Daily Current Affairs One Liner – 31 December 2024
- Which Indian player won bronze at the King Cup International Badminton 2024?
Answer: Lakshya Sen - What is the new deadline for the ‘Vivaad se Vishwas Scheme’?
Answer: January 31, 2025 - Where is Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary located?
Answer: Assam - Who became the youngest female to climb the highest peaks in all seven continents?
Answer: Kaamya Karthikeyan - What is the closest human-made object to the Sun?
Answer: Parker Solar Probe - What is the primary objective of the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Scheme, 2024?
Answer: Resolve pending appeals related to income tax disputes - Which layer of the Sun emits most visible light?
Answer: Photosphere - What is the primary function of the CRPF?
Answer: Maintaining law and order - Under which act does the RBI approve bank CEO appointments?
Answer: The Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - What types of drugs are covered under ‘The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940’?
Answer: OTC and Prescription drugs - Where is the Srisailam Temple located?
Answer: On the banks of the Krishna River - What is an example of a Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI)?
Answer: Mobile Wallets - How many hours did the 17th Lok Sabha spend on Private Members’ Bills?
Answer: 9.08 hours - What is a Private Members’ Bill?
Answer: Legislative proposal by a non-Minister MP - When is time allotted for Private Members’ Bills in Lok Sabha?
Answer: Last two and a half hours on Friday - Since when has no Private Members’ Bill been passed by Parliament?
Answer: Since 1970 - What recent development occurred in the Suez Canal?
Answer: Trial run of a new channel extension - What is the total length of the Suez Canal after the extension?
Answer: 193 km - What is the significance of the Suez Canal?
Answer: Handles about 12% of global trade - Where is Pangong Lake located?
Answer: Eastern Ladakh - What is unique about Pangong Lake?
Answer: World’s highest saltwater lake - What percentage of H1-B visa approvals go to Indians?
Answer: More than 70% - What is the purpose of the H1-B visa?
Answer: To fill skill gaps in the U.S. labor market - What calamity was declared of severe nature in Wayanad?
Answer: Landslides - What is the capital of Azerbaijan?
Answer: Baku