Current Affairs Quiz 30 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 30 December, complete with answers, to stay ahead in your competitive exam journey.
- Jimmy Carter was the former President of which country who died recently?
(a) UK
(a) USA
(C) Germany
(d) Brazil
- Who has been recently nominated for ICC Cricketer of the Year?
(a) Virat Kohli
(b) Surya Kumar Yadav
(c) Arshdeep Singh
(d) Jasprit Bumrah
- Which team recently won the Senior National Men's Handball title?
(a) Chandigarh
(b) Haryana
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Kerala
- Who won the title of Women's World Rapid Chess Championship?
(a) Harika Dronavalli
(b) Xiner Zhu
(c) Koneru Humpy
(d) Alexandra Goryachkina
- Who was recently honoured with the membership of the Melbourne Cricket Club?
(a) Ajay Jadeja
(b) James Anderson
(c) Sachin Tendulkar
(d) Rahul Dravid
- Which team recently won the Pro Kabaddi League title?
(a) Haryana Steelers
(b) Patna Pirates
(c) Jaipur Pink Panther
(d) Dabang Delhi
Answer:-
- (a) USA
Former USA President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter has passed away. He was the 39th President of America. Carter, who served from 1977 to 1981, is remembered for his commitment to human rights and global peace.
- (c) Arshdeep Singh
Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has been nominated for the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year award after a stellar season. He also emerged as the joint-highest wicket-taker. Meanwhile, women cricketer Smriti Mandhana has been nominated for the ODI Women's Cricketer of the Year award.
- (d) Kerala
Kerala National Men's Handball Team has recently won the Senior National Men's Handball title. It was the 53rd edition of the tournament held in Changanassery. The team won the championship by defeating Chandigarh by a score of 34-31 in a thrilling final match.
- (c) Koneru Humpy
Koneru Humpy has created history by winning the 2024 FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess Championship held in New York. This is his second title in this prestigious competition. Humpy scored an impressive 8.5 points in 11 rounds to register a decisive win over Indonesia's Irene Sukandar in the final match.
- (c) Sachin Tendulkar
Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) recently invited great Indian player Sachin Tendulkar to become an honorary member of the organization, which he has accepted. MCC, one of the oldest sporting clubs in Australia, was founded in 1838. Let us tell you that Tendulkar is the Indian batsman who has scored the most Test runs at the MCG.
- (a) Haryana Steelers
Haryana Steelers won their maiden Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) title by defeating Patna Pirates 32-23 in the final held at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Pune on December 29, 2024. The win is a significant achievement for the Steelers, who finished on top in the league phase during Season 11.
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