National News
22nd Divya Kala Mela
1. Who inaugurated the 22nd edition of the Divya Kala Mela at India Gate, New Delhi? answer: Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar
2. What is the aim of the Divya Kala Mela? answer: Enhancing the visibility and economic independence of persons with disabilities (PwDs)
Ratapani Declared India’s 57th Tiger Reserve
3. Which state is home to India’s 57th tiger reserve, Ratapani? answer: Madhya Pradesh*
4. What percentage of the global wild tiger population does India constitute? answer: Over 70%*
Economy News
ADB Grants $500 Million for Green Infrastructure and Solar Rooftops in India
5. How much loan has the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved to support India’s renewable energy and climate-resilient infrastructure? answer: $500 million*
6. What is the aim of ADB’s loan to India? answer: Expanding renewable energy and building climate-resilient infrastructure*
International News
President Murmu Confers Honorary General Rank to Nepal Army Chief
7. Who was conferred the honorary rank of ‘General of the Indian Army’ by President Droupadi Murmu? answer: General Ashok Raj Sigdel*
8. At which venue was the honorary rank conferred to Nepal’s Army Chief? answer: Rashtrapati Bhavan*
Trump Named Time’s Person of the Year
9. Who was named Time’s Person of the Year for 2024? answer: Donald Trump*
10. How many times has Donald Trump received Time’s Person of the Year recognition? answer: Twice*
Elon Musk Reaches $400 Billion Milestone and Created History
11. What milestone did Elon Musk achieve according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index? answer: Surpassed a net worth of $400 billion*
12. Name two of Elon Musk’s ventures contributing to his wealth. answer: SpaceX and Tesla*
Bangladesh Court Stays ‘Joy Bangla’ Slogan Decision
13. Which court stayed the High Court verdict declaring ‘Joy Bangla’ as Bangladesh’s national slogan? answer: Supreme Court of Bangladesh*
14. Who popularized the slogan ‘Joy Bangla’ during Bangladesh’s liberation movement? answer: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman*
State News
Delhi Govt. Announces ₹2,100 Monthly Aid for Women
15. What is the name of the scheme announced by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for women’s financial aid? answer: Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana*
16. When will the registration for the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana begin? answer: December 13, 2024*
UP Set to Lead India in Cow Milk Production
17. Who is the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, leading initiatives for cow protection and milk production? answer: Yogi Adityanath*
18. What infrastructure development in Uttar Pradesh supports cow welfare and milk production? answer: Veterinary colleges*
Economy News
India’s Retail Inflation Eases to 5.48% in November
19. What was India’s retail inflation rate in November? answer: 5.48%*
20. What was the retail inflation rate in October? answer: 6.21%*
Industrial Output Growth Slows to 3.5% in October 2024
21. What was India’s industrial output growth rate in October 2024? answer: 3.5%*
22. What was the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for October 2024? answer: 149.9*
Summits and Conferences News
World Ayurveda Congress Kicks Off in Dehradun
23. Where was the 10th World Ayurveda Congress (WAC 2024) inaugurated? answer: Dehradun*
24. What was the theme of the World Ayurveda Congress (WAC 2024)? answer: Digital Health: An Ayurveda Perspective*
Appointments News
Bhavesh Jain Appointed as MD & CEO of TransUnion CIBIL
25. Who has been appointed as the new MD & CEO of TransUnion CIBIL? answer: Bhavesh Jain*
26. Who did Bhavesh Jain succeed as MD & CEO of TransUnion CIBIL? answer: Rajesh Kumar*
Important Days News
International Day of Neutrality 2024: Promoting Peace and Stability
27. When is the International Day of Neutrality observed? answer: December 12*
28. What is the aim of the International Day of Neutrality? answer: Promoting global peace and security*
Science and Technology News
India to Launch Bharat Antariksha Station by 2035
29. By what year does India plan to establish the Bharat Antariksha Station? answer: 2035*
30. When does India plan to land an Indian astronaut on the Moon? answer: By 2040*
Books and Authors News
“Dr. Dinesh Shahra Unveils Dalai Lama’s Secret to Happiness”
31. Who is the author of the book “Dalai Lama’s Secret to Happiness”? answer: Dr. Dinesh Shahra*
32. Where was the book “Dalai Lama’s Secret to Happiness” launched? answer: Library of Tibetan Works & Archives (LTWA) in Dharamshala*
Awards News
Indian Film “The Kumbaya Story” Wins tve Global Sustainability Film Award
33. Which Indian film won the Transforming Society Short Film category at the 13th tve Global Sustainability Film Awards? answer: The Kumbaya Story*
34. Where was the tve Global Sustainability Film Awards event held? answer: BAFTA venue in London*
