Current Affairs Quiz — 10 December 2024
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Which session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation was held in Moscow on 10 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 21st
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the 21st session of the IRIGC-M&MTC was co-chaired by Rajnath Singh and Andrey Belousov in Moscow on December 10, 2024.
Who co-chaired the 21st IRIGC-M&MTC with Rajnath Singh on 10 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Andrey Belousov
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the session was co-chaired by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov.
The India-Russia Military Technical Cooperation agreement mentioned at the 21st IRIGC-M&MTC covers which period?
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Correct answer: D — 2021-31
PIB (10 Dec 2024): Belousov said the operationalisation of the Military Technical Cooperation agreement for 2021-31 will give necessary impetus to 'Make in India'.
Whom did Rajnath Singh call on in Moscow on 10 December 2024, on the margins of the IRIGC-M&MTC?
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Correct answer: B — Vladimir Putin
PIB (10 Dec 2024): Rajnath Singh called on the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin in Moscow on the margins of the 21st IRIGC-M&MTC.
Consider the following about Rajnath Singh's visit to Moscow on 10 December 2024: 1. He laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 2. The Russian Defence Minister congratulated him on the commissioning of INS Tushil. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB (10 Dec 2024): before the meeting Rajnath Singh laid a wreath at 'The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier' in Moscow, and Belousov congratulated him on the commissioning of INS Tushil.
From which date must solar PV modules used in projects source their cells from ALMM List-II, as per MNRE's amendment announced on 10 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 1 June 2026
PIB (10 Dec 2024): all solar PV modules used in projects must source their solar cells from ALMM List-II starting from 1st June 2026.
The new List-II introduced under the amended ALMM Order, 2019 covers:
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Correct answer: A — Solar PV cells
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the amendment introduces the long-awaited List-II for solar PV cells under the ALMM Order.
Under the ALMM amendment of December 2024, which solar modules will be considered compliant with the List-II cell requirement?
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Correct answer: B — Thin-film modules manufactured in integrated solar PV module manufacturing units
PIB (10 Dec 2024): thin-film solar modules manufactured in integrated solar PV module manufacturing units will be considered in compliance with the requirement to use solar PV cells from List-II.
On which day was the 'Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman' campaign launched, before concluding on Human Rights Day 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 19 November (World Toilet Day)
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the HSHS campaign, launched on World Toilet Day (November 19), concluded on 10 December, Human Rights Day.
Which department organised the 'Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman' campaign?
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Correct answer: D — Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the campaign was organised by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti.
How many Community Sanitary Complexes were assessed and improved during the 'Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman' campaign?
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Correct answer: A — Over 1.54 lakh
PIB (10 Dec 2024): over 1.54 lakh CSCs were assessed and improved, covering more than 70% of existing CSCs. 3.35 lakh is the number of new household latrines sanctioned.
Where were the 10th Asia Pacific Deaf Games 2024 held, at which India recorded its best-ever performance?
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Correct answer: A — Kuala Lumpur
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the PM congratulated the Indian contingent for a historic performance at the 10th Asia Pacific Deaf Games 2024 held in Kuala Lumpur.
How many medals did India win at the 10th Asia Pacific Deaf Games 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 55
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the athletes won an extraordinary 55 medals, India's best ever performance at the Games.
Which edition of the Asia Pacific Deaf Games was held in 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 10th
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the PM congratulated the contingent on its performance at the 10th Asia Pacific Deaf Games 2024.
Which body organised the Human Rights Day celebration addressed by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi on 10 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — National Human Rights Commission
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the President graced and addressed the Human Rights Day celebration organised by the National Human Rights Commission in New Delhi.
Which two issues did President Murmu describe as new threats to human rights on Human Rights Day 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Cybercrimes and climate change
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the President said cybercrimes and climate change are new threats to human rights.
According to President Murmu on Human Rights Day 2024, India's civilisational heritage spans over how many years?
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Correct answer: A — 5,000
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the President said India, with its civilisational heritage spanning over 5,000 years, has long upheld values of empathy and compassion.
The Competition Commission of India announced on 10 December 2024 its approval of the acquisition of Covestro AG by which company?
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Correct answer: A — Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
PIB (10 Dec 2024): CCI approves acquisition of Covestro AG by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.
Swahid Diwas, observed on 10 December, commemorates the martyrs of which movement?
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Correct answer: D — Assam Movement
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the PM said Swahid Diwas is an occasion to remember the courage and sacrifices of those who dedicated themselves to the Assam Movement.
During which dates was the nationwide 'Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore' campaign 2024 scheduled to be held?
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Correct answer: D — 19-24 December 2024
PIB (11 Dec 2024): Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore, the nationwide campaign for redressal of public grievances, will be held in all districts, states and UTs from 19th to 24th December 2024; its first preparatory meeting was on 10.12.2024.
Untied Grants of the Fifteenth Finance Commission released to rural local bodies can be used for location-specific needs under how many subjects of the Eleventh Schedule?
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Correct answer: C — 29
PIB (10 Dec 2024): Untied Grants are utilised by PRIs/RLBs for location-specific felt needs under the 29 subjects enshrined in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution.
What was the theme of the 16th Annual Convention of the Central Information Commission held on 10 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Contribution of RTI in journey towards Viksit Bharat
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the theme of the Convention of the Central Information Commission was 'Contribution of RTI in journey towards Viksit Bharat'.
Where was the 16th Annual Convention of the Central Information Commission inaugurated on 10 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Bharat Mandapam
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the 16th Annual Convention of the Central Information Commission was inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam by Dr Jitendra Singh.
S M Krishna, whose passing PM Modi condoled on 10 December 2024, was a former Chief Minister of which state?
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Correct answer: B — Karnataka
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the PM condoled the passing of S M Krishna, former Chief Minister of Karnataka.
On 10 December 2024, Om Birla and parliamentarians paid floral tributes in Samvidhan Sadan to which Bharat Ratna on his birth anniversary?
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Correct answer: A — C. Rajagopalachari
PIB (10 Dec 2024): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid floral tributes to Bharat Ratna Chakravarti Rajagopalachari in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on his birth anniversary.