National Postal Day: India celebrates National Postal Day on October 10 to honor its postal service and its vast network of postal workers. This service has been essential in bridging communication gaps across the nation since the East India Company established it
Atal Pension Yojana Milestone: The Atal Pension Yojana has reached over 7 crore enrollments. This scheme, which targets vulnerable sections of society, achieved over 56 lakh new enrollments in the current financial year
India’s Lupex Lunar Mission: The National Space Commission of India has given the green light to the Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (Lupex), India’s fifth lunar mission in partnership with Japan’s JAXA, focusing on exploring the Moon’s polar regions
Humsafar Policy for Highway Infrastructure: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the Humsafar Policy, which aims to significantly improve the infrastructure and services of India’s national highways to benefit millions of travelers
International Day of the Girl Child: Observed on October 11, this day emphasizes girls’ rights and empowerment, with this year’s theme being “Girls’ Vision for the Future”
Mahmudullah Riyad’s Retirement: Former Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah Riyad will retire from T20 cricket after his final two matches in India, ending his international career with significant contributions to Bangladesh cricket
WHO Certifies India’s Elimination of Trachoma: The World Health Organization has officially recognized India as having eliminated trachoma as a public health issue, highlighting the country’s achievements in tackling this disease
Fortified Rice Distribution: The Indian government has approved the continued distribution of fortified rice under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana until 2028. This program aims to combat micronutrient deficiencies and anemia in vulnerable populations.
UN Human Rights Council’s Resolution on Sri Lanka: The UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution on reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka, addressing human rights issues amid ongoing international scrutiny
First Bronze in Asian Table Tennis Championships: The Indian women’s team secured a historic bronze medal at the Asian Table Tennis Championships, marking the country’s first medal in the women’s team event at the tournament
India and U.S. MoU on Critical Minerals: India signed a memorandum of understanding with the United States to enhance critical mineral supply chains, reinforcing bilateral cooperation in resource security
Rwanda’s Marburg Virus Outbreak: A significant Marburg virus outbreak has been reported in Rwanda, with healthcare workers predominantly affected, underscoring public health challenges in the region
IFS Day Observance: October 9 marked the annual observance of Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Day, celebrating India’s diplomatic and consular representatives worldwide since 1946
UNFPA Recognizes India’s Maternal Health Efforts: The UNFPA commended India for reducing its maternal mortality ratio by 70% between 2000 and 2020, a key achievement towards the Sustainable Development Goals
National Weightlifting Championships: Gyaneshwari Yadav and Sufna Jasmin P.S. excelled at the National Weightlifting Championships, setting records and winning titles in their respective categories
World Pickleball Championship in Mumbai: The World Pickleball Championship Series will take place in Mumbai in November, with 650 players from around the world expected to compete
Marco Curto Suspended by FIFA: Italian soccer player Marco Curto received a 10-game suspension from FIFA for discriminatory remarks, highlighting the organization’s stance against discrimination
Rohan Bopanna in Shanghai Masters: Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna and his partner Ivan Dodig were eliminated from the Shanghai Masters after a pre-quarterfinals loss
Bangladesh’s T20 Series Against India: Bangladesh’s national team is competing in a three-match T20 series against India, with Mahmudullah playing his last matches before retiring from T20 cricket
India Wins Medals at Mussanah Race Week: Indian sailors brought home seven medals from the Mussanah Race Week in Oman, showcasing talent in various sailing categories
The National Maritime Heritage Complex is being developed in which Indian state?
- a) Maharashtra
- b) Gujarat
- c) Tamil Nadu
- d) Kerala
Answer: b) Gujarat
Which app has been integrated with DigiLocker to enhance access to digital services in India?
- a) Aarogya Setu
- b) MyGov
- c) UMANG
- d) BHIM
Answer: c) UMANG
As of October 2024, the Atal Pension Yojana has reached over how many enrollments?
- a) 5 crores
- b) 6 crores
- c) 7 crores
- d) 8 crores
Answer: c) 7 crores
Which Indian city is set to host the World Pickleball Championship in November 2024?
- a) Chennai
- b) Bengaluru
- c) Hyderabad
- d) Mumbai
Answer: d) Mumbai
India signed an MoU with which country in October 2024 to enhance supply chains for critical minerals?
- a) Japan
- b) United States
- c) Canada
- d) Australia
Answer: b) United States
The Indian women’s table tennis team won a bronze medal at which championship in October 2024?
- a) Asian Games
- b) Commonwealth Games
- c) Asian Table Tennis Championships
- d) World Table Tennis Championships
Answer: c) Asian Table Tennis Championships
The UN Human Rights Council recently adopted a resolution promoting accountability and reconciliation in which country?
- a) Afghanistan
- b) Syria
- c) Myanmar
- d) Sri Lanka
Answer: d) Sri Lanka
Which hurricane made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm in October 2024?
- a) Katrina
- b) Milton
- c) Ida
- d) Laura
Answer: b) Milton
Which of the following countries celebrated National Postal Day on October 10?
- a) United Kingdom
- b) United States
- c) India
- d) Canada
Answer: c) India
India’s Lupex mission is a collaboration with which country?
- a) Russia
- b) Japan
- c) China
- d) United States
Answer: b) Japan
Ratan Tata, who recently passed away, was associated with which Indian conglomerate?
- a) Aditya Birla Group
- b) Reliance Industries
- c) Tata Group
- d) Mahindra Group
Answer: c) Tata Group
Which country is hosting the 9th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup?
- a) India
- b) UAE
- c) England
- d) Australia
Answer: b) UAE
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana has recently extended the supply of which fortified staple food?
- a) Wheat
- b) Rice
- c) Millet
- d) Pulses
Answer: b) Rice
Which state celebrated the completion of 50 years of its agricultural university in October 2024?
- a) Punjab
- b) Uttar Pradesh
- c) Maharashtra
- d) Haryana
Answer: a) Punjab
Which of the following countries is facing a major Marburg virus outbreak affecting healthcare workers?
- a) South Africa
- b) Rwanda
- c) Nigeria
- d) Ethiopia
Answer: b) Rwanda
Who was recently honored by the UNFPA for India’s progress in maternal health and family planning?
- a) Droupadi Murmu
- b) Narendra Modi
- c) Punya Salila Srivastava
- d) Ashwini Vaishnaw
Answer: c) Punya Salila Srivastava
Which country observed a 73% decline in wildlife populations since 1970, as per the WWF report?
- a) United States
- b) United Kingdom
- c) India
- d) Global
Answer: d) Global
Which of the following days is observed on October 11 each year to emphasize girls’ rights and empowerment?
- a) International Day of Peace
- b) World Health Day
- c) International Day of the Girl Child
- d) World Environment Day
Answer: c) International Day of the Girl Child
The exercise Malabar 2024, aimed at enhancing naval cooperation, is being held in which Indian city?
- a) Goa
- b) Chennai
- c) Mumbai
- d) Visakhapatnam
Answer: d) Visakhapatnam
Which mobile application in India recently surpassed 95% household penetration as of October 2024?
- a) UMANG
- b) Aarogya Setu
- c) MyGov
- d) No specific app; it’s mobile phone ownership
Answer: d) No specific app; it’s mobile phone ownership