Govt Job Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz 19th December 2024

1. On 19th December we Celebrate _______.
A.  Human Rights Day

B.  International PWD Day

C.  International Womens Day

D.  Daman and Diu Liberation Day

2. Which Indian city was declared the cleanest city in India for the fifth consecutive year?

A.  Indore

B.  Surat

C.  Navi Mumbai

D.  Mysuru

3. Which Indian sportsperson was awarded the prestigious Khel Ratna Award?

A.  Neeraj Chopra

B.  PV Sindhu

C.  Virat Kohli

D.  Mary Kom

4. Which major infrastructure project was inaugurated in India?

A.  Mumbai Coastal Road

B.  Delhi-Meerut Expressway

C.  Bengaluru Suburban Railway

D.  Chennai Metro Phase II

5. Which Indian state has the highest literacy rate according to the latest census?

A.  Kerala

B.  Tamil Nadu

C.  Goa

D.  Maharashtra

6. What was the primary focus of the Indian government’s budget announcement?

A.  Defense spending

B.  Healthcare and education

C.  Infrastructure development

D.  Agricultural subsidies

7. Which Indian tech company made headlines for its groundbreaking AI technology?

A.  Infosys

B.  TCS

C.  Wipro

D.  HCL Technologies

8. Who made their first appearance before the Commons liaison committee in the UK?

A.  Rishi Sunak

B.  Boris Johnson

C.  Sir Keir Starmer

D.  Theresa May

9. Which Indian cricketer announced his retirement from international cricket?

A.  Virat Kohli

B.  Rohit Sharma

C.  R Ashwin

D.  Jasprit Bumrah

10. What did the U.S. Congressional report on COVID-19 origins find?

A.  Natural origin from wildlife

B.  Laboratory-related incident

C.  Deliberate release

D.  Unknown origins

Answers & Explanations

1. D. Daman and Diu Liberation Day
The Goa Liberation Day is celebrated in commemoration of the Indian armed forces annexing Portuguese-ruled Goa in 1961, after which India was free of any European rule.

2. A.  Indore
Indore has consistently topped cleanliness rankings due to its effective waste management practices.

3. A.  Neeraj Chopra
Neeraj Chopra’s achievements in athletics have earned him this honor.

4. C. Bengaluru Suburban Railway
The Bengaluru Suburban Railway aims to ease traffic congestion and improve public transport.

5. A.  Kerala
Kerala continues to lead in literacy rates due to its strong emphasis on education.

6. B.  Healthcare and education
The government prioritized healthcare and education to improve the quality of life for citizens.

7. A.  Infosys
Infosys has been recognized for its innovative AI solutions that enhance business processes.

8. C. Sir Keir Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, made his debut appearance before the Commons liaison committee, which comprises the chairs of other select committees.

9. C. R Ashwin
Legendary off-spinner R Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket.

10. B.  Laboratory-related incident
The U.S. Congressional report on COVID-19 origins found that the virus likely originated from a laboratory-related incident.

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