Daily Current Affairs 31 December 2023

1.		What is the mission of China's ocean drilling vessel "Mengxiang"?

Space exploration

Deep-sea mining

Earth's mantle exploration

Polar research

2.		What is the theme of the upcoming 10th edition of VGGS (Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit)?

Gateway to the Past

Gateway to Success

Gateway to the Future

Gateway to Innovation

3.		Who has been appointed as the ex-officio Chancellor of Pondicherry University?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar

Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane

Lt. Governor Shri Manoj Sinha

4.		Why did Argentine President Javier Milei reject BRICS membership?

Economic instability

Geopolitical alignment with the United States and Israel

Opposition from BRICS nations

Lack of resources

5.		How did the Indian Navy redesign Admirals' epaulettes, and what inspired the new design?

Triangle shape, inspired by ancient symbols

Octagon shape, inspired by naval ensign and Chhatrapati Shivaji's rajmudra

Square shape, inspired by colonial designs

Circle shape, inspired by modern art

6.		What significant step did the pro-talks faction of ULFA take in the peace accord with the central and state governments?

Disbanding the organization

Joining BRICS

Rejecting foreign alliances

Establishing new training camps

7.		Who is the author of the book "The Babri Masjid Ram Mandir Dilemma: An Acid Test for India’s Constitution"?

Narendra Modi

Madhav Godbole

Rajiv Gandhi

V.P. Singh

8.		What is the primary goal of CRC Samba-Jammu, inaugurated by Lt. Governor Shri Manoj Sinha?

Petrochemical production

Skill development and rehabilitation for persons with disabilities

Transparent PSU hiring

Infrastructure development

9.		Where will India's first submarine tourism be introduced, and what is the collaboration behind it?

Goa, collaboration with Reliance Industries

Dwarka, collaboration with Mazgaon Dock Limited (MDL)

Andaman and Nicobar Islands, collaboration with ONGC

Mumbai, collaboration with Shell

10.		What celestial body is NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft redirected to study, and when is the anticipated close approach?

Moon, April 13, 2023

Asteroid Bennu, April 13, 2024

Mars, April 13, 2025

Asteroid Apophis, April 13, 2029