Here’s a set of current events-based multiple-choice questions (MCQs) that are highly relevant for the OSSC LTR Teacher Examination, focusing on national and Odisha-specific events. The OSSC LTR (Leave Training Reserve) Teacher recruitment includes questions on current affairs to evaluate candidates’ awareness of recent national and local developments, including government policies, recent appointments, awards, and more.
Top 20 National Current Events MCQs For OSSC LTR Teacher
- When did India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) celebrate its 7th Foundation Day?
(a) September 1, 2024
(b) September 2, 2024
(c) September 3, 2024
(d) September 5, 2024
Ans: (b) September 2, 2024
Explanation: IPPB celebrated its 7th Foundation Day on September 2, 2024, marking its role in advancing financial inclusion since its launch in 2018 by PM Modi. - Which event did PM Modi address to highlight India’s economic growth over the past decade?
(a) World Economic Forum
(b) BRICS Summit
(c) Economic Times World Leaders Forum
(d) G20 Summit
Ans: (c) Economic Times World Leaders Forum
Explanation: PM Modi addressed the Economic Times World Leaders Forum, where he highlighted India’s 90% economic growth over the past decade and the nation’s commitment to continued reforms. - What occasion was commemorated by PM Modi with a special stamp release at the District Judges Conference?
(a) 100 years of the Supreme Court of India
(b) 75 years of the Supreme Court of India
(c) 50 years of the Supreme Court of India
(d) 25 years of the Supreme Court of India
Ans: (b) 75 years of the Supreme Court of India
Explanation: PM Modi released a commemorative stamp celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Supreme Court of India at the District Judges Conference in New Delhi. - Who launched the 7th Rashtriya Poshan Maah in Gandhinagar in 2024?
(a) PM Modi
(b) Smt Smriti Irani
(c) Smt Annpurna Devi
(d) Dr. Harsh Vardhan
Ans: (c) Smt Annpurna Devi
Explanation: Union Minister Smt Annpurna Devi launched the 7th Rashtriya Poshan Maah in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, focusing on raising awareness about nutrition. - In which city did the University of Manipur host a Human Rights Training Programme?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Manipur
(c) Guwahati
(d) Imphal
Ans: (d) Imphal
Explanation: The University of Manipur hosted a Human Rights Training Programme in collaboration with the NHRC in Imphal. - Which anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission was celebrated in 2024?
(a) 5th
(b) 7th
(c) 10th
(d) 15th
Ans: (c) 10th
Explanation: Launched on October 2, 2014, the Swachh Bharat Mission celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2024 as a continued movement for a cleaner India. - Which language was NOT granted classical status by the Union Cabinet in October 2024?
(a) Marathi
(b) Hindi
(c) Assamese
(d) Bengali
Ans: (b) Hindi
Explanation: In October 2024, the Union Cabinet granted classical language status to Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Pali, and Prakrit. Hindi was not included. - Who is remembered on their birth anniversary for founding the Indian Home Rule Society?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Shyamji Krishna Varma
(c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(d) Bhagat Singh
Ans: (b) Shyamji Krishna Varma
Explanation: Shyamji Krishna Varma, remembered for founding the Indian Home Rule Society and India House in London, was honored on his birth anniversary. - What is the approved amount for the 78-Day Bonus for railway employees in 2024?
(a) ₹1,500 crore
(b) ₹2,028.57 crore
(c) ₹3,000 crore
(d) ₹1,000 crore
Ans: (b) ₹2,028.57 crore
Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved a ₹2,028.57 crore Productivity Linked Bonus for 11.72 lakh railway employees in 2024. - Which recent initiative did the Cabinet endorse to support domestic oilseed production?
(a) National Oilseed and Edible Oil Policy
(b) National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds
(c) Atmanirbhar Bharat Oil Programme
(d) Swachh Oilseed Mission
Ans: (b) National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds
Explanation: The Union Cabinet endorsed the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds to boost domestic oilseed production under Atmanirbhar Bharat. - As of September 2024, how many Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been established in India?
