Current Affairs December 2023

Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 24 December to 31 December 2023

Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 24 December to 31 December 2023 for competitive exams.

Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 24 December to 31 December 2023

Q: Who won the silver medal in the women’s section of the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship 2023?
a. Bibisara Balabayeva
b. Koneru Humpy
c. Susan Polgar
d. Vaishali Rameshbabu

Answer
Ans : b. Koneru Humpy
Detail News

Q: What is the increased interest rate on the Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme for the January-March 2024 quarter?
a. 7.8 percent
b. 8.0 percent
c. 8.1 percent
d. 8.2 percent

Answer
Ans : d. 8.2 percent
Detail News

Q: What is the primary objective of ISRO’s plan to launch 50 satellites in the next five years?
A. Weather monitoring
B. Geo-intelligence gathering
C. Communication enhancement
D. Deep space exploration

Answer
Ans : B. Geo-intelligence gathering
Detail News

Q: What was the initial charge against the eight Indians in Qatar sentenced to death in Aug 2023?
a) Murder
b) Espionage
c) Theft
d) Fraud

Answer
Ans : b) Espionage
Detail News

Q: Why did the IOA form the Ad Hoc committee for the Wrestling Federation of India?
a) To organize the Olympics
b) Due to arbitrary decisions by WFI officials
c) To handle marketing tasks
d) To appoint new athletes

Answer
Ans : b) Due to arbitrary decisions by WFI officials
Detail News

Q: Who has been appointed as the Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)?
a) Rahul Rasgotra
b) Anish Dayal Singh
c) Nina Singh
d) Vivek Srivastava

Answer
Ans : b) Anish Dayal Singh
Detail News

Q: Who is the newly appointed Director General of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)?
a) Anish Dayal Singh
b) Rahul Rasgotra
c) Nina Singh
d) Vivek Srivastava

Answer
Ans : b) Rahul Rasgotra
Detail News

Q; Who has been appointed as the chief of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)?
a) Anish Dayal Singh
b) Rahul Rasgotra
c) Nina Singh
d) Vivek Srivastava

Answer
Ans : c) Nina Singh
Detail News

Q: Why was the Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) declared an ‘Unlawful Association’ under UAPA?
A. Involvement in anti-national activities
B. Advocating for democratic reforms
C. Promoting cultural diversity
D. Supporting economic development

Answer
Ans : A. Involvement in anti-national activities
Detail News

Q: Which degree has been derecognized by the UGC ?
A. PhD degree
B. Bachelor’s degree
C. MPhil degree
D. Postgraduate diploma

Answer
Ans : C. MPhil degree
Detail News

Q: Why RBIis using the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) ?
A. To encourage commercial banks to invest in government securities
B. To absorb liquidity and control inflation
C. To compensate commercial banks with government securities
D. To facilitate faster fund transfers between banks.

Answer
Ans : B. To absorb liquidity and control inflation
Detail News

Q: On which date do we celebrate Veer Baal Diwas?
a) January 26th
b) April 13th
c) December 26th
d) June 7th

Answer
Ans : c) December 26th
Detail News

Q: What is the name of the latest Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer commissioned by the Indian Navy on December 26, 2023?
a) INS Visakhapatnam
b) INS Mumbai
c) INS Imphal
d) INS BrahMos

Answer
Ans : c) INS Imphal
Detail News

Q, When is Good Governance Day celebrated?
A) 15th August
B) 25th December
C) 1st January
D) 10th November

Answer
B) 25th December
Detail News

Q, Whose birth anniversary is commemorated on Good Governance Day?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
C) Indira Gandhi
D) Lal Bahadur Shastri

Answer
B) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Detail News

Q: What is the period of the Financial Year in India?
A) April 1 to March 31
B) January 1 to December 31
C) July 1 to June 30
D) October 1 to September 30

Answer
Answer: A) April 1 to March 31
Detail News

Q: Why was the Airbus A340, a charter plane carrying mostly Indians detained in France?
A. Mechanical issues
B. Suspected human trafficking allegations
C. Passport verification
D. Weather-related concerns

Answer
Ans : B. Suspected human trafficking allegations
Detail News

Q: What was the destination of the chartered flight detained in France for suspected human trafficking allegations?
A. Mumbai
B. Dubai
C. Nicaragua
D. Paris

Answer
Ans : C. Nicaragua
Detail News

Q: On which date is National Consumer Day celebrated annually in India?
a) January 24th
b) March 15th
c) December 24th
d) October 31st

