Current Affairs & General Knowledge
Q1. Which Indian mission successfully landed near the south pole of the Moon in August 2023?
Correct Answer: C. Chandrayaan-3
Explanation: Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed near the lunar south pole on 23 August 2023 making India the fourth nation to soft land on Moon.
Explanation: Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed near the lunar south pole on 23 August 2023 making India the fourth nation to soft land on Moon.
Q2. Where was the G20 Summit 2023 held in India?
Correct Answer: B. New Delhi
Explanation: The 18th G20 Summit was held in New Delhi on 9 and 10 September 2023 under India’s presidency at Bharat Mandapam.
Explanation: The 18th G20 Summit was held in New Delhi on 9 and 10 September 2023 under India’s presidency at Bharat Mandapam.
Q3. Which country hosted the BRICS Summit in 2024?
Correct Answer: C. Russia
Explanation: The 16th BRICS Summit was held in Kazan, Russia from 22 to 24 October 2024.
Explanation: The 16th BRICS Summit was held in Kazan, Russia from 22 to 24 October 2024.
Q4. Who won the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize?
Correct Answer: B. Nihon Hidankyo
Explanation: The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organisation of atomic bomb survivors.
Explanation: The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organisation of atomic bomb survivors.
Q5. Which country hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics?
Correct Answer: B. France
Explanation: The 2024 Summer Olympics were held in Paris, France from 26 July to 11 August 2024.
Explanation: The 2024 Summer Olympics were held in Paris, France from 26 July to 11 August 2024.
Q6. Which Indian state launched the Orunodoi 3.0 scheme in 2024?
Correct Answer: C. Assam
Explanation: Orunodoi 3.0 was launched by Assam government to provide direct financial assistance to women beneficiaries in 2024.
Explanation: Orunodoi 3.0 was launched by Assam government to provide direct financial assistance to women beneficiaries in 2024.
Q7. Which folk dance of Assam set a Guinness World Record in April 2023 for the largest performance in a single venue?
Correct Answer: A. Bihu
Explanation: Over 11,000 Bihu dancers and drummers performed at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati to set a Guinness World Record.
Explanation: Over 11,000 Bihu dancers and drummers performed at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati to set a Guinness World Record.
Q8. Which Indian was awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously in 2024 along with others?
Correct Answer: A. MS Swaminathan
Explanation: M S Swaminathan, Karpoori Thakur, L. K Advani, P V Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh were awarded Bharat Ratna in 2024.
Explanation: M S Swaminathan, Karpoori Thakur, L. K Advani, P V Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh were awarded Bharat Ratna in 2024.
Q9. Who became the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in July 2024?
Correct Answer: C. Keir Starmer
Explanation: Keir Starmer of the Labour Party became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on 5 July 2024 after winning the general election.
Explanation: Keir Starmer of the Labour Party became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on 5 July 2024 after winning the general election.
Q10. Who won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
Correct Answer: B. India
Explanation: India won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 by defeating South Africa in the final at Barbados on 29 June 2024.
Explanation: India won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 by defeating South Africa in the final at Barbados on 29 June 2024.
Q11. Which mission was launched by ISRO in January 2024 to study black holes?
Correct Answer: B. XPoSat
Explanation: XPoSat was launched by ISRO on 1 January 2024 to study X-ray polarisation of celestial sources including black holes.
Explanation: XPoSat was launched by ISRO on 1 January 2024 to study X-ray polarisation of celestial sources including black holes.
Q12. Which is the official language of Assam included in the Eighth Schedule?
Correct Answer: B. Assamese
Explanation: Assamese is the official language of Assam and one of 22 scheduled languages of India listed in the Eighth Schedule.
Explanation: Assamese is the official language of Assam and one of 22 scheduled languages of India listed in the Eighth Schedule.
Q13. Which language of Assam received Classical Language status in 2024?
Correct Answer: B. Assamese
Explanation: Assamese was granted Classical Language status by the Government of India in October 2024 along with Marathi, Pali, Prakrit and Bengali.
Explanation: Assamese was granted Classical Language status by the Government of India in October 2024 along with Marathi, Pali, Prakrit and Bengali.