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.