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WBPSC WBCS Current Affairs Quiz — All time

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21st ASEAN-India Summit in Vientiane: PM Modi announces 10-point plan, 2025 as ASEAN-India Year of Tourism
Q1

Which year did PM Modi announce as the ASEAN-India Year of Tourism at the 21st ASEAN-India Summit on 10 October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — 2025

PIB (10 Oct 2024): the 10-point plan includes celebrating the year 2025 as ASEAN-India Year of Tourism, with India making available USD 5 million.

Q2 Advanced

What was the Chair's theme in line with which PM Modi announced his 10-point plan at the 21st ASEAN-India Summit?

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Correct answer: A — Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience

PIB (10 Oct 2024): in keeping with the Chair's theme of 'Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience', the PM announced a 10-point plan.

Q3 Advanced

Which country became the new Country Coordinator for ASEAN-India relations, as noted at the 21st ASEAN-India Summit?

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Correct answer: D — Philippines

PIB (10 Oct 2024): the PM thanked Singapore for its role as Country Coordinator over the last three years and looked forward to working with the Philippines, the new Country Coordinator.

Q4 Advanced

At the 21st ASEAN-India Summit, leaders agreed to create a new ASEAN-India Plan of Action for which period?

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Correct answer: B — 2026-2030

PIB (10 Oct 2024): leaders agreed to create a new ASEAN-India Plan of Action (2026-2030).

Q5 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 21st ASEAN-India Summit (10 October 2024): 1. It was PM Modi's 11th participation in the Summit. 2. The PM noted that India-ASEAN trade had doubled in the last ten years to over USD 130 billion. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct. PIB (10 Oct 2024): this was the PM's 11th participation in the Summit, and in the last ten years India-ASEAN trade had doubled to over USD 130 billion.

Sports Ministry puts Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024 out for public comments
Q6

Which body does the Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024 propose as the central regulatory authority to recognise National Sports Federations?

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Correct answer: A — Sports Regulatory Board of India

PIB (10 Oct 2024): the draft Bill proposes a Sports Regulatory Board of India as the central regulatory authority for granting recognition to NSFs.

Q7 Advanced

The Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024 restricts the size of executive committees of IOA/PCI/NSFs to how many members?

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Correct answer: D — 15

PIB (10 Oct 2024): the Bill restricts the size of the EC to 15 members.

Q8 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024: 1. It proposes an Appellate Sports Tribunal to handle sports-related disputes. 2. It requires 10% of voting members in the General Body of the NOC, NPC and NSFs to be sportspersons of outstanding merit. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct. PIB (10 Oct 2024): a dedicated Appellate Sports Tribunal will handle sports disputes, and 10% of General Body voting members are to be sportspersons of outstanding merit elected by the Athletes Commission.

PM Modi holds first meeting with New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon; welcomes NZ joining ISA
Q9

PM Modi held his first meeting with which New Zealand Prime Minister in Vientiane on 10 October 2024?

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Correct answer: A — Christopher Luxon

PIB (10 Oct 2024): PM Modi and Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon met on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit in Vientiane; this was their first meeting.

Q10 Advanced

On 10 October 2024, PM Modi welcomed New Zealand's decision to join which India-led initiative?

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Correct answer: C — International Solar Alliance

PIB (10 Oct 2024): the Prime Minister welcomed New Zealand's decision to join the International Solar Alliance.

PM Modi meets newly appointed Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba in Laos
Q11

PM Modi met which newly appointed Prime Minister of Japan on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit on 10 October 2024?

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Correct answer: B — Shigeru Ishiba

PIB (10 Oct 2024): PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with the newly appointed Prime Minister of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba, on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit in Laos.

Q12 Advanced

As reaffirmed by PM Modi and PM Ishiba on 10 October 2024, India-Japan ties are described as a:

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Correct answer: D — Special Strategic and Global Partnership

PIB (10 Oct 2024): the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.

Ministry of Education opens registrations for Yuva Sangam Phase V
Q13

Yuva Sangam, whose Phase V registrations opened on 10 October 2024, is an initiative under which programme?

