Current Affairs Quiz - October, 2024

11. Silicosis, recently highlighted in news, is a disease primarily caused by prolonged exposure to what substance?
[A] Silica dust
[B] Lead
[C] Zinc
[D] Asbestos

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12. Recently, where was India’s Maritime Decarbonization Conference held?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] New Delhi
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Chennai

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13. Which organization recently faced criticism from India for its report on religious minorities?
[A] International Buddhist Confederation
[B] Amnesty International
[C] United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)
[D] Human Rights Watch

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14. What is the theme of “World Space Week 2024”, celebrated from October 4th to 10th?
[A] Space and Climate Change
[B] Space and Sustainability
[C] Women in Space
[D] The Moon: Gateway to the Stars

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15. Which country hosts the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit?
[A] Myanmar
[B] Malaysia
[C] Lao PDR
[D] Indonesia

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16. Which state recently organized the Ustad Allauddin Khan Festival?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Gujarat
[D] Andhra Pradesh

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17. Which country is the host of World Pickleball Championship series?
[A] Myanmar
[B] China
[C] India
[D] Nepal

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18. What is the name of second indigenous Survey Vessel recently inducted in Indian Navy?
[A] Nirdeshak
[B] Vikrant
[C] Kaveri
[D] Kalahari

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19. Which space organization has launched the Europa Clipper mission?
[A] ISRO
[B] NASA
[C] ESA
[D] CNSA

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20. Chaukhamba peak is located in which state?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Assam
[D] Sikkim

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