Current Affairs Quiz Today 06 December 2024-Latest General Knowledge Questions

Current Affairs on December 2024-GK Today on 06-12-2024

Current Affairs Today 06th December 2024: On 6th December 2024, several significant events shaped global and national affairs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi to celebrate the culture and craftsmanship of the Northeastern states. India signed a $50 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank for a climate-adaptive water harvesting project in Meghalaya. 

The Union Minister launched "Anna Chakra" to optimize the Public Distribution System's supply chain efficiency, while the Rajya Sabha passed a bill to replace the 100-year-old Boilers Act. In international relations, India and Kuwait signed an MoU to establish a Joint Commission for Cooperation, and India and Egypt held the 13th round of Foreign Office Consultations to strengthen their partnership. Meanwhile, China's first atmospheric monitoring station in Antarctica became operational, marking a significant step in global climate studies.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the primary focus of the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav inaugurated by PM Modi?
   a) Promotion of tribal art
   b) Celebration of Northeastern culture and craftsmanship
   c) Advancement of space research
   d) Highlighting achievements in science and technology
   Answer: b) Celebration of Northeastern culture and craftsmanship

2. Which financial institution partnered with India for a climate-adaptive water harvesting project in Meghalaya?
   a) World Bank
   b) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
   c) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
   d) New Development Bank (NDB)
   Answer: c) Asian Development Bank (ADB)

3. What is the purpose of the 'Anna Chakra' launched by the Union Minister?
   a) Enhancing the efficiency of the Public Distribution System supply chain
   b) Modernizing agricultural technology
   c) Promoting renewable energy
   d) Expanding food export channels
   Answer: a) Enhancing the efficiency of the Public Distribution System supply chain

4. Where was China's first atmospheric monitoring station in Antarctica established?
   a) Ross Sea
   b) Larsemann Hills
   c) Victoria Land
   d) McMurdo Station
   Answer: b) Larsemann Hills

5. Which state signed a joint venture agreement for setting up Vande Bharat Sleeper train depots?
   a) Gujarat
   b) Maharashtra
   c) Karnataka
   d) Andhra Pradesh
   Answer: b) Maharashtra

6. What does the newly passed Boilers Bill, 2024, aim to achieve?
   a) Ban the use of boilers in manufacturing
   b) Regulate boiler usage and enhance safety
   c) Decriminalize all boiler-related offenses
   d) Replace the Constitution’s boiler-related provisions
   Answer: b) Regulate boiler usage and enhance safety

7. Who took oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time on 5th December 2024?
   a) Eknath Shinde
   b) Devendra Fadnavis
   c) Ajit Pawar
   d) Uddhav Thackeray
   Answer: b) Devendra Fadnavis

8. What agreement was signed between India and Kuwait on 5th December 2024?
   a) Defence collaboration
   b) Establishment of a Joint Commission for Cooperation
   c) Trade agreement for energy exports
   d) Partnership in education technology
   Answer: b) Establishment of a Joint Commission for Cooperation

9. What is the name of the portal launched alongside 'Anna Chakra'?
   a) PDS Efficiency Tracker
   b) Subsidy Claim Application for National Food Security Act (SCAN)
   c) Food Supply Chain Optimizer
   d) Smart Food Subsidy Portal
   Answer: b) Subsidy Claim Application for National Food Security Act (SCAN)

10. Which country did India hold the 13th round of Foreign Office Consultations with?
    a) Kuwait
    b) Egypt
    c) Saudi Arabia
    d) Japan
    Answer: b) Egypt

Answers are given below:

Question Number	Answer
1	B
2	C
3	A
4	B
5	B
6	B
7	B
8	B
9	B
10	B