1. What is the name of new scheme launched by central government to enhance youth employability in India?
A. Youth Empowerment Initiative
B. PM Internship Scheme
C. Digital Internship Scheme
D. Skill India Scheme
ANSWER: B.PM Internship Scheme
SOLUTION :
The PM Internship Scheme will enhance youth employability in India by offering them hands-on exposure to real-world business environments. The scheme represents a transformative opportunity to bridge the skills gap and drive sustainable growth in India.
2. On which day ‘German Unity Day’ was celebrated recently?
A. 04 October
B. 03 October
C. 02 October
D. 01 October
ANSWER: B.03 October
SOLUTION:
German Unity Day, celebrated on October 3, commemorates the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990. This significant day features various customs, including street festivals and cultural events, emphasizing themes of democracy and diversity, while fostering a sense of community and shared history among Germans.
3. Where among the following has India’s first modern cowshed with a BIO-CNG plant been inaugurated?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Bihar
ANSWER : C.Madhya Pradesh
SOLUTION:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the ‘Lal Tipara Gaushala’ with a Bio-CNG plant in Gwalior and launched various development projects of ₹685 crore in Madhya Pradesh on the occasion of Swachhta Diwas on Wednesday (October 2, 2024).
4. Which of the following state governments will launch the ‘Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan’?
A. Bihar
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Uttar Pradesh
ANSWER: D.Uttar Pradesh
SOLUTION:
UP government to launch Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan’ scheme to create entrepreneurship. In a major step towards empowering the youth of Uttar Pradesh and create entrepreneurship, the Yogi Adityanath government has decided to launch Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan’ scheme.
5. In which of the following states, Prime Minister Modi has launched the ‘Dharti Aba Janjati Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan’?
A. Assam
B. Maharastra
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Jharkhand
ANSWER: D.Jharkhand
SOLUTION:
PM launches Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan from Hazaribagh, Jharkhand on 2nd October 2024, birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.<
6. Which of the following has won the SAFF (SOUTH ASIAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION) Under-17 Championship title?
A. India
B. Nepal
C. Bhutan
D. Japan
ANSWER: A.India
SOLUTION:
The 2024 SAFF U-17 Championship was the 9th edition of the SAFF U-17 Championship, an international football competition for men’s under-17 national teams organized by South Asian Football Federation (SAFF).
7. Who among the following has been appointed as the Chairman of ‘Utkarsh Small Finance Bank’?
A. P. K. Gupta
B. Rajshree Birla
C. M V Shreyamas Kumar
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A. P. K. Gupta
SOLUTION :
Parveen Kumar Gupta has been re-appointed as the Part Time Non-Executive Chairman and Independent Director of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank.
8. World Animal day is celebrated on which of the following days?
A. 04 October
B. 03 October
C. 02 October
D. 01 October
ANSWER: A.04 October
SOLUTION:
World Animal Day is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare celebrated annually on October 4, the feast day of Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.
9. India’s first super capacitor manufacturing facility was launched in which state?
A. Kerala
B. Maharashtra
C. Gujarat
C. Uttar Pradesh
ANSWER: A.Kerala
SOLUTION:
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated India’s first supercapacitor manufacturing facility at Keltron Component Complex Limited (KCCL) in Kalliasseri, Kannur.
10. Who was recently awarded the 25th Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award?
A. Ratan Tata
B. Mukesh Ambani
C. Shiva Nadar
D. Rajashri Birla
ANSWER: D.Rajashri Birla
SOLUTION:
The 25th Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence 2024 was awarded to Smt. Rajashree Birla. The award was conferred by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar in October 2024.