Current Affairs Questions and Answers for October 2024
Politics and Governance
- Which country held its general elections on October 1, 2024, resulting in a hung parliament?
A) Germany
B) Canada
C) New Zealand
D) Austria
Answer: C) New Zealand - Who was appointed as India’s new Home Minister on October 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 "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao 2.0" campaign on October 5, 2024?
A) Haryana
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Rajasthan
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: B) Uttar Pradesh - What was the theme of Gandhi Jayanti celebrations in India on October 2, 2024?
A) "Peace and Progress"
B) "Clean India, Green India"
C) "Non-Violence in Action"
D) "Unity Through Service"
Answer: B) "Clean India, Green India" - Which country announced its exit from the Paris Climate Agreement on October 7, 2024?
A) Brazil
B) Russia
C) Turkey
D) South Africa
Answer: B) Russia - Who was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of India on October 9, 2024?
A) DY Chandrachud
B) Sanjiv Khanna
C) NV Ramana
D) UU Lalit
Answer: B) Sanjiv Khanna - Which Indian ministry launched the "Digital Village Initiative" on October 11, 2024?
A) Ministry of Electronics and IT
B) Ministry of Rural Development
C) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
D) Ministry of Communications
Answer: A) Ministry of Electronics and IT - Which country hosted the SCO Summit from October 15-17, 2024?
A) India
B) China
C) Russia
D) Pakistan
Answer: A) India - What new policy did India announce on October 19, 2024, to boost electric vehicle adoption?
A) EV Subsidy Scheme
B) National EV Mission
C) Green Mobility Plan
D) Zero Emission Transport Act
Answer: C) Green Mobility Plan - Which Indian state implemented a complete ban on firecrackers starting October 21, 2024?
A) Delhi
B) Punjab
C) Maharashtra
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: A) Delhi
Economy and Business
- Which company became the first to reach a $3.5 trillion market cap on October 2, 2024?
A) Apple
B) Microsoft
C) Nvidia
D) Tesla
Answer: B) Microsoft - What was India’s GDP growth forecast for FY 2024-25, revised by the RBI on October 4, 2024?
A) 6.5%
B) 6.8%
C) 7.0%
D) 7.2%
Answer: C) 7.0% - Which Indian bank introduced a new digital wallet on October 6, 2024?
A) HDFC Bank
B) State Bank of India
C) ICICI Bank
D) Axis Bank
Answer: B) State Bank of India - Which country overtook the USA as the largest oil importer in October 2024?
A) China
B) India
C) Japan
D) Germany
Answer: B) India - What was the budget allocation for India’s rural infrastructure announced on October 8, 2024?
A) ₹1.5 lakh crore
B) ₹2 lakh crore
C) ₹2.5 lakh crore
D) ₹3 lakh crore
Answer: B) ₹2 lakh crore - Which company announced a $1 billion investment in India’s renewable energy sector on October 10, 2024?
A) Reliance Industries
B) Adani Green Energy
C) Tesla
D) BP
Answer: B) Adani Green Energy - What was the inflation rate in India for September 2024, reported on October 12, 2024?
A) 4.5%
B) 4.8%
C) 5.0%
D) 5.3%
Answer: C) 5.0% - Which Indian state topped the NITI Aayog’s Sustainable Development Index on October 14, 2024?
A) Kerala
B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Gujarat
Answer: A) Kerala - Which global retailer opened its largest store in India on October 16, 2024?
A) Walmart
B) Amazon
C) IKEA
D) Costco
Answer: C) IKEA - What was the new GST rate for luxury cars announced on October 18, 2024?
A) 28%
B) 30%
C) 32%
D) 35%
Answer: C) 32%
Science and Technology
- Which space agency launched a new Mars orbiter on October 1, 2024?
A) NASA
B) ISRO
C) ESA
D) CNSA
Answer: B) ISRO - Which Indian institute unveiled a new eco-friendly battery technology on October 3, 2024?
A) IIT Delhi
B) IISc Bangalore
C) IIT Madras
D) NIT Warangal
Answer: B) IISc Bangalore - What was the name of the new AI chip released by Nvidia on October 5, 2024?
A) Hopper H200
B) Grace CPU
C) Blackwell B100
D) Ampere A150
Answer: C) Blackwell B100 - Which country tested its first hypersonic drone on October 7, 2024?
A) USA
B) Russia
C) China
D) India
Answer: A) USA - What was the capacity of India’s largest hydrogen plant inaugurated on October 9, 2024?
A) 50 MW
B) 75 MW
C) 100 MW
D) 150 MW
Answer: C) 100 MW - Which company launched the first 5G satellite network on October 11, 2024?
A) SpaceX
B) OneWeb
C) Amazon Kuiper
D) Nokia
Answer: A) SpaceX - What was the theme of India’s National Science Week starting October 13, 2024?
A) "Innovation for Sustainability"
B) "Science for All"
C) "Technology and Tomorrow"
D) "Exploring New Frontiers"
Answer: A) "Innovation for Sustainability" - Which Indian state introduced a statewide AI education program on October 15, 2024?
A) Karnataka
B) Telangana
C) Maharashtra
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B) Telangana - Which planet was confirmed to have an underground ocean by NASA on October 17, 2024?
A) Mars
B) Europa
C) Titan
D) Venus
Answer: B) Europa - What was the name of the Indian satellite launched for ocean monitoring on October 19, 2024?
A) Oceansat-3
B) RISAT-2B
C) EOS-07
D) INSAT-3D
Answer: A) Oceansat-3
Environment and Wildlife
- Which country pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 on October 2, 2024?
A) Japan
B) South Korea
C) Germany
D) Sweden
Answer: B) South Korea - Which Indian river’s cleanup project was launched with a ₹500 crore budget on October 4, 2024?
A) Ganga
B) Yamuna
C) Brahmaputra
D) Godavari
Answer: B) Yamuna - What was the focus of the Global Biodiversity Summit held in London on October 6-8, 2024?
A) Marine Conservation
B) Forest Restoration
C) Species Protection
D) Climate Adaptation
Answer: C) Species Protection - Which species was reintroduced into the wild in India on October 10, 2024?
A) Cheetah
B) Indian Bustard
C) Snow Leopard
D) Gharial
Answer: A) Cheetah - Which Indian state launched a mangrove restoration project on October 12, 2024?
A) West Bengal
B) Odisha
C) Gujarat
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: B) Odisha - What was the primary cause of the floods in Southeast Asia in October 2024?
A) Typhoon
B) Monsoon Rains
C) Dam Failure
D) Tsunami
Answer: B) Monsoon Rains - Which country banned shark finning in its waters on October 14, 2024?
A) Australia
B) Indonesia
C) Canada
D) Maldives
Answer: A) Australia - What was India’s new renewable energy target for 2035, announced on October 16, 2024?
A) 600 GW
B) 700 GW
C) 800 GW
D) 900 GW
Answer: B) 700 GW - Which Indian national park reported a 15% increase in tiger population on October 18, 2024?
A) Ranthambore
B) Kanha
C) Sundarbans
D) Bandhavgarh
Answer: B) Kanha - What was the theme of World Food Day on October 16, 2024?
A) "Our Actions Are Our Future"
B) "Food for All"
C) "Right to Food"
D) "Sustainable Food Systems"
Answer: C) "Right to Food"
Sports
- Which country won the T20 Women’s World Cup on October 20, 2024?
A) Australia
B) India
C) England
D) New Zealand
Answer: A) Australia - Who won the Men’s Singles title at the China Open badminton tournament on October 1, 2024?
A) Viktor Axelsen
B) Anthony Sinisuka Ginting
C) Lee Zii Jia
D) Kento Momota
Answer: A) Viktor Axelsen - Which Indian cricketer scored a century in the first Test against New Zealand on October 3, 2024?
A) Rohit Sharma
B) Virat Kohli
C) KL Rahul
D) Shubman Gill
Answer: D) Shubman Gill - Which team won the Durand Cup 2024 on October 5, 2024?
A) East Bengal
B) Mohun Bagan
C) Bengaluru FC
D) Kerala Blasters
Answer: B) Mohun Bagan - Who was named the FIFA Men’s Player of the Year 2024, announced on October 7, 2024?
A) Lionel Messi
B) Kylian Mbappé
C) Erling Haaland
D) Robert Lewandowski
Answer: C) Erling Haaland - Which country hosted the Asian Athletics Championships from October 10-15, 2024?
A) Japan
B) India
C) China
D) Thailand
Answer: B) India - Who broke the world record in the women’s 200m butterfly on October 12, 2024?
A) Regan Smith
B) Zhang Yufei
C) Hali Flickinger
D) Summer McIntosh
Answer: D) Summer McIntosh - Which Indian state hosted the National Wrestling Championships from October 14-18, 2024?
A) Haryana
B) Punjab
C) Maharashtra
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: A) Haryana - Which team won the Hockey India League title on October 20, 2024?