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Correct answer: B — Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat

PIB (10 Oct 2024): the registration portal for Phase V of Yuva Sangam, under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB), was launched by the Ministry of Education.

Q14 Advanced

What is the eligible age group for Yuva Sangam Phase V, for which registrations opened on 10 October 2024?

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Correct answer: A — 18-30 years

PIB (10 Oct 2024): interested youth in the age group of 18-30 years can register.

81st Network Planning Group meeting under PM GatiShakti evaluates five road and aviation projects
Q15 Advanced

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.

Q16 Advanced

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.

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024: David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper for work on proteins
Q17

David Baker received half of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 for what?

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Correct answer: A — Computational protein design

Nobel press release (9 Oct 2024): one half to David Baker 'for computational protein design'.

Q18 Advanced

Which AI model, presented in 2020 by Demis Hassabis and John Jumper, was recognised by the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024?

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Correct answer: D — AlphaFold2

Nobel press release (9 Oct 2024): in 2020, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper presented an AI model called AlphaFold2.

Q19 Advanced

Demis Hassabis and John Jumper, Nobel Chemistry 2024 laureates, are affiliated with which organisation?

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Correct answer: B — Google DeepMind

Nobel press release (9 Oct 2024): Demis Hassabis and John Jumper are listed with Google DeepMind, London, UK.

Q20 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024: 1. It was awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. 2. AlphaFold2 has been used by more than two million people from 190 countries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct. Nobel press release (9 Oct 2024): the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences decided to award the prize, and AlphaFold2 has been used by more than two million people from 190 countries.

Cabinet approves continuation of free fortified rice under PMGKAY and other schemes till December 2028
Q21

Till when did the Union Cabinet on 9 October 2024 approve continuation of free fortified rice supply under PMGKAY and other schemes?

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Correct answer: B — December 2028

PIB (9 Oct 2024): the Cabinet approved continuation of the universal supply of fortified rice from July 2024 up to December 2028.

Q22 Advanced

Which micronutrients are added to rice through Fortified Rice Kernels under the rice fortification initiative?

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Correct answer: D — Iron, folic acid and vitamin B12

PIB (9 Oct 2024): rice fortification adds Fortified Rice Kernels enriched with iron, folic acid and vitamin B12, as per FSSAI standards, to regular rice.

Q23 Advanced

The continuation of the rice fortification initiative approved on 9 October 2024 complements which Government strategy?

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Correct answer: A — Anaemia Mukt Bharat

PIB (9 Oct 2024): continuation of the rice fortification initiative will complement the interventions under the Anaemia Mukt Bharat strategy.

Q24 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the rice fortification initiative: 1. It will continue as a central sector initiative with 100% funding by the Government of India as part of PMGKAY. 2. Universal coverage of fortified rice in all Government schemes was achieved by March 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct. PIB (9 Oct 2024): the initiative continues as a central sector initiative with 100% funding by the Government of India as part of PMGKAY, and universal coverage was achieved by March 2024 after three phases.

UNFPA honours India for maternal health and family planning; lauds 70% cut in MMR
Q25

By how much did India reduce its Maternal Mortality Ratio between 2000 and 2020, as commended by UNFPA in October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — 70%

PIB (9 Oct 2024): Dr Kanem commended India's efforts in reducing the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) by an impressive 70% between 2000 and 2020.

Q26 Advanced

Who, as Executive Director of UNFPA, felicitated India's Union Health Secretary for progress in maternal health (PIB, 9 October 2024)?

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Correct answer: D — Dr Natalia Kanem

PIB (9 Oct 2024): Dr Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of UNFPA, felicitated Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava; Andrea M. Wojnar is the UNFPA India Representative.

CAMS 2022-23: 96.9% of youth aged 15-24 literate and numerate; mean schooling 8.4 years
Q27

As per CAMS 2022-23 results released on 9 October 2024, what share of persons aged 15-24 can read, write and do simple arithmetic?

