Hr 15th december 2023 current affairs & mcq
1. IIT Kanpur and Kotak Mahindra Bank Partnership
– IIT Kanpur is teaming up with Kotak Mahindra Bank to establish the School of Sustainability.
2. Indian Success in Asian Youth Chess in UAE
– India achieved a significant victory in the Asian Youth Chess competition held in the UAE, securing 4 gold medals.
3. Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2023 Winners
– Activist Ali Abu Awwad and pianist Daniel Barenboim were honored with the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize in 2023.
4. Navalt of India and the Barracuda Solar Electric Boat
– Gussies Award winner Navalt of India launched the Barracuda, the fastest solar electric boat in the country, reaching a top speed of 12 knots (22 km/h, 14 mph).
5. Gussies Award and the Barracuda Connection
– The Gussies Award is an international boating award, and the Barracuda is the name of the solar electric boat.Which is the name of fish.
6. Retirement of MS Dhoni’s Iconic No. 7 Jersey
– MS Dhoni’s iconic jersey number 7 in cricket has been retired, meaning no other cricketer will wear this number in the future. Similar recognition was given to Sachin Tendulkar for jersey number 10.
7. ASEAN-India Millet Festival Inauguration-
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Tribal Affairs, Shri Arjun Munda, inaugurated the ASEAN-India Millet Festival on December 14th in New Delhi.
15th December 2023 Current Affairs MCQ
1. What is the purpose of the partnership between IIT Kanpur and Kotak Mahindra Bank?
A) Establishing a School of Engineering
B) Setting up a School of Sustainability
C) Launching a Financial Technology Center
D) Creating a Sports Management Institute
Answer: B) Setting up a School of Sustainability
2. How many gold medals did India win in the Asian Youth Chess competition held in the UAE?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
Answer: D) 4
3. Who were the recipients of the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize in 2023?
A) Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni
B) Ali Abu Awwad and Daniel Barenboim
C) Navalt of India and Gussies Award Winner
D) Union Minister Arjun Munda and Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO
Answer: B) Ali Abu Awwad and Daniel Barenboim
4. What is the top speed of the Barracuda, the solar electric boat launched by Navalt of India?
A) 10 knots
B) 12 knots
C) 15 knots
D) 20 knots
Answer: B) 12 knots
5. What category does the Gussies Award represent?
A) Film Awards
B) Environmental Awards
C) International Boating Award
D) Technology Innovation Award
Answer: C) International Boating Award
6. Which jersey number has been retired for MS Dhoni in cricket?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 10
D) 12
Answer: B) 7
7. Who inaugurated the ASEAN-India Millet Festival in New Delhi?
A) Navalt of India
B) MS Dhoni
C) Sachin Tendulkar
D) Shri Arjun Munda
Answer: D) Shri Arjun Munda
8. What does the acronym ASEAN stand for in the context of the ASEAN-India Millet Festival?
A) Association of Southeast Asian Nations
B) Asian Sustainable Environmental Alliance
C) Agricultural and Scientific Exchange Network
D) Alliance for Social Empowerment and Nutrition
Answer: A) Association of Southeast Asian Nations
9. What is the significance of retiring MS Dhoni’s jersey number 7?
A) No more cricket matches for MS Dhoni
B) Other cricketers cannot use the number 7 jersey
C) MS Dhoni’s age when he retired
D) A tribute to Sachin Tendulkar
Answer: B) Other cricketers cannot use the number 7 jersey
10. In which country was the Asian Youth Chess competition held?
A) India
B) UAE
C) China
D) Japan
Answer: B) UAE
11. What is the primary focus of the School of Sustainability established by IIT Kanpur and Kotak Mahindra Bank?
A) Financial Technology
B) Environmental Conservation
C) Sports Management
D) Space Exploration
Answer: B) Environmental Conservation
12. Who is known for launching the Barracuda, the fastest solar electric boat in India?
A) Daniel Barenboim
B) Ali Abu Awwad
C) Navalt of India
D) MS Dhoni
Answer: C) Navalt of India