Mastering Parajumbles: Tips, Tricks, and Examples for Competitive Exams

To crack competitive exams like SSC, UPSC, Banking, and Railway, staying updated with current affairs is crucial. That's why we've compiled a comprehensive list of key events from June 2024, categorized into sections like Sports, Science, Awards, Government Schemes, and more.

This organized approach allows you to focus on specific areas most relevant to your exam, making it easier to retain important information. By staying informed about current events, you'll improve your chances of scoring well in your exams.

Test Your Knowledge: June 2024 Current Affairs

By regularly following current events, you can significantly improve your chances of scoring high and staying ahead in the competition. To maximize your success, make sure to thoroughly review and analyze these current affairs topics, and watch your exam preparation reach new heights.

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Art and Culture

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Q1: Pt. Rajeev Taranath was associated with which musical instrument?

A. Guitar

B. Sarod

C. Flute

D. Violin

Pt. Rajeev Taranath, a renowned Sarod player and disciple of Ali Akbar Khan, passed away recently. He was honored with the Padma Shri in 2019.

Q2: Which city has been declared India’s first City of Literature by UNESCO?

A. Mumbai

B. New Delhi

C. Agra

D. Kozhikode

Kozhikode, Kerala, was recognized as India’s first City of Literature by UNESCO, emphasizing its cultural and literary significance.

Q3: The Hemis Festival is celebrated in which state/UT?

A. Ladakh

B. Uttarakhand

C. Gujarat

D. Bihar

The Hemis Festival, dedicated to Tibetan Buddhism, is celebrated in Ladakh.

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Awards and Honors

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Q1: Who was honored with the prestigious Pen Pinter Prize 2024?

A. Arundhati Roy

B. Ravish Kumar

C. Chetan Bhagat

D. Ruskin Bond

Arundhati Roy, a renowned Indian author, received the Pen Pinter Prize, established in 2009 by English PEN.

Q2: Which institute received the Nelson Mandela Award 2024 for Health Promotion?

A. AIIMS Delhi

B. ISC Bengaluru

C. NIMHANS

D. None

NIMHANS, Bengaluru, was honored with the Nelson Mandela Award for its outstanding contributions to mental health and healthcare.

Q3: Who received the 12th Vishwa Hindi Samman?

A. Dr. Usha Thakur

B. Sarad Singh

C. Aruna Kumari

D. None

Dr. Usha Thakur was honored with the prestigious 12th Vishwa Hindi Samman for her contributions to the Hindi language and literature.

Q4: Who was honored with the V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award?

A. Subbiah Nallamuthu

B. Vinod Kumar

C. Aravind Shah

D. None

Subbiah Nallamuthu, a wildlife filmmaker, received the V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to wildlife documentaries.

Q5: Who was honored with the Nelson Mandela Lifetime Achievement Award?

A. PM Modi

B. Vinod Ganatra

C. Amitabh Bachchan

D. None

Vinod Ganatra, an eminent filmmaker focusing on children’s cinema, was recognized with the Nelson Mandela Lifetime Achievement Award.

Q6: Which institution won the ‘Risk Manager of the Year Award 2024’?

A. RBI

B. UNCTAD

C. SEBI

D. None

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was honored with the Risk Manager of the Year Award 2024 by London’s Central Banking publication.

Q7: Who was recently named a Land Hero by a UN agency?

A. Siddhesh Sakore

B. Aravind Kumar

C. Naveen Sinha

D. None

Siddhesh Sakore, a farmer from Maharashtra, was recognized as a Land Hero for his innovative farming practices.

Q8: Who became the first Indian to win a 3-star Grand Prix event in equestrian?

A. Anupama Kumar

B. Dipti Singh

C. Shruti Vora

D. None

Shruti Vora achieved a historic milestone by winning a 3-star Grand Prix event in equestrian, representing India.

Q9: Which institution was honored with the ‘Best Conduct of Business Regulator’ Award by The Asian Banker?

A. SEBI

B. ADB

C. RBI

D. BSE

SEBI received the award for its exemplary regulatory practices in the Indian financial markets.

Q10: Who won the UN’s WSIS 2024 “Champion” Award?

A. MeitY

B. C-DOT

C. NIMHANS

D. DoT

C-DOT (Centre for Development of Telematics) won the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Award for its contributions to telecommunications.

Q11: Who was honored with the Hindi Sahitya Bharati Award 2024?