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Correct answer: D — 96.9 percent

MoSPI via PIB (9 Oct 2024): approximately 96.9 percent of persons aged 15-24 years can read and write simple statements with understanding and perform simple arithmetic.

Q28 Advanced

According to CAMS 2022-23, what are the mean years of formal schooling for persons aged 15 years and above at the all-India level?

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Correct answer: B — 8.4

MoSPI via PIB (9 Oct 2024): mean years of schooling in formal education for persons aged 15 and above is 8.4; for 25 and above it is 7.5.

Q29 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the CAMS 2022-23 results: 1. CAMS was conducted as part of the 79th round of the National Sample Survey. 2. Average household out-of-pocket expenditure on hospitalisation was higher in rural areas than in urban areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. MoSPI via PIB (9 Oct 2024): CAMS was part of the NSS 79th round; hospitalisation out-of-pocket expenditure was Rs 4,129 rural and Rs 5,290 urban, so it was higher in urban areas.

WHO certifies India for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem
Q30

Trachoma, which WHO certified India as having eliminated as a public health problem on 8 October 2024, primarily affects which organ?

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Correct answer: D — Eyes

PIB (8 Oct 2024): trachoma is a bacterial infection that affects the eyes and, if untreated, causes irreversible blindness.

Q31 Advanced

With WHO's October 2024 certification, India became which country in the WHO South-East Asia Region to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem?

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Correct answer: B — Third

PIB (8 Oct 2024): India became the third country in the South-East Asia Region to achieve this milestone.

Q32 Advanced

Trachoma is caused by which bacterium?

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Correct answer: A — Chlamydia trachomatis

PIB (8 Oct 2024): trachoma is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.

Nobel Prize in Physics 2024: John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton for machine learning with neural networks
Q33

Who were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 2024?

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Correct answer: B — John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton

Nobel press release (8 Oct 2024): the Nobel Prize in Physics 2024 is awarded to John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton.

Q34 Advanced

Geoffrey Hinton used the Hopfield network as the foundation for which new network, as cited by the Nobel Committee?

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Correct answer: D — Boltzmann machine

Nobel press release (8 Oct 2024): Geoffrey Hinton used the Hopfield network as the foundation for a new network: the Boltzmann machine.

Q35 Advanced

With which university was Geoffrey Hinton affiliated in the Nobel Prize in Physics 2024 announcement?

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Correct answer: C — University of Toronto

Nobel press release (8 Oct 2024): Geoffrey Hinton, University of Toronto, Canada; John J. Hopfield, Princeton University, USA.

Q36 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Nobel Prize in Physics 2024: 1. The Hopfield network utilises physics that describes a material's characteristics due to atomic spin. 2. The prize of 11 million Swedish kronor is to be shared equally between the laureates. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct. Nobel press release (8 Oct 2024): the Hopfield network uses physics describing atomic spin, and the prize amount of 11 million Swedish kronor is to be shared equally.

MNRE notifies guidelines for ₹500 crore 'Innovative Projects' component of PM-Surya Ghar
Q37

How much has been earmarked for the 'Innovative Projects' component of PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, whose guidelines were notified on 8 October 2024?

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Correct answer: A — ₹500 crore

MNRE via PIB (11 Oct 2024): guidelines were notified on 8 October 2024 and ₹500 crore has been earmarked for the Innovative Projects component.

Q38 Advanced

Which body is the Scheme Implementation Agency for the Innovative Projects component of PM-Surya Ghar?

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Correct answer: C — National Institute of Solar Energy

MNRE via PIB (11 Oct 2024): the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) will serve as the Scheme Implementation Agency.

Q39 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Innovative Projects component of PM-Surya Ghar: 1. Selected projects get assistance of up to 60% of project cost or ₹30 crore, whichever is higher. 2. The parent scheme was approved on 29 February 2024 with an outlay of ₹50,000 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

Neither statement is correct. MNRE via PIB (11 Oct 2024): assistance is up to 60% of project cost or ₹30 crore, whichever is lower; the scheme approved on 29 February 2024 has an outlay of Rs 75,021 crore.

