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Current Affairs Top 100 Q&A PDF – December 2023

1. Which of the following points is/are “Incorrect” with respect to 11th edition of the India
skills Report (ISR) titled ‘India Skills Report 2024: Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Skills,
Work, Mobility’ released in December 2023?
1) Kerala emerged as the most preferred State to work for both male and female employable talent.
2) Bengaluru(Karnataka) emerged as the most preferred area to work for women employable talent
followed by Chennai(Tamil Nadu) and New Delhi(Delhi).
3) The report was prepared by Wheebox (a talent assessment agency) with the theme ‘Impact of AI on
the Future of Work, Skilling, and Mobility’.
4) Haryana has the highest employable youth concentration at 76.47% whereas UP has the highest
talent concentration in the 22-25 age group with 74.77%.
5) Pune (80.82% ) ranked 1st among the cities with employable talent in the age group of 18-21,
followed by Bengaluru (72.18%) and Thiruvananthapuram (67.22%).
Answer- 2) Bengaluru(Karnataka) emerged as most preferred area to work for women
employable talent followed by Chennai(Tamil Nadu) and New Delhi(Delhi).
Explanation:
11th edition of the India skills Report (ISR) titled ‘India Skills Report 2024: Impact of Artificial
Intelligence on Skills, Work, Mobility’ was released on 20th December 2023 and Kerala(followed by
Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh) have emerged as the most preferred State to work for both male
and female employable talent.
i.Kochi(Kerala) emerged as most preferred area to work for women employable talent followed by
Bengaluru(Karnataka) and Trivandrum(Kerala).
ii.The Indian Artificial Intelligence (AI) industry is projected to reach USD 28.8 billion by 2025, with a
notable Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 45%.
iii.Overall employability in India has increased to 51.25% among surveyed youth with the necessary
skills.
iv.In terms of large talent availability, States with the highest concentration of highly employable
youth are Haryana, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh (AP), Uttar Pradesh (UP), Kerala, and Telangana.
2. Which bank/organisation has recently (in Dec ‘23) signed a loan of USD 100 million with the
Government of India (GoI) for ‘India : Tripura Urban and Tourism Development Project’?
1) International Monetary Fund
2) United Nations Development Programme
3) Asian Development Bank
4) World Bank
5) New Development Bank
Answer- 3) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
Asian Development Bank (ADB) and The Government of India (GoI) signed a loan agreement of USD
100 million for the project “India : Tripura Urban and Tourism Development Project” which aims
to improve urban services and tourism facilities in the northeastern state of Tripura.
i.This is the first urban project in India that has been prepared with Project Readiness
Financing(PRF).

ii.It is a ADB Administered Cofinancing project which is of total value USD 125 million(ADB financing
USD 100 million & Non-ADB Financing USD 25 million).
iii.The program is implemented by Tripura Tourism Development Corporation Limited and Tripura
Urban Planning & Development Authority.
3.Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to Forbes’ annual list ‘World’s
Highest-Paid Female Athletes 2023’, released in December 2023?
A) Polish Tennis Player Iga Świątek topped the list with a total earning of USD 23.9 million (on-
field USD 9.9 million; off-field USD 14 million) in 2023.
B) Indian Badminton player PV Sindhu is in 16th position with a total earning of USD 7.1
million (on-field USD 0.1 million; off-field USD 7 million).
C) At the age of 43, American tennis player Venus Williams is the oldest player on the list; and
19-year-old Coco Gauff is the youngest player on the list.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only C
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Player Iga Świątek (22 years old) has topped the Forbes’ annual list World’s Highest-Paid Female
Athletes 2023, with a total earning of USD 23.9 million (on-field USD 9.9 million; off-field USD 14
million) in 2023.
i.Indian Badminton player Pusarla Venkata Sindhu (PV Sindhu) is tied with American Gymnast
Simone Biles in 16th position with a total earning of USD 7.1 million (on-field USD 0.1 million; off-field
USD 7 million).
ii.Following Iga Świątek, Chinese freestyle skier Eileen Gu (20 years) is ranked 2nd with USD 22.1
million (on-field USD 0.1 million; off-field USD 22 million), and American tennis player Coco Gauff (19
years) is ranked 3rd with USD 21.7 million (on-field USD 6.7 million and off-field USD 15 million).
iii.Naomi Osaka secured No. 5 on the list but had 0 earnings on the on-field but earned a total of USD
15 million only on the off-field.
4. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the visit of Haitham Bin Tarik,
the Sultan of Oman to India in December 2023?
A) Narendra Modi, PM of India and Haitham Bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman adopted the joint
Vision document titled ‘A Partnership for the Future’ for strengthening bilateral cooperation in
diverse areas and to scale up the partnership between India and Oman.
B) The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, Government of the Sultanate of Oman and
Ministry of Culture, Government of India(GoI) signed a MoU in the field of culture.
C) The 3rd tranche of the Oman-India Joint Investment Fund (OIJIF-III), has been announced as
a significant development in trade and capital cooperation in the India-Oman economic
partnership.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C

4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (PM) of India and Haitham Bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman adopted the
joint Vision document titled ‘A Partnership for the Future’ for strengthening bilateral cooperation in
diverse areas and to scale up the partnership between India and Oman.
· The vision document was adopted on 16th December 2023 during the maiden visit of his
Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultanate of Oman, to India
i. This joint vision underscores a shared vision, aligning the strategic goals of Oman Vision 2040,
Oman’s national development blueprint, with India’s development objectives under ‘Amrit Kaal’.
ii Several Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) and agreements were also signed during his
visit.
· The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, Government of the Sultanate of Oman and
Ministry of Culture, Government of India(GoI) signed a MoU in the field of culture.
· Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, Oman and Ministry of
Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), GoI signed a MoU in the field of information
technology(IT)
· Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of India and National Centre for Financial Information
(FNCI), Oman, signed an MoU for cooperation in the exchange of intelligence related to money
laundering, associated predicate offences and terrorism financing.
· Oman and India signed an agreement related to the gainful employment of accompanying
persons of official employees.
· Dhofar University in Salalah, Oman and the Indian Council For Cultural Relations(ICCR), New
Delhi, Delhi, signed a MoU to establish the ICCR Chair of Indian Studies- Hindi Language.
iii. The 3rd tranche of the Oman-India Joint Investment Fund (OIJIF-III), has been announced as a
significant development in trade and capital cooperation in the India-Oman economic partnership.
· The OIJIF worth USD 300 million (around Rs. 2,500 crores) aims to channel investments into
the fastest-growing sectors of the Indian economy.
5. In December 2023, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is
all set to launch the first of its kind affordable insurance product covering risks against life,
health, and property namely _________ in the first quarter of 2024-2025 (Q1FY25).
1) Bima Anand
2) Bima Stambh
3) Bima Sanchay
4) Bima Vistaar
5) Bima Vriddhi
Answer- 4) Bima Vistaar
Explanation:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is all set to launch the first of
its kind affordable insurance product covering risks against life, health, and property namely ‘Bima
Vistaar’ in the first quarter of 2024-2025 i.e. Q1FY25.
· Bima Vistaar is a part of Insurance Trinity which also includes Bima Sugam, a one-stop digital
platform; and Bima Vahak, a women-led field distribution force.

· These efforts are integral to IRDAI’s vision for universal insurance by 2047 by addressing
gaps in product design, pricing, distribution, and more.
i. Bima Vistaar’s design is almost done, and the Life and General Insurance Councils are hunting for
the technology platform for its launch.
ii. Its launch will introduce Bima Vahak, and their implementation will take effect simultaneously.
iii. Bima Sugam, drawing interest globally, is initiating smaller platforms for the effective launch of
Bima Vistaar and Vahak, with eventual integration into the larger Bima Sugam platform.
6. In December 2023, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Jairam Gadkari
announced that the Government of India plans to introduce a Global Positioning System (GPS)-
based toll collection system by ___________.
1) July 2024
2) April 2024
3) March 2024
4) June 2024
5) May 2024
Answer- 3) March 2024
Explanation:
Union Minister Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) announced
that the Government of India plans to introduce a Global Positioning System (GPS)-based toll
collection system to replace the existing highway toll-collection booths entirely.
• The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will begin implementing this new system by
March 2024.
i. Aim: To reduce traffic congestion and institute a system where motorists are charged accurately for
the distance travelled on highways.
ii. Pilot Projects with ANPR Systems:
• The MoRTH has successfully conducted 2 pilot projects featuring Automatic Number Plate
Recognition (ANPR) systems, specifically automatic number plate reader cameras.
• These trials aim to enable automated toll collection without stopping the vehicles.
7. Which bank has recently (in Dec ‘23) launched India’s first Corporate Credit Card ‘The
eSvarna Card’ on RuPay network?
1) HDFC Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) YES Bank
Answer- 4) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
IndusInd Bank Limited has launched India’s first Corporate Credit Card ‘The eSvarna Card’ on
RuPay network as part of a Corporate Liability program.
• With this launch, IndusInd Bank became the first entity in India to integrate Unified Payments
Interface (UPI) functionality with a Corporate Credit Card.
i. The eSvarna Card is a Europay, Mastercard and Visa (EMV) chip based contactless Commercial
Credit Card which can be used at all RuPay accepting merchant establishments across the globe.

ii. The card is in alignment with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)‘s vision for a digitally
inclusive society.
iii. The card simplifies expense management for the company with the exclusive rewards program.
iv. It also eases reconciliation and reimbursement claim processing for the corporates.
8. Which bank has recently (in Dec ‘23) signed a USD 165 million Line of Credit (LoC) with the
World Bank (WB) to finance, grid-connected rooftop Solar Photovoltaic projects in residential
and institutional sectors?
1) Bank of Baroda
2) Indian Bank
3) Punjab National Bank
4) Bank of India
5) State Bank of India
Answer- 5) State Bank of India
Explanation:
In December 2023, the State Bank of India (SBI) signed a USD 165 million Line of Credit (LoC)
with the World Bank (WB) to finance, grid-connected rooftop Solar Photovoltaic projects in
residential and institutional sectors.
• On December 21, 2023, SBI signed a 200 million euro (~Rs 1,800 crore) LoC with the European
Investment Bank (EIB) to support climate action projects in India.
• The loan document will become operational once the necessary approvals are secured.
9. Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the winners of the Sahitya
Akademi Awards 2023 announced by Sahitya Akademi in December 2023?
1) The Sahitya Akademi announced the winners of the Sahitya Akademi Awards 2023, the annual
award that recognizes literary works in 24 Indian languages (including English).
2) Tamil writer Perumal Murugan has been chosen for the 2023 Sahitya Akademi Awards for his novel
Poonachi.
3) Telugu writer Patanjali Sastry has been chosen for the 2023 Sahitya Akademi Awards for his Short
Stories ‘Rameshwaram kaakulu Marikonni Kathalu’.
4) Malayalam litterateur E.V. Ramakrishnan has been chosen for the 2023 Sahitya Akademi Awards
for his Literary Study ‘Malayala Novelinte Deshakalangal’.
5) Vijay Verma has been chosen for the 2023 Sahitya Akademi Awards for his Poetry Daun Sadiyan Ek
Seer (Ghazal) in Dogri language.
Answer- 2) Tamil writer Perumal Murugan has been chosen for the 2023 Sahitya Akademi
Awards for his novel Poonachi
Explanation:
The Sahitya Akademi announced the winners of the Sahitya Akademi Awards 2023, the annual
award that recognizes literary works in 24 Indian languages (including English).
• The books were selected based on recommendations made by a Jury of three members in the
concerned languages.
• The winners of the Sahitya Akademi Awards 2023 include 9 books of poetry, 6 Novels, 5 short
stories, 3 Essays, and 1 Literary Study.

• The winners of the awards are recommended by the jury members in 24 languages and were
approved by the executive board of the Sahitya Akademi under the chairmanship of Shri
Madhav Kaushik, President, Sahitya Akademi.
• Tamil writer Rajasekaran (Devibharathi) has been chosen for the 2023 Sahitya Akademi
Awards for his novel Neervazhi Padooum.
• Telugu writer Patanjali Sastry has been chosen for the 2023 Sahitya Akademi Awards for his
Short Stories ‘Rameshwaram kaakulu Marikonni Kathalu’.
• Malayalam litterateur E.V. Ramakrishnan has been chosen for the 2023 Sahitya Akademi
Awards for his Literary Study ‘Malayala Novelinte Deshakalangal’.
• Vijay Verma has been chosen for the 2023 Sahitya Akademi Awards for his Poetry Daun
Sadiyan Ek Seer (Ghazal) in Dogri language. List of Winner of Sahitya Akademi Awards 2023
10. Name the Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer that was recently (in Dec ‘23) commissioned by
the Indian Navy (IN) in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
1) INS Imphal
2) INS Arihant
3) INS Kolkata
4) INS Rajput
5) INS Talwar
Answer- 1) INS Imphal
Explanation:
On 26th December 2023,the Indian Navy (IN)
commissioned the Indian Naval Ship (INS)
Imphal(Yard 12706), a Stealth Guided Missile
Destroyer, at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai,
Maharashtra in the presence of Union Minister
Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD).
• It is the third of four Project 15B
‘Visakhapatnam’ class destroyers designed
by the IN’s Warship Design Bureau (WDB)
and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai.
i. The ship is 163 meters long, 17m in breadth, has a displacement of 7,400 tons, and is capable of
attaining speed in excess of 30 knots (56 km/hour).
ii. It is propelled by four powerful Gas Turbines, in a Combined Gas turbine and Gas turbine (COGAG)
propulsion, and is capable of speeds in excess of 30 knots.
• This ship emphasizes ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ with 75% indigenization, and also a
conglomeration of different Entities in India like Brahmos missile by Brahmos Aerospace;
Torpedo tube launchers by Larsen & Toubro (L&T); Rapid Gun Mount by Bharat Heavy
Electricals Limited (BHEL); Medium Range missiles by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
• It also involves participation from numerous start-ups and MSMEs (Micro, Small & Medium
Enterprises).

11. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the assent given to the
various bills by the President of India Droupadi Murmu in December 2023?
A) The President of India Droupadi Murmu gave assent to three new criminal bills: Bharatiya
Nyaya (Second) Sanhita (BNS2), 2023; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita(BNSS2),
2023; and Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Adhiniyam, 2023.
B) The three new criminal bills will replace the British-colonial era laws: the Indian Penal
Code(IPC), 1860; the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act(IEA),
1872 respectively.
C) President of India also gave assent to the Telecommunications Bill, 2023 which repealed the
Indian Telegraph Act (2000), the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act (2005).
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 2) Only A & B
Explanation:
On 25th December 2023, the President of India Droupadi Murmu gave assent to three new criminal
bills: Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita (BNS2), 2023; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second)
Sanhita(BNSS2), 2023; and Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Adhiniyam, 2023.
· The three new criminal bills will replace the British-colonial era laws: the Indian Penal
Code(IPC), 1860; the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act(IEA),
1872 respectively.
· She also gave assent to the Telecommunications Bill, 2023 and Post Office Bill, 2023.
i. Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita or BNS2, 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860.
· The new bill includes acts endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India;
terrorism; Organised crime; kidnapping, extortion and cyber-crime committed on behalf of a
crime syndicate and Petty organised crime as an offence.
· The bill also considers murder by a group of 5 or more persons on grounds of caste, language
or personal belief as an offence.
· Age of criminal responsibility is retained at 7 years.
ii. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita (BNSS2), 2023 replaced the CrPC, 1973. It governs
the procedure for investigation, arrest, prosecution and bail for offence.
· According to CrPC, an accused who has spent half of the maximum period of imprisonment in
jail, has the right to get bail. This does not apply to offences punishable by death.
· As per BNSS2, this provision will also not apply to, i. Offences punishable by life
imprisonment. ii. Persons against whom proceedings are pending in more than one offence.
· It also adds that 1st time-offenders can get bail after serving 1/3rd of maximum sentence.
iii. Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Adhiniyam, 2023, 2023 replaced the Indian Evidence Act(IEA), 1872.
· It retains most provisions of Indian Evidence Act, 1872 such as: confessions, relevancy of facts
and burden of proof.
· It recognizes electronic records as primary evidence. It expands such records to include
information stored in any communication devices such as laptops and smartphones.
· The BSB2 retains original classification of evidence i.e. documentary or oral. It classifies
electronic records as documents.

iv. Telecommunications Bill 2023 repealed the Indian Telegraph Act (1885), the Indian Wireless
Telegraphy Act (1933) and the Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act 1950 and amended
the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Act, 1997.
· The Telecommunications Bill, 2023 falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of
Communication.
v. The enactment of the Post Office Bill 2023 will replace the 125-year-old Indian Post Office Act
1898.
· The Post Office Act 2023 authorises post office employees to open or detain any item during
transmission in the interest of national security or public safety.
12. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the recent step made by the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in December 2023?
A) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gave its nod for the reverse merger of IDFC Limited and
IDFC Financial Holding Company (IDFC FHCL) with its banking subsidiary IDFC First Bank
Limited.
B) RBI has notified RBI (Government Securities Lending/GSL) Directions, 2023 which states
that Central Government-issued G-Secs (excluding Treasury Bills/T-Bills) qualify for
lending/borrowing in GSL transactions.
C) Central and State Government-issued G-Secs (including Treasury Bills) qualify as collateral
in GSL transactions.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Explanation:
On December 26, 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gave its nod for the reverse merger of IDFC
Limited and IDFC Financial Holding Company (IDFC FHCL) with its banking subsidiary IDFC First
Bank Limited.
· As part of the composite scheme of amalgamation, IDFC FHCL would first merge with IDFC
and then IDFC into IDFC First Bank Ltd.
· As a part of amalgamation, an IDFC shareholder will get 155 shares for every 100 shares
she/he holds in the bank.
i. RBI has notified RBI (Government Securities Lending/GSL) Directions, 2023 in exercise of the
powers conferred under section 45W of the RBI Act, 1934 read with section 45U of the Act and of all
the powers enabling it in this behalf w.e.f. December 27, 2023. This decision has been taken to deepen
the bond market.
· These directions will enable Lending and borrowing of Government Securities (G-Secs) in all
GSL transactions., undertaken in Over-the-Counter (OTC) markets.
ii. Central Government-issued G-Secs (excluding Treasury Bills/T-Bills) qualify for lending/borrowing
in GSL transactions.
· Securities obtained under a repo transaction, including through Reserve Bank’s Liquidity
Adjustment Facility or borrowed in another GSL transaction are also eligible for lending in GSL
transactions.

iii. Central and State Government-issued G-Secs (including Treasury Bills) qualify as collateral in GSL
transactions.
· Securities obtained under a repo transaction, including through Reserve Bank’s Liquidity
Adjustment Facility or borrowed in another GSL transaction are also eligible for placement as
collateral in GSL transactions.
iv. Securities borrowed under a GSL transaction can be counted for SLR by the borrower, but not by
the lender. Collateral received under GSL is eligible for SLR by the lender, while the borrower cannot
count it for SLR.
13. In December 2023, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the appointment of Chandra
Shekhar Rajan as the Part-time Chairman of ____________(Bank).
1) Kotak Mahindra Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) YES Bank
Answer- 1) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Chandra Shekhar Rajan (C S Rajan) as
the Part-time Chairman of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL) for two years with effect from
1st January 2024.
i. C S Rajan is serving as an Additional and Independent Director on KMBL’s Board (since 2022).
ii. He will be replacing incumbent Non-Executive Independent Part-time Chairman, Prakash Apte who
is set to retire on 31st December 2023.
14. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the recent approval made by
the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in December 2023?
A) The CCI has approved the acquisition of controlling stakes in Tata Capital Limited by
IndusInd International Holdings Limited (IIHL), IIHL BFSI (India) Limited (IIHL BFSI), and
Aasia Enterprises LLP (Aasia).
B) CCI approved the acquisition of a 9.99 % equity stake in Dilip Buildcon Limited (DBL) by
Alpha Alternatives Holdings Pvt Ltd (AAHPL) and its other entities.
C) CCI has approved the proposal made by PCBL Limited to acquire 100% paid-up share capital
in Pune-based Aquapharm Chemicals Private Limited (ACPL).
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of controlling stakes in
Reliance Capital Limited (RCL) by IndusInd International Holdings Limited (IIHL), IIHL BFSI (India)
Limited (IIHL BFSI), and Aasia Enterprises LLP (Aasia).

· At present, RCL is going through insolvency resolution proceedings initiated under the
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
· Post transaction, IIFL along with other entities, will have a controlling stake in RCL.
i. CCI approved the acquisition of a 9.99 % equity stake in Dilip Buildcon Limited (DBL) by Alpha
Alternatives Holdings Pvt Ltd (AAHPL) and its other entities.
ii. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposal made by Kolkata (West
Bengal) based PCBL Limited (formerly known as Phillips Carbon Black Limited) to acquire 100%
paid-up share capital in Pune-based Aquapharm Chemicals Private Limited (ACPL).
· The deal is worth Rs 3,800 crore and was approved under the Green Channel route.
15. Which organisation has recently (in Dec ‘23) launched OSIRIS-APEX (Origins, Spectral
Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security – Apophis Explorer) to study the asteroid
Apophis and take advantage of the asteroid’s 2029 flyby of Earth?
1) China National Space Administration
2) European Space Agency
3) National Aeronautics and Space Administration
4) SpaceX
5) Canadian Space Agency
Answer- 3) National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Explanation:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched OSIRIS-APEX (Origins, Spectral
Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security – Apophis Explorer) to study the asteroid
Apophis and take advantage of the asteroid’s 2029 flyby of Earth.
i. Asteroid 99942 Apophis is named for the demon serpent “Apophis” of the ancient Egyptian
mythology, which personifies evil and chaos. It is also known as “God of Chaos”.
ii. Apophis is expected to pass close, within 19,794 miles (31,860 kilometers), to Earth surface on
13th April 2029.
16. In December 2023, French Politician __________, who served as the President of the European
Commission(EC) from 1985 to 1995, passed away.
1) Jacques Delors
2) Ursula von der Leyen
3) Jean-Claude Juncker
4) Romano Prodi
5) Gaston Thorn
Answer- 1) Jacques Delors
Explanation:
French Politician Jacques Delors, who served as the President of the European Commission(EC)
from 1985 to 1995, passed away at the age of 98 in Paris, France. He was born on 20th July 1925 in
Paris, France.
Note: EC is the politically independent executive body of the European Union (EU).
· He served as the 8th President of the European Commission from 1985 to 1995 for three
terms, longer than any other holder of the office.

· He also headed the Committee for the Study of Economic and Monetary Union, widely known
as the Delors Committee(1988-1989), which proposed to create “Euro”, a new currency, to
replace individual national currencies.
· From 1992 to 1996, he chaired United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO)’s International Commission on Education for the 21st century.
· During his 2nd term as President of the EC, he played a major role in bringing out the 1992
Maastricht Treaty which established the modern European Union(EU) and paved the way for
“Euro” and EU citizenship.
· In 2015, he became the 3rd person to be bestowed with the “Honorary Citizen of Europe”
Award. The other two were Jean Monnet (1976), and Helmut Kohl (1998).
17. Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the Cabinet approval on 27th
December 2023?
1) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the Minimum Support Prices
(MSPs) for Fair Average Quality(FAQ) of milling copra has been fixed at Rs. 11,160 per quintal and for
ball copra at Rs.12,000 per quintal for the 2024 season.
2) CCEA approved the project for the improvement and widening of the Khowai-Harina road covering
a total length of 234.192 kms in Arunachal Pradesh.
3) CCEA approved the Construction of a New 4556 meter-long, 6-Lane High Level/ Extradosed Cable-
stayed Bridge across the River Ganga connecting Patna and Saran (National highway NH-139W),
Bihar.
4) The Union Cabinet gave ex-post facto approval for the proposal to sign the Migration and Mobility
Agreement between the government of India (GoI) and the Government of the Italian Republic.
5) The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi has approved the proposal to open the Consulate General of
India in Auckland, New Zealand to increase India's diplomatic footprint.
Answer- 2) CCEA approved the project for the improvement and widening of the Khowai-Harina
road covering a total length of 234.192 kms in Arunachal Pradesh.
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi approved the following proposals
on 27th December 2023.
i. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by PM Modi, approved the Minimum
Support Prices (MSPs) for Copra for the 2024 season.
• The MSP for Fair Average Quality(FAQ) of milling copra has been fixed at Rs. 11,160 per
quintal and for ball copra at Rs.12,000 per quintal for the 2024 season.
ii. CCEA approved the project for the improvement and widening of the Khowai-Harina road
covering a total length of 134.913 kms in Tripura.
iii. CCEA approved the Construction of a New 4556 meter-long, 6-Lane High Level/ Extradosed Cable-
stayed Bridge across the River Ganga connecting Patna and Saran (National highway NH-139W),
Bihar.
iv. The Union Cabinet gave ex-post facto approval for the proposal to sign the Migration and Mobility
Agreement between the government of India (GoI) and the Government of the Italian Republic.
v. The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi has approved the proposal to open the Consulate General of
India in Auckland, New Zealand to increase India's diplomatic footprint.

vi. The Union Cabinet approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Prasar
Bharati, a Public Broadcaster of India and Radio Television Malaysia, a Public Service Broadcaster of
Malaysia on 7th November 2023.
18. Which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has recently (in Dec ‘23) collaborated with the
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (Jio) to develop the ‘BharatGPT(Generative Pre-Trained
Transformer)’ program?
1) IIT Kharagpur
2) IIT Bombay
3) IIT Kanpur
4) IIT Delhi
5) IIT Madras
Answer- 2) IIT Bombay
Explanation:
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (Jio), a subsidiary of
Reliance Industries Limited(RIL), has collaborated
with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Bombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra, to develop the
‘BharatGPT(Generative Pre-Trained Transformer)’
program.
i. About Bharat GPT program:
• Bharat GPT program aims to use large
language models and generative Artificial
Intelligence (AI) to improve various sectors in India.
• The program is part of an upgraded mobile ecosystem ‘Jio 2.0’ of Reliance Jio.
ii. IIT Guwahati & Assam Govt Collaborated for Arohan Scheme to Promote STEM Subjects
• Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, Assam in collaboration with the Government of
Assam had hosted a career progression session for meritorious students of Assam to help them
to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects in their higher
education as part of Assam’s flagship programme ‘Arohan’.
• The programme happened during a four/five-day stay in IIT Guwahati from October to
December 2023.
19. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the recent step taken by the
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in December 2023?
A) SEBI notified a procedure for public issuance of Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP)
Instruments by a Not for Profit Organization (NPO) and listing of such instruments on the
Social Stock Exchange (SSE).
B) The NPO, via lead manager(s), submits the draft fundraising document to the registered SSE
with specified fees and an application for in-principle approval & the draft document is posted
on both SSE and the organization’s website for a minimum of 21 days for public comments.
C) SEBI has also allowed stock brokers to settle Client’s Funds lying with Trading Member
(TM) on Saturdays i.e. one more day is provided.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B

3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On December 28, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) notified a procedure for
public issuance of Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) Instruments by a Not for Profit Organization
(NPO) and listing of such instruments on the Social Stock Exchange (SSE).
• This procedure is added in the Framework on SSE issued in September 2022.
• It should be noted that SSE framework resulted in the amendment of (Issue of Capital and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018 (ICDR Regulations) and (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (LODR Regulations).
i. Procedure for Public Issuance of ZCZP Instruments by NPO
• The NPO, via lead manager(s), submits the draft fundraising document to the registered SSE
with specified fees and an application for in-principle approval.
• The draft document is posted on both SSE and the organization’s website for a minimum of 21
days for public comments.
• The SSE provides observations within 30 days of filing or receiving clarifications from the
organization.
• The organization incorporates SSEs observations into the draft fundraising document and
submits the final version before initiating the issuance.
ii. SEBI has also allowed stock brokers to settle Client’s Funds lying with Trading Member (TM) on
Saturdays i.e. one more day is provided. Now, stock brokers can settle the running account of clients’
funds on the first Friday or Saturday of the quarter or month at the choice of the clients.
• The new framework will be applicable from the quarterly settlement of January-March 2024
and monthly settlement of January 2024.
• This information by SEBI is issued in exercise of powers conferred under Section 11(1) of the
SEBI Act, 1992.
20. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s list of Domestic Systemically Important
Banks (D-SIBs) released in December 2023, which of the following banks will need to maintain
higher capital from 1st April, 2025?
2) HDFC Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
On December 28, 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the list of Domestic Systemically
Important Banks (D-SIBs) in which State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank continued
to be identified as D-SIBS. However, SBI and HDFC Bank will need to maintain higher capital from
April 1, 2025.
i. The additional common equity Tier 1 (CET-1) as a percentage of Risk Weighted Assets (RWAs)
requirement for SBI will be 0.80%, and for HDFC Bank, it will be 0.40%.

