Current Affairs 08 December 2023

Ruby Thakur
December 8, 2023
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Current Affairs 08 December 2023

Indian Art Architecture & Design Biennale

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Indian Art, Architecture and Design Biennale at Red Fort in New Delhi.
On the occasion, he will also inaugurate Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design at Red Fort and the student Biennale- Samunnati.
IAADB is being organized in line with the PM’s vision to develop and institutionalise a flagship global cultural initiative in the country.

IAADB is designed to initiate a holistic conversation between artists, architects, designers, photographers, collectors, art professionals and the public to strengthen the cultural dialogue.
During the one-week-long event from the 9th to the 15th of this month, different theme-based exhibitions will be showcased every day.
It will also provide avenues and opportunities to expand and collaborate with the creators of art, architecture, and design as part of the evolving economy.

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Naye Bharat Ka Samveda

Former President of India, Ram Nath Kovind launched a book “ Naye Bharat ka Samveda” in New Delhi.
The book is a compilation of speeches of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Indian Constitution.
In his keynote address, Mr. Kovind said that, if every citizen of the nation has adequate knowledge about the Constitution then everything will be easy.

He further added that the citizens will be able to understand that makers of the constitution were concerned about the last person of the society.
Speaking about the book, Mr. Kovind said that PM Modi repeatedly recalls the Constitution and urges people to know as much as possible about it.
He added, Prime Minister refers to the Constitution of India as the only book for code of conduct and guidance for the government.

India’s Goods Sector Surpasses Services In Exports

The government has said that Goods (Merchandise) sector has surpassed the services sector in export for the first time.
Electronic and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, this has been possible due to the Make in India initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He said, the export has reached 762 billion dollars in the last financial year. The Goods (Merchandise) export has gone upto 453 billion dollars, while services export was at 309 billion dollars. Mr Vaishnaw said India will soon reach one trillion dollar exports.

The Minister said, the export of mobile phones has reached the 4th position in overall exports due to Make in India.
The country has exported mobile phones worth more than eleven billion dollars in the last fiscal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched Make in India initiatives to promote manufacturing the sector in the country. India will soon reach the top two positions in the exports of mobile phones.

Garba Of Gujarat Inscribed On The UNESCO

The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage inscribed ‘Garba of Gujarat’ on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during its 18^th session, taking place in Kasane, Botswana.
The inclusion of Garba now makes it India’s 15th inscription on the List.

A ritualistic and devotional dance performed throughout the State of Gujarat, and across India, Garba is celebrated for nine days during the festival of Navaratri.
The festival is dedicated to the worship of the feminine energy or Shakti.
The cultural, performative, and visual expressions of this feminine energy are expressed through the Garba dance.
The performative and visual celebration of Garba takes place within homes and temple courtyards, public spaces in villages, urban squares, streets, and large open grounds. Garba thus becomes an all-encompassing participatory community event.

National Mission For Manuscripts

The National Mission for Manuscripts has documented 52 lakh manuscripts and conserved 90 million folios across the country.
Union Culture Minister G. Kishan Reddy said this in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha.
The mission has uploaded one lakh 25 thousand manuscripts on its cloud platform, out of which 75 thousand manuscripts are available for research purposes on public domain.

Mr Reddy said, the objective of the Mission is to locate manuscripts through national level Survey and Post-Survey.
The objective of the mission is also to promote access to manuscripts by digitizing the rarest and most endangered manuscripts.

Climate Champions

Amidst the global efforts to combat climate change, two remarkable individuals, Michelle Zárate Palomec from Mexico and Sebastian Mwaura from Kenya, are set to be honored as winners of the UN Global Climate Action Awards.
Their outstanding contributions, aimed at creating sustainable, resilient, and equitable communities, will be celebrated during the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai.

At the age of 27, Zárate Palomec leads initiatives within Espacio de Encuentro de las Culturas Originarias to provide clean and sufficient water to marginalized indigenous communities in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Her work addresses water scarcity challenges and combats social and gender inequalities exacerbated by water pollution.

Co-founder of Yna Kenya, 35-year-old Mwaura is recognized for his efforts in accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles.
His organization focuses on establishing a robust charging network powered by renewable energy sources, while also creating employment opportunities for women through the HerGo program in the e-mobility transport sector.

Geographical Indication Tag

Meghalaya’s Lakadong turmeric, known for its exceptional quality, has been granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Agriculture Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh made the announcement, highlighting the positive impact on local farmers and authentic product access for consumers.
Considered one of the finest turmeric varieties globally, Lakadong turmeric boasts an impressive curcumin content ranging from 6.8 to 7.5 percent.
Grown organically in the Lakadong area of Jaintia Hills, this turmeric is renowned for its dark color, and cultivation is carried out without the use of fertilizers.

The GI tag is expected to enhance marketing opportunities for farmers, ensuring customers have access to the genuine product.
Alongside Lakadong turmeric, three more products from Meghalaya were honored with the GI tag: Garo Dakmanda (traditional dress), Larnai pottery, and Garo Chubitchi (alcoholic beverage).
Curcumin, a polyphenol found in turmeric, exhibits multifaceted benefits, targeting various signaling molecules and demonstrating cellular-level activity.

Its positive effects span inflammatory conditions, metabolic syndrome, pain management, and assistance in addressing inflammatory and degenerative eye conditions.
Renowned for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, curcumin also proves beneficial for kidney health.

