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Current Affairs MCQs : 23 December 2024

Q.: Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council (IJC) in December 2024?

a) Justice Dipak Misra
b) Justice Ranjan Gogoi
c) Justice Madan B. Lokur
d) Justice Sharad Bobde

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Answer: c) Justice Madan B. Lokur
Former Supreme Court judge Madan B. Lokur has been appointed as the Chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council (IJC).

Q.:Which team won the inaugural Under-19 ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024?
a) Bangladesh
b) Sri Lanka
c) India
d) Pakistan

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Answer: c) India
India won the inaugural Under-19 ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup on 22nd December 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, defeating Bangladesh by 41 runs.

Q.: Which Indian state has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the “Go-To Global Destinations for 2025”?

a) Rajasthan
b) Kerala
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Gujarat

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Answer: c) Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh has been named one of the “Go-To Global Destinations for 2025” by the Wall Street Journal.

Q.: What percentage of India’s geographical area is covered by forest and tree cover as per the latest India State of Forest Report 2023?
a) 20.17%
b) 25.17%
c) 30.17%
d) 35.17%

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Answer: b) 25.17%
The total forest and tree cover in India is 827,357 square kilometers, representing 25.17% of the country’s geographical area.

Q.:Which highest civilian honor was conferred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Kuwait in December 2024?
a) Order of Merit
b) The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer
c) Order of Kuwait
d) The Golden Crescent

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Answer: b) The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Kuwait’s highest civilian honor, The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer, by Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait, during his state visit on 22nd December 2024.

Current Affairs MCQs : 21 December 2024

Q.: Which team will India face in the final of the U-19 Women’s Asia Cup 2024?

a) Nepal
b) Pakistan
c) Bangladesh
d) Sri Lanka

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Ans: c) Bangladesh
India will face Bangladesh in the final on 22 December 2024.

Q. What is President Vladimir Putin ready to do regarding Ukraine in possible talks with US President-elect Donald Trump?

a) Withdraw Russian troops
b) Compromise to end the war
c) Impose stricter sanctions
d) Form a military alliance

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Answer: b) Compromise to end the war
Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to compromise over Ukraine in possible talks with US President-elect Donald Trump to end the war.

Q. When is World Meditation Day observed?

a) January 1st
b) June 21st
c) December 21st
d) October 10th

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Ans: b) December 21st
World Meditation Day is observed on December 21st each year.

Q.: What is India’s rank in the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 report?

a) 38th
b) 39th
c) 54th
d) 55th

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Ans: b) 39th
India is now ranked 39th among 119 countries in the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 report by the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Current Affairs MCQs : 20 December 2024

Q.: Who was honored with the National Tansen Samman for the year 2023?

a) Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia
b) Ustad Zakir Hussain
c) Pt. Swapan Choudhary
d) Amjad Ali Khan

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Ans: c) Pt. Swapan Choudhary
Pt. Swapan Choudhary, a renowned tabla player from Kolkata, was honored with the National Tansen Samman for the year 2023.

Q.: Which institution was honored with the Raja Mansingh Tomar Samman for the year 2023?

a) Raga Nyas
b) Sanand Nyas
c) Saptak Nyas
d) Surana Nyas

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Ans: b) Sanand Nyas
Recipient: Sanand Nyas, an institution from Indore, was honored with the Raja Mansingh Tomar Samman for the year 2023.

Q.: When does Goa celebrate its Liberation Day?
a) 15 August
b) 26 January
c) 19 December
d) 2 October

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Answer: c) 19 December
Goa celebrated its 63rd Liberation Day on 19 December 2024

Q. How many years of Portuguese rule ended with Goa’s liberation in 1961?
a) 350 years
b) 451 years
c) 200 years
d) 500 years

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Answer: b) 451 years
Goa liberate from Portuguese rule in 1961 after 451 years of colonial occupation.

Q. Which military operation led to Goa’s liberation?
a) Operation Blue Star
b) Operation Vijay
c) Operation Meghdoot
d) Operation Trident

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Answer: b) Operation Vijay
Goa’s liberation was achieved through Operation Vijay, a 36-hour military campaign by the Indian Armed Forces in December 1961, ending Portuguese control and integrating Goa into the Indian Union.

Q.: Who won the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 for the English language category?

a) Arundhati Roy
b) Jhumpa Lahiri
c) Easterine Kire
d) Chetan Bhagat

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Answer: c) Easterine Kire

Q.: Where will the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships be held from September 26 to October 5, 2025?

a) Indira Gandhi Stadium
b) Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium
d) Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium

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Answer: b) Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
New Delhi will host the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium from September 26 to October 5, 2025.


Current Affairs MCQs : 19 December 2024

Q. Who won the Men’s Player of the Year award at the FIFA Best Awards 2024?
A. Lionel Messi
B. Vinicius Jr.
C. Rodrigo Hernández Cascante
D. Neymar

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Answer: B. Vinicius Jr.
Men’s Player of the Year: In Football Vinicius Jr. (Brazil and Real Madrid) won the FIFA Best Award 2024.

Q.: Who is the only Indian bowler with more Test wickets than Ravichandran Ashwin?
a) Kapil Dev
b) Harbhajan Singh
c) Anil Kumble
d) Zaheer Khan

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Answer: c) Anil Kumble
Indian off spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket on December 18, 2024. He took 537 wickets in 106 Tests. Only Anil Kumble, with 619 wickets, has dismissed more batters for India.