Atal Pension Yojana gross enrolments cross 7 crore
Q40

Gross enrolments under the Atal Pension Yojana crossed which mark, as announced on 8 October 2024?

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Correct answer: B — 7 crore

PIB (8 Oct 2024): total gross enrolments under APY have crossed 7 crore, with over 56 lakh in FY 2024-25.

Q41 Advanced

On which date was the Atal Pension Yojana launched?

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Correct answer: D — 9 May 2015

PIB (8 Oct 2024): APY was launched on 9th May 2015.

GRSE delivers Nirdeshak, second Survey Vessel (Large), to the Indian Navy
Q42 Advanced

Which shipyard built Nirdeshak, the second Survey Vessel (Large) delivered to the Indian Navy on 8 October 2024?

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Correct answer: A — Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata

PIB (8 Oct 2024): Nirdeshak (Yard 3026) was built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, and delivered on 08 Oct 24.

Q43 Advanced

Which was the first ship of the Survey Vessel (Large) class, commissioned on 3 February 2024?

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Correct answer: C — INS Sandhayak

PIB (8 Oct 2024): the first ship of the class, INS Sandhayak, was commissioned on 03 Feb 24.

Rajnath Singh and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius discuss defence industrial collaboration
Q44

Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation on 8 October 2024 with Boris Pistorius, the Defence Minister of which country?

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Correct answer: A — Germany

PIB (8 Oct 2024): Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with the German Federal Minister of Defence Mr Boris Pistorius on October 08, 2024.

Muizzu's state visit: India and Maldives adopt Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership vision
Q45 Advanced

What support did India extend to Maldives as a bilateral currency swap agreement, as noted during President Muizzu's state visit in October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — USD 400 million and INR 30 billion

India-Maldives Vision document (PIB, 7 Oct 2024): President Muizzu appreciated India's support in the form of USD 400 million and INR 30 billion as a bilateral currency swap agreement.

Q46

Which Indian payment card was launched in Maldives on 7 October 2024?

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Correct answer: B — RuPay

List of Outcomes (PIB, 7 Oct 2024): Launch of RuPay Card in Maldives.

Q47 Advanced

The new runway of which Maldivian airport was inaugurated as an outcome of President Muizzu's October 2024 state visit to India?

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Correct answer: D — Hanimaadhoo International Airport

List of Outcomes (PIB, 7 Oct 2024): Inauguration of the new runway of Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HIA).

Q48 Advanced

Which Maldivian Coast Guard Ship is to be refitted by India on gratis basis, as listed in the outcomes of the October 2024 state visit?

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Correct answer: A — Huravee

List of Outcomes (PIB, 7 Oct 2024): Refit of Maldivian Coast Guard Ship Huravee by the Government of India on gratis basis.

Q49 Advanced

Consider the following about the India-Maldives outcomes of 7 October 2024: 1. The two sides agreed to collaborate in developing a commercial port at Thilafushi island. 2. The 700 social housing units handed over were built under World Bank financing. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: the Vision document says the two sides will collaborate in developing a state-of-the-art commercial port at Thilafushi island. Statement 2 is incorrect: the 700 social housing units were built under EXIM Bank's Buyers' Credit Facilities.

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2024 to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for discovery of microRNA
Q50

Who were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine?

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Correct answer: B — Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun

Nobel press release (7 Oct 2024): the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded jointly to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun.

Q51

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded for the discovery of:

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Correct answer: D — microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation

Nobel press release (7 Oct 2024): the prize was awarded 'for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation'.

Q52 Advanced

On which model organism did Ambros and Ruvkun make the discovery honoured by the 2024 Medicine Nobel?

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Correct answer: C — C. elegans (roundworm)

Nobel press release (7 Oct 2024): they studied the 1 mm long roundworm C. elegans, including the lin-4 and lin-14 mutant strains.