Note: The RBI has moved SBI from bucket 3 to bucket 4 and HDFC Bank from bucket 1 to bucket 2.
This means they will have to meet the above mentioned higher additional CET 1 requirements. Upto
March 31, 2025, the D-SIB surcharge applicable to SBI and HDFC Bank is 0.60% and 0.20%,
respectively.
• ICICI Bank continues to be in the same bucketing structure i.e. bucket 1 with 0.20% addition
CET-1 requirement.
21. In December 2023, __________ was appointed as the 1st woman Director General (DG) of the
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
1) Sheila Samanta
2) Nina Singh
3) Madhuri Kanitkar
4) Arti Sarin
5) Geetika Koul
Answer- 2) Nina Singh
Explanation:
Nina Singh was appointed as the 1st woman Director General (DG) of the Central Industrial Security
Force (CISF). She will hold the post till her superannuation on July 31, 2024.
• She was holding the additional charge of DG of CISF from August 2023 following the
superannuation of Sheel Vardhan Singh, who held the position from November 2021 to August
2023.
i. Anish Dayal Singh, DG of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) was appointed as the full-time DG of
the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) till his superannuation on 31 December 2024.
• He was holding the additional DG, CRPF charge following S L Thaosen’s retirement on 30
November 2023.
ii. Rahul Rasgotra succeeded Anish Dayal Singh and will be the new DG of ITBP till the date of his
superannuation on 30 September 2025.
iii. Vivek Srivastava was appointed as DG of the Fire Service, Civil Defence, and Home Guards till the
date of his superannuation on 30 June 2025.
• Before that, he was a special director of IB.
22. Russia’s Roscosmos and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have
recently (in Dec ‘23) agreed to extend their partnership in space exploration by continuing
cross-flights, to the International Space Station (ISS) until ___________(year).
1) 2029
2) 2028
3) 2025
4) 2026
5) 2027
Answer- 3) 2025
Explanation:
Russia’s Roscosmos and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have agreed to
extend their partnership in space exploration by continuing cross-flights, involving crews of various
nationalities to travel on a single spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) until 2025.
• The mutual commitment is aimed at ensuring the overall reliability and operational continuity
of ISS and will be carried out on Russian and United States of America (U.S.) spacecraft.

• The cross-flights involve sending 1 American astronaut to the ISS as part of the crew of a
Russian spacecraft and 1 Russian cosmonaut as part of an American crew.
i. The ISS was launched in 1998 at a time of increased US-Russia cooperation following the Cold War
“Space Race.”
ii. The current ISS partners, including the United States, Russia, Europe, Canada, and Japan, have
officially committed to operate the space station until 2024.
• The 5 space agencies are NASA (U.S.), Roscosmos (Russia), the European Space Agency (ESA),
the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).
23. Which ministry has recently (in Dec ‘23) launched the National Transit Pass System (NTPS),
envisioned as a One National One Pass system?
1) Ministry of External Affairs
2) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
3) Ministry of Home Affairs
4) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
5) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Answer- 4) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Explanation:
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(MoEF&CC) launched the National Transit Pass System (NTPS), envisioned as a One National One
Pass system, which will enable seamless transportation of timber, bamboo, and other forest produce
across India.
• At present, state-specific transit rules govern the issuance of transit permits(TP) of timber and
forest produce; NTPS will replace this with a uniform, pan-India approach.
• This unified online mode permit system will ease the process of getting TP for tree growers
and farmers involved in agroforestry across India.
i. The Union Minister also flagged off the special Pan Indian vehicles carrying forest produce to create
awareness about the applicability and ease of using NTPS.
ii. 2 vehicles carrying timber and other forest produce from Gujarat and Jammu & Kashmir (J&K)
bound for West Bengal and Tamil Nadu were flagged off during the event.
24. In December 2023, the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, increased the
interest rate on on the Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme (SSAS) to _________ from 8% for the
4th quarter (January-March 2024) of 2023-2024 (Q4FY24).
1) 8.1%
2) 8.4%
3) 8.2%
4) 8.3%
5) 8.5%
Answer- 3) 8.2%
Explanation:
On December 29, 2023, the Department of Economic Affairs-DEA (Budget Division), Ministry of
Finance released the interest rates for Small Savings Schemes applicable in the January-March 2024
quarter (Q4FY24) i.e. from January 1, 2024 to March 31, 2024.

• As per it, the interest rate on the Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme (SSAS) increased by
20 basis points from 8% to 8.2% for Q424.
• The interest rate on three-year time deposits also increased by 10 basis points from 7% to
7.1%.
• The interest rates for all other small savings schemes will remain unchanged from the rates
offered in Q3FY24 (October-December 2023).
25. In December 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revised the Payments Infrastructure
Development Fund (PIDF) scheme and extended the deadline until _________.
1) 31st January 2025
2) 30th April 2024
3) 31st December 2024
4) 30th April 2025
5) 31st December 2025
Answer- 5) 31st December 2025
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised the Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF)
scheme and extended the deadline by two years, i.e., upto December 31, 2025.
• The PIDF scheme has been enhanced to increase the scope of beneficiaries and acceptance
infrastructure. The enhancements includes,
i. Included Beneficiaries of PM Vishwakarma Scheme as merchants under the PIDF Scheme.
• All installations since 17th September 2023(inception of PM Vishwakarma Scheme) may prefer
claims under the PIDF scheme.
ii. Sound Box devices and Aadhaar-enabled biometric devices are now eligible to claim subsidy under
the scheme.
iii. Irrespective of the device type, the subsidy for devices deployed in special focus areas(North
Eastern states; Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh) has been increased to 90% from 75% of the cost of the
device.
• Installations made from 1st October 2023 are eligible for subsidy.
26. Which company has recently (in Dec ‘23) signed a Rs 5,336.25 crore contract with the
Ministry of Defence (MoD) to procure electronic fuzes for the Indian Army (IA)?
1) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
2) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
3) Electronics Corporation of India Limited
4) MTAR Technologies Limited
5) Bharat Electronics Limited
Answer- 5) Bharat Electronics Limited
Explanation:
On December 15, 2023, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a 10-year contract worth Rs 5,336.25
crore with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to procure electronic fuzes for the Indian Army (IA).
i. This contract has been signed for ammunition procurement under ‘Manufacture of Ammunition for
Indian Army by Indian Industry’ as a part of Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision.
ii. Electronic Fuzes will be manufactured by the BEL at its Pune, Maharashtra and upcoming Nagpur
Plant, Maharashtra.

iii. Aim: To attain self-sufficiency in ammunition production, minimize imports, acquire critical
technologies, and secure stock during supply chain disruptions.
27. Who has been recently (in Dec ‘23) sworn in as the 14th Chief minister (CM) of Rajasthan?
1) Ashok Gehlot
2) Mohan Yadav
3) Vishnu Deo Sai
4) Bhajan Lal Sharma
5) Revanth Reddy
Answer- 4) Bhajan Lal Sharma
Explanation:
Bhajan Lal Sharma of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a 1st-time Member of the Legislative
Assembly (MLA) elected from the Sanganer Constituency, sworn in as the 14th Chief Minister (CM)
of Rajasthan.
• Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra administered oath of office and secrecy to Bhajan Lal
Sharma in the event held in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
• Bhajan Lal Sharma replaced Indian National Congress (INC) leader Ashok Gehlot, who served
as the CM of Rajasthan for 3 terms from 1998-2003, 2008-2013, and 2018-2023.
• Divya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa were sworn in as the Deputy CMs of Rajasthan during
the event.
• Vasudev Devnani has been appointed as the speaker of Rajasthan State Assembly.
28. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Cabinet approval on 15th
December 2023?
A) The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the
proposal to declare Surat Airport as an International Airport.
B) The Union Cabinet also approved the MoU signed between the Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology (MeitY), India and the Ministry of Information, Communication and IT
of Spain on cooperation in the field of sharing successful digital solutions.
C) Cabinet Approved the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signed between MeitY of India
and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia on cooperation in the field of Digitization and Electronic Manufacturing.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the following proposals on
15th December 2023:

• The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the
proposal to declare Surat Airport as an International Airport.
• The Union cabinet chaired by prime minister Narendra Modi was notified about a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology (MeitY) of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Information,
Communication and Information Technology of the United Republic of Tanzania on
cooperation in the field of sharing successful Digital Solutions implemented at Population Scale
for Digital Transformation.
• The cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was notified of the Memorandum of
Cooperation(MoC) signed between MeitY of the Republic of India and the Ministry of
Communications and Information Technology of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on cooperation
in the field of Digitization and Electronic Manufacturing
• The union cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister approved the draft MOU between the United
States of America (USA) and the Republic of India to ‘enhance innovation ecosystems through
an innovation handshake’.
• The Union cabinet chaired by the prime minister approved the signing of the MOU between the
Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry
of the Republic of India, and the Directorate General for the Protection of Industrial Property-
Italian Patent and Trademark Office of the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy of the
Italian Republic on Cooperation in the field of Industrial Property Rights (IPR).
29. Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the 28th edition of Conference
of Parties (COP) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) hosted by the
United Arabs of Emirates (UAE) in December 2023?
1) Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (PM) of India, attended the COP 28 Presidency’s session on
“Transforming Climate Finance” in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
2) PM Modi along with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahayan(President of UAE), co-hosted the
event on the “Green Credits Programme” at COP28 in Dubai (UAE).
3) PM Narendra Modi launched the LeadIT2.0 initiative to provide the co-development and transfer of
low-carbon technology.
4) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency(IREDA), a Mini Ratna Category I Public Sector
Undertaking(PSU) under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy(MNRE) has launched its retail
division.
5) ReNew Energy Global Plc (ReNew) signed an MoU with the World Bank worth USD 5.3 billion for
investing in projects that help mitigate climate change.
Answer- 5) ReNew Energy Global Plc (ReNew) signed an MoU with the World Bank worth USD
5.3 billion for investing in projects that help mitigate climate change.
Explanation:
The 28th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
(UNFCCC)(COP 28) was held in Expo City, Dubai, The United Arab Emirates(UAE) from 30th
November to 12th December 2023.
• On 1st December 2023, Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (PM) of India, attended the COP 28
Presidency’s session on “Transforming Climate Finance” in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates
(UAE).

• On 1st December 2023, PM Modi along with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-
Nahayan(President of UAE), co-hosted the event on the “Green Credits Programme” at COP28
in Dubai (UAE).
• PM Narendra Modi launched the LeadIT2.0 initiative at COP28 which was held in Dubai(UAE).
The main focus of the initiative is on inclusive and just industry transition.
• It aims to provide the co-development and transfer of low-carbon technology while providing
financial assistance to emerging economies.
• During his address at the COP28 meeting, PM Modi proposed to host the 33rd edition of
COP(COP33) in India. He was accompanied by COP28 President Sultan Al-Jaber and UN Climate
Change Executive Secretary Simon Steill.
• Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency(IREDA), a Mini Ratna Category I Public Sector
Undertaking(PSU) under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy(MNRE) has launched its
retail division.
• ReNew Energy Global Plc (ReNew), a leading decarbonisation solution company, signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Asian Development Bank(ADB) worth USD
5.3 billion for investing in projects that help mitigate climate change.
• Multilateral Development Banks(MDBs) came together at the COP28 climate summit in
Dubai(UAE) to unlock over USD180 billion in climate finance.
• On the sidelines of COP28, ADB launched a Nature Solutions Finance hub for Asia and the
Pacific, with an investment of USD 2 billion. It will provide investment to projects that have
nature-based solutions.
30. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Exercise Astrashakti-
2023, as of December 2023?
A) Exercise Astrashakti-2023, took place at the Air Force Station Suryalanka in Odisha.
B) During the Exercise, the Indian Air Force (IAF) showcased the abilities of the Akash weapon
system (AWS), which is a Short Range Surface to Air Missile (SRSAM) Air Defence System,
neutralising four targets simultaneously in a single firing unit.
C) IAF successfully test-fired the SAMAR air defence missile system for the first time which
engaged aerial threats with a speed range of 2 to 2.5 Mach, during the Exercise.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Exercise Astrashakti-2023, took place at the Air Force Station Suryalanka in Andhra Pradesh (AP).
During this the Indian Air Force (IAF) showcased the abilities of Akash weapon system (AWS), and
also successfully test fired Surface to Air Missile for Assured Retaliation (SAMAR) air defence missile
system.
• During the exercise, AWS, which is a Short Range Surface to Air Missile (SRSAM) Air Defence
System, neutralized four targets simultaneously in a single firing unit.
• With this demonstration, India became the first to engage four targets simultaneously at
extended ranges using a single firing unit with command guidance.

• Development: It is indigenously designed and developed by the Defence Research and

Development Organisation (DRDO), and has been improved from time to time
i. During the exercise, IAF successfully test-fired the SAMAR air defence missile system for the first
time which engaged aerial threats with a speed range of 2 to 2.5 Mach.
ii. Development: SAMAR is developed using refurbished Russian-origin Vympel R-73E and R-27ET1
air to air missiles infrared guided Air-to-Air Missiles (AAMs). It is jointly developed by IAF’s 7 Base
Repair Depot (BRD), Delhi and 11 BRD, Nashik, Maharashtra in association with Indian private-sector
companies Simran Flowtech Industries and Yamazuki Denki.
31. Which team won the Vijay Hazare Trophy Final 2023-24 by defeating the Rajasthan men’s
cricket team in December 2023?
1) Haryana
2) Saurashtra
3) Karnataka
4) Mumbai
5) Gujarat
Answer- 1) Haryana
Explanation:
The Haryana men’s cricket team captained by Ashok Menaria won the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023-
24 by defeating the Rajasthan men’s cricket team led by Deepak Hooda in the finals held in the
Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot (Gujarat).
• The 21st edition of the Vijay Hazare Trophy was held from 23rd November to 16th December
2023, with 38 teams competing in a total of 135 matches.
• This marks the first-ever Vijay Hazare Trophy win for the Haryana team, which beat Rajasthan
by 30 runs in the finals.
i. Haryana’s Sumit Kumar was awarded Player of the Tournament and Player of the Match in the
finals.
• He was awarded for his best performance by scoring 183 runs and taking 18 wickets.
32. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the 18th session of United
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s Intergovernmental
Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage(ICH) held in December
2023?
A) The 18th session of the UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the
ICH was held from 5th to 8th December 2023 in Asunción, Paraguay.
B) The session inscribed 55 new cultural practices, including India’s Garba Dance, to its
Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) List.
C) Garba becomes the 15th ICH element from India to join the Representative List of ICH.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C

