State Staff Selection Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Where did President Droupadi Murmu lay foundation stones for three rail lines and an airport on 7 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Rairangpur, Odisha
PIB (7 Dec 2024): the President laid foundation stones for three rail lines, the Tribal Research and Development Centre, Dandbose Airport and a new hospital building at Rairangpur, Odisha.
Which airport's foundation stone did President Murmu lay at Rairangpur on 7 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Dandbose Airport
PIB (7 Dec 2024): the President laid the foundation stone for Dandbose Airport among other projects at Rairangpur.
Consider the following about the projects for which President Murmu laid foundation stones at Rairangpur on 7 December 2024: 1. The new Sub-Divisional Hospital building will have a 100-bed facility. 2. Foundation stones were laid for two rail lines. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. PIB (7 Dec 2024): the new hospital building has a 100-bed facility, and foundation stones were laid for three rail lines (Bangiriposi-Gorumahisani, Buramara-Chakulia and Badampahar-Kendujhargarh), not two.
On which date is Armed Forces Flag Day observed in India, as marked in 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 7 December
PIB (7 Dec 2024): Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh's video message was issued on the occasion of AFFD on December 07, 2024, and the PM marked Armed Forces Flag Day the same day.
According to Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on 7 December 2024, contributing to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund helps ensure the welfare of:
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Correct answer: A — Serving and retired soldiers and their families
PIB (7 Dec 2024): Rajnath Singh termed it the collective responsibility of the country to ensure the welfare of the soldiers, both serving and retired, as well as their families.
At what level did the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee keep the policy repo rate on 6 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 6.50%
RBI Governor's Statement (6 Dec 2024): the MPC decided by a 4 to 2 majority to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.50 per cent; the SDF rate remains 6.25% and the MSF rate and Bank Rate 6.75%.
To what level did the RBI decide on 6 December 2024 to reduce the cash reserve ratio (CRR) of banks?
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Correct answer: D — 4.00% of NDTL
RBI (6 Dec 2024): the CRR of all banks is reduced by 50 bps in two equal tranches of 25 bps each to 4.0 per cent of NDTL, from the fortnights beginning December 14 and December 28, 2024, releasing about Rs 1.16 lakh crore.
What real GDP growth did the RBI project for 2024-25 in its policy of 6 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 6.6%
RBI Governor's Statement (6 Dec 2024): real GDP growth for 2024-25 is now projected at 6.6 per cent, with Q3 at 6.8 per cent and Q4 at 7.2 per cent.
On 6 December 2024, the RBI raised the limit for collateral-free agriculture loans to how much per borrower?
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Correct answer: C — Rs 2 lakh
RBI Governor's Statement (6 Dec 2024): the limit for collateral-free agriculture loans, last revised in 2019, is increased from Rs 1.6 lakh to Rs 2 lakh per borrower.
Consider the following about the RBI MPC decision of 6 December 2024: 1. The decision to keep the repo rate unchanged was taken by a 4 to 2 majority. 2. The MPC changed its stance from 'neutral' to 'accommodative'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. RBI (6 Dec 2024): the MPC decided by a 4 to 2 majority to keep the repo rate at 6.50 per cent and decided unanimously to continue with the 'neutral' stance.
Where did PM Narendra Modi inaugurate the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav on 6 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
PIB (6 Dec 2024): the Prime Minister inaugurated the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
In the context of the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav, 'Ashtalakshmi' refers to:
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Correct answer: B — The eight states of North-East India
PIB (6 Dec 2024): the PM said the Northeast is the 'Ashtalakshmi' of India, comparing its eight states to the eight forms of Goddess Lakshmi.
What did PM Modi unveil on the occasion of the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav on 6 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — A commemorative postage stamp
PIB (6 Dec 2024): the PM unveiled a commemorative postage stamp on the occasion of the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav.
PM Modi said at the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav that the government is connecting the Northeast with the trinity of:
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Correct answer: A — Emotion, Economy and Ecology
PIB (6 Dec 2024): 'We are connecting the Northeast with the trinity of Emotion, Economy and Ecology,' the PM said.
Which Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr B R Ambedkar was observed on 6 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 69th
PIB (6 Dec 2024): the commemoration of the 69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Babasaheb Dr B R Ambedkar was marked with floral tributes by the Vice-President, PM, Lok Sabha Speaker and others.
Where did the Vice-President and PM pay floral tributes to Dr Ambedkar on 6 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Prerna Sthal, Parliament House complex
PIB (6 Dec 2024): the dignitaries offered homage to Babasaheb Dr B R Ambedkar at Prerna Sthal in the Parliament House campus, at an event organised by the Dr Ambedkar Foundation.
