September 2024
September 2024
September 2024
Recently, where was the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2024 held?
MUMBAI
The event is organized jointly by the Payments Council of India, the National Payments Corporation of
India (NPCI), and the Fintech Convergence Council (FCC)
Recently, which armed force has launched 'Project Naman' to support veterans and their families?
INDIAN NAVY
Which Indian Naval Ship recently participated in a Maritime Partner Exercise (MPE) with Spanish ship
Atalaya?
INS TABAR
Which state's tourism recently won the PATA Gold Award 2024 for innovative 'Holiday Heist' campaign?
KERALA
Hrim-2 ballistic missile, recently seen in the news, is developed by which country?
UKRAINE
Which state will host the 'Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024' in November?
BIHAR
The Women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in 2024 will be held in Rajgir, Bihar, from
November 11-20. This event is a milestone for Bihar, as it will take place at the newly-developed Rajgir
Hockey Stadium. Top Asian teams, including India, China, Japan, and Korea, will compete in the
tournament. The event highlights Bihar's commitment to promoting hockey and hosting international
sports. The inauguration of the stadium and the support from local leaders showcase Bihar's readiness
for global events.
Which city of Nepal recently recognized as a healthy city by the World Health Organization?
DHULIKHEL
TV Somanathan has been appointed as the 33rd Cabinet Secretary of India. He succeeded Rajiv Gauba,
the longest-serving Cabinet Secretary
What is the primary responsibility of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), recently in news?
Maintenance of international peace and security
Recently, which ministry of India has recommended imposing an anti-dumping duty on aluminium foil
imported from China?
MIN OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Uri-ll hydroelectric power plant, recently seen in the news, is located on which river?
JHELUM
Recently, who took over as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force?
AIR MARSHAL TEJINDER SINGH
What is the primary objective of the 'Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), recently seen in news?
To promote regional security by addressing transnational threats
Which ministry recently launched the 'AgriSURE Fund' and 'Krishi Nivesh Portal in New Delhi?
MIN OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Recently, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh inaugurated three-day Armed Forces Festival in which city?
LUCKNOW
Recently, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj is organizing a five-day residential Management Development
Programme (MDP) with which institution?
IIM AMRITSAR
Recently, how much fund has been approved for the Digital Agriculture Mission by the Union Cabinet of
India?
2817 CRORE
Nambike Nakshe' scheme, recently seen in the news, is introduced by which state?
KARNATAKA
Which state government recently passed 'Aparajita Women and Child Bill 2024?
WEST BENGAL
. The bill mandates time-bound investigations of rape cases within 21 days
Which state assembly recently introduced a new legislative practice by launching "Zero Hour"?
HP
Which state government recently introduced the "Brindavan Gram Scheme" and the "Gita Bhavan
Project"?
MP
Oceanic Nino Index (ONI), which was seen in the news, is primary indicator of which organization?
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
'Na Anka famine', recently seen in news, was associated with which state?
ODISHA
Which states have recorded the highest growth in real gross state domestic product (GSDP) in FY24?
TELANGAN, TN AND RAJASTHAN
Which ministry recently won the national award for e-Governance 2024 for Poshan Tracker initiative?
MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Konyaks, who were in the news recently, are the largest tribes of which state?
NAGALAND
Which country recently signed an MoU with India to enhance bilateral cooperation in public sector
auditing?
UAE
Which state government recently launched a Rs 1,347 crore water supply project?
BIHAR
Recently, which country has announced a new Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS) to increase
tourism from India and China?
SOUTH AFRICA
Which state government recently approved 33% reservation to women in the police force and 5%
additional allowance to pensioners?
RAJASTHAN
Recently, which ministry has approved a Centralized Pension Payment System (CPPS) for the Employees'
Pension Scheme, 1995?
MIN OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Project Strawberry, which was seen in the news, is related to which field?
AI
Smart Cities Mission (SCM), recently seen in the news, is an initiative of which ministry?
MOHUA
Recently, where was the first Joint Commanders' Conference (JCC) held?
LUCKNOW
THEME SASHAKT AND SURAKSHIT BHARAT
Recently, the Prime Minister of India launched 'Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari' in which state?
Recently, which country hosted the 20th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM)'?
SOUTH KOREA
Which state assembly recently passed Apartment and Property Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2024, to
control the spread of illegal colonies?
PUNJAB
Recently, who became the oldest Indian to swim across the English Channel?