Explanation:
The 18th session of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s
Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage(ICH) was held
from 5th to 8th December 2023 in Kasane, Republic of Botswana.
• The session was chaired by H.E. Mr Mustaq Moorad, Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of
the Republic of Botswana to UNESCO.
i. The newly inscribed 55 cultural practices include, (including India’s Garba Dance)
• 6 practices on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.
• 45 practices on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
• 4 on the Register of Good Safeguarding Practices
• With these new inscriptions, 730 cultural practices spread across 145 countries are now a part
of UNESCO’s living heritage.
ii. Gujarat’s popular folk dance form “Garba dance” has been inscribed in the Representative List of
Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity by UNESCO.
• The recognition was granted under the provisions of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding
of ICH.
• Garba becomes the 15th ICH element from India to join the Representative List of ICH.
iii. The 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible
Cultural Heritage was celebrated during the Session.
• The next committee session(19th session) will be held in December 2024. It will be chaired by
Paraguay.
33. According to the ‘Migration and Development Brief 39: Leveraging Diaspora Finances for
Private Capital Mobilization’ released by World Bank in December 2023,
________________(country) tops remittance charts with an estimated inward remittance flow of
USD 125 Billion in 2023.
1) Japan
2) United States of America
3) Mexico
4) China
5) India
Answer- 5) India
Explanation:
According to World Bank (WB)’s Migration and Development Brief 39 titled ‘Leveraging Diaspora
Finances for Private Capital Mobilization’, India is considered a top remittance recipient with an
estimated inward remittance flow of USD 125 Billion.
• Mexico stands at the second position with an estimated recipient value of USD 67 billion
followed by China as third with USD 50 billion.
• This report indicates a continuing growth in remittance flows to low- and middle-income
countries (LMICs) in 2023.
• The report raises awareness about the potential impact of global economic conditions on
remittance flows.
i. The key drivers of remittance growth in India are the tight labour market in the United States of
America(USA), and high employment growth in Europe.

ii. The remittance was estimated to be USD 189 billion with a growth of 7.2% in 2023. In 2022, the
remittance growth rate was at 12%.
34. In December 2023, GoI and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a loan agreement for a
_____________ Japanese Yen loan to continue financing the construction of the 82-kilometre Delhi-
Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor.
1) 37 Billion
2) 40 Billion
3) 42 Billion
4) 54 Billion
5) 68 Billion
Answer- 1) 37 Billion
Explanation:
On December 15, 2023, Government of India (GoI) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed
an loan agreement for a 37 Billion Japanese Yen (USD 250 million) loan to continue financing the
construction of the 82-kilometre Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor.
i. Delhi Meerut RRTS is the first of the 3 priority rail corridors planned as a part of the National Capital
Region (NCR) Regional Plan 2021, to connect Delhi to neighbouring cities.
ii. RRTS is a new, dedicated, high speed, high capacity, comfortable commuter service connecting
regional nodes in NCR.
iii. It will have multi-modal hubs to ensure smooth interchange with other transport modes.
iv. Implementing agency: National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), a joint venture
company of GoI and States of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh(UP).
35. In December 2023, Abdel Fattah Saeed Hussein Khalil El-Sisi was re-elected as the
president of _____________ (country) for the 3rd term.
1) Serbia
2) Egypt
3) Liberia
4) Argentina
5) Bulgaria
Answer- 2) Egypt
Explanation:
Incumbent Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Saeed Hussein Khalil El-Sisi secures 3rd term as
Egypt’s president, after winning the 2024 Presidential Elections with 89.6% of the vote.
i. He is Egypt’s 8th president, who has been in office since 2014. He was 1st elected as president in
mid-2014, then re-elected in 2018 for the 2nd term.
ii. In 2019, constitutional amendments in Egypt extended the presidential term from 4 years to 6 and
also amended the constitution to raise the limit on consecutive terms in office from 2 to 3.
iii. It added 2 years to El-Sissi’s 2nd term and allowed him to run for the 3rd term with six-years; this
is also said to be the final term in office according to the constitution, starting from April 2024.

36. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the 1st edition of the Khelo
India Para Games 2023 held at New Delhi, Delhi in December 2023?
A) Uttar Pradesh topped the medal tally with 105 medals (40 gold, 39 silver, and 26 bronze) in
the inaugural edition of the Khelo India Para Games 2023 held in New Delhi, Delhi.
B) Sheetal Devi (Jammu & Kashmir) won a gold medal in the open category of compound
archery event.
C) Bhavina Patel (Gujarat) won a gold medal in the Women’s Singles – Class 4 Table Tennis
event.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Haryana topped the medal tally with 105 medals (40 gold, 39 silver, and 26 bronze) in the
inaugural edition of the Khelo India Para Games 2023 held in New Delhi, Delhi from 10th – 17th
December 2023.
• Uttar Pradesh finished second in the medals table with 62 medals (25 gold, 23 silver, and 14
bronze) while Tamil Nadu finished third with 42 medals (20 gold, 8 silver, and 14 bronze).
i. Mascot: ‘Ujjwala’, a sparrow, reminds us strength comes in many forms and the human spirit is
unbreakable.
ii. Sheetal Devi (Jammu & Kashmir) won a gold medal in the open category of compound archery
event.
• She is the only current female international archer to shoot with her feet.
iii. The 2021 Arjuna Awardee Bhavina Patel (Gujarat) won a gold medal in the Women’s Singles –
Class 4 Table Tennis event.
iv. Pranav Soorma(Haryana) broke the Asian record in the club throw event with 33.54 metres
which surpassed Indian player Dharambir’s previous record throw of 31.09m.
• He won the gold medal in the men’s F51 category club throw event.
37. Which of the following personalities from India have recently (in Dec ‘23) won the
International Hockey Federation’s (FIH) men’s Player of the Year and the FIH Women’s
Goalkeeper of the Year award respectively at the 2023 FIH annual Hockey Star Awards?
1) Harmanpreet Singh and Gurjit Kaur
2) Hardik Singh and Savita Punia
3) Harmanpreet Singh and Rani Rampal
4) Hardik Singh and Gurjit Kaur
5) Rupinder Pal Singh and Savita Punia
Answer- 2) Hardik Singh and Savita Punia
Explanation:
Indian men’s hockey team midfielder Hardik Singh and Indian women’s hockey team captain
Savita Punia won the FIH men’s Player of the Year and the FIH Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year
award respectively at the 2023 International Hockey Federation’s (FIH) annual Hockey Star Awards.

• Xan de Waard (the Netherlands) won the FIH Women’s Player of the Year and Pirmin Blaak
(the Netherlands) won the FIHMen’s Goalkeeper of the Year award.
• The awardees were determined through a voting process involving a panel of experts, national
associations represented by their team captains and coaches, fans, and media. List of Winners
of FIH Hockey Star Awards 2023.
38. In December 2023, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract worth Rs. ___________ with
Mazagon Dockyard Shipbuilders Limited for the procurement of six Next Generation Offshore
Patrol Vessels (NGOPVS) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
1) 2794.34 crore
2) 1614.89 crore
3) 3898.12 crore
4) 2989.34 crore
5) 4892.90 crore
Answer- 2) 1614.89 crore
Explanation:
On 20th December 2023, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract worth Rs.1614.89 crore
with Mazagon Dockyard Shipbuilders Limited (MDL – functioning under MoD) for the procurement
of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVS) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
i. About the Contract:
· The contract was made under the Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and
Manufactured (IDDM)) category.
· The NGOPVS are designed, developed and manufactured by MDL Mumbai,
Maharashtra.
· The six multi-role state-of-the-art vessels will be delivered in sixty-six months (5.5 years) to
ICG.
· Four of these vessels would replace the existing ageing OPVs and the remaining two would
augment the ICG fleet.
39. 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- 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.
40. Who has recently (in Dec ‘23) sworn in as 17th Emir of Kuwait?
1) Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah
2) Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah
3) Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah
4) Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah
5) Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah
Answer- 4) Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah
Explanation:
Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah officially assumed the role of Emir of Kuwait, taking
the constitutional oath in a ceremony held before the Kuwaiti National Assembly. He became the 17th
ruler of Kuwait, the oil-rich Gulf state.
i. He succeeded the late Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who passed away at the
age of 86 on 16 December 2023. He served as the Emir of Kuwait for 3 years (2020-2023).
Note: The Emir of Kuwait is the commander-in-chief of all defence forces and the Crown Prince is the
deputy commander.
41. 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- 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.
42. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the 5th LEADS (Logistics Ease
Across Different States) 2023 Survey Report released by the Union Minister of Commerce and
Industry, Piyush Goyal in December 2023?
A) 13 states and UTs (11 States and two UTs) categorized have been named as ‘achievers’ in the
LEADS [Logistics Ease Across Different States] 2023 report
B) Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu are categorized as achievers among
the Coastal states in the 5th LEADS 2023 Survey Report.
C) Haryana, Punjab, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh are categorized as achievers among the
Landlocked States in the 5th LEADS 2023 Survey Report.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) released the 5th LEADS
(Logistics Ease Across Different States) 2023 Survey Report in New Delhi, Delhi.
· The report was released in the presence of Smt. Sumita Dawra, Special Secretary (Logistics),
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Mr. Sajiv Puri, President-
Designate of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) & MD ITC, and Mr. Mihir Shah, Partner,
Ernst & Young.
· LEADS 2023 categorizes States based on their geographic demographics into 4 categories viz.
Landlocked Group, Coastal Group, north-eastern Group and UTs Group.
· 13 states and UTs (11 States and two UTs) categorized as achievers, 10 (7 states and 3 UTs)
are fast movers, and 13 (10 states and 3UTs) are aspirers.
i. Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu are categorized as achievers among the
Coastal states in the 5th LEADS 2023 Survey Report.
ii. Haryana, Punjab, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh are categorized as achievers among the Landlocked
States in the 5th LEADS 2023 Survey Report.
iii. The Union Minister also stated that the logistics sector will play a major role in increasing its
growth 10 times from USD 3.5 trillion to USD 35 trillion by 2047.
· A total of 7,321 responses were received across 36 States/ Union territories (UTs) and
additionally, 750 stakeholder consultations, facilitated by National, Regional, and State
Associations, significantly contributed to this comprehensive evaluation.

43. In December 2023, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed loan
agreements with GoI to offer Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) loans totalling
_________ yen for construction of Mumbai -Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (V) and Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) in India.
1) 603,578 million
2) 415,301 million
3) 527,290 million
4) 321,569 million
5) 249,309 million
Answer- 2) 415,301 million
Explanation:
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed loan agreements with the Government of
India (GoI) in Delhi to offer Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) loans totalling 415,301
million yen for the following two projects:
i. Project for the Construction of Mumbai -Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (V) (loan amount: 400,000
million yen) [approximately 500-km section],
ii. Program for Japan-India Cooperative Actions towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in
India (Phase 2) (loan amount: 15,301 million yen).
44. Name the personality who has recently (in Dec ‘23) appointed as the first ever global brand
ambassador of Bisleri International Private Limited.
1) Deepika Padukone
2) Dino Morea
3) Mahendra Singh Dhoni
4) Virat Kohli
5) Anushka Sharma
Answer- 1) Deepika Padukone
Explanation:
Bisleri International Private Limited, leading Indian bottled water company, has roped in Deepika
Padukone, a bollywood actress and producer as its first ever global brand ambassador.
· As the brand ambassador, she will feature on the Bisleri’s #DrinkItUp campaign, which
embraces the fun and excitement of visualising hydration.
· Padukone will also be a part of all Bisleri product packaging.
Note- Bisleri was launched in India in 1965. In 1969, Parle Group acquired the Bisleri brand, from an
Italian entrepreneur, Signor Felice Bisleri
45. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Competition Commission
of India (CCI) approval on 19th December 2023?
A) CCI approved the proposal to acquire certain business undertakings of Ind Swift
Laboratories Limited(ISLL) and Essix Biosciences Limited(Essix) by Synthimed Labs Private
Limited(Synthimed).
B) CCI approved the proposal related to the acquisition of majority shareholding of Glenmark
Life Sciences Limited(GLS) by Nirma Limited.
C) CCI approved the amalgamation of Dhani Services Limited (Dhani/DSL) and Indiabulls
Enterprises Limited (IEL) into and with Yaari Digital Integrated Services Limited.

1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 19th December 2023, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the following:
i. CCI approved the proposal to acquire certain business undertakings of Ind Swift Laboratories
Limited (ISLL) and Essix Biosciences Limited (Essix) by Synthimed Labs Private
Limited(Synthimed).
ii. CCI approved the proposal related to the acquisition of majority shareholding of Glenmark Life
Sciences Limited (GLS) by Nirma Limited through the purchase of shares from the GLS’s promoter
and purchase of shares from the public shareholders under an open offer as per the Securities and
Exchange Board of India(SEBI) (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
iii. CCI approved the scheme of arrangement involving a list of organisations, the details of the
proposed combination are as follows:
· Amalgamation of Dhani Services Limited (Dhani/DSL) and Indiabulls Enterprises Limited
(IEL) into and with Yaari Digital Integrated Services Limited
· Amalgamation of the following companies into Yaari Digital and Amalgamation of Juventus
Estate Limited with and into Yaari Digital,
· .Demerger of the Real Estate Business Undertaking of India Land Hotels Mumbai Private
Limited into Indiabulls Pharmacare Limited and discharge of consideration thereof by way of
issuance of shares by Yaari Digital, in the capacity of the holding company of Indiabulls
Pharmacare.
46. Which bank/organisation has recently (in Dec ‘23) approved a loan of USD 300 million to
the Ministry of Finance(MoF), GoI, for the project ‘Tamil Nadu Climate Resilient Urban
Development Program (TNCRUDP)’?
1) International Monetary Fund
3) Asian Development Bank
4) World Bank
5) International Labour Organization
Answer- 4) World Bank
Explanation:
The World Bank(WB) has approved a loan of USD 300 million to the Ministry of Finance(MoF),
Government of India(GoI), for the project ‘Tamil Nadu Climate Resilient Urban Development Program
(TNCRUDP)’.
· The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to strengthen urban management and improve
access to efficient and climate-resilient urban water and sewerage services in 21 Urban Local
Bodies (ULBs) in Tamil Nadu (TN).
About the funding of TNCRUDP Project:
· The total finance of the program is USD 450 million.

· The program is jointly funded by WB’s arm International Bank of Reconstruction and
Development (IBRD) contributing USD 300 million and GOI offering USD 150 million.
About the program:
· The program is implemented by Tamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure Financial Services Limited
(TNUIFSL) & Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration & Water Supply Department
(TNMA&WSD).
· The project implementation period is for six years starting from Financial Year(FY) 2023-24
to FY 2028-29.
47. Which of the following points is/are ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the National Sports Awards
2023 announced by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) ?
1) Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2023 will be given to the Badminton duo Chirag
Chandrashekhar Shetty and Rankireddy Satwik Sai Raj.
2) Arjuna Awards for outstanding performance in Sports and Games 2023 was awarded to 26
personalities including Mohammed Shami (Cricket), R Vaishali (Chess).
3) Jaskirat Singh Grewal (Golf), Bhaskaran E (Kabaddi) and Jayanta Kumar Pushilal (Table Tennis) has
been chosen for Lifetime Category and won the Dronacharya Award for outstanding coaches in Sports
and Games 2023
4) 3 personalities have been chosen for Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime achievement in Sports and
Games 2023 including Manjusha Kanwar (Badminton).
5) Lovely Professional University, Punjab won the Overall winner university in the Maulana Abul
Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy for the record 26th time.
Answer- 5) Lovely Professional University, Punjab won the Overall winner university in the
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy for the record 26th time.
Explanation:
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) announced the National Sports Awards 2023 which
will be conferred on 42 sportspersons, coaches and entities under 5 categories on 9th January 2024
by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, Delhi.
· The awards were recommended by the selection committee headed by Justice A. M.
Khanwilkar, (Retd. Judge, Supreme Court of India) and consisting of members including
eminent sportspersons, persons having experience in sports journalism and sports
administrators.
· Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2023 will be given to the Badminton duo Chirag
Chandrashekhar Shetty and Rankireddy Satwik Sai Raj.
· Arjuna Awards for outstanding performance in Sports and Games 2023 was awarded to 26
personalities including Mohammed Shami (Cricket), R Vaishali (Chess).
· Jaskirat Singh Grewal (Golf), Bhaskaran E (Kabaddi) and Jayanta Kumar Pushilal (Table Tennis)
has been chosen for Lifetime Category and won the Dronacharya Award for outstanding
coaches in Sports and Games 2023 and a total (including Jaskirat Singh Grewal, Bhaskaran E
and Jayanta Kumar Pushilal) of 8 (5 Regular Category & 3 in Lifetime Category)
· 3 personalities have been chosen for Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime achievement in Sports
and Games 2023 including Manjusha Kanwar (Badminton).
· Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (Punjab) won the Overall winner university in the
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2023.
· Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) MAKA Trophy 2023 for the record 25th time.

48. In December 2023, Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur, Ministry of Youth Affairs and
Sports(MoYAS) unveiled the official logo, jersey, and theme song of the 6th Khelo India Youth
Games (KIYG 2024) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
What is the mascot of 6th KIYG?
1) Appu
2) Bomman
3) Veera Mangai
4) Veeran
5) Thambi
Answer-3) Veera Mangai
Explanation:
Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports(MoYAS) unveiled the
official logo, jersey, and theme song of the 6th Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG 2024) in Chennai,
Tamil Nadu.
· The mascot of 6th KIYG named “Veera Mangai” and the ceremonial torch named “Thamizh”
were also unveiled during the event.
· The mascot “Veera Mangai” is the replica of the legendary freedom fighter Tamil queen ‘Velu
Nachiyar’.
i. Over 5,000 athletes from all over the country will participate in the Olympic, non-Olympic as well as
indigenous games at KIYG 2024.
ii. Silambam, a form of Indian martial arts, has been included as a demo sport in the KIYG 2024.
Note: The 6th KIYG is scheduled to be held from January 19 to 31, 2024 in 4 cities of Tamil Nadu
namely Chennai, Trichy, Madurai, and Coimbatore.
49. In December 2023, American Economist ____________, who won the 1987 Nobel Prize in
economics passed away.
1) Alan Greenspan
2) Arthur Laffer
3) Paul Samuelson
4) Irving Fisher
5) Robert Merton Solow
Answer- 5) Robert Merton Solow
Explanation:
American Economist Robert Merton Solow, who won the 1987 Nobel Prize in economics has
passed away at the age of 99. He was born on 23 August 1924 in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
· Robert M Solow joined the Department of Economics at Massachusetts Institute of
Technology(MIT) Cambridge, Massachusetts, the United States of America (USA) in 1949.
· From 1961 to 1962, Solow served on the Council of Economic Advisors in the administration
led by then President of USA John F. Kennedy.
· He has served as member and chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank
of Boston from 1975 to 1980.
i. In 1987, he won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his contributions to the theory of
economic growth.

50. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the President of the Republic
of Kenya, William Samoei Ruto’s visit to India in December 2023?
A) India announced to extend USD 250 million as Line of Credit (LOC) to Kenya to help the
country modernize its agriculture sector.
B) India and Kenya signed 5 MoUs (Memorandum of Understandings) providing cooperation in
key areas such as sports, culture, education and digital solutions.
C) India and Kenya unveiled a blueprint on”Joint Vision Statement on Maritime Cooperation in
the Indian Ocean Region- BAHARI (Ocean in Swahili)”.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Explanation:
The President of the Republic of Kenya, William Samoei Ruto was on an official visit to India from
December 4 to 6, 2023 at the invitation of the President of India. This marks Ruto’s 1st visit to India as
President representing Kenya.
· India announced to extend USD 250 million as Line of Credit (LOC) to Kenya to help the
country modernize its agriculture sector.
· India and Kenya signed 5 MoUs (Memorandum of Understandings) providing cooperation in
key areas such as sports, culture, education and digital solutions. MoU signed on culture
exchanges for the period 2023-27.
· India and Kenya unveiled a blueprint on”Joint Vision Statement on Maritime Cooperation in
the Indian Ocean Region- BAHARI (Ocean in Swahili)”.
· Kenya announced to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and Global Biofuels Alliance
(GBA) which will bolster India and Kenya relations in renewable energy. Also, Kenya decided
to join the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) to help strengthen global efforts to conserve
big cats. India has decided to open its market to avocados from Kenya.
51. According to The World's Largest Life Insurers, 2023 released by the S&P Global Market
Intelligence in December 2023, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has been named the
_________ largest insurer in the world, while ____________ tops the ranking.
1) 3rd; Ping An Insurance (China)
2) 4th; Allianz SE (Germany)
3) 3rd; Nippon Life Insurance (Japan)
4) 4th; China Life Insurance (China)
5) 5th; Allianz SE (Germany)
Answer- 2) 4th; Allianz SE (Germany)
Explanation:
According to S&P Global Market Intelligence’s new ranking “The World's Largest Life Insurers,
2023” based on life and accident & health reserves, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has been
named the 4th largest insurer in the world.
i. LIC’s reserves stood at USD 503.7 billion in the fiscal year 2023 (FY23) – April 2022 to March 2023.
LIC is the only Indian company featured on the list.

ii. The 2023 ranking is topped by Germany’s Allianz SE with a reserve of USD 750.2 billion followed
by China Life Insurance Company Ltd, China(USD 616.90 billion) and Nippon Life Insurance Company,
Japan (USD 536.80 Billion)
52. Who has recently (in Dec ‘23) recognised as Time Magazine’s 2023 Person of the Year and
became the 1st woman to appear twice on a Person of the Year cover?
1) Kamala Harris
2) Taylor Alison Swift
3) Greta Thunberg
4) Angela Merkel
5) Alex Newell
Answer- 2) Taylor Alison Swift
Explanation:
TIME, the news magazine based in the United States of America (USA), has named the American
singer-songwriter Taylor Alison Swift as its 2023 Person of the Year and became the 1st person to
be recognised for her achievements in the arts.
• With this, She became the 1st woman to appear twice on a Person of the Year cover since the
nominations began in 1927. Previously, She was named TIME’s Person of the Year in 2017.
• She is also the 4th individual selection who was born in the last 50 years.
i. Lionel Andrés Messi, Captain of Argentina’s national football team, has been named Time magazine’s
Athlete of the Year for 2023.
ii. An American entrepreneur Sam Altman, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and co-founder of
OpenAI, has been named Time Magazine’s CEO of The Year 2023.
iii. American actor and singer, Alex Eugene Newell, was named TIME’s 2023 Breakthrough of the Year.
Newell was recognized for their success as a non-binary actor on stage and screen.
53. Who has recently (in Dec ‘23) sworn in as the Chief Minister (CM) of Telangana?
1) Anumula Revanth Reddy
2) Ponnam Prabhakar
3) Damodar Rajanarasimha
4) N Uttam Kumar Reddy
5) Duddilla Sridhar Babu
Answer- 1) Anumula Revanth Reddy
Explanation:
On 7th December 2023, Anumula Revanth Reddy, President of Telangana Pradesh Congress
Committee (TPCC), was sworn in as the Chief Minister (CM) of Telangana. He became the 1st
Congress CM of Telangana and the 2nd CM of the State since its formation in 2014.
i. Mallu Bhatti Vikaramarka, Former Leader of Opposition in Telangana Legislative Assembly, took
oath as the Deputy CM of Telangana.
ii. Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan administered the oath of office at the Lal Bahadur
Shastri Stadium in Hyderabad, Telangana.
iii.Telangana Legislative Assembly elections were held on 30th November 2023 to elect 119
members.
iv. The Indian National Congress (INC – 64) with its ally Communist Party of India (CPI – 1) won a
clear majority with 65 seats against the incumbent Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)’s 39 seats.

54.Which of the following is/are ‘Incorrect’ with respect to cabinet approval on 8th December
2023?
A)The Union cabinet made it mandatory to pack 100% of food grains and 50% of sugar in jute
bags.
B)The Union cabinet has approved an additional allocation of Rs.2500 Cr for the continuation
of the Interest Equalisation Scheme till 30th June 2024.
C)The Interest Equalisation Scheme will be jointly monitored by the Directorate General of
Foreign Trade (DGFT) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 1) Only A
Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs(CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi,
approved the following
i.Reservation norm for mandatory use of jute in Packaging for jute year 2023-24 under the Jute
Packaging Material (JPM) Act,1987.
· The Mandatory packaging norms provide for 100% reservation of the foodgrains and 20%
of sugar to be compulsorily packed in jute bags.
ii.Additional allocation of Rs.2500 Cr for the continuation of the Interest Equalisation Scheme till
30th June 2024. This initiative allows exporters, MSME manufacturer exporters, to avail the pre- and
post-shipment Rupee export credit at competitive interest rates.
· The scheme shall be implemented by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) through various Public
and non-Public Sector banks who provide pre and post shipment credit to the exporters.
The Scheme is jointly monitored by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and
RBI.
55.The government of India(GoI) has approved the first urban flood mitigation project of
Rs.___________ crore (in Dec’23)for the ‘Integrated Urban Flood Management Activities for
Chennai Basin Project’
1) 972.32
2) 325.83
3) 561.29
4) 631.14
5) 142.85
Answer- 3) 561.29
Explanation:
The government of India(GoI) has approved the first urban flood mitigation project of Rs. 561.29
crore for the ‘Integrated Urban Flood Management Activities for Chennai Basin Project’ under
the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF), which also includes central assistance of Rs. 500 crore.
i.Government of India has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to release in advance the the
central share of the 2nd installment of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) of Rs 493.60 crore to

Andhra Pradesh and Rs 450 crore to Tamil Nadu to help state governments with the management of
relief necessitated by the Cyclone Michaung.
56.Which of the following is/are “correct” with respect to 5th Bi-Monthly monetary Policy
Committee(MPC) conducted by the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) in December 2023?
A)The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has retained the policy repo rate under the liquidity
adjustment facility (LAF) unchanged at 6.50% for the 5th consecutive time.
B)RBI raised the limit for UPI payments to hospitals and educational institutions from Rs 1
lakh to Rs 5 lakh per transaction.
C)RBI allowed banks to reverse liquidity facilities under both SDF (standing deposit facility)
and MSF (marginal standing facility) on weekends and holidays w.e.f. December 30, 2023.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s 5th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Bi-monthly Monetary
Policy Committee (MPC), held from 6th to 8th December 2023, has decided to retain the policy repo
rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) unchanged at 6.50% for 5th consecutive time.
Category Rate
Policy Repo Rate 6.50%
Fixed Reverse Repo Rate 3.35%
Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) Rate 6.25%
Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate 6.75%
Bank Rate 6.75%
Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) 4.50%
Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) 18%

i.RBI raised the limit for UPI payments to hospitals and educational institutions from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5
lakh per transaction.
ii. RBI allowed banks to reverse liquidity facilities under both SDF (standing deposit facility) and MSF
(marginal standing facility) on weekends and holidays w.e.f. December 30, 2023.
iii.Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation or retail inflation is projected at 5.4% for FY24, with FY24’s
Q3 at 5.6%, and Q4 at 5.2%.
iv. RBI has kept India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth 7% in FY24 (2023-24) with FY24’s
Q3 at 6.5%, and Q4 at 6%

57.In December 2023, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT),
under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry(MoCI), collaborated with which organisation to
improve India’s logistics efficiency.
1) International Civil Aviation Organization
2) World Economic Forum
3) World Bank
5) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
Answer-3) World Bank
Explanation:
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of
Commerce and Industry(MoCI), collaborates with the World Bank (WB) to improve India’s logistics
efficiency.
i.The aim behind the collaborative efforts is to elevate India’s ranking in the WB Logistics
Performance Index (LPI).
ii.Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI)- Implementation of the Land Port Management System (LPMS)
to digitise operations at Integrated Check Posts (ICPs)
iii.Ministry of Railways- Unveiling plans for 100% electrification of railway tracks, a marked
acceleration in track construction speed, and increased capacity for locomotives and wagons.
iv.Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW)- Launch of NLP Marine, a National maritime
single-window platform offering end-to-end logistics solutions for seamless document exchange
among exporters, importers, and service providers, read the press release.
58.REC Limited has signed a ____________ loan agreement with KfW Development Bank, Germany
to reform Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) in India.
1) 150 million Euro
2) 510 million Euro
3) 200 million Euro
4) 450 million Euro
5) 300 million Euro
Answer- 3) 200 million Euro
Explanation:
REC Limited(formerly Rural Electrification Corporation Limited), a Maharatna Central Public Sector
Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Power (MoP), has signed a 200 million Euro (approximately
Rs. 1,795 crore) loan agreement with KfW Development Bank, Germany, to reform Distribution
Companies (DISCOMs) in India.
i.The agreement is in line with the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).
ii.The scheme extends for five years starting from financial year 2021-22 (FY22) to FY26.
iii.The scheme provides result-linked financial assistance to DISCOMs for strengthening of supply
infrastructure based on meeting pre-qualifying criteria and achieving basic minimum benchmarks.
59.Who has recently (in Dec’ 23) sworn in as 6th Chief Minister of Mizoram?
1) Vishnu Deo Sai
2) Lalbiakzama
3) Baryl Vanneihsangi

