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14 December 2024 current affairs

  1. Nyaya Sanhita: Fast-Track Justice! ⚖️✨
    • What’s Happening? The Nyaya Sanhita aims to turbocharge the justice system in India, ensuring cases are resolved faster and more fairly.
    • Why It Matters: This reform is like a superhero for justice, making sure women, children, and marginalized communities get the justice they deserve without the long wait! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️
  2. India Maritime Heritage Conclave 2024 🚢🌊
    • What’s Happening? India is sailing through history at the 1st India Maritime Heritage Conclave, celebrating its rich maritime legacy and plotting a course for future maritime greatness.
    • Why It Matters: This event showcases India’s vital role in global trade and cultural exchange, promoting sustainable practices and innovation in the maritime sector. Anchors aweigh! ⚓️🌍
  3. Supreme Court’s Power Move 👩‍⚖️💼
    • What’s Happening? The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended seven Additional Judges for permanent positions in the High Courts of Delhi, Karnataka, and Punjab & Haryana.
    • Why It Matters: This decision strengthens the judiciary, filling important vacancies and ensuring a smoother flow of justice. Gavel power! 🏛️💪
  4. World’s Wealthiest Families 2024 💰🌐
    • What’s Happening? The Walton family, owners of Walmart, top the Bloomberg list of the richest families, outshining even the world’s richest individual, Elon Musk.
    • Why It Matters: This list highlights the staggering wealth disparities and the growing influence of Indian billionaires like the Ambanis and Mistrys. Money talks! 🤑🏦
  5. Romania’s Election Shock 🇷🇴⚡
    • What’s Happening? Far-right, pro-Russian candidate Călin Georgescu’s unexpected presidential victory in Romania has raised eyebrows and concerns in Brussels.
    • Why It Matters: This result could shake up the political landscape in Europe and affect the stability of the EU and NATO alliances. Stay tuned! 📺💼

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) with Answers 📝

1. What is the main objective of the Nyaya Sanhita?

  • a) Reforming the education system
  • b) Speeding up the justice process in India
  • c) Improving healthcare facilities
  • d) Enhancing economic policies
  • Answer: b) Speeding up the justice process in India

2. What event was organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on December 11-12, 2024?

  • a) National Green Awards
  • b) India Maritime Heritage Conclave (IMHC) 2024
  • c) International Trade Fair
  • d) National Sports Meet
  • Answer: b) India Maritime Heritage Conclave (IMHC) 2024

3. Who is the Chief Justice of India that led the Supreme Court Collegium’s recent recommendations?

  • a) Dipak Misra
  • b) Ranjan Gogoi
  • c) Sanjiv Khanna
  • d) Sharad Arvind Bobde
  • Answer: c) Sanjiv Khanna

4. Which family topped the Bloomberg list of the world’s richest families for 2024?

  • a) Ambani family
  • b) Walton family
  • c) Mistry family
  • d) Koch family
  • Answer: b) Walton family

5. Who won the presidential election in Romania, raising concerns in Brussels?

  • a) Klaus Iohannis
  • b) Liviu Dragnea
  • c) Călin Georgescu
  • d) Dacian Cioloș
  • Answer: c) Călin Georgescu

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