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6th December Current Affairs : Vision IAS Current Affairs
NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. In which Valley, the Silchar-Sylhet festival 2022, 1st ever festival celebrating cultural ties between India and Bangladesh at Silchar, Assam on 2nd December 2022?
1) Chumbi Valley
2) Dihing Valley
3) Dzukou Valley
4) Barak Valley
5) Brahmaputra Valley
Option “4” is correct. On 2nd December 2022, the Silchar-Sylhet festival 2022, 1st ever festival celebrating cultural ties between the neighbouring regions of India and Bangladesh was held in Barak Valley, Silchar, Assam from 2nd to 4th December 2022. i. The festival celebrated the linguistic and cultural ties between the Barak Valley region of Assam, India and the Sylhet segment of Bangladesh. ii. The event was organized by the India Foundation under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India (GoI), in association with the Bangladesh Foundation for Regional Studies.
BANKING AND FINANCE
2. In December 2022, Experts from the Public Health Foundation of India and University of Leicester were awarded a prestigious grant of nearly ________ by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, UK.
1) EURO 3 million
2) EURO 5 million
3) EURO 20 million
4) EURO 10 million
5) EURO 2 million
Option “4” is correct. Researchers from the Public Health Foundation of India and University of Leicester (England) have been awarded a prestigious grant of nearly EURO 10 million by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Global Health Research Centre, United Kingdom (UK). i. These grants help to improve the health outcomes and re-orient health systems to effectively address multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) or multimorbidity in India and Nepal.
3. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the New Index – Nifty Bharat Bond Index – April 2023?
A) NSE Indices Limited has launched a new index – Nifty BHARAT Bond Index – April 2033,
under the Nifty Bharat Bond Index within the Nifty Bharat Bond Index series.
B) New tranche of the Bharat Bond ETF, India’s first corporate bond exchange traded fund
(ETF) has been launched for New Fund Offer (NFO) of the ETF, which will open from 2nd
December to 8th December 2022.
C) This new Bharat Bond ETF and Bharat Bond Fund of Fund (FOF) series will mature on 18th
April 2033.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Option “1” is correct. NSE Indices Limited (formerly known as India Index Services & Products Limited), a subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), has launched a new index – Nifty BHARAT Bond Index – April 2033, under the Nifty Bharat Bond Index within the Nifty Bharat Bond Index series. i. New tranche of the Bharat Bond ETF, India’s first corporate bond exchange traded fund (ETF) has been launched for New Fund Offer (NFO) of the ETF, which will open from 2nd December 2022 to 8th December 2022. ii. This new Bharat Bond ETF and Bharat Bond Fund of Fund (FOF) series will mature on 18th April 2033.
4. In December 2022, ________ based Goldsikka Pvt Ltd set up India’s 1st Gold Automated teller machine (ATM).
1) Mumbai, Maharashtra
2) Hyderabad, Telangana
3) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
4) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5) New Delhi, Delhi
Option “2” is correct. Hyderabad (Telangana)-based Goldsikka Pvt Ltd has set up India’s 1st Gold Automated teller machine (ATM) and started its operations in the city at Raghupathi Chambers in Begumpet, Hyderabad. i. Telangana women commission chairperson Sunitha Lakshmareddy inaugurated the gold ATM centre. ii. Gold ATM supplies in denominations ranging from a minimum of 0.5 gms to a maximum of 100 gms. The customers will also get a certificate stating their purity and weight & will be available for 24 hours.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
5. According to the ICAO Aviation Safety Ranking released in December 2022, India’s ranking has increased to ______ rank in 2022 from 102nd in 2018.
1) 45th
2) 48th
3) 52nd
4) 50th
5) 54th
Option “2” is correct. According to the latest aviation safety ranking released by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), India’s ranking has risen to 48th, up from 102nd in 2018. The ranking, which also ranks India ahead of China (49), is the best ever obtained by India. • India and Georgia are in 48th position, each with a score of 85.49 %. i. Other countries in the top ten are Singapore (1st), United Arab Emirates (UAE) (2nd), Republic of Korea (3rd), France (4th), Iceland (5th), Australia (6th), Canada (7th), Brazil (8th), Ireland (9th) and Chile (10th). • The United States (US) was ranked 22nd, while Qatar was ranked 25th. Pakistan has a score of 70.39 %. • India now ranks above China (49), Israel (50), Turkey (54), Denmark (55) and Poland (60), in terms of effective implementation of key safety elements, with a score of 85.49%.
