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Current Affairs MCQs : 11 SEPTEMBER 2024

Q.: What is the role of Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) in the country?

a) It provides funding for sports research
b) It acts as an apex body for scientific research
c) It manages international scientific collaboration
d) It handles foreign exchange programs for students

Answer
Answer: b) It acts as an apex body for scientific research
PM Modi chaired the first Governing Board meeting of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) on 10 September 2024. ANRF acts as an apex body providing high-level strategic direction for scientific research in India.

Q.: What is the name of the mission that will attempt the first-ever private spacewalk?

a) Inspiration4
b) Polaris Dawn
c) Starliner Mission
d) Axiom Space Mission

Answer
Answer: b) Polaris Dawn
A crew of four private astronauts is preparing for a SpaceX mission that will attempt the first-ever private spacewalk. The mission, called Polaris Dawn, will be launched aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Q.: Who is funding the Polaris Dawn mission?

a) NASA
b) Elon Musk
c) Axiom Space
d) Jared Isaacman

Answer
Answer: d) Jared Isaacman
Jared Isaacman is funding the mission, which is part of his Polaris program, with future missions planned, including one on SpaceX’s Starship.

Q.: According to the amendment in the National Highways Fee Rules, 2008 (September 2024), what system must vehicles be equipped with to use the dedicated lane at toll plazas?

a) FASTag
b) Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) On-Board unit
c) Automatic Toll Collection (ATC)
d) RFID tags

Answer
Answer: b) Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) On-Board unit
A dedicated lane will be created for vehicles with Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) On-Board units.

Current Affairs MCQs : 10 SEPTEMBER 2024

Q.: Which two countries initiated the International Solar Alliance?

A) India and the USA
B) India and France
C) France and Germany
D) India and China

Answer
Ans : B) India and France
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a coalition of solar resource-rich countries, initiated by India and France during the COP21 Paris Agreement in 2015. On September 9, 2024, Nepal officially became the 101st member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).

Q.: Who won the 2024 US Open Grand Slam title in men’s singles?

A) Novak Djokovic
B) Daniil Medvedev
C) Jannik Sinner
D) Taylor Fritz

Answer
Answer: C) Jannik Sinner
Jannik Sinner won the US Open Grand Slam title on September 8, 202 at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City.

Q.: Which country will host the first Global Cooperative Conference from 25th to 30th November 2024?

A) USA
B) India
C) France
D) China

Answer
Answer: B) India
India host the first Global Cooperative Conference from 25th to 30th November in New Delhi.

Q.: Who is the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi who visited India in September 2024?

A) Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
B) Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
C) Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
D) Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Answer
Answer: B) Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on September 9, 2024, during the Crown Prince’s two-day official visit to India.

Current Affairs MCQs : 9 SEPTEMBER 2024

Q.: Which city will host the next Paralympic Summer Games in 2028?

a) Tokyo
b) London
c) Los Angeles
d) Rio de Janeiro

Answer
Answer: c) Los Angeles
Paris Paralympics 2024 concluded with a closing ceremony on September 8, 2024, in Paris. Los Angeles will host the 2028 Paralympics.

Q.: In which Paralympics did the Indian contingent achieve its best-ever performance by winning 29 medals?

a) Tokyo Paralympics 2020
b) Rio Paralympics 2016
c) Paris Paralympics 2024
d) London Paralympics 2012

Answer
Answer: c) Paris Paralympics 2024
The Indian contingent had its best performance at the Paralympics, winning 29 medals (7 gold, 9 silver, 13 bronze).

Q.: When is International Literacy Day celebrated annually?

a) August 8
b) September 8
c) October 8
d) November 8

Answer
Answer: b) September 8
International Literacy Day is celebrated annually on September 8th, established by UNESCO in 1966.

Q.: Where will Semicon India 2024 be hosted from September 11 to 13, 2024?

a) Mumbai
b) Bangalore
c) Hyderabad
d) Greater Noida

Answer
Answer: d) Greater Noida
Uttar Pradesh government will host Semicon India 2024 at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida from September 11 to 13.

Q.: What major sporting events is India planning to bid for?

a) FIFA World Cup 2030 and Summer Olympics 2036
b) Youth Olympics 2030 and Summer Olympics 2036
c) Commonwealth Games 2030 and Youth Olympics 2036
d) Asian Games 2030 and Commonwealth Games 2036

Answer
Answer: b) Youth Olympics 2030 and Summer Olympics 2036
India will bid to host the Youth Olympics in 2030 and the Summer Olympics in 2036, as announced by Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on 8 September 2024.

Current Affairs MCQs : 7 SEPTEMBER 2024

Q.: Which Indian leader popularized Ganesh Chaturthi as a public festival in the late 19th century?

a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Subhas Chandra Bose
c) Jawaharlal Nehru
d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Answer
Answer: d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Ganesh Chaturthi gained prominence in the late 19th century, popularized by Bal Gangadhar Tilak to foster unity during India’s independence struggle.

Q.: Which Indian para-athlete won a gold medal in the men’s high jump at the Paris Paralympics 2024?

a) Devendra Jhajharia
b) Mariyappan Thangavelu
c) Praveen Kumar
d) Sumit Antil

Answer
Answer: c) Praveen Kumar
Indian para-athlete Praveen Kumar won a gold medal in the men’s high jump final at the Paris Paralympics on 6 Sep 2024.

