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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 25, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which state has mandated investigators to complete case investigations within 75 days of FIR registration, starting January 1 next year?
Bihar
Uttar Pradesh
Maharashtra
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bihar has enforced a mandatory requirement for investigators to conclude case investigations within 75 days of FIR registration, effective from January 1 next year, as part of enhanced policing measures.

2.
Who is known as the 'Queen of Millet' and was invited to the G20 Summit in commemoration of the 'International Year of Millets'?
Kundra Bati Mandia
Jasra
Raimati Ghiuria
Juana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Raimati Ghiuria, a tribal farmer from Odisha’s Koraput district, earned the title 'Queen of Millet' and was invited to the G20 Summit in recognition of her efforts in preserving 30 varieties of millets and training women in their cultivation.

3.
When is Good Governance Day 2023 celebrated?
December 25
December 26
January 1
November 30
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Good Governance Day 2023 is celebrated on December 25 in honour of the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

4.
With which country has India adopted the Joint Vision Partnership For the Future, focusing on areas such as maritime cooperation, energy security, and digital payments?
Oman
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Qatar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Oman have adopted the India-Oman Joint Vision Partnership For the Future, emphasizing collaboration in various sectors such as maritime cooperation, energy security, and digital payments.

5.
Which country recently banned the export of technology related to Rare Earth Metals?
China
United States
Russia
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China recently prohibited the export of technology associated with Rare Earth Metals, impacting global supply chains as it accounts for 90% of global refined output.

6.
Who is the recipient of the Arjuna Award 2023 in the sport of Chess?
R Praggnanandhaa
D Gukesh
P Harikrishna
R Vaishali
Answer: Option
Explanation:
R Vaishali was honoured with the Arjuna Award in 2023 for her remarkable achievements in Chess, demonstrating sportsmanship, discipline, and leadership qualities over the past four years.

7.
In which city was the 605th meeting of the Central Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India held?
Mumbai
New Delhi
Ekta Nagar
Ahmedabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 605th meeting of the Central Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India convened in Ekta Nagar, also known as Kevadia. This location choice highlights the RBI's commitment to engaging with diverse regions of India and fostering economic inclusivity.

8.
Which company received recognition at the National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2023 for its efforts in climate-friendly operations and sustainable business growth?
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
Reliance Nippon Life Insurance
HDFC Life Insurance
SBI Life Insurance
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Reliance Nippon Life Insurance was honoured at NECA 2023 for institutionalizing climate-friendly operations, emphasizing the company's commitment to sustainable practices and environmental consciousness.

9.
Which Indian state is set to receive a $100 million World Bank investment for skill development and job creation initiatives?
Uttarakhand
Himachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Sikkim
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sikkim is the Indian state set to receive $100M from the World Bank for skill enrichment and job creation, targeting over 300,000 women and youth in sectors like renewable energy, IT, and hospitality.

10.
With which educational institution did the Department of Higher Education and the Ministry of Education, collaborate to initiate the SATHEE portal for self-assessment, tests, and help for entrance examinations?
IIT Bombay
IIT Delhi
IIT Kanpur
IIT Madras
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The SATHEE (Self-Assessment, Test, and Help for Entrance Examination) portal was initiated through collaboration between the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, and IIT Kanpur, as announced by the Minister of State for Education in the Lok Sabha.

11.
In which region was the earliest evidence of human domestication of yaks discovered, as unveiled by a recent study?
Tibetan Autonomous Region
Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The study revealed evidence of human domestication of yaks in Bangga, a settlement within the Shannan prefecture of the Tibetan Autonomous Region in China.

12.
On which date does India celebrate National Consumer Rights Day?
December 23
December 24
December 1
December 30
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Consumer Rights Day is celebrated on December 24 every year in India to commemorate the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 received the President's assent on December 24, 1986, aiming to safeguard consumers from various issues.

13.
Who won the Egyptian Presidential Elections with 89% of the vote?
Abdel Fattah El Sisi
Anwar Sadat
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Hosni Mubarak
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Abdel Fattah El Sisi, a retired military officer, and politician, has been the president of Egypt since 2014, winning the elections with 89.6 percent of the vote for a third term.

14.
Which organization collaborated with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade for the "Alleviating Heat Stress by Enhancing Production of Affordable Cooling Devices (AHEAD)" consultation workshop?
United Nations
International Monetary Fund
Asian Development Bank
World Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The workshop took place in New Delhi, organized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade in collaboration with the World Bank. Participants discussed strategies for sustainable and affordable cooling solutions to address rising heat waves.

15.
Which company is partnering with the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) for a multi-year project to implement modern HR tech?
TechMahindra
Infosys
Kellton
Wipro
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kellton, the digital transformation services company, is set to implement modern HR tech for LIC, impacting 150,000 employees across 4,000 locations and transforming the organization's HR management systems.

16.
What disease does the R21/Matrix-M vaccine aim to prevent, as recently added to the World Health Organization's list of prequalified vaccines?
Influenza
Tuberculosis
Malaria
COVID-19
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine, developed by Oxford University and manufactured by the Serum Institute of India, has been added to the World Health Organization's list of prequalified vaccines, marking a significant development in the global fight against malaria. The R21/Matrix-M vaccine became the second malaria vaccine to achieve WHO prequalification; the first one was the RTS, S/AS01 vaccine.