Latest Current Affairs Quiz as on 20-12-2024 Daily GK MCQs

 Current Affairs Overview as on 20-12-2024

1. 2023 National Tansen Samman

• Awarded to Pt. Swapan Choudhary, a renowned tabla maestro from Kolkata, during the Tansen Festival in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
• Accompanied by a cash prize of ₹5 lakh, a citation, and a shawl-shriphal.
• The festival also honored the Sanand Nyas institution of Indore with the Raja Mansingh Tomar Samman for contributions to classical music and drama.

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2. Bhutan’s Royal Honor for Arun Kapur

• Indian educationist Arun Kapur received the 'Bura Marp' (red scarf) and 'Patang' (ceremonial sword) from Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
• A rare honor, he was also titled 'Dasho'.
• Kapur's contributions include establishing The Royal Academy School and developing Bhutan’s Baccalaureate education system.

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3. India’s First Solar Border Village

• Masali village in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district became the first solar border village, located 40 km from the Pakistan border.
• Solar rooftops installed under the PM Suryaghar Yojana power 119 houses, generating over 225 kilowatts of electricity.

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4. Sanjeevani Yojana for Elderly Health Care

• Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal launched this scheme offering free healthcare for residents aged 60+.
• Patients can access private hospitals for treatments at no cost if government facilities are unavailable.

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5. Jamsetji Tata Award to Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

• Chairperson of Biocon Group, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, received the Jamsetji Tata Award for her contributions to biosciences in India.

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6. Protected Area Regime (PAR) Reimposed

• PAR has been reintroduced in Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland due to security concerns and inflows from neighboring countries.

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7. Russia’s mRNA Vaccine for Cancer

• Russia developed an mRNA vaccine for cancer treatment, expected to launch in 2025.

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8. India-Japan Collaboration on Space Debris

• Indian and Japanese startups are working together to develop laser-equipped satellites to tackle space debris.

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9. West Bengal Housing Scheme for Rural Poor

• CM Mamata Banerjee launched the “Banglar Bari” scheme, providing financial aid for housing construction to over 12 lakh beneficiaries.

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10. Bank of Baroda’s Phygital Branches

• The Bank of Baroda launched branches combining physical and digital services to enhance customer experience.

MCQs Based on Current Affairs

1. Who was awarded the 2023 National Tansen Samman?

   • A) Sanand Nyas
   • B) Pt. Swapan Choudhary
   • C) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
   • D) Arun Kapur
     
     

2. What honor did Indian educationist Arun Kapur receive from Bhutan?

   • A) Druk Thuksey Award
   • B) Bura Marp and Patang
   • C) Order of Druk Gyalpo
   • D) Jamsetji Tata Award
     
     

3. Which village became India’s first solar border village?

   • A) Masali Village
   • B) Banaskantha Village
   • C) Dholavira Village
   • D) Kutch Village
     
     

4. What is the name of the health scheme launched by Arvind Kejriwal for the elderly population?

   • A) Delhi Care Scheme
   • B) Sanjeevani Yojana
   • C) Aarogya Yojana
   • D) Senior Health Plan
     
     

5. Who received the 'Jamsetji Tata Award' for their contribution to biosciences in India?

   • A) Arun Kapur
   • B) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
   • C) Janak Kumar Mehta
   • D) Pt. Swapan Choudhary
     
     

6. In which Indian states has the Protected Area Regime (PAR) been reimposed?

   • A) Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya
   • B) Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland
   • C) Tripura, Manipur, Nagaland
   • D) Mizoram, Assam, Tripura
     
     

7. What type of vaccine has Russia recently developed for cancer patients?

   • A) DNA Vaccine
   • B) mRNA Vaccine
   • C) Protein-based Vaccine
   • D) Live-attenuated Vaccine
     
     

8. What initiative have Japan and Indian startups agreed to study for tackling space debris?

   • A) AI-powered space bots
   • B) Laser-equipped satellites
   • C) Robotic arms for de-orbiting
   • D) Solar-powered satellites
     
     

9. What is the name of the housing scheme launched by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for rural poor?

   • A) Gramin Awas Yojana
   • B) Banglar Bari Scheme
   • C) Awas Bangla Scheme
   • D) Rural Housing Scheme
     
     

10. What innovative feature has Bank of Baroda introduced in its new branches?

• A) Fully automated robots
• B) Phygital branches
• C) Blockchain banking
• D) AI banking consultants
  
  

Answers:

1. B) Pt. Swapan Choudhary
2. B) Bura Marp and Patang
3. A) Masali Village
4. B) Sanjeevani Yojana
5. B) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
6. B) Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland
7. B) mRNA Vaccine
8. B) Laser-equipped satellites
9. B) Banglar Bari Scheme
10. B) Phygital branches