Exciting October Month Current Affairs and GK 2024 Highlights

October Month Current Affairs and GK

Stay updated with the latest October month current affairs and GK 2024.

1. Who was awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize?
   A) Narges Mohammadi
   B) Malala Yousafzai
   C) Maria Ressa
   D) Denis Mukwege
2. Which country’s playwright Jon Fosse won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature?
   A) Sweden
   B) Norway
   C) Finland
   D) Germany
3. India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission achieved a soft landing on which part of the Moon?
   A) North Pole
   B) East Pole
   C) South Pole
   D) West Pole
4. Which country hosted the ICC Cricket World Cup in October 2024?
   A) Australia
   B) England
   C) South Africa
   D) India
5. In October 2024, where did India rank on the Global Hunger Index?
   A) High
   B) Medium
   C) Low
   D) Top
6. What was the theme for World Teachers’ Day on October 5, 2024?
   A) “Educate to Succeed”
   B) “The Teachers We Need for the Education We Want”
   C) “Support Our Teachers”
   D) “Learning for All”
7. World Mental Health Day 2024, observed on October 10, focused on which theme?
   A) “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right”
   B) “Mental Health for All”
   C) “Together We Heal”
   D) “Support and Strength”
8. In October 2024, which country’s population officially surpassed China’s, becoming the world’s most populous nation?
   A) Brazil
   B) United States
   C) India
   D) Indonesia
9. When is United Nations Day celebrated annually?
   A) October 22
   B) October 24
   C) October 26
   D) October 28
10. Who won the Booker Prize 2024?
    A) Damon Galgut
    B) Marlon James
    C) Barbara Kingsolver
    D) Shehan Karunatilaka
11. What was the theme for World Food Day on October 16, 2024?
    A) “Food for All”
    B) “Leave No One Behind”
    C) “Sustainable Food for a Sustainable Planet”
    D) “Food Security”
12. International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed on which date?
    A) October 15
    B) October 17
    C) October 19
    D) October 20
13. World Polio Day is observed on which date?
    A) October 20
    B) October 22
    C) October 24
    D) October 26
14. What was the theme of World Animal Day on October 4, 2024?
    A) “Respect and Protect”
    B) “Animals in Crisis”
    C) “Forever Kind”
    D) “Wildlife Protection”
15. Which dates does India celebrate National Wildlife Week?
    A) October 2-8
    B) October 4-10
    C) October 6-12
    D) October 8-14
16. India officially presented its bid to host the Olympics in which year?
    A) 2028
    B) 2030
    C) 2032
    D) 2036
17. Which organization led India’s first human spaceflight program, Gaganyaan?
    A) NASA
    B) ISRO
    C) SpaceX
    D) Roscosmos
18. In October 2024, fuel prices rose globally due to which factors?
    A) Increased demand
    B) Geopolitical tensions and supply constraints
    C) Economic recovery
    D) Reduced production costs
19. On which date is World Sight Day celebrated?
    A) First Wednesday of October
    B) Second Thursday of October
    C) Second Friday of October
    D) Third Thursday of October
20. The Global Climate Finance Summit held in October 2024 focused on funding for which purpose?
    A) Economic growth
    B) Green projects in developing countries
    C) Infrastructure development
    D) Healthcare initiatives
21. On which date is International Internet Day observed?
    A) October 24
    B) October 26
    C) October 28
    D) October 29
22. What is celebrated on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas in India on October 31?
    A) National Environment Day
    B) Unity Day
    C) National Sports Day
    D) National Technology Day
23. World Energy Day, celebrated on October 22, promotes which type of energy solutions?
    A) Non-renewable
    B) Fossil fuels
    C) Renewable
    D) Nuclear
24. Which cyclone affected the Arabian Sea region in October 2024?
    A) Cyclone Tauktae
    B) Cyclone Nisarga
    C) Cyclone Tej
    D) Cyclone Amphan
25. Octoberfest, a famous festival, is celebrated in which country?
    A) France
    B) Germany
    C) Italy
    D) Belgium
26. In October 2024, UNESCO added new sites to its World Heritage list to focus on preserving which types of sites?
    A) Only cultural sites
    B) Only natural sites
    C) Both cultural and natural sites
    D) Only historical sites
27. When is World Teachers’ Day celebrated annually?
    A) October 2
    B) October 3
    C) October 5
    D) October 6
28. Who won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for advancements in quantum dots?
    A) Alain Aspect
    B) Anne L’Huillier
    C) Syukuro Manabe
    D) Didier Queloz
29. Which date is World Post Day observed in October?
    A) October 7
    B) October 8
    C) October 9
    D) October 10
30. What was the theme for World Mental Health Day in 2024?
    A) “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right”
    B) “Mental Health for All”
    C) “Community Healing”
    D) “Mental Health Awareness”

