Daily Current Affairs 17 December 2023

1.		How does Tamilisai Soundararajan propose to decentralize development in Telangana?

By creating new states within Telangana

By dividing Telangana into three zones

By establishing regional development committees

By relocating the capital city

2.		What is the purpose of the India-Korea Electronic Origin Data Exchange System (EODES)?

To facilitate cultural exchange between India and Korea

To streamline the implementation of the India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)

To promote tourism between India and Korea

To enhance diplomatic relations between India and Korea

3.		What is the significance of Vijay Diwas observed on December 16 every year in India?

Celebration of Independence Day

Commemoration of India's victory in the 1971 war against Pakistan

Recognition of cultural diversity

Honoring achievements in science and technology

4.		What is the primary objective of the Deep Underground and Ultra-low Radiation Background Facility for Frontier Physics Experiments (DURF) in China?

Exploration of deep-sea ecosystems

Search for dark matter

Development of advanced AI technologies

Study of volcanic activities

5.		What does the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) plan to introduce in 2024?

T20 format cricket league

Test cricket league

T10 format cricket league

Women's cricket league

6.		What is the purpose of the Ministry of Defence's Rs 5,336.25 Crore deal with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)?

To purchase military aircraft

To acquire advanced communication systems

To supply electronic fuzes for the Indian Army

To invest in renewable energy projects

7.		Who won the Miss India USA 2023 title, and what is her background?

Rijul Maini, a medical student and aspiring surgeon from Michigan

Sneha Nambiar, a professional athlete from Massachusetts

Saloni Rammohan, a social activist from Pennsylvania

Dr. Srinivas Naik Dharavath, a real estate entrepreneur from New Delhi

8.		What is the significance of the Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University in Telangana?

It focuses on space exploration research.

It aims to promote tribal arts and culture.

It contributes to quality education in tribal regions.

It specializes in agricultural research.

9.		What is the focus of Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal's new artificial intelligence venture, Krutrim SI Designs?

Autonomous vehicles

Space exploration

Multilingual AI models for the Indian ecosystem

Medical research AI