SIDDHARTHA AGARWAL
Recently, where was the "Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit held?
BEIJING
Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, recently seen in the news, is located in which country?
UAE
What are "Globba tyrnaensis and Globba janakiae", recently seen in news?
New species of plants from the ginger family
Recently, India has overtaken which country in the MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index
(MSCI EM IMI)?
CHINA
Which state recently introduced India's first silicon carbide manufacturing facility?
ODISHA
Sindhudurg fort, recently seen in the news, is associated with which historical personality?
SHIVAJI
LOCATED ON KURTE ISLAND IN ARABIAN SEA
Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, which was recently in the news, is located near the border of which
states?
Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Telangana
Which city has secured first position in the Swachh Vayu Survekshan (SVS) 2024 ?
SURAT
How many medals were won by india at the 2024 Paris Paralympics?
29
The 17th Paris Paralympics concluded on 8 September 2024 with a ceremony at Stade de France, Paris.
It was held from 28 August to 8 September 2024, organized by the International Paralympics
Committee. The 18th Summer Paralympics will take place in Los Angeles, USA, in 2028. India won a
record 29 medals, surpassing the 19-medal haul from the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. China topped the
medal tally with 220. medals, while India ranked 18th. Harvinder Singh and Preeti Pal were India's flag
bearers at the closing ceremony.
Recently, where was the 20th edition of India-USA joint military exercise YUDH ABHYAS-2024'
conducted?
RAJASTHAN
Recently, where was the first 'India-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Foreign Ministers' Meeting' held?
RIYADH
Which country recently resolved a WTO trade dispute with India over sugar subsidies?
BRAZIL
Recently, who has made history by becoming the first Indian to be elected as the President of the
Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)?
RANDHIR SINGH
Maa Nanda-Sunanda Mahotsav, recently seen in the news, is celebrated in which state?
UK
Recently, where was the 'Centre for in-situ and Correlative Microscopy (CISCOM)' inaugurated?
IIT HYDERABAD
Recently, which bank has introduced the third edition of its flagship "Asha Scholarship programme?
SBI
INS Malpe and INS Mulki, recently seen in the news, belongs to which type of class?
MAHE
Pahari Korwa Tribe, recently seen in the news, is a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) of which
state?
CHATTISGARH
Recently, who has been unanimously re-elected as the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on
Official Language?
AMIT SHAH
Recently, where was the 'Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM)"
summit started?
SEOUL
Recently, NASA confirmed that Saturn's rings are expected to 'disappear in which year?
MARCH 2025
Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana, recently seen in the news, was launched by which state?
MP
Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated SEMICON India 2024 at India Expo Mart in which city?
GREATER NOIDA
Ukai Dam, which was seen in the news, is constructed on which river?
TAPTI RIVER
The Ukai Dam, built on the Tapti River, is the second-largest reservoir in Gujarat after the Sardar
Sarovar. Also called Vallabh Sagar, it was constructed in 1972 for irrigation, power generation, and flood
control.
Recently, who chaired the first Governing Board meeting of the newly formed Anusandhan National
Research Foundation (ANRF)?
PM NARENDRA MODI
Recently, where was the the first Foundation Day program of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination
Centre (14C) organized?
NEW DELHI
Which ministry recently published report "Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure and Human
Resources) 2022-23 “ ?
MIN OF HEALTH
Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI), recently completed 5 years of implementation, was launched in
which year?
2019
The Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) was launched by India in 2019 at the East Asia Summit in
Bangkok as a global, non-treaty initiative. It builds on India's 2015 'Security and Growth for All in the
Region (SAGARY concept. IPOI promotes community building and partnerships with like minded
countries through practical cooperation. It has 7 pillars, with countries voluntarily leading different areas
Recently, China announced joint naval and air drills 'Northern United 2024 with which country?
RUSSIA
Which organization recently developed and launched the Air Quality Management Exchange Platform
(AQMx)?
CCAC (CLIMATE AND CLEAN AIR COALITION)
Recently, where was the fifth 'India-Philippines Joint Defence Cooperation' meeting held?
MANILA
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), recently seen in the news, is implemented by which
ministry?
MIN OF RURAL DEV
2024- 4TH PHASE
LAUNCHED ON 25 DEC 2000 TO CONNECT ALL WEATHER ROAD TO REDUCE POVERTY
Recently, Oman hosts Eastern Bridge VII & Al Najah V Exercise with which country?
