Daily Current Affairs 23 December 2023

1.		Why is December 22 observed as National Mathematics Day in India?

It is Srinivasa Ramanujan's birthday

It is the International Day of Mathematics

It is Isaac Newton's birthday

It is Pythagoras' birthday

2.		What is the purpose of the Telecommunications Bill, 2023 recently approved by the Lok Sabha in India?

To privatize the telecom industry

To address allocation of satellite spectrum

To provide subsidies to telecom companies

To empower the government to take control of telecom services for national security

3.		Which department of the Indian Army celebrated its 40th Corps Day on December 21, 2023?

Indian Army Medical Corps

Judge Advocate General (JAG) Department

Military Intelligence Corps

Corps of Engineers

4.		What is the primary objective of the 7-day variable rate repo (VRR) auction conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on December 22?

To reduce liquidity infusion

To address a liquidity deficit

To regulate interest rates

To increase government spending

5.		Why did LIC receive an extension till 2032 to achieve the 25% Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) rule?

Due to financial losses

Government intervention

Market volatility

One-time exemption by the Ministry of Finance

6.		Which individual has received RBI approval for re-appointment as the Executive Director of ICICI Bank?

Sandeep Batra

Chanda Kochhar

Raghuram Rajan

Shaktikanta Das

7.		What is the goal of the Indian government in expanding Ayushman Bharat by January 26?

Adding 100 million beneficiaries

Achieving universal healthcare

Adding 270 million beneficiaries

Reducing hospitalization rates

8.		What is the key requirement for organizations to qualify for a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) license in the banking and NBFC sector, as per the RBI's draft framework?

Profitability

Not-for-profit status

Government ownership

International presence

9.		Who is the new Chief of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)?

Brij Bhushan

Anita Sheoran

Sanjay Singh

Satyapal Singh Deshwal

10.		What is the purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between ArSRLM and SBI?

To promote tourism

To provide comprehensive banking services to self-help groups

To enhance agricultural production

To facilitate international trade