DSSSB Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Denis Manturov, who called on PM Modi on 11 November 2024, holds which post?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia
PIB (PMO): Denis Manturov is the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation.
While meeting Denis Manturov, PM Modi referred to decisions taken during his recent meetings with President Putin in which cities?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Moscow and Kazan
PIB (PMO): the PM welcomed efforts to implement decisions taken during his recent visits and meetings with President Putin in Moscow and Kazan.
In November 2024, the High-Level Committee chaired by Amit Shah approved fire-services projects worth how much for Chhattisgarh, Odisha and West Bengal?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — ₹725.62 crore
PIB (MHA): the committee approved three projects of ₹725.62 crore; ₹5,000 crore is the NDRF allocation for the scheme and ₹2,542.12 crore the earlier approvals for 15 states.
The Centre's ₹5,000 crore allocation for 'Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in the States' is under which fund?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — National Disaster Response Fund
PIB (MHA): the Central Government has allocated ₹5,000 crore under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) for the scheme.
Of the three states in the November 2024 fire-services approval, which received the largest amount?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — West Bengal
PIB (MHA): West Bengal ₹376.76 crore, Odisha ₹201.10 crore and Chhattisgarh ₹147.76 crore.
Consider the following about Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's meeting with the AIIB delegation on 11 November 2024: 1. The delegation comprised 11 officials of the AIIB Board of Directors from 9 constituencies. 2. The Finance Minister is an Alternate Governor on the AIIB Board. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Finance): the delegation had 11 officials from 9 constituencies, and the Finance Minister is Governor (not Alternate Governor) on the AIIB Board. So only 1 is correct.
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank delegation that met the Finance Minister on 11 November 2024 was drawn from the bank's:
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Board of Directors
PIB (Finance): the delegation comprised 11 officials of the Board of Directors of AIIB from 9 different constituencies.
Which edition of the Indian Coast Guard–Sri Lanka Coast Guard Annual High Level Meeting was held in Colombo on 11 November 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 7th
PIB (MoD): the ICG and SLCG conducted the 7th Annual High Level Meeting in Colombo on 11 November 2024; the 8th will be hosted by ICG in 2025.
The ICG–SLCG Annual High Level Meeting follows a mechanism set out in an MoU signed in:
Show answer
Correct answer: A — May 2018
PIB (MoD): the meeting follows the institutionalised mechanism outlined in the MoU signed between both agencies in May 2018.
Who led the Indian Coast Guard delegation at the 7th ICG–SLCG High Level Meeting in Colombo (November 2024)?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — S Paramesh
PIB (MoD): a four-member ICG delegation was led by Director General S Paramesh.
NITI Aayog launched the ASSET platform for states' green transition in November 2024 in collaboration with:
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Ministry of Power and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
PIB (NITI Aayog): NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, launched the ASSET platform.
Which organisation was the knowledge partner for NITI Aayog's symposium on 'Green Transition in States' (11 November 2024)?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — ISEG Foundation
PIB (NITI Aayog): the symposium was organised by NITI Aayog with ISEG Foundation as knowledge partner.
Dr Justice D Y Chandrachud, whose term ended on 10 November 2024, had been appointed Chief Justice of India on:
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 9 November 2022
Supreme Court of India: he was appointed Chief Justice of India on 9 November 2022 (he joined the Supreme Court on 13 May 2016).
Who succeeded Dr Justice D Y Chandrachud as Chief Justice of India in November 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Justice Sanjiv Khanna
Supreme Court of India: Justice Sanjiv Khanna was appointed Chief Justice of India on 11 November 2024.
Consider the following about Dr Justice D Y Chandrachud, as listed by the Supreme Court: 1. He joined the Supreme Court in January 2019. 2. His date of birth is 11 November 1959. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 2 only
Supreme Court of India: he joined the Supreme Court on 13 May 2016 (18 January 2019 is Justice Sanjiv Khanna's date), and his date of birth is 11 November 1959. So only 2 is correct.
The nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 3.0 (1–30 November 2024) is being held at how many locations?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 1,900 locations in 800 cities/districts
PIB (DoPPW): Campaign 3.0 is being organised at 1,900 locations in 800 cities/districts; 600 locations in 100 cities was Campaign 2.0 in 2023.
How many Digital Life Certificates were generated in the first week of DLC Campaign 3.0 in November 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Over 37 lakh
PIB (DoPPW): more than 37 lakh DLCs were generated within the first week of the launch of DLC Campaign 3.0.
Consider the following about the Digital Life Certificate campaigns: 1. Campaign 2.0 was held in November 2023 at 600 locations in 100 cities. 2. Campaign 3.0 promotes face authentication for submitting DLCs. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (DoPPW): Campaign 2.0 ran from 1 to 30 November 2023 at 600 locations in 100 cities, and Campaign 3.0 promotes DLC submission through face authentication. Both are correct.
Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), which launched 'EV as a Service' in November 2024, is a subsidiary of:
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Energy Efficiency Services Limited
PIB (Power): CESL is a subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL).
CESL's 'EV as a Service' programme aims to deploy how many e-cars in government departments over the next two years?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 5,000
PIB (Power): the programme aims to deploy 5,000 e-cars over the next two years; 2,000 e-cars are already deployed and about 17,000 e-buses are being facilitated.
Where was CESL's 'EV as a Service' programme launched on 10 November 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
PIB (Power): Manohar Lal launched the programme at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.
According to the PM on 10 November 2024, Special Campaigns have earned how much for the exchequer since 2021 just by disposing of scrap?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — ₹2,364 crore
PIB (PMO): Special Campaign 4.0 achieved outcomes including ₹2,364 crore (since 2021) for the exchequer simply by disposing of scrap.
PM Modi lauded Special Campaign 4.0 on 10 November 2024 while responding to a post by which Union Minister?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Jitendra Singh
PIB (PMO): the PM was responding to a post by Union Minister Jitendra Singh on X.
Who are the two crew members of INSV Tarini on Navika Sagar Parikrama II?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A
PIB (MoD): the Indian Navy duo of Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A is sailing INSV Tarini on Navika Sagar Parikrama II.
At which port did INSV Tarini arrive on 9 November 2024 during Navika Sagar Parikrama II?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Fremantle, Australia
PIB (MoD): INSV Tarini arrived at Fremantle, Australia on 9 November 2024 after covering 4,900 nm from Goa.
Navika Sagar Parikrama II was flagged off from Goa by the Chief of the Naval Staff on:
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 2 October 2024
PIB (MoD): the expedition was flagged off from Goa by Adm Dinesh K Tripathi on 2 October 2024.
Which Indian institution ranked highest in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — IIT Delhi
PIB (Education): IIT Delhi achieved India's highest ranking, moving up to 44th from 46th.
The QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025 assessed how many institutions?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 984 in 25 countries
PIB (Education): the ranking assesses 984 institutions covering 25 countries.
How many Indian institutions are in the top 50 of the QS Asia Rankings 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Two
PIB (Education): India has two institutions in the top 50 (IIT Delhi 44, IIT Bombay 48) and seven in the top 100.
Where did NHPC and NTPC jointly celebrate their 50th Raising Day on 9 November 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Bharat Mandapam
PIB (Power): NHPC and NTPC held a joint celebration at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on 9 November 2024.
On 9 November 2024, NHPC and NTPC entered which jubilee year?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Golden Jubilee
PIB (Power): they commemorated their 50th Raising Day and entry into the Golden Jubilee year.
The Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) was created by the DBT on 10 November 2023 by subsuming how many autonomous institutions?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 14
PIB (DBT): BRIC was created by subsuming 14 autonomous institutions on 10 November 2023.
BRIC's first Foundation Day (9–10 November 2024) was celebrated at:
Show answer
Correct answer: A — BRIC-National Institute of Immunology
PIB (DBT): the first foundation day of BRIC was celebrated at BRIC-National Institute of Immunology (NII).
Who was the guest of honour and delivered the lecture at BRIC's first Foundation Day in November 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Amitabh Kant
PIB (DBT): G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant was guest of honour and delivered the foundation day lecture.
At its 9 November 2024 review, CAQM directed action against end-of-life vehicles defined as:
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Petrol over 15 years, diesel over 10 years
PIB (CAQM): intensified action to liquidate end-of-life vehicles — more than 15 years for petrol and 10 years for diesel vehicles.
Under GRAP Stage-I/II measures reiterated by CAQM in November 2024, construction and demolition projects not registered on the web portal must stop if the plot size exceeds:
Show answer
Correct answer: A — 500 sq m
PIB (CAQM): stop C&D projects with plot size more than 500 sq m not registered on the web portal.
Coal production from captive and commercial mines from 1 April to 8 November 2024 stood at:
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 100.08 MT
PIB (Coal): production during 1 April – 8 November 2024 was 100.08 MT, against 75.05 MT in the same period of FY 2023-24.
What was the year-on-year growth in coal production from captive and commercial mines (1 April – 8 November 2024)?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — 33%
PIB (Coal): 100.08 MT against 75.05 MT indicates year-on-year growth of 33%.
What is the total outlay of the Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry launched on 8 November 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — ₹500 crore
PIB (Chemicals & Fertilizers): the scheme has a total outlay of ₹500 crore.
Consider the following about the Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry (November 2024): 1. It covers support for clinical studies. 2. It covers skill development. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB: the scheme covers manufacturing of key components and accessories, skill development, support for clinical studies, common infrastructure and industry promotion. Both are correct.
Who launched the Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry on 8 November 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — J P Nadda
PIB: Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare J P Nadda launched the scheme; MoS Anupriya Patel was present.
The Indian Military Heritage Festival inaugurated in New Delhi on 8 November 2024 was its:
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 2nd edition
PIB (MoD): CDS Gen Anil Chauhan inaugurated the 2nd edition of the annual Indian Military Heritage Festival.
Project 'Shaurya Gatha', launched in November 2024 to promote India's military heritage through education and tourism, is an initiative of:
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Department of Military Affairs and USI of India
PIB (MoD): Project 'Shaurya Gatha' is an initiative of the Department of Military Affairs and the USI of India.
Who inaugurated the 2nd Indian Military Heritage Festival on 8 November 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — CDS Gen Anil Chauhan
PIB (MoD): Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan inaugurated the festival in New Delhi.
At which Mozambican port did India hand over two Fast Interceptor Craft on 8 November 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Nacala
PIB (MoD): the two FICs were handed over to Mozambique at Nacala on 8 November 2024.
Which Indian Navy ship transshipped the two Fast Interceptor Craft gifted to Mozambique in November 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — INS Gharial
PIB (MoD): the FICs were transshipped from India by INS Gharial.
The Fast Interceptor Craft gifted by India to Mozambique (November 2024) have a top speed of:
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 45 knots
PIB (MoD): the water-jet propelled boats have a top speed of 45 knots and a range of 200 nm at 12 knots.
The pilot run of EPFO's Centralized Pension Payments System (October 2024) covered pensioners of which regions?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Jammu, Srinagar and Karnal
PIB (Labour): about ₹11 crore was disbursed to more than 49,000 EPS pensioners of the Jammu, Srinagar and Karnal regions.
EPFO's Centralized Pension Payments System is to be fully rolled out by January 2025 as part of which IT modernisation project?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — CITES 2.01
PIB (Labour): CPPS will be fully rolled out as part of the Centralized IT Enabled System (CITES 2.01) by January 2025.
