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INDEX 1. International Current Affairs
1. Interna)onal Current Affairs .................................... 1 1. Which country has banned UN Secretary-General
Antonio Guterres from entering the country?
2. Na)onal Current Affairs ............................................ 4
A. Ukraine B. Iran
3. Sports ..................................................................... 15 C. Lebanon D. Israel

4. Science & Technology............................................. 20 • Answer- D. Israel

• Israel declared UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
5. Obituaries............................................................... 23 persona non grata on 2 October 2024.
• At the same time, Israel banned Iran from entering the
6. Appointments and resigna)ons ............................. 23 country for failing to unequivocally condemn the missile
attack.
7. Important Days....................................................... 28 • Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz declared that "no one
who can unequivocally condemn the heinous attack on
8. Summits and Conferences...................................... 32 Israel by Iran, as almost every country in the world has
done, does not deserve to step on Israeli soil. “
9. Awards and Recogni)ons ....................................... 34 • Iran attacked Israel with about 200 missiles on Tuesday
10. Ranks and Reports ............................................. 39 night. A lot of missiles were shot down in the air by Israel,
but some of them managed to reach the ground and these
11. Books and Authors............................................. 42 missiles caused destruction on the groun D.
2. In October 2024, ______became an affiliate member of
12. Banking and Economy........................................ 43
the International Medical Devices Regulatory Forum.
13. Central, State Government Schemes & A. Thailand B. India
CommiRees .................................................................... 44 C. Nepal D. Sri Lanka

14. Defence.............................................................. 48 • Answer- B. India

• In a significant development for the medical devices sector,
15. Agreements and MoU........................................ 52 India has officially joined the International Medical Devices
Regulatory Forum (IMDRF) as an affiliate member, as
16. Miscellaneous Current Affairs............................ 53 announced by the Union Health Ministry on Thursday.
• This new affiliation is expected to create invaluable
opportunities for collaboration with regulatory authorities
around the worl D.
• Established in 2011, IMDRF comprises global medical
device regulators, which focus on accelerating the adoption
of international regulatory cohesion and convergence.
• Current members include the United States Americas,
Australia, Canada, the European Union, Japan, the United
Kingdom, Brazil, Russia, China, South Korea, Singapore,
and the national regulatory authorities of the World Health
Organization (WHO).
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3. Which of the following countries has decided to cede • As per the World Health Organization, India has
Chagos Island sovereignty to Mauritius? eliminated trachoma as a public health problem.
• Trachoma is a bacterial infection that affects the eyes. It is
A. United Kingdom B. United States America
caused by the bacterium Chlamydia Trachomatis.
C. Sri Lanka D. India
• It is contagious and spreads through contact with the eyes,
• Answer- A. United Kingdom eyelids, nose, or throat secretions of infected people.
• The United Kingdom announced that it would cede • WHO has termed Trachoma as a neglected tropical disease.
sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. It is mainly prevalent in underprivileged communities
living in poor environmental conditions.
• It is a positive step towards the complete decolonization of
Mauritius. • It was one of the leading causes of blindness in the country
• Under the terms of this treaty, the UK will agree that during 1950–60.
Mauritius is sovereign over the Chagos Archipelago, • India has become the third country in the Southeast Asia
including Diego Garcia. Region to achieve this milestone.
• For an initial period of 99 years, the UK will have the 7. Who has been re-elected as the President of Tunisia?
authorized power over Diego Garcia.
A. Ayachi Jammel B. Habib Bourguiba
• Mauritius will now be free to implement a program of C. Kais Saied D. Rached Ghanouchi
resettlement on the islands of the Chagos Archipelago.
• Britain has been controlling the Chagos Islands since 1814, • Answer- C. Kais Saied
and it was detached from Mauritius in 1965. • Tunisian President Kais Saied has been reelected for the
4. Cabinet approved India’s decision to join the second time for a five-year term.
International Energy Efficiency Hu B. The • The Independent High Authority for Elections of Tunisia
(ISIE) announced the election result on 7 October 2024,
International Energy Efficiency Hub was established with President Saied securing 90.7 per cent of the votes
in ___________. polle D.
A. 2020 B. 2022 • The election to elect a new President was held on 6 October
C. 2019 D. 2021 2024.
• Tunisia is an African country with Arabian civilisation
• Answer- A. 2020 roots. It is part of the Maghreb region of North Africa and
• Cabinet has approved the signing of a 'Letter of Intent', gained its independence from France in 1956.
enabling India to join the 'Energy Efficiency Hub’. • After independence, one-party rule was established under
• It is a global platform dedicated to fostering collaboration the leadership of the country's first President, Habib
and promoting energy efficiency worldwide. Bourguiba.
• The participation of India will help in transforming the
8. President Droupadi Murmu will be the
low-carbon economy and conserve energy.
• The International Energy Efficiency Hub (Hub) was __________Indian president to visit Algeria,
established in 2020 as the successor to the International Mauritania, and Malawi.
Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC). A. 4th B. 1st
• As of July 2024, 16 countries including Argentina, C. 3rd D. 2nd
Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan,
Russia, Saudi Arabia, United States, US, and UK have • Answer- B. 1st
joined the hu B. • President Droupadi Murmu will be the first Indian
president to visit Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi.
5. The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade will open its • President Droupadi Murmu will be on a visit to three
first overseas campus in ________. African countries—Algeria, Mauritania and Malawi from
A. Abu Dhabi B. Singapore October 13-19.
C. Dubai D. Tehran • This will be the first-ever visit by an Indian Head of State to
these three African nations.
• Answer- C. Dubai • After 39 years, She will be the first-ever President from
• The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade will open its first India to visit Algeria at the level of head of state or head of
overseas campus in Dubai. government.
• The India Pavilion at Dubai's Expo City will host the first 9. Recently Marburg virus is spreading rapidly in which
overseas campus of the Institute of Indian Foreign Trade
country?
(IIFT).
• The campus will prove to be a boon for the Indian A. Egypt B. Kenya
community of 3.5 million living in the UAE. C. Viet Nam D. Rwanda
• The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade will collaborate on • Answer- D. Rwanda
research projects with Expo City Dubai. • Marburg virus kills up to 88 out of 100 people affected by
6. As per the WHO, India has recently eliminated it. The Marburg virus has killed 8 people in the African
country Rwanda. Dozens of people are infected with it.
_____________as a public health problem.
• Marburg virus is a hemorrhagic fever virus of the
A. Cholera B. Trachoma Filoviridae family.
C. Measles D. Japanese encephalitis • According to the World Health Organization (WHO),
• Answer- B. Trachoma Marburg is a rapidly transmitting virus. In this, fever and

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bleeding can lead to death of the person. This virus is part • The association will focus on the commonalities between
of the same family as Ebola viruses. India and Turkey and the organization of cultural events.
• The WHO rates it as a risk group 4 pathogen.
13. The creation of the largest protected marine area in
• The US-based NIH/National Institute of Allergy and
Infectious Diseases has ranked it as a category A priority the North Atlantic was approved by the Regional
pathogen. Assembly of the ____________ of Portugal.
• The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has listed it A. Graciosa Island B. Azores Island
as a Category A bioterrorism agent. C. Formigas Island D. Santa Maria Island
10. The UN General Assembly elected _________ to the • Answer- B. Azores Island
Human Rights Council for the term 2025-2027. • The creation of the largest protected marine area in the
A. 24 members B. 18 members North Atlantic was approved by the Regional Assembly of
C. 45 members D. 20 members the Azores Islands of Portugal.
• As a result, the archipelago is now at the forefront of the
• Answer- B. 18 members worldwide ocean conservation movement, which seeks to
• UN General Assembly elected 18 members to the Human meet the UN's 2030 goal of protecting 30% of the planet's
Rights Council for the 2025-2027 term. land and waters.
• 18 countries including Benin, Bolivia, Colombia, Cyprus, • About 300,000 square kilometres (115,830 sq mi) will be
Qatar, and Thailand have been elected through a secret covered by the network.
ballot. • Underwater mountain ranges and fragile marine
• The elected members will serve three-year terms beginning ecosystems, such as deep-sea corals, hydrothermal vents,
on 1 January 2025. and marine creatures, will be protecte D.
• They will replace members whose terms of office are set to
expire on 31 December 2024. 14. Who has become the 8th President of Indonesia?
• The Human Rights Council is an intergovernmental body A. Gibran Rakabuming B. Joko Widodo
within the United Nations system. C. Prabowo Subianto D. none of these
11. Which is the first country in the world to receive a • Answer- C. Prabowo Subianto
rupee loan from the Indian government under its • Former Special Forces Commander Prabowo Subianto took
Indian Development and Economic Assistance over as the 8th President of Indonesia. Gibran
Scheme (IDEAS) scheme? Rakabuming, son of former President Joko Widodo, was
elected the country's vice president.
A. Sri Lanka B. Nepal
• He won the election on February 14 with nearly 60% of the
C. Seychelles D. Mauritius
vote, emphasizing policies such as free food for school
• Answer- D. Mauritius children.
• India has extended a line of credit (loan) of Rs 487.60 crores • The world's third-largest democracy and the most
to the Government of Mauritius under the Government of populous Muslim-majority country now sees leadership
India's Indian Development and Economic Assistance Indonesia the 73-year-old president.
Scheme (IDEAS) programme. • During the presidential election in Indonesia, citizens get a
• It is the first time that India has extended a line of credit in chance to vote directly for their president and vice
Indian rupees to a foreign government under the IDEAS president.
programme. • These elections are held every five years and according to
• The loan amount will be used to replace around 100 km of the law of the country, the same person cannot be elected
obsolete water pipeline in Mauritius. in power for more than two terms.
• The Indian Development and Economic Assistance Scheme
15. Recently North Korea has described which state in the
(IDEAS) was launched as India Development Initiative by
the government of India. It was announced in the 2003- amended constitution as a hostile state?
2004 budget speech by the then Finance Minister Jaswant A. America B. South Korea
Singh with an allocation of Rs 200 crore. C. Japan D. China
• It was later renamed the Indian Development and • Answer- B. South Korea
Economic Assistance Scheme (IDEAS).
• Leader Kim Jong Un called for constitutional changes at
12. India-Turkey Friendship Association has been that parliamentary meeting to designate South Korea as the
launched in _______________. country's main enemy, remove the goal of peaceful Korean
reunification and define North Korea's sovereign, territorial
A. New Delhi B. Hyderabad
territory.
C. Kanpur D. Jaipur
• The official Korean Central News Agency said the ROK is
• Answer- B. Hyderabad clearly defined as a hostile state in the DPRK constitution. "
• India-Turkey Friendship Association has been launched in • DPRK stands for Democratic People's Republic of Korea,
Hyderabad .The India-Turkey Friendship Association which is the official name of North Korea, while ROK
(ITFA) has been launched to strengthen relations between stands for Republic of Korea, which is the formal name of
India and Turkey. South Korea.
• The initiative aims to promote cooperation in areas such as
16. Recently which city of pakistan declared as the
economy and trade, culture and tourism, science and
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announced plans to deploy artificial rain to address • Vietnam’s parliament elected army general Luong Cuong
severe smog? as the new state president, marking a significant move to
restore stability after a period of political upheaval.
A. Lahore B. Kasoor
• The 67-year-old Cuong succeeds To Lam, who briefly held
C. Islamabad D. Chiniot
the presidency before assuming the more powerful role of
• Answer- A. Lahore party chief following the death of general secretary
Nguyen Phu Trong in July.
• The Punjab government of Pakistan announced plans to
• Cuong, who has served in the Vietnamese army for over
deploy artificial rain to address severe smog in Lahore.
four decades, has been a Politburo member since 2021.
• This decision follows Lahore being named the world’s
• Pham Minh Chinh is serving as the prime minister of
most polluted city, with an alarming Air Quality Index
(AQI) level of 394. Vietnam since 5 April 2021
• Capital of vietnam is Hanoi
• Such levels are classified as hazardous, far exceeding the
World Health Organisation (WHO) guideline. 20. Recently which country becomes the 69th member of
• The AQI measures air quality based on the concentration of Asian Development Bank (ADB)?
harmful PM2.5 particles. In Lahore, current levels are 55.6
A. Denmark B. Israel
times above WHO recommendations. High PM2.5 levels
can lead to serious health issues, particularly respiratory C. Ireland D. Turkey
ailments. • Answer- B. Israel
17. _____________was certified malaria-free by the WHO • Israel has become the newest non-regional member of the
Asian Development Bank (ADB).
after 100 years of effort.
• Israel officially joined the Asian Development Bank (ADB)
A. Egypt B. Argentina as its 69th member and 20th non regional member, after
C. South Africa D. Kenya fulfilling all necessary membership requirements.
• The ADB’s Board of Governors approved Israel’s entry into
• Answer- A. Egypt
the bank in April 2022, subject to the completion of
• Egypt has been officially declared malaria-free. The World membership formalities. This announcement officially
Health Organization (WHO) has described this cements Israel’s position as the 20th non-regional member
achievement as "truly historic. of the ADB, expanding the bank’s diverse membership to a
• This achievement has come after almost a century of total of 69 countries.
dedicated efforts to eradicate this disease.
• World Health Organization Director-General Tedros 21. Which BRICS country has decided to not join China's
Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, "Malaria is as old as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)?
civilization of Egypt, but the disease that troubled the A. Saudi Arabia B. Russia
pharaohs is now part of history. " C. South Africa D. Brazil
• Egypt began its fight against the mosquito-borne infectious
• Answer- D. Brazil
disease almost 100 years ago. Certification is given when a
country can prove that it has prevented malaria infection • Brazil has decided to not join the Belt and Road Initiative
for at least three consecutive years. Malaria still kills at (BRI) of China.
least 600,000 people each year, most of them in Africa. • Brazil is the second BRICS country after India which
decided to not join the Belt and Road Initiative.
18. Who was appointed as the next chief justice of • Brazil will collaborate with Chinese investors in alternative
Pakistan? ways.
A. Sir Mian Abdul Rashid B. Qazi Faiz Isa • The main objective is to use some framework of BRI and to
C. Shehbaz Sharif D. Yahya Afridi create synergy between Brazilian infrastructure projects
and the investment funds associated with the initiative.
• Answer- D. Yahya Afridi
• Yahya Afridi was appointed as the 30th chief justice of
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Pakistan.
• Afridi’s appointment comes just before Chief Justice Qazi 22. The government declared an eco-sensitive zone
Faez Esa’s retirement, following recent amendments around the Gir protected areas. It is located in which
allowing a 12-member committee to pick the Chief Justice.
state?
• This decision follows the 26th Constitutional Amendment,
which granted the committee the authority to appoint the A. Uttar Pradesh B. Madhya Pradesh
top judge, replacing the seniority-based elevation system. C. Gujarat D. Maharashtra
• Sir Mian Abdul Rashid was the first chief justice of
• Answer- C. Gujarat
pakistan.
• Shehbaz Sharif is the current prime minister of pakistan. • The central government has declared 1.84 lakh hectare area
near the Gir protected area as an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ).
19. Who has been elected as the new President of • The area within 10 km of the outer boundary of the Gir
Vietnam? protected area is considered an ESZ.
A. Pham Minh sign B. Lam • According to the notification, the distance from the
C. Shigeru Ishiba D. Luong Kuong sanctuary to the eco-sensitive zone will be from 2.78 km to
9.50 km.
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• This ESZ has 196 villages and 17 rivers in three districts. • The Statistics Ministry will publish GDP (Gross Domestic
The new ESZ will cover more than 24 thousand hectares of Product) with the new base year of 2022-23 in February
forest area and 1.59 lakh hectares of non-forest area. 2026.
• The Gir protected area is home to Asiatic lions. Gujarat has • The base year will be also changed for retail inflation,
set aside 1,468.16 sq km area for lions and wildlife, based on the Consumer Price Index and factory output
including Gir National Park, Gir, Pania and Mitiyala growth, based on the Index of Industrial Production.At
wildlife sanctuaries. present, the base year is 2011-12 for the GDP calculations.
• The Advisory Committee on National Accounts Statistics
23. Where was the 8th Indian Arts Festival focusing on
(ACNAS) was constituted under the Chairmanship of
North Eastern states held? Biswanath Goldar will complete the exercise by early 2026.
A. Secunderabad, Telangana B. Mumbai, Maharashtra
26. Which state has declared the indigenous cow as ‘Rajya
C. Indore, Madhya Pradesh D. Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Mata’?
• Answer- A. Secunderabad, Telangana A. Madhya Pradesh B. Maharashtra
• On 28 September 2024, President Droupadi Murmu C. Uttar Pradesh D. Karnataka
inaugurated the 8th Indian Arts Festival focusing on the
• Answer- B. Maharashtra
North-Eastern states held at the Rashtrapati Nilayam
located in Secunderabad, Telangana. • The Maharashtra government conferred the title of ‘Rajya
Mata’ to indigenous cows. It will help in the welfare of
• The eight-day Indian Arts Festival will be open to the
cows.
public from 29th September to 6th October 2024.
• Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also announced
• During the inaugural ceremony, the Governor of
a subsidy scheme with Rs 50 per day for the rearing of
Telangana, Jishnu Dev Varma, Union Minister of State for
cows in ‘goshalas’.
Development of North Eastern Region Sukanata Majumdar
and other dignitaries were present. • This initiative will be implemented by the Maharashtra
Goseva Commission.
• President Murmu is on a day-long visit to Telangana.
Earlier, the President attended the 21st Convocation of the • Its main aim is to reverse the declining population of
National Academy of Legal Studies and Research indigenous cows, which has decreased by 20.69 per cent as
(NALSAR) University in Hyderabad, Telangana. per the 2019 census.
• The festival will showcase the art, culture, craft and • Each district will have a District Goshala Verification
culinary diversity of the North Eastern states of Arunachal Committee. The scheme will be implemented online by the
Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Goseva Commission.
Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. • A cow of very special breed (Punganur breed) is reared at
• Over 300 artists and artisans from these states will attend the Prime Minister's house. This cow has given birth to a
the event to be held at the main lawns of the Rashtrapati calf.
Nilayam, which is the winter home of the President. • He has named this calf Deepjyoti.
• These cows of Punganur breed are very beautiful. It is the
24. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways smallest (in height) in the worl D. It is an indigenous cow,
Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the Oxygen Bird Park which is found in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh.
(Amrit Mahotsav Park) in which of the following 27. PM Modi dedicated the Bidkin Industrial Area to the
state? nation. It is situated in which state?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Maharashtra A. Odisha B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Karnataka C. Maharashtra D. Karnataka
• Answer- B. Maharashtra
• Answer- C. Maharashtra
• The Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park) was
inaugurated by Union Minister for Road Transport and • Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the Bidkin
Highways Nitin Gadkari. Industrial Area (BIA) in Maharashtra to the nation.
• The Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park) was • The Bidkin Industrial Area has been developed under the
inaugurated on Nagpur-Hyderabad National Highway-44 National Industrial Corridor Development Programme as
in Nagpur, Maharashtra. part of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor.
• Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park) is an eco- • The Maharashtra Industrial Township Limited (MITL) is a
initiative. special-purpose vehicle formed with a 51:49 partnership.
• It has been developed by the National Highways Authority • It has been formed in collaboration of the Maharashtra
of India (NHAI. Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) and National
• It has been developed near Jamtha on Nagpur-Hyderabad Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation
National Highway-44. Trust (NICDIT).
• It has been prioritised with an investment of Rs 2,427 crore.
25. The government proposed __________ as the new
base year for calculating GDP. 28. At which place was the closing ceremony of the 7th
Rashtriya Poshan Maah held?
A. 2021-22 B. 2022-23
C. 2020-21 D. 2023-24 A. Gandhinagar, Gujarat B. Ranchi, Jharkhand
C. Bhubaneswar, Odisha D. Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
• Answer- B. 2022-23
• Government proposed 2022-23 as the new base year for • Answer- B. Ranchi, Jharkhand
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• The 7th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2024 ended on 30 • Oil India Ltd plans to shift to alternative energy and
September 2024 with an official ceremony in Ranchi, achieve net-zero emissions by 2040.
Jharkhan D.
31. Where will the National Centre of Excellence for
• The Union Minister for Women and Child Development,
Annpurna Devi, presided over the closing ceremony. Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and
• The 7th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2024 was officially Extended Reality be set up?
launched on 1 September 2024 by Annpurna Devi and A. Chennai B. Mumbai
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel in C. Kanpur D. Chennai
Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
• Answer- B. Mumbai
• The Rashtriya Poshan Maah is held annually from 1-30
September 2024. • The India Government has approved the setting up of a
National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) for Animation,
• The 7th Rashtriya Poshan Maah focused on Anaemia,
Growth Monitoring, Complementary Feeding, and Poshan Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality
Bhi Padhai Bhi. (AVGC-XR) in the country.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the POSHAN • The proposed NCOE will be located in Mumbai,
Maharashtra, the hub of the Indian film industry.
(Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic
Nutrition) Abhiyan in March 2018 at Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. • NCOE is being established in 2022 on the recommendation
of the Task Force on Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming,
29. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways and Comics.
Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the Oxygen Bird Park • The India government had set up a task force on animation,
(Amrit Mahotsav Park) along which National visual effects, gaming and comics (AVGC) under the
chairmanship of Apoorva Chandra, then secretary of the
Highway in Maharashtra?
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in 2022.
A. National Highway-59 B. National Highway-04 • The NCOE for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics
C. National Highway-44 D. National Highway-10 and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) will be set up by a
company under Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013.
• Answer- C. National Highway-44
• Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin 32. Where has 'Bapu Tower' been inaugurated on 02
Gadkari inaugurated the Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit October 2024?
Mahotsav Park) along the Nagpur-Hyderabad National A. Telangana B. Maharashtra
Highway-44 in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Bihar
• Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park) is an eco-
initiative developed by the National Highways Authority • Answer- D. Bihar
of India (NHAI). • Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurates Bapu
• Encompassing a total area of 8.23 hectares including 2.5 Tower on Gandhi Jayanti.
hectares dedicated to social forestry, the park has been • Bapu Tower, built at a cost of 129 crores, is one of the
designed as a natural bird habitat and a recreational space dream projects of CM. It contains many information related
for locals and tourists. to Mahatma Gandhi.
• The project, which integrates environmental sustainability • This is the first such tower in the country dedicated to the
and recreational facilities, was formally sanctioned in Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi.
March 2023 with a cost of Rs 14.31 crore. • The height of this tower spread over 7 acres is 120 feet. It
• This section will showcase and conserve rare and has 6 floors. There is an auditorium. It has cost 129 crores.
endangered tree species found in Madhya India. Species • It started to be built 7 years ago in 2018. Initially, it was to
include the vulnerable Indian vine, gum caraya and the be ready in 3 years, but for some reason it took 7 years to
endangered yellow flame of the forest. complete.
• Bapu Tower is mainly divided into two parts. One part is
30. Where did Prime Minister Modi virtually lay the
rectangular, while the other part is circular.
foundation stone of four CBG plants of Oil India?
33. Prime Minister Modi virtually inaugurated the
A. Telangana B. Assam
C. West Bengal D. Jharkhand country's first modern and self-reliant cow shelter
built in ____.
• Answer- B. Assam
• In the most significant step towards a clean and green A. Gwalior B. Indore
energy paradigm, the Prime Minister of India virtually C. Lucknow D. Meerut
inaugurated thirty-three Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plants • Answer- A. Gwalior
to be manufactured across the country on Swachh Bharat
Diwas. • Prime Minister Modi virtually inaugurated the country's
• Of these, four major projects of Oil India Limited will come first modern and self-reliant cow shelter built in Gwalior.
up in Guwahati, Jorhat, Sivasagar and Tinsukia in Assam. • In this cowshed, bio-CNG PLANT is being done in 2-
• As part of the vision for a sustainable energy future hectare area in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation.
through the India government, OIL has set a target of The plant has been establishe D.
setting up 25 CBG plants by 2024-25, for which funds will • For the operation of this plant, up to 3 tonnes of CNG and
be made available in partnership with PSUs or private 20 tonnes of best quality organic manure will be available
entrepreneurs. using 100 tonnes of cow dung per day.
• This is a first initiative in the pursuit of a greener, more • Indian Oil Corporation will also assist in the operation and
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• This cowshed has been built at a cost of Rs 32 crore from • Now people have been handed over cards for ration, health
the social responsibility fund of Indian Oil Corporation. and farmers insurance separately and they are physical
cards.
34. Recently Nagaland has partnered with whom for the
• Stating that it created confusion about who were
25th Hornbill Festival? beneficiaries of various schemes. This digital card will be
A. Peru B. Egypt one card- one state on the lines of one nation-one ration.
C. Ireland D. Wales
37. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the
• Answer- D. Wales Banjara Heritage Museum in ____________.
• Nagaland government has signed Wales as one of the
A. Maharashtra B. Gujarat
Country Partners for the upcoming 25th Edition of the
C. Haryana D. Jharkhand
Hornbill Festival.
• Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, who is on an official visit to • Answer- A. Maharashtra
Wales, announced the signing of the agreement with the
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched development
Welsh Government, the British Council, and Wales Arts
projects worth Rs 56,000 crore in Maharashtra.
International representatives in Cardiff today.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on a one-day visit to
• Mr Rio said the partnership will mark the grand conclusion Maharashtra.
of the year-long Wales in India 2024 celebration.
• He launched various initiatives worth about Rs 23,300
• During the visit, Mr. Rio is being accompanied by a
crore related to the agriculture and animal husbandry
delegation comprising senior officials of state
sector.
administration.
• He also inaugurated the Banjara Heritage Museum. It
• The annual festival will be celebrated from December 1 to
reflects the rich heritage of the Banjara community.
December 10, showcasing the cultures and traditions of
• He inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various
different ethnic groups of Nagaland, for which it is also
development projects worth over Rs 32,800 crore in Thane.
called the 'Festival of Festivals'.
38. In which city was the International Film Festival and
35. How many leopards have been found in different
Forum on Environment and Wildlife, 'Vatavaran',
forest areas according to the first state-sponsored
inaugurated on 3 October?
leopard census released by Odisha?
A. Bengaluru B. Mumbai
A. 849 B. 696
C. Kolkata D. New Delhi
C. 652 D. 700
• Answer- D. New Delhi
• Answer- B. 696
• The International Film Festival and environment and
• In Odisha, 696 leopards have been found in different forest
wildlife forum, 'Vatavaran' was inaugurated in New Delhi
areas as per the first-ever state-sponsored leopard census
on October 3.
release D.
• The theme of the three-day film festival is "Wetlands for
• About 200 leopards are located in the Similipal Tiger
Life", which focuses on awareness and conservation of the
Reserve and surrounding areas, which is the highest in the
wetlands ecosystem.
state.
• Wetlands are very important to India because of their
• The Satkosia landscape turned out to be another promising
ecological and economic benefits.
site for these animals, boasting the second-highest leopard
• About 6% of Indians are directly dependent on wetlands
population in the state at 150.
for their livelihood, making their conservation even more
• During the census, 70 to 80 wild leopards were found in
important.
the Hirakud, Redhakhol and Sambalpur areas in
Sambalpur district, followed by 40 in the Sunabeda and 39. Where has Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Khariar forests in Nuapada district. inaugurated the ‘Hi-tech Police Headquarters' in
• Forty-five per cent of the leopard population in Odisha is October 2024?
located outside the protected area network.
A. Indore B. Ahmedabad
36. Which state's Chief Minister launched digital family C. Bengaluru D. Lucknow
health cards on a pilot basis in the state? • Answer- B. Ahmedabad
A. Odisha B. Madhya Pradesh • Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the newly
C. Bihar D. Telangana built Ahmedabad Police Commissioner's office on 3
• Answer- D. Telangana October 2024.
• Telangana state chief minister A revanth reddy launched • Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, the new
digital family health cards on a pilot basis in the state. Ahmedabad Police Headquarters is being considered as
• These cards will provide benefits for health and ration for one of the 'most advanced' in the country.
the eligible people in a family. • This new headquarters of Ahmedabad Police will not only
• The pilot project will be conducted till the 8th of this month make the work of policemen easier but will also facilitate
across the state in selected blocks in each assembly better security and law and order in the city.
constituency. • It was felt that the old office lacked space for seating
• There has been a demand for ration cards from people for arrangement for officers and police personnel, among other
quite some time and the government is bringing digital facilities. Keeping this in mind, the state government
cards containing information about all family members. approved the construction of a new police commissioner's
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40. The new multi-coloured logo for ________was initiative at Kotla Barog in the Pachhad subdivision of the
unveiled by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Sirmaur district.
Adityanath. 43. Which zoological park’s red panda programme has
A. Shakti Mahotsav B. Mahakumbh 2025 been selected as a finalist for the World Association of
C. Vidya Shakti 2025 D. National Games Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) Conservation Awards
• Answer- B. Mahakumbh 2025 2024?
• New multi-coloured logo for Mahakumbh 2025 in A. Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
Prayagraj has been unveiled by Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi B. Nandankanan Zoological Park
Adityanath. C. Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Park
• The logo represents both religious and financial well-being D. Arignar Anna Zoological Park
by featuring the Amrit Kalash, a revered vessel from a
mythological ocean churning. • Answer- A. Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
• The Akshayvat tree, a temple, a seer, an urn, and a picture • Red Panda Programme of Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoo,
of Lord Hanuman are all featured in the design. Darjeeling Selected as Finalist for WAZA Conservation
• UNESCO has designated the Kumbh Mela as an Awar D.
"Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. • The red panda programme of the Padmaja Naidu
• "With the motto "Sarvasiddhipradah Kumbhah," it is Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling has been selected
recognised as the largest peaceful pilgrimage gathering in as a finalist for the World Association of Zoos and
the worl D. Aquariums (WAZA) Conservation Awards 2024.
41. PM Modi inaugurated the Banjara Heritage Museum • In collaboration with various institutions and the
Government of India, the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan
in Washim, Maharashtra. During this, PM Modi Zoological Park has undertaken several habitat restoration
played traditional Banjara instruments. What is the initiatives.
name of the musical instrument? • Nine captive-bred red pandas—seven females and two
A. Tabla B. Ranasingha males—were released into West Bengal's Singalila National
C. Dol D. Nangara Park between 2022 and 2024.

