15th december 2023 current affairs & mcq
1. Kuwait Leadership Change
– Amir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah passed away on December 16.
– Crown Prince Sheikh Meshaal al-Ahmad al-Sabah named as the successor.
2. Matthew Perry’s Death
– Matthew Perry, famous for his role as Chandler Bing in the series “Friends,” died from the acute effects of sedative ketamine.
3. International Gita Mahotsav
– Inaugurated on December 17 in Kurukshetra.
4. Adani Group and IANS
– Adani Group acquires a major stake in the news agency IANS.
5. SASHAKTI Winter Camp
– Delhi Police organized the SASHAKTI self-defense winter camp for school girls.
6. Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Remembrance
– “Hind Di Chadar” (Guru Tegh Bahadur) remembered his Shaheedi Diwas on December 17.
7. KUNO Forest Festival:
– Started from December 17.Certainly! Here are the key points from the information you provided:
8. Kashi Tamil Sangamam
– Second edition inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
– Aims to foster cultural ties between Varanasi and Tamil Nadu.
– PM Modi also flagged off the Kashi Tamil Sangamam Express.
9. Surat Diamond Bourse
– Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 17.
10. Anant Panghal
– Two-time U-20 world champion and senior world bronze medalist (53kg).
– Named as the United World Wrestling (UWW) Rising Star of the Year 2023 in the women’s category.Certainly! Here are multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on the information provided:
17th December 2023 Current Affairs MCQ
1. Who succeeded Amir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah in Kuwait?
– A) Sheikh Meshaal al-Ahmad al-Sabah
– B) Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah
– C) Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah
– D) Sheikh Ahmed al-Ahmad al-Sabah
2. What was the reported cause of Matthew Perry’s death?
– A) Heart Attack
– B) Drug Overdose
– C) Respiratory Failure
– D) Cancer
3. Where was the International Gita Mahotsav inaugurated?
– A) Delhi
– B) Varanasi
– C) Kurukshetra
– D) Chennai
4. Which major stake did Adani Group acquire in December?
– A) IANS (Indian Administrative News Service)
– B) Reuters
– C) AP (Associated Press)
– D) Bloomberg
5. Who organized the SASHAKTI Self Defence Winter Camp for school girls?
– A) Mumbai Police
– B) Kolkata Police
– C) Delhi Police
– D) Chennai Police
6. What is remembered on December 17 with “Hind Di Chadar”?
– A) Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Birthday
– B) Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Shaheedi Diwas
– C) Independence Day
– D) Republic Day
7. When did the KUNO Forest Festival start?
– A) December 15
– B) December 16
– C) December 17
– D) December 18
8. Who inaugurated the second edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam?
– A) Rahul Gandhi
– B) Arvind Kejriwal
– C) Narendra Modi
– D) Amit Shah
9. What did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate on December 17 in Surat?
– A) Diamond Mine
– B) Textile Hub
– C) Diamond Bourse
– D) IT Park
10. Who was named the UWW Rising Star of the Year 2023 in the women’s category?
– A) Mary Kom
– B) P.V. Sindhu
– C) Sakshi Malik
– D) Anant Panghal