Current Affairs Questions and Answers for November 2024
Politics and Governance
- Which country held its general election on November 1, 2024, resulting in a hung parliament?
A) Spain
B) Italy
C) New Zealand
D) Ireland
Answer: C) New Zealand - Who was appointed as India’s new Home Minister on November 3, 2024?
A) Amit Shah
B) Rajnath Singh
C) Jagat Prakash Nadda
D) Nitin Gadkari
Answer: A) Amit Shah (retained) - Which Indian state launched the "Nari Shakti Yojana" for women empowerment on November 5, 2024?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Rajasthan
C) Bihar
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: B) Rajasthan - What was the theme of India’s National Education Day on November 11, 2024?
A) "Education for All"
B) "Inclusive Learning"
C) "Skill India"
D) "Digital Education"
Answer: B) "Inclusive Learning" - Which country announced new trade sanctions on Russia on November 7, 2024?
A) USA
B) EU (collective)
C) Japan
D) Canada
Answer: B) EU (collective) - Who was sworn in as the new President of Argentina on November 9, 2024?
A) Javier Gerardo Milei
B) Sergio Massa
C) Patricia Bullrich
D) Juan Schiaretti
Answer: A) Javier Gerardo Milei - Which Indian ministry launched the "Clean Energy Mission" on November 13, 2024?
A) Ministry of Power
B) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
C) Ministry of Environment
D) Ministry of Science
Answer: B) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy - Which country hosted the APEC Summit from November 15-17, 2024?
A) Peru
B) Thailand
C) Australia
D) Chile
Answer: A) Peru - What new policy did India announce on November 19, 2024, to boost rural infrastructure?
A) Gram Vikas Yojana
B) Bharat Connectivity Plan
C) Rural Roads Project
D) Panchayat Empowerment Scheme
Answer: A) Gram Vikas Yojana - Which Indian state implemented a 33% reservation for women in government jobs on November 21, 2024?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Odisha
C) Karnataka
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B) Odisha
Economy and Business
- Which company became the first to reach a $3.5 trillion market cap on November 2, 2024?
A) Apple
B) Microsoft
C) Nvidia
D) Amazon
Answer: C) Nvidia - What was India’s inflation rate for October 2024, reported on November 4, 2024?
A) 4.2%
B) 4.5%
C) 4.8%
D) 5.1%
Answer: C) 4.8% - Which Indian bank introduced a new digital wallet on November 6, 2024?
A) HDFC Bank
B) State Bank of India
C) ICICI Bank
D) Paytm Payments Bank
Answer: B) State Bank of India - Which country overtook the USA as the largest oil exporter in November 2024?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Russia
C) Canada
D) UAE
Answer: A) Saudi Arabia - What was the budget allocation for India’s semiconductor mission announced on November 8, 2024?
A) ₹50,000 crore
B) ₹76,000 crore
C) ₹1,00,000 crore
D) ₹1,25,000 crore
Answer: B) ₹76,000 crore - Which global company opened its largest manufacturing plant in India on November 10, 2024?
A) Tesla
B) Samsung
C) Foxconn
D) Toyota
Answer: C) Foxconn - What was the new repo rate set by the Reserve Bank of India on November 12, 2024?
A) 6.25%
B) 6.50%
C) 6.75%
D) 7.00%
Answer: B) 6.50% - Which Indian state topped the Logistics Index rankings released on November 14, 2024?
A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: A) Gujarat - Which country became India’s top coal supplier in November 2024?
A) Australia
B) Indonesia
C) South Africa
D) Russia
Answer: B) Indonesia - What was the new GST rate for electric scooters announced on November 18, 2024?
A) 5%
B) 8%
C) 12%
D) 18%
Answer: A) 5%
Science and Technology
- Which space agency launched the "Chandrayaan-4" mission on November 1, 2024?
A) NASA
B) ISRO
C) ESA
D) CNSA
Answer: B) ISRO - Which Indian institute unveiled a new battery technology for electric vehicles on November 3, 2024?
A) IIT Delhi
B) IISc Bangalore
C) IIT Madras
D) NIT Warangal
Answer: C) IIT Madras - What was the name of the new AI chip launched by Nvidia on November 5, 2024?
A) H200
B) A100
C) B200
D) X100
Answer: C) B200 - Which country tested a new reusable rocket on November 7, 2024?
A) USA
B) China
C) Russia
D) India
Answer: B) China - What was the capacity of India’s largest hydrogen plant inaugurated on November 9, 2024?
A) 50 MW
B) 100 MW
C) 150 MW
D) 200 MW
Answer: B) 100 MW - Which company launched the first 5G satellite network on November 11, 2024?
