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Current Affairs MCQ Quiz: January 2024

Staying updated with current affairs is crucial for cracking competitive exams like SSC, UPSC, Banking, and Railway.To help you study for your exam, we've put together a list of important things that happened in January 2024.

We've divided them into different categories like Sports, Science, Awards, and Government Schemes. This will make it easier for you to focus on the topics that are most important for your exam. Current affairs is a very important section in exams, and by studying these topics, you can score high marks.

January 2024 Current Affairs MCQ's

Why Current Affairs Matter

Competitive exams in India, such as SSC (Staff Selection Commission), Railway Recruitment, UPSC (Union Public Service Commission), and Banking exams, evaluate a candidate’s general knowledge and awareness of current events. These exams often include sections specifically dedicated to GK and current affairs, making it crucial for aspirants to stay informed.

Current Affairs Weightage for Competitive Exams

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Exam Weightage Importance
SSC Exams 10-15% General Awareness section heavily rely on current affairs.
Railway Exams 10% Critical for the General Awareness section.
UPSC Exams Integrated across Prelims and Mains Essential for General Studies Papers (GS I-IV) and the interview stage.
Banking Exams 15-20% Vital for banking-specific current events, geo-politics and economic knowledge.

Commonly Asked Current Affairs Topics

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Government Schemes Recent schemes, policy changes, and their societal impact.
Sports Achievements in national and international sports, major tournaments, and Indian athletes’ performances.
Science and Technology Innovations, space missions, and key technological advancements.
Awards and Honors National and international awards, recipients, and their contributions.
Art and Culture Festivals, cultural events, and contributions of eminent personalities.
Defense Military exercises, defense policies, and advancements in defense technology.
Banking and Finance Economic reforms, banking sector updates, and government financial policies.
Important Days and Dates National and international observances, their themes, and historical significance.

Test Your Knowledge: January 2024 Current Affairs

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Sports



Q1: Who won the Men’s Singles title at the Australian Open 2024?
A. Novak Djokovic
B. Daniil Medvedev
C. Alexander Zverev
D. Jannik Sinner

Q2: Which state hosted the 6th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games in 2024?
A. Kerala
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Maharashtra

Q3: Who received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2023 for their exceptional performance in sports?
A. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
B. Lakshya Sen
C. Both A & B
D. None

Q4: Who won the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year Award 2024?
A. Virat Kohli
B. Babar Azam
C. Rohit Sharma
D. David Warner

Q5: Who led the first all-women tri-services contingent in the Republic Day Parade 2024?
A. Captain Sandhya
B. Lt. Colonel Priya Sharma
C. Major Meghna Rao
D. None of These

Q6: Who became India’s No. 1 chess player in 2024?
A. R. Praggnanandhaa
B. Gukesh D
C. Nihal Sarin
D. Viswanathan Anand

Q7: Which country conducted the Sea Dragon Exercise 2024, focused on anti-submarine warfare?
A. USA
B. Japan
C. South Korea
D. Australia

Q8: Who was the first Indian woman to win the Arjuna Award in equestrian sports?
A. Divyakriti Singh
B. Aditi Swami
C. Kritika Sharma
D. None

Q9: Who won the Best FIFA Men’s Player Award 2024?
A. Erling Haaland
B. Lionel Messi
C. Cristiano Ronaldo
D. Kylian Mbappe

Q10: Which Indian state launched the "Yogyasree" scheme to support SC/ST students in competitive sports?
A. Rajasthan
B. Bihar
C. West Bengal
D. Tamil Nadu

Q11: Which Indian badminton player won the Thomas Cup 2023?
A. Chirag Shetty
B. Kidambi Srikanth
C. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
D. None

Q12: Which country hosted the 2024 Asian Winter Games?
A. India
B. Japan
C. Kazakhstan
D. China

Q13: What is the mascot for the 2025 Asian Winter Games?
A. Leo & Lila
B. Tutu & Momo
C. Icey & Blaze
D. Binbin & Nini

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Science and Technology



Q1: Which space agency launched the XPoSat (X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite), India's first dedicated X-ray mission?
A. ESA
B. ISRO
C. DRDO
D. NASA

Q2: India approved ₹1,250 crore for which ambitious radio telescope project?
A. GMRT Expansion
B. SKAO Project
C. FAST Project
D. LOFAR Project

Q3: Which country launched the Einstein Probe space mission to study cosmic phenomena?
A. India
B. USA
C. Japan
D. China

Q4: Which lunar mission made Japan the fifth country to successfully land on the Moon?
A. SLIM
B. Artemis-2
C. Hiten
D. Kaguya

Q5: Which Indian state inaugurated the country’s first green hydrogen pilot project?
A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Uttarakhand

Q6: What is India’s first generative AI platform called?
A. AiVeda
B. IndiaGPT
C. BharatGPT
D. BharatAI

Q7: Which product from Gujarat recently received a GI tag for its agricultural significance?
A. Jamnagar Mango
B. Navsari Chickpea
C. Kachchhi Kharek
D. Kathiawadi Chana

Q8: Which space agency launched the INSAT-3DS satellite for advanced weather forecasting?
A. NASA
B. ISRO
C. Roscosmos
D. ESA

Q9: India’s first Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) focused on health-tech is located in which city?
A. Mumbai
B. Bengaluru
C. Pune
D. Hyderabad

Q10: Which state launched a scheme to map all accident-prone sites, becoming the first in India to do so?
A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. Maharashtra
D. Tamil Nadu

Q11: What is the name of the newly discovered plant species in Pench Tiger Reserve?
A. Mimosa Indica
B. Polygonum Chaturbhujanum
C. Ficus Auratum
D. Vanda Penchii

Q12: Which Indian space initiative was designed to detect and prevent antimicrobial resistance?
A. Operation MedWatch
B. MedNet Project
C. Operation Amrit
D. PharmaNet India

Q13: Who developed the Drishti-10 UAV for defense surveillance?
A. Adani Defence and Aerospace
B. DRDO
C. TATA Aerospace
D. HAL

Q14: Which tropical cyclone hit Madagascar in early 2024?
A. Zina
B. Freddy
C. Alvaro
D. Anika

Q15: Which state introduced the "PRITHVI Vigyan" scheme for advancing earth sciences?
A. Ministry of Environment
B. Ministry of Education
C. Ministry of Space Research
D. Ministry of Earth Sciences

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Awards and Honors



Q1: Who has been awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2024?
A. L. K. Advani
B. Karpoori Thakur
C. Both A & B
D. None

Q2: Which state won the Best State Tableau Award at the Republic Day Parade 2024?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Odisha
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Rajasthan

Q3: Who won the Best Film Award at the Filmfare Awards 2024?
A. Dunki
B. 12th Fail
C. Jawan
D. Animal

Q4: Who was conferred the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2023?
A. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
B. Chirag Shetty
C. Both A & B
D. None

Q5: Who has been honored with the “Asom Baibhav Award” in 2024?
A. Himanta Biswa
B. Ranjan Gogoi
C. Sanjoy Hazarika
D. Dr. Tapan Saikia

Q6: Who won the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year Award 2024?
A. Babar Azam
B. Kane Williamson
C. Virat Kohli
D. Rohit Sharma

Q7: Who was awarded the Nritya Kalanidhi Award by the Madras Music Academy?
A. Aruna Sairam
B. Saroja Vaidyanathan
C. Vasanthalakshmi Narasimhachari
D. Alarmel Valli

Q8: Which Indian author received the Kuvempu National Award in 2023?
A. V Annamalai (Imayam)
B. Perumal Murugan
C. Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay
D. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Q9: Who received the M S Swaminathan Award for Excellence in Agronomy?
A. B R Kamboj
B. R S Paroda
C. J K Bajaj
D. None of These

Q10: Which city won recognition as the Cleanest City in Swachh Survekshan 2023?
A. Indore
B. Surat
C. Both A & B
D. Mysuru

Q11: Who was honored with the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in Drama in 2024?
A. Leonardo DiCaprio
B. Christian Bale
C. Austin Butler
D. Cillian Murphy

Q12: Which state won the National Tourism Day award for sustainable tourism in 2024?
A. Kerala
B. Rajasthan
C. Goa
D. Tamil Nadu

Q13: Who won the Best FIFA Men’s Player Award 2024?
A. Cristiano Ronaldo
B. Erling Haaland
C. Lionel Messi
D. Kylian Mbappe

Q14: Which Indian badminton players received the Arjuna Award for 2023?
A. Divyakriti Singh
B. Chirag Shetty
C. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
D. Both B & C

Q15: Who received the “Four Stars of Destiny” award for military service?
A. Bipin Rawat
B. MM Naravane
C. Manoj Pande
D. Sunil Lanba

Q16: Who was awarded the “Best Indian EV Company of the Year 2024”?
A. Tata Motors
B. Ather Energy
C. Bajaj Auto
D. Ola Electric

Q17: Which institution was awarded India’s first ISCC-Plus certification for chemical recycling?
A. Indian Oil
B. Adani Green Energy
C. Reliance Industries
D. NTPC Limited

Q18: Who was conferred with the Arjuna Award in equestrian sports for the first time in India?
A. Divyakriti Singh
B. Aditi Swami
C. Deepika Kumari
D. None

Q19: Which state’s tribal craft, ‘Wancho Wooden Craft,’ received a GI tag in 2024?
A. Gujarat
B. Odisha
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Rajasthan

Q20: Who was honored with the “Best Startup Ecosystem” award in India for 2024?
A. Karnataka
B. Maharashtra
C. Telangana
D. Tamil Nadu

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Art and Culture



Q1: Prabha Atre, a renowned Indian classical vocalist, was associated with which gharana?
A. Kirana Gharana
B. Jaipur Gharana
C. Gwalior Gharana
D. Banaras Gharana

Q2: The world’s tallest Ambedkar statue was unveiled in which Indian state?
A. Karnataka
B. Maharashtra
C. Gujarat
D. Andhra Pradesh

Q3: Where is the International Camel Festival celebrated annually?
A. Haryana
B. Punjab
C. Rajasthan
D. Gujarat

Q4: Which tribal group celebrates the Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival?
A. Gond Tribe
B. Nyishi Tribe
C. Bhil Tribe
D. Santhal Tribe

Q5: Which state’s ‘Mouban Honey’ recently received a GI tag?
A. Bihar
B. Odisha
C. West Bengal
D. Kerala

Q6: The Ganga Sagar Mela 2024 was held in which Indian state?
A. West Bengal
B. Jharkhand
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Bihar

Q7: Which state’s tribal craft, ‘Wancho Wooden Craft,’ was awarded a GI tag?
A. Meghalaya
B. Manipur
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Assam

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Important Days and Dates



Q1: When is National Youth Day celebrated every year?
A. 13 January
B. 14 January
C. 11 January
D. 12 January

Q2: What is the date for National Voters Day in India?
A. 24 January
B. 25 January
C. 27 January
D. 26 January

Q3: When is National Startup Day celebrated annually?
A. 15 January
B. 16 January
C. 17 January
D. 18 January

Q4: When is Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrated?
A. 10 January
B. 20 January
C. 15 January
D. 9 January

Q5: On which date was World Leprosy Day observed in 2024?
A. 24 January
B. 28 January
C. 25 January
D. 31 January

Q6: What is the theme of International Day of Education 2024?
A. Learning for Lasting Peace
B. Education for All
C. Empowering Students
D. Future Ready

Q7: When is National Girl Child Day observed in India?
A. 24 January
B. 23 January
C. 25 January
D. 26 January

Q8: When is National Tourism Day observed in India?
A. 26 January
B. 28 January
C. 25 January
D. 27 January

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Books and Authors



Q1: Who is the author of the book titled ‘An Uncommon Love’?
A. Akash Singh
B. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
C. Anuradha Singh
D. None of These

Q2: Who launched the book ‘Modi: Energising A Green Future’?
A. Smriti Irani
B. PM Modi
C. Amit Shah
D. Bhupender Yadav

Q3: Who is the author of the book ‘Gandhi: A Life in Three Campaigns’?
A. M J Akbar
B. Natwar Singh
C. Both A & B
D. None

