Current Affairs Questions and Answers
Current Affairs Questions, 10-15 December
1. Which country recently revoked India’s “Most Favored Nation” status?
Answer
Switzerland withdrew India’s Most Favored Nation status on December 13th.
2. Under which international organization do countries grant Most Favored Nation (MFN) status?
Answer
World Trade Organization (WTO)
3. What repercussions will Indian companies face in Switzerland due to the loss of MFN status?
Answer
Indian companies operating in Switzerland will have to pay a 10% higher tax starting January 1, 2025.
4. What prompted Switzerland to withdraw India’s MFN status?
Answer
Switzerland attributes this decision to a ruling by the Indian Supreme Court regarding the Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). The court stated that the DTAA couldn’t be implemented unless it was notified under the Income Tax Act. Due to this decision, Switzerland companies like Nestle would have to pay more tax on their dividends.
5. Which South Korean political leader was recently impeached?
Answer
President Yoon Suk-sol was impeached on December 14th.
6. Who will assume the role of acting President in South Korea?
Answer
Prime Minister Han Duk-soo will serve as the acting President.
7. How many Indian women were featured on Forbes “List of the 100 Most Powerful Women” in 2024?
Answer
Three
8. Name the three Indian women included on Forbes “100 most powerful women list”.
Answer
The three women are:
● Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance Minister, has made it to the Forbes list for the sixth time. She has been ranked 28th this time.
● Roshni Nadar Malhotra, CEO of HCL Corporation, ranked 81st on the Forbes list.
● Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, founder of Biocon, ranked 82nd on the Forbes list
9. Who ranked 1st in Forbes “100 Most Powerful Women” list?
Answer
Ursula von der Leyen, President, European Commission, European Union ranked at 1st position on the Forbes list. Top 3 position of the “100 Most Powerful Women” list
3rd – Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister, Italy.
1st – Ursula von der Leyen ( Belgium), Field- Politics.
2nd – Christine Lagarde, President, European Central Bank (Germany).
10. Which family holds the top spot on Bloomberg’s list of the “world’s 25 richest families”?
Answer
The Walton family, who owns the retail giant Walmart, ranks first.
11. Bloomberg has recently released the list of the world’s 25 richest families, How many families from India were included this year?
Answer
Two, The Ambani family, with a net worth of 8.45 lakh crores, is in the 8th position.
The Mistry family of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group ranked at 23rd position with a net worth of 3.5 lakh crores.
12. What is the theme of the 4th “National Conference” of Chief Secretaries chaired by PM Modi?
Answer
The conference’s theme is ‘Promoting Entrepreneurship, Employment, and Skilling.
13. Where was the 4th “National Conference” held?
Answer
The 4th “National Conference” was held in New Delhi. The conference was held from 13 to 15 December.
14. In which year was the first National Conference of Chief Secretaries held?
Answer
2022, The National Conference of Chief Secretaries has been organized for the last three years. Its first conference was held in Dharamshala in June 2022. At the same time, the second and third conferences were held in New Delhi in January 2023 and December 2023 respectively.
15. Which day is observed on December 14?
Answer
World Energy Conservation Day is celebrated on December 14 every year. This day is celebrated to conserve energy resources and raise public awareness about energy-efficient practices and technologies.
16. The advanced anti-missile system “Dark Eagle” is developed by which country?
Answer
U.S., Dark Eagle is a cutting-edge anti-missile system created by the United States that is intended to intercept enemy missiles in midair. “Dark Eagle” employs medium-range missiles capable of launching at speeds reaching 20,826 km/h.
17. Where was the “Nupi Lal Numit 2024” held?
Answer
Manipur, Manipur commemorated Nupi Lal Numit 2024, a significant event recognizing the courage and resilience of women who fought for justice and freedom during the Nupi Lal uprisings. The event, led by Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, was held at the Nupi Lal Memorial Complex.
18. Which university of ranked 1st in India in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025?
Answer
IIT Delhi, In the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025, IIT Delhi ranked 171st worldwide, the highest among Indian universities.
19. Who is the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission?
Answer
Arvind Panagariya
20. Who is appointed as the new governor of RBI?
Answer
Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra will work as the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.
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