Teaching Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
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.
Where was CoP16 of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification held, at which India delivered its formal statement on 3 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
PIB (3 Dec 2024): Bhupender Yadav delivered India's Formal Statement at the CoP16 of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
At UNCCD CoP16 on 3 December 2024, India reaffirmed its Bonn Challenge commitment to restore how much degraded land by 2030?
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Correct answer: B — 26 million hectares
PIB (3 Dec 2024): India reaffirmed its commitment under the Bonn Challenge of restoring 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030, of which more than 22.50 million hectares has already been restored.
Under which provision of the Constitution did the President appoint Justice Manmohan as a Judge of the Supreme Court on 3 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Article 124(2)
PIB (3 Dec 2024): in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution, the President appointed Justice Manmohan as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
Before his appointment to the Supreme Court on 3 December 2024, Justice Manmohan was Chief Justice of which High Court?
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Correct answer: C — High Court of Delhi
PIB (3 Dec 2024): the President appointed Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice, High Court of Delhi, as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India.
Which South Korean President declared martial law on 3 December 2024 and lifted it hours later?
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Correct answer: A — Yoon Suk Yeol
BBC and The Hindu (3 Dec 2024): President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law late on Tuesday, 3 December, and it was lifted hours later after lawmakers voted against it.
Consider the following statements about South Korea's martial law declaration of 3 December 2024: 1. It was lifted after the National Assembly voted to reject it. 2. It remained in force for more than a week. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
BBC and The Hindu: lawmakers voted to reject martial law and Yoon's government lifted it early on 4 December, within hours, so statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is wrong. Answer: 1 only.
On 3 December 2024, tributes were paid to which former President of India on his birth anniversary?
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Correct answer: B — Dr Rajendra Prasad
PIB (3 Dec 2024): President Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to Dr Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Where did the 4th edition of the India–Malaysia joint military exercise Harimau Shakti begin on 2 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Bentong camp, Pahang, Malaysia
PIB (2 Dec 2024): the 4th edition of Harimau Shakti commenced at Bentong camp, Pahang district, Malaysia.
Which edition of the India–Malaysia exercise Harimau Shakti commenced on 2 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 4th
PIB (2 Dec 2024): the 4th edition of India–Malaysia Joint Military Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI commenced at Bentong camp.
Which regiment represented the Indian contingent at Exercise Harimau Shakti 2024?
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Correct answer: B — MAHAR Regiment
PIB (2 Dec 2024): the 78-member Indian contingent is represented by a Battalion of the MAHAR Regiment.
Exercise Harimau Shakti 2024 aims to enhance joint capability for counter-insurgency operations in jungle terrain under which chapter of the UN mandate?
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Correct answer: D — Chapter VII
PIB (2 Dec 2024): the aim is to enhance joint military capability to undertake counter-insurgency operations in jungle terrain under Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate.
Consider the following statements about Exercise Harimau Shakti: 1. The 2024 edition is scheduled from 2 to 15 December 2024. 2. The previous edition was held in November 2023 at Umroi Cantonment in Meghalaya. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (2 Dec 2024): the exercise is scheduled from 2nd to 15th December 2024, and the last edition was conducted in Nov 2023 at Umroi Cantonment in Meghalaya. Both statements are correct. Answer: Both 1 and 2.
Ratapani, notified as a tiger reserve by Madhya Pradesh on 2 December 2024, is located in which district?
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Correct answer: A — Raisen
ThePrint/PTI and The Indian Express (3 Dec 2024): the Ratapani forest/sanctuary in Raisen district, close to Bhopal, was notified as a tiger reserve on Monday, 2 December.
With its notification on 2 December 2024, Ratapani became which tiger reserve of Madhya Pradesh?
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Correct answer: D — Eighth
ThePrint/PTI and The Indian Express: Ratapani is the eighth tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh, after Kanha, Satpura, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Sanjay Dubri, Panna and Veerangana Durgavati.
What is the approximate core area of the Ratapani Tiger Reserve notified on 2 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 763.8 sq km
ThePrint/PTI and The Indian Express: the core area is about 763.8 sq km (763.812 sq km) and the buffer area about 507.6 sq km, for a total of about 1,271 sq km.
Consider the following statements about the Ratapani Tiger Reserve notified on 2 December 2024: 1. Its total area is about 1,271 sq km. 2. It is located in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
ThePrint/PTI and The Indian Express: the total area is about 1,271 sq km, so statement 1 is correct. Ratapani is in Raisen district; Shivpuri is home to Madhav National Park, so statement 2 is wrong. Answer: 1 only.
According to officials, tiger reserve status for Ratapani enables Madhya Pradesh to receive funding from which body?
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Correct answer: C — National Tiger Conservation Authority
ThePrint/PTI and The Indian Express: officials said the tiger reserve designation enables the state to receive a budget/funding from the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) for better wildlife management.
What is the outlay of the Ministry of Coal's Financial Incentive Scheme for coal/lignite gasification, under which selected applicants were announced on 2 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — ₹8,500 crore
PIB (2 Dec 2024): the Ministry of Coal launched the Financial Incentive Scheme with an outlay of ₹8,500 crore, approved by the Cabinet, for promotion of coal/lignite gasification projects.
By which year does India target 100 million tonnes of coal gasification, as cited by the Ministry of Coal on 2 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 2030
PIB (2 Dec 2024): the scheme is a crucial step towards India's target of 100 million tonnes of coal gasification by 2030.
Consider the following statements about the selections announced by the Ministry of Coal on 2 December 2024: 1. Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited was selected under Category I. 2. New Era Cleantech Solution was selected under Category I. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (2 Dec 2024): Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited is listed under Category I (government PSUs/JVs), so statement 1 is correct. New Era Cleantech Solution was selected under Category III (demonstration/small-scale plants), so statement 2 is wrong. Answer: 1 only.
At the CoP16 drought dialogue on 2 December 2024, Bhupender Yadav recalled India's presidency of which UNCCD Conference of the Parties, when India committed to restore 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030?
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Correct answer: B — CoP14
PIB (2 Dec 2024): Shri Yadav said it was during India's presidency at CoP14 that India presented its commitment to restoring 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030.
India announced the setting up of a Centre of Excellence in which field during its UNCCD CoP14 presidency, which the Minister said on 2 December 2024 has been established?
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Correct answer: D — Sustainable Land Management
PIB (2 Dec 2024): India announced the setting up of a Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Land Management to promote a scientific approach to land degradation; the Minister said it has already been established.
On 2 December 2024, the Akal Takht withdrew which title that had been bestowed on the late Parkash Singh Badal?
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Correct answer: B — Fakhr-e-Qaum
ThePrint/PTI and The Hindu (2 Dec 2024): the Akal Takht withdrew the 'Fakhr-e-Qaum' (Panth Rattan Fakhr-e-Qaum) title bestowed on the late Parkash Singh Badal in 2011.
Who, as Jathedar of the Akal Takht, pronounced the 'tankhah' for Sukhbir Singh Badal on 2 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Giani Raghbir Singh
ThePrint/PTI and The Hindu (2 Dec 2024): Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh, heading the five high priests, pronounced the punishment in Amritsar.
Consider the following statements about the Akal Takht's pronouncement of 2 December 2024: 1. The 'mistakes' for which punishment was pronounced relate to the SAD government in Punjab from 2007 to 2017. 2. The SAD was asked to reorganise the party within six months. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
ThePrint/PTI and The Hindu (2 Dec 2024): the punishment was for 'mistakes' committed by the SAD government from 2007 to 2017, and the Akal Takht asked for the party's reorganisation (elections for office-bearers) within six months. Both statements are correct. Answer: Both 1 and 2.
Which industry body organised the Partnership Summit 2024 whose inaugural session Piyush Goyal addressed in New Delhi on 2 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
PIB (2 Dec 2024): Shri Piyush Goyal addressed the inaugural session of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Partnership Summit 2024 in New Delhi.
Which of the following was NOT among the partner countries at the CII Partnership Summit 2024 held on 2 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Japan
PIB (2 Dec 2024): the partner countries were Italy, Israel, Bhutan, Bahrain, Algeria, Nepal, Senegal, South Africa, Myanmar, Qatar and Cambodia; Japan was not listed.
On 2 December 2024, the MEA described as 'deeply regrettable' a breach of the premises of the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in which city?
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Correct answer: A — Agartala
MEA statement quoted by NDTV and The Economic Times (2 Dec 2024): 'The incident earlier today of the breach of premises at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala is deeply regrettable.'
Consider the following statements about the Agartala incident of 2 December 2024: 1. The MEA said diplomatic and consular properties should not be targeted under any circumstances. 2. The rally was held to protest against the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
NDTV and The Economic Times (2 Dec 2024): the MEA said diplomatic and consular properties should not be targeted under any circumstances, and the rally protested the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh. Both statements are correct. Answer: Both 1 and 2.
Which edition of Nagaland's Hornbill Festival opened on 1 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 25th
PIB (3 and 6 Dec 2024): the 25th Hornbill Festival opened on 1st December 2024 at Kisama, Kohima, marking its silver jubilee.
The Hornbill Festival is celebrated at which venue in Nagaland?
