AC + Adda Quiz Dec 2 Flashcards
- 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.
- Name the Institution that has recently (in Nov ‘23) conferred with the President’s Colour
(represented by a flag) by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu.
1) Mechanical Training Institute
2) Air Force Technical College
3) Air Force Administrative College
4) Armed Forces Medical College
5) Flying Instructors School
Answer- 4) Armed Forces Medical College
Explanation:
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, conferred the President’s Colour (represented by a flag) to
the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) at Pune, Maharashtra.
• To commemorate the AFMC’s platinum jubilee year, the President released a commemorative
coin (Rs. 75), a special cover, and a stamp.
• President Droupadi Murmu also inaugurated the Armed Forces Centre for Computational
Medicine, ‘Prajna’.
i. The president’s colour, also known as “Rashtrapati ka Nishaan,” is the highest honour bestowed
upon a military unit for its exemplary service, courage, and discipline.
ii. The Indian Navy was the first Indian Armed Force to be awarded the President’s Colour by Dr.
Rajendra Prasad in 1951.
iii. The President’s Colour Award ceremony is presided over by the President, who is also the
supreme commander (under Article 53 of the Indian Constitution) of the armed forces, or by the
respective armed forces head designated by the President for the event.
- Who has recently (in Nov ‘23) topped the first edition of ‘India’s Top 200 Self-made
Entrepreneurs of the Millennia 2023’ released by First Private (Private Banking by IDFC First
Bank Limited) and Hurun India?
1) Abhay Soi
2) Radhakishan Shivkishan Damani
3) Deepinder Goyal
4) Vijay Shekhar Sharma
5) Kunal Shah
Answer- 2) Radhakishan Shivkishan Damani
Explanation:
Radhakishan Shivkishan Damani, the founder of Avenue Supermarts Limited (DMart) topped the
first edition of ‘India’s Top 200 Self-made Entrepreneurs of the Millennia 2023’ released by First
Private (Private Banking by IDFC First Bank Limited) and Hurun India, with the value of Rs.2.38 lakh
crore.
• He is followed by Binny Bansal and Sachin Bansal (founders of Flipkart India Private Limited)
with an equity value of Rs. 1.19 lakh crore.
• Deepinder Goyal, the founder of Zomato Media Private Limited, is ranked third with a net
worth of Rs 86,835 crore.
i. The list also recognized 20 women entrepreneurs and Ghazal Alagh(35) of Mamaearth and Saumya
Singh Rathore(35) of Winzo are the youngest women on the list of women entrepreneurs.
ii. As per the list, Falguni Nayar of Nykaa is the top women entrepreneur.
- 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
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
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.
- Which state government, along with the Government of India (GoI) has recently (in Nov ‘23)
signed a tripartite Peace Agreement with United National Liberation Front (UNLF) to establish
permanent peace in the Northeastern region?
1) Meghalaya
2) Manipur
3) Assam
4) Mizoram
5) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer- 2) Manipur
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) and the Manipur Government signed a tripartite Peace Agreement
with the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), in New Delhi, Delhi to establish permanent peace
in the Northeastern region specifically in Manipur.
i. The peace agreement marks the end of a six-decade-long armed movement. The agreement was
signed by senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) and Government of Manipur and
representatives of UNLF.
ii. For the first time, a Valley-based armed group has agreed to return to the mainstream by giving up
violence and agreeing to honour the Constitution of India and the laws of the land.
- Which organisation has recently (in Nov ‘23) published the Global Snapshot on HIV and
AIDS: Progress and Priorities for Children, Adolescents, and Pregnant Women with key
highlight that nearly 98,000 adolescent girls aged 10-19 were infected with Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in 2022?
1) United Nations Children’s Fund
2) World Health Organization
3) United Nations Human Settlement Programme
4) World Bank
5) Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS
Answer- 1) United Nations Children’s Fund
Explanation:
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) published the Global Snapshot on HIV and AIDS:
Progress and Priorities for Children, Adolescents, and Pregnant Women, which provides global
statistical and response updates on children, adolescents, and pregnant women.
i. As per the publication, nearly 98,000 adolescent girls aged 10-19 were infected with Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in 2022 – or 1,900 new infections every week, it shows a significant
testing and medication access gaps persist among children and adolescents.
ii. The report was published ahead of World Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Day 2023
(1 December)
iii. The Global Snapshot further highlights how children and young adolescents encounter significant
hurdles in accessing HIV treatment. ii.Globally, almost 1 million people aged 0-19 living with HIV lack
treatment.
- Which Small Finance Bank (SFB) has recently (in Nov ‘23) partnered with Water.org to offer
accessible financing solutions for water and sanitation solutions?
1) Jana SFB
2) Utkarsh SFB
3) Capital SFB
4) Ujjivan SFB
5) AU SFB
Answer- 4) Ujjivan SFB
Explanation:
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited (Ujjivan SFB) has partnered with Water.org, a global nonprofit
organisation dedicated to providing clean water and sanitation, to offer accessible financing solutions
for water and sanitation solutions.
i. Under this partnership, Water.org will assist Ujjivan SFB in identifying areas that require financing
for clean water and hygienic sanitation.
ii. Water.org will also provide technical assistance, market assessment, development of Information,
Education and Communication (IEC) material, monitoring and evaluation support.
iii. Ujjivan SFB will offer loans of about Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 to existing as well as new customers
to enable them to construct and renovate water and sanitation facilities.
- Name the bank that has recently (in Nov ‘23) signed an MoU with NCDEX e-Markets Limited
(NeML) to strengthen the integration of e-procurement and e-auction systems.
1) YES Bank
2) Federal Bank
3) RBL Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) IDFC FIRST Bank
Answer- 2) Federal Bank
Explanation:
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was
signed between the Federal Bank Limited and
NCDEX e-Markets Limited (NeML) to strengthen
the integration of e-procurement and e-auction
systems. This partnership will facilitate an
advanced e-procurement solution and streamline
e-procurement and e-auction systems for Central
and State Government organisations.
i. Under this initiative, farmers’ list crop details on
NeML’s platform, with the government purchasing them at the Minimum Support Price (MSP).
ii. Federal Bank’s host-to-host integration with NeML’s e-procurement platform will enable a secure
payment processing system.
iii. NeML’s eAuction solution offers a price-discovery mechanism, benefiting the Government of India
by providing a robust price-discovery mechanism for various commodities NeML holds major market
share in transparent price discovery across more than 90 commodities.
- In November 2023, the National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and
Programme Implementation (MoSPI) projected India’s Real GDP or GDP at Constant (2011-12)
Prices in July-September Quarter (Q2) of 2023-24 (Q2FY24) to grow at ___________.
1) 7.6%
2) 7.2%
3) 7.5%
4) 7.0%
5) 7.3%
Answer- 1) 7.6%
Explanation:
On November 30, 2023, the National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme
Implementation (MoSPI) released the estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the July-
September Quarter (Q2) of 2023-24 (Q2FY24), both at Constant (2011-12) and Current Prices.
i. India’s Real GDP or GDP at Constant (2011-12) Prices in Q2FY24 is projected to grow at 7.6% as
compared to 6.2% in Q2FY23. It is estimated to attain a level of Rs 41.74 lakh crore in Q2FY24 as
against Rs 38.78 lakh crore in Q2FY23.
ii. In Q1FY24, India’s GDP expanded to 7.8%, surpassing the Reserve Bank of India(RBI)’s forecast of
6.5%.
- In November 2023, the State Bank of India (SBI)’s Ecowrap report raised its forecast for
India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth to _________ from 6.7% for FY24.
1) 6.9%
2) 7.3%
3) 7%
4) 6.8%
5) 7.2%
Answer- 3) 7%
Explanation:
The State Bank of India (SBI) through its Research ‘Ecowrap‘ report has raised its forecast for
India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for FY24 to 7% from 6.7%, citing robust Q2FY24
growth at 7.6%, driven by a 13.9% surge in manufacturing and a 13.3% rise in construction.
i. Nominal GDP in Q2FY24 grew by 9.1%, with Gross Value Added (GVA) also seeing a parallel increase
of 7.4%.
ii. The industry sector soared to 13.2%, marking a 9-quarters high, while services grew by 5.8%,
affected by specific segments.
iii. Agriculture saw a modest growth of 1.2% in Q2, marking an 18-quarter low.
- 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.
- Which company has recently (in Nov ‘23) partnered with Satellogic Inc to develop local
space technology capabilities in India?
1) Mahindra Aerospace Limited
2) Tata Advanced Systems Limited
3) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
4) Lockheed Martin Corporation
5) Larsen & Toubro Limited
Answer- 2) Tata Advanced Systems Limited
Explanation:
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a leading aerospace and defence solutions provider, has
announced a partnership with Satellogic Inc., a sub-meter resolution Earth Observation(EO) Data
collection company, to develop local space technology capabilities in India.
i. This collaboration is a first step in TASL’s satellite strategy. Both TASL and Satellogic will collaborate
to develop a new satellite design along with developing imagery in India for national defense and
commercial applications.
ii. For this, TASL is commissioning a Satellites’ Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) in Karnataka.
