1. Henry Kissinger’s Passing:
● Henry Kissinger, the renowned diplomat, passed away at the age of 100. He served as the National Security Advisor (NSA) of the United States twice and was considered one of the most famous diplomats of the 20th century.
2.’Gajraj Suraksha’ Technology by Indian Railways:
● Indian Railways introduced ‘Gajraj Suraksha,’ a new technology aimed at preventing accidents involving elephants on railway tracks.
3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi at COP-28 Summit:
● Prime Minister Narendra Modi is participating in the COP-28 summit in Dubai, addressing the World Climate Action Summit. The conference was held from November 30 to December 12, 2023, under the presidency of Sultan Al Jabar.
4. Hornbill Festival 2023 in Nagaland:
● The 24th edition of the Hornbill Festival, an annual celebration in Nagaland, began at Naga Heritage Village Kisama from December 1 to 10, 2023.
5. India International Trade Fair (IITF-2023):
● The IITF-2023 was organized in New Delhi with the theme “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.”
6. Inauguration of 10,000th Jan Aushadhi Center:
● Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 10,000th Jan Aushadhi Center at AIIMS, Deoghar.
7. Senior Men’s National Hockey Championship:
● The championship was organized in Chennai, and Punjab emerged as the winner by defeating Haryana.
8. Booker Prize 2023 in Literature:
● Paul Lynch won the Booker Prize in 2023 for his book “Prophet Song.”
9. Launch of ‘e.adhigam’ Scheme in Haryana:
● Haryana launched the ‘e.adhigam‘ scheme, providing tablets to 11th and 12th-grade students.
10. Emmy Award for Vir Das:
● Vir Das won an Emmy Award for his stand-up comedy special titled ‘Landing.’
11. E-Auction of 20 Critical Mineral Blocks by Indian Government:
● The Indian government initiated the e-auction of 20 critical mineral blocks, including lithium and graphite.
12. World AIDS Day 2023:
● World AIDS Day, initiated in 1988, marks its 35th anniversary on December 1, 2023.
13. Nagaland Statehood Day:
● Nagaland celebrated its 61st Statehood Day on December 1, 2023, commemorating its establishment as the 16th state of India in 1963.
01 December 2023 Current Affairs MCQ
1.Who was Henry Kissinger, and what notable positions did he hold?
a) Two-time President of the United States
b) Former National Security Advisor (NSA) of the USA
c) Renowned Hollywood actor
d) World-famous scientist
Answer: b) Former National Security Advisor (NSA) of the USA
2.What is the purpose of the ‘Gajraj Suraksha’ technology introduced by Indian Railways?
a) Preventing accidents involving camels on railway tracks
b) Enhancing security at railway stations
c) Preventing accidents involving elephants on railway tracks
d) Improving train speed and efficiency
Answer: c) Preventing accidents involving elephants on railway tracks
3.Where is the COP-28 summit being held, and what is its focus?
a) New York, focusing on global economic issues
b) Dubai, focusing on World Climate Action
c) Geneva, addressing cybersecurity concerns
d) Paris, discussing international trade agreements
Answer: b) Dubai, focusing on World Climate Action
4.What is the Hornbill Festival, and where is it celebrated annually?
a) Celebration of harvest in Punjab
b) Cultural festival in Nagaland, celebrated from 1 to 10 December
c) International music festival in Goa
d) Wildlife conservation event in Assam
Answer: b) Cultural festival in Nagaland, celebrated from 1 to 10 December
5.What was the theme of the India International Trade Fair (IITF-2023) organized in New Delhi?
a) Global Innovation and Technology
b) Sustainable Development and Green Energy
c) Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
d) Future of Artificial Intelligence
Answer: c) Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
6.Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate the 10,000th Jan Aushadhi Center?
a) Mumbai Central Station
b) AIIMS, Deoghar
c) Delhi Metro Station
d) Bengaluru International Airport
Answer: b) AIIMS, Deoghar
7.In which city was the Senior Men’s National Hockey Championship organized, and who emerged as the winner?
a) Kolkata; Karnataka defeated Tamil Nadu
b) Chennai; Punjab defeated Haryana
c) Hyderabad; Maharashtra defeated Gujarat
d) Jaipur; Rajasthan defeated Uttar Pradesh
Answer: b) Chennai; Punjab defeated Haryana
8.Who won the Booker Prize in Literature for the book “Prophet Song” in 2023?
a) J.K. Rowling
b) Paul Lynch
c) Margaret Atwood
d) Salman Rushdie
Answer: b) Paul Lynch
9.What is the ‘e.adhigam’ scheme launched in Haryana, and who are the beneficiaries?
a) Free healthcare for senior citizens
b) Subsidized food for economically backward families
c) Providing tablets to 11th-12th grade students
d) Skill development programs for unemployed youth
Answer: c) Providing tablets to 11th-12th grade students
10.For what achievement did Vir Das win an Emmy award?
a) Best Actor in a Drama Series
b) Outstanding Stand-Up Comedy
c) Best Director in a Comedy Series
d) Excellence in Screenwriting
Answer: b) Outstanding Stand-Up Comedy (‘Landing’).
11.Who recently passed away at the age of 100 and was a two-time National Security Advisor (NSA) of the United States?
● A. Narendra Modi
● B. Sultan Al Jabar
● C. Paul Lynch
● D. Henry Kissinger
Answer: D. Henry Kissinger
12. What is ‘Gajraj Suraksha,’ a technology introduced by Indian Railways, aimed at preventing
● A. Cyberattacks
● B. Accidents involving elephants on railway tracks
● C. Airplane crashes
● D. Road accidents
Answer: B. Accidents involving elephants on railway tracks
13. Where is the COP-28 summit being held, and who is the current president of the conference?
● A. Mumbai, Narendra Modi
● B. Dubai, Sultan Al Jabar
● C. New York, Henry Kissinger
● D. Delhi, Vir Das
Answer: B. Dubai, Sultan Al Jabar
14. Which northeastern Indian state celebrates the Hornbill Festival annually, and what is its duration?
● A. Manipur, 5 days
● B. Nagaland, 10 days
● C. Mizoram, 3 days
● D. Assam, 7 days
Answer: B. Nagaland, 10 days
15. What was the theme of the India International Trade Fair (IITF-2023) held in New Delhi?
● A. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
● B. Sustainable Future
● C. Global Unity
● D. Innovation for Tomorrow
Answer: A. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
16. Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate the 10,000th Jan Aushadhi Center?
● A. AIIMS, Delhi
● B. AIIMS, Deoghar
● C. AIIMS, Mumbai
● D. AIIMS, Chennai
Answer: B. AIIMS, Deoghar
17. Which state emerged as the winner in the Senior Men’s National Hockey Championship organized in Chennai?
● A. Haryana
● B. Punjab
● C. Maharashtra
● D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B. Punjab
18. Who won the Booker Prize in 2023 for the book “Prophet Song”?
● A. Vir Das
● B. Sultan Al Jabar
● C. Paul Lynch
● D. Henry Kissinger
Answer: C. Paul Lynch
19. What is the ‘e.adhigam’ scheme launched in Haryana, and who are the beneficiaries?
● A. Free healthcare for senior citizens
● B. Tablets for 11th-12th-grade students
● C. Skill development for unemployed youth
● D. Financial aid for farmers
● Answer: B. Tablets for 11th-12th-grade students
20. What did Vir Das win an Emmy Award for?
● – A. Best Actor in a Drama Series
● – B. Best Stand-up Comedy for ‘Landing’
● – C. Best Director for a Comedy Film
● – D. Best Original Screenplay
● Answer B. Best Stand-up Comedy for ‘Landing’
21. What did the Indian government launch the e-auction of, including minerals like lithium and graphite?
● – A. Agricultural land
● – B. Coal mines
● – C. Critical mineral blocks
● – D. Wildlife sanctuary
● Answer C. Critical mineral blocks
22. How many years has World AIDS Day been observed, and what is the significance of December 1, 2023?
● – A. 25 years, Anniversary of a global health initiative
● – B. 50 years, Launch of a new vaccine
● – C. 35 years, 35th anniversary of World AIDS Day
● – D. 10 years, Introduction of a new treatment
● Answer 35 years, 35th anniversary of World AIDS Day
23. On which date does Nagaland celebrate its Statehood Day, and when did it become the 16th state of India?
● – A. December 10, 1960
● – B. December 1, 1973
● – C. December 1, 1963
● – D. November 30, 1956
● Answer December 1, 1963