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Daily-mcqs 11 Dec 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 11 Dec 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding Under-19 Asia Cup:

1.    Bangladesh won the Under-19 Asia Cup title by defeating India by 59 runs in the final held in Dubai.

2.    In the final match, India was dismissed for 139 runs in 36 overs, with Mohammad Aman being the top scorer for India with 26 runs.

3.    The Under-19 Asia Cup was first held in India in 1989 and was renamed the ACC Under-19 Elite Cup in 2007.

How many of the above statements are incorrect?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. Bangladesh won the title by defeating India by 59 runs in the final held in Dubai.

Statement 2: Correct. India was dismissed for 139 runs in 36 overs, with Mohammad Aman scoring 26 runs, the highest for India in that match.

Statement 3: Incorrect. The Under-19 Asia Cup was first held in Bangladesh in 1989, not India, and it was renamed as the ACC Under-19 Elite Cup in 2007.

Q2:

Consider the following statements regarding the 2024 Indira Gandhi Peace Prize:

1.    The 2024 Indira Gandhi Peace Prize will be awarded to Virginia Michelle Bachelet Jeria, the former President of Chile, for her global efforts in human rights.

2.    The announcement of the award was made by an international jury chaired by former National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon.

3.    Virginia Bachelet is the first woman to be awarded the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. Bachelet is being awarded the 2024 Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for her contributions to human rights.

Statement 2: Correct. The announcement was made by an international jury chaired by Shivshankar Menon.

Statement 3: Incorrect. Virginia Bachelet is not the first woman to receive the award; previous female recipients include women like Angela Merkel and others.

Q3:

Consider the following statements regarding the new RBI Governor:

1.    Sanjay Malhotra has appointed as 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), succeeding Shaktikanta Das.

2.    Shaktikanta Das served as the 25th RBI Governor and completed his six-year tenure on December 10, 2024.

3.    Sanjay Malhotra is Uttar Pradesh cadre IAS officer since 1990.

How many of the above statements are incorrect?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1: correct. Sanjay Malhotra has appointed as 26^th governor of RBI and has taken charge as the RBI Governor on 10 december, 2024.

Statement 2: Correct. Shaktikanta Das is 25th RBI Governor, and his tenure ended on December 10, 2024.

Statement 3: Correct. Sanjay Malhotra, a veteran of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who served in Rajasthan cadre since 1990s. Sanjay Malhotra has worked in various key sectors, including finance, taxation, power, information technology, and mining.

Q4:

Consider the following statements regarding the Kalaignar Handicrafts Scheme:

1.    The Tamil Nadu government launched the Kalaignar Handicrafts Scheme to provide credit support to artisans.

2.    The minimum age requirement to apply for the scheme is 40 years.

3.    The Kalaignar Handicrafts Scheme aims to benefit people engaged in 25 types of occupations and craft.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. The Tamil Nadu government launched the Kalaignar Handicrafts Scheme to provide credit support to artisans. The scheme offers credit support up to Rs 3 lakh, with a 25% subsidy (up to Rs 50,000) on loans and a 5% interest subsidy.

Statement 2: Incorrect. The minimum age requirement for beneficiaries is 35 years, not 40 years.

Statement 3: Correct. The scheme targets people engaged in 25 types of occupations and crafts, aiming to expand businesses and promote skill and enterprise development.