Current Affairs Quiz on 10-12-2024 GK Questions 30 MCQs

 Current Affairs Questions Today 10th December 2024-GK Today MCQs

1. World Human Rights Day

   • Observed annually on December 10, commemorating the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948.
   • Theme for 2024: “Our rights, our future, right now.”

2. Sanjay Malhotra Appointed as RBI Governor

   • Takes over as the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India from Shaktikanta Das on December 11, 2024.
   • Key contributions in taxation and financial reforms.

3. Bima Sakhi Yojana

   • Launched by Prime Minister Modi on December 9, 2024, under LIC.
   • Aims to empower women aged 18–70 by promoting financial literacy and offering insurance training.

4. UNESCO Award for Abathsahayeshwarar Temple

   • Recognized with the Award of Distinction for cultural heritage conservation in 2023.
   • Located in Thukkatchi, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, the temple was built by King Vikrama Chola.

5. Passing of SM Krishna

   • Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Union Minister SM Krishna passed away at age 92.
   • Notable contributions: CM (1999–2004), Governor of Maharashtra (2004–2008), and delegate at international conferences.

6. Google's AI Model for Weather Prediction

   • GenCast, developed by DeepMind, surpasses existing models like ECMWF.
   • Marks a major advancement in AI-based weather forecasting.

7. RBI’s Mule Hunter Initiative

   • AI-based system to prevent digital fraud using mule accounts.
   • Developed by RBI Innovation Hub, it integrates data from multiple banks and payment systems.

8. Kalaignar Handicrafts Scheme in Tamil Nadu

   • Launched to empower artisans in 25 trades/crafts.
   • Offers credit support of up to ₹3 lakh and a 25% subsidy.

9. India’s Billionaire Count Rises to 185

   • According to UBS, India now ranks third globally, behind the USA and China.
   • Total billionaire wealth surged to $905.6 billion in 2024.

10. India’s First Hyperloop Test Track

    • Completed by IIT Madras as part of the futuristic transport system project.
    • Hyperloop technology promises speeds up to 1,100 km/h, with the first full-scale project planned for the Mumbai-Pune corridor.

11. 9-Year-Old Aarit Kapil Defeats Chess Grandmaster

    • Aarit became the youngest Indian to defeat a chess Grandmaster at just 9 years, 2 months, and 18 days.
    • Achieved this milestone during the KIIT International Open Tournament.

Current Affairs Multiple Choice Questions

1. World Human Rights Day

1. When is World Human Rights Day observed annually?
   a) December 1
   b) December 10
   c) December 25
   d) December 31
   Answer: b

2. What was the theme for World Human Rights Day 2024?
   a) Equality for All
   b) "Our rights, our future, right now"
   c) Justice and Freedom
   d) Human Rights for Development
   Answer: b

3. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in which year?
   a) 1945
   b) 1948
   c) 1950
   d) 1955
   Answer: b

4. The UDHR was adopted by the UN General Assembly on:
   a) December 10, 1948
   b) January 26, 1950
   c) October 24, 1945
   d) November 14, 1950
   Answer: a

5. The General Assembly formally adopted Human Rights Day through which resolution?
   a) 423 (V)
   b) 425 (VII)
   c) 411 (IV)
   d) 450 (X)
   Answer: a

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2. Sanjay Malhotra Appointed as RBI Governor

6. Who has been appointed as the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?
   a) Shaktikanta Das
   b) Raghuram Rajan
   c) Sanjay Malhotra
   d) Urjit Patel
   Answer: c

7. Sanjay Malhotra will begin his tenure as RBI Governor on:
   a) December 1, 2024
   b) December 11, 2024
   c) December 15, 2024
   d) January 1, 2025
   Answer: b

8. Which RBI Governor did Sanjay Malhotra succeed?
   a) Raghuram Rajan
   b) Shaktikanta Das
   c) Urjit Patel
   d) Y.V. Reddy
   Answer: b

9. The RBI was established in which year?
   a) 1935
   b) 1947
   c) 1950
   d) 1920
   Answer: a

10. Where is the headquarters of the Reserve Bank of India located?
    a) Delhi
    b) Mumbai
    c) Chennai
    d) Kolkata
    Answer: b

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3. Bima Sakhi Yojana

11. Bima Sakhi Yojana was launched by:
    a) Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
    b) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
    c) Ministry of Women and Child Development
    d) Indian Red Cross Society
    Answer: a

12. The Bima Sakhi Yojana targets women of which age group?
    a) 18 to 60 years
    b) 20 to 65 years
    c) 18 to 70 years
    d) 21 to 55 years
    Answer: c

13. What is the main objective of the Bima Sakhi Yojana?
    a) Promote financial literacy and insurance awareness
    b) Provide free healthcare to women
    c) Increase women's participation in agriculture
    d) Train women in digital skills
    Answer: a

14. LIC was founded in which year?
    a) 1948
    b) 1956
    c) 1965
    d) 1970
    Answer: b

15. Where is the headquarters of LIC located?
    a) Chennai
    b) Mumbai
    c) Hyderabad
    d) Delhi
    Answer: b

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4. UNESCO Award for Abathsahayeshwarar Temple

16. The Abathsahayeshwarar Temple is located in which state?
    a) Tamil Nadu
    b) Kerala
    c) Karnataka
    d) Andhra Pradesh
    Answer: a

17. The temple was built by which dynasty?
    a) Pallava
    b) Chola
    c) Chera
    d) Pandya
    Answer: b

18. Which award did the Abathsahayeshwarar Temple receive from UNESCO?
    a) Award of Excellence
    b) Award of Merit
    c) Award of Distinction
    d) Heritage Conservation Award
    Answer: c

19. UNESCO was established in:
    a) 1945
    b) 1950
    c) 1955
    d) 1960
    Answer: a

20. Where is the headquarters of UNESCO located?
    a) Geneva
    b) Paris
    c) New York
    d) London
    Answer: b

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5. Google AI Model for Weather Prediction

21. What is the name of Google's AI model for weather prediction?
    a) DeepWeather
    b) GenCast
    c) WeatherBot
    d) SkyAI
    Answer: b

22. Which organization developed GenCast?
    a) Google DeepMind
    b) IBM Watson
    c) NASA
    d) Microsoft AI
    Answer: a

23. GenCast surpasses which existing weather model?
    a) ECMWF
    b) NOAA
    c) IMD
    d) WMO
    Answer: a

24. The AI-based weather model GenCast is part of Google's suite of:
    a) Financial models
    b) Healthcare models
    c) Next-generation AI models
    d) Space technology models
    Answer: c

25. GenCast provides weather forecasts based on:
    a) Satellite data only
    b) Ensemble predictions
    c) Historical weather patterns
    d) Oceanic currents
    Answer: b

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6. India’s Billionaire Count

26. According to the UBS report, what is India’s global rank in billionaire count?
    a) First
    b) Second
    c) Third
    d) Fourth
    Answer: c

27. How many billionaires does India have in 2024?
    a) 150
    b) 185
    c) 200
    d) 250
    Answer: b

28. Which countries rank above India in billionaire count?
    a) USA and UK
    b) USA and China
    c) China and Russia
    d) UK and Germany
    Answer: b

29. Billionaire wealth in India has surged by what percentage since 2015?
    a) 150%
    b) 200%
    c) 263%
    d) 300%
    Answer: c

30. India’s billionaire club wealth in 2024 is valued at:
    a) $500 billion
    b) $750 billion
    c) $905.6 billion
    d) $1 trillion
    Answer: c