Govt Job Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz 25th October 2024

1. What historic achievement did Ravichandran Ashwin accomplish in the ICC World Test Championship?
A) He scored the highest runs in a match. 
B) He became the highest wicket-taker. 
C) He captained the Indian team. 
D) He won the Man of the Match award. 

2. What is the main demand of the protesters from Ladakh who recently camped outside the Ladakh Bhawan for nearly three weeks?
A) To increase tourism in Ladakh
B) To include Ladakh in the Constitution’s Sixth Schedule
C) To build sports facilities in Ladakh
D) To provide better education in Ladakh 

3. What request did Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu make to the NITI Aayog during the special meeting?
A) To consider a green bonus for hill States
B) To reduce taxes for all states
C) To increase tourism in Himachal Pradesh
D) To improve infrastructure in all states 

4. Who was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 alongside Maria Sharapova?
A) Roger Federer 
B) Rafael Nadal 
C) Bob and Mike Bryan 
D) Serena Williams 

5. What is the main aim of the collaboration between IIM Shillong and SIDBI?
A) To enhance sports facilities 
B) To foster entrepreneurship in Northeast India 
C) To promote tourism in India 
D) To improve agricultural practices 

6. Who was appointed as the 51st Chief Justice of India?
A) DY Chandrachud 
B) Ranjan Gogoi 
C) Sanjiv Khanna 
D) Sharad Bobde 

7. When does the International Gita Mahotsav 2024 take place?
A) October 25 to November 10 
B) November 28 to December 15 
C) December 1 to December 31 
D) November 1 to November 30 

8. On which day is International Dwarfism Awareness Day celebrated?
A) October 20 
B) October 25 
C) November 1 
D) November 25 

9. How many international matches did Rani Rampal play during her career?
A) 200 
B) 254 
C) 300 
D) 150 

10. Which two navies participated in the 31st edition of the SIMBEX exercise?
A) India and USA 
B) India and Japan 
C) India and Singapore 
D) India and Australia 

Answers & Explanations

1. B) He became the highest wicket-taker. 
Ashwin became the highest wicket-taker in the ICC World Test Championship during a match against New Zealand.

2. B) To include Ladakh in the Constitution’s Sixth Schedule 
The protesters are seeking the inclusion of the Union Territory of Ladakh in the Constitution’s Sixth Schedule to obtain greater autonomy in making laws and managing their natural resources. This demand was highlighted as a key issue they aimed to discuss with the government, alongside concerns related to employment and climate change impacts.

3. A) To consider a green bonus for hill States
Chief Minister Sukhu specifically urged the NITI Aayog to consider a ‘green bonus’ for hill States, emphasizing their unique needs due to environmental contributions, particularly in protecting forest cover and natural resources. This request was highlighted in his discussion with the officials from NITI Aayog.

4. C) Bob and Mike Bryan 
The article states that both Maria Sharapova and twins Bob and Mike Bryan were named to the Class of 2025.

5. B) To foster entrepreneurship in Northeast India 
The collaboration is aimed at bolstering entrepreneurship in India’s Northeast.

6. C) Sanjiv Khanna 
Justice Sanjiv Khanna has been appointed as the 51st Chief Justice of India.

7. B) November 28 to December 15 
The article specifies that the event will be celebrated from November 28 to December 15, 2024.

8. B) October 25 
International Dwarfism Awareness Day is celebrated annually on October 25.

9. B) 254 
Rani Rampal played 254 international matches as mentioned in the article.

10. C) India and Singapore 
The article mentions the Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) involving the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy.