Preparing for competitive exams such as OSSSC RI, ARI, Amin, SFS, and ICDS Supervisor requires staying updated with current affairs. Here are 30 meticulously crafted Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) based on recent national events to aid your preparation.
Top 30 National Current Affairs MCQs For OSSSC RI,ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor
- How many farmers in Andhra Pradesh benefited from the PM Fasal Bima Yojana in 2022-23?
(a) 3,00,000
(b) 3,49,633
(c) 4,00,000
(d) 3,75,000
Ans: (b) 3,49,633 - What innovative installation has Periyar Tiger Reserve recently implemented?
(a) Solar Panels
(b) Geothermal Energy
(c) Wind Turbine
(d) Hydroelectric Dam
Ans: (c) Wind Turbine - How many new sites were added to the UNESCO World Heritage list during the 46th session in New Delhi?
(a) 18
(b) 20
(c) 24
(d) 28
Ans: (c) 24 - In addition to being the 2nd largest aluminium producer, what other rankings does India hold in lime and iron ore production?
(a) 3rd in lime, 4th in iron ore
(b) 4th in lime, 3rd in iron ore
(c) 3rd in lime, 5th in iron ore
(d) 5th in lime, 4th in iron ore
Ans: (a) 3rd in lime, 4th in iron ore - Who announced the launch of the Electronic Human Resource Management System (e-HRMS)?
(a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
(b) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
(c) Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh
(d) Home Minister Amit Shah
Ans: (c) Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh - When and where was the Rashtriya Hindi Vigyan Sammelan 2024 held?
(a) June 25-26, Mumbai
(b) July 30-31, Bhopal
(c) August 15-16, New Delhi
(d) September 10-11, Chennai
Ans: (b) July 30-31, Bhopal - On which date did the CCEA approve the construction of eight new national high-speed corridor projects?
(a) August 2, 2024
(b) July 20, 2024
(c) June 15, 2024
(d) May 10, 2024
Ans: (a) August 2, 2024 - Where and when did the 10th National Handloom Day Exhibition “VIRAASAT” begin?
(a) July 15, 2024, Mumbai
(b) August 3, 2024, Handloom Haat, New Delhi
(c) September 1, 2024, Kolkata
(d) October 10, 2024, Hyderabad
Ans: (b) August 3, 2024, Handloom Haat, New Delhi - Where did President Droupadi Murmu inaugurate the two-day Conference of Governors on August 2, 2024?
(a) India Gate
(b) Rashtrapati Bhavan
(c) Vigyan Bhavan
(d) Lok Sabha
Ans: (b) Rashtrapati Bhavan - What was the total financial benefit under the PMFBY for Andhra Pradesh farmers in 2022-23?
(a) ₹500 crore
(b) ₹600 crore
(c) ₹563 crore
(d) ₹450 crore
Ans: (c) ₹563 crore - What is the amount of loan approved by the World Bank to support India’s green hydrogen initiative?
(a) $500 million
(b) $1 billion
(c) $1.5 billion
(d) $2 billion
Ans. (c) $1.5 billion - When will the new criminal laws, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, come into effect?
(a) January 1, 2024
(b) April 1, 2024
(c) July 1, 2024
(d) October 1, 2024
Ans. (c) July 1, 2024 - What is the objective of NITI Aayog’s ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan’?
(a) Promote digital literacy
(b) Achieve development saturation in Aspirational Districts and Blocks
(c) Support MSMEs
(d) Enhance women’s health
Ans. (b) Achieve development saturation in Aspirational Districts and Blocks - What significant change occurred in the Indian Government’s Cabinet Committees in July 2024?
(a) Introduction of new ministries
(b) Reorganization of eight important groups within the Union Cabinet
(c) Implementation of new policies
(d) Merger of departments
Ans. (b) Reorganization of eight important groups within the Union Cabinet - What is the focus of the SEHER Credit Education Program launched in July 2024?
(a) Financial literacy for MSMEs
(b) Business skills for women entrepreneurs
(c) Digital banking awareness
(d) Investment strategies for startups
Ans. (b) Business skills for women entrepreneurs - Under which ministry is the Haj Committee now placed?
(a) Ministry of External Affairs
(b) Ministry of Minority Affairs
(c) Ministry of Home Affairs
(d) Ministry of Culture
Ans. (b) Ministry of Minority Affairs - What milestone did India achieve in the global equity market recently?
(a) Third largest equity market
(b) Fourth largest equity market, surpassing Hong Kong
(c) Fifth largest equity market
(d) Largest equity market in Asia
Ans. (b) Fourth largest equity market, surpassing Hong Kong - Which Indian coal mines are recognized as the 2nd and 4th largest globally?
(a) Jharia and Raniganj
(b) Gevra and Kusmunda
(c) Singrauli and Talcher
(d) Korba and Anugul
Ans. (b) Gevra and Kusmunda - What collaborative project was launched by AIM at NITI Aayog and WIPO in July 2024?
(a) Global Health Initiative
(b) Joint Innovation Programs in the Global South
(c) Digital India Initiative
(d) Educational Exchange Program
Ans. (b) Joint Innovation Programs in the Global South - Who became the youngest president in MCA history in 2024?
(a) Ajinkya Naik
(b) Sanjay Naik
(c) Anil Kumble
(d) Rahul Dravid
Ans. (a) Ajinkya Naik - Why is the Golan Heights in the news?
a) A new archaeological discovery
b) A deadly strike on a playing field
c) A peace treaty between Israel and Syria
d) A new tourist attraction was opened
Ans: b) A deadly strike on a playing field - What geographical feature is the Golan Heights known for?
a) Desert plateau
b) Rocky plateau
c) Fertile valley
d) Coastal plains
Ans: b) Rocky plateau - Which river forms the western boundary of the Golan Heights?
a) Euphrates River
b) Jordan River
c) Tigris River
d) Nile River
Ans: b) Jordan River - When did Israel seize the Golan Heights from Syria?
a) 1948
b) 1956
c) 1967
d) 1973
Ans: c) 1967 - What does PARAKH stand for?
a) Performance Assessment, Review and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development
b) Performance Assessment and Research for Academic Knowledge
c) Performance Analysis and Review for Knowledge Enhancement
d) Performance Assessment and Review for Knowledge Development
Ans: a) Performance Assessment, Review and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development - Which system will the Advanced Land Navigation System (ALNS) Mk-II be compatible with?
a) GPS only
b) GLONASS only
c) IRNSS, NavIC, GPS, and GLONASS
d) BeiDou and Galileo
Ans: c) IRNSS, NavIC, GPS, and GLONASS - What is the primary purpose of the National Culture Fund?
a) Provide scholarships for cultural studies
b) Mobilize extra resources through Public Private Partnerships to promote, protect, and preserve India’s cultural heritage
c) Organize cultural festivals across India
d) Develop new cultural curricula for schools
Ans: b) Mobilize extra resources through Public Private Partnerships to promote, protect, and preserve India’s cultural heritage - When was the Vattezhuthu script predominantly used in Tamil Nadu for writing Tamil and Malayalam?
a) Until the 9th century
b) Until the 12th century
c) Until the 15th century
d) Until the 18th century
Ans: a) Until the 9th century - What significant discovery was made recently at the Thalikiswarar Temple in Tirupur district, Tamil Nadu?
a) A hidden treasure
b) Ancient pottery
c) Vattezhuthu script and eight Tamil inscriptions
d) Old coins from the Chola dynasty
Ans: c) Vattezhuthu script and eight Tamil inscriptions - Under which act was the National Culture Fund established?
a) Indian Trusts Act, 1882
b) Societies Registration Act, 1860
c) Charitable Endowment Act, 1890
d) Companies Act, 2013
Ans: c) Charitable Endowment Act, 1890
