Current Affairs Quiz — 31 October 2024
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Where did PM Narendra Modi celebrate Diwali with security personnel on 31 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Lakki Nala, Sir Creek area, Kutch
PIB, 31 Oct 2024: the PM celebrated Diwali with BSF, Army, Navy and Air Force personnel at Lakki Nala in the Sir Creek area of Kutch, Gujarat.
In his Diwali address at Kutch on 31 October 2024, by how much did the PM say India's defence exports had increased over the past decade?
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Correct answer: D — Thirtyfold
PIB, 31 Oct 2024: defence exports increased thirtyfold over the past decade.
On the night of 31 October 2024, PM Modi met the President and which Vice President to convey Diwali greetings?
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Correct answer: B — Jagdeep Dhankhar
PIB, 31 Oct 2024: the PM met President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and conveyed Diwali greetings.
According to the Union Home Minister's release of 31 October 2024, which birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was marked that day?
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Correct answer: B — 149th
PIB (MHA), 31 Oct 2024: Amit Shah paid tribute to Sardar Patel 'on the occasion of his 149th birth anniversary today'.
On Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2024, the PM said Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary year, starting that day, would be celebrated across the country for how long?
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Correct answer: D — Two years
PIB, 31 Oct 2024: 'Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary year, starting today, will be celebrated as a festival across the country for the next 2 years.'
The PM said the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2024 programme at Ekta Nagar gave a 'place of pride' to which fort?
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Correct answer: A — Raigad
PIB, 31 Oct 2024: 'I am glad that this year's Rashtriya Ekta Diwas programme gave a place of pride to Raigad.' The image of Raigad Fort of Maharashtra was visible in Ekta Nagar.
Consider the following about 31 October 2024: 1. At the Statue of Unity, the PM administered the Ekta Diwas pledge and witnessed the Ekta Diwas Parade. 2. President Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to Sardar Patel at Rashtrapati Bhavan and visited Sardar Patel Chowk in New Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB, 31 Oct 2024: the PM administered the pledge and witnessed the parade at Kevadia; the President paid tributes at Rashtrapati Bhavan and visited Sardar Patel Chowk.
The museum dedicated at Tawang on 31 October 2024 in honour of Major Ralengnao 'Bob' Khathing is named:
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Correct answer: B — Museum of Valour
PIB (MoD), 31 Oct 2024: Major Ralengnao 'Bob' Khathing 'Museum of Valour' at Tawang.
From where did Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurate the 'Desh ka Vallabh' statue at Tawang on 31 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 4 Corps Headquarters, Tezpur
PIB (MoD), 31 Oct 2024: the inauguration was carried out from 4 Corps Headquarters in Tezpur, Assam; bad weather prevented his visit to Tawang.
As stated by the Raksha Mantri on 31 October 2024, consider the following about Major Bob Khathing: 1. He led the peaceful integration of Tawang into India. 2. He established the Assam Rifles. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MoD), 31 Oct 2024: Khathing led the peaceful integration of Tawang and helped establish the Sashastra Seema Bal, Nagaland Armed Police and the Naga Regiment. The release does not credit him with establishing the Assam Rifles.
How many personnel were awarded the 'Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak' for 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 463
PIB (MHA), 31 Oct 2024: the medal was awarded to 463 personnel of various States/UTs/CAPFs/CPOs for 2024.
The 'Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak' was instituted by an MHA notification dated:
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Correct answer: B — 1 February 2024
PIB (MHA), 31 Oct 2024: instituted vide Ministry of Home Affairs' Notification dated 1st February, 2024.
Consider the following about the 'Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak': 1. It recognises excellent work in Special Operation, Investigation, Intelligence and Forensic Science. 2. It is announced every year on 15 August. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MHA), 31 Oct 2024: the four fields are Special Operation, Investigation, Intelligence and Forensic Science; the medal is announced on 31 October every year, Sardar Patel's birth anniversary.
How many rooms does the Yatri Bhawan inaugurated by Amit Shah at Salangpur on 31 October 2024 have?
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Correct answer: A — 1,100
PIB (MHA), 31 Oct 2024: the Yatri Bhawan has 1,100 rooms and was built at a cost of ₹200 crore.
The Shri Kashtabhanjan Dev Hanumanji Temple, where a Yatri Bhawan was inaugurated on 31 October 2024, is in which place?
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Correct answer: D — Salangpur
PIB (MHA), 31 Oct 2024: Shri Kashtabhanjan Dev Hanumanji Temple in Salangpur, Gujarat.
According to the MHA release, the Salangpur Yatri Bhawan was inaugurated on the occasion of:
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Correct answer: C — Narak Chaturdashi
PIB (MHA), 31 Oct 2024: the Yatri Bhawan was inaugurated on the occasion of Narak Chaturdashi.
A South African Navy delegation visited Headquarters Sea Training from 21 to 31 October 2024. Under which Indian naval command is it?
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Correct answer: B — Southern Naval Command
PIB (Defence), 2 Nov 2024: the delegation visited Headquarters Sea Training (HQST) at Southern Naval Command from 21–31 Oct 24.
A nine-member delegation led by RAdm (JG) Nevielie Kurt Howell visited India's Headquarters Sea Training in October 2024. Which navy did it represent?
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Correct answer: D — South African Navy
PIB (Defence), 2 Nov 2024: a nine-member delegation from the South African Navy (SAN) led by RAdm (JG) Nevielie Kurt Howell visited HQST from 21–31 Oct 24.
T P Gopalan (TPG) Nambiar, who died on 31 October 2024, was the founder of which business group?
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Correct answer: A — BPL Group
BusinessLine and The New Indian Express (PTI), 31 Oct 2024: BPL Group founder T P Gopalan Nambiar died on Thursday.
Where did BPL founder TPG Nambiar die on 31 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Bengaluru
BusinessLine and The New Indian Express (PTI), Bengaluru, 31 Oct 2024: 'he died at home at about 10.15 am'.
Where did the Ministry of Steel hold its day-long Chintan Shivir on 31 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
PIB (Steel), 31 Oct 2024: the Ministry of Steel conducted a Chintan Shivir at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Consider the following about the Chintan Shivir of 31 October 2024: 1. It was organised by the Ministry of Heavy Industries. 2. It was a three-day event held in Mumbai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
PIB, 31 Oct 2024: it was a day-long Chintan Shivir organised by the Ministry of Steel at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi; both statements are wrong.
In which city is the Gandhi Memorial Camp College, where Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 'Mata Saraswati Auditorium' on 31 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Jammu
PIB, 31 Oct 2024: the Minister inaugurated the auditorium at Gandhi Memorial Camp College at Jammu.
Consider the following about Dr Jitendra Singh's remarks at Jammu on 31 October 2024: 1. He said the government had decided to organise StartUp exhibitions across the country. 2. He said one such exhibition would be held in Srinagar soon. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB, 31 Oct 2024: the government has decided to organise StartUp exhibitions across the country; one will be held in Srinagar soon.
Consider the following about the MoPSW's Rashtriya Ekta Diwas event on 31 October 2024: 1. All organisations of the ministry virtually took the pledge after Sarbananda Sonowal read it out. 2. The event began with Sonowal performing 'Pad Puja' by offering floral tributes to an image of Sardar Patel. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MoPSW), 31 Oct 2024: all organisations virtually took the pledge after the Union Minister read it out; the event started with Sonowal doing 'Pad Puja' with floral tributes to Sardar Patel's image.