December Current Affairs 2023 (Daily English) 13th December, 2023 Report a question What's wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. 216 1 / 10 1. Who was honoured with the 2023 Diwali 'Power of One' Award, also known as the 'Oscars of Diplomacy'? a) Antonio Guterres b) Ban Ki-moon c) Boutros Boutros-Ghali d) Kofi Annan Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon received the prestigious 2023 Diwali 'Power of One' Award, recognizing his selfless contributions to shaping a more perfect, peaceful, and secure world at the 'Oscars of Diplomacy' ceremony. The ceremony was co-organized by the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations alongside the Diwali Foundation USA. 2 / 10 2. Which countries jointly launched the MisrSat-2 Satellite? a) Russia and Brazil b) China and Egypt c) USA and India d) Japan and South Korea China and Egypt collaborated to develop and jointly assemble the MisrSat-2 Satellite, representing a significant milestone in their space partnership. The satellite was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China using the Long March-2C carrier rocket. 3 / 10 3. On which date did the terrorist attack on the Indian Parliament take place? a) December 18, 2001 b) December 13, 2001 c) November 30, 2001 d) December 6, 2001 The terrorist attack on the Indian Parliament occurred on December 13, 2001, when five terrorists entered the Parliament House Complex and engaged in a firefight with security personnel. 4 / 10 4. When is National Energy Conservation Day celebrated in India to acknowledge achievements in energy efficiency? a) January 14 b) March 14 c) December 14 d) October 14 National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated on December 14 each year in India, recognizing the country's strides in energy efficiency and conservation. 5 / 10 5. Where did Tropical Cyclone Jasper make landfall? a) Australia b) Fiji c) New Zealand d) Indonesia Tropical Cyclone Jasper made landfall in northeast Australia, impacting northern Queensland with destructive winds and the threat of flash flooding. 6 / 10 6. Who has been honoured with the 2023 REACH Game Changing Innovator award for a groundbreaking contribution to leprosy care? a) Dr. Neha Singh b) Dr. Anika Verma c) Dr. Atul Shah d) Dr. Rajiv Patel Dr. Atul Shah, a plastic surgeon, received the 2023 REACH Game Changing Innovator award for his pioneering contribution to leprosy care, notably the 'One in Four Lasso' surgery technique designed three decades ago to address deformities in leprosy patients. 7 / 10 7. Which sports brand has introduced a microchip in the official ball for Euro 2024 to assist referees in making handball decisions during the tournament? a) Puma b) Nike c) Adidas d) Reebok Adidas has integrated a rechargeable microchip in the 'Fussballliebe,' the official ball of Euro 2024. This technology, combined with limb-tracking technology, provides real-time data to video match officials, aiding in handball decisions and contributing to the overall efficiency of the Video Assistant Refereeing (VAR) process. 8 / 10 8. What global campaign did India join during COP28 to address climate change challenges? a) Resilience Rally b) Race to Green c) Climate Action Network d) Race to Resilience India joined the 'Race to Resilience' global campaign at COP28, reflecting its commitment to building climate resilience in urban areas. The campaign aims to unite various stakeholders to enhance the resilience of vulnerable communities to climate change impacts by 2030. 9 / 10 9. In 2023, which country surpassed Afghanistan as the world's leading opium source? a) Mexico b) Laos c) Myanmar d) Colombia Myanmar surpassed Afghanistan as the world's leading opium source in 2023, marking a significant shift attributed to expanding cultivation during Myanmar's civil war and a decline in opium cultivation in Afghanistan. 10 / 10 10. Who is set to receive the Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award at the Ajanta-Ellora Film Festival? a) Juhi Chaturvedi b) Javed Akhtar c) Anurag Kashyap d) Salim Khan Javed Akhtar is set to be honoured with the Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award at the Ajanta-Ellora Film Festival for his remarkable contributions to the Indian film industry, including iconic works like 'Zanjeer,' 'Deewar,' 'Sholay,' 'Don,' 'Kala Patthar,' and 'Mr India.' Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