Answer
Ans : c) December 24th
Detail News

Q: Why was the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) suspended by the Sports Ministry?
a. Lack of funding
b. Multiple violations
c. Administrative efficiency
d. Athlete doping issues

Answer
Answer: b. Multiple violations
Detail News

Q: What do the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation recognize?
a. Technological advancements
b. Outstanding projects in heritage preservation
c. Urban development initiatives
d. Modern architectural designs

Answer
Answer: b. Outstanding projects in heritage preservation
Detail News

Monthly Current Affairs PDF January 2024 (English)

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Weekly Current Affairs PDF 24 December to 31 December 2023

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine (in English) PDF for the week from 24 December to 31 December 2023 for free download. This weekly Current affairs magazine consist One liners, detail news and MCQs for Competitive exams.

Art and Culture Current Affairs.

  • UNESCO Grants Prestigious Award of Excellence to Rambagh Gate & Ramparts Project for Outstanding Inclusivity and Community Access.

Economy Current Affairs.

  • Govt increases rate of interest on 2 small savings schemes for January-March 2024.
  • Reversal of liquidity facilities under both SDF and MSF is available with effect from 30th December: RBI
  • CBDT notified Income Tax Return (ITR) forms 1 and 4, for the assessment year 2024-25.

Important Days Current Affairs.

  • Good Governance Day – 25 December : Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s birth anniversary.
  • National Consumer Day, celebrated in India on December 24th.

National Current Affairs.

  • Appointment : Anish Dayal Singh, DG CRPF; Rahul Rasgotra, DG ITBP; Nina Singh, DG CISF.
  • Qatar court reduces death penalty of 8 ex-Indian Navy officers to jail terms.
  • MPhil is no longer a recognized degree : UGC.
  • Govt declares Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) as unlawful association under UAPA..
  • Indian Navy commissioned its latest Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer, INS Imphal, in Mumbai
  • Veer Baal Diwas – 26 December : in honor of two young Sikh princes, Baba Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh.
  • Aircraft With Indians Held In France For Days Lands In Mumbai

Science and Technology Current Affairs.

  • ISRO plans to launch 50 satellites in the next five years for geo-intelligence gathering.

Sports Current Affairs.

  • Grand Master Koneru Humpy won silver in World Women Rapid Championships 2023.
  • Ad Hoc committee to supervise operations of Wrestling Federation of India.
  • Wrestling Federation of India Faces Suspension by Sports Ministry Over Numerous Violations 

Weekly Current Affairs MCQ: 24 December to 31 December 2023 

PDF : Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
Period : 24 December to 31 December 2023
Medium : English
PDF Pages : 17

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 30 December 2023

Daily Current Affairs : 30 December 2023, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 30 December 2023

Q: Who won the silver medal in the women’s section of the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship 2023?
a. Bibisara Balabayeva
b. Koneru Humpy
c. Susan Polgar
d. Vaishali Rameshbabu

Answer
Ans : b. Koneru Humpy
Detail News

Q: What is the increased interest rate on the Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme for the January-March 2024 quarter?
a. 7.8 percent
b. 8.0 percent
c. 8.1 percent
d. 8.2 percent

Answer
Ans : d. 8.2 percent
Detail News

Q: What is the primary objective of ISRO’s plan to launch 50 satellites in the next five years?
A. Weather monitoring
B. Geo-intelligence gathering
C. Communication enhancement
D. Deep space exploration

Answer
Ans : B. Geo-intelligence gathering
Detail News

Daily Current Affairs : 30 December 2023 in Hindi Click Here

ISRO plans to launch 50 satellites in the next five years for geo-intelligence gathering

  1. ISRO plans to launch 50 satellites in the next five years for geo-intelligence gathering.
  2. The satellite deployment includes creating a layer in different orbits with the ability to track troop movements and image vast areas.
  3. ISRO Chairman S Somanath emphasizes the need for a satellite fleet size ten times larger than the current one for India to achieve its aspiration of becoming a strong nation.
  4. Somanath highlights the importance of enhancing satellite capabilities to detect changes and advocates for an AI-related and data-driven approach to data analysis.
  5. The goal is to reduce data downloads and obtain only necessary information for efficient satellite operations.

Q: What is the primary objective of ISRO’s plan to launch 50 satellites in the next five years?

  • A. Weather monitoring
  • B. Geo-intelligence gathering
  • C. Communication enhancement
  • D. Deep space exploration

Ans : B. Geo-intelligence gathering

Govt increases rate of interest on 2 small savings schemes for January-March 2024

The Central government has increased the rate of interest on two small savings schemes for January-March 2024 quarter by up to 20 basis points.

  • The rate of interest on the Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme has been raised by 20 basis points to 8.2 percent from 8 percent.
  • Interest on the three-year time deposit has been increased by 10 basis points to 7.1 percent from 7.0 percent.
  • All other small savings schemes will continue to offer the same rate of interest as they did in October-December quarter.

Q: What is the increased interest rate on the Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme for the January-March 2024 quarter?

a. 7.8 percent
b. 8.0 percent
c. 8.1 percent
d. 8.2 percent

Ans : d. 8.2 percent

Grand Master Koneru Humpy won silver in World Women Rapid Championships 2023

Indian chess player Grand Master Koneru Humpy secured the silver medal in the women’s division of the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship 2023, which took place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on December 30, 2023.

Humpy concluded the tournament with an impressive 12.5 points, trailing only by half a point behind the champion, Bibisara Balabayeva of Kazakhstan.

Q: Who won the silver medal in the women’s section of the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship 2023?

a. Bibisara Balabayeva
b. Koneru Humpy
c. Susan Polgar
d. Vaishali Rameshbabu

Ans : b. Koneru Humpy

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 29 December 2023

Daily Current Affairs : 29 December 2023, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 29 December 2023

Q: What was the initial charge against the eight Indians in Qatar sentenced to death in Aug 2023?
a) Murder
b) Espionage
c) Theft
d) Fraud

Answer
Ans : b) Espionage
Detail News

Q: Why did the IOA form the Ad Hoc committee for the Wrestling Federation of India?
a) To organize the Olympics
b) Due to arbitrary decisions by WFI officials
c) To handle marketing tasks
d) To appoint new athletes

Answer
Ans : b) Due to arbitrary decisions by WFI officials
Detail News

Q: Who has been appointed as the Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)?
a) Rahul Rasgotra
b) Anish Dayal Singh
c) Nina Singh
d) Vivek Srivastava

Answer
Ans : b) Anish Dayal Singh
Detail News

Q: Who is the newly appointed Director General of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)?
a) Anish Dayal Singh
b) Rahul Rasgotra
c) Nina Singh
d) Vivek Srivastava

Answer
Ans : b) Rahul Rasgotra
Detail News

Q; Who has been appointed as the chief of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)?
a) Anish Dayal Singh
b) Rahul Rasgotra
c) Nina Singh
d) Vivek Srivastava

Answer
Ans : c) Nina Singh
Detail News

Daily Current Affairs : 29 December 2023 in Hindi Click Here

Appointment : Anish Dayal Singh, DG CRPF; Rahul Rasgotra, DG ITBP; Nina Singh, DG CISF

  • Anish Dayal Singh has been appointed as the Director General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). He was previously heading the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). Anish Dayal Singh is a 1988-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Manipur cadre.
  • Rahul Rasgotra, a 1989-batch IPS officer of Manipur cadre and a special director in the Intelligence Bureau (IB), has been appointed as the Director General of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).
  • Nina Singh, a 1989-batch IPS officer of Rajasthan cadre and currently serving as Special Director General, CISF, has been appointed as the chief of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

MCQs

Q: Who has been appointed as the Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)?

  • a) Rahul Rasgotra
  • b) Anish Dayal Singh
  • c) Nina Singh
  • d) Vivek Srivastava

Q: Who is the newly appointed Director General of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)?

  • a) Anish Dayal Singh
  • b) Rahul Rasgotra
  • c) Nina Singh
  • d) Vivek Srivastava

Q; Who has been appointed as the chief of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)?

  • a) Anish Dayal Singh
  • b) Rahul Rasgotra
  • c) Nina Singh
  • d) Vivek Srivastava

Ad Hoc committee to supervise operations of Wrestling Federation of India

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has formed an Ad Hoc committee on December 27, 2023 to observe and supervise the operations of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).

  • Bhupinder Singh Bajwa is appointed as the Chairman of the committee, with MM Somaya and Manjusha Kanwar as Members.
  • It will handle tasks such as athlete selection and submitting entries for athletes to participate in international events.
  • The IOA’s decision to form the committee stems from its findings that the recently appointed President and officials of WFI made arbitrary decisions violating constitutional provisions.
  • The IOA accuses WFI officials of overturning rulings made by the IOA-appointed ad hoc committee without following due process.
  • The IOA asserts that this situation not only indicates a governance gap within the Federation but also represents a noticeable departure from established norms.