• Answer- D. Nangara 44. The World Association of Zoos and Aquarium

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Banjara suspended the membership of _____________for six
Museum in Washim, Maharashtra, on 5 October 2024. months.
• He also played the Nangara, a key musical instrument of A. Delhi National Zoological Park
the Banjara culture. B. Bannerugatta Biological Park
• At Washim, the Prime Minister launched several initiatives C. Nehru Zoological Park
related to the agricultural and farming sector worth Rs
D. Arignar Anna Zoological Park
23,300 crore.
• The Prime Minister released the 18th installment of PM- • Answer- A. Delhi National Zoological Park
Kisan Samman Nidhi worth nearly Rs 20,000 crore directly • WAZA suspended the membership of Delhi’s National
into the bank accounts of about 9.5 crore farmers across the Zoological Park for six months.
country.
• The World Association of Zoos and Aquarium suspended
• The PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme was launched on 24 the membership of Delhi’s National Zoological Park due to
February 2019 at Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. concerns related to the welfare of the African elephant
• Eligible farmers are paid Rs 6000 per year in three Shankar.
installments in their bank accounts. • The World Association of Zoo and Aquarium (WAZA)
• The Prime Minister also released the 5th installment of the raised the issue of the African elephant Shankar being in
Namo Shetkari Mahasamman Nidhi Yojana at Washim. chains.
42. Which state government has launched the Sankalp • This elephant is without a mate. India has made a pact with
initiative to tackle drug trafficking and support the Botswana to ship a female elephant from there.
rehabilitation of drug addicts in the state? 45. The continuation of the supply of fortified ______
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Uttarakhand under all government schemes has been approved by
C. Maharashtra D. Himachal Pradesh the Union Cabinet.
• Answer- D. Himachal Pradesh A. Maize B. Rice
• Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu C. Pulses D. Wheat
has launched a state government initiative, ‘Sankalp', to • Answer- B. Rice
tackle drug trafficking and support the rehabilitation of • Continuation of the supply of fortified rice under all
drug addicts in the state. government schemes has been approved by the Union
• The Sankalp initiative was announced by the chief Cabinet.
minister, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, at an event organised • The schemes include the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan
by Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan in the state capital, Shimla, Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and other welfare initiatives.
on 6 October 2024.
• This decision extends the program from July 2024 through
• The state government will set up a state-level model of de- December 2028.
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• The fortified rice initiative will remain a central sector C. Nashik D. Pune
scheme. • Answer- D. Pune
• It will remain fully funded by the Government of India • The Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the
under PMGKAY’s food subsidy program. India's first Biopolymer Demonstration Facility at Jeuri,
46. Bihar's second tiger reserve will be set up in which Pune, Maharashtra.
district of the state? • The facility focuses on developing technology for the
production of polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastics.
A. Bhagalpur B. Kaimur
• Biopolymers are made from organic sources such as fats,
C. Gaya D. Muzaffarpur vegetable oils, and sugars.
• Answer- B. Kaimur • These have advantages such as biodegradability compared
• The Central Government has given temporary approval to to synthetic polymers, allowing them to be easily
the second Tiger Reserve of Bihar state. decomposed by bacteria in the soil.
• The reserve will be set up in Kaimur district of the state. • They also promote carbon neutrality because the CO2
• The decision came after a proposal by the Bihar state released during their decomposition can be reabsorbed by
government and aims to improve wildlife conservation in replacement crops.
the region. 50. At which place in Uttar Pradesh will the country’s
• The forests of Kaimur are the largest in Bihar, with an area
of 1,134 sq km.
first Hindi literature museum be set up?
• Bihar already has a tiger reserve, the Valmiki Tiger Reserve A. Prayagraj B. Barsana
(VTR), which now has 54 tigers, with an ideal limit C. Vrindavan D. Kashi
exceeding 45 tigers. • Answer- D. Kashi
47. Which state government has released a special postal • The Uttar Pradesh government of Yogi Adityanath will set
cover in honour of Ratan Tata ji? up the country’s first museum of Hindi literature in Kashi
(Varanasi).
A. Telangana B. Karnataka
• The museum will be the country’s first museum dedicated
C. Bihar D. Tamil Nadu to a language.
• Answer- C. Bihar • There is a literary museum in Kolkata dedicated to
Rabindranath Tagore, but the proposed museum in Kashi
• In a tribute to Padma Vibhushan awardee Ratan Naval
will be the first language-based museum in the country.
Tata, the Bihar Postal Circle on Thursday released a special
• The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated Rs 25 crore for
cover in the auditorium room of the local Meghdoot
the project.
Bhawan.
• The museum will conserve and display the works of all the
• The special cover was unveiled by Anil Kumar, Chief
eminent Hindi scholars' old manuscripts and books.
Postal General, Bihar Circle, Patna.
• This special cover will be a unique item for philatelists and 51. Union Ministry of Earth Sciences installed X-band
a mark of respect to Ratan Tata's legacy. radar at _________ district.
• The Department of Posts described this cover as a symbol
A. Thrissur B. Kozhikode
of Ratan Naval Tata's significant contribution to industry,
C. Kasaragod D. Wayanad
social service and national development.
• Answer- D. Wayanad
48. Where did the Cabinet approve the development of
• After devastating floods and landslides, the Union Ministry
National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC)? of Earth Sciences installed X-band radar in Kerala’s
A. Lucknow, Kanpur Wayanad district.
B. Lothal, Gujarat • This device will also perform high temporal sampling,
C. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh which will allow it to spot particle movements happening
D. Bhubaneswar, Odisha in shorter spans of time.
• In the early 1950s, the India Meteorological Department
• Answer- B. Lothal, Gujarat
(IMD) started using radar for weather applications.
• Cabinet approves development of National Maritime
• This new radar at Wayanad will monitor the movements of
Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal in Gujarat. particles, such as soil, to inform landslide warnings.
• It aims to use the latest technology to showcase the • The initiative to install an X-band radar in Wayanad
maritime heritage of the India from ancient to modern
includes installing a C-band radar (4-8 GHz) with an
times through an education-entertainment approach. observational range of 250 km in Mangaluru.
• It will be developed by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and
• NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Waterways under the Sagarmala Programme.
are currently developing a satellite called NISAR.
• It is set to become the world's largest maritime museum
complex and a major international tourist destination. 52. Who has inaugurated the ITU World
• It will grow with the contribution of public and private Telecommunication Standardization Assembly 2024
institutions, organizations and corporate social on October 15?
responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
A. Dr. S. Jaishankar B. Narendra Modi
49. Where was India's first biopolymer demonstration C. Rajnath Singh D. Amit Shah
facility inaugurated? • Answer- B. Narendra Modi
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• On October 15, International Telecommunication Union • A new National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) extension
ITU – World Telecommunication Standardization centre at the Andhra Medical Tech Zone (AMTZ) campus
Assembly (WTSA) 2024 inaugurated by PM Modi at Bharat has been inaugurated in Visakhapatnam.
Mandapam in New Delhi. • This is part of the government’s commitment to create
• WTSA-24 is being held from 15 to 24 October 2024. more avenues for skill training and expanding employment
• The 8th edition of India Mobile Congress 2024 also opportunities for the youth of Andhra Pradesh.
inaugurated by the Prime Minister during the event. • The extension centre will provide training in Computer
• WTSA is the governing conference for the standardization Software Applications (CSA) under the Crafts Instructor
work of the International Telecommunication Union, the Training Scheme (CITS) for the 2024-25 academic session.
United Nations agency for digital technologies.
56. Varanasi-Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay (DDU) Multi-
• It is held every four years.
Tracking Project has been approved by the Union
• This is the first time that the ITU-WTSA is being held in
India and Asia-Pacific. It is an important global event. Cabinet. The cost of the proposed project is
______________.
53. Which of the following national parks has emerged as
A. Rs 3,767 crore B. Rs 1,523 crore
India's second butterfly diversity hub?
C. Rs 2,642 crore D. Rs 4,989 crore
A. Tadoba National Park
B. Kanha National Park • Answer- C. Rs 2,642 crore
C. Kaziranga National Park • Varanasi-Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (DDU) multi-tracking
D. Satpura National Park project has been approved by Union Cabinet.
• The proposed project is worth Rs 2,642 crore. It includes a
• Answer- C. Kaziranga National Park new rail-cum-road bridge across the Ganga River.
• Kaziranga National Park emerged as India's second • The proposed project also includes the addition of third
butterfly diversity hu B. and fourth railway lines between Varanasi and DDU
• More than 446 butterfly species have been reported from Junction route.
Kaziranga National Park. • The project passes through the Uttar Pradesh districts of
• It has emerged as India's second butterfly diversity hub Chandauli and Varanasi.
after the Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh. • In addition to relieving traffic throughout the route, the
• The first-ever "Butterfly Conservation Meet-2024" was held proposed section is expected to handle 27.83 MTPA
from September 27 to 29. (million tonnes per annum) of freight.
• 40 butterfly enthusiasts from across India participated in • These improvements are meant to boost the socioeconomic
the event. development of the area while also increasing capacity and
• The event was focused on detailed butterfly records and efficiency.
further dissemination of the butterfly status.
57. Mera Hou Chongba 2024 has been celebrated in
54. Who unveiled the National Electricity Plan _________.
(Transmission) on October 14 to meet the growing A. Himachal Pradesh B. Manipur
energy demand of the Indian economy? C. Assam D. Nagaland
A. Manohar Lal Khattar B. Raj Kumar Singh • Answer- B. Manipur
C. Nitin Gadkari D. Piyush Goyal • Mera Hou Chongba 2024 has been celebrated in Imphal,
• Answer- A. Manohar Lal Khattar Manipur.
• The Mera Hou Chongba 2024 is an annual festival to
• On October 14, the National Electricity Plan (Transmission)
strengthen the cordial bond between the indigenous
unveiled by Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to
communities living in the hills and valleys.
meet the growing energy demand of the Indian economy.
• The State Level Organizing Committee observed the Mera
• The plan has been prepared by the Central Electricity
Hou Chongba 2024 festival at Manipur Royal Palace.
Authority (CEA).
• The titular King of Manipur, Leishemba Sanajaoba, who is
• It aims to install 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by
also a sitting MP (Rajya Sabha) hosted a reception
2030 and reach over 600 GW of installed renewable energy
ceremony for the village chief.
capacity by 2032.
• Unveiling the plan, the minister said, "We estimate that our 58. In which state will the 'State Skill University' be
power demand will reach 708 GW by 2047 and to meet this, renamed after Ratan Tata?
we need to increase our capacity four times to 2,100 GW."
A. Odisha B. Madhya Pradesh
55. Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary Inaugurated C. Maharashtra D. Uttar Pradesh
the National Skill Training Institute Extension Centre
• Answer- C. Maharashtra
at ____________.
• The Maharashtra government announced to rename the
A. Kanpur B. Jaipur State Skill Development University as "Ratan Tata
C. Visakhapatnam D. Hyderabad Maharashtra State Skill Development University.
• Earlier, the state government had also demanded India
• Answer- C. Visakhapatnam
Ratna for the deceased businessman.
• Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary Inaugurated the • Moreover, the state government has renamed the Udyog
National Skill Training Institute Extension Centre at Ratna award as 'Ratan Tata Udyog Ratna Award', the
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proposed Udyog Bhawan on Charni Road will also be • Answer- B. Madhya Pradesh
named after him, which reflects his legacy. • Madhya Pradesh government installed pink alarms at
• The renowned business leader passed away on October 9 Datia district hospital and medical college for women’s
after being hospitalised in Mumbai. safety.
59. Which Union Minister unveiled India's first self- • This is the first government hospital in the state where this
facility has been provided for women’s security.
powered indoor air quality monitor?
• The pink alarm system is the idea of district collector
A. Jitendra Singh B. Narendra Modi Sandeep Makin.
C. Nitin Gadkari D. Amit Shah • After pressing the pink alarm, this will set off a siren and
within five minutes the security personnel will reach the
• Answer- A. Jitendra Singh
person in trouble.
• On October 17, India’s first airport-based self-powered • The pink alarms were installed in the staff duty room on all
indoor air quality monitoring facility “Pawan Chitra” three floors of the Maternity Ward, Trauma Center and the
unveiled at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport by New OPD Block.
Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, Dr
Jitendra Singh. 63. Which state government has recently announced to
• The off-grid air quality monitor is powered by indigenous name residential schools after Maharishi Balmiki?
indoor solar cells developed by CSIR-NIIST, crafted from A. Jharkhand B. Madhya Pradesh
locally available materials. C. Karnataka D. Odisha
• It is made from locally available materials and designed to
mimic the natural process of photosynthesis. • Answer- C. Karnataka
60. PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan’s district version • Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that all
government residential schools in Karnataka will be
has been launched for _________ aspirational districts.
renamed as 'Maharishi Valmiki Residential School’.
A. 22 B. 27 • Also, Raichur University will be renamed as 'Maharishi
C. 28 D. 29 Valmiki University'.
• Answer- B. 27 • On Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, Karnataka Chief Minister
• PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan’s district version has Siddaramaiah mentioned a slew of announcements to
been launched for 27 aspirational districts. promote equality and empowerment for marginalised
• The district version of the plan will cover over 750 districts communities.
in the next 18 months, according to Commerce & Industry 64. Which organization issued new guidelines banning
Minister Piyush Goyal. the use of words like "natural" and "organic" by
• PM GatiShakti’s National Master Plan has recently
brands to combat greenwashing and misleading
completed three years.
• On the occasion of three years of PM Gati Shakti, District environmental claims?
Master Plan has been launche D. A. Bureau of Indian Standards
• Guidelines have been issued by the Minister to help cities B. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
prepare their logistics plan. C. Advertising Standards Council of India
61. Who inaugurated the first International Conference D. Consumer Protection Authority of India
on Advancements of Research & Global Opportunities • Answer- D. Consumer Protection Authority of India
for Holistic Ayurveda - AROHA-2024? • The new guidelines ban the use of words like natural,
organic, etc. by brands.
A. D. Y. Chandrachud B. Narendra Modi
• The guidelines have been issued by the Consumer
C. Om Birla D. Draupadi Murmu Protection Authority of India to combat greenwashing and
• Answer- A. D. Y. Chandrachud misleading environmental claims in advertising products.
• Greenwashing refers to deceptive practice in which
• The Chief Justice of India, Justice Dhananjaya Yeshwant
companies make exaggerated or false claims about the
Chandrachud, inaugurated the first International
environmental benefits of their products or services, often
Conference on Advancements of Research & Global
using vague terms such as "natural," "organic," or "eco-
Opportunities for Holistic Ayurveda - AROHA-2024 at
friendly.
New Delhi on 17 October 2024.
• "According to the Consumer Protection Authority, this
• The three-day AROHA-2024 is being held in New Delhi
strategy misleads consumers.
from 17-19 October 2024.
• AROHA 2024 has been organised by the All India Institute 65. Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launched the eShram in
of Ayurveda, New Delhi, an autonomous institute under New Delhi on 21 October 2024. eShram is a One Stop
the Union Ministry of Ayush. Solution for _____________ Workers.
• The theme of the AROHA 2024 is Advancements in
Research and Global Opportunities for Holistic Ayurveda. A. Organized B. Women
C. LGBT D. Unorganized
62. Which state government has installed pink alarms at
• Answer- D. Unorganized
Datia district hospital and medical college for
• Labour and Employment Minister Dr. Mansukh
women’s safety? Mandaviya launched the eShram in New Delhi on 21
A. Jharkhand B. Madhya Pradesh October 2024.
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• It will act as a mediator to make sure that unorganized • With the formation of the government in Haryana, Chief
workers get easy access to various government schemes. Minister Nayab Singh Saini has fulfilled his first election
• The initiative's primary aim is to efficiently integrate data promise. The government has announced that patients
regarding recipients of all social security and welfare suffering from chronic kidney disease will be provided free
programs intended for unorganised workers onto a single dialysis facility in all government hospitals in the state.
platform. • The cost of dialysis comes to around Rs 20,000 to 25,000 per
• This initiative will assist in making unorganised labourers month. Now the Haryana government will bear its
aware of the schemes available to them. expenses.
• Dialysis is a treatment for severe kidney disease. It is
66. Where will the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas be needed by people whose kidneys stop working or fail.
organized from 8th to 10th January 2025? People who have kidney failure problems, their kidneys
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Odisha are unable to filter the bloo D.
C. Haryana D. Rajasthan • Due to lack of filtering of blood, the amount of waste and
toxins in the blood increases, which can have many types
• Answer- B. Odisha
of side effects. Such people need dialysis.
• Odisha will organise the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas from
January 8 to 10 next year in the state capital Bhubaneswar. 69. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation
• Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved stone of a new terminal building and Allied works at
the proposal sent by the Union Ministry of External Affairs Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
in this regar D.
in___________.
• The grand event will be held at Janata Maidan in
Bhubaneswar. A. Sarnath B. Kanpur
• President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra C. Lucknow D. Varanasi
Modi, several Union Ministers and other dignitaries • Answer- D. Varanasi
including the Chief Minister of Odisha are scheduled to • Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone
attend the event. and inaugurated projects worth Rs 6,700 crore in Varanasi.
• Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is being celebrated to • The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for runway
commemorate the arrival of the Father of the Nation, extension, construction of a new terminal building and
Mahatma Gandhi, India from South Africa on January 9, associated works at Lal Bahadur Shastri International
1915. Airport in Varanasi.
67. Which state government implemented the sub- • He also laid the foundation stone for the new civil enclave
categorization of Scheduled Castes in October 2024? at Agra airport in Uttar Pradesh.
• The Prime Minister also inaugurated tourism development
A. Punjab B. Haryana works in areas related to Buddhism at Sarnath.
C. Madhya Pradesh D. none of these
70. Where was the 'Lighthouse Tourism Conclave 2024'
• Answer- B. Haryana
held recently?
• The Nayab Singh Saini-led Haryana cabinet in its first
meeting announced that the state government will A. Puri, Odisha B. Pune, Maharashtra
implement the Supreme Court order on sub-categorisation C. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
of Scheduled Castes (SCs) with immediate effect. D. Mumbai, Maharashtra
• The move is the first in the country following a Supreme
Court order to further strengthen the Bharatiya Janata • Answer- A. Puri, Odisha
Party's (BJP) Dalit reach in the state. • The 2nd National Lighthouse Festival commenced with the
• It has set 20% reservation for Scheduled Castes in Lighthouse Tourism Conclave 2024 in Puri, hosted by the
government jobs and education. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW.
• Ahead of the assembly elections and a fortnight after the • The event was attended by more than 100 participants
Supreme Court's August 1 verdict on the sub- including government officials, tourism experts and
categorisation of Scheduled Castes, the Saini government conservationists.
had approved the Haryana Scheduled Castes • The objective of the event was to promote lighthouse
Commission's report. tourism and preserve marine heritage. The plan aims to
• The commission recommended 10% sub-quota for convert 75 historical lighthouses into tourist spots with
'disadvantaged Scheduled Castes' in state government jobs. modern facilities such as museums and parks.
• In 2020, a bill was introduced by the Haryana government • The initiative aims to preserve these lighthouses, generate
to increase the sub-quota for 'disadvantaged Scheduled local employment and boost the economy.
Castes' to 50% within the 20% quota in government • About ₹65 crore has been invested on 75 lighthouses in 9
educational institutions. coastal states and 1 union territory.

68. Which state government has recently announced free 71. Where has the first ever coal gallery been inaugurated
dialysis for kidney patients? recently?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Odisha A. Andhra Pradesh B. New Delhi
C. Haryana D. Rajasthan C. Maharashtra D. Odisha
• Answer- B. New Delhi
• Answer- C. Haryana
• Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh
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Chandra Dubey unveiled the first coal gallery at National • The Chenchus, also called 'Chenchuvaru' or 'Chenchwar', is
Science Centre in New Delhi. numerically the smallest Scheduled Tribe of Odisha.
• The exhibition – 'Black Diamond – Unveiling the Depths' – • Their traditional way of life has been based on hunting and
is based on the lifetime of coal and aims to provide food gathering.
information about coal exploration, coal extraction process, • They are considered one of the oldest Telugu-speaking
techniques used to extract coal and mining of minerals. tribes.
• Dynamic Diorama and Virtual Mine Descent: The • They are one of the 12 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal
exhibition includes a diorama of open-cast mining and a Groups (PVTGs) in Andhra Pradesh, a classification given
simulated coal mine experience, which allows visitors to to tribes with low literacy, stagnant population growth,
explore mining operations through interactive and virtual and limited access to development.
experiences.
• Dragline simulator and exploration techniques: A dragline 74. Indian women’s hockey legend Rani Rampal officially
simulator allows visitors to operate mining machinery, announced her retirement from international hockey,
while the digital diorama showcases Coal India Limited's she was awarded from which award/awards in 2020?
recovery efforts. A. Major Dhyan Chand Award
• Raniganj Mining Rescue Tribute: A reconstruction honours B. Padma Shri
the valour of the miners involved in the historic Raniganj C. Both A and B
rescue operation.
D. Padma Bhushan
72. Where was the exhibition 'Khadi Azadi Ka Tana-Bana'
• Answer- C. Both A and B
inaugurated recently?
• Indian women’s hockey legend Rani Rampal officially
A. Kanpur B. New Delhi
announced her retirement from international hockey on
C. Lucknow D. Mumbai 24th october 2024.
• Answer- B. New Delhi • She is also Known as the “Queen of Indian Hockey”.
• KVIC Chairman Shri Manoj Kumar inaugurated the • Rani played 254 international matches and scored 120
exhibition on the theme "Khadi: The fabric of freedom, goals, leading India to numerous milestones, including the
language of fashion" at Gandhi-King Memorial Plaza, New famous fourth-place finish at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Delhi. • Rani Rampal was awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel
• The exhibition, showcasing the journey of khadi from a Ratna award and Padma Shri award in 2020.
symbol of freedom to a fashion icon, ran from 11 am to 7 • In 2023, Hockey India appointed her as the coach of India’s
pm till October 22. under-17 team.
• The exhibition has been set up at Gandhi-King Memorial • In a fitting tribute to her legacy, Hockey India (HI) retired
Plaza, India International Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. her iconic No. 28 jersey.
Organised in collaboration with the Centre of Excellence
75. Where was the 2nd edition of tribal art exhibition
for Khadi (COEK) and the National Institute of Fashion
Technology (NIFT), the exhibition invites visitors to "Silent Conversation: From Margins to the Centre"
explore the remarkable journey of Khadi. held?
• It depicts the journey of Mahatma Gandhi starting from A. Kerala B. New Delhi
hand-spun cloth during the India's freedom movement to C. Tamil Nadu D. Gujarat
the present status as a symbol of sustainability and modern
fashion. • Answer- B. New Delhi
• This impressive exhibition displays the role of khadi in the • External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar inaugurated the
India's freedom movement, including archival 2nd edition of the art exhibition "Silent Conversation: From
photographs, quotes from Mahatma Gandhi and historical Margins to the Centre" held in New Delhi on 17 October
records emphasizing the importance of cloth during that 2024.
era. • The exhibition displays paintings and artworks of 49 tribal
artists living in 22 National Tiger Reserves of 10 states of
73. The Chenchu tribe in _____ is encountering growing India.
difficulties as a result of the discontinuation of the • The second edition of the tribal art exhibition "Silent
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Conversation: From Margins to the Centre" has been
Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). organised by the National Tiger Conservation Authority,
an institution under the Union Ministry of Environment,
A. Maharashtra B. Kerala Forest and Climate Change. Sankla Foundation, National
C. Rajasthan D. Andhra Pradesh Human Rights Commission and International Big Cat
• Answer- D. Andhra Pradesh Alliance are assisting the National Tiger Conservation
• The Chenchu tribe in Andhra Pradesh is encountering Authority in the exhibition.
growing difficulties as a result of the discontinuation of the • The four-day exhibition was held in New Delhi from 17-20
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee October 2024.
Scheme (MGNREGS) Chenchu Special Project, which has • Of the 49 artists, 10 are from areas of tiger reserves in
negatively impacted their livelihoods, food security, and Madhya Pradesh, and the rest are from tiger reserves of
access to essential services such as healthcare and Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Telangana, Rajasthan,
education. Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand and Mizoram.
• Who are Chenchus?

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76. Prime Minister Modi and Pedro Sanchez jointly 80. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new Jan
inaugurated the Tata Aircraft Complex in _____ for Aushadhi Kendra at ____________.
the manufacture of C-295 military aircraft. A. AIIMS, Chennai B. AIIMS, Jaipur
A. Ahmedabad B. Vadodara C. AIIMS, New Delhi D. AIIMS, Patna
C. Gandhinagar D. Surat
• Answer- C. AIIMS, New Delhi
• Answer- B. Vadodara • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new Jan
• PM Modi and Pedro Sanchez jointly inaugurated the TATA Aushadhi Kendra at the AIIMS, New Delhi.
Aircraft Complex for the manufacturing of C-295 Military • This Jan Aushadhi Kendra at the AIIMS, New Delhi, has
aircraft in Vadodara. been established on October 29 as part of the Pradhan
• This is India’s first private sector Final Assembly Line for Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).
military aircraft. • Its main aim is to provide accessible and quality healthcare
• In addition to Tatas, defence PSUs like Bharat Electronics to Indian citizens by providing affordable generic
Ltd and Bharat Dynamics Ltd will contribute to this medicines.
programme. • AIIMS Jan Aushadhi Kendra will have more than 2,047
• Private Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises will also essential generic medicines and 300 types of surgical
contribute to this programme. devices.
• In October 2022, the foundation stone for the Vadodara
Final Assembly Line had been laid by the PM Modi. 81. Where has been India's 1st 'Writer's village'
inaugurated in Uttarakhand?
77. Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
A. Nainital B. Haridwar
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Uttarkashi D. Dehradun
C. Gujarat D. Maharashtra
• Answer- D. Dehradun
• Answer- C. Gujarat • India's 1st 'Writer's village' has been inaugurated in
• To reduce the burden on the Sasan in Gujarat, a new lion Dehradun.
safari is being built in Barda. • It has been jointly inaugurated by former President Ram
• On October 29, the first phase of Barda Wildlife Sanctuary Nath Kovind, Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen Gurmeet
and Barda Jungle Safari will be inaugurated at Kapurdi Singh (retd) and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.
check post of Devbhoomi Dwarka, aimed at reducing the • The ‘Writer’s village’ is located in Thano village, about 24
burden on Sasan (Gir National Park). km from Dehradun.
• This wildlife sanctuary will help in promoting wildlife • The ‘Writer’s village’ is the brainchild of former chief
tourism in Gujarat. minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, a distinguished writer
• Forest and Environment Minister Mulubhai Bera will lead himself.
the ceremony. • On this occasion, during International Literature, Culture
• Spread over approximately 192 square kilometers of Barda and Art Festival 'Sparsh Himalaya Mahotsav-2024', the first
region, 'Barda Jungle Safari' Phase-I comprises its high and work of Writer's village, 'Ram in the Himalayas' was also
low hills, which has been designated as a sanctuary. release D.
• In February 1979, the Barda Hills Wildlife Sanctuary area 82. Which state government has implemented a state
was declared a sanctuary.
specific scheme to curb stubble burning?
78. Government has approved an Rs 177-crore project to A. Uttar Pradesh B. Punjab
develop Muthalapozhi Harbour in ___________. C. Himachal Pradesh D. Haryana
A. Thiruvananthapuram B. Chennai • Answer- D. Haryana
C. Raipur D. Jaipur • The Haryana government has implemented a state specific
• Answer- A. Thiruvananthapuram plan to curb the incidents of stubble burning.
• Under this scheme, farmers will get financial assistance for
• The government has decided to develop the Muthalapozhi
crop residue management. Zero-burning targets will also
port in Thiruvananthapuram.
be set by the Panchayats.
• The redevelopment project involves development of both
• Red Zone Panchayats will get an incentive of Rs 1 lakh to
water and land facilities.
achieve Zero Burning Target, while Yellow Zone
• The government will allocate Rs 106.2 crore under the
Panchayats will get Rs 50 thousand to achieve Zero
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), while Burning Target.
the state will contribute Rs 70.8 crore.
• As of October 28, 83,070 farmers have registered for
• Rs 13 crore will be allocated for smart-green port initiative
management of 7,11,000 acres of paddy area.
and coastal protection.
• The Central Government has commissioned the Central 83. Prime Minister Modi and Pedro Sanchez jointly
Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS) at Pune. inaugurated the Tata Aircraft Complex in _____ for
79. Where is being ‘Swavlamban 2024’ Exhibition held on the manufacture of C-295 military aircraft.
October 28 and 29? A. Ahmedabad B. Vadodara
A. Hyderabad B. Delhi C. Gandhinagar D. Surat
C. Surat D. Chennai • Answer- B. Vadodara

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• PM Modi and Pedro Sanchez jointly inaugurated the TATA • Wushu is a traditional Chinese sport, and the 9th World
Aircraft Complex for the manufacturing of C-295 Military Junior Wushu Championships 2024 featured two main
aircraft in Vadodara. events – Wushu Sanda and Wushu Taolu – hel D.
• This is India’s first private sector Final Assembly Line for • Aryan became the first Indian to win a gold medal at the
military aircraft. World Junior Wushu Championship. In the final of the 48
• In addition to Tatas, defence PSUs like Bharat Electronics kg boy’s junior category, he defeated China's Gong
Ltd and Bharat Dynamics Ltd will contribute to this Huanran to win gol D.
programme. • The 9th World Junior Wushu Championships 2024 was
• Private Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises will also hosted by the International Wushu Federation) and hosted
contribute to this programme. by the Wushu Federation of Brunei.
• In October 2022, the foundation stone for the Vadodara • 498 athletes from 50 countries participated in the event.
Final Assembly Line had been laid by the PM Modi. • The first World Junior Wushu Championships was held in
2006 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and since then, it has been
3. Sports held every two years.
87. India defeated which team in the final to win the 2024
84. Where was the new National Cricket Academy (NCA)
SAFF Men's Under 17 Championship?
inaugurated by the Board of Control for Cricket in
A. Sri Lanka B. Bangladesh
India (BCCI) on September 29?
C. Qatar D. Australia
A. Bengaluru B. Indore
C. Lucknow D. Ahmedabad • Answer- B. Bangladesh
• The undefeated Indian football team won the 2024 Men's
• Answer- A. Bengaluru Safe (SAFF) Under 17 Championship by defeating
• On September 29, the new National Cricket Academy Bangladesh 2-0 in the final.
(NCA) was inaugurated in Bengaluru by the Board of • The final was played on 30 September 2024 at the
Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan. The Indian
• This facility, which spans more than 40 acres, aims to boys' football team, also known as the Blue Colts, remained
become India's centre for developing cricket talent and undefeated throughout the competition.
promoting sports science. • India and Bangladesh have faced each other five times in
• According to the BCCI, the Centre of Excellence has a total the final of the SAFF men's age group competition. India
of three grounds and 86 pitches, including both indoor and has won four times so far – Under 18 in 2019, Under 20 in
outdoor areas, indicating its capability to provide 2022, Under 16 in 2023 and Under 17 in 2024. Bangladesh
comprehensive training facilities. has won the Under-16 only once in 2015.
• Ground A, the main venue, features an 85-yard boundary • The 2024 Men's SAFF Under 17 Championship was held in
with 13 Mumbai red soil pitches. Thimphu, Bhutan from 22-30 September 2024.
• It is equipped with advanced floodlights and modern • Seven teams – India, Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal, Sri
broadcasting facilities, allowing for night matches and live Lanka and Pakistan participated in the 2024 Men's SAFF U-
telecasts. 17 Championship.

