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     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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    6. Protected Area Regime (PAR) Reimposed

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

    7. Russia’s mRNA Vaccine for Cancer

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

    8. India-Japan Collaboration on Space Debris

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

    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.

    10. Bank of Baroda’s Phygital Branches

    • The Bank of Baroda launched branches combining physical and digital services to enhance customer experience.
    Latest Current Affairs Quiz as on 20-12-2024 Daily GK MCQs


    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

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