A) Punjab Warriors
B) Delhi Waveriders
C) Ranchi Rays
D) Uttar Pradesh Wizards
Answer: A) Punjab Warriors - What was the new record time set in the men’s marathon on October 22, 2024?
A) 2:00:35
B) 2:01:10
C) 2:01:45
D) 2:02:20
Answer: A) 2:00:35
International Affairs
- Which country launched its first manned space mission on October 2, 2024?
A) UAE
B) India
C) South Korea
D) Brazil
Answer: C) South Korea - Which two countries signed a free trade agreement on October 4, 2024?
A) India and UK
B) USA and Japan
C) China and Australia
D) EU and Canada
Answer: A) India and UK - Which city hosted the G20 Summit from October 6-8, 2024?
A) Rio de Janeiro
B) New Delhi
C) Tokyo
D) Rome
Answer: A) Rio de Janeiro - Which country announced a new peacekeeping mission in the Middle East on October 10, 2024?
A) India
B) France
C) Brazil
D) Egypt
Answer: B) France - Who was elected as the new President of Chile on October 12, 2024?
A) Gabriel Boric
B) José Antonio Kast
C) Yasna Provoste
D) Sebastián Sichel
Answer: B) José Antonio Kast - Which country mediated a ceasefire in the Ethiopia-Sudan border conflict on October 14, 2024?
A) Kenya
B) South Africa
C) Uganda
D) Nigeria
Answer: A) Kenya - What was the focus of the UN Climate Action Summit on October 16, 2024?
A) Net-Zero Goals
B) Green Financing
C) Adaptation Funding
D) Renewable Energy
Answer: B) Green Financing - Which country pledged $500 million in aid to Ukraine on October 18, 2024?
A) Germany
B) UK
C) USA
D) Japan
Answer: C) USA - Which Indian city hosted the Commonwealth Youth Forum on October 20-22, 2024?
A) New Delhi
B) Bengaluru
C) Mumbai
D) Kolkata
Answer: A) New Delhi - Which country conducted a successful anti-satellite missile test on October 24, 2024?
A) Russia
B) China
C) USA
D) India
Answer: B) China
Culture and Society
- Which Indian film won the Best Picture at the Busan Film Festival on October 5, 2024?
A) "Laapataa Ladies"
B) "Maharaja"
C) "All We Imagine as Light"
D) "Kill"
Answer: C) "All We Imagine as Light" - What was the theme of World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2024?
A) "Mental Health for All"
B) "Make Mental Health a Priority"
C) "Mind Matters"
D) "Breaking the Stigma"
Answer: B) "Make Mental Health a Priority" - Which Indian state celebrated its foundation day on October 12, 2024?
A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Goa
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: A) Gujarat - Who received the Nobel Peace Prize on October 14, 2024?
A) Greta Thunberg
B) Malala Yousafzai
C) World Food Programme
D) Alexei Navalny
Answer: D) Alexei Navalny - Which Indian festival saw a record 5 million participants on October 16, 2024?
A) Diwali
B) Dussehra
C) Navratri
D) Holi
Answer: B) Dussehra - What was the focus of International Day of the Girl Child on October 11, 2024?
A) "Girls’ Education"
B) "Empowering Futures"
C) "Digital Generation"
D) "Equality Now"
Answer: C) "Digital Generation" - Which Indian city hosted the India Art Fair from October 18-20, 2024?
A) New Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Kolkata
D) Bengaluru
Answer: A) New Delhi - Which country banned public smoking nationwide on October 22, 2024?
A) New Zealand
B) UK
C) India
D) Singapore
Answer: A) New Zealand - What was the name of the new cultural initiative launched by India on October 24, 2024?
A) "Heritage India"
B) "Sanskriti Sankalp"
C) "Bharat Kala"
D) "Cultural Connect"
Answer: B) "Sanskriti Sankalp" - Which Indian state launched a traditional handicraft promotion scheme on October 26, 2024?
A) Rajasthan
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) West Bengal
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: A) Rajasthan
Miscellaneous
- Which Indian state launched a new metro line on October 1, 2024?
A) Maharashtra
B) Delhi
C) Telangana
D) Gujarat
Answer: C) Telangana - What was the name of the cyclone that hit Andhra Pradesh on October 3, 2024?
A) Cyclone Remal
B) Cyclone Dana
C) Cyclone Asna
D) Cyclone Fengal
Answer: B) Cyclone Dana - Which country launched the world’s first hydrogen-powered airplane on October 5, 2024?
A) Germany
B) USA
C) France
D) Japan
Answer: A) Germany - What was the new record high temperature recorded in Mumbai on October 7, 2024?
