Daily Current Affairs Check 8th December, 2024

Questions on current events are a common feature in competitive exams, making it crucial for aspirants to stay updated. The Daily Current Affairs Quiz helps candidates evaluate their knowledge of national and international events. Regular participation enhances understanding of key topics like politics, economy, science, technology, and global affairs, which are often part of exams like SSC, Banking, and State-level tests.

Q1. Wisdom, the world’s oldest known wild bird laid the egg at which age and created a history?

(a) 70

(b) 75

(c) 65

(d) 74

Q2. UNGA Declares ________ as World Meditation Day.

(a) 19th December

(b) 20th December

(c) 21st December

(d) 22nd December

Q3. The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024 was recently passed in Parliament, in which bill replaced which act?

(a) Aircraft Act of 1934

(b) The Carriage by Air Act and Amendment 2009 

(c) Airport Authority of India Act, 1994 

(d) The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act,2008

Q4. International Civil Aviation Day observed annually on which day?

(a) 5th December

(b) 6th December

(c) 7th December

(d) 8th December

Q5. To enhance public communication and financial literacy RBI set to launch which series?

(a) Advertise Campaign by Celebrity

(b) Door to Door Campaign

(c) Advertisement in Theatres

(d) Podcast Series

 

Q6. India will host the ______edition Session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND).

(a) 66th 

(b) 67th

(c) 68th

(d) 69th

Q7. Armed Forces Flag Day observed annually on which day?

(a) 5th December

(b) 6th December

(c) 7th December

(d) 8th December

Q8. What is the IUCN Status of African Cheetah?

(a) Vulnerable

(b) Endangered

(c) Extinct

(d) Nearly Threatened

Q9. International Cheetah Day observed annually on _______. 

(a) 4th December

(b) 5th December

(c) 6th December

(d) 7th December

Q10. In the UPI Full form, what is the Letter ‘I’ Stands For?

(a) Integration

(b) Interface

(c) Identity

(d) Initialisation

S1. Ans. (d)

Sol. Wisdom, the world’s oldest known wild bird, a Laysan albatross, has once again made history by laying her first egg at the age of 74.

S2. Ans. (c)

Sol. The UN General Assembly (UNGA) has unanimously adopted a resolution declaring December 21 as World Meditation Day, co-sponsored by India and supported by countries like Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Mexico, and Andorra. 

S3. Ans. (a)

Sol. The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, marks a transformative step in India’s aviation sector by replacing the 90-year-old Aircraft Act of 1934. Passed by both Houses of Parliament, the bill aims to streamline aviation regulations, align with international standards, and support the sector’s exponential growth.

S4. Ans. (c)

Sol. International Civil Aviation Day (ICAD) is observed every year on December 7 to honor the transformative impact of civil aviation on global development. 

S5. Ans. (d)

Sol. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), under the leadership of Governor Shaktikanta Das, has announced plans to launch a podcast series aimed at enhancing public communication and financial literacy.

S6. Ans. (c)

Sol. India assumed Chairmanship of the 68th Session of UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) for the first time. Ambassador Shambhu S Kumaran officially took charge.

 

S7. Ans. (c)

Sol. India celebrates Armed Forces Flag Day annually on December 7 to honor the valor, sacrifices, and dedication of the Indian Armed Forces.

S8. Ans. (a)

Sol. African Cheetahs are much larger in population and listed as Vulnerable in the (IUCN) Red 

List of Threatened Species.

S9. Ans. (a)

Sol. International Cheetah Day, observed annually on December 4, raises awareness about the challenges faced by cheetahs and promotes global conservation efforts.

S10. Ans. (b)

Sol. Unified Payments Interface is the full form of UPI.