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 October 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: October 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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Awards & Honors
Q1: Which state has been awarded the first prize in the 5th "National Water Awards-2023"?
A. Gujarat
B. Odisha
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Goa
Odisha has been awarded the first prize in the 5th National Water Awards-2023.
The National Water Awards were launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti in 2018. Other winners include Uttar Pradesh (2nd prize), Banda (UP) and Ganderbal (J&K) in the North Zone, Visakhapatnam (South), Dhalai (NE), Indore (West), Balangir (East Zone), and Pullampara Panchayat, Kerala.
Q2: Who was recently awarded the 2024 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize?
A. Alexander Dunn
B. Terence Tao
C. Maryna Viazovska
D. Akshay Venkatesh
Alexander Dunn was recently awarded the 2024 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize.
Alexander Dunn is from the Georgia Institute of Technology, US. The SASTRA Ramanujan Prize was established in 2005 and is given by SASTRA University, Tamil Nadu. The prize amount is $10,000.
Q3: Who was awarded the 2024 Humanitarian Award?
A. Dalai Lama
B. Mother Teresa
C. Mohanji
D. Malala Yousafzai
Mohanji was awarded the 2024 Humanitarian Award.
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Banking and Finance
Q1: Which city was recently declared the world's richest in terms of sovereign wealth funds with an estimated capital of $1.7 trillion?
A. Dubai
B. Singapore
C. Abu Dhabi
D. Zurich
Abu Dhabi was recently declared the world's richest city in terms of sovereign wealth funds with an estimated capital of $1.7 trillion.
Sovereign Wealth Funds are government-run investment funds that invest in assets such as stocks, real estate, and bonds.
Q2: Who was recently appointed as the MD & CEO of Bandhan Bank?
A. Chandra Shekhar Ghosh
B. Partha Pratim Sengupta
C. Sumant Kathpalia
D. Amitabh Chaudhry
Partha Pratim Sengupta was recently appointed as the MD & CEO of Bandhan Bank.
Q3: Who was reappointed as the MD & CEO of IndusInd Bank?
A. Sumant Kathpalia
B. Chanda Kochhar
C. Shikha Sharma
D. Amitabh Chaudhry
Sumant Kathpalia was reappointed as the MD & CEO of IndusInd Bank.
IndusInd Bank is headquartered in Mumbai.
Q4: Who assumed the chairmanship of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) for the 2024-2027 term?
A. Shaktikanta Das
B. Girish Chandra Murmu
C. Rajiv Mehrishi
D. Vinod Rai
Girish Chandra Murmu assumed the chairmanship of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) for the 2024-2027 term.
Girish Chandra Murmu is the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.
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Books and Authors
Q1: Who is the author of the book titled "Mountain Mammals of the World"?
A. M.K. Ranjitsinh
B. Jim Corbett
C. Ruskin Bond
D. Salim Ali
M.K. Ranjitsinh is the author of the book titled "Mountain Mammals of the World".
Q2: Who is the author of the new book 'War'?
A. Bob Woodward
B. Dan Rather
C. Carl Bernstein
D. David Frost
Bob Woodward is the author of the new book 'War'.
Q3: Who wrote the book Khaki Mein Sthitapragya?
A. Anil Raturi
B. Rakesh Sharma
C. Vikram Singh
D. Amit Khanna
Anil Raturi wrote the book Khaki Mein Sthitapragya.
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Defence
Q1: Which country hosted the Malabar Exercise 2024?
A. India
B. Japan
C. Australia
D. USA
India hosted the Malabar Exercise 2024.
The 28th edition of the Malabar Naval Exercise was held in Vishakhapatnam, India. The participating countries were the QUAD countries: India, USA, Japan, and Australia.
Q2: Where did the KAZIND 2024 exercise commence?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Rajasthan
The KAZIND 2024 exercise commenced in Uttarakhand.
KAZIND 2024 is the 8th edition of the joint military exercise between India and Kazakhstan, held in Auli, Uttarakhand.
Q3: Who collaborated with IIT Delhi to develop the ABHED lightweight bulletproof jackets?
A. Indian Army
B. DRDO
C. ISRO
D. BSF
The Indian Army collaborated with IIT Delhi to develop the ABHED lightweight bulletproof jackets.
ABHED (Advanced Ballistics for High Energy Defeat) provides 360-degree protection for the wearer.
Q4: India recently conducted a joint naval exercise 'Naseem Al Bahr' with which country?
A. Oman
B. Saudi Arabia
C. UAE
D. Qatar
India recently conducted a joint naval exercise 'Naseem Al Bahr' with Oman.
The exercise was held on the Goa Coast, with participation from India including INS Trikand and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
Q5: Where was the Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) tested?
