Top and important current Affairs MCQs, Questions, JKSSB, UPSC, SSC, JKPSC, DECEMBER 2023
1. Question: The Ministry of Rural Development has collaborated with which venture to expand the reach of Self Help Groups (SHGs) associated with DAYNRLM?
a. Reliance Fresh
b. Amazon Pantry
c. JioMart
d. Big Bazaar
Answer: c. JioMart
Explanation: The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has signed a pact with JioMart to expand the reach of products crafted by Self Help Groups (SHGs) associated with the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAYNRLM).
2. Question: Who clinched the prestigious title of Men's FIH Player of the Year at the FIH Hockey Star Awards 2023?
a. Manpreet Singh
b. Hardik Singh
c. Harmanpreet Singh
d. Sardar Singh
Answer: b. Hardik Singh
Explanation: Hardik Singh, the Indian hockey team midfielder, clinched the prestigious title of Men's FIH Player of the Year at the FIH Hockey Star Awards 2023.
3. Question: On which date is National Farmer's Day 2023, also known as Kisan Diwas, celebrated in India?
a. December 22
b. December 23
c. December 24
d. December 25
Answer: b. December 23
Explanation: National Farmer's Day 2023, or Kisan Diwas, is celebrated on December 23 in India, marking the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh and recognizing the significant contribution of farmers to the country's socio-economic fabric.
4. Question: Which ministry unveiled the 'PaatMitro' mobile application for jute farmers, providing information on Minimum Support Prices (MSP) and agronomy?
a. Ministry of Agriculture
b. Ministry of Textiles
c. Ministry of Rural Development
d. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: b. Ministry of Textiles
Explanation: The Textiles Ministry, in its commitment to supporting jute farmers, launched the 'PaatMitro' app to provide them with crucial information about Minimum Support Prices (MSP), agronomic practices, and other resources to enhance their productivity and benefits.
5. Question: Which Indian states have emerged as leaders in deploying higher capacities under the "Development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects" scheme?
a. Maharashtra and Gujarat
b. Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh
c. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
d. Uttar Pradesh and Kerala
Answer: b. Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh have taken significant strides in deploying higher capacities under India's "Development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects" scheme.
6. Question: In which country are over 1 million children currently facing a severe malnutrition crisis, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO)?
a. Syria
b. Afghanistan
c. Yemen
d. South Sudan
Answer: b. Afghanistan
Explanation: The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports that over one million children in Afghanistan are facing severe malnutrition, necessitating immediate international aid and funding to address the escalating crisis.
7. Question: On which date does the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Department celebrate its 40th Corps Day, marking 40 years of judicial excellence?
a. December 20
b. December 21
c. December 22
d. December 23
Answer: b. December 21
Explanation: The Judge Advocate General (JAG) Department celebrates its 40th Corps Day on December 21, 2023, marking 40 years of judicial excellence within the Indian Army.
8. Question: Who has been named as the sixth recipient of the Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize for her book "Salt & Pepper: Selected Poems"?
a. Arundhati Roy
b. Jhumpa Lahiri
c. Sukrita Paul Kumar
d. Chetan Bhagat
Answer: c. Sukrita Paul Kumar
Explanation: Poet-critic Sukrita Paul Kumar has been named as the sixth recipient of the Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize for her book "Salt & Pepper: Selected Poems."
9. Question: Which airport terminal has earned global recognition for its exceptional design and beauty, being named among the 'world's most beautiful airports' by UNESCO's Prix Versailles 2023?
a. Delhi Airport’s T3
b. Mumbai Airport’s T2
c. Bengaluru Airport’s T2
d. Chennai Airport’s T4
Answer: c. Bengaluru Airport’s T2
Explanation: Bengaluru Airport's Terminal 2 (T2) has garnered international acclaim for its stunning design and architecture, earning a prestigious spot among UNESCO's 'Most Beautiful Airports' in the Prix Versailles 2023.
