Current Affairs 12th December 2023 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which Indian port has become the first to handle 16.1 million tonnes of cargo?
a) Mumbai
b) Kolkata
c) Chennai
d) Mundra
Answer: d) Mundra
2. When and where did the 6th edition of the India-Korea Business Partnership Forum begin?
a) November 6, New Delhi
b) November 7, New Delhi
c) November 8, Mumbai
d) November 9, Chennai
Answer: b) November 7, New Delhi
3. In which state has a campaign been launched to expedite the granting of Forest Rights Patta?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Jharkhand
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Rajasthan
Answer: b) Jharkhand
4. How many of the top philanthropists in the Asia-Pacific region have been recognized in Forbes Asia's 2023 Heroes of Philanthropy list?
a) 10
b) 12
c) 15
d) 18
Answer: c) 15
5. To prevent which problem will the Indian Railways install AI-based surveillance systems on tracks?
a) Accidents
b) Train delays
c) Arms smuggling
d) Elephant deaths
Answer: d) Elephant deaths
6. Kanchan Devi has become the first woman Director General of which institution?
a) Forest Survey of India
b) Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE)
c) Wildlife Conservation Society of India
d) Ministry of Environment
Answer: b) Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE)
7. In which country are cases of children being hospitalized due to White Lung Syndrome rising?
a) Canada
b) United States
c) United Kingdom
d) Australia
Answer: b) United States
8. In which state was a minister dismissed on December 9 on corruption charges?
a) Maharashtra
b) Karnataka
c) Telangana
d) Kerala
Answer: c) Telangana
9. At an event held in New Delhi, the Prime Minister of which country was awarded the Global Good Governance Award?
a) France
b) Japan
c) Germany
d) Singapore
Answer: a) France
10. Which space agency has successfully completed the Artemis 2 mission?
a) NASA
b) ESA
c) JAXA
d) Roscosmos
Answer: a) NASA