October 2024 Current Affairs Quiz Part 1
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Year: 2024
Month: October
Source: Indologus
Part: 1
Questions: 25
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Question 1 of 25
1. Question
Who has been appointed as 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI)?
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Sanjiv Khanna: 51st Chief Justice Of India
• Assume The Office → 11 Nov 2024
• Replaced: D.Y. ChandrachudChief Justice Of India –
• Appointed by: President Of India
• Under: Article 124 (Clause 2)
• Tenure: Age Of 65 Years
• First CJI: Hiralal J KaniaIncorrect
Sanjiv Khanna: 51st Chief Justice Of India
• Assume The Office → 11 Nov 2024
• Replaced: D.Y. ChandrachudChief Justice Of India –
• Appointed by: President Of India
• Under: Article 124 (Clause 2)
• Tenure: Age Of 65 Years
• First CJI: Hiralal J Kania -
Question 2 of 25
2. Question
What Is The Rank Of India In “Global Hunger Index 2024”?
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Global Hunger Index 2024 –
• Released By: Concern Worldwide & Welthungerhilfe
• 2024 IND’s Rank → 105th
• Top Countries: Belarus, Bosnia, Chile & China
• Worst → Somalia• Countries Ranking → On 4 Indicators
1. Undernourishment
2. Child Stunting (low height for age)
3. Child Wasting (low weight for height) &
4. Child MortalityIncorrect
Global Hunger Index 2024 –
• Released By: Concern Worldwide & Welthungerhilfe
• 2024 IND’s Rank → 105th
• Top Countries: Belarus, Bosnia, Chile & China
• Worst → Somalia• Countries Ranking → On 4 Indicators
1. Undernourishment
2. Child Stunting (low height for age)
3. Child Wasting (low weight for height) &
4. Child Mortality -
Question 3 of 25
3. Question
What is the rank of India in “Global Innovation Index 2024”?
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Global Innovation Index 2024 –
• Released by: World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO → HQ – Geneva)Top Countries –
1. Switzerland (Top)
2. Sweden 3. USAIndicators – Institutions’, ‘human capital and research’, ‘infrastructure’, knowledge & Tech Outputs….etc
Incorrect
Global Innovation Index 2024 –
• Released by: World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO → HQ – Geneva)Top Countries –
1. Switzerland (Top)
2. Sweden 3. USAIndicators – Institutions’, ‘human capital and research’, ‘infrastructure’, knowledge & Tech Outputs….etc
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
Which state has been awarded the first prize in 5th “National Water Awards-2023”?
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5th National Water Awards-2023 –
• Best State: ODISHA (1st Prize) → UP (2nd)
• Best Districts: Banda (UP) & Ganderbal (J&K) – North Zone
• Visakhapatnam (South), Dhalai (NE), Indore (West), Balangir (East Zone)
• Best Panchayat: Pullampara Panchayat, KeralaNational Water Awards –
• Launched by: Ministry Of Jal Shakti → at 2018Incorrect
5th National Water Awards-2023 –
• Best State: ODISHA (1st Prize) → UP (2nd)
• Best Districts: Banda (UP) & Ganderbal (J&K) – North Zone
• Visakhapatnam (South), Dhalai (NE), Indore (West), Balangir (East Zone)
• Best Panchayat: Pullampara Panchayat, KeralaNational Water Awards –
• Launched by: Ministry Of Jal Shakti → at 2018 -
Question 5 of 25
5. Question
In the new Lady Justice statue unveiled by the Supreme Court of India, what was replaced in place of the sword?
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Blindfold Removed & Sword Replaced With Constitution
• It Reflects → Indian law is neither blind nor punitiveIncorrect
Blindfold Removed & Sword Replaced With Constitution
• It Reflects → Indian law is neither blind nor punitive -
Question 6 of 25
6. Question
Who is the current Prime Minister of Japan?
