Daily Current Affairs 13 August 2024

1.		What was India’s retail inflation rate in July 2024?

2.5%

3.5%

4.5%

5.5%

2.		Which regulatory body has introduced stricter norms for Housing Finance Companies (HFCs)?

SEBI

IRDAI

RBI

NABARD

3.		Bharti Global is set to acquire what percentage stake in BT Group plc?

10.5%

15.5%

20.5%

24.5%

4.		The Mitra Shakti 2024 military exercise involves which two countries?

India and Bangladesh

India and Sri Lanka

India and Nepal

India and Maldives

5.		When is World Elephant Day observed annually?

August 10

August 11

August 12

August 13

6.		What is the primary objective of World Organ Donation Day, observed on August 13?

Promote animal welfare

Raise awareness about organ donation

Support global health initiatives

Advocate for clean energy

7.		According to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, which institution secured the top spot in the 'overall' category last year?

IISc Bengaluru

IIT Delhi

IIT Madras

JNU

8.		Who has been appointed as the new Chairman & Managing Director of NHPC Limited?

Rajeev Sharma

Raj Kumar Chaudhary

Pankaj Singh

Vinay Kumar