A. Pokhran Field Firing Ranges, Raj
B. Balasore, Odisha
C. Chandipur, Odisha
D. Ahmednagar, MH
The Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) was tested at Pokhran Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan.
VSHORADS is a 4th generation Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPAD). It is a short-range, lightweight, and portable surface-to-air missile system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Q6: Who inaugurated DefConnect 4.0 on October 7, 2024, in Delhi?
A. Rajnath Singh
B. Amit Shah
C. Narendra Modi
D. Nirmala Sitharaman
Rajnath Singh inaugurated DefConnect 4.0 on October 7, 2024, in Delhi.
DefConnect 4.0: A Step Towards Indigenous Defence Innovation was inaugurated by the Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh.
Q7: Who became the first woman Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services?
A. Dipti Singh
B. Punita Arora
C. Madhuri Kanitkar
D. Arti Sarin
Arti Sarin became the first woman Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services.
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Government Schemes and Policies
Q1: Which state launched the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan Scheme?
The scheme was launched by PM Modi with a total outlay of ₹79,156 crore, benefiting 5 crore tribal people in 63,843 villages. It is under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
Q2: Which ministry launched the PM E-DRIVE Scheme?
A. M/o Heavy Industries
B. M/o Road Transport & Highways
C. M/o Power
D. None
The Ministry of Heavy Industries launched the PM E-DRIVE Scheme.
The PM E-DRIVE Scheme stands for PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement. Its aim is to promote electric vehicles (EV) in the country with a total outlay of ₹10,900 crore.
Q3: Which state government launched the CM-SATH scheme recently?
A. Manipur
B. Tripura
C. Assam
D. Telangana
The Tripura government launched the CM-SATH scheme recently.
The scheme was launched by Tripura CM Manik Saha to help meritorious students in higher education with financial support of ₹60,000 (₹5,000 monthly).
Q4: When was the Atal Pension Yojana launched?
A. 2010
B. 2015
C. 2020
D. 2019
The Atal Pension Yojana was launched in 2015 by PM Modi in Kolkata.
The scheme is under the Finance Ministry and provides subscribers with ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 per month from the age of 60 years.
Q5: The limit of Mudra loans will be enhanced to ₹20 lakhs from the current ₹10 lakhs under which category?
A. 20 Lakhs
B. 30 Lakhs
C. 40 Lakhs
D. None
The limit of Mudra loans will be enhanced to ₹20 lakhs from the current ₹10 lakhs under the Tarun category.
The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) was launched on April 8, 2015, to provide loans up to ₹20 lakhs to non-corporate and non-farm small/micro-enterprises. The types of PMMY loans are Shishu (up to ₹50,000), Kishor (₹50,000 to ₹5 lakhs), and Tarun (up to ₹20 lakhs).
Q6: Which initiative was launched to promote cleanliness and eliminate open defecation in India?
A. Namami Gange
B. Make in India
C. Swachh Bharat Mission
D. Digital India
The Swachh Bharat Mission was launched to promote cleanliness and eliminate open defecation in India.
The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) was launched on October 2, 2014, by PM Modi at Rajghat, Delhi. Its aim is to improve solid waste management and create Open Defecation Free (ODF) villages.
Q7: Which State government launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina' Scheme?
A. Assam
B. Bihar
C. Tripura
D. Manipur
The Assam State government launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina' Scheme.
The aim of the scheme is to promote girl education and curb child marriage. Under this scheme, girl students will receive financial support for higher secondary education, graduation courses, and PG & B.Ed courses.
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Important Days and Event
Q1: Ratan Tata was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in which year?
A. 2008
B. 2010
C. 2012
D. 2005
Ratan Tata was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2008.
Ratan Naval Tata was an Indian industrialist and philanthropist. He was born on December 28, 1937, in Bombay and passed away on October 9, 2024, at the age of 86 in Mumbai. He served as the Chairman of the Tata Group and Tata Sons from 1991 to 2012. He was also awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2000. Some of his notable acquisitions include Tetley (2000), Corus (2007), and Jaguar Land Rover (2008).
Q2: When is the "International Day of Non-Violence" observed?
A. 2 Oct
B. 3 Oct
C. 4 Oct
D. 5 Oct
The "International Day of Non-Violence" is observed on October 2nd.
This day is celebrated on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, who was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar. Some of the major movements led by Mahatma Gandhi include the Champaran Satyagraha (1917), Kheda Satyagraha (1917-1918), Khilafat Movement (1919), Non-Cooperation Movement (1920), Civil-Disobedience Movement (1930), and Quit India Movement (1942).
Q3: When is "World Rabies Day" celebrated every year?
A. 28 Sept
B. 29 Sept
C. 30 Sept
D. 01 Oct
"World Rabies Day" is celebrated every year on September 28th.
