Current Affairs 11th October 2024 : Daily GK Update in English
1. What new cancer therapy target was identified by scientists from IACS?
a) Topoisomerase 1 (Top1)
b) Tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1)
c) CDK1 inhibitors
d) Camptothecin
Answer: b) Tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1)
2. Who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature?
a) Haruki Murakami
b) Han Kang
c) Orhan Pamuk
d) Margaret Atwood
Answer: b) Han Kang
3.Which prominent Indian industrialist passed away on?
a) A famous Indian actor
b) Ratan Tata
c) A prominent Indian politician
d) A celebrated Indian sportsperson
Answer: b) Ratan Tata
4. The Prime Minister of which country completed his first-ever visit to India in?
a) Australia
b) Canada
c) Jamaica
d) Kenya
Answer: c) Jamaica
5. Which Indian institution celebrated its 92nd Raising Day in?
a) Indian Navy
b) Indian Army
c) Indian Air Force
d) Indian Coast Guard
Answer: c) Indian Air Force
6. Which state’s assembly did the BJP retain in the elections?
a) Punjab
b) West Bengal
c) Haryana
d) Bihar
Answer: c) Haryana
7. Which ministry launched the registration portal for the 5th phase of the Youth Sangam?
a) Home Ministry
b) Ministry of Education
c) Ministry of Tourism
d) Ministry of Culture
Answer: b) Ministry of Education
8. Which storm was set to hit the US state of Florida in?
a) Alaska
b) California
c) Colorado
d) Florida
Answer: d) Florida
9. What is the central theme of the United Nations General Assembly?
a) Climate Change
b) Global Health
c) Peace and Security
d) Sustainable Development
Answer: d) Sustainable Development
10. Who topped the Hurun India Rich List?
a) Mukesh Ambani
b) Gautam Adani
c) Shiv Nadar
d) Radhakishan Damani
Answer: b) Gautam Adani