For candidates preparing for the Odisha Government Competitive Exams, staying updated with current events is crucial. Notable recent events include the government’s announcement of 3 crore additional homes under PMAY, showcasing a significant commitment to improving housing. The BRICS welcomed new members: Egypt, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia, highlighting India’s expanding global influence. In Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu was sworn in as Chief Minister for the fourth term. Lt General Upendra Dwivedi has been named the new Army Chief, and the RBI has initiated measures to combat online payment frauds. In sports, Sumit Nagpal won his sixth ATP Challenger title, and Max Verstappen dominated the Canadian Grand Prix. These events, among others, form the basis of the top 30 MCQs crucial for competitive exams.
Top 30 Current Events MCQs For All Odisha Govt. Competitive Exam
- How many additional houses have been announced under PMAY by the government?
A) 1 crore
B) 2 crore
C) 3 crore
D) 4 crore
Answer: C) 3 crore - Which countries have recently joined the BRICS group?
A) Egypt, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia
B) Egypt, Turkey, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia
C) Egypt, Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia
D) Egypt, Iran, UAE, Jordan, Ethiopia
Answer: A) Egypt, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia - Who was reaffirmed as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh?
A) Vijayawada
B) Visakhapatnam
C) Amaravati
D) Tirupati
Answer: C) Amaravati - Who has been named the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS)?
A) Lt General Bipin Rawat
B) Lt General Upendra Dwivedi
C) Lt General Manoj Mukund Naravane
D) Lt General Dalbir Singh Suhag
Answer: B) Lt General Upendra Dwivedi - What is the estimated investment for GAIL’s Ethane Cracker Project in MP?
A) Rs 40,000 crore
B) Rs 50,000 crore
C) Rs 60,000 crore
D) Rs 70,000 crore
Answer: C) Rs 60,000 crore - What is the new threshold for bulk fixed deposits as announced by RBI?
A) Rs 1 crore
B) Rs 2 crore
C) Rs 3 crore
D) Rs 4 crore
Answer: C) Rs 3 crore - Who won the French Open 2024 Men’s Singles title?
A) Novak Djokovic
B) Rafael Nadal
C) Carlos Alcaraz
D) Alexander Zverev
Answer: C) Carlos Alcaraz - Which Indian state will host the 2025 MotoGP Bharat event?
A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Karnataka
Answer: C) Uttar Pradesh - What was the theme for the World Day Against Child Labour 2024?
A) End Child Labour in Supply Chains
B) Let’s act on our commitments: End Child Labour
C) Children shouldn’t work in fields, but on dreams
D) No to Child Labour, Yes to Quality Education
Answer: B) Let’s act on our commitments: End Child Labour - Who is the youngest tribal woman to win a Lok Sabha seat?
A) Priyanka Chaturvedi
B) Priyanka Gandhi
C) Priyanka Jarkiholi
D) Priyanka Reddy
Answer: C) Priyanka Jarkiholi - Which initiative has the RBI taken to combat online payment frauds?
A) Digital Payments Protection Platform
B) Online Fraud Detection System
C) Digital Payments Intelligence Platform
D) Cyber Security Enhancement Platform
Answer: C) Digital Payments Intelligence Platform - Which international leader dissolved parliament after an EU election defeat?
A) Boris Johnson
B) Emmanuel Macron
C) Angela Merkel
D) Justin Trudeau
Answer: B) Emmanuel Macron - Where did the Indian delegation attend the 112th session of the International Labour Conference?
A) Paris
B) London
C) New York
D) Geneva
Answer: D) Geneva - Which report showed that aquaculture production exceeded wild fisheries for the first time?
A) The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024
B) Global Aquaculture Production Report 2024
C) World Fisheries Development Report 2024
D) FAO Fisheries Outlook 2024
Answer: A) The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024 - Who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Sikkim for the second consecutive term?
A) Prem Singh Tamang
B) Pawan Kumar Chamling
C) Laxman Prasad Acharya
D) N. Biren Singh
Answer: A) Prem Singh Tamang - What is the name of the generator monitoring and control system launched by the Indian Army?
A) Suraksha
B) Vidyut Rakshak
C) Urja Rakshak
D) Shakti
Answer: B) Vidyut Rakshak - Which bank acquired a 6.125% stake in CCIL IFSC?
A) State Bank of India
B) Bank of India
C) Punjab National Bank
D) HDFC Bank
Answer: B) Bank of India - Who led the Indian delegation at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Russia?
A) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
B) Riva Ganguly Das
C) Dammu Ravi
D) Harsh Vardhan Shringla
Answer: C) Dammu Ravi - What project did the Rajasthan Government announce with a Rs 100 crore investment?
A) Maharana Pratap Tourist Circuit
B) Desert Tourism Development
C) Jaipur Smart City Project
D) Rajasthan Cultural Heritage Project
Answer: A) Maharana Pratap Tourist Circuit - Which country is planning to use its golden visa scheme to help migrants?
A) Italy
B) Spain
C) Portugal
D) Greece
Answer: C) Portugal - Who was named the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024?
A) Ratan Tata
B) Mukesh Ambani
C) Vellayan Subbiah
D) Azim Premji
Answer: C) Vellayan Subbiah - What is the name of Bill Gates’ upcoming memoir?
A) The Road Ahead
B) Source Code: My Beginnings
C) My Life in Tech
D) Gates: The Journey
Answer: B) Source Code: My Beginnings - What was the total amount released by the Centre to states in tax devolution for June?
A) ₹1.29 lakh crore
B) ₹1.39 lakh crore
C) ₹1.49 lakh crore
D) ₹1.59 lakh crore
Answer: B) ₹1.39 lakh crore - Which state is organizing the 2025 edition of MotoGP Bharat?
A) Gujarat
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Maharashtra
D) Karnataka
Answer: B) Uttar Pradesh - Who won the Canadian Grand Prix 2024?
A) Lewis Hamilton
B) Charles Leclerc
C) Max Verstappen
D) Sergio Perez
Answer: C) Max Verstappen - Which organization awarded SEBI the ‘Best Conduct Of Business Regulator’ award?
A) World Bank
B) The Asian Banker
C) International Monetary Fund
D) Financial Times
Answer: B) The Asian Banker - Where did ISRO announce details about the TRISHNA mission?
A) Bengaluru
B) Paris
C) New Delhi
D) Hyderabad
Answer: A) Bengaluru - Which two countries signed NASA’s Artemis Accords recently?
A) Peru and Slovakia
B) Brazil and Argentina
C) Chile and Bolivia
D) Colombia and Venezuela
Answer: A) Peru and Slovakia - What significant action did India Exim Bank take recently to boost trade in East Africa?
A) Signed a trade agreement with Kenya
B) Opened an office in Nairobi
C) Launched a new export policy
D) Increased trade tariffs
Answer: B) Opened an office in Nairobi
