Today’s Current Affairs Questions 2024 in English (Q&A) 
Q. What is India’s renewable energy capacity according to the Ministry of Renewable Energy?
On August 7, New and Renewable Energy Minister Prahlad Joshi gave information about India’s renewable energy capacity in the Lok Sabha. From 2014 to 2024, India’s installed renewable energy capacity has increased by 165 percent from 76.38 gigawatts in 2014 to 203.1 gigawatts now.
Q. Which player was disqualified in the Olympics recently?
(a) Manu Bhaker
(b) Vinesh Phogat
(c) Samrjin
(d) P v Sindhu
Answer: (b) Vinesh Phogat
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat faced a major upset due to her increased weight. On Wednesday morning, her weight was found to be 100 grams more. Due to this, Vinesh was disqualified in the 50 kg weight category due to the strict rules of the Olympic Committee.
Q. When is the National Javelin Throw Day celebrated?
‘National Javelin Throw Day’ is celebrated on 7 August by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI). This day is celebrated to commemorate Neeraj Chopra winning the Gold Medal in Men’s Javelin Throw at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 on 7 August 2021.
Q. Who has been appointed as the Director General of Assam Rifles?
Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera has been appointed as the new Director General of Assam Rifles. Assam Rifles is an elite paramilitary force of India, also known as the ‘Sentinel of the Northeast’. Assam Rifles was formed in 1835 before independence under the name of Cachar Levy.
Q. Why is Astra Mark-1 missile in the news?
Recently the Indian Air Force has approved the production of Astra Mark-1 missile. It will be produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited. This missile will be used in India’s Sukhoi 30 and Tejas aircraft. This air-to-air missile has been developed by DRDO.
Q. In which state is Baba Budha Amarnath located?
On August 7, the ten-day pilgrimage of Shri Baba Budha Amarnath started in Loran Valley of Poonch district of Jammu & Kashmir. Baba Budha Amarnath is located on the Pir Panjal mountain range on the banks of the Pulasti River in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q. Which country is the host of BIMSTEC Business Summit 2024?
BIMSTEC Business Summit 2024 was hosted by India. BIMSTEC is an international technical and economic cooperation organization of the countries bordering or adjacent to the Bay of Bengal. It includes five countries of South Asia (India, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka) and two countries of ASEAN (Myanmar, Thailand).
Q. Who has been appointed the President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences?
Filmmaker Janet Yang has been appointed the President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the third time. It is known as the Academy or Motion Picture Academy. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. The Academy Awards, commonly known as Oscars, are given by this institution.
Q. Mohammad Yunus has been appointed the head of the interim government? He belongs to which country?
Bangladesh President Mohammad Shahabuddin has appointed Nobel Prize Winners Mohammad Yunus as the head of the interim government. Mohammad Yunus has been made the head of the interim government in place of Sheikh Hasina.
Sheikh Hasina resigned from her post due to the riots taking place in the country due to reservation.
Q. Recently, which state has become the first state in the country to get insurance for Disaster Risk Management?
Nagaland has become the first state in the country to get insurance for Disaster Risk Management
The Nagaland State Government and SBI General Insurance have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Disaster Risk Transfer Parametric Insurance Solution (DRTPS)
Q. Why is Namami Gange Mission 2.0 in discussion in the news?
The Ministry of Jal Shakti recently informed that under Namami Gange Mission 2.0, 4 major projects worth Rs 920 crore have started operating in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. These projects include Sewage Treatment Plants and cleaning of tributary rivers of Ganga etc.