. Which provider came in top on the list?

(a) Paytm

(b) CRED

(c) PhonePe

(d) Google pay

(e) Axis bank app

4) The National Statistical Office (NSO) has issued its most recent "Men and Women" study. It shows that women account holders own just 20.8%, or roughly a fifth, of all bank accounts in India. What percentage of total deposits—roughly ₹1.9 trillion—are held by women in metropolitan areas?

(a) 15.5%

(b) 16.5%

(c) 17.5%

(d) 18.5%

(e) 19.5%

5) For how many days would the Karnataka government postpone its decision to close accounts with Punjab National Bank and State Bank of India?

(a) 10days

(b) 15days

(c) 20days

(d) 25days

(e) 12days

6) Which bank is launching credit lines for Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based transactions in collaboration with Navi, a company established by Sachin Bansal?

(a) Federal bank

(b) Karnataka bank

(c) South Indian bank

(d) CSB bank

(e) Indian bank

7) Which Bank has developed a long-term strategy to improve sustainability and achieve carbon neutrality in scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by the end of the 2032 fiscal year?

(a) Axis bank

(b) ICICI bank

(c) HDFC bank

(d) Karnataka bank

(e) KVB bank

8) What percentage of transactions were added year over year (Y-o-Y) by India's leading payments platform, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), to reach 14.44 billion in July 2024?

(a) 25%

(b) 30%

(c) 20%

(d) 35%

(e) 45%

9) How many parliamentary committees, including the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), have new chairs announced by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla?

(a) 5

(b) 4

(c) 6

(d) 7

(e) 3

10) Which UT's Lieutenant Governor, VK Saxena, has given directions to enhance traffic management and parking practices?

(a) Ladakh

(b) Delhi

(c) Puducherry

(d) Chandigarh

(e) Andaman & Nicobar

11) The Maharashtra government introduced the "Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana," which aims to provide financial help to women throughout the state. The initiative was included in the Maharashtra government's supplementary budget and is projected to cost the state in how many crores per year?

(a) Rs.46,000 crore

(b) Rs.42,000 crore

(c) Rs.44,000 crore

(d) Rs.48,000 crore

(e) Rs.45,000 crore

12) In which city does the chief minister of Tamil Nadu open a Rs 706-Crore residential complex for Foxconn's female employees at SIPCOT Industrial Park?

(a) Vikravaandi

(b) Perur

(c) Sriperumbudur

(d) Maduravoyal

(e) Chinnaselam

13) The Aarogya Maitri Health Cube was precisely parachuted into the air at a high altitude of about how many feet by the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Army in a first-of-its-kind operation?

(a) 12000

(b) 15000

(c) 10000

(d) 16000

(e) 18000

14) The Indian Space Research Organization Launches the Earth Observation Satellite EOS-08 Successfully. How many payloads does the satellite carry?

(a) 1

(b) 2

(c) 3

(d) 4

(e) 5

15) A Fly on the RBI Wall: An Insider's View of the Central Bank, written by Alpana Killawala, offers a detailed insight at her 25-year career with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the changes in its communication tactics. Who is this book's publisher?

(a) Penguin Random

(b) Rupa Publications

(c) Harper Collins

(d) Hachette India

(e) Pan Macmillan

16) At the Scottish Open and Solheim Cup, Lauren Coughlin secures the win. After her victory at the CPKC Women's Open in Canada, Coughlin has now won _____LPGA events this summer.

(a) 1st

(b) 2nd

(c) 3rd

(d) 4th

(e) 5th

17) Which city did Pankaj Advani won the title of Western India Billiards and Snooker Championship?

(a) Kolkata

(b) Mumbai

(c) Chennai

(d) Patna

(e) Bhubaneswar

18) According to the report, a Francesco Bagnaia wins in Austrian MotoGP, extending his championship lead. Who won second place?

(a) Dhvaj Haria

(b) Jorge Martin

(c) Enea Bastianin

(d) Shahyan Razmi

(e) Marc Marquez

19) Rakesh Pal, the Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, departed in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN). On July 19, 2023, Pal assumed leadership of the Indian Coast Guard as the ______ Director General.

