India Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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While inaugurating the RJ Sankara Eye Hospital in Varanasi (20 October 2024), the PM listed five pillars of India's health strategy. Which of the following was NOT among them?
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Correct answer: D — Mandatory private health insurance for all
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: the five pillars are preventive healthcare, timely diagnosis, free and low-cost treatment, good treatment in small towns, and expansion of technology in healthcare.
What ex-gratia did the PM announce from PMNRF on 20 October 2024 for victims of the Dholpur (Rajasthan) road accident?
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Correct answer: C — ₹2 lakh per deceased; ₹50,000 per injured
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased; the injured would be given ₹50,000.
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.
At WTSA-2024, India's leadership positions in ITU-T increased from 7 (WTSA-2022) to:
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Correct answer: B — 11
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: India increased its leadership positions in ITU-T from 7 in WTSA-2022 to 11 in WTSA-2024.
Consider the following statements about India at WTSA-2024 (PIB, 19 October 2024): 1. India secured the Chair position in all 10 ITU-T Study Groups. 2. India secured Vice-Chair positions in 9 Study Groups and the SCV Committee. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: India retained the Chair in one group. Statement 2 is correct: it secured Vice-Chair positions in all other 9 Study Groups and the SCV Committee.
WTSA-2024, hosted by India, was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, during:
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Correct answer: D — 15-24 October 2024
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: WTSA-2024 at Bharat Mandapam was inaugurated by the PM on 15 October and will continue till 24 October 2024.
Where did PM Modi launch 'Karmayogi Saptah' on 19 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: the PM launched 'Karmayogi Saptah' - National Learning Week at Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi.
'Karmayogi Saptah', launched by the PM on 19 October 2024, is also called:
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Correct answer: A — National Learning Week
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: 'Karmayogi Saptah' - National Learning Week.
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.
Who was the Chief Information Commissioner of India who called on Dr Jitendra Singh on 19 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Heeralal Samariya
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: Chief Information Commissioner of India Shri Heeralal Samariya called on Dr Jitendra Singh.
As reported on 19 October 2024, what RTI disposal rate did the Central Information Commission achieve in the first six months of the current financial year?
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Correct answer: B — 100%
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: the Central Information Commission has achieved 100% disposal rate of RTIs during the first six months of the current financial year.
The 21st Divya Kala Mela, inaugurated on 19 October 2024, was held in:
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Correct answer: A — Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: the 21st Divya Kala Mela is being held at Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, from 17 to 27 October 2024.
The Divya Kala Mela held in Jabalpur in October 2024 was which edition?
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Correct answer: C — 21st
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: Union Minister Dr Virendra Kumar inaugurated the 21st Divya Kala Mela in Jabalpur.
According to PIB (19 October 2024), the previous 20 editions of the Divya Kala Mela generated a combined income of over:
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Correct answer: D — ₹15 crore
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: the last 20 editions generated a combined income exceeding ₹15 crore and facilitated loans worth over ₹12 crore.
In the draft JV agreement signed on 19 October 2024 between MOIL and MP State Mining Corporation, what is the shareholding pattern?
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Correct answer: D — MOIL 51% : MPSMCL 49%
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: the JV company will have a shareholding of 51% of MOIL and 49% of MPSMCL.
At which event was the MOIL-MPSMCL draft JV agreement for manganese mining signed on 19 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — MP Mining Conclave'24, Bhopal
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: MOIL entered into a draft JV agreement with MPSMCL at MP Mining Conclave'24 in Bhopal.
Where was the Lighthouse Tourism Conclave 2024, on day one of the 2nd National Lighthouse Festival (19 October 2024), held?
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Correct answer: A — Puri, Odisha
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: MoPSW hosted the Lighthouse Tourism Conclave 2024 today in Puri.
Which ministry hosted the Lighthouse Tourism Conclave 2024 in October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) hosted the conclave.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's 7-day tour from 20 to 26 October 2024 covered which two countries?
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Correct answer: D — Singapore and Australia
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: Dharmendra Pradhan will visit Singapore and Australia from 20 to 26 October 2024.
During his October 2024 visit, which conference was Dharmendra Pradhan scheduled to address in Australia?
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Correct answer: A — Australian International Education Conference
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: Shri Dharmendra Pradhan will address the Australian International Education Conference.
Which agency implements the Sakura Science Programme ('Japan-Asia Youth Exchange Program in Science')?
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Correct answer: B — Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) has been implementing the Sakura Science Programme since 2014.
How many Indian school students were sent to Japan for the Sakura Programme 2024 (20-26 October)?
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Correct answer: C — 20
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: DoSEL is sending 20 school students and 2 supervisors to Japan for the Sakura Programme 2024, along with 5 other countries.
Since which year has the Japan Science and Technology Agency been implementing the Sakura Science Programme?
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Correct answer: B — 2014
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: JST has been implementing the 'Japan-Asia Youth Exchange Program in Science' (Sakura Science Programme) since 2014.
During her visit to Malawi (18 October 2024), President Droupadi Murmu held talks with which Malawian President?