INDIA
What is the total financial outlay recently approved by the Union Cabinet for "Mission Mausam"?
2000CRORE
Which day is observed as "United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation" annually?
12 SEPT
Recently, which state has topped in the country among states for having AYUSH facilities at all primary
health centres in urban areas?
MP
Recently, the Maharashtra government announced the establishment of a tribal university in which
district?
NASHIK
Recently, which state government has decided to celebrate 17 September as 'Praja Palana Day?
TELANGANA
Recently, where was the 'BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting" held?
RUSSIA
Recently , senior citizens of which age has been included under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan
Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY)?
70 YEARS OR ABOVE
Recently, which state government has added 'Pittu' to the sports calendar for the academic year
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), recently completed four years of implementation,
was launched in which year?
2020
PMMSY has two components: Central Sector Scheme (CS) and Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS). India
is the 3rd largest fish producer and 2nd in aquaculture globally, with Andhra Pradesh leading.
Which country recently took seat among UN member states at 79th session of the UN General
Assembly?
PALESTINE
The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly started in New York
Recently, where was the 4th Akhil Bharatiya Rajbhasha Sammelan organized?
NEW DELHI
Veli-Akkulam Lake, recently seen in the news due to ecological degradation, is located in which state?
KERALA
What is the name of the cyclone that recently formed over the Kutch coast in Gujarat?
CYCLONE ASNA
Recently, which Japanese animator has been honored with the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award for
2024 ?
HAYAO MIYAZAKI
Recently, who was announced as the first Indian ambassador of the International Table Tennis
Federation (ITTF)?
SHARATH KAMAL
Recently, who took over as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force?
AIR MARSHAL TEJINDER SINGH
Deepti Jeevanji won which medal in the women's 400m T20 event at the 2024 Paris Paralympics?
BRONZE
Su-30MKI fighter aircraft, recently seen in the news, is manufactured by which organization?
HAL
Recently, where was the India's first conservation and breeding centre for the Asian King Vultures
inaugurated?
GORAKHPUR, UP
Goods Trade Barometer, recently seen in the news, is developed by which organization?
WTO
Madeira River, recently seen in the news, forms the border between which two South American
countries?
BOLIVIA AND BRAZIL
Recently, the Union Minister of Science and Technology virtually inaugurated how many new NIDHI i-
TBIs across India?
8
Recently, Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been elected as the president of which country?
ALGERIA
Which city has secured first position in the Swachh Vayu Survekshan (SVS) 2024?
SURAT
'Sugamya Bharat App', which was seen in the news, is an initiative of which ministry?
MIN OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
BepiColombo, which was seen in the news, is a joint mission between which two space agencies?
JAXA AND ESA
Which country recently resolved a WTO trade dispute with India over sugar subsidies?
BRAZIL
District Agro-Meteorology Units, recently seen in the news, were established by the India
Meteorological Department in which year?
2018
Recently, where was the the first Foundation Day program of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination
Centre (14C) organized?
NEW DELHI
'Southern Birdwing butterfly', recently seen in the news, is the state butterfly of which state?
Recently, India successfully test-fired the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VLSRSAM)
at which place?
CHANDIPUR ODISHA
Which state in India has the largest expanse of 'Salt Pan Land, recently in news?
AP
Recently, which country has become the first country to allow voters to elect judges at all levels?
MEXICO
Which organization recently released a report titled "Future Pandemic Preparedness and Emergency
Response: A Framework for Action"?
NITI AAYOG
Recently, which state government has added 'Pittu' to the sports calendar for the academic year
2024-25 ?
MP
Kumaranallur Devi temple, recently seen in the news, is located in which state?
KERALA
Recently, where was the third edition of the INDUS-X Summit held?
USA
Which ministry recently launched 'BHASKAR initiative' to provide comprehensive support to the
entrepreneurs?
MIN OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Recently, which ministry inaugurated the Centre for Rural Enterprise Acceleration through Technology
(CREATE) in Leh?
MIN OF MSME
Recently, the 4th South Asian Junior Athletics Championships was held at which place?
CHENNAI
Siddha Medicine, recently seen in news, originated from which part of India?
SOUTH REGION
Recently, the 127th anniversary of the 'Battle of Saragarhi was observed on which day?
12 SEPT 2024
According to the National Jute Board, jute production is anticipated to decline by what percentage in the
fiscal year 2024-25 ?