Q4: Who launched the book ‘Assam’s Braveheart Lachit Barphukan’?
A. Hemant Sharma
B. Smriti Irani
C. Amit Shah
D. PM Modi

Q5: Who authored the book ‘Ek Samandar, Mere Andar’?
A. Sanjeev Joshi
B. Tarun Dutta
C. Ajay Bhat
D. None

Q6: Who is the author of the book ‘Conversations with Aurangzeb’?
A. M J Akbar
B. Charu Nivedita
C. Chitra Banerjee
D. Nandini Krishnan

Q7: Who unveiled the book ‘Ram Mandir Rashtra Mandir Ek Sajhi Virasat’?
A. Amit Shah
B. PM Modi
C. Arif Mohammad Khan
D. Yogi Adityanath

Q8: Which author received the Kuvempu National Award 2023?
A. V Annamalai (Imayam)
B. Natwar Singh
C. Arundhati Roy
D. Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay

Q9: Who wrote the book ‘Assam’s Braveheart Lachit Barphukan’?
A. Nalin Kohli
B. Sanjay Singh
C. Amit Shah
D. Hemanta Sharma

Q10: Who wrote the book ‘Modi: Energising A Green Future’?
A. Amitabh Kant
B. R K Singh
C. Dr. Harsh Vardhan
D. Bhupender Yadav

Q11: Who co-authored the book ‘Gandhi: A Life in Three Campaigns’?
A. M J Akbar and Natwar Singh
B. Amartya Sen and Raghuram Rajan
C. Jairam Ramesh and Ramachandra Guha
D. None

Q12: Who authored the book ‘Ek Samandar, Mere Andar’?
A. Sanjeev Joshi
B. Tarun Dutta
C. Akash Sharma
D. None

Q13: Who launched the book ‘Modi: Energising A Green Future’?
A. Amit Shah
B. Bhupender Yadav
C. PM Modi
D. Rajnath Singh

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Defence



Q1: Who introduced the ‘Ugram’ assault rifle for the Indian Army?
A. Larsen & Toubro
B. DRDO
C. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
D. Adani Defence

Q2: Who has been appointed as the Director General of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)?
A. Amit Sharma
B. Daljit Singh Chaudhary
C. Sanjeev Ranjan
D. Arun Kumar

Q3: Which country hosted the joint training exercise Cyclone-2 with India?
A. Indonesia
B. Egypt
C. France
D. UAE

Q4: Which country conducted the Sea Dragon Exercise 2024?
A. USA
B. Australia
C. Japan
D. South Korea

Q5: Who launched ‘Operation Sarvashakti’ to eliminate terrorism?
A. Indian Navy
B. Indian Army
C. CRPF
D. Indian Air Force

Q6: Which Indian defense manufacturer introduced the Drishti-10 UAV?
A. DRDO
B. Tata Advanced Systems
C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
D. Adani Defence and Aerospace

Q7: Who became the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff in 2024?
A. Ashutosh Dixit
B. Manoj Pande
C. Anil Chopra
D. R Hari Kumar

Q8: Which tiger reserve became India’s first Dark Sky Park?
A. Dudhwa TR
B. Pench TR
C. Kaziranga TR
D. Manas TR

Q9: Which state hosted the military exercise "Khanjar 2024"?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Punjab
C. Rajasthan
D. Gujarat

Q10: Who launched the ‘Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman’ campaign to promote constitutional awareness?
A. Rajnath Singh
B. Amit Shah
C. PM Modi
D. Jagdeep Dhankhar

Q11: Which Indian naval command is headquartered in Mumbai?
A. Coastal Naval Command
B. Western Naval Command
C. Eastern Naval Command
D. Southern Naval Command

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Banking and Finance



Q1: Which bank introduced the ‘Samman RuPay Credit Card’ for government employees?
A. IndusInd Bank
B. ICICI Bank
C. Axis Bank
D. SBI

Q2: Which Indian bank launched the Money2India mobile app for seamless international remittances?
A. Axis Bank
B. HDFC Bank
C. Yes Bank
D. ICICI Bank

