Sources for current affairs on 30th December 2023 include Indian Express, Times of India (TOI), The Hindu, Hindustan Times, and Mint.
1. Inauguration of Maharishi Valmiki International Airport
– The Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya Dham was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
2. ULFA Peace Pact
– The United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) signed a peace pact with the Government of India, indicating a significant step towards resolving long-standing issues.
3. Changes in Old Age Pensions in Jharkhand
– In Jharkhand, the old age pensions now start from the age of 50 years for SC/ST people, as opposed to the previous age requirement of 60 years.
4. BRICS Membership Expansion
– Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have joined BRICS as new full members, bringing the total number of countries in BRICS to 10.
5. Jagdeep Dhankhar as Chancellor of Pondicherry University
– Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, has been appointed as the ex-officio Chancellor of Pondicherry University.
6. New Chinese Defense Minister
– China appointed former navy chief Dong Jun as the new Defense Minister of China.
30th December 2023 Current Affairs MCQ
1. Who inaugurated the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya Dham?
a. Rahul Gandhi
b. Narendra Modi
c. Arvind Kejriwal
d. Mamata Banerjee
Answer: b. Narendra Modi
2. Which militant group signed a peace pact with the Government of India?
a. Naxalites
b. ULFA
c. Lashkar-e-Taiba
d. Boko Haram
Answer: b. ULFA
3. In Jharkhand, from what age do old age pensions start for SC/ST people?
a. 55 years
b. 60 years
c. 50 years
d. 65 years
Answer: c. 50 years
4. How many new countries joined BRICS as full members, increasing the total to 10?
a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 2
Answer: c. 5
5. Who has been appointed as the ex-officio Chancellor of Pondicherry University?
a. Ram Nath Kovind
b. Jagdeep Dhankhar
c. M. Venkaiah Naidu
d. Narendra Modi
Answer: c. Jagdeep Dhankhar
6. Who is the new Defense Minister of China?
a. Xi Jinping
b. Dong Jun
c. Li Keqiang
d. Wang Yi
Answer: b. Dong Jun