Q: Why did the IOA form the Ad Hoc committee for the Wrestling Federation of India?

  • a) To organize the Olympics
  • b) Due to arbitrary decisions by WFI officials
  • c) To handle marketing tasks
  • d) To appoint new athletes

Ans : b) Due to arbitrary decisions by WFI officials

Qatar court reduces death penalty of 8 ex-Indian Navy officers to jail terms

  • The death sentences of eight Indians in Qatar, who were former Indian Navy personnel working with the private company Al Dahra, have been commuted.
  • The Ministry of External Affairs released a statement acknowledging the verdict of the Court of Appeal of Qatar in the Dahra Global case, where the sentences were reduced.
  • The Indian Ambassador to Qatar and other officials, along with family members, were present in the Court of Appeal.
  • Due to the confidential and sensitive nature of the case proceedings, the Ministry refrained from making further comments at this time.
  • The eight individuals were initially sentenced to death by a Qatari court for alleged espionage in August 2023.

Q: What was the initial charge against the eight Indians in Qatar sentenced to death in Aug 2023?

  • a) Murder
  • b) Espionage
  • c) Theft
  • d) Fraud

Ans : b) Espionage

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 28 December 2023

Daily Current Affairs : 28 December 2023, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 28 December 2023

Q: Why was the Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) declared an ‘Unlawful Association’ under UAPA?
A. Involvement in anti-national activities
B. Advocating for democratic reforms
C. Promoting cultural diversity
D. Supporting economic development

Answer
Ans : A. Involvement in anti-national activities
Detail News

Q: Which degree has been derecognized by the UGC ?
A. PhD degree
B. Bachelor’s degree
C. MPhil degree
D. Postgraduate diploma

Answer
Ans : C. MPhil degree
Detail News

Q: Why RBIis using the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) ?
A. To encourage commercial banks to invest in government securities
B. To absorb liquidity and control inflation
C. To compensate commercial banks with government securities
D. To facilitate faster fund transfers between banks.

Answer
Ans : B. To absorb liquidity and control inflation
Detail News

Daily Current Affairs : 28 December 2023 in Hindi Click Here

Reversal of liquidity facilities under both SDF and MSF is available with effect from 30th December: RBI

  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announces the availability of reversal of liquidity facilities under Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) and Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) on an overnight basis, including Sundays and holidays, effective from December 30.
  • Reversal under SDF and MSF is allowed only on the next working day in Mumbai.
  • RBI Governor Shaktikant Das had previously announced the SDF and MSF reversal facility to remain open on all days for deploying and using tools to manage liquidity in case of elevated inflation.
  • The SDF/MSF bids triggered under the Automated Sweep-In and Sweep-Out (ASISO) facility will reverse on the next calendar day.
  • Manual bids placed through the e-Kuber portal allow eligible entities to choose the tenor at the time of placing the bid.
  • Access to SDF/MSF will be available on all days, including Sundays and holidays.
  • RBI is using the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) as an additional tool to absorb liquidity and control inflation.
  • The use of SDF enables RBI to take deposits from commercial banks without compensating them with government securities.

Q: Why RBIis using the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) ?

  • A. To encourage commercial banks to invest in government securities
  • B. To absorb liquidity and control inflation
  • C. To compensate commercial banks with government securities
  • D. To facilitate faster fund transfers between banks.

Ans : B. To absorb liquidity and control inflation

MPhil is no longer a recognized degree : UGC

The University Grant Commission (UGC) has issued a notification cautioning students against pursuing an MPhil degree, as it is no longer recognized. The UGC has prohibited universities from offering the MPhil program, and admissions for the 2023-24 academic year are not allowed.

However, MPhil degrees awarded before the issuance of new regulations in 2022 will remain valid. The UGC emphasizes Regulation No. 14 of the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of PhD Degree) Regulations 2022, which explicitly forbids higher educational institutions from offering MPhil programs. The commission had previously declared the MPhil degree illegitimate and instructed institutions not to offer MPhil programs.

Q: Which degree has been derecognized by the UGC ?

  • A. PhD degree
  • B. Bachelor’s degree
  • C. MPhil degree
  • D. Postgraduate diploma

Ans : C. MPhil degree

Govt declares Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) as unlawful association under UAPA

The Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) MLJK-MA declared ‘Unlawful Association’ under UAPA on 27 December 2023 by Ministry of Home Affairs. The organization is involved in anti-national and secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir, supporting terrorism in India. Members aim to establish Islamic rule in Jammu and Kashmir, posing a threat to India’s sovereignty, security, and integrity. Multiple criminal cases registered under UAPA 1967, IPC 1860, Arms Act 1959, and Ranbir Penal Code 1932.

Q: Why was the Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) declared an ‘Unlawful Association’ under UAPA?

  • A. Involvement in anti-national activities
  • B. Advocating for democratic reforms
  • C. Promoting cultural diversity
  • D. Supporting economic development

Ans : A. Involvement in anti-national activities

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 27 December 2023

Daily Current Affairs : 27 December 2023, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 27 December 2023

Q: On which date do we celebrate Veer Baal Diwas?
a) January 26th
b) April 13th
c) December 26th
d) June 7th

Answer
Ans : c) December 26th
Detail News

Q: What is the name of the latest Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer commissioned by the Indian Navy on December 26, 2023?
a) INS Visakhapatnam
b) INS Mumbai
c) INS Imphal
d) INS BrahMos

Answer
Ans : c) INS Imphal
Detail News

Daily Current Affairs : 27 December 2023 in Hindi Click Here

Indian Navy commissioned its latest Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer, INS Imphal, in Mumbai

The Indian Navy commissioned its latest Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer, INS Imphal, in Mumbai on December 26, 2023. This warship is the third of the ‘Visakhapatnam’ class destroyers, designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and built by Mazagon Dock Limited, Mumbai.

INS Imphal is the first warship named after a city from the North East, emphasizing the region’s significance for national security, sovereignty, and prosperity. The ship successfully test-fired the extended-range supersonic BrahMos missile in November 2023, showcasing the Navy’s commitment to combat effectiveness and confidence in its cutting-edge indigenous weapons and platforms.

Upon commissioning, INS Imphal will become part of the Western Naval Command.

Q: What is the name of the latest Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer commissioned by the Indian Navy on December 26, 2023?

a) INS Visakhapatnam
b) INS Mumbai
c) INS Imphal
d) INS BrahMos

Answer: c) INS Imphal

Veer Baal Diwas – 26 December : in honor of two young Sikh princes, Baba Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh

On December 26th, India celebrates Veer Baal Diwas in honor of two young Sikh princes, Baba Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh. These brave boys, aged 9 and 7, chose martyrdom over betraying their faith. They sacrificed their lives for courage, faith, and principle, inspiring us all. This day remembers their story and teaches us to stand strong for what we believe in.

Q: On which date do we celebrate Veer Baal Diwas?

a) January 26th
b) April 13th
c) December 26th
d) June 7th

Answer: c) December 26th

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 26 December 2023

Daily Current Affairs : 26 December 2023, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 26 December 2023

Q, When is Good Governance Day celebrated?
A) 15th August
B) 25th December
C) 1st January
D) 10th November

Answer
B) 25th December
Detail News

Q, Whose birth anniversary is commemorated on Good Governance Day?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
C) Indira Gandhi
D) Lal Bahadur Shastri

Answer
B) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Detail News

Q: What is the period of the Financial Year in India?
A) April 1 to March 31
B) January 1 to December 31
C) July 1 to June 30
D) October 1 to September 30

Answer
Answer: A) April 1 to March 31
Detail News

Q: Why was the Airbus A340, a charter plane carrying mostly Indians detained in France?
A. Mechanical issues
B. Suspected human trafficking allegations
C. Passport verification
D. Weather-related concerns

Answer
Ans : B. Suspected human trafficking allegations
Detail News

Q: What was the destination of the chartered flight detained in France for suspected human trafficking allegations?
A. Mumbai
B. Dubai
C. Nicaragua
D. Paris

Answer
Ans : C. Nicaragua
Detail News

Daily Current Affairs : 26 December 2023 in Hindi Click Here

Aircraft With Indians Held In France For Days Lands In Mumbai

An Airbus A340, operated by Romania’s Legend Airlines, carrying 276 passengers, mostly Indians, landed in Mumbai on 26 Dec 2023, after a four-day detention in France.

  • The detention in France was due to suspected human trafficking allegations, and the French authorities launched a probe into the purpose of the trip.
  • The charter plane was detained upon landing in Vatry on 22 Dec 2023.
  • French authorities confirmed 276 passengers boarded the plane, while 25 individuals, including two minors, sought asylum in France.
  • The flight’s connection to Nicaragua raised concerns, given the surge in Indians attempting to enter the US illegally, with a significant increase recorded in the fiscal year 2023.
  • The grounding of the flight was prompted by a tip-off suggesting the passengers were likely victims of human trafficking.
  • The plane, a charter service from Dubai, was grounded at the airport near Paris, and the investigation is now under the jurisdiction of France’s anti-organised crime unit, JUNALCO.
  • If proven, human trafficking carries severe consequences in France, with a potential sentence of up to 20 years.

Q: Why was the Airbus A340, a charter plane carrying mostly Indians detained in France?

  • A. Mechanical issues
  • B. Suspected human trafficking allegations
  • C. Passport verification
  • D. Weather-related concerns

Ans : B. Suspected human trafficking allegations

Q: What was the destination of the chartered flight detained in France for suspected human trafficking allegations?

A. Mumbai
B. Dubai
C. Nicaragua
D. Paris

C. Nicaragua

CBDT notified Income Tax Return (ITR) forms 1 and 4, for the assessment year 2024-25

  • The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified Income Tax Return (ITR) forms 1 and 4 for the assessment year 2024-25.
  • These forms are for filing income tax returns related to earnings from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024.
  • Typically, ITR forms are notified in March or early April, but this year they were notified in December to facilitate early filing.
  • Forms 1 and 4 are meant for individuals and entities with annual total income of up to 50 lakh rupees.

Q: What is the period of the Financial Year in India?

A) April 1 to March 31
B) January 1 to December 31
C) July 1 to June 30
D) October 1 to September 30

Answer: A) April 1 to March 31

Good Governance Day – 25 December : Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s birth anniversary

  1. Good Governance Day is celebrated on the 25th of December each year in honor of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s birth anniversary.
  2. The day aims to raise awareness about accountability in governance and government among the people of the country.
  3. Floral tributes were paid at the ‘Sadaiv Atal’ memorial in New Delhi by President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

MCQs

  1. When is Good Governance Day celebrated?
    • A) 15th August
    • B) 25th December
    • C) 1st January
    • D) 10th November
  2. Whose birth anniversary is commemorated on Good Governance Day?
    • A) Jawaharlal Nehru
    • B) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
    • C) Indira Gandhi
    • D) Lal Bahadur Shastri

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 24 & 25 December 2023

Daily Current Affairs : 24 & 25 December 2023, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 24 & 25 December 2023

Q: On which date is National Consumer Day celebrated annually in India?
a) January 24th
b) March 15th
c) December 24th
d) October 31st

Answer
Ans : c) December 24th
Detail News

Q: Why was the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) suspended by the Sports Ministry?
a. Lack of funding
b. Multiple violations
c. Administrative efficiency
d. Athlete doping issues

Answer
Answer: b. Multiple violations
Detail News

Q: What do the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation recognize?
a. Technological advancements
b. Outstanding projects in heritage preservation
c. Urban development initiatives
d. Modern architectural designs

Answer
Answer: b. Outstanding projects in heritage preservation
Detail News

Daily Current Affairs : 24 & 25 December 2023 in Hindi Click Here

UNESCO Grants Prestigious Award of Excellence to Rambagh Gate & Ramparts Project for Outstanding Inclusivity and Community Access

  • UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation recognize outstanding projects in heritage preservation.
  • Rambagh Gate and Ramparts project in Punjab receives the highest honor, the ‘Award of Excellence.’
  • Recognition is specifically for the project’s remarkable inclusivity and improved community access.
  • Two other projects, Church of Epiphany in Haryana and Bikaner House in Delhi, receive the ‘Award of Merit.’
  • The awards highlight efforts of individuals and organizations in restoring and conserving structures of heritage value.
  • A total of twelve projects from China, India, and Nepal are acknowledged by the awards jury.
  • Three projects, namely Fanling Golf Course in Hong Kong SAR, China; Dongguan Garden Residences in Yangzhou, China; and Karnikara Mandapam at Kunnamangalam Bhagawati Temple in Kerala, India, receive an ‘Award of Distinction’ each.

Question: What do the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation recognize?
a. Technological advancements
b. Outstanding projects in heritage preservation
c. Urban development initiatives
d. Modern architectural designs

Answer: b. Outstanding projects in heritage preservation

Wrestling Federation of India Faces Suspension by Sports Ministry Over Numerous Violations

  • The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) faces suspension by the Sports Ministry for multiple violations.
  • Newly elected WFI President, Sanjay Singh, suspended after hastily announcing U-15 and U-20 nationals in Uttar Pradesh.
  • Ministry criticizes the decision for lack of notice to wrestlers and non-compliance with WFI constitution.
  • Accusation that the new body is influenced by former office bearers, violating the Sports Code.
  • Operations allegedly run from premises linked to previous sexual harassment allegations, currently in court.
  • WFI instructed to suspend all activities pending further orders from the Ministry.

