- Where was the Lighthouse Tourism Conclave 2024, held to mark the start of the 2nd National Lighthouse Festival, organized?
(A) Kochi, Kerala
(B) Mumbai, Maharashtra
(C) Puri, Odisha
(D) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
(E) Patna, Bihar
Solution: Option C.)
Ans (C)
The 2nd National Lighthouse Festival has been observed on 19 and 20 October 2024 across 75 historic lighthouses in India.
A Lighthouse Tourism Conclave 2024 has been held in Puri, Odisha, on 19 October 2024 to mark the start of the festival.
The first National Lighthouse Festival has been held from 23 to 25 September 2023.
The Lighthouse Tourism Conclave 2024 has been inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shantanu Thakur, on 19 October 2024.
The Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has organised the National Lighthouse Festival.
The aim of the festival has been to transform 75 historic lighthouses into tourist sites with modern amenities, promote conservation, and boost local employment and the economy.
- Where is the unique tribal art exhibition titled “Silent Conversation: From Margins to the Centre” for 22 National Tiger Reserves being held from 17-20 October 2024?
(A) Mumbai
(B) Kolkata
(C) Bengaluru
(D) New Delhi
(E) Chennai
Solution: Option D.)
Ans (D)
A unique tribal art exhibition has been held in New Delhi from 17-20 October 2024.
The exhibition has featured 49 tribal artists from 22 National Tiger Reserves across 10 states of India.
The exhibition, titled Silent Conversation: From Margins to the Centre, has been held for the second time.
It has been inaugurated by the Minister for External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, on 17 October 2024 in New Delhi.
The National Tiger Conservation Authority has organised the exhibition in collaboration with the International Big Cat Alliance, Sankala Foundation, and the National Human Rights Commission.
- What recent development has been emphasized in the ‘Sagar Kavach’ coastal security exercise conducted by the Indian Coast Guard?
(A) Enhancing coastal security
(B) Humanitarian aid distribution
(C) Maritime trade expansion
(D) Maritime routes expansion
(E) Fair Coastal Environmental
Solution: Option A.)
Ans (A)
The Indian Coast Guard has successfully conducted the 2nd edition of the coastal security exercise ‘Sagar Kavach’ on 16-17 October 2024.
The exercise has been held across Gujarat and the Union Territory of Daman & Diu coasts.
The 1st edition of ‘Sagar Kavach’ in 2024 has been held on 11-12 July 2024 along the Andhra Pradesh coast.
The 2nd edition has been coordinated by the Indian Coast Guard’s North West Regional Headquarters in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Multiple agencies responsible for coastal security, such as the State Police, Indian Navy, Marine Police, BSF, NSG, GMB, IB, and Port authorities, have participated in the exercise.
The Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy have provided aerial surveillance during the exercise.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has virtually inaugurated the Prerna Sthal at Burdang, Sikkim.
The Prerna Sthal has been built in memory of 22 soldiers who lost their lives due to a flood caused by a lake outburst in October 2023.
- How much total funding has the World Bank and Asian Development Bank committed for the Amaravati capital city phase-I development?
(A) $1,200 million
(B) $1,400 million
(C) $1,600 million
(D) $1,800 million
(E) $2,000 million
Solution: Option C.)
Ans (C)
The World Bank and Asian Development Bank have committed to fund $1,600 million (Rs 13,600 crore) for Amaravati capital city phase-I development.
The funding will start releasing from January next year.
The total cost for phase-I development is Rs 15,000 crore.
The Central government will fund the remaining Rs 1,400 crore for the project.
The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and ADB will each fund $800 million (Rs 6,800 crore) for the project.
- Which company has been conferred with two prestigious awards in the SHRM India HR Awards 2024 in the Public Sector Enterprises category?
(A) SJVN
(B) NHPC
(C) NTPC
(D) Suzlon
(E) NBCC
Solution: Option A.)
Ans (A)
SJVN has been conferred two prestigious awards in the SHRM India HR Awards 2024 in the Public Sector Enterprises category.
SJVN has been adjudged as First Runner-up in the ‘SHRM Award for Excellence in Managing Workforce.’
The company secured the Second Runner-up position in the ‘SHRM Award for Excellence in Benefits and Wellbeing.’
The awards were received by Sh. Chandrashekhar Yadav, Executive Director (HR) of SJVN.
The awards were presented during the 13th SHRM India Annual Conference 2024 held in New Delhi.
- In which championship did Bala Devi score her 50th international goal, making her the first Indian woman to achieve this milestone?
(A) AFC Women’s Cup
(B) SAFF Women’s Championship
(C) FIFA Women’s World Cup
(D) U-20 Women’s Championship
(E) IAAF Continental Cup
Solution: Option B.)
Ans (B)
Bala Devi became the first Indian woman to score her 50th international goal during the 2024 SAFF Women’s Championship in Nepal against Pakistan.
She described her career in one word as “SHE POWER,” emphasizing the hard work and dedication required in her profession.
- Recently, in which city did Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached to attend the 16th BRICS Summit?
(A) Kazan
(B) Moscow
(C) St. Petersburg
(D) Hermitage
(E) Novosibirsk
Solution: Option A.)
Ans (A)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Russia from October 22-23, 2024, to attend the BRICS Summit.
The summit has been held in Kazan and is chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The theme of the BRICS Summit is “Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security.”
The BRICS group includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE.
The bloc was formalized in 2006 and expanded to include South Africa in 2010.
The combined population of BRICS countries is approximately 3.5 billion, making up about 45% of the global population.
The economies of BRICS nations are valued at over $28.5 trillion, accounting for nearly 28% of the global economy.
- Which Indian institute is set to establish its first international flagship centre in Dubai?
(A) IIT Bombay
(B) IIT Delhi
(C) IIT Madras
(D) IIT Kanpur
(E) IIT Kharagpur
Solution: Option C.)
Ans (C)
IIT Madras is set to establish its first international flagship centre in Dubai.
The IITM Global Dubai Centre will focus on research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
The centre is scheduled to launch in early 2025.
It will specialise in advanced fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), data science, robotics, and sustainable energy.
This initiative is made possible through an agreement between IIT Madras and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) during GITEX Global 2024.
- What is the theme of the Khadi exhibition inaugurated by KVIC Chairman Mr. Manoj Kumar at the India International Centre in New Delhi?
(A) The Artistry of Khadi: Craftsmanship on Display
(B) Khadi Fashion: A Journey Through History
(C) Khadi: Weaving Stories of Change
(D) Khadi: The Fabric of Freedom, The Language of Fashion
(E) Sustainable Fashion: The Khadi Revolution
Solution: Option D.)
Ans (D)
KVIC Chairman Mr. Manoj Kumar inaugurated the Khadi exhibition themed “Khadi: The Fabric of Freedom, The Language of Fashion” at India International Centre, New Delhi.
The exhibition was organized in collaboration with the Centre of Excellence for Khadi (COEK) and the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).
It highlights Khadi’s journey from hand-spun fabric during India’s freedom movement to a modern symbol of sustainability and fashion.
- In October 2024, the 24th National Para Swimming Championship was held in which city?
(A) Mumbai
(B) Panaji
(C) Delhi
(D) Chennai
(E) Kolkata
Solution: Option B.)
Ans (B)
The 24th edition of the National Para Swimming Championship has started on October 19 and has continued until October 22.
The event has been held at the Olympic Swimming Pool in Panaji, Goa.
It has been organized by the Office of the Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Government of Goa, in association with the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and the Goa Paralympic Association.
Over 700 participants, including para swimmers, coaches, officials, and support staff from over 27 states and union territories, have participated in the championship.