Essential Current Affairs News Quiz for 3rd December 2024

Questions on current affairs are a common aspect of competitive exams, emphasizing the need to stay informed. The Daily Current Affairs Quiz helps aspirants assess their grasp of key national and international developments. Attempting this quiz regularly improves understanding of important topics like politics, economy, and science, which are frequently featured in exams like SSC, Banking, and State-level tests.

Q1. World AIDS day is annually observed on which day?

(a) 29th November

(b) 30th November

(c) 1st December

(d) 2nd December

 

Q2. First CINBAX exercise conducted between which countries?

(a) India and Canada

(b) India and Cambodia

(c) India and China

(d) India and Chile

 

Q3. Jay Shah was appointed as ______ position in the International Cricket Council (ICC) on 1st December.

(a) President

(b) Chairman

(c) Head of Financial Committee

(d) Treasurer

 

Q4. International Day for the Abolition of Slavery observed annually on which day?

(a) 29th November

(b) 30th November

(c) 1st December

(d) 2nd December

 

Q5. Which Indian Film Star announced retirement from the film career? 

(a) Arjun Kapoor

(b) Vikrant Massey

(c) Divyendu Sharma

(d) Sanjay Mishra

 

Q6. Indian-Origin Kash Patel takes charge as Director in _____.

(a) CIA

(b) NASA

(c) FBI

(d) UNGA

 

Q7. Which State launched the Mission Arun Himveer to enhance market linkages for local agricultural and horticultural producers?

(a) Nagaland

(b) Arunachal Pradesh

(c) Manipur

(d) Meghalaya

 

Q8. Web Series was awarded best web series at FilmFare OTT Awards 2024?

(a) The Railway Man

(b) Killer Soup

(c) Kota Factory

(d) Mumbai Diaries

 

Q9.Which Movie won the Best Film, Web Original award at FilmFare OTT Awards 2024?

(a) Maharaj

(b) Jaane Jaan

(c) Amar Singh Chamkila

(d) Kho Gaye Hum Kahaan

 

Q10. Which country emerged as the largest source of FDI in India for July-September quarter of 2024-25?

(a) USA

(b) Japan

(c) Russia

(d) Singapore

 

S1. Ans. (c)

Sol. World AIDS Day, observed annually on December 1 since its inception in 1988, is a significant global event that brings together communities, organizations, and governments to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate solidarity in the fight against this epidemic.

S2. Ans. (b)

Sol. The Indian Army and the Cambodian Army have commenced their first-ever Joint Table Top Exercise, CINBAX, at the Foreign Training Node in Pune. 

S3. Ans. (b)

Sol. Jay Shah at the age of 36 became the Youngest ever chairman in the history of ICC from 1st December, 2024.

S4. Ans. (d)

Sol. The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, observed annually on December 2, serves as a global call to action to combat modern forms of slavery.

S5. Ans. (b)

Sol. After a career spanning nearly two decades, acclaimed actor Vikrant Massey has announced his retirement from acting at the age of 37. 

S6. Ans. (c)

Sol. US President-elect Donald Trump has announced Kash Patel as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

S7. Ans. (b)

Sol. The State Government of Arunachal Pradesh has launched Mission Arun Himveer to enhance market linkages for local agricultural and horticultural producers. 

S8. Ans. (a)

Sol. In the 5th edition of the Filmfare OTT Awards 2024, Best Series was awarded to The Railway Men. 

S9. Ans. (c)

Sol. Amar Singh Chamkila, directed by Imtiaz Ali Won Best Film, Web Original Award at FilmFare OTT Awards 2024.

S10. Ans. (d)

Sol. In the July-September quarter of 2024-25, Singapore emerged as the largest source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for India, contributing a significant 50% of the total inflows, which amounted to USD 13.6 billion.