Sources for current affairs on 23rd December 2023 include Indian Express, Times of India (TOI), The Hindu, Hindustan Times, and Mint.
1. Liquor Ban Lifted in GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
– Gujarat has lifted the liquor ban in GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City), situated in Gandhinagar.
– This decision could have implications for the business and social environment in GIFT City.
2. French President Macron as Chief Guest on 75th Republic Day
– French President Emmanuel Macron is set to be the chief guest on India’s 75th Republic Day.
– This reflects the diplomatic ties between India and France and signifies the importance of the occasion.
3. Kisan Diwas on December 23rd
– Kisan Diwas, also known as National Farmers Day, is celebrated annually on December 23rd.
– The day honors the birth anniversary of Choudhary Charan Singh, the 5th Prime Minister of India, emphasizing the importance of agriculture and farmers.
4. North East Festival 2023 in New Delhi
– The North East Festival 2023 was held from 22nd to 24th in New Delhi.
– This event likely aimed to showcase the culture, traditions, and diversity of the North East region of India.
5. Gujarat Launches Bhagavad Gita Textbook for Classes 6 to 8
– Gujarat has introduced a supplementary textbook on Bhagavad Gita for students in classes 6 to 8.
– This reflects efforts to include cultural and philosophical teachings in the education system.
6. Dhurva Sitwala Wins National Billiards Title
– Dhurva Sitwala emerged victorious in the national billiards championship, defeating Sourav Kothari.
– This highlights individual achievements in the field of sports, specifically in billiards.
7. Harmeet Desai Wins Men’s Singles in 85th UTT Seniors National Championship
– Harmeet Desai secured the men’s singles title in the 85th UTT Seniors National Championship.
– The achievement showcases prowess in table tennis at the national level.
8. SASTRA-Ramanujan Awards 2022 and 2023
– The SASTRA-Ramanujan Awards for 2022 and 2023 were presented to Yunqing Tang and Ruixiang Zhang, mathematicians at the University of California in Berkeley.
– These awards recognize significant contributions to the field of mathematics, showcasing global excellence in the discipline.
23rd December 2023 Current Affairs MCQ
- Which city in Gujarat recently lifted the liquor ban, specifically in its international finance hub?
a) Ahmedabad
b) Surat
c) Vadodara
d) Gandhinagar
Answer: d) Gandhinagar
2. Who is set to be the chief guest on India’s 75th Republic Day?
a) Angela Merkel
b) Joe Biden
c) Emmanuel Macron
d) Boris Johnson
Answer: c) Emmanuel Macron
3. Kisan Diwas, also known as National Farmers Day, is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of which Prime Minister of India?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Indira Gandhi
c) Lal Bahadur Shastri
d) Choudhary Charan Singh
Answer: d) Choudhary Charan Singh
4. Where was the North East FEStival 2023 held?
a) Kolkata
b) Chennai
c) New Delhi
d) Mumbai
Answer: c) New Delhi
5. Gujarat recently launched a supplementary textbook on Bhagavad Gita for students in which classes?
a) 1 to 5
b) 6 to 8
c) 9 to 12
d) All classes
Answer: b) 6 to 8
6. Who won the national billiards title by defeating Sourav Kothari?
a) Dhurva Sitwala
b) Harmeet Desai
c) Yunqing Tang
d) Ruixiang Zhang
Answer: a) Dhurva Sitwala
7. In the 85th UTT Seniors National Championship, who emerged victorious in the men’s singles category?
a) Sourav Kothari
b) Harmeet Desai
c) Dhurva Sitwala
d) Yunqing Tang
Answer: b) Harmeet Desai
8. The SASTRA-Ramanujan Awards for 2022 and 2023 were presented to mathematicians from which university?
a) Harvard University
b) MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
c) University of California, Berkeley
d) Stanford University
Answer: c) University of California, Berkeley
9. On which date is Kisan Diwas, also known as National Farmers Day, celebrated annually?
a) December 31
b) January 15
c) June 5
d) December 23
Answer: d) December 23
10. Which sport did Harmeet Desai excel in to win the men’s singles title in the 85th UTT Seniors National Championship?
a) Badminton
b) Table Tennis
c) Chess
d) Boxing
Answer: b) Table Tennis
11. The SASTRA-Ramanujan Awards for 2022 and 2023 were given for contributions in which field?
a) Physics
b) Chemistry
c) Mathematics
d) Biology
Answer: c) Mathematics
12. In which city did the North East FEStival 2023 take place?
a) Guwahati
b) Kolkata
c) New Delhi
d) Shillong
Answer: c) New Delhi
13. Which age group of students is the supplementary textbook on Bhagavad Gita launched by Gujarat intended for?
a) Classes 1 to 5
b) Classes 6 to 8
c) Classes 9 to 12
d) All classes
Answer: b) Classes 6 to 8
14. Who won the national billiards title by defeating Dhurva Sitwala?
a) Sourav Kothari
b) Harmeet Desai
c) Yunqing Tang
d) Ruixiang Zhang
Answer: a) Sourav Kothari
15. What is the significance of Emmanuel Macron being the chief guest on India’s 75th Republic Day?
a) Marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between India and France
b) Symbolizes global unity against climate change
c) Recognizes France’s contribution to Indian literature
d) Celebrates the cultural exchange between India and France
Answer: a) Marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between India and France