(a) 22nd

(b) 25th

(c) 23rd

(d) 24th

(e) 26th

20) Every year, on which day is World Mosquito Day observed?

(a) 19^th August

(b) 20^th August

(c) 18^th August

(d) 17^th August

(e) 16^th  August

Answers :

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cautioned non-banking financial company – peer-to-peer (NBFC-P2P) lending platforms that they cannot promote P2P lending as an investment product with features such as tenure-linked assured minimum returns, and liquidity options.

Currently, there are 26 NBFC-P2P lending platforms in India

Regulatory Compliance : The RBI's directives are based on its 2017 Master Directions, which some platforms have violated by engaging in practices like promoting P2P lending as an investment, offering liquidity options, and acting as deposit takers or lenders.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cautioned non-banking financial company – peer-to-peer (NBFC-P2P) lending platforms that they cannot promote P2P lending as an investment product with features such as tenure-linked assured minimum returns, and liquidity options.

An NBFC-P2P cannot utilise funds of a lender for replacement of any other lender(s).

Currently, there are 26 NBFC-P2P lending platforms in India

Regulatory Compliance : The RBI's directives are based on its 2017 Master Directions, which some platforms have violated by engaging in practices like promoting P2P lending as an investment, offering liquidity options, and acting as deposit takers or lenders.

Pricing Policy and Fee Disclosure: The pricing policy must be objective, and NBFC-P2P platforms are required to disclose the fees at the time of lending. Fees should be a fixed amount or a fixed proportion of the principal, and cannot depend on borrower repayment.

Lending Exposure Cap: The total exposure of a lender to all borrowers across P2P platforms is capped at ₹50 lakhs, and if a lender’s exposure exceeds ₹10 lakhs, a certificate of minimum ₹50 lakhs net worth from a practising Chartered Accountant is required.

2) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed the expansion of the sustainable finance framework in the securities market by introducing a new category of financial instruments.

The new categories include Green Debt Securities, Social Bonds, Sustainable Bonds, and Sustainability-Linked Bonds, collectively referred to as ESG Debt Securities.

Detailed Explanation:

The Markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed the expansion of the sustainable finance framework in the securities market by introducing a new category of financial instruments.

The new categories include Green Debt Securities, Social Bonds, Sustainable Bonds, and Sustainability-Linked Bonds, collectively referred to as ESG Debt Securities.

The expansion aims to provide issuers with greater flexibility to raise funds for projects that align with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives.

Disclosures:

Initial Disclosures: Should be included in the offer document for the securities.

Continuous Disclosures: To be included in annual reports or other mandated formats.

3) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

According to data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI),  the top three players on India’s flagship payments platform, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), processed 93% of all such transactions in July 2024.

Provider	Volume (Mn)	Value (Cr)	Market share (in %)
PhonePe	6983.97	1028799.39	48.38
Google Pay	5341.23	735159.2	37
Paytm (OCL )	1128.97	123467.33	7.82
Cred	142.56	48998.89	0.99
Axis Bank Apps	108.57	6335.06	0.75

Detailed Explanation:

According to data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI),  the top three players on India’s flagship payments platform, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), processed 93% of all such transactions in July 2024.

Provider	Volume (Mn)	Value (Cr)	Market share (in %)
PhonePe	6983.97	1028799.39	48.38
Google Pay	5341.23	735159.2	37
Paytm (OCL )	1128.97	123467.33	7.82
Cred	142.56	48998.89	0.99
Axis Bank Apps	108.57	6335.06	0.75

Smaller Players: Other UPI and bank applications have a market share of less than 1%.

Overall UPI Growth: Transaction Volume: UPI saw a 45% year-on-year growth, reaching 14.44 billion transactions in July.

Transaction Value: The value grew by 35% year-on-year, totaling ₹20.64 trillion in July.

Monthly Transaction Value: This is the third consecutive month with transaction values exceeding ₹20 trillion. Previous values were ₹20.07 trillion in June 2024 and ₹20.44 trillion in May 2024.

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

According to the latest “Men and Women” report released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), only 20.8% or around a fifth of the total amount of bank deposits in India belongs to women account holders.

This is despite the fact that 36.4% of all bank accounts, adding up to 917.7 million accounts in India are owned by women.

Deposits by Area : In urban areas, women hold 16.5% of total deposits, equivalent to ₹1.9 trillion.

Detailed Explanation:

According to the latest “Men and Women” report released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), only 20.8% or around a fifth of the total amount of bank deposits in India belongs to women account holders.

This is despite the fact that 36.4% of all bank accounts, adding up to 917.7 million accounts in India are owned by women.

Deposits by Area : In urban areas, women hold 16.5% of total deposits, equivalent to ₹1.9 trillion.

Senior Management Positions:The number of women in senior management positions increased from 23,685 in 2017 to 34,879 in 2023.

The number of men in senior management positions increased from 150,300 to 186,900.

Board of Directors:A total of 762,000 women were on the board of directors, compared to 1.9 million men.

Bank Employment:There are 441,000 women working in banks, while there are 1.32 million men employed in the banking sector.

5) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Karnataka government announced that it has put on hold for 15 days its decision regarding the closure of accounts with the State Bank of India (SBI) and Punjab National Bank (PNB).

The action followed the banks' failure to return ₹12 crore deposited by the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) and ₹10 crore deposited by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB), due to scams involving bank employees.

Detailed Explanation:

The Karnataka government announced that it has put on hold for 15 days its decision regarding the closure of accounts with the State Bank of India (SBI) and Punjab National Bank (PNB).

This will provide the banks with sufficient time to address the issues and resolve the government’s concerns.

The Karnataka government previously ordered all its departments, boards, corporations, public sector units, and universities to withdraw deposits and cease transactions with SBI and PNB.

The action followed the banks' failure to return ₹12 crore deposited by the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) and ₹10 crore deposited by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB), due to scams involving bank employees.

6) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Private sector lender Karnataka Bank has partnered with Sachin Bansal-founded Navi to launch credit lines on Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based transactions.

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) launched the credit line on UPI last year, targeting low-ticket, high-volume retail loans for individuals and businesses.

Detailed Explanation:

Private sector lender Karnataka Bank has partnered with Sachin Bansal-founded Navi to launch credit lines on Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based transactions.

Karnataka Bank will provide credit lines to Navi’s users.

The announcement comes as credit transactions on India's flagship payments platform, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), are reaching Rs 10,000 crore each month, out of which about Rs 100 to 200 crore come from the credit line on UPI products.

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) launched the credit line on UPI last year, targeting low-ticket, high-volume retail loans for individuals and businesses.

7) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

ICICI Bank has formulated a long-term vision for enhancing sustainability and becoming carbon neutral in scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by financial year 2032.

Emission Categories:

Scope 1 Emissions: Direct emissions owned or controlled by the company.

Scope 2 Emissions: Indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity.

Scope 3 Emissions: Indirect emissions that result from the company’s activities but are not directly owned or controlled by it.

Detailed Explanation:

ICICI Bank has formulated a long-term vision for enhancing sustainability and becoming carbon neutral in scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by financial year 2032.

Emission Categories:

Scope 1 Emissions: Direct emissions owned or controlled by the company.

Scope 2 Emissions: Indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity.

Scope 3 Emissions: Indirect emissions that result from the company’s activities but are not directly owned or controlled by it.

Tree Plantation : According to the report titled "Being Responsible, Being Sustainable, ICICI Bank ESG Report 2023-24 ICICI Bank, through its philanthropic arm, the ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth, planted more than 1.1 million trees in the financial year 2024.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Spending : ICICI Bank allocated Rs 5.19 billion for corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities in the financial year 2024, up from Rs 4.63 billion the previous year.

8) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

India’s flagship payments platform, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), reported a 45% year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in transaction volume to reach 14.44 billion in July, 2024.

The value of UPI transactions increased by 35% Y-o-Y, totaling ₹20.64 trillion in July.

This is the third consecutive month where UPI transaction values have exceeded ₹20 trillion.

Detailed Explanation:

India’s flagship payments platform, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), reported a 45% year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in transaction volume to reach 14.44 billion in July, 2024.

