Current Affairs Quiz 11 December 2024: Jagran Josh presents an insightful current affairs quiz designed to evaluate your knowledge and enhance your exam preparation. Explore these 5 handpicked questions from 11 December, complete with answers, to stay ahead in your competitive exam journey.
- In which state is the Eaglenest Bird Festival celebrated every year?
(a) Assam
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Meghalaya
(d) Tripura
- Who has been appointed as the acting secretary of BCCI recently?
(a) Vinod Kambli
(b) Ajay Jadeja
(c) Devjit Saikia
(d) Mithali Raj
- How many panchayats of the country were honored with the National Panchayat Award 2024 this year?
(a) 30
(a) 40
(d) 45
(d) 50
- Recently, with which country is India set to finalise a $4 billion defence deal?
(a) France
(b) Russia
(c) USA
(d) Japan
- When is UNICEF Foundation Day celebrated every year?
(a) 10 December
(b) 11 December
(c) 12 December
(d) 13 December
Answer:-
- (b) Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has unveiled the new logo for the fourth edition of the Eaglenest Bird Festival, which will be held from January 17 to 19, 2025. The announcement was made during a ceremony on December 10, 2024, aimed at promoting a festival celebrating the rich biodiversity and avian diversity of the region.
- (c) Devjit Saikia
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Roger Binny has appointed Devjit Saikia as the acting secretary of the board. He will hold this post till September 2025. He has replaced Jay Shah, who is in the role of ICC President.
- (d) 45
President Draupadi Murmu presented the National Panchayat Awards 2024 at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi. A total of 45 Panchayats were honoured in this prestigious event recognising the successful efforts of Panchayats across India. The objective of these awards is to promote and encourage effective local self-governance in rural areas.
- (b) Russia
India is set to finalise a crucial $4 billion defence deal with Russia for an advanced long-range radar system from the Voronezh series. This system is capable of detecting threats at a distance of more than 8,000 kilometres. This deal is important for India in view of the increasing regional security challenges. About 60% of the components of the system will be manufactured under the "Make in India" initiative.
- (b) 11 December
UNICEF Foundation Day is celebrated every year on 11 December, which marks the 78th anniversary of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). Established in 1946, UNICEF has made significant contributions to improving child welfare globally, focusing on areas such as health, education and protection from exploitation.
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