Q.: Who won both the FIDE World Under-18 Youth Rapid and Blitz titles in 2024?

a) Alexander Khripachenko
b) Dmitry Mochalov
c) Roman Pyrih
d) Pranav Venkatesh

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Ans: d) Pranav Venkatesh
Pranav Venkatesh, an Indian Grandmaster, won both the FIDE World Under-18 Youth Rapid and Blitz titles in Slovenia on 17 December 2024.

Q. Where was India’s first diabetes biobank established?

a) Bengaluru
b) Mumbai
c) Chennai
d) Delhi

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Ans: c) Chennai
India has established its first diabetes biobank in Chennai on December 17, 2024.

Current Affairs MCQs : 18 December 2024

Q. What is the main purpose of the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024?

A. To amend the Constitution for creating a new Union Territory
B. To enable simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
C. To introduce a new voting system
D. To increase the number of Lok Sabha seats

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Answer: B. To enable simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
On December 17, 2024, the government referred the One Nation One Election (ONOE) bills to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for wider consultations.

Q.: National Testing Agency (NTA) will focus exclusively on which type of examinations from 2025?

A. Recruitment Examinations
B. Entrance Examinations for Higher Education Institutions
C. State Public Service Examinations
D. Board Examinations

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Answer: B. Entrance Examinations for Higher Education Institutions
Starting in 2025, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will exclusively conduct entrance exams for higher education institutions and will no longer hold recruitment exams.

Q. What changes were announced regarding the timeline of entrance exams like JEE and NEET starting in 2025?

A. They will be conducted in July.
B. They will be conducted in January or February.
C. They will be conducted biannually in March and September.
D. The timeline remains unchanged.

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Answer: B. They will be conducted in January or February.
Entrance exams of JEE and NEET from 2025 will take place earlier in the academic year, moving from the usual July timeline to January or February.

Q. What is India’s rank in smartphone exports globally as of 2024?

A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 5th

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Answer: C. 3rd
India has become the 3rd largest exporter of smartphones globally, climbing from the 23rd rank in 2019. In November 2024, the country’s smartphone exports surpassed ₹20,000 crore in a single month.

Q.: When will the free visa policy for 39 countries, including India, be formalized by Sri Lanka?

A. December 2024
B. January 2025
C. February 2025
D. March 2025

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Answer: B
From January 2025, Indians will be among nationals from 39 countries eligible for free visas to travel to Sri Lanka

Current Affairs MCQs : 17 December 2024

Q.: What is the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)?

a) A global environmental treaty
b) A regional defense alliance
c) A trade agreement among several Pacific Rim countries
d) An international humanitarian organization

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Answer: c) A trade agreement among several Pacific Rim countries
On December 15, 2024, Britain officially became the first European nation to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), becoming the 12th member of this significant trade bloc.

Q.: When is the snap election in Germany scheduled after Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost the vote of confidence?

a) January 16, 2025
b) February 23, 2025
c) March 1, 2025
d) February 16, 2025

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Answer: b) February 23, 2025
On December 16, 2024, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of confidence, triggering a snap election set for February 23, 2025.

Q.: Where is the Gadhimai Mahotsav, famous for mass animal sacrifices held every five years, celebrated?

a) Kathmandu, Nepal
b) Bariyarpur, Nepal
c) Varanasi, India
d) Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Answer: b) Bariyarpur, Nepal
The Gadhimai Mahotsav, held every five years at the Gadhimai Temple in Nepal’s Madhesh Province, is the world’s largest animal sacrifice festival. Gadhimai Mahotsav, started on December 2 and concluded on December 15, 2024.

Q.: The Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS) of which country was conferred the rank of Honorary General of the Indian Army in December 2024?

a) Bangladesh
b) Sri Lanka
c) Nepal
d) Bhutan

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Answer: c) Nepal
Nepal’s Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS), General Ashok Raj Sigdel was honored with the rank of Honorary General of the Indian Army by India’s President, Droupadi Murmu, on December 16, 2024.

Current Affairs MCQs : 16 December 2024

Q.: Which team did India defeat in the final of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2024?
a) Republic of Korea
b) Japan
c) China
d) Malaysia

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Answer: c) China
India won the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2024 Hockey Championship in Muscat, Oman on 15 December 2024, defeating China 3-2 in a penalty shootout

Q.: Which team won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024?
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Mumbai
d) Karnataka

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Answer: c) Mumbai
Mumbai won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024, defeating Madhya Pradesh by five wickets in the final on 15 December 2024 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

Question: Zakir Hussain, a legendary artist who received the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, and five Grammy Awards, passed away in December 2024. He was renowned for his contribution to which field?

a) Indian Classical Dance
b) Tabla and Indian Classical Music
c) Painting and Sculpture
d) Literature and Poetry

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Answer: b) Tabla and Indian Classical Music
Legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 73 in the United States on 15 December 2024 .

Q. What significant event does Vijay Diwas (December 16th) commemorate?

a) India’s independence from British rule
b) Victory in the Kargil War
c) India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war
d) The signing of the Indian Constitution

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Answer: c) India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war
Vijay Diwas, celebrated annually on December 16th, marks a significant day in Indian history, commemorating the victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war.

