Gandhi Jayanti: India celebrated the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, emphasizing his ideals of non-violence and peace.
Birth Anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri: The nation also remembered former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his 120th birth anniversary.
World Green Economy Forum: Global leaders gathered in Dubai to discuss climate change strategies and promote sustainable economic growth.
Claudia Sheinbaum Becomes Mexico’s First Female President: Claudia Sheinbaum took office as Mexico’s first female president, marking a major milestone in the country’s history.
Annular Solar Eclipse: A beautiful “ring of fire” solar eclipse was visible across parts of South America.
Navratri Celebrations Begin: The nine-day festival devoted to Goddess Durga began in India, celebrated with religious fervor.
EURONAVAL 2024: France hosted the world’s largest naval defense exhibition, bringing together hundreds of exhibitors from across the globe.
Harpoon Missiles Delivered to Taiwan: Taiwan received 100 Harpoon missiles from the United States to strengthen its defense.
India Wins SAFF U-17 Championship: India emerged victorious in the South Asian Football Federation Under-17 Championship.
14th Hockey India Junior Women’s Championship: Jharkhand hosted the 14th edition of this national-level tournament.
Gold for Parth Rakesh: Indian shooter Parth Rakesh won gold in the 10m air rifle event at the ISSF Junior World Championship in Peru.
Rajashree Birla Awarded: Rajashree Birla was honored with the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for her contributions to the social sector.
International Day of Non-Violence: This global day, which coincides with Gandhi Jayanti, promotes non-violence and peace across the world.
Maharashtra Honors Indigenous Cow: The state of Maharashtra granted Rajmata-Gaumata status to the indigenous cow, recognizing its cultural significance.
Gold Particles from Antarctica’s Volcano: NASA scientists discovered gold particles from Mount Erebus, a volcano in Antarctica, carried by the wind.
World Habitat Day 2024: Observed globally, this day focused on the importance of sustainable cities and adequate shelter for all.
India’s Green Shipping Initiative: India launched a green shipping plan to reduce maritime emissions by 50% by 2030.
India’s Manufacturing Growth: India’s industrial production saw significant growth, driven by key sectors like food products and motor vehicles.
Anurag Jain Appointed as Chief Secretary: Anurag Jain was appointed as the Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh.
World Space Week Launch: The global space community celebrated the start of World Space Week, highlighting space exploration advancements.
What occasion is celebrated in India on 2nd October?
A) Republic Day
B) Gandhi Jayanti
C) Independence Day
D) Diwali
Answer: B) Gandhi Jayanti
Who was commemorated alongside Mahatma Gandhi on 2nd October 2024?
A) Sardar Patel
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Lal Bahadur Shastri
D) B. R. Ambedkar
Answer: C) Lal Bahadur Shastri
Which international forum was held in Dubai on 2nd October 2024?
A) G20 Summit
B) World Green Economy Forum
C) World Economic Forum
D) United Nations Assembly
Answer: B) World Green Economy Forum
Who became the first female president of Mexico on 2nd October 2024?
A) Rosario Robles
B) Claudia Sheinbaum
C) Margarita Zavala
D) Delfina Gómez
Answer: B) Claudia Sheinbaum
Which natural event occurred on 2nd October 2024, creating a “ring of fire”?
A) Total lunar eclipse
B) Annular solar eclipse
C) Meteor shower
D) Volcanic eruption
Answer: B) Annular solar eclipse
Which Hindu festival began on 2nd October 2024?
A) Holi
B) Navratri
C) Diwali
D) Pongal
Answer: B) Navratri
Where was the world’s largest naval defense exhibition, EURONAVAL 2024, held?
A) France
B) United States
C) India
D) Japan
Answer: A) France
Which country received 100 Harpoon missiles from the United States on 2nd October 2024?
A) Japan
B) Taiwan
C) South Korea
D) India
Answer: B) Taiwan
Which country won the SAFF Under-17 Championship in 2024?
A) Bangladesh
B) Nepal
C) India
D) Sri Lanka
Answer: C) India
Which state hosted the 14th Hockey India Junior Women’s National Championship in 2024?
A) Punjab
B) Odisha
C) Jharkhand
D) Haryana
Answer: C) Jharkhand
Which Indian shooter won gold in the 10m air rifle event at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2024?
A) Abhinav Bindra
B) Parth Rakesh
C) Gagan Narang
D) Apurvi Chandela
Answer: B) Parth Rakesh
Who was awarded the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award 2024 for contributions to the social sector?
A) Nita Ambani
B) Rajashree Birla
C) Sudha Murty
D) Azim Premji
Answer: B) Rajashree Birla
What global day coincides with Gandhi Jayanti?
A) International Day of Peace
B) International Day of Non-Violence
C) World Humanitarian Day
D) World Health Day
Answer: B) International Day of Non-Violence
Which Indian state granted Rajmata-Gaumata status to indigenous cows in September 2024?
A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Rajasthan
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B) Maharashtra
What rare discovery was made from the Mount Erebus volcano in Antarctica?
A) Diamond particles
B) Gold particles
C) Volcanic glass
D) Sapphire deposits
Answer: B) Gold particles
Which international day was observed on 2nd October to promote sustainable urbanization?
A) World Habitat Day
B) Earth Day
C) World Environment Day
D) Global Cities Day
Answer: A) World Habitat Day
Which initiative was launched by India to reduce maritime emissions by 2030?
A) Green Ports Initiative
B) Green Shipping Initiative
C) Clean Ocean Initiative
D) Eco-Seas Project
Answer: B) Green Shipping Initiative
Which sector drove India’s manufacturing growth in September 2024?
A) Technology
B) Food products and motor vehicles
C) Pharmaceuticals
D) Textiles
Answer: B) Food products and motor vehicles
Who was appointed as the Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh in October 2024?
A) Anurag Jain
B) Sanjeev Kaushal
C) Rajeev Sharma
D) Vinod Rai
Answer: A) Anurag Jain
Which global event focused on space exploration began in early October 2024?
A) World Space Summit
B) World Space Week
C) International Space Conference
D) Global Space Expo
Answer: B) World Space Week