The value of UPI transactions increased by 35% Y-o-Y, totaling ₹20.64 trillion in July.

This is the third consecutive month where UPI transaction values have exceeded ₹20 trillion.

Average Daily Transactions: The average daily transaction count on UPI in July was 466 million, with a total value of ₹66,590 crore.

Sequential Growth: In July, UPI transaction volume grew by 3.95% and the transaction value increased by 2.84% compared to the previous month.

Current Financial Year (FY25) Data: UPI recorded 55.66 billion transactions worth ₹80.79 trillion in FY25.

Previous Year (FY24) Data: UPI surpassed 100 billion transactions for the first time in FY24, ending the year with 131 billion transactions, up from 84 billion in FY23.

9) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has announced the new chairpersons for six parliamentary committees, including the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).

Detailed Explanation:

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has announced the new chairpersons for six parliamentary committees, including the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).

Public Accounts Committee (PAC):

Chairperson: K.C. Venugopal (Congress MP)

Committee on Public Undertakings:

Chairperson: Baijyant Panda (BJP MP from Kendrapara, Odisha)

Committee on Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes:

Chairperson: Faggan Singh Kulaste (BJP MP from Mandla, Madhya Pradesh)

Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes:

Chairperson: Ganesh Singh (BJP MP from Satna, Madhya Pradesh)

Committee on Estimates:

Chairperson: Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal (BJP MP)

10) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has issued several directives to improve traffic management and encourage better parking practices in Delhi.

Objective: To enable real-time action against illegally parked vehicles.

Features: The app will allow users to upload photographs of improperly parked vehicles, which will then be addressed by authorities.

Detailed Explanation:

Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has issued several directives to improve traffic management and encourage better parking practices in Delhi.

Objective: To enable real-time action against illegally parked vehicles.

Features: The app will allow users to upload photographs of improperly parked vehicles, which will then be addressed by authorities.

Electric Vehicles: Rebates in parking fees for electric vehicles to promote their adoption and reduce pollution.

Scope: A pilot program in NDMC areas where gardeners will be authorized to take and upload photos of illegally parked vehicles using the mobile app.

Additional Note: LG Saxena emphasised the need to involve traffic police in managing parking spaces and to explore further incentives for improved parking compliance.

11) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Maharashtra government launched the "Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana," aimed at providing financial aid to women across the state.

The scheme offers a monthly stipend of ₹1,500 to over one crore women in Maharashtra.

Budget Allocation: The scheme was included in the Maharashtra government's supplementary budget and is expected to cost the state ₹46,000 crore annually.

Detailed Explanation:

The Maharashtra government launched the "Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana," aimed at providing financial aid to women across the state.

The scheme offers a monthly stipend of ₹1,500 to over one crore women in Maharashtra.

Eligibility Criteria:

Only women can apply.

Applicants must be permanent residents of Maharashtra.

Women must be between 21 and 65 years old.

The family's annual income must be less than ₹2.5 lakh.

Initial Payment: Eligible women will receive an initial instalment of ₹3,000 (for two months).

After this, the standard monthly amount of ₹1,500 will be deposited in their bank accounts.

No Application Fee: There is no fee associated with applying for the scheme.

Budget Allocation: The scheme was included in the Maharashtra government's supplementary budget and is expected to cost the state ₹46,000 crore annually.

12) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin inaugurated an industrial housing facility for Apple contract manufacturer Foxconn women employees at SIPCOT Industrial Park in Vallam Vadagal near Sriperumbudur.

Cost: Rs 706 crore

Area: 20 acres

Capacity: 18,720 workers

Structure: 13 blocks, each with 10 floors

Detailed Explanation:

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin inaugurated an industrial housing facility for Apple contract manufacturer Foxconn women employees at SIPCOT Industrial Park in Vallam Vadagal near Sriperumbudur.

Cost: Rs 706 crore

Area: 20 acres

Capacity: 18,720 workers

Structure: 13 blocks, each with 10 floors

Chairman's Statement: Foxconn chairman Young Liu emphasized the crucial role of married women in the company's production facilities.