The theme for 2024 is "Breaking Rabies Boundaries." Rabies is a viral zoonotic disease caused by lyssaviruses, including the rabies virus and Australian Bat lyssavirus. It is spread to people from the saliva of infected animals and bites of dogs. Goa is the first Indian state to be declared rabies-free.
Q4: When is 'World Food Day' celebrated every year?
A. 16 Oct
B. 17 Oct
C. 18 Oct
D. 19 Oct
'World Food Day' is celebrated every year on October 16th.
The theme for 2024 is "Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future."
Q5: When is "World Polio Day" celebrated every year?
A. 20 Oct
B. 21 Oct
C. 22 Oct
D. 24 Oct
"World Polio Day" is celebrated every year on October 24th.
Poliomyelitis, or polio, is a viral disease caused by the poliovirus. It can cause paralysis.
Q6: When is "Indian Air Force Day" celebrated every year?
A. 14 June
B. 08 Oct
C. 16 Oct
D. 17 Jan
"Indian Air Force Day" is celebrated every year on October 8th.
The Indian Air Force was established on October 8, 1932. The theme for 2024 is "Bhartiya Vayu Sena: Saksham, Sashakt, Atmanirbhar" (Potent, Powerful, and Self-Reliant). Other important days include Indian Army Day on January 15 and Indian Navy Day on December 4.
Q7: When was the High Seas Treaty signed?
A. 15 August 2023
B. 10 October 2023
C. 5 July 2023
D. 20 Sept 2023
The High Seas Treaty was signed on September 20, 2023.
The UN agreement on biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction, known as the High Seas Treaty, aims to protect marine life and promote the sustainable use of ocean resources. It was signed in New York. India recently signed the High Seas Treaty.
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Q1: Who has been appointed as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI)?
A. N V Ramana
B. D.Y. Chandrachud
C. Sanjiv Khanna
D. Deepak Mishra
Sanjiv Khanna has been appointed as the 51st Chief Justice of India. He assumed the office on November 11, 2024, replacing D.Y. Chandrachud.
The Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President of India under Article 124 (Clause 2) and serves until the age of 65. The first Chief Justice of India was Hiralal J Kania.
Q2: Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Tata Trusts?
A. Ratan Tata
B. Cyrus Mistry
C. Natarajan Chandrasekaran
D. Noel Tata
Noel Tata has been appointed as the Chairman of the Tata Trusts.
The Tata Trusts hold a 66% stake in Tata Sons. The Chairman of Tata Sons is Natarajan Chandrasekaran.
Q3: Who was the second Prime Minister of India?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Lal Bahadur Shastri
C. Indira Gandhi
D. Morarji Desai
Lal Bahadur Shastri was the second Prime Minister of India.
He served from 1964 to 1966. Born on October 2, 1904, in Uttar Pradesh, he passed away in 1966 in Tashkent. His monument is Vijay Ghat, and he was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1966. His nickname was "Nanhe."
Q4: Who conducted India's first heart transplant?
A. Dr. P. Venugopal
B. Dr. Devi Shetty
C. Dr. Naresh Trehan
D. Dr. K. M. Cherian
Dr. P. Venugopal conducted India's first heart transplant.
Dr. P. Venugopal is an Indian cardiovascular surgeon who was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1998.
Q5: Who has won the Nobel Prize 2024 in Literature?
A. Pierre Agostini
B. Han Kang
C. Anne L'Huillier
D. None Of These
Han Kang from South Korea has won the Nobel Prize 2024 in Literature.
She was awarded for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life. Her famous novel is "The Vegetarian".
Q6: Who has won the Nobel Prize 2024 in Physiology or Medicine?
A. Victor Ambros
B. Gary Ruvkun
C. John J. Hopfield
D. A and B
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have won the Nobel Prize 2024 in Physiology or Medicine.
They were awarded for their discovery of microRNAs (miRNAs), which play critical roles in gene regulation and developmental biology. A trick to remember the winners is the code word MOTORBIKE: Victor Ambros and GIR: Gary Ruvkun.
Q7: Who has won the Nobel Prize 2024 in Physics?
A. John J. Hopfield
B. Geoffrey E. Hinton
C. Daron Acemoglu
D. A & B
John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton have won the Nobel Prize 2024 in Physics.
They were awarded for their foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks. A trick to remember the winners is the code word Physical Geography & Electric Field: Geoffrey E. Hinton and John J. Hopfield.
Q8: Who has won the Nobel Peace Prize 2024?
A. Nihon Hidankyo
B. John Hopfield
C. Geoffrey Hinton
D. Victor Ambros
Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization, has won the Nobel Peace Prize 2024.
They were awarded for their efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons and for demonstrating through witness testimony that nuclear weapons must never be used again.
Q9: Who has won the Nobel Prize 2024 in Economics?
A. Daron Acemoglu
B. Simon Johnson
C. James A. Robinson
D. All of the above
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson have won the Nobel Prize 2024 in Economics.
