CURRENT AFFAIRS- 2023 OCTOBER - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
CURRENT AFFAIRS- 2023 October: Questions & Answers for PSC, SSC, UPSC, RRB etc. Examinations | CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ
CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. What is the significance of National Unity Day in India?
A) To celebrate Independence Day
B) To commemorate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary
C) To mark the Republic Day
D) To honor Mahatma Gandhi’s contributions
Ans: B) To commemorate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary
2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is known for his role in:
A) Leading the Indian independence movement
B) Founding the Indian Constitution
C) Promoting religious diversity in India
D) Uniting princely states into a single nation
Ans : D) Uniting princely states into a single nation
3. What did Prime Minister Modi inaugurate during the Culmination of the Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign’s program?
a) A new hospital
b) A museum
c) Amrit Vatika and Amrit Mahotsav Memorial
d) A sports stadium
Ans: c) Amrit Vatika and Amrit Mahotsav Memorial
4. What was the primary focus of the Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign?
a) Environmental Conservation
b) Celebrating Festivals
c) Paying homage to those who sacrificed for the country
d) Promoting Sports
Ans: c) Paying homage to those who sacrificed for the country
5. What new platform was launched for the country's youth during the program?
a) Digital India
b) Skill India
c) Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)
d) Start-up India
Ans : c) Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)
6. What is the theme for Vigilance Awareness Week 2023?
a) Fight for Justice
b) Say no to bureaucracy
c) Say no to corruption; Commit to the Nation
d) Celebrating Transparency
Ans: c) Say no to corruption; Commit to the Nation
7. What is India's total number of medals at the Asian Para Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China?
a) 82
b) 111
c) 303
d) 15
Ans: b) 111
8. The Indian Military is conducting the joint military exercise ‘Exercise KAZIND-2023’ with which country?
a) China
b) Kazakhstan
c) Russia
d) United States
Ans: b) Kazakhstan
9. What is the eligibility criterion for individuals to use the home voting facility offered by the Election Commission of India?
a) Individuals aged 60 and above
b) Senior citizens aged 80 and above
c) Individuals with disabilities of any age
d) Senior citizens aged 80 and above and individuals with 40 per cent disabilities.
Ans : d) Senior citizens aged 80 and above and individuals with 40 per cent disabilities.
10. What is the primary purpose of the Asian Women’s Hockey Champion’s Trophy 2023 which began on October 17, 2023, in Ranchi?
a) To determine the world champion in women’s hockey
b) To qualify teams for the upcoming Paris Olympics
c) To promote women’s hockey in Asia
d) To raise funds for hockey development
Ans: b) To qualify teams for the upcoming Paris Olympics
11. TATA Group acquired an assembly plant for Apple phones near Bengaluru from which group?
a) Apple Inc.
b) Samsung Electronics
c) Wistron Corp
d) LG Electronics
Ans: c) Wistron Corp
12. Recently eight Indian nationals were sentenced to death in Qatar, in what capacity they were working in Qatar when they were detained?
a) Medical professionals
b) Construction workers
c) Former naval officers
d) Diplomats
Ans: c) Former naval officers
13. Who was the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra?
a) General Manekshaw
b) Major Somnath Sharma
c) Lieutenant Colonel Dewan Ranjit Rai
d) Brigadier Rajinder Singh
Ans: b) Major Somnath Sharma
14. Which Indian Navy vessel participated in the joint exercise with European Union (EU) in the Gulf of Guinea on October 24, 2023?
a) INS Sumedha
b) INS Foscari
c) INS Ventôse
d) INS Tornado
Ans: a) INS Sumedha
15. What is the primary goal of the campaign “Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra”?
a) To promote tourism
b) To conduct political rallies
c) To create awareness and ensure public participation in development and welfare schemes
d) To organize cultural festivals
Ans: c) To create awareness and ensure public participation in development and welfare schemes
16. Which districts will be covered initially as part of the Yatra’s rollout?
a) Urban districts
b) Tribal districts
c) Coastal districts
d) Northern districts
Ans: b) Tribal districts
17. What is the primary purpose of Reference Fuel?
a) Fuel for vehicles
b) Fuel for household use
c) Developing engines and assessing their performance
d) An alternative to conventional fuels
Ans: c) Developing engines and assessing their performance
18. Which organization developed the Reference Fuel to replace imports?
a) Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
b) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)
c) Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI)
d) International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT)
Ans: b) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)
19. Which organization has meticulously crafted ten special modules about Chandrayaan-3 for students spanning from grades 1 to 12?
A. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
B. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
C. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
D. Ministry of Education, India
Answer: C. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
20. Who won the women’s singles title at the Abu Dhabi Masters 2023 Badminton tournament on October 24, 2023?
A. Samiya Imad Farooqui
B. Unnati Hooda
C. Saina Nehwal
D. P.V. Sindhu
Ans: B. Unnati Hooda
21. What organization was established to oversee the construction of the Ram temple following a Supreme Court verdict in November 2019?
A. RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh)
B. Shri Ram Janma Bhoomi Tirtha Kshetra
C. BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party)
D. Indian National Congress
Ans: B. Shri Ram Janma Bhoomi Tirtha Kshetra
22. When is United Nations Day celebrated?
a) November 24
b) October 24
c) December 24
d) September 24
Answer: b) October 24
23. What event does United Nations Day commemorate?
a) The signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) The founding of the United Nations in 1935
c) The entry into force of the United Nations Charter in 1945
d) The first United Nations General Assembly session
Answer: c) The entry into force of the United Nations Charter in 1945
24. What is the primary objective of the United Nations?
a) Promoting global trade
b) Fostering cooperation among nations
c) Enforcing international law
d) Encouraging military conflicts
Answer: b) Fostering cooperation among nations
25. When was the UN Charter signed by 51 countries?
a) June 26, 1944
b) June 26, 1945
c) October 24, 1945
d) July 24, 1946
Answer: b) June 26, 1945
26. How many member states are part of the United Nations?
a) 50
b) 100
c) 150
d) 193
Answer: d) 193
27. In which city was the United Nations Charter signed in 1945?
a) New York
b) San Francisco
c) Washington, D.C.
d) Geneva
Answer: b) San Francisco
28. What is the official colour associated with the United Nations and often used on United Nations Day?
a) Green
b) Red
c) Blue
d) Yellow
Answer: c) Blue
28. Why was the United Nations founded after World War II?
a) To promote military alliances
b) To divide the world into zones of influence
c) To prevent future global conflicts and promote peace
d) To establish a global currency
Answer: c) To prevent future global conflicts and promote peace
29. Where is the primary headquarters of the United Nations located?
a) Geneva, Switzerland
b) New York City, USA
c) Vienna, Austria
d) London, United Kingdom
Answer: b) New York City, USA
30. Who set up the Country’s first Nano DAP plant near Kalol in Gandhinagar?
a) Government of Gujarat
b) IFFCO
c) Indian Ministry of Agriculture
d) Local Farmers’ Cooperative
Answer: b) IFFCO
31. Which film has been selected as the Opening Feature Film of the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2023?
a) “Ardhangini” (Bengali)
b) “Aattam” (Malayalam)
c) “Dhai Aakhar” (Hindi)
d) “Kantara” (Kannada)
Answer: b) “Aattam” (Malayalam)
32. Who is the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) who visited India on October 23, 2023?
a) Rafael Grossi
b) Arindam Bagchi
c) Joe Biden
d) Leonardo da Vinci
Ans : a) Rafael Grossi
33. In which city is the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) located?
a) New York
b) Vienna
c) Geneva
d) London
Ans: b) Vienna
34. In which city were the 37th National Games 2023 held from October 26 to November 9, 2023?”
a) Mumbai
b) New Delhi
c) Goa
d) Chennai
Ans: c) Goa
35. What organization conducted the successful test of the crew escape system for India’s first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan?
a. NASA
b. ISRO
c. ESA
d. Roscosmos
Ans: b. ISRO
36. Where did the mission crew module splash down after the test?
a. Indian Ocean
b. Arabian Sea
c. Bay of Bengal
d. Andaman Sea
Ans: c. Bay of Bengal
37. In which Indian state did the Anthurium Festival occur on October 21 and 22, 2023?
a. Mizoram
b. Assam
c. Nagaland
d. Manipur
Ans: a. Mizoram
38. What is the main objective of the decision to restrict bus types in the National Capital Region (NCR)?
a. Reducing Road congestion
b. Promoting tourism
c. Reducing emissions and improving air quality
d. Increasing inter-state trade
Ans: c. Reducing emissions and improving air quality
39. In which city is the fourth Asian Para Games taking place, and what are the event dates?
a. Hangzhou, China, from October 22 to October 28, 2023
b. Beijing, China, from November 1 to November 7, 2023
c. Tokyo, Japan, from September 15 to September 21, 2022
d. New Delhi, India, from December 10 to December 16, 2023
Ans: a. Hangzhou, China, from October 22 to October 28, 2023
40. What is the name of the third stealth destroyer handed over to the Indian Navy on October 20, 2023?
a) INS Vishal
b) INS Kolkata
c) IMPHAL
d) INS Chennai
Ans: c) IMPHAL
41. What recognition has Dhordo village in Gujarat received from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)?
a) Cultural Heritage Site
b) Best Tourist Spot in Asia
c) Best Tourism Village
d) Natural Wonder of the World
Ans : c) Best Tourism Village
42. What is the name of India’s first RAPIDX train that was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi to mark the launch of the RRTS in India?
a) Speedy Express
b) Rapid India
c) Namo Bharat
d) QuickRail One
Answer: c) Namo Bharat
43. What is the primary purpose of the “Know your Candidate” (KYC) mobile application developed by the Election Commission of India?
a) To help candidates campaign effectively
b) To provide information on the criminal history of candidates
c) To facilitate voter registration
d) To promote political parties
Ans: b) To provide information on the criminal history of candidates
44. Where did GITEX Global 2023, the world’s largest technology and startup show take place?
a) Dubai International Airport
b) Dubai Mall
c) Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Harbour
d) Dubai Marina
Ans: c) Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Harbour
45. What was the theme of GITEX Global 2023?
a) “The Year of Space Exploration”
b) “The Year of Sustainability”
c) “The Year to Imagine AI in Everything”
d) “The Year of Global Trade”
Ans: c) “The Year to Imagine AI in Everything”
46. What is the primary purpose of deploying the Indian Navy’s Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) to Sri Lanka?
a) To support commercial aviation
b) To participate in joint military exercises
c) To train Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) pilots
d) To conduct search and rescue missions
Ans: c) To train Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) pilots
47. Before Karthikeyan Murali, who were the other two Indian chess grandmasters who had defeated Magnus Carlsen?
a) SL Narayan and Javokhir Sindarov
b) David Paravyan and Arjun Erigaisi
c) Viswanathan Anand and Pentala Harikrishna
d) Nodirbek Yakubboev and Arjun Erigaisi
Ans : c) Viswanathan Anand and Pentala Harikrishna
48. The government has raised Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and pensioners by four percentage points.
What is the DA after this hike effective from July 2023?
a. 42%
b. 43%
c. 44%
d. 46%
Ans : d. 46%
49. Which Rabi Crop received an increase of 200 rupees per quintal in its MSP for the 2024-25 season?
A. Wheat
B. Rapeseed
C. Mustard
D. Safflower
Answer: B. Rapeseed
50. How much increase in MSP per quintal was approved for wheat for the Rabi Crops in 2024-25?
A. 150 rupees
B. 105 rupees
C. 200 rupees
D. 115 rupees
Answer: A. 150 rupees
51. What is RapidX?
A. India’s first indigenous semi-high-speed regional rail system
B. India’s first bullet train
C. India’s first metro train
D. India’s first monorail
Ans: A. India’s first indigenous semi-high-speed regional rail system
52. Which section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi on 20 October 2023?
A. Sahibabad to Modinagar
B. Ghaziabad to Duhai
C. Guldhar to Meerut
D. Delhi to Ghaziabad
Answer: B. Ghaziabad to Duhai
53. Who received the Best Actor Award at the 69th National Film Awards?
A. Alia Bhatt
B. Kriti Sanon
C. Allu Arjun
D. Pallavi Joshi
Answer: C. Allu Arjun
54. Which film won the award for Best Popular Film providing wholesome entertainment?
A. Gangubai Kathiawadi
B. RRR
C. Mimi
D. Kashmir Files
Answer: B. RRR
55. Who received the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award at the 69th National Film Awards?
A. R Madhavan
B. Waheeda Rehman
C. Vivek Agnihotri
D. Pankaj Tripathi
Answer: B. Waheeda Rehman
56. Which film received the Nargis Dutt award for Best Film on National Integration?
A. Pushpa: The Rise
B. RRR
C. Gangubai Kathiawadi
D.Kashmir Files
Answer: D.Kashmir Files
57. Who won the Best Supporting Actor Award for the film “Mimi”?
A. Kriti Sanon
B. Pallavi Joshi
C. Allu Arjun
D. Pankaj Tripathi
Answer: D. Pankaj Tripathi
58. Which film was awarded the Best Feature Film for the year 2021 at the 69th National Film Awards?
A. Ek Tha Gaon
B. Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
C. Iravin Nizhal
D. Komuram Bheemudo
Answer: B. Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
59. Who received the Best Female Playback Singer award for the song ‘Mayava Chayava’?
A. Shreya Ghoshal
B. Kaala Bhairava
C. Alia Bhatt
D. Pallavi Joshi
Answer: A. Shreya Ghoshal
60. Which director’s film, “Ek Tha Gaon,” received the Best NonFeature Film award?
A. R Madhavan
B. Srishti Lakhera
C. Vivek Agnihotri
D. Allu Arjun
Answer: B. Srishti Lakhera
61. What is the maximum limit for the bonus approved for Group C and non-gazetted Group B rank officials?
A. Five thousand rupees
B. Six thousand rupees
C. Seven thousand rupees
D. Eight thousand rupees
Ans: C. Seven thousand rupees
62. Who became the Prime Minister-elect after the 2023 New Zealand general election?
A) Chris Hipkins
B) Christopher Luxon
C) Andrew Fisher
D) George Reid
Ans: B) Christopher Luxon
63. Which sport has been announced for inclusion in the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028?
A) Twenty-20 cricket
B) Rugby
C) Tennis
D) Golf
Ans: A) Twenty-20 cricket
64. When was the last time cricket was featured in the Olympics before the 2028 announcement?
A) 2000
B) 1924
C) 1900
D) 1988
Ans: C) 1900
65. What is the largest maritime event in India?
a) Global Maritime Summit
b) National Maritime Exhibition
c) India Maritime Expo
d) Maritime India Trade Fair
Ans: a) Global Maritime Summit
66. Where was the foundation stone laid for the Tuna Tekra all weather-deep
draft terminal?
A) Mumbai, Maharashtra
B) Kolkata, West Bengal
C) Gujarat
D) Chennai, TamilNadu
Ans: C) Gujarat
67. What is the significance of celebrating World Students Day on October 15th?
a) To commemorate the birth anniversary of a renowned scientist
b) To celebrate the achievements of Nobel laureates
c) To promote international cooperation in education
d) To honour famous educators from around the world
Ans: a) To commemorate the birth anniversary of a renowned scientist
68. In which state of India was Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam born?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Kerala
d) Karnataka
Ans: b) Tamil Nadu
69. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam also known as ……………….
a) The Father of the Nation
b) The Missile Man of India
c) The Scientific Wizard
d) The Visionary Leader
Ans: b) The Missile Man of India
70. During which years did Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam serve as the President of India?
a) 2002-2007
b) 1995-2000
c) 2010-2015
d) 1985-1990
Ans: a) 2002-2007
71. Recently, which two Public Sector Enterprises were granted Navratna status?”
a) ONGC and BHEL
b) Ircon International Limited and RITES Ltd
c) SAIL and GAIL
d) Coal India Limited and NTPC Limited
Answer: b) Ircon International Limited and RITES Ltd
72. Which year does India aspire to host the Olympic Games?
a) 2030
b) 2032
c) 2036
d) 2040
Answer: c) 2036
73. What is the primary purpose of the Global Hunger Index (GHI)?
a) To track global economic growth
b) To measure and track hunger on a global scale
c) To promote agricultural development
d) To calculate global poverty rates
Ans: b) To measure and track hunger on a global scale
74. In the 2023 GHI report, what is India’s ranking among the countries with
sufficient data?
a) 28th
b) 111th
c) 125th
d) 202th
Ans: b) 111th
75. In which format will cricket be played in the 2028 Olympics?
a) Test format
b) One Day International (ODI) format
c) T20 format
d) T10 format
Ans: c) T20 format
76. What is the increase in the Female Labor Force Participation Rate this year?
a) 2 percentage points
b) 3 percentage points
c) 4.2 percentage points
d) 6 percentage points
Ans: c) 4.2 percentage points
77. What is the current Female Labor Force Participation Rate in India?
a) 40 percent
b) 37 percent
c) 45 percent
d) 30 percent
Ans: b) 37 percent
78. What is the main objective of “Operation Ajay” launched by India?
a) To assist Indian citizens in the USA
b) To facilitate the return of Indian citizens from Israel
c) To support Indian citizens in the UK
d) To provide medical aid in Africa
Ans: b) To facilitate the return of Indian citizens from Israel
79. When does the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India
celebrate its Foundation Day?
