Govt Job Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz 07 October 2024

1. What significant change did the Indian government make regarding railway officer recruitment as of October 5, 2024?
A. Recruitment will now only occur through the Civil Services Exam (CSE).
B. The Engineering Services Exam (ESE) will be reinstated alongside the CSE.
C. All recruitment will be managed by the Ministry of Telecommunications.
D. There will be no recruitment for technical positions in the Indian Railways.

2. Who led India’s bowling attack in the first T20I match against Bangladesh, taking 3 wickets for 14 runs?
A. Mayank Yadav
B. Varun Chakaravarthy
C. Arshdeep Singh
D. Jasprit Bumrah

3. What significant event is being marked on October 7th in Israel?
A. Independence Day
B. Anniversary of a Hamas attack
C. Peace Treaty Day
D. National Defense Day

4. How many hostages are still being held by Hamas according to the updates?
A. 50
B. 75
C. 101
D. 150

5. What recent activity is associated with Viktor Bout, also known as the “Merchant of Death”?
A. He was released from prison.
B. He is now selling arms to Houthis.
C. He retired from arms dealing.
D. He is negotiating peace talks.

6. What tragic event occurred during a Navratri celebration in Ludhiana?
A. A fire broke out.
B. A pandal collapsed.
C. An explosion occurred.
D. A stampede happened.

7. What protest action did a journalist take outside the White House?
A. Held a banner.
B. Set himself on fire.
C. Spoke against the war.
D. Distributed pamphlets.

8. Which country’s oil minister visited a site on Netanyahu’s hit list?
A. Iraq
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Iran
D. Syria

9. What was the theme of the event attended by Elon Musk that garnered social media attention?
A. Climate change
B. Technology innovation
C. Donald Trump rally
D. Space exploration

10. What significant development is taking place in Gujarat on October 7?
A. A military parade
B. ‘Vikas Saptah’
C. A cultural festival
D. An election

Answers

1. B. The Engineering Services Exam (ESE) will be reinstated alongside the CSE.
The government restored its earlier recruitment policy, approving the recruitment of railway officers through both the Civil Services Exam (CSE) and the Engineering Services Exam (ESE), responding to the unique needs for technical and non-technical manpower in the Indian Railway Management System (IRMS). This marks a significant reversal from the previous policy, which relied solely on the CSE for officer recruitment.

2. C. Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh was instrumental in leading India’s bowling performance, claiming 3 wickets for just 14 runs, setting the tone for India’s victory over Bangladesh. His effective strategy and execution contributed significantly to restricting Bangladesh to a total of 127 runs.

3. B. Anniversary of a Hamas attack

The updates highlight that Israel is observing the anniversary of the Hamas attack that occurred a year ago.

4. C. 101
The updates state that 101 hostages are still held by Hamas.

5. B. He is now selling arms to Houthis.
The updates indicate that Viktor Bout has returned to the arms business and is selling weapons to the Houthis.

6. B. A pandal collapsed.
The updates report that a pandal collapsed during a Jagran in Ludhiana, resulting in two deaths and several injuries.

7. B. Set himself on fire.
The updates mention that a man claiming to be a journalist attempted self-immolation in protest.

8. C. Iran
The updates reveal that Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad visited a targeted site amidst ongoing conflict.

9. C. Donald Trump rally
Elon Musk attended a rally for Donald Trump, which led to various reactions on social media.

10. B. ‘Vikas Saptah’
The updates mention that ‘Vikas Saptah’ is a key event being observed in Gujarat on October 7.