CURRENT AFFAIRS- 2024 JUNE - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
CURRENT AFFAIRS- 2024 June: Questions & Answers for PSC, SSC, UPSC, RRB etc. Examinations | CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ
CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
♦ Who has been appointed as the new Foreign Secretary of India?
A) Vinay Mohan Kwatra
B) S. Jaishankar
C) Vikram Misri
D) Ruchira Kamboj
Ans : C) Vikram Misri
Details: The Indian government appointed Vikram Misri as the new Foreign Secretary. Misri, a 1989-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, will succeed Vinay Mohan Kwatra on July 15, 2024.
♦ Who has been elected as the next President of the European Council?
A) Angela Merkel
B) Emmanuel Macron
C) António Costa
D) Pedro Sánchez
Answer: C) António Costa
Details: António Costa was elected as the next President of the European Council on June 28,2024 in Brussels, Belgium. He will succeed Charles Michel on December 1, 2024.
♦ Which country did India surpass to become the third-largest domestic aviation market?
A) Indonesia
B) Germany
C) Brazil
D) Japan
Ans: C) Brazil
Details: After the U.S., India has become the world’s third-largest domestic aviation market.
and China.
♦ Which airline's CEO has taken on the role of the Chair of the International Air Transport Association Board of Governors?
Answer: IndiGo
Details: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo, has assumed his duties as Chair of the IATA Board of Governors (BoG). His one-year term began at the conclusion of the 80th IATA Annual General Meeting in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 3 June.
♦ Who broke his own Guinness World Record for a third time as he achieved the title of 'fastest time to type the alphabet with the nose'?
Answer: Vinod Kumar Chaudhary
Details: Vinod Kumar Chaudhary, the 'Typing Man of India,' broke his record for the third time and won the title of the 'fastest time to type the alphabet with the nose. He aimed to break multiple records like Sachin Tendulkar.
♦ Which singer set a record for holding the most Diamond-certified songs by a female artist, as recognised by the Recording Industry Association of America?
Answer: Rihanna
Details: This accomplishment has made Rihanna the female artist with the most diamond-certified singles in the history of the RIAA. "Umbrella," the 2007 smash hit from her third solo album, Good Girl Gone Bad, featuring Jay-Z, officially ushered Rihanna into her prime.
♦ Which Indian chess prodigy triumphed over World No. 2 Fabiano Caruana in the Norway Chess tournament?
Answer: R Praggnanandhaa
Details: Praggnanandhaa ended the campaign after a series of good results, including victories over Carlsen, his first against the numero uno in classical chess, World No. 2 Fabiano Caruana and world champion Ding Liren.
♦ Who did the Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party appoint as its national working president?
Answer: P. C. Chacko
Details: The Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP) on Saturday, June 1, 2024, appointed senior leader P.C. Chacko as its national working president. Mr. Chacko, an old Sharad Pawar loyalist, joined the NCP in 2021 after parting ways with the Congress.
♦ Hyderabad recently became the exclusive capital of which state?
Answer: Telangana
Details: Hyderabad, one of the country's bustling metropolitan cities, will no longer be the joint capital of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh starting on Jun 2 Sunday, as stipulated by the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act of 2014.
♦ Which javelin thrower won gold at the Taiwan Open with a throw of 81.58 metres?
Answer: D. P. Manu
Details:Indian javelin thrower DP Manu won the gold medal at the Taiwan Athletics Open 2024 with a throw of 81.58 meters on June 2 Saturday. Manu started with a throw of 78.32 meters, improved to 80.59 meters in his third attempt, and secured first place with his final throw of 81.58 meters.
♦ Which party won this year's assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh?
Answer: Bharatiya Janata Party
Details: According to Election Commission data, the BJP has returned to power in Arunachal Pradesh for the third time in a row, as the party secured a majority by winning 46 seats in the 60-member Assembly.2
♦ Who became the first male Indian boxer to qualify for the Paris Olympics?
Answer: Nishant Dev
Details: The world championships bronze medalist Nishant Dev became the first Indian male to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games after defeating Moldova's Vasile Cebotari in a unanimous 5-0 decision in the men's 71 kg category quarterfinal at the World Boxing Qualifiers on May 31 Friday.
♦ Which beauty retailer has employed AI tools to recommend perfumes and cosmetics?
Answer: Tira
Details: RIL's Tira uses AI tools to suggest perfumes and cosmetics, offering in-store experiences like a fragrance finder and skin analyzer. It competes in India's growing beauty segment against Tata Group's Palette and Nykaa, with international brands also entering the market.
♦ Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) and Bebu Project LLP signed an agreement to develop a Film City at which location?
A) Faridabad
B) Yamuna Nagar
C) Greater Noida
D) Lucknow
Ans: C) Greater Noida
Details: The Uttar Pradesh state government signed an agreement on 27 June 2024 to develop a film city in Greater Noida. Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) and Bebu Project LLP, owned by film producers Bonnie Kapoor and Ashish Bhootani.
♦ Who qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 in the women’s 400m event?
A) Hima Das
B) Devy Aniba Zala
C) Sneha K
D) Kiran Pahal
Ans : D) Kiran Pahal
Details: Kiran Pahal from Haryana qualified for the Paris Olympics. She clocked 50.92 seconds in women’s 400m at the National Interstate Athletics Championships in Panchkula.
♦ Who won the 2024 T20 World Cup semifinal between India and England?
A) India
B) England
C) The match was abandoned
D) It ended in a tie
Ans: A) India
Details: India defeated England by 68 runs in Guyana and reached into the finals of the 2024 T20 World Cup.
♦ Who was re-elected as the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha on 26 June 2024?
a) K. Suresh
b) Rahul Gandhi
c) Om Birla
d) Kiren Rijiju
Ans: c) Om Birla
Details: BJP MP Om Birla was elected as the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha. He had previously served as the Speaker in the 17th Lok Sabha.
♦ What happens when the Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket
(MR-MOCR) is fired?
a) It explodes on impact
b) It forms a microwave obscurant cloud in space
c) It releases flares
d) It emits a high-frequency sound
Ans: b) It forms a microwave obscurant cloud in space
Details: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over the Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket (MR-MOCR) to the Indian Navy on 26 June 2024 in New Delhi.
♦ Who is the captain of the Indian men’s hockey team for the Paris 2024 Olympics?
a) PR Sreejesh
b) Manpreet Singh
c) Harmanpreet Singh
d) Hardik Singh
Ans : c) Harmanpreet Singh
Details: Hockey India announced a 16-member Indian men’s hockey team for the Paris 2024 Olympics, scheduled from 26th July to 11th August.
♦ Which country became the 100th full member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in June 2024?
a) Spain
b) Paraguay
c) India
d) France
Ans: b) Paraguay
Details: The ISA was co-founded by India and France during the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris. Paraguay has become the 100th country to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as a full member in New Delhi on 26 June 2024.
♦ India will face which team in the semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup?
A) Australia
B) West Indies
C) England
D) New Zealand
Ans: C) England
Details: India advanced to the semi-finals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after defeating Australia by 24 runs on 24 June 2024 in St. Lucia. India will face England in the semifinal in Guyana on 27 June 2024.
♦ Who is the founder of WikiLeaks?
A) Julian Assange
B) Edward Snowden
C) Chelsea Manning
D) Glenn Greenwald
Answer: A) Julian Assange
Details: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was released from a UK prison on June 24, 2024, ending a year-long legal battle. This came after he struck a plea deal with US authorities.
♦ Who was appointed as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the 18th Lok Sabha on 25 June 2024?
A) Mallikarjun Kharge
B) Sonia Gandhi
C) Rahul Gandhi
D) KC Venugopal
Ans: C) Rahul Gandhi
♦ Why was the position of Leader of Opposition vacant for 2014 to 2024?
A) No opposition party met the required minimum of 10% of the total Lok Sabha
seats
B) The position was abolished
C) The ruling party opposed the appointment
D) There was a lack of eligible candidates
Ans: A) No opposition party met the required minimum of 10% of the total Lok
Sabha seats
Details: The position of LoP has been vacant since 2014, as no opposition party met the required a minimum of 10% of the total Lok Sabha seats.
♦ What is a significant aspect of this first Session of the 18th Lok Sabha which began on June 24, 2024?
a) Introduction of a new voting system
b) First oath-taking ceremony in a newly built Parliament building
c) Introduction of a no-confidence motion against the Prime Minister
d) Farewell address by the outgoing President
Ans: b) First oath-taking ceremony in a newly built Parliament building
Details: This session marked the historic first swearing-in ceremony of newly elected Members of the 18th Lok Sabha, in the new Parliament building.
♦ Where is the 64th International Sugar Organisation (ISO) Council Meeting
held in India?
A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi
C) Bengaluru
D) Hyderabad
Ans: B) New Delhi
Details: India hosted the 64th International Sugar Organisation (ISO) Council Meeting from June 25 to 27 in New Delhi.
♦ Which country is the largest consumer and second-largest producer of sugar?
A) Brazil
B) India
C) China
D) Thailand
Ans: B) India
Details: Brazil is the largest producer of Sugarcane.
♦ Which was the first file Narendra Modi signed after taking oath as prime minister?
Answer: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi
Details: A day after taking oath as Prime Minister for the historic third term, Narendra Modi signed the first file on Monday, June 10, authorising the release of the 17th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi. PM Narendra Modi said the scheme will benefit 9.3 crore farmers and distribute around ₹20,000 crore.
♦ Who became the first Indian MMA fighter to win at UFC, defeating Brazil's Rayanne dos Santos at UFC Louisville?
Answer: Puja Tomar
Details: Indian strawweight Puja Tomar became the first ever Indian to win a bout in the UFC as she defeated Brazil’s Rayanne Amanda dos Santos via split decision at the UFC Louisville on June 8 Saturday.
♦ Who was elected as the chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party?
Answer: Sonia Gandhi
Details: The Congress on 08 June Saturday re-elected senior party leader Sonia Gandhi as the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Party (CPP), which consists of all Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs.
♦ Who became the first woman to be inducted as a helicopter pilot in the Indian Navy?
Answer: Sub-Lt Anamika B Rajeev
Details: Anamika B. Rajeev, a Sub Lieutenant of the Indian Navy, became the first woman helicopter pilot of the Indian Navy. She was among the successful Naval officers of the 102nd Helicopter Conversion Couse who graduated from the Naval Helicopter Training School of the Indian Navy, situated at the naval air station INS Rajali at Arakkonam in the Ranipet district of Tamil Nadu.
♦ Which athlete won the women's 10,000m race at the Portland Track Festival High-Performance Meet?
Answer: Sanjivani Jadhav
Details: Asian Championships bronze medallist runner Sanjivani Jadhav won the gruelling women's 10,000m race at the Portland Track Festival High-Performance Meet, clocking a personal best time of 32:22.77 seconds.
♦ Who was sworn in as the chairman of the Haryana Staff Selection Commission?
Answer: Himmat Singh
Details: Chandigarh, June 8 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh on Saturday administered the oath of office to Himmat Singh as the new Chairman of the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC), at a ceremony held at Haryana Niwas.
♦ Which actor collaborated with Artfi, a blockchain-based art marketplace, for his painting 'Unity 1'?
Answer: Salman Khan
Details: Bollywood star Salman Khan has announced that his first artwork will be available for purchase in seven days. This significant event allows fans and art enthusiasts to own a part of "Unity 1." The sale will start on June 14, 2024.
♦ Who became Odisha's first Muslim woman MLA?
Answer: Sofia Firdous
Details: Sofia Firdous, a 32-year-old member of Congress, has made history as the first Muslim woman elected as an MLA in Odisha, winning the Barabati-Cuttack seat. She triumphed over BJP candidate and renowned gynaecologist Dr. Purna Chandra Mahapatra, 69, by a margin of 8,001 votes.
♦ Against which team did India defend the lowest total in ICC Men's T20 World Cup history?
Answer: Pakistan
Details: India secured a historic six-run victory over Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup, defending a modest target of 120 runs. The team restricted Pakistan to 113/7 in their 20 overs, marking the lowest total ever defended in the tournament's history.
♦ Which politician became the only woman to be included in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet for a third consecutive term?
Answer: Nirmala Sitharaman
Details: Nirmala Sitharaman, who has served a full term as a finance minister, has been included in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet in his third consecutive term. She has become the first woman to be sworn in as minister for the third term of the National Democratic Alliance government. Nirmala Sitharaman has joined the likes of Arun Jaitley and Manmohan Singh by serving a full term as Finance Minister. The two-term Union Minister is credited with carrying forward second-generation reforms. She was inducted into the Prime Minister’s cabinet in 2014.
♦ Who has been given a one-year extension as the Chief of the Intelligence Bureau in June 2024?
A) Ajit Doval
B) Rajiv Jain
C) Tapan Kumar Deka
D) Arvind Kumar
Ans : C) Tapan Kumar Deka
Details: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the extension of Intelligence Bureau Chief Tapan Kumar Deka for one year until June 2025.
♦ Who was removed from the position of Director General of the National Testing Agency (NTA) in June 2024 after irregularities in the NEET (UG) Examination 2024?
A) Pradeep Singh Kharola
B) Subodh Kumar Singh
C) Dr. K. Radhakrishnan
D) Dr. Randeep Guleria
Ans: B) Subodh Kumar Singh
Details: Subodh Kumar Singh, Director General of the National Testing Agency (NTA), was removed from his position on June 23, 2024, amid controversy over the NEET examination. Pradeep Singh Kharola, Chairman and MD of India Trade Promotion Organisation has been given additional charge of NTA’s Director General.
♦ What act has the Central Government enacted to prevent unfair means in public examinations?
A) Public Examination (Prevention of Cheating) Act, 2024
B) Public Examination (Prevention of Malpractices) Act, 2024
C) Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
D) Public Examination (Integrity and Fairness) Act, 2024
Ans: C) Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
Details: The Central Government has enacted the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, to prevent unfair practices in public examinations.
♦ Who is the chairperson of the High-Level Committee of Experts constituted to ensure transparent, smooth, and fair conduct of examinations by the NTA.?
A) Dr. Randeep Guleria
B) Prof. B. J. Rao
C) Dr. K. Radhakrishnan
D) Prof. Aditya Mittal
Ans: C) Dr. K. Radhakrishnan
Details: A High-Level Committee of Experts chaired by former ISRO Chairman Dr. K. Radhakrishnan and includes six other prominent members has been formed to
ensure transparent, smooth, and fair conduct of examinations by the NTA.
♦ Where was the third and final landing experiment of ISRO’s Reusable Launch
Vehicle ‘Pushpak’ successfully conducted?
A) Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
B) Aeronautical Test Range, Chitradurga, Karnataka
C) Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Kerala
D) Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Ans: B) Aeronautical Test Range, Chitradurga, Karnataka
♦ Who chairs the meetings of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council?
a) The President of India
b) The Prime Minister of India
c) The Union Finance Minister
d) The Governor of the RBI
Ans: c) The Union Finance Minister
Details: The 53rd meeting of the GST Council, presided over by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, took place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on June 22 2024.
♦ How many tax rate slabs are currently recommended by the GST Council (as of June 2024)?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five
Ans: c) Four
Details: GST tax rates (currently 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%).
♦ What is the primary reason for the Uttar Pradesh government implementing new policies for recruitment exams in June 2024?
A) To increase the number of candidates
B) To ensure exams are conducted in a free and fair manner
C) To reduce the duration of exams
D) To lower the exam fees
Ans: B) To ensure exams are conducted in a free and fair manner
Details: The Uttar Pradesh Police constable recruitment exam was cancelled due to a leaked question paper, affecting over 48 lakh candidates.
♦ Which Indian documentary won the Golden Conch Award for Best Documentary in the international category at the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival?
A) Life in Loom
B) And, Towards Happy Alleys
C) The Golden Thread
D) 6-A Akash Ganga
Ans: C) The Golden Thread
Details: “The Golden Thread,” an Indian documentary, directed by director Nishita Jain won the Golden Conch Award for Best Documentary in the international category during closing ceremony of 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) took place in Mumbai, on 21 June 2024.
♦ What is the purpose of the Joint CSIR-UGC-NET exam?
A) To determine eligibility for undergraduate admissions
B) To determine eligibility for junior research fellowships and PhD admissions in
science courses
C) To assess eligibility for government jobs
D) To qualify for medical school admissions
Ans: B) To determine eligibility for junior research fellowships and PhD admissions in science courses
Details: National Testing Agency (NTA) postponed the June 2024 exam of the Joint CSIRUGC-NET on June 21, 2024, amid controversies regarding irregularities in the NEETUG andUGC-NET exams.
♦ What did North Korea and Russia agree to provide under their newly signed pact during Putin's visit to North Korea on 20 June 2024?
A) Economic assistance
B) Military assistance
C) Diplomatic support
D) Humanitarian aid
Ans: B) Military assistance
Details: North Korea and Russia agreed to provide immediate military assistance if either faced armed aggression.
♦ Article 51 of the U.N. Charter, provides for the right of:
A) Economic sanctions
B) Collective self-defence actions
C) Environmental protection
D) Humanitarian intervention
Ans: B) Collective self-defense actions
Details: North Korea and Russia signed a “comprehensive strategic partnership” under the UN Charter Article 51 provides all available military help if another is attacked
♦ How high is the Chenab Rail Bridge above the Chenab River?
A) 250 meters
B) 300 meters
C) 359 meters
D) 400 meters
Ans: C) 359 meters
Details: Chenab Rail Bridge stands at 359 meters (1,178 feet) above the Chenab River, making it the world’s highest railway bridge.
♦ Where was the main function for the 10th International Day of Yoga held in 2024?
A) New Delhi
B) Leh
C) Srinagar
D) Lucknow
Ans: C) Srinagar
Details: The main function led by PM Modi was held at Sher-i-Kashmir International
Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
♦ What is the new MSP for Paddy (Common) for the Marketing Season 202425?
A) Rs. 2183 per quintal
B) Rs. 2300 per quintal
C) Rs. 2203 per quintal
D) Rs. 2625 per quintal
Answer: B) Rs. 2300 per quintal
Details: Union Cabinet on 19 June 2024, approved an increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Kharif crops for the Marketing Season 2024-25.
♦ What is the purpose of the UGC-NET exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA)?
A) University Grants Commission (UGC)
B) Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)
C) National Testing Agency (NTA)
D) UPSC
Answer: C) National Testing Agency (NTA)
Details: The government has cancelled the UGC-NET June 2024 Examination. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the UGC-NET June 2024 Examination on 18 June 2024
♦ Who became the first Indian artist to perform on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'?
Answer: Diljit Dosanjh
Details: Diljit Dosanjh is an Indian singer, actor, film producer and television personality. He works in Punjabi Music and subsequently in Punjabi and Hindi cinema.
♦ Where was the 50th G7 summit held?
Answer: Italy
Details: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Italy to participate in the 50th G7 leader's summit. This is his first overseas journey following his third term as prime minister. The 50th session of the G7 summit will be held from June 13 to June 15 at the luxurious Borgo Egnazia resort in the Apulia region of Italy.
♦ Which institute recently launched the Sports Excellence Admission programme for the academic year 2023-24?
Answer: IIT Madras
Details: IIT Madras claims to be the first IIT in the country to introduce admissions for sportspersons in its undergraduate programmes. The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) will start the 'Sports Excellence Admission' (SEA) from this academic year 2024-2025.
♦ What is the name of the first indigenous loitering munition the Indian Army is set to induct?
Answer: Nagastra-1
Details: In a significant boost to India's self-reliance in defence technology, the Indian Army has inducted the Nagastra-1 Loiter Munition, the country's first Indigenous suicide drone.
♦ Who was appointed as a non-executive independent director of Paytm?
Answer: Rajeev Krishna Muralilal Agarwal
Details: On 17 June, Paytm announced the appointment of Rajeev Krishnamuralilal Agarwal as a non-executive independent director, marking the latest change to its board of directors.
♦ Which state recently launched intra-state air taxi services under the 'PM Shri Payatan Vayu Seva' project?
Answer: Madhya Pradesh
Details: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on June 13 Thursday launched an intra-state air service named 'PM Shri Paryatan Vayu Seva' by flagging off the first flight under it from here to Jabalpur. He also gave boarding passes to the flyers and opened a ticket-booking counter.
♦ Which museum has been named as one of the seven most beautiful museums in the world by UNESCO?
Answer: Smritivan Earthquake Memorial and Museum
Details: Gujarat's Smritivan Earthquake Memorial Museum in Bhuj has been listed as one of the seven most beautiful museums in the world by the prestigious Prix Versailles Award for Architecture and Design, presented annually by UNESCO. Smritivan, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in August 2022, is the first museum in India to receive global acclaim for its adherence to local culture and environmental conservation.
♦ Who secured India's first women's individual recurve archery quota for the Paris Olympics?
Answer: Bhajan Kaur
Details: Bhajan Kaur has secured India's first women's individual recurve archery quota for the 2024 Paris Olympics, clinching gold at the final world qualifying tournament in Antalya on June 16 Sunday. The 18-year-old prodigy became only the second Indian archer to secure a spot at the Paris Games, following Dhiraj Bommadevara in the men's event.
♦ Who is the director of Anil Kapoor's upcoming film 'Subedaar'?
Answer: Suresh Triveni
Details: Actor Anil Kapoor said he has begun training for his upcoming film "Subedaar", set to be directed by Suresh Triveni of "Tumhari Sulu" fame. Billed as an adrenaline-fuelled action drama, the film is written by Triveni and Prajwal Chandrashekar.
♦ Which Indian company signed a memorandum of understanding with Bhutan's Druk Green Power Corporation?
Answer: Adani Group
Details: Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani has met Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the country's Druk Green Power Corporation for a 570 MW hydroelectric plant in Chukha province.
♦ What is the purpose of the UGC-NET exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) ?
A) To determine eligibility for undergraduate admissions in Indian universities
B) To determine eligibility for ‘Assistant Professor’ and ‘Junior Research Fellowship
and Assistant Professor’ in Indian universities
C) To evaluate the performance of Indian university staff
D) To certify the quality of higher education institutions in India
Answer: B) To determine eligibility for ‘Assistant Professor’ and ‘Junior Research
Fellowship and Assistant Professor’ in Indian universities
♦ Who won the Gold medal in the men’s javelin throw at the World Athletics Continental Gold Tour in Finland on June 18, 2024?
a) Johannes Vetter
b) Thomas Röhler
c) Magnus Kirt
d) Neeraj Chopra
Answer: d) Neeraj Chopra
Neeraj Chopra is Olympic and World Champion in the men’s javelin throw
♦ When do we celebrate the International Day of Yoga every year?
a) June 11
b) June 21
c) July 21
d) June 1
Ans: b) June 21
10th International Day of Yoga celebration on June 21, 2024,
♦ What is the theme for this year’s International Day of Yoga?
a) Yoga for Peace
b) Yoga for Health
c) Yoga for Self and Society
d) Yoga for the World
Ans: c) Yoga for Self and Society
PM Modi will participate in the 10th International Day of Yoga celebration in Srinagar on June 21, 2024
♦ Who is the first Indian to receive the prestigious ‘Nelson Mandela Lifetime Achievement Award’ from South Africa for his contribution to films?
a) Satyajit Ray
b) Vinod Ganatra
c) Mira Nair
d) Shyam Benegal
Ans : b) Vinod Ganatra
He was honoured with the award at the 7th Nelson Mandela Children’s Film Festival for his contributions to children’s cinema.
♦ Who is the US National Security Advisor (NSA)?
A) Antony Blinken
B) Jake Sullivan
C) Lloyd Austin
D) Kamala Harris
Ans: B) Jake Sullivan
Jake Sullivan, US National Security Advisor, met with External Affairs Minister Dr. S
Jaishankar and Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in New Delhi on 17 June
2024
♦ What annual meeting did Jake Sullivan attend with Ajit Doval during the India visit in June 2024?