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Japan –
• Capital: Tokyo
• Currency: Yen
• Honshu Island: Largest Island Of JapanIncorrect
Japan –
• Capital: Tokyo
• Currency: Yen
• Honshu Island: Largest Island Of Japan -
Question 7 of 25
7. Question
In the World Talent Ranking 2024, which country holds the top position?
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Released by: IMD – International Institute for Management Development
• IND’s Rank: 58th• Top Countries –
1. Switzerland
2. SingaporeIncorrect
Released by: IMD – International Institute for Management Development
• IND’s Rank: 58th• Top Countries –
1. Switzerland
2. Singapore -
Question 8 of 25
8. Question
Which country became Asia’s third most powerful nation according to the Power Index?
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Asia Power Index 2024 –
• Released by: Lowy Institute (Australia)
• Indicators: Economic resources, military capability, diplomatic influence, cultural reach & future resources
• IND’s Rank → 3rd (Surpassed JAPAN)
• Most Powerful Nations
1. USA
2. China
3. INDIA
4. JapanIncorrect
Asia Power Index 2024 –
• Released by: Lowy Institute (Australia)
• Indicators: Economic resources, military capability, diplomatic influence, cultural reach & future resources
• IND’s Rank → 3rd (Surpassed JAPAN)
• Most Powerful Nations
1. USA
2. China
3. INDIA
4. Japan -
Question 9 of 25
9. Question
Where was India’s first biopolymer facility recently inaugurated?
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Established at → Jejuri, Pune
Established by → Praj Industries
• Purpose → To Transform Traditional PLASTICS to Ecofriendly AlternativesBiopolymer –
• Natural polymers derived from renewable biological sources → Plants, animals, and microorganisms
• Example → Polylactic Acid (PLA) & Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
• Used at → Packaging , Textile, Agriculture….Incorrect
Established at → Jejuri, Pune
Established by → Praj Industries
• Purpose → To Transform Traditional PLASTICS to Ecofriendly AlternativesBiopolymer –
• Natural polymers derived from renewable biological sources → Plants, animals, and microorganisms
• Example → Polylactic Acid (PLA) & Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
• Used at → Packaging , Textile, Agriculture…. -
Question 10 of 25
10. Question
Which company recently won a contract to manufacture ‘Made in India’ bullet trains?
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India’s 1st Indigenous Bullet Trains
• Contract Won By: BEML (Bharat Earth Movers Ltd)
• Contract worth → Rs 866.87 Crore (For 2 Trains – 8 Coaches Each)BEML –
• HQ: Bengaluru
• Under → Defence MinistryIncorrect
India’s 1st Indigenous Bullet Trains
• Contract Won By: BEML (Bharat Earth Movers Ltd)
• Contract worth → Rs 866.87 Crore (For 2 Trains – 8 Coaches Each)BEML –
• HQ: Bengaluru
• Under → Defence Ministry -
Question 11 of 25
11. Question
Who recently took oath as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir?
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Jammu and Kashmir –
• Capital: Srinagar & Jammu
• Lt. Governor: Manoj Sinha
• CM: Omar Abdullah (JKNC)
• After Article 370’s Removal In 2019, Ladakh & JK became UTs
• Article 163: CoM with the Chief Minister at the head → To aid & advise the Governor
• Article 164: Appointment of CM & MinistersIncorrect
Jammu and Kashmir –
• Capital: Srinagar & Jammu
• Lt. Governor: Manoj Sinha
• CM: Omar Abdullah (JKNC)
• After Article 370’s Removal In 2019, Ladakh & JK became UTs
• Article 163: CoM with the Chief Minister at the head → To aid & advise the Governor
• Article 164: Appointment of CM & Ministers -
Question 12 of 25
12. Question
Which Country Hosted 23rd SCO summit (Heads of government) 2024?