6. In the 17th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, 47 new items were included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list submitted by 60 countries.
Which city hosted the 17th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage?
1) Dhaka, Bangladesh
2) Rabat, Morocco
3) Lima, Peru
4) Bratislava, Slovakia
5) Geneva, Switzerland
Option “2” is correct. From November 28 – December 3, 2022, the 17th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage was hosted by the North African Country, the Kingdom of Morocco (Morocco) in its capital city Rabat. • It was chaired by Samir Addahre, Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of Morocco to UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). i. The session witnessed the inclusion of 47 new items in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list submitted by 60 countries. ii. These include 39 items in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, 4 items in the Register of Good Safeguarding Practices, and 5 in urgent safeguarding list.
7. Which Indian City has secured 22nd rank in the “Prime Global Cities Index Q3 (JulySeptember) 2022”, published by Knight Frank in December 2022?
Option “3” is correct. According to the “Prime Global Cities Index Q3 2022” published by property consultant Knight Frank, Mumbai (Maharashtra) ranked 22nd in this global index that analyses the annual price appreciation of premium residential properties. i. Knight Frank reports that in the third quarter (Q3—July-September) of 2022, average annual prices increased in three Indian cities—Mumbai, Bengaluru (Karnataka), and New Delhi (Delhi). • Mumbai improved from 39th place in Q3 2021 to 22nd place in Q3 2022. • In addition, Bengaluru jumped in rank to 27th (Q3 2022) from 41st (Q3 2021) while New Delhi rose to 36th (Q3 2022) from 38th (Q3 2021). ii. Top 3: Knight Frank Prime Global Cities Index Q3 2022 (Ranked by annual % change) are Dubai (Middle East Region), Miami (North America Region) & Tokyo (Asia Region).
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
8. Who has been recently (in Dec ‘22) appointed as Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI)?
1) B. Venkatraman
2) Rajnath Ram
3) A.K. Mohanty
4) D. M. Jagadeesh
5) K.V. Suresh Kumar
Option “5” is correct. K.V. Suresh Kumar, a renowned Scientist of the Department of Atomic Energy assumed charge as Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu for a tenure of 3-years. i. He joined the operations of Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR) in 1986 and was involved in the commissioning system of FBTR like Sodium heated Steam Generators, Steam & Water system and Turbo-Generator.
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS
9. In December 2022, S&P Global Ratings reduced India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth to ___________ for 2023.
1) 6%
2) 6.5%
3) 7%
4) 7.5%
5) 8.2%
Option “1” is correct. S&P Global Ratings reduced India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for the following two fiscal years by 0.5 percentage points, citing a downturn in global demand, in its report “Global Credit Outlook 2023: No Easy Way Out.” GDP is expected to be 7% and 6% in fiscal years 2022 and 2023, respectively. i. S&P Global Ratings has calculated the fiscal years as: 2022 = Financial year (FY) 2022 / 23 and 2023 = FY 2023 / 24. Note: S&P Ratings projected in September 2022 that the Indian economy would grow by 7.3% in 2022–23 and by 6.5% in 2023–24.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
10. Which institute has recently (in Dec ‘22) developed a device called Sindhuja-I/‘Ocean Wave Energy Converter’, to generate electricity from Sea Waves?
Option “3” is correct. The researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have developed a device called Sindhuja-I or ‘Ocean Wave Energy Converter’, that can generate electricity from sea waves. Sindhuja means “created from the ocean” in Sanskrit. • The device trials were completed during the second week of November 2022. i. According to the IIT Madras statement, the device was deployed approximately 6 kilometers (km) off the coast of Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, at a location with a depth of 20 meters. ii. Sindhuja-I was funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the ‘Innovative Research Project ‘of IIT Madras, TBI-KIET under the DST Nidhi-Prayas Scheme, and the Australian Alumni Grant Scheme 2022.
11. In December 2022, the United States (US) Airforce has unveiled its newest nuclear stealth bomber, ‘the B-21 Raider’, which is world’s first ______Generation Aircraft.
1) 2nd
2) 6th
3) 3rd
4) 5th
5) 4th
Option “2” is correct. The United States (US) Airforce has unveiled its newest nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, which is world’s first Sixth-Generation Aircraft. • The technology behind this is developed and delivered by Northrop Grumman. • It will cost nearly $700m (£569m) each and can carry nuclear and conventional weapons. i. It is named in honour of the Doolittle Raids of World War II when 80 men, led by Lt. Col. James Jimmy” Doolittle, and 16 B-25 Mitchell medium bombers set off on a mission that changed the course of World War II.
12. Name the organisation that has recently (in Dec ‘22) handed over the Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) of the Akash Weapon System to Missile Systems Quality Assurance Agency (MSQAA) in Hyderabad, Telangana.
1) Defence Research and Development Organisation
2) Bharat Electronics Limited
3) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
4) Bharat Dynamics Limited
5) Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited
Option “1” is correct. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over the Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) of the Akash Weapon System (Indian Army Version) to Missile Systems Quality Assurance Agency (MSQAA) in Hyderabad, Telangana. i. The Akash missile system was developed by a group of DRDO laboratories, including 3 from Pune. ii. Akash is the 1st indigenous state-of-the-art surface-to-air missile system that has been in service with the armed forces for nearly a decade.
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
13. Who has been recently (in Dec ‘22) appointed as Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI)?
1) B. Venkatraman
2) Rajnath Ram
3) A.K. Mohanty
4) D. M. Jagadeesh
5) K.V. Suresh Kumar
Option “5” is correct. K.V. Suresh Kumar, a renowned Scientist of the Department of Atomic Energy assumed charge as Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu for a tenure of 3-years. i. He joined the operations of Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR) in 1986 and was involved in the commissioning system of FBTR like Sodium heated Steam Generators, Steam & Water system and Turbo-Generator.
OBITUARY
14. Renowned French author and Padma Bhushan awardee, “Dominique Lapierre” has passed away in December 2022.
In which field did he receive the Padma Bhushan Award from GoI in 2008?
1) Literature & Education
2) Art
3) Social Works
4) Trade & Industry
5) Science & Engineering
Option “3” is correct. Renowned French author and Padma Bhushan awardee, Dominique Lapierre, passed away at the age of 91. He was born on 30th July 1931, in Chatelaillon, France. i. He authored a book titled ‘City of Joy’ in 1985, describing the struggles of a rickshaw puller in Kolkata. It was made into a movie in 1992, starring Patrick Swayze and directed by Roland Joffe. ii. The Government of India honoured him with Padma Bhushan Award for Social Works in 2008.
SPORTS
15. Who has won the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) President’s Cup 2022 held in Cairo, Egypt?
Option “4” is correct. Rudrankksh Patil, an Indian shooter, has won the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) President’s Cup 2022 in Cairo, Egypt, by defeating Italy’s Danilo Sollazzo in the 10-metre (m) rifle play-off by 16-8. • With this victory, Rudrankksh Patil has made it to the world No. 1 in the latest International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Rankings for men’s 10m air rifle shooters. i. Anjum Moudgil, an Indian women’s rifle ace, has won silver medal in the women’s 50-m rifle in 3 positions (3P) competition at the renowned ISSF President’s Cup 2022, making her the second-best athlete in the sport for the year 2022. ii. Anjum lost the gold medal match to German Anna Janssen (14-16) at the Egypt International Olympic City (EIOC) range.
16. Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the 2022 TATA Steel Chess India(TSCI) Rapid and Blitz held in December 2022?
1) Indian Grand Master (GM) Arjun Erigaisi won the 2022 Tata Steel Chess India Open Blitz defeating American GM Hikaru Nakamura.
2) Indian International Master (IM) Vaishali Rameshbabu became the first-ever Tata Steel Chess India 2022 Women Blitz champion by defeating Ukrainian GM Mariya Muzychuk.
3) Indian chess player Nihal Sarin won the Tata Steel Chess India Open Rapid 2022, while Ukrainian GM Anna Ushenina won the Tata Steel Chess India Women Rapid 2022.
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Option “5” is correct. Indian Grand Master (GM) Arjun Erigaisi won the 2022 Tata Steel Chess India Open Blitz defeating American GM Hikaru Nakamura at the 2022 TATA Steel Chess India (TSCI) Rapid and Blitz, 4th edition of the tournament, held from 29th November to 4th December 2022 in Kolkata, West Bengal. i. Indian International Master (IM) Vaishali Rameshbabu defeated Ukrainian GM Mariya Muzychuk to win the 2022 Tata Steel Chess India Women’s Blitz title. She became the first-ever Tata Steel Chess India 2022 Women Blitz champion.
STATE NEWS
17. Which state has recently (in Dec ‘22) signed an MoU with Coinbase Inc. to promote Web 3.0 Community?
Option “5” is correct. The Telangana Government has signed an MoU with Coinbase Inc., an American based trading company to jointly build a strong Web 3.0 community in Telangana. i. The MoU was signed by the Principal Secretary (IT, Industries and Commerce) and director of emerging technologies wing Jayesh Ranjan and Rama Devi Lanka from Coinbase Inc. ii. Coinbase will support Web 3.0 entrepreneurs of Telangana through capacity-building sessions, mentorship programs, and promoting initiatives that are conducted with the help of Telangana’s innovation ecosystem partners.
18. Name the state that has recently (in Dec ‘22) became 1st state in India to launch a separate Divyang Welfare Department for the welfare of differently-abled people.
1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Jharkhand
5) Karnataka
Option “1” is correct. On the occasion of International Day of Disabled Persons (3rd Dec ‘22), Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Eknath Shinde announced the formation of a separate Divyang Welfare Department for the welfare of differently-abled people with a financial outlay of Rs 1,143 crore. i. Maharashtra Becomes the first State in India to launch a separate department for the welfare of differently-abled people. ii. The Maharashtra government has created 2,063 posts for this new department which will formulate policies for the welfare of the disabled with the consideration of the stakeholders’ views.
19. Which state/UT has recently (in Dec ‘22) inaugurated its 1st FASTag-enabled Parking Management System?
Option “4” is correct. Principal Secretary Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD), Dheeraj Gupta inaugurated Jammu &Kashmir (J&K)’s 1st FASTag-enabled Parking Management System at Multi-Level Car Parking General Bus Stand Jammu. i. The smart parking was launched as part of UT of J&K’s My Town My Pride ii. The state-of-the-art smart parking FASTag enables cashless while the initiative is the 1st of its kind in J&K and 2nd across India. Delhi Metro (Delhi) launches India’s 1st FASTag-based cashless parking at Kashmere Gate station.
20. Name the state that has recently (in Dec ‘22) signed an MoU with Amara Raja Batteries Limited (ARBL) to set up a lithium-ion battery gigafactory.
Option “3” is correct. Amara Raja Batteries Limited (ARBL) signed an MoU with the Telangana government to set up a lithium-ion battery gigafactory in Mahbubnagar district, Telangana with an investment of Rs 9,500 crore over the next 10 years. i. This gigafactory will be a state-of-the-art research and manufacturing facility with an ultimate capacity of up to 16 Giga Watt (GWh) and a battery pack assembly unit of up to 5 GWh. ii. The initial facilities would include a first-of-its-kind advanced energy research and innovation centre, which will be named as the Amara Raja E-hub near Hyderabad International Airport.
IMPORTANT DAYS
21. When was United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Banks 2022 observed across the globe?
1) 2nd December 2022
2) 5th December 2022
3) 3rd December 2022
4) 1st December 2022
5) 4th December 2022
Option “4” is correct. The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Banks 2022 was observed across the globe on 4th December 2022 to recognise the vital role of banking systems in the Member States in contributing to the improvement of the standard of living. • 4th December 2022 marks the observance of the 3rd International Day of Banks. i. According to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), India accounts for 40% of global digital transactions, compared to the world’s industrialized nations. ii. The Indian banking system consists of 12 public sector banks, 22 private sector banks, 44 foreign banks, 43 regional rural banks, 1,484 urban cooperative banks and 96,000 rural cooperative banks in addition to cooperative credit institutions.
22. When was Navy Day 2022 observed across India to commemorate the achievements of “Operation Trident”, launched by the Indian Navy during the India-Pakistan war of 1971?
1) 2nd December 2022
2) 4th December 2022
3) 1st December 2022
4) 5th December 2022
5) 3rd December 2022
Navy Day 2022 was observed across India on the 4th December 2022 to recognise the role of the Indian Navy, the maritime arm of the Indian Armed Forces, in ensuring the safety of the nation. i. The day also commemorates the achievements of “Operation Trident”, an offensive operation launched by the Indian Navy during the India-Pakistan war of 1971. ii. As a part of the celebration of Navy Day 2022, the Indian Navy demonstrated India’s combat prowess and capability through an ‘Operational Demonstration’ at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. • For the first time, the Navy Day Celebrations are being conducted outside the National Capital, New Delhi, Delhi. iii. The Indian Navy Week 2022 is observed from 1st to 7th December 2022 during which various activities and events will be organized.
23. When was United Nations (UN)’s International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development 2022 observed across the globe?
1) 3rd December 2022
2) 5th December 2022
3) 2nd December 2022
4) 4th December 2022
5) 1st December 2022
Option “2” is correct. United Nations (UN)’s International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development, more commonly referred to as International Volunteer Day (IVD), 2022 was observed across the globe on 5th December 2022 with the theme of ‘Solidarity through Volunteering’. i. The 1st International Volunteer Day was observed on 5th December 1985. ii. Annually, the UN Volunteers (UNV) programme conducts events to commemorate the IVD. The campaign of the UNV for IVD 2022 is ‘Together, act now. Volunteer for a better tomorrow’. iii. The 2022 State of the World’s Volunteerism Report (SWVR): “Building Equal and Inclusive Societies”, the 4th edition of the flagship publication (SWVR) of UN Volunteers (UNV) produced every 3 years, presents new evidence on the relationship between volunteers and the state.
24. What is the theme of United Nations (UN)’s World Soil Day (WSD) 2022 that was observed across the globe on 5th December 2022?
1) Soils: where food begins
2) Be the Solution to Soil Pollution
3) Stop Soil Erosion, Save our Future
4) Keep soil alive, protect soil biodiversity
5) Halt soil salinization, Boost soil productivity.”
Option “1” is correct.
The United Nations (UN)’s World Soil Day (WSD) 2022 was observed across the globe on 5th December 2022 with the theme of “Soils: where food begins”. i. The first ever official World Soil Day was observed on 5th December 2014. ii. The Institute of Geology (IGI) of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) won the King Bhumibol Word Soil Day Award (WSDA) 2022 for its commitment to raising awareness of the importance of healthy soils, particularly during WSD 2021 celebration. iii. Dr Ashok Kumar Patra from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Indian Institute of Soil Science (IISS) in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (MP), India won the Glinka World Soil Prize 2022 for his efforts to improve soil nutrient management in India.
CA STATIC GK
25. Who is the “Father of the Indian Navy”?
1) Aurangzeb
2) Baji Rao I
3) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
4) Tipu Sultan
5) Hyder Ali
Option “3” is correct. Maratha emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji Bhosle, referred to as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj known as the “Father of the Indian Navy”, is the creator of India’s naval force.
26. Where is the Headquarters of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) located?
1) Rome, Italy
2) Montreal, Canada
3) Geneva, Switzerland
4) London, United Kingdom
5) Vienna, Austria
Option “2” is correct. About the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO): Secretary General – Juan Carlos Salazar Establishment – 1944 Headquarters – Montreal, Canada
27. In December 2022, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) increased its stake in HDFC Ltd to over _______.
1) 5%
2) 3%
3) 6%
4) 2%
5) 7%
Option “1” is correct. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the country’s largest insurer, has increased its stake in HDFC Ltd to over 5% following the acquisition of shares from the open market. i. LIC purchased 1.2 lakh shares from the open market, hiking its stake in the company to 5.003 per cent, mortgage lender HDFC Ltd said in a regulatory filing.
28. In December 2022, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) & Amul brand to provide technical support to enhance milk production in Sri Lanka.
Who is the current (as of Dec ‘22) Chairman of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)?
Option “4” is correct. Meenesh Shah is the present Chairman of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). i. National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) & Amul brand to provide technical support to enhance milk production in Sri Lanka. ii. The Sri Lankan government is being assisted by the officials of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets milk under the Amul brand.
29. In which state ‘Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary’ is situated?
Option “2” is correct. The Supreme Court (SC) exempted Maharashtra’s Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary (TWS) from its June 3 order mandating the creation of a one-kilometer eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around all Protected Areas in India. i. It also stated that practical difficulties and ground realities will have to be taken into account before having a uniform order for creating ESZs as mandated by the June 3 order.
30. The ‘Gugamal National Park’ is situated in which state?
Option “1” is correct. About Maharashtra: Governor – Bhagat Singh Koshyari Chief Minister – Eknath Shinde National Park – Gugamal National Park, Tadoba National Park (tiger reserve) Wildlife Sanctuary – Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary, Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