Question: Why was the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) suspended by the Sports Ministry?
a. Lack of funding
b. Multiple violations
c. Administrative efficiency
d. Athlete doping issues

Answer: b. Multiple violations

Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 17 December to 23 December 2023

Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 17 December to 23 December 2023 for competitive exams.

Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 17 December to 23 December 2023

Q: Which Prime Minister of India is associated with Kishan Diwas?
A) Indira Gandhi
B) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
C) Chaudhary Charan Singh
D) Rajiv Gandhi

Answer
Ans : C) Chaudhary Charan Singh
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Q: Who will be the Chief Guest for the 75th Republic Day celebrations in India?
a. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister India
b. Emmanuel Macron, President France
c. President Joe Biden, President USA
d. Rishi Sunak, Prime Minister , Britain

Answer
Ans : b. Emmanuel Macron, President France
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Q: Who are the recipients of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2023 ?
a) Shri Chirag Chandrashekhar Shetty and Shri Rankireddy Satwik Sai Raj
b) Shri Manish Kaushik and Ms. P.V. Sindhu
c) Shri Saurabh Chaudhary and Ms. Vinesh Phogat
d) Shri Bajrang Punia and Ms. Mary Kom

Answer
Ans : a) Shri Chirag Chandrashekhar Shetty and Shri Rankireddy Satwik Sai Raj
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Q: Which university was awarded the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2023 as the overall winner university?
A) Lovely Professional University, Punjab
B) Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
C) Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
D) Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi

Answer
Ans : B) Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
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Q: Who is the legendary mathematician honored on National Mathematics Day?
(a) Albert Einstein
(b) Aryabhatta
(c) Srinivasa Ramanujan
(d) Isaac Newton

Answer
Ans : (c) Srinivasa Ramanujan
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Q. Which category did EV Ramakrishnan win the Sahitya Akademi Award for in 2023?
A) Novel
B) Short Story Collection
C) Literary Study
D) Poetry

Answer
Ans : C) Literary Study
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Q. In which language did Rajasekaran win the award for his novel “Neervazhi Padooum”?
A) Telugu
B) Tamil
C) Malayalam
D) Kannada

Answer
Ans : B) Tamil
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Q. Who won the Sahitya Akademi Award for the Hindi novel “Mujhe Pahachaano”?
A) Sanjeev
B) Vijay Verma
C) Neelam Saran Gour
D) Vinod Joshi

Answer
Ans : A) Sanjeev
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Q: Why completion of Tunnel T-1 between Katra – Reasi Stations in Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project considered a significant achievement?
A) Completion of a local project
B) Making a dream of connecting Kashmir Valley a reality
C) Establishing a new railway record
D) Achieving a milestone in a highway project

Answer
Ans : B) Making a dream of connecting Kashmir Valley a reality
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Q. When is Goa Liberation Day celebrated?
A) November 1st
B) December 19th
C) January 26th
D) August 15th

Answer
Ans : B) December 19th
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Q. What does Goa Liberation Day commemorate?
A) Independence from British rule
B) Liberation from Dutch rule
C) Liberation from Portuguese rule
D) Formation of Goa as a separate state

Answer
Ans : C) Liberation from Portuguese rule
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Q. Which bill aims to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860, governing criminal offenses in India?
A) Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023
B) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023
C) Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023
D) Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Answer
Ans : A) Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023
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Q. What is the primary focus of the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023?
A) Admissibility of evidence
B) Criminal procedure
C) Punishment for criminal offenses
D) Replacement of the CrPC

Answer
Ans : C) Punishment for criminal offenses
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Q. Which legislation replaces the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC)?
A) Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023
B) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023
C) Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023
D) Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Answer
Ans : B) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023
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Q. What significant addition does Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023 make to the punishment system?
A) Capital punishment
B) Life imprisonment
C) Fine only
D) Community service

Answer
Ans : D) Community service
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Q. Which legislation is associated with the admissibility of evidence in Indian courts?
A) Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023
B) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023
C) Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023
D) Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Answer
Ans : C) Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023
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Question: What is the key feature of the 2025 Club World Cup format according to the announcement?
A) Single-elimination knockout rounds
B) Group stage with eight groups of four teams
C) Round-robin format with seven participating teams
D) Two-legged semi-finals and finals

