Current Affairs Quiz: 17th August 2024

1. Which state government has ordered all state agencies to stop doing business with Punjab National Bank (PNB) and State Bank of India (SBI)?

2. The HIM-UNNATI plan, a new effort by the Himachal Pradesh government, aims to promote natural farming throughout the state. How much crores is the allocation for the scheme?

3. Aditya Mandloi has been appointed by Standard Chartered Bank to the position of Head of Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) for India and South Asia. How many countries will Mandloi be in charge of leading the WRB business?

4. The next Union ___________ Secretary will be Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer Govind Mohan, appointed by the Center.

5. India's captain Rohit Sharma has risen to the second spot among hitters in the most current ICC ODI rankings because of his outstanding performance in the recent series against which nation?

6. Dodda Ganesh, a former Indian all-rounder, has been named the men's cricket team's head coach in Kenya. Which nation will co-host the 2026 Twenty20 World Cup with India, giving Kenya a chance to make a comeback to international cricket?

7. Which state elected Mohan Yadav as Chief Minister?

8. In which of the following countries, Vinay Mohan Kwatra has taken charge as India’s Ambassador?

9. Who among the following has been made the CEO of Starbucks?

10. Dr. Ram Narayan Agarwal, who passed away recently, was associated with which field?