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 September 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: September 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 Film Won The Best Film Award At '24th IIFA Awards'?
A. Jawan
B. 12th Fail
C. Dunki
D. Animal
The 24th IIFA Awards were held in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The Best Film award was won by 'Animal'. Other notable awards included Best Director for Vidhu Vinod Chopra for '12th Fail', Best Actor for Shahrukh Khan for 'Jawan', and Best Actress for Rani Mukerji for 'Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway'.
Q2: Which country received the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award 2024?
A. Vietnam
B. Japan
C. S Korea
D. China
Hayao Miyazaki from Japan received the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award 2024. The Ramon Magsaysay Awards, also known as the Nobel Peace Prize of Asia, were first awarded in 1958. Other 2024 winners include Farwiza Farhan (Indonesia), Karma Phuntsho (Bhutan), Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong (Vietnam), and the Rural Doctors Movement (Thailand).
Q3: Which Drama Won Outstanding Drama Series At Emmy Awards 2024?
A. Shogun
B. Baby Reindeer
C. Hacks
D. None
'Shogun' won the Outstanding Drama Series at the Emmy Awards 2024.
Additional Winners:
Outstanding Comedy Series: Hacks
Lead Actor, Drama: Hiroyuki Sanada, Shogun
Lead Actress, Drama: Anna Sawai, Shogun
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Banking and Finance
Q1: Which bank became the first major Indian bank to join the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF)?
A. State Bank of India
B. Punjab National Bank
C. Union Bank of India
D. ICICl Bank
ICICI Bank became the first major Indian bank to join the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF).
Additional Information:
PCAF: Helps banks and financial institutions to measure and report the Greenhouse Gas emissions from their loans and investments
Q2: What is the World Bank's GDP growth projection for India for FY 2024-25?
A. 6%
B. 7%
C. 8%
D. 9%
The World Bank has hiked India's GDP growth projection to 7% for FY 2024-25.
The World Bank, founded in 1944 and headquartered in Washington DC, is led by President Ajay Banga.
Q3: Which bank launched the Avni Savings Account for Women in September 2024?
A. State Bank of India
B. HDFC Bank
C. Bandhan Bank
D. ICICI Bank
Bandhan Bank launched the Avni Savings Account for Women.
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Books and Authors
Q1: Who is the author of a Book Titled 'Sri Rama in Tamilagam - An inseparable bond'?
A. Dr. D.K. Hari
B. Dr. D.K. Hema Hari
C. Seema Singh
D. Both A & B
Both Dr. D.K. Hari and Dr. D.K. Hema Hari are the authors of the book titled 'Sri Rama in Tamilagam - An inseparable bond'.
Q2: Who is the author of the book titled "From Oil to Lithium: Navigating the Future of Energy"?
A. Kuldeep Gupta
B. Ramesh Singh
C. Anil Sharma
D. Suresh Kumar
Kuldeep Gupta is the author of the book titled "From Oil to Lithium: Navigating the Future of Energy".
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Defence
Q1: Which Country Successfully Launched 'Agni-4 Ballistic Missile'?
A. USA
B. France
C. India
D. UK
India successfully launched the 'Agni-4 Ballistic Missile'.
Additional Information:
Agni-4: Nuclear Capable Ballistic Missile
Successfully Launched From: Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha
Q2: Who is the new Chief of the Indian Air Force in 2024?
A. V. R. Chaudhari
B. Anil Chauhan
C. Raghunath Nambiar
D. Amar Preet Singh
Amar Preet Singh is the new Chief of the Indian Air Force in 2024. This appointment is part of the regular rotation of leadership within the Indian military.
Q3: The Ministry of Defence signed a repeat order for 73,000 SIG716 assault rifles from which country?
A. USA
B. France
C. UK
D. Russia
The Ministry of Defence signed a repeat order for 73,000 SIG716 assault rifles from the USA, highlighting the ongoing defense cooperation between the two countries.
Q4: Which missile was successfully tested by DRDO and the Indian Navy at the Odisha Coast?
A. VL-SRSAM
B. Agni-V
C. BrahMos
D. Prithvi
The Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) was successfully tested by DRDO and the Indian Navy at the Odisha Coast.
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Government Schemes and Policies
Q1: Recently Which Ministry set up the 23rd Law Commission?
A. M/o Home Affairs
B. M/oLaw and Justice
C. M/o Parliamentary Affairs
D. None
The Ministry of Law and Justice set up the 23rd Law Commission for a 3-year term from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2027. The Law Commission is an executive body established by the Government of India to recommend legal reforms. It is headed by a Chairman, who is typically a retired judge of the Supreme Court or High Court. The 22nd Law Commission was chaired by Rituraj Awasthi, and the first Law Commission was established in 1834 under the Charter Act of 1833, with Lord Macaulay as its Chairman.
Q2: Recently Union Cabinet Approved 'PM-JUGA' Mission For?
A. Farmers
B. Street Vendor
C. Tribal Communities
D. Artisans
The Union Cabinet approved the 'PM-JUGA' Mission (PM Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan) to improve the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities. The mission has a total outlay of ₹79,156 crore and aims to benefit over 5 crore tribal people in 63,000 villages by providing pucca houses, tapped water, and electricity supply.
Q3: When Was The 'PM-AASHA' Scheme Launched ?
A. 2015
B. 2018
C. 2019
D. 2023
The 'PM-AASHA' Scheme (PM Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan) was launched in 2018. Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the PM-AASHA Scheme with a total budget of ₹35,000 crore. The scheme aims to provide good prices to farmers for their crops.
Q4: Recently Union Cabinet Approved ₹______ Cr For 'Next Generation Launch Vehicle'?
A. ₹7,000 Cr
B. ₹8,240 Cr
C. ₹9,800 Cr
D. ₹9,000 Cr
The Union Cabinet approved ₹8,240 crore for the 'Next Generation Launch Vehicle' (NGLV), also known as "Soorya". NGLV is a three-stage reusable heavy-lift launch vehicle being developed by ISRO. Currently, ISRO uses PSLV, GSLV, and LVM3 as launch vehicles.
Q5: Who has launched 'NPS Vatsalya' Scheme recently?
A. PM Modi
B. Amit Shah
C. Nirmala Sitharaman
D. Rajnath Singh
The 'NPS Vatsalya' Scheme, a pension scheme for minors (children), was recently launched by Nirmala Sitharaman. This scheme aims to build a strong financial safety net for children. Under this scheme, parents can invest a minimum of ₹1,000 per month with no upper limit. The scheme is regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).
