Daily Current Affairs 19 October 2023

1.		What ambitious plans did Prime Minister Narendra Modi announce for India's space activities?

Launching a space tourism program

Sending an astronaut to Mars

Sending India's first astronaut to the moon by 2040

Establishing a colony on the Moon

2.		Which airport was recognized as the "world's most punctual airport" for the past three consecutive months?

Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport

Kempegowda International Airport (Bengaluru)

Changi Airport (Singapore)

Dubai International Airport

3.		What did Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveil related to India's maritime economy?

A new naval fleet

A roadmap for lunar exploration

A vision document for the blue economy

A national fisheries policy

4.		What is the main purpose of World Trauma Day?

Celebrating the achievements of medical professionals

Promoting healthy lifestyle choices

Raising awareness about trauma, its causes, and prevention

Observing the impact of climate change on health

5.		When is World Trauma Day observed annually?

15th September

17th October

25th November

30th December

6.		What is the share exchange ratio for the merger of IDFC and IDFC First Bank?

1:1

155:100

2:1

3:2

7.		What key findings were reported in the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Annual Report 2022-2023?

An increase in unemployment rate in urban areas.

A decrease in the Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in rural areas.

An improvement in the Worker-Population Ratio (WPR) in urban areas.

A rise in the number of job opportunities for the youth.

8.		What is the significance of Kati Bihu in Assam?

It marks the start of the new harvest season.

It celebrates Assam's independence.

It commemorates a historic battle.

It honors cultural diversity.

9.		What is the name of the passenger ferry service that recently reopened between India and Sri Lanka?

Cheriyapani

Jaffna Express

Lanka Connection

India-SL Link

10.		What has Ashutosh Sharma achieved that broke a record previously held by Yuvraj Singh?

Fastest century in T20 cricket

Longest six in an international cricket match

Fastest fifty by an Indian in a T20 cricket match

Most runs scored in a single T20 innings