October 26, 2024: Current Affairs MCQs | UPSC, SSC, Defence

Top 10 Current Affairs MCQs Quiz for UPSC, SSC, Defence, Railways, and Other Government Exams – October 26, 2024

Overview of Topics

• IFFI Focus Country
• Israel Joins ADB
• Disarmament Week
• T20 Cricket Record
• India's Fourth Submarine
• Kalidas Samman Award
• HSBC's First Female CFO
• 51st Chief Justice of India
• Rani Rampal's Retirement
• SIMBEX Exercise

Q1: Which of the following has been chosen as the focus country for the 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI)?

A) United States

B) Canada

C) Australia

D) United Kingdom

Answer: C) Australia
Explanation: Australia has been chosen as the focus country for IFFI 2024 to promote cultural exchange and showcase its cinematic achievements.

Q2: Israel has become which country to join the Asian Development Bank?

A) 68th

B) 69th

C) 70th

D) 71st

Answer: B) 69th
Explanation: Israel officially joined the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as its 69th member on January 1, 2024. This membership allows Israel to participate in regional economic development initiatives and collaborative projects within the ADB framework, fostering greater economic ties in the Asia-Pacific region.

Q3: Disarmament Week will be observed from 24 October to.........?

A) 29 October

B) 30 October

C) 31 October

D) 1 November

Answer: B) 30 October
Explanation: Disarmament Week is observed annually from 24 October to 30 October. This week is dedicated to promoting awareness of disarmament issues and the necessity of arms control to foster global peace and security.

Q4: Which of the following teams has made the record for scoring the most runs in T20 cricket?

A) India

B) Afghanistan

C) England

D) Australia

Answer: B) Afghanistan
Explanation: Afghanistan set the record for the highest team score in T20 internationals by scoring 278 runs against Ireland on August 23, 2019.

Q5: What is the name of India's fourth submarine which was launched in Visakhapatnam?

A) INS Kalvari

B) INS Vela

C) INS Karanj

D) S4

Answer: D) S4
Explanation: The S4 submarine is the name of India’s fourth submarine, launched in Visakhapatnam, aimed at bolstering the country's naval capabilities.

Q6: Who among the following has been selected for the Kalidas Samman Award?

A) N. Rajam

B) Ganjifa Raghupathi Bhat

C) Rekha Bhardwaj

D) Amjad Ali Khan

Answer: B) Ganjifa Raghupathi Bhat
Explanation: Ganjifa Raghupathi Bhat has been selected for the Kalidas Samman Award, recognizing his significant contributions to traditional Ganjifa art.

Q7: Who among the following has been appointed as the first female Chief Financial Officer by HSBC Holdings Plc?

A) Pam Kaur

B) Georges Elhedery

C) Noel Quinn

D) Greg Guyett

Answer: A) Pam Kaur
Explanation: Pam Kaur has been appointed as HSBC Holdings Plc's first female CFO, marking a significant milestone for the bank.

Q8: Who has been appointed as the 51st Chief Justice of India?

A) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud

B) Justice Sanjiv Khanna

C) Justice N.V. Ramana

D) Justice A.M. Khanwilkar

Answer: B) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
Explanation: Justice Sanjiv Khanna has been appointed as the 51st Chief Justice of India, effective November 11, 2024.

Q9: Recently Rani Rampal announced her retirement. Rani Rampal is related to which of the following sports?

A) Football

B) Badminton

C) Hockey

D) Basketball

Answer: C) Hockey
Explanation: Rani Rampal is a renowned Indian hockey player who has had a significant impact on the sport.

Q10: SIMBEX is a military exercise held between which of the following countries?

A) India and Australia

B) India and Singapore

C) India and the United States

D) India and Japan

Answer: B) India and Singapore
Explanation: SIMBEX is an annual naval exercise conducted between India and Singapore, aimed at enhancing interoperability between their navies.