December 2024 Current Affairs Quiz Part 1
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Year: 2024
Month: December
Source: Indologus
Part: 1
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Question 1 of 25
1. Question
Who won the World Chess Championship 2024?
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World Chess Championship 2024 –
• Held at → Singapore
• Champion → Gukesh D (From – Tamil Nadu)
• Became Youngest World Chess Champion → at 18 Years Of Age
• Defeated → Ding Liren (China)Incorrect
World Chess Championship 2024 –
• Held at → Singapore
• Champion → Gukesh D (From – Tamil Nadu)
• Became Youngest World Chess Champion → at 18 Years Of Age
• Defeated → Ding Liren (China) -
Question 2 of 25
2. Question
Ratapani Tiger Reserve Is Located In Which State?
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Ratapani Tiger Reserve: Notified As → 57th Tiger Reserve Of India » By Madhya Pradesh
• Ratapani TR → Will Be The 8th Tiger Reserve Of MP
• Other 7 → Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Pench, Satpura, Panna, Sanjay-Dubri, and Veerangana DurgavatiIncorrect
Ratapani Tiger Reserve: Notified As → 57th Tiger Reserve Of India » By Madhya Pradesh
• Ratapani TR → Will Be The 8th Tiger Reserve Of MP
• Other 7 → Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Pench, Satpura, Panna, Sanjay-Dubri, and Veerangana Durgavati -
Question 3 of 25
3. Question
Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?
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NHRC: Statutory Body
• Constituted on: 12 October 1993 → Under the Protection of Human Rights Ordinance of 1993
• Governing body: Ministry of Home Affairs
• Composition: 1 Chairman (CJI Or Judge Of Supreme Court) + 5 Member
• Appointed By: President Of IndiaIncorrect
NHRC: Statutory Body
• Constituted on: 12 October 1993 → Under the Protection of Human Rights Ordinance of 1993
• Governing body: Ministry of Home Affairs
• Composition: 1 Chairman (CJI Or Judge Of Supreme Court) + 5 Member
• Appointed By: President Of India -
Question 4 of 25
4. Question
Who Has Been Appointed As The New RBI Governor?
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RBI: Reserve Bank Of India
• Founded: 1st April 1935
• HQ → Mumbai
• Governor: SANJAY MALHOTRA (26th)Incorrect
RBI: Reserve Bank Of India
• Founded: 1st April 1935
• HQ → Mumbai
• Governor: SANJAY MALHOTRA (26th) -
Question 5 of 25
5. Question
Which Team Won The 2024–25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy?
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2024–25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy → Cricket Tournament
• Edition: 17th
• Winner: Mumbai
• Runner Up: Madhya PradeshIncorrect
2024–25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy → Cricket Tournament
• Edition: 17th
• Winner: Mumbai
• Runner Up: Madhya Pradesh -
Question 6 of 25
6. Question
Ustad Zakir Hussain, who recently passed away at 73, was associated with which musical instrument?
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Ustad Zakir Hussain (MH): Indian TABLA Player
• Passed away due to → Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (Chronic lung disease)
• Gharana: Punjab gharana
• Shakti Band: Formed By → Ustad Zakir Hussain & John McLaughlin
• Grammy Awards 2024: For This Moment (Album) & For Pashto
• Padma Shri (1988)
• Padma Bhushan (2002)
• Padma Vibhushan (2023)
• Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1990)Incorrect
Ustad Zakir Hussain (MH): Indian TABLA Player
• Passed away due to → Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (Chronic lung disease)
• Gharana: Punjab gharana
• Shakti Band: Formed By → Ustad Zakir Hussain & John McLaughlin
• Grammy Awards 2024: For This Moment (Album) & For Pashto
• Padma Shri (1988)
• Padma Bhushan (2002)
• Padma Vibhushan (2023)
• Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1990) -
Question 7 of 25
7. Question
Who Has Been Awarded with 34th Vyas Samman Award?
