October, 2024
Samarth Scheme, recently extended for two years, focuses on skill development in which sector?
  • Textile
  • Weapons
  • IT
Explanation: The Samarth Scheme focuses on skill development in the textile sector, aiming to train 3 lakh people with a Rs. 495 crore budget, emphasizing women's employment and upskilling in traditional textile sectors.
Which of the following countries are a member of the Five Eyes Alliance?
  • Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States
  • Russia, India, Myanmar, Ukraine and France
  • Afghanistan, Pakistan, China, India and Bhutan
  • Russia, China, India, France and Indonesia
Explanation: The Five Eyes Alliance, formed after WWII, includes Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the US. It supports global surveillance via satellites, telephone networks, and fiber optic cables.
Which two places are connected by the Shetkari Samruddhi Special Train, recently inaugurated by Union Railway Minister?
  • Maharashtra-Bihar
  • Odisha-Bihar
  • Rajasthan-Madhya Pradesh
  • Karnataka-Odisha
Explanation: The 'Shetkari Samridhi' Kisan special train was inaugurated by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, connecting Devlali in Maharashtra to Danapur in Bihar, aimed at benefiting farmers in both states.
Which organization recently released the Emissions Gap Report 2024?
  • United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) [B] United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) [C] World Bank [D] World Health Organization (WHO)
  • United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
  • World Bank
  • World Health Organization (WHO)
Explanation: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is responsible for releasing the Emissions Gap Report, which evaluates the gap between current emission reduction efforts and the targets needed to limit global warming.
Which institute has developed new non-toxic molecules for treating Alzheimer’s disease?
  • Agharkar Research Institute, Pune
  • Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
  • Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Chennai
Explanation: Scientists at Pune’s Agharkar Research Institute developed non-toxic molecules for Alzheimer’s treatment. Using synthetic methods, these molecules target cholinesterase enzymes, boosting acetylcholine levels crucial for memory and learning.
Saudi Arabia and Iran recently conducted a joint naval exercise in which water body?
  • Sea of Oman
  • Caspian Sea
  • Red Sea
  • Arabian Sea
Explanation: Saudi Arabia and Iran held joint naval exercises in the Sea of Oman, a strategic waterway connecting the Indian Ocean to the Persian Gulf, fostering trade and regional cooperation.
Which day is celebrated as Ayurveda Day 2024?
  • 28 October
  • 29 October
    • Explanation: The 9th Ayurveda Day, observed on October 29, 2024, celebrated Dhanteras. Prime Minister Modi launched health projects worth ₹12,850 crore. The 2024 theme, “Ayurveda Innovations for Global Health,” promotes Ayurveda’s global role.