16th December, 2023 Report a question What's wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. 39 1 / 15 1. On which date is Vijay Diwas observed every year, commemorating India's triumph in the 1971 war against Pakistan? a) November 14 b) December 16 c) January 26 d) December 18 Vijay Diwas is observed annually on December 16, commemorating the valour and sacrifice of the Indian armed forces during the 1971 war against Pakistan, which led to the creation of Bangladesh. 2 / 15 2. Which country recently decided not to renew an agreement with India that allowed India to conduct hydrographic surveys in its waters? a) Sri Lanka b) Maldives c) Pakistan d) Bangladesh The Maldives government, deviating from the 'India First' policy, chose not to renew the hydrography agreement with India, citing national security concerns and the safeguarding of sensitive information. 3 / 15 3. What is the new name of the Poonawalla housing finance company that recently underwent a rebranding after being acquired by TPG Capital Asia? a) Grihum Housing Finance b) Prime Housing Finance c) Shelter Housing Finance d) Apex Housing Finance Poonawalla Housing Finance has transformed into Grihum Housing Finance following its acquisition by TPG Capital Asia, which now holds a substantial 99.02% equity stake in the company. 4 / 15 4. Which organization has signed a Rs 5,336.25 crore contract with the Ministry of Defence for the 10-year supply of Electronic Fuzes? a) Bharat Electronics Limited b) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited c) Tata Advanced Systems d) Defence Research and Development Organisation Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) from Pune has entered into a significant contract with the Ministry of Defence for the 10-year procurement of Electronic Fuzes, promoting self-reliance in ammunition. 5 / 15 5. In which country is the world's deepest and largest underground laboratory, known as the Deep Underground and Ultra-low Radiation Background Facility (DURF), operational? a) Japan b) China c) Russia d) United States China has achieved a significant physics milestone with the operationalization of the world's deepest lab, the Deep Underground and Ultra-low Radiation Background Facility (DURF), located more than 2,000 meters below ground. 6 / 15 6. Who emerged victorious in the Miss India USA 2023 pageant held in New Jersey? a) Aryan Kapoor b) Priya Sharma c) Rijul Maini d) Natasha Singh Rijul Maini, a 24-year-old medical student from Michigan, triumphed in the Miss India USA 2023 pageant, showcasing her beauty, talent, and cultural pride in the 41st edition of the event held in New Jersey. 7 / 15 7. Where was Barracuda, India's fastest solar-electric boat, launched? a) Varanasi b) Dal Lake c) Pichavaram d) Alappuzha The Barracuda, India's fastest solar-electric boat, was launched in Alappuzha, marking a significant advancement in eco-friendly maritime transportation. 8 / 15 8. What agreement governs the swift clearance of goods under the India-Korea Electronic Origin Data Exchange System (EODES)? a) Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement b) International Customs Protocol c) Bilateral Trade Agreement d) Economic Collaboration Initiative The India-Korea Electronic Origin Data Exchange System (EODES) operates by the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and Korea, facilitating the swift clearance of goods. Mr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), inaugurated the India-Korea Electronic Origin Data Exchange System (EODES) to ensure swift clearance of goods under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. 9 / 15 9. What are the names of the co-branded credit cards introduced through the collaboration of IDFC FIRST Bank, LIC Cards, and Mastercard? a) Master Elite and LIC Gold b) IDFC FIRST Card and LIC Mastercard c) LIC Classic and LIC Select d) Financial Freedom and Platinum Plus The collaboration between IDFC FIRST Bank, LIC Cards, and Mastercard has resulted in the introduction of two co-branded credit cards—LIC Classic and LIC Select—tailored to meet the financial requirements of policyholders across India. 10 / 15 10. Which financial institution has ventured into the paper packaging industry with a ₹49.99 Crore investment in Canpac Trends Private Limited? a) Axis Bank b) HDFC Bank c) State Bank of India d) ICICI Bank The State Bank of India (SBI) made a strategic move by investing ₹49.99 crore in Canpac Trends Private Limited, aiming for capital appreciation in the paper packaging industry. 11 / 15 11. What is the name of the artificial intelligence venture founded by Bhavish Aggarwal, co-founder of Ola, which has introduced a family of multilingual AI models? a) Krutrim AI b) QuantumMind AI c) MindMatrix AI d) Element AI Bhavish Aggarwal's venture, Krutrim SI Designs, introduced a family of multilingual AI models named Krutrim Pro, specifically designed for the Indian ecosystem, operating in 22 Indian languages with a focus on cultural connect and accessibility at India-first cost structures. 12 / 15 12. What is the codename for India's covert stealth combat drone project associated with the successful flight trials of the Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator? a) Falcon b) Ghatak c) Phantom d) Mirage The successful flight trials of the Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator, conducted by DRDO at the Aeronautical Test Range in Chitradurga, Karnataka, mark a significant milestone for India's stealth combat drone project, codenamed Ghatak. 13 / 15 13. What led the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to impose monetary penalties on five cooperative banks, including Indapur Urban Co-operative Bank and Janakalyan Sahakari Bank? a) Regulatory Compliance Deficiencies b) Financial Mismanagement c) Customer Service Issues d) Technological Failures The RBI imposed penalties on these cooperative banks due to deficiencies in regulatory compliance, emphasizing the need to address gaps in adhering to banking regulations. The cooperative banks include Indapur Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Janakalyan Sahakari Bank Ltd, The Patan Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Pune Merchants Co-operative Bank Ltd, and Pune Municipal Corporation Servant’s Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd. 14 / 15 14. Which country's government is considering social media restrictions for under-16s? a) United Kingdom b) New Zealand c) Australia d) Canada The United Kingdom(UK) government, under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, is considering additional steps to protect teenagers below 16 from online threats, indicating a focus on online safety for the youth. 15 / 15 15. Who received the Visionary Leader Icon Award of the Year 2023 from AASRAA at the 5th National Summit in New Delhi? a) Kushal Pal Singh b) Irfan Razack c) Srinivas Naik Dharavath d) Gaurav Pandey Dr. Srinivas Naik Dharavath, Chairman of Real Vision Homes Pvt Ltd, was honoured with the Visionary Leader Icon Award of the Year 2023 by AASRAA at the 5th National Summit in New Delhi. 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