Current Affairs Quiz — 19 October 2024
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar, appointed Chairperson of the National Commission for Women in October 2024, is its:
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Correct answer: C — 9th Chairperson
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: 'She will be the 9th Chairperson of NCW.'
Before her NCW appointment, Vijaya Rahatkar chaired which body from 2016 to 2021?
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Correct answer: D — Maharashtra State Commission for Women
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: she was Chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women (2016-2021).
Vijaya Rahatkar, the new NCW Chairperson, served as Mayor of which city from 2007 to 2010?
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Correct answer: A — Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: as the Mayor of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar from 2007 to 2010, she implemented development projects.
At WTSA-2024, India's leadership positions in ITU-T increased from 7 (WTSA-2022) to:
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Correct answer: B — 11
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: India increased its leadership positions in ITU-T from 7 in WTSA-2022 to 11 in WTSA-2024.
Consider the following statements about India at WTSA-2024 (PIB, 19 October 2024): 1. India secured the Chair position in all 10 ITU-T Study Groups. 2. India secured Vice-Chair positions in 9 Study Groups and the SCV Committee. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: India retained the Chair in one group. Statement 2 is correct: it secured Vice-Chair positions in all other 9 Study Groups and the SCV Committee.
WTSA-2024, hosted by India, was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, during:
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Correct answer: D — 15-24 October 2024
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: WTSA-2024 at Bharat Mandapam was inaugurated by the PM on 15 October and will continue till 24 October 2024.
Where did PM Modi launch 'Karmayogi Saptah' on 19 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: the PM launched 'Karmayogi Saptah' - National Learning Week at Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi.
'Karmayogi Saptah', launched by the PM on 19 October 2024, is also called:
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Correct answer: A — National Learning Week
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: 'Karmayogi Saptah' - National Learning Week.
According to J.P. Nadda at India Chem-2024 (October 2024), India's chemical and petrochemical industry is projected to:
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Correct answer: A — Surpass $300 billion by 2028 and reach $1 trillion by 2040
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: the industry is projected to surpass $300 billion by 2028 and is on track to reach $1 trillion by 2040.
Where was 'India Chem-2024' (17-19 October 2024) held?
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Correct answer: C — Mumbai
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: the three-day event 'India Chem-2024', inaugurated on the 17th, concludes in Mumbai today.
The Chief Ministers of which States were present at the India Chem-2024 keynote session addressed by J.P. Nadda?
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Correct answer: C — Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: Nadda addressed the keynote session in the presence of the Chief Ministers of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha.
Who was the Chief Information Commissioner of India who called on Dr Jitendra Singh on 19 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Heeralal Samariya
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: Chief Information Commissioner of India Shri Heeralal Samariya called on Dr Jitendra Singh.
As reported on 19 October 2024, what RTI disposal rate did the Central Information Commission achieve in the first six months of the current financial year?
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Correct answer: B — 100%
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: the Central Information Commission has achieved 100% disposal rate of RTIs during the first six months of the current financial year.
The 21st Divya Kala Mela, inaugurated on 19 October 2024, was held in:
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Correct answer: A — Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: the 21st Divya Kala Mela is being held at Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, from 17 to 27 October 2024.
The Divya Kala Mela held in Jabalpur in October 2024 was which edition?
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Correct answer: C — 21st
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: Union Minister Dr Virendra Kumar inaugurated the 21st Divya Kala Mela in Jabalpur.
According to PIB (19 October 2024), the previous 20 editions of the Divya Kala Mela generated a combined income of over:
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Correct answer: D — ₹15 crore
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: the last 20 editions generated a combined income exceeding ₹15 crore and facilitated loans worth over ₹12 crore.
In the draft JV agreement signed on 19 October 2024 between MOIL and MP State Mining Corporation, what is the shareholding pattern?
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Correct answer: D — MOIL 51% : MPSMCL 49%
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: the JV company will have a shareholding of 51% of MOIL and 49% of MPSMCL.
At which event was the MOIL-MPSMCL draft JV agreement for manganese mining signed on 19 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — MP Mining Conclave'24, Bhopal
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: MOIL entered into a draft JV agreement with MPSMCL at MP Mining Conclave'24 in Bhopal.
Where was the Lighthouse Tourism Conclave 2024, on day one of the 2nd National Lighthouse Festival (19 October 2024), held?
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Correct answer: A — Puri, Odisha
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: MoPSW hosted the Lighthouse Tourism Conclave 2024 today in Puri.
Which ministry hosted the Lighthouse Tourism Conclave 2024 in October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) hosted the conclave.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's 7-day tour from 20 to 26 October 2024 covered which two countries?
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Correct answer: D — Singapore and Australia
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: Dharmendra Pradhan will visit Singapore and Australia from 20 to 26 October 2024.
During his October 2024 visit, which conference was Dharmendra Pradhan scheduled to address in Australia?
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Correct answer: A — Australian International Education Conference
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: Shri Dharmendra Pradhan will address the Australian International Education Conference.
Which agency implements the Sakura Science Programme ('Japan-Asia Youth Exchange Program in Science')?
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Correct answer: B — Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) has been implementing the Sakura Science Programme since 2014.
How many Indian school students were sent to Japan for the Sakura Programme 2024 (20-26 October)?
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Correct answer: C — 20
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: DoSEL is sending 20 school students and 2 supervisors to Japan for the Sakura Programme 2024, along with 5 other countries.
Since which year has the Japan Science and Technology Agency been implementing the Sakura Science Programme?
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Correct answer: B — 2014
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: JST has been implementing the 'Japan-Asia Youth Exchange Program in Science' (Sakura Science Programme) since 2014.