CURRENT AFFAIRS- 2023 DECEMBER - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
CURRENT AFFAIRS- 2023 December: Questions & Answers for PSC, SSC, UPSC, RRB etc. Examinations | CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ
CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Which biographical Indian film was submitted for the Oscars as an independent nomination?
- 12th Fail
Vidhu Vinod Chopra has produced, written, and directed the 2023 biographical drama film 12th Fail in the Indian language of Hindi. It is based on a non-fiction book of the same name written by Anurag Pathak and published in 2019 about the real-life experience of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who overcame tremendous poverty to become an officer in the Indian Police Service. The film was released in theatres for the first time on October 27.
2. Where will the country's largest tiger reserve be set up?
- Damoh district
In a significant development, Madhya Pradesh is set to get the country's largest tiger reserve in Damoh district. This was informed by an official in the know-how from the forest department.
3. Which trade union did India sign a Memorandum of Understanding with on semiconductors?
- European Union
India and the European Union on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding on semiconductors that will help in building a “robust supply chain” and support innovation. The MoU was sealed during a “stock-taking call” between leaders of the EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC).
4. Who inaugurated the NTPC senior national archery championship in Ayodhya?
- Union minister Arjun Munda
Union minister Arjun Munda inaugurated the NTPC senior national archery championship in Ayodhya. 1100 archers from across the country are participating.
5. Who launched the 'Hot Cooked Meal Scheme' for children aged 3 to 6 years at a composite school in Ayodhya?
- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday launched the 'Hot Cooked Meal Scheme' for children aged 3 to 6 years at a Composite School in Ayodhya, noting that “well-nourished and healthy children will become the basis of a strong India”
6. Who was named the Gujarat Titans' new captain for the Indian Premier League next year?
- Shubman Gill
The youngster has been named as new GT captain. Ahead of the IPL 2024 auction, Gujarat Titans made a huge move as they sold Hardik Pandya to Mumbai Indians, and named Shubman Gill as their new captain.
7. Who was the winner of the TV reality show 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa'?
- Albert Kabo Lepcha
The grand finale of 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2023' took place on Sunday, November 26. Albert Kabo Lepcha from Kalimpong, West Bengal, emerged as the winner of this music TV reality show. Sa Re Ga Ma Pa is an Indian Hindi-language reality singing television show. It started airing on Zee TV in 1995 as Sa Re Ga Ma.
8. Who won the bronze medal in the men’s 25-metre rapid-fire final at the ISSF World Cup final in Doha?
- Anish Bhanwala
Anish Bhanwala wins bronze medal in men's 25m rapid fire pistol event at ISSF World Cup Final 2023. In Shooting, Indian shooter Anish Bhanwala won the bronze medal in the men's 25m rapid fire pistol event at the ISSF World Cup Final 2023 in Doha, Qatar.
9. Which country recently announced a 30-day visa-free entry to Indian travellers?
- Malaysia
Malaysia will grant a 30-day visa-free entry for Indian and Chinese citizens from December 1, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced, joining Thailand and Sri Lanka in recent weeks to offer such a facility to foreigners to promote tourism.
10. Who unveiled the statue of B.R. Ambedkar in the Supreme Court of India?
- Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu unveils statue of Dr B R Ambedkar in Supreme Court premises on Constitution Day.
11. Where did Narendra Modi recently unveil a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj?
- Rajkot Fort
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi unveiled the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra. Shri Modi also paid floral tributes to the statue and took a walkthrough of the photo gallery.
12. Which Bollywood actor was honoured at the Red Sea International Film Festival?
- Ranveer Singh
In a momentous occasion at the Red Sea International Film Festival, Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh was honored for his significant contributions to cinema.
13. Who recently became India's third female chess Grandmaster?
- R Vaishali
R. Vaishali, on December 1, became only the third woman from India to get the Grandmaster (GM) title, the highest a chess player could aspire for. Koneru Humpy was the first; she was, in fact, the world's youngest female player ever, when she became a GM in 2002, at the age of 15.
14. Which political party won the Rajasthan assembly elections?
- Bharatiya Janata Party
The BJP won 115 of the 199 seats contested, while the Congress was at a distant second with 69 seats
15. Who became the first woman in the country to ascend to the post of Aide-de-Camp?
- Manisha Padhi
Squadron leader Manisha Padhi, a 2015 batch Indian Air Force (IAF) officer, on Monday became the first woman in the country to ascend to the post of Aide-de-Camp (ADC).
16. Where did India's 7th Military Lit Fest begin?
- Chandigarh
The seventh edition of the Military Literature Festival is slated to be held in Chandigarh on December 2-3. This year’s theme is ‘world in turmoil’.
17. Who kicked off the 'Football for Schools' program in Cuttack, Odisha?
- Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
Honourable Union Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, attended the kick-off programme for the distribution of footballs as part of the Football for Schools (F4S) in Cuttack, Odisha, on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
18. Where did the Indian Oil Corporation launch its first battery-swapping station for electric vehicles?
- Kolkata
Indian Oil Corporation has opened its first battery-swapping station for electric vehicles (EV) in the city of Kolkata.
19. Who was awarded the 'Man of the Match' in the fifth T20I match between India and Australia?
- Axar Patel
Axar Patel emerged as the standout performer in the 5th T20I, earning the Player of the Match award for his stellar all-round display. With the bat, he showcased remarkable skills, scoring 31 runs off 21 balls at a blazing strike rate of 147.62. His explosive innings played a crucial role in India’s total.
20. Which is the name of India's space regulator that announced the seed fund scheme for space technology promotion?
- IN-SPACe
India's space regulator Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has announced the launch of a seed fund scheme that is “aimed at promoting space technology”
21. Where will Tata build India's biggest iPhone assembly plant?
- Tamil Nadu
In a move to boost the South Asian production and manufacturing of Apple products, Tata is all set to build India's biggest iPhone assembly plant in Tamil Nadu. The plant will be built in Hosur, news agency Bloomberg reported.
22. Which state presented a cheque of Rs. 2 crore to the boxing champion Nikhat Zareen?
- Telangana
Telangana CM gives Rs 2 crore cheque to boxing champion Nikhat Zareen. Revanth Reddy and Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka presented a cheque for Rs 2 crore to boxing champion Nikhat Zareen towards her preparations for the next year's Paris Olympics.
23. Who succeeded Raman Singh as the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh?
- Vishnu Deo Sai
Vishnu Deo Sai, the former Chhattisgarh BJP president, will be the new chief minister of the state.
24. Which rate was kept unchanged at 6.5% by the Reserve Bank of India for the 5th time in a row?
- Repo rate
Announcing the bi-monthly monetary policy, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent.
25. Which actress recently launched her own production house, Tralala Moving Pictures?
- Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has recently launched her own production house, Tralala Moving Pictures. Announcing on Instagram, she shared a clip featuring the production house logo.
26. Who was appointed as the CEO of Adani Infra India?
- Bimal Dayal
Bimal Dayal Appointed CEO of Adani Infrastructure India to Spearhead Growth in Key Sectors. Dayal to oversee the implementation of infrastructure projects in thermal, renewable energy, and green hydrogen.
27. Who took oath as Mizoram's new Chief Minister?
- Lalduhoma
Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) leader Lalduhoma took oath as the new chief minister of Mizoram.
28. Who won 'Best Actor' at the Asian Academy Creative Awards?
- Vijay Varma
Vijay Varma, known for his role in the Prime Video show 'Dahaad', has been awarded the Best Actor award at the Asian Academy Creative Awards in Singapore.
29. Which motorcycle company contributed Rs. 3 crore to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Relief Fund for cyclone Michaung aid?
- TVS Motor Company
TVS Motor Company on Saturday said it has donated Rs 3 crore to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to aid relief work in the wake of flooding and damage caused by cyclone Michaung in Tamil Nadu.
