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August 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#161
Which young sensation won the women's street skateboarding gold at Paris 2024?
(a) Rayssa Leal
(b) Coco Yoshizawa
(c) Liz Akama
(d) Chloe Covell
Explanation: 14-year-old Coco Yoshizawa of Japan won the gold medal in women's street skateboarding.
#162
Which country won the Men's Hockey gold medal in Paris 2024?
(a) Belgium
(b) India
(c) Netherlands
(d) Germany
Explanation: The Netherlands men's hockey team won the gold medal after a penalty shootout victory over Germany.
#163
What historic first did the Refugee Olympic Team achieve at Paris 2024?
(a) First gold medal
(b) First medal of any color
(c) First team sport qualification
(d) First flag bearer
Explanation: Cindy Ngamba (Boxing) secured the first-ever medal (Bronze) for the Refugee Olympic Team.
#164
Who was the flag bearer for the USA at the Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony alongside Nick Mead?
(a) Simone Biles
(b) Katie Ledecky
(c) Coco Gauff
(d) Sha'Carri Richardson
Explanation: Swimmer Katie Ledecky and rower Nick Mead were the flag bearers for Team USA at the Closing Ceremony.
#165
Which sport's speed climbing event was separated into its own medal event for the first time in Paris 2024?
(a) Skateboarding
(b) Sport Climbing
(c) Surfing
(d) BMX Freestyle
Explanation: In Tokyo, climbing was one combined event. In Paris, Speed Climbing was a separate medal event from the Boulder & Lead combined event.
#166
Which country won the Team Gold in Artistic Swimming at Paris 2024?
(a) Russia
(b) China
(c) USA
(d) Spain
Explanation: With Russia absent, China dominated the competition to win their first-ever Olympic gold in Artistic Swimming.
#167
Which British 800m runner won gold at Paris 2024?
(a) Laura Muir
(b) Keely Hodgkinson
(c) Jemma Reekie
(d) Georgia Bell
Explanation: Keely Hodgkinson won the gold medal in the women's 800m, upgrading her silver from Tokyo.
#168
Which nation hosted the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics?
(a) Norway
(b) Switzerland
(c) South Korea
(d) Austria
Explanation: The Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympics were held in South Korea earlier in the year.
#169
Who won the men's Marathon gold at Paris 2024, setting a new Olympic Record?
(a) Eliud Kipchoge
(b) Tamirat Tola
(c) Bashir Abdi
(d) Benson Kipruto
Explanation: Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola, a late replacement for the team, won the marathon gold in an Olympic record time of 2:06:26.
#170
Which legendary French handball player retired after Paris 2024?
(a) Nikola Karabatic
(b) Dika Mem
(c) Luc Abalo
(d) Michael Guigou
Explanation: Handball legend Nikola Karabatic retired after the Paris Games, ending one of the most decorated careers in team sports history.
#171
Which nation won the overall medal table at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympics?
(a) Germany
(b) Italy
(c) United States
(d) South Korea
Explanation: Italy topped the medal table at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in Gangwon.
#172
Who is the current Commissioner of the NBA (as of 2024)?
(a) David Stern
(b) Roger Goodell
(c) Adam Silver
(d) Rob Manfred
Explanation: Adam Silver became the fifth commissioner of the NBA in 2014, succeeding David Stern.
#173
Which veteran England prop announced his retirement in the 2024/25 season?
(a) Ellis Genge
(b) Joe Marler
(c) Kyle Sinckler
(d) Mako Vunipola
Explanation: Joe Marler was among the notable retirements in the 2024/25 season.
#174
Which legendary Irish prop retired during the 2024/25 season?
(a) Tadhg Furlong
(b) Andrew Porter
(c) Cian Healy
(d) Dave Kilcoyne
Explanation: Cian Healy, one of Ireland's most capped players, retired during the season.
#175
Who won the 2024 Thomas Cup (Men's Team Championship)?
(a) Indonesia
(b) China
(c) Japan
(d) Denmark
Explanation: China won the 2024 Thomas Cup, defeating Indonesia in the final.
#176
Which Argentine rugby legend retired in the 2024/25 season?
(a) Julian Montoya
(b) Pablo Matera
(c) Nicolas Sanchez
(d) Agustin Creevy
Explanation: Agustin Creevy, the legendary Pumas hooker and former captain, called time on his career.
#177
Who won the 2024 Uber Cup (Women's Team)?
(a) South Korea
(b) China
(c) Japan
(d) Thailand
Explanation: China won the Uber Cup in 2024.
#178
Which team won the 2024 NRL Premiership (previous season context)?
(a) Penrith Panthers
(b) Brisbane Broncos
(c) Melbourne Storm
(d) Cronulla Sharks
Explanation: The Penrith Panthers were the defending champions entering 2025.
#179
Who is the most capped rugby player of all time (as of 2024)?
(a) Richie McCaw
(b) Alun Wyn Jones
(c) Sergio Parisse
(d) Sam Whitelock
Explanation: Sam Whitelock (New Zealand) surpassed Alun Wyn Jones to become the most capped player with 153 caps.
#180
What was the final score of the 2024 Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal?
(a) USA 18.5 - 11.5 International
(b) USA 16 - 14 International
(c) International 15.5 - 14.5 USA
(d) USA 17 - 13 International
Explanation: The U.S. Team, captained by Jim Furyk, defeated the International Team 18.5 to 11.5 in Montreal.