Q53 Advanced

Consider the following about the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine: 1. Ambros and Ruvkun published their microRNA findings in 1993 in the journal Cell. 2. In 2000, Ruvkun's group discovered another microRNA, encoded by the let-7 gene. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct. Nobel press release (7 Oct 2024): the results were published in 1993 in two articles in the journal Cell; in 2000 Ruvkun's research group published the discovery of another microRNA, encoded by the let-7 gene.

Darjeeling zoo's red panda programme a finalist for 2024 WAZA Conservation Award
Q54 Advanced

The Red Panda Conservation Breeding and Augmentation Programme shortlisted for the 2024 WAZA Conservation Award belongs to which zoo?

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Correct answer: C — Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling

PIB (7 Oct 2024): the Red Panda Conservation Breeding and Augmentation Programme of Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling, has been shortlisted among the top three finalists by WAZA.

Q55 Advanced

Into which protected area were nine captive-bred red pandas released between 2022 and 2024 under the Darjeeling zoo's programme?

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Correct answer: A — Singalila National Park

PIB (7 Oct 2024): between 2022 and 2024, nine captive-bred red pandas (seven females and two males) were released into Singalila National Park in West Bengal.

Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana support for TB patients doubled to Rs 1,000 a month
Q56

Monthly nutrition support per TB patient under Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana was raised on 7 October 2024 from Rs 500 to:

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Correct answer: A — Rs 1,000

PIB (7 Oct 2024): support under Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana was increased from Rs 500 per month to Rs 1,000 per month for all TB patients.

Q57 Advanced

Energy Dense Nutritional Supplementation (EDNS), announced on 7 October 2024, is for TB patients with:

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Correct answer: D — BMI below 18.5

PIB (7 Oct 2024): energy dense nutrition supplementation will be introduced for all patients with BMI<18.5, covering about 12 lakh underweight patients.

Q58 Advanced

What additional allocation did the government approve for Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana, as announced on 7 October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — Rs 1,040 crore

PIB (7 Oct 2024): the Government approved an additional allocation of Rs 1040 crores to Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana; Rs 3,202 crore is the amount disbursed so far.

CBDT forms internal committee to comprehensively review Income-tax Act, 1961
Q59

The internal committee formed by CBDT in October 2024 will comprehensively review which law?

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Correct answer: A — Income-tax Act, 1961

PIB (7 Oct 2024): CBDT has formed an internal committee to oversee a comprehensive review of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

Q60 Advanced

Consider the following about the review of the Income-tax Act announced on 7 October 2024: 1. The internal committee was formed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). 2. 'Compliance Reduction' is one of the four categories in which suggestions are invited. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Statement 1 is incorrect: the committee was formed by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Statement 2 is correct: the four categories are simplification of language, litigation reduction, compliance reduction, and redundant/obsolete provisions.

Textiles Ministry celebrates World Cotton Day 2024; MoUs to promote Kasturi Cotton brand
Q61 Advanced

At the Textiles Ministry's World Cotton Day 2024 event, industry signed MoUs to promote which Indian cotton brand?

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Correct answer: A — Kasturi Cotton

PIB (7 Oct 2024): industry signed several Memorandum of Understandings to promote the Indian Kasturi Cotton brand.

Rs 1,000 crore earmarked for venture fund for space start-ups: Jitendra Singh
Q62

According to Dr Jitendra Singh on 6 October 2024, how much has been earmarked for a Venture Fund for space start-ups?

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Correct answer: C — Rs 1,000 crore

PIB (6 Oct 2024): Rupees 1,000 crore has been earmarked for Venture Fund to Space StartUps, said Dr Jitendra Singh.

Q63 Advanced

As per Dr Jitendra Singh in October 2024, India's space sector now has about how many start-ups?

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Correct answer: A — 200 plus

PIB (6 Oct 2024): 'From one digit we are now 200 plus StartUps in Space sector.'

Q64 Advanced

Which rocket did Dr Jitendra Singh refer to as India's first private rocket?

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Correct answer: D — Vikram-S

PIB (6 Oct 2024): he referred to India's first private Rocket, Vikram-S.

