1. Which company received the SHRM-HR Excellence Awards for ‘Excellence in Inclusion, Equity & Diversity’?
1) Tata Steel
2) Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
3) Hindalco
4) Larsen & Toubro
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Answer: 2) Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
SAIL was recognized for its efforts in workforce diversity and inclusion at the SHRM India Annual Conference 2024.
2. Where did Amit Shah address the 14th All India Home Guards and Civil Defence Conference?
1) Mumbai
2) Gandhinagar
3) Lucknow
4) New Delhi
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Answer: 2) Gandhinagar
The conference focused on strengthening civil defense and supporting the “Developed India by 2047” vision.
3. Which fintech company received approval from NPCI to onboard new UPI users?
1) Paytm
2) PhonePe
3) Google Pay
4) BharatPe
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Answer: 1) Paytm
Paytm was permitted to resume onboarding UPI users, adhering to procedural guidelines.
4. What is the name of India’s fourth nuclear submarine launched recently?
1) INS Arihant
2) INS Arighaat
3) S4*
4) INS Vikrant
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Answer: 3) S4*
This nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine was launched in Visakhapatnam.
5. Which country renewed the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor agreement with India for five years?
1) Nepal
2) Bangladesh
3) Pakistan
4) Sri Lanka
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Answer: 3) Pakistan
The renewal ensures seamless pilgrim access to the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur.
6. Which organization expanded its ‘Alert List’ of unauthorized forex trading platforms?
1) SEBI
2) RBI
3) IRDAI
4) NPCI
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Answer: 2) RBI
The Reserve Bank of India added 13 new entities to its list to protect consumers from unauthorized forex platforms.
7. Which event will India observe from October 24-31 to promote global literacy?
1) Disarmament Week
2) Global Media and Information Literacy Week
3) Education Awareness Week
4) Digital Literacy Week
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Answer: 2) Global Media and Information Literacy Week
This UNESCO-led event highlights the importance of media literacy worldwide.
8. Which crop’s export tax was removed by the Indian government recently?
1) Wheat
2) Parboiled Rice
3) Sugar
4) Pulses
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Answer: 2) Parboiled Rice
India removed the tax to boost exports amid a bumper harvest.
9. What is the theme of the United Nations Day 2024 celebrated on October 24?
1) Sustainable Development for All
2) UN: A Vision for Peace
3) Global Collaboration for Progress
4) International Unity in Action
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Answer: 3) Global Collaboration for Progress
The day marks the anniversary of the UN Charter.
10. Which state won the 24th National Para-Swimming Championship in 2024?
1) Maharashtra
2) Karnataka
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Gujarat
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Answer: 2) Karnataka
The state showcased remarkable talent in the championship.