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Correct answer: D — Naga Heritage Village, Kisama
PIB (6 Dec 2024): the festival is celebrated at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, 12 km from the state capital.
Since which year has the Hornbill Festival been held, according to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs?
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Correct answer: C — 2000
PIB (6 Dec 2024): since its inception in 2000, the Hornbill Festival has been a cornerstone of Nagaland's cultural calendar.
Consider the following statements about the Hornbill Festival: 1. It is held annually from 1 to 10 December and is often called the 'Festival of Festivals'. 2. The National Archives of India organised the exhibition 'Naga – Land & People in Archival Mirror' as part of its 2024 edition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (3 and 6 Dec 2024): the festival is held annually from December 1 to 10 and is often referred to as the 'Festival of Festivals'; the NAI organised the exhibition 'Naga – Land & People in Archival Mirror' as part of the 25th Hornbill Festival. Both statements are correct. Answer: Both 1 and 2.
According to Union Health Minister J P Nadda on World AIDS Day, 1 December 2024, new HIV infections in India in 2023 were how much lower than in 2010?
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Correct answer: C — About 44%
PIB (1 Dec 2024): new infections in the country in 2023 were almost 44% lower than in 2010, higher than the global reduction rate of 39%.
By how much did AIDS-related deaths in India decline, as stated at the national World AIDS Day event on 1 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 79%
PIB (1 Dec 2024): NACO and State AIDS Control Societies ensured low HIV epidemic levels, with AIDS-related deaths declining by 79%.
By which year does Madhya Pradesh aim to end AIDS as a public health threat, as stated at the World AIDS Day event in Indore on 1 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 2028
PIB (1 Dec 2024): 'Madhya Pradesh aims to achieve the target of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2028, two years ahead of the 2030 SDG goals.'
Consider the following statements made at the World AIDS Day event on 1 December 2024: 1. Under the 95-95-95 targets, 88% of identified people are being given antiretroviral therapy (ART). 2. Phase IV of the National AIDS and STD Control Programme is currently ongoing. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (1 Dec 2024): of the 95-95-95 targets, 81% of people have been identified, 88% are being given ART and 97% have viral load suppressed, so statement 1 is correct. Nadda cited the ongoing Phase V, not Phase IV, so statement 2 is wrong. Answer: 1 only.
In the expanded SMART policing mantra given by the PM at the 59th DGP/IGP conference on 1 December 2024, what does 'S' stand for?
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Correct answer: B — Strategic
PIB (1 Dec 2024): the PM expanded the mantra of SMART policing and called upon police to become strategic, meticulous, adaptable, reliable and transparent.
At the DGP/IGP conference on 1 December 2024, the PM referred to India's 'double AI power'. What did it stand for?
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Correct answer: A — Artificial Intelligence and Aspirational India
PIB (1 Dec 2024): the PM called upon police to convert the challenge of digital frauds, cyber crimes and AI into an opportunity by harnessing India's double AI power of Artificial Intelligence and 'Aspirational India'.
In the valedictory session of the 59th DGP/IGP conference, the PM distributed President's Police Medals for Distinguished Service to officers of which organisation?
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Correct answer: D — Intelligence Bureau
PIB (1 Dec 2024): in the valedictory session, the PM distributed President's Police Medals for Distinguished Service to officers of the Intelligence Bureau.
Where did the first India–Cambodia joint table-top exercise CINBAX begin on 1 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Foreign Training Node, Pune
PIB (1 Dec 2024): the 1st edition of Joint Table Top Exercise CINBAX between the Indian and Cambodian Armies commenced at the Foreign Training Node, Pune.
Exercise CINBAX wargames joint counter-terrorism operations under which chapter of the UN Charter?
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Correct answer: B — Chapter VII
PIB (1 Dec 2024): CINBAX is a planning exercise aimed to wargame conduct of joint Counter Terrorism operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.
Consider the following statements about Exercise CINBAX 2024: 1. It is scheduled from 1 to 8 December 2024. 2. The Indian Army contingent comprises 50 personnel from an Infantry Brigade. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (1 Dec 2024): the exercise will be conducted from 1st to 8th December 2024, so statement 1 is correct. The Indian contingent comprises 20 personnel from an Infantry Brigade, not 50, so statement 2 is wrong. Answer: 1 only.
In which city was the Syed Modi India International 2024 badminton tournament held, where PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen won singles titles on 1 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Lucknow
Sportstar and Olympics.com (1 Dec 2024): PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen won the singles titles at the Syed Modi India International in Lucknow on Sunday, 1 December.
