Current Affairs Quiz Today 07 December 2024-Latest General Knowledge Questions

GK Today 2024-Generak Knowledge Questions on 07-12-2024

IAF Bill 2024: The Indian Airforce Bill 2024 was recently approved by the Parliament after its passage in the Rajya Sabha. The Bill empowers the Central Government to regulate the design, manufacture, maintenance, sale, export, and import of aircraft, ensuring the safety of operations. It also provides a framework for investigating air accidents and incidents. This initiative aligns with the government's vision to make India a global aviation hub. The country has seen significant progress in the aviation sector, with the number of airports increasing from 74 in 2014 to 157 by 2024, boosting connectivity, economic activity, and job creation.

PM e-Vidya Channel: The PM e-Vidya DTH 24×7 Channel for Indian Sign Language (ISL) was launched by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. This initiative is part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and aims to transform education for hearing-impaired students by providing accessible content. The channel will feature academic materials, skill development content, career guidance, and mental health resources. It is a significant step in promoting Indian Sign Language as a recognized language and academic subject, fostering inclusivity in education.

UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs: India has been selected to chair the 68th Session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) for the first time. Shambhu Kumaran, India's Permanent Representative to the UN in Vienna, assumed the Chairmanship. CND is the UN's policy-making body on drug-related matters. Under India's leadership, the commission will work on fostering global dialogue, understanding drug policies, and representing the Global South's perspectives. The CND was established by ECOSOC in 1946, and India’s role marks a significant step in addressing global narcotics challenges.

4^th Mekon Ganga Dhamma Yatra: The 4th Mekong-Ganga Dhamma Yatra began in New Delhi, bringing together Buddhist experts and distinguished Thai residents. This event seeks to strengthen the cultural and historical ties between the Mekong and Ganga civilizations. Organized by BodhiGaya Vijjalaya 980 and other partners, the Yatra promotes the teachings of Dhamma, focusing on peace and environmental awareness. It commemorates the 97th birth anniversary of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej and highlights the shared Buddhist heritage of India and Thailand.

Latest GK Today 07^th December 2024 Bits:

1.      What was the primary focus of the Indian Airforce Bill 2024?
a) Regulation of private airline operations
b) Ensuring safety and regulation of aircraft operations
c) Increasing the defense budget for airforce modernization
d) Promoting international aviation partnerships
Answer: b) Ensuring safety and regulation of aircraft operations

2.      What was the objective of the 4th Mekong-Ganga Dhamma Yatra?
a) Promoting international tourism
b) Deepening ties between Mekong and Ganga civilizations
c) Conducting archaeological research
d) Organizing cultural exchanges in Thailand
Answer: b) Deepening ties between Mekong and Ganga civilizations

3.      What recent decision did the RBI take regarding policy repo rates?
a) Increased by 25 basis points
b) Decreased by 50 basis points
c) Kept unchanged at 6.50%
d) Removed policy repo rates
Answer: c) Kept unchanged at 6.50%

4.      Which state will host India’s first Google Safety Engineering Center (GSEC)?
a) Maharashtra
b) Telangana
c) Karnataka
d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: b) Telangana

5.      Which award did India receive at the Asia-Pacific Forum 2024?
a) Good Practice Award for Social Security
b) Excellence in Health Care Practices
c) Best Emerging Economy Award
d) Leadership in Technology Award
Answer: a) Good Practice Award for Social Security

6.      What did the PM e-Vidya DTH 24×7 channel primarily aim to promote?
a) Online education for rural students
b) Indian Sign Language as a language and subject
c) Vocational training for adults
d) National Digital Literacy Programme
Answer: b) Indian Sign Language as a language and subject

7.      Which initiative did the Haryana government recently launch to combat tuberculosis (TB)?
a) 100-day Intensive TB Campaign
b) TB Eradication Plan 2030
c) Healthy Haryana Initiative
d) Digital TB Monitoring Scheme
Answer: a) 100-day Intensive TB Campaign

8.      What is the primary purpose of the SHe-Box portal launched by the government?
a) Digital literacy training
b) Addressing workplace sexual harassment
c) Women’s entrepreneurship promotion
d) Reporting gender-based crimes
Answer: b) Addressing workplace sexual harassment

9.      What significant step has the RBI taken for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)?
a) Launched special housing loans
b) Increased interest rate ceilings on FCNR (B) deposits
c) Removed restrictions on international remittances
d) Introduced a digital-only savings account scheme
Answer: b) Increased interest rate ceilings on FCNR (B) deposits

10.  For the first time, India will chair which UN commission?
a) United Nations Environment Programme
b) Commission on Narcotic Drugs
c) UN Commission on Human Rights
d) UN Security Council
Answer: b) Commission on Narcotic Drugs

11.  What ban has the Assam government recently implemented?
a) Public consumption of alcohol
b) Public consumption of beef
c) Cattle transportation
d) Animal trade in public markets
Answer: b) Public consumption of beef

12.  Which sector does the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA) focus on?
a) Financial literacy
b) Digital literacy in rural areas
c) Employment generation in urban areas
d) Skill development for youth
Answer: b) Digital literacy in rural areas

13.  What milestone was commemorated on Mahaparinirvan Diwas?
a) Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
b) Death anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
c) Adoption of the Indian Constitution
d) Independence Day celebrations
Answer: b) Death anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

14.  What economic growth projection for FY25 was revised by Morgan Stanley?
a) From 7.2% to 6.9%
b) From 6.7% to 6.3%
c) From 6.8% to 7.1%
d) From 7.0% to 6.5%
Answer: b) From 6.7% to 6.3%

15.  What will the Google Safety Engineering Center (GSEC) in Hyderabad focus on?
a) Advanced security and online safety products
b) Cloud computing and AI development
c) Internet of Things (IoT) technologies
d) Blockchain and cryptocurrency solutions
Answer: a) Advanced security and online safety products