1. What is the cost of the 21st Livestock Census launched in India?
Correct answer: ₹200 crore. The 21st Livestock Census provides critical data to strategize improvements in livestock and agricultural development.
2. Which organization concluded its 34th training program for Maldivian civil servants in October 2024?
Correct answer: National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG). This program fosters bilateral ties by training Maldivian civil servants in governance and public administration practices.
3. Where is the solar hydrogen-based microgrid being established for the Indian Army?
Correct answer: Ladakh. This initiative aims to reduce the Army’s dependency on fossil fuels and support clean energy adoption in high-altitude areas.
4. What is the name of the Anti-Submarine Warfare ship launched on October 25, 2024?
Correct answer: Abhay. The Anti-Submarine Warfare ship was launched to bolster India’s naval capabilities and strengthen maritime security.
5. Where did the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2024 conclude?
Correct answer: Delhi. The Dialogue brought together key defense experts to discuss India’s evolving strategic landscape and defense policies.
6. In which city was the Asia Clean Energy Summit 2024 held?
Correct answer: Singapore. This Summit brought together global experts to advance renewable energy solutions in Asia.
7. Who inaugurated the 17th Urban Mobility India Conference & Expo-2024?
Correct answer: Bhupendra Patel. The conference focused on sustainable urban transport systems for India’s growing cities.
8. Who were awarded the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought?
Correct answer: MarÃa Corina Machado & Edmundo González Urrutia. They were recognized for their advocacy for democracy and freedom of thought in Latin America.
9. When is the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage celebrated annually?
Correct answer: October 27. This day promotes awareness of the significance of audiovisual documents as an integral part of heritage.
10. When is Diwali expected to be celebrated in 2024?
Correct answer: October 31-November 1. Diwali is celebrated on the darkest night of the Hindu lunar month of Kartik.