2024 Affairs
Which Indian state hosted the National Games 2024?
A
Gujarat
B
Haryana
C
Maharashtra
D
Telangana
Correct Answer:
B. Haryana
Haryana hosted the 38th National Games of India in 2024, organized across multiple venues in the state.
Which country did Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit first in his 2024 foreign tour?
A
Russia
B
France
C
United States
D
Japan
Correct Answer:
A. Russia
PM Modi's first major foreign visit in 2024 was to Russia in July, marking significant diplomatic engagement with a key strategic partner.
Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in badminton at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
A
Saina Nehwal
B
PV Sindhu
C
Lakshya Sen
D
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
Correct Answer:
B. PV Sindhu
PV Sindhu won a bronze medal in badminton at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the women's singles event, continuing India's strong Olympic badminton tradition.
In 2024, India launched a new initiative to boost startups in which sector as priority?
A
E-commerce only
B
Deep tech and biotech
C
Manufacturing sector only
D
Agriculture tech only
Correct Answer:
B. Deep tech and biotech
India announced focused support for deep tech and biotech startups in 2024, allocating funds and regulatory support for these high-impact sectors.
In 2024, which Indian bank became the first to launch AI-powered personal financial advisor?
A
HDFC Bank
B
ICICI Bank
C
State Bank of India
D
Axis Bank
Correct Answer:
A. HDFC Bank
HDFC Bank launched an advanced AI-powered personal financial advisor for retail customers in 2024.
Which international space agency did India partner with in 2024 for lunar exploration?
A
NASA only
B
ESA (European Space Agency)
C
Multiple agencies including NASA and ESA
D
CNSA (China National Space Administration)
Correct Answer:
C. Multiple agencies including NASA and ESA
India expanded space exploration partnerships in 2024 with multiple international agencies including NASA and ESA for lunar and deep space missions.
In 2024, India signed a major defense deal with which country for advanced fighter aircraft?
A
France
B
Russia
C
United States
D
Israel
Correct Answer:
C. United States
India and the United States strengthened defense ties in 2024 with agreements for advanced military technology and fighter aircraft cooperation.
In 2024, India announced new guidelines for regulating which technology sector?
A
Cryptocurrency and Web3
B
Autonomous Vehicles
C
Drones
D
Biotech
Correct Answer:
A. Cryptocurrency and Web3
India introduced comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and Web3 technologies in 2024 to protect investors.
Which Indian city hosted the Global Fintech Festival 2024?
A
Bangalore
B
Mumbai
C
Delhi
D
Hyderabad
Correct Answer:
B. Mumbai
Mumbai hosted the Global Fintech Festival 2024, consolidating its position as a financial technology hub.
Which Indian state announced a complete ban on single-use plastics in government offices by 2024?
A
Kerala
B
Goa
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer:
C. Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu implemented strict regulations on single-use plastics across all government institutions starting 2024.
