Current Affairs MCQ

Daily Current Affairs MCQ question with Answer and Explanation for Competitive Exams. (English Medium)

Current Affairs MCQs : 11 January 2025

Q.: Who has been awarded the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award 2025?

A) Dr. Syed Anwar Khursheed
B) Dr. Ramesh Kumar
C) Dr. Ayesha Singh
D) Dr. Sunil Patel

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Ans: A) Dr. Syed Anwar Khursheed
Dr. Syed Anwar Khursheed, a renowned Indian physician in Saudi Arabia, has been awarded the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award 2025.

Q.: In which cities will the 21st edition of the Third Eye Asian Film Festival held from January 10 to January 16, 2025?

A) Delhi and Jaipur
B) Mumbai and Thane
C) Bengaluru and Chennai
D) Hyderabad and Pune

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Ans: B) Mumbai and Thane
The 21st edition of the Third Eye Asian Film Festival will be held from January 10 to January 16, 2025, in Mumbai and Thane.

Q.: What is the name of the sixth Scorpene submarine handed over to the Indian Navy by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in January 2025?

A) Khanderi
B) Karanj
C) Vela
D) Vaghsheer

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Ans: D) Vaghsheer
Mumbai-based Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited handed over the sixth Scorpene submarine, Vaghsheer, of Project P-75 to the Indian Navy on January 10, 2025.

Current Affairs MCQs : 10 January 2025

Q.: What natural factor has contributed to the intensity of the wildfires in Los Angeles in January 2025?

a) Heavy rainfall
b) Santa Ana winds
c) Snowstorms
d) Earthquakes

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Ans: b) Santa Ana winds
Wildfires have been wreaking havoc in Los Angeles. The fires have been fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, reaching speeds of up to 100 mph, and extremely dry conditions.

Q.: Which organization led the Indian delegation, comprising 125 companies, at ArabPlast 2025 in Dubai, emphasizing sustainable manufacturing solutions and circular economy initiatives?

a) Ministry of Commerce
b) PLEXCONCIL
c) Confederation of Indian Industry
d) Federation of Indian Export Organisations

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Ans: b) PLEXCONCIL
The 17th edition of ArabPlast, West Asia’s premier trade exhibition for plastics and petrochemicals, opened on January 7, 2025, in Dubai. India’s delegation, led by the Plastic Export Promotion Council of India (PLEXCONCIL), includes 125 companies

Q.: How many special guests have been invited to witness the 76th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, on January 26, 2025?

a) 5,000
b) 7,500
c) 10,000
d) 12,500

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Ans: c) 10,000
The Ministry of Defence announced that around 10,000 special guests will witness the 76th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, on January 26. These guests, known as the “architects of Swarnim Bharat,” are recognized for their contributions to various government schemes.

Current Affairs MCQs : 9 January 2025

Q.: Who became the President of Ghana in January, 2025?

A) Nana Akufo-Addo
B) John Kufuor
C) John Dramani Mahama
D) Jerry John Rawlings

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Ans: C) John Dramani Mahama
John Dramani Mahama was sworn in as President of Ghana on January 7, 2025. This marked his return to office after winning the December 2024 presidential election with 56.55% of the vote.

Q.:What is the projected GDP growth rate for India in the fiscal year 2024-25, as per the National Statistics Office (NSO)?

A) 5.4%
B) 6.4%
C) 7.4%
D) 8.4%

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Ans: B) 6.4%
India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to grow at 6.4% in the fiscal year 2024-25, as per the first advance estimates by the National Statistics Office (NSO).

Q.: Where was the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas held from January 8 to 10, 2025?

A) Mumbai, Maharashtra
B) New Delhi, Delhi
C) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
D) Bengaluru, Karnataka

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Ans: C) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) was celebrated from January 8 to 10, 2025, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Q.: Where was Indusfood 2025 held from January 8 to 10, 2025?

A) New Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Greater Noida
D) Bengaluru

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Ans: C) Greater Noida
Indusfood 2025, held from January 8 to 10 at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida, is Asia’s premier Food and Beverage Trade Show.

