1. Which day is observed as “World Cotton Day”?
A. 6th October
B. 7th October
C. 8th October
D. 9th October
ANSWER: B.7th October
SOLUTION :
World Cotton Day is celebrated annually on 7th October to highlight cotton’s global significance. The day raises awareness about the challenges faced by cotton farmers and the cotton industry. Cotton is used not only in textiles but also for animal feed, medical supplies, and edible oil. India is the second-largest cotton producer globally, after China.
2. On which day ‘World Cerebral Palsy Day’ was celebrated recently?
A. 04 October
B. 05 October
C. 06 October
D. 07October
ANSWER: C.06 October
SOLUTION:
Observed annually on October 6, World Cerebral Palsy Day aims to raise awareness and advocate for the rights of individuals living with CP.
3. ‘Vistara’ has been merged with which of the following airlines?
A. Air India
B. Jet Airways
C. Indigo
D. Spice Jet
ANSWER : A.Air India
SOLUTION:
After the merger, i.e., starting 12 November 2024, Vistara will no longer be operational, and all routes will be transferred to and operated by Air India. Your booking will seamlessly transition from Vistara to Air India’s reservation system from the backend.
4. Who among the following has unveiled the new logo for ‘KUMBH 2025’?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Yogi Adityanath
C. Amit Shah
D. Mohan Bhagwat
ANSWER: B.Yogi Adityanath
SOLUTION:
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday unveiled the new multi-coloured logo for Mahakumbh 2025 at an event here. The logo symbolises religious and economic prosperity, with the depiction of the Amrit Kalash, a sacred vessel from the mythological ocean churning.
5. Where among the following will the maritime military exercise ‘Malabar 2024’ be organized under the host of India?
A. Assam
B. Maharastra
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Andhra Pradesh
ANSWER: D.Andhra Pradesh
SOLUTION:
Malabar 2024: India to host joint naval exercise of Quad nations from October 8 in Visakhapatnam.<
6. Who among the following has won the Best Actress award at the 70th National Film Awards?
A. Alia Bhatt
B. Deepika Padukone
C. Manasi Parekh
D. Rani Mukerji
ANSWER: C.Manasi Parekh
SOLUTION:
Nithya Menen and Manasi Parekh won the Best Actress award at the 70th National Film Awards for their performances in the 2022 films Thiruchitrambalam and Kutch Express, respectively.
7. Where among the following has the ‘Jal Jagar Mahotsav’ been organized?
A. Assam
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Sikkim
D. Meghalaya
ANSWER: B.Chhattisgarh
SOLUTION :
Chhattisgarh: Jal Jagar Mahotsav Organised in Dhamtari.
8. Recently how many languages have been given the status of classical languages by the Government of India?
A. 03
B. 04
C. 05
D. 02
ANSWER: C.05
SOLUTION:
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved to confer the status of Classical Language to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali languages on October 03, 2024.
9. Where among the following will the ‘Indian International Science Festival 2024’ be organized?
A. Mumbai
B. Guwahati
C. New Delhi
C. Jaipur
ANSWER: B.Guwahati
SOLUTION:
The festival, to be hosted at IIT Guwahati from November 30th to December 3rd 2024, is a testimony to the Government’s commitment to the Northeast and aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s focus on the region as a key player in India’s growth story.
10. In which city was India’s first 3D selfie science museum inaugurated?
A. Chennai
B. Faridabad
C. Bhopal
D. Bhuvaneshwar
ANSWER: B.Faridabad
SOLUTION:
Faridabad (Haryana) [India], October 3: India’s first-ever 3D Selfie Science Museum was launched during the Annual International Convocation of the India Book of Records (IBR), which concluded at its corporate office today.5