30. Which Indian actor was recently awarded with Italy's highest civilian honour?
- Kabir Bedi
At the private ceremony overlooking the Gateway of India in Mumbai international actor Kabir Bedi was awarded the “Order of Merit of the Italian Republic," the most senior Italian civilian award.
31. Who won the silver medal in the women’s section of the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship 2023?
a. Bibisara Balabayeva
b. Koneru Humpy
c. Susan Polgar
d. Vaishali Rameshbabu
Ans : b. Koneru Humpy
32. What is the increased interest rate on the Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme for the January- March 2024 quarter?
a. 7.8 percent
b. 8.0 percent
c. 8.1 percent
d. 8.2 percent
Ans : d. 8.2 percent
33. What is the primary objective of ISRO’s plan to launch 50 satellites in the next five years?
A. Weather monitoring
B. Geo-intelligence gathering
C. Communication enhancement
D. Deep space exploration
Ans: B. Geo-intelligence gathering
34. What was the initial charge against the eight Indians in Qatar sentenced to death in Aug 2023?
a) Murder
b) Espionage
c) Theft
d) Fraud
Ans: b) Espionage
35. Why did the IOA form the Ad Hoc Committee for the Wrestling Federation of India?
a) To organize the Olympics
b) Due to arbitrary decisions by WFI officials
c) To handle marketing tasks
d) To appoint new athletes
Ans: b) Due to arbitrary decisions by WFI officials
36. Who has been appointed as the Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)?
a) Rahul Rasgotra
b) Anish Dayal Singh
c) Nina Singh
d) Vivek Srivastava
Ans: b) Anish Dayal Singh
37. Who is the newly appointed Director General of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)?
a) Anish Dayal Singh
b) Rahul Rasgotra
c) Nina Singh
d) Vivek Srivastava
Ans : b) Rahul Rasgotra
38. Who has been appointed as the chief of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)?
a) Anish Dayal Singh
b) Rahul Rasgotra
c) Nina Singh
d) Vivek Srivastava
Ans: c) Nina Singh
39. Why was the Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) declared an ‘Unlawful Association’ under UAPA?
A. Involvement in anti-national activities
B. Advocating for democratic reforms
C. Promoting cultural diversity
D. Supporting economic development
Ans: A. Involvement in anti-national activities
40. Which degree has been derecognized by the UGC?
A. PhD degree
B. Bachelor’s degree
C. MPhil degree
D. Postgraduate diploma
Ans: C. MPhil degree
41. Why RBIis using the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF)?
A. To encourage commercial banks to invest in government securities
B. To absorb liquidity and control inflation
C. To compensate commercial banks with government securities
D. To facilitate faster fund transfers between banks.
Ans: B. To absorb liquidity and control inflation
42. On which date do we celebrate Veer Baal Diwas?
a) January 26th
b) April 13th
c) December 26th
d) June 7th
Ans: c) December 26th
43. What is the name of the latest Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer commissioned by the Indian Navy on December 26, 2023?
