1. Lake Turkana, recently seen in the news, is located in which country?
Answer: Kenya.
2. What is ‘Cheque Truncation System (CTS)’, recently seen in news?
Answer: The process of stopping the physical movement of a cheque and using its electronic image instead.
3. Mpox (also known as Monkeypox), recently seen in the news, is caused by which pathogen?
Answer: Virus.
4. Which day is observed as “International Day of Indigenous Peoples”?
Answer: 9 August.
5. Recently, Neeraj Chopra won which medal in the men’s javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics 2024?
Answer: Silver.
6. What is the success rate of the new BPaL regimen for multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) compared to the standard treatment?
Answer: 89% success rate.
7. What is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U)-2 approved on 9th August 2024?
Answer: Construct 1 crore houses.
8. Which states have pledged to promote peace and resolve their border dispute as of August 9, 2024?
Answer: Mizoram and Assam.
9. What is the primary goal of the Clean Plant Programme?
Answer: Boost Exports.
10. When is World Biofuel Day celebrated?
Answer: August 10.