Q.: What type of missile is Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-4, successfully launched, from Chandipur, Odisha on 6 September 2024?

a) Air-to-air missile
b) Surface-to-air missile
c) Surface-to-surface ballistic missile
d) Anti-tank guided missile

Answer
Answer: c) Surface-to-surface ballistic missile
The Agni missiles are long-range, nuclear weapons-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missiles developed by India.

Current Affairs MCQs : 6 SEPTEMBER 2024

Q.: Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of France in September 2024?

a) Emmanuel Macron
b) Michel Barnier
c) Édouard Philippe
d) Jean Castex

Answer
Answer: b) Michel Barnier
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Michel Barnier as Prime Minister on 5 September 2024.

Q.: Name the IAS officer of the UP cadre who won the silver medal in the men’s singles badminton SL4 category at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.

A) Pramod Bhagat
B) Tarun Dhillon
C) Suhas L Yathiraj
D) Manoj Sarkar

Answer
Ans : C) Suhas L Yathiraj
Indian para-badminton star Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj secured a silver medal in the men’s singles SL4 category at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.

Q.: Where is the first International Solar Festival being held in 2024?

a) Mumbai
b) New Delhi
c) Paris
d) Tokyo

Answer
Answer: b) New Delhi
The first International Solar Festival held in New Delhi on September 5-6, 2024, organized by the International Solar Alliance (ISA).

Current Affairs MCQs : 5 SEPTEMBER 2024

Q.: Who recently became the oldest Indian to swim across the English Channel?

a) Srikaanth Viswanathan
b) Satish Kumar
c) Siddhartha Agarwal
d) Neeraj Chopra

Answer
Answer: c) Siddhartha Agarwal
Siddhartha Agarwal, a 49-year-old swimmer from Bengaluru, became the oldest Indian to swim across the English Channel on August 29, 2024.

Q.: The Indian government recently extended the ceasefire agreement for another year, up to September 7, 2025, with which Naga faction?

a) NSCN (IM)
b) NSCN (K) Nikki faction
c) NSCN (R)
d) NSCN (U)

Answer
Answer: b) NSCN (K) Nikki faction
The Indian government has extended the ceasefire agreement with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) Nikki faction for another year, from September 8, 2024, to September 7, 2025.

Q.: Teachers’ Day in India commemorates the birth anniversary of which Indian leader?

a) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
b) Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
c) Jawaharlal Nehru
d) Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Answer
Answer: b) Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Teachers’ Day in India is celebrated on September 5th each year on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.

Q.: Who became the first Indian to win a Paralympic gold medal in archery?

a) Deepa Malik
b) Devendra Jhajharia
c) Harvinder Singh
d) Mariyappan Thangavelu

Answer
Answer: c) Harvinder Singh
Harvinder Singh win India’s first-ever Paralympic gold medal in archery at the Paris 2024 Paralympics on September 4, 2024.

Current Affairs MCQs : 4 SEPTEMBER 2024

Q.: What was the primary reason for introducing the ‘Aparajita Woman and Child Bill’ in West Bengal?

A) A medical negligence case
B) The rape and murder of a trainee doctor
C) Lack of women’s employment opportunities
D) Gender-based wage inequality

Answer
Answer: B) The rape and murder of a trainee doctor
On 3rd September 2024, the West Bengal Legislative Assembly unanimously passed the ‘Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) 2024’, in response to the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor on August 9.

Q.: What is India’s rank in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2023?

A) 20th
B) 35th
C) 40th
D) 45th

Answer
Answer: C) 40th
India ranks 40th among 132 economies globally in the 2023 Global Innovation Index (GII) by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Q.: Which organization publishes the Global Innovation Index (GII)?

A) United Nations
B) World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
C) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
D) World Trade Organization (WTO)

Answer
Answer: B) World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Q.: What event did Sumit Antil win a gold medal in at the Paris Paralympics 2024?

A) Long Jump
B) Shot Put
C) Javelin Throw
D) Discus Throw

Answer
Ans : C) Javelin Throw
Paris Paralympics 2024, India’s Sumit Antil win the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw F64 category with a throw of 70.59 meters.

Q.: Where will the ICC World Test Championship final be held from June 11 to 15, 2025?

A) The Oval
B) Lord’s
C) Eden Gardens
D) Southampton

Answer
Answer: B) Lord’s
The ICC World Test Championship final will be held at Lord’s Stadium in London from June 11 to 15, 2025.

Current Affairs MCQs : 3 SEPTEMBER 2024

Q.: Who has been approved to supply 240 aero-engines for the Su-30 MKI aircraft of the Indian Air Force?

A) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
B) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
C) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
D) Larsen & Toubro (L&T)

Answer
Answer: B) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
On 2nd September 2024, the Cabinet Committee on Security approved the procurement of 240 aero-engines for the Indian Air Force’s Su-30 MKI aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

Q.: In which sport did Nitesh Kumar win his gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?

A) Table Tennis
B) Badminton
C) Archery
D) Tennis

Answer
Answer: B) Badminton
Nitesh Kumar won the gold medal in the Para Badminton Men’s Singles SL3 event  at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

Q.: Exercise Varuna 2024 between the Indian and French navies was conducted in which location?

A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Bay of Bengal
C) Mediterranean Sea
D) Arabian Sea

Answer
Answer: C) Mediterranean Sea
The 2024 edition of the Indo-French bilateral naval exercise ‘Exercise Varuna’ is being conducted in the Mediterranean Sea from September 2 to September 4.

