Delhi Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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The International Abhidhamma Divas ceremony on 17 October 2024 also celebrated the recognition of which language as a classical language?
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Correct answer: B — Pali
PIB, 17 Oct 2024: ceremony in celebration of International Abhidhamma Divas and recognition of Pali as a classical language at Vigyan Bhavan.
The International Abhidhamma Divas event addressed by the PM on 17 October 2024 was organised by:
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Correct answer: D — International Buddhist Confederation under the Ministry of Culture
PIB, 17 Oct 2024: the event was organised by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture.
Abhidhamma Divas commemorates:
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Correct answer: A — The descent of Lord Buddha from the celestial realm after teaching Abhidhamma
PIB, 17 Oct 2024: Abhidhamma Divas commemorates the descent of Lord Buddha from the celestial realm after teaching Abhidhamma.
AROHA-2024, the first-ever international conference of the All India Institute of Ayurveda, was inaugurated on 17 October 2024 by:
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Correct answer: B — Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud
PIB, 17 Oct 2024: AROHA-2024 was inaugurated today by Dr. Justice Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud, Chief Justice of India.
17 October 2024, the opening day of AROHA-2024, also marked which foundation day of the All India Institute of Ayurveda?
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Correct answer: C — 8th
PIB: the CJI said the day also marks the 8th foundation day of All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA).
The ETAI Framework launched for the Armed Forces on 17 October 2024 relates to:
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Correct answer: A — Evaluating trustworthy artificial intelligence
PIB, 17 Oct 2024: Evaluating Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (ETAI) Framework and Guidelines for the Armed Forces were launched.
The ETAI Framework and Guidelines were launched on 17 October 2024 by CDS General Anil Chauhan and:
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Correct answer: B — DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat
PIB: launched by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat in New Delhi on October 17.
Which of the following is NOT among the five broad principles of the ETAI Framework (October 2024)?
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Correct answer: C — Autonomy
PIB: the ETAI Framework focuses on five broad principles: Reliability & Robustness, Safety & Security, Transparency, Fairness and Privacy. Autonomy is not one of them.
The 'Scam se Bacho' national user awareness campaign launched on 17 October 2024 is a collaboration of the Government with:
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Correct answer: D — Meta
PIB, 17 Oct 2024: Government and Meta join forces for 'Scam se Bacho' campaign to tackle rising online scams.
At the 'Scam se Bacho' launch on 17 October 2024, how many cyber fraud cases were cited as reported in India in 2023?
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Correct answer: A — 1.1 million
PIB, 17 Oct 2024: rising cyber frauds, with 1.1 million cases reported in 2023.
The Seventh Session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly (November 2024) is held under India's presidency and the co-presidency of:
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Correct answer: D — France
PIB, 16 Oct 2024: under the presidency of the Republic of India and co-presidency of the Republic of France, the seventh session of the ISA Assembly will be held at Bharat Mandapam.
Where is the Seventh Session of the ISA Assembly (3-6 November 2024) to be held?
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Correct answer: A — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
PIB, 16 Oct 2024: the seventh session of the ISA Assembly will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from 03 November to 06 November 2024.
Which assembly of the International Telecommunication Union did PM Modi inaugurate in New Delhi on 15 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) 2024
PIB, 15 Oct 2024: the Prime Minister inaugurated the International Telecommunication Union - World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) 2024 at Bharat Mandapam.
Which edition of the India Mobile Congress did PM Modi inaugurate on 15 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 8th
PIB, 15 Oct 2024: Shri Modi also inaugurated the 8th edition of India Mobile Congress during the programme.
At WTSA 2024 (15 October 2024), PM Modi said the length of optical fibre India laid in 10 years is how many times the Earth-Moon distance?
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Correct answer: D — Eight times
PIB, 15 Oct 2024: The length of optical fiber that India has laid in just 10 years is eight times the distance between the Earth and the Moon.
Who was the ITU Secretary-General present at the inauguration of WTSA 2024 in New Delhi on 15 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Doreen Bogdan-Martin
PIB, 15 Oct 2024: the Prime Minister welcomed ... Secretary General of ITU Ms. Doreen Bogdan-Martin.
How much did the government approve for the three AI Centres of Excellence announced on 15 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — ₹990 crore
PIB, 15 Oct 2024: Government approved Rs. 990.00 Crore for creation of three AI-CoEs.