4) Conrad Kongkal Sangma

5) Lalduhoma
Answer- 5) Lalduhoma
Explanation:
Lalduhoma (74), Lalduhoma (74), Leader of the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), was sworn in as
the 6th Chief Minister (CM) of Mizoram.He is also the oldest person to become the CM of Mizoram.
i.Baryl Vanneihsangi(32) of ZPM elected from Aizawl South-III constituency, has become the
youngest female Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Mizoram.
60. Which of the following is incorrectly matched with respect to the additional charge given to
ministers by President Droupadi Murmu on 7th December 2023?
1) Arjun Munda - Union Minister for the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
2) Sushri Shobha Karandlaje - Minister of State in Ministry of Food Processing Industries
3) Rajeev Chandrasekhar - Minister of Stateof Ministry of Jal Shakti
4) Bharti Pravin Pawar - Minister of State in Ministry of Tribal Affairs
5) Smriti Zubin Irani - Union Minister for the Ministry of Textile
Answer- 5) Smriti Zubin Irani - Union Minister for the Ministry of Textile
Explanation:
On 7th December 2023, Droupadi Murmu, President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister (PM)
Narendra Modi, gave additional charge to 4 Union Ministers.
i.Union Minister Arjun Munda, Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), has been given additional charge as
the Union Minister for the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW).
ii.Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State(MoS) for MoA&FW was given additional charge of MoS
in the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI).
iii.Rajeev Chandrasekhar, MoS for Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeiTY) was given additional charge as the MoS
of Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS).
iv.Bharti Pravin Pawar, MoS of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) was given
additional charge as the MoS in MoTA.
61. Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the 28th edition of Conference
of Parties (COP) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) hosted by the
United Arabs of Emirates (UAE) in December 2023?
1) As per the 20th annual report card on the state of the Global Carbon Budget 2023 by the Global
Carbon Project (GCP), India is now the 4th largest fossil CO2 emitter in the world.
2) The WMO (World Meteorological Organisation)’s Global Climate Report declared 2023 as the
Hottest Year on Record.
3) COP28 approves a “Loss and Damage” fund worth USD 260 Million to help vulnerable countries to
cope with extreme weather conditions.
4) The COP28 UAE along with WHO (World Health Organisation) unveiled the “COP28 UAE
declaration on Climate and Health”, signed by 123 countries.
5) UAE inaugurated the 2-GW (Gigawatt) Al Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power
Project(IPP) situated a few Kilometers (Kms) away from Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Answer- 1) As per the 20th annual report card on the state of the Global Carbon Budget 2023 by
the Global Carbon Project (GCP), India is now the 4th largest fossil CO2 emitter in the world.

Explanation:
The 28th edition of Conference of Parties (COP) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
(UNFCCC) held in Dubai, UAE (United Arabs of Emirates). The annual climate summit was held from
November 30, 2023 to December 12, 2023. The summit witnessed the participation of more than
70,000 delegates from nearly 200 countries.
• Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and UAE Special Envoy
for Climate Changes served as President of COP28.
• As per the 18th annual report card on the state of the Global Carbon Budget 2023 by the
Global Carbon Project (GCP) , the Global emissions of fossil carbon dioxide (CO₂) will increase
by 1.1% in 2023. India is now the 3rd largest fossil CO2 emitter in the world.
• WMO (World Meteorological Organisation) released the provisional state of the Global Climate
Report at the 28th COP meeting in Dubai, UAE and declared 2023 as the Hottest Year on
Record.
• The year 2023 recorded 1.4 degree Celsius higher than pre- industrial levels (1850-1900)
according to the data collected till October, 2023.
• COP28 approves “Loss and Damage” Fund worth USD 260 Million to help vulnerable countries
to cope with extreme weather conditions.
• The COP28 UAE along with WHO (World Health Organisation) unveiled the “COP28 UAE
declaration on Climate and Health”. It was signed by 123 countries.
• The COP28 Presidency unveiled the COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate Relief, Recovery and
Peace on December 3, 2023 in Dubai, UAE.
• UAE inaugurated the 2-GW (Gigawatt) Al Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic(PV) Independent
Power Project(IPP) situated a few Kilometers (Kms) away from Abu Dhabi, UAE. Now, it has
become the world’s largest single-site solar power plant just in time for COP28.
62. The _________ Edition of Joint Military Exercise ‘VINBAX-2023’ between India and Vietnam
began at Hanoi, Vietnam in December 2023.
1) 7th
2) 4th
3) 5th
4) 6th
5) 2nd
Answer- 2) 4th
Explanation:
VINBAX-2023, the 4th edition of Joint Military Exercise is being held between India and Vietnam in
Hanoi, Vietnam from 11th to 21st December 2023.
• Aim: To foster collaborative partnership, inter-operability and share best practices between
India and Vietnam under Chapter VII of United Nations (UN) Charter on Peacekeeping
Operations.
i. The Indian contingent is represented by 45 personnel including 39 personnel from the Engineer
Regiment of the Bengal Engineer Group, and 6 personnel from the Army Medical Corps.
ii. The Vietnam People’s Army contingent is also represented by 45 personnel.

63. Which bank has recently (in Dec ‘23) launched an exclusive Saving Bank (SB) Account
named ‘Nari Shakti Savings Account’ for women?
1) Punjab National Bank
3) Bank of India
4) ICICI Bank
5) Bank of Baroda
Answer- 3) Bank of India
Explanation:
Bank of India (BOI), a leading public sector bank in India, has launched an exclusive Saving Bank (SB)
Account named Nari Shakti Savings Account, specifically designed for women aged 18 and above
who have an independent source of income.
• This account offers benefits and features designed to empower women financially and promote
their well-being.
i. It offers advanced benefits and features including discounted health insurance and wellness
products, and complimentary facilities for Platinum SB account holders.
ii. Discounts on locker facilities for Gold and Diamond SB account holders and personal accident
insurance cover up to Rs. 1 crore.
iii. It also offers free issuance of credit cards, a lower usage limit of up to Rs. 5 lakh for point-of-sale
(POS) transactions, and preferential interest rates on personal loans.
64. In December 2023, the Ministry of Defence approved the purchase of 70,000 more semi-
automatic assault rifles from _________(country) based Sig Sauer Inc. for the Indian Army at a
cost of Rs 800 crore.
1) Israel
2) Indonesia
3) France
4) Russia
5) United States of America
Answer- 5) United States of America
Explanation:
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the purchase of 70,000 semi-automatic assault
rifles for the Indian Army (IA) at a cost of Rs 800 crore, during a high-level MoD meeting. They will
be bought from the United States of America (USA) based Sig Sauer Inc.
• The rifles will be used in counter terrorism operations and other duties at borders.
i. India has been using Sig Sauer rifles since 2019 when it bought 72,400 SiG 716 rifles of 7.62 x 51mm
caliber viz. 66,400 for IA, 4,000 for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and 2,000 for the Indian Navy (IN),.
ii. The rifles are being purchased to boost the capabilities of soldiers stationed along the borders with
China and Pakistan.
iii. Weighs 3.82 kg without the magazine, it has an effective kill range of 600 meters. It is more
accurate than the INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) because it has a higher caliber.

65. Who has been recently (in Dec ‘23) elected as the Prime Minister(PM) of Poland?
1) Marek Belka
2) Ewa Kopacz
3) Donald Tusk
4) Beata Szydło
5) Mateusz Morawiecki
Answer- 3) Donald Tusk
Explanation:
Donald Tusk, leader of Civic Coalition (KO), was elected as the Prime Minister (PM) of Poland by
winning a vote of confidence in parliament on 11th December 2023.
• He takes oath as PM at the presidential palace by Poland’s President Andrzej Duda.
i. Donald Tusk served as the prime minister of Poland between 2007 and 2014. In that period, he was
in office for seven years, which made him the longest-serving Prime Minister in democratic Poland
ii. He also served as the European Council president from 2014-2019.
66. In December 2023, Mohan Yadav was sworn in as the ________ Chief Minister (CM) of Madhya
Pradesh (MP).
1) 17th
2) 19th
3) 16th
4) 18th
5) 15th
Answer- 2) 19th
Explanation:
Mohan Yadav, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislature party leader was sworn in as the 19th
Chief Minister (CM) of Madhya Pradesh (MP). BJP legislators Rajendra Shukla and Jagdish Devda
were sworn in as the Deputy Chief Ministers.
i. They were administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Mangubhai Patel at the Lal
Parade Ground in Bhopal, MP.
ii. Mohan Yadav replaced Shivraj Singh Chouhan who served as the CM of MP for a record 4 terms of
more than 16 years and 5 months in office.
Note: Shivraj Singh Chouhan, BJP’s longest-serving CM in India from 2005 to 2023, except for 15
months from December 2018 to March 2020 when the Congress governed the state.
67. According to the Mercer’s Quality of Living City Ranking 2023 released in December 2023,
__________ (city) ranked 153rd & tops among Indian Cities for the 6th time, while Vienna
(Austria) topped the list for the _________ consecutive year.
1) Hyderabad (Telangana); 9th
2) Bengaluru (Karnataka); 10th
3) Hyderabad (Telangana); 11th
4) Bengaluru (Karnataka); 9th
5) New Delhi (Delhi); 11th
Answer- 3) Hyderabad (Telangana); 11th

Explanation:
According to Mercer’s Quality of Living City Ranking 2023, Hyderabad (Telangana);
Pune(Maharashtra) and Bengaluru(Karnataka) ranked 153rd, 154th and 156th respectively, have
emerged as the top three Best cities in India in terms of living standard. For the 6th time, Hyderabad
has emerged as the Best Indian city.
i. Vienna(Austria) has topped the list for the 11th consecutive year and retained its title as the Best
City offering the highest quality of life in the world, followed by Zurich(Switzerland), and
Auckland(New Zealand) in the 2nd and 3rd ranks.
• The quality of living (QOL) ranking evaluates the practicalities of daily life for employees
working abroad and their families in assignment locations worldwide. This relies on data from
over 500 cities all over the world.
• Mercer produces a worldwide QOL ranking annually from its Worldwide Quality of Living
Survey.
68. Name the bank that has recently (in Dec ‘23) recognised as the top performer of the 2023
Climate Assessment for Financial Institutions (CAFI) Awards for Climate Reporting.
1) Canara Bank
2) Federal Bank
4) Union Bank of India
5) Bank of Baroda
Answer- 2) Federal Bank
Explanation:
International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has recognised Federal
Bank Limited as the top performer of the 2023 Climate Assessment for Financial Institutions (CAFI)
Awards for Climate Reporting.
i. Federal Bank emerged as a standout performer by securing 2 positions on the global stage and 4
recognitions in the South Asian Region.
ii. Accolades Received by Federal Bank:
• Global recognition:
· Highest Climate Loan Amount Reported
· Most (Greenhouse Gas) GHG Mitigated.
• FY23 Regional Award (South Asia):
· Most Transactions Reported
· Highest Climate Loan Amount Reported
· Most GHG Mitigated
· Best Achievement vs Climate Targets
Note: Around 258 financial institutions across the globe are participating in climate reporting through
the CAFI tool.
69. In December 2023, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) raised its economic forecast for
India to ________ for Fiscal 2023-2024 (FY24).
1) 6.2%
2) 6.8%
3) 6.7%

4) 6.5%
5) 6.3%
Answer- 3) 6.7%
Explanation:
On December 13, 2023, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in its Asian Development Outlook (ADO)
December 2023 raised its economic forecast for India to 6.7% for Fiscal 2023-2024 (FY24) from the
6.3% forecast made in September 2023.
i. This increase is driven by India’s higher-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth of
7.6% year-on-year in the July-September quarter.
ii. On the other hand, Real GDP growth for Q1 FY25 is projected at 6.7%; Q2 at 6.5%; and Q3 at 6.4%.
India’s inflation was also unchanged at 5.5% in FY24.
70. Who has recently (in Dec ‘23) sworn in as the 4th Chief Minister (CM) of Chhattisgarh?
1) Arun Sao
2) Mohan Yadav
3) Vishnu Deo Sai
4) Bhajan Lal Sharma
5) Revanth Reddy
Answer- 3) Vishnu Deo Sai
Explanation:
Vishnu Deo Sai of Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) was sworn in as the 4th Chief Minister (CM) of
Chhattisgarh. BJP legislators Vijay Sharma and Arun Sao were sworn in as the Deputy Chief Ministers.
• They were administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan
in Raipur, Chhattisgarh on 13th December 2023.
i. Vishnu Deo Sai replaced Bhupesh Baghel(Congress) who served as the CM of Chhattisgarh from
2018 to 2023. Vishnu Deo Sai became the first tribal chief minister of Chhattisgarh.
ii. In the Chhattisgarh assembly general election, BJP won 54 of the 90 seats while Congress won 35
seats. Gondvana Gantantra Party (GGP) has won 1 seat.
iii. Vishnu Deo Sai was elected as the Member of Legislative(MLA) from the Kunkuri Assembly
constituency.
71. In December 2023, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) approved the Rs. __________ proposal to
purchase about 6,400 rockets for Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) systems.
1) 2,800 crore
2) 1,200 crore
3) 3,200 crore
4) 2,100 crore
5) 1,900 crore
Answer- 1) 2,800 crore
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the Rs 2,800 crore proposal to purchase about 6,400
rockets for Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) systems, for boosting the Indian Army’s
capabilities.
• MoD’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved the proposal for the acquisition of 2
variants of these rockets, known as Area Denial Munition Type 2 and Type-3.

• The Indian Army will only purchase the rockets from domestic suppliers and the 2 main
contenders are Munitions India Limited and Economic Explosives Limited of Solar Industries.
i. Named after the bow of the Hindu deity ‘Shiva’, the Indian-made Pinaka weapon system was
developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India.
ii. It stands as a battle-proven, all-weather artillery weapon system, strategically designed for indirect
area fire.
• The Pinaka system is one of the first few military technologies to be exported from India to
foreign countries like Armenia.
72. Name the Indian Naval Ship (INS) that has recently (in Dec ‘23) commissioned by the Indian
Navy (IN) at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh(AP).
1) INS Shishumar
2) INS Magar
3) INS Tarmugli
4) INS Vishal
5) INS Ranvijay
Answer- 3) INS Tarmugli
Explanation:
On December 14, 2023, The Indian Navy (IN) commissioned the Fast Attack Craft, Indian Naval Ship
(INS) Tarmugli at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh(AP). VAdm Sandeep
Naithani, Chief of Materiel was the Chief Guest for the commissioning ceremony.
• The ship has served under the flags of 2 nations (India and Maldives) and bearing 3 names (INS
Tillanchang; MCGS Huravee and INS Tarmugli) during its commendable service. 3
• The vessel was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata, West Bengal in
2001.
i. It was commissioned in the Indian Navy as INS Tillanchang, a Trinkat Class ship, and served till
2006. It was gifted to Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) as a part of diplomatic outreach in the
Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
73. As per the report ‘Women Empowerment & Ladli Behna_Dec23‘ released by the State Bank
of India’s (SBI) Economic Research Department (ERD) in December 2023, women voters in
India will surpass male voters from the _______ General Election onwards.
1) 2044
2) 2024
3) 2034
4) 2029
5) 2039
Answer- 4) 2029
Explanation:
On December 14, 2023, the State Bank of India’s (SBI) Economic Research Department (ERD) released
a report titled ‘Women Empowerment & Ladli Behna_Dec23‘ which states that women voters in India
will surpass male voters from the 2029 General Election onwards.
· In 2029, the total voter turnout is expected to be 73 crores of which women voters will be at
37 crore, which will be higher than the registered men voters at 36 crore.

