Current Affairs of October 2023

1. Name the state in which, India has established its 54th tiger reserve.

 Ans: Rajasthan

 

2. Who was elected as the new prime minister of Thailand?

Ans: Srettha Thavisin

 

3. Which bank has launched a mobile banking app named IRIS?

Ans: YES BANK

 

4. Name the country in which the Fukushima nuclear plant is located.

Ans: Japan

 

5. Which former Indian cricketer will become a 'national icon' of the Election Commission?

Ans: Sachin Tendulkar

 

6. Who was appointed as Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal?

Ans: Justice Prakash Shrivastava

 

7. What is the new name given to the Khelo India Women's League?

Ans: Asmita Women's League

 

8. Name the city in which NTPC Limited has launched the trial of India's inaugural hydrogen bus.

Ans: Leh

 

9. Which country has been suspended from the institutions and activities of

the African Union?

Ans: Niger

 

10. Which country has granted approval to the first vaccine created to forestall Respiratory Syncytial virus -associated Lower respiratory tract disease?

Ans: U.S.A

 

11. Who has penned down the book Drunk on Love: The Life, Vision and Songs of Kabir'?

Ans: Vipul Rikhi

 

12. Which vehicle successfully launched Chandrayaan-3 into orbit?

Ans: LVM3 M4

 

13. Name the term used to refer to a chronic fear or worry about environmental issues and the potential negative impacts of climate change.

Ans: Eco-anxiety

 

14. Name the bacteria, that consume methane, which could potentially slow down the rate of global heating.  

 Ans: Methanotrophs

 

15. Which University in Kerala has won the national award for e-governance for the AI-based Lucky Bill App?  

 Ans: Digital University Kerala

 

16. What is the name given to the spot where Chandrayaan-3's moon lander successfully touched down on the lunar surface?

 Ans: Shiv Shakti Point

 

17. Who has won the FIDE Chess World Cup 2023 title?

Ans: Magnus Carlsen

 

18. India's first Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission Microsite was held in:

Ans: Aizwal

 

19. Which Indian state has partnered with UNESCO to Implement recommendations on the Ethics of AI?

Ans: Telangana

 

20. Name the tennis icon who was appointed as the brand ambassador of Infosys' Digital Innovation.

Ans: Rafael Nadal

 

21. Which city has clinched the top spot in the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023 conducted by the Central Pollution Control Board?

Ans: Indore

 

22. What is the original name of American professional wrestler Bray Wyatt, who passed away recently?

Ans: Windham Rotunda

 

23. Name the rover of the Chandrayaan- 3 mission that has confirmed the existence of sulphur on the moon's surface near the south pole.

Ans: Pragyan

 

24. Which is India's first 'ODF Plus' district of India?

Ans: Wayanad

 

25. Name India's first women Charge d'Affaires at its high commission in Pakistan. 

Ans: Geetika Srivastava

 

26. Which scheme initiated by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, has been awarded the prestigious National Award for e-Governance 2023 (Gold)?

Ans: SVAMITVA

 

27. Name the city where India's First Solar Roof Cycling Track is located.

Ans: Hyderabad

 

28. The 6th census report on minor irrigation schemes is released by:

Ans: Ministry of Jal Shakti

 

29. Which day will be observed as National Space Day' to celebrate science, technology, and innovation?

Ans: August 23

 

30. Which country will open a climate change and health hub in partnership with the Asian Development Bank?

Ans: India

 

31. Which Bank has grabbed the title rights for the home international series of the BCCI for three years?

Ans: IDFC First Bank

 

32. Which is the world's first car that runs entirely on Ethanol? 

Ans: Toyota Innova HyCross

 

33. Name the significant agreement adopted by 48 African countries to address the complex relationship between human mobility and climate change.

Ans: Kampala Ministerial Declaration on Migration, Environment, and Climate Change

 

34. Which country has launched ORON aircraft?

Ans: Israel

 

35. Name the device developed at ISRO that aims to enhance the safety of fishermen during their sea expeditions.

Ans: Nabhmitra

 

36. Name the state in which Chokuwa rice, fondly known as 'Magic rice', that recently received GI tag is seen.

Ans: Assam

 

37. Which is the open-source software launched by UNDP for effectively managing national data and processes related to trading carbon credits?

Ans: National Carbon Registry

 

38. Name the state in which Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary dedicated to the western hoolock gibbon is located.

Ans: Assam

 

39. Who has become the first woman to lead the Railway Board?

Ans: Jaya Verma Sinha

 

40. Which Metro Railway has recently decided to replace its steel third rail with a composite aluminium third rail?

Ans: Kolkata Metro Railway

 

41. Name the initiative launched by the Ministry of Law & Justice that aims to provide free legal aid to the rural and marginalized sections of society through video conferencing.

Ans: Tele-Law 2.0

 

42. What is the theme for the G20 Summit 2023?

Ans: Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

 

43. Which team has won the Durand Cup 2023 trophy?

Ans: Mohun Bagan Super Giant

 

44. Which country has won the inaugural Men's Hockey 5s Asia Cup 2023 held in Salalah, Oman?

Ans: India

 

45. Which country has unveiled the world's first portable disaster hospital?

Ans: India

 

46. Who was elected as the new prime minister of Vanuatu?

Ans: Sato Kilman

 

47. Name the annual mega training exercise of the Indian Air Force held recently.  

Ans: Trishul

 

48. Which company has joined forces with the Union Ministry of Education to promote creative expression and digital literacy among students and educators?  

Ans: Adobe

 

49. Who has become the first bowler from an associate nation to pick up 100 Wickets in T20s?

Ans: Nattaya Boochatham

 

50. As per the "Assessment Report on Invasive Alien Species and Their Control", 60% of extinctions of global plants and animals are linked to 37,000 alien species that have been introduced by humans, including 3,500 invasive species. The report was published by:

Ans: Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

 

51. Name the declaration released after the first WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit 2023, that emphasizes the global commitment to harnessing the potential of traditional medicine.

Ans: Gujarat Declaration

 

52. Name the national dementia. support line and an online memory screening clinic launched by the Dementia India Alliance.

Ans: DemClinic

 

53. Erg Chech 002, recently seen in news is a:

Ans: Meteorite

 

54. Which Space agency has launched its lunar exploration spacecraft named "moon sniper"?

Ans: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

 

55. Which World Heritage Site has become India's first solar city?  

Ans: Sanchi

 

56. What is the theme of International Literacy Day celebrated on September 8?

Ans: Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies

 

57. A zero draft for an international treaty aimed at ending plastic pollution was released by:

Ans: Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee

 

58. Which Indian state will host the inaugural Zayed Charity Marathon in 2024?

Ans: Kerala

 

59. 'Street 20' Street Child Cricket World Cup 2023 was held in:

Ans: Chennai

 

60. Who is known as India's Pond Man?

Ans: Ramveer Tanwar

 

61. Which city hosts the Transnational Grid Interconnections for One Sun, One World, One Grid conference organized by the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited?

Ans: New Delhi

 

62. India's first Underground Power Transformer was installed in:

Ans: Bengaluru

 

63. Which has become the permanent member of G20 under India's presidency?  

Ans: African Union

 

64. Which states approve the pension and OBC Status for the transgender community?  

Ans: Jharkhand

 

65. Who has penned down the book Fire on the Ganges: Life Among the Dead in Banaras'?

Ans: Radhika Iyengar

66. Name the online portal launched on the eve of the G20 leadership summit, that serves as a comprehensive digital exhibition chronicling the rich history of democracy in India.

Ans: Bharat: The Mother of Democracy

 

67. The First Global Symposium on Farmers' Rights was held in:

Ans: New Delhi

 

68. Which state has recently approved the Mob Lynching Victim Compensation scheme?

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

 

69. Name the groundbreaking contactless payment wearable ring introduced by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

Ans: OTG Ring

 

70. Which multi-unit central public sector undertaking in India has launched a branded Laptop and Micro PC named 'SMAASH'?

Ans: ITI Limited

 

71. As per the new U.S. News & World Report, which is the world's best country?

Ans: Switzerland

 

72. Who has won the 2023 Indonesia Badminton Masters Title?

Ans: Kiran George

 

73. Name the pearl-white product made from raw tapioca that has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag recently.

Ans: Salem Sago

 

74. Which does NITI Aayog introduce the platform with a new collection dedicated to the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP)?

Ans: iGOT Karmayogi Bharat

 

75. Name the initiative aims to deliver health care services to the last mile and consolidate access and affordability for underserved populations.

Ans: Ayushman Bhav campaign

 

76. Which is the 22-kilometre tidal channel that serves as a natural boundary between India and Pakistan?

Ans: Harami Nala

 

77. Border Roads Organisation (BRO) will construct India's highest fighter airfield in:

Ans: Nyoma, Ladakh

 

78. Recently, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) central bench has banned the operation of cruise boats in the Bhoj Wetland. It is located in:

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

 

79. Name NATO's largest military exercise since the Cold War.

Ans: Steadfast Defender

 

80. As per the report titled 'Elephant Corridors of India', how many elephant corridors are there in India?

Ans: 150

 

81. Which state had unveiled an initiative that offers a comprehensive insurance package worth Rs 4 lakh?

Ans: Karnataka

 

82. Name the new variant of the world-leading Articulated All -Terrain Vehicle introduced to the Indian armed forces by BAE Systems and India's Larsen & Toubro.

Ans: BvS10- Sindhu

 

83. Name the new initiative launched by Air India, that aimed at providing passengers with a personalized and hassle -free experience, particularly in managing baggage issues and dealing with missed flights.

Ans: Project Abhinandan

 

84. Name the 108-foot-tall statue of Adi Shankaracharya in inaugurated in Omkareshwar.

Ans: Eaktmta Ki Pratima (Statue of Oneness)

 

85. Which state has launched the Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana' and 'Pada Pushti Yojanan' to address the nutritional needs of mothers, adolescent girls, and children?

Ans: Odisha

 

86. What is the theme for World Ozone Day 2023?

Ans: Montreal Protocol: Fixing the Ozone Layer and Reducing Climate Change

 

87. Who has taken charge as the Director of the Enforcement Directorate?

Ans: Rahul Navin