Test your knowledge with the latest quiz on current affairs from 3rd December! Stay updated and challenge yourself with key events and happenings around the world.
1.Which government launched the Mission Arun Himveer to enhance market access for local agricultural and horticultural producers, fostering economic and social development in rural and border regions?
a)Government of Uttarakhand
b)Government of Arunachal Pradesh
c)Government of Himachal Pradesh
d)Government of Assam
e)Government of Jammu and Kashmir
Answer Key: b)Government of Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Mission Arun Himveer was launched by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh to enhance market access for local agricultural and horticultural producers, particularly in the state’s rural and border regions. The mission aims to promote economic and social development by providing direct market access to farmers, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and cooperatives.
The mission also focuses on the Vibrant Village Programme, which aims to meet agricultural demand in border areas, reversing migration to villages and promoting rural economic growth. Through a collaboration with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), the mission facilitates the purchase of local produce, ensuring efficient payments to farmers and contributing to overall economic sustainability in Arunachal Pradesh.
The MoU signed between the Arunachal Pradesh Agricultural Marketing Board (APAMB) and ITBP ensures that local produce such as fruits, vegetables, meat, and poultry are purchased and marketed to benefit farmers, with the goal of strengthening ties between border residents and security forces.
2.Which countries were the top contributors to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows to India during the first half of FY 2024-25?
a)United States, China, Japan, Singapore, United Kingdom
b)Singapore, Mauritius, Netherlands, United States, Japan
c)Singapore, United States, Mauritius, Japan, South Korea
d)Singapore, Mauritius, Netherlands, United States, China
e)Singapore, United States, Germany, Netherlands, Japan
Answer Key: d) Singapore, Mauritius, Netherlands, United States, China
Explanation:
During the first half of FY 2024-25, Singapore was the largest contributor to FDI inflows to India, with a significant share of USD 7.53 billion. This was followed by Mauritius at USD 5.34 billion, and the Netherlands at USD 3.58 billion. The United States also contributed USD 2.57 billion. These countries played a major role in driving FDI growth, with Singapore alone accounting for 50% of India’s FDI inflows in the July-September 2024-25 quarter, which amounted to USD 13.6 billion, a 43% increase from the previous year.
While there were declines in inflows from Japan and the United Kingdom, the overall FDI in India witnessed substantial growth, signaling strong investor confidence in India’s economic prospects.
3.Which bill is being introduced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha on December 2, 2024, to amend key banking-related legislations?
a)The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024
b)The Financial Sector Regulation Bill, 2024
c)The Reserve Bank of India Act Amendment Bill, 2024
d)The Banking Regulation Amendment Bill, 2024
e)The State Bank of India Reform Bill, 2024
Answer Key: a) The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024
Explanation:
The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 is set to be introduced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha on December 2, 2024. This bill seeks to amend several significant banking-related legislations, such as the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, The Banking Regulation Act, 1949, The State Bank of India Act, 1955, and the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Acts of 1970 and 1980.
4.Who is hosting the 14th Asia-Oceania Meteorological Satellite Users' Conference (AOMSUC-14), scheduled to be held from December 4–6, 2024 in New Delhi, India?
a)The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
b)The Ministry of Earth Sciences, India
c)The India Meteorological Department (IMD)
d)The Indian National Remote Sensing Centre (INRSC)
e)The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Answer Key: c) The India Meteorological Department (IMD)
Explanation:
The 14th Asia-Oceania Meteorological Satellite Users’ Conference (AOMSUC-14) is being hosted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which operates under the Ministry of Earth Sciences in India. The conference will take place in New Delhi, India from December 4–6, 2024. The event will bring together meteorologists, satellite operators, scientists, and young researchers to discuss innovations in satellite-based meteorology and climatology.
5.The first-ever Joint Table Top Exercise, CINBAX, is being conducted from 1st to 8th December 2024 at the Foreign Training Node in Pune, India. Between which two armies is this exercise taking place?
a)Indian Army and Nepalese Army
b)Indian Army and Cambodian Army
c)Indian Army and Sri Lankan Army
d)Indian Army and United States Army
e)Indian Army and Bangladesh Army
Answer Key: b)Indian Army and Cambodian Army
Explanation:
The CINBAX Joint Table Top Exercise is being conducted between the Indian Army and the Cambodian Army. The exercise, held from 1st to 8th December 2024 in Pune, India, focuses on enhancing strategic cooperation, trust, and interoperability between the two armies, particularly in the context of counter-terrorism (CT) operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.
6.India and Malaysia commenced a bilateral Joint Military Exercise on 2 December 2024 at Bentong camp, Pahang district, Malaysia. What is the name of this exercise?
a)Durga Shakti
b)Harimau Shakti
c)Garuda Shakti
d)Indra Shakti
e)Vayu Shakti
Answer Key b) Harimau Shakti
Explanation:
The bilateral Joint Military Exercise between India and Malaysia is named “Harimau Shakti”. The exercise commenced on 2 December 2024 at the Bentong camp in Pahang district, Malaysia. In 2023, this exercise was hosted by India at its Umroi Cantonment in Meghalaya. The exercise aims to enhance the operational interoperability and mutual understanding between the two countries’ armed forces.
7.Who has officially commenced his tenure as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) at the age of 36, becoming the youngest ever to hold the prestigious position?
a)Sourav Ganguly
b)Rahul Dravid
c)Jay Shah
d)Srinivasan
e)Shashank Manohar
Answer Key : c)Jay Shah
Explanation:
Jay Shah has officially commenced his tenure as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) at the age of 36, making him the youngest ever to hold this prestigious position. His appointment is significant, especially as global cricket looks toward expansion and inclusivity during a crucial phase for the sport.
8.Who has been announced as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) by President-elect Donald Trump, succeeding Christopher Wray?
a)Mike Pompeo
b)Kash Patel
c)Steve Bannon
d)Lindsey Graham
e)Rudy Giuliani
Answer Key: b)Kash Patel
Explanation:
Kash Patel has been announced as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) by President-elect Donald Trump, succeeding Christopher Wray. Patel, a long-time Trump loyalist, is known for his outspoken criticism of federal agencies, including the FBI, and is a strong supporter of Trump’s policies.
10.Who has become the second Indian chess player and 16th in the world to achieve 2800 Elo rating points in classical chess?
a)Viswanathan Anand
b)Harikrishna
c)Nihal Sarin
d)Arjun Erigaisi
e)Santosh Gujrathi
Answer Key: d)Arjun Erigaisi
Explanation:
Arjun Erigaisi became the second Indian chess player and 16th in the world to achieve 2800 Elo rating points in classical chess. The International Chess Federation (FIDE) announced this milestone on 1 November 2024. This achievement places Erigaisi among the elite group of chess players who have reached the prestigious 2800 rating.
10.Which of the following Indian shuttlers won titles at the 2024 Syed Modi International Badminton Tournament?
a)Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth
b)PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen
c)Prannoy H.S. and Ashwini Ponnappa
d)Lakshya Sen and Gayatri Gopichand
e)P.V. Sindhu and Srikant K.
Answer Key: b)PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen
Explanation:
The 2024 Syed Modi International Badminton Tournament saw PV Sindhu winning the women’s singles title and Lakshya Sen clinching the men’s singles title. Additionally, Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly won the women’s doubles title at the tournament held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
11.What is the theme of World AIDS Day 2024?
“End the HIV Epidemic: Get Tested, Get Treated”
“Take the Rights Path: My Health, My Right!”
“Universal Health Coverage for All”
“Equal Rights for Equal Health”
“HIV Awareness: A Global Fight”
Answer Key: b)”Take the Rights Path: My Health, My Right!”
Explanation:
The 2024 theme for World AIDS Day is “Take the Rights Path: My Health, My Right!”. This theme emphasizes the importance of advocating for individuals’ rights to health, promoting Universal Health Coverage (UHC), and highlighting the need for access to HIV prevention, treatment, and care for everyone. The theme encourages the global community to recognize health as a fundamental right.
