National News
SC Grants Permanent Commission to Woman Army Officer
1. Under which Article of the Constitution did the Supreme Court exercise its powers to grant a permanent commission to a woman Army officer? answer: Article 142
2. What was the rank of the woman Army officer who was granted a permanent commission? answer: Lieutenant Colonel
International News
Merriam-Webster Picks Polarization As Word of the Year 2024
3. Which word did Merriam-Webster choose as the 2024 Word of the Year? answer: Polarization
4. What types of divisions does the word “polarization” symbolize? answer: Societal, cultural, and political divides
Dubai Breaks Record with World’s Largest Gold Bar, Weighing Over 300 KG
5. What is the weight of the world’s largest gold bar unveiled in Dubai? answer: 300.12 kilograms
6. What is the approximate value of the world’s largest gold bar? answer: $25 million (₹211 crore)
State News
Bihar’s Sex Ratio Drops to 882: Government Acts Against Female Foeticide
7. What is the sex ratio at birth in Bihar for the year 2023-24? answer: 882 females per 1,000 males
8. Which Act has the Bihar government pledged to enforce more strictly to improve the sex ratio? answer: Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PC-PNDT) Act
Defence News
INS Tushil Commissioned into Indian Navy
9. Where was INS Tushil commissioned into the Indian Navy? answer: Kaliningrad, Russia
10. Which country built the guided missile frigate INS Tushil? answer: Russia
Economy News
India’s CPI Inflation Drops to 5.5% in November
11. What was India’s retail inflation rate in November? answer: 5.53%
12. What was India’s retail inflation rate in October? answer: 6.21%
Retail Inflation Eases for Farm and Rural Workers in October 2024
13. What was the retail inflation rate for agricultural workers in October 2024? answer: 5.96%
14. What was the retail inflation rate for rural labourers in October 2024? answer: 6%
Schemes News
PM Modi Launches LIC’s Bima Sakhi Yojana for Women Empowerment
15. What is the objective of LIC’s Bima Sakhi Yojana? answer: To integrate and empower women in the insurance sector
16. How many women does the Bima Sakhi Yojana aim to train and enroll in the first year? answer: 100,000 women
Awards News
Indian Television Academy (ITA) Awards 2024
17. What is the primary purpose of the Indian Television Academy (ITA) Awards 2024? answer: To celebrate excellence in Indian television
18. What themes were highlighted in the ITA Awards 2024? answer: Iconic shows, remarkable performances, and innovative narratives
Payal Kapadia’s Landmark Golden Globe Nomination
19. For which film did Payal Kapadia receive a Golden Globe nomination? answer: All We Imagine As Light
20. In which category did Payal Kapadia receive a Golden Globe nomination? answer: Best Director (Motion Picture)
Telugu Woman Banker Honored As Rising Star In Banking 2024
21. What is the name of the Telugu woman banker honored as a Rising Star in Banking 2024? answer: Bharati Kolli
22. What position does Bharati Kolli currently hold? answer: Director of the Data Management Office, ICBC, New York headquarters
Important Days News
World Human Rights Day 2024: Date, History, Significance & Theme
23. When is World Human Rights Day observed? answer: December 10
24. What is the theme for World Human Rights Day 2024? answer: “Our rights, our future, right now”
Sports News
9-Year-Old Aarit Kapil Stuns Chess Grandmaster
25. Which Grandmaster did 9-year-old Aarit Kapil defeat? answer: Raset Ziatdinov
26. In which tournament did Aarit Kapil defeat the Grandmaster? answer: KIIT International Open Tournament
Kush Maini Makes History with F2 Constructors’ Championship Win
27. Which team did Kush Maini win the F2 Constructors’ World Championship with? answer: Invicta Racing
28. What significant milestone did Kush Maini achieve before winning the F2 Constructors’ Championship? answer: Becoming the first Indian to claim an F2 pole position
Obituaries News
Former Karnataka CM SM Krishna Dies at 92
29. SM Krishna was the former Chief Minister of which state? answer: Karnataka
30. By what title was SM Krishna often referred to? answer: “Architect of Brand Bengaluru”
