Current Affairs Quiz — 13 December 2024
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The 'District-level Climate Risk Assessment for India' report released on 13 December 2024 analysed flood and drought risks across how many districts?
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Correct answer: B — 698
PIB (Science & Technology): the report contains an in-depth analysis of flood and drought risks across 698 districts in India and was released on 13 December 2024 at IIT Delhi.
Which institutions developed the 'District-level Climate Risk Assessment for India' report released in December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — IIT Mandi, IIT Guwahati and CSTEP Bengaluru
PIB (Science & Technology): the report was developed by IIT Mandi, IIT Guwahati and CSTEP Bengaluru, supported by DST in collaboration with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.
According to the District-level Climate Risk Assessment report (December 2024), which of the following districts is NOT among the 11 districts at 'Very High' risk of both flood and drought?
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Correct answer: D — Barmer
PIB (Science & Technology): the 11 dual-risk districts are Patna (Bihar); Alappuzha (Kerala); Charaideo, Dibrugarh, Sibsagar, South Salmara Mankachar and Golaghat (Assam); Kendrapara (Odisha); and Murshidabad, Nadia and Uttar Dinajpur (West Bengal). Barmer is not on the list.
What is the name of the AI chatbot launched by the Prime Minister in Prayagraj on 13 December 2024 for Mahakumbh 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Kumbh Sah'AI'yak
PIB (PMO): the Prime Minister launched the Kumbh Sah'AI'yak chatbot to give guidance and updates on events to devotees at Mahakumbh Mela 2025.
The Kumbh Sah'AI'yak chatbot launched for Mahakumbh 2025 can communicate in how many Indian languages?
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Correct answer: B — 11
PIB (PMO): the Kumbh Sahayak chatbot marks the first use of AI and chatbot technology for Kumbh and is capable of communicating in eleven Indian languages.
Which of the following corridors was NOT among those inaugurated by the Prime Minister in Prayagraj on 13 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Vishwanath Dham corridor
PIB (PMO): the PM inaugurated the Bharadwaj Ashram, Shringverpur Dham, Akshayvat and Hanuman Mandir corridors in Prayagraj. Vishwanath Dham, which he cited as an earlier project, is in Varanasi.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, whose celebrations logo was unveiled on 13 December 2024, is marking how many years of service?
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Correct answer: C — 100
PIB (Civil Aviation): the Minister unveiled the Centenary Celebrations Logo as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, celebrates its 100 years of service.
As part of Kolkata airport's centenary, a cafe offering affordable food to passengers travelling under the UDAN scheme is to be introduced. What is it called?
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Correct answer: A — UDAN Yatri Cafe
PIB (Civil Aviation): a unique UDAN Yatri Cafe is set to be introduced at Kolkata Airport to cater specifically to passengers traveling under the UDAN scheme.
According to the Indian Prevention of Diabetes Study released in December 2024, a 40-minute daily yoga routine can reduce the risk of developing diabetes by approximately:
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Correct answer: C — 40%
PIB (Science & Technology): the study found that a 40-minute daily yoga routine with standard lifestyle interventions can reduce the risk of developing diabetes by approximately 40%. 28% and 32% are the figures for earlier lifestyle and lifestyle-plus-metformin trials.
The 'Indian Prevention of Diabetes Study' on yoga, released on 13 December 2024, was initiated by which organisation?
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Correct answer: D — Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India
PIB (Science & Technology): the study was initiated by the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) and released by Union Minister Jitendra Singh.
Consider the following statements about the Indian Prevention of Diabetes Study (December 2024): 1. It was conducted over three years across five centres in India. 2. It involved nearly 1,000 prediabetic individuals. 3. The yoga routine tested lasted 60 minutes a day. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Science & Technology): the study ran over three years across five centres with nearly 1,000 prediabetic individuals. Statement 3 is incorrect: the routine was 40 minutes a day.
What is 'Rajmarg Saathi', announced by NHAI in December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Upgraded route patrolling vehicles for national highways
PIB (Road Transport & Highways): NHAI's guidelines include specifications for new Route Patrolling Vehicles (RPVs) named 'Rajmarg Saathi'.
Under NHAI's guidelines, a 'Rajmarg Saathi' route patrolling vehicle is to be replaced after:
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Correct answer: C — 3,00,000 km or 3 years
PIB (Road Transport & Highways): the RPV shall be replaced with a new one once it has exceeded a run of 3,00,000 km or has been in operation for three years.
Road distress data captured by AI dashcams on 'Rajmarg Saathi' vehicles will be integrated with which NHAI application?
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Correct answer: B — NHAI One
PIB (Road Transport & Highways): the road distress data shall be collected weekly by NHAI and integrated with the NHAI One application for more efficient maintenance.
How many direct selling entities were issued notices by the CCPA for violating the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, as announced on 13 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 17
PIB (Consumer Affairs): the CCPA issued notices to 17 entities found violating the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021; 13 of them are under investigation.
In which year were the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules notified by the Government of India?
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Correct answer: C — 2021
PIB (Consumer Affairs): the Government notified the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021, establishing a framework to regulate direct selling entities.
Which of the following is NOT among the three major signs, listed by the CCPA in December 2024, that a product is being used to disguise a pyramid scheme?
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Correct answer: D — Products sold only through online platforms
PIB (Consumer Affairs): the three signs listed are a large joining fee or investment, compensation paid for recruiting, and no right of return, buy-back or cooling-off period. Online selling is not one of them.
The STRIVE project for strengthening Industrial Training Institutes was supported by which institution?
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Correct answer: B — World Bank
PIB (Skill Development): the Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) project, supported by the World Bank, achieved milestones during its seven-year implementation.
According to MSDE, female participation in vocational training under STRIVE rose to what level in 2022-23?
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Correct answer: C — 20%
PIB (Skill Development): female participation in vocational training rose from 12% in 2017-18 to 20% in 2022-23.
Which team won the 13th edition of the Admiral's Cup sailing regatta that concluded on 13 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Russia
PIB (Defence): Team Russia won the Admiral's Cup 24; Team Italy was runner-up and Team India/INA 'A' finished third.
Where was the 13th edition of the Admiral's Cup sailing regatta held in December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
PIB (Defence): the 13th edition of the Admiral's Cup Sailing Regatta concluded with a closing ceremony at Ettikulam Beach at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala.
In which class of boats were the races of the Admiral's Cup 2024 held?
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Correct answer: D — Laser Radial
PIB (Defence): the Admiral's Cup witnessed closely contested sailing races in Laser Radial boats from 9 to 13 December 2024.
Against which sports federation did the Competition Commission of India issue a cease and desist order dated 12 December 2024 (announced on 13 December 2024)?
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Correct answer: A — A) Table Tennis Federation of India
PIB (CCI): the CCI passed an order under Section 27 of the Competition Act against the Table Tennis Federation of India and three of its affiliates, without imposing a monetary penalty.
The CCI's December 2024 order against the Table Tennis Federation of India and its affiliates found contravention of which sections of the Competition Act, 2002?
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Correct answer: D — Sections 3(4) and 4
PIB (CCI): the order found contravention of Sections 3(4) and 4 of the Act, resulting in refusal to deal and abuse of dominance; the cease and desist order itself was issued under Section 27.