Daily Current Affairs 13 December 2023

1.		Why are the Indian and Vietnamese armies conducting the VINBAX-23 military exercise?

To prepare for a joint invasion

To counter China's actions in the South China Sea

To address internal conflicts

To test new military technology

2.		Why is December 12th observed as Universal Health Coverage Day?

To celebrate the founding of the World Health Organization

To highlight the importance of health insurance

To promote global peace

To emphasize the need for comprehensive healthcare for all

3.		What was Dr. Gao Yaojie known for?

Professional tennis player

Renowned AIDS activist

Famous chef

Astronaut

4.		Who is the recipient of the 33rd Vyas Samman for 2023?

Pushpa Bharati

Kabir Bedi

Narendra Tomar

Diya Kumari

5.		Who is set to become the Chief Minister of Rajasthan?

Vasudev Devnani

Bhajan Lal Sharma

Diya Kumari

Premchand Bairwa

6.		What does the International Day of Neutrality promote?

Military aggression

Participation in international wars

Global peace and conflict resolution through diplomatic means

Taking sides in conflicts

7.		Why did the United Nations end its peacekeeping mission in Mali?

Lack of government support

Successful resolution of conflicts

Escalating threat of violent extremism

Budget constraints

8.		Who is the newly elected Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh?

Narendra Tomar

Rajendra Shukla

Mohan Yadav

Jagdish Devda

9.		What is unique about China's Shidao Bay nuclear power plant?

It uses traditional pressurized water cooling systems.

It relies on foreign technologies.

It is the first nuclear plant in China.

It utilizes high-temperature gas-cooled reactors.

10.		What field of study is Dr. Hemachandran Ravikumar honored for with the Karmaveer Chakra Medal-2023?

Physics

Chemistry

Biology and Microbiology

Mathematics