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Correct answer: A — Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: the President was received by H.E. Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi, at the State House, Lilongwe.
What did India hand over to Malawi during President Murmu's visit on 18 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 1,000 MT of rice and a Bhabhatron cancer-treatment machine
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: the symbolic handing over of 1000 MT of rice as humanitarian assistance and of the Bhabhatron cancer treating machine to Malawi.
On 18 October 2024, President Murmu laid a wreath at the Kamuzu Mausoleum in Lilongwe, the resting place of:
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Correct answer: B — Dr Hastings Kamuzu Banda, first President of Malawi
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: Kamuzu Mausoleum - the resting place of the first President of Malawi Dr Hastings Kamuzu Banda.
Consider the following statements about President Murmu's talks in Lilongwe on 18 October 2024: 1. MoUs on arts and culture, youth matters, sports and pharmaceutical cooperation were signed. 2. A defence cooperation agreement was signed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct per PIB. Statement 2 is not supported: the MoUs listed were on arts and culture, youth matters, sports and pharmaceutical cooperation only.
Where did the Sea Phase of exercise MALABAR 2024 conclude on 18 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Visakhapatnam
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: the Sea Phase of MALABAR 2024 concluded on 18 Oct 24 at Visakhapatnam.
How many pilot projects for using hydrogen in steel production were sanctioned under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, as announced on 18 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Three
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: the Union Government has sanctioned three pilot projects for use of hydrogen in steel production.
Among the green hydrogen steel pilot projects sanctioned in October 2024, which has the largest plant capacity (3,200 TPD)?
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Correct answer: D — Steel Authority of India Ltd (Ranchi)
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: SAIL (Ranchi) 3,200 TPD; Matrix Gas and Renewables 50 TPD; Simplex Castings 40 TPD.
Which ministry sanctioned the green hydrogen pilot projects in the steel sector (October 2024)?
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Correct answer: C — Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has sanctioned total three pilot projects in the steel sector.
Which Foundation Day did the NHRC celebrate on 18 October 2024 at Vigyan Bhawan?
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Correct answer: C — 31st
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: NHRC organised a function and national conference on the rights of older persons to celebrate its 31st Foundation Day.
On which date was the National Human Rights Commission set up?
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Correct answer: B — 12 October 1993
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: 'The Commission was set up on 12th October in 1993.'
Who was the NHRC Acting Chairperson at the Commission's Foundation Day function on 18 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Vijaya Bharathi Sayani
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: NHRC Acting Chairperson, Smt Vijaya Bharathi Sayani, addressed the function.
The India-Oman naval exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr (13-18 October 2024) was held off:
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Correct answer: A — Goa
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: the exercise with Royal Navy of Oman Vessel Al Seeb was held off Goa from 13 to 18 October 2024.
Which Indian Navy ship took part in exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr in October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — INS Trikand
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: INS Trikand and a Dornier maritime patrol aircraft participated in Naseem-Al-Bahr.
Which Royal Navy of Oman vessel took part in Naseem-Al-Bahr 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Al Seeb
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: Royal Navy of Oman Vessel Al Seeb took part in the exercise.
Which department invited public comments on the draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024 on 18 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Department of Legal Affairs
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: the Department of Legal Affairs invites comments/feedback from the public on the draft amendment Bill.
Which of the following is a stated aim of the draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Reducing court intervention in arbitrations
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: the aim is to boost institutional arbitration, reduce court intervention in arbitrations and ensure timely conclusion of arbitration proceedings.
On 18 October 2024, DAY-NRLM signed MoUs for individual financing of women entrepreneurs with:
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Correct answer: D — 9 public sector banks and 1 private bank
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: DAY-NRLM signed MoUs with nine Public Sector Banks and one Private Bank.
The loan products designed under the DAY-NRLM bank MoUs of 18 October 2024 are meant for:
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Correct answer: B — Individual women entrepreneurs under DAY-NRLM
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: banks have designed specific products for financing individual women entrepreneurs under the fold of DAY-NRLM.
Which hydroelectric project was specifically discussed when Bhutan's Energy Minister met Manohar Lal in New Delhi on 18 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Puna-1 Hydroelectric Power Project
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: both sides discussed enhancing collaboration to further boost energy production from the Puna-1 HEP project.
Who is Bhutan's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources who met Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on 18 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Lyonpo Gem Tshering
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Bhutan, H.E. Lyonpo Gem Tshering, met Manohar Lal in New Delhi.
The 'Aviation Park' showcasing India's aviation heritage, unveiled on 18 October 2024, is located:
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Correct answer: C — Within the premises of the Ministry of Civil Aviation
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: the Ministry of Civil Aviation unveiled the Aviation Park within the premises of the Ministry.
From where was the Indian Navy's motorcycle expedition 'Northeast Odyssey' flagged off on 18 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Shillong, Meghalaya
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: Vice Adm Rajesh Pendharkar flagged off the Motorcycle Expedition 'Northeast Odyssey' from Shillong, Meghalaya.
