Current Affairs MCQs : 14 December 2024

Q.: Which organization is manufacturing the Su-30MKI fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force?

a) Bharat Dynamics Limited
b) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
c) Bharat Electronics Limited
d) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

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Answer: b) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
On December 12, 2024, the Defence Ministry signed a contract worth ₹13,500 crore with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 12 Su-30MKI aircraft.

Q. Which organization has developed the Indian Light Tank (ILT)?

a) Indian Army
b) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
c) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
d) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)

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Answer: b) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Indian Light Tank (ILT) developed by the Combat Vehicles Research Development Establishment, a DRDO lab in Chennai, based on the Indian Army’s provisional requirements.

Q. At what altitude did the Indian Light Tank (ILT) successfully fire rounds?

a) 3,500 meters
b) 4,000 meters
c) More than 4,200 meters
d) 5,000 meters

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Answer: c) More than 4,200 meters
The Indian Light Tank (ILT) successfully fire rounds at various ranges at an altitude exceeding 4,200 meters.

Q.: The Smart India Hackathon (SIH) focuses primarily on which field of innovation?

a) Healthcare Innovations
b) Technology and Problem-Solving
c) Agricultural Development
d) Sports Management

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Answer: b) Technology and Problem-Solving
The Smart India Hackathon 2024 concluded successfully with multiple teams from across India emerging as winners across various categories.

Q.: What is the primary aim of the Bharatmala Project?

a) To enhance digital literacy
b) To improve rural electrification
c) To develop a robust network of highways
d) To promote renewable energy

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Ans: c) To develop a robust network of highways
The Bharatmala Project, launched in 2015, is a large-scale infrastructure initiative by the Indian government aiming to enhance the efficiency of freight and passenger movement.
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