Top 10 Daily Current Affairs Based Quiz 10th December, 2024

Staying informed about current events is vital for success in competitive exams. The Daily Current Affairs Quiz allows aspirants to test their knowledge of significant national and global developments. By attempting the quiz, you can strengthen your understanding of important subjects such as politics, economics, technology, and international relations, which are frequently asked in exams like SSC, Banking, and State-level tests.

Q1. Who won the title of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024?

(a) Lewis Hamilton

(b) Carlos Sainz

(c) Max Verstappen

(d) Lando Norris

Q2. John Mahama elected as President of which country?

(a) Nigeria

(b) Burkina Faso

(c) Ghana

(d) Chad

Q3. Who won the title of Under-19 Men’s Asia Cup in 2024?

(a) India

(b) Pakistan

(c) Sri Lanka

(d) Bangladesh

Q4. Google DeepMind has introduced a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) model called ‘GenCast’ for _______ Systems.

(a) Education

(b) Weather Forecasting

(c) Machine learning

(d) Automated Manufacturing

Q5. Who has been appointed as Acting Secretary of BCCI?

(a) Rohan Jaitely

(b) Devajit Saikia

(c) Rajeev Shukla

(d) Ashish Shelar

Q6. International Anti-Corruption Day is observed globally on which day?

(a) 7th December

(b) 8th December

(c) 9th December

(d) 10th December

Q7. India will establish a _________ to protect the nation against drone-related threats.

(a) Drone Safety Unit

(b) Anti Drone Unit

(c) Drone Research Unit

(d) Dorne Missile System Unit

Q8. What is the capital city of Syria?

(a) Damascus

(b) Aleppo

(c) Raqah

(d) Al-Suwayda 

Q9. Which country became the global leader in mobile malware attacks, as per Zscaler ThreatLabz 2024 report?

(a) USA

(b) China

(c) Mexico

(d) India

Q10. In 2024, how many billionaires are in India as per UBS Billionaire Ambitions Report?

(a) 165

(b) 183

(c) 191

(d) 185

S1. Ans. (d)

Sol. Lando Norris delivered an exceptional performance at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, claiming victory in a race and clinched the title.

S2. Ans. (c)

Sol. Ghana’s former president, John Dramani Mahama, has made a historic return to power after defeating the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the presidential election.

S3. Ans. (d)

Sol. Bangladesh have defeated the Indian Team in the Under-19 men’s Asia cup final and won the trophy.

S4. Ans. (b)

Sol. Google’s DeepMind developed ‘GenCast’, an AI model for forecasting weather, including 

tracking extreme weather events like storms.

S5. Ans. (b)

Sol. Former Assam cricketer Devajit Saikia has been named the acting secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), filling the vacancy left by Jay Shah, who recently assumed the role of International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman. 

S6. Ans. (c)

Sol. International Anti-Corruption Day is observed globally on December 9 every year to raise awareness about the devastating impact of corruption and to emphasize the importance of transparency, accountability, and integrity in governance and society.

S7. Ans. (b)

Sol. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah announced that India will establish a comprehensive anti-drone unit to protect the nation against drone-related threats. Speaking at the 60th Raising Day Parade of the Border Security Force (BSF).

S8. Ans. (a)

Sol. Damascus is the capital city of Syria.

S9. Ans. (d)

Sol. India has emerged as the global leader in mobile malware attacks, surpassing the United States and Canada. A recent Zscaler ThreatLabz 2024 report revealed that India now accounts for 28% of global mobile malware attacks, up from third place last year.

S10. Ans. (d)

Sol. India’s billionaire count surged by 20% to 185 in 2024, placing it third globally, behind the US and China, according to the UBS Billionaire Ambitions Report.