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.

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