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OPERATION PROSPERITY GUARDIAN
• US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said on
Tuesday (December 19) that in the last four
weeks, Houthi militants from Yemen have
attacked or seized commercial ships 12
times.
• Iran, a Shia-majority country, is believed to
back the Houthis, even as it has denied the
charge.
• US launches multi-national force
Operation Prosperity Guardian to protect
shipping in Red Sea
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INDIA ISRAEL
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his
Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on
Tuesday discussed the latest developments
in the Israel-Hamas conflict with the Indian
leader emphasising the need for an early
resolution of hostilities.
• Though India officially recognized Israel in
1950, both countries established full
diplomatic ties only on 29th January 1992.
• I2U2- Founded in 2021 is a new strategic
partnership;Members: India, Israel, United
Arab Emirates, and United States. THE
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GENERATIVE AI STUDIO
Which location did Accenture establish its
Generative AI Studio?
A) New York
B) Bengaluru
C) London
D) Tokyo
Accenture, a global leader in professional
services, has taken a significant stride in the
field of artificial intelligence (AI) with
the establishment of its Generative AI
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Studio in Bengaluru, India. STUDY
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PAYMENT AGGREGATORS
Which regulatory body granted final authorization to
Razorpay and Cashfree to operate as Payment Aggregators
(PAs)?
A) Federal Reserve
B) European Central Bank
C) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
D) Bank of England

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AI-POWERED EXPERIENCE FOR MAPS
Which country is the focus of Google's
announcement about an AI-powered
experience for Maps?
A) Brazil
B) India
C) China
D) Australia
Google Maps, a ubiquitous navigation tool, is
set to undergo a transformative upgrade in
India with a host of new
features leveraging artificial intelligence
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(AI). Miriam Karthika Daniel, Vice President of STUDY
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Children of Nobody
Which prestigious award did the Israeli film
'Children of Nobody' win?
A) Golden Lion Award
B) Golden Palm Award
C) Golden Bengal Tiger Award
D) Golden Bear Award
The 29th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF)
concluded with a momentous highlight as the
Israeli film ‘Children of Nobody‘ secured the
prestigious Golden Royal Bengal Tiger Award for
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HUMAN SOLIDARITY DAY
Which date in December is dedicated to
International Human Solidarity Day?
A) 10th December
B) 15th December
C) 20th December
D) 25th December
• International Human Solidarity Day 2023 is a
significant observance held annually on December
20th. Recognized by the UN General Assembly,
this day emphasizes the importance of solidarity in
fostering global unity and diversity. Mattie THE
Stepanek emphasized the idea that “Unity is STUDY
strength.” SQUAD
IPL 2024 AUCTION
Which player became the costliest purchase in the
IPL 2024 auction, securing a deal for INR 24.75
crore?
A) Pat Cummins
B) Mitchell Starc
C) Virat Kohli
D) Rohit Sharma

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Indian Navy
Which institution partnered with the
Indian Navy to advance technology
development?
A) IIT Bombay
B) IIT Kanpur
C) IIT Delhi
D) IIT Madras
The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
(IITK) and the Indian Navy have joined
hands in a landmark Memorandum of THE
Understanding (MoU) signed at the Naval STUDY
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Headquarters.
VOCABULARY
1. Slick- done smoothly and well, and seeming to be done without any
effort.
2. Undermine- to make someone or something weaker or less effective,
often in a gradual or secret way.
3. Turbulence- A state of confusion, movement, or agitation/A situation
with a lot of sudden change, trouble, argument, and sometimes
violence.
4. Verdict - a decision or finding made by a jury in a trial.
5. Lurch- An abrupt, unsteady movement forward or to one side.
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ANSWER
Which organization was honored with Finland's 2023 International
Gender Equality Prize for their steadfast dedication to protecting
women's rights in Afghanistan?
a) Afghan Women Skills Development Center
b) Women's Rights Protection Foundation
c) Gender Equality Advocacy Group
d) Afghan Women Empowerment Initiative

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QUESTION FOR THE DAY
Which countries form the diplomatic partnership
known as "The Quad," aimed at promoting stability
and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region?
A) Australia, India, Japan, and China
B) Australia, India, Japan, and Russia
C) Australia, India, Japan, and South Korea
D) Australia, India, Japan, and the United States

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