CURRENT AFFAIRS(26-08-2024) 1 / 10 Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan made his test debut against which team in 2013? Australia New Zealand England Sri Lanka Skipper M.S. Dhoni spoke about how he and Dhawan had come through the rungs and that the opener deserved his opportunities. In Tests however, Dhawan reversed the trend, hammering a 187 against the Aussies during his debut at Mohali in 2013. Read More 2 / 10 What is anosmia? Forgetfulness Pain in a limb that is no longer there Loss of smell Fear of spiders One of the most common ailments seen among people who had COVID-19 was the loss of smell otherwise called anosmia. Read More 3 / 10 Cognizant TriZetto sued which Indian tech company for stealing trade secrets related to its healthcare insurance software? Wipro TCS Infosys Tech Mahindra Software provider Cognizant TriZetto sued Indian tech company Infosys in a Texas federal court on Friday, accusing Infosys of stealing trade secrets related to its healthcare insurance software. Read More 4 / 10 When will U.S. astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams will return to Earth? February 2025 August 2025 June 2025 March 2025 Two U.S. astronauts who arrived at the International Space Station aboard Boeing’s Starliner will have to return home with rival SpaceX next February, NASA said on Saturday. Read More 5 / 10 Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that India would be free from Left Wing Extremism by which year? 2060 2030 2025 2026 Emphasising a ruthless strategy against Left Wing Extremism (LWE) and incentives for surrender of Naxalites, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that the country would be free from LWE by March 2026. Read More 6 / 10 The Indian Navy had signed a $2.2-billion deal for 24 MH-60R helicopters from Lockheed Martin in February 2020. They are being formally inducted since April this year. When are the deliveries expected to be completed? 2027 2030 2025 2024 The Indian Navy had signed a $2.2-billion deal for 24 MH-60R helicopters from Lockheed Martin in February 2020. They are being formally inducted since April this year and deliveries are expected to be completed in 2025. Read More 7 / 10 In which district is the famous Sri Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple located? Ramanathapuram Dindigul Karur Erode Precedence should be given to Tamil in temple rituals and there should be no discrimination in the sanctum sanctorum of temples, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said at the inauguration of the two-day Muthamizh Murugan International Conference, at Palani in Dindigul district. Read More 8 / 10 Which State government has lifted the ban on the participation of government employees in the activities of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)? Andhra Pradesh Rajasthan Uttar Pradesh Karnataka The Bharatiya Janata Party government in Rajasthan has lifted the ban on the participation of government employees in the activities of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Read More 9 / 10 India is developing a port to counter China's influence in the region, promote international trade and curb piracy. What is the name of the project? Great Nicobar Project Ayni base Sethusamudram Shipping Canal Project Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative The development, which is part of the ₹72,000-crore Great Nicobar Project, will also help India counter expansionist action by China in the region, curb the stealing of marine resources by Myanmarese poachers, bridge infrastructural gaps, and promote international trade, Mr. Yadav said in his letter. Read More 10 / 10 What is the name of the new pension scheme that the Centre launched in 24, 2024? Unified Pension Scheme Central Pension Scheme New Pension Welfare Scheme New Pension Scheme The NDA government on Saturday reversed a 21-year-old measure to reform India’s civil services pension system boldly brought in by the Atal Behari Vajpayee government. Instead, it unveiled what it called a new ‘Unified Pension Scheme’ (UPS) that is virtually akin to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), and assures government employees of 50% of their last drawn pay as a lifelong monthly benefit. Read More Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz
