Maharashtra State Staff Selection Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
In which city was the India-Norway Business Forum held on 8 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Mumbai
PIB (8 Dec 2024): the India-Norway Business Forum was held in Mumbai, organised by CII in collaboration with DPIIT.
As stated at the India-Norway Business Forum on 8 December 2024, Norway is India's investor of which rank?
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Correct answer: D — 33rd
PIB (8 Dec 2024): DPIIT Joint Secretary Gurneet Tej highlighted bilateral trade of USD 1.1 billion and Norway emerging as India's 33rd largest investor.
Consider the following about the India-Norway Business Forum held on 8 December 2024: 1. Piyush Goyal proposed launching a startup bridge between India and Norway at the next ministerial meeting. 2. Norway's Ambassador said Norway had already ratified TEPA. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. PIB (8 Dec 2024): Goyal proposed a startup bridge at the next ministerial meet; Norway's Ambassador noted Norway's plans to ratify TEPA by 2025, so it had not yet ratified it.
Where was Devendra Fadnavis sworn in as Chief Minister of Maharashtra on 5 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Azad Maidan, Mumbai
The Hindu and Indian Express (5 Dec 2024): Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as Chief Minister at Azad Maidan, Mumbai.
Who administered the oath of office to Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra Chief Minister on 5 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — C P Radhakrishnan
The Hindu and Indian Express (5 Dec 2024): Governor C P Radhakrishnan administered the oath of office to Devendra Fadnavis at Azad Maidan.
Consider the following statements about the Maharashtra swearing-in of 5 December 2024: 1. Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers. 2. It was Devendra Fadnavis's second time as Chief Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (5 Dec 2024): PM congratulated Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar on taking oath as Deputy Chief Ministers, so statement 1 is correct. The Hindu and Indian Express say Fadnavis became Chief Minister for the third time, so statement 2 is wrong. Answer: 1 only.
With the oath on 5 December 2024, Devendra Fadnavis became Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the:
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Correct answer: C — Third time
The Hindu and Indian Express (5 Dec 2024): Devendra Fadnavis became Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time.
Where did the first India–Cambodia joint table-top exercise CINBAX begin on 1 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Foreign Training Node, Pune
PIB (1 Dec 2024): the 1st edition of Joint Table Top Exercise CINBAX between the Indian and Cambodian Armies commenced at the Foreign Training Node, Pune.
Exercise CINBAX wargames joint counter-terrorism operations under which chapter of the UN Charter?
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Correct answer: B — Chapter VII
PIB (1 Dec 2024): CINBAX is a planning exercise aimed to wargame conduct of joint Counter Terrorism operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.
Consider the following statements about Exercise CINBAX 2024: 1. It is scheduled from 1 to 8 December 2024. 2. The Indian Army contingent comprises 50 personnel from an Infantry Brigade. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (1 Dec 2024): the exercise will be conducted from 1st to 8th December 2024, so statement 1 is correct. The Indian contingent comprises 20 personnel from an Infantry Brigade, not 50, so statement 2 is wrong. Answer: 1 only.
The 13th edition of the India–Singapore exercise 'Agni Warrior' concluded on 30 November 2024 at which location?
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Correct answer: C — Devlali, Maharashtra
PIB (MoD): XAW-2024 concluded at the Field Firing Ranges, Devlali (Maharashtra) on 30 November 2024.
Which edition of Joint Military Exercise 'Agni Warrior' was held in November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 13th
PIB (MoD): the 13th edition of Joint Military Exercise AGNI WARRIOR (XAW-2024) was held from 28 to 30 November 2024.
Consider the following statements about Agni Warrior 2024: 1. The Singapore contingent comprised 182 personnel from the Singapore Artillery and the Indian contingent 114 personnel from the Regiment of Artillery. 2. It was a bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MoD): the contingents were 182 (Singapore Artillery) and 114 (Regiment of Artillery) — 1 is correct. It was an Army–Singapore Armed Forces artillery exercise, not a naval one — 2 is wrong.
