Daily Current Affairs 17 October 2023

1.		What does the "Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana" (PMJDY) aim to achieve, and what has been its recent growth trend?

It aims to promote the construction of 3D-printed buildings.

It aims to provide life insurance coverage to below poverty line (BPL) families.

It aims to support rural women in agriculture.

It aims to provide life insurance coverage to all having agricultural land.

2.		Which organization celebrated its 50th Foundation Day on October 15, 2023, and what is its mission in the power sector?

Central Electricity Authority, responsible for ensuring reliable 24x7 power supply in India.

Reserve Bank of India, responsible for regulating the banking sector in India.

Indian Space Research Organization, responsible for space exploration and research.

World Food Programme, responsible for addressing global hunger.

3.		What significant announcement did the Indian government make regarding August 23rd?

It declared it as a national holiday.

It designated it as National Space Day.

It celebrated it as World Space Exploration Day.

It recognized it as National Science and Technology Day.

4.		Who won the FIDE World Junior Rapid Chess Championship in 2023?

Viswanathan Anand

Hikaru Nakamura

Raunak Sadhwani

Garry Kasparov

5.		What is the primary objective of the "One Nation One Student ID Card" program (APAAR ID) initiated by the Ministry of Education and Government of India?

To create a single national identification card for all Indian students.

To provide a unique identification card for every student in India.

To digitally centralize academic data for students in India.

To offer financial support to underprivileged students.

6.		What is the primary objective of the "Space on Wheels" program initiated by ISRO and Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA)?

To explore outer space and discover new planets

To promote sustainable space tourism in major cities

To provide insights into ISRO's activities and space missions to students in Arunachal Pradesh

To develop a space-themed amusement park

7.		What is the International Day of Rural Women, and what is the theme for 2023?

It is a day to recognize the contributions of urban women to society, and the theme is "Empower Women in the City."

It is a day to honor the work of women in urban areas, and the theme is "Women's Role in Urban Development."

It is a day dedicated to recognizing the vital contributions of rural women worldwide, and the theme is "Rural Women Cultivating Good For All."

It is a day to celebrate women's achievements in science and technology, and the theme is "Women in STEM."

8.		What is the key feature of the "Tradable Green Credit Program" launched by the government, and what is its purpose?

It aims to promote green tourism in national parks.

It allows individuals and entities to earn and trade green credits for environmentally beneficial actions.

It is a mandatory program for industries to reduce their carbon emissions.

It promotes the use of electric vehicles in urban areas.

9.		What is the primary goal of Sri Lanka's strategic trade revisions involving India, China, and Thailand, and what broader regional agreement is Sri Lanka aiming to become a member of?

To establish free trade agreements with India, China, and Thailand and promote trade with these countries.

To reduce trade with neighboring countries and focus on global trade.

To enhance trade and economic cooperation within the South Asian region.

To become a member of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

10.		Which country's government recently designated August 23rd as National Space Day, and what is the reason for this designation?

India, to celebrate the success of its space mission.

The United States, to commemorate the birth of a famous astronaut.

China, to honor its contributions to space exploration.

Russia, to mark the launch of its first satellite.