Answer
Answer: B) Group stage with eight groups of four teams
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Question: Which state emerged as the champion in the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG)?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Haryana
C) Tamil Nadu
D) New Delhi

Answer
Answer: B) Haryana
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Question: What percentage of the vote did Abdel Fattah al-Sisi secure in the recent Egyptian presidential election?
A) 75.4%
B) 89.6%
C) 92.3%
D) 81.8%

Answer
Answer: B) 89.6%
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Q. Which of the following is recognized as the world’s largest office building?
A) Dwarka City
B) Mumbai Diamond Center
C) Surat Diamond Bourse
D) Global Jewelry Hub

Answer
Answer: C) Surat Diamond Bourse
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Q. How many sports will be featured in the Khelo India Games in Tamil Nadu?
A) 15 sports
B) 20 sports
C) 25 sports
D) 27 sports

Answer
Answer: D) 27 sports
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National Consumer Day, celebrated in India on December 24th

National Consumer Day marks the anniversary of  the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.  This Act is considered a landmark achievement in the Indian consumer movement, as it protects consumers from unfair trade practices, defective goods, and negligent services.

Marked with seminars, workshops, campaigns, and grievance redressal camps to educate and address concerns.

Q: On which date is National Consumer Day celebrated annually in India?

a) January 24th
b) March 15th
c) December 24th
d) October 31st

Ans : c) December 24th

Weekly Current Affairs PDF 17 December to 23 December 2023

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine (in English) PDF for the week from 17 December to 23 December 2023 for free download. This weekly Current affairs magazine consist One liners, detail news and MCQs for Competitive exams.

Art and Culture Current Affairs.

  • Sahitya Akademi Award 2023 announced.

Important Days Current Affairs.

  • Kishan Diwas – 23December : Birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh.
  • National Mathematics Day – December 22 : to mark the birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan 
  • Goa Liberation Day : 19 December.

International Current Affairs.

  • Egypt’s President Sisi Clinches Third Term with 89.6% Majority Vote.

National Current Affairs.

  • France President Emmanuel Macron to be Chief Guest for 75th Republic Day celebrations.
  • 3,209 meter-long Tunnel T-1 between Katra – Reasi Stations completed in Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project.
  • Surat Diamond Bourse – world’s largest workspace.

Polity Current Affairs.

  • Lok Sabha takes up three amended Criminal Law Bills for consideration and passing.

Sports Current Affairs.

  • National Sports Awards 2023 : Khel Ratna Award to Chirag Chandrashekhar Shetty and Rankireddy Satwik Sai Raj
  • Khelo India Para Games Debut Concludes in New Delhi, Haryana Dominates with 40 Gold, 39 Silver, and 26 Bronze Medals.
  • FIFA Unveils Club World Cup in June-July 2025 and Introduces New Intercontinental Cup for 2024 Debut 
  • The Khelo India Games are scheduled to take place in Tamil Nadu in January 2024.

Weekly Current Affairs MCQ: 17 December to 23 December 2023.

PDF : Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
Period : 17 December to 23 December 2023
Medium : English
PDF Pages : 19

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 23 December 2023

Daily Current Affairs : 23 December 2023, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 23 December 2023

Q: Which Prime Minister of India is associated with Kishan Diwas?
A) Indira Gandhi
B) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
C) Chaudhary Charan Singh
D) Rajiv Gandhi

Answer
Ans : C) Chaudhary Charan Singh
Detail News

Q: Who will be the Chief Guest for the 75th Republic Day celebrations in India?
a. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister India
b. Emmanuel Macron, President France
c. President Joe Biden, President USA
d. Rishi Sunak, Prime Minister , Britain

Answer
Ans : b. Emmanuel Macron, President France
Detail News

Daily Current Affairs : 23 December 2023 in Hindi Click Here

France President Emmanuel Macron to be Chief Guest for 75th Republic Day celebrations

President Emmanuel Macron of France will be the Chief Guest for the 75th Republic Day celebrations in India on 26 January 2024.

  1. India and France have a strong partnership, sharing a high degree of convergence on various regional and global issues.
  2. The visit is significant as it coincides with the 25th anniversary of the India-France Strategic Partnership.
  3. Prime Minister Modi had previously been the Guest of Honour at the Bastille Day Parade in Paris on July 14, 2023.

Q: Who will be the Chief Guest for the 75th Republic Day celebrations in India?

a. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister India
b. Emmanuel Macron, President France
c. President Joe Biden, President USA
d. Rishi Sunak, Prime Minister , Britain

Ans : b. Emmanuel Macron, President France

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