A) Indo-US Defense Summit
B) Annual Trade and Economic Dialogue
C) Second annual meeting of the initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies
(iCET)
D) Global Climate Change Conference
Ans: C) Second annual meeting of the initiative on Critical and Emerging
Technologies (iCET)
Sullivan and Doval attended the second annual meeting of the initiative on Critical
and Emerging Technologies (iCET). They reviewed the entire spectrum of Indo-US
strategic ties.
♦ What is the purpose of the US-India initiative on Critical and Emerging
Technology (iCET)?
A) To promote cultural exchanges between the two countries
B) To elevate and expand the strategic technology partnership and defence industrial cooperation
C) To negotiate trade agreements
D) To address climate change issues
Ans: B) To elevate and expand the strategic technology partnership and defence
industrial cooperation
The initiative aims to elevate and expand the strategic technology partnership and
defence industrial cooperation between the governments, businesses, and academic institutions of the two countries.
♦ When will the new criminal laws Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, Bharatiya Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam come into force?
A) January 1, 2024
B) April 1, 2024
C) July 1, 2024
D) October 1, 2024
Ans: C) July 1, 2024
New criminal laws Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, Bharatiya Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam will come into force on July 1, 2024.
♦ What laws are being replaced by the new criminal laws on July 1, 2024?
A) Constitution of India
B) IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act
C) Consumer Protection Act
D) Right to Information Act
Ans: B) IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act
IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act are being replaced after consultation and Law
Commission of India reports. Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD)
and judicial academies are providing training.
♦ Which cities, apart from Mumbai, are hosting MIFF screenings this year?
A) Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Jaipur
B) Delhi, Chennai, Pune, and Kolkata
C) Delhi, Bangalore, Pune, and Chennai
D) Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai, and Ahmedabad
Ans: B) Delhi, Chennai, Pune, and Kolkata
The 18th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) was inaugurated in Mumbai on 15 June 2024.
♦ Who received the V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024?
A) Madhur Bhandarkar
B) Randeep Hooda
C) Subbiah Nallamuthu
D) Divya Dutta
Ans : C) Subbiah Nallamuthu
Subbiah Nallamuthu, is an award-winning wildlife filmmaker.
♦ What is the name of the advanced aerial combat training exercise conducted four times a year by the US Air Force, which saw participation from the Indian Air Force, Republic of Singapore Air Force, Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom, Royal Netherlands Air Force, German Luftwaffe, and the US Air Force in June 2024?
A) Exercise Air Show
B) Exercise Friend Force
C) Exercise Green Sea
D) Exercise Red Flag
Ans : D) Exercise Red Flag
An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent participated in Exercise Red Flag 2024 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska from 4th to 14th June 2024.
♦ Who won the World Junior Girls’ Chess Championship in 2024?
A) Beloslava Krasteva
B) Divya Deshmukh
C) Magnus Carlsen
D) Viswanathan Anand
Ans: B) Divya Deshmukh
♦ Where does the Hajj, an annual Muslim pilgrimage take place?
A) Jerusalem
B) Mecca
C) Medina
D) Cairo
Answer: B Mecca
♦ In which of the following locations and during what timeframe did the G7 Summit 2024 occur?
a) Tokyo, Japan in 03th to 05th April 2024
b) Apulia, Italy from June 13th to 15th, 2024
c) Berlin, Germany in 10th to 12th May 2024
d) Ottawa, Canada in 23th to 25th December 2023
Ans : b) Apulia, Italy from June 13th to 15th, 2024
♦ What is the purpose of the NEET-UG examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA)?
A) For admissions into engineering courses
B) For admissions into MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and related courses
C) For admissions into law courses
D) For admissions into management courses
Answer: B) For admissions into MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and related courses
♦ Who has been re-appointed as the National Security Advisor (NSA) in the
Narendra Modi-led NDA government?
A) Rajiv Gauba
B) Amit Shah
C) Ajit Doval
D) S. Jaishankar
Answer: C) Ajit Doval
♦ Who has been reappointed as the Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
A) Pramod Kumar Mishra
B) Amit Shah
C) Ajit Doval
D) S. Jaishankar
Answer: A) Pramod Kumar Mishra
♦ Who has been elected Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh for the third time in 2024?
A) Kiren Rijiju
B) Nabam Tuki
C) Pema Khandu
D) Tapir Gao
Answer: C) Pema Khandu
♦ Who became the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on 12 June 2024?
A) Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
B) Pawan Kalyan
C) N. Chandrababu Naidu
D) K. Chandrashekar Rao
Answer: C) N. Chandrababu Naidu
♦ Around 40 Indians died, and 50 were injured in a fire at a labour housing facility in which country on June 12, 2024?
A) United Arab Emirates
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Kuwait
D) Qatar
Ans: C) Kuwait
♦ Who has been elected as the new Chief Minister of Odisha?
A) Rajnath Singh
B) Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo
C) Mohan Charan Majhi
D) Pravati Parida
Answer: C) Mohan Charan Majhi
♦ Who has been appointed as the next Chief of the Army Staff?
A) General Manoj C Pande
B) Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi
C) General Bipin Rawat
D) Lieutenant General Raj Shukla
Answer: B) Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi
♦ The maritime exercise (JIMEX 24) conducted in June 2024 was between the navies of which countries?
A) India and China
B) India and Japan
C) Japan and South Korea
D) India and Australia
Answer: B) India and Japan
♦ Who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Sikkim for a second consecutive term on June 10, 2024?
A) Pawan Kumar Chamling
B) Prem Singh Tamang
C) Bhaichung Bhutia
D) Hemant Soren
Answer: B) Prem Singh Tamang
♦ Which film will be the opening film of the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF)?
A) “The Journey of a Lifetime”
B) “Tales of the Heart”
C) “Billy and Molly, an Otter Love Story”
D) “Echoes of the Past”
Ans: C) “Billy and Molly, an Otter Love Story”
♦ Who was sworn in as India’s Prime Minister for a rare third consecutive term?
A) Yogi Adityanath
B) Narendra Modi
C) Manmohan Singh
D) Amit Saha
Answer: B) Narendra Modi
♦ Who did Carlos Alcaraz defeat to win his first French Open title?
a) Novak Djokovic
b) Roger Federer
c) Alexander Zverev
d) Rafael Nadal
Ans : c) Alexander Zverev
♦ Who became the youngest man to win Grand Slam titles on all three surfaces (clay, grass, and hard court) at the age of 21?
a) Novak Djokovic
b) Roger Federer
c) Rafael Nadal
d) Carlos Alcaraz
Ans : d) Carlos Alcaraz
♦ What is the current policy repo rate (unchanged at 6.50% for the eighth consecutive time) as decided by the Reserve Bank of India on 7 June 2024?
a) 6.25%
b) 6.50%
c) 6.75%
d) 7.00%
Answer: b) 6.50%
♦ What is the name of the mission in which Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore were safely docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on June 7, 2024?
A. Starliner Test Flight
B. NASA Crew Mission
C. Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT)
D. SpaceX Crew Mission
Ans: C. Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT)
♦ What is the International Space Station (ISS)?
A. A lunar base established by NASA
B. A collaborative spacecraft orbiting Earth, used for scientific research and
international cooperation
C. A Mars rover developed by ESA
D. A space tourism station run by private companies
Ans: B. A collaborative spacecraft orbiting Earth, used for scientific research and
International cooperation
♦ Who is Sunil Chhetri?
A) An Indian cricketer
B) A Bollywood actor
C) An Indian footballer
D) A renowned chef
Answer: C) An Indian footballer
♦ Who is expected to be elected as the leader of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs?
a) N Chandrababu Naidu
b) Nitish Kumar
c) Narendra Modi
d) Mukesh Dalal
Ans : c) Narendra Modi
♦ Who is the Prime Minister of Bangladesh?
a) Ranil Wickremesinghe
b) Pushpa Kamal Dahal
c) Sheikh Hasina
d) Mohamed Muizzu
Ans: c) Sheikh Hasina
♦ When do we celebrate World Environment Day every year?
A) January 1
B) April 22
C) June 5
D) September 21
Answer: C) June 5
♦ What is the primary cause of ozone depletion in the Earth’s atmosphere?
A) Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
B) Methane (CH₄)
C) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
D) Nitrous oxide (N₂O)
Answer: C) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
♦ Which gas is responsible for the greenhouse effect?
A) Oxygen (O₂)
B) Nitrogen (N₂)
C) Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
D) Argon (Ar)
Answer: C) Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
♦ Why is the participation of N Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar in the NDA meeting for the formation of Govt is significant?
a) They are new members of the NDA.
b) Their parties’ support is crucial for the BJP to form the government.
c) They were absent from previous meetings.
d) They opposed the NDA leadership.
Answer: b) Their parties’ support is crucial for the BJP to form the government.
♦ Who became the first to fly to space aboard the Boeing Starliner’s first-ever crewed mission in June 2024?
a) Neil Armstrong and Sunita Williams
b) Buzz Aldrin and Rakesh Sharma
c) Chris Hadfield and Kaplana Chawala
d) Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore
Answer: d) Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore
♦ Which Lok Sabha seat set a record for the highest votes secured by NOTA in the 2024 elections?
A) Mumbai South
B) Indore
C) Bangalore North
D) Delhi Central
Ans: B) Indore
♦ Which party won the most seats in the Odisha Assembly polls?
A) Congress
B) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
C) Biju Janata Dal (BJD)
D) CPI(M)
Ans : B) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
♦ How many seats did the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) win in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections?
A) 240
B) 220
C) 200
D) 260
Ans: A) 240
♦ How many seats did the Indian National Congress (INC) win in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections?
A) 75
B) 99
C) 120
D) 135
Ans: B) 99
♦ What world record did India set in the recent Lok Sabha Polls 2024?