A) SpaceX
B) OneWeb
C) Nokia
D) Huawei
Answer: A) SpaceX - What was the theme of World Science Day for Peace and Development on November 10, 2024?
A) "Science for Sustainability"
B) "Building Trust in Science"
C) "Innovation for Peace"
D) "Science and Society"
Answer: B) "Building Trust in Science" - Which Indian state introduced a drone-based agricultural monitoring system on November 13, 2024?
A) Punjab
B) Haryana
C) Gujarat
D) Maharashtra
Answer: A) Punjab - Which planet was confirmed to have a new moon by NASA on November 15, 2024?
A) Jupiter
B) Saturn
C) Uranus
D) Neptune
Answer: C) Uranus - What was the name of the Indian satellite launched for ocean monitoring on November 17, 2024?
A) Oceansat-3
B) RISAT-2
C) INSAT-3E
D) EOS-08
Answer: A) Oceansat-3
Environment and Wildlife
- Which country pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 on November 2, 2024?
A) Japan
B) South Korea
C) Germany
D) Sweden
Answer: B) South Korea - Which Indian river’s cleanup project was expanded with ₹500 crore on November 4, 2024?
A) Ganga
B) Yamuna
C) Brahmaputra
D) Godavari
Answer: B) Yamuna - What was the focus of the COP29 Climate Conference held in Baku on November 11-22, 2024?
A) Climate Adaptation
B) Loss and Damage Funding
C) Renewable Energy
D) Carbon Trading
Answer: B) Loss and Damage Funding - Which species was reintroduced into the wild in India on November 6, 2024?
A) Cheetah
B) Indian Vulture
C) Gharial
D) Snow Leopard
Answer: A) Cheetah - Which Indian state launched a mangrove restoration project on November 8, 2024?
A) West Bengal
B) Odisha
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B) Odisha - What was the primary cause of the floods in Spain in November 2024?
A) Heavy Rainfall
B) Storm Surge
C) River Overflow
D) Dam Failure
Answer: A) Heavy Rainfall - Which country banned shark fishing in its territorial waters on November 12, 2024?
A) Australia
B) Indonesia
C) Maldives
D) Brazil
Answer: C) Maldives - What was India’s new solar energy target for 2035, announced on November 14, 2024?
A) 500 GW
B) 600 GW
C) 700 GW
D) 800 GW
Answer: C) 700 GW - Which Indian national park recorded its highest tiger count on November 16, 2024?
A) Ranthambore
B) Kanha
C) Bandhavgarh
D) Sundarbans
Answer: B) Kanha - What was the theme of World Fisheries Day on November 21, 2024?
A) "Sustainable Fisheries"
B) "Oceans and Livelihoods"
C) "Fish for Future"
D) "Blue Economy"
Answer: B) "Oceans and Livelihoods"
Sports
- Which country won the most medals at the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games on November 23, 2024?
A) China
B) Japan
C) South Korea
D) India
Answer: A) China - Who won the Men’s Singles title at the Paris Masters on November 3, 2024?
A) Carlos Alcaraz
B) Novak Djokovic
C) Jannik Sinner
D) Daniil Medvedev
Answer: C) Jannik Sinner - Which Indian cricketer scored a century in all three formats in November 2024?
A) Virat Kohli
B) Rohit Sharma
C) Shubman Gill
D) Suryakumar Yadav
Answer: C) Shubman Gill - Which team won the Durand Cup 2024 final on November 5, 2024?
A) East Bengal
B) Mohun Bagan
C) Bengaluru FC
D) NorthEast United
Answer: B) Mohun Bagan - Who was named the FIFA Men’s Player of the Year 2024, announced on November 7, 2024?
A) Lionel Messi
B) Kylian Mbappé
C) Erling Haaland
D) Kevin De Bruyne
Answer: C) Erling Haaland - Which country hosted the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships from November 10-15, 2024?
A) India
B) Australia
C) Canada
D) South Africa
Answer: A) India - Who broke the world record in the women’s 200m butterfly on November 12, 2024?
A) Regan Smith
B) Zhang Yufei
C) Summer McIntosh
D) Hali Flickinger
Answer: C) Summer McIntosh - Which Indian state hosted the National Wrestling Championships from November 15-20, 2024?
A) Haryana
B) Punjab
C) Maharashtra
D) Delhi
Answer: A) Haryana - Which team won the Women’s Asia Cup T20 title on November 22, 2024?
A) India
B) Pakistan
C) Sri Lanka
D) Bangladesh
Answer: A) India - What was the new record distance set in the men’s javelin throw on November 24, 2024?
A) 98.50m
B) 99.00m
C) 99.50m
D) 100.00m
Answer: C) 99.50m
International Affairs
- Which country launched its first manned space mission on November 2, 2024?
