Daily Current Affairs 8th December 2024

Q.1. When is the annual World AIDS Day observed?
Ans:- December 1
Q.2. Which business contracted with “K” LINE for a long-term LNG ship charter?
Ans:- GAIL
Q.3. In classical chess, who is the second Indian player to reach a 2800 Elo rating?
Ans:- Arjun Erigaisi
Q.4. In which state will the Rythu Bharosa scheme be implemented?
Ans:- Telangana
Q.5. What was the percentage of UPI transactions that increased year over year in October 2024?
Ans:- 45%
Q.6. Who is Donald Trump’s nominee to head the FBI?
Ans:- Kash Patel
Q.7. With $5.4 billion, which state has the largest budget for women-focused welfare programs in FY25?
Ans:- Maharashtra
Q.8. Where is the CINBAX joint exercise between India and Cambodia taking place?
Ans:- Pune 
Q.9. Which day is designated as the annual International Day for the Abolition of Slavery?
Ans:- December 2
Q.10. In the July–September 2024 quarter, which nation supplied India with the most Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)?
Ans:- Singapore
Q.11. The UNCCD COP16 conference is taking place where?
Ans:- Riyadh
Q.12. Which Indian state saw the launch of “Mission Arun Himveer” to aid regional farmers and strengthen connections with markets?
Ans:- Arunachal Pradesh 
Q.13. Which state recently put limestone blocks up for auction as part of India’s mineral auction system?
Ans:- Telangana