Q.: PM Modi visits Singapore on September 4th and 5th, 2024. Who is Singapore’s Prime Minister?

A) Lee Hsien Loong
B) Halimah Yacob
C) Lawrence Wong
D) Tharman Shanmugaratnam

Answer
Answer: C) Lawrence Wong

Current Affairs MCQs : 2 SEPTEMBER 2024

Q.: Who took over as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force on 1st September 2024?

A) Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari
B) Air Marshal Tejinder Singh
C) Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria
D) Air Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa

Answer
Answer: B) Air Marshal Tejinder Singh
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh became Deputy Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force on 1 September 2024.

Q:The Election Commission of India rescheduled the polling date for the Haryana Assembly elections to honor the traditions of which community?

A) Sikh
B) Bishnoi
C) Jain
D) Christian

Answer
Answer: B) Bishnoi
The Election Commission of India (ECI) revised the Haryana Assembly polling date from October 1 to October 5, and moved the vote counting for both Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana Assemblies from October 4 to October 8.

Q.: Which team won the 133rd Indian Oil Durand Cup in 2024?

A) Mohun Bagan Super Giant
B) NorthEast United FC
C) Kerala Blasters FC
D) Bengaluru FC

Answer
Answer: B) NorthEast United FC
NorthEast United FC won the 133rd Indian Oil Durand Cup by defeating defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant on penalties on 31 August 2024

Current Affairs MCQs : 31 Aug 2024

Q.: Where will the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 be held from 11th to 20th November 2024?

A) Ranchi, Jharkhand
B) Rajgir, Bihar
C) Tokyo, Japan
D) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Answer
Answer: B) Rajgir, Bihar

Q.: Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi lay the foundation stone for Vadhvan Port on 30th August 2024?

A) Dahanu, Maharashtra
B) Palghar, Maharashtra
C) Surat, Gujarat
D) Mumbai, Maharashtra

Answer
Answer: B) Palghar, Maharashtra

Q.: What percentage of the Index of Industrial Production is contributed by the Eight Core Sector Industries?

(A) 30%
(B) 50%
(C) 35%
(D) 40%

Answer
Answer: (D) 40%
The Index of Eight Core Sector Industries measures key sectors like cement, coal, crude oil, electricity, fertilizers, natural gas, refinery products, and steel. These sectors have a 40% weight in the Index of Industrial Production.

Current Affairs MCQs : 30 Aug 2024

Q.: What is the name of the second Arihant-Class submarine, which was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 29 August 2024?

A) INS Vikrant
B) INS Kalvari
C) INS Arighaat
D) INS Chakra

Answer
Answer: C) INS Arighaat
The second Arihant-Class submarine, INS Arighaat, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on August 29, 2024, in Visakhapatnam in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Question: Which Indian states have Telugu as their official language?

A) Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
B) Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
C) Kerala and Maharashtra
D) Odisha and West Bengal

Answer
Answer: A) Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Telugu Language Day, also known as “Telugu Bhasha Dinotsavam,” is observed annually on August 29.

Q.: Who is ranked as India’s Richest Person, as per the Hurun India Rich List 2024?

A) Mukesh Ambani
B) Shiv Nadar
C) Cyrus S. Poonawalla
D) Gautam Adani

Answer
Answer: D) Gautam Adani
Gautam Adani secured the top spot, surpassing Mukesh Ambani, with wealth increasing by 95% to approximately ₹11.6 lakh crore.

Q.: Who has been appointed as the Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF) on August 28, 2024?

a) Rajwinder Singh Bhatti
b) Daljit Singh Chaudhary
c) Ajit Doval
d) Anil Kumar Sharma

Answer
Answer: b) Daljit Singh Chaudhary
Daljit Singh Chaudhary, IPS was appointed as the Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF) until November 30, 2025.

Q.: Who was appointed as the Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on August 28, 2024?

a) Daljit Singh Chaudhary
b) Rajwinder Singh Bhatti
c) Suresh Yadav
d) Ajay Kumar

Answer
Answer: b) Rajwinder Singh Bhatti
Rajwinder Singh Bhatti, IPS was appointed as the Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) until September 30, 2025.

Current Affairs MCQs : 29 Aug 2024

Q.: When was the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) launched?

a) August 28, 2014
b) January 26, 2015
c) October 2, 2016
d) July 1, 2014

Answer
Answer: a) August 28, 2014
The Indian government’s flagship financial scheme Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana completed 10 years on 28 August 2024.

Q.: How many FM channels will be auctioned in the 3rd batch of e-auctions?

a) 500 channels
b) 1000 channels
c) 730 channels
d) 200 channels

Answer
Answer: c) 730 channels
On 28 August 2024, the Union Cabinet, approved the 3rd batch of ascending e-auctions for 730 FM channels in 234 new cities under the Private FM Radio Phase III Policy.

Q.: Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board?

a) Jaya Varma Sinha
b) Satish Kumar
c) Suresh Prabhu
d) Vinod Kumar Yadav

Answer
Answer: b) Satish Kumar
Satish Kumar, an officer of the Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS), has been appointed as the Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board. His tenure will begin on September 1, 2024, succeeding Jaya Varma Sinha, who retires on August 31, 2024.

