Current Affairs Quiz — 22 December 2024
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To what level did India and Kuwait elevate their bilateral relations during PM Narendra Modi's visit in December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Strategic Partnership
PIB (PMO) joint statement: the two leaders agreed to elevate the relations between India and Kuwait to a 'Strategic Partnership'.
Which international organisation did Kuwait join as one of the outcomes of PM Modi's visit in December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — International Solar Alliance
PIB (PMO) list of outcomes: Kuwait's membership of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) was one of the outcomes of the visit.
PM Narendra Modi attended the opening ceremony of which sporting event in Kuwait on 21 December 2024 as Guest of Honour of the Amir?
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Correct answer: A — 26th Arabian Gulf Cup
PIB (PMO) joint statement: Prime Minister Modi attended the opening ceremony of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup in Kuwait on 21 December 2024 as Guest of Honour of the Amir.
Consider the following outcomes of PM Modi's visit to Kuwait in December 2024: 1. An MoU on cooperation in the field of defence. 2. A Cultural Exchange Programme for 2025–2029. 3. A Joint Commission on Cooperation headed by the National Security Advisers of both countries. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
PIB (PMO): statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong because the Joint Commission on Cooperation will be headed by the Foreign Ministers of both countries.
Which award did the Amir of Kuwait confer on PM Narendra Modi on 22 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — The Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer
PIB (PMO): the Amir of Kuwait conferred The Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer, the highest national award of Kuwait, on PM Modi.
In which year was Kuwait's Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer instituted?
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Correct answer: A — 1974
PIB (PMO): The Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer was instituted in 1974 and has since been conferred on select global leaders.
PM Modi's visit to Kuwait in December 2024 was the first by an Indian Prime Minister to that country in how many years?
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Correct answer: D — 43 years
PIB (PMO): the award was conferred during the historic visit of a Prime Minister of India to Kuwait after 43 years.
The new Kalaburagi building of the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, inaugurated on 22 December 2024, has how many beds?
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Correct answer: B — 371
The Hindu, Deccan Chronicle and The New Indian Express: the new building of the Kalaburagi branch has 371 beds.
The bed count of the new Jayadeva hospital building in Kalaburagi was chosen to mark ten years of special provisions for the Kalyana Karnataka region under which Article of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: A — Article 371(J)
The New Indian Express and The Hindu: the 371-bed capacity commemorates the tenth anniversary of the region's special status under Article 371(J), under which the KKRDB that funded the building was formed.
What was the cost of the new 371-bed Kalaburagi building of the Jayadeva heart institute inaugurated in December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — ₹327.17 crore
The Hindu and Deccan Chronicle: the building was constructed at a cost of ₹327.17 crore.
Which team did India beat in the final to win the inaugural Women's T20 U19 Asia Cup on 22 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Bangladesh
The Hindu and Sportstar: India beat Bangladesh by 41 runs in the final to win the inaugural Women's U19 T20 Asia Cup.
Who top-scored for India with 52 off 47 balls in the final of the inaugural Women's U19 T20 Asia Cup in December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — G. Trisha
The Hindu and Sportstar: opener G. Trisha scored 52 off 47 balls (five fours, two sixes) as India made 117 for 7.
At which venue was the final of the inaugural Women's U19 T20 Asia Cup played on 22 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur
Sportstar and The Hindu: India won the final at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur.
National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL) signed an MoU with which Tripura body on 22 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Tripura State Organic Farming Development Agency
PIB (Ministry of Cooperation): the eight initiatives included an MoU between NCOL and the Tripura State Organic Farming Development Agency.
According to the Union Cooperation Minister in December 2024, Tripura had made significant progress on how many of the Ministry of Cooperation's 57 initiatives?
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Correct answer: B — 41
PIB (Ministry of Cooperation): out of the 57 initiatives taken by the Ministry of Cooperation, Tripura has made significant progress in implementing 41.
Projects worth over how much were inaugurated or had foundation stones laid in Dhalai, Tripura, on 22 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — ₹668 crore
PIB (MHA): Amit Shah inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹668 crore in Dhalai. The ₹900 crore figure relates to the Bru-Reang resettlement villages.
Consider the following statements about the Bru-Reang resettlement in Tripura, as described on 22 December 2024: 1. 38,000 Bru-Reang people have been resettled. 2. The resettlement covered 11 villages at a cost of ₹900 crore. 3. Haduklau Para Bru settlement colony is in Dhalai district. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (MHA): all three statements are correct. 38,000 Bru-Reang people were resettled in 11 villages at a cost of ₹900 crore, and Amit Shah visited the Haduklau Para Bru Settlement Colony in Dhalai.
Where was the 22nd Divya Kala Mela, which concluded on 22 December 2024 with record sales, held?
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Correct answer: D — India Gate, New Delhi
PIB (Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment): the 22nd Divya Kala Mela was held at India Gate, New Delhi, from 12 to 22 December 2024.
Which organisation launched a new mobile app for loans to Divyang entrepreneurs at the close of the 22nd Divya Kala Mela?
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Correct answer: B — National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation
PIB (Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment): the National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) launched its new mobile app for seamless access to loans for Divyang entrepreneurs.
Where was the cultural programme 'Divya Kala Shakti', marking the close of the 22nd Divya Kala Mela on 22 December 2024, held?
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Correct answer: B — Kartavya Path, New Delhi
PIB (Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment): DEPwD hosted the cultural programme 'Divya Kala Shakti' at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, which also marked the conclusion of the Divya Kala Mela.
What penalty did the CCPA impose on Shubhra Ranjan IAS Study in December 2024 for misleading UPSC CSE 2023 advertisements?
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Correct answer: C — ₹2 lakh
PIB (Department of Consumer Affairs): the CCPA imposed a penalty of ₹2 lakh on Shubhra Ranjan IAS Study for misleading advertisements about UPSC CSE 2023 results.
Under which law did the Central Consumer Protection Authority act against Shubhra Ranjan IAS Study in December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Consumer Protection Act, 2019
PIB (Department of Consumer Affairs): the order was issued in view of violation of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, by the CCPA headed by Chief Commissioner Nidhi Khare.
Consider the following statements about the CCPA order against Shubhra Ranjan IAS Study in December 2024: 1. The institute's advertisement claimed '13 students in Top 100' in UPSC CSE 2023. 2. The CCPA found that terms such as 'Shubhra Ranjan IAS' gave a deceptive impression that Shubhra Ranjan is or was an IAS officer. 3. The penalty was imposed under the Information Technology Act, 2000. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Department of Consumer Affairs): statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong because the order was issued for violation of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
At which venue did Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya flag off the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' initiative on 22 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi
PIB (MYAS): the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' initiative was flagged off at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi.
According to the Sports Minister, at more than how many locations was the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' event held simultaneously on 22 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 1,100
PIB (MYAS): Mansukh Mandaviya said the Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative was being held simultaneously at over 1,100 locations in India.