Staying updated with current affairs is essential for cracking competitive exams like SSC, UPSC, Banking, and Railway. To help you prepare effectively, we've compiled a comprehensive list of key events from April 2024.
To make your study sessions more focused and efficient, we've categorized these events into sections such as Sports, Science, Awards, and Government Schemes. This allows you to study specific areas that are most relevant to your exam, making it easier to retain important information.
Test Your Knowledge: April 2024 Current Affairs
Current affairs play an important role in various competitive exams, and by keeping up with the latest news, you can improve your chances of scoring well. Make sure to go through these topics thoroughly to stay ahead in your exam preparation and maximize your chances of success.
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Art and Culture
Q1: World’s First Om-Shaped Temple Inaugurated in which state?
A. Bihar
B. UP
C. Rajasthan
D. Kerala
The world's first Om-shaped temple, 'Om Akar' Temple, has been inaugurated in Pali, Rajasthan. The temple follows the Nagara style of architecture.
Q2: Which state recently celebrated the ‘Chithirai Car Festival’?
A. Gujarat
B. Goa
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Bihar
Tamil Nadu recently celebrated the 'Chithirai Car Festival' at the Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple.
Q3: Recently Thrissur Pooram Has Been Celebrated In Which State?
A. Gujarat
B. Goa
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka
Thrissur Pooram, an annual Hindu temple festival, was recently celebrated in Kerala. It is held at the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur.
Q4: 34th Seng Khihlang Festival Has Been celebrated in which state ?
A. Meghalaya
B. UP
C. Gujarat
D. Manipur
The 34th Seng Khihlang Festival was celebrated in Meghalaya by the Khasi tribes.
Q5: Recently Which State celebrated ‘Longte Festival’ ?
A. Bihar
B. Goa
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Manipur
The Longte Festival is celebrated by the Nyishis Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh.
Q6: Recently Gangaur Festival Has Been celebrated by which state?
A. Rajasthan
B. Bihar
C. Mizoram
D. Gujarat
The Gangaur festival, dedicated to Lord Shiva (Gan) and Goddess Parvati (Gauri), is celebrated in Rajasthan. Other notable festivals in Rajasthan include Teej, the Bundi festival, and the Pushkar Fair.
Q7: Recently Ugadi Festival Has Been Celebrated In Which State?
A. Karnataka
B. Telangana
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. All Of These
The Ugadi festival, which marks New Year's Day, is observed in several Indian states, including Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Goa.
Q8: Recently which state’s Sitars and Tanpuras got GI Tag?
A. Odisha
B. Bihar
C. Maharashtra
D. Goa
Sitars and Tanpuras from Maharashtra have received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Q9: Which State’s Matabari Pera Prasad got GI Tag recently?
A. Gujarat
B. Haryana
C. Tripura
D. Meghalaya
Tripura received GI tags for three of its traditional products: Matabari pera prasad, Rignai pachara textiles, and Risa.
Q10: Which is India’s first AI-based film?
A. Dori
B. IRAH
C. NextGen
D. None
IRAH holds the distinction of being India's first AI-based film.
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Awards and Honors
Q1: Who Won Laureus Sportsman Of The Year Award 2024 ?
Novak Djokovic (Tennis) won the Laureus Sportsman of the Year Award 2024.
Here are the other winners of the 2024 Laureus World Sports Award:
Sportswoman of the Year: Aitana Bonmatà (Football)
Breakthrough of the Year Award: Jude Bellingham (Football)
Q2: Which Indian mission Awarded the Prestigious John L. “Jack” Swigert, Jr. Award for Space Exploration?
A. Aditya L1
B. NISAR
C. Chandrayan 3
D. None
India's Chandrayaan-3 mission was awarded the prestigious John L. "Jack" Swigert, Jr. Award for Space Exploration in the USA. Chandrayaan-3 was India's third lunar exploration mission. Launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on 14th July 2023, the mission successfully landed on the moon at a site named 'Shiva Shakti'. The mission was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, using the LVM3 (Fat Boy) rocket.
Q3: Recently, who received the prestigious Aryabhatta Award from the Astronautical Society of India (ASI) ?
A. S Somnath
B. Mukesh Reddy
C. Pavuluri Subba Rao
D. None
Pavuluri Subba Rao received the prestigious Aryabhatta Award from the Astronautical Society of India (ASI).
Q4: Who has been Honoured with the Prestigious Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award?
A. Amitabh Bachchan
B. Ranveer Singh
C. Kumar Sanu
D. None
Amitabh Bachchan has been honored with the prestigious Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award.
Q5: Recently, who was honored with the ‘International Culture Award 2024’?
A. Ankita Gupta
B. Meena Charanda
C. Arpita Singh
D. None
Meena Charanda was the recipient of the 'International Culture Award 2024.'
Q6: Who was honored with the American President's Volunteer Award 2024?
A. Jain Acharya Lokesh Muni
B. Kannada Poet Mamta G. Sagar
C. Narendra Modi
D. Elon Musk
Jain Acharya Lokesh Muni was honored with the prestigious American President's Volunteer Award 2024 for his significant contributions to society.
Q7: Who was honored with the World Literary Prize?
A. Jain Acharya Lokesh Muni
B. Kannada Poet Mamta G. Sagar
C. Salman Rushdie
D. J.K. Rowling
Kannada Poet Mamta G. Sagar was honored with the prestigious World Literary Prize for her outstanding contributions to literature.
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Books and Authors
Q1: Who Is the author of a book Titled “Knife” ?
