Here are 20 current affairs from October 18, 2024:
- Haryana CM Appointment: Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Haryana on October 17, 2024.
- ITU Assembly Inauguration: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 2024 ITU World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly in New Delhi.
- Indian Navy’s New Vessel: The Indian Navy’s new multi-purpose vessel (MPV) ‘Samarthak’ was built by L&T Shipyard.
- Cyber Safety Ambassador: Rashmika Mandanna has been appointed as the ambassador for promoting cyber safety in India.
- AI Centers of Excellence: Three new Centers of Excellence for AI were inaugurated in Delhi, focusing on health, agriculture, and sustainable cities.
- Uttarakhand UCC Bill: The Uttarakhand government met to finalize guidelines for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
- Nobel Prize in Economics: Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson received the Nobel Prize in Economics for their work on institutional development and prosperity.
- New Lady Justice Statue: The Lady Justice statue at the Supreme Court now holds the Constitution instead of a sword, symbolizing the law’s awareness of societal realities.
- Indian Bullet Train Project: The Integral Coach Factory has awarded a significant contract to BEML for India’s first indigenous bullet train.
- Section 6A Validity: The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act concerning illegal immigrants in Assam.
- Harmanpreet Kaur’s Record: Harmanpreet Kaur set a national record by lifting 127 kg at the IWLF National Weightlifting Championship.
- GeM Additional CEO: L Satya Srinivas has been appointed as the additional CEO of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM).
- New MD of Bandhan Bank: Partha Pratim Sengupta was named the MD and CEO of Bandhan Bank.
- ISSF Junior World Cup: India will host the ISSF Junior World Cup in 2025, as announced by the ISSF.
- HAL Maharatna Status: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has attained Maharatna status, becoming the 14th CPSE to achieve this designation.
- Kamindu Mendis Awarded: Kamindu Mendis from Sri Lanka was named ICC Player of the Month for September 2024.
- Omar Abdullah’s Oath: Omar Abdullah is set to take oath as the new Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Chief of Indian Coast Guard: S Parameshwar has been appointed as the chief of the Indian Coast Guard.
- Indian Economy Growth: The Indian economy continues to grow, with recent reports highlighting increased investment in infrastructure.
- Cybersecurity Awareness: The government has intensified efforts to promote awareness about cybersecurity among citizens following rising incidents of cyber crimes.
Here are 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on the current affairs from October 18, 2024, along with their answers:
- Who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Haryana on October 17, 2024?
- A) Manohar Lal Khattar
- B) Nayab Singh Saini
- C) Bhupinder Singh Hooda
- D) Arvind Kejriwal
Answer: B) Nayab Singh Saini
- Which global conference did PM Modi inaugurate in New Delhi?
- A) G20 Summit
- B) ITU World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly
- C) COP Climate Conference
- D) BRICS Summit
Answer: B) ITU World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly
- What is the name of the new multi-purpose vessel launched by the Indian Navy?
- A) INS Vikrant
- B) INS Samarthak
- C) INS Chakra
- D) INS Delhi
Answer: B) INS Samarthak
- Who has been appointed as the ambassador for promoting cyber safety in India?
- A) Deepika Padukone
- B) Priyanka Chopra
- C) Rashmika Mandanna
- D) Kareena Kapoor
Answer: C) Rashmika Mandanna
- How many new Centers of Excellence for AI were inaugurated in Delhi?
- A) Two
- B) Three
- C) Four
- D) Five
Answer: B) Three
- What significant legal framework is the Uttarakhand government working on?
- A) Right to Information Act
- B) Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
- C) Environmental Protection Act
- D) Land Reforms Bill
Answer: B) Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
- Which researchers received the Nobel Prize in Economics?
- A) Paul Krugman, Joseph Stiglitz
- B) Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, James A. Robinson
- C) Amartya Sen, Esther Duflo
- D) Milton Friedman, Gary Becker
Answer: B) Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, James A. Robinson
- What symbol does the new Lady Justice statue at the Supreme Court hold?
- A) Sword
- B) Scale
- C) Constitution
- D) Gavel
Answer: C) Constitution
- Which organization awarded a significant contract for India’s indigenous bullet train?
- A) BEML
- B) L&T
- C) HAL
- D) Tata
Answer: A) BEML
- What did the Supreme Court uphold concerning illegal immigrants in Assam?
- A) Refugee Status
- B) Validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act
- C) Citizenship Rights
- D) Deportation Orders
Answer: B) Validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act
- Which Indian athlete set a national record at the IWLF National Weightlifting Championship?
- A) Mirabai Chanu
- B) Harmanpreet Kaur
- C) P. T. Usha
- D) Karnam Malleswari
Answer: B) Harmanpreet Kaur
- Who was appointed as the additional CEO of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM)?
- A) L Satya Srinivas
- B) Ravi Shankar Prasad
- C) Nandan Nilekani
- D) Kiran Mazumdar Shaw
Answer: A) L Satya Srinivas
- Who is the new MD and CEO of Bandhan Bank?
- A) Anil Ambani
- B) Partha Pratim Sengupta
- C) Uday Kotak
- D) Rakesh Jhunjhunwala
Answer: B) Partha Pratim Sengupta
- Which international event will India host in 2025?
- A) ICC Cricket World Cup
- B) ISSF Junior World Cup
- C) Commonwealth Games
- D) FIFA World Cup
Answer: B) ISSF Junior World Cup
- Which company attained Maharatna status recently?
- A) Tata Steel
- B) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
- C) Infosys
- D) ONGC
Answer: B) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
- Who was named ICC Player of the Month for September 2024?
- A) Virat Kohli
- B) Rohit Sharma
- C) Kamindu Mendis
- D) Babar Azam
Answer: C) Kamindu Mendis
- Who is set to take oath as the new Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir?
- A) Mehbooba Mufti
- B) Omar Abdullah
- C) Ghulam Nabi Azad
- D) Mufti Mohammad Sayeed
Answer: B) Omar Abdullah
- Who has been appointed as the chief of the Indian Coast Guard?
- A) S Parameshwar
- B) Rajesh Kumar
- C) Anil Chopra
- D) Rakesh Sharma
Answer: A) S Parameshwar
- What is the recent status of the Indian economy?
- A) Declining
- B) Stagnant
- C) Growing
- D) Recessing
Answer: C) Growing
- What initiative has the government intensified to address cyber crimes?
- A) Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign
- B) Digital Literacy Program
- C) Cyber Crime Task Force
- D) e-Governance Initiative
Answer: A) Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign