Weekly Current Affairs Quiz (02 Dec - 07 Dec 2024): Boost Your Exam Score with Top Questions!

Weekly Current Affairs Quiz (02 Dec - 07 Dec 2024): This week’s current affairs cover significant events such as the Anna Chakra and scan portal, Men's Hockey Junior Asia Cup 2024, Sonai-Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary. Test your knowledge with this quiz and stay updated on the latest developments shaping the world around us.

1. Who won the title of Men's Hockey Junior Asia Cup 2024?

(a) Pakistan

(b) Nepal

(c) Malaysia

(d) India

2. Which country will host the Blind Women's T20 World Cup in the year 2025?

(a) Nepal

(b) Pakistan

(c) India

(d) Sri Lanka

3. With which country India recently signed MoU to establish a Joint Commission?

(a) Qatar

(b) Kuwait

(c) UAE

(d) Bahrain

4. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has recently been elected as the first woman President of which country?

(a) Kenya

(b) Namibia

(c) Vietnam

(d) South Africa

5. When is World Soil Day celebrated every year?

(a) 03 December

(b) 04 December

(c) 05 December

(d) 06 December

6. In which state is the Sonai-Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary, which was in the news recently, located?

(a) Assam

(b) Meghalaya

(c) Tripura

(d) Kerala

7. For what reason was India awarded the ISSA Good Practice Award for Asia-Pacific 2024?

(a) Environmental protection

(b) Best practices in the interest of workers

(c) Agricultural development

(d) Science and technology

8. How many affordable houses will be built under the PM Awas Yojana in Uttarakhand?

(a) Rs. 10,000

(b) 12,000

(c) 16,000

(d) Rs. 20,000

9. Who recently unveiled the Anna Chakra and Scan Portal?

(a) Amit Shah

(b) Piyush Goyal

(c) Prahlad Joshi

(d) Chirag Paswan

10. Who inaugurated the Ashtalakshmi Festival recently?

(a) Narendra Modi

(b) Amit Shah

(c) S. Jaishankar

(d) Chirag Paswan

Answer:-

1. (d) India

In a thrilling final of the Men's Junior Asia Cup 2024, India defeated Pakistan 5-3 in Muscat, Oman to clinch the title for a record-fifth time. Arijeet Singh Hundal scored four goals while Dilraj Singh scored another.

2. (c) India

India was selected to host the Women's T20 World Cup during the 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the World Blind Cricket Council (WBCC) held in Multan, Pakistan. Neutral or hybrid model will be used for its organization.

3. (b) Kuwait

Recently, India signed MoU with Kuwait to establish Joint Commission. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Kuwait's Foreign Minister signed the MoU. The JCC will oversee and monitor existing groups on hydrocarbons, health and consular affairs.  

4. (b) Namibia

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, leader of Namibia's ruling SWAPO party, has been elected President and she will be the country's first woman leader. The Election Commission of the country has recently released the election results. 72-year-old Nandi-Ndaitwah is currently the Vice President.

5. (c) 05 December

World Soil Day is celebrated every year on 5 December. The aim of this global event is to raise awareness about soil conservation and its role in sustaining life on Earth. The day was recommended by the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) in 2002.  

6. Assam

The Assam Forest Department has found the first photographic evidence of the presence of the Royal Bengal Tiger in the Sonai-Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary. It is a protected area located in Assam, India. Its area is 175 square km. This area was declared a sanctuary in 1998.

7. (b) Best practices in the interest of workers

Recently India has been awarded the ISSA Good Practice Award for Asia-Pacific 2024. This award was given to India for the innovative activities of EPFO. These include multilingual call centres, “Nidhi Near You” outreach, justice delivery through e-proceedings, and effective stakeholder communication through digital and non-digital means.    

8. (d) 16,000

Uttarakhand Housing Development Council (UHDC) and MDDA are constructing 16,000 affordable houses for low-income families under PMAY. This initiative is in line with PM Modi's vision of 'Antyodaya'. The project focuses on affordable housing and urban development.   

9. (c) Prahlad Joshi

Recently, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the Public Distribution System supply chain optimization tool 'Anna Chakra' and SCAN (Subsidy Claim Application for NFSA) portal. Scan Portal allows submission of subsidy claims in a single window and facilitates quick resolution.

10. (a) Narendra Modi

PM Modi inaugurated the three-day Ashtalakshmi Festival from December 6 to 8 at Bharat Mandapam, which highlights the arts, crafts and traditions of Northeast India. New events include organising exhibitions to promote handloom, handicrafts, agriculture and tourism.