A. Chetan Bhagat
B. Salman Rushdie
C. PC Chawala
D. None
Salman Rushdie authored the book titled "Knife."
Q2: Who Has Authored a book Title ‘The Idea of Democracy’ ?
A. Ajit Sharma
B. Sam Pitroda
C. Rahul Kumar
D. None
Sam Pitroda has authored the book titled "The Idea of Democracy."
Q3: Who Is The Author Of A Book Titled “The Winner’s Mindset,”?
A. Kane Williamson
B. Shane Watson
C. S Dhawan
D. None
Shane Watson, an Australian cricketer, authored the book titled "The Winner's Mindset."
Q4: Who released A book titled ‘Heavenly Islands of Goa?
A. P Sawant
B. PM Modi
C. P.S. Sreedharan Pillai
D. None
P.S. Sreedharan Pillai, the Governor of Goa, released a book titled 'Heavenly Islands of Goa.'
Q5: Who has authored a book Titled ‘India – the Road to Renaissance: A Vision and an Agenda’ ?
A. Ruskin Bond
B. Bhimeswara Challa
C. Geeta Batra
D. None
Bhimeswara Challa has authored the book titled 'India – the Road to Renaissance: A Vision and an Agenda.'
Q6: Just a Mercenary Book has been written by________?
A. Chetan Bhagat
B. Raghuram Rajan
C. Duvvuri Subbarao
D. None
Duvvuri Subbarao, former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor, has written the book "Just a Mercenary."
Q7: Who Is The author of The Book Titled “The Law and Spirituality: Reconnecting the Bond?
A. Raman Mittal
B. Seema Singh
C. Both A & B
D. None Of These
Raman Mittal and Seema Singh co-authored the book titled "The Law and Spirituality: Reconnecting the Bond".
Q8: Who Is The author ofA book titled “From A Car Shed To The Corner Room & Beyond” ?
A. S. Raman
B. Ruskin Bond
C. Salman Rushdie
D. None
S. Raman is the author of the book titled “From A Car Shed To The Corner Room & Beyond”.
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Defence
Q1: What is the rank of India in Global Military Spending in 2023?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India ranked 4th in global military spending in 2023 with a total expenditure of $83.6 billion. The USA, China and Russia were the top 3 spenders globally, which saw a total spending of $2443 billion.
Q2: Recently India delivered 1st batch of BrahMos Missile to Which Country?
A. InIndonesia
B. Bhutan
C. Nepal
D. Philippines
India recently delivered the first batch of BrahMos Missiles to the Philippines as part of a $375 million deal. BrahMos is a medium-range ramjet supersonic cruise missile, considered to be the world's fastest cruise missile, and can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft or land. BrahMos Aerospace Limited manufactures the missile, which is a joint venture between India and Russia.
Q3: India’s First Tri-service Common Defense Station Has Been Built In Which City ?
A. Pune
B. New Delhi
C. Mumbai
D. Surat
India's first tri-service common defense station, for the Indian Army, Navy, and Airforce, has been built in Mumbai. The aim is to consolidate all facilities and resources of the three services in one location.
Q4: Indian Army received 24 Igla-S Man Portable Air Defence Systems from which country?.
A. USA
B. France
C. Russia
D. UK
The Indian Army received the first batch of 24 Igla-S Man Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS) from Russia. India will receive a total of 100 missiles as part of the deal.
Q5: Who has been Appointed as Next Chief of the Naval Staff?
A. Anuj Kumar
B. R Hari Kumar
C. Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
D. None
Dinesh Kumar Tripathi has been appointed as the next Chief of the Naval Staff.
Here are some of the other recent defense appointments:
29th Chief of the Indian Army: Manoj Pande
Vice Chief of Indian Army: Upendra Dwivedi
Vice Chief of Naval Staff: Krishna Swaminathan
Chief of Air Staff: Vivek Ram Chaudhari
Deputy Chief of Air Staff: Amar Preet Singh
Q6: EX-DUSTLIK Has been Conducted By India & Which Country
A. Russia
B. Oman
C. Uzbekistan
D. Maldives
The 4th edition of EX-DUSTLIK, a joint training exercise between the Indian and Uzbekistan armies, was conducted in Termez District, Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan's capital is Tashkent, and the country is home to the Aral Sea.
Q7: Who has developed the Akashteer air defence security system?
A. DRDO
B. BHEL
C. HAL
D. SAIL
Bharat Electronics Limited (BHEL) developed AKASHTEER, an air defense security system for the Indian Army.
Q8: New generation ballistic missile ‘Agni P’ successfully test-fired from_____?
A. APJ Kalam Island
B. Sri Harikota
C. Pokhran
D. None Of These
Agni P (Prime), a new generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile, was successfully test-fired from APJ Kalam Island. It is an advanced version of the Agni series of missiles, with a range of 1000-2000 km. Agni P was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Here are the other missiles in the Agni Series:
Agni-1: 700 Km range
Agni-2: 2,000 Km range
Agni-3 & Agni-4: 2,500 Km - 3,500 Km range
Agni-5: 5,000 Km range
Q9: 16th edition of exercise ‘Dosti-16’ Held in________?
A. Maldives
B. India
C. Philippines
D. Srilanka
The 16th edition of the biennial trilateral coast guard exercise 'DOSTI' was held in the Maldives. The exercise is conducted by India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka.
Q10: Who Conducted Gagan Shakti-2024’,10-day exercise ?
A. Indian Navy
B. Indian Army
C. Indian Airforce
D. None
The Indian Air Force conducted 'Gagan Shakti-2024', a 10-day multinational air exercise. The exercise showcased the MiG-21, India's first supersonic fighter.