Consider the following statements about the Syed Modi International 2024 finals on 1 December 2024: 1. PV Sindhu beat China's Wu Luo Yu in the women's singles final. 2. Lakshya Sen beat Singapore's Jason Teh in the men's singles final. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Sportstar and Olympics.com (1 Dec 2024): Sindhu beat China's Wu Luo Yu 21-14, 21-16 and Lakshya Sen beat Singapore's Jia Heng Jason Teh 21-6, 21-7. Both statements are correct. Answer: Both 1 and 2.
What was India's overall coal production in November 2024, as reported by the Ministry of Coal on 1 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 90.62 million tonnes
PIB (1 Dec 2024): overall coal production in November 2024 reached 90.62 million tonnes (provisional), compared with 84.52 MT in November 2023.
By what percentage did India's overall coal production in November 2024 grow over November 2023?
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Correct answer: B — 7.20%
PIB (1 Dec 2024): production of 90.62 MT against 84.52 MT in the same month last year marks a 7.20% growth.
Coal production from captive and other entities in November 2024 reached how much, according to the Ministry of Coal?
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Correct answer: C — 17.13 million tonnes
PIB (1 Dec 2024): coal production from captive and other entities reached 17.13 million tonnes (provisional) in November 2024, up from 12.44 million tonnes in November 2023, a growth of 37.69%.
According to IMD's bulletin of 1 December 2024, into what had Cyclonic Storm Fengal weakened by 11:30 IST that day?
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Correct answer: B — A deep depression
IMD (1 Dec 2024): Fengal remained practically stationary, weakened into a deep depression and lay centred at 1130 hours IST of 1 December close to Puducherry.
In its 1 December 2024 bulletin on Fengal, IMD warned of 'extremely heavy rainfall' over north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. What rainfall amount does this term denote in the bulletin?
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Correct answer: C — ≥ 21 cm
IMD (1 Dec 2024): extremely heavy rainfall (≥ 21 cm) at isolated places was very likely over North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on 1st December.
The Border Security Force, which the PM greeted on its Raising Day on 1 December 2024, was officially formed in which year?
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Correct answer: A — 1965
BSF official website: the Border Security Force was officially formed on 1st December 1965; the PM greeted the BSF on its Raising Day on 1 December 2024 (PIB).
Who was the first Director-General and founding father of the Border Security Force?
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Correct answer: D — K. F. Rustamji
BSF official website: the Government of India appointed Shri K. F. Rustamji, IP, as the first Director-General and the founding father of BSF.
Consider the following statements about the 236th CBT meeting of EPFO (30 November 2024): 1. It amended paragraph 60(2)(b) of the EPF Scheme, 1952 so that interest is paid up to the date of settlement. 2. It was informed that the limit for auto claim settlement had been raised to ₹2 lakh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Labour): the CBT amended para 60(2)(b) so that interest is paid up to the date of settlement (1 is correct). The auto claim settlement limit was extended to ₹1 lakh from ₹50,000, not ₹2 lakh (2 is wrong).
As ratified by EPFO's CBT on 30 November 2024, what are the minimum and maximum benefits under the extended EDLI scheme?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2.5 lakh and ₹7 lakh
PIB (Labour): the ratified EDLI extension provides a minimum benefit of Rs. 2.5 lakh and a maximum of up to Rs. 7 lakh.
The first pilot of EPFO's Centralised Pension Payment System (CPPS), completed in October 2024, was carried out in which places?
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Correct answer: B — Karnal, Jammu and Srinagar
PIB (Labour): the first CPPS pilot was completed in October 2024 in Karnal, Jammu and Srinagar; a second pilot covered 20 more Regional Offices in November.
According to IMD, Cyclonic Storm 'Fengal' crossed the north Tamil Nadu–Puducherry coasts on 30 November 2024 close to which place?
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Correct answer: B — Puducherry
IMD: Fengal crossed the north Tamil Nadu & Puducherry coasts near 12.05°N, 79.9°E, close to Puducherry, between 2230 and 2330 hrs IST on 30 November 2024.
Consider the following statements about Cyclone Fengal (2024): 1. It intensified into a cyclonic storm over the Southwest Bay of Bengal on 29 November 2024. 2. It crossed the coast with a wind speed of 120–130 kmph gusting to 145 kmph. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
IMD: it became a cyclonic storm at 1430 hrs IST on 29 November 2024 over the Southwest Bay of Bengal (1 is correct). It crossed the coast with 70–80 kmph gusting to 90 kmph, not 120–130 kmph (2 is wrong).
IMD monitored Cyclone Fengal during its landfall using Doppler Weather Radars located at which two places?
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Correct answer: C — Karaikal and Chennai
IMD's 1 December 2024 bulletin: the system was being continuously monitored by the Doppler Weather Radar at Karaikal and Chennai.