They were awarded for their studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity. A trick to remember the winners is the code word Ron & Son (TATA Sons - Economy): Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson.
Q10: Who became the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court?
A. Rajiv Shakdher
B. Suresh Kumar Kait
C. Justice Manmohan
D. Indra Prasanna Mukerji
Justice Manmohan became the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.
The High Court is established under Articles 214 to 231 (Part 6) of the Indian Constitution. The tenure of High Court judges is until the age of 62 years, and they are appointed by the President of India. The oldest High Courts in India are the Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras High Courts, established in 1862. Currently, there are 25 High Courts in India.
Q11: Who is the Indian astronaut selected for the Axiom Mission 4?
A. Rakesh Sharma
B. Shubhanshu Shukla
C. Sunita Williams
D. Ajay Singh
Shubhanshu Shukla is the Indian astronaut selected for the Axiom Mission 4.
Axiom Mission 4 is a private spaceflight to the International Space Station, scheduled to launch in 2025 with the Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket, operated by Axiom Space and SpaceX.
Q12: Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW)?
A. Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar
B. Rekha Sharma
C. Nirmala Sitharaman
D. Sushma Sinha
Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW).
The NCW is a statutory body established in 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990. Its aim is to protect and promote women's rights in India. The first chairman of the NCW was Jayanti Patnaik.
Q13: Nayab Singh Saini became Chief Minister of which state?
A. Haryana
B. Goa
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Punjab
Nayab Singh Saini became Chief Minister of Haryana.
Haryana's capital is Chandigarh, and it has 90 seats in the Legislative Assembly, 5 seats in the Rajya Sabha, and 10 seats in the Lok Sabha. The current Governor of Haryana is Bandaru Dattatreya.
Q14: Who has been recently awarded the prestigious IAF World Space Award?
A. K. Sivan
B. A. S. Kiran Kumar
C. S. Somanath
D. Madhavan Nair
S. Somanath has been recently awarded the prestigious IAF World Space Award.
The International Astronautical Federation's (IAF) prestigious World Space Award for Chandrayaan-3 was awarded to ISRO Chairman S. Somanath.
Q15: Who has recently assumed office as the new Director General of the Indian Coast Guard?
A. S. Paramesh
B. K. Natarajan
C. Rajendra Singh
D. Virender Pathania
S. Paramesh has recently assumed office as the new Director General of the Indian Coast Guard.
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was founded on August 18, 1978, and operates under the Ministry of Defence.
Q16: Who won the title of 'Femina Miss India 2024'?
A. Nikita Porwal
B. Neha Jaiswal
C. Ritika Sharma
D. Ananya Singh
Nikita Porwal won the title of 'Femina Miss India 2024'.
Q17: Who has been appointed as the new Vice Chief of the Air Staff?
A. Amar Preet Singh
B. Sandeep Singh
C. Raghunath Nambiar
D. SP Dharkar
SP Dharkar has been appointed as the new Vice Chief of the Air Staff.
Q18: Who has been appointed as the new Executive Director (ED) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
A. Aviral Jain
B. Shaktikanta Das
C. Rabi Sankar
D. M Rajeshwar Rao
Aviral Jain has been appointed as the new Executive Director (ED) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was founded on April 1, 1935, with its headquarters in Mumbai. The current Governor is Shaktikanta Das, and the first Governor was Sir Osborne Smith.
Q19: Who launched the 'Cruise Bharat Mission'?
A. Nitin Gadkari
B. Piyush Goyal
C. Sarbananda Sonowal
D. Hardeep Singh Puri
The 'Cruise Bharat Mission' was launched by Sarbananda Sonowal, the Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways.
The aim of the mission is to boost cruise tourism in India.
Q20: Who was honored with the National Kishore Kumar Award 2023?
A. Rajkumar Hirani
B. Karan Johar
C. Sanjay Leela Bhansali
D. Anurag Kashyap
Rajkumar Hirani was honored with the National Kishore Kumar Award 2023.
Q21: Kaksar Bridge was renamed in honor of which Kargil War hero?
A. Captain Amit Bhardwaj
B. Captain Vikram Batra
C. Manoj Kumar Pandey
D. Major Dhan Singh Thapa
Kaksar Bridge was renamed in honor of Captain Amit Bhardwaj, a Kargil War hero.
Q22: Who recently launched the eMigrate V2.0 portal and mobile app to enhance safe and legal migration for Indian citizens?
A. S. Jaishankar
B. Amit Shah
C. Nirmala Sitharaman
D. Narendra Modi
S. Jaishankar recently launched the eMigrate V2.0 portal and mobile app to enhance safe and legal migration for Indian citizens.
Q23: Who recently became the first Indian to conquer Mt. Shishapangma?
