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.