BharatGen Launch: India launched the world’s first government-funded multimodal AI model, supporting multiple languages and speech. It aims to enhance public services and foster innovation.
Supreme Court ruling on PMLA: The court ruled on stringent bail provisions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), emphasizing individual liberty and timely trials.
Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) 2024: India unveiled BRAP 2024 to streamline regulatory processes in sectors like labor, taxation, and environment, aimed at boosting ease of business and foreign investment.
Poumai Naga Tribe’s Wildlife Conservation: The Poumai Naga tribe in Manipur implemented a ban on hunting to protect wildlife and promote environmental sustainability within their region.
Jal Hi AMRIT Program: This program focuses on water conservation by promoting sustainable water management practices, ensuring long-term resource preservation.
NAMASTE Scheme: A national initiative aimed at improving the welfare of sanitation workers through healthcare, life insurance, and skill development programs.
Anna Darpan: A Food Corporation of India initiative to digitize the supply chain system, aiming to improve food distribution and transparency across the country.
RoDTEP Scheme: India extended the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) scheme until September 2025, enhancing exporters’ competitiveness by refunding un-reimbursed taxes.
Bidkin Industrial Area (BIA): Inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi, BIA is part of the National Industrial Corridor Development Program to boost industrial growth and employment.
Exercise KAZIND: The 8th joint military exercise between India and Kazakhstan commenced to strengthen defense ties and enhance military cooperation between the nations.
Permafrost Research: Indian scientist S.N. Remya’s study on Himalayan permafrost aims to predict climate-induced disasters by drawing parallels with Arctic conditions.
Stem Cell Research: Major advances in stem cell research are offering breakthroughs in medical treatments, providing hope for cures to various diseases.
Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX): iDEX fosters collaborations between startups, research institutions, and defense agencies to promote defense technology innovations.
SEBI Regulations: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced stricter regulations to curb market misconduct, ensuring greater transparency and investor protection.
Indo-Pacific Cooperation: India strengthened its strategic ties with ASEAN nations, focusing on maritime security, trade, and regional stability.
SpaceX Mars Mission: SpaceX continued its mission toward human exploration of Mars, with a successful test of new spacecraft technology.
Global Oil Prices: Oil prices fluctuated due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, impacting global markets and energy supplies.
Climate Action Summit: World leaders gathered for a summit to discuss urgent measures for reducing global emissions, with a focus on meeting the 2030 climate goals.
Nobel Prize Announcements: The 2024 Nobel Prizes were announced, recognizing breakthroughs in fields such as physics, chemistry, and medicine.
Cricket World Cup 2024: The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup began in India, with the opening matches drawing large crowds and international excitement
20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers based on the events from October 1, 2024:
- What is BharatGen?
A) A space mission
B) A sports event
C) India’s AI model
D) A vaccine
Answer: C) India’s AI model - What did the Supreme Court rule on PMLA?
A) Strengthened punishment
B) Eased bail provisions
C) Abolished the law
D) Introduced new fines
Answer: B) Eased bail provisions - What is the focus of BRAP 2024?
A) Education reform
B) Health services
C) Ease of doing business
D) Environmental policies
Answer: C) Ease of doing business - Which tribe in Manipur banned hunting for conservation?
A) Bodo Tribe
B) Poumai Naga Tribe
C) Toda Tribe
D) Gond Tribe
Answer: B) Poumai Naga Tribe - What does the Jal Hi AMRIT Program focus on?
A) Water conservation
B) Health insurance
C) Renewable energy
D) Education
Answer: A) Water conservation - What is the NAMASTE Scheme aimed at?
A) Farmers’ welfare
B) Sanitation workers’ welfare
C) Renewable energy
D) Industrial growth
Answer: B) Sanitation workers’ welfare - What does the Anna Darpan project aim to digitize?
A) Medical records
B) Educational systems
C) Food supply chains
D) Financial transactions
Answer: C) Food supply chains - Until when has the RoDTEP scheme been extended?
A) 2023
B) 2024
C) 2025
D) 2026
Answer: C) 2025 - Where is the Bidkin Industrial Area located?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Maharashtra
C) Gujarat
D) Kerala
Answer: B) Maharashtra - Exercise KAZIND is a military exercise between which two countries?
A) India and Kazakhstan
B) India and Kyrgyzstan
C) India and Uzbekistan
D) India and Tajikistan
Answer: A) India and Kazakhstan - Which scientist is researching Himalayan permafrost?
A) C.N.R. Rao
B) S.N. Remya
C) Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
D) Vikram Sarabhai
Answer: B) S.N. Remya - What is the focus of recent stem cell research?
A) Space exploration
B) Medical treatments
C) Renewable energy
D) Climate change
Answer: B) Medical treatments - What does iDEX promote?
A) Agricultural innovations
B) Defense technology innovations
C) Renewable energy solutions
D) Educational reforms
Answer: B) Defense technology innovations - What new regulations did SEBI introduce in 2024?
A) Stricter laws on market misconduct
B) New GST rates
C) Export-import rules
D) Stricter banking regulations
Answer: A) Stricter laws on market misconduct - India strengthened ties with which region through Indo-Pacific cooperation?
A) Europe
B) South America
C) ASEAN nations
D) Africa
Answer: C) ASEAN nations - What company is making strides in human Mars exploration?
A) NASA
B) SpaceX
C) ISRO
D) Blue Origin
Answer: B) SpaceX - Why did global oil prices fluctuate in October 2024?
A) Decreased production
B) Geopolitical tensions
C) Renewable energy surge
D) Oil spills
Answer: B) Geopolitical tensions - What was the focus of the October 2024 Climate Action Summit?
A) Reducing emissions
B) Promoting electric vehicles
C) Deforestation control
D) Space exploration
Answer: A) Reducing emissions - Which award was announced in early October 2024?
A) Booker Prize
B) Oscar Award
C) Nobel Prize
D) Grammy Award
Answer: C) Nobel Prize - Which global sporting event started in October 2024?
A) FIFA World Cup
B) Rugby World Cup
C) ICC Cricket World Cup
D) Olympics
Answer: C) ICC Cricket World Cup