(a) 10,000
(b) 12,500
(c) 13,822
(d) 15,000
Ans: (c) 13,822
Explanation: PMBJP set up a record 13,822 Jan Aushadhi Kendras by September 2024, reaching ₹200 crore in monthly sales. - Where was National Postal Week inaugurated by Postmaster General Krishna Kumar Yadav?
(a) Mumbai
(b) Ahmedabad
(c) Kolkata
(d) Jaipur
Ans: (b) Ahmedabad
Explanation: National Postal Week was inaugurated in Ahmedabad by Postmaster General Krishna Kumar Yadav, emphasizing the significance of traditional mail services. - With which country did India sign a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) in 2024?
(a) USA
(b) UAE
(c) Japan
(d) Russia
Ans: (b) UAE
Explanation: India signed a BIT with the UAE, reducing arbitration periods and expanding investment protections to cover shares and bonds. - In which state did the INC-NC alliance win the assembly elections in 2024?
(a) Punjab
(b) Haryana
(c) Jammu & Kashmir
(d) Himachal Pradesh
Ans: (c) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation: The INC-NC alliance won the 2024 assembly elections in Jammu & Kashmir, while the BJP secured Haryana. - Which company secured a ₹866.87 crore contract to manufacture India’s first indigenous bullet trains?
(a) L&T
(b) BEML
(c) HAL
(d) Tata Steel
Ans: (b) BEML
Explanation: BEML won the contract to build India’s first indigenous bullet trains, which will have a test speed of 280 km/h and operational speed of 250 km/h. - Who was sworn in as Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir in 2024?
(a) Mehbooba Mufti
(b) Omar Abdullah
(c) Farooq Abdullah
(d) Sajad Lone
Ans: (b) Omar Abdullah
Explanation: Omar Abdullah was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir following the National Conference’s win, with external support from Congress. - What upcoming initiative will PM Modi launch to improve civil service capacities?
(a) Mission Karmayogi
(b) National Skill Mission
(c) Karmayogi Saptah
(d) Digital India 2.0
Ans: (c) Karmayogi Saptah
Explanation: PM Modi is set to inaugurate the “Karmayogi Saptah,” a National Learning Week initiative aimed at enhancing civil servants’ capacities under Mission Karmayogi. - Where was India’s first coal gallery recently inaugurated?
(a) Mumbai
(b) National Science Centre, New Delhi
(c) Kolkata
(d) Ranchi
Ans: (b) National Science Centre, New Delhi
Explanation: The “Black Diamond – Unveiling the Depths” coal gallery was inaugurated at the National Science Centre, New Delhi. - Which airports were inaugurated under the UDAN scheme by PM Modi in 2024?
(a) Varanasi, Bhopal, and Raipur
(b) Agra, Indore, and Raigarh
(c) Saharanpur, Rewa, and Ambikapur
(d) Kanpur, Jabalpur, and Bilaspur
Ans: (c) Saharanpur, Rewa, and Ambikapur
Explanation: PM Modi inaugurated airports in Saharanpur (UP), Rewa (MP), and Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh) under the UDAN scheme for regional connectivity. - What historical discovery was made at Sri Singeeswarar Temple in 2024?
(a) 16th-century artifacts
(b) Copper plates from Vijayanagara Kingdom
(c) An ancient statue
(d) Royal manuscripts
Ans: (b) Copper plates from Vijayanagara Kingdom
Explanation: Archaeologists discovered 16th-century copper plate inscriptions from the Vijayanagara Kingdom at Sri Singeeswarar Temple, Tiruvallur.
| Question of The Day (Comment the Answer) |
| Odisha recently increased the number of casual leave days granted to women employees. What is the new total number of casual leave days allowed per year for women employees in Odisha? (a) 21 days (b) 25 days (c) 27 days (d) 30 days |
