Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 13 December 2023 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

Dr. Atul Shah, a plastic surgeon, received the 2023 REACH Game Changing Innovator award for his pioneering contribution to leprosy care, notably the 'One in Four Lasso' surgery technique designed three decades ago to address deformities in leprosy patients.

National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated on December 14 each year in India, recognizing the country's strides in energy efficiency and conservation.

Javed Akhtar is set to be honoured with the Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award at the Ajanta-Ellora Film Festival for his remarkable contributions to the Indian film industry, including iconic works like 'Zanjeer,' 'Deewar,' 'Sholay,' 'Don,' 'Kala Patthar,' and 'Mr India.'

Tropical Cyclone Jasper made landfall in northeast Australia, impacting northern Queensland with destructive winds and the threat of flash flooding.

Adidas has integrated a rechargeable microchip in the 'Fussballliebe,' the official ball of Euro 2024. This technology, combined with limb-tracking technology, provides real-time data to video match officials, aiding in handball decisions and contributing to the overall efficiency of the Video Assistant Refereeing (VAR) process.

India joined the 'Race to Resilience' global campaign at COP28, reflecting its commitment to building climate resilience in urban areas. The campaign aims to unite various stakeholders to enhance the resilience of vulnerable communities to climate change impacts by 2030.

The terrorist attack on the Indian Parliament occurred on December 13, 2001, when five terrorists entered the Parliament House Complex and engaged in a firefight with security personnel.

Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon received the prestigious 2023 Diwali 'Power of One' Award, recognizing his selfless contributions to shaping a more perfect, peaceful, and secure world at the 'Oscars of Diplomacy' ceremony. The ceremony was co-organized by the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations alongside the Diwali Foundation USA.

China and Egypt collaborated to develop and jointly assemble the MisrSat-2 Satellite, representing a significant milestone in their space partnership. The satellite was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China using the Long March-2C carrier rocket.

Myanmar surpassed Afghanistan as the world's leading opium source in 2023, marking a significant shift attributed to expanding cultivation during Myanmar's civil war and a decline in opium cultivation in Afghanistan.