Govt Job Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz 14th December 2024

1. Who was recently conferred with the honorary rank of General of the Indian Army?

A.  Narendra Modi

B.  Ashok Raj Sigdel

C.  D. Gukesh

D.  Kamala Harris

2. Which US magazine named the “Person of the Year 2024”?

A.  Elon Musk

B.  Donald Trump

C.  Greta Thunberg

D.  Narendra Modi

3. Which Indian city is hosting the 36th National Games in 2025?

A.  Ahmedabad

B.  Bengaluru

C.  Goa

D.  Bhopal

4. Which Indian state government recently launched the “Mukhyamantri Ujjwala Yojana”?

A.  Uttar Pradesh

B.  Madhya Pradesh

C.  Rajasthan

D.  Gujarat

5. Which scheme recently exceeded its target of training 6 crore rural individuals in digital literacy?

A.  Pradhan Mantri BharatNet Scheme

B.  Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan

C.  Aadhar Digital Programme

D.  Digital India Internship Scheme

6. What is the name of India’s first AI-powered app launched for accessibility audits?

A.  AccessNow

B.  EnableAudit

C.  InclusivityCheck

D.  YesToAccess

7. Which paramilitary force has the highest representation of women among CAPFs in India?

A.  Border Security Force (BSF)

B.  Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)

C.  Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)

D.  Assam Rifles

8. Little Gull, recently spotted in Delhi-NCR, is native to which region?

A.  South America

B.  Eurasia

C.  Antarctica

D.  Australia

9. Which organization launched the International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience?

A.  United Nations and International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

B.  ITU and International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC)

C.  WTO and World Bank

D.  World Bank and ITU

10. Which Indian law was recently scrutinized by a court for its impact on personal liberty?

A.  Indian Penal Code

B.  Prevention of Money Laundering Act

C.  Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)

D.  Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act

Answers & Explanations

1. B.  Ashok Raj Sigdel
Ashok Raj Sigdel, a Nepalese figure, was awarded the honorary rank of General of the Indian Army for his significant contributions to strengthening India-Nepal ties.

2. D. Narendra Modi
Time magazine named Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi “Person of the Year” 2024, recognizing his leadership, economic growth, geopolitical strategies, and global position-building efforts.

3. A.  Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Gujarat’s largest city, will host the 36th National Games in 2025, showcasing India’s top athletes and enhancing its infrastructure and global sporting profile.

4. A.  Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh government launched “Mukhyamantri Ujjwala Yojana” to provide free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line families, promoting cleaner cooking fuel and easing household responsibilities.

5. B.  Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan
The scheme successfully trained 6.39 crore individuals, exceeding its target, to enhance digital literacy in rural India.

6. D. YesToAccess
The “YesToAccess” app, launched for the Accessible India Campaign, uses AI to conduct accessibility audits of public spaces.

7. C. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
The CISF leads with 7.02% women representation among CAPFs.

8. B.  Eurasia
This migratory bird, the smallest gull species, was observed for the first time in Delhi-NCR.

9. B.  ITU and International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC)
This initiative aims to ensure the resilience of vital submarine cable infrastructure.

10. C. Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court raised concerns about misuse of UAPA’s provisions.

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