a) INS Visakhapatnam
b) INS Mumbai
c) INS Imphal
d) INS BrahMos
Ans: c) INS Imphal
44. When is Good Governance Day celebrated?
A) 15th August
B) 25th December
C) 1st January
D) 10th November
Ans: B) 25th December
45. Whose birth anniversary is commemorated on Good Governance Day?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
C) Indira Gandhi
D) Lal Bahadur Shastri
Ans: B) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
46. What is the period of the Financial Year in India?
A) April 1 to March 31
B) January 1 to December 31
C) July 1 to June 30
D) October 1 to September 30
Answer: A) April 1 to March 31
47. Why was the Airbus A340, a charter plane carrying mostly Indians detained in France?
A. Mechanical issues
B. Suspected human trafficking allegations
C. Passport verification
D. Weather-related concerns
Ans: B. Suspected human trafficking allegations
48. What was the destination of the chartered flight detained in France for suspected human trafficking allegations?
A. Mumbai
B. Dubai
C. Nicaragua
D. Paris
Ans: C. Nicaragua
49. On which date is National Consumer Day celebrated annually in India?
a) January 24th
b) March 15th
c) December 24th
d) October 31st
Ans: c) December 24th
50. Why was the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) suspended by the Sports Ministry?
a. Lack of funding
b. Multiple violations
c. Administrative efficiency
d. Athlete doping issues
Answer: b. Multiple violations
51. What do the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation recognize?
a. Technological advancements
b. Outstanding projects in heritage preservation
c. Urban development initiatives
d. Modern architectural designs
Answer: b. Outstanding projects in heritage preservation
52. Which Prime Minister of India is associated with Kishan Diwas?
A) Indira Gandhi
B) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
C) Chaudhary Charan Singh
D) Rajiv Gandhi
Ans: C) Chaudhary Charan Singh
53. Who will be the Chief Guest for the 75th Republic Day celebrations in India?
a. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister India
b. Emmanuel Macron, President France
c. President Joe Biden, President USA
d. Rishi Sunak, Prime Minister, Britain
Ans : b. Emmanuel Macron, President France
54. Who are the recipients of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2023?
a) Shri Chirag Chandrashekhar Shetty and Shri Rankireddy Satwik Sai Raj
b) Shri Manish Kaushik and Ms. P.V. Sindhu
c) Shri Saurabh Chaudhary and Ms. Vinesh Phogat
d) Shri Bajrang Punia and Ms. Mary Kom
Ans: a) Shri Chirag Chandrashekhar Shetty and Shri Rankireddy Satwik Sai Raj
55. Which university was awarded the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2023 as the overall winner university?
A) Lovely Professional University, Punjab
B) Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
C) Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
D) Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi
Ans: B) Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
56. Who is the legendary mathematician honoured on National Mathematics Day?
(a) Albert Einstein
(b) Aryabhatta
(c) Srinivasa Ramanujan
(d) Isaac Newton
Ans : (c) Srinivasa Ramanujan
57. Which category did EV Ramakrishnan win the Sahitya Akademi Award for in 2023?
A) Novel
B) Short Story Collection
C) Literary Study
D) Poetry
Ans : C) Literary Study
58. In which language did Rajasekaran win the award for his novel “Neervazhi Padooum”?
A) Telugu
B) Tamil
C) Malayalam
D) Kannada
Ans : B) Tamil
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59. Who won the Sahitya Akademi Award for the Hindi novel “Mujhe Pahachaano”?
A) Sanjeev
B) Vijay Verma
C) Neelam Saran Gour
D) Vinod Joshi
Ans : A) Sanjeev
60. Why completion of Tunnel T-1 between Katra – Reasi Stations in Udhampur- Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project considered a significant achievement?
A) Completion of a local project
B) Making a dream of connecting Kashmir Valley a reality
C) Establishing a new railway record
D) Achieving a milestone in a highway project
Ans: B) Making a dream of connecting Kashmir Valley a reality
61. When is Goa Liberation Day celebrated?
A) November 1st
B) December 19th
C) January 26th
D) August 15th
Ans : B) December 19th
62. What does Goa Liberation Day commemorate?
A) Independence from British rule
B) Liberation from Dutch rule
C) Liberation from Portuguese rule
D) Formation of Goa as a separate state
Ans: C) Liberation from Portuguese rule
63. Which bill aims to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860, governing criminal offences in India?
A) Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023
B) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023
C) Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023
D) Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Ans : A) Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023
64. What is the primary focus of the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023?
A) Admissibility of evidence
B) Criminal procedure
C) Punishment for criminal offences
D) Replacement of the CrPC
Ans: C) Punishment for criminal offences
65. Which legislation replaces the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC)?
A) Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023
B) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023
C) Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023
D) Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Ans : B) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023
66. What significant addition does Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023 make
to the punishment system?
