18th december 2023 current affairs & mcq
1. Yogmaya Temple in Delhi
– Built by Lala Sidhu Mal, a noble of Mughal Emperor Akbar II.
2. Bhashini Translation App
– Used by PM Narendra Modi at Kashi Tamil Sangamam for Tamil-speaking audience.
3. One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) Scheme
– Beneficiaries increased by 67% after implementation.
4. Shahi Idgah Mosque in Mathura
– Prominent mosque located in Mathura.
5. Bangladesh’s Victory in U-19 Asia Cricket Cup
– Defeated UAE to win the U-19 Asia Cricket Cup.
6. Indian Air Force’s SAMAR Missile System
– Successfully tested Surface to Air Missile for Assured Retaliation (SAMAR) air defence system.
7. Haryana’s Success in Khelo India Para Games 2023
– Emerged champion with a total of 105 medals in the event held in New Delhi.
8. LEADS – Logistic Ease Across Different States
– A survey released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry.
9. Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra
– Government initiative to raise awareness and track implementation of flagship central schemes across the country.
10. National Minorities Rights Day
– Commemorated annually on December 18th with the theme “Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion” in 2023.
11. International Migrants Day
– Celebrated annually on December 18th with the 2023 theme “Promoting Safe Migration.”
12. Krutrim AI by Ola’s Bhavish Aggarwal
– An app launched, similar to the ChatGPT app.
13. Indian Armed Forces’ ‘Golden Owl’ Awards
– Officers awarded for outstanding performance at DSCSC Sri Lanka.
14. Genrobotics at Global AI Summit
– Kerala-based startup chosen among the top three Indian startups at the Global AI summit held in New Delhi
18th December 2023 Current Affairs MCQ
1. Who built the Yogmaya Temple in Delhi?
A) Emperor Akbar II
B) Lala Sidhu Mal
C) PM Narendra Modi
D) Bhavish Aggarwal
Answer: B) Lala Sidhu Mal
2. Which app was used for translation during PM Narendra Modi’s address at Kashi Tamil Sangamam?
A) Bhashini
B) Krutrim AI
C) LEADS
D) SAMAR
Answer: A) Bhashini
3. What percentage increase in beneficiaries was observed after the implementation of the One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) scheme?
A) 50%
B) 67%
C) 75%
D) 100%
Answer: B) 67%
4. Where is the Shahi Idgah Mosque situated?
A) Delhi
B) Mathura
C) Kashi
D) Varanasi
Answer: B) Mathura
5. Which country won the U-19 Asia Cricket Cup by defeating UAE?
A) India
B) Bangladesh
C) UAE
D) Pakistan
Answer: B) Bangladesh
6. What did the Indian Air Force successfully test fire recently?
A) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
B) Surface to Air Missile for Assured Retaliation (SAMAR)
C) Cruise Missile
D) Hypersonic Glider
Answer: B) Surface to Air Missile for Assured Retaliation (SAMAR)
7. Which state emerged as the champion with 105 medals in the Khelo India Para Games 2023?
A) Maharashtra
B) Haryana
C) Delhi
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B) Haryana
8. What does LEADS stand for in the survey released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry?
A) Logistic Ease Across Different States
B) Local Economic Advancement and Development Scheme
C) Language Enhancement and Development Survey
D) Logistics and Economic Analysis for Development Strategies
Answer: A) Logistic Ease Across Different States
9. What is the theme for National Minorities Rights Day 2023?
A) Equality and Justice
B) Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion
C) Empowerment through Education
D) Unity in Diversity
Answer: B) Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion
10. What is the focus of the International Migrants Day 2023?
A) Humanitarian Aid
B) Promoting Safe Migration
C) Economic Opportunities
D) Cultural Exchange
Answer: B) Promoting Safe Migration
11. Who launched the Krutrim AI app?
A) PM Narendra Modi
B) Bhavish Aggarwal
C) Lala Sidhu Mal
D) Emperor Akbar II
Answer: B) Bhavish Aggarwal
12. For what Indian Armed Forces officers were awarded the ‘Golden Owl’ at DSCSC Sri Lanka?
A) Excellence in Military Strategy
B) Humanitarian Efforts
C) Outstanding Performance
D) Peacekeeping Initiatives
Answer: C) Outstanding Performance
13. Which startup was chosen among the top three at the Global AI Summit in New Delhi?
A) Ola
B) Genrobotics
C) LEADS
D) Krutrim AI
Answer: B) Genrobotics