Mumbai Wins Irani Cup: After 27 years, Mumbai secured victory in the Irani Cup cricket competition.
Nijut Moina Scheme: The Assam government launched the Nijut Moina Scheme, providing monthly financial aid for college-going girls to promote education and reduce child marriages.
World Cotton Day: October 7 marked World Cotton Day, celebrating the role of cotton in agriculture and highlighting India’s status as the world’s largest producer.
Ayurveda Day Theme Unveiled: The Union Minister of Ayush announced “Ayurveda Innovation for Global Health” as the theme for the upcoming Ayurveda Day.
Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Reports indicate that the Israel Defense Forces targeted Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, reportedly resulting in his death.
Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0 Update: As the mission enters its third year, only 38% of legacy landfill sites have been remediated in India’s major cities.
Paryatan Mitra & Didi Initiatives: The Ministry of Tourism launched these initiatives under a responsible tourism campaign to promote sustainable practices in tourism.
‘Waste to Wealth’ Emphasis by PM Modi: The Prime Minister highlighted the success of the Swachh Bharat Mission in promoting sustainability and turning waste into resources.
New Paddy Variety Pusa-2090: ARI introduced a shorter-duration paddy variety, Pusa-2090, aimed at replacing Pusa-44 for better adaptability and yield.
VSHORAD Missile Tests by DRDO: The DRDO successfully conducted trials of its 4th Generation Very Short Range Air Defence System at Pokhran, Rajasthan.
DefConnect 4.0: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated this event focused on promoting indigenous defense innovation through the iDEX-DIO platform.
Draft Guidelines on Life Support Withdrawal: The Ministry of Health unveiled draft guidelines for the withdrawal of life support in terminally ill patients, adding clarity to end-of-life care.
India Tops Asian Games Medal Tally: India leads the medal count in the ongoing Asian Games, with notable performances across various sports.
IBSA Meeting on Terrorism: India, Brazil, and South Africa called for coordinated actions against UN-listed terrorist entities during the recent IBSA meeting.
World Rabies Day Observed: Emphasis was placed on dispelling myths about rabies, with calls for increased vaccination and awareness.
India’s International Solar Alliance: The ISA announced new partnerships to accelerate the global adoption of solar energy solutions.
Renewable Energy Target for India: The government revised its renewable energy targets, aiming for a substantial increase in solar and wind energy capacities by 2030.
National Centre of Excellence in Mumbai: Maharashtra and the Sports Authority of India signed an MoU to develop a National Centre of Excellence in Kandivali, Mumbai, with state-of-the-art sports infrastructure.
Rise in India’s Retail Inflation Rate: Recent data showed an uptick in inflation, attributed to rising fuel and food prices across the country.
Water Scarcity in Bangalore: Bangalore’s water shortage has worsened, prompting local authorities to implement water rationing in affected areas.
- Which team won the Irani Cup after 27 years in 2024?
a) Delhi
b) Karnataka
c) Mumbai
d) Tamil Nadu- Answer: c) Mumbai
- What is the main objective of Assam’s Nijut Moina Scheme?
a) To improve healthcare facilities
b) To provide financial aid for college-going girls
c) To promote tourism
d) To enhance agricultural productivity- Answer: b) To provide financial aid for college-going girls
- When is World Cotton Day celebrated?
a) October 5
b) October 6
c) October 7
d) October 8- Answer: c) October 7
- What is the theme for the 2024 Ayurveda Day announced by the Union Minister of Ayush?
a) Ayurveda and Wellness
b) Ayurveda for a Healthier Future
c) Ayurveda Innovation for Global Health
d) Ayurveda and Traditional Medicine- Answer: c) Ayurveda Innovation for Global Health
- Which militant leader was reportedly targeted and killed by the Israel Defense Forces?
a) Hassan Nasrallah
b) Yasser Arafat
c) Bashar al-Assad
d) Mahmoud Abbas- Answer: a) Hassan Nasrallah
- As of 2024, what percentage of legacy landfill sites have been remediated in major Indian cities under the Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0?
a) 20%
b) 38%
c) 50%
d) 75%- Answer: b) 38%
- What new initiative did the Ministry of Tourism launch to promote responsible tourism?
a) Clean India Campaign
b) Paryatan Didi
c) Incredible India 2.0
d) Eco-Tourism Drive- Answer: b) Paryatan Didi
- Which crop variety was introduced by ARI to replace the longer-duration paddy variety Pusa-44?
a) Pusa-2100
b) Pusa-3090
c) Pusa-4090
d) Pusa-2090- Answer: d) Pusa-2090
- The DRDO recently conducted tests of which new defense system in Pokhran, Rajasthan?
a) Long-Range Missile System
b) VSHORAD Missile System
c) Anti-Submarine Warfare System
d) Cyber Defense System- Answer: b) VSHORAD Missile System
- Which event, focused on indigenous defense innovation, was recently inaugurated by the Defense Minister Rajnath Singh?
a) iCreate 2024
b) India Innovates
c) DefConnect 4.0
d) Bharat Suraksha Summit
- Answer: c) DefConnect 4.0
- What new guidelines did the Ministry of Health unveil regarding terminally ill patients?
a) Guidelines for healthcare insurance
b) Guidelines for end-of-life care and life support withdrawal
c) Guidelines for hospital accreditation
d) Guidelines for doctor-patient communication
- Answer: b) Guidelines for end-of-life care and life support withdrawal
- Which country topped the medal tally at the Asian Games as of October 7, 2024?
a) China
b) Japan
c) South Korea
d) India
- Answer: d) India
- Which three countries recently held a meeting to discuss actions against UN-listed terrorist entities?
a) India, Russia, China
b) India, Brazil, South Africa
c) India, USA, Japan
d) India, Germany, France
- Answer: b) India, Brazil, South Africa
- On World Rabies Day 2024, what aspect was emphasized to increase awareness?
a) Misconceptions about rabies
b) New rabies vaccines
c) Rabies among wildlife
d) Symptoms of rabies
- Answer: a) Misconceptions about rabies
- Which organization announced new partnerships to accelerate the adoption of solar energy worldwide?
a) World Health Organization
b) United Nations Environment Programme
c) International Solar Alliance
d) Greenpeace
- Answer: c) International Solar Alliance
- By which year does the Indian government aim to significantly increase its renewable energy capacity?
a) 2025
b) 2030
c) 2040
d) 2050
- Answer: b) 2030
- Which city will host a National Centre of Excellence, as per an MoU signed with the Sports Authority of India?
a) Chennai
b) Hyderabad
c) Mumbai
d) Bangalore
- Answer: c) Mumbai
- Recent data indicated an increase in India’s retail inflation rate due to which factors?
a) Decrease in consumer spending
b) Rising fuel and food prices
c) Decline in exports
d) Government subsidies
- Answer: b) Rising fuel and food prices
- Which city recently began water rationing due to severe water scarcity?
a) Chennai
b) Pune
c) Delhi
d) Bangalore
- Answer: d) Bangalore
- Who has been actively promoting the ‘Waste to Wealth’ initiative as part of Swachh Bharat Mission’s goals?
a) Union Minister of Environment
b) Defense Minister
c) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
d) President of India
- Answer: c) Prime Minister Narendra Modi