Facility Background: Developed following 2021 protests over poor living conditions at Foxconn’s Sriperumbudur plant.

State Employment: Foxconn employs 41,000 workers in Tamil Nadu, with 35,000 being women.

Workforce Participation: Tamil Nadu leads India in women's workforce participation at 41%.

Expansion: Foxconn to assemble Google’s Pixel phones and manufacture drones in India.

Living Conditions: Aimed at providing comfortable living for the expected influx of workers.

13) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Army have jointly carried out a first-of-its-kind precise para-drop operation of the Aarogya Maitri Health Cube at a high-altitude area close to 15,000 feet.

The operation was conducted in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of providing critical supplies to Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) affected areas.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Army have jointly carried out a first-of-its-kind precise para-drop operation of the Aarogya Maitri Health Cube at a high-altitude area close to 15,000 feet.

These critical trauma care cubes have been indigenously developed under Project BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri).

The operation was conducted in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of providing critical supplies to Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) affected areas.

The IAF utilised its advanced tactical transport aircraft C-130J Super Hercules to airlift and precisely para-drop the cube.

The Indian Army’s Para Brigade, known for its operational acumen and agility, played an instrumental role in the successful deployment of the trauma care cube, utilising their advanced precision drop equipment.

14) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the Earth Observation Satellite ‘EOS-08’ using the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Payloads: The satellite carries three payloads:

Electro Optical Infrared Payload (EOIR)

Global Navigation Satellite System-Reflectometry payload (GNSS-R)

SiC UV Dosimeter

Detailed Explanation:

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the Earth Observation Satellite ‘EOS-08’ using the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Satellite Specifications : EOS-08 is built on the Microsat/IMS-1 bus, weighing approximately 175.5 kg, with a power generation of around 420 W. It is set to operate in a Circular Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an altitude of 475 km with an inclination of 37.4° and has a mission life of 1 year.

Payloads: The satellite carries three payloads:

Electro Optical Infrared Payload (EOIR): Captures images in the Mid-Wave IR (MIR) and Long-Wave IR (LWIR) bands.

Global Navigation Satellite System-Reflectometry payload (GNSS-R): Demonstrates GNSS-R-based remote sensing for ocean surface wind analysis, soil moisture assessment, cryosphere studies, flood detection, and inland waterbody detection.

SiC UV Dosimeter: Monitors UV irradiance in the Gaganyaan Mission’s Crew Module and serves as a high-dose alarm sensor for gamma radiation.

Technological Advancements : Integrated Avionics System (CBSP Package): Combines communication, baseband, storage, and positioning functions into a single unit, supporting up to 400 Gb of data storage.

Antenna Pointing Mechanisms: Capable of rotational speeds of 6 degrees per second with a pointing accuracy of ±1 degree.

15) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Alpana Killawala’s book, A Fly on the RBI Wall: An Insider’s View of the Central Bank, provides an in-depth look at her 25-year career with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the evolution of its communication strategies.

Publisher: Rupa Publications India

Detailed Explanation:

Alpana Killawala’s book, A Fly on the RBI Wall: An Insider’s View of the Central Bank, provides an in-depth look at her 25-year career with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the evolution of its communication strategies.

The book offers a candid and insightful account of her journey and the transformation of the RBI over more than two decades.

Publisher: Rupa Publications India

16) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Winner: Lauren Coughlin

Runner-Up: Esther Henseleit

LPGA Titles: This is Coughlin’s second LPGA victory this summer, following her win at the CPKC Women’s Open in Canada.

Detailed Explanation:

Winner: Lauren Coughlin

Final Score: 15-under 273

Round Highlights:

Coughlin carded a 3-under 69 in the final round.

She made a remarkable recovery from early bogeys, pulling ahead with consistent one-putting on the final seven holes.

A pivotal moment came at the 16th hole where, despite being in a bunker, Coughlin made a crucial 20-foot par putt.

Runner-Up: Esther Henseleit

Score: 11-under 277

Final Round: 2-under 70

Other Contenders:

Megan Khang (USA): Finished tied for third after a 74 in the final round.

Ayaka Furue (Japan): Also tied for third with a final round of 68.