A) Capital punishment
B) Life imprisonment
C) Fine only
D) Community service
Ans : D) Community service
67. Which legislation is associated with the admissibility of evidence in Indian courts?
A) Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023
B) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023
C) Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023
D) Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Ans : C) Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023
68. What is the key feature of the 2025 Club World Cup format according to the announcement?
A) Single-elimination knockout rounds
B) Group stage with eight groups of four teams
C) Round-robin format with seven participating teams
D) Two-legged semi-finals and finals
Answer: B) Group stage with eight groups of four teams
69. Which state emerged as the champion in the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG)?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Haryana
C) Tamil Nadu
D) New Delhi
Answer: B) Haryana
70. What percentage of the vote did Abdel Fattah al-Sisi secure in the recent Egyptian presidential election?
A) 75.4%
B) 89.6%
C) 92.3%
D) 81.8%
Answer: B) 89.6%
71. Which of the following is recognized as the world’s largest office building?
A) Dwarka City
B) Mumbai Diamond Center
C) Surat Diamond Bourse
D) Global Jewelry Hub
Answer: C) Surat Diamond Bourse
72. How many sports will be featured in the Khelo India Games in Tamil Nadu?
A) 15 sports
B) 20 sports
C) 25 sports
D) 27 sports
Answer: D) 27 sports
73. What was the primary purpose of INS Tarmugli commissioned on December 14, 2023, at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam?
a. Deep-sea exploration
b. Coastal surveillance and protection
c. Humanitarian aid missions
d. Space research
Ans : b. Coastal surveillance and protection
74. Who is the current Sultan of Oman visited India in December 2023?
a. Haitham bin Tarik
b. Qaboos bin Said
c. Abdullah bin Said
d. Salman bin Rashid
Ans : a. Haitham bin Tarik
75. What was the main objective of the ASEAN-India Millet Festival inaugurated by Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda?
a. Promoting rice cultivation
b. Raising awareness about millet
c. Celebrating cultural diversity
d. Establishing a market for wheat-based products
Ans : b. Raising awareness about millet
76. What action did one of the individuals take inside the Lok Sabha chamber?
a. Released a yellow-colored smoke canister
b. Shouted slogans
c. Jumped onto tables
d. All of the above
Ans : d. All of the above
77. Why was the date 13 December of the security breach significant?
a. Anniversary of India’s independence
b. 22nd anniversary of the 2001 Indian Parliament attack
c. National Sports Day
d. Religious holiday
Ans : b. 22nd anniversary of the 2001 Indian Parliament attack
78. Indian team lost to which country in the FIH Men’s Junior World Cup semifinal in Kuala Lumpur?
a. Germany
b. Netherlands
c. Australia
d. Argentina
Ans : a. Germany
79. FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2023 is conducted at which city and country?
a) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
b) New Delhi, India
c) Amsterdam, Netherlands
d) Berlin, Germany
Ans : a) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
80. What is the primary focus of the ‘UAE Consensus’ reached in Dubai at COP28?
a) Transitioning to renewable energy
b) Achieving net-zero emissions by 2050
c) Enhancing climate finance
d) Strengthening global partnerships
Answer: b) Achieving net-zero emissions by 2050
81. What does COP28 aim to achieve in terms of global warming?
a) Limiting it to 2°C
b) Limiting it to 1.5°C
c) Reducing emissions by 50%
d) Achieving complete carbon neutrality
Answer: b) Limiting it to 1.5°C
82. What did the draft resolution in the UNGA’s Emergency Session demand regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict?
a) Military intervention
b) Immediate humanitarian ceasefire
c) Expansion of hostilities
d) Recognition of new borders
Ans: b) Immediate humanitarian ceasefire
83. Who recently returned to power, as Prime Minister in Poland after nine years?
A) Mateusz Morawiecki
B) Donald Tusk
C) Volodymyr Zelenskyy
D) Vladimir Putin
Ans : B) Donald Tusk
84. Who is the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan?
A) Vasundhara Raje
B) Bhajan Lal Sharma
C) Rajnath Singh
D) Vasudev Devnani
Ans : B) Bhajan Lal Sharma
85. Where was the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence Summit held in December 2023?
A) Beijing
B) New Delhi
C) Geneva
D) Washington, D.C.
