AffairsCloud brings you the complete and important daily Current Affairs Quiz 5 December 2023 to achieve more marks in Banking, Insurance, UPSC, SSC, CLAT, Railways and all other competitive Exams. We have prepared the current affairs quiz question from our daily current affairs 2023 updates.
Our Current Affairs December 2023 events will help you to get more marks in Banking, Insurance, SSC, Railways, UPSC, CLAT and all State Government Exams. Also, try our Current Affairs Quiz.
- According to ‘Q3 2023 Mercom India Rooftop Solar Report’ released by Mercom India Research in December 2023, the rooftop solar installations in India registered a 34.7% year-on-year (YoY) jump to ___________ MegaWatt (MW) in the third quarter (Q3- July-September) of 2023.
1) 490
2) 289
3) 431
4) 302
5) 351Answer-3) 431
Explanation:
According to ‘Q3 2023 Mercom India Rooftop Solar Report’ released by Mercom India Research, the rooftop solar installations in India registered a 34.7% year-on-year (YoY) jump to 431 MegaWatt (MW) in the third quarter (Q3- July-September) of calendar year (CY) 2023.
• With this India’s cumulative rooftop solar capacity reached 10.1 GigaWatts (GW) at the end of September 2023.
• Rooftop solar installations saw a significant increase in the first nine months (January – September) of 2023, reaching 1.3 GW, compared to 1.2 GW in the same period of 2022.
• As far as Q3 of 2022 is concerned, the installation capacity was at 320 MW.
i. Gujarat retained its top position in rooftop solar installations, contributing 26.7% to the cumulative installations, followed by Maharashtra (13.5%) and Rajasthan (8.3%).
• As of September 2023, the top 10 states collectively accounted for ~77% of the cumulative rooftop solar installations.
ii. Between Q3 2022 and Q3 2023, Kerala recorded the highest compounded growth of 15%, followed by Gujarat(7.3%) and Maharashtra (5.1%). - In which Indian city, the world’s first portable hospital, the ‘Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube’ was unveiled in November 2023?
1) New Delhi, Delhi
2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
3) Bengaluru, Karnataka
4) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
5) Gurugram, HaryanaAnswer-5) Gurugram, Haryana
Explanation:
The world’s first portable hospital, the ‘Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube,‘ which can be set up within one hour of arriving at the emergency site to treat the injured, was unveiled in Gurugram, Haryana.
i. It was designed indigenously under Project BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri).
ii. The modular trauma management and aid system is made up of 72 detachable mini-cubes, each being a specialised station for emergency response and humanitarian efforts. - What is India’s rank in the International Institute for Management Development (IMD)’s 7th edition of World Digital Competitiveness Ranking (WDCR) 2023 released in December 2023?
1) 35th
2) 42nd
3) 49th
4) 30th
5) 32ndAnswer-3) 49th
Explanation:
India Ranks 49th in the International Institute for Management Development (IMD)’s 7th edition of World Digital Competitiveness Ranking (WDCR) 2023.
• The report measures the capacity and readiness of 64 economies based on three broad categories which are: Knowledge, Technology and Future readiness.
i. The U.S.A reclaimed its top position (Rank 1) which performs well in all three categories – Knowledge, Technology and Future Readiness.
ii. Switzerland retained the top position in the knowledge factor and maintained its overall position to 5th best performing country in the ranking.
iii. According to IMD’s Report, India has been ranked 49th among 64 countries. The report mentioned that India made a little progress in the field of cyber security knowledge (Rank 45) but perform low in the fields of technology and future readiness. - In December 2023, Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD _____________ loan for Uttarakhand Climate Resilient Power System Development Project to improve the quality, efficiency, and reliability of power supply.
1) 300 Million
2) 200 Million
3) 500 Million
4) 400 Million
5) 100 MillionAnswer-2) 200 Million
Explanation:
On December 4, 2023, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 200 Million loan for Uttarakhand Climate Resilient Power System Development Project to improve the quality, efficiency, and reliability of power supply, and aiding the state in achieving 24×7 power to its residents and transitioning to the use of clean energy.
i. The Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific, financed by the Government of Japan through ADB, will also provide a USD 2 million grant to support livelihood enhancement, training, and awareness-raising activities of this project.
• ADB will conduct leadership courses and project management programs for the Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited (PTCUL) and the Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited(UPCL) to support the capacity development.
