GK - Current Affairs - October 8, 2024

GK - Current Affairs - October 8, 2024


On October 8, 2024, a range of topics, from sports to environmental awareness, made headlines in GK and quizzes. Key sports figures like Hardik Pandya and Juned Khan shine, with gymnastics gaining popularity. Scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun continue to inspire, while Ecomark promotes eco-friendly products across the Pacific.

GK Quiz Questions & Answers

Ques. Which record of Virat Kohli was broken by Hardik Pandya?
Ans. Hardik Pandya Breaks Virat Kohli's T20I Record for finishing the most T20I matches with a six during the first T20I against Bangladesh in Gwalior. 

Ques. Who is the first Indian female gymnast?
Ans. The first Indian female gymnast Dipa Karmakarto competed in the Olympics.

Ques. Who is the auto driver turned cricketer of India?
Ans. The auto driver turned cricketer of India is Junaid Khan.

Ques. Where is the National Centre of Excellence for Sports located?
Ans. The National Centre of Excellence is located in Kandivali, Mumbai. 

Ques. Who won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine?
Ans. Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the 2024 Nobel Prize for the discovery of microRNAs. 

Ques. Which is the world's best new skyscraper?
Ans. Pan Pacific Orchard in Singapore is named the world's best new skyscraper.

Ques. What are the three categories of products that get ecomark?
Ans. The eco-friendly products have three categories food, cosmetics, and electronics. 

Location: India

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