Daily Dose of Current Affairs Quiz for December 15, 2024

Competitive exams such as SSC, Banking, Railways, and State-level examinations are gateways to securing prestigious jobs in the government and public sectors. These exams test a candidate’s knowledge, aptitude, and awareness of diverse topics, including reasoning, quantitative aptitude, general knowledge, and current affairs. Among these sections, current affairs hold a pivotal role as they assess an aspirant’s understanding of national and international events, policies, and developments. Staying updated with the latest happenings not only enhances general knowledge but also boosts scores in the general awareness segment, which can often be a decisive factor in clearing the cutoffs.

Q1. Which City in the world tops the list in Taste Atlas 2024?

(a) Mumbai

(b) Naples

(c) Madrid

(d) Bologna

Q2. In which year the Government of India launched the FAME scheme?

(a) 2016

(b) 2018

(c) 2015

(d) 2020

Q3. Which Pakistani All Rounder Retires from Cricket in December 2024?

(a) Shadab Khan

(b) Iftikhar Ahmed

(c) Imad Wasim

(d) Salman Agha

Q4. Switzerland Suspends ‘Most Favoured Nation’ Status to which country?

(a) India

(b) Sri Lanka

(c) Germany

(d) Italy

Q5. International Universal Health Coverage Day observed on which day?

(a) 13th December

(b) 12th December

(c) 14th December

(d) 15th December

Q6. Which Family tops the list in the World’s Richest Families 2024 Bloomberg’s List?

(a) Ambanis

(b) Waltons

(c) Al Nahyan 

(d) Al Thani

Q7. François Bayrou named as new Prime Minister of which country?

(a) France

(b) Italy

(c) Sweden

(d) Denmark

Q8. National Energy Conservation Day observed on which day?

(a) 13th December

(b) 12th December

(c) 14th December

(d) 15th December

Q9. For the Kumbh 2025 Prime Minister launched which Chatbot for seamless communication with pilgrims?

(a) Saathi 

(b) Sah’AI’yak

(c) Kumbh Sahayak

(d) Darshanarthi

Q10. Which Indian City featured in the Taste Atlas 2024 report?

(a) Amritsar

(b) Mumbai

(c) Delhi

(d) Hyderabad

S1. Ans. (b)

Sol. Italy stands out with six cities ranked in the Top 10, reflecting the country’s strong culinary influence and Naples tops the list in the index of Taste Atlas 2024. 

S2. Ans. (c)

Sol. FAME scheme phase I launched by the government in the year 2015. Now the Government is planning to roll out the third phase of the scheme in 2025.

S3. Ans. (c)

Sol. Imad Wasim bids farewell to International Cricket at the age of 35. He announced his decision on social media and retired in December 2024.

S4. Ans. (a)

Sol. Switzerland has suspended the ‘Most Favoured Nation’ clause in its tax treaty with India, following a 2023 Supreme Court ruling that altered the interpretation of the clause.

S5. Ans. (b)

Sol. Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day is observed annually on December 12, serving as a rallying point for the global movement advocating for health for all. Initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO).

S6. Ans. (b)

Sol. The Bloomberg list of the world’s richest families for 2024 reveals significant wealth disparities among the global elite. The Walton family, which owns Walmart, tops the list, surpassing not just other billionaire families but also the wealth of the world’s richest individual. 

S7. Ans. (a)

Sol. French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed François Bayrou as the new Prime Minister of France, his third this year, amidst a worsening political crisis. 

S8. Ans. (c)

Sol. Energy efficiency is a cornerstone of sustainable development, weaving together progress and environmental stewardship. In India, this dedication to sustainability is passionately commemorated every year on December 14 as National Energy Conservation Day.

S9. Ans. (b)

Sol. PM Launched a Sah’AI’yak Chatbot, an AI-based platform for seamless communication with pilgrims for Kumbh 2025.

S10. Ans. (b)

Sol. Mumbai featured in the list of Taste Atlas 2024 at the spot of number 5 and its famous dish was vadapav.