Q.: National Sports Day is celebrated annually on August 29th in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of which famous sportsperson?

a) Milkha Singh
b) P. T. Usha
c) Dhyan Chand
d) Sachin Tendulkar

Answer
Answer: c) Dhyan Chand

Current Affairs MCQs : 28 Aug 2024

Q.: Which railway station in Uttar Pradesh was renamed as Guru Gorakhnath Dham?

a) Kasimpur Halt
b) Jais
c) Misrauli
d) Akbarganj

Answer
Answer: b) Jais
The names of eight railway stations in Uttar Pradesh have been changed according to an order issued by the Northern Railways on 27 August 2024.

Q.: Who was recently appointed as the Director General (DG) of the National Security Guard (NSG)?

a) Rakesh Asthana
b) B. Srinivasan
c) Alok Verma
d) Y.C. Modi

Answer
Answer: b) B. Srinivasan
Senior IPS officer B. Srinivasan appointed as Director General (DG) of the National Security Guard (NSG) in August 2024.

Q.: What is the primary role of the National Security Guard (NSG) in India?

a) Disaster relief operations
b) Border security
c) Counter-terrorism and hostage rescue
d) Cybersecurity management

Answer
Answer: c) Counter-terrorism and hostage rescue
NSG is tasked with counter-terrorism operations, hostage rescue, and protection of high-risk individuals.

Q.: Who has been elected as the youngest ever Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) ?

A) Sourav Ganguly
B) Jay Shah
C) Rahul Dravid
D) Anil Kumble

Answer
Answer: B) Jay Shah
Jay Shah, the current honorary secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has been elected unopposed as the Independent Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). He will assume his position on 1 December, 2024.

Q.: Who is captain of the Indian team for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024?

a) Smriti Mandhana
b) Deepti Sharma
c) Harmanpreet Kaur
d) Shafali Verma

Answer
Answer: c) Harmanpreet Kaur
The 9th edition of the tournament will be held in the UAE from October 3 to 20, 2024, in Dubai and Sharjah.

Current Affairs MCQs : 27 Aug 2024

Q.: Which organization developed India’s first reusable hybrid rocket ‘RHUMI-1’?

A) ISRO
B) DRDO
C) Space Zone India
D) NASA

Answer
Answer: C) Space Zone India
RHUMI-1 Rocket Launch: India launched its first reusable hybrid rocket ‘RHUMI-1’ from Thiruvidandhai, Chennai, on 24th August 2024. The rocket was developed by Tamil Nadu-based Space Zone India in collaboration with the Martin Group.

Q.: When and where will the 2024 Paralympic Games be held?

A) July 24 to August 9, 2024, in Tokyo
B) August 28 to September 8, 2024, in Paris
C) September 1 to September 15, 2024, in London
D) August 15 to August 25, 2024, in Los Angeles

Answer
Ans : B) August 28 to September 8, 2024, in Paris
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will be held from August 28 to September 8, 2024.

Q.: How many new districts have been created in the Union Territory of Ladakh by the Central Government?

A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6

Answer
Answer: C) 5
The Central government announced the formation of five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh: Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang. At present, Ladakh has two districts; Leh and Kargil.

Q.: Krishna Janmashtami is observed on which day of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada?

A) First day (Pratipada)
B) Fifth day (Panchami)
C) Eighth day (Ashtami)
D) Fifteenth day (Amavasya)

Answer
Ans : C) Eighth day (Ashtami)
Krishna Janmashtami is observed on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada, which usually falls in August or September.

Current Affairs MCQs : 26 Aug 2024

Q.: Who is the founder and CEO of Telegram?

A) Mark Zuckerberg
B) Jack Dorsey
C) Pavel Durov
D) Sundar Pichai

Answer
Ans : C) Pavel Durov
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the popular messaging application Telegram, was recently arrested by French police at Le Bourget Airport.

Q.: What is the title given to the women earning more than one lakh rupees per year who were felicitated by the Prime Minister?

a) Kisan Didis
b) Lakhpati Didis
c) Udyami Didis
d) Mahila Shakti Didis

Answer
Answer: b) Lakhpati Didis
On 25 Aug 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed certificates to 11 lakh new “Lakhpati Didis” in Jalgaon, Maharashtra.

Q.: Which astronauts, stuck on the ISS due to a fault in the Boeing spacecraft, are set to return to Earth in February 2025 with SpaceX?

a) Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
b) Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore
c) Chris Hadfield and Peggy Whitson
d) Mark Kelly and Scott Kelly

Answer
Answer: b) Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces that astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore will return to Earth in February 2025 with SpaceX.

Q.: Who won the U-15 girls’ singles title at the Asia Under-17 & Under-15 junior badminton championships in Chengdu, China in 2024?

a) Tasnim Mir
b) Samiya Imad Farooqui
c) Tanvi Patri
d) Nguyen Thi Thu Huygen

Answer
Answer: c) Tanvi Patri
Tanvi Patri, won the U-15 girls’ singles title at the Asia Under-17 & Under-15 junior badminton championships in Chengdu, China on 25 Aug 2024.

Current Affairs MCQs : 25 Aug 2024

Q.: What does UPS stand for in reference to benefits for government employees?

(a) Unified Payment System
(b) Unified Pension Scheme
(c) Universal Pension Service
(d) Union Payment Scheme

Answer
Answer: (b) Unified Pension Scheme
The Union Cabinet, on 24 August 2024 approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for the central government employees.

Q.: What is the assured family pension percentage of the employee’s pension after their demise?

(a) 50%
(b) 55%
(c) 60%
(d) 65%

Answer
Answer: (c) 60%
Assured Pension under UPS: 50% of average basic pay for the last 12 months prior to retirement for a minimum service of 25 years

Q.: Which country won the first-ever team title in women’s wrestling at the Under-17 World Wrestling Championship 2024?

(a) Japan
(b) Kazakhstan
(c) India
(d) USA

Answer
Answer: (c) India
Indian Women’s Team won its first-ever team title with 185 points, ahead of Japan (146 points) and Kazakhstan (79 points) at Under-17 World Wrestling Championship in Amman, Jordan, (Aug 19-25, 2024).

Current Affairs MCQs : 24 Aug 2024

Q.: Where did Neeraj Chopra achieve his season-best throw of 89.49 metres, finishing second in the men’s javelin throw event in August 2024?

a) Brussels Diamond League
b) Paris Olympics
c) Lausanne Diamond League
d) Tokyo Diamond League

Answer
Answer: c) Lausanne Diamond League

Q.: Where was the 10th edition of the India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise MITRA SHAKTI, which concluded on August 25, 2024, held?

a) Pune, India
b) Colombo, Sri Lanka
c) Army Training School, Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka
d) New Delhi, India

Answer
Answer: c) Army Training School, Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka
The 10th edition of the India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise MITRA SHAKTI took place at the Army Training School in Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka. MITRA SHAKTI is an annual event, alternating between India and Sri Lanka, with the 14-day exercise concluding on August 25, 2024.

Q.: Who assumed the charge as the new Union Home Secretary on 23 August 2024?

a) Ajay Kumar Bhalla
b) Rajiv Gauba
c) Govind Mohan
d) P.K. Mishra

Answer
Answer: c) Govind Mohan

Q.: Who was the President of Ukraine during PM Modi’s visit in August 2024?

a) Viktor Yanukovych
b) Petro Poroshenko
c) Volodymyr Zelensky
d) Oleksii Reznikov

Answer
Answer: c) Volodymyr Zelensky
On 23 August 2024, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kyiv. Prime Minister Modi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed peace efforts.

Current Affairs MCQs : 23 Aug 2024

Q.: When is National Space Day celebrated in India?

A) July 20
B) August 23
C) September 15
D) October 4

Answer
Ans : B) August 23
National Space Day is celebrated on August 23 to commemorate the remarkable achievements in space exploration, particularly highlighting India’s advancements. 

Q.: What significant event led to the declaration of National Space Day?

A) Launch of Mangalyaan
B) Successful landing of Chandrayaan-3
C) Launch of Gaganyaan
D) Discovery of water on Mars

Answer
Ans : B) Successful landing of Chandrayaan-3
This day was officially declared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 mission on the Moon’s southern polar region on August 23, 2023.

Q.: Which scientist received the Vigyan Ratna Award 2024?

a) Dr. Anandharamakrishnan
b) Prof. Govindarajan Padmanabhan
c) Dr. Avesh Kumar Tyagi
d) Prof. Jayant Bhalchandra Udgaonkar

Answer
Answer: b) Prof. Govindarajan Padmanabhan
President Droupadi Murmu conferred Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2024 on 22 August 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Prof. Govindarajan Padmanabhan received the Vigyan Ratna award.

Q. What does SLCR stand for in the context of the India-Denmark collaboration project in Varanasi?

a) Sustainable Laboratory on Clean Rivers
b) Smart Laboratory on Clean Rivers
c) Scientific Lab for Clean Rivers
d) Strategic Laboratory on Clean Rivers

Answer
Answer: b) Smart Laboratory on Clean Rivers

Q. The SLCR project in Varanasi focuses on rejuvenating which river?

a) Ganga
b) Yamuna
c) Varuna
d) Godavari

Answer
Answer: c) Varuna

Q. Which countries are involved in the Green Strategic Partnership that led to the creation of the SLCR?

a) India and Germany
b) India and Denmark
c) India and Japan
d) India and France

Answer
Answer: b) India and Denmark

Current Affairs MCQs : 22 Aug 2024

Q.: Which countries did Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit in August 2024?

a) Poland and Germany
b) Ukraine and Russia
c) Poland and Ukraine
d) France and Ukraine

Answer
Answer: c) Poland and Ukraine
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Warsaw on 21 August 2024 as part of a two-nation visit to Poland and Ukraine.

Q.: What is the capital of Poland?

a) Kraków
b) Gdańsk
c) Warsaw
d) Wrocław

Answer
Answer: c) Warsaw
Warsaw, the capital of Poland, is famous in history for its role in World War II.

Q.: Who is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) who received an “A+” rating in the Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards for the second consecutive year in Aug 2024?

a) Urjit Patel
b) Shaktikanta Das
c) Raghuram Rajan
d) D. Subbarao

Answer
Answer: b) Shaktikanta Das

Current Affairs MCQs : 21 Aug 2024

Q.: Why was the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 relocated to the UAE from Bangladesh?

a) Financial issues
b) Political instability in Bangladesh
c) Weather concerns
d) Lack of infrastructure in Bangladesh

Answer
Answer: b) Political instability in Bangladesh
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 has been relocated to the UAE due to political instability in Bangladesh. Originally scheduled to be held in Bangladesh, the tournament will now take place from October 3 to October 20, 2024, in Dubai and Sharjah.

Q.: Which positions were included in the UPSC’s advertisement for lateral entry before it was cancelled?

a) Joint Secretaries, Directors, and Deputy Secretaries
b) Cabinet Ministers and Secretaries
c) Under Secretaries and Assistant Directors
d) Chief Ministers and Governors

Answer
Answer: a) Joint Secretaries, Directors, and Deputy Secretaries
The UPSC had issued an advertisement for 45 positions of Joint Secretaries, Directors, and Deputy Secretaries in Central Ministries.

Q.: What did the Supreme Court set up on 20 August 2024 to ensure the safety of medical professionals?

a) A national advisory council
b) A national task force
c) A government committee
d) A special police force

Answer
Answer: b) A national task force
On 20 August 2024, the Supreme Court of India set up a national task force to ensure the safety of medical professionals, particularly women. This decision came after the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata.

Current Affairs MCQs : 20 Aug 2024

Q.: When is World Sanskrit Day typically observed?

A) Makar Sankranti
B) Akshaya Tritiya
C) Shravana Poornima
D) Dushara

Answer
Answer: C) Shravana Poornima
World Sanskrit Day, or Vishva-Samskrita-Dinam, is celebrated annually to honor the ancient Indian language, Sanskrit. Observed on Shravana Poornima, usually coincides with Raksha Bandhan this year it was celebrated on August 19, 2024.

Q.: What are the initial symptoms of Mpox?

A) Diarrhea and vomiting
B) Fever, headache, and swollen lymph nodes
C) Cough and shortness of breath
D) Nausea and dizziness

Answer
Answer: B) Fever, headache, and swollen lymph nodes
Initial Symptoms: Fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills, and exhaustion.
Rash Development: A rash appears 1 to 5 days after the initial symptoms, starting on the face and spreading to other parts of the body.

Q.: Who took over as the Director General of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) in Aug 2024?

A) Shri Rajesh Kumar
B) Shri Ashok Kumar Singh
C) Shri Anil Kumar
D) Shri Suresh Chandra

Answer
Ans : B) Shri Ashok Kumar Singh
Shri Ashok Kumar Singh, an IAS officer of the 1999 Kerala cadre, took over as the Director General of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) on August 19, 2024.

Current Affairs MCQs : 19 Aug 2024

Q.: What major achievement is associated with PR Sreejesh’s hockey career?

a) Winning a World Cup
b) Securing back-to-back Olympic bronze medals
c) Winning the Asian Games
d) Becoming the highest goal-scorer

Answer
Answer: b) Securing back-to-back Olympic bronze medals
Hockey India has retired jersey number 16 from the national senior men’s team in honour of goalkeeper PR Sreejesh. Recently, Sreejesh decided to retire after an 18-year-long career that included securing back-to-back Olympic bronze medals in 2020 and 2024.

Q.: On which occasion did the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2024 conclude?

a) Diwali
b) Maha Shivaratri
c) Shravan-Punima
d) Navratri

Answer
Answer: c) Shravan-Punima
The annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra concluded on August 19, 2024, in Jammu and Kashmir, on the occasion of Shravan-Punima, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan, with a pooja at sunrise.

Q.: Where was the 17th International Earth Sciences Olympiad held from August 8th to 16th, 2024?

a) Tokyo, Japan
b) Beijing, China
c) New Delhi, India
d) Seoul, South Korea

Answer
Answer: b) Beijing, China
A team of Indian students won three gold, two silver, and three bronze medals at the 17th International Earth Sciences Olympiad, held in Beijing, China, from August 8th to 16th, 2024.

Q.: How many countries from the Global South are part of the Voice of Global South initiative?

a) Over 50 countries
b) Over 75 countries
c) Over 100 countries
d) Over 150 countries

Answer
Answer: c) Over 100 countries
The Voice of Global South initiative was launched by India, with the first summit held on January 12-13, 2023. The initiative includes over 100 countries from the Global South across various regions.

Current Affairs MCQs : 17 Aug 2024

Q,: Who won the Best Actor award at the 70th National Film Awards for his performance in the film ‘Kantara’?

a) Manoj Bajpayee
b) Rishab Shetty
c) Suraj Sharma
d) Rahul V. Chittella

Answer
Ans : b) Rishab Shetty
At the 70th National Film Awards, Rishab Shetty won the Best Actor award for his role in the film Kantara, which also received the award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.

Q,: Which Malayalam film won the Best Feature Film award at the 70th National Film Awards?

a) Gulmohar
b) Uunchai
c) Aattam
d) Kantara

Answer
Ans : c) Aattam
The Malayalam film Aattam, directed by Anand Ekarshi, won Best Feature Film, addressing sexual violence.

Q.: Who was elected as Thailand’s new prime minister at the age of 37?

a) Yingluck Shinawatra
b) Srettha Thavisin
c) Paetongtarn Shinawatra
d) Thaksin Shinawatra

Answer
Ans : c) Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the 37-year-old leader of the Pheu Thai party and daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has been elected as Thailand’s new prime minister.

Q.: When will the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir begin in three phases?

a) 1st September 2024
b) 18th September 2024
c) 25th September 2024
d) 1st October 2024

Answer
Ans : b) 18th September 2024
J&K will hold Assembly elections in three phases, starting on 18th September, with subsequent phases on 25th September and 1st October.

Current Affairs MCQs : 16 Aug 2024

Q.: Which ancient institution’s spirit did Prime Minister Modi seek to revive during his Independence Day speech at the Red Fort on August 15, 2024.

a) Takshashila University
b) Nalanda University
c) Vikramshila University
d) Aligarh University

Answer
Answer: b) Nalanda University
The Prime Minister revived the spirit of Nalanda University, advocating for India to become a global education center by promoting higher learning and research.