The Rithala-Narela-Nathupur (Kundli) corridor approved by the Union Cabinet on 6 December 2024 will be an extension of which Delhi Metro line?
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Correct answer: C — Red Line
PIB (6 Dec 2024): the line will be an extension of the presently operational Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) - Rithala (Red Line) corridor.
What is the length of the Rithala-Narela-Nathupur (Kundli) corridor of Delhi Metro Phase-IV approved on 6 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 26.463 km
PIB (6 Dec 2024): the corridor consists of 26.463 km and will comprise 21 stations, all elevated.
What is the completion cost of the Rithala-Narela-Nathupur (Kundli) corridor approved by the Cabinet on 6 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Rs 6,230 crore
PIB (6 Dec 2024): the completion cost of the project is Rs 6,230 crore, to be implemented by DMRC in four years.
How many new Navodaya Vidyalayas did the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approve on 6 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 28
PIB (6 Dec 2024): the CCEA approved setting up of 28 Navodaya Vidyalayas in the uncovered districts of the country; the same day it approved 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas.
What is the total estimated fund requirement for the 28 new Navodaya Vidyalayas approved on 6 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Rs 2,359.82 crore
PIB (6 Dec 2024): the total estimated requirement is Rs 2,359.82 crore over 2024-25 to 2028-29, including capital expenditure of Rs 1,944.19 crore and operational expenditure of Rs 415.63 crore.
Which PMeVIDYA DTH channel number was launched for Indian Sign Language on 6 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Channel 31
PIB (6 Dec 2024): Dharmendra Pradhan launched the PMeVIDYA DTH 24x7 Channel No. 31 for Indian Sign Language in New Delhi.
While launching the ISL channel on 6 December 2024, Dharmendra Pradhan highlighted the expansion of recognised disabilities:
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Correct answer: A — From 7 to 21
PIB (6 Dec 2024): Pradhan highlighted the transformational impact of the expansion of the recognised disabilities from 7 to 21.
How many new Kendriya Vidyalayas did the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approve on 6 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 85
PIB (6 Dec 2024): the CCEA approved opening of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas under the civil/defence sector across the country.
Which existing Kendriya Vidyalaya did the Cabinet approve for expansion on 6 December 2024 by adding two sections in all classes?
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Correct answer: B — KV Shivamogga
PIB (6 Dec 2024): the CCEA approved expansion of one existing KV, KV Shivamogga, Karnataka, by adding two additional sections in all the classes.
As stated in the Cabinet decision of 6 December 2024, the three Kendriya Vidyalayas functioning abroad are in:
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Correct answer: A — Moscow, Kathmandu and Tehran
PIB (6 Dec 2024): there are 1,256 functional KVs, including 03 abroad, viz. Moscow, Kathmandu and Tehran, with about 13.56 lakh students.
How much did the MHA approve on 6 December 2024 for Tamil Nadu as the central share of the SDRF for Cyclone 'Fengal' relief?
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Correct answer: C — Rs 944.80 crore
PIB (6 Dec 2024): MHA approved release of Rs 944.80 crore to the State Government of Tamil Nadu, as both instalments of the central share from the SDRF.
The Rs 944.80 crore SDRF release to Tamil Nadu approved on 6 December 2024 was for people affected by which cyclone?
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Correct answer: D — Fengal
PIB (6 Dec 2024): the release was to help the people affected by Cyclone 'Fengal'; an IMCT was sent to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry for assessment.
The MoU between the Geological Survey of India and Italy's CNR-IRPI, approved by the Union Cabinet on 6 December 2024, relates to:
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Correct answer: C — Landslide forecasting and early warning
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the Union Cabinet in its meeting held on 06.12.2024 approved the MoU between GSI and CNR-IRPI, Italy, for collaboration in landslide forecast and early warning.
Where has the Geological Survey of India set up its National Landslide Forecasting Centre (NLFC)?
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Correct answer: D — Kolkata
PIB (10 Dec 2024): GSI has established a state-of-the-art National Landslide Forecasting facility at GSI, Kolkata to operationalise regional Landslide Early Warning Systems.
The stocktake visit that concluded in New Delhi on 6 December 2024 related to India's Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) with which country?
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Correct answer: D — Australia
PIB (9 Dec 2024): the 3-day stocktake visit for the India-Australia CECA concluded in New Delhi on 6th December 2024; the meeting was held from December 4th to 6th.
Where was the 10th round of India-Australia CECA negotiations held in August 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Sydney
PIB (9 Dec 2024): the stocktake visit followed the 10th round of negotiations held in Sydney from August 19th to 22nd, 2024.
Where was Devendra Fadnavis sworn in as Chief Minister of Maharashtra on 5 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Azad Maidan, Mumbai
The Hindu and Indian Express (5 Dec 2024): Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as Chief Minister at Azad Maidan, Mumbai.
Who administered the oath of office to Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra Chief Minister on 5 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — C P Radhakrishnan
The Hindu and Indian Express (5 Dec 2024): Governor C P Radhakrishnan administered the oath of office to Devendra Fadnavis at Azad Maidan.
Consider the following statements about the Maharashtra swearing-in of 5 December 2024: 1. Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers. 2. It was Devendra Fadnavis's second time as Chief Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (5 Dec 2024): PM congratulated Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar on taking oath as Deputy Chief Ministers, so statement 1 is correct. The Hindu and Indian Express say Fadnavis became Chief Minister for the third time, so statement 2 is wrong. Answer: 1 only.
With the oath on 5 December 2024, Devendra Fadnavis became Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the:
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Correct answer: C — Third time
The Hindu and Indian Express (5 Dec 2024): Devendra Fadnavis became Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time.
PSLV-C59, launched on 5 December 2024, carried the Proba-3 spacecraft of which space agency?
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Correct answer: C — European Space Agency (ESA)
ISRO: PSLV-C59 carried Proba-3, an in-orbit demonstration mission of the European Space Agency, into a highly elliptical orbit on 5 December 2024.
According to ISRO, what is the mission goal of Proba-3, launched on PSLV-C59?
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Correct answer: A — To demonstrate precise formation flying
ISRO: Proba-3 is an In-Orbit Demonstration mission of the European Space Agency; the mission goal is to demonstrate precise formation flying.
The PSLV-C59/Proba-3 launch of 5 December 2024 was a dedicated commercial mission of:
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Correct answer: D — NewSpace India Limited (NSIL)
ISRO: PSLV-C59 carried Proba-3 into a highly elliptical orbit as a dedicated commercial mission of NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) on 5 December 2024.
Consider the following statements about the PSLV-C59/Proba-3 mission: 1. It was launched from the Second Launch Pad at SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota. 2. Proba-3 consists of a Coronagraph Spacecraft and an Occulter Spacecraft. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
ISRO: Proba-3 consists of 2 spacecraft, the Coronagraph Spacecraft (CSC) and the Occulter Spacecraft (OSC), so statement 2 is correct. The launch was from the First Launch Pad (FLP), SDSC-SHAR, so statement 1 is wrong. Answer: 2 only.
According to The Hindu, the PSLV-C59/Proba-3 mission was which flight of the PSLV?
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Correct answer: C — 61st
The Hindu (5 Dec 2024): the PSLV-C59/PROBA-3 Mission is the 61st flight of PSLV and the 26th using the PSLV-XL configuration.
At the inauguration of the Judicial Court Complex in Bhubaneswar on 5 December 2024, the President noted that court judgments are now being translated into which languages?
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Correct answer: A — Odia and Santhali
PIB (5 Dec 2024): the President was happy to note that court judgments are now being translated into Odia and Santhali languages and made available on the website.
According to President Droupadi Murmu at Bhubaneswar on 5 December 2024, what share of officers in the Odisha Judicial Service are women?
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Correct answer: B — 48 percent
PIB (5 Dec 2024): the President noted that currently the Odisha Judicial Service has 48 percent female officers.
How many coal blocks were put on offer in the 11th round of commercial coal mine auctions launched on 5 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 27
PIB (5 Dec 2024): G. Kishan Reddy launched the 11th round of commercial coal mine auctions with a total of 27 coal blocks on offer.
Consider the following statements about the 11th round of commercial coal mine auctions launched on 5 December 2024: 1. The blocks are spread across six states, including Arunachal Pradesh. 2. The blocks on offer include one coking coal mine. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (5 Dec 2024): the 27 blocks are spread across Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh and include 1 coking coal mine. Both statements are correct. Answer: Both 1 and 2.
At the launch of the 11th coal auction round on 5 December 2024, the Coal Minister cited what target for coal gasification by 2030?
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Correct answer: B — 100 million tonnes
PIB (5 Dec 2024): the Rs 8,500 crore Financial Incentive Scheme for coal and lignite gasification is a step toward India's target of 100 million tonnes of coal gasification by 2030.
What was the amount of the ADB loan signed on 5 December 2024 for the climate-adaptive water-harvesting project in Meghalaya?
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Correct answer: D — $50 million
PIB (5 Dec 2024): the Government of India and the Asian Development Bank signed a $50 million loan for the climate-adaptive water-harvesting project in Meghalaya.
How many small water-storage facilities will the ADB-funded Meghalaya water-harvesting project build?
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Correct answer: A — 532
PIB (5 Dec 2024): the project will support construction of 532 small water-storage facilities across 12 districts in Meghalaya.
Consider the following statements about the Meghalaya water-harvesting project for which a loan was signed with ADB on 5 December 2024: 1. It will establish 50 weather stations for climate data gathering and monitoring. 2. It aligns with the Meghalaya State Water Policy 2019. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (5 Dec 2024): the project will establish 50 weather stations for climate data gathering and monitoring, and it aligns with the Meghalaya State Water Policy (MSWP) 2019. Both statements are correct. Answer: Both 1 and 2.
Which King of Bhutan did Prime Minister Narendra Modi receive in New Delhi on 5 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
PIB (5 Dec 2024): Prime Minister Narendra Modi received His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, and Her Majesty the Queen, Jetsun Pema Wangchuck, in New Delhi.
During the meeting of 5 December 2024, PM Modi and the King of Bhutan exchanged ideas on which initiative spearheaded by the King?
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Correct answer: D — Gelephu Mindfulness City
PIB (5 Dec 2024): the leaders exchanged ideas on the Gelephu Mindfulness City initiative, a project spearheaded by His Majesty to catalyse Bhutan's development and strengthen linkages with adjoining border areas in India.
Where did the Indian Navy hold its Operational Demonstration on Navy Day, 4 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Blue Flag Beach, Puri
PIB (4 Dec 2024): the Indian Navy's Operational Demonstration was held at the Blue Flag Beach, Puri, Odisha, on 4 December 2024.
Navy Day on 4 December commemorates which operation of the 1971 Indo-Pak war?
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Correct answer: D — Operation Trident
PIB (4 Dec 2024): the Indian Navy celebrates Navy Day on 4 December to commemorate Operation Trident, the attack on Karachi harbour during the Indo-Pak war of 1971.
Who hosted the Navy Day 2024 Operational Demonstration at Puri as Chief of the Naval Staff?
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Correct answer: A — Adm Dinesh K Tripathi
PIB (4 Dec 2024): President Droupadi Murmu was Chief Guest at the event, which was hosted by Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff.
Consider the following statements about Navy Day 2024: 1. The President noted that the Navy was the first service to induct women Agniveers. 2. The Operational Demonstration at Puri included MiG 29K and MH 60R aircraft. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (4 Dec 2024): the President noted that the Navy was the first service to induct women Agniveers, and the Op Demo saw 15 warships and aircraft comprising MiG 29K and MH 60R. Both statements are correct. Answer: Both 1 and 2.
On Navy Day 2024, the President cited Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa, who are circumnavigating the globe in which vessel?
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Correct answer: B — INSV Tarini
PIB (4 Dec 2024): the President said Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa are circumnavigating the globe in INSV Tarini.
Which French Prime Minister was ousted in a no-confidence vote on 4 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Michel Barnier
BBC and Reuters (4 Dec 2024): French lawmakers passed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Michel Barnier, bringing down his government.
How many votes were cast in support of the no-confidence motion against Michel Barnier's government on 4 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 331
BBC and Reuters (4 Dec 2024): a total of 331 lawmakers voted in support of the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Michel Barnier.
The fall of Michel Barnier's government on 4 December 2024 was the first time a French government lost a no-confidence vote since:
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Correct answer: C — 1962
BBC and Reuters (4 Dec 2024): it was the first time a French government had collapsed in a no-confidence vote since 1962.
Consider the following statements about the French no-confidence vote of 4 December 2024: 1. It followed Michel Barnier's use of special powers to push through his budget without a vote. 2. President Emmanuel Macron resigned after the vote. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
BBC and Reuters (4 Dec 2024): the motion followed Barnier's use of special powers to force through his budget without a vote, so statement 1 is correct. BBC reports Macron had said he would not resign whatever the outcome and was due to address the nation, so statement 2 is wrong. Answer: 1 only.
