Current Affairs Quiz — 25 October 2024
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Which Livestock Census was launched in New Delhi on 25 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 21st
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh launched the 21st Livestock Census in New Delhi today.
The 21st Livestock Census (launched 25 October 2024) is to cover about how many households?
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Correct answer: B — Over 30 crore
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: 21st Livestock Census to cover over 30 crore households; capture data on gender roles in livestock sector.
What was the motto of the 7th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations held in New Delhi on 25 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Growing Together with Innovation, Mobility and Sustainability
PIB joint statement, 25 Oct 2024: under the motto 'Growing Together with Innovation, Mobility and Sustainability', the 7th IGC placed emphasis on technology, talent, mobility and climate action.
The India-Germany joint statement of 25 October 2024 noted that 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of which agreement?
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Correct answer: D — Inter-Governmental Agreement on Cooperation in Scientific Research and Technological Development
PIB joint statement, 25 Oct 2024: the year 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Inter-Governmental Agreement on Cooperation in Scientific Research and Technological Development.
Consider the following about the 7th India-Germany IGC (25 October 2024): 1. The list of outcomes included a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty in Criminal Matters. 2. It was Olaf Scholz's first visit to India as Chancellor. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the list of outcomes includes a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) in Criminal Matters (1 is correct). The joint statement says it was Scholz's third visit to India as Chancellor (2 is wrong).
According to IMD, Cyclone Dana crossed the north Odisha coast on 25 October 2024 close to:
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Correct answer: A — Habalikhati Nature Camp (Bhitarkanika) and Dhamara
IMD report on SCS Dana: it crossed north Odisha coast close to Habalikhati Nature Camp (Bhitarkanika) and Dhamara during 0130 to 0330 hrs IST of 25 October.
In which IMD intensity category was Cyclone Dana when it crossed the Odisha coast on 25 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Severe cyclonic storm
IMD report on SCS Dana: it crossed the north Odisha coast as a severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph.
What was the wind speed of Cyclone Dana at landfall on 25 October 2024, as per IMD?
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Correct answer: B — 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph
IMD report on SCS Dana: wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph at the time of crossing the coast.
According to IMD, for how long did the landfall process of Cyclone Dana continue (from midnight of 24 October to the morning of 25 October 2024)?
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Correct answer: D — 9 hours
IMD report on SCS Dana: the landfall process commenced at midnight (2330 hours IST) of 24 October and continued for 9 hours till 0830 hours IST of 25 October.
As notified (PIB, 25 October 2024), the maximum loan limit under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana was raised from ₹10 lakh to:
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Correct answer: B — ₹20 lakh
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the limit of Mudra loans under PMMY has been enhanced from current Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 20 lakh.
What is the name of the new Mudra loan category for loans above ₹10 lakh and up to ₹20 lakh (PIB, 25 October 2024)?
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Correct answer: C — Tarun Plus
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the new category of Tarun Plus is for loans above Rs. 10 lakh and up to Rs. 20 lakh, for entrepreneurs who have availed and repaid previous Tarun loans.
Under which fund will guarantee coverage be provided for PMMY loans up to ₹20 lakh, as per the release of 25 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU)
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the guarantee coverage of PMMY loans upto Rs. 20 lakh will be provided under the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU).
On 25 October 2024, PM Modi condoled the passing of which pioneering scientist, describing her as 'a strong votary of more women in the world of science'?
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Correct answer: C — Rohini Godbole
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: 'Pained by the passing away of Rohini Godbole Ji. She was a pioneering scientist and innovator, who also was a strong votary of more women in the world of science.'
'Abhay', launched on 25 October 2024, is which ship of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (GRSE) project?
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Correct answer: D — Seventh
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: 'Abhay', the seventh ASW SWC being built by M/s GRSE for Indian Navy, was launched on 25 Oct 24 at M/s L&T, Kattupalli.
The Arnala class ASW Shallow Water Craft, of which 'Abhay' (launched 25 October 2024) is one, will replace which in-service ships of the Indian Navy?
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Correct answer: B — Abhay class ASW corvettes
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: Arnala class of ships will replace the in-service Abhay class ASW Corvettes of Indian Navy.
Where was the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2024, which concluded on 25 October 2024, held?
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Correct answer: A — Manekshaw Centre, Delhi
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the Chanakya Defence Dialogue culminated on 25th October at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi.
The Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2024 was which edition of the Indian Army's flagship international seminar?
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Correct answer: C — Second
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the second edition of the Indian Army's flagship international seminar, the Chanakya Defence Dialogue, culminated on 25th October.
The ICMR 'First in the World' Challenge, launched by JP Nadda on 25 October 2024, was inspired by the success of:
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Correct answer: A — Chandrayaan-3
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: one of the key initiatives launched is the 'First in the World' Challenge, inspired by the success of Chandrayaan-3.
Where are NTPC and the Indian Army setting up a solar hydrogen-based microgrid, whose foundation stone was laid on 25 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Chushul, Ladakh
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: NTPC has partnered with the Indian Army to establish a Solar Hydrogen-based Microgrid at Chushul, Ladakh.
How much round-the-clock power will the NTPC-Indian Army solar-hydrogen microgrid in Ladakh supply (PIB, 25 October 2024)?
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Correct answer: D — 200 kW
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the microgrid uses hydrogen as an energy storage medium to supply 200kW of power round-the-clock throughout the year.
The animal health security project launched in New Delhi on 25 October 2024 is funded by:
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Correct answer: C — G20 Pandemic Fund
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the Pandemic Fund Project is a $25 Million initiative funded by the G20 Pandemic Fund.
What is the size of the Pandemic Fund project on 'Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response' launched on 25 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — $25 million
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the Pandemic Fund Project is a $25 Million initiative.
What is the name of the website launched by the Railway Protection Force on 25 October 2024 to honour its martyrs?
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Correct answer: D — Digital Memorial of Valour
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: 'Digital Memorial of Valour' is a website to honour the sacrifices of RPF's courageous personnel, launched on 25 October 2024 in New Delhi.
'SECL Ki Dhadkan', under which 20 children got free heart surgeries (programme held 25 October 2024), is an extension of which Coal India CSR initiative?
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Correct answer: B — Nanha Sa Dil
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: SECL Ki Dhadkan, an extension of Coal India's overarching CSR initiative 'Nanha Sa Dil', focuses on medical interventions for congenital heart disease.
The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) concluded its first Mid-Career Training Programme on 25 October 2024 for 36 civil servants from which grouping's member nations?
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Correct answer: C — BIMSTEC
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: NCGG concluded its first Mid-Career Training Programme for civil servants from BIMSTEC nations, organised from October 14 to October 25; 36 civil servants participated.
At which DRDO establishment did the DRDO Directors' Conclave 2024 begin on 25 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — ARDE, Pune
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the two-day DRDO Directors' Conclave 2024 commenced at Armament Research & Development Establishment, Pune on October 25, 2024.