Q.: Which future event did Prime Minister Modi express India’s dream of hosting, during his Independence Day speech at the Red Fort on August 15, 2024. ?

a) FIFA World Cup 2030
b) Commonwealth Games 2026
c) Olympics 2036
d) Asian Games 2034

Answer
Answer: c) Olympics 2036
During his Independence Day speech at the Red Fort on August 15, 2024, PM Modi highlighting India’s aspirations to host the 2036 Olympics.

Q.: Why was Vinesh Phogat disqualified from the women’s 50kg final at the Paris Olympics?

a) She was injured
b) She was late for the match
c) She exceeded the 50kg weight limit
d) She was disqualified due to a technical fault

Answer
Answer: c) She exceeded the 50kg weight limit
Vinesh was disqualified from the final match after exceeding the 50kg weight limit by 100 grams.

Q.: What is the name of the earth observation satellite launched by ISRO on 16 August 2024, using its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV D3) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.?

a) EOS-08
b) SSLV-D1
c) PSLV-C50
d) EOS-03

Answer
Answer: a) EOS-08
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the EOS-08 earth observation satellite on August 16, 2024, using its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV D3) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

Current Affairs MCQs : 15 Aug 2024

Q.: What is the total number of Ramsar sites in India after added three more wetlands in August 2024?

A) 75
B) 80
C) 85
D) 90

Answer
Ans : C) 85
India has recently added three more wetlands to its list of Ramsar sites, bringing the total to 85.

Q.: Which Ramsar site in India is known as Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon?

A) Keoladeo National Park
B) Sundarbans Wetland
C) Chilika Lake
D) Loktak Lake

Answer
Ans : C) Chilika Lake
Chilika Lake in Odisha: Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, known for its bird sanctuary.

Question: Who has been appointed as the new Union Home Secretary of India in August 2024, succeeding Ajay Kumar Bhalla?

a) Anil Kumar
b) Govind Mohan
c) Rajiv Kumar
d) Sanjay Verma

Answer
Answer: b) Govind Mohan
Govind Mohan, IAS appointed as the new Union Home Secretary on 14 August 2024. He will succeed Ajay Kumar Bhalla whose tenure is going to end on 22nd August.

Q.: When is Partition Horrors Remembrance Day observed?

A) August 15th
B) August 14th
C) January 26th
D) October 2nd

Answer
Ans : B) August 14th
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, also known as Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas, is observed annually on August 14th in India.

Current Affairs MCQs : 14 Aug 2024

Q.: In which year will the next Summer Olympics be held, and where?

a) 2026, Tokyo
b) 2028, Los Angeles
c) 2030, Paris
d) 2028, New York

Answer
Answer: b) 2028, Los Angeles
2028 Summer Olympics: Scheduled to be held in Los Angeles, marking the third time the city hosts the games (previously in 1932 and 1984).

Q.: Which new sports will be introduced in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles?

a) Cricket, Lacrosse, Squash, Flag Football
b) Kabaddi, Polo, Rugby, Baseball
c) Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate, Fencing
d) Table Tennis, Archery, Equestrian, Diving

Answer
Answer: a) Cricket, Lacrosse, Squash, Flag Football
New sports in 2028 Summer Olympics include flag football, cricket, lacrosse, squash, and the return of baseball and softball.

Q.: A female trainee doctor was tragically raped and murdered on August 9, 2024, at which institution?

A) AIIMS Delhi
B) RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata
C) Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi
D) King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

Answer
Answer: B) RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata
A 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata was tragically raped and murdered on August 9, 2024.

Q: On August 13, 2024, DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight test of which indigenously developed glide bomb?

A) SHAURYA
B) PRAHAR
C) GAURAV
D) NIRBHAY

Answer
Answer: C) GAURAV
DRDO conducted the maiden flight test of the Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) named GAURAV on August 13, 2024. The test, carried out from the Su-30 MK-I platform of the Indian Air Force, took place off the coast of Odisha.

Current Affairs MCQs : 13 Aug 2024

Q.: When is World Elephant Day observed annually?

A) July 12th
B) August 12th
C) September 12th
D) October 12th

Answer
Answer: B) August 12th
World Elephant Day is observed on August 12th to protect and preserve elephants.

Q.: Which institution was ranked first in the Overall category of the NIRF 2024 rankings?

A) IIT Bombay
B) IISc Bengaluru
C) IIT Madras
D) IIT Delhi

Answer
Answer: C) IIT Madras
IIT Madras has been ranked first in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 for Higher Education Institutes in the overall category

Q.: Which institution topped the Management category in the NIRF 2024 rankings?

A) IIM Bangalore
B) IIM Kozhikode
C) IIM Ahmedabad
D) IIM Lucknow

Answer
Answer: C) IIM Ahmedabad
Management Category: IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Kozhikode are in top 3 rankings.

Q,: In the Medical category of NIRF 2024, which institution ranked first?

A) AIIMS Delhi
B) PGIMER Chandigarh
C) CMC Vellore
D) JIPMER Puducherry

Answer
Answer: A) AIIMS Delhi
Medical Category: AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, and Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore were the top three.

Q.: What was the percentage increase ( year-on-year) in the Indian government’s gross direct tax collections for the fiscal year 2024-25?