Who released NITI Aayog's 'Trade Watch Quarterly' in New Delhi on 4 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Suman Bery
PIB (4 Dec 2024): NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson Suman Bery released the publication on 4 December 2024 in New Delhi, in the presence of members Dr V K Saraswat and Dr Arvind Virmani and CEO B V R Subrahmanyam.
According to NITI Aayog's 'Trade Watch Quarterly' released on 4 December 2024, India's total trade in the April to June quarter stood at:
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Correct answer: D — $576 billion
PIB (4 Dec 2024): total trade stood at $576 billion in the quarter, registering a 5.45% year-on-year increase.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), which marked its 67th Foundation Day on 4 December 2024, is the apex anti-smuggling agency of:
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Correct answer: A — Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
PIB (4 Dec 2024): the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence is the apex anti-smuggling agency of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC).
Which report was released at the DRI's 67th Foundation Day in New Delhi on 4 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Smuggling in India Report 2023-24
PIB (4 Dec 2024): the Smuggling in India Report 2023-24 and the DRI Bulletin for April–September 2024 were released at the 67th Foundation Day.
The Boilers Bill, 2024, passed by the Rajya Sabha on 4 December 2024, reviews which pre-constitution Act?
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Correct answer: C — Boilers Act, 1923
PIB (4 Dec 2024): the Boilers Act, 1923, a pre-constitution Act dealing with safety of life and property, is being reviewed through the new Boilers Bill, 2024.
Who moved the Boilers Bill, 2024 in the Rajya Sabha on 4 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Piyush Goyal
PIB (4 Dec 2024): the Boilers Bill, 2024 was moved in the Rajya Sabha by Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, and was passed after discussion.
Under the Boilers Bill, 2024, passed by the Rajya Sabha on 4 December 2024, how many of the seven offences have been decriminalised?
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Correct answer: D — 3
PIB (4 Dec 2024): 3 out of 7 offences are decriminalised, and 'penalty' is converted to 'fine' in all non-criminal cases.
Where was Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal fired at on 4 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Golden Temple, Amritsar
Indian Express and Economic Times (4 Dec 2024): Narain Singh Chaura fired at Sukhbir Singh Badal at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar; Badal escaped unhurt.
On 4 December 2024, Sukhbir Badal was performing religious penance for the 'mistakes' of the SAD government in Punjab during which period?
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Correct answer: D — 2007–2017
Indian Express and Economic Times (4 Dec 2024): Badal was on the second day of penance for the 'mistakes' committed by the SAD government in Punjab from 2007 to 2017.
Whom did India beat in the final of the Men's Junior Asia Cup hockey on 4 December 2024, and by what score?
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Correct answer: A — Pakistan, 5-3
Hockey India (4 Dec 2024): the Indian junior men's hockey team beat Pakistan 5-3 in the final of the Men's Junior Asia Cup in Muscat, Oman.
Which Indian player scored four goals in the Men's Junior Asia Cup final on 4 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Araijeet Singh Hundal
Hockey India (4 Dec 2024): Araijeet Singh Hundal (4', 18', 47', 54') scored four goals and Dilraj Singh (19') one in India's 5-3 win over Pakistan.
With the win on 4 December 2024, how many times has India won the Men's Junior Asia Cup?
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Correct answer: D — Five
Hockey India (4 Dec 2024): India has now won the tournament a record five times, including previous triumphs in 2023, 2015, 2008 and 2004.
What was the name of the Indian vessel whose 12 crew were rescued by the Indian Coast Guard in the North Arabian Sea on 4 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — MSV Al Piranpir
PIB (5 Dec 2024): the ICG rescued 12 crew members of the sunken Indian vessel MSV Al Piranpir from the North Arabian Sea in the early hours of 4 December 2024.
Which Indian Coast Guard ship located and rescued the crew of MSV Al Piranpir on 4 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — ICGS Sarthak
PIB (5 Dec 2024): ICGS Sarthak, deployed for forward area patrolling, conducted the search and rescued the 12 crew members from a small dinghy.
Consider the following statements about the rescue of MSV Al Piranpir's crew on 4 December 2024: 1. The crew were rescued about 270 km west of Dwarka, within Pakistan's Search and Rescue Region. 2. The vessel had departed from Porbandar and was bound for Bandar Abbas, Iran. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (5 Dec 2024): the dhow had departed from Porbandar en route to Bandar Abbas, Iran, and the crew were rescued approximately 270 km west of Dwarka, within Pakistan's Search and Rescue Region. Both statements are correct. Answer: Both 1 and 2.
On 3 December 2024, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Awards for Empowering Persons with Disabilities on how many individuals and institutions?