Ans : B) New Delhi
86. Who has been elected as the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh?
a. Shivraj Singh Chauhan
b. Dr. Mohan Yadav
c. Jagdish Deora
d. Narendra Singh Tomar
Ans : b. Dr. Mohan Yadav
87. According to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, who can be nominated by the Lieutenant Governor to the Legislative Assembly?
a. Residents with long-term political experience
b. Up to two members from the Kashmiri migrant community
c. Any Indian citizen residing in Jammu and Kashmir
d. Members of recognized political parties only
Ans : b. Up to two members from the Kashmiri migrant community
88. What initiative did Prime Minister Narendra Modi launch on December 11, 2023, for development of youth?
a. Viksit Bharat@2047 – Voice of Youth
b. National Education Policy 2020
c. Skill Development for Youth
d. Digital India Campaign
Ans : a. Viksit Bharat@2047 – Voice of Youth
89. Where do the first-ever Khelo India Para Games commence in December 2023?
A. Mumbai
B. Kolkata
C. New Delhi
D. Chennai
Ans : C. New Delhi
90. Who is the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh?
A) Arjun Munda
B) Vishnu Deo Sai
C) Sarbananda Sonowal
D) Dushyant Kumar Gautam
Answer: B) Vishnu Deo Sai
91. Where is the 27th WAIPA World Investment Conference being hosted?
A) Mumbai
B) Chennai
C) New Delhi
D) Bangalore
Ans : C) New Delhi
92. Why was Mahua Moitra expelled from the Lok Sabha on December 8, 2023?
a. financial misconduct
b. Involvement in a “cash-for-query” scandal
c. Violation of parliamentary dress code
d. Absence without leave
Ans : b. Involvement in a “cash-for-query” scandal
93. Where was the Indian Art, Architecture & Design Biennale (IAADB) 2023 is being held?
a. Rashtrapati Bhavan
b. Red Fort
c. India Gate
d. Humayun’s Tomb
Ans : b. Red Fort
94. What proposal did Governor Shaktikanta Das announce regarding UPI transactions during the Monetary Policy Committee meeting in December
2023?
a. Limit reduction to one lakh rupees
b. No change in the transaction limit
c. Increase to 2.5 lakh rupees for all users
d. Increase to 5 lakh rupees in hospitals and educational institutions
Ans : d. Increase to 5 lakh rupees in hospitals and educational institutions
95. When is Armed Forces Flag Day observed annually in India?
a. November 11
b. December 7
c. January 1
d. March 15
Ans : b. December 7
96. What is the main purpose of the Lakshmipat Singhania – IIM Lucknow National Leadership Awards?
a. To celebrate young leaders under 30 years old
b. To acknowledge leaders around 45 years of age
c. To honour leaders from various industries
d. To recognize leaders with international acclaim
Ans : b. To acknowledge leaders around 45 years of age
97. Where was the Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2023 held in December 2023?
a. New Delhi
b. Dehradun
c. Mumbai
d. Jaipur
Ans : b. Dehradun
98. Where is the Forest Research Institute located?
A. Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.
B. Dehradun, Uttarakhand
C. Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
D. Guwahati, Assam.
Ans: B. Dehradun, Uttarakhand
99. Which cultural item from Gujarat was included in the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity in December 2023?
