Current Affairs MCQ

Daily Current Affairs MCQ question with Answer and Explanation for Competitive Exams. (English Medium)

Current Affairs MCQs : 15 NOVEMBER 2024

Q.: When is Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrated?

A) Kartik Amavasya (New Moon in Kartik)
B) Kartik Purnima (Full Moon in Kartik)
C) Vaisakhi
D) Diwali

Answer
Answer: B) Kartik Purnima
Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, is one of the most sacred festivals in Sikhism. It commemorates the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. Observed on the full moon day in the month of Kartik (October-November)

Q.: Where was Guru Nanak Dev Ji born?

A) Patna Sahib
B) Amritsar
C) Talwandi (Nankana Sahib)
D) Anandpur Sahib

Answer
Answer: C) Talwandi (Nankana Sahib)
Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in 1469 in Talwandi, now known as Nankana Sahib in Pakistan.

Q.: Which country announced its highest national honor for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November 2024?

A) Jamaica
B) Dominica
C) Guyana
D) Barbados

Answer
Answer: B) Dominica
Dominica has announced it will confer its highest national honor, the Dominica Award of Honour, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The award will be presented by Dominica’s President Sylvanie Burton at the India-CARICOM Summit in Georgetown, Guyana, from November 19-21, 2024

Q.: Which weapon system’s flight tests were completed by DRDO in November 2024?

A) Agni Missile System
B) Guided Pinaka Weapon System
C) BrahMos Missile System
D) Akash Missile System

Answer
Answer: B) Guided Pinaka Weapon System
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the flight tests of the Guided Pinaka Weapon System

Current Affairs MCQs : 14 NOVEMBER 2024

Q.: Why was November 14th chosen as World Diabetes Day?

A) It marks the discovery of insulin
B) It is the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting
C) It is the founding date of the IDF
D) It is the founding date of the WHO

Answer
Ans : B) It is the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting
The date was chosen to mark the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1922.

Q.: Whose birthday is celebrated as Children’s Day (November 14th) in India?

A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) Subhas Chandra Bose
C) Jawaharlal Nehru
D) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Answer
Ans : C) Jawaharlal Nehru
Children’s Day was chosen to honor the birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, who was born on November 14, 1889.

Q.: Where is the 43rd Edition of the India International Trade Fair (IITF) being held?

A) Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
B) India Expo Centre, Greater Noida
C) World Trade Center, Mumbai
D) Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru

Answer
A) Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
The 43rd Edition of the India International Trade Fair (IITF) is set to take place at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi from November 14 to November 27, 2024.

Current Affairs MCQs : 13 NOVEMBER 2024

Q.: DRDO conducted the first flight test of its LRLACM from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, in November 2024. What is the full form of LRLACM?

A) Long Range Land Attack Combat Missile
B) Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile
C) Long Range Launch and Control Missile
D) Long Range Laser Attack Cruise Missile

Answer
Answer: B) Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile

Q.: Pankaj Advani, who recently won his 28th world title, is associated with which sport?

A) Tennis
B) Cricket
C) Billiards
D) Badminton

Answer
Answer: C) Billiards
Veteran Indian billiards player Pankaj Advani won the 2024 World Billiards Championship, achieving his 28th world title and his seventh consecutive win in November 2024.

Q.: In the World Intellectual Property Indicators 2024 report, India ranks among the top 10 countries in which of the following categories?

A) Patents, Trademarks, and Industrial Designs
B) Patents, Agriculture, and Technology
C) Trademarks, Trade, and Tourism
D) Industrial Designs, Textiles, and Tourism

Answer
Answer: A) Patents, Trademarks, and Industrial Designs
India has entered the top 10 countries globally in Patents, Trademarks, and Industrial Designs, as per the World Intellectual Property Indicators 2024 report.

Current Affairs MCQs : 12 NOVEMBER 2024

Q.: Who won the Prime Minister election in Mauritius on November 11, 2024?

a) Anerood Jugnauth
b) Pravind Jugnauth
c) Dr. Navin Ramgoolam
d) Paul Bérenger

Answer
Ans : c) Dr. Navin Ramgoolam
On November 11, 2024, Dr. Navin Ramgoolam secured a historic electoral victory in Mauritius, marking his return as the Prime Minister for the third time.