Q6: India Launched Which Operation to Provide ₹1 million Humanitarian Relief to which countries?
A. Operation Maitri
B. Operation Sadbhav
C. Operation Rahat
D. Operation Prahari
India launched Operation Sadbhav to provide ₹1 million in humanitarian relief to Myanmar, Vietnam, and Laos, which were affected by Typhoon Yagi.
Q7: Under 'PM-eBus Sewa Scheme', How Many eBus Will Be Deployed?
A. 30000
B. 32000
C. 38000
D. 45000
Under the 'PM-eBus Sewa-Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) Scheme', 38,000 electric buses will be deployed from FY 2024-25 to FY 2028-29. The scheme has a budget of ₹3,435 crore.
Q8: When Was 'Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana' Launched ?
A. 2000
B. 2011
C. 2017
D. 2019
The 'Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana' was launched in 2000. Recently, the Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved PMGSY-IV for FY 2024-25 to 2028-29 with a total budget of ₹70,125 crore. The scheme aims to build 62,500 km of roads to connect 25,000 unconnected habitations.
Q9: The Cabinet approved ₹2,000 crore for which of the following missions?
A. Mission Mausam
B. Mission Ganga
C. Mission Neer
D. Mission Vatsalya
The Cabinet approved ₹2,000 crore for Mission Mausam. The mission aims to improve the accuracy of weather predictions through advanced technologies, including AI and machine learning.
Q10: When Was Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY) Launched ?
A. 2012
B. 2014
C. 2016
D. 2019
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY) was launched on September 12, 2019. The scheme recently completed 5 years and provides a monthly pension of ₹3,000 to all land-holding small and marginal farmers (SMFs) after the age of 60 or above. The monthly subscription for farmers aged 18 to 40 ranges from ₹55 to ₹200 until they turn 60. The scheme has seen the maximum registration from Bihar.
Q11: Recently Which State Assembly Passed "Aprajita" Anti-Rape Bill?
A. Bihar
B. Gujarat
C. West Bengal
D. UP
The West Bengal Assembly recently passed the "Aparajita" Women and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024. The bill aims to address issues of violence against women and proposes amendments to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012 (POCSO). The bill proposes the death penalty for rape if it results in the victim's death. The bill was passed 25 days after the rape and murder of a doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital.
Q12: Recently which Ministry launched RESET Programme?
A. Education
B. Sports
C. Defence
D. Agriculture
The Ministry of Sports launched the "Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training" (RESET) Programme. The programme aims to empower retired athletes and is eligible for national athletes aged 20-50 who have won international medals or national or state medals. The programme was launched by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
Q13: Which state government recently launched the Subhadra Scheme?
A. Bihar
B. Odisha
C. Gujarat
D. Goa
The Odisha government launched the Subhadra Scheme. The scheme, launched by PM Modi, provides ₹50,000 per year to 1 crore women aged 21 to 60. The Chief Minister of Odisha is Mohan Majhi.
Q14: Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal Inaugurated Akurli Bridge in Which City?
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Pune
D. Jaipur
Piyush Goyal, the Minister of Commerce and Industry, inaugurated the Akurli Bridge in Mumbai.
Q15: The central government will launch PAIR programme designed to elevate research capabilities in which of the following?
A. Public Sector Units
B. Higher Education Institutions
C. Private Corporations
D. Non-Governmental Org
The PAIR programme is designed to elevate research capabilities in Higher Education Institutions.
Q16: Which Ministry Launched 'Vishvasya-Blockchain Technology Stack'?
A. Mo Earth & SCI
B. MeitY
C. Mo Defence
D. Mo Home Affairs
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched 'Vishvasya-Blockchain Technology Stack'.
Additional Information:
Aim: To provide Blockchain services to make digital platforms more secure and reliable
Developed By: C-DAC & various universities
Q17: Cabinet approved ₹_____ cr for 7 major schemes in agricultural sector?
A. ₹14,235 Cr
B. ₹15,000 Cr
C. ₹20,200 Cr
D. ₹16,789 Cr
The Cabinet approved ₹14,235 crore for 7 major schemes in the agricultural sector.
The 7 Schemes Are:
Digital Agriculture Mission - ₹2,817 Cr
Crop science for food and nutritional security - ₹3,979 Cr
Agricultural Education, Management and Social Sciences - ₹2,291 Cr
Sustainable livestock health and production - ₹1,702 Cr
Sustainable development of Horticulture - ₹1,129 Cr
Krishi Vigyan Kendra - ₹1,202 Cr
Natural Resource Management - ₹1,115 Cr
Q18: Which state government launched the "Brindavan Gram Scheme" and "Gita Bhavan Project"?
A. Bihar
B. UP
C. MP
D. Goa
The "Brindavan Gram Scheme" aims to transform selected gram panchayats into model villages with a focus on cow protection and rural development. The "Gita Bhavan Project" aims to spread spiritual knowledge across urban areas. Both schemes were launched by the Madhya Pradesh government under Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
Q19: Which state launched the 'Bana Kaih' scheme to support farmers and entrepreneurs?
A. Assam
B. Mizoram
C. Manipur
D. Nagaland
The 'Bana Kaih' scheme, also known as the Hand Holding Scheme, was launched by Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma to support farmers and entrepreneurs in the state.
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Important Days and Event
Q1: When is "World Ozone Day" celebrated every year?
A. 15 Sept
B. 16 Sept
C. 14 Sept
D. 12 Sept
"World Ozone Day" is celebrated every year on September 16. The theme for 2024 is "Montreal Protocol: Advancing Climate Action". The ozone layer, found in the stratosphere, protects from harmful UV radiation. The Montreal Protocol, signed in 1987, aims to stop the production of ozone-depleting substances such as aerosols, chlorofluorocarbons, and halons used for cooling and refrigerating purposes.
Q2: When is 'World Rhino Day' celebrated?
A. 22 Sept
B. 25 Sept
C. 23 Sept
D. 24 Sept
'World Rhino Day' is celebrated on September 22. There are five species of rhinos: Black (Africa), White (Africa), Greater one-horned, Sumatran, and Javan (Asia). Kaziranga National Park in Assam is known for Greater One-Horned Rhinos.
Q3: When is National Engineer's Day celebrated every year?
A. 15 Sept
B. 26 Dec
C. 16 Sept
D. 20 Oct
National Engineer's Day is celebrated every year on September 15, the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, an Indian civil engineer. The theme for 2024 is "Innovating for a Sustainable Future". Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1955.
Q4: When is "Teachers' Day" celebrated every year?
A. 4 Sept
B. 5 Sept
C. 6 Sept
D. 7 Sept
"Teachers' Day" is celebrated every year on September 5, the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the first Vice President and second President of India. The theme for 2024 is "Empowering Educators for a Sustainable Future".
Q5: What is celebrated on September 17th as Hyderabad Liberation Day?
A. Independence of Hyderabad
B. Hyderabad becoming part of India
C. Birthday of a prominent leader
D. A significant battle victory
Hyderabad Liberation Day celebrates the day when the Nizam-ruled Hyderabad State became part of India under Operation Polo on September 17, 1948.
Q6: What is the theme for the International Day of Peace in 2024?
A. World Peace
B. Cultivating a Culture of Peace
C. Ending Conflicts
D. Global Harmony
The theme for the International Day of Peace in 2024 is "Cultivating a Culture of Peace."
Q7: What does World Alzheimer's Day aim to raise awareness about?
A. Heart diseases
B. Memory and mental functions
C. Physical disabilities
D. Environmental issues
World Alzheimer's Day aims to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease, which destroys memory and other important mental functions.
Q8: On which date is National Sports Day celebrated in India?
A. August 29th
B. September 17th
C. September 21st
D. September 15th
National Sports Day is celebrated on August 29th in honor of Major Dhyan Chand, the Hockey Wizard.
Q9: What is celebrated on September 14th?
A. Hindi Diwas
B. Teachers' Day
C. Independence Day
D. Republic Day
Hindi Diwas is celebrated on September 14th.
Q10: What is the theme for the International Day of Democracy in 2024?
A. Promoting Global Democracy
B. Artificial Intelligence as a tool for good governance
C. Strengthening Electoral Processes
D. Youth Participation in Democracy
The theme for the International Day of Democracy in 2024 is "Artificial Intelligence as a tool for good governance."
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Q1: Who has been appointed as the new Finance Secretary of India?
A. T.V. Somanathan
B. Hasmukh Adhia
C. Tuhin Kanta Pandey
D. Bhushan Pandey
Tuhin Kanta Pandey has been appointed as the new Finance Secretary of India. He replaced T.V. Somanathan. The Finance Secretary serves as the administrative head and principal adviser of the Ministry of Finance, with a term of 2 years.
Q2: Who won the title of Miss India Worldwide 2024?
A. Priya Shah
B. Anika Mehta
C. Dhruvi Patel
D. Neha Singh
Dhruvi Patel from the USA won the title of Miss India Worldwide 2024.
Q3: Who became the first person from Goa to receive Indian citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019?
A. John D'Souza
B. Joseph Pereira
C. Michael Fernandes
D. David Rodrigues
Joseph Pereira, a 78-year-old Christian from Pakistan, became the first person from Goa to receive Indian citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019. The CAA, passed by Parliament in December 2019, amends the Citizenship Act of 1955 and provides a path to Indian citizenship for persecuted minority refugees from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh who entered India before December 31, 2014. The eligible religions under the CAA are Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Christians.
Q4: Who has been appointed as Director General Project Seabird?
A. Anil Desai
B. Rajesh Dhankhar
C. Ashutosh Dixit
D. None
Rajesh Dhankhar has been appointed as the Director General of Project Seabird. Project Seabird, also known as INS Kadamba or Naval Base Karwar, is India's largest defense infrastructure project, located in Karwar, Karnataka.
Q5: Who has been elected as the new President of Sri Lanka?
A. Ranil Wickremesinghe
B. Anura Kumara Dissanayake
C. Maithripala Sirisena
D. Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been elected as the new President of Sri Lanka.
Q6: Who has been appointed as the new Director General of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)?
A. Anurag Garg
B. Rakesh Asthana
C. Y. C. Modi
D. Arvind Kumar
Rakesh Asthana has been appointed as the new Director General of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). The NCB was founded on March 17, 1986, and is headquartered in New Delhi.
Q7: Who has been appointed as the director general of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)?
A. Arun Kumar
B. Amrit Mohan
C. Abhishek Kumar
D. None
Amrit Mohan has been appointed as the director general of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).
Q8: Michel Barnier became the Prime Minister of which country?
A. USA
B. UK
C. France
D. UAE
Michel Barnier became the Prime Minister of France. The capital of France is Paris, and the current President is Emmanuel Macron.
Q9: Who took over as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff?
A. VR Chaudhary
B. Tejinder Singh
C. Ashutosh Singh
D. None
Tejinder Singh took over as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff.
Q10: Which actor has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the most prolific actor/dancer?
A. Rajinikanth
B. Kamal Haasan
C. Chiranjeevi
D. Mohanlal
Kamal Haasan has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the most prolific actor/dancer.
Q11: Who was appointed as the brand ambassador for the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways?
A. Manu Bhaker
B. Neeraj Chopra
C. P. V. Sindhu
D. Saina Nehwal
Manu Bhaker was appointed as the brand ambassador for the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
Additional Information:
From: Haryana
Won: Bronze Medal at Paris Olympics 2024
Event: Women's 10m Air Pistol Shooting
First Indian woman to win a shooting medal at the Olympics
Q12: Jafar Hassan Became The Prime Minister of which country?
A. Mali
B. Uganda
C. Syria
D. Jordan
Jafar Hassan became the Prime Minister of Uganda.
Q13: India's indigenous light tank Zorawar, has been developed by?
A. DRDO
B. L&T
C. HAL
D. Both A & B
The indigenous Zorawar Light Tank was developed by L&T in collaboration with DRDO.
Additional Information:
Named: 'Brave and Strong'
Q14: Who inaugurated the IDAX-24 Expo in Jodhpur?
A. Amit Shah
B. Rajnath Singh
C. Nirmala Sitharama
D. Narendra Modi
Rajnath Singh inaugurated the IDAX-24 Expo in Jodhpur.
Additional Information:
India Defence Aviation Exposition (IDAX-24) at Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Inaugurated Alongside: Exercise Tarang Shakti-24
Q15: Who has been re-elected as the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Amit Shah
C. Rajnath Singh
D. Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari has been re-elected as the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language.