Note- ADB has unveiled a new initiative to address climate and disaster risks in the crucial Hindu Kush Himalaya region, a vital water source supporting over a billion people across Asia. - Name the company that has recently (in Dec ‘23) partnered with DBS Bank India, Visa and Amazon to provide an extensive range of services to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
1) Muthoot Finance
2) Aditya Birla Finance
3) Bajaj Finance
4) Godrej Capital
5) Mahindra & Mahindra Financial ServicesAnswer-4) Godrej Capital
Explanation:
Godrej Capital, Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) arm of the Godrej Group, has partnered with DBS Bank India, Visa and Amazon as part of its Nirmaan digital platform initiative, aimed at providing an extensive range of services to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
i. This is in line with Nirmaan’s commitment to support MSMEs through diverse value-added services (VAS) to enhance market reach, financial assistance, legal and compliance simplification, employee welfare, and others. - Which of the following Indians has/have recently (in Dec ‘23) featured in the Forbes Asia’s 2023 Heroes of Philanthropy list?
1) Nikhil Kamath
2) Kushal Pal Singh
3) Nandan Nilekani
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3Answer-5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
The Forbes Asia’s 2023 Heroes of Philanthropy list, the 17th edition of the annual unranked list, features 3 Indians: Kushal Pal Singh (K.P. Singh), Chairman Emeritus of DLF Limited; Nandan Nilekani, co-founder and Chairman of Infosys; and Nikhil Kamath, Co-founder and Chief Financial Officer, Zerodha.
• The list features a total of 15 philanthropists from the Asia-Pacific region.
Note: The list includes names from lifelong philanthropists to newcomers from the Asia-Pacific region. - Name the personality who has recently (in Dec ‘23) appointed as the Youth Voter Awareness Ambassador for Union Territory (UT) Jammu & Kashmir (J&K).
1) Shaheer Sheikh
2) Sachin Tendulkar
3) Sonu Sood
4) Suresh Kumar Raina
5) Sidhant GuptaAnswer-4) Suresh Kumar Raina
Explanation:
Election Commission of India (ECI) appointed Former (Retired) Indian cricketer Suresh Kumar Raina as the Youth Voter Awareness Ambassador for Union Territory (UT) Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), to create awareness among the youngsters to participate in the electoral process for higher voter turnout.
i. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of J&K, Pandurang K Pole presented a letter of his appointment on 1st December, 2023.
ii. ECI released a notification that individuals who are 18 years or above can enrol in the electoral rolls by submitting “Form No.6” for new elector registration by December 9, 2023. - In December 2023, State Bank of India’s (SBI) shareholding in Jio Payments Bank Limited reduced to ________ in Financial Year 2022-23 (FY23).
1) 18%
2) 20%
3) 23%
4) 33%
5) 29%Answer-3) 23%
Explanation:
State Bank of India’s (SBI) shareholding in Jio Payments Bank Limited reduced to 23% in Financial Year 2022-23 (FY23) from 30% that SBI maintained since the inception of Jio Payments Bank.
i. With shareholding less than 25%, SBI will not be able to restrict special resolutions in the payment bank.
ii. SBI has stayed away from two Jio Payments Bank rights issues while Reliance Industries Limited(RIL), has picked up 10 million shares on 29 November 2023, and 70 million on 23 January 2023. - When was the United Nations (UN) International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2023 observed across the globe?
1) 3rd December 2023
2) 30th November 2023
3) 2nd December 2023
4) 4th December 2023
5) 1st December 2023Answer-1) 3rd December 2023
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2023 was observed across the globe on 3rd December 2023 with the theme of “United in action to rescue and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for, with, and by persons with disabilities“.
i. On the occasion of the IDPwD 2023(3rd December 2023), The President of India, Droupadi Murmu presented the National Awards for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) 2023 during the event organised at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi, Delhi.
• A total of 30 awards (21 individuals and 9 institutions) were given to individuals, institutions, organizations, states, and districts for their outstanding achievements and work towards the empowerment of Divyangjan.
• The award is annualy presented by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DoEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment(MoSJE) since 1969. - When was Indian Navy Day 2023 observed across India?
1) 2nd December 2023
2) 4th December 2023
3) 1st December 2023
4) 3rd December 2023
5) 30th November 2023Answer-2) 4th December 2023
Explanation:
Indian Navy Day 2023 was observed across India on 4th December 2023 to recognise the role and achievements of the Indian Navy in ensuring the safety of the nation.
• The day also commemorates Operation Trident, Indian Navy’s offensive operation conducted during the Indo-Pakistan war in 1971.
i. On December 4, 2023, Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi attended the celebration of Indian Navy Day at Sindhudurg in Maharashtra. He also unveiled the 43-feet Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s statue at Rajkot Fort, in Maharashtra. This was the Indian Navy’s first mega show being hosted away from any major naval station.
• Indian Navy Week 2023 is being observed across India from December 1 to 7 2023.
Note: The Indian Navy is a well-balanced 3-dimensional force, capable of operating above, on, and under the surface of the oceans and safeguarding our national interests.
AffairsCloud Recommends Oliveboard Mock Test
AffairsCloud Ebook - Support Us to Grow
Govt Jobs by Category
Bank Jobs Notification