Daily Current Affairs Practice Quiz — 13 August
Target Exams: UPSC, SSC CGL, Banking, State PSCs, Defence & Railways
Q1. When is World Organ Donation Day observed globally?
Explanation: World Organ Donation Day is observed on 13 August every year to raise awareness about organ donation. Note that Indian National Organ Donation Day is observed on 3 August, and Tamil Nadu currently holds the 1st rank in organ donation in India.
Q2. When is International Youth Day observed worldwide?
Explanation: International Youth Day is celebrated globally on 12 August. World Elephant Day is also celebrated on 12 August, while World Lion Day falls on 10 August.
Q3. Recently, NASA invited ISRO to join which historic space programme?
Explanation: NASA has extended an invitation to ISRO (India) to participate in humanity’s first lunar outpost development initiative under the Moon Base Programme.
Q4. Who is the author of the recently discussed book titled ‘Fractured Communities: Adivasi Histories and the Politics of Power’?
Explanation: The book ‘Fractured Communities: Adivasi Histories and the Politics of Power’ was authored by Umar Khalid based on his doctoral research.
Q5. Who has recently become the first Indian-origin woman judge appointed to the Supreme Court of Zambia?
Explanation: Justice Abha Nair Patel has made history by becoming the first woman judge of Indian descent appointed to the Supreme Court of Zambia.
Q6. Which state government launched the ‘TG-VEER’ dedicated portal for the families of police martyrs?
Explanation: Telangana launched the ‘TG-VEER’ portal to streamline welfare delivery, financial assistance, and support schemes for the families of deceased police personnel.
Q7. Out of the 1.25 crore houses sanctioned under PMAY-Urban so far, approximately how many have been allotted to women?
Explanation: Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U), over 1.25 crore houses have been sanctioned, out of which around 1 crore houses have been officially registered in the names of female beneficiaries.
Q8. Which country has recently unveiled the ‘Qadr-F’ medium-range ballistic missile?
Explanation: The ‘Qadr-F’ medium-range ballistic missile is an indigenous weapon system developed by the defence forces of Iran.
Q9. Regarding the Maharashtra Government’s insurance scheme for ‘Dahi Handi Govindas’, which of the following is correct?
Explanation: The Maharashtra Government provides an insurance cover of ₹10 lakh for accidental death or permanent total disability and up to ₹1 lakh for hospitalisation to approximately 1.60 lakh Govindas. Dahi Handi is recognized as an adventure sport.
Q10. 11-year-old Indian-origin prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan recently won the British Chess Championship, becoming the youngest female champion of which country?
Explanation: Indian-origin chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan (aged 11) won the British Chess Championship, scripting history as England’s youngest female champion.
Q11. How many total medals did India secure at the World Athletics U20 Championships held in Oregon, USA?
Explanation: The Indian contingent finished the World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon, USA, with a total of 3 medals (2 Silver and 1 Bronze).
Q12. Who became the first Indian athlete to win a medal in the High Jump event at the World Athletics U20 Championships?
Explanation: Basant Kumar Meghwal scripted history by becoming the first Indian athlete to claim a medal in the high jump competition at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
Q13. Which country will host the inaugural Global South Film Festival in 2027?
Explanation: India will host the first-ever Global South Film Festival in 2027 to showcase cinematic excellence and narratives from developing nations across the Global South.
Q14. Which eminent Indian theoretical physicist has been awarded the prestigious Dirac Medal?
Explanation: Professor Deepak Dhar has been conferred the prestigious Dirac Medal for his path-breaking contributions to statistical physics and condensed matter theory.
Q15. Who won the 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship (Division ‘A’)?
Explanation: Hockey Punjab emerged as champions in the Division ‘A’ category at the 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship.
Q16. ‘Mukhyamantri Khet Suraksha Yojana’ was launched by which state to protect agricultural fields using solar-powered shock fencing?
Explanation: The Uttar Pradesh government launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Khet Suraksha Yojana’ providing solar fencing with non-lethal mild electric shocks to keep wild boars and stray animals away from crops.
Q17. Where did President Droupadi Murmu launch the ‘Ama Didi Bahini Bus Service’?
Explanation: President Droupadi Murmu launched the dedicated women’s bus transport service titled ‘Ama Didi Bahini Bus Service’ in the state of Sikkim.
Q18. Which state ranked 1st in milk production across India during 2024–25?
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh topped the nation in milk production with over 38 million tonnes, followed by Rajasthan in 2nd place and Madhya Pradesh in 3rd.
Q19. Which state government recently imposed an ‘Orphan and Widow Cess’ of 60 paise per litre on petrol and diesel?
Explanation: The Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Himachal Pradesh government levied a social welfare cess of 60 paise per litre on fuel to support destitute children and widows.
Q20. Which country recently became the first in the Middle East and Arab world to legally abolish the death penalty?
Explanation: Lebanon passed historic legislation to legally abolish capital punishment, becoming the first nation in the Arab and Middle East region to do so.