A. Arjun Vajpai
B. Bachendri Pal
C. Anshu Jamsenpa
D. Krushnaa Patil
Arjun Vajpai recently became the first Indian to conquer Mt. Shishapangma.
Q24: Whose name was recently chosen by the Maharashtra government for renaming its Skills University?
A. Tata Birla
B. Dhirubhai Ambani
C. Anand Mahindra
D. Ratan Tata
Ratan Tata's name was recently chosen by the Maharashtra government for renaming its Skills University.
The new name is Padma Vibhushan Ratan Tata Skills University.
Q25: Who is the youngest person to reach the top of all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks?
A. Jordan Romero
B. Mingma David Sherpa
C. Sajid Sadpara
D. Nima Rinji Sherpa
Nima Rinji Sherpa is the youngest person to reach the top of all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks.
Q26: Who was recently honored at the House of Lords, UK Parliament?
A. Karan Johar
B. Vinod Bachchan
C. Aditya Chopra
D. Anurag Kashyap
Vinod Bachchan was recently honored at the House of Lords, UK Parliament.
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International Affairs
Q1: Which country holds the top position in the World Talent Ranking 2024?
A. Switzerland
B. United States
C. India
D. Singapore
Switzerland holds the top position in the World Talent Ranking 2024.
The World Talent Ranking 2024 is released by the IMD - International Institute for Management Development. India ranks 58th in the index. The top countries are Switzerland and Singapore.
Q2: The Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2024 has been released by?
A. WHO
B. WTO
C. UNDP
D. RBI
The Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2024 has been released by the UNDP & Oxford Poverty and Human Development.
Globally, 1.1 billion people are multidimensionally poor, with 962 million (83.7%) living in rural areas. India has 234 million people living in poverty, the largest in the world, followed by Pakistan with 93 million.
The MPI indicators and dimensions include health, education, and standard of living.
Q3: Which institution is set to launch its first international research centre in Dubai by 2025?
A. IIT Delhi
B. IIT Bombay
C. IIT Kanpur
D. IIT Madras
IIT Madras is set to launch its first international research centre in Dubai by 2025.
Q4: Which country agreed to transfer the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius?
A. United Kingdom
B. France
C. United States
D. Australia
The United Kingdom agreed to transfer the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.
Q5: Claudia Sheinbaum became the first female president of which country?
A. Mexico
B. Brazil
C. Argentina
D. Chile
Claudia Sheinbaum became the first female president of Mexico.
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National Affairs
Q1: Which state has become the first to implement Dalit sub-quota?
A. Haryana
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Bihar
Haryana has become the first state to implement Dalit sub-quota.
Scheduled Castes are divided into two groups: Deprived Scheduled Castes (DSC) with 10% reservation and Other Scheduled Castes (OSC) with 10% reservation.
Q2: Which state recently became the third in India to initiate a caste-based census?
A. Maharashtra
B. Telangana
C. Bihar
D. Uttar Pradesh
Telangana recently became the third state in India to initiate a caste-based census.
The first state was Bihar, and the second was Andhra Pradesh.
Q3: Who inaugurated the Banjara Virasat Museum in Maharashtra?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Devendra Fadnavis
C. Uddhav Thackeray
D. Amit Shah
Narendra Modi inaugurated the Banjara Virasat Museum in Maharashtra.
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Q1: Where is Bihar's second tiger reserve going to be established?
A. Kaimur
B. Nalanda
C. Gaya
D. Patna
Bihar's second tiger reserve is going to be established in Kaimur District.
The reserve has been recently approved by the Central Government. Bihar's first tiger reserve is the Valmiki Tiger Reserve in West Champaran.
Q2: Where has the world's highest Imaging Cherenkov Observatory been inaugurated?
A. Hanle, Ladakh
B. Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
C. Leh, Ladakh
D. Gulmarg, J\&K
The world's highest Imaging Cherenkov Observatory has been inaugurated in Hanle, Ladakh.
The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory is Asia's largest and the world's highest imaging Cherenkov telescope. It was built by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) to observe high-energy gamma rays.
Q3: Where will the 38th National Games 2025 be held?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Gujarat
C. Goa
D. Maharashtra
The 38th National Games 2025 will be held in Uttarakhand.
The mascot for the event is the Himalayan Monal, the state bird of Uttarakhand.
Q4: Where did Tata Steel commission India's largest blast furnace?
A. Jamshedpur
B. Kalinganagar
C. Rourkela
D. Bokaro
Tata Steel commissioned India's largest blast furnace in Kalinganagar, Odisha.
A blast furnace is a large, vertical furnace used to smelt iron by heating iron ore to produce molten iron (pig iron), a key ingredient in steel production.
Q5: Rewa Airport, built under the UDAN Scheme, is located in which state?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Maharashtra
Rewa Airport, built under the UDAN Scheme, is located in Madhya Pradesh.