Q.: National Education Day commemorates the birth anniversary of which prominent Indian educationist?

A) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
B) Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
C) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
D) Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer
Answer: C) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

Q.: Who won the Masters title at the Chennai Grand Masters Chess Tournament on November 11, 2024?

A) GM V Pranav
B) GM Levon Aronian
C) GM Aravindh Chithambaram
D) GM Magnus Carlsen

Answer
Answer: C) GM Aravindh Chithambaram
In the Chennai Grand Masters Chess Tournament on November 11, 2024, GM Aravindh Chithambaram won the Masters title after a challenging final against American GM Levon Aronian.

Q.: Who was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI) on November 11, 2024?

A) Justice DY Chandrachud
B) Justice NV Ramana
C) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
D) Justice SA Bobde

Answer
Answer: C) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI) on November 11, 2024, in a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath.

Current Affairs MCQs : 11 NOVEMBER 2024

Q.: Where is the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) being held in 2024?

(A) Paris, France
(B) New York, USA
(C) Baku, Azerbaijan
(D) Tokyo, Japan

Answer
Answer: (C) Baku, Azerbaijan
The 29th UN Climate Change Conference, or COP29, began in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 11, 2024.

Q: Which album by Indian musician Ricky Kej received a nomination in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category for the 67th Grammy Awards?

(A) Divine Tides
(B) Break of Dawn
(C) Spirit of Nature
(D) Eternal Rhythms

Answer
Answer: (B) Break of Dawn

Q: Anoushka Shankar, who was nominated for the 67th Grammy Awards, is known for playing which musical instrument?

(A) Tabla
(B) Violin
(C) Sitar
(D) Flute

Answer
Answer: (C) Sitar

Q: The annual joint military exercise, AUSTRAHIND, alternates between which two countries?

(A) India and the United States
(B) India and Australia
(C) Australia and Japan
(D) India and Russia

Answer
Answer: (B) India and Australia
The third edition of the India-Australia joint military exercise, AUSTRAHIND, began on November 8 at the Foreign Training Node in Pune

Current Affairs MCQs : 9 NOVEMBER 2024

Q.: At which NTPC facility is the world’s first CO₂-to-methanol conversion plant located?

A) Dadri
B) Singrauli
C) Rihand
D) Vindhyachal

Answer
Answer: D) Vindhyachal
On November 8, 2024, NTPC, India’s largest power producer, marked its 50th anniversary by inaugurating the world’s first CO₂-to-methanol conversion plant at its Vindhyachal facility.

Q.: Who is the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Indian Armed Forces as of November 2024?

A) Gen. Bipin Rawat
B) Gen. Manoj Pande
C) Gen. Anil Chauhan
D) Gen. M.M. Naravane

Answer
Answer: C) Gen. Anil Chauhan
Second Indian Military Heritage Festival was inaugurated by Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Anil Chauhan alongside three Service Chiefs in New Delhi on November 8, 2024.

Q.: What is the primary objective of the Centralised Pension Payments System (CPPS) under the EPS 1995?

A) To increase the pension amount
B) To reduce the retirement age
C) To allow pension disbursements from any bank branch nationwide
D) To merge EPS with other pension schemes

Answer
Answer: C) To allow pension disbursements from any bank branch nationwide
On November 8, 2024, Union Minister of Labour and Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya announced the successful pilot of the new Centralised Pension Payments System (CPPS) under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) 1995.

Q.: Who is the Union Minister of Labour and Employment in the Government of India?

A) Dr. Jitendra Singh
B) Shri Bhupender Yadav
C) Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
D) Shri Rajnath Singh

Answer
Answer: C) Dr. Mansukh Mandaviyahin

Current Affairs MCQs : 8 NOVEMBER 2024

Q.: On which date is National Cancer Awareness Day observed annually?

(A) January 1
(B) November 7
(C) November 14
(D) August 15

Answer
Answer: (B) November 7
National Cancer Awareness Day is observed annually on November 7, aiming to raise awareness about cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment.

Q.: INS Vikrant is associated with which command of the Indian Navy?

(A) Eastern Naval Command
(B) Southern Naval Command
(C) Western Naval Command
(D) Central Naval Command

Answer
Answer: (C) Western Naval Command
On November 7, 2024, President Droupadi Murmu visited the Indian Navy’s indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, marking her first time aboard Navy vessels at sea.

Current Affairs MCQs : 7 NOVEMBER 2024

Q.: Who won the U.S. Presidential election in November 2024?

A) Kamala Harris
B) Joe Biden
C) Donald Trump
D) Ron DeSantis

Answer
Answer: C) Donald Trump
On November 6, 2024, Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election, securing 277 electoral votes, surpassing the required 270 and defeating Democrat Kamala Harris.

Q.: Who is the first Indian to achieve a world champion title in any World Boxing Federation’s (WBF) professional boxing category?

A) Vijender Singh
B) Mandeep Jangra
C) Mary Kom
D) Amit Panghal

Answer
Answer: B) Mandeep Jangra

Current Affairs MCQs : 6 NOVEMBER 2024

Q.: Which country launched LignoSat, the world’s first wooden satellite, into space to test wood’s viability as a space-grade material in November 2024?

(A) United States
(B) China
(C) Japan
(D) Russia

Answer
Answer: (C) Japan
On November 5, 2024, Japan launched LignoSat, the world’s first wooden satellite, into space to test wood’s viability as a space-grade material.

Q.: What is the name of the first ritual observed on the initial day of Chhath Puja?

(A) Kharna
(B) Nahay-Khay
(C) Arghya
(D) Sandhya Puja

Answer
Answer: (B) Nahay-Khay
The four-day Chhath Puja festival began on November 5, 2024, with the ritual of Nahay-Khay. Devotees started the festival by taking holy dips in rivers and performing puja to the Sun God, consuming offerings like Arwa rice and Chana dal.

Q.: What percentage decline in TB incidence did India achieve from 2015 to 2023?

(A) 8.3%
(B) 10%
(C) 17.7%
(D) 20%

Answer
Answer: (C) 17.7%
India’s progress in reducing tuberculosis (TB) has gained global recognition, with a 17.7% drop in TB cases from 2015 to 2023.

Q.: What is the target year for India to achieve the “End TB” goals?

(A) 2030
(B) 2025
(C) 2023
(D) 2028

Answer
Answer: (B) 2025
India committed to achieving the United Nations’ “End TB” targets by 2025, five years before the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) deadline.

Current Affairs MCQs : 5 NOVEMBER 2024

Q.: Which tribe primarily inhabits the newly declared Meluri district of Nagaland?

(A) Angami
(B) Ao
(C) Pochury Naga
(D) Sumi

Answer
Answer: (C) Pochury Naga
Meluri, home to the Pochury Naga tribe, has been officially declared the 17th district of Nagaland on 2nd November 2024.

Q.: Where is the fifth edition of the Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise (VINBAX) 2024 being held?

(A) Hanoi, Vietnam
(B) Delhi, India
(C) Ambala, Haryana
(D) Mumbai, Maharashtra

Answer
Answer: (C) Ambala, Haryana
The fifth Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise (VINBAX) 2024 began on November 4, 2024, in Ambala, Haryana.

Q.: In which category has the film Sunflowers Were The First Ones To Know qualified for the 2025 Oscars?

(A) Best Animated Short Film
(B) Best Documentary Short Film
(C) Live Action Short Film
(D) Best International Feature Film

Answer
Answer: (C) Live Action Short Film
The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) student film Sunflowers Were The First Ones To Know has qualified for the 2025 Oscars in the Live Action Short Film category.

Current Affairs MCQs : 4 NOVEMBER 2024

Q.: Where has ISRO launched India’s first analog space mission in November 2024?

(A) Rann of Kutch
(B) Thar Desert
(C) Leh, Ladakh
(D) Siachen Glacier

Answer
Answer: (C) Leh, Ladakh
ISRO has launched India’s first analog space mission in Leh, Ladakh, simulating life in an interplanetary habitat to advance India’s lunar and interplanetary mission goals.

Q.: What is the main purpose of analog space missions?

