6th December 2024 Current Affairs Highlights Based Quiz

To excel in competitive exams, keeping track of current events is essential. The Daily Current Affairs Quiz helps aspirants gauge their understanding of the latest developments in India and abroad. Regular practice enhances proficiency in areas like politics, economics, science, and international affairs, which are commonly tested in SSC, Banking, and State-level exams.

Q1. Which team won the 5th Junior Hockey Asia Cup 2024?

(a) India

(b) Pakistan

(d) China

Q2. Which State Bans Beef Consumption in Hotels and Public Places?

(a) Manipur

(b) Nagaland

(d) Kerala

Q3. Drishti-10 Starliner surveillance drone to the Indian Navy delivered and manufactured by which firm?

(a) DRDO

(b) Adani Defence

(d) Air Bus

Q4. World Soil Day observed annually on which day?

(a) 4th December

(b) 5th December

(d) 7th December

Q5.Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah became the first female president of which country?

(a) Niger

(b) Zambia

(d) Namibia

Q6. Centre launches which portal for Fair Trade and Consumer Protection?

(a) eMaap Portal

(b) Grahak Suraksha Portal

(d) Imaan Portal

Q7. The WHO aims to reduce global snakebite deaths by 50% and injuries by what year?

(a) 2025

(b) 2030

(d) 2040

Q8. What is the name of Amazon’s latest innovation in generative AI?

(a) Alexa AI

(b) Amazon Nova

(d) Amazon Echo AI

Q9. What significant bilateral mechanism was established between India and Kuwait on December 4, 2024 for growing ties?

(a) India-Kuwait Business Forum

(b) Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC)

(d) Gulf Cooperation Treaty

Q10. The UN International Volunteer Day observed annually on which day?

(a) 4th December

(b) 5th December

(d) 7th December

S1. Ans, (a)

Sol. Indian men’s junior hockey team defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 to secure their fifth Junior Asia Cup title and their third consecutive championship on December 4, 2024.

S2. Ans, (c)

Sol. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a significant move to impose a complete ban on the serving and consumption of beef in hotels, restaurants, and public places across the state.

S3. Ans, (b)

Sol. Adani Defence has delivered the second Drishti-10 Starliner surveillance drone to the Indian Navy, enhancing the nation’s maritime capabilities, The Drishti-10 Starliner drone, manufactured at Adani Defence’s Hyderabad facility, offers a 36-hour endurance and a 450 kg payload capacity.

S4. Ans, (b)

Sol. World Soil Day, observed annually on 5th December, highlights the importance of healthy soil and advocates for the sustainable management of soil resources.

S5. Ans. (d)

Sol. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, made history by becoming Namibia’s first female president.

S6. Ans. (a)

Sol. The Indian government is introducing the National Legal Metrology Portal (eMaap) to promote fair trade practices and enhance consumer protection. This initiative is aimed at ensuring transparency, accountability, and compliance with legal metrology standards.

S7. Ans. (b)

Sol. The WHO has set a target of halving (50%) global snakebite deaths and injuries by 2030, making India’s initiative timely and significant.

S8. Ans. (b)

Sol. Amazon’s latest innovation in generative AI is branded as “Amazon Nova,” representing advanced foundation models tailored for diverse inputs and multimedia content creation.

S9. Ans. (b)

Sol. India and Kuwait established the Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC), which will be led by their foreign ministers to review and expand bilateral relations.

S10. Ans, (b)

Sol. The United Nations (UN) celebrates International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development on December 5 annually. Commonly known as International Volunteer Day (IVD), this special occasion provides a platform for volunteers worldwide to come together and highlight their invaluable contributions to social and economic development.