Samir Shah

The U.K. government has selected Samir Shah to serve as the new chair of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
Shah was born in Aurangabad and immigrated to the U.K. in 1960.
With over four decades of experience in the media industry, Shah has held various positions, including a stint as a non-executive director at the BBC.

Samir Shah is currently heading the media company Juniper TV, a British company.
He served on the U.K. government’s Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities, playing a key role in producing the controversial March 2021 report.
The report recognized racism while emphasizing the influence of socio-economic factors, culture, religion, geography, and family on opportunities.

Google Reveals ‘Gemini’

Google parent company Alphabet made a significant announcement on unveiling Gemini, its latest and most advanced AI model to date.
In a bid to outpace competitors like OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Meta’s Llama 2, Gemini represents a major leap forward for the tech giant in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.
Gemini marks the first AI model to emerge from Alphabet following the merger of its renowned AI research units, DeepMind and Google Brain.

The amalgamation has given rise to a unified division named Google DeepMind, helmed by DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis.
Gemini sets itself apart by being “multimodal,” demonstrating the ability to comprehend and process diverse types of information concurrently.
This includes text, code, audio, images, and videos, positioning Gemini as a versatile tool for a wide range of applications.

Meira Chand

Singapore recently bestowed its prestigious Cultural Medallion upon three distinguished individuals, recognizing their artistic excellence and significant contributions to the nation’s rich arts and culture.
Among them, Meira Chand, an eighty-one-year-old Indian-origin writer, shares this esteemed accolade with novelist Suchen Christine Lim and Malay dance veteran Osman Abdul Hamid.

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam presented the Cultural Medallion to the recipients in a ceremony held at the Istana.
The award, the city-state’s highest arts honor, is accompanied by an SGD 80,000 grant for each awardee, supporting their continued artistic endeavors.

Current Affairs 08 December 2023 Questions

Who Will Inaugurate Indian Art, Architecture And Design Biennale
A. President Ram Nath Kovind
B. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
C. Union Culture Minister G. Kishan Reddy
D. Former President of India, Ram Nath Kovind
ANSWER: B
Where Will Indian Art, Architecture & Design Biennale Inaugurated
A. Red Fort in New Delhi
B. Qutub Minar in New Delhi
C. Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi
D. India Gate in New Delhi
ANSWER: A
During Which Festival Is The Garba Dance Celebrated
A. Diwali
B. Holi
C. Navaratri
D. Lohri
ANSWER: C
Michelle Zárate Palomec Seen In News Belong To
A. Mexico
B. Kenya
C. Dubai
D. India
ANSWER: A
Sebastian Mwaura Seen In News Belong To
A. Mexico
B. Kenya
C. Dubai
D. India
ANSWER: B
What Is The Primary Focus Of Sebastian Mwaura’s Organization
A. Water conservation
B. Solar energy
C. Electric vehicles
D. Agriculture
ANSWER: C
Lakadong Turmeric Received GI Tag Belongs To
A. Kerala
B. Meghalaya
C. Gujarat
D. Punjab
ANSWER: B
Who Has Been Selected As New Chair Of British Broadcasting Corporation
A. Meira Chand
B. Rajeev Reddy
C. Narinder Bhardwaj
D. Samir Shah
ANSWER: D
What Is Latest AI Model Unveiled By Google’s Parent Company
A. Llama 2
B. GPT-4
C. Gemini
D. DeepMind
ANSWER: C
In Which Field Meira Chand Received Recognition From Singapore
A. Dance
B. Writing
C. Painting
D. Music
ANSWER: B
Which Initiative Of PM Modi Is Attributed To Rise In Goods Sector Exports
A. Make in India
B. Digital India
C. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
D. Skill India
ANSWER: A
Which Book Was Launched By Former President Ram Nath Kovind
A. Exam Warriors
B. Naye Bharat ka Samveda
C. Jyotipunj
D. Sakshi Punj
ANSWER: B
Which Country Has Framed ‘One Province, One Policy’ Plan To Handle Financial Risk
A. India
B. China
C. USA
D. UK
ANSWER: B
Largest Survey Vessel Built In India, Recently Delivered By GRSE
A. INS Sandhayak
B. INS Sahayak
C. INS Sweekar
D. INS Sandesh
ANSWER: A
Which Institution Releases ‘Composite Water Management Index’ In India
A. Jal Shakti Ministry
B. NITI Aayog
C. WAPCOS
D. DPIIT
ANSWER: B
Names Of Tropical Cyclones In Bay Of Bengal Are Chosen From
A. Suggestion of various countries
B. Suggestion of UNESCO
C. Suggestion of UNEP
D. Suggestion of UNFCCC
ANSWER: A
Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (SLHEP) Is In Which State
A. Meghalaya
B. Sikkim
C. Uttarakhand
D. Arunachal Pradesh
ANSWER: D
Which Entity Received “Outstanding Contribution To Brand India” Award
A. ISRO and Team Chandrayaan-3
B. Department of Space and PSLV Development Team
C. Indian National Space Agency and Team Chandrayaan-2
D. National Space Society of India and Gaganyaan Team
ANSWER: A
Which Word Was Chosen As Oxford University Press Word Of The Year
A. Rizz
B. Swiftie
C. Situationship
D. Prompt
ANSWER: A
Kalchakra Ceremony Is Associated With Which Of The Following Ceremonies
A. Hinduism
B. Buddhism
C. Jainism
D. Islam
ANSWER: B