Last updated on December 23rd, 2024 at 05:44 pm
Weekly Current Affairs 16th to 22nd Dec 2024
What milestone did India achieve in the steel sector?
a) Launch of a new steel plant
b) Release of the Taxonomy of Green Steel
c) Introduction of a new export policy
d) Inauguration of a steel university
Answer: b) Release of the Taxonomy of Green Steel
Where was India’s first Diabetes Biobank established?
a) Mumbai
b) Delhi
c) Chennai
d) Kolkata
Answer: c) Chennai
What is the theme of the Viraasat Sari Festival 2024?
a) Promoting international fashion trends
b) Celebrating India’s handwoven heritage
c) Showcasing modern textile technology
d) Promoting digital payment systems in markets
Answer: b) Celebrating India’s handwoven heritage
Which country recently joined the CPTPP?
a) India
b) United States
c) United Kingdom
d) Australia
Answer: c) United Kingdom
What was the name of the hypersonic missile tested by the U.S. military?
a) Sky Warrior
b) Dark Eagle
c) Thunderstrike
d) Hyper Arrow
Answer: b) Dark Eagle
Which Indian state unveiled a Yoga Policy to become a global yoga hub?
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Kerala
c) Uttarakhand
d) Rajasthan
Answer: c) Uttarakhand
What does the ‘CHARAK’ project launched by NCL provide?
a) Scholarships for students
b) Free health treatment for the poor
c) Loans for farmers
d) Training for coal miners
Answer: b) Free health treatment for the poor
On which day is Vijay Diwas observed?
a) December 16
b) January 26
c) August 15
d) November 14
Answer: a) December 16
Who was recently appointed as Google India’s new head?
a) Sanjay Gupta
b) Sundar Pichai
c) Preeti Lobana
d) Shantanu Narayen
Answer: c) Preeti Lobana
Which team won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024?
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Karnataka
d) Mumbai
Answer: d) Mumbai
Who passed away recently at the age of 73 and was a legendary tabla player?
a) Pandit Ravi Shankar
b) Ustad Zakir Hussain
c) Lata Mangeshkar
d) Kishori Amonkar
Answer: b) Ustad Zakir Hussain
Where was the GSI Geoscience Museum inaugurated?
a) Delhi
b) Gwalior
c) Mumbai
d) Chennai
Answer: b) Gwalior
What is the focus of the “Viraasat Sari Festival 2024”?
a) Modern fashion trends
b) Indian handwoven saris
c) Digital textile technology
d) Export of handloom products
Answer: b) Indian handwoven saris
When will Indians likely get visa-free travel to Russia?
a) 2024
b) 2025
c) 2026
d) 2023
Answer: b) 2025
What is the world’s most toxic plant called?
a) Gympie-Gympie
b) Belladonna
c) Poison Ivy
d) Nightshade
Answer: a) Gympie-Gympie
Who recently got Italian citizenship due to ancestry?
a) Narendra Modi
b) Javier Milei
c) Emmanuel Macron
d) Rishi Sunak
Answer: b) Javier Milei
What is the purpose of INS Nirdeshak?
a) Rescue operations
b) Underwater surveys
c) Submarine tracking
d) Passenger transport
Answer: b) Underwater surveys
What is SLINEX 2024?
a) A space program
b) India-Sri Lanka naval exercise
c) Trade agreement
d) Environmental project
Answer: b) India-Sri Lanka naval exercise
By how much did RBI raise the collateral-free loan limit for farmers?
a) ₹1 lakh
b) ₹2 lakh
c) ₹1.6 lakh
d) ₹2.5 lakh
Answer: b) ₹2 lakh
What is Pensioners Day in India about?
a) Celebrating new pensions
b) Remembering D.S. Nakara’s fight for pension rights
c) Introducing new pension policies
d) Honoring retired athletes
Answer: b) Remembering D.S. Nakara’s fight for pension rights
Which engine did ISRO recently test?
a) PSLV Engine
b) CE20 Cryogenic Engine
c) GSLV Engine
d) Mars Rover Engine
Answer: b) CE20 Cryogenic Engine
Which team won the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2024?
a) China
b) India
c) Japan
d) South Korea
Answer: b) India
What is SARAT 2 designed for?
a) Space exploration
b) Sea rescue operations
c) Land surveying
d) Aviation safety
Answer: b) Sea rescue operations
Who launched Kisan Kavach, India’s first anti-pesticide bodysuit?
a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b) Dr. Jitendra Singh
c) Nitin Gadkari
d) Amit Shah
Answer: b) Dr. Jitendra Singh
Which country has recently approved a settlement expansion plan in the Golan Heights?
a) Syria
b) Israel
c) Jordan
d) Turkey
Answer: b) Israel
Which country recently joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
a) Moldova
b) Armenia
c) Latvia
d) Australia
Answer: a) Moldova
Why is the Gadhimai Festival controversial?
a) Lack of proper organization
b) Mass animal slaughter
c) Conflict over festival dates
d) Protests against entry fees
Answer: b) Mass animal slaughter
What is the goal of Uber’s ‘Moto Women’ initiative in Bengaluru?
a) Cheaper rides for women
b) Bike taxis exclusively for women
c) Reducing traffic congestion
d) Introducing electric bikes
Answer: b) Bike taxis exclusively for women
What restrictions were lifted by RBI on Edelweiss Group entities?
a) Export bans
b) Supervisory restrictions
c) Lending limits
d) Loan interest rates
Answer: b) Supervisory restrictions
How many countries now have AYUSH Chairs established by India?
a) 3
b) 5
c) 10
d) 7
Answer: b) 5
What is the theme for International Migrants Day 2024?
a) “Building Bridges for Migrants”
b) “Empowering Migrants through Inclusion”
c) “Honouring the contributions of migrants and respecting their rights”
d) “Global Unity for Migrants”
Answer: c) “Honouring the contributions of migrants and respecting their rights”
Who became India’s top wicket-taker in Test cricket in Australia?
a) Kapil Dev
b) Jasprit Bumrah
c) Ravichandran Ashwin
d) Anil Kumble
Answer: b) Jasprit Bumrah
What major milestone did Ravichandran Ashwin achieve in his career?
a) Retired as the second-highest Test wicket-taker for India
b) Became India’s captain
c) Scored 10,000 Test runs
d) Took the most wickets in T20 matches
Answer: a) Retired as the second-highest Test wicket-taker for India
What award did the Ayodhya Ram Temple project win?
a) Global Architecture Award
b) Sword of Honour
c) Green Building Award
d) UNESCO Heritage Award
Answer: b) Sword of Honour