Q.: What is the name of the new Route Patrolling Vehicles (RPVs) introduced by NHAI?
a) Rajmarg Seva
b) Rajmarg Saathi
c) Highway Helper
d) Road Saathi

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Answer: b) Rajmarg Saathi
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plans to introduce advanced Route Patrolling Vehicles (RPVs) named Rajmarg Saathi to improve highway safety.

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.

Current Affairs MCQs : 13 December 2024

Q.: Who became the youngest World Chess Champion on 12 December 2024?

a) Magnus Carlsen
b) Garry Kasparov
c) Viswanathan Anand
d) Dommaraju Gukesh

Answer
Answer: d) Dommaraju Gukesh
Indian Grandmaster Dommaraju Gukesh made history on 12 December 2024 by becoming the youngest World Chess Champion at the age of 18.

Q.: Which countries are set to fully join the Schengen Area on January 1, 2025?

a) Belgium and Netherlands
b) Austria and Switzerland
c) Romania and Bulgaria
d) Poland and Czech Republic

Answer
Ans: c) Romania and Bulgaria
On December 12, 2024, EU interior ministers announced that Romania and Bulgaria will fully join the border-free Schengen Area starting January 1, 2025.

Q.: Who has been awarded the 34th Vyas Samman in 2024?

a) Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih
b) Suryabala
c) Ramji Tiwari
d) Viswanath Pratap Singh

Answer
Answer: b) Suryabala
Noted Hindi writer Suryabala has been awarded the 34th Vyas Samman 2024 for her novel Kaun Des Ko Vasi: Venu Ki Diary

Q.: For which novel did Suryabala receive the Vyas Samman 2024?

a) Venu Ki Diary
b) Kaun Des Ko Vasi: Venu Ki Diary
c) Kashi Ki Kahaniyan
d) Pardes Mein Parivartan

Answer
Answer: b) Kaun Des Ko Vasi: Venu Ki Diary

Q.: What is the primary aim of the ‘One Nation, One Election’ initiative?

a) To reduce the frequency of elections and associated costs
b) To promote digital literacy
c) To enhance international trade
d) To improve healthcare facilities

Answer
Ans: a) To reduce the frequency of elections and associated costs

Q.: Who led the high-level committee that recommended the ‘One Nation, One Election’ initiative?

a) Former President Ram Nath Kovind
b) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
c) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
d) Home Minister Amit Shah

Answer
Ans: a) Former President Ram Nath Kovind
High-level committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind suggested amendments to the Constitution to facilitate simultaneous elections in two phases: first, aligning the Lok Sabha and state assembly elections, followed by synchronizing municipal and panchayat elections within 100 days of the national and state polls.

Current Affairs MCQs : 12 December 2024

Q.: Which award category is part of the National Panchayat Awards?

a) Mahatma Gandhi Rural Development Award
b) Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar
c) Jawaharlal Nehru Innovation Award
d) Swachh Bharat Village Award

Answer
Ans: b) Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar
On December 11, 2024, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, presented the National Panchayat Awards 2024 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The awards were presented across various categories, including the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar and the Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar.

Q.: What is the main focus of bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2024 held from December 11 to 14 at India Expo Centre in Greater Noida ?

a) Information Technology
b) Agriculture
c) Construction and Mining Equipment
d) Textile Industry

Answer
Ans: c) Construction and Mining Equipment
On December 11, 2024, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated the bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2024 at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida. This four-day event, showcases cutting-edge innovations in the construction and mining sectors

Q.: When is International Mountain Day observed annualy?

a) December 1
b) December 5
c) December 10
d) December 11

Answer
Answer: d) December 11
International Mountain Day is observed annually on December 11th to raise awareness about the significance of mountains and the challenges they face.

Current Affairs MCQs : 11 December 2024

Q. When is Human Rights Day observed annually?

a) December 1
b) December 5
c) December 10
d) December 15

Answer
Answer: c) December 10
Human Rights Day is observed annually on December 10th to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948.

Q. What significant document is commemorated on Human Rights Day?

a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
b) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
c) Convention on the Rights of the Child
d) United Nations Charter

Answer
Answer: a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

Q.: Who has been appointed as the caretaker Prime Minister of Syria following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime?

a) Hadi al-Bahra
b) Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali
c) Mohamed al-Bashir
d) Geir Pedersen

Answer
Answer: c) Mohamed al-Bashir
Mohamed al-Bashir has been appointed as the caretaker Prime Minister of Syria on 10 December 2024.

Q.: What major reform was introduced for CUET in 2025 to reduce rigid boundaries in higher education?

a) Mandatory questions
b) Allowing students to choose any subject regardless of Class 12 subjects
c) Hybrid exam mode
d) Reduction in total marks

Answer
Answer: b) Allowing students to choose any subject regardless of Class 12 subjects
From 2025, students will be allowed to appear for any subject in the Common University Entrance Test-UG (CUET-UG), regardless of their Class 12 subjects.

Current Affairs MCQs : 10 December 2024

Q. Who has been appointed as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) starting December 11, 2024?

a) Shaktikanta Das
b) Urjit Patel
c) Sanjay Malhotra
d) Raghuram Rajan

Answer
Ans: c) Sanjay Malhotra
Sanjay Malhotra, the current Revenue Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, has been appointed as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). His tenure will begin on December 11, 2024, and last for three years.

Question: What is the name of the latest multi-role stealth guided missile frigate commissioned into the Indian Navy in December 2024?
a) INS Vikrant
b) INS Tushil
c) INS Khanderi
d) INS Arihant

Answer
Answer: b) INS Tushil

Explanation: INS Tushil, a multi-role stealth guided missile frigate, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 9th December 2024 in Russia, marking a milestone in Indo-Russian collaboration.

Question: What is the name of the first Indian director nominated for Best Director (Motion Picture) at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards?

a) Shaji N. Karun
b) Payal Kapadia
c) Mira Nair
d) Zoya Akhtar

Answer
Answer: b) Payal Kapadia
Filmmaker Payal Kapadia has made history as the first Indian director nominated for Best Director (Motion Picture) at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards for her film All We Imagine As Light.

Question: Who is operating the Noida International Airport?

a) GMR Group
b) Zurich International Airport AG
c) Adani Group
d) Airports Authority of India (AAI)

Answer
Answer: b) Zurich International Airport AG
The Noida International Airport in Greater Noida marked a significant milestone on 9 December 2024 as its first trial flight landed. The airport, operated by Zurich International Airport AG will start commercial flight from April 2025.

Current Affairs MCQs : 9 December 2024

Q.: Who was the President of Syria for the past 24 years, who fled the country after the rebel forces took control in December 2024?

a) Bashar al-Assad
b) Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali
c) Hadi al-Bahra
d) Geir Pedersen

Answer
Ans : a) Bashar al-Assad

Q.: Which team won the Men’s Asia Cup Under-19 Cricket in 2024?

a) India
b) Pakistan
c) Bangladesh
d) Sri Lanka

Answer
Answer: c) Bangladesh
In the Men’s Asia Cup Under-19 Cricket final on December 8, 2024, Bangladesh defeated India by 59 runs at the Dubai International Stadium to win the title.

Q.: Who is D Gukesh competing against in the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship?

a) Magnus Carlsen
b) Fabiano Caruana
c) Ian Nepomniachtchi
d) Ding Liren

Answer
Answer: d) Ding Liren
In the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship, India’s 18-year-old D Gukesh leads defending champion Ding Liren 6-5 after their 11th game on December 8, 2024, at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore.

Current Affairs MCQs : 7 December 2024

Q.: Who will India face in the final of the Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup ODI Cricket on December 8, 2024?

a) Pakistan
b) Afghanistan
c) Bangladesh
d) Sri Lanka

Answer
Ans: c) Bangladesh
India will face Bangladesh in the final, scheduled to be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on December 8, 2024.

Q.: What is the revised Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) after the RBI’s December 2024 decision?

a) 3.5%
b) 4.0%
c) 4.5%
d) 5.0%

Answer
Answer: b) 4.0%
The RBI reduced the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by 50 basis points to 4%, releasing ₹1.16 lakh crore to ease liquidity stress.

Q.: What is the current policy repo rate as announced by the RBI in December 2024?

a) 6.25%
b) 6.50%
c) 6.75%
d) 7.00%

Answer
Answer: b) 6.50%
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its December monetary policy meeting, decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.50% for the 11th consecutive time since February 2023.

Q.: Who has assumed the chairmanship of the 68th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) on behalf of India in December 2024?

a) S. Jaishankar
b) Shambhu Kumaran
c) T. S. Tirumurti
d) Syed Akbaruddin

Answer
Answer: b) Shambhu Kumaran
India has been appointed to chair the 68th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), with Shambhu Kumaran, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Vienna, assuming the chairmanship on December 6, 2024.

Current Affairs MCQs : 6 December 2024

Q.: What is the primary mission of the PROBA-3 satellites launched by ISRO on 5 Dec 2024?

a) Study Earth’s magnetic field
b) Explore Mars’ surface
c) Study the Sun’s corona
d) Monitor global warming

Answer
Answer: c) Study the Sun’s corona
On 5 December 2024, ISRO successfully launched the PSLV C-59 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, at 16:04 IST, carrying the PROBA-3 spacecraft into a highly elliptical orbit. The PROBA-3 mission, is to study the Sun’s corona (outer atmosphere).

Q.: Which region of India is celebrated in the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav held from 6-8 Dec 2024?

a) Northern India
b) Southern India
c) Northeastern India
d) Western India

Answer
Answer: c) Northeastern India
Eight North Eastern states—Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura—collectively known as Ashtalakshmi.

Q.: What is the main purpose of the Hornbill Festival?

a) Promote Tourism in India
b) Showcase the Cultural Heritage of Naga Tribes
c) Celebrate National Independence
d) Foster International Trade Relations

Answer
Ans: b) Showcase the Cultural Heritage of Naga Tribes
The Hornbill Festival, also known as the Festival of Festivals, is an annual celebration held in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland from December 1 to December 10.

Q.: What is the new UPI Lite wallet limit set by the RBI in December 2024?

a) ₹2,000
b) ₹3,000
c) ₹4,000
d) ₹5,000

Answer
Answer: d) ₹5,000
On 4 December 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increased the UPI Lite wallet limit from ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 and raised the offline transaction limit from ₹500 to ₹1,000 per transaction.

Q.: Which organization launched the UPI platform in India?

a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
b) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
c) State Bank of India (SBI)
d) Ministry of Finance

Answer
Answer: b) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
UPI is India’s payment ecosystem launched in 2016 by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

Current Affairs MCQs : 5 December 2024

Q.: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah becomes the first female president of which country in December 2024?

a) South Africa
b) Botswana
c) Namibia
d) Zimbabwe

Answer
Answer: c) Namibia
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling SWAPO party has won Namibia’s eighth presidential election, becoming the country’s first female president with over 57% of the votes.

Q. Who becomes the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time in December 2024?

a) Uddhav Thackeray
b) Ajit Pawar
c) Devendra Fadnavis
d) Eknath Shinde

Answer
Ans: c) Devendra Fadnavis
Devendra Fadnavis becomes the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time on 5 December 2024.

Current Affairs MCQs : 4 December 2024

Q.: Which significant naval operation is commemorated on Navy Day on December 4?

a) Operation Vijay
b) Operation Trident
c) Operation Blue Star
d) Operation Pawan

Answer
Ans: b) Operation Trident
The Navy day commemorates the success of Operation Trident, a significant naval mission during the 1971 Indo-Pak war.

Q.: Which city will host the Maha Kumbh 2025?

a) Haridwar
b) Ujjain
c) Nashik
d) Prayagraj

Answer
Ans: d) Prayagraj
The Maha Kumbh 2025 is set to be a grand and spiritually significant event, taking place in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh from January 13 to February 26, 2025.

Q. When is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) observed every year?

a) December 1
b) December 3
c) December 5
d) November 30

Answer
Ans: b) December 3
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is observed annually on December 3rd to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development.

Current Affairs MCQs : 3 December 2024

Q.: Where is the 4th edition of the India-Malaysia Joint Military Exercise Harimau Shakti being held in December 2024?

a) Kuala Lumpur
b) Bentong Camp
c) Langkawi
d) Johor Bahru

Answer
Answer: b) Bentong Camp
The 4th edition of the India-Malaysia Joint Military Exercise Harimau Shakti began on 2 December 2024 at Bentong Camp, Malaysia.

Q.: Where is World Maritime Technology Conference (WMTC) 2024 from December 4 to 6, 2024 being held?

a) Mumbai
b) Chennai
c) New Delhi
d) Kolkata

Answer
Answer: b) Chennai
The World Maritime Technology Conference (WMTC) 2024 will be held from December 4 to 6, 2024, at The Leela Palace, Chennai, India. Organized by the Institute of Marine Engineers (India)

Q.: Which organization launched the PRAGATI platform in India?

a) The Gates Foundation
b) Oxford’s Saïd Business School
c) Government of India
d) The United Nations

Answer
Ans: c) Government of India
A recent study by Oxford’s Saïd Business School and the Gates Foundation has recognized the effectiveness of India’s PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) platform. Launched in 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, PRAGATI has significantly transformed the delivery of infrastructure projects in India.

Q.: What is the title of the study conducted by Oxford’s Saïd Business School and the Gates Foundation on PRAGATI?

a) “Innovating Governance: India’s PRAGATI”
b) “Efficiency in Infrastructure: The PRAGATI Model”
c) “From Gridlock to Growth: How Leadership Enables India’s PRAGATI Ecosystem to Power Progress”
d) “Digital Transformation and Accountability”

Answer
Answer: c) “From Gridlock to Growth: How Leadership Enables India’s PRAGATI Ecosystem to Power Progress”

Current Affairs MCQs : 2 December 2024

Q.: Who won the Women’s Singles title at the Syed Modi International Tournament 2024?

(A) Wu Luo Yu
(B) Treesa Jolly
(C) PV Sindhu
(D) Gayatri Gopichand

Answer
Answer: (C) PV Sindhu
Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, won the Women’s Singles title by defeating China’s Wu Luo Yu 21-14, 21-16.

Q.: Who won the Men’s Singles title at the Syed Modi International Tournament 2024?

(A) Lakshya Sen
(B) Jia Heng Jason Teh
(C) Huang Di
(D) Dhruv Kapila

Answer
Answer: (A) Lakshya Sen
Lakshya Sen claimed the Men’s Singles title with a commanding victory over Singapore’s Jia Heng Jason Teh 21-6, 21-7.

Q.: Who became the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on December 1, 2024?

(A) Greg Barclay
(B) Sourav Ganguly
(C) Jay Shah
(D) N Srinivasan

Answer
Answer: (C) Jay Shah
Jay Shah became the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on December 1, 2024

Q,: When was the Border Security Force (BSF) established?

a) March 1, 1962
b) April 1. 1963
c) December 1, 1965
d) January 1, 1969

Answer
Ans : c) December 1, 1965
The Border Security Force (BSF) celebrated its 60th Raising Day on December 1, 2024. This day marks the anniversary of the force’s formation in 1965.

Current Affairs MCQs : 30 NOVEMBER 2024

Q.: Who is the defending champion in the FIDE Chess World Championship 2024?

a) Magnus Carlsen
b) D. Gukesh
c) Ding Liren
d) Viswanathan Anand

Answer
Answer: c) Ding Liren
The fourth game of the FIDE Chess World Championship between D. Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren ended in a draw on 29 November 2024 in Singapore.

Q.: What is the purpose of UGC’s Accelerated Degree Programme?

a) To reduce the total credits required for a degree
b) To allow students to complete a degree in a shorter time
c) To increase the duration of degree courses
d) To provide vocational training alongside degree courses

Answer
Answer: b) To allow students to complete a degree in a shorter time
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved Standard Operating Procedures for introducing Accelerated Degree Programmes and Extended Degree Programmes for undergraduate students.

Q.: What is the name of the cyclonic storm that made landfall between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram on 30 November 2024?

A) Nivar
B) Vardah
C) Fengal
D) Amphan

Answer
Answer: C) Fengal
Cyclonic storm Fengal, made landfall between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram near Puducherry on 30 November 2024, bring heavy rainfall and strong winds gusting up to 90 km/h.

Current Affairs MCQs : 29 NOVEMBER 2024

Q.: Who has been elected as the 11th President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)?

a) Masatsugu Asakawa
b) Masato Kanda
c) Shaktikanta Das
d) Kristalina Georgieva

Answer
Answer: b) Masato Kanda
Masato Kanda has been unanimously elected as the 11th President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) by its Board of Governors. He will assume office in February 2025.

Q.: Which film won the Golden Peacock Award at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024?

a) Gharat Ganpati
b) Toxic
c) Lampan
d) Pushpa 2

Answer
Answer: b) Toxic
The  closing ceremony of 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024, was held on 28 November in Panaji, Goa. Saule Biluvaite’s Toxic won the prestigious Golden Peacock Award.

Q.: What is India’s rank globally in Aluminium production?

a) First
b) Second
c) Fourth
d) Fifth

Answer
Answer: b) Second
India remains a key player globally, ranking as the second-largest Aluminium producer, among the top ten in refined copper, and the fourth-largest iron ore producer.

Current Affairs MCQs : 28 NOVEMBER 2024

Q.: What was the theme of the 43rd India International Trade Fair 2024?

A) Aatmanirbhar Bharat
B) Digital India
C) Viksit Bharat at 2047
D) Make in India

Answer
Answer: C) Viksit Bharat at 2047
The 43rd India International Trade Fair (IITF) concluded on 27 November 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The theme for this year’s fair was “Viksit Bharat at 2047”.

Q.: Who take the oath as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand after Assembly Election in November 2024?

A) Raghubar Das
B) Hemant Soren
C) Babulal Marandi
D) Arjun Munda

Answer
Ans: B) Hemant Soren
Hemant Soren, the leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), is set to take the oath as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand for the fourth time on 28 November 2024.

Q.: What is India’s rank in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2024?

A) 59th
B) 49th
C) 39th
D) 45th

Answer
Answer: B) 49th
India has climbed 11 places in the Network Readiness Index 2024 (NRI 2024), securing the 49th rank globally, as announced on 27 November 2024.

Current Affairs MCQs : 27 NOVEMBER 2024

Q.: What is the name of ISRO’s upcoming Venus mission set to launch in 2028?

A. Chandrayaan
B. Mangalyaan
C. Shukrayaan
D. Adityayaan

Answer
Answer: C. Shukrayaan
ISRO has received approval from the Indian government for the Shukrayaan mission, a Venus Orbiting Satellite set to launch in 2028.

Q. Chandrayaan 4 is planned as a collaborative mission between India and which country?

A. USA
B. Japan
C. Russia
D. France

Answer
Answer: B. Japan
Chandrayaan 4, a collaborative mission with Japan, aiming for a precise landing at the Moon’s south pole by 2030.

Q.: Who won the gold medal at the Under-8 World Cadets Chess Championship 2024?

A. Sattwik Swain
B. Divith Reddy
C. Ziming Guo
D. Magnus Carlsen

Answer
Answer: B. Divith Reddy
Eight-year-old Divith Reddy from Telangana won the gold medal at the Under-8 World Cadets Chess Championship in Montesilvano, Italy, on 26 November 2024.

Q. Who is the youngest cricket player to secure an IPL contract in the league’s history?

A. Riyan Parag
B. Prithvi Shaw
C. Vaibhav Suryavanshi
D. Sarfaraz Khan

Answer
Answer: C. Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, at just 13 years old, made history as the youngest player to secure an IPL contract during the IPL 2025 Auction.

Q.: Who brokered the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah in November 2024?

A. Russia and Iran
B. US and France
C. Germany and Egypt
D. India and Saudi Arabia

Answer
Answer: B. US and France
The Israeli government has approved a US- and France-brokered ceasefire deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon, on 26 November 2024.

Q.: What is the expected outcome of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah?

A. An immediate peace treaty between the two countries
B. A halt to the war and the withdrawal of forces from south Lebanon
C. The establishment of a joint military base
D. A long-term alliance between Israel and Lebanon

Answer
Answer: B. A halt to the war and the withdrawal of forces from south Lebanon
Under the agreement, both Israeli forces and Hezbollah will withdraw from south Lebanon within 60 days, with Hezbollah repositioning north of the Litani River. The Lebanese national army and UN peacekeeping forces will secure the vacated areas.

Q.: Who is known as the Father of the White Revolution in India?

A. Dr. Manohar Bapat
B. Dr. Verghese Kurien
C. Dr. Harsh Vardhan
D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Answer
Answer: B. Dr. Verghese Kurien
National Milk Day was celebrated on 26 November 2024 to honor the 103rd birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien, known as the Father of the White Revolution in India.

Current Affairs MCQs : 26 NOVEMBER 2024

Q.: When did the Constituent Assembly adopt the Constitution of India?