(A) To simulate agricultural techniques in space
(B) To replicate space environments and test life-support systems
(C) To train astronauts in combat
(D) To conduct astronomy research from Earth

Answer
Answer: (B) To replicate space environments and test life-support systems

Q.: Where is the 15th India-US joint Special Forces Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR held in September 2024?

(A) Umroi, Meghalaya
(B) Orchard Combat Training Centre, Idaho, USA
(C) Jodhpur, Rajasthan
(D) Camp Pendleton, California

Answer
Answer: (B) Orchard Combat Training Centre, Idaho, USA

Q.: Ningol Chakkouba is traditionally a festival of which community in Manipur?

(A) Naga
(B) Kuki
(C) Meitei
(D) Pangal

Answer
Answer: (C) Meitei
The Ningol Chakkouba festival, one of Manipur’s biggest, was celebrated on November 3, 2024. It is a special festival for the Meitei community.

Current Affairs MCQs : 2 NOVEMBER 2024

Q.: Who assumed the role of Defence Secretary of India on November 1, 2024?

(A) Giridhar Aramane
(B) Rajesh Kumar Singh
(C) Ajay Kumar
(D) Sanjay Mishra

Answer
Answer: (B) Rajesh Kumar Singh
Rajesh Kumar Singh, an IAS officer from the 1989 Kerala cadre, became the Defence Secretary on November 1, 2024. He replaced Giridhar Aramane, a 1988 Andhra Pradesh cadre IAS officer, who retired the day before.

Q.: Which Indian state was the first to be formed based on linguistic lines?

A) Tamil Nadu
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Kerala
D) Karnataka

Answer
Answer: B) Andhra Pradesh

Q.: On which date was Karnataka officially reorganized and renamed from Mysore?

A) November 1, 1947
B) November 1, 1956
C) November 1, 1966
D) November 1, 2000

Answer
Answer: B) November 1, 1956

Q.: Which state celebrates “Rajyotsava Day” on November 1 each year?

A) Kerala
B) Chhattisgarh
C) Karnataka
D) Haryana

Answer
Answer: C) Karnataka

Q.: Kerala was formed by merging which three regions?

A) Cochin, Malabar, and Hyderabad
B) Cochin, Malabar, and Travancore
C) Hyderabad, Mysore, and Travancore
D) Travancore, Mysore, and Malabar

Answer
Answer: B) Cochin, Malabar, and Travancore

Q.: Haryana was carved out of which state in 1 November 1966?

A) Punjab
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Rajasthan
D) Uttar Pradesh

Answer
Answer: A) Punjab

Current Affairs MCQs : 1 NOVEMBER 2024

Q.: Which river’s banks were illuminated with diyas during the 2024 Deepotsav in Ayodhya?

A) Yamuna
B) Ganga
C) Godavari
D) Saryu

Answer
Answer: D) Saryu
Ayodhya set two Guinness World Records on October 30, 2024, during Deepotsav. Over 2.5 million diyas were lit on the Saryu River banks.

Q.: Which medal did Mansi Ahlawat win at the Seniors World Wrestling Championships in the women’s 59kg category in October 2024?

A) Gold
B) Silver
C) Bronze
D) None

Answer
Answer: C) Bronze
India’s Mansi Ahlawat won a bronze medal in the women’s 59kg category at the Seniors World Wrestling Championships in Tirana, Albania.

Current Affairs MCQs : 30 OCTOBER 2024

Q: Who is eligible for Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), which offers up to ₹5 lakh in annual health coverage?

A) Any Indian citizen over 60 years of age
B) Senior citizens aged 70 and above, regardless of income
C) All Indian citizens enrolled in any public insurance scheme
D) Individuals with private health insurance only

Answer
Answer: B) Senior citizens aged 70 and above, regardless of income
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) on 29 October 2024.

Q.:Unity Day, also known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is celebrated on October 31st each year to honor the birth anniversary of which prominent Indian leader?

a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
d) Subhas Chandra Bose

Answer
Ans : c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Unity Day, also known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, is celebrated in India on October 31st each year to honor the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the country’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister.

Q.: Who is known as the Iron Man of India?

a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
d) Bhagat Singh

Answer
Ans : c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Known as the Iron Man of India played a crucial role in the political integration of India by merging over 560 princely states into the Union of India.

Current Affairs MCQs : 29 OCTOBER 2024

Q.: Where was the Tata Aircraft Complex for manufacturing C-295 military aircraft inaugurated?

A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi
C) Vadodara
D) Pune

Answer
Answer: C) Vadodara
On October 28, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez inaugurated the Tata Aircraft Complex in Vadodara, India, to build C-295 military aircraft.

Q.: What is the purpose of the GRASSROOT clinical trial initiated by AIIMS Delhi?

A) To evaluate a new heart stent
B) To test the safety and effectiveness of a stent retriever for stroke treatment
C) To study cancer treatments
D) To examine new surgical techniques for brain injuries

Answer
Answer: B) To test the safety and effectiveness of a stent retriever for stroke treatment
On October 28, 2024, AIIMS Delhi announced the start of the GRASSROOT clinical trial in New Delhi. This trial will test the safety and effectiveness of a new stent retriever designed for treating stroke clots.

Q.: Who are the Indian table tennis players who won the women’s doubles title at the WTT Feeder Cagliari table tennis tournament in Italy in October 2024?

A) Manika Batra and Archana Kamath
B) Yashaswini Ghorpade and Krittwika Roy
C) Sutirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee
D) Sreeja Akula and Diya Chitale

Answer
Answer: B) Yashaswini Ghorpade and Krittwika Roy
On October 27, 2024, India’s Yashaswini Ghorpade and Krittwika Roy won the women’s doubles title at the WTT Feeder Cagliari table tennis tournament in Italy.

Current Affairs MCQs : 28 OCTOBER 2024

Q.: Who became the first Indian table tennis player to reach the top eight at the WTT Champions Montpellier 2024?

A) Sharath Kamal
B) Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
C) Manika Batra
D) Sreeja Akula

Answer
Answer: C) Manika Batra
Manika Batra made history as the first Indian table tennis player to reach the quarterfinals at the WTT Champions Montpellier 2024 in France on October 27, 2024.

Q.: Which Indian Grandmaster recently crossed the 2800 Elo rating mark in chess, becoming the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to achieve this milestone?

A) Viswanathan Anand
B) Arjun Erigaisi
C) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa
D) Pentala Harikrishna

Answer
Answer: B) Arjun Erigaisi
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi reached the prestigious 2800 Elo rating milestone with a win at the European Chess Club Cup in Serbia on October 24, 2024. At 21, he became only the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to achieve this.

Q.: Who is the current Prime Minister of Spain visited India in October 2024?

A) Pedro Sanchez
B) Mariano Rajoy
C) Angela Merkel
D) Emmanuel Macron

Answer
Answer: A) Pedro Sanchez
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visit India and open the TATA Aircraft Complex in Vadodara on October 28, 2024.

Current Affairs MCQs : 26 OCTOBER 2024

Q.: Where will the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup be held from January 13 to 19, 2025?

A) Mumbai
B) Kolkata
C) New Delhi
D) Hyderabad

Answer
Answer: C) New Delhi

Q.: What is the official tagline of the Kho Kho World Cup?

A) #KhoKhoForAll
B) #KhoKhoRising
C) #TheWorldPlaysKho
D) #TheWorldGoesKho

Answer
Answer: D) #TheWorldGoesKho

Q.: Where did Cyclone ‘Dana’ make landfall in costal Odisha on October 25, 2024?

A) Paradip and Puri
B) Bhitarkanika and Dhamra
C) Bhubaneswar and Cuttack
D) Balasore and Jajpur

Answer
Answer: B) Bhitarkanika and Dhamra

Current Affairs MCQs : 25 OCTOBER 2024

Q.: When is United Nations Day observed each year?

(A) October 22
(B) October 24
(C) November 24
(D) November 22

Answer
Answer: (B) October 24
United Nations Day, observed annually on October 24, celebrates the founding of the United Nations in 1945 when the UN Charter came into force.

Q.: When is the Raising Day of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) celebrated?

a) October 20
b) October 24
c) October 15
d) October 28

Answer
Ans : b) October 24
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) celebrated its 63rd Raising Day on October 24, 2024

Current Affairs MCQs : 24 OCTOBER 2024

Q.: In which city will the 2026 Commonwealth Games be held?

