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AKSHAR PRIMARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

CURRENT AFFAIRS SHEET


Class 8th Month - October, 2024

National Affairs
1. Which Indian state became the first to adopt an airshed-based approach for clean air, focusing on the Indo-
Gangetic Plain?
Answer: Uttar Pradesh

2. Who was appointed as the new Chief Justice of India in November 2024?
Answer: Justice Sanjay Kumar Mishra

3. What is the name of the indigenous machine pistol inducted by the Indian Army’s Northern Command?
Answer: Asmi

4. Which ministry launched the TULIP platform to support marginalized artisans at the Shilp Samagam Mela?
Answer: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

5. Which Indian state topped the latest Ease of Living Index, aimed at measuring quality of life across urban
centres?
Answer: Maharashtra

Global Affairs
1. Which countries were added to the FAO and WFP's "Hunger Hotspots" list for severe food insecurity in 2024?
Answer: Kenya, Lesotho, Namibia, and Niger

2. What did the International Solar Alliance (ISA) highlight as a sustainable solution during its 7th Assembly?
Answer: Agrivoltaic farming, using land for both agriculture and solar energy generation

3. Where did Indian boxer Mandeep Jangra win the World Boxing Federation’s super featherweight title?
Answer: Cayman Islands

4. Which UN body released a new report on global climate impacts expected from El Niño in early 2025?
Answer: World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

5. India hosted the third MAHASAGAR maritime security training; which key regions were involved in the
discussions?
Answer: Indian Ocean Region nations, including Bangladesh, Maldives, and Kenya

Economic Affairs
1. Which government grants were released by the 15th Finance Commission for local rural bodies in 2024-25?
Answer: Grants were released for Rural Local Bodies in Haryana, Tripura, and Mizoram

2. Which state saw the largest foreign investment in renewable energy projects this year, particularly in solar
farms?
Answer: Rajasthan

3. The Reserve Bank of India announced new guidelines for banks regarding digital lending. What key consumer
protection measure was introduced?
Answer: Mandatory customer consent for data sharing and fair disclosure norms

4. What was the recent GDP growth projection for India in 2024-25, as adjusted by the IMF?
Answer: 6.1%

5. Which two countries did India sign major bilateral trade agreements with at the recent BRICS summit?
Answer: South Africa and Brazil
Environmental Affairs
1. What breakthrough did ISRO achieve with the launch of Gaganyaan’s uncrewed mission, part of India’s
human spaceflight program?
Answer: Successful test of crew module recovery systems in space

2. Which mobile app was introduced by the Indian government for real-time air quality monitoring nationwide?
Answer: Sameer

3. What is the significance of agrivoltaic farming, which was discussed at the recent ISA event in India?
Answer: It allows dual land use for agriculture and solar energy, maximizing land efficiency

4. Which Indian research institute developed a new COVID-19 nasal vaccine that received regulatory approval?
Answer: Bharat Biotech

5. What technological upgrade did Indian Railways implement to enhance security in long-distance trains?
Answer: Implementation of AI-based surveillance cameras

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