Test your knowledge with the latest quiz on current affairs from 28th December 2024! Stay updated and challenge yourself with key events and happenings around the world.
1.Which two UK universities have filed applications to set up international campuses at Gujarat’s GIFT City?
A)Queen’s University Belfast and Coventry University
B)University of Oxford and University of Cambridge
C)University of Edinburgh and University of Manchester
D)Imperial College London and University of Bristol
E)University of Birmingham and University of Leeds
Answer key :
Queen’s University Belfast and Coventry University
Explanation:
Queen’s University Belfast and Coventry University have filed applications to establish international campuses at Gujarat’s GIFT City. This move is part of India’s initiative to attract foreign universities through relaxed regulations, building on the trend set by Australian institutions.
2.Who paid tribute to 'Bharat Ratna' and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee by unveiling his statue at Kudiya Ghat along the Gomti River?
A)Narendra Modi and Yogi Adityanath
B)Rajnath Singh and Yogi Adityanath
C)Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah
D)Yogi Adityanath and Amit Shah
E)Rajnath Singh and Manohar Lal Khattar
Answer Key:
Rajnath Singh and Yogi Adityanath
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee by unveiling his statue at Kudiya Ghat along the Gomti River, in honor of his contributions to the nation.
3. Who launched the 'Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi' initiative on Good Governance Day?
A)Rajnath Singh
B)Narendra Modi
C)Dr. Jitendra Singh
D)Yogi Adityanath
E)Amit Shah
Answer Key:
Dr. Jitendra Singh
Explanation:
On Good Governance Day, Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the ‘Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi’ initiative, which aims to empower Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and decentralize governance, as part of the broader ‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur’ campaign for enhanced grassroots governance.
4.With which state has UNICEF collaborated to enhance the treatment of childhood Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), including juvenile diabetes?
A)Maharashtra
B)Uttar Pradesh
C)West Bengal
D)Kerala
E)Tamil Nadu
Answer Key:
West Bengal
Explanation:
In December 2024, UNICEF collaborated with the West Bengal Government to enhance the treatment of childhood Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), including juvenile diabetes. The initiative focuses on strengthening healthcare infrastructure and ensuring equitable access to treatment across districts in the state.
5.On December 18, 2024, India and China signed a six-point agreement to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and Nathula border trade. Where did this agreement take place?
A)New Delhi, India
B)Beijing, China
C)Kathmandu, Nepal
D)Lhasa, Tibet
E)Shanghai, China
Answer Key:
Beijing, China
Explanation:
India and China signed a six-point agreement on December 18, 2024, during the 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives (SRS) on the China-India Boundary Question in Beijing, China. The agreement focuses on resuming the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and Nathula border trade, alongside addressing cross-border river cooperation.
6.China has approved the construction of the world’s largest dam on which river, located in Tibet near the Indian border?
A)Ganges River
B)Indus River
C)Yarlung Zangbo River
D)Mekong River
E)Yangtze River
Answer Key:
Yarlung Zangbo River (Brahmaputra)
Explanation:
The world’s largest dam, approved by China for construction, is located on the Yarlung Zangbo River, also known as the Brahmaputra in its downstream region. The dam will be constructed in Tibet, close to the Indian border. This project has raised both strategic and environmental concerns for India and Bangladesh.
7.India's economic growth is expected to reach what percentage in FY25, according to the Finance Ministry's Monthly Economic Review?
A)5.5%
B)6.0%
C)6.5%
D)7.0%
E)7.5%
Answer Key:
6.5%
Explanation:
According to the Finance Ministry’s Monthly Economic Review, India’s economic growth is projected to reach 6.5% in FY25. Despite a subdued first half of the fiscal year, the second half is expected to see growth driven by domestic factors such as agricultural activity and industrial gains.
8.Who has been appointed as the new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Bank?
A)Amitava Chatterjee
B)Baldev Prakash
C)Raghav Mittal
D)Suresh Kumar
E)Rajeev Gupta
Answer Key:
Amitava Chatterjee
Explanation:
Amitava Chatterjee has been appointed as the new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Bank. His appointment was announced on December 26, 2024, and he will take over from Baldev Prakash, who retires on December 27, 2024. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved his appointment, which will be effective from December 30, 2024.
10.With which country did Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in December 2024 to enhance economic and cultural cooperation?
A)China
B)Japan
C)South Korea
D)Germany
E)Australia
Answer Key:
Japan
Explanation:
In December 2024, Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, to enhance economic and cultural cooperation. The signing ceremony took place in Lucknow, with the Japanese delegation led by Yamanashi Governor Kotaro Nagasaki.
leadership in regions with political and security challenges.
11.Which company won the prestigious Gold Award at the Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Award 2024 for its energy conservation initiatives in the iron and steel sector?
A)Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
B)Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)
C)Tata Steel
D)JSW Steel
E)Bhushan Steel
Answer Key:
Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)
Explanation:
Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), won the Gold Award at the Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Award 2024. The award recognized RINL’s significant efforts in energy conservation within the iron and steel sector, specifically its initiatives to harness waste energy over the past three years. This achievement reflects the company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation in energy use.
travel costs, for studying abroad. The initiative ties into Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s legacy of educational empowerment for marginalized communities.
12.Who received Bahrain's 'Medal of Efficiency (First Class)' in December 2024?
A)Mukesh Ambani
B)Dr. Ravi Pillai
C)Ratan Tata
D)Sundar Pichai
E)Azim Premji
Answer Key:
Dr. Ravi Pillai
Explanation:
Dr. Ravi Pillai, an Indian entrepreneur and founder of the RP Group of Companies, became the first foreign national to receive Bahrain’s ‘Medal of Efficiency (First Class)’ in December 2024. The award was presented by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in a ceremony held in Dubai, UAE, recognizing his significant contributions to Bahrain’s economic development.
13)In the fiscal year 2023-24, by what percentage did India’s defence exports grow?
A)20%
B)25%
C)32.5%
D)35%
E)40%
Answer Key:
32.5%
Explanation:
In the fiscal year 2023-24, India’s defence exports reached a record-high value of Rs 21,083 crore (around USD 2.63 billion), reflecting a 32.5% growth over the previous year. This growth highlights India’s increased capacity for domestic defence production and the expansion of its export market, contributing to the country’s self-reliant defence ecosystem.
significant contributions to Bahrain’s economic development.
