Daily Current Affairs 11 October 2023

1.		What is the objective of the 'Bima Vahaks' initiative announced by IRDAI?

To promote insurance coverage for senior citizens

To create a dedicated distribution channel for insurance services

To regulate insurance premiums

To provide subsidies to insurance companies

2.		What reservation quota has the Bihar government announced for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category?

5%

10%

15%

20%

3.		What does the GST Amnesty Scheme 2023 aim to streamline?

Income tax returns

Property tax payments

Appeals against demand orders issued by tax inspectors

Corporate tax payments

4.		What celestial events are set to occur in October 2023?

A solar eclipse

A lunar eclipse

Both a solar and a lunar eclipse

A meteor shower

5.		What percentage of the fiscal deficit target for FY24 has been reached in the April-August period?

10%

20%

36%

50%

6.		Which organization secured an 810 MW solar photovoltaic power project in Rajasthan?

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)

NLC India Lt(NLCIL)

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)

Tata Power

7.		What is the objective of the visit of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan to India?

To seek military assistance from India

To strengthen India's relations with Tanzania

To discuss space exploration collaboration

To enhance trade and investment ties between India and Tanzania

8.		What was the urban unemployment rate in India during the first quarter of the fiscal year?

2.7%

6.1%

6.5%

10.9%

9.		How is Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) preparing for unforeseen events affecting its operations?

By reducing its workforce

By relocating its headquarters

By implementing a business continuity plan

By outsourcing its operations

10.		What is the theme of World Mental Health Day 2023?

"Mental Health Awareness Matters"

"Taking Care of Your Mind"

"Mental Health is a Universal Human Right"

"Mind Matters: Let's Talk About It"