Current Affairs forms a dynamic and critical component of the General Awareness and General Studies sections in major competitive examinations across India, including UPSC, SSC, Banking (IBPS, SBI), Railways, and State PSCs. Unlike static general knowledge, current affairs evaluates a candidate’s awareness of recent national and international developments spanning government policies, economic milestones, international summits, sports achievements, and scientific breakthroughs. Mastering these contemporary events through targeted practice multiple-choice questions is essential for clearing preliminary and main recruitment stages.
1. On which date did India's Chandrayaan-3 successfully land on the lunar surface?
Correct Answer: b) August 23, 2023
Explanation:
Chandrayaan-3 successfully made a soft landing on the Moon's south pole on August 23, 2023, making India the first country to achieve this feat.
2. To commemorate the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, August 23 has been declared as which day in India?
Correct Answer: c) National Space Day
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that August 23 will be celebrated as National Space Day every year to mark the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3.
3. What is the name given to the landing site of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon?
Correct Answer: b) Shiv Shakti Point
Explanation:
The point where the Chandrayaan-3 lander touched down on the lunar surface has been named 'Shiv Shakti Point'.
4. Which country assumed the G20 Presidency for the year 2024?
Correct Answer: c) Brazil
Explanation:
Brazil assumed the G20 Presidency on December 1, 2023, taking over from India, to host the summit in 2024.
5. Which new permanent member was officially inducted into the G20 during the New Delhi Summit in 2023?
Correct Answer: a) African Union
Explanation:
The African Union (AU) was admitted as a new permanent member of the G20 during the 2023 summit hosted by India.
6. What was the theme of the G20 Summit hosted by India in 2023?
Correct Answer: b) Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
Explanation:
The theme of India's G20 Presidency was 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', which translates to 'One Earth, One Family, One Future'.
7. Which constitutional amendment act is known as the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' (Women's Reservation Act)?
Correct Answer: c) 106th Amendment Act
Explanation:
The 106th Constitutional Amendment Act, known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, provides 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
8. Which country became the 32nd member of the NATO alliance in March 2024?
Correct Answer: b) Sweden
Explanation:
Sweden officially became the 32nd member of NATO on March 7, 2024, ending decades of post-WWII neutrality.
9. Which country hosted the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in 2023?
Correct Answer: c) United Arab Emirates
Explanation:
The 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) was hosted by the United Arab Emirates in Dubai from November to December 2023.
10. Where is the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) scheduled to be held in 2024?
Correct Answer: a) Baku, Azerbaijan
Explanation:
Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, was selected to host the COP29 climate summit in 2024.
11. Which five countries officially joined the BRICS group as new members on January 1, 2024?
Correct Answer: a) Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE
Explanation:
On January 1, 2024, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates officially became members of BRICS.
12. Who was named TIME magazine's Person of the Year for 2023?
Correct Answer: c) Taylor Swift
Explanation:
Time magazine named American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift as its 2023 Person of the Year for her massive cultural and economic impact.
13. Which author won the Booker Prize 2023 for the novel 'Prophet Song'?
Correct Answer: b) Paul Lynch
Explanation:
Irish author Paul Lynch won the 2023 Booker Prize for his dystopian novel 'Prophet Song'.
14. Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023?
Correct Answer: c) Narges Mohammadi
Explanation:
Imprisoned Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi was awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran.
15. Which country won the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023?
Correct Answer: b) Australia
Explanation:
Australia won their sixth ICC Men's Cricket World Cup title by defeating India in the final held in Ahmedabad on November 19, 2023.
16. Who won the Men's Singles title at the Australian Open 2024?
Correct Answer: c) Jannik Sinner
Explanation:
Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner won his first Grand Slam title by defeating Daniil Medvedev in the 2024 Australian Open Men's Singles final.
17. Which team won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024?
Correct Answer: d) India
Explanation:
India won the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup by defeating South Africa in the final held in Barbados.
18. What is the mascot of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?
Correct Answer: c) The Phryges
Explanation:
The Phryges, based on the traditional small Phrygian hats that symbolize freedom, are the official mascots of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
19. Who was the Chief Guest for India's 75th Republic Day parade in 2024?
Correct Answer: c) Emmanuel Macron
Explanation:
French President Emmanuel Macron was the Chief Guest at India's 75th Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2024.