Current Affairs MCQs : 8 January 2025

Q.: Who has been elected as the new President of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI)?

a) Adille Sumariwalla
b) Sandeep Mehta
c) Bahadur Singh Sagoo
d) Neeraj Chopra

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Answer: c) Bahadur Singh Sagoo
Bahadur Singh Sagoo (Asian Games champion in Men’s Shot Put) elected as the new President of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI). Election announced during the two-day Annual General Assembly Meeting in Chandigarh (7 January 2025).

Q.: Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of ISRO?

a) S Somanath
b) V Narayanan
c) K Sivan
d) R Madhavan

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Answer: b) V Narayanan
V Narayanan appointed as the new Chairman of ISRO and Secretary of the Department of Space. He will assume office on January 14, succeeding S Somanath.

Q.: What is the voter population for the Delhi Assembly elections 2025?

a) Over 1 crore
b) Over 1.55 crore
c) Over 2 crore
d) Over 1.25 crore

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Answer: b) Over 1.55 crore
Polling Stations: 13,033 polling stations will be set up for over 1.55 crore voters in Delhi.

Q. Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India as on January 2025?

a) S Somanath
b) Rajiv Kumar
c) V Narayanan
d) Adille Sumariwalla

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Answer: b) Rajiv Kumar

Q.: What is the name of India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge, part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project, located in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir?

a) Anji Khad Bridge
b) Rajiv Gandhi Bridge
c) Chardham Bridge
d) Udhampur Bridge

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Answer: a) Anji Khad Bridge
The Indian Railways has completed the Anji Khad Bridge, India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge, as part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project.

Q.: Which Indian organization partnered with Microsoft to drive AI adoption and development in India?

A) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
B) Wipro
C) Infosys
D) IndiaAI

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Ans: D) IndiaAI
IndiaAI, an Independent Business Division under Digital India Corporation, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft on January 8, 2025, to boost Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption and development in India.

Current Affairs MCQs : 7 January 2025

Q.: Who won the Under-17 Girls’ Singles title at the British Junior Open Squash Tournament in 2025?

A) Ruqayya Salem
B) Anahat Singh
C) Malika El Karaksy
D) Nadia Tamer

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Answer: B) Anahat Singh
Anahat Singh, a 16-year-old top-seed Indian squash player, won the Under-17 Girls’ Singles title at the British Junior Open 2025 in Birmingham, England, on 6 January 2025.

Q.: What is the primary purpose of the Bharatpol portal?

a) Streamlining domestic criminal investigations
b) Enhancing international cooperation in criminal investigations
c) Monitoring local law enforcement activities
d) Training law enforcement officers

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Ans: b) Enhancing international cooperation in criminal investigations
The Bharatpol portal aims to streamline international cooperation in criminal investigations by enabling real-time information sharing among Indian law enforcement agencies and their international counterparts through Interpol.

Q.: Which agency developed the Bharatpol portal?

a) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
b) National Investigation Agency (NIA)
c) Intelligence Bureau (IB)
d) Research and Analysis Wing (RAW)

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Ans: a) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
The Bharatpol portal is a new initiative developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in India.

Q.: Where will the 15th edition of Aero India 2025 be held from 10th to 14th February 2025?

A) New Delhi
B) Bengaluru
C) Hyderabad
D) Pune

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Answer: B) Bengaluru
The 15th edition of Aero India 2025, Asia’s largest aero show, will be held at the Air Force Station, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, from 10th to 14th February 2025.

Q.: Who is the Microsoft Chairman and CEO who met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January 2025?

A) Sundar Pichai
B) Mark Zuckerberg
C) Satya Nadella
D) Tim Cook

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Answer: C) Satya Nadella
On 6th January 2025, Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. They discussed technology, innovation, and artificial intelligence.

Q.: Who resigned from the position of Prime Minister of Canada in January 2025, after being in office for 9 years?

A) Chrystia Freeland
B) David McGuinty
C) Justin Trudeau
D) Jagmeet Singh

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Ans: C) Justin Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on January 6, 2025.

Q.: Which company was awarded the contract for the construction of the Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barges?

a) Indian Ship Designing Firm
b) Naval Science and Technological Laboratory
c) Suryadipta Projects Pvt. Ltd., Thane
d) Indian Register of Shipping

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Ans: c) Suryadipta Projects Pvt. Ltd., Thane
The contract for 11 ACTCM Barges was awarded to M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt. Ltd., Thane, on 05 Mar 2021. Seven barges have been delivered as on Jan 2025.

Current Affairs MCQs : 6 January 2025

Q.: Which station connects the Namo Bharat Train to the Metro’s Blue and Pink lines?

A. Sahibabad
B. Anand Vihar
C. New Ashok Nagar
D. Ghaziabad

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Answer: B. Anand Vihar
Namo Bharat Train Connectivity: Connects with the Blue and Pink Metro lines, Anand Vihar railway station, and inter-state bus terminals.

Q.: Who won the Men’s 10-meter Air Pistol finals in the 67th National Shooting Championship 2024?
a) Pradhyumn Singh
b) Varun Tomar
c) Aakash Bhardwaj
d) Chirag Sharma

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Ans: b) Varun Tomar
In the 67th National Shooting Championship 2024, Varun Tomar of the Indian Army emerged as the national shooting champion by winning the Men’s 10-meter Air Pistol finals at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi on January 5, 2025.

Q.: What is the name of the French Navy’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier that visited Goa in January 2025 to participate in the 42nd Indo-French Naval Exercise Varuna?
A. Clemenceau
B. Charles De Gaulle
C. Richelieu
D. Jean Bart

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Answer:
B. Charles De Gaulle
The French Navy’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, Charles De Gaulle, arrived in Goa on January 4, 2025, to participate in the 42nd annual bilateral naval exercise Varuna with the Indian Navy.

Q.: India’s metro network has reached what milestone, making it the third-largest in the world?
a) 500 km
b) 750 km
c) 1000 km
d) 1500 km

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Ans: c) 1000 km
India’s metro systems have revolutionized urban travel, expanding to cover over 1,000 km across 11 states and 23 cities, making India the third-largest metro network globally after China and the United States.

Q.: What are the common symptoms of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)?
A. High fever and severe headache
B. Cough, fever, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath
C. Skin rash and joint pain
D. Vomiting and abdominal pain

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Answer: B. Cough, fever, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath

Q. How is Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) primarily transmitted?
A. By mosquitoes
B. Through direct contact with animals
C. Through person-to-person contact or contaminated surfaces
D. Through air travel

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Answer: C. Through person-to-person contact or contaminated surfaces

Q.: Which district in Sikkim houses the India’s First Organic Fisheries Cluster ?

A) Gangtok
B) Mangan
C) Soreng
D) Namchi

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Ans: C) Soreng
India’s First Organic Fisheries Cluster announced on January 6, 2025, in the Soreng district of Sikkim.

Current Affairs MCQs : 4 January 2025

Q.: When is the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025 scheduled to take place in India?

A) January 5-10
B) January 13-19
C) February 1-7
D) February 15-21

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Ans: B) January 13-19
Kho Kho World Cup in India from January 13 to 19, 2025

Q.: Who are the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)?

A. United States, United Kingdom, Russia, China, and France
B. United States, India, Germany, Brazil, and Japan
C. United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France, and Germany
D. China, Russia, Japan, Italy, and Spain

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Answer: A. United States, United Kingdom, Russia, China, and France

Q.: What unique power is held by the permanent members of the UNSC?

A. Power to appoint the UN Secretary-General
B. Power of veto
C. Power to dissolve the UN General Assembly
D. Power to allocate funding

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Answer: B. Power of veto

Q.: How long is the term for non-permanent members of the UNSC?

A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years

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Answer: B. 2 years

Q.: Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025, are designed to implement which Act?

A. Digital Data Protection Act, 2025
B. Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
C. IT (Data Protection) Act, 2024
D. Data Security and Privacy Act, 2023

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Answer: B. Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) released the draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025, on January 3, 2025, to implement the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

Current Affairs MCQs : 3 January 2025

Q. Who among the following was awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2025?
A. Jyothi Yarraji
B. Harmanpreet Singh
C. Vantika Agrawal
D. Nitu

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Answer: B. Harmanpreet Singh

Q. For which sport was D Gukesh awarded the Khel Ratna Award in 2025?
A. Shooting
B. Hockey
C. Chess
D. Athletics

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Answer: C. Chess

Q. Armando Agnelo Colaco, who received the Dronacharya Award in 2025, is a coach in which sport?
A. Hockey
B. Badminton
C. Football
D. Shooting

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Answer: C. Football

Q.: At which location in Manipur has the fencing along the India-Myanmar border been completed in January 2025?
A. Imphal
B. Moreh
C. Churachandpur
D. Ukhrul

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Answer: B. Moreh
India-Myanmar Border: Over 9 km of fencing has been completed at Moreh in Manipur as of January 2025.

