Govt Job Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz 20th December 2024

1. Which Indian state recently implemented a ban on the public consumption of beef?

A) Kerala

B) Assam

C) Goa

D) West Bengal

2. Who was appointed as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in December 2024?

A) Urjit Patel

B) Shaktikanta Das

C) Sanjay Malhotra

D) Raghuram Rajan

3. Which Indian village was recently recognized as the country’s first solar border village?

A) Masali Village

B) Dharnai Village

C) Punsari Village

D) Hiware Bazar

4. Which renowned Tabla Maestro received the 2023 National Tansen Samman?

A) Zakir Hussain

B) Anindo Chatterjee

C) Swapan Choudhary

D) Sandeep Das

5. In which city did the Indian Army inaugurate the Artificial Intelligence Incubation Centre in December 2024?

A) Jaipur

B) Bengaluru

C) Chennai

D) Bhopal

6. Which Indian state recently announced a new health scheme for the elderly population?

A) Gujarat

B) Punjab

C) Delhi

D) Maharashtra

7. Which Indian chess prodigy became the youngest person to win the World Chess Championship in December 2024?

A) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa

B) Nihal Sarin

C) Gukesh Dommaraju

D) Arjun Erigaisi

8. Which Indian state recently became the only one with a Uniform Civil Code (UCC)?

A) Kerala

B) Goa

C) Uttarakhand

D) Sikkim

9. Which Indian state recently became the largest producer of cloves in the world?

A) Tamil Nadu

B) Kerala

C) Karnataka

D) Andhra Pradesh

10. What was Meena Ganesh’s contribution to the entertainment industry before her passing in December 2024?

A.  She was a renowned singer.

B.  She was a legendary Malayalam cinema and serial actor.

C.  She was a famous filmmaker.

D.  She was a popular scriptwriter.

Answers & Explanations

1. B) Assam
On December 4, 2024, Assam enforced a ban on the public consumption of beef to address communal tensions and promote harmony among its diverse population.

2. C) Sanjay Malhotra
Sanjay Malhotra, previously serving as India’s Revenue Secretary, was appointed as the new Governor of the RBI, succeeding Shaktikanta Das, whose term ended in December 2024.

3. A) Masali Village
Masali Village has been acknowledged as India’s first solar border village, highlighting the nation’s commitment to renewable energy and sustainable development.

4. C) Swapan Choudhary
Pt. Swapan Choudhary, a distinguished tabla player from Kolkata, was honored with the 2023 National Tansen Samman for his significant contributions to Indian classical music.

5. C) Chennai
The Indian Army launched the Artificial Intelligence Incubation Centre in Chennai, aiming to enhance operational efficiency through AI-driven solutions.

6. C) Delhi
Explanation: Delhi’s Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, announced a new health scheme focused on providing comprehensive healthcare services to the elderly residents of the state.

7. C) Gukesh Dommaraju
Explanation: Eighteen-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju from Chennai made history by becoming the youngest person to win the World Chess Championship in December 2024.

8. B) Goa
Explanation: Goa is currently the only Indian state that implements a Uniform Civil Code, applying the Portuguese Civil Code of 1867 to all its residents, irrespective of religion.

9. A) Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu has emerged as the largest producer of cloves globally, contributing significantly to India’s spice export sector.

10. C. She was a famous filmmaker.
Meena Ganesh was a significant figure in the Malayalam entertainment industry, known specifically for her work in cinema and television serials. Her passing on December 19, 2024, at the age of 81, highlighted her long-standing impact and influence in Malayalam theatre and film.

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