20. Which former Chief Minister of Bihar was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2024?
Correct Answer: b) Karpoori Thakur
Explanation:
Karpoori Thakur, a champion of social justice and two-time Chief Minister of Bihar, was posthumously awarded India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, in 2024.
21. Who became the first female Chairperson and CEO of the Railway Board of India?
Correct Answer: b) Jaya Varma Sinha
Explanation:
Jaya Varma Sinha became the first woman to be appointed as the Chairperson and CEO of the Railway Board in its history.
22. Which country launched the world's first fourth-generation nuclear reactor in 2023?
Correct Answer: c) China
Explanation:
China's Shidaowan high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR) went into commercial operation, making it the world's first fourth-generation nuclear power plant.
23. India's first solar observatory mission launched by ISRO is named?
Correct Answer: c) Aditya-L1
Explanation:
Aditya-L1 is the first space-based Indian mission to study the Sun. It is placed in a halo orbit around the Lagrange point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system.
24. What is the name of India's first underwater metro service inaugurated in 2024?
Correct Answer: c) Kolkata Metro
Explanation:
India's first underwater metro line was inaugurated in Kolkata, running under the Hooghly River to connect Howrah and Salt Lake.
25. Which Indian city became the first in the country to be recognized as a 'City of Literature' by UNESCO?
Correct Answer: b) Kozhikode
Explanation:
Kozhikode in Kerala was recognized as India's first UNESCO 'City of Literature' in 2023, joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
26. Which city was recognized by UNESCO as a 'City of Music' in India alongside Kozhikode's recognition?
Correct Answer: a) Gwalior
Explanation:
Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh was designated as a 'City of Music' by the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in 2023.
27. Who was appointed as the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission of India?
Correct Answer: b) Arvind Panagariya
Explanation:
Former NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya was appointed as the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission in December 2023.
28. Which country hosted the 19th Asian Games in 2023?
Correct Answer: d) China
Explanation:
The 19th Asian Games were held in Hangzhou, China, from September 23 to October 8, 2023.
29. How many total medals did India win at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou?
Correct Answer: b) 107
Explanation:
India achieved its best-ever medal tally at the Asian Games by winning a total of 107 medals (28 Gold, 38 Silver, 41 Bronze) in Hangzhou.
30. What is the name of the operation launched by India to evacuate its citizens from conflict-hit Sudan in 2023?
Correct Answer: c) Operation Kaveri
Explanation:
Operation Kaveri was launched by the Indian government in April 2023 to evacuate Indian citizens safely from war-torn Sudan.
31. Which operation was launched to repatriate Indian citizens from Israel during the Israel-Hamas conflict in 2023?
Correct Answer: a) Operation Ajay
Explanation:
The Indian government launched 'Operation Ajay' to facilitate the return of Indian citizens who wished to return from Israel amid the conflict.
32. Who was sworn in as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in July 2024?
Correct Answer: c) Keir Starmer
Explanation:
Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, became the Prime Minister of the UK after his party's landslide victory in the July 2024 general election.
33. In early 2024, which country became the first in the world to explicitly include the right to abortion in its constitution?
Correct Answer: b) France
Explanation:
In March 2024, France became the first country to formally enshrine the right to an abortion in its national constitution.
34. Who won the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2024?
Correct Answer: c) Riken Yamamoto
Explanation:
Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto was awarded the 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize for his community-focused building designs.
35. Which Indian state became the first to successfully pass a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill in its legislative assembly in 2024?
Correct Answer: b) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Uttarakhand became the first state in independent India to pass a Uniform Civil Code bill in its assembly in February 2024.
36. Who was appointed as the Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), becoming the first woman to hold this post?
Correct Answer: b) Nina Singh
Explanation:
IPS officer Nina Singh was appointed as the Director General of CISF in late 2023, making her the first woman to head this central armed police force.
37. Who is the architect of the new Parliament building of India?
Correct Answer: c) Bimal Patel
Explanation:
Bimal Patel is the chief architect of the new Parliament building and the broader Central Vista redevelopment project.
