India-Maldives Currency Swap Agreements: India and the Maldives signed two currency swap agreements, including one worth $400 million and another worth ₹3,000 crore, to assist the Maldives amid its debt crisis and enhance foreign exchange reserves.
Higher Dividend from Public Sector Banks: The Indian government expects public sector banks to pay over ₹20,000 crore in dividends for FY25, up from ₹18,000 crore in FY24, attributed to improved profits and credit growth.
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine: American biologists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were awarded the Nobel Prize for their groundbreaking research on small RNA molecules and their impact on gene regulation.
DRDO Flight-Test VSHORADS: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight test of the 4th Generation Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) in Rajasthan.
DRDO Develops Lightweight Bulletproof Jackets: In collaboration with IIT Delhi, DRDO unveiled the ‘ABHED’ bulletproof jacket, which is lighter and provides 360-degree protection against high-energy threats.
Iran’s New Drone and Missile: Iran introduced the “Shahed-136B” suicide drone and the “Jihad” ballistic missile at a military parade, marking a significant advancement in their military capabilities.
ADB Loan for Himachal Pradesh: The Asian Development Bank approved a USD 162 million loan aimed at promoting sustainable tourism development in Himachal Pradesh.
SEBI Introduces New Regulations: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has rolled out new regulations for Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) to enhance liquidity and simplify compliance.
Indian Government Initiatives: The Indian government announced the establishment of four thematic hubs to strengthen the National Quality Mission (NQM) during a cabinet meeting on October 3, 2024.
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission Update: The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission has successfully completed three years, transforming the healthcare landscape in India.
International Translation Day: September 30 was celebrated as International Translation Day, with the theme focusing on the rights of indigenous languages.
Indian Union Minister’s Visit to Uzbekistan: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s visit to Uzbekistan highlighted important discussions on economic cooperation and financial collaborations.
Mizuho Bank Investment in SATYA Micro Capital: SATYA Micro Capital secured ₹1,000 million from Mizuho Bank to empower women entrepreneurs in India.
Indian Minister at RPF Raising Day: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw attended the 40th Raising Day parade of the Railway Protection Force in Nashik, emphasizing the importance of railway security.
Innovation in Defence Technology: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) partnered with the Military College of Telecommunications Engineering (MCTE) to foster technological advancements for defence applications.
New Guidelines for Tax Refunds: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) released new guidelines to streamline the process for handling delayed tax refund claims.
Improvements in Capital Investment: India’s capital investment growth reached 7.5% in Q1 FY25, driven by private sector and household spending.
Drone Development in India: The Hyderabad-based Research Centre Imarat (RCI) has developed the VSHORADS as a man-portable air defence system with a strike range of up to 6 km.
Economic Indicators: The average return on assets (ROA) for public sector banks doubled to 0.95% in FY24, indicating improved financial performance.
Strategic Developments with Maldives: India and the Maldives agreed to discuss a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and launched the RuPay card to facilitate cashless transactions in the Maldives.
- Which country signed a $400 million currency swap agreement with India on October 9, 2024?
a) Bangladesh
b) Maldives
c) Sri Lanka
d) Nepal- Answer: b) Maldives
- Who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2024?
a) Shinya Yamanaka
b) Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun
c) Yoshinori Ohsumi
d) Frances Arnold- Answer: b) Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun
- What new defense technology was successfully flight-tested by the DRDO on October 9, 2024?
a) BrahMos Missile
b) VSHORADS
c) Astra Missile
d) Akash Missile- Answer: b) VSHORADS
- What is the purpose of the ABHED jackets developed by DRDO and IIT Delhi?
a) Energy efficiency
b) High-level thermal insulation
c) Bulletproof protection
d) Water resistance- Answer: c) Bulletproof protection
- Which missile was unveiled by Iran, having a range of 1,000 km?
a) Shahed-136
b) Jihad
c) Quds
d) Fateh- Answer: b) Jihad
- How much funding did the Asian Development Bank approve for sustainable tourism in Himachal Pradesh?
a) USD 100 million
b) USD 162 million
c) USD 200 million
d) USD 250 million- Answer: b) USD 162 million
- What new regulations did SEBI introduce on October 9, 2024?
a) Taxation for new businesses
b) Regulations for InvITs and REITs
c) Guidelines for stock trading
d) Rules for cryptocurrencies- Answer: b) Regulations for InvITs and REITs
- What did the Indian government announce regarding public sector banks’ dividends?
a) No dividends will be issued
b) Expecting over ₹20,000 crore in dividends
c) Decrease in dividends to ₹15,000 crore
d) Dividends will be issued only to private banks- Answer: b) Expecting over ₹20,000 crore in dividends
- What did the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission achieve recently?
a) Completion of 5 years
b) Completion of 3 years
c) Expansion to other countries
d) Introduction of new health apps- Answer: b) Completion of 3 years
- Who attended the 40th RPF Raising Day Parade in Nashik?
a) Prime Minister Modi
b) Home Minister Amit Shah
c) Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
d) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- Answer: c) Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
- Which organization’s President commented on International Translation Day?
a) United Nations
b) International Federation of Translators (FIT)
c) World Health Organization
d) UNESCO
- Answer: b) International Federation of Translators (FIT)
- What is the theme for International Translation Day 2024?
a) Bridging Cultures
b) Technology in Translation
c) Moral and Material rights for Indigenous Languages
d) Celebrating Diversity
- Answer: c) Moral and Material rights for Indigenous Languages
- What significant partnership was announced between MeitY and MCTE?
a) Cybersecurity collaboration
b) Technological advancements for defence applications
c) E-commerce development
d) Education technology
- Answer: b) Technological advancements for defence applications
- What financial assistance did SATYA Micro Capital receive on October 9, 2024?
a) ₹500 million
b) ₹1,000 million from Mizuho Bank
c) ₹2,000 million from SBI
d) ₹750 million from ICICI Bank
- Answer: b) ₹1,000 million from Mizuho Bank
- How much did India’s capital investment grow in Q1 FY25?
a) 5%
b) 7.5%
c) 10%
d) 12%
- Answer: b) 7.5%
- Which Indian Minister highlighted economic cooperation during a visit to Uzbekistan?
a) Nirmala Sitharaman
b) Piyush Goyal
c) S. Jaishankar
d) Smriti Irani
- Answer: a) Nirmala Sitharaman
- What are the main features of the newly developed ABHED bulletproof jacket?
a) Heavyweight and high durability
b) Lightweight and 360-degree protection
c) Waterproof and fireproof
d) Cost-effective
- Answer: b) Lightweight and 360-degree protection
- What is the goal of the new regulations for InvITs and REITs introduced by SEBI?
a) To increase taxes
b) To boost liquidity and ease compliance
c) To restrict foreign investments
d) To limit market participation
- Answer: b) To boost liquidity and ease compliance
- What advancement does the Shahed-136B drone represent for Iran?
a) A long-range reconnaissance capability
b) A suicide drone with upgraded features
c) An air-to-air combat drone
d) A transport drone
- Answer: b) A suicide drone with upgraded features
- What was a key takeaway from the cabinet meeting on October 3, 2024?
a) Increased public spending
b) Establishment of thematic hubs for NQM
c) Reduction in corporate tax rates
d) Expansion of PM Awas Yojana
- Answer: b) Establishment of thematic hubs for NQM