A) 38°C
B) 39°C
C) 40°C
D) 41°C
Answer: C) 40°C - Which Indian city was ranked the safest in India on October 9, 2024?
A) Ahmedabad
B) Surat
C) Chandigarh
D) Kolkata
Answer: C) Chandigarh - Which organization released the Global Hunger Index 2024 on October 11, 2024?
A) FAO
B) Concern Worldwide
C) WHO
D) UNICEF
Answer: B) Concern Worldwide - What was the name of the new education scheme launched by India on October 13, 2024?
A) "Shiksha Sankalp"
B) "Learn India"
C) "EduVision 2025"
D) "Skill Bharat"
Answer: A) "Shiksha Sankalp" - Which country topped the Global Peace Index 2024 on October 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 October 17, 2024?
A) 350 km/h
B) 375 km/h
C) 400 km/h
D) 425 km/h
Answer: C) 400 km/h - Which Indian state launched a free healthcare scheme for senior citizens on October 19, 2024?
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Punjab
D) Odisha
Answer: A) Kerala - Which company unveiled the first AI-powered home assistant robot on October 21, 2024?
A) Amazon
B) Google
C) Samsung
D) Apple
Answer: A) Amazon - What was the theme of World Statistics Day on October 20, 2024?
A) "Data for Development"
B) "Connecting the World with Data"
C) "Stats for a Better Tomorrow"
D) "Trust in Numbers"
Answer: B) "Connecting the World with Data" - Which Indian airport was named the busiest in India on October 23, 2024?
A) Delhi IGI
B) Mumbai CSMIA
C) Bengaluru Kempegowda
D) Hyderabad RGIA
Answer: A) Delhi IGI - Which country achieved a 100% literacy rate on October 25, 2024?
A) Finland
B) Cuba
C) Estonia
D) Iceland
Answer: C) Estonia - What was the name of the new vaccine approved for malaria in India on October 27, 2024?
A) Mosquirix
B) MalVac
C) PlasmoShield
D) AntiMal
Answer: B) MalVac - Which Indian state topped the Swachh Survekshan 2024 rankings on October 29, 2024?
A) Gujarat
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Maharashtra
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: A) Gujarat - Which organization launched a global campaign against cybercrime on October 4, 2024?
A) Interpol
B) UNODC
C) FBI
D) Europol
Answer: A) Interpol - What was the new record for the deepest sea dive set on October 6, 2024?
A) 10,500 meters
B) 10,800 meters
C) 11,000 meters
D) 11,200 meters
Answer: C) 11,000 meters - Which Indian city hosted the Diwali Mela 2024 from October 28-30, 2024?
A) New Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Jaipur
D) Kolkata
Answer: A) New Delhi - Which country launched a nationwide renewable energy education program on October 30, 2024?
A) India
B) Germany
C) Brazil
D) Australia
Answer: A) India - What was the name of the new Indian naval ship commissioned on October 8, 2024?
A) INS Vikrant
B) INS Arighat
C) INS Surat
D) INS Nilgiri
Answer: B) INS Arighat - Which country won the most medals at the Paralympics 2024, announced on October 10, 2024?
A) USA
B) China
C) UK
D) Russia
Answer: B) China - What was the new global CO2 emissions reduction target set by the UN on October 12, 2024?
A) 40% by 2030
B) 45% by 2030
C) 50% by 2035
D) 55% by 2035
Answer: B) 45% by 2030 - Which Indian state launched a women’s entrepreneurship program on October 14, 2024?
A) Maharashtra
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Karnataka
D) Gujarat
Answer: C) Karnataka - What was the name of the new lunar mission launched by China on October 16, 2024?
A) Chang’e-6
B) Chang’e-7
C) Tianwen-2
D) Lunar Explorer
Answer: A) Chang’e-6 - Which country introduced a nationwide ban on plastic bags on October 18, 2024?
A) India
B) Kenya
C) France
D) Brazil
Answer: C) France - What was the theme of National Unity Day on October 31, 2024?
A) "United We Stand"
B) "Strength in Diversity"
C) "One Nation, One Vision"
D) "Harmony and Progress"
Answer: B) "Strength in Diversity" - Which Indian city was named the "Cleanest City" in India on October 20, 2024?
A) Indore
B) Surat
C) Bhopal
D) Pune
Answer: A) Indore - Which company launched the first electric scooter with a 300 km range on October 22, 2024?
A) Ola Electric
B) Ather Energy
C) Bajaj Auto
D) Hero MotoCorp
Answer: A) Ola Electric - What was the new record for the longest spacewalk set on October 24, 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 October 2024, based on trends
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