Current events are a pivotal part of the OSSC ATO (Assistant Training Officer) exam, emphasizing the candidate’s awareness of recent developments in various sectors. The top 30 MCQs typically encompass a broad spectrum of topics such as significant national and international events, including major political changes, governmental appointments, and policy initiatives. Questions might cover recent economic trends, such as changes in GDP growth rates, key economic policies like the Union Budget, and developments in sectors like agriculture, industry, and technology. Global events that impact India, such as international treaties, diplomatic engagements, and significant geopolitical shifts, are also commonly featured in the exam.
Top 30 Current Events MCQs for OSSC ATO 3 July 2024
- When did the third United Nations Conference on Afghanistan take place?
(a) June 28-29, 2024
(b) June 30-July 1, 2024
(c) July 2-3, 2024
(d) July 4-5, 2024
Ans: (b) June 30-July 1, 2024 - Where did the Maitree Exercise 2024 between the Indian Army and the Royal Thai Army take place?
(a) Bangkok, Thailand
(b) Fort Vachiraprakan, Thailand
(c) Chiang Mai, Thailand
(d) Pattaya, Thailand
Ans: (b) Fort Vachiraprakan, Thailand - What significant scheme did Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu launch?
(a) NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme
(b) PM Kisan Pension Scheme
(c) Rythu Bharosa Scheme
(d) YSR Pension Scheme
Ans: (a) NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme - Who were appointed as the brand ambassadors for Puma India on July 1, 2024?
(a) Virat Kohli and Smriti Mandhana
(b) Riyan Parag and Nitish Kumar Reddy
(c) KL Rahul and Harmanpreet Kaur
(d) Rohit Sharma and Mithali Raj
Ans: (b) Riyan Parag and Nitish Kumar Reddy - What is celebrated on July 3 every year to raise awareness about plastic pollution?
(a) World Environment Day
(b) International Plastic Bag Free Day
(c) World Wildlife Day
(d) Earth Day
Ans: (b) International Plastic Bag Free Day - Which country became the first to prepare a full list of its fauna species in 2024?
(a) China
(b) Brazil
(c) India
(d) Australia
Ans: (c) India - Which country introduced holographic technology in new banknotes on July 3, 2024?
(a) South Korea
(b) China
(c) Japan
(d) Germany
Ans: (c) Japan - What is Hul Kranti Diwas, celebrated on June 30 in Jharkhand?
(a) A festival
(b) A harvest day
(c) An independence movement celebration
(d) A traditional dance event
Ans: (c) An independence movement celebration - Who assumed office as the new Chief General Manager of PGCIL’s Southern Region Transmission System-I on July 1, 2024?
(a) Ravi Agrawal
(b) Akhilesh Pathak
(c) Vikram Misri
(d) Nitin Gupta
Ans: (b) Akhilesh Pathak - Which spaceflight company partnered with India in their human spaceflight program in 2024?
(a) SpaceX
(b) Blue Origin
(c) Virgin Galactic
(d) NASA
Ans: (b) Blue Origin - By when is Project Nexus, the retail cross-border payments platform, expected to go live?
(a) 2024
(b) 2025
(c) 2026
(d) 2027
Ans: (c) 2026 - What was India’s GST collection in June 2024?
(a) Rs 1.5 trillion
(b) Rs 1.6 trillion
(c) Rs 1.7 trillion
(d) Rs 1.8 trillion
Ans: (c) Rs 1.7 trillion - What was the core sector growth rate in India for May 2024?
(a) 5.3%
(b) 6.3%
(c) 7.3%
(d) 8.3%
Ans: (b) 6.3% - Who won the Leon Masters Chess Championship for the 10th time in 2024?
(a) Magnus Carlsen
(b) Garry Kasparov
(c) Viswanathan Anand
(d) Hikaru Nakamura
Ans: (c) Viswanathan Anand - How much funding did the World Bank approve for India’s green hydrogen push in 2024?
(a) $1.0 billion
(b) $1.5 billion
(c) $2.0 billion
(d) $2.5 billion
Ans: (b) $1.5 billion - When did the new criminal laws Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam come into force?
(a) June 1, 2024
(b) July 1, 2024
(c) August 1, 2024
(d) September 1, 2024
Ans: (b) July 1, 2024 - Who succeeded Nitin Gupta as the CBDT Chief on July 1, 2024?
(a) Ravi Agrawal
(b) Akhilesh Pathak
(c) Vikram Misri
(d) Challa Sreenivasulu Setty
Ans: (a) Ravi Agrawal - What new branches did Union Bank of India introduce for rural and semi-urban markets in 2024?
(a) Union Premier
(b) Union Smart
(c) Union Connect
(d) Union Rural
Ans: (a) Union Premier - What percentage increase did the RBI approve for financial accommodation to States/UTs in 2024?
(a) 18%
(b) 22%
(c) 25%
(d) 28%
Ans: (d) 28% - Who was selected as the next chairman of State Bank of India in 2024?
(a) Akhilesh Pathak
(b) Ravi Agrawal
(c) Vikram Misri
(d) Challa Sreenivasulu Setty
Ans: (d) Challa Sreenivasulu Setty - Which group was named India’s most valuable brand in 2024?
(a) Reliance Industries
(b) Tata Group
(c) Infosys
(d) HDFC
Ans: (b) Tata Group - What new portal did MoSPI launch to enhance data access in 2024?
(a) eStat
(b) eData
(c) eSankhyiki
(d) eInfo
Ans: (c) eSankhyiki - Which Indian cricketer announced retirement from T20 internationals after the 2024 T20 World Cup?
(a) Virat Kohli
(b) Rohit Sharma
(c) Ravindra Jadeja
(d) Jasprit Bumrah
Ans: (c) Ravindra Jadeja - Where did Central Railway install its first floating solar plant?
(a) Mumbai
(b) Nashik
(c) Igatpuri
(d) Pune
Ans: (c) Igatpuri - Where is Uttar Pradesh’s pioneering bioplastic park being established?
(a) Lucknow
(b) Kanpur
(c) Lakhimpur Kheri
(d) Gorakhpur
Ans: (c) Lakhimpur Kheri - Who was appointed as India’s new Foreign Secretary in 2024?
(a) Vikram Misri
(b) S Jaishankar
(c) Vinay Mohan Kwatra
(d) Nitin Gupta
Ans: (a) Vikram Misri - Which companies signed an agreement to manufacture 70mm rockets in India?
(a) DRDO and Lockheed Martin
(b) Adani Defence and Thales
(c) HAL and Boeing
(d) Reliance Defence and Raytheon
Ans: (b) Adani Defence and Thales - What was the UPI transaction value in June 2024?
(a) Rs 15 lakh crore
(b) Rs 17 lakh crore
(c) Rs 19 lakh crore
(d) Rs 21 lakh crore
Ans: (b) Rs 17 lakh crore - Which country unveiled a new cyber resilience policy for critical infrastructure in 2024?
(a) India
(b) USA
(c) Germany
(d) Australia
Ans: (d) Australia - What milestone did the Janaushadhi Scheme reach in 2024 in terms of sales?
(a) Rs 5,000 crore
(b) Rs 6,000 crore
(c) Rs 7,000 crore
(d) Rs 8,000 crore
Ans: (b) Rs 6,000 crore