85. Who has won the gold medal at the World Athletics 88. India set a new record in the Test match by scoring
Continental Tour? the fastest fifty runs in an innings against which team?
A. Ravindra Singh B. Gulveer Singh A. Pakistan B. Sri Lanka
C. Gulshan Singh D. Harish Singh C. Afghanistan D. Bangladesh
• Answer- B. Gulveer Singh • Answer- D. Bangladesh
• An Indian athlete Gulveer Singh won the gold medal in the • India swept away Bangladesh to win the Test series 2-0 and
men’s 5,000-meter race at Japan's World Athletics maintain their leadership at the World Test Championship
Continental Tour. table.
• He set a new national record with a time of 13 minutes and • The Indian men’s cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma,
11.82 seconds. displayed brilliant cricket to defeat Bangladesh by seven
• This broke his previous record of 13 minutes and 18.92 wickets in the Kanpur Test match (27 September -1 October
seconds in California. 2024).
• He crossed the finish line in 27 minutes and 41.81 seconds. • On the fifth and final day of the match, India scored the
required 95 runs in just 17.2 overs to finish the match
86. How many medals did the Indian team win at the 9th before tea.
World Junior Wushu Championships 2024? • Earlier, India defeated Bangladesh by 280 runs in the
A. Ten medals B. Eight medals Chennai Test (19-22 September 2024) to go 1-0 up in the
C. Five medals D. Seven medals Test Series.
• With the win in Chennai, India became the fifth country in
• Answer- D. Seven medals the world to have won more Test matches than lost, after
• Young Indian Wushu players concluded their campaign at Australia, England, Pakistan, and South Africa.
the 9th World Junior Wushu Championships 2024 by • Fastest team to score first 50 runs- India scored its first 50
winning seven medals, including two gold, one silver and runs in just 3 overs, breaking England's record of scoring 50
four bronze medals. The championship was held from 22 to runs in 4.5 overs against West Indies in the Nottingham
30 September 2024 in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. Test in 2024.

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89. Who has recently become the fastest player to score C. Rafael Nadal D. Daniil Medvedev
27000 international runs? • Answer- B. Carlos Alcaraz
A. Hardik Pandya B. Rohit Sharma • World number two Carlos Alcaraz defeated defending
C. Shubman Gill D. Virat Kohli champion and world No. 1 Jannik Sinner to win his first
China Open ATP 500 title.
• Answer- D. Virat Kohli
• With Beijing's hard-court title, Alcaraz became the first
• Virat Kohli has made his name even more in cricket history player in series history (since 2009) to win the ATP 500
by becoming the fastest player to score 27,000 runs in crown on all three surfaces (hard, clay and grass.
international cricket.
• Sinner and Alcaraz have won all four Grand Slam titles this
• Kohli achieved this feat in just 594 innings and broke the year – tied at two each: Sinner won the Australian Open
previous record of Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, and the US Open while Alcaraz won the French Open and
who achieved this feat in 623 innings. Wimbledon.
• The former Indian captain achieved the feat on the fourth
day of the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur. 93. Who won the 2024 Irani Cup title?
• In third place is former Sri Lankan captain Kumar A. Karnataka B. Rest of India
Sangakkara, who took 648 innings to reach this milestone. C. Railways D. Mumbai
90. The first Kho Kho World Cup will be held in which • Answer- D. Mumbai
country in 2025? • Mumbai registered their 15th win in this prestigious
A. India B. Sri Lanka tournament by winning the 2024 Irani Cup.
C. Afghanistan D. Bangladesh • The Ajinkya Rahane-led side defeated the Rest of India
(ROI) at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday.
• Answer- A. India • The win is especially significant as it ended Mumbai's 27-
• It has been announced by the Kho-Kho Federation of India year drought, which last won the title in the 1997-98
(KKFI) and the International Kho-Kho Federation that the season, though it had reached the final eight times.
first Kho-Kho World Cup will be held in India in 2025. • After the score of 37/3, there was a good partnership
• 24 countries from 6 continents will take part in this event, between Shreyas Iyer and Captain Rahane. Batsman
and 16 men's and as many women's teams will participate Sarfaraz Khan scored a brilliant double century, which left
in it. Mumbai all out for 537 runs.
• Ahead of the World Cup, KKFI plans to take it to 200 • Player of the match: Sarfaraz Khan (double century in 1st
schools in 10 cities to promote the sport. innings).
• A membership drive for school students will also be run by • The Irani Cup, also known as the IDFC First Bank Irani
the federation, aiming to register at least 50 lakh players Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual one-off First-
ahead of the mega tournament. Class cricket match organized by the BCCI.
• The tournament will feature a week-long series of matches 94. Nitish Kumar unveiled the logo and mascot for the
featuring top-level athletes from around the worl
Women's Asian Champions Trophy-2024, where will
D.
• The aim of the Kho-Kho World Cup is to take this
it be held from November 11-20?
indigenous Indian sport to the international level. A. Patna B. Rajgir
C. Lucknow D. Madhubani
91. Who has become the top bowler in the ICC Test
bowling rankings released in October 2024? • Answer- B. Rajgir
• Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on unveiled the logo
A. Pat Cummis B. R. Ashwin
and mascot for the Women's Asian Champions Trophy-
C. Jasprit Bumrah D. Josh Hazlewood 2024, which will be held in Rajgir from November 11-20.
• Answer- C. Jasprit Bumrah • The mascot, named 'Gudiya', is inspired by the state bird of
Bihar, Sparrow.
• The ICC has released the Test cricket rankings.
• The Women's Asian Champions Trophy-2024 is a joint
• In the latest ICC Test bowling rankings, Jasprit Bumrah has
venture of Hockey India and the Bihar government and
occupied the first position by beating Ashwin.
will be held at the newly developed Rajgir Hockey
• The win against Bangladesh includes three wickets per Stadium.
innings for Bumrah.
• The state cabinet recently sanctioned Rs 10 crore to Hockey
• Ashwin, who took five wickets in that match, is just one India for the purpose.
point behind Bumrah's 870-point ratings, while Bangladesh
• Six countries, including India, China, Thailand, Malaysia,
will be boosted by improvements in the rankings of
South Korea and Japan, are participating in the
Mehidy Hasan (up four places to 18th) and veteran spinner
championship.
Shakib Al Hasan (up five places to 28th.
• In the updated rankings for Test batsmen, only England's 95. Which country topped the medal tally in the recently
Joe Root and New Zealand's Kane Williamson are ahead of concluded 4th ISSF Junior World Championships
Jaiswal, while his teammate Virat Kohli has jumped six 2024?
places to sixth after scoring 47 and 29* against Bangladesh.
A. Norway B. India
92. Who has won his first China Open title in October C. China D. Italy
2024? • Answer- B. India
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• India finished at the top of the medal tally at the 4th ISSF • He will be in this post from 1 October 2024 to 31 March
Junior World Championships 2024 with 24 medals -13 2026.
golds, three silvers, and eight bronzes. Italy, with 13 • Under the supervision of Jayasuriya, the Sri Lankan team
medals-five gold, four silver and five bronze, came second, defeated India in the ODI series. The Sri Lankan team then
while Norway came third with 10 medals-four gold, three toured England, where they won the third Test, creating
silver and three bronze. history at the Oval.
• The 2024 ISSF Junior World Championships, organised by
the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) and
99. Which state will host the 38th National Games?
hosted by Peru, was held in Lima, the capital of Peru, from A. Uttarakhand B. Assam
26 September to 7 October 2024. C. Kerala D. Odisha
• Five hundred fifty-three shooters from 53 countries
participated in the 2024 ISSF Junior World Championship, • Answer- A. Uttarakhand
with India sending the largest contingent, 61 shooters. • The Indian Olympic Association has chosen Uttarakhand
• Mane Parth Prakash won India's first individual gold to host the 38th Summer National Games.
medal in the Championships. He won the gold medal in • The state will also hold the next Winter Games.
the men’s 10m Air Rifle event. • The 37th National Games was held in Goa from 25
September -9 November 2023.
96. Who was the first Indian female gymnast to represent • The Winter Games will be held outside Jammu & Kashmir
India at the Summer Olympics? and Ladakh for the first time.
A. Dipa Karmakar B. Kripali Patel • According to the Indian Olympic Association, Uttrakhand
C. Sunita Sharma D. Kalpana Debnath will hold the 38th National Games from 28 January -14
February 2025.
• Answer- A. Dipa Karmakar
100. Which medal did the Indian women's team win for
• Olympian and Commonwealth Games bronze medallist
Dipa Karmakar has announced her retirement from the first time at the Asian Table Tennis
Gymnastics. Championships on October 9, 2024?
• Dipa Karmakar, nicknamed ‘Small Wonder,’ was the first A. Gold Medal B. Silver Medal
female Indian gymnast to establish India’s name at the C. Bronze medal D. none of these
international level in the sport.
• Born in Agartala, Tripura, Dipa Karmakar has flat feet, • Answer- C. Bronze medal
which is considered a big disadvantage in gymnastics. • The Indian women's team created history by winning the
• However, with sheer determination and talent, Dipa bronze medal at the Asian Table Tennis Championships.
became the most successful Indian gymnast. • The Indian team won the first medal in the women's team
• Dipa Karmakar is the first Indian to win a gold medal at an category at the Asian Table Tennis Championships.
international gymnastics event. • In the semi-finals, India lost 1-3 to Japan, while in the other
semifinal, China lost 3-0 to Hong Kong.
97. India will host the World Pickleball Championship
• In the semifinals, Ayhika Mukherjee lost 2-3 to Miwa
series in ____ for the first time from November 12 to Harimoto.
17, 2024. • However, Manika Batra brought the India back into the
A. Hyderabad B. Bhubaneswar contest with a 3-0 win over Satsuki Odo.
C. Mumbai D. Lucknow
101. Rafael Nadal, who announced his retirement, belongs
• Answer- C. Mumbai to which sport?
• India will host World Pickleball Championship series in A. Badminton B. Hockey
Mumbai from November 12th to 17th, 2024. C. Cricket D. Tennis
• The All-India Pickleball Association (AIPA) will host the • Answer- D. Tennis
Championship series.
• One of the greatest men’s tennis players in the open era,
• The championship will be held for the first time in India in
Rafael Nadal, has announced his retirement from
2024.
professional tennis.
• Approximately 650 players from 6 to 7 countries will also
• The upcoming Davis Cup Final in Spain will be his last
participate in the World Pickleball Championship series in
tournament as a professional player.
India.
• The 2024 Davis Cup Final will take place from 19 to 24
• The competition was previously held in Vietnam and Bali.
November 2024 in Malaga, Spain.
98. Who has recently been appointed as the head coach of • Rafael Nadal will be part of the Spanish team that will take
Sri Lankan cricket team? on the Netherlands in the quarter-finals on 19 November
2024.
A. Sanath Jayasuriya B. Rahul Dravid
• During his illustrious career Rafael Nadal has won 22
C. Mahela Jayawardene D. Ajay Jadeja
Grand Slam singles titles: 14 French Open, 4 US Open, 2
• Answer- A. Sanath Jayasuriya Wimbledon, 2 Australian Open.
• Olympic Medals: 2 gold medals. Singles gold medal at the
• The Sri Lankan Cricket Board has appointed former
2008 Beijing Olympics and gold in the men’s double at the
cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya as the head coach of the team.
2016 Rio Olympics.
• Jayasuriya has been with the team for some time now. He
• ATP No.1 Player: He was the ATP World No.1 ranked
was associated with the team as an interim coach.
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102. Where will the Prime Minister Modi inaugurate a 105. Who of the following has won Women’s Single
world-class stadium in Uttar Pradesh on October 20? Bendigo International Challenge Badminton
A. Meerut B. Kanpur Tournament?
C. Varanasi D. Lucknow A. Ruban Kumar B. Tanya Hemant
C. Sunil Antil D. Hariharan Amsakrunan
• Answer- C. Varanasi
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a world- • Answer- B. Tanya Hemant
class stadium in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi in • India’s Tanya Hemanth defeated Tung Ciou-Tong of Taipei
Uttar Pradesh on October 20. to win the women’s singles title.
• Dr. Sampurnanand Sports Stadium, named after the second • Tanya won women’s singles title at the Bendigo
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, is located in Sigra, International Challenge badminton tournament in Bendigo,
Varanasi. Australia.
• The stadium is fully prepared for the players and is spread • This was Tanya’s third international title and first of the
over about 15 acres. year.
• It will be the largest stadium in the city. It is equipped with • She finished runner-up at the Polish Open and Azerbaijan
all the facilities and has been built at a cost of around Rs International in 2024.
200 crore. • She won title at the India International in 2022. She also
• This largest stadium has been prepared in three phases. won title at Iran Fajr International in 2023.
"The first phase has a multi-purpose hall and an Olympic- 106. Indian shooters won four medals at the ISSF World
sized swimming pool, while the second phase has a cricket
Cup Final 2024. Where was the ISSF World Cup Final
ground, a national centre of excellence and hostels for
players and coaches. The third stage is the synthetic track held?
for athletics. A. New Delhi B. Beijing
C. Munich D. Seoul
103. Who has recently become the first player to score 5000
runs in the World Test Championship? • Answer- A. New Delhi
A. Marnus Labuschagne B. Steve Smith • Indian shooters ended their ISSF (International Shooting
C. Travis Head D. Joe Root Sports Federation) World Cup Final 2024 campaign with 4
medals -2 silver and 2 bronze.
• Answer- D. Joe Root
• The season-ending ISSF World Cup Final 2024 was held at
• English batsman Joe Root (33) has become the first batsman
the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi from 13-
in the world to complete 5,000 runs in the World Test
18 October 2024.
Championship (WTC). • The ISSF World Cup Finals 2024 included competition in
• He achieved this achievement by scoring a century in the the rifle, pistol, and shotgun categories.
Multan Test against Pakistan. • In the previous edition of the ISSF World Cup Final 2023
• Joe Root joined the list of top-5 Test scorers as soon as he held in Doha, Qatar, Anish Bhanwala won the only medal
scored a century on the third day of the Multan Test on for India in the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol event.
Wednesday. • India's Vivaan Kapoor won the silver medal in the men's
• Sachin Tendulkar is at the top of this list, who has scored skeet at the ISSF World Cup Final 2024 concluded in New
15 thousand 921 Test runs. Joe Root has now become the Delhi, while Anantjeet Singh Naruka bagged the bronze
highest run-scorer for Englan D. medal in the trap event.
• In the Multan Test, Pakistan scored 556 runs in the first • Sonam Maskar won silver in women's 10m air rifle, while
innings. England's first innings is going on. The score is 492 Akhil Sheoran won bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle 3
for 3. positions shooting event.
104. Which country got the hosting rights for the ISSF 107. Which Indian women cricketer has been inducted into
Junior World Cup 2025? the ICC Hall of Fame in October 2024?
A. India B. France A. Jhulan Goswami B. Neetu David
C. China D. United Kingdom C. Harminder Kaur D. Mithali Raj
• Answer- A. India • Answer- B. Neetu David
• India has received the hosting rights of the ISSF Junior • Former England captain Alastair Cook, former South
World Cup 2025 by the International Shooting Federation. Africa captain AB de Villiers and former India women
• A squad of 23 Indian shooters will take part in this event. cricketer Neetu David were inducted into the ICC Hall of
Fame.
• The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) president,
• In the list of cricket legends, Cook became 113th, David
Kalikesh Singh Deo, said that India's stature is growing in
shooting. 114th and de Villiers 115th.
• The honour highlights her remarkable contribution to
• It has been a result of a focused and collaborative effort by
cricket, which is a pivotal moment for women's cricket in
all stakeholders who are creating a strong ecosystem.
India as David has become the second woman in the
• Hosting events like the ISSF World Cup Final will show
country to receive this honour after the induction of Diana
India's ability to elevate shooting sport globally.
Edulji in 2023.
• Neetu David, a renowned left-arm spinner, played 10 Tests
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took 41 and 141 wickets respectively. She is famous for her Chess Organization (ACO) World Senior Chess
exceptional spell of 8/53 against England in 1995, which is Championship held in Crete (Greece.
the best figures by a woman in an individual Test innings. • Gurpreet, who has coached players like former Under-10
World Champion Sahaj Grover, scored 7 points in 9
108. Who has won the WR Chess Masters Cup?
rounds.
A. Sivananda Bodhana B. Arjun Erigaisi • 29 countries participated in this championship.
C. R. Praggnanandhaa D. None of the above
112. Who was recently appointed as the Director of Cricket
• Answer- B. Arjun Erigaisi
at JSW Sports?
• Arjun Erigaisi has won the WR Chess Masters Cup after
defeating Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in the finals. A. Sourav Ganguly B. Ajay Jadeja
• He defeated his friend R Praggnanandhaa in the semifinals C. Anil Kumble D. Rahul Dravid
of the knock-out event.
• Answer- A. Sourav Ganguly
• Arjun scored a 2-0 victory over Sivananda Bodhana of
Englan D. • Former BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly has recently been
• Arjun displayed great form and precision throughout the appointed as the Director of Cricket at JSW Sports.
event to win this title. • In this new role, Ganguly will oversee all cricket operations
activities of the organisation, including overseeing Delhi
• Arjun is now leading the FIDE Circuit.
Capitals' men's and women's IPL and WPL teams, and
• He will now compete in the European Chess Club Cup,
major franchises such as Pretoria Capitals competing in the
starting in Serbia.
SA20 league.
109. New Zealand on October 20 defeated which country • JSW Sports looks after cricket properties such as IPL
to win their first Women's T20 World Cup title? franchises Delhi Capitals and Pretoria Capitals (SAT20
League).
A. Thailand B. Oman
• Ganguly joined JSW team Delhi Capitals in IPL as a
C. South Africa D. Bahrain
consultant in 2019 and worked with coach Ricky Ponting.
• Answer- C. South Africa He later became the Capitals' director of cricket.
• On 20 October, New Zealand created history by winning 113. Who has recently become the fourth Indian to score
their first Women's T20 World Cup title by defeating South 9000 Test runs?
Africa by 32 runs at the Dubai International Cricket
A. Virat Kohli B. Rohit Sharma
Stadium in Dubai.
• It was the first time that New Zealand had won either the C. Hardik Pandya D. Ravindra Jadeja
men's or women's World Cup title. • Answer- A. Virat Kohli
• Chasing the target of 159 runs given by New Zealand,
• Virat Kohli has scored 9,000 runs in Test cricket. He became
South Africa scored 126 runs for the loss of nine wickets in
the fourth Indian to do so. However, Kohli could not leave
the stipulated twenty overs.
behind Sachin, Dravid and Gavaskar in the case of batsmen
• Amelia Kerr was named player of the series and player of
who scored the fastest 9000 runs.
the match.
• He achieved this feat during the second innings of the
110. Where was the 27th All India Forest Games held here? India
A. Raipur, Chhattisgarh B. Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh • The 35-year-old batsman, who had not scored any Test
C. Patna, Bihar D. Indore, Madhya Pradesh half-century so far in 2024, now scored his 31st Test half-
century against New Zealan D.
• Answer- A. Raipur, Chhattisgarh • Virat Kohli is the second-highest Test run-scorer among
• The 27th All India Forest Sports Championship concluded active players after England's Joe Root (12,716 runs. He is
in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. ranked 18th in the overall list.
• Chhattisgarh topped the medal tally with a total of 174 114. Who has recently been named 'ISSF Athlete of the
medals. Year'?
• Kerala secured the second position with 103 medals, while
Madhya Pradesh came third with 88 medals. A. Yang Jin B. Yukun Liu
• Around three thousand athletes representing various states C. Both of the above D. none of these
and union territories participated in this five-day event. • Answer- C. Both of the above
• Around 300 competitions were held in 26 disciplines
• The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) has
during the sports competition.
selected China's Liu Yukun as the Athlete of the Year for
111. Which medal has Gurpreet Pal Singh won at the ACO the year 2024.
World Chess Championship in Greece in October • At the same time, Korea's Yang Ji-in has been declared
2024? Female Athlete of the Year.
• Liu Yukun is the current gold medalist of the Paris 2024
A. Gold Medal B. Silver Medal
Olympics.
C. Bronze medal D. none of these
• Liu Yukun (China): The champion of the 50-meter rifle 3-
• Answer- A. Gold Medal position event of the Paris 2024 Olympics was declared the
best athlete of the year by the ISSF.
• India's International Chess Federation (FIDE) Master
• Yang Ji-in (Korea): The women's 25-meter sports pistol
Gurpreet Pal Singh has won the gold medal in the Amter
Olympic champion was declared the Women's Athlete of
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• ISSF President Luciano Rossi: He presented the Athlete of • India sent a 30-member wrestling team for the Tirana
the Year award to Liu Yukun and Yang Ji-in. Championship.
• Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya: He • Chirag Chikkara won the solitary gold medal for India in
inaugurated this World Cup final and termed it as a the U23 World Wrestling Championships 2024. He won the
"celebration of excellence and unity. gold medal in the men’s freestyle 57kg event.
115. Which medal has Deepika Kumari recently won in the 118. Recently which country has set a new world record
Archery World Cup? for the highest total in men's T20I cricket?
A. Gold Medal B. Silver Medal A. Afghanistan B. Zimbabwe
C. Bronze medal D. none of these C. India D. Nepal
• Answer- B. Silver Medal • Answer- B. Zimbabwe
• India's top recurve archer Deepika Kumari won her fifth • Zimbabwe has set a new world record for the highest total
silver medal in the World Cup final. She lost 0-6 to China's in men's T20I cricket, scoring 344/4 against Gambia during
Li Xiamen in the final. the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa
• Deepika, a four-time Olympian, who returned to the World Qualifier.
Cup final after the birth of her daughter in December 2022, • Sikandar Raza led the charge with an explosive 133* off 43
was seeded third among eight archers. balls, including 15 sixes, surpassing Nepal's previous
• Deepika, playing her ninth World Cup final, had no record of 314.
problem till the semifinals but lost to team silver medalist
119. Which state won the 24th National Para-Swimming
Xiamen at the Paris Olympics in the gold medal bout. Dola
Banerjee was the only Indian woman to win a gold medal Championship with 392 points?
in the World Cup final for India when she topped the A. Maharashtra B. Karnataka
medal in Dubai in 2007. C. Uttar Pradesh D. Rajasthan
116. Who has become the bowler to take 300 wickets in the • Answer- B. Karnataka
fewest ball in Test cricket? • The 24th National Para-Swimming Championship
concluded in Panaji, Goa.
A. Kagiso Rabada B. Tim Southee
• Karnataka emerged as the overall champion with 392
C. Jasprit Bumrah D. Ravindra Jadeja
points, followed closely by Maharashtra (378 points) and
• Answer- A. Kagiso Rabada Rajasthan (248 points).
• South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has become the • The event was organized by the Paralympic Committee of
bowler to take 300 wickets in the lowest ball (11817 balls) in India (PCI) and the Goa Paralympic Association.
Tests. • Swimmers from 28 states participated, and 21 states
• He did this feat in this match played against Bangladesh in secured medals, indicating the competitive spirit and talent
Dhaka. In 65 Test matches played so far, 29-year-old spread across the nation.
Rabada has 302 wickets in his name. 120. Matthew Wade has recently announced his retirement
• Kagiso Rabada has surpassed Pakistan's legendary fast from cricket, he is a player of which country?
bowler Waqar Younis. Waqar completed his 300 wickets in
Tests off 12602 balls. That is, he took about 800 balls more A. Australia B. England
than Rabada. Waqar has a total of 373 wickets in Tests. C. New Zealand D. South Africa
• Ravichandran Ashwin holds the world record for the • Answer- A. Australia
fastest 300 wickets in Tests. India's star off-spinner
• Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Wade officially
completed 300 wickets in 54 Tests. He broke the record of
announced his retirement from international cricket and
Dennis Lillee made in 1981. But Ashwin is not the fastest
bowler to take 300 wickets in terms of ball. has moved into a coaching role with the Australian team.
• Wade played his last match during the T20 World Cup
117. Where was the U23 World Wrestling Championships earlier this year.
2024 held? • He also captained Australia during their last tour of India
A. Thailand B. Qatar for a T20 series in 2023.
C. Albania D. Afghanistan • Despite retiring from international cricket, Wade will
continue to play domestic white-ball cricket, BBL and
• Answer- C. Albania franchise cricket around the worl D.
• The Indian wrestling contingent finished its U23 World
Wrestling Championships 2024 campaign with nine 4. Science & Technology
medals—one gold, one silver, and seven bronze.
• The U23 World Wrestling Championships 2024 was 121. ______, a pioneering initiative in generative AI, was
organised by the world wrestling governing body United inaugurated in New Delhi in the virtual presence of
World Wrestling (UWW) and hosted by Albania in Tirana Dr Jitendra Singh.
from 21 to 27 October 2024. A. BharatGen B. BharatAI
• At the Tirana event, competitions were held in 10 weight C. BharatRetro D. BharatRobo
categories of freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling.
• Both men and women wrestlers under the age of 23 years • Answer- A. BharatGen
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• BharatGen, a pioneering initiative in generative AI, was • Answer- B. Carbon dioxide
inaugurated in New Delhi in the virtual presence of Dr • Scientists have detected carbon dioxide on Charon’s frozen
Jitendra Singh. surface for the first time using the James Webb Space
• BharatGen has been designed to revolutionize public Telescope.
service delivery and promote citizen engagement through • Charon was discovered in 1978 at the United States Naval
the development of a suite of foundational models in Observatory in Washington, D.C.
language, speech and computer vision. • It resembles Pluto, whose nickname is “Pluto’s smaller
• The initiative is the world's first government-funded twin”. It is the largest of the five known natural satellites of
multimodal large language model project, which focuses the dwarf planet Pluto.
on creating efficient and inclusive AI in Indian languages. • Charon neither rises nor sets but hovers over the same spot
• BharatGen will project generative AI models and their on Pluto’s surface, and the same side of Charon always
applications as a public interest, prioritizing the socio- faces Pluto.
cultural and linguistic diversity of the India.
125. Where has Asia's largest imaging Cherenkov
122. Where will India's first air train system be launched? telescope, Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment
A. Pune Airport (MACE) observatory been inaugurated?
B. Indira Gandhi International Airport A. Jammu & Kashmir B. Uttarakhand
C. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
C. Sikkim D. Ladakh
D. Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport
• Answer- D. Ladakh
• Answer- B. Indira Gandhi International Airport
• The premier atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE)
• India's first air train system is planned to be launched at observatory has been inaugurated in Hanle, Ladakh.
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. MACE is Asia's largest imaging Cherenkov telescope.
• The system aims to provide smooth connectivity between • With an altitude of 4,300 meters, it is also the highest
airport terminals, parking lots and other facilities, reduce telescope of its kind in the worl D.
travel time at the airport and ensure convenience for
• The telescope is indigenously manufactured by BARC and
passengers.
Electronic Corporation of India (ECIL).
• This proposed air train, also known as Automated People
• It will observe high-energy gamma rays, contributing to
Mover, will connect Terminals 1, 2, 3, Aerocity and Cargo global efforts to understand the most energetic phenomena
City at Indira Gandhi International Airport.
in the universe, such as supernovae, black holes and
• It will have four stations and cover a distance of gamma-ray bursts.
approximately 7.7 kilometres. The air train system is
expected to be operational by the end of 2027. 126. Where has Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the
• The new project will replace the DTC bus used for Indian Institute of Skills on 09 October 2024?
travelling at the airport. A. Hyderabad B. Mumbai
• Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has floated a C. Ahmedabad D. Delhi
tender to run air trains between terminals. The total
estimated cost of the project is around ₹2,000 crore. • Answer- B. Mumbai
• On October 9, the foundation stone of various development
123. Which state government has launched India's first projects worth over Rs 7600 crore laid in Maharashtra by
super capacitor manufacturing facility? Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A. Odisha B. Madhya Pradesh • The Prime Minister also inaugurated the Indian Institute of
C. Bihar D. Kerala Skills (IIS) in Mumbai as a significant step towards
enhancing the employability of Indian youth for national
• Answer- D. Kerala and global opportunities.
• Kerala’s Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, recently • It aims to develop an industry-ready workforce for
inaugurated India’s first supercapacitor manufacturing Industry 4.0 through hands-on training in cutting-edge
facility at Keltron Component Complex Limited (KCCL) in technologies such as factory automation, digital
Kallyassery, Kannur. manufacturing, mechatronics, artificial intelligence, data
• Founded in 1974, Keltron is known as one of the first analytics, and additive manufacturing.
government-owned companies in the electronics and IT • Established through the Public Private Partnership (PPP)
sector in India. model, the institute is a collaboration between the Ministry
• The new supercapacitor plant has been developed with the of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government
help of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). of India and Tata IIS.
• Supercapacitors are special devices that can store and
release energy very quickly. This makes them very useful 127. NASA will launch Europa Clipper Mission on 12
for electric vehicles and space missions. They are also October 2024 to explore which planet's moon Europa?
critical to the defense, automotive and aerospace A. Mars B. Neptune
industries, which require reliable and fast energy solutions. C. Jupiter D. Venus
124. Scientists have detected _______on Charon's frozen
• Answer- C. Jupiter
surface for the first time using the James Webb Space
• NASA is set to launch the Europa Clipper Mission to
Telescope. explore Jupiter's moon Europa on October 12, 2024.
A. Oxygen B. Carbon dioxide • One of the most promising places to find habitable
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• It involves placing a spacecraft in orbit around Jupiter to • Ultrasound (also called sonography or ultrasonography) is
conduct a detailed investigation of Europa. a noninvasive imaging test that shows structures inside the
• Europa shows strong evidence of having an ocean of liquid body using high-intensity sound waves.
water beneath its icy crust. • The gold standard to detect many cancers is a biopsy
• Europa Clipper is the largest spacecraft NASA has ever where a small piece of tissue or cells is extracted using a
developed for a planetary mission. large needle from the part of the body where cancer is
• In Jupiter's orbit, the spacecraft will orbit about 50 circles of suspected to be present.
Europa at a minimum altitude of 16 miles (25 kilometers) • Biopsy is, however, a cumbersome, painful, and potentially
above the surface, flying to a different location during each injurious process.
rotation and scanning nearly the entire moon. • The study has found that high-energy ultrasound (at
frequencies greater than those used in ultrasound scans)
128. Scientists have recently discovered a key enzyme for
can break off a small piece of cancerous tissue into droplets
overcoming drug resistance ___________. and release their contents into the bloodstream.
A. Cancer B. Tuberculosis
131. The first International Research and Innovation
C. Diabetes D. Lung disease
Centre will be set up in ______by IIT Madras.
• Answer- A. Cancer A. Los Angeles B. Dubai
• Scientists have discovered an important enzyme to C. London D. Singapore
overcome cancer drug resistance.
• Answer- B. Dubai
• Scientists at the Kolkata-based Indian Association for the
• The first international research and innovation center will
Cultivation of Science (IACS) have identified a new
be set up in Dubai by IIT Madras.
therapeutic target.
• The IITM Global Dubai Centre, scheduled to launch in
• Scientists discovered this goal by activating the DNA repair
early 2025, will specialise in advanced areas such as
enzyme tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1).
artificial intelligence (AI), data science, robotics and
• This discovery could pave the way for combination
sustainable energy, forming a vital link to India's
therapies, offering hope to cancer patients who are resistant
entrepreneurial ecosystem.
to current treatments.
• This initiative has been made possible by an agreement
• Current anticancer drugs such as keptoethacine, topotecan
between IIT Madras and the Department of Economy and
and irinotecan work by blocking the topoisomerase 1
Tourism (DET) of Dubai.
(TOP1) enzyme, which is essential for DNA replication and
• The first-of-its-kind IITM Global Dubai Centre, under
transcription.
IITM's new entity 'IITM Global', will focus on research,
129. Which institute has introduced a compact device innovation, intellectual property licensing and technology
aimed at early detection of breast cancer? transfer in priority areas for Dubai.
A. IIT Bombay B. IIT Delhi 132. Recently, the National Aeronautics and Space
C. IIT Madras D. IIT Indore Administration (NASA) revealed the first look of the
• Answer- D. IIT Indore prototype for _____ telescopes that will help LISA's
• IIT Indore has introduced a compact device aimed at early three spacecraft detect gravitational waves in space.
detection of breast cancer, which is especially beneficial for A. 8 B. 6
women in rural and remote areas. C. 4 D. 7
• The device, developed by Professor Srivatsan Vasudevan
of the Department of Electrical Engineering, provides a • Answer- B. 6
significant breakthrough in cancer screening at a much • The National Aeronautics and Space Administration
lower cost than conventional methods. (NASA) revealed the first look of the prototype for six
• The new device uses Photoacoustic Spectral Response telescopes that will help LISA's three spacecraft detect
(PASR) technology, which combines optical and acoustic gravitational waves in space.
signals to identify abnormal tissue changes. • The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (Lisa) mission is a
• It is incredibly affordable, making it cost about one-tenth collaborative effort between Nasa and the European Space
the price of traditional diagnostic methods. Agency (ESA) set to launch in the mid-2030s.
• The main objective of the mission is to detect and study
130. With reference to the detection of cancer Recently, gravitational waves by putting three spacecrafts into the
scientists developed an innovative ultrasound Earth’s orbit and positioning them in a triangular format
technique. What is ultrasound? with 1.6 million miles on each side.
A. A non-invasive imaging test • It will be the "first gravitational wave detector in space"
B. It can be used to develop hormone replacement therapy and will "explore the fundamental nature of gravity and
black holes". It will also probe the rate of expansion of the
C. It provides extremely precise dose of radiation
Universe.
D. It is used in developing gene-silencing therapy.
• All three spacecraft will have two telescopes each. The
• Answer- A. A non-invasive imaging test LISA mission will use lasers to detect gravitational waves.
• Recently, scientists developed an innovative ultrasound • The LISA mission will comprise three spacecraft. These
technique for cancer detection, offering a less invasive, three spacecrafts will fly in a triangular formation behind
the Earth as our planet orbits the Sun.
cost-effective alternative to traditional biopsies by releasing
biomarkers like RNA, DNA, and proteins from tissue into
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• The spacecraft will sit in a heliocentric orbit, about 50 136. P. Venugopal has recently passed away at the age of
million km from Earth, with a distance of around 2.5 82. He was the first person to conduct ______ in India.
million km between each spacecraft.
A. Heart Surgery B. Bone Marrow Surgery
133. Sarvam AI has launched a new language model for C. Kidney Surgery D. None of the above
_________ Indian languages.
• Answer- A. Heart Surgery
A. 10 B. 15
• Dr. P. Venugopal, who conducted India’s first heart
C. 12 D. 20
transplant, passed away at the age of 82.
• Answer- A. 10 • In this career, he led more than 50,000 heart surgeries.
• Sarvam AI has launched a new language model for 10 • He published his memoirs, Heartfelt, jointly with his wife
Indian languages. in 2023.
• The latest language model of Sarvam AI was trained with • He was also known as a man of uncompromising personal
NVIDIA's NeMo framework on the Yotta Shakti Cloud and professional integrity.
using HGX H100 systems. • He introduced many advanced concepts in cardiac surgery
• The new AI model called Sarvam-1 supports Bengali, from the Western world to India.
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, • He received the Padma Bhushan in 1998 for his
Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu languages. contributions to the field of Medicine.
• Sarvam 2B launched its first foundational AI model in 137. Recently Renowned Physicist and Gender Equity
August 2024. Proponent Rohini Godbole Passed away at 71, In
which year she conferred with padma shri award?
5. Obituaries
A. 2018 B. 2024
134. Keki N. Daruwalla passed away after a prolonged C. 2019 D. 2021
illness. In which year did he win the Sahitya Akademi • Answer- C. 2019
Award? • Professor Rohini Godbole, an esteemed physicist and
A. 2001 B. 1984 Padma Shri awardee, passed away on Friday in Bengaluru
C. 1999 D. 2014 at the age of 72 following a brief illness.
• Answer- B. 1984 • Known for her pioneering contributions to particle physics,
• Keki N. Daruwalla passed away after prolonged illness. He Professor Godbole was also a leading advocate for gender
was a celebrated English poet and former IPS officer. equality, tirelessly championing equal opportunities for
women in science.
• Daruwalla is one of India's best-known writers in English.
He is also known for his short stories. • Rohini Godbole was conferred with Padma Shri in 2019
and French National Medal of Merit in 2021.
• He became special assistant on international affairs to then
Prime Minister Charan Singh.
• He later joined the Research and Analysis Wing. 6. Appointments and resignations
• His first book of poetry was "Under Orion". He received
138. Udhayanidhi Stalin has been appointed as the Deputy
the Uttar Pradesh State Award for his second book,
"Apparition in April". Chief Minister of _______________.
• He also won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1984 for his A. Kerala B. Tamil Nadu
poetry collection, The Keeper of the Dea D. He was C. Maharashtra D. Karnataka
awarded Padma Shri in 2014. • Answer- B. Tamil Nadu
135. Industrialist Ratan Tata passed away on 09 October • Udhayanidhi Stalin has been appointed as the Deputy
2024. When was he awarded the Padma Vibhushan? Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
• Four other MLAs of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
A. 2014 B. 2008
(DMK) were sworn in as cabinet ministers.
C. 2001 D. 2000
• The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Raj Bhavan in
• Answer- B. 2008 the presence of Chief Minister MK Stalin.
• Industrialist Ratan Tata passed away on 09 October 2024 at • He served as the Minister of Youth Welfare and Sports
the age of 86. Development.
• Renowned industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata had • Under his new role, he will also oversee the planning and
been undergoing treatment at a private hospital. development portfolio.
• He was in critical condition. One-day state mourning has
139. Who took charge as the first woman President of
been announced by the Maharashtra government on 10
October 2024. Mexico?
• He received Padma Vibhushan in 2008. He had previously A. Fatemeh Mohajerani B. Claudia Shinbaum
received the Padma Bhushan in 2000. C. Penny Wong D. Harini Amarsurya
• He was awarded Order of Australia in 2023. He received • Answer- B. Claudia Shinbaum
Assam Baibhav in 2021 for contributing towards cancer
• Almost four months after her landslide election victory,
care in Assam.
Claudia Sheinbaum will be sworn in October 1, 2024 as
• He was awarded Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the
Mexican president, taking over as the Latin American
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nation's first woman leader at a time when it is wracked by Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the corporate entity of
criminal violence. Visakhapatnam Steel Plant.
• "It's time for women and transformation," Ms. Sheinbaum • Saxena is presently the Chairman and Managing Director
has said on several occasions, in a nation with a history of (CMD) of MOIL, a public sector undertaking under the
gender-based discrimination and violence, with around 10 Ministry of Steel.
women or girls murdered every day. • RINL CMD Atul Bhatt is on personal leave from September
• Ms. Shinbaum Mexico took the oath of office in Congress 9 to November 30, which is also the date of his retirement.
before a ceremony in the city's main square and officially • Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) is a steel
became the leader of the world's most populous Spanish- manufacturing company under the Ministry of Steel.
speaking country, with a population of 129 million. • It owns and operates a 7.5 million tonne capacity plant at
• More than 450,000 people have been killed in the rise in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
criminal violence, most of them linked to drug trafficking
and gangs, since 2006. 143. Who took over as the Secretary-General of NATO on
01 October 2024?
140. Who has become the first woman Director General of
A. Mark Rutte B. Jens Stoltenberg
Armed Forces Medical Services? C. Antonio Guterres D. Volodymyr Zelensky
A. Neeni Gupta B. Aarti Sarin
C. Ravi Jakhmola D. Shashi Prabha • Answer- A. Mark Rutte
• Answer- B. Aarti Sarin • Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte took over as
NATO Secretary-General on October 1.
• The defence ministry said surgeon Vice Admiral Aarti
• The 57-year-old outspoken man replaces Jens Stoltenberg,
Sarin became the first woman officer to assume the post of
Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services whose decade-long tenure has seen NATO grapple with
Russia's war on Ukraine, China's rising power — and
(DGAFMS) on October 1, 2024.
Donald Trump's first term in Washington.
• DGAFMS is directly responsible to the Ministry of Defence
• By choosing Rutte, a staunch ally of the US and a strong
for overall medical policy matters pertaining to the Armed
supporter of Ukraine, NATO's 32 countries have chosen a
Forces.
leader who is expected to continue efforts to continue
• Prior to assuming office as the 46th DGAFMS, Vice
support for Kyiv and strengthen the alliance's security in
Admiral Sarin held positions as Director General of
the face of Russia.
Medical Services in the Navy, Director General of Medical
Services in the Air Force as well as Director and 144. _______was given additional responsibility as the new
Commandant of the Armed Forces Medical College Director General of Sports Authority of India (SAI).
(AFMC) in Pune.
A. Kasni Dnyaneshwar B. Hiranand Kataria
• Vice Admiral Sarin was commissioned into the Armed
C. Sujata Chaturvedi D. Tejaswi Singh Gehlot
Forces Medical Services in December 1985.
• He is MD in Radiodiagnosis from AFMC, Pune and • Answer- C. Sujata Chaturvedi
Diplomate National Board in Radiation Oncology from
• Sujata Chaturvedi, a 1989 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre,
Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.
has been given additional responsibility as the new
141. Who has been elected as the President of the Indian Director General of Sports Authority of India (SAI) in place
Newspaper Society for 2024-25? of Sandeep Pradhan.
• She will now lead the organization in its ongoing efforts to
A. Karan Rajendra B. Rakesh Sharma
promote and develop sports in the country.
C. M. V. Shreyams Kumar D. Vikas Gupta
• Chaturvedi was appointed the sports secretary in 2021.
• Answer- C. M. V. Shreyams Kumar • Sandeep M. Pradhan, a 1990-batch Indian revenue officer,
took over the post of Director General from Neelam Kapur
• M V Shreyams Kumar of Mathrubhumi has been elected as
the president of the Indian Newspaper Society (INS. in August 2019, under which India witnessed two
successful Olympic and Paralympic cycles in Tokyo and
• The Indian Newspaper Society is the apex body of
Paris respectively.
publishers of newspapers, magazines and journals in the
India. He will replace Rakesh Sharma of the society today. 145. Who has been elected as the Chair of WHO South-
• Vivek Gupta of Sanmarg has been elected as Vice President East Asia Regional Committee?
and Karan Rajendra Darda of Lokmat as Vice President.
A. Rajnath Singh B. Narendra Modi
• The Indian Newspaper Society was established in 1939 and
C. JP Nadda D. Amit Shah
its headquarter is located at Rafi Marg, New Delhi.
142. On September 30, 2024, Who assumed the additional • Answer- C. JP Nadda
charge of CMD of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited • Union Health Minister JP Nadda was elected as
chairperson of the WHO South-East Asia Regional
(RINL)?
Committee.
A. Nand Kishore B. Ajit Kumar Saxena • Union Health Minister JP Nadda has been elected as the
C. Rajiv Prasad D. Alok Sinha Chairperson of the 77th session of the World Health
• Answer- B. Ajit Kumar Saxena Organization (WHO)’s Regional Committee for Southeast
• On September 30, 2024, MOIL CMD Shri Ajit Kumar Asia.
Saxena assumed additional charge of CMD of Rashtriya • The World Health Organization (WHO)’s Regional
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• The delegates member countries, including Bangladesh, C. L. Satya Srinivas D. Ramesh Sinha
Bhutan, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, India,
Indonesia, the Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, • Answer- C. L. Satya Srinivas
Thailand, and Timor-Leste. • The government has given L Satya Srinivas, Additional
• This session will focus on enhancing accessible public Secretary in the Department of Commerce, the additional
health systems and addressing epidemiological and charge of CEO of public procurement portal GeM.
demographic challenges. • The additional charge was given as the last CEO of the
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) P K Singh has been
146. Who has been appointed as the next Ambassador of appointed as secretary in the renewable energy ministry.
India to France? • Srinivas is an officer of the 1991 batch of the Indian
A. Ajit Vinayak Gupte B. Taranjit Singh Sandhu Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes).
C. Harshvardhan Shringla D. Sanjeev Kumar Singla • The GeM portal was launched on August 9, 2016, for online
purchases of goods and services by all central government
• Answer- D. Sanjeev Kumar Singla
ministries and departments.
• Ajit Vinayak Gupte, a 1991 batch officer, has been
appointed as the next ambassador of India to Germany. 150. ________has been appointed as a jury member for the
• He is currently serving as the ambassador of India to Egypt All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT
and previously held the post of ambassador to Denmark EFF).
from 2017 to 2021.
A. Alok Shukla B. Dia Mirza
• Sanjeev Kumar Singla has also been appointed as the next
C. Medha Patkar D. Vandana Shiva
Ambassador to France.
• Earlier on July 19, 2019, Singla was appointed as the • Answer- B. Dia Mirza
ambassador of India to Israel. • Dia Mirza has been appointed as a jury member for the All
• Sanjeev Kumar Singla has also been the private secretary of Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi. • The festival will run from November 22 to December 8.
• A total of 72 films will be screened, out of which 38 will be
147. Who has been appointed as the new chairman of Tata
screened for the first time in India, focusing on important
Trusts? environmental issues.
A. Naval Tata B. Noel Tata • The screening will take place in major metro cities and will
C. Dorabji Tata D. Ratanji Dadabhai Tata expand to 55 locations in smaller towns and villages across
• Answer- B. Noel Tata the India.
• Noel Tata has been appointed as the Chairman of Tata 151. Who has recently assumed the post of Director
Trusts, he is the half-brother of Ratan Tata and holds deep General Medical Services (Navy)?
involvement in the Tata Group.
A. Aarti Sarin B. Ketki Joshi
• He is a board member in many Tata companies including
C. Kavita Sahai D. Sadhana Saxena Nair
Titan.
• Tata Sons is headed by Natarajan Chandrasekaran, who • Answer- C. Kavita Sahai
has been the chairman since 2017.
• Surgeon Vice Admiral Kavita Sahai, SM, VSM assumed
• Ratan Tata took over as chairman of the Tata Group in 1991
charge as Director General Medical Services (Navy) on 14
and led the company founded by his great-grandfather. Oct 24.
During his tenure, Tata Teleservices was started in 1996.
• The Flag Officer was commissioned into the Army Medical
148. Who has been appointed as the new CMD of IRFC Corps on 30 Dec 1986.
Limited? • An alumnus of the prestigious Armed Forces Medical
College Pune, she has specialised in pathology and is super
A. Ajay Sinha B. Alok Kumar
specialised in oncopathology from the prestigious AIIMS,
C. Rajiv Kapoor D. Manoj Kumar Dubey New Delhi.
• Answer- D. Manoj Kumar Dubey • She has been Professor and Head of Department of Lab
• Recently Manoj Kumar Dubey has been appointed as the Sciences at AHRR and BHDC. She has also been a professor
Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of IRFC Limite in the Department of Pathology at AFMC, Pune.
D. He has been appointed for a term of five
152. Who has been appointed as the new Chief of Indian
years.
• Manoj Kumar is an alumnus of the Indian School of Mines Coast Guard?
and has work experience in Finance and Railway A. Som Prakash B. Paramesh Sivamani
Administration, Indian Railways. C. Prakash Kumar D. Harish Mehta
• IRFC is a Schedule A Miniratna Public Sector Enterprise • Answer- B. Paramesh Sivamani
under the Ministry of Railways.
• DG Paramesh Sivamani has taken over as the 26th Director
• Dubey was earlier serving as Director (Finance) and Chief General of the Indian Coast Guar D.
Financial Officer of Container Corporation of India
• Before his elevation as the Director General, DG Paramesh
(CONCOR). Sivamani was given the additional charge of Director
General of the Coast Guard in August 2024 after the death
149. Who was recently appointed as the Additional CEO of
of the 25th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard,
Government e Marketplace (GeM)? Rakesh Pal, on 18 August 2024 in Chennai.
A. Ravi Shankar Prasad B. Arun Puri • He is considered a specialist in Navigation & Direction.

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• DG Paramesh Sivamani was promoted to the rank of C. Manohar Lal Khattar D. Bandaru Dattatreya
Additional Director General in September 2022 and posted • Answer- B. Naib Singh Saini
at the Coast Guard Headquarters in New Delhi.
• BJP leader Nayab Singh Saini took oath as Chief Minister of
• The Indian Coast Guard comes under the Union Ministry Haryana for the second consecutive time on 17 October.
of Defence. Along with Saini, 13 ministers also took oath. Of these, 6
• Indian Coast Guard Motto: "Vayam Rakshamah" had been ministers before; The highest number of 5 OBC
153. India withdrew its High Commissioner and other faces, 2 women.
diplomats from which country? • Saini became the 19th Chief minister of the state.
• The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Shalimar
A. Canada B. Alaska Ground in Panchkula.
C. Denmark D. United States America • Haryana Governor Dattatreya administered the oath of
• Answer- A. Canada office and secrecy to Mr Singh.
• In the recently held Haryana Assembly elections on 5
• India cited Trudeau Government’s failure to ensure their
October, the BJP won 48 out of 90 assembly seats and
safety.
secured its third consecutive term in the state.
• Six Canadian diplomats have been expelled by India. They
have been requested to leave India by or before 19th 157. CJI Chandrachud nominates ___________as his
October. successor.
• India said it no longer trusts the current Canadian
A. Justice Ashutosh Kumar
government to protect the security of its diplomats and
B. Justice K. Vinod Chandran
officials, and it has withdrawn its High Commissioner in
C. Justice Sanjiv Khanna
Canada along with other targeted diplomats and officials.
D. Justice Vipul M. Pancholi
154. Who among the following took oath as Chief Minister
of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on 16 • Answer- C. Justice Sanjiv Khanna
October 2024? • CJI Chandrachud nominates Justice Sanjeev Khanna as his
successor.
A. Mehbooba Mufti B. Ghulam Nabi Azad
• Justice Sanjiv Khanna will be sworn in as the 51st Chief
C. Mufti Mohammad Sayeed D. Omar Abdullah Justice of the India on November 11.
• Answer- D. Omar Abdullah • He will serve a tenure of six months, ending on May 13,
• Omar Abdullah is a leader of National Conference. He took 2025, before his retirement.
the oath as the Chief Minister of Union Territory of Jammu • Justice Sanjiv Khanna is the second-most senior judge of
and Kashmir on 16 October 2024. the Supreme Court.
• Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha administered the oath to • DY Chandrachud will retire on November 8 after
him along with Council of Ministers at the Sher-e-Kashmir completing a two-year term.
International Convention Centre in Srinagar. • He started his legal career at the Tis Hazari district courts.
• Omar Abdullah was invited to form the government after
158. Who has been appointed as the Chairman &
his party won in the recent Assembly Elections, which
were held after the gap of 10 years. Managing Director (CMD) and Chief Executive
• The J&K Legislative Assembly held its last Assembly Officer (CEO) of the Indian Railway Finance
Elections in 2014. Corporation (IRFC)?
155. Who has been appointed as the National Brand A. Suresh Prabhu B. Rajesh Kumar Singh
Ambassador of Indian Cyber Crime Coordination C. Piyush Goyal D. Manoj Kumar Dubey
Centre (I4C)? • Answer- D. Manoj Kumar Dubey
A. Dia Mirza B. Vidya Balan • Manoj Kumar Dubey appointed as its Chairman &
C. Emma Watson D. Rashmika Mandanna Managing Director (CMD) and Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) of the of the Indian Railway Finance Corporation
• Answer- D. Rashmika Mandanna (IRFC).
• Film actress Rashmika Mandanna has been appointed as • Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) is a schedule a
the national brand ambassador of the Indian Cyber Crime miniratna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of
Coordination Centre (I4C). Railways.
• The initiative launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs • Prior to this, Dubey was serving as Director (Finance) and
(MHA) aims to tackle the growing threats of cybercrimes Chief Financial Officer of Container Corporation of India
across the country. (Concor).
• Mandana's appointment comes in the wake of her personal • IRFC has total assets of Rs 50,755 crore and over 51 lakh
experience with the deepfake video incident which shareholders - the highest for any company in India.
underlines the urgent need for public awareness about
cybersecurity. 159. Who has been appointed as the new MD and CEO of
• I4C is an initiative of the Union Home Ministry to combat Bandhan Bank for a tenure of three years?
cyber crime in India. A. Uday Kotak B. Partha Pratim Sengupta
156. _______was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Haryana C. Rajnish Kumar D. Sandeep Bakshi
for the second consecutive time on October 17. • Answer- B. Partha Pratim Sengupta
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• Partha Sengupta will be appointed as Bandhan Bank MD, • Jindal expressed his commitment to making ICC a leading
CEO for 3 years. catalyst for economic growth and innovation.
• The appointment of former Indian Overseas Bank MD, • He set a target to strengthen ICC's role and contribute to
CEO Partha Pratim Sengupta as MD, CEO of Bandhan making India a USD 35 trillion economy by 2047.
Bank approved by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). • Established in 1925, the Indian Chamber of Commerce
• His appointment has been approved for a term of three (ICC) is the India's head and only national chamber of
years from the date of assuming charge. commerce, headquartered in Kolkata.
• He has nearly four decades of experience in the banking
163. Recently Pubudu Dasnayake has been appointed as
industry.
the mentor of which country's cricket team?
160. Who has been appointed as the 9th chairperson of the A. Maldives B. Sri Lanka
National Commission for Women by the government C. Bangladesh D. Nepal
of India?
• Answer- D. Nepal
A. Vijaya Rahatkar • The Nepal Cricket Association (CAN) has appointed
B. Dr. Archana Majumdar Pubudu Dassanayake as the mentor of the Nepali team,
C. Lalitha Kumaramangalam which is set to participate in the tri-nation cricket series
D. Rekha Sharma under the ICC World Cricket League 2 from October 25 to
November 4.
• Answer- A. Vijaya Rahatkar
• The tri-series in the US features hosts Nepal and Scotlan
• The Government of India appointed Mrs Vijaya Rahatkar D.
as the 9th chairperson of the National Commission for • Nepal will open the series against USA on October 27,
Women on 19 October 2024. The post was vacant after the followed by a match against Scotland on October 29.
term of Rekha Sharma ended on 6 August 2024. • They will again face USA on November 2 and conclude
• Mrs. Vijaya Rahatkar has previously served as the their series against Scotland on November 4.
chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for
Women from 2016 to 2021. 164. Who has been appointed as the Director in-charge of
• The central government has also appointed Dr Archana SAIL's Rourkela Steel Plant in October 2024?
Majumdar as a member of the National Commission for A. Rajiv Kumar B. Rohit Garg
Women. C. Aman Rastogi D. Alok Verma
• The National Commission for Women is a statutory body,
setup by the government of India in January 1992 under • Answer- D. Alok Verma
the provision of the National Commission for Women Act • The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) on Thursday
1990. selected Alok Verma for the post of Director-in-charge
(Rourkela Steel Plant) of Steel Authority of India Limited
161. Who has been given the additional charge of CEO of (SAIL); It is a Schedule 'A' Central PSU.
public procurement portal GeM? • At present, Verma is posted as Executive Director (Works)
A. L. Sathya Srinivas B. Rajesh Verma of Steel Authority of India Limite D.
C. Rakesh Sharma D. Ajay Bhushan Pandey • Subject to requisite clearances and ACC approvals, he will
be appointed as Director Incharge of Steel Authority of
• Answer- A. L. Sathya Srinivas India Limited (Rourkela Steel Plant.
• L Satya Srinivas, additional secretary in the commerce • Atanu Bhowmik, the current DIC of Rourkela Steel Plant, is
department, has been given additional charge of CEO of retiring on December 31.
public procurement portal GeM.
165. Who has recently taken over as 'Coal Secretary'?
• P K Singh, the previous CEO of the state-run e-marketplace
(GeM), has been appointed as Secretary in the renewable A. Kalikesh Singh B. Alok Ranjan
energy ministry. C. Mahesh Trivedi D. Vikram Dev Dutt
• Hence, Srinivas has been given additional charge. • Answer- D. Vikram Dev Dutt
• GeM portal for online procurement of goods and services • Vikram Dev Dutt took charge as the Secretary of the
by all central government ministries and departments was Ministry of Coal on Monday.
launched on August 9, 2016. • Dutt, a 1993-batch IAS officer of Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-
162. Who has been appointed as the new president of Mizoram and Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre, was
earlier serving as the Director General of the Directorate
Indian Chamber of Commerce?
General of Civil Aviation (DGCA.
A. Kumar Mangalam B. Mukesh Ambani • He replaces V L Kantha Rao, who is currently the Secretary
C. Abhyuday Jindal D. Adar Poonawalla in the Ministry of Mines and is also holding additional
charge of the Coal Ministry. Before Rao, Amrit Lal Meena
• Answer- C. Abhyuday Jindal
was the Secretary in the Coal Ministry.
• Abhyuday Jindal, Managing Director of Jindal Stainless
Limited, has been appointed as the new President of the 166. Who has been appointed as the new chairman of
national trade association, Indian Chamber of Commerce Airports Authority of India?
(ICC. A. Vipin Kumar B. Abhay Singh Yadav
• The announcement was made at the ICC's annual plenary C. Atul Kumar Goel D. Rajkumar Awasthi
meeting held in New Delhi, where Union Commerce and
Industry Minister Piyush Goyal was the chief guest. • Answer- A. Vipin Kumar

