Current Affairs Quiz - October, 2024

1. As per recent data, which state leads the country in installed capacity for rooftop solar power under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Karnataka

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2. What is the primary reservoir of the Rocahepevirus ratti strain of hepatitis E virus (HEV), recently in news?
[A] Pigs
[B] Rats
[C] Mosquitoes
[D] Birds

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3. Sea Robins, a unique fish species known for their “walking” abilities, are primarily found in which type of habitat?
[A] Tropical and subtropical oceans
[B] Underground caves
[C] Saline lakes
[D] Fresh water rivers

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4. Recently, which ministry has launched the “Jal hi AMRIT” program to incentivise states/UTs to promote efficient reuse of water?
[A] Ministry of Jal Shakti
[B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[C] Ministry of Urban Development
[D] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

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5. Recently, which state government establishes three new medical colleges in Baghpat, Hathras, and Kasganj?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Haryana

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6. Which animal, known commonly as Ratel, was recorded on camera in Uttarakhand recently?
[A] Panda
[B] Sloth
[C] Honey Badger
[D] Koala

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7. Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) mission, recently in news, is associated with which space organization?

[A] ISRO
[B] CNSA
[C] NASA
[D] ESA

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8. RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) scheme, recently in news, comes under which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B] Ministry of External Affairs
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of Agriculture

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9. Lake Prespa, which was seen in the news, is located in which continent?
[A] Antarctica
[B] South America
[C] Europe
[D] Australia

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10. Recently, which languages have conferred the status of Classical Language by the union government?
[A] Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali
[B] Urdu, Konkani and Maithili
[C] Punjabi, Dogri, Nepali and Bodo
[D] Kashmiri and Meitai

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