Q.: How many financial transactions did Unified Payments Interface (UPI) process in December 2024?

A. 10 billion
B. 12.5 billion
C. 14 billion
D. 16.73 billion

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Ans: D. 16.73 billion
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) surge to record 16.73 billion financial transactions in December 2024.

Current Affairs MCQs : 2 January 2025

Q.: When did Romania and Bulgaria officially become full members of the Schengen zone?

A. January 1, 2023
B. January 1, 2024
C. January 1, 2025
D. January 1, 2026

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Ans: C. January 1, 2025
Romania and Bulgaria officially became full members of the Schengen zone on January 1, 2025.

Q.: Which team won the Santosh Trophy in football by defeating Kerala 1-0 in the final held on December 31, 2024, at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Hyderabad?

A. Kerala
B. Punjab
C. Karnataka
D. West Bengal

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Ans: D. West Bengal
West Bengal clinched the prestigious Santosh Trophy national football championship title by defeating Kerala 1-0 in the final held on December 31, 2024, at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Hyderabad.

Q.: Who shared the title of the World Blitz Chess Championship 2024 ?

A) Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi
B) Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana
C) Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren
D) Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura

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Answer: A) Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi

Q.: According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), 2024 was:

A) The driest year on record in India
B) The warmest year on record in India since 1901
C) The coldest year on record in India since 1901
D) The year with the most rainfall in India

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Answer: B) The warmest year on record in India since 1901
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that 2024 was the warmest year on record in India since 1901.

Current Affairs MCQs : 1 January 2025

Q.: India’s first glass bridge over the sea was inaugurated in which location?

a) Rameshwaram
b) Kanyakumari
c) Chennai
d) Mahabalipuram

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Answer: b) Kanyakumari
India’s first glass bridge over the sea was inaugurated in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, on 30 December 2024 by Chief Minister MK Stalin.

Q.: Where will the WAVES 2025 Summit take place from February 5th to 9th, 2025 in India?

a) Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
b) Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
c) India International Centre, New Delhi
d) Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi

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Answer: b) Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
India will host the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 from February 5th to 9th at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking its first-ever hosting of this global event.

Q.: What change did the NPCI announce for WhatsApp Pay on 31 December 2024?

a) Introduction of new payment features
b) Removal of the UPI user onboarding limit
c) Implementation of a transaction cap
d) Ban on UPI services for WhatsApp Pay

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Answer: b) Removal of the UPI user onboarding limit
On 31 December 2024, The NPCI has lifted the unified payments interface (UPI) user onboarding cap for WhatsApp Pay, allowing it to extend services to its entire Indian user base of over 500 million.

Current Affairs MCQs : 31 December 2024

Q.: What was the primary objective of ISRO’s PSLV-C60 mission launched on December 30, 2024?

a) To launch a manned mission to the Moon
b) To demonstrate in-space docking technology
c) To study the effects of space radiation on astronauts
d) To deploy a new communication satellite

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Ans: b) To demonstrate in-space docking technology
The primary objective of the ISRO’s PSLV-C60 mission is to demonstrate in-space docking technology using two small spacecraft, SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target), in a low-Earth circular orbit.

Q.: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Test Cricket is played between India and which country?

a) England
b) South Africa
c) Australia
d) New Zealand

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Answer: c) Australia
On 30 December 2024, In Border-Gavaskar Trophy Cricket, Australia registered a 184 run victory over India on the fifth and final day of the fourth test in Melbourne.

Q.: In which sport did Hemanth Muddappa become the first athlete to win 15 National Titles?

a) Badminton
b) Football
c) Motorcycle Drag Racing
d) Tennis

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Answer: c) Motorcycle Drag Racing
Hemanth Muddappa secured his 15th National Title on December 29, 2024 at the fourth and final round of the MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship 2024 at the Madras International Circuit (MIC).

Current Affairs MCQs : 30 December 2024

Q.: Who is the youngest female to scale the highest peaks on each of the seven continents?

