National News
India Emerges as 3rd Largest Exporter in Smartphone Market
1. What position did India achieve in global smartphone exports in 2024? answer: 3rd position
2. How much did India’s smartphone exports cross in November 2024? answer: ₹20,000 crore
Historic Dolphin Tagging Initiative in Assam
3. Which species of dolphin was tagged in the first-ever satellite tagging initiative in Assam? answer: Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica)
4. Which organizations were involved in the dolphin tagging initiative in Assam? answer: Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Assam Forest Department, and Aaranyak
Bhutan Confers Royal Honour on Indian Educationist Arun Kapur
5. Who honored Arun Kapur with the Red Scarf and the title ‘Dasho’? answer: Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel
6. During which event was Arun Kapur honored in Bhutan? answer: The 117th Bhutanese National Day celebrations
International News
Japan and India Collaborate to Address Space Debris
7. What technology is central to the Japan-India collaboration for tackling space debris? answer: Laser technology
8. Besides space debris removal, what other area are Japan and India collaborating on? answer: Lunar exploration
State News
Uttarakhand to Implement Uniform Civil Code from January 2025
9. Which Indian state will implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) from January 2025? answer: Uttarakhand
10. Who is the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand who promised the implementation of UCC? answer: Pushkar Singh Dhami
Madhya Pradesh Welcomes 10th International Forest Fair
11. Where is the 10th International Forest Fair being held? answer: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
12. When will the 10th International Forest Fair conclude? answer: December 23, 2024
Defence News
Indian Army Unveils AI Incubation Centre for Future Warfare
13. Where is the Indian Army AI Incubation Centre (IAAIIC) located? answer: Bengaluru
14. Which organization collaborated with the Indian Army to develop the AI Incubation Centre? answer: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Economy News
Net Direct Tax Collection Sees Robust 16.45% Growth to Rs 15.82 Lakh Crore
15. What was the percentage growth in net direct tax collections for FY 2023-24? answer: 16.45%
16. How much did the net direct tax collections amount to by December 17, 2024? answer: Rs 15.82 lakh crore
India’s FY26 Economic Outlook: Modest Growth Amid Tightening
17. What is India’s projected economic growth rate for FY26? answer: 6.6%
18. Which organization provided the economic growth forecast for India’s FY26? answer: India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra)
Banking News
Rama Mohan Rao Amara Appointed as SBI’s New Managing Director
19. Who has been appointed as the new Managing Director (MD) of SBI? answer: Rama Mohan Rao Amara
20. Who approved Rama Mohan Rao Amara’s appointment as SBI’s MD? answer: Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)
HSBC Taj Credit Card: A Luxe Partnership for Discerning Travelers
21. Which two organizations collaborated to launch the HSBC Taj Credit Card? answer: HSBC India and the Indian Hotels Company (IHCL)
22. Which payment network is associated with the HSBC Taj Credit Card? answer: Visa
Important Days News
Minorities Rights Day Celebrated Nationwide
23. When is Minorities Rights Day observed? answer: December 18
24. Which organization’s statement marks the significance of Minorities Rights Day? answer: United Nations
Sports News
38th National Games Uttarakhand Unveils Mascot, Logo, Anthem, and Tagline
25. Where was the unveiling ceremony for the 38th National Games 2025 held? answer: Maharana Pratap Sports College, Dehradun
26. Who led the unveiling ceremony for the 38th National Games 2025? answer: Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami
