1.Mizoram Political Change:
● ZPM (Zoram People Movement) led by Lalduhoma, a former IPS officer, comes to power in Mizoram.
2.BJP and Congress Electoral Wins:
● BJP secures victories in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.
● Congress emerges victorious in Telangana.
3.Cyclone Michaung Hits Andhra Coast:
● Tropical Cyclone Michaung makes landfall on the Andhra coast.
4.Natural Hydrogen Discovery:
● Natural hydrogen discovered near the French-German border.
5.Mount Marapi Volcano in Indonesia:
● Mount Marapi volcano is located in Indonesia.
6.Djokovic’s ATP Ranking:
● Novak Djokovic retains the 1st rank in ATP rankings for the eighth consecutive time.
7.FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup in Kuala Lumpur:
● The FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup begins in Kuala Lumpur.
8.Indian Navy Ranks Alignment:
● Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces a change in the ranks of the Indian Navy to align with Indian traditions.
● Announcement made during a Navy Day event at Malvan near the Sindhudurg Fort.
9.ReNew Energy and ADB Pact:
● ReNew Energy signs a $5.3 billion initial pact with ADB (Asian Development Bank) at COP28 in Dubai.
● Signatories: Sumant Sinha, CEO of ReNew, and Suzanne Gaboury of ADB.
10.World Soil Day – December 5, 2023:
● This year’s theme is “Soil and Water: A Source of Life.”
● Emphasizes the critical link between soil and water for our survival.
01 December 2023 Current Affairs MCQ
1. Who led the Zoram People Movement (ZPM) to victory in Mizoram’s recent elections?
A) Lalduhoma
B) Narendra Modi
C) Novak Djokovic
D) Sumant Sinha
Answer: A) Lalduhoma
2. In the recent elections, which three states did the BJP emerge victorious in?
A) Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh
B) Rajasthan, Mizoram, Andhra Pradesh
C) Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh
D) Karnataka, Maharashtra, Haryana
Answer: C) Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh
3. Where did Tropical Cyclone Michaung make landfall?
A) Kerala coast
B) Andhra coast
C) Gujarat coast
D) Odisha coast
Answer: B) Andhra coast
4. What significant natural resource was discovered near the French-German border?
A) Gold
B) Natural Gas
C) Natural Hydrogen
D) Rare Earth Elements
Answer: C) Natural Hydrogen
5. Which country is home to Mount Marapi volcano?
A) India
B) Indonesia
C) Italy
D) Iceland
Answer: B) Indonesia
6. How many times has Novak Djokovic secured the 1st rank in ATP rankings consecutively?
A) Five times
B) Six times
C) Eight times
D) Ten times
Answer: C) Eight times
7. Where did the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup start?
A) New Delhi
B) Kuala Lumpur
C) Sydney
D) Rio de Janeiro
Answer: B) Kuala Lumpur
8. During which event did Prime Minister Narendra Modi announce a change in the ranks of the Indian Navy?
A) Republic Day Parade
B) Independence Day Celebration
C) Navy Day event at Malvan
D) Indian Navy Anniversary
Answer: C) Navy Day event at Malvan
9. ReNew Energy recently signed a $5.3 billion pact with which organization at COP28 in Dubai?
A) United Nations
B) World Bank
C) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
D) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Answer: C) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
10. What was the theme of World Soil Day in 2023?
A) Soil Conservation: A Global Effort
B) Soil and Water: A Source of Life
C) Protecting Our Earth’s Foundation
D) Agriculture and Sustainability
Answer:B) Soil and Water: A Source of Life