Daily Current Affairs 17 December 2024

1.		On which date is Pensioners Day observed annually in India?

December 16

December 17

November 29

January 1

2.		What is the Gympie-Gympie plant known for?

Its medicinal properties

Being the world's most toxic plant

Producing edible fruits

Being a decorative plant

3.		Which new survey ship was commissioned by the Indian Navy on December 18, 2024?

INS Satpura

INS Nirdeshak

INS Shivalik

INS Vikrant

4.		When will Indians be able to enjoy visa-free travel to Russia?

2024

2025

2026

2023

5.		What is the aim of the MoU between Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and the Indian Navy?

To improve defense manufacturing

To enhance logistics education and research

To train naval officers in combat

To promote international naval cooperation

6.		Which museum did Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurate in Gwalior?

Geological Survey of India Geoscience Museum

Indian Heritage Museum

National Science Centre

Victoria Market Museum

7.		What is the primary focus of the "Viraasat Sari Festival 2024"?

Promoting modern fashion trends

Showcasing India's handloom sari heritage

Encouraging textile imports

Demonstrating industrial weaving techniques

8.		What was India's wholesale inflation rate in November 2024?

2.4%

1.9%

8.9%

11.6%

9.		Which country recently granted citizenship to Argentina's President Javier Milei?

Italy

Spain

France

Portugal

10.		What new collateral-free agricultural loan limit was set by the RBI starting January 2025?

₹1.5 lakh

₹1.6 lakh

₹2 lakh

₹2.5 lakh