GK - Current Affairs - October 25, 2024
GK - Current Affairs - October 25, 2024
Welcome to the GK Quiz for October 25, 2024! Challenge your knowledge with questions covering significant topics like Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, current affairs from Shillong, and notable figures such as Vishvajit More and Dr Himanshu Pathak. Explore themes from cricket legends Ashwin and Kagiso Rabada to innovations like ZyVac TCV.
GK Quiz Questions & Answers
Ques. Who is the Highest wicket-taker in the ICC World Test Championship?
Ans. With 188 wickets in 39 matches, R. Ashwin surpassed Australia's Nathan Lyon, who took 187 wickets in 43 Tests. Ashwin achieved this milestone during the second Test against New Zealand at the MCA Stadium in Pune.
Ans. With 188 wickets in 39 matches, R. Ashwin surpassed Australia's Nathan Lyon, who took 187 wickets in 43 Tests. Ashwin achieved this milestone during the second Test against New Zealand at the MCA Stadium in Pune.
Ques. Who becomes the fastest to reach 300 Test Wickets by balls bowled?
Ans. South African bowler Kagiso Rabada set a record by reaching 300 Test wickets in just 11,817 balls, surpassing legends Waqar Younis and Dale Steyn. Debuting in 2015, Rabada achieved this milestone in his 65th Test, becoming the third-fastest South African to do so.
Ans. South African bowler Kagiso Rabada set a record by reaching 300 Test wickets in just 11,817 balls, surpassing legends Waqar Younis and Dale Steyn. Debuting in 2015, Rabada achieved this milestone in his 65th Test, becoming the third-fastest South African to do so.
Ques. Who is Vishvajit More?
Ans. Vishvajit More is an Indian wrestler who claimed a bronze medal in the 55 kg Greco-Roman category at the U-23 Wrestling World Championship 2024.
Ans. Vishvajit More is an Indian wrestler who claimed a bronze medal in the 55 kg Greco-Roman category at the U-23 Wrestling World Championship 2024.
Ques. Who sets the record T20 score with 344/4?
Ans. Zimbabwe's cricket team set a new T20 International record, scoring 344/4 against Gambia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier. Sikandar Raza’s unbeaten 133 off 43 balls, including 15 sixes, led the team past Nepal's previous record of 314/3.
Ans. Zimbabwe's cricket team set a new T20 International record, scoring 344/4 against Gambia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier. Sikandar Raza’s unbeaten 133 off 43 balls, including 15 sixes, led the team past Nepal's previous record of 314/3.
Ques. Which freedom fighter's 150th birth anniversary will be celebrated in 2024-26?
Ans. The government of India celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel with a nationwide program from 2024 to 2026.
Ans. The government of India celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel with a nationwide program from 2024 to 2026.
Ques. What were the five Guinness Records of the Amaravati Drone Summit 2024?Ans. The skies over Punnami Ghat lit up as Andhra Pradesh hosted India’s largest drone show during the Amaravati Drone Summit 2024. With 5,500 drones, the show set five Guinness World Records, including the Largest Riverbank Landmark with an aerial depiction along the Krishna River, the Largest Aerial Logo, the Largest National Flag Formation, and the Largest Aircraft Formation.
Ques. Which is the new missile testing range in Andhra Pradesh?
Ans. A new missile testing range in Nagayalanka, Andhra Pradesh is to focus on surface-to-air and anti-tank missiles.
Ans. A new missile testing range in Nagayalanka, Andhra Pradesh is to focus on surface-to-air and anti-tank missiles.
Ques. What is Digital Sequence Information (DSI),?
Ans. Digital Sequence Information (DSI) refers to the digital representation of genetic information, crucial for biotechnology, bioinformatics, and genomic research, enabling data sharing and analysis.
Ans. Digital Sequence Information (DSI) refers to the digital representation of genetic information, crucial for biotechnology, bioinformatics, and genomic research, enabling data sharing and analysis.
Ques. What is the Bharat Chana Dal Phase?
Ans. The retail phase of Bharat Chana Dal Phase II is to provide essential food items at affordable prices. The initiative includes mobile vans from NCCF, NAFED, and Kendriya Bhandar for pulse distribution during the festive season. The Bharat brand includes Moong, Masur, Tur, Urad, Masur, and Chana dals to stabilize prices and boost domestic production.
Ans. The retail phase of Bharat Chana Dal Phase II is to provide essential food items at affordable prices. The initiative includes mobile vans from NCCF, NAFED, and Kendriya Bhandar for pulse distribution during the festive season. The Bharat brand includes Moong, Masur, Tur, Urad, Masur, and Chana dals to stabilize prices and boost domestic production.
Ques. Which is recognised as the most popular destination for Indian travellers in 2025?
Ans. Shillong has been recognized as the top destination for Indian travellers in 2025, according to Skyscanner’s “Travel Trends Report.” The capital of Meghalaya surpassed Baku (Azerbaijan) and Langkawi (Malaysia), reflecting a growing interest among Indians in unique and immersive experiences.
Ans. Shillong has been recognized as the top destination for Indian travellers in 2025, according to Skyscanner’s “Travel Trends Report.” The capital of Meghalaya surpassed Baku (Azerbaijan) and Langkawi (Malaysia), reflecting a growing interest among Indians in unique and immersive experiences.
Ques. Which is the first dry port of Bihar?
Ans. The Bihar’s first dry port was inaugurated in Bihta, near Patna. Established in partnership with Pristine Magadh Infrastructure Private Limited and the state industry department, the port aims to enhance exports of Bihar's key products, including agro-based goods, garments, and leather.
Ans. The Bihar’s first dry port was inaugurated in Bihta, near Patna. Established in partnership with Pristine Magadh Infrastructure Private Limited and the state industry department, the port aims to enhance exports of Bihar's key products, including agro-based goods, garments, and leather.
Ques. Which Typhoid Vaccine has recently got permission from WHO?
Ans. Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. received in-principle acceptability from the WHO for its Typhoid Vi conjugate vaccine, ZyVac TCV, making it eligible for purchase by United Nations agencies.
Ans. Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. received in-principle acceptability from the WHO for its Typhoid Vi conjugate vaccine, ZyVac TCV, making it eligible for purchase by United Nations agencies.
Ques. Who is the present Director General of ICRISAT?
Ans. Dr Himanshu Pathak is the Director General of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT).
Ques. Which state introduced special courts for people with disabilities?
Ans. The Delhi government introduced special courts for individuals with disabilities to ensure fair and swift justice.
Ans. The Delhi government introduced special courts for individuals with disabilities to ensure fair and swift justice.
Ques. What is Mission Karmayogi National Program?
Ans. The Mission Karmayogi National Program aims to transform India’s civil services from a ‘Rule-Based’ to a ‘Role-Based’ approach, emphasizing citizen-centric governance. This program seeks to enhance civil service training and effectiveness.
Ans. The Mission Karmayogi National Program aims to transform India’s civil services from a ‘Rule-Based’ to a ‘Role-Based’ approach, emphasizing citizen-centric governance. This program seeks to enhance civil service training and effectiveness.
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