Recently, PM Modi inaugurated three new airports under the UDAN Scheme: Rewa (Madhya Pradesh), Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh), and Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh). The UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) Scheme, also known as the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS), was launched in 2016 under the Civil Aviation Ministry.
Q6: Which of the following is India's second-largest hub of butterfly diversity?
A. Kaziranga National Park
B. Jim Corbett National Park
C. Sundarbans Mangrove Forests
D. Keoladeo National Park
Kaziranga National Park is India's second-largest hub of butterfly diversity.
The largest hub of butterfly diversity is Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh. Kaziranga National Park in Assam is known for the one-horned rhinoceros and has 446 butterfly species.
Q7: In which state is the Hornbill Festival celebrated?
A. Odisha
B. Gujarat
C. Nagaland
D. Tripura
The Hornbill Festival is celebrated in Nagaland.
The 25th Hornbill Festival will be celebrated from December 1 to December 10. Other festivals in Nagaland include Tsukum Samai, Moatsu (Ao People), Sekrenyi, and Mungmung.
Q8: Where was India's first self-powered indoor air quality monitor launched?
A. Delhi Airport
B. Mumbai Airport
C. Thiruvananthapuram Airport
D. Bengaluru Airport
India's first self-powered indoor air quality monitor was launched at Thiruvananthapuram Airport, Kerala.
It was launched by the Minister of State for Science and Technology (Independent Charge), Dr. Jitendra Singh.
Q9: Where did Om Birla address the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly?
A. Geneva
B. New York
C. Paris
D. London
Om Birla addressed the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Geneva.
The theme was "Harnessing Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) for a more peaceful and sustainable future." Om Birla is the Lok Sabha Speaker.
Q10: Where has NITI Aayog hosted the Second International Methanol Seminar and Expo 2024?
A. Mumbai
B. Chennai
C. Bangalore
D. Delhi
NITI Aayog hosted the Second International Methanol Seminar and Expo 2024 in Delhi.
The Methanol Economy Programme was launched by NITI Aayog in 2016 in collaboration with the Methanol Institute, USA.
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Reports and Indices
Q1: What is the rank of India in the "Global Hunger Index 2024"?
A. 100
B. 102
C. 105
D. 112
India ranks 105th in the Global Hunger Index 2024.
The Global Hunger Index 2024 is released by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe. The top countries in the index are Belarus, Bosnia, Chile, and China, while Somalia is the worst-performing country. The ranking is based on four indicators: undernourishment, child stunting (low height for age), child wasting (low weight for height), and child mortality.
Q2: What is the rank of India in the "Global Innovation Index 2024"?
A. 20
B. 30
C. 39
D. 60
India ranks 20th in the Global Innovation Index 2024.
The Global Innovation Index 2024 is released by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), headquartered in Geneva. The top countries in the index are Switzerland, Sweden, and the USA. The ranking is based on indicators such as institutions, human capital and research, infrastructure, and knowledge and technology outputs.
Q3: Which country became Asia's third most powerful nation according to the Power Index?
A. India
B. Japan
C. China
D. South Korea
India became Asia's third most powerful nation according to the Power Index.
The Asia Power Index 2024 is released by the Lowy Institute (Australia). The ranking is based on indicators such as economic resources, military capability, diplomatic influence, cultural reach, and future resources. India surpassed Japan to become the third most powerful nation in Asia. The most powerful nations are the USA, China, India, and Japan.
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Science and Technology
Q1: Where was India's first biopolymer facility recently inaugurated?
A. Mumbai
B. Hyderabad
C. Chennai
D. Pune
India's first biopolymer facility was recently inaugurated in Jejuri, Pune.
The facility was established by Praj Industries with the purpose of transforming traditional plastics into eco-friendly alternatives. Biopolymers are natural polymers derived from renewable biological sources such as plants, animals, and microorganisms. Examples include Polylactic Acid (PLA) and Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA). They are used in various industries such as packaging, textile, and agriculture.
Q2: Who recently launched the 3 Param Rudra supercomputers?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Nirmala Sitharaman
C. Amit Shah
D. Rajnath Singh
Narendra Modi recently launched the 3 Param Rudra supercomputers.
The supercomputers were built under the National Supercomputing Mission and deployed in Pune, Delhi, and Kolkata for various research purposes.
Q3: What is the name of India's first government-funded multimodal AI initiative?
A. BharatAI
B. BharatGen
C. Al-India
D. IndoAI
The name of India's first government-funded multimodal AI initiative is BharatGen.
BharatGen is a multimodal AI initiative that can generate high-quality text and multimodal content in various Indian languages. It was initiated by IIT Bombay.
Q4: Who was recently appointed as the National Brand Ambassador for Cyber Safety in India?