A) London
B) Glasgow
C) Melbourne
D) Toronto

Answer
Answer: B) Glasgow
The 23rd edition of the Games will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2, 2026.

Q.: Which country proposed the International Big Cats Alliance initiative during the 2024 BRICS summit?

A) China
B) Brazil
C) India
D) South Africa

Answer
Answer: C) India
BRICS 2024 acknowledged India’s initiative to create an International Big Cats Alliance for the preservation of endangered big cats.

Current Affairs MCQs : 23 OCTOBER 2024

Q.: Who was elected as the President of Vietnam in October 2024?

a) Nguyen Phu Trong
b) To Lam
c) Luong Cuong
d) Pham Minh Chinh

Answer
Answer: c) Luong Cuong
Luong Cuong, a senior member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), has been elected as Vietnam’s new President during the 8th session of the 15th National Assembly (NA).

Q.: India and Pakistan have agreed to extend the validity of which Agreement for an additional five years, allowing Indian pilgrims to visit the Pakistan through the corridor?

a) Indus Water Treaty
b) Wagah Border Agreement
c) Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Agreement
d) Lahore Declaration

Answer
Answer: c) Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Agreement
India and Pakistan have agreed to extend the validity of the Agreement on the Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor for an additional five years. The original agreement, signed on October 24, 2019, allows Indian pilgrims to visit the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, Pakistan, through the corridor.

Q.: What is the name of the severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal expected to make landfall at Odisha Odisha coast on 25 October 2024?

a) Vayu
b) Fani
c) Dana
d) Amphan

Answer
Answer: c) Dana
A severe cyclonic storm named ‘Dana’ is getting stronger in the Bay of Bengal and is moving towards the Odisha coast at 4 km per hour. It is expected to make landfall on the night of October 24-25, between Bhitarkanika and Bhadrak or Balasore.

Current Affairs MCQs : 22 OCTOBER 2024

Q.: Where is the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16) being held?

A) Brazil
B) Colombia
C) China
D) Canada

Answer
Answer: B) Colombia
The United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16) has begun in Colombia on 21 October 2024, where nearly 200 countries will assess progress on global biodiversity commitments.

Q. What is the primary reason for invoking Stage-2 of GRAP in Delhi and the NCR region?

A) Water scarcity
B) Rising pollution levels
C) Traffic congestion
D) Increased rainfall

Answer
Answer: B) Rising pollution levels
Due to worsening air quality in Delhi and the NCR region, Stage-2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has been activated from October 22, 2024.

Q. Where was the 16th BRICS Summit held?

A) New Delhi, India
B) Kazan, Russia
C) Beijing, China
D) Johannesburg, South Africa

Answer
Answer: B) Kazan, Russia
The 16th BRICS Summit was held in Kazan, Russia, from October 22 to 24, 2024, with leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa in attendance.

Current Affairs MCQs : 21 OCTOBER 2024

Q.: Who became the President of Indonesia in October 2024?

a) Joko Widodo
b) Megawati Sukarnoputri
c) Prabowo Subianto
d) Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

Answer
Answer: c) Prabowo Subianto
In Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto became the president of the world’s third-largest democracy on October 20, 2024. He will be the eighth president of Indonesia, the country with the largest Muslim population.

Q.: What currency will Indian tourists use for transactions in the Maldives through UPI apps?

a) US Dollars
b) Maldivian Rufiyaa
c) Euros
d) Indian Rupees

Answer
Answer: d) Indian Rupees
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has decided to introduce India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) in the Maldives, based on a cabinet recommendation.

Q.: What is the name of the festival where married women celebrate to promote their husband’s longevity?

a) Diwali
b) Teej
c) Karva Chauth
d) Holi

Answer
Answer: c) Karva Chauth
Karva Chauth was celebrated across the country on 20 October 2024.

