Current Affairs Today 23 December 2020
Current Affairs Today 23 December 2020 with all important events from India and across the world. This covers all major events that helps to score high in upcoming competitive exam. Today Current Affairs covering includes National, International, important day today, defence, India and world, banking and sports current affairs.
Q1:- Which State has launched special campaign named ‘Varasat’ (natural succession) to curb property & land-related disputes in rural areas.
Ans: Uttar Pradesh
Q2:- National Mathematics Day is observed on which date and on which Mathematician’s Birth anniversary?
Ans: On 22nd December, 2020 on birth anniversary of Ramanujan.
This is 133rd birth anniversary of Ramanujan.
Q3:- Recently an International team of scientists received first radio signal from which planet outside the Solar System?
Ans: Exoplanet
Q4:- What are the names of systems developed by DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) which were handed over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to the Chiefs of Defence Forces?
Ans: Three Systems-
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- The IMSAS (Indian Maritime Situational Awareness System) – handed over to the Indian Naval Chief Admiral Karambir Singh.
- The Astra Mk-1 – Handed over to the Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria.
- BOSS, Border Surveillance System – handed over to the Army Chief General MM Naravane.
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Q5:- Which Country has recently opened its largest telescope for international Scientists?
Ans: China.
Q6:- What are the names of sports included by sports ministry in Khelo India Youth Games 2021?
Ans: Sports Ministry added following four sports:-
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- Gatka,
- Kalaripayattu,
- Thang-Ta
- Mallakhamba.
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Q7:- Which player has won BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020 award?
Ans: Lewis Hamilton
Q8:- Which conference is recently held by PM Narendra Modi?
Ans: India-Japan SAMVAD conference 2020 (Sixth edition).
Q9:- What is the name of recently launched Communication Indian Space Research Organisation?
Ans: CMS- 01 launched from Statish Dhawan Space Center, Andhra Pradesh
Q10:- What is the name of newly launched Health Insurance Scheme in Jammu & Kashmir by PM Narendra Modi?
Ans: SEHAT
Q11:- India secured which position at the Cologne Boxing World Cup 2020, held in Cologne, Germany?
Ans: Second Position ( 9 medals including three gold, two silver and four bronze).
Germany topped the list with 16 medals.
Q12:- What is the name of the report recently released by The Union environment minister, Prakash Javadekar on Leopards?
Ans: Status of Leopard in India 2018.
Q13:- To whom, RBI has re-appointed as Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Bank?
Ans: Uday Kotak
Q15:- Which place did India secured in recent Ease of Doing Business Report 2020 released by World Bank?
Ans: 63rd position.