Q11: Recently Which country has appointed Col Edison Napyo as the first Defence Adviser to India?
A. Newzealand
B. France
C. Papua New Guinea
D. S Africa
Papua New Guinea recently appointed Col Edison Napyo as its first Defence Adviser to India.
Q12: Rampage Missile, recently seen in the news, developed by which country?
A. Israel
B. Iran
C. Jordon
D. Syria
Israel developed the Rampage Missile, an advanced air-to-surface weapon. It was recently in the news for an attack on an Iranian military base.
Q13: Who Has Been Appointed As Director General Of National Investigation Agency (NIA) ?
A. Sadanand Date
B. Rakesh Kumar
C. Angad Singh
D. None Of these
Sadanand Date was appointed as the Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The NIA, founded in 2009, is a counter-terrorism law enforcement agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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Important Dates and Events
Q1: When is National Panchayati Raj Day celebrated?
A. 20 April
B. 24 April
C. 27 April
D. 29 April
National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated on 24th April every year. The theme for 2024 is "Sustainable Panchayat: Building Healthy, Water Sufficient, Clean & Green Villages". Panchayati Raj is enshrined in Articles 243 to 243-O of the Indian Constitution. The 73rd Amendment Act of 1992 added Part 9, titled "The Panchayats", to the Constitution, along with the 11th Schedule (Article 243-G), which deals with 29 matters related to Panchayat.
The Balwant Rai Mehta committee recommended a three-tier Panchayati Raj system, which is:
Village level: Gram Panchayat
Block Level: Panchayat Samiti
District Level: Zila Parishad
The Ashok Mehta committee, however, suggested a two-tier Panchayati Raj system:
District level: Zila Parishad
Below it: Mandal Panchayat
The Nagaur district in Rajasthan was the first to implement the Panchayati Raj system.
Q2: When is World Malaria Day celebrated
A. 25th April
B. 26th April
C. 24th April
D. 23rd April
World Malaria Day is celebrated on 25th April, with the theme for 2024 being "Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world". Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. India aims to eliminate malaria by 2030.
Q3: When Is Ambedkar Jayanti Celebrated Every Year?
A. 14 April
B. 15 April
C. 16 March
D. 19 March
Ambedkar Jayanti is celebrated every year on 14th April to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, the Father of the Indian Constitution. Born on 14th April 1891, in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, he served as the chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee. Dr. Ambedkar also authored the book "The Problem of the Rupee: Its Origin and Its Solution", which led to the creation of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). He was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 1990.
Q4: When Did Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Take Place ?
A. 13 April 1919
B. 20 April 1919
C. 10 April 1919
D. 15 April 1919
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on 13th April 1919. The 105th anniversary of the event was observed on 13th April 2024. The Rowlatt Act, passed in March 1919, allowed for preventive detention without trial or judicial review, leading to the arrest of national leaders Satyapal and Saifuddin Kitchlew. A peaceful protest against the act at Jallianwala Bagh ended in tragedy when Brigadier General Reginald Dyer and his troops entered the garden and opened fire on the unarmed crowd without warning.
Q5: When is civil service Day celebrated?
A. 20 April
B. 21 April
C. 18 April
D. 19 April
Civil Service Day is celebrated on 21st April. It commemorates the day in 1947 when India's first home minister, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, addressed newly appointed administrative service officers. The day was first celebrated in 2006.
Q6: When is is World Parkinson Day celebrated?
A. 11 April
B. 12 April
C. 10 April
D. 13 April
World Parkinson's Day is celebrated on 11th April. Parkinson's disease is a nervous system disorder that affects human body movement.
Q7: When is National Maritime Day celebrated?
A. 4 April
B. 5 April
C. 3 April
D. 6 April
National Maritime Day is celebrated on 5th April. It marks the day in 1919 when India's first merchant vessel, SS Loyalty, journeyed from Mumbai to London.
Q8: When is International Mining Awareness Day Celebrated?
A. 1st APR
B. 2nd APR
C. 3rd APR
D. 4th APR
International Mining Awareness Day was celebrated on 4th April, with the theme for 2024 being "Protecting Lives, Building Peace".
Q9: “Utkal Day” is celebrated in which state?
A. Odisha
B. Bihar
C. Gujarat
D. Haryana
Utkal Diwas, also known as Odisha Day, is celebrated on April 1st to commemorate the separation of Odisha from Bihar on April 1, 1936, leading to its formation as a separate province.
Q10: When is the International Day for Mine Awareness observed?
A. 4th April
B. 7th April
C. 10th April
D. 22nd April
International Day for Mine Awareness is observed on 4th April.
Q11: What was the theme of World Health Day 2024?
A. Health for All
B. My Health, My Right
C. Healthy Aging
D. Beat Diabetes
The theme of World Health Day 2024 was "My Health, My Right".
Q12: What was the theme of World Homeopathy Day 2024?
A. Homeopathy for All
B. Homeopathy for Future
C. Homeoparivar: One Health, One Family
D. Homeopathy: A Holistic Approach
The theme of World Homeopathy Day 2024 was "Homeoparivar: One Health, One Family".
Q13: What was the theme of Earth Day 2024?
A. Invest in Our Planet
B. Restore Our Earth
C. Climate Action: Now or Never
D. Planet vs. Plastics
The theme of Earth Day 2024 was "Planet vs. Plastics".
Q14: On whose birthday is World Art Day celebrated?
A. Pablo Picasso
B. Leonardo da Vinci
C. Michelangelo
D. Vincent van Gogh
World Art Day is celebrated on the birthday of Leonardo da Vinci.