38. What is the new name designated for the old Parliament building of India?
Correct Answer: b) Samvidhan Sadan
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the old Parliament building would be known as 'Samvidhan Sadan' (Constitution House).
39. Which state hosted the 37th National Games in 2023?
Correct Answer: c) Goa
Explanation:
The 37th edition of the National Games of India was held in Goa in October-November 2023.
40. What was the official mascot of the 37th National Games held in Goa?
Correct Answer: b) Moga
Explanation:
The official mascot of the 37th National Games was 'Moga', an Indian bison (Gaur) which is the state animal of Goa.
41. Which state hosted the Khelo India Youth Games in January 2024?
Correct Answer: c) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The 6th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games was hosted by Tamil Nadu across four cities in January 2024.
42. What was the theme for World Environment Day 2024?
Correct Answer: c) Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience
Explanation:
The theme for World Environment Day 2024, hosted by Saudi Arabia, was 'Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience'.
43. Which film won the Best Feature Film award at the 69th National Film Awards?
Correct Answer: b) Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
Explanation:
R. Madhavan's directorial 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' won the prestigious Best Feature Film at the 69th National Film Awards.
44. Who won the Best Actor award at the 69th National Film Awards?
Correct Answer: a) Allu Arjun
Explanation:
Allu Arjun won the Best Actor award for his performance in 'Pushpa: The Rise', becoming the first Telugu actor to win this award.
45. Who was honored with the 53rd Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2023?
Correct Answer: c) Waheeda Rehman
Explanation:
Veteran actress Waheeda Rehman was conferred with the 53rd Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest film honor, for the year 2021 (awarded in 2023).
46. Which country is the host of the 2026 Asian Games?
Correct Answer: c) Japan
Explanation:
The 2026 Asian Games (20th Asian Games) are scheduled to be held in the Aichi Prefecture and its capital Nagoya in Japan.
47. Who is the President of the World Bank Group as of 2023?
Correct Answer: b) Ajay Banga
Explanation:
Indian-American business executive Ajay Banga took over as the President of the World Bank Group in June 2023.
48. Where is the world's longest twin-lane tunnel, the Sela Tunnel, located?
Correct Answer: c) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The Sela Tunnel, built by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in Arunachal Pradesh, is the world's longest twin-lane tunnel at an altitude above 13,000 feet.
49. Which city launched India's first water metro project?
Correct Answer: b) Kochi
Explanation:
The Kochi Water Metro, India's first water metro project connecting 10 islands around the city using battery-operated electric boats, was inaugurated in 2023.
50. According to the World Happiness Report 2024, which country ranked as the happiest in the world for the seventh consecutive year?
Correct Answer: d) Finland
Explanation:
Finland maintained its position as the happiest country in the world for the seventh year in a row in the 2024 World Happiness Report.
51. Which scheme was launched by PM Modi on Vishwakarma Jayanti (Sept 2023) to support traditional artisans and craftspeople?
Correct Answer: b) PM Vishwakarma Yojana
Explanation:
The PM Vishwakarma Yojana was launched on September 17, 2023, to provide collateral-free credit, skill training, and modern tools to traditional artisans.
52. Under the 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana', how many units of free electricity per month are provided to households installing rooftop solar panels?
Correct Answer: c) 300 units
Explanation:
The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana aims to provide up to 300 units of free electricity every month to 1 crore households via rooftop solar installations.
53. Who became the youngest Prime Minister of Ireland in 2024?
Correct Answer: b) Simon Harris
Explanation:
Simon Harris became the youngest Prime Minister (Taoiseach) of Ireland in April 2024 following the resignation of Leo Varadkar.
54. Where is India's first 3D-printed post office located?
Correct Answer: c) Bengaluru
Explanation:
India's first 3D-printed post office was inaugurated in Cambridge Layout, Bengaluru in August 2023.
55. Which state houses India's first 3D-printed temple?
Correct Answer: a) Telangana
Explanation:
India's first 3D-printed temple, situated in Siddipet district, was unveiled in Telangana in late 2023.
56. What is the name of the joint military exercise between India and Saudi Arabia held for the first time in 2024?
Correct Answer: b) Sada Tanseeq
Explanation:
The inaugural edition of the India-Saudi Arabia joint military exercise 'Sada Tanseeq' was held in Rajasthan in early 2024.
57. Exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' is a joint military exercise between India and which country?
Correct Answer: b) Mongolia
Explanation:
Nomadic Elephant is an annual bilateral joint military exercise conducted between the Indian Army and the Mongolian Armed Forces.
58. What is the name of the joint military exercise conducted between India and the UAE?
Correct Answer: a) Desert Cyclone
Explanation:
The inaugural edition of the India-UAE joint military exercise 'Desert Cyclone' was held in Rajasthan in January 2024.
59. Which city is being developed as India's first 'AI City'?
Correct Answer: c) Lucknow
Explanation:
The government of Uttar Pradesh announced plans to build India's first 'AI City' in Lucknow to nurture and promote the artificial intelligence ecosystem.
60. Which country hosted the world's first Global AI Safety Summit in November 2023?
Correct Answer: b) United Kingdom
Explanation:
The UK hosted the inaugural AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park in November 2023, resulting in the Bletchley Declaration signed by several countries.
61. Who was the first human patient to receive a brain-computer interface implant from Neuralink?
Correct Answer: a) Noland Arbaugh
Explanation:
Noland Arbaugh, a quadriplegic patient, became the first human to receive a brain chip implant from Elon Musk's neurotechnology company, Neuralink.
62. What is the name of India's fastest and largest AI supercomputer?
Correct Answer: c) AIRAWAT
Explanation:
AIRAWAT is an AI supercomputer installed at C-DAC, Pune, which became India's fastest and ranked among the top globally in the TOP500 list.
63. NISAR is a joint Earth-observing satellite mission between ISRO and which other space agency?
Correct Answer: d) NASA
Explanation:
NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) is a joint project between NASA and ISRO to co-develop and launch a dual-frequency synthetic aperture radar on an Earth observation satellite.
64. Which historic global treaty is also referred to as the 'High Seas Treaty'?
Correct Answer: b) BBNJ Treaty
Explanation:
The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) agreement, adopted by the UN in 2023, is commonly known as the High Seas Treaty, aimed at protecting marine biodiversity in international waters.
65. The 'Vibrant Villages Programme' of the Government of India aims at the comprehensive development of?
Correct Answer: c) Villages on the northern border
Explanation:
The Vibrant Villages Programme is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at the comprehensive development of villages located along the northern border with China to improve infrastructure and prevent out-migration.
66. Who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2023?
Correct Answer: b) Claudia Goldin
Explanation:
Harvard professor Claudia Goldin won the 2023 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for her comprehensive research on women's contribution to the labor market.
67. Which Indian oncologist was named a recipient of the 2023 Ramon Magsaysay Award?
Correct Answer: a) Dr. Ravi Kannan R
Explanation:
Dr. Ravi Kannan R, a surgical oncologist and director of the Cachar Cancer Hospital in Assam, won the 2023 Ramon Magsaysay Award for his pro-poor healthcare initiatives.
68. What is the name of India's first indigenously built aircraft carrier?
Correct Answer: c) INS Vikrant
Explanation:
INS Vikrant is India's first indigenously designed and constructed aircraft carrier, built by Cochin Shipyard Limited for the Indian Navy.
69. Which city hosted the 50th G7 Summit in June 2024?
Correct Answer: c) Apulia, Italy
Explanation:
The 50th G7 Summit was hosted by Italy in Fasano, Apulia, in June 2024.
70. What was the theme for World Health Day 2024?
Correct Answer: b) My health, my right
Explanation:
The theme for World Health Day on April 7, 2024, was 'My health, my right', chosen to champion the right of everyone to access quality health services.
71. The world's highest railway bridge, the Chenab Bridge, is located in which Indian union territory/state?
Correct Answer: b) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
The Chenab Bridge, the highest railway bridge in the world, spans the Chenab River in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
72. Which Indian city is home to the country's first indigenous mobile operating system, BharOS, developed by an IIT incubated firm?
Correct Answer: c) IIT Madras
Explanation:
BharOS is an indigenous mobile operating system developed by JandK Operations Private Limited, a non-profit organization incubated at IIT Madras.
73. What was the name of the crash site of the Chandrayaan-2 lander on the Moon?
Correct Answer: b) Tiranga Point
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the spot where the Chandrayaan-2 lander crashed in 2019 will be known as 'Tiranga Point'.
74. The 'Mera Yuva Bharat' (MY Bharat) autonomous body was launched on which commemorative day in 2023?
Correct Answer: c) National Unity Day
Explanation:
The MY Bharat platform for youth development was launched by PM Modi on October 31, 2023, which is celebrated as National Unity Day (Sardar Patel's birth anniversary).
75. Which airport was named the 'World's Best Airport' in the 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards?
Correct Answer: d) Hamad International Airport, Doha
Explanation:
Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar, reclaimed the title of the World's Best Airport at the 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards, dethroning Singapore's Changi Airport.
76. Who was the first Indian woman to win an Arjuna Award in the discipline of Equestrian sports?
Correct Answer: b) Divyakriti Singh
Explanation:
Dressage rider Divyakriti Singh became the first Indian woman to be conferred with the prestigious Arjuna Award for Equestrian sports in early 2024.
77. What was India's rank in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023?
Correct Answer: d) 111
Explanation:
In the Global Hunger Index 2023, India was ranked 111th out of 125 countries, indicating a serious level of hunger.
78. What is the theme of the International Day of Yoga 2024?
Correct Answer: c) Yoga for Self and Society
Explanation:
The theme for the 10th International Day of Yoga in 2024 was 'Yoga for Self and Society'.
79. Who won the 2023 SAFF Championship (South Asian Football Federation)?
Correct Answer: c) India
Explanation:
The Indian men's football team won the 2023 SAFF Championship by defeating Kuwait on penalties in the final in Bengaluru.
80. What is the name of the manned submersible vehicle developed under India's Deep Ocean Mission?
Correct Answer: b) Matsya 6000
Explanation:
Matsya 6000 is India's flagship manned submersible developed by NIOT under the Samudrayaan project to send humans 6000 meters deep into the ocean.
81. The XPoSat (X-ray Polarimeter Satellite) mission was launched by which space agency on January 1, 2024?
Correct Answer: c) ISRO
Explanation:
ISRO launched the XPoSat mission on January 1, 2024, to study the polarization of intense X-ray sources in space, making India the second country after the US to send such a mission.
82. Which country won the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023?
Correct Answer: c) Spain
Explanation:
Spain won their first-ever FIFA Women's World Cup title by defeating England 1-0 in the final held in Sydney.
83. As of early 2024, how many Ramsar sites (Wetlands of International Importance) does India have?
Correct Answer: b) 80
Explanation:
In early 2024, India added 5 more wetlands to the list, bringing the total number of Ramsar sites in the country to 80.
84. Which Indian state hosted the multinational naval exercise 'MILAN 2024'?
Correct Answer: c) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The multinational naval exercise MILAN 2024 was hosted by the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
85. Who was elected as the President of Indonesia in the 2024 general elections?
Correct Answer: b) Prabowo Subianto
Explanation:
Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto won the 2024 Indonesian presidential election, succeeding Joko Widodo.
86. In the Global Innovation Index 2023, what was India's rank?
Correct Answer: a) 40th
Explanation:
India retained the 40th rank out of 132 economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2023 published by WIPO.
87. The 'Project Tiger' initiative in India completed how many years in 2023?
Correct Answer: b) 50 years
Explanation:
Project Tiger, launched on April 1, 1973, completed 50 years of successful tiger conservation in India in 2023.
88. Which pass in Ladakh features the Umling La, the highest motorable road in the world?
Correct Answer: c) Umling La
Explanation:
Umling La pass in eastern Ladakh is certified by the Guinness World Records as the highest motorable road in the world at over 19,000 feet, built by the BRO.
89. Which of the following is the mascot for the Khelo India Youth Games 2024?
Correct Answer: c) Veera Mangai
Explanation:
The mascot for the Khelo India Youth Games 2024 held in Tamil Nadu was 'Veera Mangai', paying tribute to the legendary freedom fighter Rani Velu Nachiyar.
90. The joint military exercise 'Mitra Shakti' is conducted between India and which neighbor?
Correct Answer: c) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
Exercise Mitra Shakti is an annual bilateral joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army.