A. Priyanka Chopra
B. Kriti Sanon
C. Rashmika Mandanna
D. Alia Bhatt
Rashmika Mandanna was recently appointed as the National Brand Ambassador for Cyber Safety in India.
Q5: Which organization launched the ShakthiSAT mission?
A. ISRO
B. NASA
C. Space Kidz India
D. DRDO
ISRO launched the ShakthiSAT mission.
The aim of the mission is to train 12,000 girls aged 14-18 from 108 countries in space technology.
Q6: What is the name of the initiative launched in Delhi to combat air pollution?
A. Clean Air Campaign
B. Green Delhi Project
C. Dust Free Drive
D. Pollution Free Mission
The name of the initiative launched in Delhi to combat air pollution is the Green Delhi Project.
It was launched by the Delhi LG, Vinai Kumar Saxena.
Q7: Nitin Gadkari inaugurated 'Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park)' in which city?
A. Nagpur
B. Mumbai
C. Pune
D. Nashik
Nitin Gadkari inaugurated 'Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park)' in Nagpur.
Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park) is an eco-initiative developed by the National Highways Authority of India.
Q8: Which country was declared "malaria-free" by the World Health Organization (WHO) on October 20, 2024?
A. Ethiopia
B. Kenya
C. Egypt
D. Nigeria
Ethiopia was declared "malaria-free" by the World Health Organization (WHO) on October 20, 2024.
Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites due to the bite of a female Anopheles mosquito. India aims to eliminate malaria by 2030.
Q9: Who launched the 'eShram - One Stop Solution' for unorganised workers' welfare?
A. Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
B. Piyush Goyal
C. Narendra Modi
D. Amit Shah
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launched the 'eShram - One Stop Solution' for unorganised workers' welfare.
The aim of the initiative is to enhance access to social security schemes for over 300 million unorganised workers in India. Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya is the Labour Minister.
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Sports
Q1: Which team clinched their 2024 Irani Cup title?
A. Delhi
B. Karnataka
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Mumbai
Mumbai clinched their 2024 Irani Cup title.
The 2024-25 Irani Cup is a cricket tournament. Mumbai defeated the Rest of India to win the title.
Q2: Where is the 2024 Women's Asian Champions Trophy being held?
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Chennai
D. Rajgir
The 2024 Women's Asian Champions Trophy is being held in Rajgir, Bihar.
The mascot for the event is 'Gudiya,' inspired by Bihar's state bird, the sparrow.
Q3: Which team won the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup?
A. Australia
B. New Zealand
C. England
D. South Africa
New Zealand won the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup.
The tournament was hosted in the United Arab Emirates, with New Zealand winning their first title and South Africa being the runners-up.
Q4: Where were the Asian Table Tennis Championships 2024 held?
A. Tokyo, Japan
B. Seoul, South Korea
C. Astana, Kazakhstan
D. Beijing, China
The Asian Table Tennis Championships 2024 were held in Tokyo, Japan.
Japan won the most medals, while India won three bronze medals in the Men's Team, Women's Team, and Women's Double (Ayhika Mukherjee & Sutirtha Mukherjee).
Q5: Which Indian woman became the first to score 50 international goals in football?
A. Bala Devi
B. Aruna Singh
C. Oinam Bembem Devi
D. Sushmita Singh
Bala Devi became the first Indian woman to score 50 international goals in football.
Q6: Which country will host the Junior World Cup of shooting in 2025?
A. India
B. China
C. Germany
D. South Korea
India will host the Junior World Cup of shooting in 2025.
Q7: Which sport is Dipa Karmakar associated with?
A. Gymnastics
B. Badminton
C. Tennis
D. Shooting
Dipa Karmakar is associated with Gymnastics.
Dipa Karmakar is an Indian gymnast and the first Indian female gymnast to compete at the Olympic Games. She recently announced her retirement.
Q8: Who has been appointed as the new Anti-Corruption Unit Chief of BCCI?
A. Neeraj Kumar
B. Ajit Singh
C. Ravi Sawani
D. Sharad Kumar
Neeraj Kumar has been appointed as the new Anti-Corruption Unit Chief of BCCI.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Mumbai. The current President is Roger Binny, and the Secretary is Jay Shah.
Q9: Which country is set to host the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup in 2025?
A. India
B. Bangladesh
C. Nepal
D. Sri Lanka
India is set to host the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup in 2025.
Q10: Who achieved the milestone of the fastest 27,000 runs in international cricket?
A. Virat Kohli
B. Sachin Tendulkar
C. Rohit Sharma
D. MS Dhoni
Virat Kohli achieved the milestone of the fastest 27,000 runs in international cricket.
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Summits and Conferences
Q1: Which country hosted the '23rd SCO summit (Heads of government) 2024'?
A. India
B. China
C. UK
D. Pakistan
Pakistan hosted the '23rd SCO summit (Heads of government) 2024'.