- What was the theme of United Nations (UN) World Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
(AIDS) Day 2023, observed across the globe on 1st December 2023?
1) Let Communities Lead
2) Equalize
3) Global solidarity, resilient HIV services
4) End inequalities. End AIDS. End pandemics
5) Communities Make the Difference
Answer- 1) Let Communities Lead
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s World Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Day is annually
observed across the globe on 1 December to raise awareness about AIDS and to unite people across
the globe to show support for people living with AIDS and affected by Human Immunodeficiency
Viruses (HIV).
i. 1st December 2023, marks the 35th anniversary of World AIDS Day with the theme of “Let
Communities Lead.”
ii. UNAIDS, the UN program on HIV/AIDS, took the lead in campaigning for World AIDS Day since its
creation in 2004.
• The red ribbon has become an internationally recognized symbol of solidarity and support for
people living with HIV and for AIDS awareness.
iii. UNAIDS released the World AIDS Day Report 2023, titled “Let Communities Lead”, and reveals that
the world can end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, but only if communities are fully included
and are sufficiently funded to lead the way.
- The ____________ Raising Day of the Border Security Force (BSF) observed across India on 1st
December 2023.
1) 56th
2) 58th
3) 60th
4) 59th
5) 57th
Answer- 4) 59th
Explanation:
The Border Security Force (BSF) of India annually
celebrates the BSF Raising Day on 1 December to
mark the establishment of BSF, a primary border-
guarding organisation of India that came into
existence on 1st December 1965.
• 1st December 2023 marks the observance of
the 59th Raising Day of BSF.
i. BSF, also known as the First Line of Defence of
Indian Territories, is a paramilitary force charged with guarding India’s land borders with Pakistan
and Bangladesh during peacetime and preventing transnational crime.
• BSF is one of the 7 Central Armed Police Forces (CSPFs) of the Union of India under the
administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
• The BSF celebrated its 59th Foundation Day in Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh district on 1 December
2023.
• The Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) attended the event as the
chief guest and paid tribute to the BSF personnel, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of
duty.
- Who has recently (in Nov ‘23) given the additional charge as the Chief Secretary of Madhya
Pradesh (MP)?
1) Vinod Kumar
2) Veera Rana
3) Umesh Kumar
4) Shishirkant Choubey
5) Rekha Mathur
Answer- 2) Veera Rana
Explanation:
Veera Rana, a 1988-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, was given the additional
charge as the Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh (MP). She became the 2nd woman IAS officer to be
elevated to the post of Chief Secretary of MP.
i. Nirmala Buch was the 1st woman Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh, from 1991 to 1993.
ii. Veera Rana succeeds CS Iqbal Singh Bains, who retired on 30 November 2023 after getting 2 six-
month extensions.
- In which state ‘The Hump World War-II (WW-II) Museum’ was inaugurated in November
2023?
1) Maharashtra
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Arunachal Pradesh
4) Assam
5) West Bengal
Answer- 3) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Pema Khandu, Chief Minister (CM) of Arunachal Pradesh along with Eric Garcetti, Ambassador of the
United States of America(USA) to India inaugurated ‘The Hump World War-II (WW-II) Museum’ in
Pasighat, East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
i. This 2nd of its kind museum in Asia is dedicated to the fallen airmen of the Allied forces who
participated in the ‘Hump’ airlift during WWII. The Hump Museum is named after the Hump route, a
treacherous air route from Assam (India) to Yunnan (China).
ii. The route traverses regions of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Tibet, Yunnan and Myanmar. Around 650
aircraft crashed during 1942-45 on missions over this territory
- Who is the current (as of Dec ‘23) Managing Director (MD) & Chief executive officer (CEO)
of IDFC FIRST Bank?
1) Sanjiv Chadha
2) Atanu Kumar Das
3) Rakesh Sharma
4) Shanti Lal Jain
5) V. Vaidyanathan
Answer- 5) V. Vaidyanathan
Explanation:
About IDFC FIRST Bank Limited:
Managing Director(MD) & Chief Executive Officer(CEO) – V. Vaidyanathan
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Established in – 2018
Tagline – Always You First
- Where is the Headquarters of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) located?
1) Paris, France
2) Manila, Philippines
3) Geneva, Switzerland
4) Vienna, Austria
5) New York, United States of America (USA)
Answer- 5) New York, United States of America (USA)
Explanation:
About United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF):
Executive Director– Catherine M. Russell
Headquarters– New York, United States of America (USA)
Established in– 1946
