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Current Affairs Quiz – October, 2023
Q. What is the name of the autonomous organization formed to promote youth development in India?
(1) Youth Skill India
(2) Mera Yuva Bharat
(3) Young India
(4) Study in India
Answer: 2
The Union Cabinet has given nod to establish an autonomous organization known as Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat).
This body is designed to function as a comprehensive facilitator, leveraging technology to promote both the development of youth and youth-led development.
Q. The cashew of which state/UT recently got its Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
(1) Kerala
(2) Goa
(3) Andhra Pradesh
(4) Gujarat
Answer: 2
Notes: Recently, the Goan cashew received GI tag. A Geographical Indication (GI) tag is granted to products that originate from a particular geographical area, denoting distinctive features and attributes.
The cashew derived from the Portuguese name ‘caju’ or ‘kaju’ in Konkani. The Goan cashew is organic and better in taste and it has a unique flavour.
Q. What is the name of the Operation launched by India, to bring back its citizens from Israel and Palestine?
(1) Operation Ajay
(2) Operation Abhay
(3) Operation Atal
(4) Operation Arun
Answer: 1
Notes: India declared the initiation of “Operation Ajay” recently, which aims to bring back Indian citizens from both Israel and Palestine.
According to estimates, around 18,000 Indians are currently residing in Israel. The attacks against Israel by Hamas militants from Gaza and Israel’s retaliation has left thousands of people dead and injured.
Q. Which Indian state/UT launched ‘Orunodoi 2.0’, a poverty alleviation scheme?
(1) Odisha
(2) Assam
(3) West Bengal
(4) Jharkhand
Answer: 2
Notes: Orunodoi 2.0 is a poverty alleviation scheme, which was launched recently by the Assam government.
According to the scheme, 26 lakh women will be getting Rs. 1250 per month as the amount will be directly credited to their bank account on the 10th day of every month.
Q. Chungthang dam, recently seen in news is located in?
(1) Ladakh
(2) Arunachal Pradesh
(3) Himachal Pradesh
(4) Sikkim
Answer: 4
Explanation: The Chungthang dam of Sikkim Urja’s 1,200-MW Teesta-III hydroelectric project on the Teesta River gave way on October 4, leading to the death of at least 94 people in the downstream areas of Sikkim and West Bengal. Sikkim’s biggest hydro power project Sikkim Urja (formerly Teesta Urja) has suffered massive damage due to the flash flood as the dam and the bridge connecting the powerhouse have been washed away. Hence, option (d) is correct.
Q. 15th BRICS summit held in Johannesburg, 2023, led to the expansion of BRICS, making it BRICS-Plus. 6 new countries have been added to the grouping. Which of the following countries is NOT one of these new members?
(1) Argentina
(2) Chile
(3) Egypt
(4) Iran
Answer: 2
Explanation: 15th BRICS summit held in Johannesburg, 2023, led to the expansion of BRICS, making it BRICS-Plus. 6 new countries have been added to the grouping, i.e., Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Iran and UAE. Hence, option (b) is correct.
Q. Consider the following statements:
1. TRAFFIC is an organization established by WWF and IUCN to administer wildlife trade.
2. Odisha is the highest-ranked node in the tortoise and hard-shell turtle trafficking network.
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: a
Explanation: TRAFFIC is an organization that was established in 1976 by WWF and IUCN. It is a wildlife trade monitoring network to undertake data collection, analysis, and provision of recommendations to inform decision making on wildlife trade. TRAFFIC became an independent non-profit organization in 2017, with WWF and IUCN sitting on its Board of Directors along with independent Board members. Chennai is the highest-ranked node in the tortoise and hard-shell turtle trafficking network fuelling the global pet trade.
The most frequent trafficking links in the soft-shell turtle trafficking network were from Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh to unspecified districts in West Bengal and from North 24 Parganas to unspecified districts in Bangladesh. Asian turtle crisis is a term often used to describe the current state of tortoises and freshwater turtles (TFTs) in the largest continent on earth. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
Q. What is the Palermo Convention primarily focused on?
(1) Environmental protection in Antarctica
(2) Combating transnational organized crime
(3) Conservation of migratory species
(4) Maritime boundary disputes in the South China Sea
Answer: 2
Explanation: The Palermo Convention, also known as the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, is primarily focused on combating transnational organized crime. It is a landmark international treaty adopted by the United Nations in 2000. The convention aims to promote international cooperation in the prevention and control of various forms of organized crime, including human trafficking, drug trafficking, money laundering, and more. It establishes a framework for countries to work together in addressing these global criminal challenges. Hence, option (b) is correct.
Q. Consider the following statements regarding Quantum Dots:
1. The 2023 Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded to Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus and Alexei I. Ekimov for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots.
2. Quantum dots are semiconductor particles a few nanometres in size, having optical and electronic properties that differ from those of larger particles as a result of quantum mechanical effects.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(1) 1 only
(2) 2 only
(3) Both 1 and 2
(4) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 3
Explanation: The 2023 Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded to Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus and Alexei I. Ekimov for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots. These nanoparticles have wide-ranging applications across fields like electronics, advanced surgery, and quantum computing.
Quanta dots (QDs), also called semiconductor nanocrystals, are semiconductor particles a few nanometres in size, having optical and electronic properties that differ from those of larger particles as a result of quantum mechanical effects. When the quantum dots are illuminated by UV light, an electron in the quantum dot can be excited to a state of higher energy.
In the case of a semiconducting quantum dot, this process corresponds to the transition of an electron from the valence band to the conductance band. The excited electron can drop back into the valence band releasing its energy as light. This light emission is called photoluminescence. Hence, both statements are correct.
Q. Which of the following best describes the ‘Wagh Nakh’?
(1) A type of Indian sword used by warriors during battles.
(2) A medieval claw-like dagger with curved blades used for personal defense.
(3) A traditional Indian musical instrument made from tiger claws.
(4) A type of martial art practiced in ancient India.
Answer: 3
Explanation: The ‘wagh nakh,’ meaning ‘tiger claws,’ is a medieval claw-like dagger used across the Indian subcontinent. It consists of four or five curved blades attached to a glove or bar and is known for its slicing capabilities. The legendary use of the ‘wagh nakh’ is associated with the story of Afzal Khan, a formidable general of Bijapur’s Adil Shahi Sultanate, who was ordered to subdue Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Hence, option (c) is correct.
Q. Which country’s Kabaddi team has won the Asian Games title 2023 in China?
(1) Iran
(2) Indonesia
(3) India
(4) Pakistan
Answer: 3
Notes: Indian men’s Kabaddi team defeated Iran 33-29 to win the gold medal in the Asian Games 2023, which recently concluded.
Indian men team won their 8th Gold medal in 9 editions of the sport in Asian Games. India women’s Kabaddi team has defeated Taiwan in the final earlier.
Q. India signed MoU with which country in Green Hydrogen and Supply Chains?
(1) Saudi Arabia
(2) UAE
(3) France
(4) Italy
Answer: 1
Q. Ayyampalayam Nettai, recently seen in news, is a type of?
(1) Sugarcane
(2) Coconut
(3) Pulses
(4) Rice
Answer: 4
- Ayyampalayam Nettai is a variety of coconut from Tamil Nadu State in India, for which the local farmers are trying to get a GI Tag (Geographical Indication).
- Ayyampalayam Nettai has high oil content and a sweet kernel.
- Ayyampalayam Nettai is drought & disease resistant and promotes intercropping.
Q. Which Union Ministry organised the ‘Technology and Bharatiya Bhasha Summit’?
[1] Ministry of Science and Technology
[2] Ministry of Education
[3] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
[4] Ministry of Culture
Answer: 2
Q. Kiran Baliyan clinched India’s first medal in 72 years in which game, at the Asian Games?
[1] Weight Lifting
[2] Shot put
[3] Fencing
[4] Swimming
Answer: 2
Q. Consider the following statements, with reference to ‘A to Zero ASEAN Summit’:
1. The summit is associated with Net Zero Targets of the ASEAN countries.
2. This year the summit was hosted by India.
3. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is in charge of achieving Net Zero Targets in India.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(1) Only 1
(2) Only 1 & 2
(3) All 1, 2 & 3
(4) None
Answer: 1
Q. NABARD listed ‘Social Bonds’ on Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the funds raised would be used to refinance which scheme?
[1] PMAY
[2] PM SVANIDHI
[3] Jal Jeevan Mission
[4] PMGSY
Answer: 3
Q. Which institution approved capital- management reforms that will unlock $100 billion in funds over the next 10 years?
[1] AIIB
[2] ADB
[3] World Bank
[4] IMF
Answer: 2
Q. Consider the following statements, with reference to the Veer Gatha Project:
1. It aims to inspire school children to make them aware of the stories about the National Heroes.
2. It is launched by the Ministry of Defence in coordination with the Ministry of Education.
3. The Project will be implemented only in the schools in Tier II cities in India.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(1) Only one
(2) Only two
(3) All three
(4) None
Answer: (A)
Explanation: Recently over 1.36 crore school students from across the country participated in Veer Gatha Project 3.0 that aims to disseminate the acts of bravery of the Gallantry Awardees to school students. It aims to inspire school children to make them aware of the stories about the National Heroes and the brave hearts to disseminate their acts of bravery and life stories. The Students are encouraged to take part in a variety of activities such as the framing of poems, paragraphs, and essays, the painting competition. Project Veer Gatha was instituted under Gallantry Awards Portal (GAP) in 2021. Veer Gatha Project 3.0 is launched by the Ministry of Defence in coordination with the Ministry of Education. The project will be open to all schools in all States and Union Territories. The best project will be rewarded nationally by the Ministry of Defence on the forthcoming Republic Day. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
Q. Consider the following statements, with reference to Sammakka-Sarakka Jatara:
1. It is annual tribal festival celebrated in Medaram, Telangana.
2. It is often referred to as the “Kumbh Mela of the tribals”.
3. The festival commemorates the resistance against taxation and oppression by Sammakka and Sarakka.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(1) Only 1
(2) Only 2 & 3
(3) All 1, 2 & 3
(4) None
Answer: 2
Q. Which of the following best describes the ‘Wagh Nakh’?
(1) A type of Indian sword used by warriors during battles.
(2) A medieval claw-like dagger with curved blades used for personal defense.
(3) A traditional Indian musical instrument made from tiger claws.
(4) A type of martial art practiced in ancient India.
Answer: 3
Q. Consider the following statements, with reference to Nobel Prize for Literature 2023:
1. Jon Fosse was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2023 for his innovative plays and prose that give voice to the unsayable.
2. Fosse is known for his exploration of themes related to the human condition, the absurdity and futility of life, and the power of human emotions.
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: (C)
Q. Who is the recipient of the 2023 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize?
[1] Ruixiang Zhang
[2] Srinivasa Ramanujan
[3] Shaoming Guo
[4] Xiumin Du
[5] None of the above
Answer: [1]
Q. Which countries are parts of the BRICS economic alliance?
[1] Brazil, Russia, India, Canada, Australia
[2] Belgium, Romania, Iran, China, South Africa
[3] Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
[4] Britain, Russia, Italy, China, Sweden
[5] None of the above
Answer: [3]
Q. Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Intelligent Grievance Monitoring System (IGMS) 2.0’
1. It provides instant tabular analysis of state-wise & district-wise grievances filed & ministry-wise data.
2. It has been enabled with Artificial Intelligence capabilities and can also identify the root cause of grievances
Select the correct statement(s):
1) 1 only
2) 2 only
3) Both 1 and 2
4) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: [3]
Q. Who is the President of the European Central Bank (ECB)?
[1] Christine Lagarde
[2] Mario Draghi
[3] Gita Gopinath
[4] Benoit Coeure
[5] None of the above
Answer: [1]
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Q. What was the growth rate of India’s core sector in August 2023?
[1] 4.2%
[2] 8.4%
[3] 10.0%
[4] 12.1%
[5] None of the above
Answer: [4]
Q. Which organization has recently endorsed capital management reforms, unleashing a substantial $100 billion fund over the next ten years?
[1] Asian Development Bank (ADB)
[2] World Bank
[3] International Monetary Fund (IMF)
[4] United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
[5] None of the above
Answer: [1]
Q. According to which organization report, the elderly population in India is likely to double by 2050?
[1] United Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA)
[2] United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
[3] World Economic Forum (WEF)
[4] World Health Organization (WHO)
Answer: [1]
Q. REC Limited has signed an MoU with which bank for co-financing loans worth ₹55,000 crore for projects in the sectors of power as well as infrastructure and logistics in the next three years?
[1] State Bank of India
[2] Punjab National Bank
[3] UCO Bank
[4] Indian Bank
Answer: [2]
Q. Which bank has appointed Manish Jain as the new country head of Wholesale Banking?
[1] Federal Bank
[2] Axis Bank
[3] Yes Bank
[4] HDFC Bank
Answer: [3]
Q. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Media Research Users Council India?
[1] Anshika Singh
[2] Shailesh Gupta
[3] Vasudha Gupta
[4] Shashank Srivastava
Answer: [2]
Q. Who is the Managing Director and CEO of Canara Bank?
[1] K. Satyanarayana Raju
[2] Raghuram Rajan
[3] Shaktikanta Das
[4] Urjit Patel
[5] M D Patra
Answer: [1]
Q. Which Eurozone country experienced the largest drop in inflation in September 2023?
[1] Germany
[2] The Netherlands
[3] France
[4] Italy
[5] Spain
Answer: [2]
Q. Who is the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)?
[1] Masatsugu Asakawa
[2] David Malpass
[3] Kristalina Georgieva
[4] Achim Steiner
[5] None of the above
Answer: [1]
Q. Which organization releases the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data in India?
[1] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[2] Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
[3] National Statistical Office of India (NSO)
[4] All of the above
[5] None of the above
Answer: [3]
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Q. Which organizations will collaborate to implement the initiative funded by the G20 Pandemic Fund?
[1] WHO and UNICEF
[2] Asian Development Bank, World Bank, and FAO
[3] Red Cross and Greenpeace
[4] UNESCO and UNDP
[5] None of the above
Answer: [2]
Q. ‘Project Udbhav’ which was launched by Indian Army aims to?
1) Build good relations with local population
2) Teach self-defense to volunteers
3) Provide scholarship to the kin of martyrs
4) Rediscover Indic heritage in statecraft
Solution: [4]
Q. Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 31st Meeting of the Northern Zonal Council held in which city?
[1] Bengaluru
[2] Hyderabad
[3] Chennai
[4] Amritsar
Answer: [4]
Q. South-South Knowledge Sharing Series Conference Organized by which of the following?
[1] International Monetary Fund
[2] Asian Development Bank
[3] New Development Bank
[4] African Development Bank
[5] World Bank
Answer: [5]
Q. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation Stone for the Akashvani Dahod FM Relay Station Project in which state?
[1] Uttar Pradesh
[2] Gujarat
[3] Rajasthan
[4] Maharashtra
Answer: [2]
Q. which state’s assembly passed four bills, including the land acquisition and resettlement one that will enable the government to exempt strategic and development projects from social impact assessment?
[1] Kerala
[2] Tamil Nadu
[3] Odisha
[4] Andhra Pradesh
Answer: [3]
Q. which state has achieved 100 percent Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus coverage under the flagship Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) programme recently?
[1] Uttar Pradesh
[2] Gujarat
[3] Rajasthan
[4] Maharashtra
Answer: [1]
Q. Consider the following statements about the Global Innovation Index 2023?
(i) India at 40th position in the Global Innovation Index.
(ii) It is released by the World Economic Forum.
(iii) In 2023, it is the 12th edition of the index.
(iv) Switzerland topped the index.
Find the INCORRECT statements:
[1] Only i & ii
[2] Only ii & iii
[3] Only iii & iv
[4] All are correct
Answer: [2]