The summit was held in Islamabad, Pakistan, on October 15 and 16, 2024. It was chaired by Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan. The Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar, participated from India. The SCO shares 42% of the world population, 23% of GDP, and 24% of the world area. The SCO has 10 members, including China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, and Belarus. The SCO was founded in 1996 as the Shanghai Five and renamed the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in 2001. India and Pakistan joined the SCO in 2017.
Q2: Which country hosted the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits 2024?
A. India
B. Laos
C. Vietnam
D. Malaysia
Laos hosted the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits 2024.
The summits were held in Vientiane, Laos, with the theme "ASEAN: Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience." ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. The member countries of ASEAN can be remembered with the mnemonic "I did MBBS in PVT Lt. College": Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia.
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Miscellaneous
Q1: In the new Lady Justice statue unveiled by the Supreme Court of India, what was replaced in place of the sword?
A. Constitution
B. Torch
C. Book of Law
D. Justice Scales
The sword in the new Lady Justice statue has been replaced with the Constitution.
This change reflects the idea that Indian law is neither blind nor punitive.
Q2: Which company recently won a contract to manufacture 'Made in India' bullet trains?
A. BEML
B. IRCON
C. BHEL
D. HAL
BEML (Bharat Earth Movers Ltd) recently won a contract to manufacture 'Made in India' bullet trains.
The contract is worth Rs 866.87 Crore for two trains with eight coaches each. BEML is headquartered in Bengaluru and operates under the Defence Ministry.
Q3: Which company recently became the 14th Maharatna Company in India?
A. ONGC
B. BHEL
C. SAIL
D. HAL
HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) recently became the 14th Maharatna Company in India.
Maharatna status is granted to public sector enterprises (PSEs) that meet certain criteria, such as a turnover of Rs 25,000 crores, a net worth of Rs 15,000 crores over the last three years, and a global or national presence. Maharatna status grants autonomy in decision-making. Examples of Maharatna companies include BHEL, BPCL, and GAIL.
Q4: Which country named Cyclone Dana?
A. India
B. Qatar
C. Bangladesh
D. Oman
Qatar named Cyclone Dana.
Cyclone Dana was a tropical cyclone that affected Odisha and West Bengal.
Q5: Which tribe recently became the 6th PVTG to receive Habitat Rights over forests in Odisha?
A. Birhor
B. Mankidia
C. Khadia
D. Juang
The Mankidia community recently became the 6th Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) to receive Habitat Rights over forests in Odisha.
The Mankidia Tribe is an Austro-Asiatic community known for food gathering and hunting.
Q6: Which section of the Citizenship Act, 1955, was upheld by the Supreme Court to grant citizenship to certain immigrants in Assam under the Assam Accord?
A. Section 5A
B. Section 6A
C. Section 7A
D. Section 8A
Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, was upheld by the Supreme Court to grant citizenship to certain immigrants in Assam under the Assam Accord.
A 15-judge bench headed by DY Chandrachud (with a majority of 4:1) upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A. This section allows immigrants who entered Assam from Bangladesh before January 1, 1966, to be eligible for Indian citizenship. Those who arrived between January 1, 1966, and March 25, 1971, can obtain citizenship if they meet specific conditions. Those who entered after March 25, 1971, are not eligible for citizenship.
Q7: What is the name of India's first indigenous multi-purpose vessel?
A. Vikrant
B. Samarthak
C. Arjun
D. Sankalp
The name of India's first indigenous multi-purpose vessel is Samarthak.
Samarthak was launched at Kattupalli Shipyard, Chennai, and built by L&T. The Indian Navy will acquire two such advanced ships.
Q8: The Indian Coast Guard conducted the 'Sagar Kavach' coastal security exercise across which regions?
A. Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Goa, and Maharashtra
B. Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Puducherry
C. Odisha, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra
D. Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Goa, and Karnataka
The Indian Coast Guard conducted the 'Sagar Kavach' coastal security exercise across Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Goa, and Maharashtra.
Q9: Which coal company recently became the first to open four AMRIT pharmacies?
A. Coal India
B. SECL
C. NTPC
D. NLC India
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a Chhattisgarh-based company, recently became the first to open four AMRIT pharmacies.
This is India's 216th AMRIT (Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment) Pharmacy. AMRIT Pharmacies were launched by the Ministry of Health in 2015 to provide generic and life-saving branded drugs.
Q10: Where was the 44th Session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses held?
A. Germany
B. France
C. Italy
D. Spain
The 44th Session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses was held in Germany.
Q11: Which was the first language to be granted Classical Language status in India?
A. Sanskrit
B. Tamil
C. Telugu
D. Kannada
Tamil was the first language to be granted Classical Language status in India.
Other classical languages in India include Sanskrit, Odia, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Pali, and Prakrit.
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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.