Q3: How much funding did the Indian government release as the first installment under the PM-JANMAN Scheme?
A. ₹600 crore
B. ₹540 crore
C. ₹700 crore
D. ₹400 crore

Q4: Who has been appointed as the MD of the National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL)?
A. Arundhati Bhattacharya
B. Natarajan Sundar
C. Amit Shah
D. P. Santhosh

Q5: Which company achieved India’s first ISCC-Plus certification for its recycling technology?
A. Reliance Industries
B. Tata Steel
C. Indian Oil
D. Adani Green Energy

Q6: What is the approved budget for the SKAO project, the world's largest radio telescope initiative?
A. ₹1,250 crore
B. ₹2,000 crore
C. ₹1,500 crore
D. ₹1,750 crore

Q7: Which Indian state launched the “LABHA Scheme” to provide MSP for minor forest produce?
A. Gujarat
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Odisha

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Government Schemes and Policies



Q1: Which state launched the ‘Yuva Nidhi’ scheme to provide financial aid to unemployed youth?
A. Odisha
B. Gujarat
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Karnataka

Q2: Who launched the ‘Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana’?
A. Rajnath Singh
B. Draupadi Murmu
C. PM Modi
D. Amit Shah

Q3: Which state launched the "My School-My Pride" campaign?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Haryana
C. Punjab
D. Himachal Pradesh

Q4: Which state launched the "LABHA Scheme" for tribal collectors?
A. Maharashtra
B. Odisha
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Bihar

Q5: Which state launched the ‘Ramlala Darshan’ scheme for free Ayodhya pilgrimages?
A. Gujarat
B. Bihar
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Uttar Pradesh

Q6: Which Union Territory implemented the PM Vishwakarma Yojana for the first time?
A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Delhi
D. Ladakh

Q7: Which state launched the "Mahtari Vandana Yojana 2024"?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Rajasthan
D. Jharkhand

Q8: Who launched the ‘Operation Sarvashakti’ to combat terrorism?
A. Indian Army
B. BSF
C. Indian Air Force
D. CRPF

Q9: Which ministry launched the PRITHVI Vigyan scheme for advancing earth sciences?
A. Ministry of Environment
B. Ministry of Earth Sciences
C. Ministry of Education
D. Ministry of Agriculture

Q10: Which state launched the "Operation AMRITH" to combat antimicrobial resistance?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Gujarat
C. Kerala
D. Maharashtra

Q11: Which ministry launched the PRERANA program to develop leadership among students?
A. Ministry of Women and Child Development
B. Ministry of Education
C. Ministry of Skill Development
D. Ministry of Youth Affairs

Q12: Which state launched the "Sadak Surakhya Force (SSF)" to enhance road safety?
A. Punjab
B. Haryana
C. Gujarat
D. Himachal Pradesh

Q13: Which state launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan’ to empower women entrepreneurs?
A. Gujarat
B. Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Goa

Q14: Who launched the book titled ‘Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman’ campaign to raise constitutional awareness?
A. Rajnath Singh
B. PM Modi
C. Amit Shah
D. Jagdeep Dhankhar

Q15: Which state launched the "Yogyasree" scheme for SC/ST students?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Bihar
C. West Bengal
D. Kerala

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Miscellaneous



Q1: What is the new name of Ayodhya Airport?
A. Maharishi Valmiki International Airport
B. Ayodhya Dham Airport
C. Valmiki International Airport
D. Ram Janmabhoomi Airport

Q2: Which city unveiled its first floating restaurant in Uttar Pradesh?
A. Varanasi
B. Agra
C. Lucknow
D. Prayagraj

Q3: Who became the youngest Prime Minister of France in 2024?
A. Édouard Philippe
B. Gabriel Attal
C. Jean-Luc Mélenchon
D. Emmanuel Macron

Q4: Which country declared the snow leopard as its national symbol?
A. Bhutan
B. Kazakhstan
C. Nepal
D. Kyrgyzstan

Q5: What is the snow leopard population in India as per recent data?
A. 710
B. 750
C. 700
D. 720

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