Important Days & Themes Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
On 24 October 2024, PM Modi greeted the personnel of which force, whom he called 'Himveers', on its Raising Day?
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Correct answer: C — Indo-Tibetan Border Police
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: 'Raising Day greetings to ITBP Himveers and their families. This Force stands tall as a symbol of valour and dedication.'
As announced on 23 October 2024, over what period will the Government celebrate Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary?
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Correct answer: A — 2024 to 2026 (two years)
PIB, 23 Oct 2024: the Government will commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel with a two-year-long nationwide celebration from 2024 to 2026.
In announcing the Sardar Patel 150 celebration (23 October 2024), Amit Shah credited Sardar Patel with unifying India 'from Kashmir to ___':
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Correct answer: D — Lakshadweep
PIB, 23 Oct 2024: 'his pivotal role in unifying India from Kashmir to Lakshadweep remains indelible'.
Police Commemoration Day is observed on 21 October because on that day in 1959:
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Correct answer: D — 10 CRPF soldiers sacrificed their lives while fighting the Chinese army
PIB, 21 Oct 2024 (Amit Shah): 'On this day in 1959, 10 CRPF soldiers sacrificed their lives while fighting the Chinese army, that is why this day is celebrated as Police Memorial Day.'
Where did Union Home Minister Amit Shah pay homage to police martyrs on Police Commemoration Day, 21 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — National Police Memorial, New Delhi
PIB, 21 Oct 2024: Amit Shah paid homage to the martyrs on Police Commemoration Day at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi.
Under which banner did States and UTs hold the 10-day celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child from 2 to 11 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
PIB (11 Oct 2024): all States and UTs organised the special 10-day programme under the banner of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.
The Universal Postal Union, whose 150th anniversary was marked with stamps on 9 October 2024, was established in which city?
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Correct answer: C — Bern
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the UPU was established on October 9, 1874, in Bern, Switzerland.
How many member countries does the Universal Postal Union have, as per the Department of Posts release of 9 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 192
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the UPU ensures seamless mail exchange among its 192 member countries.
Where were the Indian Air Force's 92nd anniversary celebrations held on 8 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Tambaram, Chennai
PIB (8 Oct 2024): the 92nd anniversary of the IAF was celebrated at Air Force Station, Tambaram in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Who reviewed the ceremonial parade at the IAF's 92nd anniversary celebrations?
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Correct answer: B — Air Chief Marshal AP Singh
PIB (8 Oct 2024): CDS Gen Anil Chauhan graced the celebrations, while the ceremonial parade was reviewed by Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh.
World Cerebral Palsy Day is observed on:
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Correct answer: D — 6 October
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the Government of India celebrates World Cerebral Palsy Day on 6th October 2024.
What was the theme of World Cerebral Palsy Day 2024?
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Correct answer: B — #UniquelyCP
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the 2024 theme is '#UniquelyCP', to raise awareness that a person's disability is not their entire identity.