Current Affairs MCQs : 19 OCTOBER 2024

Q.: Who are the other three Indian batters to have reached 9,000 Test runs before Kohli?

a) Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, MS Dhoni
b) Rahul Dravid, Sunil Gavaskar, MS Dhoni
c) Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sunil Gavaskar
d) VVS Laxman, Anil Kumble, Kapil Dev

Answer
c) Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sunil Gavaskar
Virat Kohli has become the fourth Indian cricketer to reach 9,000 Test runs during the first Test match against New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 18, 20242.

Q.: What is Hamas, whose chief Yahya Sinwar was killed in Rafah, southern Gaza, during an encounter with Israeli forces in October 2024?

A) A political and militant organization based in Palestine
B) A humanitarian aid organization
C) An international peacekeeping force
D) A cultural and educational institution

Answer
Answer: A) A political and militant organization based in Palestine
Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar has been killed in Rafah, southern Gaza, during a chance encounter with Israeli forces.

Q.: What was the focus of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, from October 15 to 18, 2024?

a) Traditional arts and crafts
b) Quantum technology and 6G
c) Space exploration
d) Historical research

Answer
Ans : b) Quantum technology and 6G
The 8th edition of IMC highlighted India’s innovation ecosystem, with advancements in 6G, quantum technology, the Internet of Things, semiconductors, cybersecurity, and green tech.

Current Affairs MCQs : 18 OCTOBER 2024

Q.:Who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Haryana for a second term on 17 October 2024?

(a) Manohar Lal Khattar
(b) Bhupinder Singh Hooda
(c) Nayab Singh Saini
(d) Dushyant Chautala

Answer
Answer: (c) Nayab Singh Saini
Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Haryana for a second term on October 17, 2024, marking the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) third consecutive government in the state.

Q.: Who has Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud recommended as his successor?

(a) Justice S. Abdul Nazeer
(b) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
(c) Justice N.V. Ramana
(d) Justice U.U. Lalit

Answer
Answer: (b) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud has recommended Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the second-most senior judge of the Supreme Court, as his successor.

Q.: Who were awarded the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2024?

(a) Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, James A. Robinson
(b) Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, Michael Kremer
(c) Paul Romer, William Nordhaus
(d) David Card, Joshua Angrist, Guido Imbens

Answer
Answer: (a) Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, James A. Robinson
On October 14, 2024, the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel was awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson for their research on how institutions are formed and their impact on a nation’s prosperity.

Current Affairs MCQs : 17 OCTOBER 2024

Q.: What will be the new rate of Dearness Allowance (DA) effective from 1 July 2024, after the 3% hike from the existing rate of 50%?

A) 51%
B) 53%
C) 55%
D) 60%

Answer
Answer: B) 53%
On 16 October 2024, Govt, approved a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, effective from 1 July 2024. This raises the DA and DR from 50% to 53% of the basic pay/pension, aiming to offset the effects of inflation.

Q.: Which Rabi crop received the highest increase in MSP for the 2025-26 marketing season?

A) Wheat
B) Lentil (Masur)
C) Rapeseed and Mustard
D) Gram

Answer
Answer: C) Rapeseed and Mustard
The highest MSP increase is for rapeseed and mustard at Rs 300 per quintal. New MSP for 2025-26 marketing season is 5950.

Q.: What is the MSP for wheat for the 2025-26 marketing season after the increase of Rs 150 per quintal?

A) Rs 2500 per quintal
B) Rs 2400 per quintal
C) Rs 2425 per quintal
D) Rs 2600 per quintal

Answer
Answer: C) Rs 2425 per quintal
The new MSP of wheat for 2025-26 marketing season is 2425.

Q.: Who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on 16 October 2024?

A) Farooq Abdullah
B) Omar Abdullah
C) Manoj Sinha
D) Akhilesh Yadav

Answer
Answer: B) Omar Abdullah
Omar Abdullah was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on 16 October 2024. This is the first elected government in the Union Territory since it was reorganized in 2019 after the removal of Article 370.

Current Affairs MCQs : 16 OCTOBER 2024

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.

Current Affairs MCQs : 15 OCTOBER 2024

Q.: What is the main objective of NASA’s Europa Clipper mission launched on October 2024?