A. Rohit Kumar

B. Anita Dosaj

C. Amar Khanna

D. Krishna Prakash

Krishna Prakash was awarded the prestigious Hindi Sahitya Bharati Award 2024 for his contributions to Hindi literature.

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Banking and Finance

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Q1: Who launched the Saathi 2.0 personal finance app for investors?

A. RBI

B. NABARD

C. SEBI

D. None

SEBI, chaired by Madhabi Puri Buch, launched the Saathi 2.0 app to educate and assist investors in personal finance management.

Q2: Which regulatory body launched the ‘Saarthi 2.0’ mobile app for investors?

A. RBI

B. NABARD

C. SEBI

D. None

SEBI, India’s capital market regulator, launched the ‘Saarthi 2.0’ app to assist investors with better financial literacy and investments.

Q3: Who became the MD & CEO of Dhanlaxmi Bank?

A. Ajith Kumar KK

B. Aruna Singh

C. PK Singhania

D. None

Ajith Kumar KK was appointed as the Managing Director and CEO of Dhanlaxmi Bank, headquartered in Thrissur, Kerala.

Q4: Which institution launched the Global Hackathon ‘HaRBInger 2024’ to combat financial frauds?

A. WTO

B. RBI

C. SEBI

D. NABARD

RBI launched the ‘HaRBInger 2024’ hackathon under the theme “Zero Financial Frauds and Being Divyang-Friendly.”

Q5: What is the current repo rate as fixed by RBI?

A. 6.6%

B. 5.5%

C. 6.7%

D. 6.5%

RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee retained the repo rate at 6.5%, aiming to manage inflation effectively. Other key rates include reverse repo rate at 3.35% and MSF at 6.75%.

Q6: Who will lead SEBI’s committee to review clearing corporations?

A. Anjali Sharma

B. Usha Thorat

C. Ankit Singh

D. Uma Devi

Usha Thorat, former RBI Deputy Governor, was appointed as the chairperson of SEBI’s committee on clearing corporations.

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Defence

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Q1: Who became the new Chief of Army Staff in India?

A. Upendra Dwivedi

B. R Hari Kumar

C. Amar Preet Singh

D. None

General Upendra Dwivedi was appointed as the Chief of Army Staff, while Dinesh K Tripathi serves as the Chief of Naval Staff, and Vivek Ram Chaudhari is the Chief of Air Staff.

Q2: Who became the new Vice Chief of Army Staff in India?

A. Amar Preet Singh

B. N.S. Raja Subramani

C. R Hari Kumar

D. Upendra Dwivedi

Lieutenant General N.S. Raja Subramani was appointed as the Vice Chief of Army Staff, succeeding the former officer.

Q3: Who has been re-appointed as India’s National Security Advisor (NSA)?

A. Ajit Doval

B. R Hariken

C. Pankaj Kumar Singh

D. Saran Singh

Ajit Doval continues as the NSA, a key advisor to the Prime Minister on national security, policy, and international affairs. The first NSA of India was Brajesh Mishra.

Q4: How many countries recently signed the Zero Debris Charter?

A. 15

B. 20

C. 12

D. 10

Led by the European Space Agency, 12 countries, including Austria, Germany, and the UK, signed the Zero Debris Charter to combat space debris.

Q5: Which is the second military station in India to build a road using plastic waste?

A. Jaipur

B. Pune

C. Lucknow

D. None

Jaipur became the second military station in India to construct roads using plastic waste, promoting environmental sustainability.

Q6: Which country will host its first multinational air exercise, Tarang Shakti, in August 2024?

A. Germany

B. India

C. USA

D. UK

India will host the Tarang Shakti air exercise, a multinational event focusing on enhancing defense cooperation.

Q7: Exercise ‘JIMEX 24’ was conducted by India and which country?

A. Japan

B. Jordan

C. Jamaica

D. Germany

JIMEX 24 is the eighth edition of the Japan-India Maritime Exercise conducted in Yokosuka, Japan, focusing on naval cooperation.

Q8: Who launched the Integrated Generator Monitoring System ‘Vidyut Rakshak’?

A. ISRO

B. Indian Navy

C. Indian Army

D. DRDO

The Indian Army launched the ‘Vidyut Rakshak’ system to monitor and control power generators for improved energy efficiency.

Q9: Which ministry signed an MoU with four banks to expand SPARSH service centers?

A. Ministry of Agriculture

B. Ministry of Defence

C. Ministry of Education

D. None

The Ministry of Defence partnered with four banks—Bank of India, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, and Utkarsh Small Finance Bank—to establish SPARSH centers for defense pensioners.

