DECEMBER 6-8

5. This is the sixth cyclone to develop in the Indian Ocean this year and the fourth to form in the Bay of Bengal. It is expected to affect south Andhra Pradesh and the adjoining north Tamil Nadu coasts. Name it.
8. Where in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district did Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveil the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj?
10. This powerful fortress of red sandstone, an important monument in the history of the country, was built by _____.
11. Which novel by Paul Lynch has been named the winner of the Booker Prize 2023?
12. Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi has been appointed as the Aide-De-Camp (ADC) to the Governor of __________. This appointment marks India’s first female Indian Armed Forces officer to serve as ADC to a governor of the country.
13. With 765 runs, which player surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most runs in a single edition, in the ICC World Cup 2023?
14. Which famous architect designed the glass pyramid entrance of the Louvre Museum in Paris?

1. In which country would you find the ancient city of Petra, known for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system?
2. Indian chess player, R Vaishali has recently earned the title of Grandmaster at the IV El Llobregat Open in Spain. This makes Vaishali and her younger brother, ___________ , to become the world's first-ever brother-sister Grandmasters duo.
3. In order to promote Para Athletes, the 1st edition of Khelo India Para Games 2023 is being organized from 10th -17th December 2023. Name its official mascot.
4. The Great Wall of China is an ancient architectural marvel built primarily to protect against invasions. Which dynasty is most associated with its construction?
6. Which world-renowned author has received the inaugural ‘Lifetime Disturbing the Peace Award’ from the Vaclav Havel Center in 2023?
7. Which Indian cueist has won the World Billiards Championship for record 26th time?
9. Which F1 team does Formula One - 2021, 2022, and 2023 World Champion Max Verstappen drive for?