GK - Current Affairs - October 17, 2024

GK - Current Affairs - October 17, 2024

Omar Abdullah,Nikita Porwal, Rashmika Mandanna, Kaziranga, Justin Trudeau Current Affairs, General Knowledge, UPSC, GK, Civil Services Exam, General Awareness, Competitive Exam

Test your general knowledge with our GK Quiz on October 17, 2024! Covering essential current affairs, topics include Kaziranga, the Civil Services Exam, and key personalities like Rashmika Mandanna, Omar Abdullah, and Justin Trudeau. Perfect for UPSC aspirants and competitive exam enthusiasts, this quiz sharpens your awareness of recent global and national events.


GK Quiz Questions & Answers

Ques. Who is the first Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir?
Ans. The first Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is Omar Abdullah.

Ques. Who is the Femina Miss India World 2024?
Ans. Nikita Porwal from Madhya Pradesh has been crowned Femina Miss India World 2024.

Ques. Who is the National Cyber Safety Ambassador?
Ans. Rashmika Mandanna was named the national brand ambassador for the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C).

Ques. Which is the India’s Second Butterfly Diversity Hub?
Ans. Kaziranga National Park has recorded 446 butterfly species, making it India's second-highest in butterfly diversity, after Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh.

Ques. What is the purpose of iGOT Lab?
Ans. iGOT Lab will enhance employee skills through 16 recommended online courses for skill improvement.

Ques. Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar?
Ans. Hardeep Singh Nijjar was a prominent Sikh activist in Canada, associated with the Khalistan movement. His killing led to tense relations between Canada and India.

Ques. How many Indians are reported to be living in extreme poverty in 2024?
Ans. According to the World Bank, nearly 129 million Indians are living in extreme poverty in 2024.

Ques. What is Antibiotic Contamination?
Ans. Antibiotic contamination involves residues in soil, water, and food sources, often from agricultural runoff or waste, contributing to antibiotic resistance and ecosystem harm.



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