The Indian Navy's 'Northeast Odyssey' motorcycle expedition (October 2024) was undertaken in association with:
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Correct answer: A — TVS Motor Company
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: the expedition is being undertaken in association with TVS Motor Company.
As explained at the National SC-ST Hub conclave in Moga (18 October 2024), the Public Procurement Policy mandates what share of public procurement from SC/ST enterprises and from women enterprises?
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Correct answer: A — 4% and 3%
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: the Public Procurement Policy mandated 4% public procurement from SC/ST enterprises and 3% from women enterprises.
Where did the Ministry of MSME organise the National SC-ST Hub conclave on 18 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Moga, Punjab
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: the Ministry of MSME organised the National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Conclave at Moga, Punjab.
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.
With effect from 1 November 2024, the Advance Reservation Period for Indian Railways train tickets is:
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Correct answer: C — 60 days
PIB, 17 Oct 2024: Indian Railways has cut down Advance Reservation Period from current 120 days to 60 days w.e.f. 01.11.2024, excluding the date of the journey.
The Advance Reservation Period of Indian Railways had last been raised from 60 days to 120 days with effect from:
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Correct answer: B — 1 January 2015
PIB, 17 Oct 2024: the advance reservation period was last revised to 120 days from 60 days with effect from 1/1/2015.
Consider the following statements about the Railways' ARP change announced on 17 October 2024: 1. The limit for foreign tourists remains unchanged. 2. Taj Express and Gomti Express will continue with their lower time limits for advance reservation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both correct per PIB: the limit for foreign tourists remains unchanged, and Taj Express and Gomti Express will continue to follow the lower time limits for advance reservations.
Where did Nayab Singh Saini take oath as Chief Minister of Haryana on 17 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Dussehra Ground, Panchkula
Lok Bhavan Haryana, 17 Oct 2024: Nayab Singh Saini took oath as the new Chief Minister of Haryana at Dusshera ground in Panchkula.
Who administered the oath of office to Nayab Singh Saini on 17 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Governor Bandaru Dattatraya
Lok Bhavan Haryana: Haryana Governor Sh Bandaru Dattatraya administered him the oath of office and secrecy.
From which assembly constituency was Nayab Singh Saini elected MLA before taking oath as Haryana CM on 17 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Ladwa
Lok Bhavan Haryana: elected as an MLA from the Ladwa assembly constituency. He had earlier represented Karnal as CM and Nariangarh as MLA (2014), and was MP from Kurukshetra.
Consider the following statements about the Haryana swearing-in of 17 October 2024: 1. Along with the Chief Minister, 11 Cabinet Ministers and 2 Ministers of State took oath. 2. The Haryana Gazette notified that the Chief Minister entered upon his duties with effect from 17 October 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both correct. Lok Bhavan Haryana: the Governor also administered the oath to 11 Cabinet Ministers and 2 Ministers of State. The Gazette notification of 17 Oct 2024 says he entered upon the duties of his office with effect from 17 October 2024.
As reported on 17 October 2024, CJI D.Y. Chandrachud recommended which judge as the next Chief Justice of India?
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Correct answer: C — Justice Sanjiv Khanna
The Hindu and The Indian Express, 17 Oct 2024: CJI Chandrachud recommended Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the second-most senior judge, as his successor.
If appointed, Justice Sanjiv Khanna would become the ______ Chief Justice of India.
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Correct answer: A — 51st
The Hindu and The Indian Express: Justice Khanna would be the 51st Chief Justice of India.
Consider the following statements (as reported on 17 October 2024): 1. CJI D.Y. Chandrachud is due to retire on 10 November 2024. 2. Justice Sanjiv Khanna is due to retire on 13 May 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both correct per The Hindu and The Indian Express: Chief Justice Chandrachud retires on November 10; Justice Khanna is due to retire on May 13, 2025.
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 tripartite agreement signed under Namami Gange (reported 17 October 2024) for Saharanpur, UP, aims to conserve Pawandhoi and Dhamola, which are tributaries of:
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Correct answer: A — Hindon
PIB, 17 Oct 2024: a tripartite agreement has been signed for the conservation of the Hindon River's tributaries, Pawandhoi and Dhamola, in Saharanpur.
Consider the following statements about the Namami Gange 2.0 projects reported on 17 October 2024: 1. A 25 MLD STP was completed in Patna-Danapur, Bihar. 2. The Saharanpur 135 MLD STP project will be built on the EPC model with full central funding. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct per PIB. Statement 2 is wrong: the Saharanpur project will operate on a Hybrid Annuity PPP model, with World Bank financial assistance.
The 149th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, which concluded on 17 October 2024, was held in:
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Correct answer: C — Geneva
PIB: Om Birla led a Parliamentary Delegation to the 149th IPU Assembly in Geneva, held from 13 to 17 October 2024.
Who led the Indian Parliamentary Delegation to the 149th IPU Assembly (13-17 October 2024)?
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Correct answer: B — Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
PIB: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla led a Parliamentary Delegation (IPD) to the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Geneva.