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The Current Affairs Quiz of 1 to 7 October features multiple-choice questions covering important topics from that week. Whether you’re preparing for exams or just want to stay informed, this quiz provides a quick and effective way to review the major happenings from the start of the month.
1st Week of October 2024: Current Affairs Quiz
1. What is the new name proposed for Pune Airport?
A. Pune International Airport
B. Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj Pune International Airport
C. Sant Tukaram Airport
D. Maharashtra International Airport
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Answer: B) Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj Pune International Airport
2. Where is the Barak Bhuban Wildlife Sanctuary located?
A. West Bengal
B. Assam
C. Meghalaya
D. Tripura
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Answer: B) Assam
3. What is the primary aim of the SPICED Scheme?
A. To increase domestic spice consumption
B. To enhance export of spices and value-added spice products
C. To reduce spice prices in the market
D. To promote local spice brands
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Answer: B) To enhance export of spices and value-added spice products
4. Until what year will the SPICED Scheme be implemented?
A. 2023-24
B. 2024-25
C. 2025-26
D. 2026-27
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Answer: C) 2025-26
5. Which government body is responsible for the SPICED Scheme?
A. Ministry of Agriculture
B. Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry
C. Ministry of Food Processing
D. Ministry of Environment
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Answer: B) Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry
6. What is the theme for the International Day of Sign Languages in 2024?
A. Sign Language for All
B. Sign Up for Sign Language Rights
C. Celebrating Diversity in Communication
D. Empowering the Deaf Community
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Answer: B) Sign Up for Sign Language Rights
7. In which year was the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) established?
A. 1945
B. 1951
C. 1965
D. 1971
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Answer: B) 1951
8. What is the name of the report released by the International Rhino Foundation (IRF) in 2024?
A. Rhino Conservation Report
B. State of the Rhino 2024 Report
C. Global Rhino Status Report
D. Rhino Species Survival Report
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Answer: B) State of the Rhino 2024 Report
9. When was the International Rhino Foundation (IRF) originally established?
A. 1989
B. 1991
C. 1995
D. 2000
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Answer: B) 1991
10. What was the initial name of the International Rhino Foundation?
A. Global Rhino Initiative
B. Rhino Preservation Society
C. International Black Rhino Foundation
D. World Rhino Alliance
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Answer: C) International Black Rhino Foundation
11. Which country became the first in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage?
A. Vietnam
B. Thailand
C. Malaysia
D. Singapore
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Answer: B) Thailand
12. When is Antyodaya Diwas observed?
A. 15th August
B. 25th September
C. 2nd October
D. 1st January
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Answer: B) 25th September
13. What is the full name of the WAVES Anime & Manga Contest?
A. WAM Contest
B. WAVES Animation & Manga Festival
C. WAVES Anime & Manga Contest
D. World Anime & Manga Event
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Answer: C) WAVES Anime & Manga Contest
14. Which ministry collaborated with the Media & Entertainment Association of India (MEAI) to launch the contest?
A. Ministry of Culture
B. Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
C. Ministry of Education
D. Ministry of Youth Affairs
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Answer: B) Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
15. What is the primary purpose of the “Pact for the Future”?
A. To promote international trade
B. To reshape global governance for the 21st century
C. To enhance cultural exchanges
D. To reduce military spending
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Answer: B) To reshape global governance for the 21st century
16. At which event was the “Pact for the Future” adopted?
A. Climate Change Summit
B. General Assembly Meeting
C. Summit of the Future
D. International Peace Conference
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Answer: C) Summit of the Future
17. What is the primary goal of the Minerals Security Partnership Finance Network?
A. To enhance global mineral prices
B. To ensure a secure supply of minerals
C. To promote mining tourism
D. To develop new mining technologies
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Answer: B) To ensure a secure supply of minerals
18. What is the name of India’s first National Security Semiconductor Fabrication Plant?
A. Fab 1
B. Fab (Shakti)
C. Semiconductor Hub
D. Secure Chip Factory
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Answer: B) Fab (Shakti)
19. With which country has India collaborated to establish the semiconductor fabrication plant?
A. Japan
B. Australia
C. United States
D. Germany
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Answer: C) United States
20. On what date did Tripura accede to the Indian Union?
A. August 15, 1947
B. October 15, 1949
C. November 1, 1956
D. January 21, 1972
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Answer: B) October 15, 1949
21. What is another name for the Taiwan Strait?
A. Coral Sea
B. Formosa Strait
C. East China Sea
D. Philippine Sea
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Answer: B) Formosa Strait
22. What does the Taiwan Strait separate?
A. Taiwan and Japan
B. Taiwan and the Philippines
C. Taiwan and Continental Asia
D. Taiwan and China
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Answer: C) Taiwan and Continental Asia
23. What does ABHED refer to?
A. Advanced Body Armor
B. Lightweight Bulletproof Jackets
C. Armored Defense Equipment
D. Ballistic Helmets
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Answer: B) Lightweight Bulletproof Jackets
24. Which organization developed ABHED in collaboration with IIT Delhi?
A. Indian Army
B. Defence Research & Development Organisation
C. Indian Navy
D. Ministry of Defence
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Answer: B) Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
