Daily Current Affairs 20 December 2023

1.		Which country topped the global remittance charts with $125 billion in 2023, according to the World Bank?

China

Mexico

India

Philippines

2.		On which day is Goa Liberation Day celebrated annually?

November 30

December 19

January 15

February 5

3.		Who has been appointed as Israel’s new Ambassador to India?

Benjamin Netanyahu

Reuven Azar

Shimon Peres

Golda Meir

4.		With whom did IIT Kanpur sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote technology development?

NASA

Indian Navy

Microsoft

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

5.		Which Indian state recently implemented the Anand Marriage Act, providing statutory recognition to Sikh marriage rituals?

Punjab

Jammu and Kashmir

Haryana

Rajasthan

6.		What is the main focus of Bhutan's "Gelephu Smartcity Project"?

Agricultural development

Tourism promotion

Economic corridor connecting South to Southeast Asia

Environmental conservation

7.		What is the name of India's fastest solar electric boat recently launched for sustainable maritime technology?

Solar Voyager

Saur Shakthi

Aqua Sun

Eco Marine

8.		What is the significance of the 'Golden Owl' award recently given to Indian Armed Forces officers in Sri Lanka?

Outstanding Academic Achievement

Excellence in Military Strategy

Exceptional Performance in Joint Operations

Leadership in Peacekeeping Missions

9.		Which state dominated the medal tally with 40 gold, 39 silver, and 26 bronze medals in the inaugural Khelo India Para Games 2023?

Maharashtra

Haryana

Uttar Pradesh

Karnataka

10.		What is the focus of the $250 million policy-based loan signed between India and the Asian Development Bank on December 15, 2023?

Healthcare Infrastructure

Industrial Corridor Development

Renewable Energy Projects

Education Initiatives