Download Current Affairs from August to November 2024 for preparation of PPSC, KPSC, BPSC, SPSC, FPSC Exams.
Here’s a collection of MCQs on current affairs for the CSS, PMS, PPSC, and FPSC exams, covering the period from August to November 2024. This set includes questions on major international and national developments, economic updates, and notable advancements in science, technology, and the environment.
August 2024:
- Who hosted the BRICS Summit held in August 2024?
- A) Russia
- B) China
- C) South Africa
- D) India
- Answer: C
- India and the United States held which edition of the INDUS-X defense summit in August 2024?
- A) Second
- B) Third
- C) Fourth
- D) Fifth
- Answer: B
- On August 30, 2024, PM Modi inaugurated which major port project in Maharashtra?
- A) JNPT Port
- B) Vadhvan Port
- C) Mundra Port
- D) Mumbai Port
- Answer: B
- Which country initiated a “Vulture Count” project in August 2024 for vulture conservation?
- A) Nepal
- B) Bhutan
- C) India
- D) Bangladesh
- Answer: C
- Which virus recently re-emerged in Missouri, USA, affecting public health in August 2024?
- A) Ebola
- B) West Nile Virus
- C) Hantavirus
- D) Zika Virus
- Answer: B
- Which country launched its latest solar observation mission, Aditya-L1, in August 2024?
- A) United States
- B) China
- C) Japan
- D) India
- Answer: D
- The United Nations observed World Humanitarian Day on which date in August 2024?
- A) August 15
- B) August 19
- C) August 22
- D) August 25
- Answer: B
- Who became the first woman to lead the Ministry of Finance in Japan in August 2024?
- A) Seiko Noda
- B) Sanae Takaichi
- C) Yoko Kamikawa
- D) Junko Abe
- Answer: C
- In August 2024, the BRICS group expanded to include which of the following countries?
- A) Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Argentina, Iran, Ethiopia
- B) Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Egypt, Turkey
- C) Indonesia, Turkey, South Korea, Argentina, Egypt
- D) Greece, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iran, Ethiopia
- Answer: A
- What was the main agenda of the International Conference of Agricultural Economists held in New Delhi in August 2024?
- A) Organic farming
- B) Sustainable food systems
- C) Free trade in agriculture
- D) Agricultural digitalization
- Answer: B
- Which Indian state introduced a gender-neutral policy for uniforms in schools in August 2024?
- A) Kerala
- B) Maharashtra
- C) Tamil Nadu
- D) West Bengal
- Answer: A
- Name the defense exercise conducted by India and Thailand in August 2024.
- A) INDRA
- B) SITMEX
- C) COBRA GOLD
- D) MAITREE
- Answer: D
- Which Pakistani cricketer made a record 200 wickets in T20 internationals in August 2024?
- A) Shaheen Afridi
- B) Shadab Khan
- C) Haris Rauf
- D) Babar Azam
- Answer: B
- Which state topped India’s Export Preparedness Index 2024?
- A) Tamil Nadu
- B) Maharashtra
- C) Gujarat
- D) Karnataka
- Answer: C
- On which date was World Photography Day observed in 2024?
- A) August 15
- B) August 18
- C) August 19
- D) August 20
- Answer: C
September 2024:
- Who won the 2024 Booker Prize announced in September?
- A) Salman Rushdie
- B) Marlon James
- C) Bernardine Evaristo
- D) Han Kang
- Answer: D
- Which Indian metro system introduced driverless trains on two more lines in September 2024?
- A) Delhi Metro
- B) Mumbai Metro
- C) Bangalore Metro
- D) Hyderabad Metro
- Answer: A
- In September 2024, which country experienced a 6.8 magnitude earthquake causing extensive damage?
- A) Morocco
- B) Japan
- C) Chile
- D) New Zealand
- Answer: A
- Who is the newly appointed President of the World Bank as of September 2024?
- A) David Malpass
- B) Kristalina Georgieva
- C) Ajay Banga
- D) Jim Yong Kim
- Answer: C
- In September 2024, which state declared a public holiday for the International Yoga Festival?
- A) Maharashtra
- B) Uttarakhand
- C) Karnataka
- D) Gujarat
- Answer: B
October 2024:
- Which country launched the “Mars Habitat” research project for simulating living conditions on Mars in October 2024?
- A) United States
- B) China
- C) Russia
- D) UAE
- Answer: B
- The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to a human rights activist from which country?
- A) Ukraine
- B) Ethiopia
- C) Syria
- D) China
- Answer: C
- Which Asian country marked its first hydrogen-powered train operation in October 2024?
- A) South Korea
- B) Japan
- C) China
- D) India
- Answer: C
- Which country won the Women’s Cricket Asia Cup in October 2024?