a) Bhangra
b) Garba
c) Kathak kali
d) Kuchipudi
Ans : b) Garba
100. Who is the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India?
a) General Bipin Rawat
b) Admiral Karambir Singh
c) Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria
d) General Anil Chauhan
Answer: d) General Anil Chauhan
101. What type of natural disaster prompted India to provide immediate relief assistance to Papua New Guinea?
a. Earthquake
b. Tsunami
c. Volcanic eruption
d. Cyclone
Answer: c. Volcanic eruption
102. Who has been announced as the next Chief Minister of Telangana by the Congress party?
a) K C Venugopal
b) Mallikarjun Kharge
c) A Revanth Reddy
d) D.K. Shivakumar
Ans : c) A Revanth Reddy
103. Severe Cyclonic Storm Michaung crossed which state’s coast in December 2023?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Kerala
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Odisha
Ans : c) Andhra Pradesh
104. What historic achievement did ISRO accomplish on August 23rd related to Chandrayaan?
a) Successful return to Earth
b) Deployment of Pragyan rover
c) Historic touchdown of Vikram Lander
d) Earth observation mission
Ans: c) Historic touchdown of Vikram Lander
105. When is Indian Navy Day celebrated annually?
a) December 1st
b) December 4th
c) November 15th
d) January 26th
Ans : b) December 4th
106. What event is commemorated on Indian Navy Day?
a) Independence Day
b) Victory in Kargil War
c) 1971 attack on Karachi harbour
d) Naval Day
Ans: c) 1971 attack on Karachi harbour
107. Which operation during the 1971 war crippled the Pakistani Navy’s western fleet?
a) Operation Blue Star
b) Operation Trident
c) Operation Desert Storm
d) Operation Vijay
Ans: b) Operation Trident
108. Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi participate in the Navy Day program in 2023?
a) Goa
b) Kochi in Kerala
c) Sindhudurg in Maharashtra
d) Chennai in Tamil Nadu
Ans: c) Sindhudurg in Maharashtra
109. Which historic fort off the Maharashtra coast hosts the Navy Day celebrations in 2023?
a) Red Fort
b) Sindhudurg Fort
c) Jaigarh Fort
d) Golconda Fort
Ans : b) Sindhudurg Fort
110. Who constructed the Sindhudurg Fort in the 17th century?
a) Akbar the Great
b) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
c) Aurangzeb
d) Rana Pratap
Answer: b) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
111. Who is set to become the new Chief Minister of Mizoram?
a) Zoramthanga
b) Lalduhoma
c) Lalthansanga
d) Lalremruata Arema
Ans : b) Lalduhoma
112. The world’s first portable hospital, ‘Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube,’ was unveiled on 2nd December 2023 in which city?
a) Mumbai
b) Gurugram
c) New Delhi
d) Bangalore
Answer: b) Gurugram
113. In the Madhya Pradesh assembly elections, which political party secured a clear majority?
A) Congress
B) BJP
C) BSP
D) Bharat Adiwasi party
Answer: B) BJP
114. In Telangana, which party won the Assembly Election?
a) BJP
b) Congress
c) AIMIM
d) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)
Ans : b) Congress
115. The 24th Edition of the Hornbill Festival began at which Naga Heritage Village?
a) Kisama Village
b) Nagaland Heritage Hub
c) Tribal Heritage Town
d) Naga Cultural Center
Ans : a) Kisama Village
116. Hornbill Festival is celebrated in which state?
a) Manipur
b) Arunachal Pradesh
c) Nagaland
d) Mizoram
Ans : c) Nagaland
117. Where did Union Home Minister Amit Shah attend the 59th Raising Day parade of the BSF on 1 December 2023?
a. New Delhi
b. Mumbai
c. Hazaribagh, Jharkhand
d. Kolkata
Ans : c. Hazaribagh, Jharkhand
118. What is the name of the cyclonic storm forecasted by the India Meteorological Department over the southwest Bay of Bengal in December
2023?