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Correct answer: B — 33
PIB (3 Dec 2024): the President conferred the National Awards on 33 exemplary individuals and institutions for Empowering Persons with Disabilities in New Delhi.
What was the theme of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024, as noted by the President on 3 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future
PIB (3 Dec 2024): the President noted this year's theme, 'Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future'.
According to the President on 3 December 2024, how many medals did Indian athletes win at the Paris Paralympics 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 29
PIB (3 Dec 2024): the President noted that while India secured only one medal in 2012, Indian athletes won 29 medals at this year's Paris Paralympics.
Consider the following statements made by the President at the National Awards ceremony on 3 December 2024: 1. India secured only one medal at the Paralympics in 2012. 2. The Rashtrapati Bhavan website is the country's first inclusive website, adhering to GIGW3 standards. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (3 Dec 2024): the President noted India secured only one medal in 2012, and that the Rashtrapati Bhavan website is the country's first inclusive website adhering to GIGW3 standards. Both statements are correct. Answer: Both 1 and 2.
Which Union Minister was present when the President conferred the National Awards for Empowering Persons with Disabilities on 3 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Dr Virendra Kumar
PIB (3 Dec 2024): the ceremony witnessed the presence of Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr Virendra Kumar.
Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicate the successful implementation of the three new criminal laws to the nation on 3 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Chandigarh
PIB (3 Dec 2024): the Prime Minister dedicated to the nation the successful implementation of the three new criminal laws at Chandigarh.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three new criminal laws whose implementation was dedicated to the nation on 3 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Bharatiya Dand Prakriya Sanhita
PIB (3 Dec 2024): the three new criminal laws are the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam; 'Bharatiya Dand Prakriya Sanhita' is not one of them.
Speaking in Chandigarh on 3 December 2024, the Prime Minister said the Indian Penal Code was introduced in which year?
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Correct answer: C — 1860
PIB (3 Dec 2024): Shri Modi said the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was introduced in 1860, after the country's first major freedom struggle in 1857.
Consider the following statements made by the PM in Chandigarh on 3 December 2024 about the new criminal laws: 1. Zero FIR has now been legalised. 2. The Ministry of Home Affairs had sought suggestions on the new laws in January 2022. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (3 Dec 2024): the PM said Zero FIR has now been legalised, so statement 1 is correct. He noted the Ministry of Home Affairs had asked for suggestions in January 2020, not 2022, so statement 2 is wrong. Answer: 1 only.
The 'Kadam Knee Joint', launched on 3 December 2024 among 16 initiatives for Divyangjan, was developed by:
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Correct answer: A — IIT Madras and SBMT
PIB (3 Dec 2024): the Kadam Knee Joint is an indigenous innovation developed by IIT Madras and SBMT, launched as a major leap in assistive technology.
The draft Standard Bharti Braille Code, introduced for public consultation on 3 December 2024, covers Braille scripts in how many Indian languages?
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Correct answer: C — 13
PIB (3 Dec 2024): a draft for standardised Braille scripts in 13 Indian languages was introduced for public consultation, ensuring compatibility with Unicode standards.
On 3 December 2024, DEPwD signed an MoU with which company to enhance employment for Divyangjan through the PM DAKSH portal's Divyangjan Rozgar Setu initiative?
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Correct answer: D — Infosys BPM
PIB (3 Dec 2024): an MoU with Infosys BPM was signed to enhance employment opportunities for Divyangjans through the PM DAKSH portal's Divyangjan Rozgar Setu initiative.
What was the total value of the five capital acquisition proposals cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council on 3 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Over Rs 21,772 crore
PIB (3 Dec 2024): the DAC under Rajnath Singh accorded Acceptance of Necessity for 05 capital acquisition proposals amounting to over Rs 21,772 crore.
How many New Water Jet Fast Attack Crafts for the Indian Navy did the DAC approve on 3 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 31
PIB (3 Dec 2024): DAC granted AoN for the procurement of 31 New Water Jet Fast Attack Crafts (NWJFACs) for the Indian Navy.
Consider the following statements about the DAC approvals of 3 December 2024: 1. AoN was accorded for an Electronic Warfare Suite for Su-30 MKI aircraft. 2. AoN was accorded for 6 Advanced Light Helicopters for the Indian Army. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (3 Dec 2024): AoN was accorded for an Electronic Warfare Suite for Su-30 MKI aircraft, so statement 1 is correct. The 06 Advanced Light Helicopters are for the Indian Coast Guard, not the Army, so statement 2 is wrong. Answer: 1 only.