Current Affairs Quiz dated-29/08/2024, 10 Years of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

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Q.1) Which state emerged as the leading state in the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana with over 9.46 crore accounts?

(a) Maharashtra

(b) Uttar Pradesh

(c) Bihar

(d) Karnataka

Q.2) What is the theme of the ASSOCHAM Environment and Carbon Conference inaugurated by Kirti Vardhan Singh?

(a) Green Future a bright future

(b) Sustainable Development for a better tomorrow

(c) Fostering a collaborative ecosystem for achieving net zero by 2070

(d) Climate Action Now or never

Q.3) When is National Sports Day celebrated in India?

(a) 15th August

(b) 29th August

(c) 5th September

(d) 2nd October

Q.4) Whose birth anniversary is commemorated on National Sports Day in India?

(a) Sachin Tendulkar

(b) Milkha Singh

(c) Major Dhyan Chand

(d) P.T. Usha

Q.5) Who won the Under-20 SAFF Football Championship title?

(a) India

(b) Bangladesh

(c) Nepal

(d) Maldives

Answers:

Ans.1(b), The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana completed 10 years yesterday, with Uttar Pradesh emerging as the leading state, with over 9.46 crore Jan Dhan accounts-18 per cent of the more than 53 crore opened across the country during this period.

Ans.2(c), Union minister of state for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh has inaugurated the ASSOCHAM Environment and Carbon Conference in New Delhi on 29th August. The theme of the conference is ‘Fostering a collaborative ecosystem for achieving net zero by 2070’.

Ans.3(c), National Sports Day is celebrated annually on 29th August, to emphasize the importance of sports and physical activities and to honor Major Dhyan Chand’s legacy in Indian hockey.

Ans.4(c), National Sports Day is celebrated annually on 29th August, to emphasize the importance of sports and physical activities and to honor Major Dhyan Chand’s legacy in Indian hockey.

Ans.5(b), Bangladesh team has won the title of SAFF (South Asian Football Federation) Under-20 Championship Football Tournament. This is the first time that Bangladesh has won this championship. Along with Nepal and Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Maldives and Bhutan participated in this competition.