1. On which day recently ‘Indian Postal Telecommunication Accounts and Finance Service’ celebrated its 50th Foundation Day?
A. 15 December
B. 14 December
C. 13 December
D. 12 December
ANSWER: B.14 December
SOLUTION :
Celebrated on 14 December, marking five decades of dedicated service in managing postal and telecommunication finances.
2. Who has recently won the title of Women’s Junior Asia Hockey Cup 2024?
A. Singapore
B. Japan
C. China
D. India
ANSWER: D.India
SOLUTION:
India has won the title of Women’s Junior Asia Hockey Cup 2024, showcasing their dominance in junior hockey.
3. Who among the following has unveiled the ‘Green Steel Classification for India’?
A. H D Kumaraswamy
B. Amit Shah
C. Alok Mandal
D. Piyush Goyal
ANSWER : A.H D Kumaraswamy
SOLUTION:
H D Kumaraswamy has unveiled the ‘Green Steel Classification for India,’ promoting environmentally friendly steel production practices.
4. The Governor of which of the following state has launched ‘Yuva Shuddhi Abhiyan’?
A. Rajasthan
B. Kerala
C. Maharashtra
D. Karnataka
ANSWER: D.Karnataka
SOLUTION:
The Governor of Karnataka has launched the ‘Yuva Shuddhi Abhiyan,’ a campaign aimed at promoting youth cleanliness and hygiene.
5. Recently Zakir Hussain has passed away, who among the following was he?
A. Journalist
B. Singer
C. Tabla player
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C.Tabla player
SOLUTION:
Renowned tabla player Zakir Hussain has passed away, leaving a rich legacy in Indian classical music.
6. Who among the following has unveiled “Gencast” for weather forecasting?
A. Meta
B. Google
C. Microsoft
D. Amazon
ANSWER: B.Google
SOLUTION:
Google unveiled its latest quantum processor, Willow. This chip represents a giant leap forward in the field. Based on its specs and capabilities, Willow could be the breakthrough that transforms quantum computing from technical curiosity to a practical tool.
7. India’s first diabetes biobank has been established in which city?
A. Chennai
B. Mumbai
C. Kolkata
D. Hyderabad
ANSWER: A.Chennai
SOLUTION :
In a groundbreaking development for diabetes research, India’s first Diabetes Biobank has been set up in Chennai through a collaboration between the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF).
8. Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS) is associated with which state?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Mizoram
C. Telangana
D. Sikkim
ANSWER: C.Telangana
SOLUTION:
The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project or KLIP is a multi-purpose irrigation project on the Godavari River in Kaleshwaram, Bhupalpally, Telangana, India. Currently the world’s largest multi-stage lift irrigation project,its farthest upstream influence is at the confluence of the Pranhita and Godavari rivers.
9. The Konda Reddi tribe is primarily found in which state?
A. Kerala
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Odisha
D. Jharkhand
ANSWER: B.Andhra Pradesh
SOLUTION:
Konda Reddis is a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group inhabiting the banks of the river Godavari in Andhra Pradesh.
10. Mikheil Kavelashvili was elected as the new President of which country?
A. Estonia
B. Georgia
C. Bulgaria
D. Croatia
ANSWER: B.Georgia
SOLUTION:
Former footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili was elected as the new President of Georgia on 14 December, 2024. Mikheil Kavelashvili, who played football for the Georgian national team and various European club teams, was elected unopposed as the President as the opposition boycotted the election.