National Current Affairs
- 18th NCB International Conference & Exhibition on Cement, Concrete, and Building Materials 🏗️: The conference was held in New Delhi, focusing on the theme “Cement the Net Zero Future,” highlighting India’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. The event saw the presentation of the NCB Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. HC Visvesvaraya and the signing of two MoUs to promote decarbonization and technological innovation in the cement industry1.
- Exercise CINBAX between Indian and Cambodian Armies 🌏: The inaugural edition of Exercise CINBAX, a Joint Table Top Exercise (TTX), commenced on December 1, 2024, and will run until December 8, 2024. The exercise aims to enhance the operational efficiency and interoperability of both armies in peacekeeping missions under the United Nations Charter1.
- Google Establishes Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC) in Pune 🌐: Google has partnered with the Maharashtra state government to establish its Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC) in Pune, aiming to enhance safety measures and innovations in technology.
- Union Health Minister JP Nadda to Launch 100-Day TB Elimination Campaign 🦠: Union Health Minister JP Nadda is set to launch the 100-day TB elimination campaign in Rajasthan on December 7, 2024, aiming to accelerate efforts to eliminate tuberculosis in the state.
International Current Affairs
- Bhutan Signs Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Cooperation Framework with China 🌍: Bhutan has signed the BRI Cooperation Framework with China to implement infrastructure projects, marking a significant step in their bilateral relations.
- Angela Merkel Wins Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2024 🌟: Angela Merkel has been selected to receive the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2024 for her contributions to peace and international cooperation.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) with Answers 📝
1. What was the theme of the 18th NCB International Conference held in New Delhi?
- a) Sustainable Development Goals
- b) Cement the Net Zero Future
- c) Green Energy Revolution
- d) Climate Change Mitigation
- Answer: b) Cement the Net Zero Future
2. Which two armies are participating in Exercise CINBAX 2024?
- a) Indian and Chinese Armies
- b) Indian and Cambodian Armies
- c) Indian and Nepalese Armies
- d) Indian and Bhutanese Armies
- Answer: b) Indian and Cambodian Armies
3. Where is Google establishing its Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC)?
- a) Bengaluru
- b) Chennai
- c) Pune
- d) Hyderabad
- Answer: c) Pune
4. Who has been selected to receive the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2024?
- a) Malala Yousafzai
- b) Angela Merkel
- c) Veronica Michelle Bachelet
- d) Antonio Guterres
- Answer: b) Angela Merkel
5. What is the main objective of the 100-day TB elimination campaign in Rajasthan?
- a) Promote vaccination
- b) Accelerate TB elimination efforts
- c) Increase healthcare funding
- d) Improve sanitation facilities
- Answer: b) Accelerate TB elimination efforts
6. Which country signed the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Cooperation Framework with China?
- a) Nepal
- b) Bhutan
- c) Bangladesh
- d) Afghanistan
- Answer: b) Bhutan
7. What award did Dr. HC Visvesvaraya receive at the NCB International Conference?
- a) NCB Lifetime Achievement Award
- b) National Award for Indian Cement Industry
- c) Indira Gandhi Peace Prize
- d) Nobel Prize in Physics
- Answer: a) NCB Lifetime Achievement Award
8. What is the duration of Exercise CINBAX 2024?
- a) December 1-5, 2024
- b) December 1-8, 2024
- c) December 5-10, 2024
- d) December 10-15, 2024
- Answer: b) December 1-8, 2024
9. What is the focus of the theme “Cement the Net Zero Future”?
- a) Reducing carbon emissions in cement production
- b) Promoting green energy
- c) Enhancing infrastructure development
- d) Supporting wildlife conservation
- Answer: a) Reducing carbon emissions in cement production
10. What is the primary goal of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Cooperation Framework signed by Bhutan and China?
- a) Promote cultural exchange
- b) Implement infrastructure projects
- c) Enhance educational collaboration
- d) Strengthen military alliances
- Answer: b) Implement infrastructure projects