Additional Information:
The Official Languages Commission is constituted by the President of India under the provisions of Article 344 and was constituted on June 7, 1955.
Q16: Which Indian actor Has Been featured in TIME 100 Most Influential People in AI 2024?
A. Amir Khan
B. Anil Kapoor
C. Ranbir Singh
D. Akshay Kumar
Anil Kapoor has been featured in TIME 100 Most Influential People in AI 2024.
Q17: Who was recently elected as the first Indian President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)?
A. Narinder Batra
B. Anurag Thakur
C. Randhir Singh
D. Rajeev Mehta
Rajeev Mehta was recently elected as the first Indian President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).
Additional Information:
Olympic Council of Asia
Founded: 1982
Headquarters: Kuwait City
Q18: Who set the record as the oldest Indian to swim the English Channel solo?
A. Siddhartha Aggarwal
B. Mahesh Bhupathi
C. Suresh Raina
D. Rahul Dravid
Siddhartha Aggarwal set the record as the oldest Indian to swim the English Channel solo.
Q19: Who has been appointed as the Chief of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)?
A. Rakesh Asthana
B. Y. C. Modi
C. Arvind Kumar
D. Alok Ranjan
Arvind Kumar has been appointed as the Chief of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).
The NCRB, established on March 11, 1986, is headquartered in New Delhi and functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It collects and analyzes crime data in India.
Q20: Fatemeh Mohajerani became the first female government spokesperson of which country?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. Iraq
C. Syria
D. Iran
Fatemeh Mohajerani became the first female government spokesperson of Iran, marking a significant milestone in the country's political landscape.
Q21: Who was appointed as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Air Command in September 2024?
A. Vashutosh Dixit
B. Aparna Yadav
C. R. Ravindra
D. Lando Norris
Vashutosh Dixit was appointed as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Air Command.
Q22: Who was appointed as the Vice-Chairperson of the UP Women's Commission in September 2024?
A. Vashutosh Dixit
B. Aparna Yadav
C. R. Ravindra
D. Lando Norris
Aparna Yadav was appointed as the Vice-Chairperson of the UP Women's Commission.
Q23: Who was appointed as India's next Ambassador to Iceland in September 2024?
A. Vashutosh Dixit
B. Aparna Yadav
C. R. Ravindra
D. Lando Norris
R. Ravindra was appointed as India's next Ambassador to Iceland.
Q24: Who joined the Telangana police force as DSP?
A. Nikhat Zareen
B. Mary Kom
C. Vijender Singh
D. Saina Nehwal
World champion boxer Nikhat Zareen joined the Telangana police force as DSP.
Q25: Who launched the Clean the Beach Campaign 2024 in Mumbai?
A. Bhupendra Yadav
B. Amit Shah
C. Nitin Gadkari
D. Rajnath Singh
Bhupendra Yadav, the Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, launched the Clean the Beach Campaign 2024 in Mumbai.
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Q1: Vadhavan Port Is Being Built In Which State?
A. Goa
B. Maharashtra
C. Odisha
D. None
Vadhavan Port, a proposed deep-sea port, is being built in the Palghar District of Maharashtra. The project has a cost of ₹76,000 crore, and the foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Q2: World's Largest Hindu Temple, Angkor Wat Temple is located in which Country?
A. Cambodia
B. UAE
C. France
D. USA
The Angkor Wat Temple, the world's largest Hindu temple, is located in Cambodia.
Additional Information:
Named: Most Photogenic UNESCO World Heritage Site in Asia
Indian Sites Included In This List: Taj Mahal & Hampi
Q3: Mount Kilimanjaro is situated in which of the following countries?
A. Uganda
B. South Africa
C. Tanzania
D. France
Mount Kilimanjaro is situated in Tanzania and is the highest peak in Africa.
Teghbir Singh, aged 5, became the youngest Asian to successfully scale Mount Kilimanjaro.
Q4: Where was the G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting held in September 2024?
A. Brazil
B. India
C. Germany
D. Japan
The G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting was held in Brazil.
Q5: Where was the 19th Divya Kala Mela unveiled?
A. Visakhapatnam
B. Mumbai
C. Delhi
D. Chennai
The 19th Divya Kala Mela was unveiled in Visakhapatnam.
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Q1: Which country became the newest member of 'New Development Bank'?
A. Japan
B. Israel
C. Srilanka
D. Algeria
Algeria became the newest member of the New Development Bank. The New Development Bank is headquartered in Shanghai, China, and was set up by the BRICS countries in 2015. The current president of the bank is Dilma Rousseff, and other members include BRICS countries, Bangladesh, UAE, Uruguay, Egypt, and Algeria.
Q2: India Conducted Exercise AI Najah V With Which Country?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. UAE
C. Qatar
D. Oman
India conducted Exercise Al Najah V, a joint military exercise, with Oman. The exercise took place at the Rabkoot Training Area in Salalah, Oman.
Q3: Which country became the 101st member of the ISA?
A. Nepal
B. Bhutan
C. Bangladesh
D. Maldives
The Maldives became the 101st member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). The ISA was founded in 2015 and launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of COP-21 in Paris. The headquarters of ISA is in Gurugram, and the Director General of ISA is Ajay Mathur.
Q4: Exercise 'Yudh Abhyas 2024' Has Been Conducted By IND &?
A. France
B. USA
C. UK
D. Indonesia
Exercise 'Yudh Abhyas 2024' is a joint military exercise conducted by India and the USA. The 20th edition of the exercise took place at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan.
Q5: Which country became the first country to allow voters to elect judges at all levels?
A. Japan
B. USA
C. Mexico
D. UAE
Mexico became the first country to allow voters to elect judges at all levels.
Q6: In which sea did India and France conduct the 22nd edition of the bilateral naval exercise 'Varuna' 2024?
A. Arabian Sea
B. Bay of Bengal
C. Mediterranean Sea
D. Indian Ocean
India and France conducted the 22nd edition of the bilateral naval exercise 'Varuna' 2024 in the Mediterranean Sea.
Q7: Which country has been blamed for the pager explosions in Lebanon?
A. Syria
B. Israel
C. Iran
D. Turkey
Israel has been blamed for the pager explosions in Lebanon.
Additional Information:
Blamed By: Hezbollah (Lebanese Shia Islamist political party & militant group)
Pager: A small wireless device used for receiving short messages
Q8: India and which country have signed a historic MoU for civil nuclear cooperation?
