Daily Current Affairs 24 October 2023

1.		Who has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of IRCTC?

Sanjay Kumar Jain

Rajnath Singh

Ashok Vaswani

Uday Kotak

2.		What is the core objective of Project Nilgiri Tahr in Tamil Nadu?

To develop a deeper understanding of the population, distribution, and ecology of Nilgiri Tahr

To promote tourism in Tamil Nadu

To establish a new wildlife sanctuary in the Nilgiri Tahr region

To train weavers and craftsmen of Nilgiri Tahr

3.		What is the "Iron Sting" system, and why is it significant in ground warfare?

It is a new cooking technology developed by the Israeli military.

It is an advanced missile defense system.

It is a system designed to neutralize rocket launchers with high accuracy.

It is a cutting-edge communication system for the military.

4.		What was the objective of the recent test flight of Gaganyaan mission TV-D1?

To test a new communication system for spacecraft

To demonstrate India's capability to reach Mars

To evaluate the performance of drogue parachutes in spacecraft reentry

To test a new rocket propulsion system

5.		Which countries have received approval from the Indian government for the export of Non-Basmati White Rice?

China, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka

Nepal, Malaysia, and Seychelles

Russia, Brazil, and Australia

United States, United Kingdom, and Canada

6.		Who is set to succeed Uday Kotak as the new CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank?

Sanjay Kumar Jain

Raj Kotak

Ashok Vaswani

Muneesh Pant

7.		What was the theme for International Stuttering Awareness Day 2023, and why is it significant?

"Speak with Confidence"; It emphasized the importance of public speaking skills.

"One Size Fits All"; It promoted uniformity in speech therapy.

"One Size Does NOT Fit All"; It highlighted the unique challenges faced by individuals who stutter.

"Overcoming Stuttering"; It focused on providing a cure for stuttering.

8.		Who holds the record for being the fastest player to reach 2000 runs in One Day International (ODI) cricket?

Sachin Tendulkar

Virat Kohli

Shubman Gill

Rohit Sharma

9.		What is the name of the world's largest textiles event that India is set to host in 2024?

Bharat Tex 2025

Bharat Tex 2026

Bharat Tex 2024

Textile Expo India 2024

10.		What is the primary objective of Project 'Udbhav' initiated by the Indian military?

To promote Indian art and culture

To explore outer space

To tap into ancient Indian treatises for insights on statecraft and strategy

To develop advanced weaponry