Current Affairs Quiz 20 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 New Ambassador of Nepal to India, Asian Roll Ball Championship, Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championship 2024. This engaging quiz will help enhance your understanding and improve your readiness for competitive exams.
- In which state was the 'Banglar Bari' housing scheme launched recently?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Haryana
(c) West Bengal
(d) Assam
- Who has been appointed as the Ambassador of Nepal to India?
(a) Ram Avadh Singh
(b) Dr. Shankar Prasad Sharma
(c) Rambaran Yadav
(d) Abhimanyu Singh
- How much growth has India Ratings and Research projected for the Indian economy for the financial year 2025-26?
(a) 6.2%
(d) 6.3%
(c) 6.4%
(d) 6.6%
- Where is the Asian Roll Ball Championship being organized?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Goa
(d) Tamil Nadu
- Against which team did the Indian women's team make its highest score in T20I cricket history?
(a) England
(b) Pakistan
(c) Australia
(d) West Indies
- Where is the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships 2024 being organized?
(a) Doha
(b) Mumbai
(c) Kathmandu
(d) Dubai
Answer:-
- (c) West Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched the Banglar Bari housing initiative, which aims to provide financial assistance to poor families in rural areas. Under this scheme, each eligible family will get a total of ₹1.20 lakh, which will be distributed in two installments of ₹60,000 each.
- (b) Dr. Shankar Prasad Sharma
Nepal's President Ram Chandra Paudel on 18 December 2024 Dr. Shankar Prasad Sharma reappointed as Nepal's Ambassador to India. This information has been given in a notice issued by the President's Office, which stated that Sharma has been appointed on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers. His previous term was from March 2022 to July 2024.
- (d) 6.6%
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has projected a growth of 6.6% for the Indian economy in financial year 2025-26 (FY26), higher than the 6.4% growth estimated in the current financial year (FY25)13. This growth is expected to be driven mainly by a significant increase in investments. Gross fixed capital formation (GFCF) is estimated to grow by 7.2%.
- (c) Goa
The 4th Asian Roll Ball Championship has begun in Goa, being held at the Manohar Parrikar Stadium in Margao. The event began on December 17, 2024 under the leadership of Chief Guest Goa Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Govind Gaude. This championship is attracting international attention.
- (d) West Indies
India have registered their highest score of 217/4 in Women's T20 International cricket, achieving this feat in the third and decisive T20I match against the West Indies. This match was played at Navi Mumbai's Dr. Played at DY Patil Sports Academy. In the match, Smriti Mandhana scored 77 runs in 47 balls.
- (a) Doha
The Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships 2024 is scheduled to be held from December 19 to December 25, 2024 in Doha, Qatar. A large number of participants, including a 28-member Indian team, are taking part in the championship.
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