Daily Current Affairs - 24 September 2023

1.		What unique architectural elements inspired the design of the international cricket stadium in Varanasi, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

Roman columns and arches

Islamic domes and minarets

Elements inspired by Lord Shiva, such as crescent-shaped roof covers and trident-shaped floodlights

Neoclassical facades and sculptures

2.		After a win against Australia, which Indian cricket team achieved the number 1 ranking in all three formats of the game (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is)?

Women's cricket team

Under-19 cricket team

Men's cricket team

Blind cricket team

3.		Which picturesque cluster of villages on Mount Pindos in Epirus was recently added to UNESCO's World Heritage List?

Santorini

Mykonos

Zagorochoria

Crete

4.		What is the significance of the International Day of Sign Languages observed on September 23rd?

To celebrate linguistic diversity

To promote the use of ancient languages

To raise awareness about the importance of visual languages for the deaf community

To commemorate the invention of sign language

5.		What ambitious plan does Gautam Adani have for Dharavi, one of Asia's largest slums in Mumbai?

To develop a high-tech business district

To create a modern city hub with support for small industries and job opportunities

To turn it into an eco-tourism destination

To build luxury apartments for tourists

6.		What is the name of Israel's cutting-edge main battle tank that was recently unveiled?

Merkava Mark 3

Merkava Mark 4

Merkava Mark 5 (Barak)

Merkava Mark 6

7.		What was the focus of the meeting between the Foreign Ministers of India, Australia, Japan, and the U.S. on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly?

Climate change agreements

Trade negotiations

Ensuring a "free and open" Indo-Pacific region and UN reform

Counterterrorism efforts in the Asia-Pacific region

8.		What recent recognition has the Mithun received from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)?

It has been declared a sacred animal.

It has been classified as a critically endangered species.

It has been recognized as a 'food animal,' opening doors for its commercial use.

It has been designated as a national heritage animal.

9.		What significant diplomatic partnership was recently announced between China and Syria?

A trade alliance to boost bilateral commerce

An agreement to jointly explore space missions

The establishment of a strategic partnership

A military alliance against common adversaries

10.		What is the projected real GDP growth for India in FY24, as per the Union Ministry of Finance's Monthly Economic Review?

5.0%

6.0%

6.5%

7.0%