Govt Job Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz 24th December 2024

1. Which Indian state recently received loan subsidies for 47 ethanol projects?
A. Gujarat
B. Bihar
C. Maharashtra
D. Tamil Nadu

2. Who inaugurated the National Workshop on Good Governance Practices on December 23, 2024?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Amit Shah
C. Dr. Jitendra Singh
D. Rajnath Singh

3. The Supreme Court recently allowed appeals against which restriction?
A. Credit card dues
B. Online gaming
C. Foreign investments
D. Cryptocurrency trading

4. Which country recently visited Sri Lanka for bilateral engagement?
A. China
B. India
C. United States
D. Japan

5. What percentage of stake is the Adani Group acquiring in Air Works for an enterprise value of Rs 400 crore?
A. 75.5%
B. 85.8%
C. 90.0%
D. 60.2%

6. What is the primary focus of the recent decision by the Centre regarding school policies?
A. To increase funding for schools
B. To end no detention rules in schools
C. To implement new curriculum standards
D. To extend school hours

7. Which Union Minister recently addressed the North East Bankers Conclave 2024?
A. Nirmala Sitharaman
B. Amit Shah
C. Piyush Goyal
D. Rajnath Singh

8. Which organization recently approved a loan of $800 million to develop Amaravati, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh?
A. World Bank
B. Asian Development Bank
C. International Monetary Fund
D. New Development Bank

9. Which ministry recently signed an MoU with Flipkart to invest in and mentor Indian startups?
A. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
C. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
D. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade

10. Which country recently raised trade barriers with the European Union?
A. United States
B. China
C. India
D. Russia

Answers & Explanations

1. B. Bihar
The central government has approved loan subsidies for 47 ethanol projects in Bihar to promote the use of renewable energy sources.

2. C. Dr. Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, inaugurated the National Workshop on Good Governance Practices.

3. A. Credit card dues
The Supreme Court has allowed appeals against the cap on interest rates for credit card dues.

4. B. India
India has recently engaged with Sri Lanka on various issues, including trade and investment.

5. B. 85.8%
The Adani Defence Systems & Technologies Ltd (ADSTL) has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 85.8% of the shareholding in Air Works.

6. B.  To end no detention rules in schools
The Centre’s recent decision, “Centre Ends No Detention Rules In Schools,” aims to terminate the no detention policy, allowing students to be promoted without poor performance.

7. B. Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the North East Bankers Conclave 2024, emphasizing the role of banks in the development of the North East region.

8. A. World Bank
The World Bank has approved a loan to support the development of Amaravati, the planned capital city of Andhra Pradesh.

9. D. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed an MoU with Flipkart to support Indian startups.

10. C. India
India has recently raised concerns about trade barriers imposed by the European Union.

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