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December 2024 – English Current Affairs Quiz- Monthly GK for Competitive Exams

December 2024 – English Current Affairs Quiz- Monthly GK for Competitive Exams

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1. India's first 'Gyrocopter Adventure' tourism service was launched in which state?

A) Himachal Pradesh

B) Sikkim

C) Uttarakhand

D) Goa

Correct answer: Uttarakhand. The service was launched to boost adventure tourism in the state, offering aerial views of the Himalayan landscape.

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2. Which country passed a controversial new law in December 2024 severely restricting immigration?

A) United Kingdom

B) Germany

C) France

D) Canada

Correct answer: France. The French parliament passed a tough new immigration bill backed by President Emmanuel Macron, causing a political crisis.

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3. National Mathematics Day in India is celebrated on which date to honor the mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan?

A) December 2

B) December 12

C) December 22

D) December 28

Correct answer: December 22. It is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of the legendary Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan.

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4. Which team won the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024, India's domestic one-day cricket tournament?

A) Tamil Nadu

B) Mumbai

C) Haryana

D) Saurashtra

Correct answer: Haryana. They won their maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy title by defeating Rajasthan in the final.

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5. The Vyas Samman award, announced in December, recognizes outstanding work in which field?

A) Science

B) Literature

C) Sports journalism

D) Classical music

Correct answer: Literature. It is a literary award in India, first awarded in 1991, for an outstanding literary work in Hindi authored by an Indian citizen.

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6. Which Indian city became the first to have 100% electric buses as part of its public transport fleet?

A) Pune

B) Delhi

C) Surat

D) Bengaluru

Correct answer: Surat. The city in Gujarat achieved this milestone as part of its efforts to reduce air pollution.

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7. The 'Hornbill Festival', a major annual cultural festival, is celebrated in which Indian state?

A) Manipur

B) Mizoram

C) Nagaland

D) Arunachal Pradesh

Correct answer: Nagaland. Often called the 'Festival of Festivals', it is a 10-day event that showcases the rich culture and traditions of the Naga tribes.

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8. Who was named TIME Magazine's 'Person of the Year' for 2024?

A) Volodymyr Zelenskyy

B) Sam Altman

C) Taylor Swift

D) Narendra Modi

Correct answer: Taylor Swift. The global music superstar was recognized for her immense cultural and economic impact throughout the year.

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9. World AIDS Day is observed globally on which date?

A) December 1

B) December 10

C) December 15

D) December 25

Correct answer: December 1. It is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection.

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10. Which Indian city hosted the first-ever Khelo India Para Games in December 2024?

A) Pune

B) Bhopal

C) New Delhi

D) Guwahati

Correct answer: New Delhi. The inaugural edition of the Khelo India Para Games was held across three venues in New Delhi.

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11. India's first 'Amrit Bharat Express' train was flagged off in December 2024. What is its key feature?

A) It is a high-speed bullet train

B) It is a luxury tourist train

C) It is a non-AC sleeper train for common people

D) It is a double-decker express train

Correct answer: It is a non-AC sleeper train for common people. It features modern amenities like CCTV, bio-toilets, and sensor-based taps at an affordable price.

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12. National Farmer's Day (Kisan Diwas) is celebrated on December 23rd on the birth anniversary of which former Prime Minister?

A) Lal Bahadur Shastri

B) Chaudhary Charan Singh

C) Morarji Desai

D) H. D. Deve Gowda

Correct answer: Chaudhary Charan Singh. He is remembered for his farmer-friendly policies.

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13. The 'Dakshina Shakti' military exercise was conducted by which command of the Indian Army?

A) Northern Command

B) Eastern Command

C) Southern Command

D) Western Command

Correct answer: Southern Command. The integrated exercise was conducted by the Southern Command in the deserts of Rajasthan and Gujarat.

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14. What is the name of the 'AI Chatbot' launched by Google in December 2024 to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT?

A) Bard Pro

B) LaMDA 3

C) Gemini

D) Athena

Correct answer: Gemini. Google launched its most powerful and capable AI model, Gemini, in three sizes: Ultra, Pro, and Nano.

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15. Which country won the FIFA Club World Cup 2024?

A) Real Madrid

B) Manchester City

C) Fluminense

D) Al Ahly

Correct answer: Manchester City. They won their first Club World Cup title by defeating Fluminense in the final.

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16. Indian Navy Day is celebrated on which date to commemorate the success of Operation Trident?

A) December 1

B) December 4

C) December 16

D) December 22

Correct answer: December 4. It is celebrated to recognize the achievements and role of the Indian Navy, particularly its success during the 1971 Indo-Pak War.

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17. Which city was ranked as the most expensive city in the world according to the Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) Worldwide Cost of Living survey 2024?

A) New York

B) London

C) Singapore and Zurich

D) Hong Kong

Correct answer: Singapore and Zurich. They jointly topped the list as the world's most expensive cities to live in.

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18. Cyclone Michaung caused significant disruption in which part of India in early December 2024?

A) West Bengal and Odisha

B) Gujarat and Maharashtra

C) Southern coastal regions

D) The Andaman Islands

Correct answer: Southern coastal regions. The cyclone made landfall in Andhra Pradesh and caused heavy rainfall and flooding in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

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19. Who won the BWF World Tour Finals 2024 in Men's Singles?

A) Lakshya Sen

B) Viktor Axelsen

C) Li Shifeng

D) Anthony Ginting

Correct answer: Viktor Axelsen. The Danish player continued his dominance by winning the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals.

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20. The RBI Monetary Policy Committee, in its December 2024 meeting, decided to keep the repo rate at what percentage?

A) 6.25%

B) 6.75%

C) 6.50%

D) 7.00%

Correct answer: 6.50%. The MPC decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.50 percent to maintain a focus on inflation.

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21. Human Rights Day is observed globally on which date in December?

A) December 1

B) December 10

C) December 20

D) December 25

Correct answer: December 10. The date was chosen to honor the United Nations General Assembly's adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) on 10 December 1948.

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22. Which author won the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 for their novel in English?

A) Arundhati Roy

B) Neelum Saran Gour

C) Vikram Seth

D) Amitav Ghosh

Correct answer: Neelum Saran Gour. She was awarded for her novel 'Requiem in Raga Janki'.

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23. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series between India and Australia began in December 2024. In which city was the first Test match played?

A) Melbourne

B) Sydney

C) Brisbane

D) Perth

Correct answer: Perth. The highly anticipated 5-match Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy began at the Perth Stadium.

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24. Good Governance Day is observed on December 25th to mark the birth anniversary of which former Indian Prime Minister?

A) Indira Gandhi

B) Rajiv Gandhi

C) Atal Bihari Vajpayee

D) P. V. Narasimha Rao

Correct answer: Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The day was established in 2014 to honor him by fostering awareness among the people of accountability in government.

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25. Vijay Diwas is celebrated on December 16th in India to commemorate the victory in which war?

A) 1965 Indo-Pak War

B) 1971 Indo-Pak War

C) Kargil War (1999)

D) 1962 Sino-Indian War

Correct answer: 1971 Indo-Pak War. This day marks the victory of Indian armed forces over Pakistan, which led to the liberation of Bangladesh.

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