Category: Current Affairs December 2023

Correct Answer: C. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber

Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber is an Emirati politician who is the minister of industry and advanced technology of the United Arab Emirates. He is also head of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) state-owned oil company, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and the president of the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference COP28.

Correct Answer: B. Finland

According to USNI News, a new pact gives the U.S. military access to 15 bases in Finland. The U.S. has nearly 800 military bases in over 70 countries and territories. 

Correct Answer: B. Israel and Lebanon

Litani River forms part of the border between Lebanon and Israel. The river was in the news in December 2023 after a cruise missile launched by Houthi rebels in Yemen struck a commercial oil tanker ship 60 nautical miles north of the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The group has targeted Israeli and US interests in solidarity with Hamas and Palestinians since October 2023.

Correct Answer: B. December 13, 2023

On December 13, 2023, the UN General Assembly voted 153–10–23 in favor of a non-binding resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution also called for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. The resolution was presented by Egypt with the support of nearly 100 countries, including Türkiye. The countries that voted against the resolution were the US, Israel, Austria, Czechia, Guatemala, Liberia, Micronesia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, and Paraguay. The countries that abstained were the UK, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Argentina, Malawi, the Netherlands, Ukraine, South Sudan, and Uruguay.

Correct Answer: C. 2030 World Expo

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia will host the 2030 World Expo. The event will take place from October 1, 2030, to March 31, 2031. Riyadh beat out Busan, South Korea, and Rome, Italy to host the 2030 World Expo. Riyadh received 119 votes, while Busan received 29 and Rome received 17. The theme for the 2030 World Expo in Riyadh is “The Era of Change: Together for a Foresighted Tomorrow”.

Correct Answer: B. Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

Abdel Fattah Saeed Hussein Khalil el-Sisi is an Egyptian politician and retired military officer who has served as the sixth and current president of Egypt since 2014.

Correct Answer: D. Judaism

Hanukkah is Judaism’s “festival of lights.” On eight consecutive nightfalls, Jews gather with family and friends to light one additional candle in the menorah — a multi-branched candelabra.