Sources for current affairs on 27th December 2023 include Indian Express, Times of India (TOI), The Hindu, Hindustan Times, and Mint.
1. BRICS 2024 Summit
– Location: Kazan, Russia.
2. INS Imphal Commissioned
– Type: Stealth guided missile destroyer.
– Location: Mumbai.
3. India-Russia Nuclear Pact
– Agreement on future units of Kudankulam nuclear plant.
4. Ram Temple Construction
– Construction materials:
– Makrana marble for the temple.
– Pink stone from Rajasthan.
– Granite from Tamil Nadu and Telangana.
– Teakwood doors from Balharshah and Allapalli forest range, Maharashtra.
– Construction details:
– Staircase: 32 steps.
– Pillars: 392.
– Doors: 44.
5. IMD Logo Release
– The Union Minister unveiled the new logo in New Delhi.
– Commemorating 150 years of IMD service.
6. U19 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup
– The 15th edition started in January in South Africa.
7. Raghuram Rajan’s Book
– Title: ‘Breaking the Mould.’
– Author: Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan.
8. Lucknow AI City
– The Uttar Pradesh government approved Lucknow’s development as an AI city.
9. Highest Paid Women Athlete 2023
– Forbes reports PV Sindhu as the highest-paid women athlete
27th December 2023 Current Affairs MCQ
1. Where is the next BRICS Summit in 2024 scheduled to be held?
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Kazan
D. Lucknow
Answer: C. Kazan
2. What type of naval vessel is INS Imphal?
A. Aircraft Carrier
B. Stealth guided missile destroyer
C. Submarine
D. Frigate
Answer: B. Stealth guided missile destroyer
3. Which Indian state is the source of pink stone used in the construction of the Ram Temple?
A. Rajasthan
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Maharashtra
D. Telangana
Answer: A. Rajasthan
4. How many pillars are there in the construction of the Ram Temple?
A. 32
B. 44
C. 392
D. 150
Answer: C. 392
5. Where was the new logo of IMD released to commemorate its 150 years of service?
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Chennai
D. Lucknow
Answer: B. New Delhi
6. In which country did the 15th edition of the U19 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup take place in January?
A. India
B. South Africa
C. Australia
D. England
Answer: B. South Africa
7. What is the title of Raghuram Rajan’s new book?
A. Changing Times
B. Breaking the Mould
C. The Economic Visionary
D. Central Banking Chronicles
Answer: B. Breaking the Mould
8. Which Indian state’s capital is being developed as an AI city according to government approval?
A. Karnataka
B. Maharashtra
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh
9. Who was reported as the highest-paid women athlete by Forbes in 2023?
A. Serena Williams
B. Simone Biles
C. PV Sindhu
D. Naomi Osaka
Answer: C. PV Sindhu