Daily Current Affairs Quiz : December 24-25, 2023
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1. Approximately, what percent of worldwide trade passes through the Suez Canal that has been recently disrupted by attacks in the Red Sea?
[A] 5%
[B] 12%
[C] 17%
[D] 22%
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Correct Answer: B [12%]
Notes:
12% of worldwide trade passes through the Suez Canal, which handles ship passages between Asia and Europe. The canal has faced disruptions after recent attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group on ships in the Red Sea. This has choked trade and prompted the establishment of a naval task force for safe passage. The hostilities impact the movement of global goods, causing supply chain backups and shortages. The attacks are part of the ongoing conflict between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen. The location of the Suez Canal makes the disruptions strategically important.
2. What is Pantoea tagorei, that was recently making news?
[A] Fish
[B] Bacteria
[C] Turtle
[D] Primate
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Correct Answer: B [Bacteria ]
Notes:
Researchers from Visva-Bharati University discovered a new plant growth-promoting bacteria species which they named Pantoea Tagorei, in homage to Rabindranath Tagore’s agricultural promotion efforts. The bacteria has unique properties that enhance soil nutrients.
3. Which ministry has launched the ‘Bhoomi Rashi Portal’?
[A] Ministry of Agriculture
[B] Ministry of Rural Development
[C] Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways
[D] Ministry of Finance
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways]
Notes:
Recently, 1467 projects of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) have been brought under the Bhoomi Rashi Portal. The objective of Bhoomi Rashi portal is to provide a single point platform for online processing of land acquisition notifications to accelerate highway infrastructure development projects in India and payment of compensation for land acquisition.
4. Which state is the main state partner of the International Gita Seminar and Gita Mahotsav?
[A] Haryana
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Assam
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Assam]
Notes:
Assam was the main state partner for the 2023 International Gita Mahotsav and Gita Seminar held in Kurukshetra, Haryana. The festival was inaugurated by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar. The theme of this year is – “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: Srimad Bhagavad Gita and Universal Unity.”
5. Which University has won the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy 2023?
[A] Gautam Buddha University
[B] Guru Nanak Dev University
[C] Delhi University
[D] Jawahar Lal Nehru University
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Correct Answer: B [Guru Nanak Dev University]
Notes:
Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) in Amritsar won the 2023 Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy for the 25th time. The trophy is awarded annually by the President of India to the university with the best overall performance in sports at national, international, and inter-university competitions.
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Alok Mishra
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