- Nagaland’s King Chilli Festival celebrates the unique and fiery King Chilli, promoting local culture and agriculture.
- India’s White Revolution 2.0 launches, aiming to increase dairy cooperative milk procurement by 50% by 2028.
- Supreme Court intervenes on delayed judicial appointments, highlighting concerns over court backlogs and justice delays.
- Bombay High Court strikes down the Centre’s Fact Check Unit under the amended IT Rules, defending free speech.
- Bio-RIDE scheme is launched to encourage the use of biofuel-based vehicles, reducing pollution and fossil fuel dependency.
- Pheromone-based pest control technology developed to help protect agricultural crops with environmentally friendly methods.
- India’s Square Kilometer Array (SKA) becomes partially operational, advancing the country’s radio astronomy capabilities.
- Extension of Import Management System for electronics announced to regulate and improve India’s tech sector.
- Cabinet approves PM-AASHA scheme continuation, helping farmers get fairer prices for their crops.
- Major reforms in India’s food processing sector over the last decade significantly improve industry productivity.
- NASA’s new moon mission enters its final testing phase as part of the Artemis program.
- India’s healthcare program Ayushman Bharat extends coverage to senior citizens, providing financial security for the elderly.
- Government promotes Rashtriya Gokul Mission, focusing on improving indigenous cattle breeds.
- Neeraj Chopra finishes second at the Diamond League Final with an impressive throw of 87.86 meters.
- India wins 29 medals at the 2024 Paralympic Games, marking its best-ever performance at the event.
- Jannik Sinner wins his second Grand Slam of the year at the 2024 US Open.
- National Livestock Mission promotes sustainable development in the livestock sector, benefiting rural economies.
- Global renewable energy investments rise, with India contributing significantly to solar and wind energy projects.
- Delhi’s education reforms expand under new leadership as Atishi takes over as Chief Minister following Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation.
- India celebrates Engineers’ Day, commemorating the contributions of Sir M. Visvesvaraya to the nation’s infrastructure development.
What festival in Nagaland promotes local culture and agriculture?
A) Hornbill Festival
B) King Chilli Festival
C) Bihu Festival
D) Pongal
Answer: B) King Chilli Festival
What is the main objective of India’s White Revolution 2.0?
A) Increase wheat production
B) Promote organic farming
C) Increase dairy cooperative milk procurement by 50%
D) Boost sugarcane output
Answer: C) Increase dairy cooperative milk procurement by 50%
Which court struck down the Centre’s Fact Check Unit under the amended IT Rules?
A) Supreme Court
B) Delhi High Court
C) Madras High Court
D) Bombay High Court
Answer: D) Bombay High Court
What is the Bio-RIDE scheme aimed at?
A) Promoting electric cars
B) Encouraging biofuel-based vehicle use
C) Reducing traffic in cities
D) Promoting railway infrastructure
Answer: B) Encouraging biofuel-based vehicle use
What agricultural technology was developed for pest control in 2024?
A) Pesticide drones
B) Pheromone-based pest control
C) Genetically modified crops
D) Solar-powered pest traps
Answer: B) Pheromone-based pest control
India’s Square Kilometer Array (SKA) is related to which field?
A) Particle physics
B) Radio astronomy
C) Agricultural research
D) Renewable energy
Answer: B) Radio astronomy
What sector does the Import Management System extension aim to regulate?
A) Automobiles
B) Electronics
C) Pharmaceuticals
D) Agriculture
Answer: B) Electronics
The PM-AASHA scheme aims to help whom?
A) Students
B) Farmers
C) Women entrepreneurs
D) Start-ups
Answer: B) Farmers
What major sporting achievement did India have at the 2024 Paralympic Games?
A) Won 15 gold medals
B) Secured 18th position with a record 29 medals
C) Finished 1st in the overall medal tally
D) None of the above
Answer: B) Secured 18th position with a record 29 medals
Who won his second Grand Slam title at the 2024 US Open?
A) Novak Djokovic
B) Carlos Alcaraz
C) Jannik Sinner
D) Daniil Medvedev
Answer: C) Jannik Sinner
Which scheme focuses on the sustainable development of livestock in India?
A) Rashtriya Gokul Mission
B) National Livestock Mission
C) Kisan Vikas Yojana
D) Green Revolution 2.0
Answer: B) National Livestock Mission
What is the primary purpose of India’s Ayushman Bharat extension?
A) To increase medical insurance coverage for all citizens
B) To provide free health coverage to senior citizens
C) To promote medical tourism in India
D) To reduce medical costs by 50%
Answer: B) To provide free health coverage to senior citizens
What is India’s rank in global renewable energy investment as of 2024?
A) 1st
B) 3rd
C) 5th
D) 7th
Answer: B) 3rd
Neeraj Chopra finished in second place at which sporting event in 2024?
A) Olympic Games
B) Diamond League Final
C) Commonwealth Games
D) World Athletics Championship
Answer: B) Diamond League Final
What major decision did the Bombay High Court make in September 2024?
A) Legalized cryptocurrency
B) Struck down the Centre’s Fact Check Unit
C) Increased reservation quotas
D) Mandated a minimum wage increase
Answer: B) Struck down the Centre’s Fact Check Unit
Which country’s space agency is preparing for a 2025 moon mission as part of the Artemis program?
A) China
B) India
C) Russia
D) USA
Answer: D) USA
What percentage increase in dairy procurement is targeted under White Revolution 2.0?
A) 20%
B) 35%
C) 50%
D) 70%
Answer: C) 50%
Atishi replaced which political figure as the Chief Minister of Delhi in 2024?
A) Manish Sisodia
B) Arvind Kejriwal
C) Satyendar Jain
D) Gopal Rai
Answer: B) Arvind Kejriwal
Which new technological solution was developed in 2024 to assist farmers with pest control?
A) GMO seeds
B) Pheromone-based technology
C) Nano-fertilizers
D) AI-driven irrigation systems
Answer: B) Pheromone-based technology
What is the focus of India’s Rashtriya Gokul Mission?
A) Increasing milk exports
B) Improving indigenous cattle breeds
C) Promoting organic farming
D) Expanding fisheries
Answer: B) Improving indigenous cattle breeds