National Current Affairs
- India Intensifies Efforts to Reduce Snakebite Deaths by 2030 🐍: India has declared snakebite a notifiable disease at the national level to reduce the high mortality and morbidity rates associated with snakebites, particularly in rural and tribal areas. This aligns with the World Health Organization’s target of halving global snakebite deaths and injuries by 2030
- US Approves $1.17 Billion Deal for Indian Navy Chopper Equipment 🚁: The outgoing Biden administration has approved a $1.17 billion deal under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program to supply advanced communication systems, sensors, and logistical support for the Indian Navy’s Sikorsky MH-60R multi-role helicopters.
- Adani Defence Delivers 2nd Drishti-10 Drone to Indian Navy 🛸: Adani Defence has delivered the second Drishti-10 Starliner surveillance drone to the Indian Navy, enhancing the nation’s maritime capabilities. This drone is designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) to monitor vast maritime territories.
- Morgan Stanley Cuts India’s FY25 GDP Growth to 6.3% 📉: Morgan Stanley has revised India’s GDP growth projection for FY25 down to 6.3%, from its previous estimate of 6.7%. This downward revision comes after India’s GDP growth slowed to 5.4% in the July-September 2024 quarter.
- RBI Increases UPI Lite Wallet and Transaction Limits 💳: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised the UPI Lite wallet limit to Rs 5,000, with an increase in the per-transaction limit to Rs 1,000. This move aims to enhance digital payments and make transactions more convenient.
International Current Affairs
- India Launches PSLV-C59/Proba 3 Mission 🚀: ISRO successfully launched the PSLV-C59/Proba 3 mission on December 4, 2024, furthering India’s space exploration efforts.
- China Opens First Atmospheric Monitoring Station in Antarctica 🇨🇳: China has opened its first atmospheric monitoring station in East Antarctica’s Larsmann Hills, aiming to monitor climate changes and support global climate action.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) with Answers 📝
1. What disease has India declared as notifiable at the national level to reduce deaths by 2030?
- a) Malaria
- b) Tuberculosis
- c) Snakebite
- d) Dengue
- Answer: c) Snakebite
2. How much has the UPI Lite wallet limit been raised to by the RBI?
- a) Rs 2,000
- b) Rs 3,000
- c) Rs 4,000
- d) Rs 5,000
- Answer: d) Rs 5,000
3. Which country has opened its first atmospheric monitoring station in East Antarctica?
- a) India
- b) China
- c) Australia
- d) Russia
- Answer: b) China
4. What deal has the US approved for the Indian Navy?
- a) $1 billion deal for fighter jets
- b) $1.17 billion deal for helicopter equipment
- c) $2 billion deal for submarines
- d) $500 million deal for naval ships
- Answer: b) $1.17 billion deal for helicopter equipment
5. What has Morgan Stanley revised India’s GDP growth projection for FY25 to?
- a) 5.4%
- b) 6.3%
- c) 6.7%
- d) 7.0%
- Answer: b) 6.3%
6. What is the purpose of the Drishti-10 drone delivered to the Indian Navy?
- a) Agricultural surveillance
- b) Maritime security
- c) Urban planning
- d) Wildlife conservation
- Answer: b) Maritime security
7. What mission did ISRO successfully launch on December 4, 2024?
- a) Chandrayaan-3
- b) Mangalyaan-2
- c) PSLV-C59/Proba 3
- d) Gaganyaan
- Answer: c) PSLV-C59/Proba 3
8. What is the main goal of India’s initiative to reduce snakebite deaths by 2030?
- a) Increase snake population
- b) Improve snake habitats
- c) Reduce mortality and morbidity rates
- d) Promote snake farming
- Answer: c) Reduce mortality and morbidity rates
9. What has been the impact of the downward revision of India’s GDP growth projection by Morgan Stanley?
- a) Increased private consumption
- b) Decreased government spending
- c) Economic slowdown
- d) Improved capital expenditure
- Answer: c) Economic slowdown
10. What is the significance of the UPI Lite wallet limit increase by the RBI?
- a) Reducing digital payments
- b) Enhancing digital payments
- c) Decreasing transaction limits
- d) Increasing cash transactions
- Answer: b) Enhancing digital payments