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31. Who is the first Indian woman to be elected as the President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in 2024?
    A) Neeru Chadha
    B) Indira Jaising
    C) B.V. Nagarathna
    D) Leila Seth
32. Which country launched the first successful hypersonic missile test in October 2024?
    A) China
    B) Russia
    C) United States
    D) North Korea
33. In October 2024, which country conducted the largest joint military exercises with NATO?
    A) Japan
    B) India
    C) Germany
    D) Poland
34. Which Indian city ranked as the cleanest city in the Swachh Survekshan 2024 rankings?
    A) Indore
    B) Surat
    C) Bhopal
    D) Navi Mumbai
35. Which organization released the ‘State of Climate in Asia 2024’ report in October?
    A) UNDP
    B) IMF
    C) WHO
    D) WMO
36. Which country’s currency saw a major devaluation in October 2024 due to economic sanctions and inflation?
    A) Turkey
    B) Argentina
    C) Venezuela
    D) Russia
37. Which Indian state announced free education for all girl students from primary to postgraduate levels in October 2024?
    A) Uttar Pradesh
    B) Madhya Pradesh
    C) Rajasthan
    D) Kerala
38. Which country organized the World Tourism Conference in October 2024?
    A) Malaysia
    B) United Arab Emirates
    C) Thailand
    D) Indonesia
39. October 13 is observed as which day to raise awareness about the importance of reducing disaster risks.
    A) World Environment Day
    B) International Day for Disaster Reduction
    C) Earth Day
    D) World Resilience Day
40. In October 2024, which technology giant announced the development of a new quantum computer with unprecedented capabilities?
    A) Microsoft
    B) Google
    C) IBM
    D) Intel
41. India recently approved the Women’s Reservation Bill. What percentage of seats in the Indian Parliament and state assemblies will be reserved for women?
    A) 25%
    B) 30%
    C) 33%
    D) 50%
42. The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) scheduled for November 2024 will be held in which city?
    A) Dubai
    B) Glasgow
    C) New York
    D) Nairobi
43. Which Indian state topped the list of ‘Ease of Doing Business’ rankings for 2024?
    A) Maharashtra
    B) Gujarat
    C) Andhra Pradesh
    D) Karnataka
44. India launched the ‘Mission 2047’ initiative in October 2024. What is its main focus?
    A) Achieving carbon neutrality
    B) Economic development
    C) Becoming a $10 trillion economy
    D) Food security
45. October 27 is celebrated as Infantry Day in India to honor which event?
    A) India’s first military exercise
    B) First military action in Kashmir
    C) Formation of the Indian Army
    D) India’s independence
46. Who was appointed as the new Chief of the Indian Air Force in October 2024?
    A) Air Marshal Sandeep Singh
    B) Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari
    C) Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria
    D) Air Marshal Rajiv Dayal Mathur
47. In October 2024, India and the United States signed a defence pact to boost cooperation in which area?
    A) Cybersecurity
    B) Space and missile defence
    C) Joint military exercises
    D) Artificial intelligence
48. Which country was re-elected to the UN Human Rights Council in October 2024?
    A) India
    B) Canada
    C) Japan
    D) Australia
49. In October 2024, which country experienced a significant volcanic eruption that affected air traffic?
    A) Iceland
    B) Italy
    C) Japan
    D) Indonesia
50. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) downgraded which region’s economic growth projections for 2024 due to geopolitical tensions.
    A) North America
    B) Asia
    C) Europe
    D) Africa
51. The National Health Stack, introduced by India in October 2024, is a digital infrastructure aimed at improving what?
    A) Financial inclusion
    B) Healthcare Access
    C) Education Resources
    D) Agriculture services
52. Which Indian organization launched an e-commerce platform for indigenous handicrafts in October 2024?
    A) NABARD
    B) TRIFED
    C) KVIC
    D) NSDC
53. The Indian government announced a plan to privatize which public sector bank in October 2024?
    A) Punjab National Bank
    B) Bank of Baroda
    C) Union Bank of India
    D) Central Bank of India
54. What theme was chosen for the 2024 World Day of Migrants and Refugees on October 15?
    A) “Leave No One Behind”
    B) “Protect and Support”
    C) “Together We Thrive”
    D) “Inclusive Society”
55. In October 2024, the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill was discussed in India. What is the main goal of this bill?
    A) To hold parliamentary and state elections simultaneously
    B) To provide voting rights to overseas Indians
    C) To implement online voting
    D) To increase voter turnout

Answer:-

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. A
8. C
9. B
10. C
11. B
12. B
13. C
14. C
15. A
16. D
17. B
18. B
19. B
20. B
21. D
22. B
23. C
24. C
25. B
26. C
27. C
28. B
29. C
30. A
31. A
32. C
33. D

34. A
35. B
36. C
37. D
38. B
39. D
40. A
41. B
42. C
43. A
44. B
45. C
46. D
47. A
48. B
49. A
50. D
51. C
52. A
53. B
54. D