Daily Current Affairs 21st August 2024

Q.1. In the Indian government, Natwar Singh held what job from 2004 to 2005?
ANS. External Affairs Minister
Q.2. According to the Bureau of Indian Standards, what is the width-to-length ratio of the Indian national flag?
ANS. 2:3
Q.3. Which city hosted the opening of Euler Motors’ new production facility?
ANS. Palwal
Q.4. What place did India hold in the 2024 Olympic medal tally in Paris?
ANS. 71st
Q.5. Which company licensed the technology for its microwave-based Brix measurement system to private companies so they could manufacture it on a wide scale?
ANS. SAMEER
Q.6. Which virus is to blame for the World Health Organization’s recent proclamation of a worldwide public health emergency?
ANS. Mpox virus
Q.7. Who has been named the new Cabinet Secretary of India?
ANS. T.V. Somanathan
Q.8. Who received the Kirti Chakra posthumously in recognition of their sacrifice during the anti-terror campaign in Jammu and Kashmir?
ANS. Colonel Manpreet Singh
Q.9. Which nation just conducted a test flight with a 2-ton payload on its largest civilian freight drone?
ANS. China
Q.10. Who became India’s ambassador to the United States recently?
ANS. Vinay Mohan Kwatra
Q.11. In the most recent event, who was sworn in as President of Rwanda for a fourth term?
ANS. Paul Kagame
Q.12. Which nation hosted Lei Muzi’s landmark “Arangetram” performance of Bharatanatyam?
ANS. China
Q.13. Which Indian airline has partnered with Arrivia to introduce an improved Flying Returns loyalty program?
ANS. Air India
Q.14. Which 2024 Olympic event resulted in Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification due to weight exceeding limits?
ANS. Women’s 50kg Freestyle
Q.15. Which business introduced the first eSIM services in India, providing a smooth travel experience without requiring physical SIM cards?
ANS. Matrix Cellular
Q.16. Which Indian state or Union territory is celebrating Independence Day with “Tiranga” rallies?
ANS. Kashmir
Q.17. Which bank introduced the PNB ANTAH DRISHTI Braille Debit Card for clients who are blind or visually impaired?
ANS. Punjab National Bank
Q.18. Which state is it that Azizul Rahman used an e-rickshaw instead of oxen to power a traditional Ghani oil press?
ANS. West Bengal
Q.19. How many underwater constructions has India recently named in the Indian Ocean?
ANS. Three
Q.20. Which Indian state has a reputation for cultivating cotton using biofertilizers with success?
ANS. Telangana