Daily Current Affairs - 29 September 2023

1.		What is the purpose of the "India-UN Capacity Building Initiative"?

To promote space exploration

To share India's development experiences with partner countries

To combat climate change

To enhance military capabilities

2.		What record did NASA's Perseverance Mars rover set in terms of speed and navigation?

Longest drive on Mars

Highest speed on Mars

Longest Martian navigation without human assistance

Shortest time to traverse a Martian boulder field

3.		Which aerospace company exclusively manufactured the state-of-the-art Dornier Do-228 aircraft for the Indian Air Force?

Boeing

Lockheed Martin

Airbus

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

4.		Which city in India has the highest green-certified office space, as mentioned in the news?

New Delhi

Mumbai

Bengaluru

Hyderabad

5.		What is the objective of Google's Earthquake Alerts System for Android users in India?

To provide weather forecasts

To offer early warnings of seismic activities

To promote environmental awareness

To track wildlife migration

6.		What is the theme of the International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction in 2023?

"Zero Hunger: Reduce Food Waste"

"Waste Less, Live Better"

"Reducing food loss and waste: Taking Action to Transform Food Systems"

"Save Food, Save the Planet"

7.		What does AFSPA stand for, as mentioned in the news about Manipur government's decision?

Armed Forces and Security Protection Act

Armed Forces Special Powers Act

Army Force and Security Protection Act

Armed Forces and State Protection Act

8.		Who released the India Ageing Report 2023?

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

International Institute for Population Sciences and the United Nations Population Fund

NITI Aayog

Indian Council of Medical Research

9.		What is the primary objective of the 'Jhaadu Daan' initiative?

To promote tree planting

To provide brooms for cleanliness

To distribute food to the needy

To encourage eco-friendly practices

10.		Which Indian shooters won gold in the Men's 10m Air Pistol Team event at the Asian Games 2023?

Saurabh Chaudhary, Abhishek Verma, and Manu Bhaker

Deepak Kumar, Apurvi Chandela, and Ravi Kumar

Sarabjot Singh, Shiva Narwal, and Arjun Singh Cheema

Anjum Moudgil, Divyansh Singh Panwar, and Elavenil Valarivan