25. On what date is the International Day for Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons observed?
A. September 21
B. September 26
C. October 2
D. August 6
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Answer: B) September 26
26. Which country has been ranked as the 3rd most powerful nation in the Asia Power Index 2024?
A. Japan
B. India
C. South Korea
D. Australia
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Answer: B) India
27. Which two countries are ranked at 1st and 2nd place in the Asia Power Index 2024?
A. India and Japan
B. USA and China
C. China and Russia
D. USA and India
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Answer: B) USA and China
28. What organization launched the Asia Power Index?
A. Brookings Institution
B. Lowy Institute
C. Council on Foreign Relations
D. Asia Foundation
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Answer: B) Lowy Institute
29. Where is the headquarters of the Central Silk Board located?
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Bengaluru
D. Hyderabad
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Answer: C) Bengaluru
30. Which state in India contributed the highest percentage of total silk production?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Karnataka
D. West Bengal
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Answer: C) Karnataka
31. How much funding has the IMF approved for Pakistan under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF)?
A. $5 billion
B. $7 billion
C. $10 billion
D. $3 billion
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Answer: B) $7 billion
32. What position does India hold in the world for ethanol production and consumption?
A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th
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Answer: C) 3rd
33. Which country is the largest producer of sugarcane?
A. India
B. Thailand
C. United States
D. Brazil
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Answer: D) Brazil
34. What does the GlobE Network focus on combating?
A. Climate change
B. Corruption
C. Terrorism
D. Human trafficking
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Answer: B) Corruption
35. In which year was the GlobE Network launched?
A. 2019
B. 2020
C. 2021
D. 2022
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Answer: C) 2021
36. How many countries are members of the GlobE Network?
A. 100
B. 121
C. 150
D. 200
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Answer: B) 121
37. Which organization supports the GlobE Network?
A. World Health Organization (WHO)
B. United Nations Office against Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
C. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
D. World Bank
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Answer: B) United Nations Office against Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
38. Which Indian agency serves as the nodal agency for the GlobE Network?
A. Ministry of External Affairs
B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of Finance
D. Ministry of Law and Justice
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Answer: B) Ministry of Home Affairs
39. Which two Indian organizations are part of the GlobE Network?
A. National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and Intelligence Bureau (IB)
B. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED)
C. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
D. Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) and National Investigation Agency (NIA)
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Answer: B) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED)
40. In which year was the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) established?
A. 1990
B. 1995
C. 1997
D. 2000
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Answer: C) 1997
41. Which country has become the first in the Caribbean region to adopt India’s UPI platform?
A. Jamaica
B. Barbados
C. Trinidad & Tobago
D. Bahamas
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Answer: C) Trinidad & Tobago
42. Who has been awarded the prestigious 2024 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize?
A. Andrew Wiles
B. Terence Tao
C. Alexander Dunn
D. John Nash
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Answer: C) Alexander Dunn
43. By what year does India aim to lead in 6G technology according to the “Bharat 6G Vision”?
A. 2025
B. 2030
C. 2035
D. 2040
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Answer: B) 2030
44. What is the name of India’s first Micro-Finance Institution (MFI), registered as a cooperative bank?
A. Grameen Bank
B. Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) Bank
C. Bandhan Bank
D. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
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Answer: B) Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) Bank
45. Who is known for laying the foundation of modern micro-finance institutions with the establishment
of Grameen Bank?
A. Muhammad Yunus
B. Amartya Sen
C. Elinor Ostrom
D. James Tobin
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Answer: A) Muhammad Yunus
46. Which regulatory body oversees micro-finance institutions operating in India?
A. Ministry of Finance
B. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
C. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
D. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
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Answer: B) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
47. What is the name of China’s largest hydroelectric dam?
A. Huanghe Dam
B. Three Gorges Dam
C. Yangtze Dam
D. Xiaolangdi Dam
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Answer: B) Three Gorges Dam
48. On which river is the Three Gorges Dam located?
A. Yellow River
B. Mekong River
C. Yangtze River
D. Pearl River
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Answer: C) Yangtze River
49. What is the electricity generation capacity of the Three Gorges Dam?
A. 15,000 MW
B. 20,000 MW
C. 22,500 MW
D. 25,000 MW
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Answer: C) 22,500 MW
50. What position did India achieve in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024?
A. 35th
B. 39th
C. 42nd
D. 45th
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Answer: B) 39th
51. What is Pusa-2090?
A. A new variety of wheat
B. A newly paddy variety
C. A type of fertilizer
D. An agricultural research center
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Answer: B) A newly bred, shorter-duration paddy variety
52. What initiative is Mr. Subramanian’s work associated with?
A. Swachh Bharat Mission
B. Clean India Movement
C. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (RRR)
D. Plastic Waste Management
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Answer: C) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (RRR)
53. What does IBSA stand for?
A. India-Brazil-South Africa
B. India-Brazil-South America
C. International Business-Sustainable Alliance
D. Indian-Brazilian-South Asian
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Answer: A) India-Brazil-South Africa
54. In what year was IBSA established?
A. 2000
B. 2003
C. 2005
D. 2010
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Answer: B) 2003
55. What was the declaration that led to the establishment of IBSA?
A. New Delhi Declaration
B. Brasilia Declaration
C. Johannesburg Declaration
D. Cape Town Agreement
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Answer: B) Brasilia Declaration
56. What is the primary purpose of the IBSA grouping?
A. To enhance military cooperation
B. To promote economic growth and development among member countries
C. To focus on cultural exchanges
D. To provide humanitarian aid
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Answer: B) To promote economic growth and development among member countries
57. When is World Rabies Day observed?
A. September 28
B. October 28
C. August 28
D. November 28
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Answer: A) September 28
58. What is the theme for World Rabies Day 2024?
A. Rabies Awareness for All
B. Breaking Rabies Boundaries
C. Together Against Rabies
D. Rabies: The Silent Killer
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Answer: B) Breaking Rabies Boundaries
59. Which group is Hassan Nasrallah associated with?
A. Fatah
B. Hamas
C. Hezbollah
D. Al-Qaeda
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Answer: C) Hezbollah
60. When was Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM-U) 2.0 launched?
A. 2015
B. 2018
C. 2021
D. 2023
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Answer: C) 2021
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