Daily Current Affairs 14 and 15 December 2024

1.		Switzerland's suspension of the 'Most Favoured Nation' clause in its tax treaty with India will result in what withholding tax on dividends?

5%

7%

8%

10%

2.		What is the budget outlay for India’s PM E-DRIVE scheme under FAME-III?

Rs. 9,500 crore

Rs. 10,000 crore

Rs. 10,900 crore

Rs. 12,000 crore

3.		Who led the Supreme Court Collegium in recommending Permanent Judges for three High Courts in December 2024?

Justice Surya Kant

Justice B.R. Gavai

Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna

Justice Hrishikesh Roy

4.		When is National Energy Conservation Day observed annually in India?

December 10

December 12

December 14

December 16

5.		What is the new name of Max Life Insurance after its rebranding?

Axis Max Life Insurance

Axis Max Financial

Max Axis Insurance

Axis Life Insurance

6.		The Nyaya Sanhita aims to expedite justice delivery in India, prioritizing which groups for quicker resolution of cases?

Women and children

Senior citizens

Corporate entities

Taxpayers

7.		Prime Minister Modi inaugurated projects in Prayagraj to prepare for which major event?

Maha Shivratri

Maha Kumbh 2025

Independence Day 2025

G20 Summit

8.		The India Maritime Heritage Conclave 2024 was organized by which ministry?

Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Culture

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

Ministry of External Affairs

9.		The TIARA Credit Card, launched by BOBCARD, primarily targets which demographic?

Senior citizens

Students

Women

Travelers

10.		Who was recently appointed as the new Prime Minister of France amid political turmoil?

Michel Barnier

François Bayrou

Édouard Philippe

Elisabeth Borne