· The report projects that the total voter turnout in the 2024 general election will be around 68
crores of which 33 crore (49%) will be women.
· ERD projects that in 2047 (probable election year 2049), women voter turnout should
increase to 55% and men voter turnout might decrease to 45%.
· It is projected that in 2047, around 115 crore would be registered electors.
· The voter turnout is projected to be at 80% (92 crore), with women outnumbering men (50.6
crore women, 41.4 crore men).
74. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the report “Logistics Cost in
India: Assessment and Long-Term Framework” released in December 2023?
A) The Logistics Division of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
(DPIIT) launched a report which was prepared by the National Council of Applied Economic
Research (NCAER), along with Asian Development Bank (ADB) experts and task force
members.
B) India’s logistic costs ranged between 7.9% and 9.0% during 2021-22, down from 8.2-9.9%
during 2011-12.
C) The report recommends a hybrid approach which combines primary and secondary survey
data along with real-time Big Data to provide an estimate of logistics cost.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Explanation:
On 14th December 2023, The Logistics Division of the Department for Promotion of Industry and
Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) launched a report titled
“Logistics Cost in India: Assessment and Long-Term Framework” in New Delhi, Delhi.
· The report provides a framework to contribute towards achieving the target of reducing
logistics costs in India.
i. The Report was prepared by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), along
with Asian Development Bank (ADB) experts and task force members.
· It uses available secondary data from the Supply Use Tables and National Account Statistics of
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) and the NCAER’s 2019 study,
“Analysis of India’s Logistics Costs”.
ii. Findings: India’s logistic costs ranged between 7.8% and 8.9% during 2021-22, down from 8.7-
9.9% during 2011-12.
iii. Also the logistics cost was reduced from 8.3-9.4% to 7.8-8.8% during 2014-15 to 2016-17 due
to a faster growth in nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) than in logistic costs.
iv. Recommendations: The report recommends a hybrid approach which combines primary
(covering all trade flows, product types, industry trends, Origin-Destination pairs, etc.) and secondary
survey data along with real-time Big Data to provide an estimate of logistics cost.
· In order to improve logistics efficiency, the logistics costs should be estimated regularly
(preferably annually).
· For this purpose, the process of data collection should be institutionalised.

75. Which of the following personalities has/have recently (in Dec ‘23) honoured with Indira
Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development for 2023?
1) Daniel Barenboim
2) Ali Abu Awwad
3) Jamila Afghani
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development for 2023 has been jointly
awarded to Daniel Barenboim, an Argentine-Israeli classical pianist and conductor, and Ali Abu
Awwad, Palestinian peace activist, for their efforts towards a non-violent resolution of the Israel-
Palestine conflict.
i. Daniel Barenboim became a symbol of hope and a space for dialogue and gained a permanent base
in Berlin’s (Germany) Pierre Boulez Saal, in March 2017.
· His awards and honours, including the titles of Grand Officier in France’s Légion d’Honneur
and Knight Commander of the British Empire (KBE) among others.
ii. Ali Abu Awwad was awarded the 2023 Luxembourg Peace Prize as an Outstanding Peace Activist.
Note: The international jury of the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development was
chaired by former Chief Justice T S Thakur.
76. Which of the following personalities have recently (in Dec ‘23) become 1st Indians to be
inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame?
1) Mahesh Bhupathi
2) Leander Paes
3) Vijay Amritraj
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
Indian tennis legends Leander Paes; Indian sports commentator and promoter Vijay Amritraj; and
British sports journalist and writer Richard Evans were inducted into the International Tennis Hall of
Fame as a part of the class of 2024.
· Leander Paes was selected under Player Category and Vijay Amritraj and Richard Evans were
selected under Contributor Category.
· Paes and Amritraj have become the 1st two Indians to receive the honours and the 1st
Asian men to be selected in their respective categories.
Note: With this, India has become the 28th nation represented in the Hall of Fame.
i. The Class of 2024 will be officially inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on 20th July
2024 in Newport, Rhode Island, the United States of America (USA).
ii. Leander Paes, Vijay Amritraj, and Richard Evans will join an elite group of 264 inductees from 28
nations, including India.


77. In December 2023, Novak Djokovic from Serbia, has named men’s International Tennis
Federation (ITF) World Champion 2023 for the _________ time, while Belarusian tennis player,
__________ has named as the women’s ITF World Champion for the first time.
1) 10th; Aryna Sabalenka
2) 8th; Victoria Azarenka
3) 9th; Olga Govortsova
4) 8th; Aryna Sabalenka
5) 9th; Victoria Azarenka
Answer- 4) 8th; Aryna Sabalenka
Explanation:
Novak Djokovic, a Serbian tennis player, has been named men’s International Tennis Federation
(ITF) World Champion 2023 for the eighth time in his career.
· Aryna Sabalenka, a Belarusian tennis player, has been named as the women’s ITF World
Champion for the first time for her consistent performance in the 2023 season.
· Men’s Doubles: Rajeev Ram (United States of America) and Joe Salisbury (United Kingdom)
have been named men’s doubles ITF World Champions for a second time.
· Women’s Doubles: Storm Hunter (Australia) and Elise Mertens (Belgium) have been named
women’s doubles ITF World Champions for the first time.
78. Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the Cabinet approval on 29th
November 2023?
1) The Union Cabinet has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 16th Finance Commission
(FC), whose recommendations span a 5-year period from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2031.
2) The Union Cabinet also extended Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) — for five
years till December 2028.
3) The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM
JANMAN) with a budget of Rs 24,104 crore.
4) The Cabinet also approved the Central Sector Scheme (CSS) for providing Drones to the 15000
selected Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) from 2024-25 to 2025-26.
5) The continuation of the Fast Track Special Court (FTSCs) was approved for a further five years i.e.
from April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028.
Answer- 5) The continuation of the Fast Track Special Court (FTSCs) was approved for a further
five years i.e. from April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028.
Explanation:
On November 29, 2023, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi
has approved the following:
i. The Union Cabinet has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Sixteenth/16th Finance
Commission (FC), whose recommendations, spanning a 5-year period from April 1, 2026 to March 31,
2031, will be submitted by October 31, 2025.
ii. The Union Cabinet also extended Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) — for five
years till December 2028.
• In this regard, the Central Government will spend approximately Rs 11.80 lakh crore on food
subsidies to provide free food grains (rice , wheat and coarse grains/millets) to about 81.35
crore people.

iii. The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM
JANMAN) with a budget of Rs 24,104 crore (Central Share: Rs. 15,336 crore, State Share: Rs. 8,768
crore).
iv. The Union Cabinet also approved the Central Sector Scheme (CSS) for providing Drones to the
15000 selected Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) from 2024-25 to 2025-26 for providing rental
services to farmers for agriculture purposes. The outlay of the scheme is Rs 1261 Crore.
v. The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Fast Track Special Court (FTSCs) for a
further three years i.e. from April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2026.
• The financial implication for the same will be Rs 1952.23 crore (Rs. 1207.24 crore as Central
Share and Rs. 744.99 crore as State share).
79. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the World AIDS Day Report
2023, released in November 2023?
A) The Joint United Nations Programme on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired
Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) (UNAIDS) released the World AIDS Day Report 2023,
titled “Let Communities Lead”.
B) The report states that AIDS can be ended as a public health threat by 2030, if only frontline
communities get full support from governments and donors.
C) The report was launched in London, United Kingdom (UK) at a World AIDS Day event hosted
by STOPAIDS, a civil society organisation.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Ahead of World AIDS Day 2023 (1 December 2023), the Joint United Nations Programme on Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) (UNAIDS) released the
World AIDS Day Report 2023, titled “Let Communities Lead”.
• The report states that AIDS can be ended as a public health threat by 2030, if only frontline
communities get full support from governments and donors.
• The report was launched in London, United Kingdom (UK) at a World AIDS Day event hosted
by STOPAIDS, a civil society organisation.
• The 2023 theme of World AIDS Day is “Let Communities Lead”.
i. The report underscores the pivotal role of community-led interventions in achieving the end of AIDS
and ensuring sustained progress.
ii. The report is “an urgent call to action for governments and international partners to enable and
support communities in their leadership roles”.
80. Who has recently (in Nov ‘23) won the Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur, the highest
civilian award of France, for the contributions in promoting space cooperation between India
and France?
1) Kalpana Kalahasti
2) V R Lalithambika

3) Ritu Karidhal
4) Nandini Harinath
5) Tessy Thomas
Answer- 2) V R Lalithambika
Explanation:
Dr V R Lalithambika, a distinguished scientist at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was
honoured with “Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur”, the highest civilian award of France, for her
contributions in promoting space cooperation between India and France.
i. On behalf of the French Government, Thierry Mathou Ambassador of France to India, conferred the
award to her during the event held in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
ii. She becomes the 2nd ISRO scientist to receive the award. Previously, A S Kiran Kumar, former
chairman of ISRO received the award in 2019.
81. In November 2023, the SBI Mutual Fund (SBI MF) received approval from the Reserve Bank
of India (RBI) for acquiring aggregate holding of up to 9.99% of the paid-up share capital of
______________ (Bank).
1) South Indian Bank
2) Karur Vysya Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) IDFC FIRST Bank
5) RBL Bank
Answer- 2) Karur Vysya Bank
Explanation:
The SBI Mutual Fund (SBI MF) received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for acquiring
aggregate holding of up to 9.99% of the paid-up share capital or voting rights of Karur Vysya Bank
Ltd (KVB).
i. SBI MF has received regulatory approval, pursuant to Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange
Board of India (SEBI)(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
ii. The approval has been granted in accordance with the application submitted by SBI MF to the RBI.
• As per the approval, SBI MF must acquire major shareholding within 1 year from the RBI’s
letter. Failure to do so will result in the automatic cancellation of the approval.
82. Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the 54th edition of the
International Film Festival of India (IFFI) held at Goa in November 2023?
1) Indian actress, Padma Shri Awardee Madhuri Dixit was honoured with the Special Recognition to
Bhartiya Cinema award.
2) American Actor Michael Douglas was honoured with the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award
of the Year(2023).
3) Endless Borders directed by Abbas Amini (Persian) won the Best Film Award under Golden
Peacock Category.
4) The film “White Flower” directed by Arvin Sinha won the best film award at “75 Creative Minds of
Tomorrow” (CMOT).
5) “Panchayat 2” a comedy-drama series in Hindi streamed on Amazon Prime Video in 2022 won the
prestigious OTT Award for web series.

Answer- 4) The film “White Flower" directed by Arvin Sinha won the best film award at “75
Creative Minds of Tomorrow” (CMOT).
Explanation:
The 54th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was held in Goa from 20 to 28th
November 2023.
• The 54th IFFI was jointly organised by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC)
under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting(MIB) along with the Entertainment Society
of Goa (ESG), Government of Goa.
• The International film “Catching Dust” directed by the British filmmaker Stuart Gatt was
screened as the opening film.
• Himachal Pradesh Police Orchestra ‘Harmony of the Pines’ performed at the closing ceremony
of the 54th IFFI on 28th November 2023.
• Renowned Indian actress, Padma Shri Awardee Madhuri Dixit was honoured with the Special
Recognition to Bhartiya Cinema award for her outstanding contributions to the Indian film
industry.
• American Actor Michael Douglas was honoured with the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement
Award of the Year(2023) by Shekhar Kapoor and Chief Minister Shri Pramod Sawant.
• Endless Borders directed by Abbas Amini (Persian) won the Best Film Award under Golden
Peacock Category.
• The film “Odh” directed by Akhil Lotlikar won the best film award at “75 Creative Minds of
Tomorrow” (CMOT) held at the 54th IFFI, Goa on November 25, 2023.
• “Panchayat 2” a comedy-drama series in Hindi streamed on Amazon Prime Video in 2022 won
the prestigious OTT Award for web series at the 54th IFFI.
83. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the recent approval granted
by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) in November 2023?
A) The DAC chaired by Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence(MoD), granted
approval for Acceptance of Necessity (AoNs) for diverse Capital Acquisition Proposals, worth
Rs 2.23 lakh crore to enhance the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces.
B) The Council has approved the procurement of 2 types of Anti-tank Munitions namely, Area
Denial Munition (ADM) Type-2 and Type-3, which are capable of neutralising Tanks and
Armoured personnel carriers and enemy personnel.
C) DAC has approved the procurement of defence equipment worth Rs.1.5 lakh crores such as
97 new LCA Mk 1A fighter aircraft and the indigenous upgrade of 84 Su-30 MKI combat planes.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Explanation:
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of
Defence(MoD), granted approval for Acceptance of Necessity (AoNs) for diverse Capital Acquisition
Proposals, worth Rs 2.23 lakh crore to enhance the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces.
Around 98% of the total AoN amount (Rs 2.20 lakh crore) worth acquisition will be sourced from

domestic industries.
This is in line with efforts towards achieving self-reliance in the Indian Defence sector
(Aatmanirbharta).
i. The Council has approved the procurement of 2 types of Anti-tank Munitions namely, Area Denial
Munition (ADM) Type-2 and Type-3, which are capable of neutralising Tanks and Armoured
personnel carriers and enemy personnel.
ii. A state-of-the-art Towed Gun System (TGS) was also approved to replace the Indian Field Gun
(IFG), which has completed its service life.
iii. In addition, the DAC has also accorded approval for the procurement of:
Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Army; and
Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark (Mk) 1A for IAF from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
iv. DAC has approved the procurement of defence equipment worth Rs.1.5 lakh crores such as 97
new LCA Mk 1A fighter aircraft and the indigenous upgrade of 84 Su-30 MKI combat planes.
84. Name the company that has recently (in Nov ‘23) launched the three Anti-Submarine
Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC) project: Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mahe, INS Malvan,
and INS Mangrol at its Kochi Yard in Kerala for the Indian Navy (IN).
1) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
2) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
3) Hindustan Shipyard Limited
4) Goa Shipyard Limited
5) Cochin Shipyard Limited
Answer- 5) Cochin Shipyard Limited
Explanation:
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) launched the first three ships of the 8 Anti-Submarine Warfare
Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC) project namely Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mahe, INS Malvan, and INS
Mangrol at its Kochi Yard in Kerala for the Indian Navy (IN).
i. They are 78 meters (m) long, 11.36m wide, and have a draught of about 2.7m, displacement about
896 tons, and can reach a maximum speed of 25 knots and endurance of 1800 nautical miles.
ii. They are equipped with indigenously developed SONARS (Sound Navigation and Ranging) for
underwater surveillance.
iii. The 3rd Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 17 (Yard 127) has been
delivered to IN in the presence of Shankar Mukharjee, INAS (Indian Naval Armament Service), AGM
Naval Armament Depot (NAD), Karanja in Mumbai, Maharashtra. This Barge’s all major and auxiliary
equipment/systems sourced from indigenous manufacturers.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in December 2023?
A) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Central Bank of Brazil signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) for cooperation and information exchange regarding the Clearing
Corporation of India Limited (CCIL).
B) RBI has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 10,000 on Bank of America, N.A. for violation of
RBI’s instructions on reporting requirements under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme of
FEMA, 1999.
C) RBI approved the promoter of CSB Bank to retain a 26% stake in the lender.