Which Italian Navy tall ship docked at the Indira Dock of Mumbai Port, where Sarbananda Sonowal met Italian minister Adolfo Urso on 30 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Amerigo Vespucci
PIB (MoPSW): the meeting took place during the docking of the Italian Navy school ship Amerigo Vespucci at the Indira Docks in Mumbai Port.
Consider the following statements: 1. Sarbananda Sonowal sought Italy's collaboration for the National Maritime Heritage Complex being built at Lothal, Gujarat. 2. The ship Amerigo Vespucci was commissioned in May 1931. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MoPSW): Sonowal requested support for the NMHC at Lothal, Gujarat, and the release states Amerigo Vespucci was commissioned in May 1931. Both are correct.
On 27 November 2024, the Army Chief presented the President's Colours to four Mechanised Infantry battalions at the Mechanised Infantry Centre and School in which city?
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Correct answer: A — Ahilyanagar
PIB (Army): the ceremony was held at the Mechanised Infantry Centre and School (MIC&S), Ahilyanagar, on 27 November 2024.
In which year was the Mechanised Infantry Arm of the Indian Army raised?
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Correct answer: C — 1979
PIB (Army): the COAS said the Mechanised Infantry Arm, since its inception in 1979, has distinguished itself as a modern and professional force.
What total amount did the High-Level Committee chaired by Amit Shah approve for disaster mitigation and capacity-building projects (announced 26 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1,115.67 crore
PIB (MHA): the HLC approved ₹1,115.67 crore — ₹1,000 crore for landslide mitigation and ₹115.67 crore for Civil Defence training.
The ₹1,000-crore National Landslide Risk Mitigation project approved by the HLC in November 2024 is to be funded from which fund?
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Correct answer: C — National Disaster Mitigation Fund
PIB (MHA): the landslide proposal was considered for funding from the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF).
Consider the following statements about the HLC approvals announced on 26 November 2024: 1. The National Landslide Risk Mitigation project covers 15 States. 2. The Civil Defence training and capacity-building project covers only the North Eastern States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MHA): the landslide project covers 15 States, but the ₹115.67-crore Civil Defence project covers all States and UTs. Only 1 is correct.
How many startups did Union Minister Jitendra Singh announce on 26 November 2024 as selected for support under the National Quantum Mission and NM-ICPS?
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Correct answer: D — Eight
PIB (DST): eight startups were selected under the National Quantum Mission and the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems.
Among the startups selected under the National Quantum Mission in November 2024, Bengaluru-based QPiAI India is working on:
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Correct answer: A — A superconducting quantum computer
PIB (DST): QPiAI India is building a superconducting quantum computer; QuPrayog (Pune) works on optical atomic clocks, Pristine Diamonds (Ahmedabad) on diamond materials and Dimira Technologies on cryogenic cables.
The three railway multitracking projects approved by the CCEA on 25 November 2024 cost about ₹7,927 crore and cover which States?
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Correct answer: A — Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
PIB (Cabinet): the three projects cover seven districts in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Which two Aspirational Districts will get better connectivity from the railway multitracking projects approved on 25 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Khandwa and Chitrakoot
PIB (Cabinet): the projects will enhance connectivity to two Aspirational Districts — Khandwa and Chitrakoot.
Which city was set to host the Army Day Parade for the first time on 15 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Pune
PIB (IFFI/Army): Pune would host the Army Day Parade for the first time on 15 January 2025, at the Bombay Engineering Group and Centre; Bengaluru (2023) and Lucknow (2024) hosted earlier.
Army Day (15 January) commemorates which event?
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Correct answer: B — Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa's appointment as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army in 1949
PIB (IFFI/Army): the Army Day Parade commemorates Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa's appointment as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army in 1949.
How many seats did the BJP win in the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly in the results declared on 23 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 132
ECI party-wise results: BJP 132, the single largest party; The Indian Express and News18 report the same.
Consider the following statements about the Maharashtra Assembly results of 23 November 2024: 1. Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena won 57 seats. 2. Ajit Pawar's NCP won 41 seats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
ECI party-wise results: Shiv Sena 57 and NCP 41; The Indian Express and News18 agree. Both are correct.
Among the Opposition parties in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly results, which party won the most seats?
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Correct answer: B — Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray)
ECI party-wise results: Shiv Sena (UBT) 20, Congress 16, NCP (SP) 10, Samajwadi Party 2.
In the Maharashtra Assembly results of 23 November 2024, Shiv Sena (UBT), the Congress and NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) won how many seats respectively?
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Correct answer: D — 20, 16 and 10
ECI party-wise results: Shiv Sena (UBT) 20, INC 16, NCP (SP) 10; The Indian Express and News18 agree.
In how many phases did all 288 assembly constituencies of Maharashtra vote in the 2024 assembly election?
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Correct answer: D — One
PIB (ECI): all 288 ACs in Maharashtra voted in a single phase on 20 November 2024.
According to the ECI, what was the total value of seizures since the announcement of the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections and the bye-elections, as of polling day on 20 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1,139 crore
PIB (ECI): seizure figures crossed ₹1,000 crore and stood at ₹1,139 crore in total since the announcement of the assembly elections and bye-elections.
Consider the following about the by-polls held on 20 November 2024: 1. By-polls were held in 9 assembly constituencies of Uttar Pradesh. 2. The Kedarnath assembly constituency in Uttarakhand also went to by-polls. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (ECI): Uttar Pradesh had polling in 9 ACs, Punjab 4, and Kedarnath (Uttarakhand) and Palakkad (Kerala) also went to by-polls, along with the Nanded Lok Sabha seat.
According to EPFO's provisional payroll data released on 20 November 2024, what was the net member addition in September 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 18.81 lakh
PIB (Labour Ministry): EPFO recorded a net addition of 18.81 lakh members in September 2024, 9.33% higher year on year.
Which state led in net EPFO member additions in September 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Maharashtra
PIB (Labour Ministry): Maharashtra led by adding 21.20% of net members during the month.
Which is India's first coastal industrial corridor, as described by DPIIT?
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Correct answer: B — East Coast Economic Corridor
PIB (DPIIT): the East Coast Economic Corridor (ECEC) is India's first coastal corridor.
Which was India's first industrial corridor, before the four corridors approved in November 2016?
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Correct answer: D — Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor
PIB (DPIIT): India's first corridor was the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC).
By what percentage did the all-India average retail price of tomato fall between 14 October and 14 November 2024, as per the Department of Consumer Affairs?
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Correct answer: B — 22.4%
PIB (Consumer Affairs): the price fell from ₹67.50/kg to ₹52.35/kg, a 22.4% decline. The almost 50% fall was in Azadpur mandi modal prices.
As per the third advance estimate cited by the Department of Consumer Affairs in November 2024, India's tomato production in 2023-24 was:
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Correct answer: D — 213.20 lakh tonnes
PIB (Consumer Affairs): 213.20 lakh tonnes in 2023-24, 4% more than 204.25 lakh tonnes in 2022-23.
Modal prices of tomato fell by almost 50% between 14 October and 14 November 2024 at which mandi, as per the Department of Consumer Affairs?
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Correct answer: A — Azadpur
PIB (Consumer Affairs): modal prices at Azadpur mandi fell from ₹5,883 to ₹2,969 per quintal.
The Uniform Protection Protocol approved for the Indian grid in November 2024 applies to users connected at what voltage and above (outside the North-East)?
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Correct answer: A — 220 kV
PIB (Power): it applies to entities connected at 220 kV (132 kV for the North-Eastern Region) and above.
Where was the 15th National Power Committee meeting that approved the Uniform Protection Protocol held on 14 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Nagpur
PIB (Power): the 15th NPC meeting was held on 14 November 2024 at Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Operation Dronagiri, launched on 14 November 2024, is a pilot project under which policy?
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Correct answer: B — National Geospatial Policy 2022
PIB (S&T): Operation Dronagiri is a pilot project under the National Geospatial Policy 2022.
Which of the following states is NOT in the first phase of Operation Dronagiri?
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Correct answer: C — Kerala
PIB (S&T): the first phase covers Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Assam, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Kerala is not included.
