Current Affairs Quiz 1st December 2023 Quiz

Explanation:The Ministry of Jal Shakti will host ‘Jal Itihas Utsav’ on December 1st at Shamsi Talab, Jahaz Mahal in Mehrauli, Delhi.

The main aim is to make people more aware of protecting water heritage sites, instill a sense of ownership and encourage tourism and restoration of these historical structures.

The Jal Shakti Ministry said that Lt. Governor of Delhi Vinai Kumar Saxena and Union Minister for Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat are expected to be present at the event.

Explanation: The Amplifi portal, which stands for Assessment and Monitoring Platform for Liveable, Inclusive, and Future-Ready Urban India, wants to share information about Indian cities.

It gathers information from different cities in India and puts it all in one place. This helps students, researchers, and people involved in decision-making to use the data when making decisions.

Right now, 258 urban local bodies (ULB) have joined, and data for 150 cities is on the portal. It shows various details about these cities, like how much diesel they use and the water quality test results.

The Ministry worked with the National Institute of Urban Affairs and PwC India to develop it. Instead of just using data, it now focuses on the actual data using a long list of indicators. This helps experts in different areas study detailed data across 14 sectors making it easier to collect and analyze certain information.

Explanation: On November 29, 2023, the Indian Navy reached an important achievement by hosting the first MAHASAGAR,  Maritime Heads for Active Security And Growth for All in the Region, a virtual meeting to enhance safety and development in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

Leaders from navies and maritime agencies of important coastal regions participated, promoting a joint maritime strategy to tackle shared challenges.

On its one-year anniversary, the Indian Navy’s initiative MAHASAGAR, stands as a significant achievement in encouraging virtual meetings among Maritime Heads for the security and growth of everyone in the region.

Explanation: NLC India Limited, a government company under the Ministry of Coal, signed a MoU (Memorandum of understanding)with Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC) and Nettur Technical Training Foundation (NTTF) in Chennai.

This collaboration aims to provide job-oriented skill development training to 540 young individuals from families affected by NLC India Limited’s projects in Neyveli.

The company plans to invest Rs 1.12 lakh per candidate in this free residential training program. It will help  them to acquire technical skills and secure job opportunities in leading companies.

Explanation: V R Lalithambika, who used to lead the Human Spaceflight Program at ISRO, received a top French award called the Légion d’honneur on Tuesday.

She got this honor because of her important work in strengthening space collaboration between France and India. The Ambassador of France to India, Thierry Mathou, gave her the award on behalf of the French government.

This award was established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802, and it is the most important award given by the French Republic to civilians. People receive it for outstanding service to France, no matter where they’re from.

Explanation: Famous author and translator Arshia Sattar was honored with the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters from the French government, a prestigious honor.

The award ceremony took place at the Consulate General of France in Bengaluru on November 28, where it was presented by Thierry Mathou, the ambassador of France to India.

Arshia Sattar, who is 63 years old and lives in Bengaluru, has made important contributions to Indian literature and mythology. She is well-known for translating epics like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.

Honored with the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters is a prestigious recognition that puts Arshia Sattar in esteemed company.

Explanation: President Droupadi Murmu will give the highest honor, the President’s Colour, to the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune today.

She’ll also virtually open the Armed Forces Centre for Computational Medicine ‘Prajna’.

The President’s Colour is a significant recognition for any military unit, and this event is part of AFMC’s celebration of its 75th year of outstanding service to the nation.

AFMC is a top-notch institution in the Armed Forces Medical Services and one of the country’s leading medical colleges.

Explanation: On December 1 every year , the Border Security Force (BSF) of India celebrates its Raising Day.

This day marks the creation of BSF, which is India’s main border-guarding organization established on December 1, 1965.

BSF, known as the First Line of Defence for Indian Territories, is a paramilitary force responsible for protecting India’s land borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh in times of peace. Their role includes preventing transnational crime.

Explanation: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 40th coast guard commander conference. He has urged the Indian Coast Guard to keep working hard to strengthen the country’s coastal defenses and maritime abilities.

Speaking at the 40th Coast Guard Commanders Conference in New Delhi, he praised them for leading in search and rescue and pollution response

He also highlighted the importance of fighting against drug trafficking. During the conference he learned about the Coast Guard’s ongoing projects, readiness, and future plans from Director General Rakesh Pal.

The three-day conference focuses on addressing current maritime challenges and enhancing coastal surveillance.

Explanation: Twinkle Khanna celebrated the release of her latest book, ‘Welcome To Paradise,’ in Mumbai on November 28, surrounded by Bollywood friends and family. In this book, the renowned artist explores heartfelt stories of loneliness, heartbreak, and deception, skillfully mixing brightness, darkness, and clever humor.

During the launch, Twinkle interacted with readers, autographing copies of her book.Akshay Kumar expressing pride for his wife in a standout Instagram post where he declared himself “Proud, prouder, proudest” while capturing the actor waiting in line for her autograph.

Explanation: Nepal has witnessed its initial same-sex marriage, as a trans-woman and a gay man legally tied the knot in the Lamjung district.

Nepal has officially documented its first same-sex marriage, and this comes five months after the Supreme Court legalized it.

According to PTI, a 35-year-old trans-woman named Maya Gurung and a 27-year-old gay man, Surendra Pandey, got legally married in Dordi Rural Municipality in the Lamjung district of Western Nepal. This was confirmed by Sanjib Gurung, the president of Blue Diamond Society.

Explanation: World AIDS Day started in 1988, and this year today on 1st of December marks its 35th anniversary. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) created it to focus on the worldwide AIDS problem and bring it to people’s attention.

World AIDS Day is really important because it helps spread the word about HIV/AIDS, teaching people how it spreads and ways to prevent it. It also fights against the unfair treatment and judgment that people with the virus often face.

Theme 2023-“Let communities lead”

Explanation: Today is a special day for Nagaland as it celebrates its 61st Statehood Day. Back on December 1, 1963, Nagaland became the 16th state of India.

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio will lead the state-level function in Kohima, where he will talk to the people and launch digital training and disaster risk reduction establishments.

There will also be a photo exhibition called “Nagaland at 60,” and a performance by the 15th NAP (IR) Mahila Band, the finalists of India’s Got Talent 2023, along with cultural presentations.

Also the Governor La Ganesan has sent warm greetings to everyone on this special day.

The Governor mentioned in a message that celebrating the 61st Statehood Day is an important milestone. It marks the historical journey of the people of Nagaland and their shared dreams for a lively state.