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Date: 15 & 16 October 2024
• Held In → Islamabad, Pakistan
• Chaired By → Shehbaz Sharif (Pakistan PM)
• Participated From India: Minister of External Affairs → S. Jaishankar
• SCO Shares: 42% World Population, 23% GDP, 24% World AreaSCO : Shanghai Cooperation Organization
• HQ: Beijing (China)Incorrect
Date: 15 & 16 October 2024
• Held In → Islamabad, Pakistan
• Chaired By → Shehbaz Sharif (Pakistan PM)
• Participated From India: Minister of External Affairs → S. Jaishankar
• SCO Shares: 42% World Population, 23% GDP, 24% World AreaSCO : Shanghai Cooperation Organization
• HQ: Beijing (China) -
Question 13 of 25
13. Question
Ratan Tata was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in which year?
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RATAN NAVAL TATA: Indian industrialist and philanthropist
• Born: 28 December 1937, Bombay
• Died: 9 October 2024 (aged 86) at Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai
• Chairman → Tata Group and Tata Sons → From 1991 to 2012
• Awards: Padma Vibhushan (2008), Padma Bhushan (2000)
• Acquisition → Tetley (2000), Corus (2007), Jaguar Land Rover (2008)Incorrect
RATAN NAVAL TATA: Indian industrialist and philanthropist
• Born: 28 December 1937, Bombay
• Died: 9 October 2024 (aged 86) at Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai
• Chairman → Tata Group and Tata Sons → From 1991 to 2012
• Awards: Padma Vibhushan (2008), Padma Bhushan (2000)
• Acquisition → Tetley (2000), Corus (2007), Jaguar Land Rover (2008) -
Question 14 of 25
14. Question
Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Tata Trusts?
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TATA TRUSTS → Holds a 66% stake in Tata Sons
• Tata Sons Chairman → N ChandrasekaranIncorrect
TATA TRUSTS → Holds a 66% stake in Tata Sons
• Tata Sons Chairman → N Chandrasekaran -
Question 15 of 25
15. Question
Which company recently became the 14th Maharatna Company in India?
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MAHARATNA Status granted → To public sector enterprises (PSEs)
• Criteria: Must have a turnover of ₹25,000 crores, net worth of ₹15,000 Cr During Last 3 Years & global or national presence
• Benefits: Grants autonomy in decision-making Examples → BHEL, BPCL, GAIL…..Incorrect
MAHARATNA Status granted → To public sector enterprises (PSEs)
• Criteria: Must have a turnover of ₹25,000 crores, net worth of ₹15,000 Cr During Last 3 Years & global or national presence
• Benefits: Grants autonomy in decision-making Examples → BHEL, BPCL, GAIL….. -
Question 16 of 25
16. Question
Which Country Hosted 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits 2024?
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44th & 45th ‘ASEAN Summit 2024’
• Held at: Vientiane, LAOS
• Theme: ASEAN: Enhancing Connectivity and ResilienceIncorrect
44th & 45th ‘ASEAN Summit 2024’
• Held at: Vientiane, LAOS
• Theme: ASEAN: Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience -
Question 17 of 25
17. Question
Where is Bihar’s second tiger reserve going to be established?
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Bihar’s → 2nd Tiger Reserve: Will Be Set Up → In “Kaimur District”
• Recently Approved By: Central Government
• Bihar’s 1st Tigers Reserve → Valmiki Tiger Reserve {West Champaran}Incorrect
Bihar’s → 2nd Tiger Reserve: Will Be Set Up → In “Kaimur District”
• Recently Approved By: Central Government
• Bihar’s 1st Tigers Reserve → Valmiki Tiger Reserve {West Champaran} -
Question 18 of 25
18. Question
Which country Hosted Malabar Exercise 2024?
