Daily Current Affairs 19 October 2023

1.		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

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

1:1

155:100

2:1

3:2

3.		What did Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announce as a Diwali gift for Ujjwala scheme beneficiaries?

Free electricity supply

Free cooking gas cylinder

Financial support for education

Employment opportunities

4.		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

5.		Who has been appointed as India's next Ambassador/Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other International Organisations in Geneva?

Narendra Modi

Arindam Bagchi

Indra Mani Pandey

Amit Shah

6.		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.

7.		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

8.		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

9.		What is the main purpose of Israel's 'Iron Beam' missile defense system?

Intercepting long-range missiles

Destroying short-range rockets and UAVs

Protecting against cyberattacks

Enforcing a no-fly zone

10.		What recent achievement did Bhopal Mahila Thana celebrate?

Winning a national award for innovation

Receiving an award for gender equality

Achieving ISO certification

Hosting a successful women's empowerment event