Daily Current Affairs 29 October 2024

1.		Which Fintech firm recently merged with North East Small Finance Bank?

PhonePe

Slice

Paytm

BharatPe

2.		Who recently assumed the role of Chairman of the Airports Authority of India (AAI)?

Sandeep Kumar Gupta

Shashwat Sharma

Vipin Kumar

Ashok Chandra

3.		Who has been recommended as the next MD and CEO of Punjab National Bank (PNB) by the FSIB?

Vipin Kumar

Atul Kumar Goel

Ashok Chandra

Gopal Vittal

4.		Where was India’s first ‘Writer’s Village’ inaugurated?

Shimla

Dehradun

Mussoorie

Nainital

5.		When is the Ayurveda Day celebrated in 2024?

October 24

October 27

October 29

October 31

6.		Which player won the Men’s Ballon d’Or 2024?

Kylian Mbappé

Lionel Messi

Rodri

Cristiano Ronaldo

7.		Which country recently opted out of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)?

Russia

India

Brazil

South Africa

8.		GAIL and VERBIO India have partnered to advance projects based on what resource?

Solar energy

Wind energy

Agricultural residue-based biogas

Hydro energy

9.		In which country was Sri Sri Ravi Shankar recently honored with the highest civilian award?

India

Fiji

Australia

Canada

10.		Who recently retired from international cricket and joined Australia’s coaching staff?

David Warner

Matthew Wade

Aaron Finch

Mitchell Starc