Q15: Which is the largest gland in the human body?
A. Liver
B. Kidney
C. Thyroid
D. Pituitary
The liver is the largest gland in the human body.
Q16: What was the theme of World Liver Day 2024?
A. Liver Health for All
B. Liver Cancer Awareness
C. Keep Your Liver Healthy and Disease-Free
D. Liver Transplantation: A Lifeline
The theme of World Liver Day 2024 was "Keep Your Liver Healthy and Disease-Free".
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Banking and Finance
Q1: Which Institution Is Planning To Set Up Digital India Trust Agency To Check Illegal Loan Apps?
A. NABARD
B. SEBI
C. RBI
D. UNCTAD
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is setting up the Digital India Trust Agency (DIGITA) as a central hub for the verification of loan apps to combat cybercrime.
Q2: Which bank became the first private bank to open a branch in Lakshadweep?
A. ICICI Bank
B. Axis Bank
C. HDFC Bank
D. Yes Bank
HDFC Bank became the first private bank to open a branch in Lakshadweep, which has Kavaratti as its capital. HDFC Bank's headquarters is located in Mumbai, and Atanu Chakraborty is the chairman.
Q3: What is the current Repo Rate as fixed by the RBI
A. 5.5 %
B. 6.5 %
C. 6.6 %
D. 6.7 %
The current Repo Rate, as fixed by the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee, is 6.5%.
Here are the current rates for other key monetary policy tools:
Reverse Repo Rate: 3.35%
Marginal Standing Facility (MSF): 6.75%
CRR (Cash reserve ratio): 4.50%
SLR: 18%
The Repo Rate is the interest rate at which the RBI lends short-term loans to commercial banks. Commercial banks provide government securities (G-Secs), excluding those from their SLR quota, as collateral. This mechanism helps control inflation.
The Reverse Repo Rate is the interest rate at which the RBI borrows short-term loans from commercial banks.
The Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) is a mechanism through which the RBI lends short-term loans to commercial banks using G-Secs from their Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) quota as collateral.
Q4: RBI’s 90th Foundation Day Celebrated on which date ?
A. 1st April
B. 2nd April
C. 3rd April
D. 4th April
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) celebrated its 90th foundation day on 1st April. It was founded on 1st April 1935, with its headquarters located in Mumbai. Shaktikanta Das is the current governor of the RBI. Sir Osborne Smith was the first governor.
Q5: India’s pharmaceuticals exports rise 10% to______ billion in FY24?
A. $28 Billion
B. $26 Billion
C. $20 Billion
D. $12 Billion
India's pharmaceuticals exports rose 10% to $28 billion in FY24. The US, UK, and the Netherlands are the top three export markets for India's pharmaceutical products.
Q6: Who launched 'Link it, Forget it’ Campaign at IPL 2024 to Promote Credit Card on UPI?
A. RBI
B. RuPay
C. Nabard
D. sidbi
RuPay launched the 'Link it, Forget it' campaign at IPL 2024 to promote credit cards on UPI.
Q7: Who has been named as 2024 Young Global Leader’?
A. Ankita Sharma
B. Adwaita Nayar
C. Aruna Kumari
D. None
The World Economic Forum named Adwaita Nayar, co-founder of Nykaa, as the 2024 Young Global Leader.
Q8: Who has been Appointed as member to World Bank Economic Advisory Panel?
A. Ashutosh Kumar
B. Rakesh Mohan
C. Aravind Kumar
D. Ashok Singh
Ashutosh Kumar has been appointed as a member of the World Bank Economic Advisory Panel. The World Bank, founded in 1944, is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and currently led by President Ajay Banga.
Q9: Which bank merged with the Fincare Small Finance Bank ?
A. Airtel Payment Bank
B. AU Small Finance Bank
C. Bandhan Bank
D. None
AU Small Finance Bank, headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan, merged with Fincare Small Finance Bank, which has its headquarters in Bangalore.
Q10: Income Tax Department Imposes ₹564.44 Crore Penalty on_______?
A. Bank of India
B. HDFC Bank
C. Axis Bank
D. Bandhan Bank
The Income Tax Department imposed a penalty of ₹564.44 crore on the Bank of India.
Q11: Nidhu Saxena Appointed as MD & CEO of which bank ?
A. SBI
B. HDFC Bank
C. Bank of Maharashtra
D. BOI
The Ministry of Finance appointed Nidhu Saxena as the MD & CEO of the Bank of Maharashtra (BOM), which is headquartered in Pune.
Q12: According to the World Bank, what is India's GDP growth projection for FY24?
A. 6.5%
B. 6.8%
C. 7.0%
D. 7.5%
The World Bank has projected India's GDP growth for FY24 to be 7.5%.
Q13: According to the Asian Development Bank, what is India's GDP growth projection for FY25?
A. 6.5%
B. 6.8%
C. 7.0%
D. 7.5%
The Asian Development Bank has projected India's GDP growth for FY25 to be 7%.
Q14: Which of the following banks was NOT penalized by the RBI for regulatory violations?
A. Rajkot Nagarik Sahakari Bank
B. The Kangra Co-operative Bank (New Delhi)
C. State Bank of India
D. Zila Sahakari Bank, Garhwal
The RBI penalized five co-operative banks, including Rajkot Nagarik Sahakari Bank, The Kangra Co-operative Bank (New Delhi), Rajdhani Nagar Sahkari Bank (Lucknow), Zila Sahakari Bank, Garhwal, and District Co-operative Bank (Dehradun), for regulatory violations.
Q15: According to the UNCTAD, what is India's GDP growth rate projection for 2024?
A. 6.5%
B. 6.8%
C. 7.0%
D. 7.5%
The UNCTAD has projected India's GDP growth rate for 2024 to be 6.5%.
Q16: Who is the MD & CEO of Dhanlaxmi Bank?
A. Amitabh Chaudhry
B. Ajith Kumar KK
C. S. S. Mallikarjuna Rao
D. Ashwini Kumar Tewari
Ajith Kumar KK is the MD & CEO of Dhanlaxmi Bank.
Q17: Who has been re-appointed as the MD & CEO of Axis Bank?
A. Amitabh Chaudhry
B. Ajith Kumar KK
C. S. S. Mallikarjuna Rao
D. Ashwini Kumar Tewari
Amitabh Chaudhry has been re-appointed as the MD & CEO of Axis Bank.
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International News
Q1: Sittwe Port Is Located in which country?
A. Bangladesh
B. India
C. Iran
D. Mayanmar
The Sittwe Port is located in Myanmar on the Kaladan River. India recently took over the operations of the entire Sittwe port, which was built by India. It is India's second overseas port after the Chabahar Port in Iran.
Q2: LSST Camera Is Being Constructed In Which country ?
A. France
B. China
C. Chile
D. America
The Rubin Observatory's LSST (Large Synoptic Survey Telescope) camera, the world's largest digital camera, is being constructed in Chile.
Q3: Which country became 1st Country to Roll Out New Meningitis Vaccine?
A. Nigeria
B. France
C. Mali
D. Pakistan
Nigeria became the first country to roll out a new meningitis vaccine called Men5CV. Recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), the vaccine protects people against five strains of the meningococcus bacteria. Meningitis is an inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.
Q4: Which Country Introduced gold-backed currency, Named ZiG.?
A. India
B. Ukraine
C. UK
D. Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe introduced a gold-backed currency named ZiG.
Q5: Recently, which country was hit by the tropical cyclone named ‘Gamane ?
A. S Africa
B. India
C. Malaysia
D. Madagascar
Madagascar was recently hit by the tropical cyclone named 'Gamane.'
Q6: India has signed a protocol to amend the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with which country?
A. Iran
B. Jordon
C. USA
D. Mauritius
India signed a protocol to amend the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with Mauritius. A DTAA is a bilateral agreement aimed at preventing double taxation of income earned in one country by residents of the other country.
Q7: Bjarni Benediktsson became the new Prime Minister of which country?
A. Iceland
B. Finland
C. Denmark
D. France
Bjarni Benediktsson became the new Prime Minister of Iceland.
Q8: Simon Harris Became youngest prime minister of which country?
A. Switzerland
B. France
C. Sweden
D. Ireland
Simon Harris holds the distinction of being the youngest Prime Minister of Ireland.
Q9: Bassirou Diomaye Faye Became New President of Which country?
A. France
B. Senegal
C. Mexico
D. Brazil
Bassirou Diomaye Faye assumed the position of the new President of Senegal.
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Important Persons
Q1: Who has been appointed as new member of 16th Finance Commission?
A. Arajit Patel
B. Arvind Panagariya
C. S Subramanian
D. Manoj Panda
Manoj Panda has been appointed as a new member of the 16th Finance Commission. The Finance Commission is constituted by the President of India under Article 280 to define the financial relations between the central and state governments. It comprises one chairman, currently Arvind Panagariya, and four members. The first commission was established in 1951.
Q2: Who Has launched India’s First Gene Therapy for Cancer ?
A. PM Modi
B. Amit Shah
C. Draupadi Murmu
D. Jitendra Singh
President Draupadi Murmu launched India's first gene therapy for cancer, named "CAR-T cell Therapy," at IIT Bombay. This treatment modifies the patient's T-cells, enabling them to recognize and attack cancer cells.
Q3: Who became first South Indian actor to get a wax statue at Madame Tussauds Museum Dubai ?
A. Ravi Teza
B. Allu Arjun
C. Prabhash
D. None
Allu Arjun became the first South Indian actor to have a wax statue at Madame Tussauds Museum Dubai.
Q4: Recently, who has been appointed as India’s next ambassador to Niger?
A. Alok Kumar
B. Sandeep Mishra
C. Sita Ram Meena
D. None
Sita Ram Meena has been appointed as India's next ambassador to Niger. Niger's capital is Niamey.
Q5: Who Became First Woman Vice-Chancellor of AMU?
A. Amina Khatoon
B. Asma Ara
C. Naima Khatoon
D. Nikita Sharma
Naima Khatoon became the first woman vice-chancellor of AMU.
Q6: Who Has Been Appointed as Director-General of NSG?
A. Nalin Prabhat
B. Ravi Kumar
C. Aditya Sharma
D. None
Nalin Prabhat has been appointed as Director-General of the National Security Guard (NSG), also known as the Black Cats. The NSG is a counter-terrorism unit of India, functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It was founded on 16th October 1984 and has its headquarters in New Delhi.
Q7: How many Indians named in Time’s 100 most influential list?
A. 8
B. 9
C. 10
D. 12
Eight Indians, including Ali Bhatt, Ajay Banga, Sakshi Malik, Dev Patel, Priyamvada Natarajan, Satya Nadella, and Jigar Shah, were named in Time's 100 most influential list.
Q8: Who Has Been appointed as MD Of International Monetary Fund?
A. Gita Gopinath
B. Sandeep Aggarwal
C. Kristalina Georgieva
D. Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas
Kristalina Georgieva is the current Managing Director (MD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF was founded in 1945 and has its headquarters in Washington DC, USA.
Q9: Who has been Appointed as Joint Director of CBI?
A. Adil Khan
B. Anurag Kumar
C. Aravind Kumar
D. Alok Jha
Anurag Kumar has been appointed as the Joint Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Q10: Who became UK’s First Woman High Commissioner to India?
A. Lindy Cameron
B. Sandhya Sharma
C. Alexendria Sen
D. None
Lindy Cameron became the first woman to serve as the UK's High Commissioner to India.
Q11: Who is the first person to run the length of Africa?
A. Russ Cook
B. Hanri Yale
C. Abhishek Singh
D. Frager Kook
Russ Cook, from Britain, achieved the remarkable feat of being the first person to run the entire length of Africa. His journey spanned 10,000 miles, traversing 16 countries, and taking over 19 million steps.
Q12: Who topped in Forbes World’s Billionaires List 2024?
A. Gautam Adani
B. Jeff Bezos
C. Elon Musk
D. Bernard Arnault
According to the Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024, Bernard Arnault and family from France topped the list with a net worth of $233 billion, followed by Elon Musk from the USA with $195 billion. Mukesh Ambani from India secured the 9th rank with $116 billion.
Q13: Judith Tuluka Suminwa named as first female prime minister of which country?
A. DR of Congo
B. France
C. Mali
D. Uganda
Judith Tuluka Suminwa was appointed as the first female Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Q14: Who took charge as Principal Director General, Press Information Bureau?
A. Ankita Tomar
B. Sheyphali Sharan
C. Aravind Kumar
D. None
Sheyphali Sharan assumed the role of Principal Director General of the Press Information Bureau.
Q15: Rumy Alqahtani has created history by becoming which country’s 1st Miss Universe participant?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. Oman
C. South Sudan
D. Iran
Rumy Alqahtani made history as the first participant from Saudi Arabia in the Miss Universe competition.
Q16: Who has been appointed as the Co-Chair of the FIH Athletes Committee, along with Camila Caram?
A. PR Sreejesh
B. Sanjay Nayar
C. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
D. Srinivas Pallia
PR Sreejesh, the Indian hockey goalkeeper, has been appointed as the Co-Chair of the FIH Athletes Committee, along with Camila Caram.
Q17: Who is the new President of ASSOCHAM?
A. PR Sreejesh
B. Sanjay Nayar
C. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
D. Srinivas Pallia
Sanjay Nayar has been appointed as the new President of ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India).
Q18: Who has been re-elected as the President of Egypt?
A. PR Sreejesh
B. Sanjay Nayar
C. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
D. Srinivas Pallia
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been re-elected as the President of Egypt for a third term.
Q19: Who will head the Committee for Delhi Forest Protection?
A. Najmi Waziri
B. PR Sreejesh
C. Sanjay Nayar
D. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
Najmi Waziri will head the Committee for Delhi Forest Protection.
Q20: Who is the new CEO of Wipro?
A. PR Sreejesh
B. Sanjay Nayar
C. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
D. Srinivas Pallia
Srinivas Pallia has been appointed as the new CEO of Wipro.
Q21: Who has been appointed as the Secretary of the Department of Posts?
A. Vandita Kaul
B. Sanjana Sanghi
C. Nalin Negi
D. PR Sreejesh
Vandita Kaul has been appointed as the Secretary of the Department of Posts.
Q22: Who is the new brand ambassador of SPACE India?
A. Vandita Kaul
B. Sanjana Sanghi
C. Nalin Negi
D. PR Sreejesh
Sanjana Sanghi has been appointed as the brand ambassador of SPACE India.
Q23: Who is the Chief Executive Officer of BharatPe?
A. Vandita Kaul
B. Sanjana Sanghi
C. Nalin Negi
D. PR Sreejesh
Nalin Negi has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of BharatPe.
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Important Places
Q1: World’s Largest Renewable Energy Park Has Been Setup In Which State?
A. Bihar
B. Rajasthan
C. Gujarat
D. Goa
The world's largest renewable energy park, built by Adani Green Energy, has been set up in Khavda, Gujarat. The park spans 538 square kilometers and has a capacity of 30 GW.
Q2: Paradip Port Is Located in which state?
A. Gujarat
B. Odisha
C. Tripura
D. Kerala
Paradip Port, one of India's major ports, is located in Odisha. It emerged as India's top cargo-handling port in 2023-24, handling 145.38 MMT of cargo.
Q3: UP’s First Glass Skywalk Bridge Has Been Built In________?
A. Chitrakoot
B. Sonbhadra
C. Bundelkhand
D. None
Uttar Pradesh's first glass skywalk bridge has been built in Chitrakoot.
Q4: Where has the famous Sanjhi craft recently got the GI tag?
A. Pune
B. Agra
C. Mathura
D. Goa
The famous Sanjhi craft recently received the GI tag in Mathura.
Q5: Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in news, is located in which state?
A. Gujarat
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Bihar
Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, situated on the Coromandel Coast, is located in Tamil Nadu.
Q6: Vizhinjam Port Is Located in which state ?
A. Kerala
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Goa
D. Karnataka
Vizhinjam Port, owned by the Adani Group, is located in Kerala. The port became India's first transshipment hub.
Q7: Gopalpur Port Is Located In Which State?
A. Gujarat
B. Odisha
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Kerala
Gopalpur Port is located in Odisha. It was recently in the news because Adani Ports acquired a 95% stake in it for ₹ 3,350 crore.
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Reports and Indices
Q1: Global hepatitis report 2024 recently released by which organization?
A. Health Ministry
B. WHO
C. UNICEF
D. ILO
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released the Global hepatitis report 2024. The report highlighted that hepatitis causes 1.3 million deaths every year and that China and India rank first and second, respectively, in Hepatitis B and C cases worldwide. Hepatitis is a viral disease caused by "Hepatotropic" that affects the liver and causes liver inflammation. There are five types of hepatitis: A, B, C, D, and E.
Q2: What Is The rank of India in World Cybercrime Index?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
India ranks 10th in the World Cybercrime Index. Russia and Ukraine hold the top two spots.
Q3: Which state topped with the most GI-tagged products in India?
A. Odisha
B. Bihar
C. Gujarat
D. Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh leads India with the highest number of GI-tagged products. Six new products from UP, including Tirangi Barfi from Kashi, Banaras Metal Casting Craft, Lakhimpur Kheri Tharu Embroidery, Bareilly Cane and Bamboo Craft, Bareilly Zardozi Craft, and Pilkhuwa Hand Block Print Textile, received GI tags, bringing the state's total to 75 GI-tagged products.
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Science
Q1: India’s First Multi-Purpose Green Hydrogen Pilot Project Inaugurated in Which State ?
A. Gujarat
B. MP
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Himachal Pradesh
India's first multi-purpose green hydrogen pilot project has been inaugurated at the Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station in Himachal Pradesh. The project has a capacity to produce 14 kg of green hydrogen daily.
Q2: India’s first-ever “hybrid pitch” Has Been Unveiled in which city?
A. Gujarat
B. Telangana
C. Bihar
D. Himachal Pradesh
India's first-ever hybrid pitch has been unveiled in Dharmshala, Himachal Pradesh. The pitch is a combination of natural turf (organic) and polymer fiber.
Q3: Which Company launched TSAT-1A satelite recently ?
A. Reliance
B. TASL
C. Skyroot Aerospace
D. None
Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) launched the TSAT-1A satellite, an Earth Observation Satellite. The satellite will deliver high-resolution optical satellite images.
Q4: Callisto Is a moon Of which of the following planet?
A. Earth
B. Julpiter
C. Mars
D. Uranus
Callisto is a moon of Jupiter. Researchers recently discovered the existence of ozone on Callisto. Ozone (O3) is a pale blue gas.
Q5: Phi-3-Mini, an AI model, recently developed by which company?
A. Meta
B. Microsoft
C. Google
D. Amazon
Microsoft recently developed Phi-3-Mini, an AI model.
Q6: BepiColombo Mission Was Launched By Which Space Agency ?
A. ESA
B. JAXA
C. ISRO
D. Both A & B
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched the BepiColombo Mission to study Mercury's magnetic field, composition, and geology.
Q7: Which country launched Shenzhou-18 Crew to Tiangong Space Station?
A. China
B. N Korea
C. Japan
D. S Korea
China launched the Shenzhou-18 Crew to its Tiangong Space Station.
Q8: India’s Aim to achieving debris-free space missions by_______?
A. 2030
B. 2040
C. 2050
D. 2060
ISRO Chairman S. Somanath announced India's aim to achieve debris-free space missions by 2030.
Q9: Which country successfully launched Angara A5 Rocket ?
A. India
B. Russia
C. Iran
D. UAE
Russia successfully launched the Angara A5 rocket.
Q10: Who became the 1st Indian tourist to journey into space with Blue Origin’s NS-25 mission ?
A. Acharya Bhatt
B. Gopi Thotakura
C. Ananda Sinha
D. None
Gopi Thotakura made history as the first Indian tourist to venture into space on Blue Origin's NS-25 mission.
Q11: India’s aims to boost nuclear power capacity to 1 lakh MW by______?
A. 2047
B. 2030
C. 2060
D. 2050
India has set a goal to increase its nuclear power capacity to 1 lakh MW by 2047.
Q12: Which Country Unveiled World’s Most Powerful Laser?
A. India
B. Romania
C. UK
D. France
Romania unveiled the world's most powerful laser, utilizing LASER (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) technology.
Q13: Recently which country’s fusion reactor artificial sun sets new world record?
A. China
B. France
C. South korea
D. USA
South Korea set a new world record by superheating a plasma loop in its fusion reactor to 100 million °C for 48 seconds using Tokamak Reactor Technology. This technology employs a strong magnetic field to confine plasma in a donut shape known as a torus.
Q14: Who launched CoViNet: A Global Network for Coronaviruses ?
A. IND Govt
B. WHO
C. UNICEF
D. FAO
The World Health Organization (WHO), established in 1948 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, launched CoViNet, a global network dedicated to addressing coronaviruses.
Q15: Which company is collaborating with OpenAI to construct the Stargate AI supercomputer?
A. Microsoft
B. Google
C. Reliance
D. Tata Group
Microsoft is collaborating with OpenAI to build the Stargate AI supercomputer, with a projected total investment of $100 billion and an estimated completion date of 2028.
Q16: Who was the Nobel Prize-winning physicist who recently passed away?
A. Steven Weinberg
B. Peter Higgs
C. Richard Feynman
D. Frank Wilczek
Peter Higgs, a British physicist, won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2013 for his theoretical prediction of the Higgs boson particle.
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Sports
Q1: Which Country Won Maximum Medal At ‘2024 Asian Wrestling Championships’
A. India
B. China
C. Kazakhstan
D. Japan
Japan won a total of 18 medals at the 2024 Asian Wrestling Championships held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. India ranked 9th with a total of 9 medals (4 Silver and 5 Bronze).
Q2: Who became the first Indian woman jury member at the Paris Olympics?
A. Rekha Dutt
B. Avni Kumari
C. Bilquis Mir
D. Avanti Sinha
Bilquis Mir, from Jammu and Kashmir, will be the first Indian woman jury member at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Q3: Which tennis player became the oldest No. 1 in ATP rankings history?
A. Novak Djokovic
B. Roger Federer
C. Casper Rudd
D. None Of these
Novak Djokovic became the oldest No. 1 in ATP rankings history.
Q4: Which institute hosted the International Chess Federation FIDE rated chess tournament?
A. IIT Madras
B. RBI
C. IIT Bombay
D. IIT Kanpur
IIT Madras hosted the International Chess Federation (FIDE) rated chess tournament.
Q5: Who became the First Indian to Hit 500 T20 Sixes?
A. Virat Kohli
B. Shikhar D
C. Rohit Sharma
D. None
Rohit Sharma became the first Indian to hit 500 T20 sixes.
Q6: Who has been Appointed as Coach of Indian Women’s Hockey Team?
A. Akash Singh
B. Harendra Singh
C. Amit Sharma
D. None
Harendra Singh was appointed as the Coach of the Indian Women's Hockey Team.
Q7: Which Country topped in WADA’s Doping Offenders List in 2022?
A. Bangladesh
B. India
C. USA
D. Pakistan
India topped the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) list of doping offenders in 2022. The WADA, initiated by the International Olympic Committee to prevent doping in sports, is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Q8: Which Team Won National Kho Kho Champion 2023-24?
A. Maharashtra
B. Indian Railway team
C. Service
D. Haryana
The Maharashtra team emerged victorious in the National Kho Kho Championship 2023-24. Kho-Kho is played with 12 players on each side, with 9 players on the field and 3 extra.
Q9: Sharfuddoula Became Which Country’s First ICC Elite Umpire?
A. Pakistan
B. Afganistan
C. Bangladesh
D. Nepal
Sharfuddoula achieved the milestone of becoming Bangladesh's first ICC Elite Umpire.
Q10: Who won the Hockey Player of the Year award for 2023?
A. Harmanpreet Singh
B. Manpreet Singh
C. Hardik Singh
D. Simranjeet Singh
Hardik Singh and Salima Tete won the Hockey Player of the Year award for 2023.
Q11: Which Indian weightlifter won a bronze medal at the IWF World Cup 2024 in Thailand?
A. Mirabai Chanu
B. Saikhom Mirabai Chanu
C. Bindyarani Devi
D. Jeremy Lalrinnunga
Indian weightlifter Bindyarani Devi won a bronze medal at the IWF World Cup 2024 in Thailand.
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Summits and Conferences
Q1: Where has the ‘Critical Minerals Summit 2024’ held?
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Pune
D. Jaipur
The Ministry of Mines hosted the 'Critical Minerals Summit 2024' in New Delhi.
Q2: What is the theme of ‘World Immunization Week’ 2024?
A. Vaccination Matter
B. Humanly Possible
C. Immune Yourself
D. None
The theme of 'World Immunization Week' 2024, observed from 24th to 30th April, is 'Humanly Possible: Saving lives through immunization'.
Q3: Where was the 4th meeting of Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) on UN Plastics Treaty held?
A. Paris, France
B. Ottawa, Canada
C. New Delhi
D. London, UK
The 4th meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) on the UN Plastics Treaty was held in Ottawa, Canada.
Q4: Which City Hosted 16th World Future Energy Summit 2024?
A. Dubai
B. Paris
C. Abu Dhabi
D. London
Abu Dhabi hosted the 16th World Future Energy Summit 2024, with the theme "Driving Sustainable Energy Solutions."
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Miscellaneous
Q1: Shompen Tribe, recently in the news, primarily resides in which region?
A. Diu Island
B. Netrani Island
C. Lakshadweep Island
D. Great Nicobar Island
The Shompen tribe, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group, resides in the Great Nicobar Island. They were recently in the news for casting their first Lok Sabha Election vote. According to the 2011 census, the tribe has a population of 229.
Q2: Which airport became the 14th airport in India to launch the Digi Yatra system?
A. Indira Gandhi int airport
B. Manohar Int Airport
C. Chennai Int Airport
D. None
Manohar International Airport in Goa became the 14th airport in India to launch the Digi Yatra system. The system, launched by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (headed by Jyotiraditya Scindia), uses facial recognition technology to verify passenger identities.
Q3: India to Establish First Privately Managed Strategic Petroleum Reserve by _________?
A. 2029-30
B. 2025
C. 2040
D. 2035
India plans to establish its first privately managed strategic petroleum reserve by 2029-30. This initiative will allow companies managing these reserves the freedom to trade stored oil.
Q4: Who was the world's oldest man who recently passed away?
Q5: Which wheat variety from Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh got the GI tag?
A. Desi Khichdi
B. Kadaknath
C. Kathiya Gehu
D. Darjeeling Tea
Kathiya Gehu, a wheat variety from Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh, got the GI tag.
Q6: Which organization has been named the nodal center for ISRO's START program?
A. ISRO
B. DRDO
C. GUJCOST
D. IIT Bombay
GUJCOST (Gujarat Council on Science and Technology) has been named the nodal center for ISRO's START program.
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Staying up-to-date with current events can really help you do well on exams like the SSC, UPSC, Railway, and Banking exams. If you study current affairs regularly, you can improve your overall score. Make it a habit to learn and practice about current events every day to succeed in your exams.
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
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
Category
Details
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.