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34th Vyas Samman Award 2024 –
• Given To: Suryabala
• For Her Novel → “Kaun Des Ko Vasi: Venu Ki Diary”Vyas Samman Award: literary award
• Given By: KK Birla FoundationIncorrect
34th Vyas Samman Award 2024 –
• Given To: Suryabala
• For Her Novel → “Kaun Des Ko Vasi: Venu Ki Diary”Vyas Samman Award: literary award
• Given By: KK Birla Foundation -
Question 8 of 25
8. Question
Which Village Has Become India’s First Solar Border Village?
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Masali: IND’s 1st Solar Border Village
• Located at → Gujarat
• Under: PM Suryaghar Yojana → Solar Rooftops installed on 119 housesIncorrect
Masali: IND’s 1st Solar Border Village
• Located at → Gujarat
• Under: PM Suryaghar Yojana → Solar Rooftops installed on 119 houses -
Question 9 of 25
9. Question
India Signed an MoU With Which Country to Establish the World’s Largest Museum?
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Museum Name: Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum
• Location: Raisina Hill, New Delhi
• Area: 1,55,000 square meters
• Announced by: Ministry of CultureIncorrect
Museum Name: Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum
• Location: Raisina Hill, New Delhi
• Area: 1,55,000 square meters
• Announced by: Ministry of Culture -
Question 10 of 25
10. Question
Under which scheme has the government approved the provision of drones to Women Self Help Groups (SHGs)?
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NAMO DRONE DIDI’ Scheme –
• Launched: To provide Drones to SHGs
• Used For – Agriculture Purpose {Spraying of liquid fertilizers & pesticides}
• Outlay → ₹1261 Crores (For 2023-24 to 2025-26)
• Total 15,000 Drones Will Be Provided
• Implemented by → Department of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare (DA&FW), Department of Rural Development (DoRD) and Department of Fertilizers (DoF)Incorrect
NAMO DRONE DIDI’ Scheme –
• Launched: To provide Drones to SHGs
• Used For – Agriculture Purpose {Spraying of liquid fertilizers & pesticides}
• Outlay → ₹1261 Crores (For 2023-24 to 2025-26)
• Total 15,000 Drones Will Be Provided
• Implemented by → Department of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare (DA&FW), Department of Rural Development (DoRD) and Department of Fertilizers (DoF) -
Question 11 of 25
11. Question
Ajay Kumar Bhalla Became New Governor Of Which State?
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President Draupadi Murmu → Appointed Governors For 5 States
1. Hari Babu Kambhampati → Odisha
2. Vijay Kumar Singh → Mizoram
3. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar → Kerala
4. Arif Mohammed Khan → Bihar
5. Ajay Kumar Bhalla → ManipurIncorrect
President Draupadi Murmu → Appointed Governors For 5 States
1. Hari Babu Kambhampati → Odisha
2. Vijay Kumar Singh → Mizoram
3. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar → Kerala
4. Arif Mohammed Khan → Bihar
5. Ajay Kumar Bhalla → Manipur -
Question 12 of 25
12. Question
In which state was India’s first bio-bitumen national highway inaugurated?
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Inaugurated by: Nitin Gadkari (MoRT&H)
• Location → On NH-44, Nagpur Maharashtra
• Made Using → Asphalt mixed with 15% bio-bitumen
Bio-bitumen: Obtained from → crop residue called ligninIncorrect
Inaugurated by: Nitin Gadkari (MoRT&H)
• Location → On NH-44, Nagpur Maharashtra
• Made Using → Asphalt mixed with 15% bio-bitumen
Bio-bitumen: Obtained from → crop residue called lignin -
Question 13 of 25
13. Question
Which INDIAN has been appointed as the Chairperson of the UN Internal Justice Council?
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UN Internal Justice Council
• Comprises 5 members → Appointed by the Secretary-General
• Other 4 members –
1. Carmen Artigas (Uruguay)
2. Rosalie Balkin (Australia)
3. Stefan Brezina (Austria)
4. Jay Pozenal (USA)Incorrect
UN Internal Justice Council
• Comprises 5 members → Appointed by the Secretary-General
• Other 4 members –
1. Carmen Artigas (Uruguay)
2. Rosalie Balkin (Australia)
3. Stefan Brezina (Austria)
4. Jay Pozenal (USA) -
Question 14 of 25
14. Question
Which State Will Host the 2025 National Games of India?
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38th National Games –
• Mascot: “Mauli” → Inspired by the Monal {State bird of Uttarakhand}
• Tagline: “Sankalp Se Shikhar Tak” (From Resolve to Zenith)Incorrect
38th National Games –
• Mascot: “Mauli” → Inspired by the Monal {State bird of Uttarakhand}
• Tagline: “Sankalp Se Shikhar Tak” (From Resolve to Zenith) -
Question 15 of 25
15. Question
Kumbh Mela is held at how many places in India?
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KUMBH MELA: Largest Hindu festival
• Held every → 12 years at 4 Holy Riverbank Sites
1. Prayagraj (UP) → 2025 at Ganges-YamunaSarasvati River Confluence
2. Haridwar (Uttrakhand) → Ganga
3. Nashik (MH) → Godavari
4. Ujjain (MP) → Shipra RiverIncorrect
KUMBH MELA: Largest Hindu festival
• Held every → 12 years at 4 Holy Riverbank Sites
1. Prayagraj (UP) → 2025 at Ganges-YamunaSarasvati River Confluence
2. Haridwar (Uttrakhand) → Ganga
3. Nashik (MH) → Godavari
4. Ujjain (MP) → Shipra River -
Question 16 of 25
16. Question
The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, merges which act into the Railways Act, 1989?
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Incorrect
Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 → Passed In Loksabha
• It Provides: Central Govt to decide the → Composition of the Railway Board (Including → Number of members, their terms of service, and their qualifications)Railway Minister → Ashwini Vaishnaw
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Question 17 of 25
17. Question
Which Indian has been awarded with the ‘UN Champions of the Earth award’ for 2024?
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UN Champions of the Earth Award 2024 –
6 Winners –
1. MADHAV GADGIL (INDIA) – Lifetime Achievement
2. Sonia Guajajara (Brazil)
3. Gabriel Paun (Romania)
4. Lu Qi (China)
5. SEKEM Initiative (Egypt)
6. Amy Bowers Cordalis (United States)Incorrect
UN Champions of the Earth Award 2024 –
6 Winners –
1. MADHAV GADGIL (INDIA) – Lifetime Achievement
2. Sonia Guajajara (Brazil)
3. Gabriel Paun (Romania)
4. Lu Qi (China)
5. SEKEM Initiative (Egypt)
6. Amy Bowers Cordalis (United States) -
Question 18 of 25
18. Question
Who has been appointed as the Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court?
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High Court –
• Article 214 To 231 (Part 6) → Deal With The HC’s » Procedures, Powers, Jurisdiction….etc
• Article 214: There Shall Be HC For Each States
• Tenure Of Judges → Age Of 62 Years
• At Present Total HC → 25 Culcutta, Bombay & Madras High Court: Oldest High Court Of India
• Est → 1862Incorrect
High Court –
• Article 214 To 231 (Part 6) → Deal With The HC’s » Procedures, Powers, Jurisdiction….etc
• Article 214: There Shall Be HC For Each States
• Tenure Of Judges → Age Of 62 Years
• At Present Total HC → 25 Culcutta, Bombay & Madras High Court: Oldest High Court Of India
• Est → 1862 -
Question 19 of 25
19. Question
Which Date Has The UNGA Declared As World Meditation Day?
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Sponsered by → INDIA & Other Countries
• Theme 2024 → Meditation for Global Peace and Harmony
• International Day of Yoga → Observed on June 21Incorrect
Sponsered by → INDIA & Other Countries
• Theme 2024 → Meditation for Global Peace and Harmony
• International Day of Yoga → Observed on June 21 -
Question 20 of 25
20. Question
Who will now manage the licensing process for aviation personnel as per the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak Bill?
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Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak Bill 2024 → Recently Passed By Parliament
• It Replaced → Aircraft Act, 1934
• Under This Bill → Now Licencing Process For Aviation Personnel → Will Be Managed By → Directorate General of Civil Aviation
• Before → Department of TelecomIncorrect
Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak Bill 2024 → Recently Passed By Parliament
• It Replaced → Aircraft Act, 1934
• Under This Bill → Now Licencing Process For Aviation Personnel → Will Be Managed By → Directorate General of Civil Aviation
• Before → Department of Telecom -
Question 21 of 25
21. Question
Devendra Fadnavis became Chief Minister of which state?
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MAHARASHTRA
• Capital: MUMBAI
• Legislative Assembly → 288 seats
• Rajya Sabha: 19 seats Lok Sabha: 48 seats
• Gov: C. P. RadhakrishnanArticle 153 To 167 (Part VI): Deal With State Executive (Governor + CM + CoM + State Advocate GN)
• Article 163(1): There shall be a CoM with the CM at the head → To aid and advise the GovernorIncorrect
MAHARASHTRA
• Capital: MUMBAI
• Legislative Assembly → 288 seats
• Rajya Sabha: 19 seats Lok Sabha: 48 seats
• Gov: C. P. RadhakrishnanArticle 153 To 167 (Part VI): Deal With State Executive (Governor + CM + CoM + State Advocate GN)
• Article 163(1): There shall be a CoM with the CM at the head → To aid and advise the Governor -
Question 22 of 25
22. Question
Which Country Hosted ’16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)’?
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COP16 UNCCD (2024) –
• Host city: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Theme: Our Land. Our Future
• INDIA Presented → Aravalli Green Wall Project {Aim – To restore 1.15 million hectares of land}
• UNCCD {Established in 1994}
• Aim: To protect and restore land
• Members: 196 Countries (IND) + EUIncorrect
COP16 UNCCD (2024) –
• Host city: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Theme: Our Land. Our Future
• INDIA Presented → Aravalli Green Wall Project {Aim – To restore 1.15 million hectares of land}
• UNCCD {Established in 1994}
• Aim: To protect and restore land
• Members: 196 Countries (IND) + EU -
Question 23 of 25
23. Question
Who introduced the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha?
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Recently Passed In → Lok Sabha
What Is In This Bill?
1. Proposal To Amend → Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, State Bank of India Act, 1955, Banking Regulation Act, 1949
2. Allows up to 4 nominees per Bank account Holder
3. Substantial interest’ for Directors → Increased From 5 Lakhs To 2 Cr.
4. Directors Tenure → Decreased from 5 to 3 yearsIncorrect
Recently Passed In → Lok Sabha
What Is In This Bill?
1. Proposal To Amend → Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, State Bank of India Act, 1955, Banking Regulation Act, 1949
2. Allows up to 4 nominees per Bank account Holder
3. Substantial interest’ for Directors → Increased From 5 Lakhs To 2 Cr.
4. Directors Tenure → Decreased from 5 to 3 years -
Question 24 of 25
24. Question
What is the rank of India in network readiness index 2024?
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Published by: Portulans Institute
• IND’s Overall Rank → 49th
• 1st Rank In → AI Scientific Publications• Top Countries
1. USA
2. SingaporeIncorrect
Published by: Portulans Institute
• IND’s Overall Rank → 49th
• 1st Rank In → AI Scientific Publications• Top Countries
1. USA
2. Singapore -
Question 25 of 25
25. Question
Where has India’s first green hydrogen fuelling station been set up?
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India’s 1st green hydrogen fuelling station → for NTPC
• Set Up By: Amara Raja Infra Company
• Location: Leh, LadakhIncorrect
India’s 1st green hydrogen fuelling station → for NTPC
• Set Up By: Amara Raja Infra Company
• Location: Leh, Ladakh