The edition of India–Australia Exercise AUSTRAHIND that began on 8 November 2024 was the:
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Correct answer: B — 3rd
PIB (MoD): the 3rd edition of joint military Exercise AUSTRAHIND commenced at Foreign Training Node, Pune.
Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2024 (8–21 November) is being held at:
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Correct answer: D — Foreign Training Node, Pune
PIB (MoD): the exercise commenced at Foreign Training Node, Pune in Maharashtra.
The Indian Army contingent at AUSTRAHIND 2024 is represented mainly by a battalion of which regiment?
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Correct answer: A — DOGRA Regiment
PIB (MoD): the 140-strong Indian contingent is represented mainly by a battalion of the DOGRA Regiment and 14 IAF personnel.
As reported by the ECI on 6 November 2024, total seizures in the Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections and bypolls stood at:
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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?
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Correct answer: C — ₹280 crore
PIB (ECI): ₹280 crore was seized in Maharashtra and ₹158 crore in Jharkhand.
Which institute developed the 'Indian Equatorial Electrojet (IEEJ) Model', announced by DST on 30 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Navi Mumbai
PIB (DST), 30 Oct 2024: scientists from the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG), Navi Mumbai, developed the empirical IEEJ Model.
IIG measures the Equatorial ElectroJet using ground-based magnetometers at which equatorial station near India's southern tip?
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Correct answer: B — Tirunelveli
PIB (DST), 30 Oct 2024: IIG regularly measures the EEJ current using ground-based magnetometers at the equatorial station Tirunelveli.
The Indian Navy's challenge in ADITI 3.0, unveiled on 29 October 2024, is to design a:
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Correct answer: C — High-Power Microwave Weapon System
PIB (MoD), 29 Oct 2024: ADITI 3.0 features a challenge from the Indian Navy to design a High-Power Microwave Weapon System.
Where was the NIIO seminar 'Swavlamban' held on 29 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
PIB (MoD), 29 Oct 2024: ADITI 3.0 and DISC 13 were unveiled during the NIIO seminar 'Swavlamban' at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
'Sagarmala Parikrama', flagged off at Swavlamban 2024, is an autonomous passage of about 1,500 km between:
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Correct answer: B — Mumbai and Tuticorin
PIB (MoD), 29 Oct 2024: the flag-off of 'Sagarmala Parikrama' to conduct an autonomous passage of about 1,500 km from Mumbai to Tuticorin.
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.
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.
On which date is polling for the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election, as announced by the ECI on 15 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 20 November 2024
ECI Press Note ECI/PN/158/2024: poll is scheduled to be held in a single phase in Maharashtra on 20.11.2024.
As per the ECI schedule announced on 15 October 2024, polling in Jharkhand will be held in:
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Correct answer: D — Two phases on 13 and 20 November 2024
ECI Press Note ECI/PN/158/2024: poll is scheduled to be held in 02 phases in Jharkhand on 13.11.2024 and 20.11.2024.
The bye-elections announced by the ECI on 15 October 2024 cover:
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Correct answer: A — 48 Assembly constituencies and 2 Parliamentary constituencies in 15 States
ECI Press Note ECI/PN/150/2024 (15 Oct 2024): schedule for bye-election to 48 Assembly Constituencies and 2 Parliamentary Constituencies of 15 States.
Consider the following statements about the bye-elections announced by the ECI on 15 October 2024: 1. The Wayanad Parliamentary constituency fell vacant due to the resignation of Rahul Gandhi. 2. Polling for the Nanded Parliamentary constituency and the Kedarnath Assembly constituency is on 20 November 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both correct per ECI Press Note ECI/PN/150/2024: 4-Wayanad PC - resignation of Rahul Gandhi; poll for 16-Nanded PC and 07-Kedarnath AC is on 20.11.2024 (other bye-elections on 13.11.2024).
Thane Creek Bridge 3, whose north channel was inaugurated on 13 October 2024, is on which highway?
