Daily Current Affairs 18 December 2024

1.		Who is known as the ‘Encyclopedia of Forests’ who passed away recently?

Medha Patkar

Tulsi Gowda

Sundarlal Bahuguna

Amrita Devi

2.		Which award was won by the Ayodhya Ram Temple project?

Green Building Award

Sword of Honour

Global Heritage Award

Construction Excellence Award

3.		Which novel won the 34th Vyas Samman 2024?

Kaun Des Ko Vasi: Venu Ki Diary

Pehla Pravas

Jeevan Ke Rang

Manjil Ki Ore

4.		Who surpassed Kapil Dev to become India’s top wicket-taker in Australia?

Ravichandran Ashwin

Jasprit Bumrah

Ishant Sharma

Mohammed Shami

5.		Which country has joined the International Solar Alliance recently?

Armenia

Moldova

Nepal

Bangladesh

6.		What was the record set by Nat Sciver-Brunt in women’s cricket?

Fastest ODI Century

Fastest T20I Century

Fastest Test Century

Most Runs in a Match

7.		What is the theme for International Migrants Day 2024?

Celebrating Migrants

Honouring the contributions of migrants and respecting their rights

Global Migration Challenges

Empowering Migrants

8.		What is the purpose of the AYUSH Chairs established by India in five countries?

Promoting healthcare reforms

Advancing research and academic exchange in AYUSH systems

Improving agricultural productivity

Strengthening international relations

9.		What is the name of India’s first indigenous anti-pesticide bodysuit?

Kisan Kavach

Farmer Shield

Pesticide Protector

AgriSafe

10.		Which upgraded tool has INCOIS launched to enhance sea rescue operations?

SARAT

SARAT 2

Ocean Watch

Rescue Master