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• 1996 Bihar cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) • Over 300 artists and artisans from these states will attend
officer Vipin Kumar took over as the Chairman of the the event to be held at the main lawns of the Rashtrapati
Airport Authority of India on 28 October 2024. He Nilayam, which is the winter home of the President.
succeeded M Suresh, who was appointed interim
Chairman by the government of India after the former
169. World Heart Day is an international event celebrated
Chairman, IAS officer Sanjeev Kumar, was promote annually on ___________.
D. A. 3 October B. 29 September
• Vipin Kumar has held several important posts in the Bihar C. 1 October D. 30 September
administration.
• Answer- B. 29 September
• Among his notable appointments were being the Chairman
• World Heart Day is an international event celebrated
of the Bihar Bridge Construction Corporation and
annually on 29 September.
Managing Director of the Bihar Milk Cooperative
Federations. He was also appointed Director of the Mid- • It is celebrated to raise awareness about cardiovascular
diseases (CVDs) and promote heart health.
Day Meal Scheme in Bihar.
• From 2024 to 2026, the campaign will focus on the theme
"Use the Heart for Work.
7. Important Days • World Heart Day was initiated by the World Heart
167. World Rabies Day is observed every year on 28 Federation (WHF) in 1999 in collaboration with the World
Health Organization (WHO).
September. The first rabies vaccine was developed by?
• Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death
A. Ronald Ross B. Louis Pasteur worldwide. Cardiovascular diseases account for about 18.6
C. Charles Babbage D. Casimir Funk million deaths each year.
• Answer- B. Louis Pasteur 170. When is International Day of Older Persons observed
• World Rabies Day is observed annually to raise awareness annually?
about rabies prevention and to highlight the progress in
defeating rabies. A. 3 October B. 29 September
• It is also observed on 28 September to commemorate the C. 1 October D. 30 September
death anniversary of Louis Pasteur. • Answer- C. 1 October
• Louis Pasteur was a French chemist and microbiologist. He
• The 34th International Day of the Older Persons is being
developed the first rabies vaccine.
observed worldwide on 1 October 2024.
• This year, 18th World Rabies Day is being observe
• This day is celebrated to find solutions to the opportunities
D.
and challenges of the growing population of older people
• The theme for this year’s World Rabies Day is “Breaking
in the 21st century.
Rabies Boundaries”.
• The United Nations defines an old person as someone 65
• World Rabies Day has been observed since 2007 to raise
years or older, while in India, old persons or senior citizens
awareness about the world's deadliest infectious disease.
are 60 years or older.
168. Where was the 8th Indian Arts Festival focusing on • The first International Day of Older Persons was observed
North Eastern states held? on 1 October 1991.
A. Secunderabad, Telangana • This year's theme- Older Persons is Ageing with Dignity:
The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support
B. Mumbai, Maharashtra
Systems for Older Persons Worldwide".
C. Indore, Madhya Pradesh
• The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
D. Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
celebrates the International Day of Older Persons in India.
• Answer- A. Secunderabad, Telangana The Ministry is the nodal ministry for the cause of senior
citizens.
• On 28 September 2024, President Droupadi Murmu
inaugurated the 8th Indian Arts Festival focusing on the 171. In which year was the United Nations General
North-Eastern states held at the Rashtrapati Nilayam Assembly declared October 2 as the International Day
located in Secunderabad, Telangana. of Non-Violence?
• The eight-day Indian Arts Festival will be open to the
public from 29th September to 6th October 2024. A. 1995 B. 2007
• During the inaugural ceremony, the Governor of C. 2014 D. 2000
Telangana, Jishnu Dev Varma, Union Minister of State for • Answer- B. 2007
Development of North Eastern Region Sukanata Majumdar • International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2
and other dignitaries were present. October to commemorate the birthday of Mahatma
• President Murmu is on a day-long visit to Telangana. Gandhi.
Earlier, the President attended the 21st Convocation of the • It is also celebrated every year as Gandhi Jayanti. This year
National Academy of Legal Studies and Research this day is the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
(NALSAR) University in Hyderabad, Telangana. • On 15 June 2007, the United Nations General Assembly
• The festival will showcase the art, culture, craft and declared 2 October as the International Day of Non-
culinary diversity of the North Eastern states of Arunachal Violence.
Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, • Mahatma Gandhi: Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation,
Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. was a lawyer, political ethicist, activist, and writer. His full
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• He was born in Porbandar, Gujarat on 2nd October 1869. • “150 years of enabling communication and empowering
He was an ardent follower of Satyagraha and Ahinsa. peoples across nations” is the theme of this year’s World
• Every year on October 2, India celebrates Lal Bahadur Post Day.
Shastri Jayanti.
175. When is World Mental Health Day observed every
• Shastri's birthday, remembered as an outstanding
statesman, is celebrated on October 2 along with Mahatma year?
Gandhi's birthday. A. 7 October B. 9 October
• Lal Bahadur Shastri was born on 2 October 1904 in C. 10 October D. 8 October
Mughalsarai, a small railway town in Uttar Pradesh.
• Answer- C. 10 October
172. World Teachers' Day is celebrated every year on 5 • Every year on 10 October, World Mental Health Day is
October. Which year was declared as World Teachers' observe D.
Day by UNESCO? • It is observed to promote global mental health education
A. 1991 B. 1994 and to spread awareness.
C. 1986 D. 1888 • It gives an opportunity for all stakeholders working on
mental health issues to discuss their work.
• Answer- B. 1994 • The theme of the World Mental Health Day 2024 is “Mental
• Every year on 5 October, World Teachers' Day or Health at Work.
International Teachers’ Day is observe D. • "On October 10, 1992, World Mental Health Day was
• It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 observed for the first time.
ILO/UNESCO Recommendation on the Status of Teachers, • This day was started by Deputy Secretary General Richard
which sets standards regarding the rights and Hunter.
responsibilities of teachers.
• It is also celebrated to recognize the work of teachers, 176. When is the World International Day of the Girl Child
researchers, and professors and to honour teachers for their observed annually across the world?
valuable contributions to society. A. 11 October B. 9 October
• The theme of World Teachers' Day 2024 is "Valuing C. 10 October D. 8 October
Teacher Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for
Education. • Answer- A. 11 October
• "In 1994, UNESCO declared 5 October as World Teachers’ • International Day of the Girl Child is observed on 11
Day. October every year.
• The day highlights the importance of quality teachers to • This year, the theme for International Day of the Girl Child
guide or motivate students. 2024 is ‘Girls’ Vision for the Future.’
173. When is World Cotton Day observed annually? • The United Nations established this day in 2012
highlighting the need to address issues like gender
A. 9 October B. 7 October
inequality, child marriage and limited access to education
C. 6 October D. 8 October and healthcare.
• Answer- B. 7 October • At the World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995,
• World Cotton Day is celebrated all over the world on 7 countries unanimously adopted the Beijing Declaration and
October. Platform for Action for the first time in history.
• The first World Cotton Day was celebrated in Geneva in • The Beijing Declaration is the first to address girls’ rights,
2019. according to the United Nations.
• This year marks the fifth anniversary of World Cotton Day. • The United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution
• The idea for World Cotton Day originated from the Cotton 66/170 declaring October 11 as the International Day of the
Four nations (Burkina Faso, Benin, Chad, and Mali) and Girl Child on December 19, 2011.
other cotton-producing nations in Africa. 177. When is the International Day for Disaster Risk
• Presently, India is the largest cotton producer in the worl
Reduction observed annually?
D.
• In 2024, World Cotton Day (WCD) will be celebrated on A. 11 October B. 13 October
October 7 in Cotonou, Benin, marking the first time it will C. 10 October D. 8 October
be held in a country rather than an international • Answer- B. 13 October
organization. • The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR)
174. When is World Post Day observed annually? is observed every year on October 13.
• 2024 Theme: Empowering the Next Generation for a
A. 7 October B. 9 October
Resilient Future. The International Day for Disaster Risk
C. 10 October D. 8 October
Reduction is a reminder of what remains to be done to
• Answer- B. 9 October reduce disaster risk.
• World Post Day is celebrated each year on 9 October. • The International Day for Disaster Reduction was
• It is observed to mark the anniversary of the establishment established in 1989 by the United Nations General
of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in Bern, Switzerland. Assembly in response to a request to encourage risk
• In 1969, the Universal Postal Congress in Tokyo declared 9 awareness and a world view of disaster reduction.
October as World Post Day. • The United Nations used the International Day for Disaster
• In 2024, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) is celebrating its Risk Reduction to launch the Sendai Seven campaign. It
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refers to the seven objectives of the Sendai Framework for A. 18 October B. 16 October
Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030. C. 15 October D. 17 October
178. Which day will be commemorated as a “Constitution • Answer- D. 17 October
Glorification Campaign"? • Valmiki Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day of
Ashwin month according to the Hindu calendar. This year,
A. 26 November B. 27 November
Valmiki Jayanti celebrated across the country on 17th
C. 24 November D. 21 November
October.
• Answer- A. 26 November • This day is an important Hindu festival celebrated as the
birth anniversary of Maharshi Valmiki, a revered scholar
• Union Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that the 75th
and sage.
anniversary of the Indian Constitution will be
commemorated with a nationwide “Constitution • Maharishi Valmiki is known for composing the Ramayana,
Glorification Campaign". one of the most important epics of Hinduism, which
• The 75th anniversary will be celebrated on November 26. consists of 24,000 verses and seven sections.
• Maharishi Valmiki is also known as the ‘Adi Kavi’ or the
• Kiran Rijiju highlighted the government’s initiative to
construct Constitution buildings in every district. first poet of the Sanskrit language.
• Constitution Day is celebrated on November 26 every year • Members of the Valmiki sect also worship him as a
to mark the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1949. messenger of God and celebrate Pargat Divas with great
reverence.
• The Constituent Assembly of India adopted the
Constitution of India, which came into effect on 26 January 182. When was International Abhidhamma Day observed
1950. recently?
179. When is World Standards Day observed every year? A. 18 October B. 16 October
A. 11 October B. 13 October C. 15 October D. 17 October
C. 10 October D. 14 October • Answer- D. 17 October
• Answer- D. 14 October • The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, addressed the
• World Standards Day or International Standards Day is celebrations of International Abhidhamma Day and
celebrated globally on 14th October every year. recognition of Pali as a classical language at Vigyan
• The day aims to raise awareness among consumers, Bhawan in New Delhi on 17 October 2024.
regulators, and industry about the importance of • Abhidhamma Day is associated with the incident of Lord
standardization in the global economy. Buddha teaching Abhidhamma.
• Various organizations including government bodies across • The recent recognition of Pali as a classical language has
the world plan a variety of events to celebrate this day. added significance to this year's Abhidhamma Day
• The date was chosen in 1956 in London to mark the first celebrations, as Lord Buddha's teachings on Abhidhamma
gathering of delegates from 25 countries who decided to are originally available in Pali language.
create an international organization to facilitate • It commemorates the descent of Lord Buddha from the
standardization. The ISO was formed a year later in 1947. celestial realm of the thirty-three divine beings (Tāvatiṃsa-
However, the first World Standards Day was celebrated in devaloka) to Sankassiya, known today as Sankisa
1970. Basantapur in Uttar Pradesh.
• The place is documented by the Aśokan Elephant Pillar,
180. When is World Food Day observed every year? signifying the importance of the place of event.
A. 18 October B. 16 October
183. PM Modi inaugurated ‘Karmayogi Saptah’ on _______
C. 15 October D. 17 October
at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New
• Answer- B. 16 October Delhi.
• World Food Day is observed every year worldwide on
October 16. A. 18 October B. 16 October
• World Food Day is observed to raise awareness about the C. 19 October D. 17 October
importance of good food and nutrition. • Answer- C. 19 October
• This day was established by FAO in 1979.
• To enhance civil servants’ capacity development, PM Modi
• It is observed to mark the founding of the United Nations
inaugurated ‘Karmayogi Saptah’, or National Learning
Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945.
Week, on October 19 at the Dr. Ambedkar International
• This year World Food Day has been observed under the Centre in New Delhi.
theme “Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better
• It aims to enhance individual and organizational capacity
Future”.
development for civil servants across the nation.
• World Anaesthesia Day is observed every year on October
• The National Learning Week (NLW) is anticipated to be the
16 to draw attention to the important role of anaesthesia in
largest event of its kind.
modern medical care.
• Mission Karmayogi was launched in September 2020 and
• In 2024, the theme of World Anaesthesia Day is "Workforce
has made considerable progress since then. It envisions
Well-being.
future-ready civil servants rooted in Indian ethos with a
181. According to the Hindu calendar, Valmiki Jayanti is global perspective.
celebrated on the full moon day of Ashwin month. 184. When is Police Commemoration Day observed every
Valmiki Jayanti was celebrated across the country on year in India?
______ this year?

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A. 18 October B. 22 October • This day reminds us of the side effects of iodine deficiency,
C. 19 October D. 21 October such as goiter and other health disorders.
• Answer- D. 21 October • It encourages countries to implement measures for the
prevention and management of iodine deficiency.
• India observes Police Commemoration Day on October 21
to honour police officers who lost their lives in an attack by • Realizing the serious health implications of iodine
Chinese troops at Hot Springs in Ladakh in 1959. deficiency, the government initiated national efforts to
combat this problem through the National Goitre Control
• Many people died and many people were injured in this
Programme (NGCP) in 1962.
attack. 23 days after the incident, on November 13, 1959,
the bodies of the martyred soldiers were returned to the • In 1992, the programme was expanded and renamed as
Indian border, who were cremated with full military National Iodine Deficiency Disorders Control Programme
honors. (NIDDCP.
• The day is observed annually on October 21 and 188. When is 'World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
commemorates the bravery and dedication displayed by (WDAH)' observed recently?
police personnel.
A. 29 October B. 27 October
185. World Polio Day is celebrated every year on 24 C. 26 October D. 28 October
October, when was it first observed? • Answer- B. 27 October
A. 1990 B. 1988 • World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is observed every
C. 1978 D. 1989 year on October 27.
• Answer- B. 1988 • The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is an important
• World Polio Day is celebrated on October 24 annually. This initiative for both UNESCO and the Coordinating Council
of Audiovisual Archives Associations (CCAAA) to honour
date was chosen in honour of the birthday of Dr. Jonas
audiovisual conservation professionals and institutions
Salk, the virologist who developed the first effective polio
that protect our heritage for future generations.
vaccine in 1955.
• The theme for World Polio Day 2024 is “A Global Mission • The day was chosen to raise awareness of the importance
to Reach Every Chil D. and conservation risks of recorded sound and audiovisual
documents.
• The theme for World Polio Day 2023 was “A healthier
• The 33rd session of UNESCO's General Conference
future for mothers and children.”
adopted the 33C/11 Convention to proclaim 27 October as
• The first official World Polio Day was celebrated in 1988, it
World Audio Heritage Day. Resolution 53 was adopted, in
was the same year the GPEI (Global Polio Eradication
commemoration of adoption, recommended by the 21st
Initiative) was launched globally.
session of the General Conference in 1980, for the
• This program set the stage for the formation of the Global
protection and preservation of moving images.
Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) in 1988, which brought
together several partners, including the WHO, UNICEF, 189. International Animation Day is observed on October
and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 28 every year. In which year was it established?
(CDC).
A. 1988 B. 1990
186. ITBP celebrates its Raising Day on 24th October every C. 2002 D. 2005
year. What is the motto of ITBP?
• Answer- C. 2002
A. "Service Before Self" B. "Protection and Security"
• International Animation Day, also known as IAD, is
C. Sum no Varuna:
celebrated every year on October 28.
D. " Shaurya-Dridhata-Karma Nishtha " • It was founded in the year 2002 by the Association
• Answer- D. "Shaurya-Perseverance-Karma Loyalty" Internationale du Film d'Animation (ASIFA).
• The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), one of India’s five • As an annual festival in recognition of the art of animation
Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), celebrates its Raising and in memory of the first public performance of Charles-
Day on October 24 every year. Emile Reynaud's Theater Optic, which took place in Paris
• The ITBP's motto is "Shaurya-Dridhata-Karma Nishtha “ in 1892.
• Their symbol, which prominently features the Ashoka • This was a pivotal moment in the history of animation, as it
Chakra alongside crossed rifles, reflects the force’s showed the potential of projected moving images of the
commitment to its core values. future.
• The ITBP’s primary role is to safeguard India’s northern 190. When was the first Ayurveda Day celebrated in India?
borders, particularly along the 3,488-km-long Line of
Actual Control (LAC) with China, stretching from Ladakh A. 2022 B. 2016
in the west to Arunachal Pradesh in the east. C. 2014 D. 2015

187. When was 'World Iodine Deficiency Day' observed • Answer- B. 2016
• The 9th Ayurveda Day 2024 is being observed in the
recently?
country and over 150 countries worldwide.
A. 18 October B. 22 October • The Ayurveda Diwas is observed on the Dhanvantari
C. 19 October D. 21 October Jayanti or Dhanteras.
• Answer- D. 21 October • This year, the Dhanteras, or Ayurveda Day, is being
• The day is observed annually on October 21 to raise observed on 29 October 2024.
awareness about the importance of iodine in human health. • The theme for the 9th Ayurveda Day is “Ayurveda
Innovations for Global Health”.

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• On the occasion of the 9th Ayurveda Day, Prime Minister • Answer- D. France
Narendra Modi, in New Delhi, virtually laid the • India will participate in Euronaval 2024 Defence Exhibition
foundation stone for multiple projects related to the health in France.
sector across the country. • India is one of the 104 countries that have been invited to
• The total worth of the projects is estimated at around attend the world’s largest naval defence trade show.
12,850 crore rupees. • World’s largest naval defence trade show will be held in
• In 2016, the Narendra Modi government decided to Paris from 4-7 November.
observe Dhanvantari Jayanti or Dhanteras as Ayurveda • The event will focus on innovation, sovereignty and
Day. international cooperation.
• According to Hindu mythology, Dhanvantari is considered • During Euronaval 2024, the strategic and industrial
to be the physician of Go D. challenges will be discussed.
• In the exhibition, there will be discussion on innovation,
8. Summits and Conferences resilience and sustainability and debates and conferences.

191. Which country will host the first-ever World 194. Which edition of the India-US Commercial Dialogue
Telecommunication Standardization Assembly meeting will be co-chaired by Piyush Goyal and Gina
(WTSA) 2024 in the Asian continent from October 15 Raimondo on October 3, 2024?
to 24? A. Seventh B. Fourth
A. India B. Indonesia C. Sixth D. Fifth
C. Viet Nam D. China • Answer- C. Sixth
• Answer- A. India • The 6th India-US Commercial Dialogue meeting was co-
chaired by Piyush Goyal in Washington, D.C. It
• India will host the World Telecommunication
will be with Ms. Gina Raimondo.
Standardization Assembly (WTSA) 2024 from October 15 to
• Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce &
24 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
Industry, Government of India, is on a visit to United States
• This will be preceded by the Global Standards Symposium
USA from September 30 to October 3, 2024 at the invitation
(GSS) on October 14.
of Ms. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce United
• It is organized by the International Telecommunication
States USA.
Union (ITU), on every four years.
• Shri Piyush Goyal will co-chair the India-America CEO
• Thus, this conference aims to significantly enhance the
Forum with Secretary Raimondo on October 2, 2024 and
standardization ecosystem in critical telecom and ICT areas
chair the 6th India-US Commercial Dialogue in
such as 5G, 6G satellite communications, AI, LoT, quantum
Washington DC on October 3, 2024.
technology, and cloud computing in the India.
• The two sides will discuss ways to generate sustainable
• This is the first time that the event is being held in the
economic growth, further improve the business and
Asian continent.
investment climate, and deepen ties between the Indian
• 1,800 to 2,000 delegates from 193 member countries, global and US business communities.
standardization bodies, and the telecom/ICT industry will
attend this summit. 195. The 26th Water, Energy, Technology, and
192. RBI organized a conference on the governance of Environment Exhibition (WETEX) 2024 started at
small finance banks in_______________. ___________.
A. Bengaluru B. Jaipur A. New Delhi B. Dubai
C. Hyderabad D. Lucknow C. Hyderabad D. Chennai
• Answer- B. Dubai
• Answer- A. Bengaluru • The 26th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment
• A day-long conference for the directors of Small Finance Exhibition (WETEX) 2024 started at the Dubai World Trade
Banks (SFB) has been organized in Bengaluru. Centre on 1st October.
• The theme of the conference was ‘Governance in SFBs: • 29 leading companies are participating in the Indian
Driving Sustainable Growth and Stability’. pavilion.
• RBI Deputy Governor Mr Swaminathan J to encourage • The event is organized by the Dubai Electricity and Water
directors to be vigilant and proactive in identifying and Authority (DEWA).
mitigating emerging risks. • Cutting-edge innovations in renewable energy, water
• He also highlighted the importance of sustainable business treatment, and environmental technologies issues were
models. discusse D.
• Technical sessions on the ‘Governance and Assurance • WETEX 2024 featured 16 international pavilions from 14
Functions’, ‘Business Risk – Regulatory and Supervisory countries.
Expectations’ and ‘IT Systems and Cybersecurity’ were also
part of this conference. 196. Which edition of the annual Mindfulness India
Summit will be held on October 17 and 18 in
193. India will take part in Euronaval 2024 Defence
Mumbai?
Exhibition in which of the following countries?
A. 3rd B. 2nd
A. U.K. B. USA
C. 4th D. 6th
C. Germany D. France

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• Answer- A. 3rd • The ISA Assembly will discuss ISA activities pertaining to
energy access, security, and customs, with an emphasis on
• Mindfulness India Summit will be organized from 17-18
enabling member nations to embrace solar energy and
October.
raising funds to expedite the implementation of solar
• The third edition of the annual Mindfulness India Summit power.
will held on October 17 and 18 in Mumbai.
• The ISA Assembly will bring together global leaders to
• Its main aim is to bring together leaders and professionals encourage the broad use of solar energy.
with essential strategies to create healthier, more
empathetic work environments. 200. On 16 October, the first ASEAN-India Track 1 Cyber
• “Thrive in the Age of Disruption” is the theme of the Policy Dialogue held in____________.
summit. A. Tokyo B. New Delhi
• It will focus on the need for leaders to adopt mindfulness C. Berlin D. Singapore
as an important skill in complex business scenarios.
• Answer- D. Singapore
197. Where will the 21st ASEAN-India Summit be held? • On 16 October, the first ASEAN-India Track 1 Cyber Policy
A. Colombo B. Manila Dialogue held in Singapore.
C. Mumbai D. Laos • The dialogue was co-chaired by Amit A. Shukla, Joint
• Answer- D. Laos Secretary, Cyber Diplomacy Division, Ministry of External
Affairs.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a visit to Vientiane,
Laos for the 21st ASEAN-India Summit. • During the dialogue, the two sides exchanged views on the
cyber threat landscape, national cyber policies, threat
• This will be his 10th ASEAN-India Summit. Along with
assessments and recent developments in the ICT domain at
this, PM Modi will also participate in the 19th East Asia
the United Nations.
Summit.
• The Dialogue considered the possibility of cooperation in
• He will review the progress in relations between India and
capacity building and training to identify specific areas of
ASEAN with other ASEAN Heads of State.
activities.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday watched an
• It contributed to strengthening the ASEAN-India
episode of Falak-Falam, a Lao adaptation of Ramayana,
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through the
presented by the prestigious Royal Theatre in Luang
implementation of the ASEAN-India Joint Statement on
Prabang.
Advancing Digital Transformation issued during the
• After this, he also interacted with the people of the Indian
ASEAN-India Summit on 10 October.
community on reaching Vientiane.
201. Who represented India at the 23rd SCO Council of
198. Where was the 19th International Conference of Drug
Heads of Government Meeting 2024 in Pakistan?
Regulatory Authorities meeting held for the first time
A. Dr. S. Jaishankar B. Narendra Modi
in India?
C. Om Birla D. Rajnath Singh
A. Bhopal B. Surat
C. Hyderabad D. New Delhi • Answer- A. Dr. S. Jaishankar
• Answer- D. New Delhi • External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishanakar represented
• India is hosting the 19th International Conference of Drug India at the 23rd Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation
Regulatory Authorities (ICDRA) meeting in New Delhi Organisations (SCO) Council of Heads of Government,
from 14 to 18 October 2024. held in Islamabad, Pakistan, on 16 October 2024.
• India was to host the event in 2020, but due to the COVID- • The two-day meeting, held on 15&16 October 2024, was
19 pandemic, it was postponed and is now being held in hosted by the Pakistani Prime Minister, Shahbaz Sharif.
2024. • This was the first visit of an Indian minister to Pakistan
• India is hosting the ICDRA meeting for the first time. after the 2015 visit of the then External Affairs Minister
• The 18th International Conference of Drug Regulatory Sushma Swaraj.
Authorities meeting was held in Dublin, Ireland in 2018. • Sushma Swaraj visited Islamabad, Pakistan, in December
• The 19th International Conference of Drug Regulatory 2015 to attend the Heart of Asia Conference.
Authorities is hosted by the Central Drugs Standard • Pakistan did not invite Afghanistan, as its observer status
Control Organization (CDSCO) in collaboration with the in the SCO has been suspended since 2021. No country of
World Health Organization. the SCO recognises the Taliban government in
Afghanistan.
199. Which session of International Solar Alliance (ISA)
202. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit which
Assembly will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New
country on October 22-23 to attend the 16th BRICS
Delhi from 3rd November?
Summit?
A. Ninth B. Seventh
C. Eighth D. Tenth A. China B. Brazil
C. South Africa D. Russia
• Answer- B. Seventh
• International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly’s seventh • Answer- D. Russia
session will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi • Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia on October
from 3rd November. It will be a four-day event. 22-23 to attend the 16th BRICS Summit.
• It will continue till 6th of November. • This will be the second Russia visit to the Modi in 2024
after the last meeting in Moscow in July.

