GKToday Testbook Current Affairs Adda - 27 December 2024

GKToday Testbook Current Affairs Adda  - 27 December 2024

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The GKToday Testbook Current Affairs Adda for December 27, 2024, covers a range of important topics. Highlights include Manmohan Singh's contributions, Ayaan Sajad's achievements, the Azerbaijan plane crash, and the massive K2 waterfall. It also delves into innovations like the Fan Zhou 8 vessel, the Denmark Strait cataract, and the Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi initiative. Other notable mentions include Veer Bal Diwas, Raiza Dhillon's shooting milestones, and updates on India's Rashtraparv website and national projects like SVAMITVA and JIGYASA.


GKToday Testbook Current Affairs Adda  - Questions & Answers

Ques. Who was Manmohan Singh?
Ans
. Manmohan Singh was RBI Governor (1982-1985 and India's 13th Prime Minister (2004-2014). He was an economist and politician renowned for liberalizing India's economy in 1991 as Finance Minister, fostering growth, and leading a decade of coalition government under UPA.

Ques. Who is Ayaan Sajad?
Ans. Ayaan Sajad, a 13-year-old Sufi singer from Anantnag, Kashmir, gained fame with his rendition of "Be Dard Dadi Chane" and received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2024 for his contributions to art and culture.

Ques. Where and how did an Azerbaijan Airlines crash occur?
Ans. An  Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 of the 67 people on board. The flight was diverted from Baku to Grozny due to poor weather. Aviation experts suggest Russian air defence systems may have mistakenly targeted the plane, causing the crash. 

Ques. What is a K2 drug?
Ans. K2, or synthetic marijuana, mimics THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) and is made from chemicals in plant material. Named after Mount K2 for its danger, it poses severe health risks like psychosis, seizures, and organ damage.

Ques. What is Fan Zhou 8?
Ans. Fan Zhou 8, a Chinese heavy-lift vessel, spans 256 meters with a 58,000-ton capacity. Built for offshore transport, it features advanced automation, operates in polar conditions, and highlights China's shipbuilding advancements after successful sea trials.

Ques. What is D-Street?
Ans. D-Street (Dalal Street) refers to the financial district of Mumbai, India, home to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE). It’s a hub for India's stock trading, market trends, and investor activity.

Ques. Which is the largest waterfall on Earth?
Ans. The Denmark Strait cataract, the largest waterfall on Earth, drops 11,500 feet, over three times the height of Angel Falls. Spanning 300 miles underwater, it lies between Greenland and Iceland in the Arctic.

Ques. Whta is Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi?
Ans. Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi enhances grassroots governance in India by empowering local representatives with technology and knowledge, enabling effective decision-making and fostering community engagement.

Ques. What is the SVAMITVA Scheme?
Ans. The SVAMITVA scheme is to provide property cards, reduce property disputes, improve village-level planning, increase property tax collection, and thereby enhance local governance.

Ques. Who is Mala Sandu?
Ans. Mala Sandu is Moldova's first female president. She has been in office since December 2020. She is a pro-European leader advocating for EU and NATO integration. 

Ques. What are unincorporated sector enterprises?
Ans. Unincorporated sector enterprises are businesses not registered as separate legal entities. They include sole proprietorships, partnerships, and informal businesses, where owners have unlimited liability and the business is not subject to corporate regulations or taxes.

Ques. What is the JIGYASA program?
Ans. The JIGYASA program of CSIR enhances students' scientific understanding through practical experiments, emphasizing the importance of practical skills alongside theoretical knowledge in modern education.

Ques. When is ‘Veer Bal Diwas’ celebrated?
Ans. 26th December is declared as ‘Veer Bal Diwas’ to honour the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh's sons, Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji. They were said to be bricked alive on the orders of Aurangzeb’s governor of Sirhind.

Ques. Why is the Anji Khad Bridge famous?
Ans. The Anji Khad Bridge is India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge located in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district. It features a single pylon rising 331 metres above the riverbed. It also ranks as India’s 2nd-highest railway bridge.

Ques. Who is Raiza Dhillon?
Ans. Raiza Dhillon, an Indian sport shooter specializing in skeet, secured an Olympic quota for Paris 2024. She has won gold at the Asian Shotgun Championships and set national records, contributing to India's shooting success.

Ques. What is the purpose of the Rashtraparv website?
Ans. The Rashtraparv website, developed by the Ministry of Defence, provides information about national events like Republic Day, Independence Day, and Beating Retreat. It offers live streaming, ticket purchasing, and event details for public access.

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