Q.: The assembly elections of which two states are going to be conducted in November 2024?
a) Gujarat and Rajasthan
b) Maharashtra and Jharkhand
c) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
d) Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
Answer
Answer: b) Maharashtra and Jharkhand
Maharashtra will hold assembly elections in a single phase on November 20, while Jharkhand will conduct its elections in two phases on November 13 and 20.
Q.: Which types of MQ-9B Predator drones are included in India’s tri-service procurement deal with the US in October 2024?
a) Reaper and Avenger
b) Sky Guardian and Sea Guardian
c) Global Hawk and Triton
d) Heron and Shadow
Answer
Answer: b) Sky Guardian and Sea Guardian
India and the US have signed a contract for the procurement of 31 MQ-9B Predator drones, marking a major step in strengthening India’s defense capabilities. The deal includes tri-service acquisition of the MQ-9B Sky Guardian and Sea Guardian drones.
Q.: Who assumed charge as the 26th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard on 15 October 2024?
a) K. Natarajan
b) Rajendra Singh
c) Paramesh Sivamani
d) Krishnaswamy Nair
Answer
Answer: c) Paramesh Sivamani
On 15 October 2024, Paramesh Sivamani assumed charge as the 26th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard.