Top 20 Current Events MCQs For All Competitive Exams 23 November 2024
Q1. Where was India’s first Constitution Museum inaugurated?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Sonipat, Haryana
(c) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
(d) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
S1. Ans: (b) Sonipat, Haryana
Sol: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated India’s first Constitution Museum at O.P. Jindal Global University in Sonipat, Haryana. The museum highlights the 75-year journey of the Indian Constitution.
Q2. Who was conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepal Army in November 2024?
(a) General Manoj Pande
(b) General Upendra Dwivedi
(c) General Bipin Rawat
(d) General Dalbir Singh
S2. Ans: (b) General Upendra Dwivedi
Sol: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi received the honorary rank of General of the Nepal Army from Nepal’s President Ramchandra Paudel, a tradition reinforcing bilateral ties between India and Nepal.
Q3. Why did Kenya terminate agreements with Gautam Adani?
(a) Environmental concerns
(b) Allegations of corruption
(c) Economic instability
(d) Global sanctions
S3. Ans: (b) Allegations of corruption
Sol: Kenyan President William Ruto canceled deals with Gautam Adani following U.S. bribery charges, emphasizing the need for transparency and ethical business practices.
Q4. Which state announced a Centre of Excellence with an AI lab?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Kerala
S4. Ans: (c) Tamil Nadu
Sol: Tamil Nadu announced a Centre of Excellence with an AI lab to foster innovation in startups, academia, and governance efficiency.
Q5. Which district in Assam was renamed as Sribhumi?
(a) Dibrugarh
(b) Karimganj
(c) Jorhat
(d) Dhubri
S5. Ans: (b) Karimganj
Sol: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma renamed Karimganj district to Sribhumi to honor its cultural and historical legacy.
Q6. Which country became the 104th member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
(a) Armenia
(b) Azerbaijan
(c) Georgia
(d) Ukraine
S6. Ans: (a) Armenia
Sol: Armenia joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as its 104th member, reflecting its commitment to promoting solar energy.
Q7. Who approved the ₹10,000-crore acquisition of Reliance Capital by Hinduja Group?
(a) SEBI
(b) RBI
(c) DPIIT
(d) Ministry of Finance
S7. Ans: (c) DPIIT
Sol: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) approved the ₹10,000-crore acquisition of Reliance Capital by IndusInd International Holdings Ltd, part of the Hinduja Group.
Q8. What significant regulation did SEBI abolish for equity public issues?
(a) 10% capital allocation
(b) Minimum public shareholding requirement
(c) 1% security deposit mandate
(d) Disclosure of promoter holding
S8. Ans: (c) 1% security deposit mandate
Sol: SEBI abolished the 1% security deposit requirement for companies launching equity public issues, streamlining the public issue process.
Q9. Which organization signed a $4.25 billion MoU with Tata Power?
(a) IMF
(b) ADB
(c) World Bank
(d) AIIB
S9. Ans: (b) ADB
Sol: Tata Power signed a $4.25 billion MoU with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to develop clean energy projects, focusing on solar and wind infrastructure.
Q10. On which day is National Philosophy Day celebrated?
(a) 19th November
(b) 20th November
(c) 21st November
(d) 22nd November
S10. Ans: (c) 21st November
Sol: National Philosophy Day is observed globally on 21st November to emphasize philosophy’s role in promoting critical thinking and intercultural understanding.
Q11. What event will Bihar host in April 2025?
(a) National Games
(b) Khelo India Youth and Para Games
(c) Asian Athletics Championships
(d) Indian Premier League
S11. Ans: (b) Khelo India Youth and Para Games
Sol: Bihar will host the Khelo India Youth and Para Games in April 2025, boosting its sporting infrastructure and youth participation.
Q12. Which country won the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup?
(a) United States
(b) Italy
(c) Spain
(d) France
S12. Ans: (b) Italy
Sol: Italy won the Billie Jean King Cup by delivering dominant performances against Slovakia in the final.
Q13. What will be named after Jhulan Goswami at Eden Gardens?
(a) A pavilion
(b) A gallery
(c) A stand
(d) A practice ground
S13. Ans: (c) A stand
Sol: A stand at Eden Gardens will be named after Jhulan Goswami to honor her contributions to women’s cricket.
Q14. Who inaugurated India’s first Constitution Museum?
(a) Narendra Modi
(b) Droupadi Murmu
(c) Om Birla
(d) Rajnath Singh
S14. Ans: (c) Om Birla
Sol: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated India’s first Constitution Museum, showcasing the evolution of the Indian Constitution.
Q15. Who passed away on 21st November 2024 at the age of 86?
(a) Justice H.S. Bedi
(b) John Prescott
(c) Gordon Brown
(d) V.K. Krishna Menon
S15. Ans: (b) John Prescott
Sol: Former UK Deputy PM John Prescott, a noted Labour leader, passed away at the age of 86.
Q16. What was the theme of World Television Day 2024?
(a) Media for Society
(b) Television for Awareness
(c) Television as a Catalyst for Change
(d) Entertainment with Purpose
S16. Ans: (c) Television as a Catalyst for Change
Sol: World Television Day 2024 highlighted the role of television in shaping global awareness and social transformation.
Q17. Which summit was hosted in India for the first time?
(a) G20 Summit
(b) Global Cooperative Conference
(c) International Economic Forum
(d) BRICS Summit
S17. Ans: (b) Global Cooperative Conference
Sol: India hosted the International Cooperative Alliance’s (ICA) Global Cooperative Conference for the first time.
Q18. What was renamed Sribhumi in November 2024?
(a) A river
(b) A district
(c) A stadium
(d) A railway station
S18. Ans: (b) A district
Sol: Assam’s Karimganj district was renamed Sribhumi by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Q19. Which international organization recently gained Armenia as a member?
(a) United Nations
(b) International Solar Alliance
(c) NATO
(d) G7
S19. Ans: (b) International Solar Alliance
Sol: Armenia became the 104th full member of the International Solar Alliance.
Q20. Which regulatory body approved Hinduja Group’s acquisition of Reliance Capital?
(a) SEBI
(b) DPIIT
(c) RBI
(d) Ministry of Finance
S20. Ans: (b) DPIIT
Sol: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) approved the ₹10,000-crore acquisition by Hinduja Group.
