Current Affairs Quiz 25&26 December 2024 MCQ
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25&26 December 2024 Current Affairs Quiz Topics
| ICJS-2.0 | Good Governance Day | Super Aged Society |
| PACS | Ken-Betwa Linking Project | Supplementary, Additional, or Excess Grants |
| Kilauea Volcano | 1924-Belgaum-Session | Communist Party of India |
| CPI | Kaveri Engine | ASUSE |
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding ICJS 2.0 (Inter-operable Criminal Justice System 2.0) :
(1). ICJS was conceptualised by the e-Committee of Supreme Court.
(2). It comes under the Ministry of Law and Justice.
(3). It is implemented by NCRB in association with NIC.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(A). 1 & 2 only
(B). 1 & 3 only
(C). 2 & 3 only
(D). 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation:
Context: The Ministry of Home Affairs asked the the NCRB to facilitate complete implementation of the three new laws in ICJS 2.0
Three new criminal laws
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- & Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
About ICJS
- It was conceptualised by the e-Committee of the Supreme Court and is being implemented under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Hence, statement one is correct and statement 2 is incorrect.
- It aims to enable seamless flow of date and information among the different pillars of criminal justice system.
- The ICJS is being implemented by the NCRB in association with National Informatics Centre (NIC) in two phases: Phase I (2018-2022) and Phase II (2022-23 to 2025-26). Hence, statement 3 is correct.
Q2. On which day is Good Governance Day celebrated in India?
(A). 26 November
(B). 21 December
(C). 24 December
(D). 25 December
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Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation:
Context: The Government of India has been observing Good Governance Day on December 25 every year since 2014, marking the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Initiative launched by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension
- Viksit Panchayat Karamyogi under “Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur ” campaign to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institution.
- Single Simplified Pension Application Form
- Compendium of Pension Related Instructions, 2024
| Constitution Day | 26 November |
| World Meditation Day | 21 December |
| National Consumer Day | 24 December |
| Good Governance Day | 25 December |
Q3. Which country recently declared itself as a super-aged society?
(A). South Korea
(B). Japan
(C). Italy
(D). Germany
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Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation:
Context: Recently, South Korean Government has formally declared the country a “super-aged”, society as the share of its population aged 65 years or over surpassed 20%.
According to the United Nations, a country is classified as “aging” if 7% or more of its population is aged 65 or older. It becomes “aged” when the share reaches 14%, and “super-aged” when it exceeds 20%
As per UNFPA 2023 report, India’s elderly population will exceed 20% of the total by 2050.
Initiative taken
| India | Globe |
| 1. National Policy on Older Person 2. AB-PMJAY 3. Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 4. National Programme for Healthcare for Elderly | 1. UN-Madrid International Plan of Action on Aging 2002 2. WHO Global Strategy 2016-20 3. UN Decade of of Healthy Aging 4. SDG3 (Good Health) & SDG10 (Reduced Inequality) |
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding PACS :
(1). They act as a link between ultimate borrowers and the higher financing agencies.
(2). They are outside the purview of Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
(3). PACS are primarily registered under Cooperative Societies Act.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(A). 1 & 2 only
(B). 1 & 3 only
(C). 2 & 3 only
(D). 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation:
Context: Recently, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation inaugurated 10,000 newly established M-PACS along with dairy and fisheries cooperatives societies.
About Primary Agriculture Credit Societies
- They are grassroots-level cooperative institutions that provide financial services primarily to farmers in rural areas.
- PACS serve as the link between the ultimate borrowers and the higher financing institutions like Schedule Commercial Banks, NABARD, etc. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- Their members include farmers, artisans and individuals weaker sections as shareholders.
- They are registered under Cooperative Societies Act, and administered by State Registrar of Cooperative Societies. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
- They are outside the scope of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and are not directly regulated by RBI. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Q5. Consider the following statements regarding Ken-Betwa Linking Project:
(1). It aims to transfer water from the Ken River to the Betwa River.
(2). This project falls under the Himalayan component of National Perspective Plan.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(A). 1 only
(B). 2 only
(C). Both 1 & 2
(D). Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation:
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for the Ken-Betwa River Linking Project (KBLP), the country’s first river linking project under the National Perspective Plan.
About National Perspective Plan (NPP)
- It was formulated in 1980 by the then Union Ministry of Irrigation, now known as the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
- National Water Development Agency (NWDA) has been entrusted with implementation of the plan.
- NPP consists of two components: the Himalayan Rivers Development Component and the Peninsular Rivers Development Component, with total 30 projects.
About KBRLP
- It envisages diversion of surplus water of Ken river to water short Betwa river. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- It involves construction of Daudhan Dam and canal linking the rivers.
- This project falls under Peninsular component. It is also clear from the image. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
Q6. Identify the Article that provides for Supplementary, Additional, or Excess Grants.
(A). Article 112
(B). Article 113
(C). Article 114
(D). Article 115
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Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation:
Context: Recently, Public Accounts Committee (PAC) highlighted excess spending by four Union Government ministries..
| Article 112 | Annual financial statement |
| Article 113 | Procedure in Parliament with respect to estimates |
| Article 114 | Appropriation bills |
| Article 115 | Supplementary, additional, or excess grants |
Q7. Where is the Kilauea Volcano located?
(A). Japan
(B). Hawaii, USA
(C). Italy
(D). Indonesia
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Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation:
Context: Recently, Kilauea Volcano erupted on Hawaii’s Big Island.
Q8. Identify the only Congress session presided over by Mahatma Gandhi.
(A). 1920 Nagpur Session
(B). 1922 Gaya Session
(C). 1924 Belgaum Session
(D). 1929 Lahore Session
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Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation:
Context: The centenary of the 1924 Belgaum Congress Session is being celebrated in Belagavi, Karnataka, on December 26-27.
About 1924 Belgaum Congress Session
- It was the 39th session of INC and was the only session presided by Mahatma Gandhi.
- In this Mahatma Gandhi discussed his dream of “Swaraj” and “Sarvodaya”.
| Session | President |
| 1920 Nagpur Session | C. Vijayaraghavachariar |
| 1922 Gaya Session | C.R. Das |
| 1924 Belgaum Session | Mahatma Gandhi |
| 1929 Lahore Session | Jawahar Lal Nehru |
Q9. Where was the Communist Party of India (CPI) founded in 1925?
(A). Kanpur
(B). Calcutta
(C). Bombay
(D). Delhi
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Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation:
Context: December 26, 2024, marks the 100th foundation day of the Communist Party of India (CPI).
About CPI
- It was founded on December 26, 1925, in Kanpur.
- The key founding members includes M.N. Roy, Abani Mukherji, and Shripad Amrit Dange.
- It aimed to overthrow British colonial rule and establish a socialist state in India.
Q10. Who were the founders of the CPI?
(1). Jawaharlal Nehru
(2). M.N. Roy
(3). Subhas Chandra Bose
(4). Abani Mukherji
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(A). 1 & 2 only
(B). 2 & 3 only
(C). 2 & 4 only
(D). 1 & 4 only
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Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation:
Who was the founder of communist party in India?
- M.N. Roy
- Abani Mukherji
- Shripad Amrit Dange
Q11. Which organisation developed the Kaveri engine?.
(A). DRDO
(B). HAL
(C). ISRO
(D). Skyroot
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Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation:
Context: Recently, the Kaveri engine developed by Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) under DRDO has been approved for inflight testing.
About Kaveri Engine Project
- It began in late 1980s to power LCA Tejas. And later, DRDO focused on developing a dry version of Kaveri engine for UAV applications.
Q12. Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) for 2023-24 released by
(A). NITI Aayog
(B). RBI
(C). FICCI
(D). NSO
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Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation:
Context: Recently, the National Statistics Office (NSO), MoSPI released the results of Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) for the reference period October 2023 – September 2024.
What is Unincorporated Sector Enterprise?
- It is a producer entity which is not incorporated as a legal entity separate from the owner. And the assets used in such enterprises belong to the owner not the enterprise.
- They cannot enter into contractual relationships with other economic units.
- The owners are personally liable for any debts or obligations arising during the course of production.
Purpose of ASUSE
- To measure the economic and operational characteristics of unincorporated non-agricultural sector in manufacturing, trade, and service sector.
Key findings of ASUSE
- Total number of Unincorporated Enterprises increased to 7.34 crore, representing a 12.84% growth from 2022-23.
- Total GVA contribution grew by 16.52% at current price level.
- It employed more than 12 crore workers and GVA per worker increased by 5.62%.
- Percentage of female owned enterprises increased to 26.2% from 22.9% in 2022-23.
- Percentage of enterprises using internet have also grown to 26.7% from 21.1% in 2022-23.
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