Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 27 December 2023 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

The fourth unit of the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP-4) in Gujarat, with a capacity of 700 MWe, achieved criticality recently, marking the initiation of a controlled fission chain reaction.
The Kakrapar facility, houses the largest indigenous nuclear power reactors built by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL). These pressurized heavy water reactors (PHWRs) utilize natural uranium as fuel and heavy water as coolant and moderator. The NPCIL is a public sector undertaking of the Department of Atomic Energy which already operates indigenous PHWRs at other facilities.

The Government of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) on 15th December 2023 signed a $250 million policy-based loan that will continue support to industrial corridor development to make manufacturing more competitive, strengthen national supply chains and links with regional and global value chains, and create more and better jobs.
The National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICP) has been conceived to promote world-class manufacturing facilities and develop futuristic industrial cities in India. 11 Industrial Corridors are being developed under the programme. It is under the administrative control of the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Sanjay Singh was elected the next President of the Indian Wrestling Federation. Singh got 40 votes in the WFI elections while his rival Anita Sheoran got only seven votes. UP Wrestling Association Vice President Sanjay Singh has deep connections with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and is a resident of Varanasi. The Indian Wrestling Federation is the governing body of wrestling in India.

Ministry of Mines has launched the National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal on 19th December 2023 in a ceremony in New Delhi. NGDR is a comprehensive online platform for accessing, sharing, and analyzing geospatial information across the nation.
The NGDR initiative, spearheaded by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and Bhaskarachaya Institute of Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG-N) represents a significant leap forward in democratizing critical geoscience data, empowering stakeholders across industries and academia with unprecedented access to invaluable resources.

Mohammed Shami will be honored with the country's prestigious sports award Arjuna Award for his outstanding performance in the ODI World Cup 2023. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced the National Sports Awards 2023. 26 players including Shami will be honored with Arjun Award. This award will be presented by the President in a specially organized ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 9 next year.

Indian Armed Forces have been honored with the coveted ‘Golden Owl’ award for their outstanding performance. In a remarkable display of excellence, three officers from the Indian Armed Forces, undergoing the prestigious Command and Staff Course at Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) in Sri Lanka, have been honored with the coveted ‘Golden Owl’ award for their outstanding performance. The award, presented by Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, recognizes their exceptional achievements in analytical skills, strategic thinking, and their potential for future leadership.

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced the National Sports Awards 2023. These awards will be presented by the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 09, 2024. This time Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award will be given to badminton players Chirag Chandrashekhar Shetty and Rankireddy Satwik Sai Raj. This time 26 players will be honored with the Arjuna Award.

Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur initiated the 'MY Bharat' campaign and addressed the youth, expressing confidence in India's remarkable progress across various sectors. Thakur highlighted key points showcasing India's growth trajectory attributed to government initiatives.

The International Day of Epidemic Preparedness is observed worldwide on December 27th each year, serving as a reminder of the need for proactive measures to combat infectious diseases.

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport's Terminal 2 was honoured with two prestigious recognitions at UNESCO's 2023 Prix Versailles, being named one of the 'World's Most Beautiful Airports' and securing the coveted 'World Special Prize for an interior 2023.