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Govt Schemes and Policies

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Q1: How much funding has the Cabinet allocated for the National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme?

A. ₹50,000 Cr

B. ₹2,500 Cr

C. ₹2,300 Cr

D. ₹2,254 Cr

The scheme, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, was allocated ₹2,254.43 crore for the period 2024–2029 to enhance forensic infrastructure across India.

Q2: Which state launched the ‘Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina’ scheme?

A. Assam

B. Bihar

C. Manipur

D. Tripura

Assam introduced this scheme to promote girl education and curb child marriage, offering financial assistance to female students pursuing higher education.

Q3: In which state will GAIL set up India’s largest ethane cracker project?

A. Gujarat

B. Haryana

C. Madhya Pradesh

D. Karnataka

GAIL will establish a ₹60,000 crore ethane cracker project in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, with a production capacity of 1500 kilotons per annum.

Q4: How many additional homes were announced under the PMAY scheme?

A. 6 Crore

B. 4 Crore

C. 3 Crore

D. 5 Crore

The government announced 3 crore additional homes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), aiming to provide pucca houses for rural families by 2024.

Q5: Who launched the National STOP Diarrhoea Campaign 2024?

A. PM Modi

B. Amit Shah

C. J.P. Nadda

D. None

J.P. Nadda, the Union Health Minister and BJP President, launched the campaign to improve child health and curb diarrhoeal deaths.

Q6: Which state launched India’s first Astro Tourism initiative named ‘Nakshatra Sabha’?

A. Uttar Pradesh

B. Bihar

C. Uttarakhand

D. Gujarat

Uttarakhand launched the ‘Nakshatra Sabha’ initiative, spearheaded by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, to promote Astro Tourism.

Q7: Who launched the campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’?

A. Amit Shah

B. PM Modi

C. Rajnath Singh

D. None

PM Narendra Modi launched the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign to encourage tree plantation in honor of mothers.

Q8: Which state launched a World Bank-funded initiative to combat air pollution?

A. Haryana

B. Gujarat

C. Rajasthan

D. Punjab

Haryana launched a ₹10,000 crore initiative, funded by the World Bank, to tackle air pollution and promote environmental sustainability.

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Important Days and Events

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Q1: When is World Sickle Cell Day observed annually?

A. 19 June

B. 21 June

C. 22 June

D. 20 June

World Sickle Cell Day is observed on June 19 every year to raise awareness about this inherited blood disorder. India aims to eliminate sickle cell anemia by 2047.

Q2: When is International Yoga Day celebrated annually?

A. 21 June

B. 20 June

C. 23 June

D. 24 June

International Yoga Day is observed on June 21. It was first celebrated in 2015 after being declared by the UN General Assembly. The 2024 theme is “Yoga for Self and Society.”

Q3: When is World Environment Day observed every year?

A. 4 June

B. 6 June

C. 7 June

D. 5 June

World Environment Day, observed on June 5, focuses on global environmental issues. The 2024 theme is “Land Restoration and Building Resilience.”

Q4: When is World No Tobacco Day observed annually?

A. 3 June

B. 2 June

C. 31 May

D. 4 June

World No Tobacco Day is celebrated every year on May 31. The 2024 theme is “Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference.”

Q5: When is World Milk Day celebrated annually?

A. 3rd June

B. 4th June

C. 1st June

D. 2nd June

World Milk Day is observed every year on June 1, promoted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to highlight the importance of dairy in global nutrition.

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Important Persons

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Q1: Who was sworn in as India’s Prime Minister for the third term?

A. Rajnath Singh

B. Narendra Modi

C. Nitin Gadkari

D. JP Nadda

Narendra Modi became the second Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru to win three consecutive general elections (2014, 2019, 2024). He was appointed by the President under Article 75 of the Constitution.

Q2: N. Chandrababu Naidu recently became the Chief Minister of which state?

A. Tamil Nadu

B. Kerala

C. Andhra Pradesh

D. Bihar

N. Chandrababu Naidu was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. The state’s capital is Amaravati, and the Governor is S. Abdul Nazeer.

Q3: Prem Singh Tamang was sworn in as the Chief Minister of which state?

A. Sikkim

B. Manipur

C. Tripura

D. Goa

Prem Singh Tamang became the Chief Minister of Sikkim. The state’s capital is Gangtok, and Lakshman Acharya is the Governor.

Q4: Who has been re-elected as the 18th Lok Sabha Speaker?

A. J.P Nadda

B. Om Birla

C. Jagdeep Dhankhar

D. None

Om Birla retained his position as Lok Sabha Speaker. The role is outlined in Articles 93 to 95 of the Constitution.

Q5: Who has been appointed as the Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha?

A. Rahul Gandhi

B. J.P. Nadda

C. PM Modi

D. Amit Shah

J.P. Nadda was appointed, while Mallikarjun Kharge remains the Leader of the Opposition.

Q6: Pema Khandu was sworn in as the Chief Minister of which state for the third term?

A. Gujarat

B. Assam

C. Arunachal Pradesh

D. Bihar

Pema Khandu took the oath as Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh for the third consecutive term. The state capital is Itanagar.

Q7: Who became the new Minister of Health and Family Welfare in India?

A. Narendra Modi

B. Dharmendra Pradhan

C. JP Nadda

D. Rajnath Singh

JP Nadda, also the BJP President, serves as the Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers.

Q8: Mohan Charan Majhi recently became the Chief Minister of which state?

A. Odisha

B. Gujarat

C. Karnataka

D. Tamil Nadu

Mohan Charan Majhi became the 15th Chief Minister of Odisha. The state’s capital is Bhubaneswar, and its Governor is Raghubar Das.

Q9: Who became the youngest tribal woman to win in Lok Sabha elections?

A. Anita Singh

B. Aruna Sharma

C. Priyanka Jarkiholi

D. None

Priyanka Jarkiholi, representing Chikkodi Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka, became the youngest tribal woman MP.

Q10: Who was appointed as India’s new Foreign Secretary?

A. Aditi Singh

B. Rahul Singh

C. Vikram Misri

D. None

Vikram Misri, an experienced diplomat, was named the new Foreign Secretary of India, continuing his impactful contributions in foreign relations.

Q11: C. Ayyanna Patrudu was elected Speaker of which state assembly?

A. Gujarat

B. Andhra Pradesh

C. Bihar

D. Tamil Nadu

C. Ayyanna Patrudu became the Speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

Q12: Who became the new Secretary of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)?

A. Aravind Kumar

B. Atul Kumar Chaudhary

C. Jatin Singh

D. None

Atul Kumar Chaudhary was appointed as the new Secretary of TRAI, which regulates India’s telecommunications sector.

Q13: Who was appointed as Director (Enterprise) at BSNL?

A. Nitin Singh

B. Sudhakararao Papa

C. Arjun Reddy

D. None

Sudhakararao Papa was appointed as Director (Enterprise) at BSNL to oversee business operations and strategy.

Q14: Surama Padhy was elected as Assembly Speaker of which state?

A. Bihar

B. Tamil Nadu

C. Goa

D. Odisha

Surama Padhy became the Assembly Speaker of Odisha, a key leadership position in the state legislature.

Q15: Who is India’s most valued celebrity brand?

A. Virat Kohli

B. Deepika Padukone

C. Alia Bhatt

D. Akshay Kumar

Virat Kohli was declared India’s most valued celebrity brand, with a brand value of $227.9 million.

Q16: Who is the Principal Secretary to PM Narendra Modi?

A. Amar Khanna

B. Pramod Kumar Misra

C. Dilip Singh

D. None

Pramod Kumar Misra serves as the Principal Secretary to PM Narendra Modi, overseeing administrative responsibilities in the PMO.

Q17: Who became the first woman helicopter pilot of the Indian Navy?

A. Raghuvanshi S

B. Anamika B. Rajeev

C. Anita Sharma

D. None

Anamika B. Rajeev achieved a milestone by becoming the first woman helicopter pilot in the Indian Navy.

Q18: Who took charge as Director General of ESIC (Employees’ State Insurance Corporation)?

A. Amit Shah

B. Kamal Kishore Soan

C. Aruna Singh

D. None

Kamal Kishore Soan was appointed as the Director General of ESIC, which operates under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

Q19: Who became the first person to spend 1,000 days in space?

A. Anand Kumar

B. Oleg Kononenko

C. Mae Jemison

D. None

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko achieved the remarkable feat of spending 1,000 days in space.

Q20: India’s first female UN Ambassador retired after 35 years. Who is she?

A. Rita Sharma

B. Ruchira Kamboj

C. Aditi Kumari

D. None

Ruchira Kamboj, India’s first female UN Ambassador, retired after an illustrious career spanning 35 years.

Q21: Who has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador for Tobacco Control?

A. Sachin Tendulkar

B. PV Sindhu

C. Nikhat Zareen

D. None

PV Sindhu, an acclaimed badminton player, was named the Brand Ambassador for Tobacco Control to promote awareness.

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Important Places

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Q1: Nagi and Nakti Bird Sanctuaries are located in which Indian state?

A. Bihar

B. Rajasthan

C. Gujarat

D. Karnataka

These sanctuaries in Bihar’s Jhajha forest range were recently added to the Ramsar Sites list, emphasizing their international environmental significance.

Q2: Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which Indian state?

A. Gujarat

B. Madhya Pradesh

C. Assam

D. Manipur

Situated in Madhya Pradesh, this sanctuary was designated as the second habitat for African cheetahs after Kuno National Park.

Q3: Where is the world’s highest arch bridge located?

A. Jammu & Kashmir

B. Uttarakhand

C. Ladakh

D. Gujarat

The Chenab Rail Bridge, located in the Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir, is the world's highest arch bridge, standing at 359 meters above the Chenab River.

Q4: In which state was the world’s first Asian King Vulture conservation center inaugurated?

A. Uttar Pradesh

B. Assam

C. Gujarat

D. Odisha

The Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre, the world’s first dedicated to Asian King Vultures, was inaugurated in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh. This critically endangered species is listed by the IUCN.

Q5: India’s first biosphere in a tiger reserve was created in which state?

A. Gujarat

B. Madhya Pradesh

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Uttarakhand

The Rajaji Ragathi Biosphere, India’s first biosphere within a tiger reserve, was established in Rajaji National Park, Uttarakhand.

Q6: In which state is the Barda Wildlife Sanctuary located?

A. Maharashtra

B. Gujarat

C. Rajasthan

D. Assam

Located in Gujarat, the Barda Wildlife Sanctuary recently became home to six Asiatic lions relocated from Gir National Park.

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International Affairs

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Q1: Mark Rutte has been appointed as the next Secretary-General of which organization?

A. UNICEF

B. ADB

C. WHO

D. NATO

Mark Rutte, former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, was appointed Secretary-General of NATO. This military alliance was formed in 1949 and currently has 32 members.

Q2: Which country joined the International Solar Alliance as the 100th member?

A. Niger

B. Mali

C. China

D. Paraguay

Paraguay joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA), which was launched by India in 2015 during COP-21 in Paris. Its headquarters is in Gurugram.

Q3: TRISHNA Mission is a joint initiative of India and which country?

A. USA

B. UK

C. France

D. Russia

TRISHNA, a thermal infrared satellite for high-resolution natural resource assessment, is a collaborative mission between ISRO and CNES, France.

Q4: Which country recently banned the entry of visitors with Israeli passports?

A. India

B. Bangladesh

C. Maldives

D. France

The Maldives recently prohibited visitors holding Israeli passports as part of its diplomatic stance on regional issues.

Q5: Which country is set to impose the world’s first carbon tax on gassy cattle?

A. Finland

B. France

C. Iceland

D. Denmark

Denmark introduced a carbon tax on methane emissions from livestock such as cows, sheep, and pigs to combat climate change.

Q6: Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected as the President of which country?

A. South Africa

B. Sudan

C. Sri Lanka

D. Nigeria

Cyril Ramaphosa became President of South Africa for the second time, continuing his leadership in the nation.

Q7: Peter Pellegrini became the President of which country?

A. Mali

B. Niger

C. Uganda

D. Slovakia

Peter Pellegrini was elected as the President of Slovakia, strengthening his political influence in the country.

Q8: Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah became Crown Prince of which country?

A. Kuwait

B. Oman

C. Saudi Arabia

D. UAE

Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah was appointed as the Crown Prince of Kuwait, marking a significant milestone in the country’s leadership.

Q9: Which country established the National Space Agency, KASA?

A. South Africa

B. South Korea

C. Pakistan

D. Sudan

South Korea established KASA (Korea Aerospace Administration) to advance its space exploration capabilities.

Q10: Which company issued the world’s first EV Battery Passport?

A. Tesla

B. Tata

C. Volvo

D. BMW

Volvo introduced the EV Battery Passport, leveraging blockchain technology to enhance transparency in battery supply chains.

Q11: Helen Mary Roberts became the first woman Brigadier from the minority community in which country?

A. Pakistan

B. Iran

C. Bangladesh

D. UAE

Helen Mary Roberts, from Pakistan, became the first woman Brigadier from the minority community in the country’s military.

Q12: Claudia Sheinbaum became the first woman President of which country?

A. Italy

B. Mexico

C. Chile

D. USA

Claudia Sheinbaum made history as the first woman President of Mexico, breaking new ground in the nation’s leadership.

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Reports and Indices

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Q1: Which country topped the Global Peace Index 2024?

A. Ukraine

B. Norway

C. Iceland

D. Denmark

Iceland ranked first in the Global Peace Index 2024, released by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP). Ireland was second, and Yemen was ranked last. India was placed at 116th position. The rankings were based on societal safety, ongoing conflicts, and militarization.

Q2: Who released the Container Port Performance Index 2023?

A. WTO

B. RBI

C. World Bank

D. None

The World Bank published the Container Port Performance Index. China’s Yangshan Port topped the rankings, and Visakhapatnam Port in India secured the 19th position.

Q3: What is India’s rank in the Energy Transition Index 2024?

A. 77

B. 60

C. 63

D. 70

The World Economic Forum ranked India 63rd in the Energy Transition Index 2024. Sweden, Denmark, and Finland secured the top three spots.

Q4: Which city became the fourth Indian city to be recognized as a World Craft City by the WCC?

A. Srinagar

B. Lucknow

C. Gwalior

D. Pune

Srinagar joined Jaipur, Malappuram, and Mysore in this prestigious category, recognized by the World Craft Council (WCC).

Q5: What is India’s rank in the Environmental Performance Index 2024?

A. 169

B. 170

C. 176

D. 150

India ranked 176th out of 180 countries in the Environmental Performance Index 2024, which was conducted by Yale and Columbia universities. Estonia and Luxembourg were the top two countries.

Q6: What is India’s rank in global FDI recipients for 2023?

A. 11

B. 10

C. 13

D. 15

According to UNCTAD, India was ranked 15th in global FDI recipients for 2023, with an FDI inflow of $28 billion, a 43% decline from the previous year.

Q7: What is India’s rank in the Artificial Intelligence Preparedness Index (AIPI) 2024?

A. 75

B. 87

C. 65

D. 72

India ranked 72nd in the AIPI 2024, released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Singapore, Denmark, and the US were the top countries.

Q8: Which country is the world’s third-largest domestic airline market?

A. France

B. India

C. Bangladesh

D. UK

India ranks third globally in domestic airline markets, following the USA and China.

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Science and Technology

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Q1: India’s first Coal Gasification Pilot Project was launched in which state?

A. Bihar

B. Jharkhand

C. Madhya Pradesh

D. Uttarakhand

The project was launched in the Kasta coal block, Jamtara district, Jharkhand, aiming to convert coal into gases like methane and hydrogen.

Q2: Which country is set to become the 6th nation to launch a deep-sea mission?

A. Bangladesh

B. Philippines

C. Pakistan

D. India

India’s Matsya 6000, a deep-submergence vehicle developed by ISRO, will explore ocean depths up to 6000 meters.

Q3: When will the NISAR Mission be launched?

A. 2023

B. 2025

C. 2024

D. 2030

The NISAR Mission, a joint Earth-observing initiative by NASA and ISRO, is set to be launched in 2024 from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Andhra Pradesh.

Q4: Which country is the second-largest emitter of nitrous oxide?

A. France

B. China

C. India

D. UK

India is the second-largest emitter of nitrous oxide globally, responsible for 11% of emissions, primarily due to fertilizer use and livestock manure.

Q5: Which space organization developed the computational fluid dynamics software ‘PraVaHa’?

A. NASA

B. ISRO

C. ESA

D. JAXA

ISRO developed the PraVaHa software at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre for aerodynamic design and analysis of aerospace vehicles.

Q6: Which country became the first to retrieve rocks from the Moon’s far side?

A. China

B. India

C. USA

D. Japan

China’s Chang’e 6 spacecraft successfully brought back samples from the Moon’s far side, marking a significant achievement in space exploration.

Q7: Which airport launched India’s first self-service mechanism for check-in luggage?

A. Delhi Airport

B. Mumbai Airport

C. Chennai Airport

D. None

Delhi’s IGI Airport introduced 50 self-service bag drop units, becoming the first in India to offer this advanced check-in option.

Q8: Which company launched the Lab45 AI platform to enhance business efficiency?

A. Wipro

B. TCS

C. Microsoft

D. None

Wipro unveiled its Lab45 AI platform to optimize business processes across various functions.