a) Every year on December 31st
b) Annually on October 2nd
c) On October 12th
d) On the last Sunday of September
Ans: c) On October 12th
80. What is the primary objective of the NHRC in India?
a) To conduct elections
b) To promote and protect human rights
c) To regulate the media
d) To provide healthcare services
Ans: b) To promote and protect human rights
81. What is the current Female Labor Force Participation Rate in India ?
a) 40 percent
b) 37 percent
c) 45 percent
d) 30 percent
Ans: b) 37 percent
82. What is the main objective of “Operation Ajay” launched by India?
a) To assist Indian citizens in the USA
b) To facilitate the return of Indian citizens from Israel
c) To support Indian citizens in the UK
d) To provide medical aid in Africa
Ans: b) To facilitate the return of Indian citizens from Israel
83. When does the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India celebrate its Foundation Day?
a) Every year on December 31st
b) Annually on October 2nd
c) On October 12th
d) On the last Sunday of September
Ans: c) On October 12th
84. What is the primary objective of the NHRC in India?
a) To conduct elections
b) To promote and protect human rights
c) To regulate the media
d) To provide healthcare services
Ans: b) To promote and protect human rights
85. What is the primary purpose of the autonomous body “Mera Yuva Bharat” (MY Bharat)?
a. Promoting sports and athletics among youth
b. Fostering cultural development in rural areas
c. Development of youth and youth-led development
d. Advancing environmental conservation initiatives
Ans: c. Development of youth and youth-led development
86. How many young individuals in India fall within the age group of 15-29 years, according to the provided information?
a. Approximately 20 crore
b. Around 30 crore
c. Approximately 40 crore
d. Nearly 50 crore
Ans: c. Approximately 40 crore
87. When is Mera Yuva Bharat scheduled to be dedicated to the nation?
a. On India’s Independence Day, August 15th
b. On New Year’s Day, January 1st
c. On the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, October 31st
d. On Youth Day, January 12th
Ans: c. On the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, October 31st
88. What is ABHA?
A. A cooking app
B. A digital health account
C. A fitness tracker
D. A social media platform
Ans: B. A digital health account
89. How many Aadhaar Numbers can be linked to one mobile number for communication and authentication purposes?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Six
Ans: D. Six
90. What is the theme for World Mental Health Day in 2023?
A. “Happiness and Well-being”
B. “Mental Health Awareness”
C. “Mental health is a universal human right”
D. “Overcoming Depression”
Ans: C. “Mental health is a universal human right”
91. Who is organizing the event “World Food India 2023 “?
A. United Nations
B. Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India
C. World Food Organization
D. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Ans: B. Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India
92. Who is “Vyommitra” in the context of the Gaganyaan mission?
A. The mission commander
B. The official spokesperson for ISRO
C. A female robot astronaut
D. A famous Indian astronaut
Ans: C. A female robot astronaut
93. What is the historical origin of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
A) A series of recent territorial disputes
B) Colonial actions dating back over a century
C) Religious tensions in the region
D) Economic conflicts in the Middle East
Ans: B) Colonial actions dating back over a century
94. When will the counting of votes for the assembly elections in Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Telangana take place?
a) 7th November
b) 3rd December
c) 30th November
d) 17th November
Ans: b) 3rd December
95. What is the purpose of the cVIGIL App?
a) To count votes electronically
b) To monitor election rallies
c) To report electoral malpractice
d) To provide election results
Ans: c) To report electoral malpractice
96. What areas of bilateral cooperation were discussed during the talks
between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tanzanian President Samia
Suluhu Hassan in October 2023?
a) Trade and investment only
b) Defense and maritime security only
c) Development partnership, higher education, and people-to-people ties only
d) Trade and investment, defence and maritime security, development partnership, higher education, and people-to-people ties
Ans : d) Trade and investment, defence and maritime security, development partnership, higher education, and people-to-people ties
97. Who was awarded the 2023 Nobel Economics Prize for her research on women’s contribution to the labour market?
A) Claudia Goldin
B) Marie Curie
C) John Smith
D) Albert Einstein
Ans : A) Claudia Goldin
98. What is the official name of the Nobel Prize in Economics?
A) The Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences
B) The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences
C) The Nobel Prize in Earth Studies
D) The Prize in Gender Economics
Ans : B) The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences
99. When did the Asian Games 2023 take place in Hangzhou, China?
A) September 22 to October 7, 2022
B) September 23 to October 8, 2023
C) August 15 to September 1, 2023
D) July 10 to August 25, 2022
Ans: B) September 23 to October 8, 2023
100. How many medals did India win in total at the Asian Games 2023?
A) 84 medals
B) 107 medals
C) 100 medals
D) 121 medals
Ans: B) 107 medals
101. Which country led the overall medal tally at the Asian Games 2023?
A) India
B) Japan
C) China
D) South Korea
Ans: C) China
102. Which sport contributed the most medals for India at the Asian Games 2023?
A) Athletics
B) Shooting
C) Archery
D) Kabaddi
Ans: B) Shooting – 22 medals, including seven gold.
103. What was India’s previous best medal tally at the Asian Games before the
Asian Games 2023?
A) 50 medals
B) 70 medals
C) 90 medals
D) 110 medals
Ans: B) 70 medals – Jakarta 2018, (16 gold, 23 silver, and 31 bronze)
104. What is the name of India’s first solar roof cycling track inaugurated in Hyderabad?
a) SunCycle
b) EcoPedal
c) SolarRide
d) Healthway
Answer: d) Healthway
105. Where did the Indian Air Force celebrate its 91st anniversary on 8 October 2023?
a) New Delhi
b) Kolkata
c) Prayagraj
d) Mumbai
Answer: c) Prayagraj
106. What is the primary objective of the Gaganyaan mission?
a) To mine asteroids for valuable resources
b) To send robotic missions to Mars
c) To establish India’s capability for crewed spaceflight
d) To study the Earth’s magnetic field
Answer: c) To establish India’s capability for crewed spaceflight
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107. How many astronauts are planned to be placed in the Crew Module during the Gaganyaan mission?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five
Ans: b) Three
108. Recently, Indian-origin professor Dr. Joyeeta Gupta received the prestigious Spinoza Prize in the Netherlands. What does the Spinoza Prize represent?
a) A Dutch cultural award
b) A global environmental recognition
c) The highest honor in Dutch science
d) An Indian scientific achievement
Ans: c) The highest honor in Dutch science
109. What was the decision of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) regarding the policy repo rate on October 6, 2023?
a) Increased it by 0.25 percent
b) Decreased it by 0.25 percent
c) Maintained it at 6.50 percent
d) Maintained it at 7.00 percent
Ans: c) Maintained it at 6.50 percent
110. What is the projected real GDP growth by RBI Monetary Policy Committee for Q1:2024-25?
a) 5.7 percent
b) 6.0 percent
c) 6.5 percent
d) 6.6 percent
Ans: c) 6.5 percent
111. Why was Narges Mohammadi awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023?
a) For her contributions to literature
b) For her fight against the oppression of women in Iran
c) For her achievements in science and technology
d) For her work in the field of environmental conservation
Ans: b) For her fight against the oppression of women in Iran
112. What government-issued documents can now be used for applying for a Remote Pilot Certificate in India according to the new Drone (Amendment) Rules 2023?
a) Passport only
b) Proof of identity and proof of address like Voter ID, Ration Card, or Driving License
c) Aadhar card only
d) Birth certificate and utility bill
Ans: b) Proof of identity and proof of address like Voter ID, Ration Card, or
Driving License
112. In India, when is a pilot license not required to operate nano drones and
microdrones?
a) Only for commercial use
b) Only for non-commercial use
c) For both commercial and non-commercial use
d) Always required
Ans: b) Only for non-commercial use
113. Where did New Zealand defeat England on the opening day of the tournament on 5 October 2023?
a) Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
b) Narendra Modi Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad
c) Eden Gardens, Kolkata
d) Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi
Ans: b) Narendra Modi Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad
114. What are the key areas of focus mentioned in the MoU for collaboration between India and the UAE on October 5, 2023, in Abu Dhabi?
a) Agriculture and transportation
b) Energy and tourism
c) Supply chain resilience, healthcare, space, and more
d) Education and sports
Ans: c) Supply chain resilience, healthcare, space, and more
115. Who was awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature for his innovative plays and prose?
a) Toni Morrison
b) Ernest Hemingway
c) Jon Fosse
d) William Shakespeare
Ans: c) Jon Fosse
116. Which organization handed over the twin-seater variant of the LCA Tejas fighter aircraft to the Indian Air Force?
a. Indian Space Research Centre (ISRO)
b. Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
c. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
d. Indian Ministry of Defense
Answer: c. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
117. Who won a gold medal in the men’s javelin throw at the Hangzhou Asian Games?
a. Avinash Sable
b. Kishore Jena
c. Neeraj Chopra
d. Lovlina Borgohain
Answer: c. Neeraj Chopra
118. Which sport did Jyoti Surekha Vennam and Ojas Deotale win a gold medal in?
a. Swimming
b. Archery
c. Gymnastics
d. Table Tennis
Answer: b. Archery
119. Who are the three scientists awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2023?
a. Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, and Marie Curie
b. Moungi G Bawendi, Louis E Brus, and Alexei Ekimov
c. Charles Darwin, Thomas Edison, and Galileo Galilei
d. Max Planck, Niels Bohr, and Werner Heisenberg
Answer: b. Moungi G Bawendi, Louis E Brus, and Alexei Ekimov
120. What is the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2023 awarded for?
a. Advancements in nuclear physics
b. The discovery and synthesis of quantum dots
c. Innovations in organic chemistry
d. Contributions to biochemistry research
Answer: b. The discovery and synthesis of quantum dots
121. What is the main objective of the PM SVANidhi scheme?
A) To provide housing to street vendors
B) To offer free healthcare to street vendors
C) To provide collateral-free working capital loans to street vendors
D) To promote street vending as a career option
Ans: C) To provide collateral-free working capital loans to street vendors
122. What is the maximum amount of working capital loan offered under the
PM SVANidhi scheme?
A) 10 thousand rupees
B) 25 thousand rupees
C) 50 thousand rupees
D) 1 lakh rupees
Ans: C) 50 thousand rupees
123. Who won the gold medal in the women’s javelin throw final at the Asian Games?
a) Tejaswin Shankar
b) Praveen Chithravel
c) Annu Rani
d) Mohammed Afsal
Ans: c) Annu Rani
124. Who won the gold medal in the women’s 5000m race at the Hangzhou Asian Games?
a) Annu Rani
b) Tejaswin Shankar
c) Parul Chaudhary
d) Mohammed Afsal
Answer: c) Parul Chaudhary
125. Who was awarded the 2023 Physics Nobel Prize for their experimental methods involving attosecond pulses of light?
a) Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, and Niels Bohr
b) Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L’Huillier
c) Max Planck, Werner Heisenberg, and Richard Feynman
d) Stephen Hawking, Carl Sagan, and Richard Dawkins
Answer: b) Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L’Huillier
126. Who was jointly awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their work on messenger RNA (mRNA) technology?
a) Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman
b) James Smith and Emily Johnson
c) Michael White and Elizabeth Taylor
d) Moderna and Pfizer
Ans : a) Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman
127. What is the largest caste group in Bihar according to the Caste-based Survey findings?
a) Scheduled Caste (SC)
b) Backward Caste (BC)
c) Extremely Backward Caste (EBCs)
d) General Caste
Ans: c) Extremely Backward Caste (EBCs)
128. Who was elected as the President of Maldives on October 1, 2023?
a) Dr. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
b) Dr. Mohamed Muizzu
c) Abdulla Yameen
d) Arif Alvi
Ans : b) Dr. Mohamed Muizzu
129. What is the final destination of Aditya L1’s journey?
a) Earth’s atmosphere
b) Mars’ orbit
c) Sun-Earth Lagrange point L1
d) Moon’s surface
Ans: c) Sun-Earth Lagrange point L1
130. What iconic slogan is associated with Lal Bahadur Shastri?
a) Jai Hind
b) Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan
c) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
d) Make in India
Ans : b) Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan
131. When did the RBI initially announce the withdrawal of the Rs 2,000 banknote from circulation?
a) September 29, 2023
b) October 7, 2023
c) December 9, 2022
d) May 19, 2023
Ans : d) May 19, 2023
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