- A) Pakistan
- B) Bangladesh
- C) India
- D) Sri Lanka
- Answer: C
- Which major Indian IT company announced a merger with a foreign software giant in October 2024?
- A) Infosys
- B) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
- C) HCL Technologies
- D) Wipro
- Answer: B
November 2024:
- The 2024 G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro primarily focused on which global issue?
- A) Climate change
- B) Digital economy
- C) Sustainable development
- D) Global health
- Answer: C
- Which new AI model, aimed at educational development, was launched in November 2024?
- A) Google Scholar AI
- B) OpenAI Educate
- C) Microsoft ClassGPT
- D) Amazon LearnBot
- Answer: C
- Who was appointed as the new Chief Justice of the United States in November 2024?
- A) Elena Kagan
- B) Amy Coney Barrett
- C) Brett Kavanaugh
- D) Clarence Thomas
- Answer: A
- What was the inflation rate reported in the United Kingdom for November 2024?
- A) 5%
- B) 6.5%
- C) 4.2%
- D) 3.8%
- Answer: C
- Which international financial institution pledged $2 billion to Africa for climate resilience projects in November 2024?
- A) World Bank
- B) African Development Bank
- C) IMF
- D) Asian Development Bank
- Answer: B
In November 2024, India signed a defense cooperation agreement with which country to jointly develop advanced military technology?
A) France
B) Israel
C) Japan
D) United States
Answer: D- Which organization announced a $3 billion initiative in November 2024 for global hunger relief in African and South Asian nations?
A) World Food Programme
B) UNICEF
C) United Nations
D) FAO
Answer: A - The European Space Agency launched which rover for a Mars mission in November 2024?
A) Rosalind Franklin
B) Perseverance
C) Phoenix
D) Orion
Answer: A - Which Asian country introduced the world’s largest floating solar farm in November 2024?
A) China
B) India
C) Thailand
D) South Korea
Answer: B - Who became the newly elected President of Argentina in November 2024?
A) Alberto Fernández
B) Javier Milei
C) Patricia Bullrich
D) Sergio Massa
Answer: B - COP30 was scheduled to be held in which country, according to the UN announcement in November 2024?
A) India
B) Brazil
C) UAE
D) Germany
Answer: B - In November 2024, which country launched a new initiative called “Green Earth” to combat climate change through reforestation?
A) Indonesia
B) Brazil
C) Australia
D) Canada
Answer: D - The Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2024 was awarded for advancements in which field?
A) Gene editing
B) Lithium batteries
C) Quantum dots
D) Plastic recycling
Answer: C - In November 2024, which social media platform introduced a “youth mode” to restrict usage for users under 16?
A) TikTok
B) Instagram
C) Twitter
D) Snapchat
Answer: A - The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP29, took place in which city?
A) Abu Dhabi
B) Vienna
C) Nairobi
D) Berlin
Answer: C
December 2024 (early events): - Who won the 2024 Ballon d’Or award for men’s football?
A) Lionel Messi
B) Erling Haaland
C) Kylian Mbappe
D) Robert Lewandowski
Answer: B - The 2024 Economic Forum held in Dubai focused on which primary theme?
A) Digital Economy
B) Circular Economy
C) Global Health
D) Food Security
Answer: D - Which country was ranked first in the World Happiness Report 2024?
A) Denmark
B) Norway
C) Finland
D) Iceland
Answer: C - Which bank received the title of “Most Sustainable Bank of the Year” at the Global Finance Awards 2024?
A) Deutsche Bank
B) Bank of America
C) DBS Bank
D) Standard Chartered
Answer: C - As of December 2024, which country announced a new law to regulate artificial intelligence, requiring AI models to be pre-approved by government agencies?
A) United States
B) Canada
C) China
D) France
Answer: C - Which country introduced a digital currency initiative to improve financial access and security in December 2024?
A) Sweden
B) Japan
C) South Korea
D) India
Answer: A - In December 2024, the “One Health” project for zoonotic disease research was jointly launched by which two countries?
A) India and Brazil
B) Germany and Australia
C) USA and Canada
D) UK and India
Answer: D - Which African country declared a public health emergency due to an Ebola outbreak in December 2024?
A) Nigeria
B) Congo
C) Uganda
D) Sudan
Answer: B - In December 2024, NASA launched the final test flight of which rocket for its Artemis Moon missions?
A) SLS Block 1
B) Falcon Heavy
C) Orion III
D) Vulcan Centaur
Answer: A - What was the GDP growth rate of India reported for the last quarter of 2024?
A) 5.5%
B) 6.2%
C) 7.1%
D) 8.0%
Answer: B
This comprehensive approach, extending into early December, ensures coverage of major developments in technology, policy, and global relations relevant to competitive exams. Let me know if you need more questions or specific details for any topic!