National Affairs: December 1, 2024 🌟
- Prime Minister Flags Port Security and Cyber Fraud 🚢🔒: During the 59th All India Conference of DGPs and IGPs in Bhubaneswar, PM Modi emphasized the critical importance of port security and the rising threat of digital frauds and cybercrimes. He advocated for the implementation of successful urban policing projects in 100 cities across India.
- National Policy Document on Female Labour Force Participation 👩💼: The Centre developed a comprehensive policy to support women in the workforce, particularly focusing on improving childcare abilities and addressing the decline in women’s labour market participation post-marriage.
- Tato-I Hydro Electric Project Sanctioned 💧: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi, approved ₹1,750 crore for the Tato-I Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh to enhance regional power supply.
- New Criminal Laws Launched ⚖️: PM Modi launched new criminal laws in Chandigarh, marking a significant departure from colonial-era legal practices and aiming to deliver enhanced justice.
- Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024 Introduced ✈️: Union Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu introduced the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, replacing the Aircraft Act of 1934 and aligning with ICAO recommendations.
International Affairs: December 1, 2024 🌐
- Plastic Treaty Talks Stall Over Production Cuts 🌍: Negotiations in Busan, South Korea, failed to reach consensus on a plastic pollution framework due to disagreements over cutting plastic production. Talks will resume next year.
- Donald Trump Appoints Kash Patel as Head of FBI 🇺🇸: President Trump named Kash Patel as the new director of the FBI, succeeding Christopher Wray.
Banking & Finance Affairs: December 1, 2024 💰
- Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 📜: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to amend key banking laws including the RBI Act and Banking Regulation Act.
- New Traceability Guidelines Enforced 📱: TRAI introduced new guidelines to combat spam and fraudulent messages, raising concerns about delays in message and OTP deliveries.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) with Answers 📝
1. What was highlighted by PM Modi at the 59th All India Conference of DGPs and IGPs?
- a) Agricultural reforms
- b) Port security and cyber fraud
- c) Educational policies
- d) Environmental protection
- Answer: b) Port security and cyber fraud
2. What is the focus of the national policy document developed by the Centre?
- a) Environmental sustainability
- b) Female labour force participation
- c) Technological innovation
- d) Infrastructure development
- Answer: b) Female labour force participation
3. How much was sanctioned for the Tato-I Hydro Electric Project?
- a) ₹1,500 crore
- b) ₹1,750 crore
- c) ₹2,000 crore
- d) ₹2,250 crore
- Answer: b) ₹1,750 crore
4. Which new law was introduced by Union Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu?
- a) Maritime Law
- b) Cyber Security Law
- c) Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024
- d) Space Exploration Law
- Answer: c) Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024
5. Why did the Intergovernmental Negotiations Committee (INC) talks in Busan fail?
- a) Disagreements on cutting plastic production
- b) Lack of participation from key nations
- c) Insufficient funding
- d) Environmental protests
- Answer: a) Disagreements on cutting plastic production
6. Who was appointed as the new director of the FBI by President Trump?
- a) Christopher Wray
- b) Andrew McCabe
- c) Kash Patel
- d) Robert Mueller
- Answer: c) Kash Patel
7. Which bill was introduced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha?
- a) Healthcare Reform Bill, 2024
- b) Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024
- c) Education Policy Bill, 2024
- d) Industrial Development Bill, 2024
- Answer: b) Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024
8. What is the purpose of the new traceability guidelines enforced by TRAI?
- a) Enhance internet speed
- b) Combat spam and fraudulent messages
- c) Promote digital literacy
- d) Regulate social media
- Answer: b) Combat spam and fraudulent messages
9. Where did the 59th All India Conference of Directors-General of Police and Inspectors-General of Police take place?
- a) New Delhi
- b) Mumbai
- c) Bhubaneswar
- d) Hyderabad
- Answer: c) Bhubaneswar
10. When will the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2024 be held at IIT Guwahati?
- a) November 28-30, 2024
- b) November 30 – December 3, 2024
- c) December 1-5, 2024
- d) December 10-15, 2024
- Answer: b) November 30 – December 3, 2024