Current Affairs Quiz — 10 October 2024
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How much tax devolution did the Union Government release to States on 10 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — ₹1,78,173 crore
Finance Ministry via PIB (10 Oct 2024): the Union Government released tax devolution of ₹1,78,173 crore to State Governments on 10 October 2024.
Which state received the largest amount in the tax devolution released on 10 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Uttar Pradesh
PIB state-wise table (10 Oct 2024): Uttar Pradesh received ₹31,962 crore, the largest, followed by Bihar with ₹17,921 crore.
Consider the following statements about the tax devolution released on 10 October 2024: 1. It included one advance instalment in addition to the regular instalment due in October 2024. 2. Bihar received the largest share among the States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct; statement 2 is wrong. PIB (10 Oct 2024): the release includes one advance instalment in addition to the regular October 2024 instalment; Uttar Pradesh (₹31,962 crore) received the largest share, with Bihar (₹17,921 crore) second.
Who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature 2024, announced on 10 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Han Kang
Nobel press release (10 Oct 2024): the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2024 is awarded to the South Korean author Han Kang.
Which of the following is a work by Han Kang, the Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 laureate?
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Correct answer: A — The Vegetarian
NobelPrize.org facts: among Han Kang's works are The Vegetarian, Human Acts and We Do Not Part.
Consider the following statements about Han Kang, the Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 laureate: 1. She writes in Korean. 2. She began her career in 1993 as a poet. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. NobelPrize.org facts: language Korean; Han Kang began her career in 1993 as a poet, but has since written mainly novels and short stories.
According to the CEA, what was India's total renewable energy capacity as of 10 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 201.45 GW
MNRE/PIB (14 Oct 2024): as per the Central Electricity Authority, total renewable energy capacity stands at 201.45 GW, crossing 200 GW as of October 10, 2024.
What share of India's total installed electricity capacity did renewable energy account for when it crossed 200 GW in October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 46.3 percent
MNRE/PIB (14 Oct 2024): renewable energy now constitutes 46.3% of total capacity of 452.69 GW.
Which source contributed the most to India's renewable energy capacity of 201.45 GW in October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Solar
MNRE/PIB backgrounder (14 Oct 2024): solar power leads with 90.76 GW, followed by wind with 47.36 GW and large hydro with 46.92 GW.
Consider the following statements about India's renewable energy capacity as of October 2024: 1. Wind capacity (47.36 GW) exceeded large hydro capacity (46.92 GW). 2. India's total installed electricity generation capacity was 452.69 GW. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. MNRE/PIB backgrounder (14 Oct 2024): wind 47.36 GW, large hydro 46.92 GW; total generation capacity 452.69 GW.
Which year did PM Modi announce as the ASEAN-India Year of Tourism at the 21st ASEAN-India Summit on 10 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 2025
PIB (10 Oct 2024): the 10-point plan includes celebrating the year 2025 as ASEAN-India Year of Tourism, with India making available USD 5 million.
What was the Chair's theme in line with which PM Modi announced his 10-point plan at the 21st ASEAN-India Summit?
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Correct answer: A — Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience
PIB (10 Oct 2024): in keeping with the Chair's theme of 'Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience', the PM announced a 10-point plan.
Which country became the new Country Coordinator for ASEAN-India relations, as noted at the 21st ASEAN-India Summit?
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Correct answer: D — Philippines
PIB (10 Oct 2024): the PM thanked Singapore for its role as Country Coordinator over the last three years and looked forward to working with the Philippines, the new Country Coordinator.
At the 21st ASEAN-India Summit, leaders agreed to create a new ASEAN-India Plan of Action for which period?
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Correct answer: B — 2026-2030
PIB (10 Oct 2024): leaders agreed to create a new ASEAN-India Plan of Action (2026-2030).
Consider the following statements about the 21st ASEAN-India Summit (10 October 2024): 1. It was PM Modi's 11th participation in the Summit. 2. The PM noted that India-ASEAN trade had doubled in the last ten years to over USD 130 billion. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. PIB (10 Oct 2024): this was the PM's 11th participation in the Summit, and in the last ten years India-ASEAN trade had doubled to over USD 130 billion.
Which body does the Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024 propose as the central regulatory authority to recognise National Sports Federations?
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Correct answer: A — Sports Regulatory Board of India
PIB (10 Oct 2024): the draft Bill proposes a Sports Regulatory Board of India as the central regulatory authority for granting recognition to NSFs.
The Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024 restricts the size of executive committees of IOA/PCI/NSFs to how many members?
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Correct answer: D — 15
PIB (10 Oct 2024): the Bill restricts the size of the EC to 15 members.
Consider the following statements about the Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024: 1. It proposes an Appellate Sports Tribunal to handle sports-related disputes. 2. It requires 10% of voting members in the General Body of the NOC, NPC and NSFs to be sportspersons of outstanding merit. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. PIB (10 Oct 2024): a dedicated Appellate Sports Tribunal will handle sports disputes, and 10% of General Body voting members are to be sportspersons of outstanding merit elected by the Athletes Commission.
PM Modi held his first meeting with which New Zealand Prime Minister in Vientiane on 10 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Christopher Luxon
PIB (10 Oct 2024): PM Modi and Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon met on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit in Vientiane; this was their first meeting.
On 10 October 2024, PM Modi welcomed New Zealand's decision to join which India-led initiative?
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Correct answer: C — International Solar Alliance
PIB (10 Oct 2024): the Prime Minister welcomed New Zealand's decision to join the International Solar Alliance.
PM Modi met which newly appointed Prime Minister of Japan on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit on 10 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Shigeru Ishiba
PIB (10 Oct 2024): PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with the newly appointed Prime Minister of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba, on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit in Laos.
As reaffirmed by PM Modi and PM Ishiba on 10 October 2024, India-Japan ties are described as a:
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Correct answer: D — Special Strategic and Global Partnership
PIB (10 Oct 2024): the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
Yuva Sangam, whose Phase V registrations opened on 10 October 2024, is an initiative under which programme?
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Correct answer: B — Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
PIB (10 Oct 2024): the registration portal for Phase V of Yuva Sangam, under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB), was launched by the Ministry of Education.
What is the eligible age group for Yuva Sangam Phase V, for which registrations opened on 10 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 18-30 years
PIB (10 Oct 2024): interested youth in the age group of 18-30 years can register.
The Vrindavan Bypass evaluated at the 81st NPG meeting under PM GatiShakti on 10 October 2024 will connect NH-44 to which expressway?
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Correct answer: A — Yamuna Expressway
PIB (11 Oct 2024): a 16.75 km greenfield Vrindavan Bypass in Uttar Pradesh will connect NH-44 to the Yamuna Expressway.
The new integrated terminal building evaluated at the 81st NPG meeting (10 October 2024) is for which airport?
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Correct answer: B — Srinagar Airport
PIB (11 Oct 2024): a brownfield project for a new integrated terminal building of 71,500 sq m at Srinagar Airport in Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir.
A study released on 10 October 2024 found significant shale gas potential in the eastern South Karanpura coalfield. In which state is it?
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Correct answer: D — Jharkhand
PIB/DST (10 Oct 2024): the study indicated significant hydrocarbon generation potential in the eastern South Karanpura coalfield in Ramgarh district of Jharkhand.
Sahibganj, which became the first Jharkhand halt of the Anand Vihar-Agartala Tejas Rajdhani Express on 10 October 2024, got a new daily intercity train to which station?
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Correct answer: B — Howrah
PIB (10 Oct 2024): Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the daily Sahibganj-Howrah Intercity Express, and Sahibganj became the first halt in Jharkhand for the Anand Vihar-Agartala Tejas Rajdhani.
The second Army Commanders' Conference of 2024, which began on 10 October 2024 in a hybrid format, was held at a forward location in:
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Correct answer: D — Gangtok
PIB (11 Oct 2024): the second Army Commanders' Conference of 2024 commenced in a hybrid format on 10 Oct 2024 in a forward location at Gangtok.
At which airport was an Animal Quarantine & Certification Service (AQCS) for import of pet dogs and cats inaugurated on 10 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Cochin International Airport
PIB (10 Oct 2024): MoS George Kurian inaugurated the newly established AQCS at Cochin International Airport in Kochi, Kerala, to facilitate import of pet dogs and cats.
LSAM 12 (Yard 80), launched for the Indian Navy on 10 October 2024, is which barge of the 8-barge Missile cum Ammunition Barge project?
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Correct answer: A — Sixth
PIB (11 Oct 2024): LSAM 12 (Yard 80) is the Sixth Barge of the 08 x Missile cum Ammunition Barge project, launched on 10 Oct 24 at Mira Bhayandar.