A) Most number of repolling instances
B) Highest number of Code of Conduct violations
C) Highest total number of boot-capturing incidents
D) Highest total number of voters
Answer: D) Highest total number of voters
♦ Who has been elected as the first woman President of Mexico?
A) Xochitl Galvez
B) Claudia Sheinbaum
C) Margarita Zavala
D) Rosario Robles
Answer: B) Claudia Sheinbaum
♦ Which party won the majority in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections held in April 2024?
A) Indian National Congress (INC)
B) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
C) Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF)
D) Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM)
Ans : B) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
♦ Which political party won the majority in the Sikkim Assembly elections held in April 2024?
A) Indian National Congress (INC)
B) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
C) Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF)
D) Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM)
Ans : D) Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM)
♦ In which category did Amit Pangal secure his Olympic quota?
A) Men’s 57 kg
B) Men’s 51 kg
C) Women’s 57 kg
D) Women’s 51 kg
Ans: B) Men’s 51 kg
♦ What is the main objective of China’s Chang’e-6 mission?
A) To establish a moon base
B) To retrieve the world’s first rock and soil samples from the moon’s far side
C) To conduct a manned mission to the moon
D) To explore the moon’s surface for water
Answer: B) To retrieve the world’s first rock and soil samples from the moon’s far side
♦ Who became the first Indian male to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games?
A) Vasile Cebotari
B) Nikhat Zareen
C) Nishant Dev
D) Lovlina Borgohain
Answer: C) Nishant Dev
♦ Which institution received the 2024 Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion from the WHO?
A) AIIMS
B) NIMHANS
C) IIT Bengaluru
D) PGIMER
Answer: B) NIMHANS
♦ Which countries are co-hosting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
A) India and England
B) Australia and New Zealand
C) West Indies and United States
D) South Africa and Sri Lanka
Answer: C) West Indies and United States
♦ Which team did India defeat to qualify for the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup?
Answer: Australia
Details: India have qualified for the semi-finals after beating Australia by 24 runs in a thrilling contest that took many turns.
♦ Which Indian city has been recognised as a 'World Craft City' by the World Crafts Council?
Answer: Srinagar
Details: Srinagar has become the fourth Indian city to be recognised as a ‘World Craft City’ by the World Craft Council (WCC), three years after it was designated as part of the UNESCO Creative City Network (UCCN) for crafts and folk arts.
♦ Which actor replaced Salman Khan as the host of 'Bigg Boss OTT' Season 3?
Answer: Anil Kapoor
Details: ‘Bigg Boss OTT’ is set for the new season. Ahead of the premiere, the makers shared a new promo while giving a glimpse of the new host of the season. Actor Anil Kapoor has replaced Salman Khan as the host of ‘Bigg Boss OTT 3.’
♦ Which state announced the extension of the sponsorship of Hockey India by three more years?
Answer: Odisha
Details: The Odisha government announced the extension of its sponsorship for Hockey India until 2036, which marks the centenary of the state's formation in 1936.
♦ Which airline has Zoomcar recently partnered with to enhance travel experiences?
Answer: Air India Express
Details: Zoomcar Holdings, Inc., the leading marketplace for self-drive car sharing, has partnered with Air India Express to enhance the travel experience for its guests. This collaboration aims to provide seamless access to self-drive car rentals across multiple cities in India.
♦ Who inaugurated the Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme at the Indira Gandhi International Airport?
Answer: Amit Shah
Details: In a first-of-its-kind initiative to provide more amenities for Indian nationals and OCI passengers, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the ‘Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP)’ at Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport on June 22 Saturday.
♦ India has announced e-medical visas for people from which country?
Answer: Bangladesh
Details: India will start an e-medical visa facility for Bangladeshi nationals coming to India for medical treatment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on June 22 Saturday after a meeting between the two delegations in the national capital. Additionally, India will open a new consulate in Rangpur, Bangladesh, to facilitate services for people in the country's northwest region.
♦ Which social media company has started to roll out its artificial intelligence chatbot in India?
Answer: Meta
Details: Meta AI, the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot by the company, has started rolling out to India. The chatbot will be available across all the Meta-owned platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger, as well as the meta.ai website.
♦ Which actress walked the runway for Rahul Mishra, making her debut at Paris Haute Couture Week?
Answer: Janhvi Kapoor
Details: Janhvi Kapoor dazzled at Paris Haute Couture Week for designer Rahul Mishra's collection, Aura, showcasing a mystical ensemble with a holographic skirt and embellished bustier top.
♦ Which cricketer set a new record for the most runs by a woman player in a three-match bilateral ODI series?
Answer: Smriti Mandhana
Details: Indian vice-captain and batter Smriti Mandhana etched her name in cricket history, setting a new record for the most runs by a woman player in a three-match bilateral ODI series. Mandhana achieved this milestone during India's third ODI against South Africa at Bengaluru on June 24 Sunday, where she displayed exceptional form throughout the series.
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