The three AI Centres of Excellence announced on 15 October 2024 focus on:
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Correct answer: A — Healthcare, agriculture and sustainable cities
PIB, 15 Oct 2024: three AI Centres of Excellence (CoE) focused on Healthcare, Agriculture, and Sustainable Cities.
The apex committee for implementing the three AI Centres of Excellence (announced 15 October 2024) was led by:
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Correct answer: B — Sridhar Vembu
PIB, 15 Oct 2024: he complimented the apex committee led by Shri Sridhar Vembu for their efforts towards the implementation of these CoEs. (K. Sanjay Murthy is Secretary, Higher Education.)
The National Electricity Plan (Transmission) launched on 14 October 2024 was prepared by:
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Correct answer: C — Central Electricity Authority
PIB (14 Oct 2024): CEA prepared the detailed National Electricity Plan (Transmission) in consultation with stakeholders.
As per the National Electricity Plan (Transmission), the investment opportunity in the transmission sector till 2032 is over:
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Correct answer: B — ₹9,15,000 crore
PIB (14 Oct 2024): the plan provides visibility of an investment opportunity of over INR 9,15,000 Crores in the transmission sector till 2032.
Consider the following statements about the National Electricity Plan (Transmission): 1. It considers 47 GW of Battery Energy Storage Systems and 31 GW of Pumped Storage Plants. 2. Inter-regional transmission capacity is planned to reach 168 GW by 2032. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both correct per PIB (14 Oct 2024): the plan considers 47 GW BESS and 31 GW PSP; inter-regional capacity to increase to 143 GW by 2027 and 168 GW by 2032 from 119 GW.
Stage-I of GRAP, invoked across the NCR on 14 October 2024, corresponds to which Delhi AQI range?
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Correct answer: A — 201-300 ('Poor')
PIB (14 Oct 2024): Stage-I of GRAP - 'POOR' Air Quality (Delhi AQI ranging between 201-300).
How many actions are envisaged under Stage-I of the revised GRAP invoked on 14 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 27
PIB (14 Oct 2024): all 27 actions as envisaged under Stage-I of the revised GRAP to be implemented from 8:00 AM of 15.10.2024.
Alongside its first Mid-Career Training Programme for BIMSTEC civil servants (October 2024), the NCGG began the 34th Capacity Building Programme for civil servants of:
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Correct answer: C — Maldives
PIB (14 Oct 2024): the first BIMSTEC programme was held alongside the 34th Capacity Building Programme for civil servants from the Maldives.
On completion of three years of PM GatiShakti (13 October 2024), the Prime Minister visited the Anubhuti Kendra at:
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Correct answer: A — Bharat Mandapam
PIB (13 Oct 2024): the Prime Minister visited Anubhuti Kendra at Bharat Mandapam on completion of 3 years of GatiShakti.
How many years of PM GatiShakti were completed on 13 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Three
PIB (13 Oct 2024): the Prime Minister visited the Anubhuti Kendra on completion of 3 years of PM GatiShakti.
While hailing three years of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, the Prime Minister shared posts by MyGov and which Union Minister?
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Correct answer: D — Piyush Goyal
PIB (13 Oct 2024): sharing on X a post by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and a thread by MyGov.
The 'Purple Revolution' mentioned by Dr Jitendra Singh to J&K students on 13 October 2024 is linked to the cultivation of:
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Correct answer: B — Lavender
PIB (13 Oct 2024): the Purple Revolution benefits J&K youth who grow lavender and distil perfume and oil from it.
Under which provision did the CAQM authorise district authorities on 12 October 2024 to prosecute officials for inaction on stubble burning?
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Correct answer: D — Section 14 of the CAQM Act, 2021
PIB (12 Oct 2024): the CAQM, in exercise of the powers vested under section 14 of the CAQM Act 2021, authorised the Deputy Commissioners/District Collectors/District Magistrates.
How many Central Teams did the CAQM deploy to Punjab and Haryana to check paddy stubble burning (October 2024)?
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Correct answer: B — 26
PIB (12 Oct 2024): the CAQM deployed 26 Central Teams to Punjab and Haryana.
How many paddy residue burning events were reported from Punjab between 15 September and 9 October 2024, as per the CAQM?
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Correct answer: A — 267
PIB (12 Oct 2024): 267 and 187 paddy residue burning events were reported from Punjab and Haryana respectively during 15 September - 9 October 2024.
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.