A. UAE
B. United States
C. France
D. UK
India and the UAE have signed a historic MoU for civil nuclear cooperation.
Additional Information:
MoU: Between NPCIL (India) and ENEC (UAE)
Aims: To enhance collaboration in nuclear energy, operations, and maintenance
Q9: India & which country signed MoU in the fields of digital technologies, semiconductors, health cooperation and skill development?
A. Japan
B. UAE
C. UK
D. Singapore
India and Singapore signed MoU in the fields of digital technologies, semiconductors, health cooperation, and skill development.
Q10: India and which country signed an MoU for cooperation in the field of tourism?
A. France
B. Malaysia
C. Sri Lanka
D. Nepal
India and Malaysia signed an MoU for cooperation in the field of tourism.
The Minister of Tourism and Culture, Ganjendra Singh Shekhawat, oversaw the signing. Malaysia's capital is Kuala Lumpur, and its currency is the Ringgit.
Q11: Which country hosted the formal meetings of the COP9 Bureau and Fund Approval Committee of the UNESCO Anti-Doping Convention?
A. India
B. Switzerland
C. France
D. United States
India hosted the formal meetings of the COP9 Bureau and Fund Approval Committee of the UNESCO Anti-Doping Convention.
Q12: Which country will host the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit 2025?
A. India
B. United States
C. China
D. United Kingdom
India will host the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit 2025.
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Q1: Atishi Marlena Became The New Chief Minister of which state/UT ?
A. Haryana
B. Odisha
C. J\&K
D. Delhi
Atishi Marlena became the new Chief Minister of Delhi. She is the third woman Chief Minister of Delhi and belongs to the Aam Admi Party. The Chief Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers and aids and advises the Governor as per Article 163 of the Indian Constitution. The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi is Vinai Kumar Saxena.
Q2: India's first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail, also known as the Vande Metro, connects which two cities?
A. Mumbai and Pune
B. Delhi and Jaipur
C. Ahmedabad and Bhuj
D. Chennai and Bangalore
India's first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail, also known as the Vande Metro, connects Ahmedabad and Bhuj.
Q3: What is the new name given to Port Blair?
A. Sri Rajendra Puram
B. Sri Vijaya Puram
C. Sri Shivaji Puram
D. Sri Bharat Puram
The new name given to Port Blair, the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is Sri Vijaya Puram. The name change was announced by the Home Minister of India, Amit Shah.
Q4: UP Govt to Build Vedic-3D Museum in which City?
A. Agra
B. Lucknow
C. Varanasi
D. Ayodhya
The Uttar Pradesh Government will build a Vedic-3D Museum in Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi. The announcement was made by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Q5: Who launched the 'AgriSURE Fund' recently?
A. PM Modi
B. Amit Shah
C. Shivraj Singh Chouhan
D. None
The 'AgriSURE Fund' was launched by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The AgriSURE (Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises) aims to support start-ups and agripreneurs with a total fund of ₹750 crore.
Q6: Which State topped the list of having AYUSH doctors in PHCs (Primary health care centers) in India?
A. Gujarat
B. MP
C. Bihar
D. Goa
Madhya Pradesh (MP) topped the list of having AYUSH doctors in Primary Health Care Centers (PHCs) in India.
AYUSH is the acronym for:
Ayurvedic
Yoga & Naturopathy
Unani
Siddha
Homeopathy
Q7: Which ministry recently won the national award (Gold) for eGovernance 2024 for the Poshan Tracker initiative?
A. Mo Women & Child Development
B. Mo Health and Family Welfare
C. Mo Education
D. Mo Rural Development
The Ministry of Women & Child Development recently won the national award (Gold) for eGovernance 2024 for the Poshan Tracker initiative.
Additional Information:
POSHAN TRACKER INITIATIVE
Launch Date: 2021
Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development
Aim: To monitor the growth of children aged 0-6 years using real-time data and WHO growth charts
Q8: 'Vishanu Yuddh Abhyas' (Virus War Exercise), was conducted in which state?
A. UP
B. Rajasthan
C. Bihar
D. Gujarat
'Vishanu Yuddh Abhyas' (Virus War Exercise) was conducted in Rajasthan.
Additional Information:
Conducted Under: National One Health Mission (NOHM)
Conducted In: Ajmer (Rajasthan)
Aim: To test how prepared the National Joint Outbreak Response Team is
Health and Family Welfare Minister: J P Nadda
Q9: Which company became India's first company to surpass Rs 10 lakh crore in annual revenue?
A. TATA
B. Adani Groups
C. Reliance Industries
D. Wipro
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) achieved an annual revenue of ₹10 lakh crore (USD 119.9 billion) for FY 2023-24.
RIL's export contribution was ₹2.99 lakh crore (USD 35.9 billion), accounting for 8.2% of India's total exports.
Q10: Which state will establish a Tribal University in Nashik?
A. Maharashtra
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Odisha
D. Jharkhand
Maharashtra will establish a Tribal University in Nashik.
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Q1: What is the rank of India in Global Cyber Security Index 2024?
A. Tier 1
B. Tier 2
C. Tier 3
D. Tier 4
India ranks in Tier 1 in the Global Cyber Security Index 2024, released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). India's score is 98.49/100, with Tier 1 ranging from 95 to 100. Other countries in Tier 1 include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Egypt, Bangladesh, the United States, and the UK.
Q2: Which state topped the "State Food Safety Index (SFSI) 2024"?
A. Gujarat
B. Haryana
C. Bihar
D. Kerala
Kerala topped the "State Food Safety Index (SFSI) 2024" in the larger state category. The index is released by the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and measures the performance of states and UTs on five parameters: Human Resources and Institutional Data, Compliance, Food Testing - Infrastructure and Surveillance, Training & Capacity Building, and Consumer Empowerment.
Q3: Who hosted the 3rd World Food India 2024?
A. Ministry of Food Processing Industries
B. Ministry of Agriculture
C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
D. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The 3rd World Food India 2024 was hosted by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries in New Delhi.
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Science and Technology
Q1: When is ISRO's Chandrayaan-4 mission expected to be launched?
A. 2027
B. 2029
C. 2030
D. 2047
ISRO's Chandrayaan-4 mission is expected to be launched in 2029. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Chandrayaan-4 Mission with a budget of ₹2,104.06 crore. The landing site for the mission will be near the Shiv Shakti Point Lunar South, which was also the landing site of Chandrayaan-3. India aims to establish the Bharatiya Antariksha Station by 2035.