A) 20%
B) 22%
C) 24%
D) 26%

Answer
Ans : C) 24%
Indian government’s gross direct tax collections for the fiscal year 2024-25 increased by 24% year-on-year, reaching Rs.8.13 lakh crore, compared to Rs.6.55 lakh crore in the previous year.

Current Affairs MCQs : 12 Aug 2024

Q.: When is World Lion Day celebrated annually?

a) August 1st
b) August 10th
c) August 20th
d) August 30th

Answer
Answer: b) August 10th
World Lion Day is celebrated annually on August 10th to raise awareness about lion conservation. The day was first observed in 2013, initiated by conservationists Dereck and Beverly Joubert with National Geographic’s Big Cat Initiative.

Q.: Where did the Indian Air Force (IAF) participate in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 from August 5th to 9th, 2024?

a) Singapore
b) Kuantan, Malaysia
c) Jakarta, Indonesia
d) Bangkok, Thailand

Answer
Answer: b) Kuantan, Malaysia
The Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent participated in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 in Kuantan, Malaysia, from August 5th to 9th, 2024. It was a joint air exercise conducted with the Royal Malaysian Air Force.

Q.: Who has been appointed as the new Cabinet Secretary?

a) Rajiv Gauba
b) T.V. Somanathan
c) Ajay Kumar Bhalla
d) P.K. Mishra

Answer
Answer: b) T.V. Somanathan
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of T.V. Somanathan as Cabinet Secretary for two years, starting from August 30th, 2024.

Question: Which award was conferred upon President Droupadi Murmu by Timor-Leste on August 10, 2024?

a) Order of Merit
b) Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste
c) Presidential Medal of Freedom
d) Timor-Leste Ratna

Answer
Answer: b) Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste
President Droupadi Murmu was awarded the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste on August 10, 2024, the highest civilian honor in Timor-Leste.

Current Affairs MCQs : 10 Aug 2024

Question: Who is the youngest medal winner for India at the Olympics?

A) PV Sindhu
B) Neeraj Chopra
C) Aman Sehrawat
D) Sushil Kumar

Answer
Answer: C) Aman Sehrawat
Explanation:
Aman Sehrawat became the youngest medal winner for India at the Olympics by clinching a bronze medal in the Men’s 57kg freestyle event at the Paris Olympics on August 9, 2024. He achieved this feat at the age of 21 years and 24 days, surpassing the previous record held by PV Sindhu, who won a medal at the age of 22 years.

Question: What is the primary role of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)?

A) To oversee foreign relations of India
B) To approve economic policies and projects
C) To manage defense strategies and operations
D) To regulate the education system in India

Answer
Answer: B) To approve economic policies and projects

Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) is is responsible for making crucial decisions related to the economic policies of the country, including the approval of significant economic projects, financial proposals, and policies that impact the country’s economy.

Question: What does the term “sine die” mean when used in the context of parliamentary sessions?

A) Without setting a future date for resumption
B) With a fixed date for the next session
C) After passing all pending bills
D) After the session ends with a final vote

Answer
Answer: A) Without setting a future date for resumption
Explanation:
“Sine die” is a Latin term that means “without a day.” In the context of parliamentary sessions, it refers to the adjournment of a session without assigning a specific date for the next meeting.

Question: Who is the Chairman of Rajya Sabha ?

A) Om Birla
B) Nirmala Sitharaman
C) Jagdeep Dhankhar
D) Venkaiah Naidu

Answer
Answer: C) Jagdeep Dhankhar
The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is the Vice President of India. Jagdeep Dhankhar holds the position of Vice President, making him the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

Question: What is the primary objective of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign taking place from August 9 to August 15?

A) To promote tourism in India
B) To strengthen patriotism among citizens
C) To celebrate Indian festivals
D) To conduct a nationwide cultural competition

Answer
Answer: B) To strengthen patriotism among citizens
The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, scheduled from August 9 to August 15, 2024, aiming to strengthen patriotism among citizens

Current Affairs MCQs : 9 Aug 2024

Q.: Who was sworn in as the head of Bangladesh’s caretaker government on 8 August 2024?

A) Sheikh Hasina
B) Muhammad Yunus
C) Khaleda Zia
D) Abdul Hamid

Answer
Answer: B) Muhammad Yunus
On 8 August 2024, Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist, was sworn in as the head of Bangladesh’s caretaker government after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned amid violent protests.

Q.: Which medal did Neeraj Chopra win in the men’s javelin throw at the Paris Olympics 2024?

A) Gold
B) Silver
C) Bronze
D) No medal

Answer
Answer: B) Silver
At the Paris Olympics 2024, Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal in the men’s javelin throw with a season-best throw of 89.45 meters.

Q.: Who won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw at the Paris Olympics 2024?

A) Neeraj Chopra
B) Anderson Peters
C) Andreas Thorkildsen
D) Arshad Nadeem

Answer
Answer: D) Arshad Nadeem
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem took the gold, setting a new Olympic record with a throw of 92.97 meters, making him the first individual Olympic gold medalist from Pakistan.

Q.: Which medal did India’s men’s hockey team win at the Paris Olympics 2024, and who scored both goals in their 2-1 victory over Spain?

A) Gold; Manpreet Singh
B) Silver; PR Sreejesh
C) Bronze; Harmanpreet Singh
D) Bronze; Amit Hohidas

Answer
Answer: C) Bronze; Harmanpreet Singh
India’s men’s hockey team claimed the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics with a thrilling 2-1 win over Spain, led by two goals from captain Harmanpreet Singh.
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