Swavlamban 2024, announced by the Indian Navy on 11 October 2024, is which edition of its Naval Innovation and Indigenisation seminar?
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Correct answer: D — Third
PIB (11 Oct 2024): the 3rd edition of the Indian Navy's NIIO seminar, Swavlamban 2024, is scheduled at Bharat Mandapam on 28-29 October 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Who received the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award at the 70th National Film Awards on 8 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Mithun Chakraborty
PIB (8 Oct 2024): the President conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2022 on Shri Mithun Chakraborty.
Mithun Chakraborty's Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award, presented on 8 October 2024, was for which year?
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Correct answer: A — 2022
PIB (8 Oct 2024): the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2022 was conferred on Mithun Chakraborty.
Which edition of the National Film Awards did President Droupadi Murmu present on 8 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 70th
PIB (8 Oct 2024): the President presented the 70th National Film Awards in New Delhi.
The 'Humsafar Policy' launched on 8 October 2024 relates to:
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Correct answer: C — Wayside amenities along National Highways
PIB (8 Oct 2024): Nitin Gadkari unveiled the Humsafar Policy for onboarding service providers for wayside amenities along National Highways.
Through which NHAI app will service providers under the Humsafar Policy gain online visibility?
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Correct answer: A — Rajmarg Yatra
PIB (8 Oct 2024): service providers will gain enhanced online visibility via NHAI's 'Rajmarg Yatra' app.
By which year did Amit Shah say Naxalism will be completely eliminated, at the LWE review meeting on 7 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 2026
PIB (7 Oct 2024): 'Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, we will completely eliminate Naxalism by 2026.'
According to the Home Ministry on 7 October 2024, how many Naxalites have been neutralised in Chhattisgarh since January 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 237
PIB (7 Oct 2024): since January 2024, a total of 237 Naxalites have been neutralised, 812 arrested and 723 have surrendered in Chhattisgarh.
Under ADITI 2.0, launched at DefConnect 4.0 on 7 October 2024, iDEX winners can receive a grant of up to:
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Correct answer: C — Rs 25 crore
PIB (7 Oct 2024): the ADITI scheme offers a grant of up to Rs 25 crore to iDEX winners; DISC 12 offers grants up to Rs 1.50 crore.
Which new initiative was introduced in DISC 12 (Defence India Start-up Challenges), launched on 7 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Medical Innovations and Research Advancement (MIRA)
PIB (7 Oct 2024): DISC 12 introduces the Medical Innovations and Research Advancement (MIRA) initiative, with nine challenges for the medical needs of the Armed Forces.
According to Rajnath Singh at DefConnect 4.0, procurement orders worth how much have been placed for 26 iDEX products?
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Correct answer: B — Rs 1,000 crore
PIB (7 Oct 2024): Rs 1,000 crore procurement orders placed for 26 iDEX products: Shri Rajnath Singh.
What was the overarching theme of the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2024, which concluded in New Delhi on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Resource-Geopolitics and Security in the Indo-Pacific
PIB (6 Oct 2024): IPRD-2024, held 3-5 October in New Delhi, had the overarching theme 'Resource-Geopolitics and Security in the Indo-Pacific'.
The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) is the annual apex-level strategic dialogue of:
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Correct answer: D — The Indian Navy
PIB (6 Oct 2024): IPRD is the annual apex-level strategic dialogue of the Indian Navy.
Who delivered the keynote address at 'The Conclave 2024', organised by Pratidin Media Network in New Delhi on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar
PIB (5 Oct 2024): Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar delivered the keynote address at 'The Conclave 2024' organised by Pratidin Media Network in New Delhi.
Which edition of the Kautilya Economic Conclave did PM Modi address on 4 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Third
PIB (4 Oct 2024): the PM addressed the third edition of the Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi, held from 4 to 6 October.
The Kautilya Economic Conclave 2024 was organised by which institution in partnership with the Ministry of Finance?
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Correct answer: B — Institute of Economic Growth
PIB (4 Oct 2024): the conclave was organized by The Institute of Economic Growth in partnership with the Ministry of Finance.
The National Centre for Good Governance concluded its 6th Training Programme on Public Policy and Governance on 4 October 2024 for civil servants of which country?
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Correct answer: B — Cambodia
PIB (5 Oct 2024): NCGG concluded the 6th Training Programme on Public Policy and Governance for the civil servants of Cambodia on Friday (4 October) in New Delhi.