a. Cyclone Amphan
b. Cyclone Nivar
c. Cyclone Michaung
d. Cyclone Vayu
Answer: c. Cyclone Michaung
119. Where is the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change taking place?
a. New York, USA
b. Geneva, Switzerland
c. Dubai, UAE
d. Paris, France
Ans : c. Dubai, UAE
120. Who is the Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs?
a. Nitin Gadkari
b. Amit Shah
c. Pralhad Joshi
d. Rajnath Singh
Ans : c. Pralhad Joshi
121. Who will lead the Indian cricket team in the Test series during their tour of South Africa?
a. K L Rahul
b. Suryakumar Yadav
c. Rohit Sharma
d. Virat Kohli
Ans : c. Rohit Sharma
122. Who is named as the captain for the T20I side in the upcoming South Africa tour?
a. Rohit Sharma
b. K L Rahul
c. Virat Kohli
d. Suryakumar Yadav
Ans : d. Suryakumar Yadav
123. Who will lead the Indian cricket team in the ODIs during the South Africa tour?
a. Rohit Sharma
b. Virat Kohli
c. K L Rahul
d. Suryakumar Yadav
Ans : c. K L Rahul
Test your knowledge of 2023 with our end-of-year quiz...
1. Which country took over the presidency of the G20 from India?
- Brazil
Earlier Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva handed over saplings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of Session 3 of the G20 Summit. While Indonesia held the G20 presidency last year, Brazil will hold the presidency after India.
2. In which space mission did India make history as the first country to land on the south pole region of the moon?
- Chandrayaan-3
India successfully landed Chandrayaan-3 near the moon's south pole, the first country to do so.
3. Who became the first woman to be conferred with the Global Indian Award by the Canada India Foundation?
- Sudha Murty
Author and philanthropist Sudha Murty was recently conferred with the Global Indian Award by the Canada India Foundation in Toronto. The author-philanthropist has become the first woman to receive this award.
4. Who became India's third female chess grandmaster?
- R Vaishali
Vaishali Rameshbabu became only the third female grandmaster from India after Koneru Humpy and Harika Dronavalli after she crossed the 2500 FIDE ratings to earn the grandmaster title at the IV El Llobregat Open in Spain on Friday.
5. Who became the second longest-serving chief minister of a state in India with a tenure of 23 years and 139 days?
- Naveen Patnaik
Naveen Patnaik of Odisha has become the second longest serving chief minister of a state in India with a tenure of 23 years and 139 days on Sunday, surpassing the record of former West Bengal chief minister Jyoti Basu.
6. Which city set a new Guinness world record by lighting over 22.23 lakh diyas during 'Deepotsav 2023'?
- Ayodhya
Ayodhya has set a new Guinness world record by lighting over 22.23 lakh 'Diyas' (earthen lamps) during 'Deepotsav 2023'. The temple town broke its world record of 15.76 lakh Diyas lit last year on the Diwali eve.
7. Which artist's painting sold for Rs 61.8 crore, making it the most expensive work of Indian art ever sold at auction worldwide?
- Amrita Sher-Gil's
Amrita Sher-Gil's oil painting, titled "The Story Teller," sold for Rs 61.8 crore ($7.4 million) at a Saffronart auction, making it the most expensive Indian artwork sold at auction worldwide. This record-breaking sale comes just 10 days after Syed Haider Raza's painting sold for Rs 51.7 crore.
8. Which team won the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup with a six-wicket victory in Ahmedabad?
- Australia
Australia have pulled off an upset by beating hosts and undefeated tournament favourites India by six wickets to win the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in Ahmedabad and extend their staggering record of title wins to six.
9. Which state won a Global Responsible Tourism Award for 'Best for Local Sourcing - Craft and Food'?
- Kerala
Kerala received recognition for its 'Best for Local Sourcing - Craft and Food' category submission in the 2023 Global Responsible Tourism Awards. This recognition highlights the state's commendable efforts in sustainable and women-inclusive initiatives, which have been effectively championed by the Kerala Responsible Tourism Mission.
10. In which city was the world’s largest centre for international diamond and jewellery business inaugurated?
- Surat
Surat Diamond Bourse, the world's largest centre for international diamond and jewellery business, has been inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on December 17 Sunday. Located near Surat city, the SDB boasts an impressive 67 lakh square feet of floor space, accommodating nearly 4,500 diamond trading offices.
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