Q9: The United Nations declared which year to focus on quantum advancements?

A. 2040

B. 2030

C. 2025

D. 2035

The UN declared 2025 as the year to prioritize quantum advancements, fostering innovation in quantum technologies.

Q10: Which company collaborated with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya on 5G/6G research?

A. Nokia

B. Samsung

C. Apple

D. Microsoft

Nokia partnered with India’s first transport university, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, to advance research in 5G/6G technologies.

Q11: Which state introduced AI learning in class 7 school textbooks?

A. Assam

B. Chhattisgarh

C. Telangana

D. Kerala

Kerala introduced AI-based learning in class 7 school textbooks as part of its progressive education initiatives.

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Sports

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Q1: Which country won the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup?

A. Australia

B. India

C. South Africa

D. Bangladesh

India claimed the title for the second time, defeating South Africa in the final. Hosted by the USA and West Indies, Jasprit Bumrah was the Player of the Series, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz of Afghanistan scored the most runs (281).

Q2: Who won the Men’s Singles title at the 2024 French Open?

A. Ivan Dodig

B. Austin Krajicek

C. Carlos Alcaraz

D. Novak Djokovic

Carlos Alcaraz from Spain secured the Men’s Singles title by defeating Alexander Zverev of Germany in the final.

Q3: Who won the Women’s Singles title at the 2024 French Open?

A. Iga Swiatek

B. Karolina Muchova

C. Coco Gauff

D. None

Iga Swiatek from Poland won the Women’s Singles title, defeating Jasmine Paolini of Italy.

Q4: Which medal did Neeraj Chopra win at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024?

A. Gold

B. Silver

C. Bronze

D. None

Neeraj Chopra secured a gold medal in the javelin throw with a distance of 83.62 meters at the Paavo Nurmi Games held in Finland.

Q5: Which team won the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League?

A. Real Madrid

B. Borussia Dortmund

C. Ballkani

D. None

Real Madrid secured the UEFA Champions League title, solidifying its dominance in European football.

Q6: Where was the Bharat Centre of Olympic Research and Education launched?

A. Bihar

B. Gujarat

C. Odisha

D. Himachal Pradesh

The Bharat Centre of Olympic Research and Education was inaugurated at Rashtriya Raksha University in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Q7: Who became the first player to claim two hat-tricks in T20 World Cups?

A. Trent Boult

B. Jasprit Bumrah

C. Pat Cummins

D. Hardik Pandya

Australian cricketer Pat Cummins achieved the milestone of two hat-tricks in T20 World Cups.

Q8: How many medals did India win at the U-17 Asian Wrestling Championship 2024?

A. 13

B. 11

C. 12

D. 10

India won 11 medals, including 4 golds, at the U-17 Asian Wrestling Championship held in Jordan. Gold winners included Dipanshi, Muskan, Rajnita, and Mansi Lather.

Q9: Who became the first batter to hit 200 sixes in T20Is?

A. Virat Kohli

B. Rohit Sharma

C. Hardik Pandya

D. Suryakumar Yadav (SKY)

Rohit Sharma achieved the record as the first batter to hit 200 sixes in T20 Internationals.

Q10: Who won the Men’s Singles title at the 2024 Australian Open (Badminton)?

A. Lee Zii Jia

B. He Jiting

C. Ren Xiangyu

D. None

Lee Zii Jia claimed the Men’s Singles title at the 2024 Australian Open Badminton Championship.

Q11: Which country will host the FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup in 2025?

A. UK

B. France

C. India

D. Sri Lanka

India will host the FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup in 2025, continuing its prominence in international hockey.

Q12: Who became the first Indian to win a UFC fight?

A. Anita Singh

B. Puja Tomar

C. Roshni Kumari

D. None

Puja Tomar, a mixed martial artist from Uttar Pradesh, became the first Indian to win a fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Q13: Who won the Norway Chess Title 2024?

A. Hikaru Nakamura

B. Magnus Carlsen

C. Levon Aronian

D. None

Magnus Carlsen of Norway won the 2024 Norway Chess Tournament in the men’s category, while Ju Wenjun of China won in the women’s category.

Q14: How many medals did India win at the Taiwan Athletics Open 2024?

A. 7

B. 9

C. 8

D. 5

India won seven medals, including three golds, at the Taiwan Athletics Open 2024. Notable winners include Ankesh Chaudhary (high jump), DP Manu (javelin), and Nayana James (long jump).

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Summits and Conferences

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Q1: Which country hosted the 50th G7 Summit 2024?

A. Italy

B. Brazil

C. Japan

D. USA

The 50th G7 Summit was hosted by Italy from June 13–15, 2024, in Borgo Egnazia, Fasano. In 2023, Japan hosted the 49th summit.

Q2: Who chaired the G7 Summit 2024?

A. Rishi Sunak

B. PM Modi

C. Joe Biden

D. Giorgia Meloni

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni chaired the G7 Summit 2024, making it a significant diplomatic event for Italy.

Q3: Who was the chief guest at the G7 Summit 2024 from India?

A. Amit Shah

B. S Jaishankar

C. Rajnath Singh

D. Narendra Modi

PM Narendra Modi was the chief guest at the G7 Summit, marking his first foreign visit after being elected for a third term.

Q4: Where was the 53rd meeting of the GST Council held?

A. Pune

B. Mumbai

C. Chandigarh

D. New Delhi

The 53rd GST Council meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, was held in New Delhi. The council was established under Article 279A by the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016.

Q5: Which country hosted the 2024 International Labour Conference?

A. Switzerland

B. France

C. USA

D. UK

Switzerland hosted the conference in Geneva, organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO), which was founded in 1919.

Q6: Which country will host the 16th BRICS Summit in 2024?

A. China

B. South Africa

C. Russia

D. India

Russia will host the 16th BRICS Summit in 2024. BRICS expanded to include Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, and Ethiopia, increasing the group’s membership to 10.

Q7: In which city was the Bio International Convention 2024 recently held?

A. San Diego

B. Paris

C. New Delhi

D. London

The Bio International Convention 2024 was hosted in San Diego, California, with a focus on addressing global drug supply shortages.

Q8: Where was the 77th World Health Assembly 2024 held?

A. Geneva

B. London

C. New Delhi

D. Paris

The 77th World Health Assembly took place in Geneva, Switzerland, under the theme “Health For All: All for Health.”

Q9: Where was the 64th International Sugar Organisation Council Meeting held?

A. Paris

B. Geneva

C. New Delhi

D. London

The 64th meeting of the International Sugar Organisation Council took place in New Delhi, highlighting India’s role as a major sugar producer.

Q10: Which state will organize the 2025 edition of MotoGP Bharat?

A. Uttar Pradesh

B. Goa

C. Uttarakhand

D. Haryana

Uttar Pradesh will host the MotoGP Bharat event in Noida in 2025, showcasing its growing involvement in international sports events.

Q11: Which country hosted the 21st Shangri-La Dialogue 2024?

A. UK

B. India

C. Singapore

D. France

Singapore hosted the 21st Shangri-La Dialogue, an Asia-Pacific defense summit aimed at fostering regional cooperation.

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Miscellaneous

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Q1: Who is the author of the book titled “Ed Finds a Home”?

A. Priyanka Chopra

B. Alia Bhatt

C. Aamir Khan

D. None

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt authored the book “Ed Finds a Home,” showcasing her literary talent.

Q2: Who authored the book titled “Source Code: My Beginnings”?

A. Narendra Modi

B. Elon Musk

C. Ruskin Bond

D. Bill Gates

Bill Gates authored the book “Source Code: My Beginnings,” focusing on his journey in technology and innovation.

Q3: How many seats did the National Democratic Alliance secure in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections?

A. 200

B. 293

C. 412

D. 510

The NDA won 293 seats in the 18th Lok Sabha elections, conducted from April 19 to June 1, 2024. The results were declared on June 4.

Q4: Who inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University in Bihar?

A. Nitish Kumar

B. Amit Shah

C. Dharmendra Pradhan

D. PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first ‘Net Zero’ green campus at Nalanda University, Rajgir, Bihar. The original Nalanda Mahavihara was built in the 5th century CE by King Kumaragupta I.

Q5: Tata Sons announced a ₹650 crore ‘Museum of Temples’ project in which city?

A. Surat

B. Ayodhya

C. Chennai

D. Mathura

Tata Sons will construct a ₹650 crore Museum of Temples in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, to preserve and showcase India’s rich temple heritage.

Q6: India created a world record with how many crore people voting in the Lok Sabha Polls 2024?

A. 98.6

B. 78.1

C. 65.0

D. 64.2

India set a record with 64.2 crore voters participating in the Lok Sabha elections 2024, including 31.2 crore women voters.

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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.