National News
India Re-Elected to UN Peacebuilding Commission for 2025-2026
1. For which term has India been re-elected to the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC)? answer: 2025-2026
2. Who announced India’s re-election to the PBC? answer: India’s Permanent Mission to the UN
SC Collegium Recommends Justice Manmohan for Apex Court
3. Who leads the Supreme Court Collegium that recommended Justice Manmohan’s elevation to the apex court? answer: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna
4. How many judges are currently serving in the Supreme Court? answer: 32 judges
Ashtalakshmi Festival Starts December 6
5. Where will the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav 2024 be held? answer: Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
6. Which ministry is organizing the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav? answer: Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER)
International News
Australia Bars Under-16s from Social Media
7. Which social media platforms are banned for children under 16 in Australia? answer: TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram
8. What is the maximum fine for non-compliance with Australia’s new social media law? answer: AUD 50 million
Jaishankar Opens Indian Embassy’s New Chancery in Italy
9. Who inaugurated the new Chancery of the Indian Embassy in Italy? answer: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
10. In which city is the new Chancery of the Indian Embassy located? answer: Rome
India-Sri Lanka Joint Operation Seizes 500 kg Crystal Meth
11. How much crystal methamphetamine was seized in the joint operation by India and Sri Lanka? answer: 500 kg
12. In which sea was the joint anti-narcotics operation conducted? answer: Arabian Sea
State News
France to Feature Prominently at 30th Kolkata International Film Festival
13. When will the 30th Kolkata International Film Festival be held? answer: December 4 to 11, 2024
14. How many films will be showcased at the festival? answer: 175 films
ICG Hosts 11th SAREX-2024 Off Kochi Coast
15. Who inaugurated the 11th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2024)? answer: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh
16. How many international observers participated in SAREX-2024? answer: 38 international observers
Gujarat’s Gharchola Handicraft Gets GI Recognition
17. Which handicraft from Gujarat received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag? answer: Gharchola*
18. How many handicrafts from Gujarat have received the GI tag in total? answer: 23*
Economy News
India’s Core Sector Growth Picks Up with 3.1% Growth in October
19. By what percentage did India’s core sector grow in October? answer: 3.1%*
20. What is the contribution of the core sector to the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)? answer: 40%*
India Secures $98 Million ADB Loan to Enhance Horticulture Health
21. How much loan has India secured from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to enhance horticulture productivity? answer: $98 million*
22. What is the main goal of this initiative? answer: To promote plant health management*
Schemes News
PM Modi to Launch ‘Bima Sakhi Yojana’ in Haryana on 9th December
23. What is the aim of the ‘Bima Sakhi Yojana’? answer: To create job opportunities for women in the insurance sector*
24. Under this scheme, women will become agents of which organization? answer: Life Insurance Corporation (LIC)*
‘Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman’ Portal
25. When was the ‘Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman’ campaign launched? answer: January 24, 2024*
26. What is the purpose of this campaign? answer: To reaffirm commitment to the Constitution and raise awareness on legal rights and duties*
Govt Issues 1.4 Million Ayushman Cards to Citizens Aged 70+
27. How many Ayushman cards have been issued to senior citizens aged 70 and above? answer: Approximately 1.4 million*
28. Under which scheme is this initiative being carried out? answer: Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)*
Agreements News
Electric Propulsion Pact Signed by India, UK
29. In which area have India and the UK signed a framework agreement for collaboration? answer: Electric propulsion systems*
30. Where was the agreement signed? answer: Portsmouth*
Important Days News
Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare 2024
31. When is the Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare observed? answer: November 30*
32. During which session of the Chemical Weapons Convention was this memorial day established? answer: 20th Session*
International Jaguar Day 2024: Date, History and Significance
33. When is International Jaguar Day observed? answer: November 29*
34. What is the main purpose of this day? answer: To raise awareness about jaguar conservation*
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2024
35. When is the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People observed? answer: November 29*
36. Who established this day? answer: United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)*
Sports News
Siddarth Kaul Retires from Indian Cricket
37. After how many years of career did Siddarth Kaul announce his retirement? answer: 17 years*
38. On which platform did Siddarth Kaul announce his retirement? answer: Instagram