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Correct answer: D — Sion-Panvel Highway
Hindustan Times and Free Press Journal (13 Oct 2024): CM Shinde inaugurated the north channel of Thane Creek Bridge 3 on the Sion-Panvel Highway.
The seven creek bridges whose foundation stone was laid on 13 October 2024 are on the coastal highway between:
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Correct answer: B — Rewas (Raigad) and Redi (Sindhudurg)
Free Press Journal (13 Oct 2024): seven creek bridges on the coastal road between Rewas in Raigad district and Redi in Sindhudurg district; Hindustan Times also names the Rewas-Redi Coastal Highway.
Which agency is executing the Thane Creek Bridge 3 and the Rewas-Redi creek bridge projects?
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Correct answer: C — Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC)
Hindustan Times (13 Oct 2024): all these projects are planned and executed by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC); FPJ also cites MSRDC.
India's first Demonstration Facility for Biopolymers, inaugurated on 13 October 2024, is located at:
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Correct answer: C — Jejuri, Pune
PIB (13 Oct 2024): Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's first Demonstration Facility for Biopolymers at Jejuri in Pune.
The biopolymer demonstration facility at Jejuri uses indigenous technology to produce which bioplastic?
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Correct answer: A — Polylactic Acid (PLA)
PIB (13 Oct 2024): the facility is a pioneering effort in indigenously integrated technology for the production of Polylactic Acid (PLA) bioplastic.
Which company built India's first Demonstration Facility for Biopolymers at Jejuri?
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Correct answer: B — Praj Industries
PIB (13 Oct 2024): the facility has been built by Praj Industries.
Through which body did the Government of Maharashtra sign the MoU with NIELIT on 11 October 2024 for Centres of Excellence?
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Correct answer: C — Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education
PIB (11 Oct 2024): the MoU was signed between NIELIT and the Government of Maharashtra through its Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education, Mumbai.
Which Union Minister said the NIELIT-Maharashtra Centres of Excellence effort of 11 October 2024, beginning in Maharashtra, will be extended to other states?
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Correct answer: B — Ashwini Vaishnaw
PIB (11 Oct 2024): Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology, said the effort, beginning in Maharashtra, will be extended to other states.
The Vrindavan Bypass evaluated at the 81st NPG meeting under PM GatiShakti on 10 October 2024 will connect NH-44 to which expressway?
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Correct answer: A — Yamuna Expressway
PIB (11 Oct 2024): a 16.75 km greenfield Vrindavan Bypass in Uttar Pradesh will connect NH-44 to the Yamuna Expressway.
The new integrated terminal building evaluated at the 81st NPG meeting (10 October 2024) is for which airport?
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Correct answer: B — Srinagar Airport
PIB (11 Oct 2024): a brownfield project for a new integrated terminal building of 71,500 sq m at Srinagar Airport in Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir.
Ratan Tata, who passed away on 9 October 2024, held which position at Tata Sons at the time of his death?
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Correct answer: C — Chairman Emeritus
Times of India / NDTV (9 Oct 2024): Ratan Naval Tata, the Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away; the statement was issued by N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons.
Which civilian honour had Ratan Tata received, as noted in the Tata Sons statement of 9 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Padma Vibhushan
Tata Sons statement, carried by Times of India (9 Oct 2024), is headed 'Padma Vibhushan Mr. Ratan N Tata, 28.12.1937-09.10.2024'.
Consider the following statements about Ratan Tata: 1. He was born on 28 December 1937. 2. The Tata Sons statement on his death was issued by Cyrus Mistry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The Tata Sons statement (Times of India, NDTV, 9 Oct 2024) gives his dates as 28.12.1937-09.10.2024 and was issued by N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons.
How many students will the Indian Institute of Skills, Mumbai, inaugurated on 9 October 2024, train annually in Industry 4.0 skills?
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Correct answer: D — 5,000
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the institute is to train 5000 students annually in Industry 4.0 skills.
The Indian Institute of Skills, Mumbai, is a PPP between the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and:
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Correct answer: B — Tata IIS, a Section 8 company under Tata Trusts
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the institute is a collaboration between MSDE and Tata IIS (a section 8 company under Tata Trusts).