20%
Fast-track special courts (FTSCs), recently seen in the news, is a centrally sponsored scheme, launched in
which year?
2019
Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) are more efficient in handling rape cases and those under the
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. FTSCs were launched in 2019 under a centrally
sponsored scheme, extended until 2026. The Centre funds FTSCs through the Nirbhaya Fund, and the
Department of Justice implements the scheme. The goal is swift disposal of rape and POCSO cases.
Currently, 755 FTSCs, including 410 exclusive POCSO courts, are operational across 30 states/UTs. In
2022, FTSCs resolved 83% of cases, compared to 10% in conventional courts.
Recently, where was the second edition of the 'National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) India Inclusion
Conclave held?
NEW DELHI
Recently, which state government has established 42 ecological laboratories to monitor the impact of
climate change on forest?
UK
Recently, Jafar Hassan has become the new prime minister of which country?
JORDAN
What is the total financial outlay recently approved by the Union Cabinet for "Venus Orbiter Mission
(VOM)"?
1236 CR
Which organization recently published the report named 'State of the Rhino 2024' report?
INTERNATIONAL RHINO FOUNDATION IRF
India hosts the second edition of the 'Global Food Regulators Summit in which city?
NEW DELHI
Recently, who has been appointed as the new head coach of the Indian senior women's football team?
SANTOSH KASHYAP
Recently, which country has announced plans to cull 200 elephants due to severe drought?
ZIMBABWE
Which country is the host of "World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025”?
INDIA
Gingee Fort, recently nominated for UNESCO World Heritage site, is located in which state?
TN
Shinku La Tunnel, recently seen in the news, improves connectivity between which two states/UTs?
LADAKH AND HP
Recently, which country signed agreements under the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for
Prosperity (IPEF) on clean and fair economy?
INDIA
Operation Flood, recently seen in the news, is an initiative that transformed which sector in India?
DAIRY
Which organization developed 'Food Import Rejection Alerts' portal, recently launched at the Global
Food Regulators Summit 2024?
FSSAI
Which institute has recently conducted research on nanozymes for ensuring collagen integrity?
CSIR- CENTRAL LEATHER RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Which telescope was recently used by astronomers to detect the new millisecond pulsar in the Terzan 6
globular cluster?
GREEN BANK TELESCOPE GBT
What percentage drop in poaching of the greater one-horned rhino has been recorded since 2016?
86%
Recently, Ministry of Power has inaugurated Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT)-Power
facility in which city?
NEW DELHI
Recently, a rainwater harvesting project in which state uncovered megalithic urn burials?
KERALA
Recently, where was the fifth edition of Goa Maritime Symposium (GMS-24) held?
GOA
Recently, which community became the 6th PVTG to get habitat rights over forests in Odisha?
MANKIDIA COMMUNITY
Which Indian players clinched the Hangzhou Open 2024 (ATP 250) men's doubles title by defeating
Germany?
Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth
Recently, which airport has been named as 'Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj Airport?
PUNE AIRPORT
What is the name of Karnataka's first gas-based power plant, recently inaugurated by state's chief
minister?
Yelahanka Combined Cycle Power Plant
Recently, the Bihar government has decided to cull which animals to protect farmers from crop
damage?
NILGAI AND WILD BOARS
What is the name of the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel embarking on the Navika Sagar Parikrama II
expedition?
INS TARINI
Which is the nodal agency for implementing Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, recently
signed by India at the UNGA?
MIN OF EARTH SCIENCE
Recently, where was the second edition of the India Sugar & Bio-Energy Conference organized?
NEW DELHI
Monocled Cobra (Naja kaouthia), recently highlighted in research, is primarily found in which region of
India?
EASTERN AND NE INDIA
Which state government recently launched the 'Darshini program to offering immersive educational
tours to students?
TELANGANA
India was recently elected to the Globe Network's Steering Committee. What is the objective of the
GloBE Network?
Combat corruption through collaboration and information sharing
The "Three Gorges Dam", recently mentioned in the news, is located on which river in China?
YANGTZE RIVER
Recently, where was the 21st Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Zone III Conference
organized?
AIZAWL MIZORAM
China's Smart Dragon-3 rocket, recently in the news, is designed for launching what type of satellites?
REMOTE SENSING
Nanjangud rasabale banana, recently seen in the news, is mainly cultivated in which state?
KARNATAKA