Women's T20 World Cup: India beat Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai
Q65

By what margin did India beat Pakistan in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup match in Dubai on 6 October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — Six wickets

ICC and BBC (6 Oct 2024): India beat Pakistan by six wickets at Dubai.

Q66 Advanced

Who was named Player of the Match in India's win over Pakistan at the Women's T20 World Cup on 6 October 2024?

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Correct answer: B — Arundhati Reddy

ICC (6 Oct 2024): Player of the Match Arundhati Reddy spoke to journalists after the game; BBC notes she starred with 3-19.

World Cerebral Palsy Day 2024: theme '#UniquelyCP'
Q67

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.

Q68 Advanced

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.

Navy's First Training Squadron at Muscat; FOCINC South begins Oman visit
Q69 Advanced

Which ships of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron arrived at Muscat, Oman, on 5 October 2024?

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Correct answer: B — INS Tir, INS Shardul and ICGS Veera

PIB (6 Oct 2024): INS Tir, Shardul and Indian Coast Guard Ship Veera of the First Training Squadron arrived at Muscat, Oman on 05 Oct 24.

Q70 Advanced

The October 2024 port call was which visit of the First Training Squadron to Muscat in the last ten years?

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Correct answer: C — Third

PIB (6 Oct 2024): in the last ten years, this is the third visit of 1TS to Muscat, Oman.

Q71 Advanced

Who, as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, visited Oman from 6 to 9 October 2024?

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Correct answer: A — Vice Admiral V Srinivas

PIB (6 Oct 2024): VAdm V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, will be on an official visit to Oman from 06 to 09 Oct 24.

Vice-President felicitates Dr Karan Singh on 75 years in public life
Q72

Dr Karan Singh was felicitated on 6 October 2024 for completing how many years in public life?

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Correct answer: C — 75

PIB (6 Oct 2024): the Vice-President addressed the felicitation ceremony of Dr Karan Singh on completion of 75 years in public life.

Q73 Advanced

According to the Vice-President's address of 6 October 2024, on which date did Dr Karan Singh arrive in Srinagar as Regent?

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Correct answer: D — 20 June 1949

PIB (6 Oct 2024): the Vice-President recalled the scene on June 20, 1949, when Dr Karan Singh arrived in Srinagar from Delhi as the Regent, welcomed by Sheikh Abdullah and his Cabinet.

Sarbananda Sonowal announces Indian Maritime Heritage Conclave for December 2024
Q74 Advanced

When is the Indian Maritime Heritage Conclave, announced by Sarbananda Sonowal on 5 October 2024, scheduled to be held?

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Correct answer: B — Mid-December 2024

PIB (5 Oct 2024): the upcoming Indian Maritime Heritage Conclave is scheduled for mid-December 2024.

PFC secures USD 1.265 billion, the largest-ever foreign currency term loan by an Indian PSU
Q75 Advanced

What was the size of the foreign currency term loan announced by Power Finance Corporation on 4 October 2024, the largest-ever by an Indian PSU?

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Correct answer: B — USD 1.265 billion

PIB (4 Oct 2024): PFC closed the largest-ever foreign currency term loan from an Indian PSU amounting to USD 1.265 billion.

Q76 Advanced

PFC's USD 1.265 billion term loan of October 2024 is denominated in which currencies?

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Correct answer: C — USD, EUR and JPY

PIB (4 Oct 2024): the floating rate loan is denominated in G3 currencies - USD, EUR and JPY - with a 5-year tenor.

DoT system blocking 45 lakh spoofed international calls daily; central system soon
Q77 Advanced

According to DoT on 4 October 2024, about how many spoofed international calls with Indian numbers are being blocked daily by telecom operators?

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Correct answer: C — 45 lakh

PIB (4 Oct 2024): 45 lakh spoof international calls with Indian phone numbers are being blocked by TSPs daily (4.5 million, about one-third of spoofed calls).

Q78

Which facility did DoT advise citizens to use to report suspected spam and fraud calls, in its release of 4 October 2024?

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Correct answer: D — Chakshu

PIB (4 Oct 2024): citizens are advised to use 'Chakshu' to report spam calls.