The OSSC CHSL (Odisha Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level) exam includes current affairs questions relevant to recent national and international events. These questions might cover major political developments, economic policies, and technological advancements. For instance, candidates could be asked about the latest government initiatives, international summits, and award winners. The exam also places importance on sports events, environmental issues, and new scientific discoveries. Keeping up with recent updates from credible news sources is crucial for candidates to score well in this section.
Top 30 Current Affairs MCQs For OSSC CHSL
- The Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) is a scheme related to:
A) Rural electrification
B) Skill development
C) Agriculture and allied sectors
D) Healthcare
Answer: C) Agriculture and allied sectors - Which of the following is the largest producer of crude oil in India?
A) ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation)
B) Reliance Industries Limited
C) Indian Oil Corporation
D) Cairn India
Answer: A) ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) - The International Solar Alliance (ISA) aims to promote solar energy in countries located between which two lines?
A) Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
B) Equator and Arctic Circle
C) Antarctic Circle and Tropic of Capricorn
D) Tropic of Cancer and Antarctic Circle
Answer: A) Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn - Which Indian city has been recognized as the “Solar City” by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy?
A) Bengaluru
B) Pune
C) Gandhinagar
D) Hyderabad
Answer: C) Gandhinagar - Who was appointed as the new Secretary General of NATO?
A) Mark Rutte
B) Jens Stoltenberg
C) Antonio Guterres
D) Ursula von der Leyen
Answer: A) Mark Rutte - Which Indian city was designated as the UNESCO City of Literature recently?
A) Jaipur
B) Kolkata
C) Kozhikode
D) Mysuru
Answer: C) Kozhikode - The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed on:
A) June 21
B) June 25
C) June 26
D) June 30
Answer: C) June 26 - Who is the current Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha?
A) Amit Shah
B) Jagat Prakash Nadda
C) Piyush Goyal
D) Narendra Modi
Answer: B) Jagat Prakash Nadda - Who is the President of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI)?
A) Kapil Dev
B) Anirban Lahiri
C) Jeev Milkha Singh
D) Shiv Kapur
Answer: A) Kapil Dev - Which Indian woman cricketer recently scored consecutive centuries in ODIs?
A) Mithali Raj
B) Harmanpreet Kaur
C) Smriti Mandhana
D) Jhulan Goswami
Answer: C) Smriti Mandhana - India won how many medals at the U-17 Asian Wrestling Championship 2024?
A) 6
B) 8
C) 10
D) 11
Answer: D) 11 - David Warner announced his retirement from international cricket following which tournament?
A) ICC Cricket World Cup
B) T20 World Cup
C) ICC Champions Trophy
D) Asia Cup
Answer: B) T20 World Cup - Paraguay recently became the _____ member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
A) 90th
B) 100th
C) 110th
D) 120th
Answer: B) 100th - Which country recently joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as its newest member?
A) Iran
B) Afghanistan
C) Pakistan
D) Turkey
Answer: B) Afghanistan - Which organisation recently handed over the Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket (MR-MOCR) to the Indian Navy?
A) ISRO
B) DRDO
C) HAL
D) BEL
Answer: B) DRDO - Which Indian city has become the second military station in India to have a road made from plastic waste?
A) Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Jaipur
D) Chennai
Answer: C) Jaipur - Srinagar was recently named the _____ Indian ‘World Craft City’ by the World Craft Council (WCC).
A) 1st
B) 2nd
C) 3rd
D) 4th
Answer: D) 4th - Ladakh achieved full functional literacy under which programme?
A) Saakshar Bharat Mission
B) ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram
C) National Literacy Mission
D) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
Answer: B) ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram - Which organisation launched the Sangyaan App to provide legal reference to Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel?
A) Indian Railways
B) Ministry of Home Affairs
C) Ministry of Law and Justice
D) RPF Tech Team
Answer: D) RPF Tech Team - Which Indian city hosted the 64th International Sugar Organisation (ISO) Council meeting?
A) Mumbai
B) Chennai
C) New Delhi
D) Kolkata
Answer: C) New Delhi - Who is the Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare?
A) Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
B) Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
C) Shri Piyush Goyal
D) Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
Answer: A - Which minister is in charge of External Affairs?
A) Shri Manohar Lal
B) Shri H. D. Kumaraswamy
C) Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
D) Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda
Answer: C - Who holds the portfolio of Health and Family Welfare?
A) Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda
B) Shri Manohar Lal
C) Shri Piyush Goyal
D) Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
Answer: A - Which minister is responsible for Housing and Urban Affairs?
A) Shri Piyush Goyal
B) Shri Manohar Lal
C) Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
D) Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Answer: B - Who is the Chief Minister of Odisha?
A) Shri Mohan Charan Majhi
B) Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo
C) Smt. Pravati Parida
D) Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Answer: A - Who is the Deputy Chief Minister in Odisha responsible for Women and Child Development?
A) Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo
B) Smt. Pravati Parida
C) Shri Mohan Charan Majhi
D) Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Answer: B - Which deity is associated with the chariot named Taladhwaja in the Puri Rath Yatra?
A) Shree Jagannath
B) Shree Balabhadra
C) Devi Subhadra
D) None of the above
Answer: B) Shree Balabhadra - What is the height of the chariot named Nandighosha in the Puri Rath Yatra?
A) 45 feet
B) 45 feet 6 inches
C) 44 feet 6 inches
D) 46 feet
Answer: B) 45 feet 6 inches - Who is the incumbent Prime Minister of the State of Palestine as of 2024?
A) Mohammad Abbas
B) Ismail Haniyeh
C) Mahmoud Al-Aloul
D) Mohammad Mustafa
Answer: D) Mohammad Mustafa - Who is the current Prime Minister of Singapore as of 2024?
A) Lee Hsien Loong
B) Lawrence Wong
C) Tharman Shanmugaratnam
D) Halimah Yacob
Answer: B) Lawrence Wong