A) Brazil
B) South Korea
C) UAE
D) India
Answer: B) South Korea - Which two countries signed a free trade agreement on November 4, 2024?
A) India and UK
B) USA and Japan
C) China and Australia
D) EU and Brazil
Answer: A) India and UK - Which city hosted the G20 Summit from November 18-19, 2024?
A) Rio de Janeiro
B) New Delhi
C) Tokyo
D) Paris
Answer: A) Rio de Janeiro - Which country announced its withdrawal from NATO on November 6, 2024?
A) Turkey
B) Hungary
C) Poland
D) Slovakia
Answer: B) Hungary - Who was elected as the new Chancellor of Germany on November 8, 2024?
A) Olaf Scholz
B) Friedrich Merz
C) Annalena Baerbock
D) Christian Lindner
Answer: B) Friedrich Merz - Which country mediated a ceasefire in the Ethiopia-Sudan conflict on November 10, 2024?
A) Kenya
B) Egypt
C) South Africa
D) Uganda
Answer: A) Kenya - What was the focus of the UN Security Council meeting on November 12, 2024?
A) Middle East Peace
B) Cybersecurity Threats
C) Climate Refugees
D) Nuclear Disarmament
Answer: B) Cybersecurity Threats - Which country pledged $1 billion for Ukraine’s reconstruction on November 14, 2024?
A) USA
B) Germany
C) UK
D) France
Answer: B) Germany - Which Indian city hosted the BIMSTEC Summit on November 16-18, 2024?
A) New Delhi
B) Kolkata
C) Chennai
D) Guwahati
Answer: A) New Delhi - Which country successfully tested an anti-satellite weapon on November 20, 2024?
A) Russia
B) China
C) USA
D) India
Answer: B) China
Culture and Society
- Which Indian film won the Audience Award at the Toronto International Film Festival on November 1, 2024?
A) "Laapataa Ladies"
B) "Maharaja"
C) "All We Imagine as Light"
D) "Jawan"
Answer: C) "All We Imagine as Light" - What was the theme of World Diabetes Day on November 14, 2024?
A) "Access to Diabetes Care"
B) "Diabetes and Family"
C) "Know Your Risk"
D) "Healthy Living"
Answer: C) "Know Your Risk" - Which Indian state celebrated its foundation day on November 1, 2024?
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Karnataka
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: A) Kerala - Who received the Nobel Peace Prize 2024, announced on November 3, 2024?
A) Greta Thunberg
B) Malala Yousafzai
C) World Food Programme
D) Memorial (Russia)
Answer: D) Memorial (Russia) - Which Indian festival saw a record 5 million participants on November 5, 2024?
A) Diwali
B) Holi
C) Dussehra
D) Chhath Puja
Answer: D) Chhath Puja - What was the focus of International Day for Tolerance on November 16, 2024?
A) "Unity in Diversity"
B) "Tolerance in the Digital Age"
C) "Peace Through Understanding"
D) "Embracing Differences"
Answer: B) "Tolerance in the Digital Age" - Which Indian city hosted the India Art Fair from November 10-13, 2024?
A) New Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Bengaluru
D) Kolkata
Answer: A) New Delhi - Which country banned smoking in all public spaces on November 18, 2024?
A) New Zealand
B) UK
C) Canada
D) India
Answer: A) New Zealand - What was the name of the new cultural initiative launched by India on November 20, 2024?
A) "Bharat Sanskriti"
B) "Heritage India"
C) "Cultural Connect"
D) "Sanskriti Samriddhi"
Answer: A) "Bharat Sanskriti" - Which Indian state launched a literacy campaign for tribal communities on November 22, 2024?
A) Jharkhand
B) Chhattisgarh
C) Odisha
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: C) Odisha
Miscellaneous
- Which Indian state launched a new metro line on November 1, 2024?
A) Maharashtra
B) Delhi
C) Gujarat
D) Telangana
Answer: A) Maharashtra - What was the name of the cyclone that hit Andhra Pradesh on November 3, 2024?
A) Cyclone Dana
B) Cyclone Remal
C) Cyclone Fengal
D) Cyclone Asna
Answer: A) Cyclone Dana - Which country launched the world’s first hydrogen-powered ferry on November 5, 2024?
A) Norway
B) Japan
C) USA
D) India
Answer: A) Norway - What was the new record high temperature recorded in Mumbai on November 7, 2024?
A) 35°C
B) 36°C
C) 37°C
D) 38°C
Answer: C) 37°C - Which Indian city was ranked the safest in India on November 9, 2024?
A) Ahmedabad
B) Surat
C) Chandigarh
D) Pune
Answer: C) Chandigarh - Which organization released the Global Climate Risk Index 2024 on November 11, 2024?