Charley Hull (England): Finished fifth with a final round of 73.

LPGA Titles: This is Coughlin’s second LPGA victory this summer, following her win at the CPKC Women’s Open in Canada.

Solheim Cup Qualification: With this win, Coughlin secured enough points to earn an automatic spot on the U.S. Solheim Cup team, marking her debut in the event.

Next Tournament:

Event: Women’s British Open

Location: St. Andrews

Note: This is the final major championship of the year.

17) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Event: Western India Billiards and Snooker Championship

Location: Mumbai

Final Match:

Winner: Pankaj Advani (ONGC)

Final Score: 822-520

Opponent: S Shrikrishna (BPCL)

Detailed Explanation:

Event: Western India Billiards and Snooker Championship

Location: Mumbai

Final Match:

Winner: Pankaj Advani (ONGC)

Final Score: 822-520

Opponent: S Shrikrishna (BPCL)

Highlights:

Advani secured his sixth consecutive title win in Mumbai with this victory.

He compiled impressive breaks of 57, 120, 62, 86, and 56 in the final.

Shrikrishna managed a notable break of 94 but could not keep pace with Advani.

Prize Money:

Winner: Pankaj Advani - ₹2 lakh

Runner-up: S Shrikrishna - ₹1.2 lakh

Semi-finalists: Dhvaj Haria and Shahyan Razmi - ₹60,000 each

18) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Race Winner: Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati)

Achievement: Bagnaia clinched the Austrian Grand Prix, completing a weekend double and extending his lead in the MotoGP World Championship.

Second Place: Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing)

Qualifying: Martin started from pole position but was overtaken by Bagnaia on the second lap.

Detailed Explanation:

Race Winner: Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati)

Achievement: Bagnaia clinched the Austrian Grand Prix, completing a weekend double and extending his lead in the MotoGP World Championship.

Championship Points: 275, 5 points ahead of rival Jorge Martin.

Second Place: Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing)

Qualifying: Martin started from pole position but was overtaken by Bagnaia on the second lap.

Championship Points: 270

Third Place: Enea Bastianini (Ducati)

Race Outcome: Bastianini completed a Ducati sweep of the podium.

Marc Marquez (Honda)

Result: Finished fourth after a poor start and a crash in the sprint race.

Current Championship Standing: Fourth place.

19) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Director General of Indian Coast Guard Rakesh Pal Passed away in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN).

Pal took charge as the 25th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard on July 19, 2023.

Pal hailed from Uttar Pradesh.

Detailed Explanation:

Director General of Indian Coast Guard Rakesh Pal Passed away in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN).

Pal took charge as the 25th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard on July 19, 2023.

Pal hailed from Uttar Pradesh.

Pal was an alumnus of the Indian Naval Academy and joined Indian Coast Guard in January 1989.

In his distinguished career spanning over 34 years, he had held several key appointments on the sea and ashore.

He was known for having vast sea experience and commanded all classes of Indian Coast Guard ships namely Samarth, Vijit, Sucheta Kriplani, Ahalyabai and C-03.

He also commanded two Coast Guard Base forward areas in Gujarat that are Okha and Vadinar.

For his illustrious service, he was conferred the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, President Tatrakshak Medal and Tatrakshak Medal for distinguished service.

20) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

World Mosquito Day is observed annually on 20 August.

The World Mosquito Day theme 2024 is “Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world”

World Mosquito Day was established in 1897 by Sir Ronald Ross who discovered that female mosquitoes transmit malaria to humans.

Detailed Explanation:

World Mosquito Day is observed annually on 20 August.

The World Mosquito Day theme 2024 is “Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world”

World Mosquito Day was established in 1897 by Sir Ronald Ross who discovered that female mosquitoes transmit malaria to humans.

World Mosquito Day is dedicated to the memory of Sir Ronald Ross. As per one World Health Organisation(WHO) report, mosquitoes kill nearly 7-10 lakh people annually by transmitting diseases.

Mosquitoes can detect carbon dioxide that you keep breathing out from as far as 75 feet. Sir Ronald Ross was first observed on 20 August 1897.