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Malabar Naval Exercise 2024
• Edition: 28th
• Host Country → INDIA (at Vishakhapatnam)
• Participated: QUAD Countries » IND, USA Japan & AustraliaIncorrect
Malabar Naval Exercise 2024
• Edition: 28th
• Host Country → INDIA (at Vishakhapatnam)
• Participated: QUAD Countries » IND, USA Japan & Australia -
Question 19 of 25
19. Question
Which team clinched their 2024 Irani Cup title?
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2024–25 Irani Cup → Cricket Tournament
• Winner → Mumbai
• Defeated → Rest of IndiaIncorrect
2024–25 Irani Cup → Cricket Tournament
• Winner → Mumbai
• Defeated → Rest of India -
Question 20 of 25
20. Question
When Is “International Day of Non-Violence” Observed?
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International Day of Non-Violence: 2 OCT
• On The Birthday Of → Mahatma GandhiMahatma Gandhi –
• Born: 2 Oct 1869, PorbandarMajor Movements Of MK Gandhi –
1. Champaran Satyagraha (1917)
2. Kheda Satyagraha (1917 -1918)
3. Khilafat Movement (1919)
4. Non-Cooperation Movement (1920)
5. Civil-Disobedience Movement (1930)
6. Quit IND Movement: 1942Incorrect
International Day of Non-Violence: 2 OCT
• On The Birthday Of → Mahatma GandhiMahatma Gandhi –
• Born: 2 Oct 1869, PorbandarMajor Movements Of MK Gandhi –
1. Champaran Satyagraha (1917)
2. Kheda Satyagraha (1917 -1918)
3. Khilafat Movement (1919)
4. Non-Cooperation Movement (1920)
5. Civil-Disobedience Movement (1930)
6. Quit IND Movement: 1942 -
Question 21 of 25
21. Question
Who was the second Prime Minister of India?
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Lal Bahadur Shastri: IND’s 2nd Prime Minister
• From 1964 to 1966
• Born → 2 October 1904 (UP)
• Died: 1966 at Tashkent
• Monuments: Vijay Ghat
• Nickname → Nanhe
• Awards: Bharat Ratna (1966)Incorrect
Lal Bahadur Shastri: IND’s 2nd Prime Minister
• From 1964 to 1966
• Born → 2 October 1904 (UP)
• Died: 1966 at Tashkent
• Monuments: Vijay Ghat
• Nickname → Nanhe
• Awards: Bharat Ratna (1966) -
Question 22 of 25
22. Question
When Is World Student Day Celebrated Every Year?
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On The Birth Anniversary Of → Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam: Indian Aerospace Scientist
• Missile Man Of India
• 11th President Of India
• Bharat Ratna: 1997Incorrect
On The Birth Anniversary Of → Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam: Indian Aerospace Scientist
• Missile Man Of India
• 11th President Of India
• Bharat Ratna: 1997 -
Question 23 of 25
23. Question
When Is “World Rabies Day” Celebrated Every Year?
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Theme 2024: Breaking Rabies Boundaries
Rabies: Viral Zoonotic Disease
Caused By: Lyssaviruses → including
1. Rabies Virus
2. Australian Bat lyssavirus
• Spread To People From: Saliva Of Infected Animals & Bites Of Dog• Fact Goa → First Indian Rabies Free State
Incorrect
Theme 2024: Breaking Rabies Boundaries
Rabies: Viral Zoonotic Disease
Caused By: Lyssaviruses → including
1. Rabies Virus
2. Australian Bat lyssavirus
• Spread To People From: Saliva Of Infected Animals & Bites Of Dog• Fact Goa → First Indian Rabies Free State
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
When Is ‘World Food Day’ Celebrated Every Year?
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Theme 2024: Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future
Incorrect
Theme 2024: Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
When Is “World Polio Day” Celebrated Every Year?
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Poliomyelitis Or Polio
• Viral Disease → Caused By ‘Poliovirus’
• May Cause → ParalysisIncorrect
Poliomyelitis Or Polio
• Viral Disease → Caused By ‘Poliovirus’
• May Cause → Paralysis