Top and important current Affairs MCQs, Questions, JKSSB, UPSC, SSC, JKPSC, DECEMBER 2023

Top and important current Affairs MCQs, Questions, JKSSB, UPSC, SSC, JKPSC, DECEMBER 2023

Top #Current #Affairs December 2023

1. Question:

Good Governance Day 2023 was observed across India on 25th December to mark the birth anniversary of which of the following Prime Ministers of India?

a) Jawaharlal Nehru

b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee

c) Indira Gandhi

d) Narendra Modi

Answer: b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Explanation: Good Governance Day, also known as Sushasan Diwas in Hindi, is annually observed across India on 25th December to mark the birth anniversary of the former (10th) Prime Minister (PM) Late Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The day also aims to create awareness of accountability and administration of good governance practices.

2. Question:

Which bank/organisation has recently (in Dec 23) signed a loan of USD 100 million with the Government of India (GoI) for “India: Tripura Urban and Tourism Development Project’?

a) World Bank

b) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

c) Asian Development Bank

d) New Development Bank

e

Answer: c) Asian Development Bank

Explanation: Asian Development Bank (ADB) and The Government of India (GoI) signed a loan agreement of USD 100 million for the project “India: Tripura Urban and Tourism Development Project,” which aims to improve urban services and tourism facilities in the northeastern state of Tripura. This is the first urban project in India that has been prepared with Project Readiness Financing (PRF). It is an ADB Administered Cofinancing project with a total value of USD 125 million (ADB financing USD 100 million & Non-ADB Financing USD 25 million). The program is implemented by Tripura Tourism Development Corporation Limited and .

3. Question:

In December 2023, which country along with India has extended their protocol route and declared Safardighi in West Bengal as the new port of call?

a) Nepal

b) Bhutan

c) Myanmar

d) Bangladesh

Answer: d) Bangladesh

Explanation: As per the Protocol on Inland Water Transit & Trade (PIWT&T), the Government of India (GOI) and the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) have agreed to extend Indo-Bangladesh Protocol (IBP) route and declare Safardighi in West Bengal as the new port of call. Three high-level talks between India and Bangladesh were held in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 19th and 20th December 2023. Both countries agreed to extend the trade and connectivity through the land route of Land Customs Station (LCS) Radhikapur (Birol) and Hodibari (Chilahati) of West Bengal.

4. Question:

Which of the following cruise missiles has/have recently (in Dec’ 23) added to Iran navy’s arsenal?

a) Nasir

b) Talaeieh

c) both a and b

d) None

Answer: d) 

Explanation: Iran’s navy has added the “Talaeieh” and the “Nasir,” the domestically produced cruise missiles, to its arsenal. The missiles are stationed at a naval base near the Indian Ocean in the southern Iranian port of Konarak. The Talaeieh has a range of over 1,000 kilometres and can change targets while traveling. The Nasir has a range of 100 kilometres and can be installed on warships. The missiles were designed by Iran's military sector.

5. Question:

Which state's tourism board has recently (in Dec ‘23) completed the first gyrocopter trial flight and is set to launch India’s first Himalayan Air Safari scheme?

a) Himachal Pradesh

b) Uttarakhand

c) Jammu and Kashmir

d) Sikkim

Answer: b) Uttarakhand

Explanation: Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) in partnership with Rajas Aerosports and Adventures Private Limited has completed the first gyrocopter trial flight at Bairagi Camp in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. These state-of-the-art gyrocopters are procured from the German company ‘AutoGyro’ and will be operated by trained German pilots. The scheme is part of the ‘Breakfast Tourism’ initiative of UTDB, allowing exploration of lesser-known picturesque locations in Uttarakhand.

7. Question:

Who is Forbes’ annual list is ‘World’s Highest-Paid Female Athletes 2023’, released in December 2023?

a) Iga Swiatek

b) PV Sindhu 

c) Eileen Gu 

d) Coco Gauff 

Answer: a) 

Explanation: Player Iga Swiatek (22 years old) has topped the Forbes’ annual list World’s Highest-Paid Female Athletes 2023, with a total earning of USD 23.9 million. Indian Badminton player Pusarla Venkata Sindhu (PV Sindhu) is tied with American Gymnast Simone Biles in 16th position with a total earning of USD 7.1 million. Following Iga Swiatek, Chinese freestyle skier Eileen Gu (20 years) is ranked 2nd with USD 22.1 million, and American tennis player Coco Gauff (19 years) is ranked 3rd with USD 21.7 million. Naomi Osaka secured No. 5 on the list but had 0 earnings on the on-field but earned a total of USD 15 million only on the off-field.

8. Question:

Which football club has recently (in Dec’ 23) won the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Club World Cup 2023 held in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)?

a) Manchester City

b) Real Madrid

c) FC Barcelona

d) Bayern Munich

Answer: a) Manchester City

Explanation: United Kingdom's Manchester City Football Club (F.C.) won their maiden Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Club World Cup 2023 by defeating Fluminense F.C. (Brazil) in the finals held at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia). This victory marks Manchester City’s fifth title of the 2023 season, including the Premier League, the FA Cup, the Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup. Manchester City also became the first English team to win the FIFA Club World Cup at their first attempt.

9. Question:

When was National Consumer Rights Day 2023 observed across India?

a) 20th December 2023

b) 22nd December 2023

c) 23rd December 2023

d) 24th December 2023

Answer: d) 24th December 2023

Explanation: National Consumer Rights Day, also known as Bharatiya Grahak Diwas or National Consumer Day, is annually observed across India on 24 December to raise awareness of consumer rights and responsibilities. The day commemorates the enactment of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) of 1986, which received the assent of the President of India on 24 December 1986.

10. Question:

India’s coking coal imports were at n tonnes (mt) during the April-November period (11 months) of fiscal year 2023-24 (FY24) as of December 2023.

a) 32.45

b) 35.78

c) 37.92

d) 38.14

Answer: d) 38.14

Explanation: India’s coking coal imports are at a five-year high during the April-November period (11 months) of fiscal year 2023-24 (FY24) at 38.14 million tonnes (mt). On a year-over-year (y-o-y) basis, this represents a slight increase compared to the 38.12 mt imported during the same period in FY23. Australia is the dominant supplier for India, accounting for over 60% of shipments. Over the past 5 years, Australia’s market share has decreased from 75%..

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