16 December 2024: Test Your Knowledge with the Daily Current Affairs Quiz!

Current Affairs Quiz 16 Dec 2024: Jagran Josh presents an excellent opportunity for you to test your knowledge and preparation through the Current Affairs Quiz. Today's quiz covers significant topics such as Google appoints Preeti Lobana as India's new country manager, new president of Georgia, Desert Night air combat exercise. This engaging quiz will help enhance your understanding and improve your readiness for competitive exams.

1. Preeti Lobana has been recently appointed to which post?

(a) CEO of Google India

(b) Country Manager of Google India

(c) Global Head of Google

(d) Director of Google Cloud

2. RBI has increased the limit of additional agricultural loan to how much?

(a) Rs 2 lakh

(b) Rs 3 lakh

(c) Rs 4 lakh

(d) 5 lakhs

3. Mikhail Kavelashvili has recently been elected the new President of which country?

(a) Argentina

(b) Italy

(c) Georgia

(d) Belarus

4. Which scheme has been launched by the Government of India to promote cargo movement through inland waterways?

(a) 'Jal Parivahan' mission

(b) Jalvahak scheme

(c) 'Rashtriy Jalmarg' scheme

(d) 'Harit Jal' scheme

5. Which countries participated along with India in the 'Desert Knight Air Combat Exercise'?

(a) Qatar and Bahrain

(b) France and Qatar

(c) France and United Arab Emirates

(d) Russia and Belarus

6. When is Vijay Diwas celebrated every year in India?

(a) 14 December

(b) 15 December

(c) 16 December

(d) 17 December

Answer:-

1. (b) Country Manager of Google India

Preeti Lobana has recently been appointed as the Country Manager and Vice President of Google India. Lobana has over 30 years of leadership experience in both the technology and financial sectors. This important appointment establishes him as a key leader in one of Google's most important markets.

2. (a) 2 lakhs

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to increase the limit of additional agricultural loan for farmers from Rs 1.6 lakh to Rs 2 lakh. This new limit will come into effect from January 1, 2025. This decision is important for small and marginal farmers, who will be able to access more loans without any collateral security.

3. (c) Georgia

Mikheil Kavelashvili has been elected the new President of Georgia. He was elected unopposed to Parliament through direct voting by the 300-member electoral college, with 224 out of 225 members voting for him. Former footballer Mikheil Kvelashvili is a member of parliament from the ruling Georgian Dream party.

4. (b)Jalvahak Scheme

The Government of India has launched Jalvahak scheme to promote cargo movement through inland waterways, a significant initiative aimed at enhancing transportation efficiency and sustainability. It aims to encourage long distance cargo transportation especially through the national waterways of India.

5. (c) France and United Arab Emirates

India, France and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have successfully conducted the Desert Knight air combat exercise over the Arabian Sea, which took place from December 12 to December 14, 2024. The aim of this trilateral exercise is to enhance military cooperation and strengthen defence relations. The Indian Air Force (IAF) participated with aircraft including Sukhoi-30MKI, Jaguar and IL-78 mid-air refueller.

6. (c) 16 December

Vijay Diwas, celebrated every year on December 16, commemorates India's historic and decisive victory in the Indo-Pak War of 1971. As a result of this war, East Pakistan became independent and a new nation, Bangladesh, came into existence. The day honours the bravery, sacrifice and incomparable service of the Indian Armed Forces and also symbolises freedom from oppression and national pride.

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