Current Affairs for UPSC: Pariksha Saarathi presents only need to know Current Affairs in Quiz format, for all dedicated students and readers preparing for various competitive exams such as UPSC, BANKS, SSC & Railways
Q.1) Which organization recently attained the Maharatna status?
(a) Bharat Electronics Limited
(b) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
(c) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
(d) Steel Authority of India Limited
Q.2) Which disease has India been declared free from, by the WHO recently?
(a) Malaria
(b) Polio
(c) Trachoma
(d) Tuberculosis
Q.3) Who is leading the Indian Parliamentary delegation to the 149th Assembly of the IPU in Geneva?
(a) S.Jaishankar
(b) Amit Shah
(c) Om Birla
(d) Rajnath Singh
Q,4) When is the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction observed?
(a) October 10th
(b) October 11th
(c) October 12th
(d) October 13th
Q.5) Which country will host the ISSF Junior World Cup in 2025 (shooting)?
(a) China
(b) India
(c) USA
(d) Germany
Q.6) Who are the Indian table tennis players that won the first-ever medal in Women’s Doubles at the Asian Championships 2024?
(a) Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Manika Batra
(b) Ayhika Mukherjee and Sutirtha Mukherjee
(c) Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra
(d) G Sathiyan and Sutirtha Mukherjee
Q.7) Which Indian badminton player, won the women’s singles title at the Bendigo International Challenge badminton tournament?
(a) P.V. Sindhu
(b) Saina Nehwal
(c) Tanya Hemanth
(d) Ashwini Ponnappa
Answers:
Ans.1(b), A shining example of this commitment is Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), which has attained the prestigious Maharatna status, becoming the 14th Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE) in India to receive this recognition. This milestone marks a significant achievement for HAL, which is a prominent player in the Indian aerospace and defence sector. The upgradation is approved by the Finance Minister, following recommendations from both the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC), led by the Finance Secretary, and the Apex Committee, headed by the Cabinet Secretary.
Ans.2(c), In a significant public health achievement, India has been officially declared free from trachoma by the World Health Organization (WHO). This milestone comes after years of dedicated efforts by the government to protect the vision of millions, emphasizing the importance of healthy eyesight for every individual. Trachoma is a devastating eye disease caused by infection with the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.
Ans.3(c), Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, is leading a Parliamentary delegation to the 149th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva.
Ans.4(d), The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is being observed across the globe on 13th october. The day aims to raise awareness and promote a culture of disaster reduction and risk awareness around the world. The theme for this year is Empowering the next generation for a resilient future.
Ans.5(b), India will host the ISSF Junior World Cup in 2025, as confirmed by ISSF President Luciano Rossi.
Ans.6(b), Ayhika Mukherjee and Sutirtha Mukherjee scripted history by winning the first-ever medal for India in Women’s Doubles at the Asian Championships 2024 at Astana in Kazakhstan. The Indian pair settled for the bronze medal after losing to the Japanese combination of Miwa Harimoto and Miyuu Kihara 0-3 in the semi-finals.
Ans.7(c), India’s Tanya Hemanth won the women’s singles title at the Bendigo International Challenge badminton tournament.