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• The theme of the summit in Kazan is 'Strengthening 206. Where was the 2024 edition of the Embassy's flagship
Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security'. diaspora engagement programme, Pravasi Parichay
• The BRICS summit is a meeting of five major countries: inaugurated?
Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
• This year, new members have joined, including Egypt, A. Yemen B. Saudi Arabia
Ethiopia, Iran and the UAE. C. Qatar D. Armenia
• Answer- B. Saudi Arabia
203. Where was the first meeting of the Defence Ministers
• The 2024 edition of the Embassy’s flagship diaspora
of G-7 held in October 2024? engagement event, Pravasi Parichay, was inaugurated by
A. France B. Germany Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan
C. United Kingdom D. Italy at the Embassy Auditorium in Riyadh.
• Answer- D. Italy • This was the 2nd edition of this event.
• For the first time in Group of Seven (G-7) history, the • The inaugural or first edition was held in October and
defence ministers of the G7 countries met in Naples, Italy, November of 2023.
on 19 October 2024. • The Indian community in Saudi Arabia actively
• Italian defence minister Guido Crosetto hosted the participated, presenting a unique play that featured all 11
meeting. Italy holds the rotating presidency of the G-7 for classical languages of India: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam,
2024. Kannada, Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Odia, Pali, Prakrit,
• The G7 Defence Ministers meeting was held in the and Sanskrit.
background of the Israeli announcement that it has killed • The week-long cultural celebration commenced with a
the Palestinian militant group Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar. specially curated event titled “Classical Languages of
• The Israelis have accused Yayha Sinwar as the mastermind India,” aimed at highlighting the rich linguistic diversity of
of the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, in which 1,200 the country.
people were killed. Since then, Israel has attacked Gaza, the 207. Spanish President Pedro Sanchez inaugurated the 4th
base of Hamas. Spain-India Forum in ___________.
204. Which edition of Asia Clean Energy Summit (ACES) A. Surat B. Mumbai
2024 took place in Singapore from October 22-24, as C. Chennai D. Hyderabad
part of the Singapore International Energy Week • Answer- B. Mumbai
(SIEW)? • The theme of the forum was "Spain-India partnership
A. 13th B. 11th amidst geopolitical and technological challenges: new
C. 14th D. 12th horizons, new possibilities".
• It was jointly organized by the Observer Research
• Answer- B. 11th Foundation and the Spain India Council Foundation.
• Tha 11th Edition of Asia Clean Energy Summit (ACES) • The Spanish President said India and Spain want more
2024 took place in Singapore from October 22-24, as part of trade, more investment, increased cooperation and better
the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW). exchanges.
• ACES 2024 aims to bring together global leaders to shape a • He highlighted the mutual understanding between India
sustainable future for the Asia-Pacific region. and Spain.
• Net-Zero Targets, Corporate and National Commitments, • He also highlighted the strength of economic and trade ties
Policy and Technological Innovation, Financing between India and Spain.
Sustainable Development are the key themes and objectives
of Asia Clean Energy Summit (ACES) 2024.
9. Awards and Recognitions
205. Where did the two-week COP16 Biodiversity Summit
begin from 21st October 2024? 208. Andro village of _____received the Best Tourism
A. Australia B. Philippines
Village award in the Heritage category of the Best
C. South Africa D. Colombia Tourism Village Competition 2024.
A. Manipur B. Meghalaya
• Answer- D. Colombia
C. West Bengal D. Mizoram
• The two-week COP16 Biodiversity Summit began in
Colombia. • Answer- A. Manipur
• The main objective of the summit is to prevent the rapid
• The Andro Village of Manipur received the Best Tourism
destruction of nature that has reached an unprecedented Village in Heritage category award in the 2024 edition of
peak globally in 2024.
the Best Tourism Villages Competition.
• The summit aims to negotiate next steps to implement the
• This award has been given due to the unique cultural
historic 2022 Kunming-Montreal Agreement. heritage and traditional practices of Andro village.
• Since 1970, the global wildlife population has declined by
• The award ceremony took place on 27 September 2024
69% due to climate change, deforestation, pollution, and
during the World Tourism Day celebrations at Vigyan
habitat destruction.
Bhawan in New Delhi.
• The summit will mark the 16th meeting of countries that • The village has a temple which showcases the rich cultural
first signed the 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity. and historical heritage of the region.
• The COP16 Biodiversity Summit will be attended by 23000
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• The village's cultural heritage includes the centuries-old 212. New India Foundation announced the shortlist of how
fire worship which attracts tourists from various parts of many books for the Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay Book
the world.
Award for 2024?
209. Who has been awarded the 54th Dadasaheb Phalke A. Ten B. Five
Award? C. Four D. Seven
A. Waheeda Rehman B. Mithun Chakraborty • Answer- B. Five
C. Asha Parekh D. Amitabh Bachchan • The New India Foundation has announced the shortlist of
• Answer- B. Mithun Chakraborty the Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay Book Award for 2024.
• Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty will be honoured with • The award is given to non-fiction books based on modern
the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement award for his and contemporary Indian history. The winning author is
outstanding contribution to Indian cinema. awarded a cash prize of Rs 15 lakh.
• The award will be presented to West Bengal superstar • The winner will be announced in November.
Mithun Chakraborty during the 70th National Film • The Shortlist for the Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book
Awards ceremony to be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Prize 2024 is:
• The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was instituted in 1969 in the • Neerja Choudhry: How Prime Ministers Decide (Aleph
memory of Dadasaheb Phalke and Mithun Da is its 54th Book Company)
awardee. • Ashok Gopal: A Part Apart: The Life and Thought of
• Mithun Chakraborty was born on 16 June 1950 in a Bengali B.R. Ambedkar (Navayana)
Brahmin family. His real name is 'Gaurang Chakraborty'. • Radhika Iyengar: Fire on the Ganges: Life Among the Dead
• In 1976, he made his debut with Mrinal Sen's Mrigaya, for in Banaras (HarperCollins)
which he received his first National Film Award for Best • Kunal Purohit: H-Pop: The Secretive World of Hindutva
Actor. Pop Stars (HarperCollins)
• Chitralekha Zutshi: Sheikh Abdullah: The Caged Lion of
210. International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards Kashmir (HarperCollins)
2024 held in Abu Dhabi won the Best Actress title?
213. Who has been awarded the Nobel Prize 2024 in
A. Hema Malini B. Shabana Azmi
C. Rani Mukherjee D. Shilpa Rao
Medicine on October 7, 2024?
A. Svante Pebo
• Answer- C. Rani Mukherjee B. Victor Ambrose and Gary Ruvkun
• At the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards C. Sir Alexander Fleming
2024 held in Abu Dhabi, Shah Rukh Khan received the Best D. Caitlin Karicho and Drew Weissman
Actor title for "Jawan" and Rani Mukerji won the Best
• Answer- B. Victor Ambrose and Gary Ruvkun
Actress title for "Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway.
• Out of the top 4 awards, the third Best Film award went to • On October 7, 2024, the Nobel Prize in Medicine was
Ranbir Kapoor-starrer 'Animal', and the Best Director announced to Viktor Ambrose and Gary Ruvkun by the
Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm.
award went to Vidhu Vinod Chopra for his surprise hit
film '12th Fail'. • American biologists jointly received the prestigious award
• Veteran actress Shabana Azmi, who has clocked 50 years in for its role in regulating gene expression after the discovery
cinema, won the Best Supporting Actress (Female) award and transcription of microRNAs.
for her work in "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani". • The Nobel Assembly said their discovery was "proving to
be fundamentally important for the way organisms
211. Who was conferred the 25th Lal Bahadur Shastri develop and function. “
National Award of Excellence, 2024 on 01st October • The winners will receive their prizes on December 10, the
2024? anniversary of the Nobel Prize's death.
• This year's prize is the 115th Nobel Prize in Physiology or
A. Mithun Chakraborty B. Rajshree Birla
Medicine since 1901. Out of 229 winners, only 13 are
C. Vinod Bachchan D. Deepak C Mehta
women.
• Answer- B. Rajshree Birla • The prizes will receive 11 million Swedish crowns.
• Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar presented the 25th Lal
Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence, 2024 to
214. Who has recently been awarded the '2024 SASTRA
Rajshree Birla, Chairperson, Aditya Birla Community Ramanujan Award'?
Initiative and Centre for Rural Development on October 01. A. Alexander Dunn B. Rajshri Birla
• The award ceremony was held at the Vice President's C. Victor Ambrose D. Alok Joshi
residence in New Delhi.
• Under his leadership, the Aditya Birla Community • Answer- A. Alexander Dunn
Initiative and Centre for Rural Development has been at • Recently, the 2024 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize was
the forefront of initiatives related to healthcare, education, conferred to Alexander Dunn of the Georgia Institute of
sustainable livelihoods and infrastructure development, Technology, USA.
positively impacting millions of people across 9000 villages • Dunn has made significant breakthroughs in the study of
in the India. modular forms, semi-integer weight forms, metaplexic
forms, and their relationships with prime numbers and
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• SASTRA Ramanujan was founded in 2005 and given by the 217. Who has been awarded the Best Male Playback Singer
Shanmugha Academy of Arts, Science, Technology and (Male) award at the 70th National Film Awards?
Research (SASTRA) University, Tamil Nadu.
A. Udit Narayan B. Kumar Sanu
• It includes a cash prize of USD 10,000.
C. Arijit Singh D. none of these
• The prize is awarded annually to mathematicians aged 32
or younger for exceptional contributions, especially in • Answer- C. Arijit Singh
fields inspired by the work of Srinivasa Ramanujan.
• On October 8, the National Film Awards ceremony was
• Srinivasa Ramanujan was born on 22 December 1887 in held in the national capital. The winners were felicitated by
Tamil Nadu, he made pioneering contributions to number President Droupadi Murmu at the award ceremony.
theory, elliptical functions, division theory and
• This time awards are being given for the films of the year
hypergeometric series. 2022. The awards were delayed due to Covid 19.
215. Who has been awarded the Nobel Prize 2024 in • Malayalam film Aaatham won the Best Feature Film awar
Physics on October 8, 2024? D.
• Vishal Bhardwaj won the National Film Award for Best
A. Svante Pebo
Music Direction for his performance in Fursat.
B. Victor Ambrose and Gary Ruvkun
• Arijit Singh has been awarded the Best Playback Singer
C. Sir Alexander Fleming
(Male) Awar D.
D. John J. Hopfield and Jeffrey E. Hinton
218. Who has been awarded the Nobel Prize 2024 in
• Answer- D. John J. Hopfield and Jeffrey E. Hinton
• The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics will be awarded to John J.
Chemistry on 9th October 2024?
Hopfield and Jeffrey E. Hinton "for fundamental A. Victor Ambrose and Gary Ruvkun
discoveries and inventions enabling machine learning with B. David Baker, Demis, Hasbys, and John M. Jumper
artificial neural networks," the Royal Swedish Academy of C. Sir Alexander Fleming
Sciences announced on Tuesday. D. John J. Hopfield and Jeffrey E. Hinton
• Hopfield from Princeton University in New Jersey, US, and
• Answer- B. David Baker, Demis, Hasbys, and John M.
Hinton from the University of Toronto in Canada trained
Jumper
artificial neural networks using physics.
• The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 was awarded with one
• The Nobel Foundation said in a press release that both
half to David Baker “for computational protein design”
laureates "used the tools of physics to develop methods
and the other half jointly to Demis Hassabis and John M.
that are the foundation of today's powerful machine
Jumper “for protein structure prediction”.
learning. “
• Demis Hassabis and John Jumper have successfully utilised
• The prize money for the Nobel Prize in Physics is 11
artificial intelligence to predict the structure of almost all
million Swedish kronor, which will be split equally
known proteins.
between the two winners.
• David Baker has learned how to master life’s building
216. Who has been awarded the MIDORI Prize 2024 for blocks and create entirely new proteins.
Biodiversity? • Demis Hassabel and John M. Jumper created an AI model
of the protein in 2020. Whose name is AlphaFold2.
A. Vera Voronova
• With this help, the structure of 200 million proteins can be
B. Isabel Augustina Calderón Carlos
studie D. Through this model, the size and shape of
C. Both A and B D. none of these
many proteins have been reveale D.
• Answer- C. Both A and B 219. Who has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature
• The 2024 Midori Prize for Biodiversity has been awarded to 2024 on October 10, 2024?
Vera Voronova of Kazakhstan and Isabel Agostina
Calderón Carlos of Peru. A. Victor Ambrose and Gary Ruvkun
B. David Baker, Demis, Hasbys, and John M. Jumper
• Vera Voronova: Executive Director of the Biodiversity
Conservation Association of Kazakhstan, Voronova has led C. Han Kang
efforts for ecosystem restoration and protection of D. John J. Hopfield and Jeffrey E. Hinton
endangered species in Central Asia, benefiting rural
• Answer- C. Han Kang
communities.
• Isabel Augustina Calderón Carlos: The founder of Sumac • The Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 is awarded to the South
Kawasaya in Peru, Calderón Carlos has been recognized Korean author Han Kang, “for her intense poetic prose that
for her work in the conservation of pollinators through the confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of
"Bee Honey Root," which combines honey production with human life.”
community development and ecosystem restoration. • In her oeuvre, Han Kang confronts historical traumas and
• Founded: AEON in collaboration with the Environmental invisible sets of rules and, in each of her works, exposes the
Foundation and the Convention on Biodiversity. fragility of human life.
• Objective: To recognize individuals who have made • She has a unique awareness of the connections between
outstanding contributions to biodiversity conservation and body and soul, the living and the dead, and in her poetic
sustainability. and experimental style has become an innovator in
• Award: Cash amount of $100,000 for each recipient and contemporary prose.
souvenir. • Han Kang started his career in 1993 with writing poems. In
1995, he started writing stories.
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220. Who has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2024 on • The winner of the awards in various categories will be
11th October 2024? conferred in a function to be held on 22 October 2024 in
New Delhi.
A. Nihon Hideankyo
• Best State Category
B. David Baker, Demis, Hasbys, and John M. Jumper
1. Odisha
C. Han Kang 2. Uttar Pradesh
D. John J. Hopfield and Jeffrey E. Hinton 3. Puducherry and Gujarat
• Answer- A. Nihon Hideankyo • Best District Category
1. South Zone - Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh),
• The Nobel Peace Prize 2024 has been awarded to Japanese 2. North East Zone-Dhalai (Tripura),
organization Nihon Hideankyo. 3. North Zone- Ganderbal (Jammu and Kashmir), Banda
• The organization is a grassroots movement of the atomic (Uttar Pradesh)
bomb survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, also known as 4. West Zone- Indore (Madhya Pradesh),
hibakusha. 5. East Zone -Bolangir (Odisha)
• The Nobel committee said that this peace prize is being
awarded to Nihon Hidenkyo to demonstrate through 223. Who has received the prestigious IAF World Space
evidence and efforts to create a world free of nuclear Prize for Chandrayaan-3?
weapons that nuclear weapons should never be used again. A. Ritu Karidhal B. Narendra Modi
• The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by a committee selected C. Nandini Harinath D. S. Somnath
by the Parliament of Norway (Stortinget. The committee
consists of 5 members appointed by the Norwegian • Answer- D. S. Somnath
Parliament, who select the winners for the awar D. • ISRO chief Dr S Somanath was awarded the prestigious
International Astronautical Federation (IAF) World Space
221. Who has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Prize for the remarkable success of the Chandrayaan-3
Sciences on 14th October 2024? mission.
A. Victor Ambrose • The award ceremony was held in Milan, Italy.
B. John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton • The historic landing of Chandrayaan-3 near the South Pole
C. Han Kang of the Moon made India the first country to achieve this
D. Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson feat.
• The major credit for the success of the Chandrayaan-3
• Answer- D. Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James mission goes to Dr. S. Somanath, who is both the Secretary
Robinson of the Department of Space and the Chairman of ISRO. Dr.
• The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Somnath's vision power played an important role in taking
Memory of Alfred Nobel 2024 is awarded to Daron this mission towards historic achievement.
Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson “for
studies of how institutions are formed and affect 224. Which country's university conferred an honorary
prosperity.” doctorate in political science to President Droupadi
• The laureates have contributed innovative research about Murmu in October 2024?
what affects countries’ economic prosperity in the long run.
A. Kenya B. Mauritania
• Their insights regarding how institutions influence
C. Algeria D. Malawi
prosperity show that work to support democracy and
inclusive institutions is an important way forward in the • Answer- C. Algeria
promotion of economic development. • President Droupadi Murmu was conferred the Degree of
• Turkish-American Daron Acemoglu, 57, is a professor at Honorary Doctorate in Political Science in Algeria on 15
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and 61- November 2024.
year-old British-American Simon Johnson is also a • President Droupadi Murmu is on a three-nation tour of the
professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology African nations of Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi from
(MIT).
13-19 October 2024.
• 64-year-old British-American James Robinson is a professor
• She will first visit Algeria, then Mauritania, and, in the last
at the University of Chicago. leg of her tour, Malawi.
222. Which state has bagged the best state award at the 5th • President Murmu is the first Indian President to visit these
National Water Awards 2023? three African countries.
• President Mumru was conferred an Honorary Doctorate in
A. Odisha B. Uttar Pradesh
Political Science by the Scientific and Technological Hub,
C. Andhra Pradesh D. Gujarat
Martyr Ihaddaden Abdelhafid University of Algeria.
• Answer- A. Odisha 225. Who has won the Femina Miss India 2024 title in
• Odisha has bagged the best state award in the 5th National October 2024?
Water Awards 2023.
A. Ayushi Dholakia B. Nikita Porwal
• The names of the winners of the 5th National Water
C. Nandini Gupta D. Rekha Pandey
Awards were announced by Union Jal Shakti Minister
Chandrakant Raghunath Patil on 14 October 2024 in New • Answer- B. Nikita Porwal
Delhi. • Nikita Porwal from Madhya Pradesh has been crowned
Femina Miss India 2024.

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• After this win, Nikita will represent India in the Miss and Asia HRD Award presented by Committee Vice
World beauty pageant (73rd Miss World pageant). Chairman and former President of Maldives Mohamed
• Rekha Pandey from the Union Territory and Aayushi Waheed Hassan Manik at the Chief Secretariat in Chennai,
Dholakia from Gujarat were awarded the first and second TN.
runners-up titles, respectively. • About Asia HRD Awards:
• Femina Miss India 2024 event was held on October 16 in • The awards are awarded in 5 categories – Lifetime
Mumbai. This was 60th edition of the beauty pageant. Achievement, Contribution to Society, Contribution to
• Last year's Femina Miss India titleholder is Nandini Gupta Organization, Contribution to HR Community, Movers &
of Rajasthan. Shakers each with its own criteria. -
• The recipients of each category are decided based on the
226. Who received the Distinguished Humanitarian detailed biography, occupation and achievement records of
Award 2024 on 19th October 2024? the nominees.
A. Anita Ambani B. Arya S. Grassa
229. Urmila Chaudhary, who recently won the Global
C. Dr. Mohammad Asmawi D. Mohanji
Anti-Racism Championship Award 2024, related to
• Answer- D. Mohanji which country?
• Renowned humanist and spiritual leader Mohanji was
A. Bhutan B. China
honoured with the Humanitarian Award 2024 for his
global humanitarian leadership at the 9th Conscious C. Sri Lanka D. Nepal
Company Awards held in Johannesburg, South Africa on • Answer- D. Nepal
September 19, 2024. • Urmila Chaudhary from Nepal has been honoured with the
• The Conscious Company Awards are dedicated to Global Anti-Racism Championship Award 2024.
recognizing individuals and organizations that promote • The award was presented by U.S. Secretary of State Antony
ethical behavior and sustainable practices. Blinken during a ceremony held at the Department of State
• Mohanji's award is a testimony to his enduring in Washington, D.C.
contributions to humanity through his teachings and • The award honors her work in advancing racial equity,
commitment to the highest human values of compassion, justice, and human rights.
kindness and non-violence. • All Other 5 awardees are Dintie Sule Tayiru (Ghana), Elvis
• Mohanji's humanitarian initiative has a presence in over 90 Shakjiri (North Macedonia), Tanya Duarte (Mexico),
countries, with foundations registered in over 20 countries Tomasa Yarhui Jacome (Bolivia), John Leerdam
across six continents. (Netherlands).
227. Who has won the prize in the UK for child labour- • Urmila was rescued from child servitude at age 17 and co-
founded the Freed Kamlari Development Forum,
based artwork in October 2024?
empowering former bonded laborers.
A. Praveen Vashisht B. Aditi Anand • She fights for marginalized castes in Nepal and studies law
C. Deepak C Mehta D. Ravindra Raina to further her cause.
• Answer- B. Aditi Anand 230. Who has received ‘The Harry Messel Award’ for
• An emerging artist from Karnal in Haryana has been Conservation Leadership by the Species Survival
declared the winner in the Emerging Painter category at
the Victoria and Albert Museum of Illustration awards in
Commission (SSC)?
London. A. Bibhab Kumar Talukdar
• Aditi Anand, a 25-year-old graduate and completed from B. Kailash Sankhala
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), has been declared the C. Rajendra Kumar D. A.A. Dunbar Brander
winner of the prestigious Emerging Painter category at the
V&A Illustration Awards. • Answer- A. Bibhab Kumar Talukdar
• Her art "Marigolds" is set against the backdrop of India and • Bibhab Kumar Talukdar of Assam has received ‘The Harry
highlights the theme of child labour and lost childhoo Messel Award for Conservation Leadership by the Species
D. Survival Commission (SSC) of the International Union for
• These awards are held every two years, and Aditi's Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
achievement has further cemented ARU's strong reputation • He received the award during the ongoing 5th IUCN SSC
in the field of painting. Leaders’ Meeting in Abu Dhabi.
• 300 conservation experts have participated in the meeting
228. Which state's Chief Minister has been honoured with to address the intertwined crises of biodiversity and
the Asia HRD Lifetime Achievement Award? climate change.
A. Andhra Pradesh B. Karnataka • Talukdar has received the award for his significant
C. Maharashtra D. Tamil Nadu contributions to species conservation, particularly through
his leadership in the SSC.
• Answer- D. Tamil Nadu
• Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin 231. US-based Global Finance magazine has ranked who
was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by among the following as the top central banker?
the Asia Human Resource Development (Asia HRD) A. Raghuram Rajan B. Shaktikanta Das
Academy for his exceptional contribution to human
C. Gita Gopinath D. Urjit Patel
resource management.
• The award was presented by former Bahrain Minister and • Answer- B. Shaktikanta Das
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• The US-based Global Finance magazine has ranked RBI • The 2024 Ballon d’Or award winners were announced at a
Governor Shaktikanta Das as the top central banker. ceremony held at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France,
• This is the second consecutive year that he has been ranked on 28 October 2024.
as the top central banker globally. • The Ballon d’Or, or the Golden Ball Award, is considered
• Governor Shaktikanta Das received the award for A+ grade one of the most prestigious awards in football.
in the Central Bank Report Card 2024. • The award has been given every year since 1956 except for
• The award was presented on 26 October at an event 2020 when the award was not given to any player due to
organised by Global Finance in Washington DC, USA. the Covid-19 pandemic.
• Das has been ranked at the top of the list of three central • Spanish and Manchester City midfielder Rodri won his
bank governors who have been given an A+ rating. first Ballon d’Or awar D.
• State Bank of India (SBI) has been recognised as the Best • Argentinian Player Lionel Messi holds the record for most
Bank in India for 2024 by Global Finance Magazine of the Ballon d'Or awards. He has won it eight times: 2009, 2010,
US at its 31st Annual Best Bank Awards event. 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, and 2023.
232. Who among the following has been inducted into the
10. Ranks and Reports
Hall of Fame?
A. Maria Sharapova B. Bob Bryan 235. What is the rank India has secured in IMD's World
C. Mike Bryan D. All of the above Talent Rankings 2024?
• Answer- D. All of the above A. 50th B. 58th
• Five-time singles Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova C. 52nd D. 56th
and American twins Bob and Mike Bryan have been • Answer- B. 58th
inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Class
• India's ranking in IMD's World Talent Rankings 2024 has
of 2025.
dropped to 58 from last year's 56th.
• They will be officially inducted on Aug 23, 2025, in a
• Countries are evaluated in the ranking on the basis of their
ceremony at the Hall of Fame in Newport.
ability to develop, retain and attract highly qualified
• Sharapova became the first Russian woman to reach the domestic and international talent.
world number one ranking in 2005.
• India was ranked 52nd in 2022.
• She also won a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics.
• While the country's appeal remains relatively stable, its
• The Bryan brothers had won 16 Grand Slam men’s doubles readiness score has fallen from 18 in 2022 to 25 in 2024, and
titles together and were the world’s top-ranked team for a its investment and growth score has fallen from 61 in 2022
record 438 weeks. to 66 in 2024.
• The Bryans also won Olympic gold at London 2012 and • In the eleventh edition, out of 67 economies, Switzerland
were part of the U.S. Davis Cup-winning team in 2007. ranked first, Singapore second and Luxembourg thir
233. Which country has given its highest civilian award to D.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in October 2024? • This is the first time the Singapore has reached the top
since the rankings were introduced in 2014.
A. Fiji B. Mauritius
C. Singapore D. Nepal 236. India has become the world's _____largest producer
and consumer of ethanol.
• Answer- A. Fiji
A. Third B. Second
• Sri Sri Ravi Shankar received the Highest Civilian Award
C. Fourth D. Fifth
of Fiji.
• Fiji has become the sixth country to confer the highest • Answer- A. Third
civilian award to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. • India Food Minister Pralhad Joshi announced that India is
• He has received the award for his tireless contribution to now the world's third largest producer and consumer of
the upliftment of the human spirit and connecting diverse ethanol.
communities in peace and harmony. • Inaugurating the two-day India Sugar and Bio-Energy
• Sri Sri Ravi Shankar received the title of ‘Honourary Officer Conference in New Delhi, he said sugarcane acreage has
of the Order of Fiji’ by the President of the Republic of Fiji, increased by about 18 per cent in the last decade, while
Ratu Wiliame M. Katonivere. sugarcane production has increased by 40 per cent.
• ‘The Art of Living Foundation’ was set up by Sri Sri Ravi • Last year, the National Green Hydrogen Mission was
Shankar in 1981. And today operates in more than 180 launched with an outlay of Rs 19,744 crore to make India a
countries. global hu B.
234. Who has won the 2024 Men's Ballon d'Or award? • The Food Minister also highlighted the important role
played by farmers in the renewable energy scenario of the
A. Rodri B. Etana Bonamati
country from Annadata to Energidan.
C. Lionel Messi D. none of these
237. Pranpur, Sabarvani, and Ladpura Khas in which of
• Answer- A. Rodri
the following states have been awarded the title of
• Rodri and Aitana Bonmati of Spain won football's most
‘Best Tourism Village’ by the central government?
prestigious Ballon d’Or award for the best male and female
footballer, respectively. A. Himachal Pradesh B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Punjab D. Uttar Pradesh
• Answer- B. Madhya Pradesh