A. Arjun Vajpai
B. Bachendri Pal
C. Kaamya Karthikeyan
D. Poorna Malavath

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Ans: C. Kaamya Karthikeyan
Kaamya Karthikeyan, a 17-year-old from Navy Children School in Mumbai, becomes the youngest female to scale the highest peaks on each of the seven continents.

Q.: Which Indian chess player won her second women’s World Rapid and Blitz Championship in December 2024?

A. Humpy Koneru
B. Harika Dronavalli
C. Tania Sachdev
D. Bhakti Kulkarni

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Ans: A. Humpy Koneru
Winner in World Rapid and Blitz Championship– Women’s Category: India’s Koneru Humpy won her second women’s title by defeating Indonesia’s Irene Sukander. Humpy finished the tournament with 8.5 points from 11 rounds.

Q.:What traditional love song from Bosnia has earned UNESCO recognition in December 2024?

A. Sevdalinka
B. Fado
C. Flamenco
D. Tango

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Ans: A. Sevdalinka
Bosnia’s traditional love song, Sevdalinka, often referred to as the Balkan Blues, was recognized by UNESCO and included in its National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage on December 27, 2024.

Q.: Exercise Surya Kiran is a joint military exercise between the armies of India and …………..?

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

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Ans: b) Nepal
Exercise Surya Kiran is a significant joint military exercise between the armies of India and Nepal. The 18th edition of this annual training event is scheduled to be held in Saljhandi, Nepal from December 31, 2024, to January 13, 2025.

Current Affairs MCQs : 28 December 2024

Q.: Where is the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra River being constructed?

A. China
B. India
C. Bangladesh
D. Nepal

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Ans: A. China
China has recently approved the construction of the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra River, located in Tibet near the Indian border.

Q.: Which river is the Brahmaputra known as in Tibet?

A. Yangtze
B. Yarlung Zangbo
C. Yellow River
D. Mekong

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Answer: B. Yarlung Zangbo
Explanation: The Brahmaputra River is known as the Yarlung Zangbo in Tibet. The river originates in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, where it is called the Yarlung Zangbo River or simply Zangbo. It flows eastward through Tibet before making a sharp southward turn at the Great Bend, entering India through Arunachal Pradesh, and becoming the Brahmaputra. As it flows further downstream, it eventually enters Bangladesh, where it is known as the Jamuna River.

Q.: Which country’s air defenses are speculated to have mistakenly shot down Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on December 25, 2024?

A. Azerbaijan
B. Kazakhstan
C. Russia
D. Turkey

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Ans: C. Russia
Initial speculations suggest possible external interference, with some sources indicating that Russian air defenses might have mistakenly shot down the aircraft.

Current Affairs MCQs : 27 December 2024

Q.: What role is Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh widely regarded as the architect of?

a) India’s Independence Movement
b) India’s Economic Liberalisation in 1991
c) The Green Revolution
d) The Space Program

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Ans: b) India’s Economic Liberalisation in 1991
Dr. Singh is considered the architect of the 1991 economic reforms that ushered in economic liberalisation in India.

Q.: Which former Prime Minister of India served as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

a) Indira Gandhi
b) Rajiv Gandhi
c) Dr. Manmohan Singh
d) Atal Bihari Vajpayee

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Ans: c) Dr. Manmohan Singh
He Served as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India from September 1982 to January 1985.

Q.: Which of the following categories were included for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awards?

(A) Art and Culture, Bravery, Innovation, Science and Technology, Social Service, Sports, and Environment.
(B) Bravery, Politics, Science, Literature, and Sports
(C) Innovation, Art and Culture, Literature, and Mathematics
(D) Social Service, Environment, Politics, and Agriculture

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Answer: (A) Art and Culture, Bravery, Innovation, Science and Technology, Social Service, Sports, and Environment.
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on 17 children in New Delhi on 26 December 2024. Categories: The children were recognized for their achievements in Art and Culture, Bravery, Innovation, Science and Technology, Social Service, Sports, and Environment.

Q.:Where will the 38th National Games be held from January 28, 2025?

A. Gujarat
B. Uttarakhand
C. Karnataka
D. Punjab

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Ans: B. Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the torch procession of the 38th National Games from Haldwani in Nainital district on December 26, 2024.

