18th December, 2023 Report a question What's wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. 48 1 / 14 1. Where was the SAMAR air defence missile system successfully test-fired by the Indian Air Force during Exercise AstraShakti-2023? a) Karnataka b) Andhra Pradesh c) Odisha d) Rajasthan The Surface Air Missile for Assured Retaliation (SAMAR) air defence missile system, successfully tested by the Indian Air Force at Air Force Station Suryalanka in Andhra Pradesh, is designed as a 'Surface to Air Missile,' marking a significant achievement in the IAF's strategic self-reliance efforts. 2 / 14 2. Who has been appointed as Israel's new Ambassador to India? a) Reuven Azar b) Rachel Herzl c) Sara Levy d) David Cohen Reuven Azar has been appointed as Israel's Ambassador to India and will concurrently serve as the non-resident Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Bhutan, expanding his diplomatic role. 3 / 14 3. What is the name of the military exercise during which India's Akash missile demonstrated the ability to engage four aerial targets simultaneously at 25 km? a) Agni Shakti b) Brahmashakti c) Trishul Shakti d) Astrashakti India's Akash missile system achieved a global first during the 'Astrashakti' military exercise by engaging four aerial targets simultaneously at a range of 25 kilometres, showcasing India's technological prowess and unique capabilities. 4 / 14 4. Which Indian state's cricket team emerged victorious in the 2023 Vijay Hazare Trophy? a) Karnataka b) Rajasthan c) Haryana d) Tamil Nadu Haryana clinched the 2023 Vijay Hazare Trophy title with a 30-run victory over Rajasthan at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, marking a historic achievement for the state in Indian domestic cricket. 5 / 14 5. According to recent data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), which city leads in food adulteration cases in 2022? a) Mumbai b) Chennai c) Hyderabad d) Kolkata The NCRB data highlights Hyderabad as the top city for food adulteration cases in 2022, emphasizing the severity of the issue in the region and its surrounding areas. 6 / 14 6. Which country recently saw the launch of a significant Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) program, with India serving as the Administration Partner? a) Trinidad and Tobago b) Jamaica c) Saint Lucia d) Barbados The TIWB program, initiated by the UNDP and OECD, was launched in Saint Lucia, with India as the Administration Partner, aiming to empower and enhance the country's tax administration for economic development and stability. 7 / 14 7. With which institution did Kotak Mahindra Bank collaborate to establish India's first fully integrated School of Sustainability? a) IIT Madras b) IIT Delhi c) IIT Kharagpur d) IIT Kanpur The Kotak School of Sustainability, India's first fully integrated school of sustainability, was established through a collaboration between Kotak Mahindra Bank and IIT Kanpur. The initiative was inaugurated by Shri. Dharmendra Pradhan, the Hon’ble Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India. 8 / 14 8. What is the name of the AI language tool developed by the government for real-time translation used in a recent speech in Uttar Pradesh? a) DeepL Translator b) LinguaTranslate c) Bhashini d) GovtTranslate Bhashini AI, a government-developed tool, was utilized for real-time translation during a speech in Uttar Pradesh, enhancing communication across diverse linguistic communities within the country. 9 / 14 9. Which industry is the focus of the 'Indus Solitaire Program' recently introduced by IndusInd Bank? a) Gold Industry b) Diamond Industry c) Automotive Industry d) Pharmaceuticals Industry The 'Indus Solitaire Program' by IndusInd Bank is tailored to meet the distinct needs of the diamond industry, offering exclusive benefits and features such as 24/7 locker access, family account add-ons, and zero cross-currency markup fees. This initiative underscores the bank's commitment to serving the diamond community. 10 / 14 10. Which country's Emir recently passed away, leading to a one-day state mourning in India? a) Kuwait b) Saudi Arabia c) Oman d) Qatar The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawab Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, passed away at the age of 86, prompting a one-day state mourning in India on December 17, 2023. 11 / 14 11. Which Kerala-based startup secured a top-three spot among Indian AI startups and received the 'AI Game Changers' award at the GPAI Summit 2023? a) Flutura b) TechInnovate c) Genrobotics d) Wysa Genrobotics, a prominent Kerala-based startup, was recognized at the GPAI Summit 2023, securing a top-three spot among Indian AI startups and receiving the prestigious 'AI Game Changers' award for its contributions to societal impact through Artificial Intelligence. 12 / 14 12. Which healthcare facility recently claimed the top position in the 'Best Multi-specialty Hospital Emerging' category by The Week-Hansa Research 2023? a) Aster Medcity b) Fortis Healthcare c) Max Healthcare d) Apollo Hospitals Aster Medcity, situated in Kochi, Kerala, and a unit of Aster DM Healthcare, achieved the No.1 ranking in the 'Best Multi-specialty Hospital Emerging' category by The Week-Hansa Research 2023, reaffirming its dedication to providing quality healthcare services. 13 / 14 13. In which city was the Swarved Mahamandir, recognized as the world's largest meditation centre, inaugurated? a) New Delhi b) Ujjain c) Varanasi d) Rishikesh The Swarved Mahamandir, a seven-story marvel blending ancient and modern technology, was inaugurated in Varanasi, serving as the world's largest meditation centre and accommodating 20,000 seekers for inner peace. 14 / 14 14. On which date is International Migrants Day 2023 observed? a) January 15 b) November 21 c) February 9 d) December 18 International Migrants Day is observed annually on December 18, providing a global platform to recognize and appreciate the substantial contributions of migrants while addressing the challenges they encounter. 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