(A) 26th January 1950
(B) 15th August 1947
(C) 26th November 1949
(D) 2nd October 1947

Answer
Answer: (C) 26th November 1949
The Government of India has announced year-long celebrations, beginning November 26, 2024, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution.

Q.: Under which campaign tagline are the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution being conducted?

(A) “Samvidhan Diwas, Bharat Ka Swabhimaan”
(B) “Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Swabhimaan”
(C) “Samvidhan Ke 75 Saal”
(D) “Bharatiya Samvidhan Ki Virasat”

Answer
Answer: (B) “Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Swabhimaan”
These celebrations, under the campaign tagline “Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Swabhimaan” (Our Constitution, Our Pride), will run until November 26, 2025, honoring the Constitution adopted on November 26, 1949, which came into effect on January 26, 1950.

Q.: Which player became the most expensive in IPL history during the 2025 auction?

(A) Shreyas Iyer
(B) Rishabh Pant
(C) Yuzvendra Chahal
(D) Venkatesh Iyer

Answer
Answer: (B) Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history, sold to Lucknow Super Giants for ₹27 crore.

Q.: Who emerged victorious as Uruguay’s next president in the recent election in November 2024?

A) Álvaro Delgado
B) José Mujica
C) Yamandú Orsi
D) Luis Lacalle Pou

Answer
Ans: C) Yamandú Orsi
Yamandú Orsi of the Broad Front alliance has emerged victorious as Uruguay’s next president. Orsi, secured 49.8% of the votes in a closely contested run-off election held on November 24, 2024.

Current Affairs MCQs : 25 NOVEMBER 2024

Q.: Where was the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (CoP29) to the UNFCCC held from November 11 to November 22, 2024?

A) Paris, France
B) Madrid, Spain
C) Baku, Azerbaijan
D) New York, USA

Answer
Ans: C) Baku, Azerbaijan
The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (CoP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to November 22, 2024.

Q.: Which political alliance won the Maharashtra Assembly Elections with a majority in 2024?

A) INDIA bloc
B) Mahayuti alliance
C) Third Front
D) Rashtriya Janata Dal

Answer
Answer: B) Mahayuti alliance
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance achieved a decisive victory in the Maharashtra Assembly Elections. The Mahayuti coalition includes BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP.

Q.: Which political alliance retained power in Jharkhand in the 2024 elections?

A) Mahayuti alliance
B) INDIA bloc
C) BJP coalition
D) NCP coalition

Answer
Answer: B) INDIA bloc
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led INDIA bloc retained power in Jharkhand. The INDIA bloc includes JMM, Congress, RJD, and CPI(ML).

Q.: Who became the champion of the 40th All India Governor’s Gold Cup International Football Tournament 2024?

A) Gangtok Himalayan Sporting Club
B) Mumbai City FC
C) North East United Football Club
D) Kerala Blasters FC

Answer
Ans: C) North East United Football Club
North East United Football Club emerged as the champion of the 40th All India Governor’s Gold Cup International Football Tournament 2024, held at Paljor Stadium, Gangtok on 24 November 2024.

Q.: Who won the Men’s Doubles Tennis title at the ATP Challenger Tour in Italy in November 2024?

A) N Sriram Balaji and Arjun Kadhe
B) N Sriram Balaji and Rithvik Bollipalli
C) Theo Arribage and Francisco Cabral
D) Arjun Kadhe and Rithvik Bollipalli

Answer
Ans: B) N Sriram Balaji and Rithvik Bollipalli
N Sriram Balaji and Rithvik Bollipalli won the Men’s Doubles title at the ATP Challenger Tour in Italy. They defeated the second-seeded duo of French tennis player Theo Arribage and his Portuguese partner Francisco Cabral in the final held on November 23, 2024

Q.: On which date is Constitution Day commemorated?

A) November 25, 2024
B) November 26, 2024
C) November 27, 2024
D) November 28, 2024

Answer
Ans: B) November 26, 2024
The Winter session of Parliament will commence on 25 November 2024, featuring 19 sittings over 26 days. There will be no session on 26 November to commemorate Constitution Day

Current Affairs MCQs : 23 NOVEMBER 2024

Q. Which art forms are recognized by the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar?

A. Painting and sculpture
B. Music, dance, drama, and folk and tribal art forms
C. Literature and poetry
D. Film and digital media

Answer
Answer: B. Music, dance, drama, and folk and tribal art forms
On 22 November 2024, 82 young artists were honored with the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar in New Delhi for the years 2022 and 2023.

Q. Which research institute has identified a new route to detect the Monkeypox virus (MPV) in November 2024?

A. Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
B. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR)
C. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
D. National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS)

Answer
Answer: B. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR)
Scientists at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) have discovered a novel method to detect and develop diagnostic tools for the Monkeypox virus (MPV).

Q.: Which organizations collaborated to launch the first Banana Export Train?

A) Indian Railways and Ministry of Agriculture
B) South Central Railway (SCR) and Container Corporation of India (CONCOR)
C) Andhra Pradesh State Government and Indian Railways
D) South Central Railway (SCR) and Ministry of Commerce

Answer
Ans: B) South Central Railway (SCR) and Container Corporation of India (CONCOR)
The South Central Railway (SCR), in collaboration with the Container Corporation of India (CONCOR), launched the first Banana Export Train of the season on November 22, 2024 from Tadipatri, Andhra Pradesh.

