📰 Current Affairs Digest: August 30, 2024

Stay informed with our comprehensive Current Affairs Digest for August 30, 2024. From environmental fines to healthcare innovations, explore key developments in politics,  science, and global issues. Perfect for competitive exam preparation and general knowledge enthusiasts.

📄 Topic: TRAI's New Rule to Curb Spam

1. Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) 📝

1. What is the primary goal of TRAI's new mandate requiring telecom firms to block messages containing unregistered URLs?

   • A. To enhance internet connectivity
   • B. To curb spam and phishing attempts
   • C. To increase telecom revenues
   • D. To promote social media usage

   Answer: B. To curb spam and phishing attempts

2. Which of the following telecom services must be migrated to a digital ledger technology platform as per TRAI's new rule?

   • A. OTT services
   • B. Banking services
   • C. Telemarketing calls starting with the 140-series
   • D. Customer care services

   Answer: C. Telemarketing calls starting with the 140-series

3. When was the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) established?

   • A. 1995
   • B. 1997
   • C. 2000
   • D. 2005

   Answer: B. 1997

2. Assertion and Reason 📊

1. Assertion (A): TRAI has mandated telecom companies to verify the content of messages before delivery.

   Reason (R): This is to ensure that all messages are accurate and relevant to the recipients' interests.

   • A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
   • B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
   • C. A is true, but R is false.
   • D. A is false, but R is true.

   Answer: C. A is true, but R is false.

2. Assertion (A): TRAI was established to regulate telecom services and ensure fair competition in the market.

   Reason (R): TRAI was initially vested with the authority to fix and revise tariffs for telecom services.

   • A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
   • B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
   • C. A is true, but R is false.
   • D. A is false, but R is true.

   Answer: A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

3. Matching Pairs 🔄

Match the following aspects related to TRAI's new rule:

Select the correct option:

A. 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
B. 1-C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-D
C. 1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D
D. 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C

Answer: A. 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D

📄 Topic: New Chairman of ICC

1. Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) 📝

1. Who was recently elected as the new chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC)?

   • A. Greg Barclay
   • B. Jagmohan Dalmiya
   • C. Jay Shah
   • D. Shashank Manohar

   Answer: C. Jay Shah

2. Jay Shah succeeded which of the following individuals as the chairman of the ICC?

   • A. Sharad Pawar
   • B. N. Srinivasan
   • C. Shashank Manohar
   • D. Greg Barclay

   Answer: D. Greg Barclay

3. The International Cricket Council (ICC) was originally established as which of the following?

   • A. Imperial Cricket Conference
   • B. International Cricket Corporation
   • C. International Sports Federation
   • D. World Cricket Organization

   Answer: A. Imperial Cricket Conference

2. Assertion and Reason 📊

1. Assertion (A): Jay Shah is the youngest person to ever become the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

   Reason (R): He succeeded Greg Barclay as the chairman of the ICC.

   • A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
   • B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
   • C. A is true, but R is false.
   • D. A is false, but R is true.

   Answer: B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

2. Assertion (A): The ICC is responsible for organizing major international tournaments, including the ICC Cricket World Cup.

   Reason (R): The ICC was founded in 1909 as the Imperial Cricket Conference.

   • A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
   • B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
   • C. A is true, but R is false.
   • D. A is false, but R is true.

   Answer: A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

3. Matching Pairs 🔄

Match the following aspects related to the International Cricket Council (ICC):

Select the correct option:

A. 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D
B. 1-C, 2-B, 3-D, 4-A
C. 1-A, 2-D, 3-C, 4-B
D. 1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C

Answer: A. 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D

📄 Topic: Security Alert System Based on Piezoelectric Polymer Nanocomposite

1. Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) 📝

1. What is the primary application of the piezoelectric polymer nanocomposite developed by Indian researchers?

   • A. Enhancing internet speed
   • B. Energy harvesting and pressure sensing
   • C. Improving solar panel efficiency
   • D. Creating lightweight batteries

   Answer: B. Energy harvesting and pressure sensing

2. Which material is used in the polymer nanocomposite for pressure sensing developed by CSIR-NCL and CeNS?

   • A. Lead zirconate titanate (PZT)
   • B. Poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF)
   • C. Barium titanate (BT)
   • D. Polyethylene

   Answer: B. Poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF)

3. What type of energy does the piezoelectric polymer nanocomposite primarily convert?

   • A. Thermal energy
   • B. Solar energy
   • C. Mechanical energy into electrical energy
   • D. Chemical energy

   Answer: C. Mechanical energy into electrical energy

2. Assertion and Reason 📊

1. Assertion (A): Piezoelectric materials can generate electricity when mechanical stress is applied.

   Reason (R): These materials shift the centers of positive and negative charges, creating an external electric field.

