India Opens New Consulate in Brisbane External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar inaugurated India’s new consulate in Brisbane, strengthening India-Australia relations. 🌏🤝🇮🇳🇦🇺
🇬🇧 Historic Leadership Change in the UK Kemi Badenoch becomes the first Black woman to lead the UK’s Conservative Party, succeeding Rishi Sunak. 🎉👩🏾💼🇬🇧
🇺🇸 US Presidential Election The United States is gearing up for the 2024 presidential election, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump as the main contenders. 🗳️🏛️🇺🇸
🏏 Wriddhiman Saha’s Retirement Indian wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha announces his retirement from all forms of cricket, ending an illustrious career. 👏🏏🇮🇳
💼 New MD & CEO for IFCI Rahul Bhave recommended as the Managing Director (MD) and CEO of IFCI. 📊🏦
🌞 India’s Leadership in the International Solar Alliance India re-elected as President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for 2024-2026, with France as Co-President. 🌍🌞🇮🇳🇫🇷
🐘 Tragic Elephant Deaths in Bandhavgarh Ten elephants die in the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh after consuming contaminated Kodo millet. 🐾😢
✈️ India Leads Sri Lankan Tourism India emerges as the leading source market for Sri Lankan tourism with 36,417 Indian tourists visiting in October. 🌴🌏🇮🇳🇱🇰
💪 India-Vietnam Joint Military Exercise The 5th India-Vietnam joint military exercise ‘Vinbax’ is being held in Ambala, Haryana. 🎖️🤝🇮🇳🇻🇳
⚖️ Quota-Within-Quota System Debate Debates on whether a ‘quota-within-quota’ system is needed for more equitable affirmative action policies across SC subgroups. 🏛️⚖️
. Where did India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar inaugurate a new consulate? A) Sydney B) Brisbane C) Melbourne D) Perth Answer: B) Brisbane
2. Who became the first Black woman to lead the UK’s Conservative Party in November 2024? A) Priti Patel B) Theresa May C) Kemi Badenoch D) Rishi Sunak Answer: C) Kemi Badenoch
3. Who are the main contenders in the US Presidential Election of 2024? A) Joe Biden and Mike Pence B) Joe Biden and Kamala Harris C) Donald Trump and Kamala Harris D) Donald Trump and Mike Pence Answer: C) Donald Trump and Kamala Harris
4. Which Indian cricketer announced his retirement from all forms of cricket? A) MS Dhoni B) Virat Kohli C) Wriddhiman Saha D) Rishabh Pant Answer: C) Wriddhiman Saha
5. Who was recommended as the MD & CEO of IFCI by the Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB)? A) Arundhati Bhattacharya B) Shaktikanta Das C) Rahul Bhave D) Uday Kotak Answer: C) Rahul Bhave
6. Which country was re-elected as the President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for the term 2024-2026? A) France B) India C) Germany D) Japan Answer: B) India
7. What caused the death of ten elephants in the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve? A) Poaching B) Lightning strike C) Consuming contaminated Kodo millet D) Drought Answer: C) Consuming contaminated Kodo millet
8. Which country emerged as the leading source market for Sri Lankan tourism in October 2024? A) China B) United Kingdom C) India D) Australia Answer: C) India
9. Where is the 5th India-Vietnam joint military exercise ‘Vinbax’ being held? A) New Delhi B) Mumbai C) Ambala D) Chennai Answer: C) Ambala
10. What recent debate surrounds the ‘quota-within-quota’ system? A) Educational reforms B) Housing policies C) Affirmative action policies across SC subgroups D) Employment benefits Answer: C) Affirmative action policies across SC subgroups