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 What modern farming techniques are being added to MIDH?  -- Hydroponics, aquaponics, precision agriculture
 What is the new app for paddy procurement issues called? -- FCI Grievance Redressal System
 According to a recent report, which target are global emission reduction plans failing to meet? -- 1.5°C limit
 Which greenhouse gas reached a critical high in 2023? -- CO₂
 What is the value of India's G20 Pandemic Fund? -- $25 million
 What classification does the Asiatic golden cat hold according to the IUCN? -- Near Threatened
 What is the target seaweed species emphasized in the recent Seaweed Import guidelines? -- Kappaphycus
 Which countries announced the Digital Infrastructure Growth Initiative for India? -- US, Japan and South Korea
 What independent body is proposed to improve manuscript preservation efforts? -- National Manuscripts Authority
 Who was appointed as the Director (Finance) in the CRPF? -- Raj Kumar
 Which country granted India special status for military acquisitions? -- Germany
 Which security force's raising day was celebrated on 24th October 2024? -- ITBP
 What does UDID stand for in the context of disability services? -- Unique Disability Identity
 Which section of the employers can benefit from the eShram-One Stop Solution portal? -- Unorganized Workers
 What is the name of the newly discovered genus of jumping spiders? -- Tenkana
 Which regulatory body issued notices to quick commerce firms? -- Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)
 Recently, what type of submarine was launched in Visakhapatnam? -- Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN)
 Recently, Union government announced a two-year nationwide celebration, from 2024 to 2026, to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of which freedom fighter?  -- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
 How long is the India-Singapore defence partnership extended for?  -- Five years
 What recent agreement did India and China reach?  -- Patrolling Accord
 How many people globally live in extreme poverty according to a recent UN report? -- Over one billion
 How many hours of learning are civil servants required to engage in during the National Learning Week? -- A minimum of four hours
 Which product's sugar content is under scrutiny by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs? -- Baby foods
 Which type of warfare is being reviewed by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence? -- Hybrid warfare
 What new system is being introduced by the Union law ministry for arbitration in October 2024? -- Appellate Tribunals
 How many AI Centres of Excellence were launched by the Indian government? -- Three
 What initiative did NITI Aayog form to map India's transition strategy? -- Just Transition
 Who was appointed as the national cyber safety ambassador? -- Rashmika Mandanna
 Who took charge as the 26th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard? -- Paramesh Sivamani
 Who was sworn in as the first Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir? -- Omar Abdullah
 How many asteroids will pass near Earth on 15th October 2024? -- Two
 Which rule was revoked in Jammu and Kashmir on 13th October 2024? -- President’s Rule
 What is the monthly financial assistance provided to interns for the PM Internship Scheme? -- Rs. 5,000
 What day commemorates Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s legacy? -- World Students’ Day
 Who recently joined the jury for ALT EFF 2024? -- Dia Mirza
 Who won the Wuhan Open title in 2024? -- Sabalenka
 What was India's rank in the Global Hunger Index 2024? -- 105th
 Which organization received the Nobel Peace Prize for nuclear advocacy? -- Nihon Hidankyo
 Which organization recognized India's vaccine regulatory system for international standards? -- WHO
 What is the name of the first commercial space station unveiled by Vast? -- Haven-1
 What is the periodic interval of X-ray bursts recorded by AstroSat around a black hole? -- 48 hours
 Which celestial object will make a close approach to Earth in October 2024? -- Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas
 Who won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature? -- Han Kang
 Where is the 21st ASEAN-India Summit being held? -- Laos
 Which organization approved a fund to support Ukraine in October 2024? -- World Bank
 Which legendary industrialist passed away at the age of 86 on 9th October 2024? -- Ratan Tata
 Where did the MALABAR 2024 maritime exercise take place? -- Vizag
 How many caste groups did the NCBC recommend for inclusion in the OBC list? -- Seven
 Which moon is the Europa Clipper mission targeting? -- Europa
 Which country is India purchasing MQ-9B UAVs from? -- USA
 What is the Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory, and where is it located? -- Largest imaging telescope, Ladakh
 What is the name of India's first space station module planned for launch by 2028? -- (BAS-1) Bharatiya Antariksh Station 1
 What significant public health milestone did India achieve regarding trachoma? -- Eliminated trachoma problem
 Who were the recipients of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2024, and for what contributions? -- John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton
 Recently, which report indicated a significant decline in academic freedom in India? -- Free to Think 2024
 Who won the 2024 Nobel Prize for Medicine? -- Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun
 What agreement was signed between India and the Maldives on 7th October 2024? -- Currency swap agreement
 What duration is mandated in investor-state dispute settlement through arbitration with mandatory exhaustion of Local remedies under the India-UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)? -- Three years
 Who was elected as the Chairperson for the 77th session of the WHO? -- JP Nadda.
 What was the theme for the Indian Air Force Day in 2024? -- Bharatiya Vayusena: Saksham, Sashakt aur Aatmnirbhar
 What missile system did DRDO complete flight tests for? -- VSHORADS
 What is the allocated amount for the space startup venture fund? -- Rs 1,000 crore
 What is the aim of India’s Maritime India Vision 2030? -- Decarbonization
 What is the spiritual significance of Pohradevi for the Banjara community? -- Kashi
 What museum was inaugurated in Maharashtra? -- Banjara Virasat
 What initiative aims to promote AI literacy among Indian students? -- AI Samarth
 What species of wasp was discovered in Arunachal Pradesh? -- Pseumenes siangensis
 Which state had the highest number of reporting mines in 2021-22? -- Madhya Pradesh
 On which day is the International Day of Older Persons celebrated? -- 1st October
 What is the name of the new tug launched in Kolkata? -- Ashva
 Which two countries signed an agreement to strengthen critical mineral supply chains? -- India and the US
 Which three countries formalized a tripartite agreement for electricity trade? -- Nepal, India, Bangladesh
 Which islands is the UK returning to Mauritius? -- Chagos
 Which scheme aims to promote sustainable agriculture and food security in India? -- Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
 Recently, which mission was approved by the Centre to boost oilseed production? -- National Mission on Edible Oils–Oilseeds
 Charon is the moon of which planetary object in our solar system? -- Pluto
 In which state did PM Modi inaugurated compressed bio-gas plants? -- Assam
 What development project was launched by PM in Jharkhand?  -- Gram Utkarsh
 Which Indian state launched the NITI Aayog Women Entrepreneurship Platform?  -- Telangana
 Which organization introduced new regulations for equity derivatives? -- SEBI
 How many work and holiday visas will Australia offer to Indian citizens annually starting in October 2024? -- 1,000
 What is the name joint military exercise between India and Kazakhstan that began in Uttarakhand in September 2024? -- KAZIND-2024
 Which group of farmers suffered major crop losses due to climate disasters in Gujarat and Maharashtra? -- Cotton farmers
 Who assumed the role of Chief of Air Staff in September 2024? -- Amar Preet Singh
 Which organisation released a consultation paper on digital radio policy? -- TRAI