   • A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
   • B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
   • C. A is true, but R is false.
   • D. A is false, but R is true.

   Answer: A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

2. Assertion (A): The piezoelectric polymer nanocomposite developed by Indian researchers can only be used for pressure sensing.

   Reason (R): The nanocomposite can efficiently convert mechanical energy into electrical energy.

   • A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
   • B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
   • C. A is true, but R is false.
   • D. A is false, but R is true.

   Answer: D. A is false, but R is true.

3. Matching Pairs 🔄

Match the following materials related to piezoelectric applications:

Select the correct option:

A. 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C
B. 1-D, 2-B, 3-C, 4-A
C. 1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D
D. 1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B

Answer: A. 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C

📄 Topic: Return of Guru Granth Sahib Copies to India

1. Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) 📝

1. What is a Saroop in the context of Sikhism?

   • A. A prayer hall
   • B. A holy river
   • C. A physical copy of the Guru Granth Sahib
   • D. A type of religious dress

   Answer: C. A physical copy of the Guru Granth Sahib

2. Who compiled the first Bir of the Guru Granth Sahib?

   • A. Guru Nanak Dev
   • B. Guru Arjan Dev
   • C. Guru Gobind Singh
   • D. Guru Tegh Bahadur

   Answer: B. Guru Arjan Dev

3. In which year was the Guru Granth Sahib declared the living Guru of the Sikhs?

   • A. 1604
   • B. 1708
   • C. 1809
   • D. 1901

   Answer: B. 1708

2. Assertion and Reason 📊

1. Assertion (A): The Guru Granth Sahib is treated with utmost respect by Sikhs as a living Guru.

   Reason (R): Guru Arjan Dev compiled the first Bir of the Guru Granth Sahib in 1604.

   • A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
   • B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
   • C. A is true, but R is false.
   • D. A is false, but R is true.

   Answer: A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

2. Assertion (A): The return of the Guru Granth Sahib copies to India was a significant event for the Sikh community.

   Reason (R): The copies were confiscated in Qatar due to unauthorized religious establishment activities.

   • A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
   • B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
   • C. A is true, but R is false.
   • D. A is false, but R is true.

   Answer: A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

3. Matching Pairs 🔄

Match the following aspects related to Guru Granth Sahib:

Select the correct option:

A. 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D
B. 1-A, 2-B, 3-D, 4-C
C. 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B
D. 1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A

Answer: A. 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D

📄 Topic: Guru Padmasambhava

1. Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) 📝

1. Guru Padmasambhava is also known by which of the following names?

   • A. Guru Rinpoche
   • B. Guru Teg Bahadur
   • C. Guru Gobind Singh
   • D. Guru Nanak Dev

   Answer: A. Guru Rinpoche

2. Which form of Buddhism is Guru Padmasambhava associated with?

   • A. Theravada
   • B. Mahayana
   • C. Vajrayana
   • D. Zen

   Answer: C. Vajrayana

3. Which sect's teachings are based on Guru Padmasambhava's teachings?

   • A. Nyingma Sect
   • B. Gelug Sect
   • C. Sakya Sect
   • D. Kagyu Sect

   Answer: A. Nyingma Sect

2. Assertion and Reason 📊

1. Assertion (A): Guru Padmasambhava played a key role in spreading Buddhism in the Himalayan region.

   Reason (R): He is regarded as the second Buddha in Tibetan Buddhism.

   • A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
   • B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
   • C. A is true, but R is false.
   • D. A is false, but R is true.

   Answer: A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

2. Assertion (A): The Nyingma Sect's teachings focus primarily on the Dzogchen tradition.

   Reason (R): Dzogchen emphasizes pure awareness through meditation.

   • A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
   • B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
   • C. A is true, but R is false.
   • D. A is false, but R is true.

   Answer: A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

3. Matching Pairs 🔄

Match the following aspects related to Guru Padmasambhava:

Select the correct option:

A. 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
B. 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D
C. 1-C, 2-D, 3-B, 4-A
D. 1-D, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B

Answer: A. 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D