Current Affairs Quiz: 22 December 2023

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1. Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s visit to Surat, Gujarat and Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh(UP) in December 2023?
   1) During his Visit to surat, PM Modi inaugurated the state-of-the-art New Integrated Terminal Building (NITB) of Surat International Airport in Surat, Gujarat.
   2) PM Modi inaugurated the Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB), the World’s largest and most modern centre for international diamond and jewellery business.
   3) During his Visit to Varanasi, PM Modi inaugurated the 2nd phase of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2023 at Namo Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
   4) PM Modi Inaugurated the New Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Nagar-New Bhaupur Dedicated Freight Corridor Project built at a cost of around Rs 10,900 crore.
   5) PM Modi inaugurated Tushita Mahamandir, the world’s 3rd largest meditation centre in Shivpur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-5) PM Modi inaugurated Tushita Mahamandir, the world’s 3rd largest meditation centre in Shivpur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
   Explanation:
   Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi visited Surat, Gujarat and Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh(UP) from 17th to 18th December 2023.
    PM’s Visit to Surat, Gujarat:
    PM Modi inaugurated the state-of-the-art New Integrated Terminal Building (NITB) of Surat International Airport in Surat, Gujarat.
    PM Modi inaugurated the Surat Diamond Bourse(SDB), the World’s largest and most modern centre for international diamond and jewellery business.
    The project is part of the Diamond Research and Mercantile (DREAM) City, a greenfield project spread over nearly 700 acres.
    PM Modi’s Visit to Varanasi, UP:
    PM Modi inaugurated the 2nd phase of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2023 at Namo Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
    PM Modi inaugurated Swarved Mahamandir, the world’s largest meditation centre in Umaraha, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. He was accompanied by Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister(CM) of Uttar Pradesh.
    During his visit to Varanasi, UP, PM Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated various development projects worth Rs 19,150 crore in Varanasi, UP.
    PM Modi Inaugurated the New Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Nagar-New Bhaupur Dedicated Freight Corridor Project built at a cost of around Rs 10,900 crore.
    He also flagged off the Dohrighat-Mau Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) train and a pair of Long Haul goods trains in the newly inaugurated corridor.
    PM Modi flagged off the 2nd Vande Bharat Express train on the Varanasi-New Delhi route.
   
   
   
2. Which company has recently (in Dec ‘23) entered a contract worth Rs 488.25 crore with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the repair and maintenance of equipment and systems onboard naval vessels?
   1) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
   2) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
   3) Hindustan Shipyard Limited
   4) Goa Shipyard Limited
   5) Cochin Shipyard Limited
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-5) Cochin Shipyard Limited
   Explanation:
   The Ministry of Defence (MoD) entered into a contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) worth Rs 488.25 crore for the repair and maintenance of equipment and systems onboard naval vessels.
    CSL is a Miniratna Company under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW).
   i. About the Contract:
    The work on the contract was commenced during the second quarter (Q2) of the financial year 2023-24(FY24)
    The contract is expected to be completed by Q1 of FY25.
    The contract is based on the Approval of Necessity (AoN) from MoD.
   
   
   
3. Which bank has recently (in Dec ‘23) received authorisation to collect revenue on electronic-Government Receipt Accounting System (e-GRAS) from the Government of Assam?
   1) Kotak Mahindra Bank
   2) Bandhan Bank
   3) IndusInd Bank
   4) Bank of Baroda
   5) IDFC FIRST Bank
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-2) Bandhan Bank
   Explanation:
   Bandhan Bank Limited has gained authorisation to collect revenue on electronic-Government Receipt Accounting System (e-GRAS) from the Government of Assam.
    This will enable the citizens of Assam to make tax and non-tax payments through GRAS.
   i. Through Assam e-GRAS portal, people can pay to 70 departments for their services.
    House tax, Vehicle Registration Tax, Local body tax, Water Bill, Examination fees conducted by Assam Government, Trade License renewal, amongst others, can be paid using this portal.
   ii. This will also make transactions easier, paperless, and accessible for the people of Assam
   
   
   
4. Name the personality from India who has been recently (in Dec ‘23) honoured with the 6th Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize (2023) for the book “Salt & Pepper: Selected Poems.
   1) Sukrita Paul Kumar
   2) Arundhathi Subramaniam
   3) Vikram Seth
   4) Rukmini Bhaya Nair
   5) Tishani Doshi
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-1) Sukrita Paul Kumar
   Explanation:
   Sukrita Paul Kumar, Indian Poet, critic and Translator, was honoured with the 6th Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize (2023) for her book titled “Salt & Pepper: Selected Poems” published by Paperwall Publishing.
    The award carries a cash prize of USD 10,000 and a handmade brass statuette of Tagore.
   i. Indian-American economist Abhijit Banerjee, the 2018 Nobel Prize laureate (Economics), received the Tagore Prize for Social Achievement 2023. The award includes a custom-crafted brass statuette of Tagore.
    The Award Ceremony was held at the India International Center, IIC, in New Delhi, Delhi.
   
   
   
5. In December 2023, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) won the 9th edition of the Leif Erikson Awards for its ____________ mission.
   1) Aditya-L1
   2) Gaganyaan 1
   3) NISAR
   4) Chandrayaan-3
   5) Mars Orbiter
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-4) Chandrayaan-3
   Explanation:
   On 19th December 2023, The Exploration Museum in Husavik, Iceland announced the winners of the 9th edition of the Leif Erikson Awards.
    Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the national space agency of India based in Bengaluru, Karnataka won the 2023 Leif Erikson Lunar Prize for its Chandrayaan-3 mission, the 1st spacecraft to softland near Moon’s south pole. Click Here to read about Chandrayaan-3 Mission
    The award recognises ISRO’s efforts in advancing lunar exploration and contributions to understanding celestial mysteries.
   i. Other winners of 9th Leif Erikson Awards(2023):
    Leif Erikson Award 2023 is awarded to former American astronaut Bill Anders (William Alison Anders) for his iconic “Earthrise” photograph taken during the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s Apollo 8 mission.
    Leif Erikson Young Explorer Award 2023 is awarded to Kellie Gerardi, an American aerospace professional and science communicator, for her contributions to bioastronautics research and spacesuit evaluation.
    Leif Erikson Exploration History Award 2023 is awarded to Libby Jackson, British space exploration expert and author, for her work in preserving the history of female astronauts and space professionals.
   
   
   
6. Name the personality who has recently (in Dec ‘23) become the first Indian to be inducted as a governing board member to the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Foundation.
   1) Vita Dani
   2) Sujay Ghorpade
   3) Chetan Baboor
   4) Naina Jaiswal
   5) Indu Puri
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-1) Vita Dani
   Explanation:
   Sports philanthropist and entrepreneur Vita Dani has become the first Indian to be inducted as a governing board member to the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Foundation.
    Vita Dani along with Jalaj Dani co-founded Dani Foundation.
   i. She is also the co-owner of the Chennaiyin Football Club (CFC), along with Abhishek Bachchan and Mahendra Singh (MS) Dhoni.
   ii. As the Chairperson of Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), she has been reshaping the landscape of Table Tennis, ensuring accessibility across all segments of society, and orchestrating multiple tournaments spanning 25 states in India.
   
   
   
7. Which bank has recently (in Dec ‘23) sold its entire 2.86% of paid-up share capital in Nippon Life India Asset Management Limited (NAM-INDIA) for Rs 795.27 crore?
   1) HDFC Bank
   2) IndusInd Bank
   3) Axis Bank
   4) ICICI Bank
   5) YES Bank
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-2) IndusInd Bank
   Explanation:
   IndusInd Bank Limited has sold its entire 2.86% of paid-up share capital in Nippon Life India Asset Management Limited (NAM-INDIA) (Formerly Reliance Life Asset Management Limited) for Rs 795.27 crore through open market transactions.
    IndusInd Bank exits NAM-India by offloading 1,78,57,355 shares at an average price of Rs 445.35 per share.
   i. SBI Funds Management Limited, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited, Société Générale S.A. and Morgan Stanley Asia (Singapore) Pte were among the buyers.
   
   
   
8. Name the company that has recently (in Dec ‘23) delivered the 250th fuselage for AH-64E Apache Combat helicopters.
   1) BAE Systems Limited
   2) Lockheed Martin India Private Limited
   3) BrahMos Aerospace Limited
   4) Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited
   5) Horizon Aerospace Limited
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-4) Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited
   Explanation:
   Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) has delivered the 250th fuselage for AH-64E Apache Combat helicopters which was manufactured at TBAL’s state-of-the-art facility in Hyderabad, Telangana.
    The fuselages are the primary body of an aircraft or helicopter and manufactured fuselages are dispatched to Arizona in the United States of America (USA) for final assembly.
   i. The Apache attack helicopter is regarded as the world’s most advanced and deadliest attack helicopter, with over 1,280 AH-64E Apaches in operation worldwide.
   ii. The helicopter can deliver a variety of weapons, including air-to-ground Hellfire missiles, 70 mm Hydra rockets and air-to-air Stinger missiles.
   iii. Government of India (GoI) inked a contract with TBAL in 2020 for procurement of six new Apache helicopters for the Indian Army at a cost of around USD 800 million.
   iv. The first Apache will be delivered in February 2024, whereas the remaining five helicopters are set to be delivered by April 2024.
   
   
   
9. Padma Bhushan awardee Dr. V. Mohini Giri, an Indian women’s rights activist and the former Chair of the National Commission for Women (NCW) passed away in December 2023.
   In which year she received the Padma Bhushan award in the field of Social Work?
   1) 2009
   2) 2015
   3) 2010
   4) 2012
   5) 2007
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer- 5) 2007
   Explanation:
   Padma Bhushan awardee Dr. V. Mohini Giri, an Indian women’s rights activist and the former Chair of the National Commission for Women (NCW) passed away at the age of 86.
    She received the Rosalie Wolf Memorial Award from the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) in 2014, for a lifetime of demonstrated dedication in the service of “elder abuse.”
    She was honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 2007 for Social Work.
    She was also awarded with Lifetime Achievement Award for building a society for all ages by a nongovernmental organisation (NGO) Committee on Ageing, United Nations in 2011.
   i. Her noteworthy publications include: Emancipation and Empowerment of Women (1998); Kanya: Exploitation of Little Angels (1999); Living Death: Trauma of Widowhood in India (2002); Deprived Devis: Women’s Unequal Status In Society (2006).
   
   
   
10. The first-ever United Nations (UN) World Basketball Day was observed across the globe on _______________2023.
    1) 19th December
    2) 17th December
    3) 21st December
    4) 18th December
    5) 20th December
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer-3) 21st December
    Explanation:
    The first-ever United Nations (UN) World Basketball Day was observed across the globe on 21st December 2023 to recognise the pivotal role of sports (including sports for disabled persons), especially basketball, in fostering human rights, peace, development, gender equality, and the empowerment of women and girls.
    i. Basketball has become the 1st team sport to be honoured with an UN-recognised international day.
    ii. On 21st December 1891, Basketball was played for the first time at the International YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association) Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts, the United States of America(USA).
    iii. Basketball was developed by Dr. James Naismith, a Canadian physical education instructor.