Govt Job Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz 21th December 2024

1. Which state recently passed the Maharashtra Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2024?

A. Gujarat

B. Tamil Nadu

C. Rajasthan

D. Maharashtra

2. What did the U.S. House approve to avoid a government shutdown?

A. Military spending bill

B. Tax reform bill

C. Funding bill

D. Infrastructure bill

3. How long is Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Kuwait?

A. One day

B. Two days

C. Three days

D. Four days

4. What did the Supreme Court of India recently allow appeals against?

A. Ban on cr cards

B. Cap on interest rates for loans

C. Cap on interest on cr card dues

D. Regulations on loan repayment terms

5. Recently, Who made the statement regarding the importance of the Siliguri Corridor and SSB presence?

A. Narendra Modi

B. Amit Shah

C. Rajnath Singh

D. Nirmala Sitharaman

6. What is the new GST rate for tobacco products proposed by GST Department?

A. 28%

B. 35%

C. 30%

D. 40%

7. Recently, Who signed a contract with Defence Ministry for artillery guns?

A. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)

B. Larsen & Toubro (L&T)

C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

D. Tata Group

8. Which region is India flagging non-tariff barriers for its domestic industry?

A. United States

B. China

C. European Union (EU)

D. ASEAN

9. Which deal have both Russia and Ukraine refused to renew?

A. Oil export deal

B. Gas transit deal

C. Trade agreement

D. Defence pact Agreement

10. Who recently launched the financial assistance scheme for artists and scholar?

A. Ministry of Culture

B. Ministry of Finance

C. Ministry of Education

D. Ministry of Social Justice

Answer & Explanations

1. D. Maharashtra
The Maharashtra Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2024, was passed in the state of Maharashtra.

2. C. Funding bill
The U.S. House approved a funding bill to prevent a government shutdown ahead of the Christmas holiday season.

3. B. Two days
PM Modi’s two day visit to Kuwait is the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 43 years, the previous being by Indira Gandhi in 1981, for maintaining Indian Kuwait relation.

4. C. Cap on interest on credit card dues
The Supreme Court allowed appeals against the cap imposed on the interest charged on credit card dues.

5. B. Amit Shah
The statement about the significance of the Siliguri Corridor and the role of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) was made by Home Minister Amit Shah.

6. B. 35%
The proposal suggests placing tobacco products in a higher GST slab at 35%, aiming to benefit both public and fiscal health.

7. B. Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
The Defence Ministry signed a contract with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for additional artillery guns.

8. C. European Union (EU)
India has flagged non-tariff barriers that its domestic industry is facing in the European Union (EU).

9. B. Gas transit deal
Both Russia and Ukraine have refused to renew the crucial gas transit deal for Europe.

10. A. Ministry of Culture
The Ministry of Culture launched the financial assistance scheme for artists and scholars above the age of 60.

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