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• Three villages in Madhya Pradesh have been awarded the • China is the largest foreign exchange holder in the world,
title of 'Best Tourism Villages' by the central government. followed by Japan, Switzerland and India.
• The names of the villages are Pranpur, Sabarwani and • According to the latest figure released by the Reserve Bank
Ladpura Khas. Pranpur is located in Ashoknagar district. It of India, the country's total foreign exchange reserves were
has got the title in the Craft category. $704.89 billion as of 27 September 2024.
• Sabarwani in Chhindwara district and Ladpura Khas in • India's foreign exchange reserves have increased by $87.6
Niwari district have got the title in the responsible tourism billion in 2024 so far. Last year, the Indian foreign exchange
category. reserve increased by around $62 billion.
• The three villages have been recognised as part of the Best
241. A report by the International Renewable Energy
Tourism Village Competition 2024 organised by the
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Agency (IRENA) highlights the achievements of the
India's renewable energy sector. Where is the
238. ________has become the first state to get NITI Aayog's
headquarter of IRENA located?
Women Entrepreneurship Platform chapter.
A. New York B. Abu Dhabi
A. Telangana B. Maharashtra C. Bangkok D. Paris
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Karnataka
• Answer- B. Abu Dhabi
• Answer- A. Telangana • A report by the International Renewable Energy Agency
• Telangana becomes the first state to get NITI Aayog’s (IRENA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO)
Women Entrepreneurship Platform chapter. highlights the achievements of the India's renewable
• NITI Aayog launched the first State Chapter of Women energy sector.
Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP). • The renewable energy (RE) workforce increased to 16.2
• NITI Aayog in association with WE Hub and the Telangana million globally in 2022 from 13.7 million.
government, launched the first State Chapter of Women • An estimated 1.02 million jobs in India will be related to
Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP). renewable energy in 2023.
• The platform aims to promote and support women • Hydropower was India’s largest employer in the renewable
entrepreneurs across sectors. sector, providing around 453,000 jobs and accounting for
• The Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) Hub will be 20% of the global total, second only to China.
the nodal agency for all WEP activities in the State. • International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)- It is an
intergovernmental organisation mandated to facilitate
239. Which state has topped the Urban Governance Index cooperation, advance knowledge, and promote RE
(UGI), a two-year study conducted by Praja adoption and sustainable use. It is headquartered in Abu
Foundation? Dhabi.
A. Andhra Pradesh B. Karnataka 242. According to Lancet study, which country has the
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Kerala highest number of oral cancer cases caused by the use
• Answer- D. Kerala of smokeless tobacco and arecanut?
• Praja Foundation conducted a two year-long study across A. Pakistan B. India
several Indian cities, in which Kerala topped the Urban C. Sri Lanka D. Bangladesh
Governance Index (UGI).
• Kerala's top ranking in the Urban Governance Index is an • Answer- B. India
acknowledgement of its achievements in decentralised • A recent study, published in The Lancet Oncology,
planning. reported that South Asia has the highest incidence of oral
• The state scored 59.31 out of a possible 100 on various cancer (smokeless tobacco products due to tobacco and
parameters, while Odisha stood second with 55.10 marks. arecanut), India.
• In fiscal empowerment, Kerala managed to score 23.22 out • In 2022, more than 1.20 lakh cases of oral cancer were
of 30 points, while Maharashtra stood second with 21.15 reported globally, out of which 83,400 cases were from
points. India itself.
• The report said that Kerala is the only state that has given • More than 30% of oral cancer cases reported every year are
the power to the mayor to write the 'annual confidential due to smokeless tobacco consumption.
report' of the commissioner. • According to the study report, the highest number of cases
• Only four states (Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Mizoram and of oral cancer have been reported from South-Central
Odisha) mandate that every councillor be part of at least Asian countries. Of the total 105,500 cases, 83,400 were
one deliberative committee. reported in India, 9,700 in Bangladesh, 8,900 in Pakistan
and 1,300 in Sri Lanka.
240. Which is the largest foreign exchange reserve country • The number of oral cancer patients is also increasing in
India in the world? South-East Asian countries, with 1,600 cases registered in
A. Second B. First Myanmar, 990 in Indonesia and 785 cases in Thailand out
C. Fourth D. Third of a total of 3,900 cases.
243. Which state has become the third state after Andhra
• Answer- C. Fourth
Pradesh and Bihar to conduct a caste-based census?
• India has become the fourth country in the world, after
China, Switzerland, and Japan, with a foreign exchange A. Uttar Pradesh B. Telangana
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• Answer- B. Telangana countries, with the GHI score based on malnutrition and
• The process of the Comprehensive Household Caste child mortality indicators.
Survey has been initiated by the Government of Telangana • The 19th edition of the 2024 report was released this week
in the state with the aim of targeted and equitable resource by the German charity organisation Welthungerhilfe and
distribution among all communities. the Irish humanitarian organisation Concern Worldwide.
• With this, Telangana will become the third state after • It highlights that absent much progress in measures to
Andhra Pradesh and Bihar to conduct a caste-based census. tackle the issue, hunger levels in many of the world's
• State Chief Secretary Shanti Kumari issued orders, stating poorest countries will remain high for decades.
that the survey would be conducted door-to-door. • India is among the 42 countries that fall in the "serious"
• The caste survey was also among the promises made by the category, along with Pakistan and Afghanistan.
ruling Congress for the Assembly elections in 2023. • While other South Asian neighbours like Bangladesh,
Nepal and Sri Lanka are listed in the "moderate" category,
244. India has become ________ largest supplier of showing better GHI scores.
nutrition and health support to UNICEF. • With a score of 27.3 on the 2024 Global Hunger Index,
A. Fourth B. Second India's hunger levels are serious.
C. Fifth D. Third 247. Which of the following has been upgraded to 14th
• Answer- D. Third Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprises?
• India has become third largest supplier of nutrition and A. Antrix Corporation Limited
health support to UNICEF.
B. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
• According to the United Nations Children's Fund
C. India Coking Coal
(UNICEF), Indian suppliers rank third among the
D. Airports Authority of India
organization's global suppliers of health and nutrition
support for children. • Answer- B. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
• Indian companies have given UNICEF over six billion • Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been upgraded
dollars' worth of goods and services for its worldwide to 14th Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprises.
operations. • Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has approved
• In order to meet children's health and nutritional needs the up gradation of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to
globally, this contribution comprises medications, vaccines, Maharatna CPSE.
and nutrition supplies. • Its upgrade has been recommended by the Inter-Ministerial
Committee headed by the Finance Secretary and the Apex
245. The Living Planet Report 2024 was released in
Committee headed by the Cabinet Secretary.
October 2024. It is published by? • Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is a Department of Defense
A. World Wildlife Fund B. UNESCO Production, CPSE.
C. World Bank D. UNICEF • It has a turnover of 28162 crore rupees and a net profit of
over seven thousand five hundred crore rupees in 2023-24.
• Answer- A. World Wildlife Fund
• The Living Planet Report 2024 was released by the World 248. Which city has recently been declared as the world's
Wildlife Fund (WWF). richest city by sovereign wealth funds?
• It is published every two years by WWF since 1998. A. Abu Dhabi B. London
• Monitored global wildlife populations have declined by C. Tokyo D. Vienna
73% in the last 50 years:
• 85% decline in the average size of monitored freshwater • Answer- A. Abu Dhabi
species. • As of October 2024, Global SWF has given Abu Dhabi the
• 69% decline in the average size of monitored terrestrial title of the richest country in the world in terms of its
species. sovereign wealth fun D.
• 56% decline in the average size of monitored marine • After Abu Dhabi, other major cities include Oslo, which is
species. home to the world's largest sovereign wealth fund, the
• The fastest declines have been seen in Latin America and Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global (NBIM).
the Caribbean (95%), followed by Africa (76%) and Asia • Other cities in this ranking are Beijing, Singapore, Riyadh
and the Pacific (60%). and Hong Kong. Collectively, these six cities manage about
• In India, the decline of three vulture species – white- two-thirds of the total wealth held by sovereign wealth
rumped vulture, Indian vulture, and slender-billed vulture, funds worldwide.
has been alarming. 249. Which of the following port recently became the first
246. What has been the rank of India in the 'Global Hunger Indian port listed on the Environmental Ship Index
Index 2024' released in October 2024? (ESI) under the Harit Shrey programme?
A. 111th B. 102nd A. Visakhapatnam Port
C. 125th D. 105th B. Mormugao Port Authority (MPA)
• Answer- D. 105th C. Paradip Port
• The Global Hunger Index (GHI) ranks India 105, placing it D. Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust
in the "serious" category of analysis. • Answer- B. Mormugao Port Authority (MPA)
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• Mormugao Port Authority (MPA), Goa became the first • India improved a notch thanks to a 1-1 draw in an
Indian port to be listed on the Environmental Ship Index international friendly against Vietnam earlier this month.
(ESI) portal for MPA's Harit Shrey programme. • Under new coach Manolo Marquez, India have not won a
• Mormugao Port Authority (MPA): single match so far. The team has lost once under his
• Mormugao Port was commissioned in 1888. With the rise coaching and has played a draw twice.
of mining as a key industry in Goa, Mormugao Port was • This gave India +0.26 points, taking the team's total points
developed as an iron ore terminal. to 1133.78.
• Mormugao Port was declared a Major Port in 1964. Iron ore • In the AFC standings, India have moved up one place to
traffic growth, especially due to Japanese demand during 22nd, while Vietnam have lost three places.
their industrial reconstruction, helped in the dramatic • World champions Argentina remained at the top with
growth of Mormugao port. 1883.5 points. It is followed by France, European
champions Spain, England and Brazil in the top five.
250. According to the World's Economic Freedom Report
• The Italian men's national team has advanced to the latest
2024, which country topped in terms of economic FIFA rankings following a 2-2 draw with Belgium in the
freedom in 2022? Nations League in early October and a 4-1 win over Israel.
A. Switzerland B. Hong Kong • Germany (11th), Croatia (12th), Uruguay (14th) and USA
C. New Zealand D. Singapore (18th).
• Answer- B. Hong Kong 253. India secured ________ place in the Rule of Law Index
• The annual index, published in Economic Freedom of the 2024.
World, measures the extent to which people in 165 regions A. 98th B. 79th
around the world are allowed to make their own economic
C. 34th D. 89th
choices.
• In 2022, the most economically independent jurisdictions • Answer- B. 79th
were Hong Kong (1st), Singapore (2nd), Switzerland (3rd), • India secured 79th place in the Rule of Law Index 2024.
New Zealand (4th), United States the US (5th), Denmark • The Rule of Law Index 2024 has been released by the
and Ireland (joint 6th), Canada (8th) and Australia and World Justice Project (WJP).
Luxembourg (joint 9th. • Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Germany are the
• Based on the average for all countries, global economic top five countries on this index.
freedom peaked from 2000 to 2019, but has declined every • The Rule of Law Index gives rankings to countries based
three years since then. on eight indicators.
251. What is India's rank in the first Global Nature • India secured 60th place among 142 countries on
constraints on government powers indicator.
Conservation Index? • On the open government indicator, India has been ranked
A. 175th B. 172nd 44 among 142 countries.
C. 171st D. 176th
254. Which has become the most polluted city in the
• Answer- D. 176th world?
• India has been ranked as one of the five worst performer
countries in the recently released first Global Nature A. Beijing B. Lahore
Conservation Index, 2024. C. New Delhi D. Kanpur
• India was ranked 176th among 180 countries in terms of • Answer- B. Lahore
their commitment to nature conservation. • Lahore became the most polluted city in the worl
• The tiny European country of Luxembourg was ranked as D.
the top-ranked country. In contrast, the Pacific Island • The air quality in Lahore has reached the 700 mark on the
country of Kiribati was ranked at the bottom of the Global Air Quality Index (AQI).
Nature Conservation Index. • The overall AQI has been recorded around 700, which
• Goldman Sonnenfeldt School of Sustainability and Climate placed Lahore at the top of the world's most polluted cities
Change, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel and list.
the non-profit website BioD B.com have jointly • Health authorities have issued warnings to citizens and
prepared and released the first Global Nature Conservation advised citizens to take immediate precautions.
Nature Index. • In winter, air becomes heavier than in summer. It causes
• The first Global Nature Conservation Nature Index was poisonous particles in the atmosphere to move
released in October 2024. downwards.
• India, with a score of 42, has been ranked 154 in the Land
Management category. 11. Books and Authors
252. What is India's rank in the FIFA Rankings 2024
255. "Mother Mary Comes to Me" will be published by
released in October 2024?
Penguin India in September 2025. This is a memoir of
A. 122nd B. 125th
which of the following?
C. 121st D. 126th
A. Sanjeev Sanyal B. Arundhati Roy
• Answer- B. 125th
C. Satyajit Ray D. Deepak C Mehta
• The Indian men's football team has moved up a place to
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• Arundhati's first memoir, Mother Mary Comes to Me, will • Hailing from the royal family of Wankaner, Gujarat, Ranjit
be published by Penguin India in September 2025. Singh has played a key role in shaping the wildlife
• The author has an intimate account of how she became a conservation policies of the India, and the book is the result
person and a writer. Circumstances and, most importantly, of his decades of research, exploration, and an unwavering
her complicated relationship with the extraordinary, passion for the natural worl D.
eccentric mother have shaped it, which she calls "my • Mountain Mammals of the World is not just a book—it is
shelter and my storm. an essential reference for wildlife lovers and scholars,
• This latest work is inspired by Roy's reaction to the passing providing a comprehensive insight into the large mammals
of her mother, women's rights activist Mary Roy, in of 62 species and 78 subspecies that inhabit the world's
September 2022. most inhospitable mountain regions.
• In addition to India, the book will also be published in the • It features scientific insights, brilliant photography, and
UK (Hamish Hamilton), US and Canada (Scribner), personal anecdotes inspired by Ranjitsinh's years of field
Germany (Fischer), France (Gallimard), Italy (Guanda), experiences. It is seen by many, including his daughter
Spain (Alphaguara/PRH), Netherlands (Park Uitgeevers), Radhika Rane Gaikwad, as his masterpiece.
Sweden (Bromberg), Finland (Ottawa) and Norway
(PACS). 12. Banking and Economy
256. Who has recently written the book titled 'Lara: The 259. Which of the following barred four non-banking
England Chronicles'? finance companies (NBFCs), including two
A. Dane Walker B. Katy Wall microfinance institutions (MFIs), from sanctioning
C. Mark Walker D. Phil Walker
and disbursing loans?
• Answer- D. Phil Walker A. Ministry of Finance
• The book titled Lara, The England Chronicles, written by B. Securities and Exchange Board of India
Brian Lara together with Phil Walker, offers insight into C. Reserve Bank of India
those marathon innings and explains how a genius' mind
D. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
works.
• The book is mainly about Lara's adventures in or against • Answer- C. Reserve Bank of India
England. It is not surprising that he has chosen to focus on • Navi Finserv and three other NBFCs were barred by the
his experiences with England. RBI from sanctioning and disbursing loans.
• This book gives us a chance to peek into his mind as a • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has barred four non-
talented, aspiring athlete. And he does it all with utmost banking finance companies (NBFCs), including two
sincerity. Thankfully there is no false humility in this. It microfinance institutions (MFIs), from sanctioning and
only has an awareness of its own abilities. disbursing loans to charge exorbitant interest rates from
257. The recently launched book "War" is written by? borrowers.
A. Bob Woodward B. Arup Kumar Dutta • These four entities are - Ashirwad Microfinance, Arohan
Financial Services (also an MFI), DMI Finance, which
C. Kristen Michal D. Rajen Saikia
provides loans for individual, consumption and micro,
• Answer- A. Bob Woodward small and medium enterprises.
• Senior investigative journalist Bob Woodward, known for • Also, Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal's Navi Finserv,
his role in exposing the Watergate scandal, released his which offers home and personal loans.
latest book 'War'. 260. Recently which country has announced to introduce
• This highly anticipated book delves deeper into the power the India’s Unified Payments interface (UPI)?
dynamics between former US President Donald Trump,
current President Joe Biden, and Russian President A. Maldives B. France
Vladimir Putin. C. Japan D. none of these
• War is Woodward's fourth book that focuses on former • Answer- A. Maldives
President Donald Trump since he came to power in 2016.
• Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has announced the
• Like his previous works, Fear, Rage, and Peril, this book
introduction of India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
aims to show behind-the-scenes scenes of Trump's political
• This step is taken to enhance the country’s economy by
moves and relationships.
improving financial inclusion and transaction efficiency.
258. The new book "Mountain Mammals of the World" has • To facilitate UPI’s introduction, a consortium led by
been authored by? TradeNet Maldives Corporation will collaborate with
A. M. K. Ranjit Singh B. Anil Raturi Maldivian banks, telecoms, and fintech companies.
C. Bhim Singh D. Arundhati Roy • What is UPI:
• UPI is a mobile-based payment system that allows users to
• Answer- A. M. K. Ranjit Singh make instant payments using a Virtual Payment Address
• The influence of only a few conservationists in India has (VPA) or a scannable QR code. It was launched by the
been as profound as that of M. K. Ranjitsinh, whose new National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in 2016.
book "Mountain Mammals of the World" (published by 261. In which country has RuPay card payment started in
Penguin Random House) is a testament to his life-long
October 2024?
dedication.
A. New Zealand B. Thailand
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• Answer- D. Maldives • These have been launched on the occasion of World
• RuPay card payments have started in Maldives. Tourism Day on 27 September 2024.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President • This initiative's main goal is to improve travellers' overall
Mohamed Muaizzu held personal and delegation-level travel experiences.
talks on Monday. Five agreements related to currency • A major focus of this effort is training women and youth to
swap, law enforcement, anti-corruption, training of judicial enable them to create new experiences and products for the
officers and cooperation in the field of sports were signed tourism industry.
between the two countries. • Heritage walks, culinary tours, craft tours, nature hikes,
• The two leaders witnessed the launch of RuPay card homestay experiences, and other cutting-edge tourist
payment system in Maldives. In the coming time, India and offerings based on the potential of the area are some
Maldives will be connected through UPI. examples of these experiences and products.
• Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is on a 4-day India
265. Telangana government has launched which scheme
visit.
for academic student tours?
262. According to the NABARD survey, the average A. Telangana Darshini B. Telangana Kalyan Laxmi
monthly income of rural households has increased by C. Shaadi Mubarak D. Batukamma Saree Scheme
___________ between 2016-17 and 2021-22.
• Answer- A. Telangana Darshini
A. 57% B. 63%
C. 62% D. 32% • Telangana government launched the ‘Telangana Darshini’
scheme for student tours.
• Answer- A. 57% • Telangana Darshini's aim is to provide students immersive
• As per NABARD survey, the average monthly income of learning experience outside the classroom.
rural households has increased by 57%. • This scheme has been launched under the Youth
• Between 2016-17 and 2021-22, the average monthly income Advancement, Tourism, and Culture (T&PMU)
of rural households has increased by more than 57 per cent. Department.
• The average monthly income increased from Rs 8,059 in • It has been designed to take school and college students on
2016-17 to Rs 12,698 in 2021-22. educational tours across the State.
• The average monthly expenditure of households also • This scheme will help students in knowing about the state
increased from Rs 6,600 to over Rs 11,200. heritage sites, historical monuments, dynamic urban
landscapes and scientific institutions.
263. On Oct 16, 2024, Which bank inaugurated its first • The plan is to enroll 100,000 students in the program this
branch in Singapore after the Monetary Authority of year to ensure that students from all types of schools,
Singapore (MAS) granted wholesale banking licenses? including residential schools and youth tourism clubs, can
participate.
A. Axis Bank B. ICICI Bank
C. HDFC Bank D. State Bank of India 266. Which state government in October 2024 has decided
to implement the 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas
• Answer- C. HDFC Bank
Abhiyan' with an aim to provide self-employment
• On October 16, HDFC inaugurated the first branch in
Singapore to expand financial services. opportunities to the youth of the state?
• The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has granted A. Andhra Pradesh B. Karnataka
bulk banking license to HDFC Bank with effect from C. Uttar Pradesh D. Tamil Nadu
October 15, 2024.
• This will enable the bank to provide a wide range of • Answer- C. Uttar Pradesh
financial products and services to the residents of the • The Yogi government of Uttar Pradesh has decided to
Singapore. implement 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan'
• HDFC Bank will continue to provide loan-related with an aim to provide self-employment opportunities to
administrative services to NRIs in Singapore to get home the youth of the state.
loans and buy property in India through its new branch. • The proposal was approved in the cabinet meeting chaired
by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
13. Central, State Government Schemes & • This scheme has been started keeping in mind the
significant contribution of the MSME sector in the economy
Committees of the state.
264. Paryatan Mitra and Paryatan Didi initiative has been • Under this scheme, 10 lakh micro units will be set up in 10
years.
launched by the Ministry of Tourism. Who is the
• With this, one lakh educated and trained youth of the state
present Union Minister of Tourism? will be provided financial assistance every year.
A. Jitan Ram Manjhi B. Nitin Gadkari • Under this scheme, the minimum educational qualification
C. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat D. Bhupender Yadav of the applicant should be class eight pass, although
intermediate pass applicants will be given preference.
• Answer- C. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
• Paryatan Mitra and Paryatan Didi initiative has been
267. Which Union Minister launched the PM e-Drive
launched by the Ministry of Tourism. These are national scheme in New Delhi on October 01, 2024?
responsible tourism initiatives. A. Narendra Modi B. Nitin Gadkari
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• Answer- D. HD Kumaraswamy A. Jal Hi Amrit Yojana B. Jal hi Jeevan hai
• Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy launched the PM E- C. Jal hai to kal hai D. None of these
DRIVE Scheme in New Delhi.
• Answer- A. Jal Hi Amrit Yojana
• This initiative will accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption
and boost domestic innovation. • Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal,
• This scheme has been launched with a financial outlay of on the 100 days achievements of the Ministry, said that the
ten thousand nine hundred crore rupees for two years. government has launched the Jal Hi Amrit Yojana in its
• 3680 crore rupees have been allocated for e-two-wheelers, first 100 days, which aims to promote efficient water
e-three-wheelers, e-ambulances, e-trucks, and emerging management.
EVs. • It is being launched under AMRUT 2.0 reforms.
• 2000 crore has been allocated for installing fast chargers, • It encourages States and Union Territories (UTs) to
including various other allocations for electric vehicles. efficiently manage Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs),
thereby ensuring the production of good quality, recyclable
268. Where did PM Modi launch the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya treated water.
Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan? • STPs purify water by removing sewage and pollutants,
A. Odisha B. Madhya Pradesh making it suitable for discharge into natural water sources.
C. Bihar D. Jharkhand • Three metro projects worth Rs 31,000 crore have been
approved by the government in its first 100 days.
• Answer- D. Jharkhand • These include Bengaluru Metro Phase-3, Thane Internal
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Dharti Ring Road Metro Project, and southward extension of the
Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan in Hazaribagh, Pune Metro Rail Project.
Jharkhand, on 2nd October 2024.
• Prime Minister Modi was on a day-long visit to Jharkhand, 271. Which state government launched an initiative to
where he laid foundation stones and inaugurated projects promote 'cervical cancer elimination'?
worth Rs 83,000 crore. A. Karnataka B. Tamil Nadu
• It included Eklavya Model Residential Schools and the C. Andhra Pradesh D. Telangana
foundation stones of various developmental projects under
the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan • Answer- A. Karnataka
(PM-JANMAN), targeting the tribal communities. • ECHO India, a non-profit organization revolutionizing
• The Abhiyan aims to fill critical gaps in social capacity building in healthcare, education and livelihoods,
infrastructure, health, education, and livelihood through 25 supported the launch of a joint initiative called
intervention schemes implemented by 17 central 'Accelerating Cervical Cancer Eradication: Karnataka
government Ministries and the Department of Government Movement' by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,
of India. Government of Karnataka in collaboration with leading
• The scheme's total expenditure is Rs 79,150 crore. The NGOs and private healthcare institutions.
Abhiyan will cover around 63,000 villages in 549 districts • The initiative aims to step up the efforts to eliminate
and 2,740 blocks across 30 States and Union Territories. cervical cancer in the state.
269. Which umbrella scheme has been launched by the • Apart from cervical cancer, ECHO India actively
collaborates with state departments and medical
government of India to achieve food security and self-
institutions to strengthen cancer care through its 'All Teach
sufficiency in agriculture? All Learn' approach.
A. Krishnannati Yojana • Cervical cancer develops in the woman's cervix. Globally, it
B. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Nidhi Yojana is the fourth most common type of cancer in women.
C. Unnati Yojana
272. The government launched the Prime Minister's
D. Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
Internship Scheme on October 3. How many crore
• Answer- A. Krishnannati Yojana rupees has been allocated for the pilot phase of this
• The Government of India has rationalised the various scheme announced in Budget 2024-25?
central sector schemes of the Union Ministry of Agriculture A. Rs. 900 crore B. Rs. 700 crore
and Farmers Welfare into two main schemes: Pradhan C. Rs 600 crore D. Rs 800 crore
Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and
Krishonnati Yojana (KY). • Answer- D. Rs 800 crore
• The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra • The government on October 3 launched the Prime
Modi, approved the plan in a meeting held in New Delhi Minister's Internship Scheme, under which 1.25 lakh
on 3 October 2024. internships will be offered in top companies for the
• The PM-RKVY scheme focuses on promoting sustainable financial year 2024-25.
agriculture, while the KY will focus on food security and • The pilot project, part of a larger plan to provide one crore
achieving agricultural self-sufficiency. internships in five years, will be implemented through an
• The total outlay for the centrally sponsored scheme online portal managed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) (MCA).
and Krishonnati Yojana (KY) is Rs.1,01,321.61crore. • A budget of Rs 800 crore has been allocated for the pilot
phase of this scheme announced in Budget 2024-25.
270. Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar • SC, ST and OBC reservation will also be implemented in
Lal has launched which scheme aimed at efficient the PM Internship Scheme.
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• The interns will get a financial assistance of Rs 5,000 per • It is a 76 MW run-of-the-river project on the Mandakini
month – Rs 4,500 by the government and Rs 500 by the River in Rudraprayag.
participating companies from their CSR funds. • There is heightened concern over Glacial Lake Outburst
Floods (GLOFs) risk in the region.
273. Nijut Moina scheme for college girls was launched by
• 24 glacial lakes are located near the project site, six of
the Chief Minister of which state on October 6? which have been identified as critical.
A. Assam B. Sikkim • The project suffered extensive damage during floods
C. Odisha D. West Bengal caused by cloud burst in 2013.
• The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
• Answer- A. Assam
insisted on the approval of the Forest and National Board
• Nijut Moina scheme for college girls was launched by for Wildlife (NBWL).
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on October 6. • Mandakini River It is a tributary of the Alaknanda River in
• He handed over the first installment of the monthly stipend Uttarakhan D.
to hundreds of girl students from Class 11 to postgraduate.
• The state government scheme - 'Nijut Moina' - announced 277. India has launched ‘Study In India’ Campaign at the
in this year's budget proposes to give Rs 1,000 every month _______ International Education Show in Sharjah.
to all girls studying at the higher secondary level. A. 19th B. 17th
• This fee will be Rs 1,250 for degree-holding students and C. 20th D. 18th
Rs 2,500 for postgraduate students.
• Answer- C. 20th
274. Under the Nikshay Poshan Yojana, monthly
• Its ‘Study in India’ campaign has been officially launched
nutritional support for all TB patients during the by India at the 20th International Education Show in
treatment period has been increased from the existing Sharjah.
Rs 500 to _________. • The campaign is organized by EdCIL, a Miniratna
A. Rs. 2000 B. Rs. 1000 company under the Ministry of Education.
C. Rs. 2500 D. Rs. 1500 • It seeks to position India as a leading global education hu
B.
• Answer- B. Rs. 1000 • Ahmed Mohamed Obaid Al Naboodah of the Sharjah
• Under the Nikshay Poshan Yojana, monthly nutritional Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Yatin Patil,
support for all TB patients during the treatment period has Deputy Consul General of India in Dubai inaugurated the
been increased from the existing Rs 500 to 1000. India Pavilion at Expo Centre Sharjah.
275. Who launched the Humsafar policy of the • The ‘Study in India’ programme showcases over 590 Indian
government of India? universities and institutions.

A. Amit Shah B. Narendra Modi 278. The registration portal for which phase of Yuva
C. Ashwini Vaishnaw D. Nitin Gadkari Sangam under Ek India Shreshtha India has been
• Answer- D. Nitin Gadkari launched by the Ministry of Education?
• ‘Humsafar Policy’ has been launched by Union Minister A. 3rd B. 2nd
Nitin Gadkari. C. 4th D. 5th
• This policy has been launched to improve national • Answer- D. 5th
highway travel and boost wayside amenities.
• The registration portal for the 5th phase of Yuva Sangam
• The policy will enhance the convenience of traveling on
under Ek India Shreshtha India has been launched by the
national highways. It will accelerate the development of Ministry of Education.
wayside amenities.
• Yuva Sangam is an initiative of the Central Government. It
• Mr. Gadkari said this initiative will benefit local marginal aims to strengthen people-to-people contact among the
sections of society. youth of different states and union territories.
• He also emphasised how this scheme will help people have
• In this initiative, youth in the age group of 18 to 30 years
easy, secure, and enjoyable travels.
can participate by registering on the Yuva Sangam portal.
• Commuters will gain from the "Humsafar" policy by • The last date for registration for Yuva Sangam is October
having access to standardised, clean, and well-maintained 21.
facilities.
279. Who has inaugurated the eMigrate V2.0 web portal
276. The Phata Byung hydropower project has received
and Mobile App?
fresh approval pending necessary environmental,
A. Amit Shah B. Rajnath Singh
forest and wildlife clearances. The project is located in
C. Dr. S. Jaishankar D. Narendra Modi
which state?
A. Tamil Nadu B. Himachal Pradesh • Answer- C. Dr. S. Jaishankar
C. Andhra Pradesh D. Uttarakhand • e-Migrate V2.0 web portal and Mobile App has been
inaugurated by External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar.
• Answer- D. Uttarakhand
• This portal promotes safe and legal mobility channels for
• The Phata Byung Hydropower Project (HEP) in
Indian migrants.
Uttarakhand has received fresh approval, pending
necessary environmental, forest, and wildlife clearances. • The eMigrate V2.0 portal's launch, according to Dr.
Jaishankar, is evidence of the government's efforts to
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• The portal aims to promote safe and legal mobility for 283. Government to set up a committee to reduce the
Indian expatriates, with 281,000 registered foreign disparity between ___________ and ______________
employers.
horticulture produce.
280. The government has jointly launched a “Scam se A. Wholesale Price and Retail Price
Bacho” campaign with which to tackle online scams? B. Retail Price and Discounted Price
A. Space X B. Microsoft C. Farm-gate price and retail price
C. Meta D. Alphabet D. None of the above

