World Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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At which airport was an Animal Quarantine & Certification Service (AQCS) for import of pet dogs and cats inaugurated on 10 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Cochin International Airport
PIB (10 Oct 2024): MoS George Kurian inaugurated the newly established AQCS at Cochin International Airport in Kochi, Kerala, to facilitate import of pet dogs and cats.
LSAM 12 (Yard 80), launched for the Indian Navy on 10 October 2024, is which barge of the 8-barge Missile cum Ammunition Barge project?
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Correct answer: A — Sixth
PIB (11 Oct 2024): LSAM 12 (Yard 80) is the Sixth Barge of the 08 x Missile cum Ammunition Barge project, launched on 10 Oct 24 at Mira Bhayandar.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The National Maritime Heritage Complex approved by the Union Cabinet on 9 October 2024 is being developed at:
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Correct answer: C — Lothal
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the Cabinet approved development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat.
Which Union Ministry is setting up the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) is setting up a world class NMHC at Lothal.
About how many jobs are expected to be created in the development of the NMHC project at Lothal?
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Correct answer: D — 22,000
PIB (9 Oct 2024): around 22,000 jobs are expected, with 15,000 direct and 7,000 indirect employment.
Consider the following statements about the NMHC at Lothal: 1. Phase 1A is to be developed through land subleasing/PPP. 2. The Light House Museum under Phase 1B will be funded by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. PIB (9 Oct 2024): Phases 1A and 1B are to be developed in EPC mode and Phase 2 through land subleasing/PPP; the Light House Museum under Phase 1B will be funded by DGLL.
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.
The Union Cabinet on 9 October 2024 approved roads in border areas of which two states?
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Correct answer: D — Rajasthan and Punjab
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the Cabinet approved construction of 2,280 km roads in border areas of Rajasthan and Punjab.
What is the investment for the 2,280 km of border-area roads approved by the Cabinet on 9 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — ₹4,406 crore
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the roads will be built at an investment of Rs 4,406 crore.
Consider the following statements about the Cabinet decision of 9 October 2024 on border roads: 1. It covers construction of 2,280 km of roads. 2. It covers border areas of Gujarat as well. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. PIB (9 Oct 2024): 2,280 km roads in border areas of Rajasthan and Punjab; Gujarat is not included.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
How many Government Medical Colleges in Maharashtra did PM Modi inaugurate on 9 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 10
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the PM inaugurated 10 Government Medical Colleges in Maharashtra.
On 9 October 2024, PM Modi laid the foundation stone for a new integrated terminal building at which airport in Maharashtra?
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Correct answer: C — Shirdi
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the PM laid the foundation stone for a New Integrated Terminal Building at Shirdi Airport.
What was the total value of the Maharashtra projects for which PM Modi laid foundation stones on 9 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Over ₹7,600 crore
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the PM laid the foundation stone for various development projects in Maharashtra worth over Rs 7600 crore.
The opening ceremony of MALABAR 2024 on 9 October 2024 was held onboard INS Satpura at which port?
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Correct answer: B — Visakhapatnam
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the Opening Ceremony of MALABAR 2024 under the Eastern Naval Command was held onboard INS Satpura at Visakhapatnam on 09 Oct 24.
MALABAR 2024, held from 8 to 18 October 2024, was which edition of the exercise?
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Correct answer: D — 28th
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the 28th edition of the multinational maritime exercise commenced on 08 Oct 24 and would extend till 18 Oct 24.
Consider the following statements about Exercise MALABAR: 1. It was initiated in 1992 as a bilateral exercise between India and the US. 2. Japan and Australia joined it subsequently. 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): MALABAR was initiated in 1992 as a bilateral exercise between India and the US, with Japan and Australia joining in subsequently.
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.
How many seats did the BJP win in the Haryana Assembly election, as per ECI results declared on 8 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 48
ECI party-wise results (Haryana, October 2024): Bharatiya Janata Party won 48 of 90 seats.
How many seats did the Indian National Congress win in the 2024 Haryana Assembly election, as per ECI?
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Correct answer: D — 37
ECI party-wise results (Haryana, October 2024): Indian National Congress won 37 seats.
How many seats did the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) win in the 2024 Haryana Assembly election, as per ECI?
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Correct answer: A — 2
ECI party-wise results (Haryana, October 2024): Indian National Lok Dal won 2 seats.
Consider the following statements about the 2024 Haryana Assembly election results (ECI): 1. Independent candidates won 3 seats. 2. Results were declared for all 90 seats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. ECI party-wise results (Haryana): Independents won 3; the total shows 90 won and 0 leading, i.e. all 90 seats declared.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How many seats did the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference win in the 2024 J&K Assembly election, as per ECI?
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Correct answer: C — 42
ECI party-wise results (Jammu & Kashmir, October 2024): Jammu & Kashmir National Conference won 42 seats.
How many seats did the BJP win in the 2024 Jammu & Kashmir Assembly election, as per ECI?
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Correct answer: A — 29
ECI party-wise results (Jammu & Kashmir, October 2024): Bharatiya Janata Party won 29 seats.
How many seats did the Indian National Congress win in the 2024 Jammu & Kashmir Assembly election, as per ECI?
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Correct answer: D — 6
ECI party-wise results (Jammu & Kashmir, October 2024): Indian National Congress won 6 seats.
Consider the following statements about the 2024 Jammu & Kashmir Assembly election results (ECI): 1. The JKPDP won 5 seats. 2. Independent candidates won 7 seats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. ECI party-wise results (Jammu & Kashmir): JKPDP won 3 seats and Independents won 7.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Which mobile app under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana did Shivraj Singh Chouhan launch on 8 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Awas Sakhi
PIB (8 Oct 2024): Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the Awas Sakhi Mobile App under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.
How many Community Managed Training Centres (CMTCs) were inaugurated by Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 8 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 100 in 18 states
PIB (8 Oct 2024): he inaugurated 100 Community Managed Training Centres - CMTCs in 18 states.
Where were the Indian Air Force's 92nd anniversary celebrations held on 8 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Tambaram, Chennai
PIB (8 Oct 2024): the 92nd anniversary of the IAF was celebrated at Air Force Station, Tambaram in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Who reviewed the ceremonial parade at the IAF's 92nd anniversary celebrations?
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Correct answer: B — Air Chief Marshal AP Singh
PIB (8 Oct 2024): CDS Gen Anil Chauhan graced the celebrations, while the ceremonial parade was reviewed by Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh.
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.
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.
The 'Vayu Veer Vijeta' car rally, formally flagged off on 8 October 2024, runs from Thoise in Ladakh to:
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Correct answer: B — Tawang
PIB (8 Oct 2024): the 'Vayu Veer Vijeta' car rally from Thoise to Tawang was formally flagged off from Thoise in Ladakh on October 08, 2024.
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.
Under which constitutional provision were three advocates appointed Judges of the Gujarat High Court by notification dated 8 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Article 217(1)
PIB Press Communiqué (8 Oct 2024): in exercise of the power conferred by clause (1) of Article 217, the President, after consulting the CJI, appointed three advocates as Judges of the Gujarat High Court.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.