Current Affairs MCQs : 26 December 2024

Q.: Which Indian bowler has reached 904 rating points in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings in December 2024, equaling the highest rating ever achieved by an Indian bowler?

a) Anil Kumble
b) Harbhajan Singh
c) Jasprit Bumrah
d) Ravindra Jadeja

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Ans: c) Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah has reached 904 rating points in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings, equaling the highest rating ever achieved by an Indian bowler, previously held by Ravichandran Ashwin.

Q.: Who has been appointed as the Revenue Secretary in the Ministry of Finance?

a) Amit Agrawal
b) Vineet Joshi
c) Arunish Chawla
d) Neerja Sekhar

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Ans: c) Arunish Chawla
Arunish Chawla: 1992 batch Bihar cadre IAS officer appointed as the Revenue Secretary in the Ministry of Finance in December 2024.

Q.: Whose bravery and sacrifice is honored on Veer Baal Diwas annually on December 26?

a) Mahatma Gandhi’s children
b) Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s younger sons
c) Subhas Chandra Bose’s nephews
d) Jawaharlal Nehru’s grandchildren

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Ans: b) Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s younger sons
Veer Baal Diwas is observed annually on December 26. The day honors the bravery and sacrifice of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s younger sons, Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh.

Q.: Which former Prime Minister’s 100th birth anniversary was commemorated during the foundation stone laying ceremony of Ken-Betwa River Linking Project?

a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Indira Gandhi
c) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
d) Rajiv Gandhi

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Answer: c) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Foundation Stone Laid: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Ken-Betwa National River Linking Project on 25 December 2024 in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh on the occasion of 100th birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Current Affairs MCQs : 25 December 2024

Q.: Which country is hosting the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025?

a) India
b) Australia
c) Pakistan
d) England

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Ans: c) Pakistan
The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 in Cricket will take place from 19th February to 9th March 2025. Pakistan will host its first global cricket tournament since 1996, alongside the UAE as a neutral venue.

Q.: General (Dr.) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd.) has been appointed as Governor of which state in December 2024?

a) Bihar
b) Mizoram
c) Manipur
d) Odisha

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Ans : b) Mizoram
General (Dr.) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd.): Designated as the new Governor of Mizoram by President of India on 24 December 2024.

Q. When is Good Governance Day observed annually in India?

a) December 26
b) December 25
c) January 1
d) October 2

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Ans: b) December 25
Good Governance Day is observed annually on December 25th in India to honor the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Q.: Who won the men’s singles title at the 86th Senior National Badminton Championships 2024?
a) Mithun Manjunath
b) M. Raghu
c) Sanskar Saraswat
d) Ayush Agarwal

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Answer: b) M. Raghu
Karnataka’s M. Raghu defeated Mithun Manjunath (14-21, 21-14, 24-22), in the final of 86th Senior National Badminton Tournament held in Bengaluru on 24 December 2024.

Current Affairs MCQs : 24 December 2024

Q.: Who has been appointed as the Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence by President-elect Donald Trump?

a) Sundar Pichai
b) Sriram Krishnan
c) Satya Nadella
d) Vinod Khosla

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Ans: b) Sriram Krishnan
President-elect Donald Trump appointed Indian-American entrepreneur Sriram Krishnan as the Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Q.: Where will India’s matches in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy be held?

a) Pakistan
b) India
c) United Arab Emirates (UAE)
d) England

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Ans: c) United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has designated the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the neutral venue for India’s matches in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

Q.: Who became Iceland’s youngest Prime Minister in December 2024?

a) Katrín Jakobsdóttir
b) Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson
c) Kristrun Frostadottir
d) Bjarni Benediktsson

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Ans: a) Katrín Jakobsdóttir
Iceland’s new government, led by Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir of the Social Democratic Alliance (SDA), took office on 21 December 2024. Frostadottir, born in 1988, is Iceland’s youngest prime minister.

Q.: When is National Consumer Day observed annually in India?

a) December 1
b) December 24
c) January 1
d) October 2

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Answer: b) December 24

Q. Who has been appointed as the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in 2024?

a) Arun Kumar Mishra
b) Priyank Kanoongo
c) V. Ramasubramanian
d) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi

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Ans: c) V. Ramasubramanian
Retired Supreme Court judge V. Ramasubramanian has been appointed as the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) by President Droupadi Murmu on 23 December 2024.

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

Show Answer
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

Show Answer
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.
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