Current Affairs October 2024
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What event is the Military Nursing Service (MNS) celebrating on October 1, 2024?

Its 99th Raising Day

What is the name of the hurricane threatening the Florida coast?

  • Katrina
  • Irma
  • Milton (correct)
  • Andrew
  • Nima Rinji Sherpa is the youngest person to summit all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks.

    True

    What is the purpose of the special cover released by the Bihar Postal Circle?

    <p>To commemorate Ratan Naval Tata's contributions to industry, philanthropy, and national development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the largest imaging Cherenkov telescope in Asia?

    <p>Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organization is celebrating its 100th year on Vijayadashami?

    <p>The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What notable achievement did Arjun Vajpai accomplish on October 9, 2024?

    <p>He stood atop Mt. Shishapangma, completing his 8th successful summit of a peak over 8,000 meters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has been officially declared the heir to the throne of Jamnagar?

    <p>Ajay Jadeja</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the revamped web portal and mobile app inaugurated by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar?

    <p>eMigrate V2.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of train is Integral Coach Factory (ICF) designing and manufacturing for India?

    <p>India's first indigenously built bullet train.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organization secured $1 billion in pledges at a fundraising event in Berlin?

    <p>The World Health Organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the company that has opened its fourth AMRIT pharmacy?

    <p>South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a Chhattisgarh-based subsidiary of Coal India.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What bridge was renamed to honor the sacrifice of Capt. Amit Bhardwaj during the Kargil War?

    <p>Kaksar Bridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was killed during a targeted ground operation in Rafah?

    <p>Yahya Sinwar, the head of Hamas in Gaza</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Arjun Vajpai is the first Indian to conquer Mount Everest.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Miscellaneous Current Affairs - October 2024

    • Military Nursing Service (MNS) marked its 99th Raising Day on October 1, 2024.
    • Maj Gen Ignatius Delos Flora, Additional Director General of Military Nursing Services, laid a wreath at the National War Memorial.
    • Hurricane Milton threatened the Florida coast, potentially causing catastrophic storm in Tampa Bay; winds reaching 165 mph.
    • 18 year-old Nima Rinji Sherpa summited all 14 peaks above 8,000m.
    • Bihar Postal Circle commemorated Ratan Naval Tata with a special cover.
    • Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty inaugurated the Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory in Hanle, Ladakh – largest imaging Cherenkov telescope.
    • Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) celebrated its 100th year.
    • Arjun Vajpai climbed Mt. Shishapangma; his 8th successful summit over 8,000 meters.
    • Ajay Jadeja became the heir to the throne of Jamnagar.
    • eMigrate V2.0 web portal and mobile app aimed to enhance safe & legal migration for Indian citizens.
    • Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) was awarded a contract for India's first Indigenous bullet trains.
    • World Health Organization secured $1 billion in pledges during a fundraising event, aimed at reforming funding model.
    • South Eastern Coalfields Limited opened its fourth AMRIT Pharmacy located at SECL's Health Centre.
    • Kaksar Bridge renamed Capt. Amit Bhardwaj Setu to honor war sacrifice.
    • Yahya Sinwar, Hamas leader, was killed in a targeted operation in Rafah, Southern Gaza.

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    Test your knowledge on the significant events of October 2024, including milestones in military service, natural disasters, and notable achievements in mountaineering. This quiz covers a range of topics from India's military history to statewide commemorations and international incidents.

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