On full rollout, the Centralized Pension Payments System is expected to benefit about how many EPS pensioners?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — More than 78 lakh
PIB (Labour): the new CPPS will benefit more than 78 lakh EPS pensioners of EPFO.
Under the amended rules (November 2024), what is the environmental compensation per stubble-burning incident for a farmer with less than two acres?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — ₹5,000
PIB (MoEFCC): for land under two acres the EC was revised from ₹2,500 to ₹5,000 per incident.
For a farmer with more than five acres, the revised environmental compensation for stubble burning (November 2024) is:
Show answer
Correct answer: D — ₹30,000
PIB (MoEFCC): for land over five acres the EC was revised from ₹15,000 to ₹30,000 per incident.
Consider the following about the revised environmental compensation for stubble burning (November 2024): 1. The amendment rules were notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. For farmers with two acres or more but less than five acres, the rate is ₹10,000 per incident. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB: MoEFCC notified the Amendment Rules on 6 November 2024 (G.S.R. 690(E)); the 2-to-under-5-acre rate went from ₹5,000 to ₹10,000. Both are correct.
The two-day Anti-Terrorism Conference-2024 inaugurated by Amit Shah on 7 November 2024 was organised by:
Show answer
Correct answer: A — National Investigation Agency
PIB (MHA): the conference was organised by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in New Delhi.
According to the Home Minister on 7 November 2024, the NIA's conviction rate in UAPA cases is around:
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 95%
PIB (MHA): NIA has succeeded in achieving a conviction rate of around 95% in UAPA cases.
By how much did the Home Minister say terrorist incidents have reduced in the past decade (7 November 2024)?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 70%
PIB (MHA): due to steps against terrorism, terrorist incidents have reduced by 70% in the past decade.
At the Anti-Terrorism Conference-2024, Amit Shah said the MHA will soon formulate:
Show answer
Correct answer: D — A National Counter-terrorism Policy and Strategy
PIB (MHA): the Ministry of Home Affairs will soon formulate a National Counter-terrorism Policy & Strategy to fight the entire ecosystem of terrorism.
On 7 November 2024, the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme completed how many years of implementation?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 10 years
PIB (PMO): the PM marked ten years of the OROP scheme on 7 November 2024, the day it was implemented.
How many critical mineral blocks were successfully auctioned under Tranche IV (announced 7 November 2024)?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 8
PIB (Mines): the Ministry concluded the auction of 8 critical mineral blocks under Tranche IV.
Which state had the largest number of successfully auctioned blocks in Tranche IV of the critical mineral auctions?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Arunachal Pradesh
PIB (Mines): four of the eight successful blocks (Depo, Endolin-Isholin, Phop, Radhpu) are in Arunachal Pradesh.
The Centre auctions critical mineral blocks using its power to grant concessions for minerals listed in which part of the MMDR Act, 1957?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Part D of the First Schedule
PIB (Mines): the auction under the MMDR Act, 1957 uses the Central Government's authority for key minerals listed in Part D of the First Schedule.
The Notice Inviting Tender for Tranche IV of critical mineral block auctions was issued on 24 June 2024 for how many blocks?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 21
PIB (Mines): the NIT was issued on 24 June 2024 for 21 mineral blocks; 10 advanced to e-auction and 8 were successfully auctioned.
The coal sector's Single Window Clearance System (SWCS), on which a Mine Opening Permission module was launched in November 2024, was itself launched on:
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 11 January 2021
PIB (Coal): the SWCS was launched on 11 January 2021.
Who inaugurated the Mine Opening Permission module on the SWCS portal on 7 November 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt
PIB (Coal): Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Vikram Dev Dutt inaugurated the new module on 7 November 2024.
On 7 November 2024, Piyush Goyal launched which anniversary celebrations of EEPC India?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 70th year
PIB (Commerce): Piyush Goyal launched EEPC India's 70th year celebrations and unveiled its logo.