• Answer- C. Meta • Answer- C. Farm-gate price and retail price

• To combat online scams, the government and Meta have • The government will set up a committee to reduce the
launched the “Scam se Bacho” campaign. disparity between farm-gate prices and retail cost of
• This initiative of Meta has been launched in collaboration horticultural produce.
with the Ministry of Electronics and Information • Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said
Technology (MeitY), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), that the government will constitute a committee to reduce
the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) and the agro-door prices and retail cost of horticulture produce.
the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C). • Farmers sell vegetables at Rs. 5 a kilo, and consumers buy
• Its main aim is to combat the growing menace of scams and them for Rs. 50.
cyber frau D. • Chouhan also outlined a two-pronged approach to tackle
• It is part of the government’s commitment to address the price volatility.
rising cases of online scams and enhancing cyber safety. 284. Recently The PM Young Achievers Scholarship
• More than 1.1 million cyber fraud cases have been reported
Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM-YASASVI) has
in 2023.
been launched for OBC, EBC and DNT Students.
281. Which state government has recently planned to Which ministry has implemented this scheme?
declare Sanskrit as a compulsory subject?
A. Ministry of Health B. Ministry of Home Affairs
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Uttarakhand C. Ministry of Education
C. Assam D. Gujarat D. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Answer- B. Uttarakhand • Answer- D. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
• The Uttarakhand Madarsa Board recently planned to make • The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has
Sanskrit a compulsory subject in 416 madrasas across the implemented the PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award
state. Scheme for Vibrant India (PM-YASASVI).
• The board is preparing to sign a memorandum of • It is a comprehensive umbrella scheme aimed at uplifting
understanding (MoU) with the state's Sanskrit department. students from Other Backward Classes (OBC),
• At present, about 70,000 children are getting education in Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified
416 registered madrasas in Uttarakhan D. Arabic is taught Tribes (DNT) by providing them with access to quality
in more than 100 madrasas. education during their formative years.
• Uttarakhand has declared Sanskrit as its second official • The Scholarship scheme is divided into two categories: Top
language. This is the first state in India to make Sanskrit the Class School Education (also known as Pre-Matric scheme)
official language. and top class college education (also known as Post-Matric
• Himachal Pradesh has also made Sanskrit its second scheme)
official language. This is the second state in India to make • The Pre-Matric Scholarship is designed for students in
Sanskrit the official language. classes IX and X attending government schools, offering an
282. On 21st October 2024, the Regional Connectivity annual academic allowance of Rs. 4,000 to families with an
income below Rs. 2.5 lakh.
Scheme – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN)
• The Post-Matric Scholarship supports students pursuing
completed ________ years of its launch. post-secondary education, providing academic allowances
A. Seven B. Six ranging from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 20,000 based on the category
C. Nine D. Eight of the course.
• Answer- D. Eight 285. Which state's Chief Minister has launched Mission
• On 21st October 2024, the Regional Connectivity Scheme – Bashundhara 3.0 in October 2024?
Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN) completed eight A. Andhra Pradesh B. Assam
years of its launch.
C. Maharashtra D. Odisha
• The scheme was launched by the Ministry of Civil Aviation
on October 21, 2016. The main goal of the UDAN • Answer- B. Assam
programme is to improve the unserved routes in the • Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched
unserved areas of the country. Mission Bashundhara 3.0 in Guwahati to provide land
• On April 27, 2017, PM Modi launched the first RCS-UDAN rights to indigenous people.
under the scheme. • Under this, steps will also be taken to digitize various land-
• More than 600 UDAN routes have been operationalised related services and publish maps for the benefit of the
since the launch of the scheme. people of the state.
• The Chief Minister also launched the Revenue
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registerable and optional registable documents. The aged 70 years and above, irrespective of income or
directory will streamline services, reduce processing time economic status.
and enhance public convenience and improve accessibility • This card ensures that elderly people no longer need to live
and efficiency. with the anxiety of high healthcare expenses.
• He said that Mission Basundhara was started in 2021 for • The Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card provides an annual
this purpose. He further said that the Assam government health cover of ₹5 lakh per family.
disposed of eight lakh applications in nine months under • The new scheme will cover nearly 6 crore individuals from
Mission Bashundhara 1. 4.5 crore families.
286. On October 24, the sports ministry announced the
discontinuation of which award for lifetime 14. Defence
achievement, introducing the Arjuna Award 289. Where is the 8th edition of the India-Kazakhstan joint
(Lifetime) instead? military exercise KAZIND -2024 being held?
A. Dhyan Chand Award A. Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh B. Bikaner, Rajasthan
B. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award C. Chilka, Odisha D. Auli, Uttarakhand
C. Dronacharya Award
• Answer- D. Auli, Uttarakhand
D. Padma Shri Award
• India -Kazakhstan joint military exercise KAZIND -2024
• Answer- A. Dhyan Chand Award commenced at the mountainous Surya Foreign Training
• In an effort to "rationalise" the nation's numerous sporting node in Auli, Uttarakhand, on 30 September 2024.
accolades, the sports ministry stated on October 24 that the • The 8th edition of KAZIND-2024 will be held in Auli from
discontinuation of the Dhyan Chand Award for lifetime 30 September to 13 October 2024.
achievement from this year onwards and the introduction • The last edition of the annual bilateral military exercise was
of the Arjuna Award (Lifetime). held in Otar, Kazakhstan, from 30 October to 11 November
• Arjuna Award (Lifetime) will be given for lifetime 2023.
contribution towards sports development. • For the first time, the Air Forces of both countries and the
• Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award was instituted Airborne Assault Forces of Kazakhstan participate
in 2002, named after Hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand. D.
• This award is given to individuals who have participated • The bilateral India-Kazakhstan KAZIND was first held in
in Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Asian Games and 2016. It is an annual military exercise held alternately in
Commonwealth Games etc. both countries.
• In 2023, Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award was 290. Who launched the Cruise India Mission in Mumbai,
given to former shuttler Manjusha Kanwar, former hockey
Maharashtra on 30th September 2024?
exponent Vinit Kumar and Kabaddi player Kavitha
Selvaraj. A. Nitin Gadkari B. Narendra Modi
C. Sarbananda Sonowal D. Amit Shah
287. What is the name of the website launched by Railway
Protection Force to honour the sacrifices of its • Answer- C. Sarbananda Sonowal
courageous personnel? • The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways,
Sarabanand Sonowal, launched the Cruise Bharat Mission
A. Digital Memorial of Valor B. Heroes of Railways
on 30 September 2024 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
C. Bravehearts of RPF D. Digital Memorial of Honor
• The initiative aims to achieve India’s vision of becoming a
• Answer- A. Digital Memorial of Valor global hub for cruise tourism and promote the country as
the leading global cruise destination.
• The 'Digital Memorial of Valor' was launched by the
Railway Protection Force, a paramilitary force under the • The mission will be implemented with the support of all
Indian Railways, in New Delhi on 25th October. regulatory agencies, such as Customs, Immigration, CISF,
State Tourism Departments, State Maritime Agencies,
• 'Digital Memorial of Valor' is a website to honour the
District Administrations, and local police.
sacrifice of our courageous personnel, where you can
digitally decorate the portrait of a martyr with wreaths and • The ministry will establish a special purpose vehicle (SPV)
candles. for cruise development under the Indian Ports Association.
The Indian Port Association is an association of major ports
• It is a unique digital platform where citizens can pay their
in India.
tribute to the martyrs of the Indian Army.
• The Cruise Bharat Mission will be implemented from 1
288. PM Modi launched the Ayushman Vaya Vandana October 2024 up to 31 March 2029 in three phases.
Card for the citizen aged ____________. 291. Who among the following will host the Chanakya
A. 65 years and above B. 70 years and above Defence Dialogue 2024?
C. 75 years and above D. 60 years and above
A. Indian Air Force B. Indian Army
• Answer- B. 70 years and above C. Indian Coast Guard D. Indian Navy
• Under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya
• Answer- B. Indian Army
Yojana (AB PM-JAY), the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card
has been launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. • The Indian Army and the Centre for Land Warfare Studies
(CLAWS) will host the Chanakya Defense Dialogue 2024.
• It expanded the Ayushman Bharat scheme benefits of
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• It will be conducted on the 24-25 October on the theme of • The theme of Air Force Day 2024 is 'Bharatiya Vayusena:
“Drivers in Nation Building: Fuelling Growth through Saksham, Sashakt aur Aatmnirbhar' (Indian Air Force:
Comprehensive Security”. Capable, Strong, and Self-reliant).
• This defence dialogue will facilitate in-depth discussions, • On October 6, 2024, an air show was held at Marina Beach,
and foster strategic partnerships. Chennai.
• It will provide a platform for national and international • On October 8, the official celebration of Air Force Day will
leaders, policymakers, and subject matter experts to share be held in a grand closing ceremony.
their expertise. • Last year, Indian Air Force Day was celebrated in
• It will reflect the Indian Army’s vision of a resilient, secure, Prayagraj.
and prosperous Bharat in 2047. • Indian Air Force: It was established on 8 October 1932 and
• The COAS shared his thoughts on the theme "Pillars of hence, Air Force Day is celebrated every year on 8 October.
Security: Powering India's Path to Viksit Bharat by 2047" in
a Fireside Chat.
295. On October 10, 2024, which of the following
organisation was declared a terrorist organisation
292. Who inaugurated DefConnect 4.0 at Manekshaw under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act
Centre, Delhi Cantt on 07th October 2024? (UAPA) by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs?
A. Rajnath Singh B. Narendra Modi A. Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HUT)
C. Nitin Gadkari D. Amit Shah B. Manipur People's Liberation Front
• Answer- A. Rajnath Singh C. Khalistan Commando Force
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated DefConnect D. Babbar Khalsa International
4.0. • Answer- A. Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HUT)
• It is organised by Innovations for Defence Excellence–
• On October 10, 2024, Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) declared a
Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO), under the
terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities
Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence at
(Prevention) Act (UAPA) by the Union Ministry of Home
Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantonment.
Affairs.
• It will bring together policymakers, innovators, armed
• Hizb-ut-Tahrir was allegedly involved in radicalising
forces, and defence PSUs to discuss how to promote
gullible youth and motivating them to join terrorist
indigenous innovation.
organisations like ISIS and raising funds for terrorist
• In addition to interactive talks with prominent figures from
activities.
the defence industry and industry executives, DefConnect
• The goal of these organisations is to establish an Islamic
4.0 will include launches and announcements from the
state and caliphate globally, including India, by
Minister of Defence.
overthrowing democratically elected governments through
293. Where will the joint naval exercise 'Malabar Exercise' jihad and terrorist activities.
of the Quad countries be held from 8-18 October 2024? • Hizb-ut-Tahrir is also promoting terrorism by using
various social media platforms, secure apps and organising
A. Chandipur B. Kanyakumari
Dawah meetings to encourage gullible youth to join
C. Kolkata D. Visakhapatnam
terrorist acts.
• Answer- D. Visakhapatnam
296. The first phase of the 2nd Army Commanders'
• India will host the 'Malabar exercise', a joint naval exercise
of the Quad countries, in Visakhapatnam from October 8. Conference will be held in _________ in hybrid mode.
• The 11-day mega war exercise is held every year and A. Jaipur B. Gangtok
involves the maritime and port phases, aimed at enhancing C. Dispur D. Raipur
cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. • Answer- B. Gangtok
• Exercise Malabar 2024 will run from October 8 to 18, • The first phase of the 2nd Army Commanders' Conference
commencing with the Harbour Phase at Visakhapatnam,
will be held in Gangtok in hybrid mode.
followed by the Sea Phase.
• The first phase of the 2nd Army Commanders' Conference
• The Malabar exercise began in 1992 as a bilateral naval for the year 2024 will be held in hybrid mode at Gangtok,
exercise between the US and the Indian Navy – which is Sikkim.
gradually evolving into a major multilateral event.
• It will serve as a platform for senior commanders to review
294. Where was the traditional Air Force Day Parade held current operational preparedness, deliberate on key
on the occasion of 92nd India Air Force Day 2024? strategies and outline future directives.
• Critical national security issues and strategic aspects are
A. Mumbai, Maharashtra
aimed at sharpening the combat capabilities of the Indian
B. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Army.
C. Indore, Madhya Pradesh
D. Bhubaneswar, Odisha 297. __________ has introduced its first overhauled T-90
• Answer- B. Chennai, Tamil Nadu Bhishma tank.
• Every year Air Force Day is celebrated on 8 October. A. Indian Air Force B. Indian Navy
• The Indian Air Force is celebrating its 92nd anniversary C. Indian Army D. none of these
with a grand ceremony in Chennai that will showcase the
• Answer- C. Indian Army
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• Indian Army rolls out its first overhauled T-90 Bhishma • A robust military communication system will be crucial for
tank. securing the transmission of command orders to the fiel
• The Army's main battle tank T-90 Bhishma since 2003 is D.
known for its firepower, speed, and protection. • It is India’s second such station — the first, INS
• This overhauling process showcases the indigenous Kattabomman, has been operational in Tirunelveli, Tamil
maintenance and technical skills developed in the country. Nadu, since 1990.
• The T-90 Bhishma is 9.6 meters long and 2.8 meters wide 301. The ______will send the THAAD (Terminal High-
and is approximately 47 tonnes.
Altitude Area Defense) defense battery system to
• The T-90 Bhishma is equipped with a 125 mm smoothbore
gun, which is capable of firing various types of shells. Israel.
• An anti-aircraft gun mounted on top of the tank can bring A. Russia B. America
down targets within a two-kilometre range. C. Japan D. China
298. India recently became the second-largest supplier of • Answer- B. America
restricted technology to which country? • USA to send THAAD (Terminal High-Altitude Area
Defence) defence battery system to Israel.
A. China B. Russia
• A THAAD battery comprises 95 soldiers, six truck-
C. Germany D. United States America
mounted launchers, 48 interceptors (eight per launcher),
• Answer- B. Russia radar surveillance and radar, and a tactical fire component.
• India is now Russia's second-largest supplier of restricted • THAAD is a mobile surface-to-air interceptor designed to
technology. shoot down incoming ballistic missiles during the
• US and European officials said India has become the “terminal (final) phase” of their flight.
second largest supplier of restricted critical technologies to • It has been developed by Lockheed Martin Corporation.
Russia. • It can target missiles both inside and outside the
• It highlights the challenge to efforts to curb exports that atmosphere (endoatmospheric and exoatmospheric).
fuel President Vladimir Putin's war machine. • Radar: Tracks and detects threats from 870 to 3,000 km.
• Indian exports of restricted items such as microchips, • Range: 150 to 200 kilometers
circuits and machine tools exceeded $60 million in both
April and May, nearly double from the first months of the 302. Where was the second edition of the ‘Sagar Kavach
year, and reached $95 million in July. 2024 exercise held?
299. On 14th October 2024, the first ship _____of the Multi- A. Andhra Pradesh B. Gujarat and Daman and Diu
C. Goa and Kerala D. West Bengal and Odisha
Purpose Vessel (L&T) project was launched at L&T,
Chennai. • Answer- B. Gujarat and Daman and Diu
• The Indian Coast Guard successfully conducted its 2nd
A. Adarsh B. Supporter
edition of the coastal security exercise ‘Sagar Kavach’ of the
C. Ganga Vilas D. Sarthak
year on 16-17 October 2024 across Gujarat and the Union
• Answer- D. Sarthak Territory of Daman & Diu coasts.
• Samarthak, first ship of the two Multi Purpose Vessel • The Indian Coast Guard held its first ‘Sagar Kavach’
project, has been launched on 14 Oct 24 at L&T, Kattupalli. exercise of 2024 on 11 and 12 July 2024 along the coast of
• Mrs Shashi Tripathi President NWWA launched the ship. Andhra Pradesh.
• Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff • The 2nd edition of the ‘Sagar Kavach’ coastal security
presided over the launch ceremony. exercise was coordinated by the Indian Coast Guard’s
• The two Multi Purpose Vessel project are being built by North West Regional Headquarters in Gandhinagar,
L&T Shipyard for the Indian Navy. Gujarat.
• On 25 March 22, Ministry of Defence and L&T Shipyard 303. Indian Army is organizing 'Swavalamban Shakti
signed the contract for building two Multi Purpose Vessel.
Exercise' in which state?
• The Multi Purpose Vessels can achieve a maximum speed
of 15 knots. They are 106 m long and 16.8 wide. A. Uttar Pradesh B. Rajasthan
C. Haryana D. Assam
300. Navy’s 2nd VLF radar station foundation stone has
been laid in ___________. • Answer- A. Uttar Pradesh
A. Haryana B. Telangana • The Sudarshan Corps of the Indian Army is conducting
C. Himachal Pradesh D. Rajasthan "Swavalamban Shakti Exercise" at Babina Field Firing
Range near Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
• Answer- B. Telangana • Around 1,800 troops, 210 armoured vehicles and aircraft
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone are participating in the exercises.
of the Indian Navy's second Very Low Frequency (VLF) • The exercise, which will run till October 22, is aimed at
naval station in Vikarabad district of Telangana. improving the combat capabilities of the Army using new
• This facility will be operational by 2027. It will enhance the and advanced technologies.
Indian Navy’s communication with ships and submarines. • Sudarshan Chakra Corps, also known as XXI Corps, is a
• After the VLF station becomes operational, it will strike corps of the Army and its headquarters is located in
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304. India with which country conducted the bilateral • The bilateral phase is aimed at enhancing interoperability,
naval exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr in Goa from 13-18 Oct intensifying combat preparedness and promoting
knowledge exchange between the two Air Forces.
24?
• The Singapore Air Force is participating in the exercise
A. Thailand B. Oman with its largest contingent to date, comprising aircrew and
C. Sri Lanka D. Bahrain support personnel of F-16, F-15 squadrons along with G-
• Answer- B. Oman 550 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) and C-
• Indo-Oman conducted bilateral naval exercise Naseem-Al- 130 aircraft.
Bahr. • The IAF will be participating with Rafale, Mirage 2000 ITI,
• INS Trikand and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft took Sukhoi-30 MKI, Tejas, MiG-29 and Jaguar aircraft.
part in the exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr with the Royal Navy 307. Israel dropped a SPICE 2000 bomb on a building
of Oman Vessel Al Seeb off Goa from 13 to 18 October 24.
in______.
• The exercise was carried out in two phases. The harbour
phase lasted from 13 to 15 October 24. A. Beirut, Lebanon B. Zimbabwe
• The harbour phase was followed by the sea phase (16 to 18 C. Afghanistan D. Armenia
October 24).
• Answer- A. Beirut, Lebanon
• Under harbour activities, personnel from both Navies
engaged in professional interactions. • Israel dropped a SPICE 2000 bomb on a building in Beirut,
Lebanon.
305. Where did the Indian Navy's 1st Training Squadron • This incident has drawn attention due to the bomb’s
(1TS) complete a long-range training deployment destructive capability and the context of the ongoing
recently? conflict in the region.
• The Israeli military claimed the building housed Hezbollah
A. Manama B. Dubai
facilities. Before the strike, Israel warned residents to
C. New Zealand D. Singapore
evacuate the area.
• Answer- A. Manama • What is a SPICE 2000 Bomb?
• The Indian Navy's 1st Training Squadron (1TS) - INS Teer • The SPICE 2000 is a type of guided bomb, often referred to
and ICGS Veer completed their long-range training as a “smart bom B.”
deployment at Manama, Bahrain on 16 Oct 24. • These bombs are designed for precision targeting.
• The training readiness involved Indian Naval Ships INS Tir • They incorporate advanced guidance systems that allow
and ICGS Veera involving high-level interactions and joint them to hit specific targets with minimal collateral damage.
activities with officers of Bahrain, US and other allied naval • The SPICE system is manufactured by Rafael Advanced
forces. Defense Systems, a government-owned company in Israel.
• Major regional challenges such as maritime wealth, 308. Where was the Indian Air Force's multinational
terrorism, and illicit trafficking in the Arabian Sea and
Tarang Shakti exercise inaugurated?
Persian Gulf were discusse D.
• The Indian Navy Band gave an enthralling performance at A. Odisha B. Tamil Nadu
Manama, which provided a cultural delight for the C. Andhra Pradesh D. none of these
Bahraini hosts and naval personnel from other countries. • Answer- B. Tamil Nadu
This performance was well received, which further fostered • The Indian Air Force successfully concluded its largest ever
strong diplomatic and cultural ties between India and multinational exercise, Tarang Shakti 2024.
Bahrain. • The Tarang Shakti exercise commenced on 6 August 2024
• In addition, the Indian Navy conducted a community at the Indian Air Force Sulur base in Tamil Nadu and
outreach programme at Life Social Charity Society, one of concluded on 14 September 2024 at the Jodhpur Air Force
the leading religious organisations of the Bahrain. Station. Air forces of 30 countries, including India,
306. Where has the 'Joint Military Training Exercise' participated in this exercise.
between India and Singapore Air Force started • This is the largest ever exercise conducted by the Indian
Air Force. The multilateral Air Practice Education was
recently? conducted by the Indian Air Force in 1963, bringing
A. Odisha B. Goa together the air forces of Indian, Australian, US and UK.
C. West Bengal D. Maharashtra • The Tarang Shakti exercise has been conducted in two
phases.
• Answer- C. West Bengal
• Phase-I - at Air Force Station Sulur, from 6th August to
• The 12th edition of joint military training exercise between 14th August 2024.
the Air Forces of India and Singapore began at Air Force • Phase-2- at Air Force Station Jodhpur, from 29 August to 14
Station Kalaikunda in West Bengal. September 2024.
• The bilateral phase of the exercise will take place from • According to the Indian Air Force, 50 countries were
November 13 to 21 and is expected to enhance intense invited to participate in this exercise, out of which 30
cooperation between the two armies. countries, including India, participated in the Tarang
• Both the Air Forces are undertaking advanced air combat Shakti exercise.
simulations, joint mission planning and debriefing
sessions. 309. CCS Gave Approval to Establish New Missile Testing
Range in which state of india?
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C. Rajasthan D. Kerala • The International Energy Agency is a Paris-based
• Answer- B. Andhra Pradesh autonomous intergovernmental organization, founded in
1974.
• The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi had given its 313. The Assam government in collaboration with which
approval to establish a new missile testing range in multilateral agency has launched the Sustainable
Nagayalanka village, Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh
Wetlands and Integrated Fisheries Transformation
(AP).
• This initiative aims to bolster India’s defense capabilities, (SWIFT) project?
particularly for testing tactical missile systems. A. Asian Development Bank
• The new facility will focus on surface-to-air missiles, anti- B. New Development Bank
tank missiles, and other advanced projects under the C. World Bank
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). D. International Monetary Fund
310. Which countries have emerged as India's top three • Answer- A. Asian Development Bank
defence export destinations? • The Himanta Biswa Sarma government in Assam has
A. America B. France launched the Sustainable Wetland and Integrated Fisheries
C. Armenia D. All of the above Transformation (SWIFT) project to revitalise 129 Beels and
boost Indigenous fish production. The state government's
• Answer- D. All of the above
SWIFT project is funded and supported by the Asian
• The US, France and Armenia are the top three destinations Development Bank (ADB).
for Indian military exports.
• Beel are floodplain wetlands and cover around one lakh
• India is currently exporting military equipment to more hectares of land in Assam.
than 100 countries.
• Floodplain wetlands are low-lying areas bordering large
• The Ministry of Defence has been promoting defence rivers that are inundated during the monsoon season due
exports and manufacturing to improve domestic to overflow from the main river channel. They are part of
production of military equipment. the Ganga and Brahmaputra River systems in the country.
• India exports aircraft and helicopters manufactured by • These floodplain wetlands are locally known as beels
Indian firms to the US for global defence majors like (Assam, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and
Lockheed Martin and Boeing. Tripura), maun, chaurs and dhars (Bihar), pats (Manipur),
charhas and boars (northern and south-eastern West
15. Agreements and MoU Bengal respectively).
311. Which of the following countries signed a tripartite 314. India and ___________ signed an agreement on labour
agreement to facilitate cross-border electricity trade? mobility and skills recognition.
A. Nepal B. India A. France B. Italy
C. Bangladesh D. All of the above C. Japan D. Germany
• Answer- D. All of the above • Answer- D. Germany
• Nepal, India and Bangladesh signed a tripartite agreement • India and Germany will sign an agreement on labour
to facilitate cross-border electricity trade. mobility and skills recognition.
• Nepal will export its surplus electricity to Bangladesh via • India and Germany will sign an agreement on labour
India from June 15 to November 15 every year. mobility and skills recognition to facilitate movement of
• In the first phase, Nepal will export 40 MW of workers.
hydroelectricity to Bangladesh via Indian Territory. • Under this agreement, skilled professionals will be hired by
• India will make arrangements to supply the electricity from German industries.
Nepal to Bangladesh. • This will be the first agreement under the G-20 "skill-based
• The rate per unit of electricity has been fixed at 6.4 cents. migration pathway" framework.
Nepal will earn around $ 9.2 million by supplying • Under this framework, the world's top 20 economies have
electricity. assumed that integrated skills-based migration pathways
will expand employment opportunities for skilled
312. International Energy Agency has collaborated with professionals.
which IIT for Clean Energy?
315. Recently which country with india renew the
A. IIT Varanasi B. IIT Delhi
Kartarpur Corridor agreement until 2029?
C. IIT Mumbai D. IIT Kharagpur
A. Sri Lanka B. China
• Answer- B. IIT Delhi
C. Pakistan D. Uzbekistan
• IIT Delhi and International Energy Agency (IEA) have
signed a MoU for Clean Energy Transition. • Answer- C. Pakistan
• The agreement was signed at the IEA headquarters in Paris • India and Pakistan renew the Kartarpur Corridor
to identify key areas of cooperation, including policy agreement until 2029. The agreement is valid initially for
analysis to promote energy innovation and the exchange of five years.
information on energy technology trends, in particular in • The first agreement was signed in October 2019 to allows
emerging and developing economies. visa-free travel through corridor.
• The objective of the MoU is to exchange information on • It is Open for Indian pilgrims of all faiths (with valid
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• It is open from dawn to dusk. Pilgrims travelling in the • Apart from this, four traditional foods include 'Bodo
morning will have to return on the same day. Nafam', 'Bodo Ondla', 'Bodo Gwakha' and 'Bodo Narji'.
319. The India government has given classical language
16. Miscellaneous Current Affairs status to five new languages. What is the total number
316. What is the name of the hurricane that devastated the of classical languages in India now?
southeastern United States US in September 2024? A. 20 B. 11
A. Hurricane Ernesto B. Hurricane Beryl C. 13 D. 15
C. Hurricane Helen D. Hurricane Debbie • Answer- B. 11
• The government of India has accepted the recommendation
• Answer- C. Hurricane Helen
of the Linguistic Expert Committee and conferred the
• Hurricane Helen has killed 93 people in the southeastern status of classical language to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit,
United States of America. Assamese, and Bengali languages.
• The deaths have occurred in South Carolina, Georgia, • With the inclusion of these languages, the total number of
Florida, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. classical languages in India is now 11.
• Hurricane Helen was a large, fast-moving tropical cyclone. • The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra
• It was the most powerful storm ever to hit Florida's Big Modi, gave its approval to accord classical status to these
Bend area. languages on 3 October 2024.
• It is the fifth hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane • Tamil was the first language to be accorded classical
season. language status in India in 2004.
317. Who has recently hoisted the tricolor on the 20300 feet • The Union Ministry of Culture set up a Linguistic Expert
Committee under Sahitya Akademi in 2004 to set the
high peak Mount Unam of Himachal Pradesh?
criteria for recognising an Indian language as a classical
A. Arishka Laddha B. Rhythm Mamaniya language.
C. Abhineet Maurya D. Prisha Lokesh Nikju
320. The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved
• Answer- C. Abhineet Maurya the first test to diagnose_______.
• Abhineet Maurya, the only mountaineer from Uttar A. TB B. MPOX
Pradesh's Hardoi district, has scaled the highest peak C. Malaria D. COVID-19
'Yunam' in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul Valley and hoisted
the tricolor there. • Answer- B. MPOX
• Abhineet started the campaign from Bharatpur base camp • World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first
in Lahaul district. test to diagnose Mpox.
• Five members were involved in this campaign, but due to • The mpox testing in vitro diagnostic (IVD) is called the
bad weather and poor health, four members had to be left Alinity m MPXV assay. It is developed by Abbott
at the base camp during the campaign. Molecular Inc.
• Abhineet and Local Guide completed this campaign. • The test has been approved for emergency use.
• On the night of September 25, Abhineet set out for his final • It will be very crucial in ramping up the testing capabilities
climb and on September 26, he hoisted the national flag in countries battling pox outbreaks.
tricolor on the 20300 feet high peak Mount Unum. • The need for fast and accurate mpox testing has increased,
• Earlier on August 22, in the year 2023, mountaineer especially in regions like Africa.
Abhineet Maurya achieved another feat in his name by • Mpox is a disease caused by the monkeypox virus that
hoisting the tricolor on Mount Elbrus (height 18510 feet), leads to flu-like symptoms with skin rash and blisters.
the highest peak in Europe. 321. Scientists discovered a sixth ocean 700 kilometers
318. Assam has successfully acquired the GI tag for three beneath the ___________ surface.
varieties of rice beer by which community? A. Jupiter B. Mars
A. Rabha B. Bodo C. Saturn D. Earth
C. Kachari D. Miri • Answer- D. Earth
• Answer- B. Bodo • Scientists discovered a sixth ocean 700 kilometers beneath
• In recognition of Assam's rich cultural heritage, the the Earth's surface.
Geographical Indications (GI) Registry in Chennai has • Northwestern University scientists have revealed that the
granted GI tags to eight unique products of the state. ocean exists in the Earth's mantle.
• One of these is 'Bodo Baru Guaran', which is the most • This discovery supported the theory that oceans originated
alcoholic rice beer of the three, with an impressive 16.11% from Earth’s interior rather than from cometary impacts.
alcohol level. This fortified rice beer is not just a beverage • It is not a usual ocean; the water molecules are trapped
but a symbol of the ancient wine-making technique of the within ringwoodite's crystal structure in this ocean.
Bodo people and their connection with nature. • In this way, large amounts of water can be stored in a
• Another rice beer that has got the GI tag is 'Mabra Jou compact space.
Bidwi' (also known as 'Mabra Ju Bidvi' or 'Mabra Ju Bidvi’.
322. Which state/UT got Pashmina wool GI tag?
• The third variety, 'Bodo Baru Gishi' is another rice-based
alcoholic beverage that has deep historical roots in the A. Sikkim B. Ladakh
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• Answer- B. Ladakh • Xuanzang visited the great Amaravati stupa at
• Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on October 5 Dharanikota and wrote an enthusiastic account of the place
presented the Geographical Indication (GI) Registration and the viharas. Jainism flourished here during the reign of
Certificate for Ladakh's Pashmina wool to Ladakh Sada kings.
Lieutenant Governor Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd). • Dalai Lama conducted a very large Kalachakra ceremony
• The Pashmina of Ladakh is also known as "soft gol there in January 2006.
D.
326. Indian railways reduced the advanced reservation
• This certification guarantees the authenticity and premium
quality of Pashmina, which was previously harmed due to
period from 120 to ___________ days.
counterfeit and substandard products. A. 50 B. 30
• Giriraj Singh proposed several initiatives including setting C. 60 D. 40
up of Pashmina breeding farms in Leh and Kargil, artificial
insemination programmes and efforts to prevent • Answer- C. 60
inbreeding in sheep. • Indian railways reduced the advanced reservation period
from 120 to 60 days.
323. Nima Rinji Sherpa became the youngest person to • The new time limit for advance reservation booking of
climb 8,000-meter-high peaks in the worl D. He trains would take effect from November 1.
belongs to which country? • This step will prevent the blocking of money in rail tickets
A. Nepal B. Bhutan four months in advance, especially during the holiday
C. India D. Bangladesh season.
• Since April 1981, it will be the 13th time the Indian
• Answer- A. Nepal Railways has made changes in the time frame for booking
• Nima Rinji Sherpa reached Tibet's 8,027-meter-high (26,335 ARP in long-distance trains.
feet) Shisha Pangama peak on Wednesday (October 9, • There will be no change in the limit of 365 days for foreign
2024) morning and completed her mission to reach the tourists.
world's highest peaks. • As per railway, 85% of bookings happen in less than two
• An 18-year-old Nepali climber on Wednesday broke the months in advance while the remaining happen in four
record of the youngest person to climb all 148,000-metre- months.
high peaks in the worl D. • The latest move will have no impact on general class tickets
• Nima Rinji Sherpa is the youngest person to climb Mount reservation in advance.
Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain peak in the worl 327. Cyclonic Storm 'Dana' is expected to hit the coast of
D.
______________.
324. How many products from Assam have got GI tag A. Tamil Nadu B. Odisha
recently? C. Kerala D. Maharashtra
A. Eight B. Five • Answer- B. Odisha
C. Seven D. Nine • Cyclonic storm 'Dana' is expected to make landfall in
• Answer- A. Eight Odisha.
• Odisha is preparing for the possible impact of severe
• Eight products from Assam get GI tag. The Geographical
cyclonic storm 'Dana'.
Indications Registry in Chennai has granted GI tag to eight
• It is expected to hit the coast of Odisha. The cyclonic storm
products from Assam region.
will form in east-central Bay of Bengal.
• Many unique varieties of beer made from traditional foods
• It will hit Odisha and West Bengal coasts with a wind
and rice have got the GI tag.
speed of 100 to 120 kilometres per hour.
• The Bodo Traditional Brewers Association had applied for
• The cyclonic circulation has originated from the Andaman
the Geographical Indication tag for three varieties of rice
Sea and is moving northwestwards, and is likely to form a
beer.
low-pressure area in east central Bay of Bengal.
• 'Bodo Jau Guara', 'Mabara Baru Bidvi' and 'Bodo Jau Gishi'
have got the GI tag. 328. The disease E.coli outbreak Recently seen in news
325. In which state, an inscription was found while related to which country?
ploughing in Dharanikota village. A. India B. Australia
C. China D. USA
A. Maharashtra B. Gujarat
C. Andhra Pradesh D. Madhya Pradesh • Answer- D. USA
• The United States is currently facing an E. coli outbreak
• Answer- C. Andhra Pradesh linked to contaminated foo D.
• An inscription was found while ploughing in Dharanikota • This situation marks the risks associated with E. coli, a
village at Amaravathi in Andhra Pradesh. It is written in common bacterium found in various environments. While
the Prakrit language and Brahmi characters of the 2nd most strains are harmless and aid digestion, some can
century C.E. cause severe illness.
• In 500 BCE, Dharanikota was known as Dhanyakatakam, • E. coli infections can manifest in several ways:
the capital of the Satavahana dynasty, which ruled in the • Gastrointestinal Symptoms: Watery diarrhoea, stomach
Deccan from the 1st to 3rd centuries CE. pain, and cramps are common. Severe cases can lead to
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• Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): E. coli can migrate from the
gut to the urinary tract, causing pelvic pain and a burning
sensation during urination.
• Sepsis: If E. coli enters the bloodstream, it can trigger a
severe inflammatory response, potentially leading to sepsis
if not treated promptly.
329. A New Snake Species recently seen in news Named
After Leonardo DiCaprio, where did it find?
A. Eastern Himalayas B. Kerala
C. Western Himalayas D. Southern Himalayas

• Answer- C. Western Himalayas

• A team of scientists has discovered a new species of snake
in the Western Himalayas, naming it Anguiculus dicaprioi
in honor of Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio.
• The snake species is named Anguiculus dicaprioi,
recognizing DiCaprio’s work in raising awareness about
global climate change, biodiversity loss, and supporting
conservation efforts.
• DiCaprio has been involved in creating awareness about
environmental issues and funding field conservation
activities and research.
• Taxonomy and Nomenclature
• Anguiculus means “small snake” in Latin, reflecting the
relatively small size of this species in comparison to other
members of the Colubridae family.
• Colubridae is the largest family of snakes, consisting of 304
genera and 1,938 species, making up almost two-thirds of
all living snakes globally.
• Suggested common English names: Himalayan Snake and
DiCaprio’s Himalayan Snake.

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