1. How many Central Railway network train stations are going to have panic switches installed in order to improve passenger safety?
Ans. 117 stations
2. Which airport has been recognized internationally for its outstanding design and beauty, being listed by UNESCO’s Prix Versailles 2023 as one of the ‘world’s most beautiful airports’?
Ans. Bengaluru Airport’s T2
3. Who has been declared the sixth Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize winner for her collection of poetry, “Salt & Pepper: Selected Poems”?
Ans. Sukrita Paul Kumar
4. Which date, commemorating 40 years of judicial excellence, is the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Department celebrating its 40th Corps Day?
Ans. December 21
5. Which nation is currently experiencing a serious malnutrition crisis that affects over a million children, as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO)?
Ans. Afghanistan
6. In terms of implementing larger capacities under the “Development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects” initiative, which Indian states have taken the lead?
Ans. Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh
7. Which ministry released the ‘Paat-Mitro’ smartphone application, which gives jute producers access to agronomy and Minimum Support Prices (MSP)?
Ans. The Textiles Ministry
8. When is India celebrating National Farmer’s Day 2023, also called Kisan Diwas?
Ans. December 23
9. At the 2023 FIH Hockey Star Awards, who won the esteemed Men’s FIH Player of the Year title?
Ans. Hardik Singh
10. Which initiative has the Ministry of Rural Development partnered with to increase the reach of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) connected to DAY-NRLM?
Ans. JioMart