A) To explore Mars’ surface for signs of life
B) To study Saturn’s rings
C) To examine Jupiter’s moon Europa for conditions that might support life
D) To land on Europa and collect surface samples

Answer
Answer: C) To examine Jupiter’s moon Europa for conditions that might support life

Q.: Which company built the Indian Navy’s first indigenous multi-purpose vessel ‘Samarthak’ ?

A) Cochin Shipyard
B) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
C) Hindustan Shipyard
D) L&T Shipyard

Answer
Answer: D) L&T Shipyard
On October 14, 2024, the Indian Navy achieved a major milestone with the launch of Samarthak, the first vessel under its Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) project. Built by L&T Shipyard at Kattupalli, the launch reflects India’s progress in indigenous shipbuilding.

Q.: Which company achieved the milestone of catching the Starship booster with robotic arms in October 2024?

A) Blue Origin
B) SpaceX
C) NASA
D) Boeing

Answer
Answer: B) SpaceX
On 14 October 2024, SpaceX achieved a major milestone by catching the massive booster stage of its Starship rocket using robotic arms as it returned to the launchpad in southern Texas.

Current Affairs MCQs : 14 OCTOBER 2024

Q.: In the Ramayana, which event is commemorated during Vijayadashmi?
a) The birth of Lord Rama
b) The coronation of Lord Rama
c) The defeat of Ravana by Lord Rama
d) The exile of Lord Rama

Answer
Answer: c) The defeat of Ravana by Lord Rama
Vijayadashmi, or Dussehra, was celebrated on October 12, 2024, marking the triumph of good over evil. The festival commemorates Lord Rama’s victory over the demon king Ravana in the Ramayana.

Q. Vijayadashmi is celebrated as the conclusion of which major festival in West Bengal?
a) Diwali
b) Holi
c) Durga Puja
d) Ganesh Chaturthi

Answer
Answer: c) Durga Puja
Goddess Durga’s defeat of Mahishasura, symbolizing the victory of righteousness (Dharma).

Q.: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) was recently upgraded to which status in October 2024?

a) Navratna
b) Maharatna
c) Miniratna
d) Public Sector Undertaking (PSU)

Answer
Answer: b) Maharatna
The government has approved the upgradation of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to the status of the 14th Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE).

Current Affairs MCQs : 12 OCTOBER 2024

Q.: Who has been appointed as the new chairman of Tata Trusts in 2024?

a) Cyrus Mistry
b) Natarajan Chandrasekaran
c) Noel Tata
d) Rajesh Gopinathan

Answer
Answer: c) Noel Tata
Noel Tata has been appointed as the chairman of Tata Trusts, following the passing of his half-brother, Ratan Tata, on October 9, 2024.

Q.: When is the International Day of the Girl Child celebrated?

a) October 5
b) October 11
c) October 20
d) October 30

Answer
Ans : b) October 11
The International Day of the Girl Child is celebrated annually on October 11. This day was established by the United Nations in 2011 to recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges they face worldwide. 

Q.: What is the full name of the organization that won the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize?

a) Nihon Hidankyo
b) International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons
c) United Nations
d) Greenpeace

Answer
Answer: a) Nihon Hidankyo
On October 11, 2024, Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots organization representing atomic bomb survivors (Hibakusha) from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Current Affairs MCQs : 11 OCTOBER 2024

Q.: What new cancer therapy target did scientists from Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) identify?

a) Topoisomerase 1 (Top1)
b) Tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1)
c) CDK1 inhibitors
d) Camptothecin

Answer
Answer: b) Tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1)
Scientists from the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) in Kolkata have identified a potential new cancer therapy target by activating the DNA repair enzyme Tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1).

Q.: Ratan Tata was known for his role as:

A. A famous Indian actor
B. A renowned Indian industrialist
C. A prominent Indian politician
D. A celebrated Indian sportsperson

Answer
Answer: B. A renowned Indian industrialist
Ratan Tata passed away in Mumbai on 9 October 2024 at the age of 86. He served as the chairman of the Tata Group from 1991 to 2012.

Q.: Who was awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature?

a) Haruki Murakami
b) Han Kang
c) Orhan Pamuk
d) Margaret Atwood

Answer
Answer: b) Han Kang
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to South Korean author Han Kang for her powerful poetic prose that addresses historical traumas and highlights the fragility of human life.
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