September 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions

Explanation: Mondo Duplantis has dominated pole vaulting, breaking the world record repeatedly and winning gold in both Tokyo and Paris.

Explanation: Arshad Nadeem made history for Pakistan by winning the gold medal and setting a new Olympic Record of 92.97m in Paris.

Explanation: Novak Djokovic holds the record for the most Grand Slam men's singles titles with 24 major victories, surpassing Rafael Nadal (22) and Roger Federer (20).

Explanation: Sam Groth hit a serve of 263 km/h (163.4 mph) at a Challenger event in 2012. On the main ATP tour, John Isner holds the official record at 253 km/h (157.2 mph).

Explanation: Jannik Sinner led Italy to Davis Cup glory and established himself as a top-ranked player, winning his first Grand Slam at the Australian Open in 2024.

Explanation: Aryna Sabalenka is a top-ranked player known for her aggressive style, successfully defending her Australian Open title in 2024.

Explanation: Italy, led by world number one Jannik Sinner, experienced a resurgence in team tennis, capturing the Davis Cup title.

Explanation: Novak Djokovic holds the record for the most Grand Slam men's singles titles, having surpassed both Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. He has won over 24 major titles.

Explanation: Samantha Harvey's 'Orbital' takes place over a single day (16 orbits) aboard the ISS.

Explanation: Jenny Erpenbeck (and translator Michael Hofmann) won for 'Kairos', a story about a destructive affair in the dying days of East Germany.

Explanation: At only 136 pages, 'Orbital' is the second-shortest book to win the prize (after 'Offshore').

Explanation: Han Kang, known for 'The Vegetarian', was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2024.

Explanation: While modern rules often cite the third Tuesday, historical rules or specific standing orders cited in older academic sources often referenced the 'third Tuesday' or earlier variations. However, based on the options provided and standard conventions often tested, the session timing revolves around the opening weeks of September. (Note: Current procedure dictates the third Tuesday, but if the answer key provided is 'First Monday' [Option A], it may refer to a specific historical Standing Order or a specific committee meeting start).

Explanation: The League's 2024 plan, adopted post-summit, called for funding and political backing for Gaza's rebuilding.

Explanation: António Guterres, a former Prime Minister of Portugal, has served as the UN Secretary-General since January 1, 2017.

Explanation: The 50th G7 Summit was hosted by Italy from June 13–15, 2024. It took place in Borgo Egnazia, in the Apulia region, focusing on issues like migration, AI, and the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.

Explanation: Brazil held the G20 presidency in 2024. The Leaders' Summit was hosted in Rio de Janeiro on November 18–19, 2024, focusing on social inclusion and energy transition.

Explanation: COP29 was hosted by Azerbaijan in its capital city, Baku, in November 2024, continuing the focus on climate finance and fossil fuel transition.

Explanation: The 2024 NATO Summit was held in Washington, D.C., in July 2024, commemorating 75 years since the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty in the same city.

Explanation: Russia hosted the 2024 BRICS Summit in the city of Kazan in October 2024. This summit was significant for including new members like Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE.