Govt Job Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz 08 October 2024

1. Who will be awarded the SASTRA Ramanujan Award 2024?
A. Will Sawin
B. Yuning Tang
C. Ruixiang Zhang
D. Alexander Dunn

2. Which country is going to host the 2nd ion of the Global Chess League?
A. England
B. India
C. Saudi Arabia
D. Australia

3. When will the election results for Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir be declared?
A. 8th October
B. 9th October
C. 10th October
D. 11th October

4. Which of the following institutions is organizing the ‘Kautilya Economic Summit – 2024 in association with the Ministry of Finance?
A. Institute of Economic Development
B. Indian Statistical Institute
C. NITI Aayog
D. Reserve Bank of India

5. When will the ‘World Cotton Day’ is celebrated?
A. 9th October
B. 7th October
C. 6th October
D. 8Th October

6. Which region is primarily known for producing Pashmina wool?
A. Kashmir
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Ladakh
D. Uttarakhand

7. Who won recently the Women’s Singles Title in “China Open Tennis Tournament” 2024?
A. Coco Gauff
B. Serena Williams
C. Iga Swiatek
D. ‎Qinwen Zheng

8. Who unvieled the multicoloured new logo for ‘Mahakumbh 2025’ in Uttar Pradesh?
A. Yogi Adityanath
B. Narendra Modi
C. Amit Shah
D. Smriti Irani

9. Which state government recently implemented the ‘Nijut Moina’ scheme for female students?
A. Karnataka
B. Gujrat
C. Assam
D. Manipur

10. Who has the BCCI appointed as the new chairman of its Anti-Corruption Unit?
A. Alok Joshi
B. Sharad Kumar
C. Rajeev Sinha
D. Abhay Kohli

Answers

1. D. Alexander Dunn of the Georgia Institute of Technology in the United States recently received the 2024 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize.

2. A. The Tech Mahindra Global Chess League, the world’s first franchise competition, kicks off its second season in England with thrilling matches featuring top players from around the world.

3. A. The election results for Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir will be announced on October 8.

4. B. The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) is organizing the Kautilya Economic Summit – 2024 in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance.

5. B. World Cotton Day, celebrated annually on October 7th, highlights the global importance of cotton as a commodity and its significant role in many countries’ economies, especially in developing regions.

6. C. While Pashmina is associated with Kashmir, Ladakh was granted a specific Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Pashmina wool, recognizing the region’s unique qualities.

7. A. Coco Gauff won the Women’s Singles Title at the China Open, showcasing her talent in the singles competition.

8. A. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unveiled the multicolored new logo for ‘Mahakumbh 2025’, a major religious event that draws millions of pilgrims.

9. C. The Assam state government has introduced a ‘Nijut Moina’ scholarship scheme, offering monthly scholarships to girls aged 11 to post-graduation, with initial installments ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹2,500.

10. B. Former IPS officer Sharad Kumar has been appointed as the new chairman of India’s Anti-Corruption Unit by the Board of Control for Cricket in India.