7th December, 2023 Report a question What's wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. 50 1 / 14 1. Which Indian-origin writer shared Singapore's highest arts award, the Cultural Medallion, in 2023? a) Suchen Christine Lim b) Rahimah Rahim c) Osman Abdul Hamid d) Meira Chand Meira Chand, an eighty-one-year-old Indian-origin writer, recently received Singapore's highest arts award, the Cultural Medallion, alongside novelist Suchen Christine Lim and Malay dance veteran Osman Abdul Hamid. 2 / 14 2. Who has been appointed as the new chair of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), bringing over four decades of experience in the media industry? a) Samir Shah b) Rohan Kapoor c) Richard Sharp d) Tim Davie Samir Shah, an Indian-origin media executive, has been appointed as the new chair of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), leveraging over four decades of experience in the media industry. 3 / 14 3. Which companies have collaborated to transform insurance accessibility in India, offering a diverse range of car and bike insurance directly via the PhonePe platform? a) ACKO And PhonePe b) HDFC and Paytm c) Bharti AXA General Insurance and Paytm d) SBI and Amazon Pay ACKO General Insurance and PhonePe have collaborated to provide users with a comprehensive range of car and bike insurance products directly through the PhonePe platform, reflecting a shared commitment to democratize insurance in India. 4 / 14 4. Tata Motors opened its fourth Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in which Indian state, emphasizing environmental sustainability? a) Gujarat b) Maharashtra c) Karnataka d) Punjab Tata Motors inaugurated its fourth Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in Chandigarh, Punjab, in collaboration with its partner, Dada Trading Company, as a step towards promoting environmental sustainability. 5 / 14 5. Which volcano in Indonesia recently erupted, resulting in a tragic incident with the loss of lives and the disappearance of several climbers? a) Volcano Marapi b) Volcano Agung c) Volcano Rinjani d) Volcano Bromo The eruption that occurred on December 3, 2023, involved Indonesia's Marapi Volcano, located in West Sumatra, leading to a tragic incident with casualties and climbers disappearing. 6 / 14 6. Which date is Armed Forces Flag Day celebrated? a) December 7 b) December 1 c) November 11 d) November 26 Armed Forces Flag Day is celebrated annually on December 7, commemorating the indomitable spirit and sacrifices of soldiers, sailors, and airmen who safeguard our borders. 7 / 14 7. What is the name of Google's most advanced AI model, launched by its parent company, Alphabet? a) Nebula b) AlphaCode c) Orion d) Gemini Alphabet, Google's parent company, unveiled Gemini, its latest and most advanced AI model, on December 6, aiming to outpace competitors in the field of artificial intelligence. 8 / 14 8. Which Indian state's Lakadong turmeric recently secured the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its exceptional quality? a) Karnataka b) Assam c) Meghalaya d) Kerala Meghalaya's Lakadong turmeric, known for its exceptional quality, has recently been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, as announced by Agriculture Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh. 9 / 14 9. Which companies have collaborated to form the AI Alliance to promote an "open-science" approach to AI development? a) Facebook and Amazon b) Apple and NVIDIA c) Meta and IBM d) Google and Microsoft Meta and IBM have joined forces to establish the AI Alliance, aiming to promote an "open-science" approach to AI development, distinguishing themselves from competitors such as Google, Microsoft, and Open AI. 10 / 14 10. Who were the two individuals honoured as winners of the UN Global Climate Action Awards in 2023? a) António Guterres and Olaf Scholz b) Patricia Espinosa and John Kerry c) Michelle Zárate Palomec and Sebastian Mwaura d) Christiana Figueres and Al Gore Michelle Zárate Palomec from Mexico and Sebastian Mwaura from Kenya are set to be honoured as winners of the UN Global Climate Action Awards for their remarkable contributions to combatting climate change in 2023. 11 / 14 11. Who hosted the 4th edition of the ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF)? a) Thailand b) Malaysia c) India d) Indonesia Malaysia's Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) hosted the 4th edition of AIGIF, where notable Indian winners included Dr. Dipak Bharali, Mr. Sunil Shinde, and Ms. Aanchal Aggrawal. 12 / 14 12. Which traditional dance from Gujarat has been officially recognized by UNESCO and granted a coveted position on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity? a) Garba Dance b) Raas Dance c) Hudo Dance d) Tippani Dance UNESCO has officially acknowledged Gujarat's Garba Dance, granting it a coveted position on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. 13 / 14 13. S&P Global's 2022 Insurance Report, which Indian company secured the fourth position globally in terms of life and accident & health reserves? a) LIC b) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance c) Allianz SE d) Nippon Life Insurance According to S&P Global's 2022 Insurance Report, LIC (Life Insurance Corporation of India) secured the fourth position globally in terms of life and accident & health reserves, with reserves amounting to $503.7 billion. 14 / 14 14. Which date is International Civil Aviation Day observed? a) December 1 b) December 7 c) December 8 d) December 5 International Civil Aviation Day is observed annually on December 7, commemorating the establishment of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in 1944. This day emphasizes the role of innovation in global aviation development. 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