Current Affairs MCQs : 22 NOVEMBER 2024

Q.: In which state will the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 be held?

A) Maharashtra
B) Karnataka
C) Bihar
D) Punjab

Answer
Ans: C) Bihar
The Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025 will be held in Bihar in April 2025.

Q.: Which Ukrainian city was targeted by the Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) launched by Russia on 21 November 2024?

A) Kyiv
B) Lviv
C) Dnipro
D) Odessa

Answer
Ans: C) Dnipro
Russia has launched an Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) targeting Ukraine on 21 November 2024. This marks the first time such a weapon has been used in the conflict.

Q.: Where is the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) being held from 20 to 28 November 2024?

A) Mumbai
B) Panaji,
C) Goa
D) New Delhi

Answer
Ans: C) Goa
The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) kicked off with a star-studded opening ceremony at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Panaji, Goa, on November 20, 2024.

Current Affairs MCQs : 21 NOVEMBER 2024

Q.: Which team did India defeat to win the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy in November 2024?

(A) Japan
(B) South Korea
(C) Malaysia
(D) China

Answer
Answer: (D) China
India won the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy in hockey on 20 November 2024 at Rajgir Hockey Stadium, Bihar, defeating China 1-0 in the final.

Q.: What is the name of the award conferred upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Dominica?

(A) Dominica Award of Honour
(B) Order of Caribbean Unity
(C) Global Leader of Excellence Award
(D) Order of the Republic of Dominica

Answer
Answer: (A) Dominica Award of Honour

Explanation:On 20 November 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Dominica Award of Honour, the highest national award of the Commonwealth of Dominica.

Q.: What is the name of Prasar Bharati’s newly launched OTT platform?

(A) STREAM
(B) WAVES
(C) CULTURE+
(D) HERITAGE

Answer
Answer: (B) WAVES

Explanation: On 20 November 2024, Prasar Bharati launched its OTT platform, WAVES, during the opening ceremony of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.

Q. What is the name of the first indigenous antibiotic launched in India for resistant infections?

(A) Nafithromycin
(B) Amoxicillin
(C) Azithromycin
(D) Ceftriaxone

Answer
Answer: (A) Nafithromycin

Explanation: On 20 November 2024, Union Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, launched Nafithromycin, India’s first indigenous antibiotic, to combat drug-resistant infections.

Current Affairs MCQs : 20 NOVEMBER 2024

Q.: Which teams advanced to the final of the Women’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy in November 2024?

A) India and Japan
B) India and China
C) Japan and Malaysia
D) China and Malaysia

Answer
Answer: B) India and China
India advanced to the final of the Women’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024 by defeating Japan 2-0 in the semi-final held on 19 November 2024 at Rajgir Hockey Stadium, Bihar.

Q.: Which country will hold the 20th G20 presidency in 2025?

A) Brazil
B) South Africa
C) India
D) Indonesia

Answer
Answer: B) South Africa
The 19th G20 Summit concluded on 19 November 2024, with Brazil’s President Lula Da Silva handing over the presidency to South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Q.: How many domestic passengers flew on 17 November 2024, setting a new record?

A) 400,000
B) 450,000
C) 505,412
D) 600,000

Answer
Answer: C) 505,412
India’s aviation sector achieved a historic milestone on 17 November 2024, with over 505,412 domestic passengers flying in a single day, surpassing the 5 lakh mark for the first time.

Current Affairs MCQs : 19 NOVEMBER 2024

Q.: Where was the 19th G20 Summit held in November 2024?

A) New Delhi
B) Rio de Janeiro
C) Tokyo
D) Berlin

Answer
Answer: B) Rio de Janeiro
At the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, leaders adopted the Rio de Janeiro Declaration on November 18, 2024.

Q. Which advanced communications satellite was launched by ISRO on 18 November 2024, and what was its main purpose?

A) GSAT-19, for Earth observation
B) GSAT-20, for broadband services and in-flight Internet
C) GSAT-21, for navigation services
D) GSAT-22, for weather forecasting

Answer
Answer: B) GSAT-20, for broadband services and in-flight Internet

Q. Why did ISRO choose SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket for the GSAT-20 launch instead of India’s LVM-3 or Arianespace?

A) Falcon 9 was more cost-effective and had better availability
B) India’s LVM-3 couldn’t carry GSAT-20’s heavy payload, and Arianespace lacked operational rockets
C) Falcon 9 was faster and more advanced than other options
D) India wanted to experiment with new launch vehicles

Answer
Answer: B) India’s LVM-3 couldn’t carry GSAT-20’s heavy payload, and Arianespace lacked operational rockets

Q. What are the key features of GSAT-20, including its weight, operational lifespan, and launch provider?

A) 3,800 kg, 12 years, launched by NASA
B) 4,700 kg, 14 years, launched by SpaceX
C) 5,500 kg, 20 years, launched by Arianespace
D) 2,500 kg, 10 years, launched by ISRO

Answer
Answer: B) 4,700 kg, 14 years, launched by SpaceX

Q. Who has been appointed as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India in November 2024?

A) Girish Chandra Murmu
B) K Sanjay Murthy
C) Rajiv Kumar
D) Ajay Bhushan Pandey

Answer
Answer: B) K Sanjay Murthy
President Droupadi Murmu has appointed K Sanjay Murthy, an IAS officer of the 1989 batch (Andhra Pradesh cadre), as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.
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