Q2: What is the name of India's first Venus Mission?
A. Lucy
B. Shukrayaan
C. Venusyaan
D. DART
India's first Venus Mission is named 'Shukrayaan'. Recently, the Cabinet approved the 'Venus Orbiter Mission' with a total budget of ₹1236 crore. Shukrayaan-1, also known as the Venus Orbiter Mission, aims to study the surface and atmosphere of Venus. The mission will be launched by ISRO in 2028 using the LVM3 rocket.
Q3: Which country became the first to receive WHO verification for eliminating leprosy?
A. India
B. Jordan
C. Brazil
D. Thailand
Jordan became the first country to receive WHO verification for eliminating leprosy. Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is a bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae.
Q4: Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) Is Located in which state?
A. Assam
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Gujarat
D. MP
Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) is located in Gujarat. KAPS-4, India's second home-built 700 MW nuclear power reactor, recently started operations at full capacity. Nuclear reactors typically use uranium as fuel, heavy water (D2O) or graphite as a moderator to slow down neutrons, water as a coolant to reduce heat, and boron (B) or cadmium (Cd) as control rods to absorb neutrons.
Q5: How much budget has been approved by the Union Cabinet for the Bio-RIDE scheme to support R&D in biotechnology?
A. ₹9,197 Cr
B. ₹5,130 Cr
C. ₹8,450 Cr
D. ₹23,00 Cr
The Union Cabinet has approved ₹9,197 Cr for the Bio-RIDE scheme to support research and development in biotechnology. The Bio-RIDE scheme combines two existing schemes: Biotechnology Research and Development (R&D) and Industrial and Entrepreneurship Development (I&ED).
Q6: Polaris Dawn Mission Has Been Launched By?
A. ISRO
B. SpaceX
C. NASA
D. Jaxa
The Polaris Dawn Mission was launched by SpaceX.
Additional Information:
Rocket: Falcon 9 Block 5
Operator: SpaceX
Led By: Jared Isaacman
First Private Human Spaceflight Mission
Q7: Israel's Tower Semiconductor & Adani Group announced an investment of $10B for a semiconductor project in which state?
A. Gujarat
B. Bihar
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Maharashtra
Israel's Tower Semiconductor and Adani Group announced an investment of $10 billion for a semiconductor project in Maharashtra.
Q8: UNESCO Co-organised 2024 Chief Science Advisers Roundtable (CSAR) in which City?
A. New Delhi
B. Paris
C. London
D. New York
UNESCO co-organized the 2024 Chief Science Advisers Roundtable (CSAR) in New Delhi.
Additional Information:
UNESCO: UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Founded: 1945
Headquarters: Paris, France
Director-General: Audrey Azoulay
Q9: Which company launched the AI project named Morni?
A. Microsoft
B. Google
C. Wipro
D. OpenAI
Google launched the AI project named Morni (Multimodal Representation for India).
The project aims to develop AI models capable of handling 125 Indic languages and dialects.
Q10: Where was India's first CO2-to-methanol pilot plant inaugurated?
A. Mumbai
B. Hyderabad
C. Pune
D. Bangalore
India's first CO2-to-methanol pilot plant was inaugurated in Pune, Maharashtra.
The plant has a capacity of 1.4 tons per day (TPD).
Q11: Which country recently unveiled the powerful new suicide drone 'Shahed136B'?
A. Russia
B. China
C. Iran
D. North Korea
Iran recently unveiled the powerful new suicide drone 'Shahed136B'. This development is part of Iran's ongoing efforts to enhance its military capabilities.
Q12: Which country became the world's second-largest 5G smartphone market?
A. India
B. Japan
C. South Korea
D. Germany
India became the world's second-largest 5G smartphone market, after China.
Q13: Which app was launched by Adani Airports for real-time airport data?
A. Aviio
B. SkyTrack
C. AirportNow
D. FlightInfo
The 'Aviio' app was launched by Adani Airports for real-time airport data.
Q14: Which research satellite was launched by Iran?
A. Chamran-1
B. Pars-1
C. Noor-1
D. Zafar-1
The Chamran-1 research satellite was launched by Iran.
Q15: Where was the world's first AI-powered trade license service launched?
A. Sharjah (UAE)
B. Dubai (UAE)
C. Abu Dhabi (UAE)
D. Doha (Qatar)
The world's first AI-powered trade license service was launched in Sharjah, UAE.
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Q1: Who won women's single title at 'Belgian International badminton tournament 2024?
A. Anmol Kharb
B. Amalie Schulz
C. Deepti Sharma
D. None
Anmol Kharb, a 17-year-old from Haryana, won the women's single title at the Belgian International badminton tournament 2024.
Q2: Who Has Won Men's Single Title At ‘2024 US Open'?
A. Novak Djokovic
B. Jannik Sinner
C. Austin Krajicek
D. Casper Rudd
Jannik Sinner from Italy won the Men's Single Title at the 2024 US Open by defeating Taylor Fritz from the United States. The US Open had a prize money pool of $75,000,000 and was played on a hard surface.
Q3: Who won the 'US Open 2024' Women's singles title ?
A. Coco Gauff
B. Ons Jabeur
C. Aryna Sabalenka
D. Caroline Garcia
Aryna Sabalenka won the Women's Single Title at the 2024 US Open.
Q4: Which Country Won The Gold Medal At '45th Chess Olympiad 2024"?
A. India
B. USA
C. Uzbekistan
D. France
India won the gold medal at the 45th Chess Olympiad 2024 held in Budapest, Hungary. In the Open category, India secured the first position, followed by the United States and Uzbekistan. In the Women's category, India also secured the first position, followed by Kazakhstan and the United States.
Q5: Which Team Won the title of "Durand Cup 2024"?
A. NorthEast United
B. Mohun Bagan SG
C. East Bengal
D. None
NorthEast United won the title of "Durand Cup 2024", a football tournament. The host cities for the tournament were Kolkata, Jamshedpur, Shillong, and Kokrajhar. Mohun Bagan SG was the runner-up.
Q6: Which Team Won The Title Of '2024 Duleep Trophy' ?
A. North Zone
B. India A
C. West Zone
D. Central Zone
India A won the title of the '2024 Duleep Trophy', a cricket tournament. India C was the runner-up.
Q7: Which country won the most medals at the Paris Paralympics 2024?
A. USA
B. China
C. UK
D. Brazil
China won the most medals at the Paris Paralympics 2024, with a total of 220 medals, including 94 gold, 76 silver, and 50 bronze.
Q8: How many medals did India win at the Paris Paralympics 2024?
A. 14
B. 20
C. 22
D. 29
India won a total of 29 medals at the Paris Paralympics 2024, including 7 gold, 9 silver, and 13 bronze medals.
Q9: Who became the first Indian woman to win two gold medals at the Paralympics?
A. Deepa Malik
B. Bhavina Patel
C. Avani Lekhara
D. Mariyappan Thangavelu
Avani Lekhara became the first Indian woman to win two gold medals at the Paralympics.
Q10: In which sport did Navdeep Singh, who won a gold medal at the 2024 Summer Paralympics, compete?
A. Archery
B. Badminton
C. High Jump
D. Javelin Throw
Navdeep Singh, from Haryana, won a gold medal in the Javelin Throw event at the Paris Paralympics 2024.
Q11: Praveen Kumar, who won a gold medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024, is associated with which sport?
A. Swimming
B. Archery
C. High Jump
D. Badminton
Praveen Kumar, from Uttar Pradesh, won a gold medal in the High Jump event at the Paris Paralympics 2024.
Q12: In which sport did Harvinder Singh make history by winning India's first-ever Paralympic gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
A. Shooting
B. Badminton
C. Archery
D. Javelin Throw
Harvinder Singh made history by winning India's first-ever Paralympic gold medal in Archery at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
Q13: In which event did Sumit Antil win a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
A. Men's long jump F64
B. Men's shot put F64
C. Men's javelin throw F64
D. Men's discus throw F64
Sumit Antil won a gold medal in the Men's javelin throw F64 event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
Q14: Which medal did Nitesh Kumar win at the 2024 Paris Paralympics?
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bronze
D. None
Nitesh Kumar, an Indian para-badminton player, won a gold medal in the Men's singles SL3 Event at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
Q15: Which medal did Dharambir Nain win at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bronze
D. None
Dharambir Nain won a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
Q16: Which medal did Manish Narwal win in the Men's 10m Air Pistol SH1 Event at the Paris Paralympics 2024?
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bronze
D. None
Manish Narwal won a silver medal in the Men's 10m Air Pistol SH1 Event at the Paris Paralympics 2024.
Q17: Which medal did Preethi Pal win at the Paris Paralympics in the Women's T35 100 m event?
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bronze
D. All
Preethi Pal, an Indian athlete from Uttar Pradesh, won a bronze medal in the Women's T35 100 m event at the Paris Paralympics.
Q18: Which medal did Mona Agrawal win at the Paris Paralympics 2024?
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bronze
D. None
Mona Agrawal, an Indian para shooter from Rajasthan, won a bronze medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024.
Q19: Which medal did Rubina Francis win in the Women's 10m Air Pistol SH1 Event at the Paris Paralympics 2024?
A. Gold
B. Bronze
C. Silver
D. None
Rubina Francis, an Indian para pistol shooter from Jabalpur, MP, won a silver medal in the Women's 10m Air Pistol SH1 Event at the Paris Paralympics 2024. She is the first Indian woman to clinch a Paralympics medal in pistol shooting.
Q20: In which sport did Nishad Kumar, who won a silver medal at the 2024 Summer Paralympics, compete?
A. Archery
B. Badminton
C. High Jump
D. Javelin Throw
Nishad Kumar won a silver medal in the High Jump event at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.
Q21: In which event did Yogesh Kathuniya win a silver medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
A. Men's javelin throw F55
B. Men's shot put F57
C. Men's discus throw F56
D. Men's long jump F58
Yogesh Kathuniya won a silver medal in the Men's discus throw F56 event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
Q22: Which medal did Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar win in the mixed team compound archery at the Paris Paralympics 2024?
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bronze
D. None
Sheetal Devi, an Indian para-archer from Jammu Kashmir, and Rakesh Kumar won a silver medal in the mixed team compound archery at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Sheetal Devi is the youngest Indian Paralympian medalist.
Q23: In which sport did Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj secure a silver medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics in the SL4 category?
A. Wheelchair Tennis
B. Para Badminton
C. Para Swimming
D. Para Archery
Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj secured a silver medal in Para Badminton at the Paris 2024 Paralympics in the SL4 category.
Q24: In which sport is Manisha Ramadass, who won a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, an Indian player?
A. Archery
B. Para-Badminton
C. Shooting
D. Para-Swimming
Manisha Ramadass, from Tamil Nadu, won a bronze medal in Para-Badminton at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
Q25: In which sport is Thulasimathi Murugesan, who won a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, associated?
A. Swimming
B. Para-Badminton
C. Shooting
D. Para-Swimming
Thulasimathi Murugesan won a silver medal in Para-Badminton at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
Q26: In which event did Sharad Kumar and Mariyappan Thangavelu win silver and bronze medals respectively?
A. Men's Long Jump T63
B. Men's High Jump T63
C. Men's 100m Sprint T63
D. Men's Shot Put T63
Sharad Kumar and Mariyappan Thangavelu won silver and bronze medals respectively in the Men's High Jump T63 event.
Q27: In which event did Deepthi Jeevanji win a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Paralympics?
A. Women's 100 m T20
B. Women's 200 m T20
C. Women's 400 m T20 Race
D. Women's Long Jump T20
Deepthi Jeevanji won a bronze medal in the Women's 400 m T20 Race event at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
Q28: In which sport did India's Sachin Sarjerao Khilari win a silver medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
A. Javelin Throw
B. Discus Throw
C. Shot Put
D. Long Jump
Sachin Sarjerao Khilari won a silver medal in the Shot Put event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
Q29: In which sport did Kapil Parmar clinch a bronze medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024?
A. Para Archery
B. Para Badminton
C. Para Judo
D. Para Swimming
Kapil Parmar won a bronze medal in Para Judo at the Paris Paralympics 2024, becoming India's first Paralympic Judo medalist in the men's 60kg (J1) category.
Q30: In which event did Hokato Hotozhe Sema win a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
A. Men's Javelin Throw F57
B. Men's Shot Put F57
C. Men's Discus Throw F57
D. Men's High Jump F57
Hokato Hotozhe Sema won a bronze medal in the Men's Shot Put F57 event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
Q31: Which country won the ‘2024 Men's Asian Champions Trophy’?
