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Daily Current Affairs 26 October 2024

1. Which Indian city hosted the launch of the first wooden satellite, LignoSat, into space?
1) Bengaluru
2) Hyderabad
3) Chennai
4) Thiruvananthapuram

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Answer: 1) Bengaluru
LignoSat, the world’s first satellite featuring wooden components, was developed to study the feasibility of wood in spacecraft construction.

2. What major policy update did the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) implement in October 2024?
1) Digital tax reforms
2) Simplified TDS and TCS credit rules
3) GST amendments
4) New pension scheme regulations

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Answer: 2) Simplified TDS and TCS credit rules
CBDT introduced Form 12BAA to ease tax credit claims for salaried employees, improving compliance and cash flow.

3. What significant projects did PM Modi inaugurate in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on October 26, 2024?
1) International sports stadium
2) Tourism development projects
3) A sports complex under the Khelo India scheme
4) All of the above

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Answer: 4) All of the above
Multiple initiatives, including airport projects and tourism development in Sarnath, were launched to boost regional development.

4. Which international agreement on the Arctic region was recently signed by India?
1) Arctic Scientific Cooperation Agreement
2) Arctic Climate Action Pact
3) Global Arctic Research Initiative
4) Sustainable Arctic Development Protocol

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Answer: 1) Arctic Scientific Cooperation Agreement
India formalized its collaboration on Arctic research and sustainability, reflecting its growing scientific role in polar regions.

5. India announced participation in which major international environmental initiative in 2024?
1) Global Green Hydrogen Alliance
2) International Solar Alliance expansion
3) Carbon Emission Trading Scheme
4) Clean Energy Transition Forum

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Answer: 2) International Solar Alliance expansion
India strengthened its leadership in renewable energy by expanding its role in the International Solar Alliance.

6. Which Indian state was ranked first in the 2024 “State Energy Efficiency Index”?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Maharashtra
3) Gujarat
4) Karnataka

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Answer: 3) Gujarat
Gujarat led the energy efficiency index for its innovative policies and adoption of green technologies.

7. What recent space milestone did India achieve with Chandrayaan-3?
1) Longest rover mission on the Moon
2) First solar panel deployment on the Moon
3) Successful extension of the lunar mission’s lifespan
4) First discovery of ice on the Moon

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Answer: 3) Successful extension of the lunar mission’s lifespan
Chandrayaan-3 continues its successful operations, achieving extended functionality.

8. Which Indian sports icon was named the goodwill ambassador for the Paris 2024 Olympics?
1) PV Sindhu
2) Neeraj Chopra
3) Mary Kom
4) Abhinav Bindra

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Answer: 2) Neeraj Chopra
The Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra will inspire young athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

9. Which country recently announced its partnership with India for green energy projects?
1) Australia
2) United Arab Emirates
3) Germany
4) United States

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Answer: 4) United States
The collaboration focuses on clean energy innovation and infrastructure development.

10. What is the theme of World Sustainability Day 2024, observed on October 26?
1) Renewable Energy for All
2) Building a Resilient Future
3) Climate Action Now
4) Protecting Biodiversity for Tomorrow

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Answer: 2) Building a Resilient Future
The theme emphasizes collaborative actions to ensure a sustainable and resilient planet.

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