Current Affairs Quiz — 13 October 2024
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The Presidential Order of 13 October 2024 revoking President's Rule in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir was issued under which section of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019?
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Correct answer: B — Section 73
Gazette S.O. 4484(E), 13 Oct 2024: the Order was issued in exercise of powers conferred by section 73 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019; section 54 concerns the CM's appointment.
The 13 October 2024 Order revoked the earlier Order in relation to the UT of Jammu and Kashmir dated:
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Correct answer: D — 31 October 2019
Gazette S.O. 4484(E): the Order dated the 31st October, 2019 in relation to the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir shall stand revoked.
The revocation Order of 13 October 2024 for the UT of Jammu and Kashmir was issued under the Reorganisation Act read with which Articles of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: A — Articles 239 and 239A
Gazette S.O. 4484(E): section 73 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 read with articles 239 and 239A of the Constitution of India.
Consider the following statements about Gazette notification S.O. 4484(E) of 13 October 2024: 1. It was issued by the Department of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs. 2. The revocation takes effect immediately before the appointment of the Chief Minister under Section 54 of the Reorganisation Act. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both correct per the Gazette: notification of MHA (Department of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh Affairs); the Order stands revoked immediately before the appointment of the Chief Minister under section 54.
By what margin did Australia beat India in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Group A match on 13 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 9 runs
BBC Sport and ESPNcricinfo scorecard (13 Oct 2024): Australia 151-8, India 142-9; Australia won by nine runs.
Where was the India vs Australia ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match played on 13 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Sharjah
ICC and BBC Sport (13 Oct 2024): Australia sealed their semi-final place during India's chase in Sharjah.
Before the 2024 edition, Australia had won the three previous ICC Women's T20 World Cups. In which years?
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Correct answer: A — 2018, 2020 and 2023
ICC (13 Oct 2024): Australia are targeting a four-peat having triumphed in each of the three previous editions, in 2018, 2020 and 2023.
Thane Creek Bridge 3, whose north channel was inaugurated on 13 October 2024, is on which highway?
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Correct answer: D — Sion-Panvel Highway
Hindustan Times and Free Press Journal (13 Oct 2024): CM Shinde inaugurated the north channel of Thane Creek Bridge 3 on the Sion-Panvel Highway.
The seven creek bridges whose foundation stone was laid on 13 October 2024 are on the coastal highway between:
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Correct answer: B — Rewas (Raigad) and Redi (Sindhudurg)
Free Press Journal (13 Oct 2024): seven creek bridges on the coastal road between Rewas in Raigad district and Redi in Sindhudurg district; Hindustan Times also names the Rewas-Redi Coastal Highway.
Which agency is executing the Thane Creek Bridge 3 and the Rewas-Redi creek bridge projects?
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Correct answer: C — Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC)
Hindustan Times (13 Oct 2024): all these projects are planned and executed by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC); FPJ also cites MSRDC.
Under the CCPA direction announced on 13 October 2024, Ola consumers can choose their refund as:
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Correct answer: D — Bank account refund or a coupon
PIB (13 Oct 2024): CCPA directed Ola to let consumers choose their preferred method of refund, either directly to their bank account or via coupon.
Who headed the Central Consumer Protection Authority as Chief Commissioner when it issued directions to Ola in October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Nidhi Khare
PIB (13 Oct 2024): the Authority is headed by Chief Commissioner Smt. Nidhi Khare.
As noted by the CCPA in the Ola case, not issuing a bill or invoice for services rendered is an 'unfair trade practice' under:
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Correct answer: A — The Consumer Protection Act, 2019
PIB (13 Oct 2024): not issuing bill or invoice or receipt for services rendered constitutes an 'unfair trade practice' under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
As per the Government's October 2024 backgrounder, Tele MANAS has handled over how many calls since its launch?
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Correct answer: C — 14.7 lakh
PIB backgrounder (13 Oct 2024): Tele MANAS has handled over 14.7 lakh calls since its launch.
When was the National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS) launched?
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Correct answer: A — 10 October 2022
PIB backgrounder (13 Oct 2024): the National Tele Mental Health Programme was launched by the Government of India on October 10, 2022.
In how many Indian languages is the Tele MANAS service available, as per the October 2024 backgrounder?
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Correct answer: D — 20
PIB backgrounder (13 Oct 2024): the service is available in 20 Indian languages.
On completion of three years of PM GatiShakti (13 October 2024), the Prime Minister visited the Anubhuti Kendra at:
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Correct answer: A — Bharat Mandapam
PIB (13 Oct 2024): the Prime Minister visited Anubhuti Kendra at Bharat Mandapam on completion of 3 years of GatiShakti.
How many years of PM GatiShakti were completed on 13 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Three
PIB (13 Oct 2024): the Prime Minister visited the Anubhuti Kendra on completion of 3 years of PM GatiShakti.
While hailing three years of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, the Prime Minister shared posts by MyGov and which Union Minister?
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Correct answer: D — Piyush Goyal
PIB (13 Oct 2024): sharing on X a post by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and a thread by MyGov.
India's first Demonstration Facility for Biopolymers, inaugurated on 13 October 2024, is located at:
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Correct answer: C — Jejuri, Pune
PIB (13 Oct 2024): Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's first Demonstration Facility for Biopolymers at Jejuri in Pune.
The biopolymer demonstration facility at Jejuri uses indigenous technology to produce which bioplastic?
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Correct answer: A — Polylactic Acid (PLA)
PIB (13 Oct 2024): the facility is a pioneering effort in indigenously integrated technology for the production of Polylactic Acid (PLA) bioplastic.
Which company built India's first Demonstration Facility for Biopolymers at Jejuri?
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Correct answer: B — Praj Industries
PIB (13 Oct 2024): the facility has been built by Praj Industries.
Which helpline number did Tamil Nadu announce on 13 October 2024 for round-the-clock rain-related help in Chennai?
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Correct answer: A — 1913
The Hindu and Business Standard (13 Oct 2024): helpline 1913 established to serve the public round the clock, with 150 personnel.
Residents were asked to download which app for rain information when the Chennai command centre was reviewed on 13 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — TN Alert
The Hindu ('Tamil Nadu Alert') and Business Standard ('TN ALERT'), 13 Oct 2024: people can download the TN Alert app to receive rain information.
The 'Purple Revolution' mentioned by Dr Jitendra Singh to J&K students on 13 October 2024 is linked to the cultivation of:
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Correct answer: B — Lavender
PIB (13 Oct 2024): the Purple Revolution benefits J&K youth who grow lavender and distil perfume and oil from it.
Addressing the Indian community in Algiers on 13 October 2024, how did President Murmu describe the community?
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Correct answer: C — As a bridge taking forward India's interests and soft power
PIB (14 Oct 2024): the President said the Indian community in Algeria is a bridge taking forward India's interests and soft power.