A. Japan
B. India
C. China
D. Indonesia
India won the ‘2024 Men's Asian Champions Trophy’. The hockey tournament was hosted by China, with India as the winner and China as the runner-up.
Q32: Which city will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games?
A. London
B. Sydney
C. Glasgow
D. Victoria
Victoria will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Q33: Who became the first-ever schoolgirl champion at the Asian Youth Boxing Championships?
A. Nikhat Zareen
B. Mary Kom
C. Deepali Thapa
D. Lovlina Borgohain
Deepali Thapa became the first-ever schoolgirl champion at the Asian Youth Boxing Championships held in Al Ain, UAE.
Q34: Who became the first Indian ambassador of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)?
A. Manika Batra
B. Sharath Kamal
C. G Sathiyan
D. Soumyajit Ghosh
Sharath Kamal became the first Indian ambassador of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).
Additional Information:
International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)
Foundation: 1926
Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland
Q35: Anuya Prasad Won at World Deaf Shooting Championship 2024?
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bronze
D. None
Anuya Prasad won the gold medal at the World Deaf Shooting Championship 2024 held in Hannover, Germany.
Q36: Which city will host the ICC World Test Championship Final in 2025?
A. New York
B. London
C. Dubai
D. New Delhi
The ICC World Test Championship Final in 2025 will be hosted in London. The International Cricket Council (ICC), founded in 1909 and headquartered in Dubai, oversees international cricket matches and tournaments.
Q37: In which state was India's first indigenously developed pollution control vessel launched?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala
C. Goa
D. Karnataka
India's first indigenously developed pollution control vessel, named "Samudra Pratap," was launched in Goa.
The vessel was built by Goa Shipyard Limited.
Q38: Which country won the title of the 2024 SAFF U-20 Championship?
A. Nepal
B. India
C. Bangladesh
D. Sri Lanka
Bangladesh won the title of the 2024 SAFF U-20 Championship, securing their first title.
The championship was hosted by Nepal, with Bangladesh emerging as the champions and Nepal as the runners-up. The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) oversees football in the region.
Q39: Who won the Dutch Grand Prix 2024?
A. Lando Norris
B. Oscar Piastri
C. Lewis Hamilton
D. Max Verstappen
Lando Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix 2024.
Q40: Who won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2024?
A. Lando Norris
B. Oscar Piastri
C. Lewis Hamilton
D. Max Verstappen
Oscar Piastri won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2024.
Q41: Who was the first Pakistani woman nominated as an International cricket umpire?
A. Saleema Imtiaz
B. Sana Mir
C. Bismah Maroof
D. Nida Dar
Saleema Imtiaz was the first Pakistani woman nominated as an International cricket umpire.
Q42: Who were the ICC Players of the Month for August 2024?
A. Dunith Wellalage and Samarawickrama
B. Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah
C. Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi
D. Kane Williamson and Trent Boult
Dunith Wellalage and Samarawickrama were the ICC Players of the Month for August 2024.
Q43: Who won the Singapore Grand Prix 2024?
A. Lando Norris
B. Lewis Hamilton
C. Max Verstappen
D. Charles Leclerc
Lando Norris won the Singapore Grand Prix 2024.
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Q1: Who Has Inaugurated '2nd International Conference on Green Hydrogen'?
A. PM Modi
B. Rajnath Singh
C. Amit Shah
D. Jitendra Singh
PM Modi inaugurated the '2nd International Conference on Green Hydrogen'.
Additional Information:
Held At: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Hosted By: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (Pralhad Joshi) & Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (AK Sood)
Q2: Which Country Hosted '2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation"?
A. Indonesia
B. Laos
C. India
D. Japan
India hosted the '2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation'.
Additional Information:
Held At: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Co-hosted By: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) & Ministry of Civil Aviation
Q3: First Joint Commanders' Conference Held In Which City?
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Lucknow
D. Chennai
The first Joint Commanders' Conference was held in New Delhi.
Additional Information:
Chief of Defence Staff: Anil Chauhan
Chief of the Army Staff: Upendra Dwivedi
Q4: The third edition of the INDUS-X Summit was held in which country?
A. USA
B. India
C. France
D. UK
The third edition of the INDUS-X Summit was held in California, USA.
The INDUS-X (India-US Defense Acceleration Ecosystem) summit aims to increase cooperation in defense innovation. During the summit, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) and the Defence Innovation Unit (DIU).
Q5: Who inaugurated SEMICON India 2024?
A. PM Modi
B. President of India
C. Chief Minister of UP
D. Minister of Electronics and IT
PM Modi inaugurated SEMICON India 2024 in Noida, UP.
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Q1: Typhoon Yagi was recently in the News, named by Which Country?
A. India
B. Oman
C. Pakistan
D. Japan
Typhoon Yagi, an extremely destructive tropical cyclone, was recently in the news and was named by Japan. The typhoon affected Southeast Asia and South China.
Q2: Cyclone Asna was recently in the News, named by Which Country?
A. India
B. Oman
C. Pakistan
D. Sudan
Cyclone Asna, a tropical cyclone, was recently in the news and was named by Sudan. The cyclone affected Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Pakistan.
Q3: Dhulikhel City Became First 'Healthy City' Of Which Country?
A. India
B. Nepal
C. UK
D. France
Dhulikhel City became the first 'Healthy City' of Nepal. It was declared by the WHO and is also recognized as the second healthiest city in Asia.
Q4: L'Oreal Paris Announced as New Global Brand Ambassador?
A. Priyanka Chopra
B. Alia Bhatt
C. Deepika Padukone
D. None
L'Oreal Paris announced Deepika Padukone as their new global brand ambassador.
Q5: Pune Airport will be renamed after which spiritual figure?
A. Swami Vivekananda
B. Sri Aurobindo
C. Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj
D. Guru Nanak
Pune Airport will be renamed after Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj, a revered spiritual figure in Maharashtra.
Q6: Who participated from India in the G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting?
A. Minister of State for Agriculture Ram Nath Thakur
B. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
C. Minister of Agriculture Narendra Singh Tomar
D. Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Som Parkash
Minister of State for Agriculture Ram Nath Thakur participated from India in the G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting.
Q7: Which initiative was launched by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)?
A. VÃsioNxt
B. FashionTech
C. StyleForecast
D. TrendSetter
VÃsioNxt, India's first fashion forecasting initiative, was launched by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).
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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.
