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18-19th October 2023 Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs MCQ Quiz cover a wide range of topics, from History, Polity, Geography, Economy, Art Culture, Sports, Science & Technology with current events, you can learn about different topics and expand your knowledge base.
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Madhya Pradesh Daily Current Affairs MCQ: October 18-19, 2023
1. Recently, researchers at which Indian Institute have successfully produced magnetic nanoparticles, which are particles approximately one lakh times smaller than the width of a human hair?
(1) New Delhi
(2) Bhopal
(3) Bangalore
(4) Mumbai
Answer: 2
2. Which of the following is NOT a potential application of magnetic porous carbon nanoparticles?
(1) Removal of heat and light-induced salts from seawater
(2) Extraction of potable water from wastewater contaminated with dyes
(3) Deicing and anti-icing processes
(4) Generation of electricity
Answer: 4
3. How many gold medals did Madhya Pradesh win in the Khelo India Youth Games 2022?
(1) 2
(2) 3
(3) 4
(4) 5
Answer: 2
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4. When and where was SATTE 2023 held?
(1) February 9-11, 2023, India Expo Centre, Greater Noida
(2) March 10-12, 2023, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
(3) April 11-13, 2023, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai
(4) May 12-14, 2023, Hitex Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad
Answer: 1
5. How many medals did Madhya Pradesh won in rowing at the event in the Khelo India Youth Games-2022?
(1) 5
(2) 6
(3) 7
(4) 8
Answer: 3
In the Khelo India Youth Games-2022 players from Madhya Pradesh won, a total of seven medals including two gold, two silver and three bronze in rowing.
6. What color medal did Madhya Pradesh win in the single sculls of the girl’s category?
(1) Gold
(2) Silver
(3) Bronze
(4) None of the above
Answer: 1
Monika Bhadauria of Madhya Pradesh won the gold medal in the single sculls of the girl’s category in rowing on the big pond of the capital Bhopal.
In the girls’ double sculls of rowing, Santosh Yadav and Jigyasa Regar of Madhya Pradesh won the silver medal.
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7. Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA) is an open-ended intergovernmental scientific advisory body established which of the following convention?
(1) Rotterdam Convention
(2) Basel Convention
(3) Bonn Convention
(4) Convention on Biological Diversity
Solution: 4
8. An interesting feature of this site is that it shows features of all the three phases of Buddhism. It is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The site was excavated under the aegis of Alexander Rim. The site is?
(1) Guntupalle
(2) Bojjanakonda
(3) Jaggayyapeta
(4) Erravaram
Solution: 2
Bojjannakonda is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The site was excavated under the aegis of Alexander Rim in 1906. It was originally known as ‘Buddhuni konda’ (hill of the Buddha), but it came to be known as ‘Bojjannakonda’ in the course of time. Buddhist monks used to practice on the hill about 2,000 years ago. An interesting feature of this site is that it shows features of all the three phases of Buddhism: Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana. The caves at Bojjannakonda and those in Takshasila are similar.
9. which of the following sports, Madhya Pradesh won gold medals in in the Khelo India Youth Games 2022?
(1) Boxing
(2) Wrestling
(3) Archery
(4) All of the above
Answer: 4
10. Which of the following is NOT a type of agricultural infrastructure project that can be funded under the AIF Scheme?
(1) Warehouse
(2) Cold storage
(3) Processing unit
(4) Retail store
Answer: 4
In the workshop organized at Agriculture University Jabalpur under MP Farm Gate App and IAF, Madhya Pradesh’s Farmers-Welfare and Agriculture Development Minister Kamal Patel has told that Madhya Pradesh is at the first place in the country in the implementation of Agriculture Infrastructure Item (AIF).
11. What is SATTE?
(1) South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange
(2) South Asia Tourism and Travel Exhibition
(3) South Asia Tourism and Travel Expo
(4) All of the above
Answer: 4
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12. Who won the gold medal in the 45-48 kg weight category (Girl’s) in Khelo India boxing?
(1) Aanchal Shukla
(2) Bhawana Sharma
(3) Malika Mor
(4) Sanjana Kumari
Answer: 3
In the girls’ category, Malika Mor gave Madhya Pradesh gold medal. Malika Mor won 45-48 kg. In the final match of the weight category, she defeated Bhawana Sharma of Haryana and won the gold medal. Aanchal Shukla of Uttarakhand and Sanjana of Delhi won bronze medal.
13. Sivasankari, who received the ‘Saraswati Samman 2022’, is a famous author of which language?
[1] Malayalam
[2] Tamil
[3] Telugu
[4] Kannada
Answer: 2
- Noted author and activist Sivasankari was honoured with the prestigious Saraswati Samman for the year 2022 for her memoir written in Tamil, Surya Vamsam.
- The Saraswati Samman was instituted by the KK Birla Foundation and Sivasankari is the 32nd recipient of the award.
- The Saraswati Samman, given annually for outstanding literary works in 22 Indian languages in the last 10 years
14. Which city hosted the G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) in 2023?
[1] New Delhi
[2] Dhaka
[3] Jakarta
[4] Colombo
Answer: 1
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) in New Delhi.
The two-day summit was preceded by a Parliamentary Forum on Mission LiFE. Apart from the G20 countries, 10 other countries were invited to the conference. The theme of the 9th P20 Summit was ‘Parliaments for One Earth, One Family, One Future’.
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15. What is India’s retail inflation recorded in the month of September?
[1] 7.02 %
[2] 6.02 %
[3] 5.02 %
[4] 4.02 %
Answer: 3
India’s retail inflation, in terms of the Consumer Price Index CPI, eased to a three-month low in September, to 5.02%.
Moreover, the inflation came below RBI’s upper tolerance band of 2%-6%. RBI has clarified that it is targeting inflation of 4% and a figure of below 6% may not suffice as a condition for easing its lending rates.
16. Which institution has initiated a pilot programme for wholesale digital rupee in call money market?
[1] SEBI
[2] RBI
[3] NITI Aayog
[4] NPCI
Answer: 2
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) initiated a pilot program for the wholesale segment of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the interbank call money market.
As per media reports, nine banks, including four public sector banks and five private sector banks, are participating in the e-rupee call money pilot. This is the second use case of testing wholesale CBDC, the first being the government securities market introduced in November last year.
17. Which country played the host of the 8th BRICS International Competition Conference 2023?
[1] Brazil
[2] India
[3] China
[4] South Africa
Answer: 2
Notes:
The 8th BRICS International Competition Conference 2023 (BRICS ICC 2023) was hosted by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in New Delhi.
Joint Statement signed by the BRICS competition authorities called for alignment towards fostering competition-driven growth and socio-economic progress. CCI handed over the baton to South Africa for the 9th BRICS International Competition Conference to be held in 2025.
18. Consider the following statements regarding “Bharatiya Antariksha Station” or Indian Space Station (BAS/ISS):
1. Indian Prime Minister has directed the Indian Space Agency (ISRO) to set up an indigenous space station (BSS/ISS) by 2035 and land an Indian on the moon by 2040.
2. International Space Station or ISS, orbiting in low earth orbit (LEO), is expected to be decommissioned by 2030.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: b
Explanation: Signalling a road map for India’s future space ambitions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed the Indian Space Agency (ISRO) to set up an Indian crafted, indigenous space station by 2035 and land an Indian on the moon by 2040. This follows preparations for the Gaganyaan mission — India’s first manned mission to space, scheduled for 2025. The International Space Station or ISS, orbiting in low earth orbit (LEO), developed and maintained by the U.S., Russia, Canada, Japan, and European agencies, is the largest space station but is expected to be decommissioned by 2030. Hence, both statements are correct.
19. Consider the following statements:
1. It is the small raptor of the falcon family. It is the world’s longest travelling raptors. It is protected under Schedule IV of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
2. It is locally known as ‘Akhuipuina’ in the north east region.
The above statements best describe which of the following bird?
(a) Bearded vulture
(b) Little owl
(c) Bald eagle
(d) Amur falcon
Answer: d
Explanation: The Amur falcons are expected to arrive in the in many parts of north east India from the second week of October. Amur falcon is a small but long distant migrant bird of prey that breeds in Eastern Russia and China. It is the small raptor of the falcon family. They are locally known as ‘Akhuipuina’ in the north east region. It annually flies around 22,000 km all the way across Asia, over the Indian Ocean to wintering grounds in Southern Africa. Amur falcon is the world’s longest travelling raptors. It is protected under Schedule IV of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
20. How many gold medals won by host Madhya Pradesh in Khelo India boxing 2022?
(1) 2
(2) 4
(3) 7
(4) 13
Answer: 1
In the Khelo India Youth Games 2022, the host Madhya Pradesh won 2 gold medals in the Boxing Championship and finished second in the overall championship with a total of 13 medals.
21. Which state won the most overall medals in Khelo India boxing?
(1) Madhya Pradesh
(2) Maharashtra
(3) Haryana
(4) Punjab
Answer: 3
Haryana 8 gold, 5 silver and 2 bronze medals including won 15 to become overall champions
22. Who won the gold medal in the 60-63.5 kg weight category (Boy’s) in Khelo India boxing?
(1) Malik More
(2) Yogeshwar Dutt
(3) C Moiramgathm
(4) Pakwa Tav
Answer: 2
Boxing championship matches were played at Tatya Tope Nagar Stadium in Bhopal. 60-63.5 kg in the boy’s category in the final of the weight category, Yogeshwar Dutt of Madhya Pradesh won the gold medal by defeating C Moiramgathm of Manipur.