Stay Informed: General Awareness Quiz for December 24th

Exams like SSC, Banking, Railways, and state-level tests provide opportunities for securing prominent positions in the public and government sectors. These assessments measure a candidate’s skills in reasoning, quantitative aptitude, general knowledge, and current affairs. Current affairs, in particular, hold great significance as they evaluate an aspirant’s awareness of important domestic and international events and developments. By staying informed on current events, candidates improve their general knowledge and enhance their chances of performing well in the general awareness section, a crucial component for meeting the cutoff.

Q1. Who has been appointed as the Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy?

(a) David Sacks

(b) Sriram Krishnan

(c) Sundar Pichai

(d) Elon Musk

Q2. What is the name of Kuwait’s highest civilian honor awarded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

(a) Order of Al Sabah

(b) Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer

(c) Order of Friendship

(d) Order of Kuwait Excellence

Q3. What is the name of ISRO’s mission set to demonstrate space docking technology in December 2024?

(a) Gaganyaan

(b) SpaDeX

(c) Chandrayaan

(d) Mangalyaan

Q4. What record did Anmolpreet Singh achieve in the Vijay Hazare Trophy?

(a) Scoring the highest List A score

(b) Scoring the fastest fifty in List A cricket

(c) Scoring the most runs in a List A match

(d) Scoring the third-fastest List A century in 35 balls

Q5. When is National Farmers’ Day celebrated annually?

(a) December 25

(b) December 23

(c) November 15

(d) October 12

Q6. Who did India defeat to win the inaugural Women’s U19 T20 Asia Cup title?

(a) Pakistan

(b) Sri Lanka

(c) Bangladesh

(d) Nepal

Q7. Which two space agencies signed a landmark agreement to enhance collaboration in human space exploration?

(a) NASA and ISRO

(b) ISRO and ESA

(c) ESA and Roscosmos

(d) ISRO and JAXA

Q8. What is the significance of National Farmers’ Day in India?

(a) It celebrates the contributions of scientists to agriculture

(b) It marks the launch of agricultural reforms

(c) It honors the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh

(d) It is dedicated to the memory of famous farmers

Q9. Who has been appointed to head the high-level committee formed to assess the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) capability development?

(a) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

(b) DRDO Chief Dr. Samir V Kamat

(c) Air Marshal T Singh

(d) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh

Q10. Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council (IJC) by UN Secretary-General António Guterres?

(a) Justice Madan B Lokur

(b) Justice Ranjan Gogoi

(c) Justice Dipak Misra

(d) Justice N.V. Ramana

S1. Ans. (b)

Sol. US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Indian-American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author Sriram Krishnan as Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. 

Correct Answer: Sriram Krishnan

Key Points:

• Role Appointed: Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
• Primary Task: Shaping and coordinating AI policy across the US government, ensuring continued leadership in AI.
• Collaborator: Will work closely with David Sacks, the White House AI & Crypto Czar.

S2. Ans. (b)

Sol. The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer is Kuwait’s highest civilian honor, conferred as a gesture of goodwill and friendship.

Correct Answer: Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer

Key Points: 

• Award: Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer
• Conferred By: Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah
• Type of Award: Kuwait’s highest knighthood, given to Heads of State, foreign sovereigns, and royal family members
• Previous Recipients: Bill Clinton, Prince Charles, George Bush

S3. Ans. (b)

Sol. The Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) is ISRO’s mission aimed at demonstrating autonomous in-space docking, making India the fourth country to achieve this technology.

Correct Answer: SpaDeX

Key Points: 

• Mission Name: Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX)
• Launch Vehicle: PSLV-C60
• Objective: To demonstrate in-space docking capabilities
• Developed By: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

S4. Ans. (d)

Sol. Anmolpreet Singh scored the third-fastest List A century in just 35 balls during a Vijay Hazare Trophy match.

Correct Answer: Scoring the third-fastest List A century in 35 balls

Key Points: 

• Achievement: Third-fastest List A century (35 balls)
• Record Holders Above Him: Jake Fraser-McGurk (29 balls) and AB de Villiers (31 balls)

S5. Ans. (b)

Sol. National Farmers’ Day is observed every year on December 23.

Correct Answer: December 23

Key Points: 

• Significance: Honors farmers’ contributions to India’s economy and food security.
• Historical Context: Commemorates Chaudhary Charan Singh’s birth anniversary and contributions.

S6. Ans. (c)

Sol. India won the Women’s U19 T20 Asia Cup title by defeating Bangladesh by 41 runs in the final.

Correct Answer: Bangladesh

Key Points: 

• Edition: Inaugural Edition
• Date and Venue: December 22, 2024, Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Winner: India
• Runner-Up: Bangladesh

S7. Ans. (b)

Sol. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the European Space Agency (ESA) signed an agreement to strengthen their collaboration in human space exploration.

Correct Answer: ISRO and ESA

Key Points: 

• Agreement Between: ISRO (India) and ESA (Europe)
• Key Focus Areas: Astronaut training, experiment development, ISS facility usage, human and biomedical research, joint outreach
• Axiom-4 Mission: Collaboration includes Gaganyatri astronaut and ESA astronaut, with experiments proposed by Indian researchers
• Use of ISS: ESA facilities to support ISRO’s experiments and research activities
• Chairman ISRO: S Somnath
• Director General of ESA: Dr Josef Aschbacher

S8. Ans. (c)

Sol. National Farmers’ Day, celebrated on December 23, honors the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, a champion of farmers’ welfare and rural development.

Correct Answer: It honors the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh

Key Points: 

• 2024 Theme: “Empowering ‘Annadatas’ for a Prosperous Nation.”
• Focus Areas: Fair pricing, climate resilience, sustainable farming, and modern technology.

S9. Ans. (d)

Sol. The Indian Government has formed a high-level committee under Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh to assess the Indian Air Force’s capability development.

Correct Answer: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh

Key Points: 

• Committee’s purpose: Assess IAF’s need for fighter aircraft, missile systems, and long-term upgrades.
• Evaluate plans to address fighter aircraft shortage and technological gaps.
• Key members of the committee: Rajesh Kumar Singh (Defence Secretary)
• Sanjeev Kumar (Secretary, Defence Production)
• Dr. Samir V Kamat (DRDO Chief)
• Air Marshal T Singh (Deputy Chief of Air Staff)

S10. Ans. (a)

Sol. Justice Madan B Lokur, former Supreme Court Judge of India, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council (IJC) by UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

Correct Answer: Justice Madan B Lokur

Key Points: 

• Justice Madan Lokur appointed as Chairperson of UN Internal Justice Council
• Term of Appointment: Till November 12, 2028.
• Other Members of the IJC: Carmen Artigas (Uruguay), Rosalie Balkin (Australia), Stefan Brezina (Austria), Jay Pozenal (USA).
• Council Role: Advisory body overseeing the UN’s internal justice system.
• Significance: Justice Lokur’s global legal recognition.
• Previous Position: Retired Supreme Court Judge of India.