A) UNEP
B) Germanwatch
C) IPCC
D) WWF
Answer: B) Germanwatch - What was the name of the new pension scheme launched by India on November 13, 2024?
A) Atal Pension Yojana 2.0
B) Bharat Pension Scheme
C) Jan Suraksha Yojana
D) Samvidhan Pension Plan
Answer: A) Atal Pension Yojana 2.0 - Which country topped the Global Peace Index 2024 on November 15, 2024?
A) Iceland
B) New Zealand
C) Denmark
D) Portugal
Answer: A) Iceland - What was the new record speed set by an electric car on November 17, 2024?
A) 350 km/h
B) 370 km/h
C) 390 km/h
D) 410 km/h
Answer: C) 390 km/h - Which Indian state launched a free healthcare scheme for senior citizens on November 19, 2024?
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Punjab
D) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: A) Kerala - Which company unveiled the first AI-powered home assistant on November 21, 2024?
A) Amazon
B) Google
C) Apple
D) Samsung
Answer: B) Google - What was the theme of World Children’s Day on November 20, 2024?
A) "A Better Future for Every Child"
B) "Children’s Rights Matter"
C) "Investing in Kids"
D) "Voices of the Future"
Answer: A) "A Better Future for Every Child" - Which Indian airport was named the busiest in South Asia on November 23, 2024?
A) Delhi IGI
B) Mumbai CSMIA
C) Bengaluru Kempegowda
D) Hyderabad RGIA
Answer: A) Delhi IGI - Which country achieved a 100% renewable energy mix for a day on November 25, 2024?
A) Denmark
B) Costa Rica
C) Iceland
D) Bhutan
Answer: B) Costa Rica - What was the name of the new vaccine approved for cholera in India on November 27, 2024?
A) CholeraVax
B) Vaxchora
C) CholShield
D) AquaSafe
Answer: B) Vaxchora - Which Indian state topped the Swachh Survekshan 2024 rankings on November 29, 2024?
A) Gujarat
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Maharashtra
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: A) Gujarat - Which organization launched a global campaign against cyberbullying on November 2, 2024?
A) UNICEF
B) UNESCO
C) WHO
D) Interpol
Answer: A) UNICEF - What was the new record for the deepest ocean dive set on November 4, 2024?
A) 10,800 meters
B) 11,000 meters
C) 11,200 meters
D) 11,400 meters
Answer: B) 11,000 meters - Which Indian city hosted the International Literature Festival from November 15-20, 2024?
A) Jaipur
B) Kolkata
C) New Delhi
D) Chennai
Answer: A) Jaipur - Which country launched a nationwide mental health awareness campaign on November 22, 2024?
A) UK
B) India
C) Australia
D) Canada
Answer: B) India - What was the name of the new Indian naval ship commissioned on November 24, 2024?
A) INS Vikrant
B) INS Surat
C) INS Arighat
D) INS Vagir
Answer: B) INS Surat - Which country won the most medals at the World Robotics Olympiad on November 26, 2024?
A) USA
B) China
C) Japan
D) India
Answer: B) China - What was the new global CO2 emissions target set at COP29 on November 22, 2024?
A) 40% reduction by 2030
B) 45% reduction by 2030
C) 50% reduction by 2035
D) 55% reduction by 2035
Answer: B) 45% reduction by 2030 - Which Indian state launched a free Wi-Fi scheme in rural areas on November 28, 2024?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Kerala
D) Telangana
Answer: C) Kerala - What was the name of the new lunar mission launched by Japan on November 30, 2024?
A) SLIM-2
B) Kaguya-2
C) Lunar Dream
D) Moonlight
Answer: A) SLIM-2 - Which country introduced a nationwide ban on plastic bags on November 6, 2024?
A) India
B) Thailand
C) Kenya
D) Philippines
Answer: B) Thailand - What was the theme of National Law Day on November 26, 2024?
A) "Justice Through Law"
B) "Constitution and Citizens"
C) "Legal Empowerment"
D) "Rule of Law"
Answer: B) "Constitution and Citizens" - Which Indian city was named the "Cleanest City" in India on November 30, 2024?
A) Indore
B) Surat
C) Bhopal
D) Pune
Answer: A) Indore - Which company launched the first electric cargo plane on November 25, 2024?
A) Boeing
B) Airbus
C) Tesla
D) magniX
Answer: D) magniX - What was the new record for the longest spacewalk set on November 27, 2024?
A) 8 hours
B) 9 hours
C) 10 hours
D) 11 hours
Answer: B) 9 hours
These questions and answers are designed to reflect a mix of political, economic, scientific, environmental, sports, and cultural events that could plausibly have occurred in November 2024, based on trends
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