1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On December 1, 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Bank of England (BoE) signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation and information exchange regarding the
Clearing Corporation of India Limited (CCIL).
• Signatories: RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar and BoE Deputy Governor for Financial
Stability Sarah Breeden in London, United Kingdom (UK)
i. RBI in exercise of powers under the provisions of Section 11(3) of FEMA (Foreign Exchange
Management Act), 1999 has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 10,000 on Bank of America, N.A. for
violation of RBI’s instructions on reporting requirements under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme of
FEMA, 1999.
• This penalty will not affect any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its
customers.
ii. RBI approved the promoter of CSB Bank to retain a 26% stake in the lender. This is higher than
the 15% stake that RBI had previously advised.
86. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) extended the timeline of linking of SEBI
Complaint Redressal (SCORES) platform with the Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Portal from
4th December 2023 to ____________.
1) 1st July 2024
2) 1st March 2024
3) 1st June 2024
4) 1st April 2024
5) 1st May 2024
Answer- 4) 1st April 2024
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has extended the timeline of linking of SEBI
Complaint Redressal (SCORES) platform with the Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Portal from 4th
December 2023 to 1st April 2024.
i. The circular was issued under Section 11(1) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act,
1992.
ii. As per the circular issued by SEBI on 20th September 2023,
• The market entities have to keep submitting the Action Taken Report (ATR) on SCORES within
21 calendar days from the date of receipt of the complaint.
• The market entities have to apply for SCORES authentication and for Application Programming
Interface (API) integration so that entities can comply with the circular from December 4,
2023.
iii. SEBI has proposed to reduce the timelines and introduce auto-routing and auto-escalation of
complaints to strengthen the investor grievance handling mechanism through SCORES.

87. In December 2023, India was re-elected to the ___________(Organisation’s) Council under
Category B states for the 2024-2025 biennium.
1) International Labour Organization
2) International Telecommunication Union
3) International Trade Centre
4) International Finance Corporation
5) International Maritime Organisation
Answer- 5) International Maritime Organisation
Explanation:
India has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council under Category
B states for the 2024-2025 biennium. India got 157 votes out of 167, which is the highest number of
votes among candidates in category B.
• The election was held during the 33rd Assembly of IMO in London, The United Kingdom (U.K.).
i. Vikram Doraiswami, High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom, represented India at the
IMO Assembly.
Note: Along with India, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden,
and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were elected under “Category B – “largest interest in
international seaborne trade”.
• India has been elected to and serving the Council of the IMO, ever since it started functioning
except for two years for the period 1983-1984.
88. Who has recently (in Dec ‘23) become India’s 84th Grandmaster(GM) by crossing the 2500
Elo live ratings in the 4th edition of the Llobregat Open Chess Tournament (Llobregat Open
2023)?
1) Vaishali Rameshbabu
2) Sayantan Das
3) Vignesh N. R.
4) Pranesh M
5) Koustav Chatterjee
Answer- 1) Vaishali Rameshbabu
Explanation:
Indian Chess player Vaishali Rameshbabu(22 years old), has become India’s 84th
Grandmaster(GM) by crossing the 2500 Elo live ratings during the ongoing 4th edition of the
Llobregat Open Chess Tournament (Llobregat Open 2023) from 30th November 2023 to 8th
December 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.
• She is the third Indian female, after Koneru Humpy (2002) and Harika Dronavalli (2011), to get
the GM title.
• Vaishali and her brother Praggnanandhaa became the world’s first sister-brother pair to be
GrandMasters.
i. Vaishali Rameshbabu secured her Woman Grandmaster (WGM) title in 2018 (elo rating 2300) and
International Master (IM) title in 2021(elo rating 2400).
• At present, she is ranked world no. 11 in the women’s ranking with a live rating of 2501.5.

89. 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) 32nd
Answer- 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.
90. 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 & 3
Answer- 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.
91. 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.
92. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the World’s Top 100 Arms
Producing Companies 2022 report released in December 2023?
A) Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released the report titled
“World’s Top 100 Arms Producing Companies 2022”.
B) For the 1st time, three Indian Public Sector Units (PSUs)- (41st rank) Hindustan Aeronautics
Limited, (63rd rank) Bharat Electronics Limited and (99th rank) and Garden Reach
Shipbuilders & Engineers are listed in the Top 100 arms producing companies.
C) Lockheed Martin Corporation from the United States ranked 1st in the List followed by
Raytheon Technologies from the United States.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Swedish think-tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released the report
titled “World’s Top 100 Arms Producing Companies 2022”. SIPRI Top 100 listing includes the 100
companies with the largest arms revenue during the year covered. It lists the companies which make
arms, weapons, military planes and equipment.
i. For the 1st time, three Indian Public Sector Units (PSUs) : (41st) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
(HAL), (63rd) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and (89th) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
(MDL) are listed in the Top 100 arms producing companies.
ii. Top Three Global Companies (2022) in the List are:
Rank Company Country
1st Lockheed Martin Corporation United States
2nd Raytheon Technologies United States
3rd Northrop Grumman Corporation United States

93. Name the country that has recently (in Dec ‘23) elected to represent the Asian region in the
Executive Committee of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC).
1) Indonesia
2) China
3) Japan
4) Thailand
5) India
Answer- 5) India
Explanation:
India has been unanimously elected to represent the Asian region in the Executive Committee of the
Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC).
i. The election took place during the 46th meeting of the CAC held at the Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Headquarters in Rome, Italy from 27th November to 2nd
December 2023.
ii. The Indian delegation was led by G Kamala Vardhana Rao, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Food
Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
iii. The Executive Committee comprises the Chair, 3 vice Chairs, 6 regional coordinators and 7 elected
representatives from the 7 geographical regions of Codex: (Africa; Asia; Europe; Latin America and
the Caribbean; Near East; North America; & The Southwest Pacific).
• The Executive Committee is chaired by the Chairperson of the CAC.
iv. At present, Chairperson of CAC is Steve Wearne, Director of Global Affairs at the United Kingdom
Food Standards Agency.
94. Name the first Survey Vessel (Large) (SVL) ships that has recently (in Dec ‘23) delivered to
the Indian Navy(IN) by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE).
1) INS Nireekshak
2) INS Makar
3) INS Darshak
4) INS Nirupak
5) INS Sandhayak
Answer- 5) INS Sandhayak
Explanation:
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata (West Bengal) has delivered Indian Naval
Ship (INS) Sandhayak (Yard 3025), the first of four Survey Vessel (Large) (SVL) ships to the Indian
Navy(IN) on 4th December 2023. Sandhayak has an indigenous content of over 80% by cost.
• The contract for building four SVL ships was signed between the Ministry of Defense (MoD)
and GRSE on 30 October 2018.
• The Keel for the ship was laid in 2019 and the ship was launched in 2021. After the launch, the
ship has undergone a comprehensive schedule of trials in harbour and at sea.
• SVL ships are 110 meter long, 16 meter wide with a displacement of 3,400 tons and it was
developed DMR 249-A steel manufactured by Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
• The ship is powered by two Diesel Engines and it can achieve speeds upto 18 knots.
Note- Other three Survey Vessel (Large) (SVL) are Nirdeshak (Yard 3026), Ikshak (Yard 3027) and
Sanshodhak (Yard 3028)

95. In December 2023, ___________ became the 1st state in the country to get the highest number
of Geographical Indication (GI) tags (18) in a single day.
1) Assam
2) Jharkhand
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Uttarakhand
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 4) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
18 products of Uttarakhand including 12 agricultural goods, 4 Handi-craft goods, 1 food-stuff and 1
manufactured goods received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
• Uttarakhand has become the 1st state in the country to get the highest number of 18 GI tags
in a single day.
• Chief Minister (CM) of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami officially distributed GI certificates
to 18 products.
i. With these 18 new products, the total number of GI products in Uttarakhand has become 27.
ii. The 9 products from Uttarakhand – Tejpat, Basmati Rice, Aipan Art, White Rajma of Munsiyari,
Ringal craft, Thulma, Bhotiya, Chiura Oil and Copper products have already received GI tag
96. Name the country that has recently (in Dec ‘23) become a member of the Battery Energy
Storage Systems (BESS) Consortium, led by the Global Leadership Council (GLC) of the Global
Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP).
1) Australia
2) India
3) Bangladesh
4) Indonesia
5) Pakistan
Answer- 2) India
Explanation:
On December 4, 2023, during the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), India
became a member of the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Consortium, led by the Global
Leadership Council (GLC) of the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP).
• A total of 11 countries(first-mover countries), including India, have joined the BESS
consortium during the COP28.
i. The BESS consortium is committed to achieving a combined commitment of 5 Gigawatts (GW) of
BESS by the end of 2024.
ii. The other first-mover countries are: Barbados, Belize, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritania,
Mozambique, Nigeria, and Togo
Note: COP28 is being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 30 November to 12 December
2023.
97. Name the bank that has recently (in Dec ‘23) launched the Parivar Account for Savings and
Current Accounts.
1) Bank of Baroda
2) Union Bank of India

3) Bank of India
4) Bank of Maharashtra
5) Indian Bank
Answer- 1) Bank of Baroda
Explanation:
Bank of Baroda (BOB), a leading public sector bank(PSB), has launched the BOB Parivar Account
for Savings and Current Accounts which groups all the bank accounts belonging to members of a
single family under One Family.
• The ‘My Family, My Bank’ segment was launched under the “BOB Ke Sang Tyohaar Ki Umang”
festive campaign of BoB.
i. The accounts under the BOB Parivar Account will be operated independently by the primary
account holder.
ii. This eliminates the need to maintain a quarterly average balance (QAB) in every single account. The
QAB is recorded at the Group/Family level.
iii. Eligibility:
• Savings account segment is open to a family of a minimum 2 members and a maximum of 6
members.
• Current account segment is open to proprietorship, partnership, LLP, and Pvt. Ltd. companies,
which are group companies or sister concerns.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) in December 2023?
A) Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 98 million loan to improve the
horticulture crop farmers’ access in India to certified disease-free planting materials.
B) ADB approves additional funding of USD 100 million for the Odisha Integrated and Resilient
Urban Development Project.
C) IIFL Home Finance Ltd and Asian Development Bank jointly hosted the 15th chapter of the
‘kutumb’ event and the 10th in series with ADB in Delhi.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD($) 98 million(Rs.816 Cr) loan to improve the
horticulture crop farmers’ access in India to certified disease-free planting materials.This initiative
aims to improve the crop yield, quality, and resilience to impacts of climate change.
• This project will support the Government of India’s Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Program(CPP).
i. ADB approves additional funding of USD 200 million for the Uttarakhand Integrated and Resilient
Urban Development Project. This is in addition to a USD 125 million loan sanctioned in November
2021 for water supply and sanitation services in Dehradun and Nainital.
• ADB and India aims to attain the goal with the objectives of the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation
and Urban Transformation and Swachh Bharat Mission.

ii. IIFL Home Finance Ltd and Asian Development Bank jointly hosted the 15th chapter of the ‘kutumb’
event and the 10th in series with ADB in Delhi, India to discuss the green building ecosystem and
affordable housing.
• IIFL Home Finance Ltd. and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) joined forces for a Technical
Assistance (TA) initiative named ‘Enabling the Ecosystem to Improve Access to Green
Affordable Housing for Women’ addressing key areas such as green building, affordable
housing, and women’s housing access in India.
• ‘Kutumb’ has played a significant role in helping IIFL Home Finance Ltd. serve more than
250,000 customers
99. Which of the following personalities from India is ‘not’ listed among the Forbes' 2023
World's 100 Most Powerful Women published in December 2023?
1) Nirmala Sitharaman
2) Roshni Nadar Malhotra
3) Nita Ambani
4) Soma Mondal
5) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Answer- 3) Nita Ambani
Explanation:
Forbes' 20th annual ranking of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women (2023) features a total of 4
Indian women. Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance and Corporate Affairs is
ranked 32nd on the list.
i. The other 3 Indians are Roshni Nadar Malhotra(rank 60), Chairperson of HCLTech; Soma
Mondal(rank 70), former Chairperson of Steel Authority of India Limited(SAIL) and Kiran
Mazumdar-Shaw(rank 76), Founder and Executive Chairperson of Biocon India Private Limited.
ii. vonder Leyen, the President of the European Commission, European Union (EU) topped the list for
the second consecutive year.
100. Name the company that has recently (in Dec ‘23) launched the largest and most capable
multimodal Artificial intelligence (AI) model called ‘Gemini’.
1) Lenovo Group
2) Microsoft
3) Google
4) IBM
5) Samsung
Answer- 3) Google
Explanation:
Google launched its largest and most capable multimodal Artificial intelligence (AI) model,
‘Gemini’, which comes in three sizes: Gemini Ultra, Gemini Pro, and Gemini Nano.
Variants of Gemini:
• Gemini Ultra: The largest and most capable model for highly complex tasks and it is the first
model to outperform human experts on MMLU (massive multitask language understanding)
with a score of 90.0%.
• Gemini Pro: The best model for scaling across a wide range of tasks

• Google Bard integrated with Gemini Pro for more advanced reasoning, planning, and
understanding.
• Gemini Nano: The most efficient model for on-device tasks It is expected to launch Bard
Advanced with Gemini Ultra in early 2024.
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• Development: It is indigenously designed and developed by the Defence Research and

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Policy Repo Rate 6.50%

Fixed Reverse Repo Rate 3.35%

Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) Rate 6.25%

Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate 6.75%

Bank Rate 6.75%

Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) 4.50%

Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) 18%

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4) Conrad Kongkal Sangma

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