What engineering exports target by 2030 did the Commerce Minister cite for EEPC India in November 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — $300 billion
PIB (Commerce): 'EEPC India's target to achieve $300 bn exports by 2030 represents courage and conviction of new India.'
Who was the Chairman of EEPC India at its 70th year launch event in November 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Arun Kumar Garodia
PIB (Commerce): EEPC India Chairman Arun Kumar Garodia spoke at the event.
In his message of 6 November 2024 congratulating Donald Trump, PM Modi referred to the India-US relationship as a:
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership
PIB (PMO): the PM looked forward to renewing collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership.
Consider the following about PM Modi's contact with Donald Trump on 6 November 2024: 1. The PM spoke to Trump by phone on the same day. 2. The PM mentioned space among the sectors for closer India-US cooperation. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO): the PM had a conversation with President-elect Trump on 6 November and mentioned technology, defence, energy, space and other sectors. Both are correct.
Under PM-Vidyalaxmi (approved 6 November 2024), education loans up to ₹7.5 lakh get what level of government credit guarantee?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — 75%
PIB (Cabinet): loan amounts up to ₹7.5 lakh will be provided a 75% credit guarantee by the Government of India.
Under PM-Vidyalaxmi, 3% interest subvention is available to students with annual family income up to:
Show answer
Correct answer: D — ₹8 lakh, on loans up to ₹10 lakh
PIB (Cabinet): students with up to ₹8 lakh annual family income get 3% interest subvention on loans up to ₹10 lakh (in addition to full subvention for income up to ₹4.5 lakh under existing schemes).
What is the outlay for PM-Vidyalaxmi for 2024-25 to 2030-31?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — ₹3,600 crore
PIB (Cabinet): an outlay of ₹3,600 crore has been made during 2024-25 to 2030-31; 7 lakh fresh students are expected to get interest subvention.
PM-Vidyalaxmi covers students admitted to how many top quality higher education institutions?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 860
PIB (Cabinet): loans to meritorious students admitted to the top 860 quality HEIs, covering more than 22 lakh students every year.
How many trainees nominated by the International Seabed Authority were felicitated at MoES on 6 November 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 21
PIB (MoES): Jitendra Singh felicitated 21 trainees nominated by the ISA on 6 November 2024.
The International Seabed Authority is headquartered in:
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Kingston, Jamaica
PIB (MoES): ISA, headquartered in Kingston, Jamaica, was established in 1994 under UNCLOS.
Which two MoES institutions trained the ISA nominees felicitated in November 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — NIOT Chennai and NCPOR Goa
PIB (MoES): the trainings were conducted by NIOT, Chennai, and NCPOR, Goa.
The International Seabed Authority was established in 1994 under:
Show answer
Correct answer: D — The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
PIB (MoES): ISA was established in 1994 under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
How much equity infusion in the Food Corporation of India did the CCEA approve on 6 November 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — ₹10,700 crore
PIB (Cabinet): the CCEA approved infusion of equity of ₹10,700 crore for working capital in FY 2024-25 in FCI.
The ₹10,700 crore equity infusion in FCI (November 2024) is being made by:
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Conversion of Ways and Means Advance to equity
PIB (Cabinet): the equity is infused by way of conversion of Ways and Means Advance to equity in 2024-25.
In which year did the Food Corporation of India start its journey?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — 1964
PIB (Cabinet): FCI started its journey in 1964 with authorised capital of ₹100 crore and equity of ₹4 crore.
As reported by the ECI on 6 November 2024, total seizures in the Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections and bypolls stood at:
Show answer
Correct answer: A — ₹558 crore
PIB (ECI): agencies seized ₹558 crore worth of cash, freebies, liquor, drugs and precious metals in Maharashtra, Jharkhand and bypolls.
How much was seized in Maharashtra as per the ECI's 6 November 2024 release?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — ₹280 crore
PIB (ECI): ₹280 crore was seized in Maharashtra and ₹158 crore in Jharkhand.