Weekly Current Affairs Quiz (17-22 Sept 2024): Boost Your Exam Score With Top Insights!

This week, we have compiled 10 weekly current affairs questions and answers relevant for government exams, including topics such as Chandrayaan-4 mission, new director general of NCB, Subhadra Yojana, Commonwealth Games 2026, and others.   

Sep 22, 2024, 18:19 IST
Weekly Current Affairs Quiz (17-22 Sept 2024): Boost Your Exam Score With Top Insights!
Weekly Current Affairs Quiz (17-22 Sept 2024): Boost Your Exam Score With Top Insights!

This week, we have compiled 10 weekly current affairs questions and answers relevant for government exams, including topics such as Chandrayaan-4 mission, new director general of NCB, Subhadra Yojana, Commonwealth Games 2026, and others. 

  1. Who has been appointed by the Ministry of Shipping as its brand ambassador recently?

(a) Neeraj Chopra

(b) Navdeep Singh

(c) Manu Bhaker

(d) Surya Kumar Yadav

  1. How many crores of rupees has been allocated by the Union Cabinet for Chandrayaan-4 mission?

(a) 2,004.06 crores

(b) 2,104.06 crore

(c) 2,204.06 crore

(d) 2,304.06 crore

  1. How much money has been allocated by the Centre for relief and rehabilitation of people affected by natural disasters?

(a) 10,554 crores

(b) 12,554 crores

(c) 14,554 crore

(d) 16,554 crore

  1. Who was recently appointed as the new Director General of Narcotics Control Bureau?

(a) Anurag Garg

(b) Rajeev Kumar

(c) Ajay Shrivastav

(d) Kuldeep Sinha

  1. In which state did PM Modi launch the Subhadra Yojana?

(a) Uttar Pradesh

(b) Madhya Pradesh

(c) Haryana

(d) Odisha

  1. Who has become the new Chief Minister of Delhi?

(a) Sunita Kejriwal

(b) Bansuri Swaraj

(c) Atishi

(d) Smriti Irani

  1. Which Indian won the gold medal in the men's 10m air pistol event at the Topgun Cup?

(a) Saurabh Chaudhary

(b) Anmol Jain

(c) Abhinav Sinha

(d) Rahul Khanna

  1. Who was recently appointed as the Director General of Border Security Force?

(a) Udaiveer Singh

(b) Ramkumar Tyagi

(c) Ajay Kumar Lal

(d) Amrit Mohan Prasad

  1. Who won the Miss India Worldwide 2024 title?

(a) Dhruvi Patel

(b) Preeti Kamath

(c) Shreya Sinha

(d) Harmanpreet Kaur

  1. Where will the Commonwealth Games 2026 be held?

(a) London

(b) Sydney

(c) Glasgow

(d) Rome

Answer:-

  1. (c) Manu Bhaker

Manu Bhaker, who won two Olympic medals in Paris, has been appointed as the brand ambassador of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced his appointment as the brand ambassador of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.

  1. (b) 2,104.06 crore

After the success of Chandrayaan-3, ISRO is now preparing for Chandrayaan-4 mission. The central government has recently approved the Chandrayaan-4 mission. The total budget of the mission is ₹2,104.06 crore, which includes spacecraft development, two LVM3 launches, Deep Space Network support and special tests. The Cabinet also approved the Venus Orbiter Mission, Indian Space Station and Next-Generation Launch Vehicle Development Plan.    

  1. (b) 12,554 crores

The Central Government has sanctioned Rs 12,554 crore to various states so far this year for providing relief and rehabilitation to people affected by various natural disasters. Under the Scheme for Expansion and Modernisation of Fire Services, the Union Home Ministry has also sanctioned Rs 890.69 crore to five States to assist them in expanding and strengthening their fire services.

  1. (a) Anurag Garg

The Central Government has appointed IPS officer Anurag Garg as the new Director General of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). He is a 1993 batch Indian Police Service officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre. Anurag Garg is currently serving as Additional Director General at the headquarters of Border Security Force (BSF).

  1. (d) Odisha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17 launched the Subhadra Yojana of the Odisha government on the occasion of his 74th birthday. Around one crore women across the state will benefit from the Subhadra scheme. Under this, women will be given Rs 10,000 annually in two installments. This financial assistance will be given for 5 years.

  1. (c) Atishi

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced the name of Atishi as the new Chief Minister of Delhi. In the meeting of the party's legislative party, Arvind Kejriwal himself proposed his name, which was accepted unanimously. Atishi will become the third woman Chief Minister of Delhi and the 17th woman Chief Minister of any state or union territory of India after independence.

  1. (b) Anmol Jain

Indian shooter Anmol Jain performed brilliantly and won the gold medal in the men's 10 meter air pistol event at the Topgun Cup. American shooter Jeff Browning won the gold medal in the men's 10 meter air rifle event. This two-day competition is being organized at Topgun Shooting Academy.

  1. (d) Amrit Mohan Prasad

Senior IPS officer Amrit Mohan Prasad was recently appointed Director General of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). Mohan Prasad is a 1989 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Odisha cadre. He is currently serving as Special Director General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).    

  1. (a) Dhruvi Patel

Dhruvi Patel, an Indian-origin student from the United States, has won the title of Miss India Worldwide 2024. It is the longest running Indian competition outside India. Speaking after her crowning in New Jersey, Dhruvi said, "Winning Miss India Worldwide is an incredible honour.    

  1. (c) Glasgow

The Commonwealth Games 2026 will be held in Glasgow, Scotland. Earlier, the Australian city of Victoria suddenly withdrew from hosting the 2026 Games in July 2023, blaming rising costs. Glasgow hosted the Commonwealth Games 10 years ago.  

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