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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • September 25, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
What did the NASA capsule that landed in the Utah desert carry to Earth?
Moon rock samples
Largest asteroid sample
Mars soil samples
Space station equipment
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The NASA capsule that landed in the Utah desert carried the largest asteroid sample ever collected.

2.
What percentage of Indian villages have attained the coveted ‘Open Defecation Free Plus’ (ODF Plus) status?
50%
60%
70%
75%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India’s Jal Shakti minister, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, recently announced that 75% of Indian villages have attained the coveted ‘Open Defecation Free Plus’ (ODF Plus) status.

3.
Where is the 19th edition of YUDH ABHYAS set to commence?
Hawaii
Alaska
California
Florida
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 19th edition of YUDH ABHYAS is scheduled to begin in Alaska, USA, as a collaborative effort between the Indian Army and the US Army to enhance military cooperation and readiness.

4.
Which team became the first team in history to hit 3000 sixes in ODI cricket?
Australia
England
India
Pakistan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian cricket team became the first team in history to hit 3000 sixes in ODI cricket on September 24, 2023.

5.
When is the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons celebrated?
September 26
September 27
September 28
September 29
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons is celebrated on September 26 every year.

6.
What was K G George's profession who recently passed away?
Actor
Politician
Filmmaker
Doctor
Answer: Option
Explanation:
K G George was a renowned Malayalam filmmaker who recently passed away at the age of 78.

7.
Where is the world's second-largest Hindu temple outside India located?
India
Canada
United Kingdom
US
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The world's second-largest Hindu temple outside India is located in Robbinsville Township, New Jersey, US. It is called the Swaminarayan Akshardham temple and is set to be inaugurated on 8th October 2023.

8.
Which state will be home to India's 54th Tiger Reserve in 2023?
Goa
Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's 54th Tiger Reserve, the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve, was established in Madhya Pradesh in 2023. It is the seventh tiger reserve in the state.

9.
When is Daughters Day celebrated in 2023?
September 24th
September 25th
September 26th
September 27th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Daughters Day is celebrated on the fourth Saturday of September every year. In 2023, Daughters Day falls on September 24th.

10.
Where was India's first lighthouse festival held?
Goa
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first lighthouse festival was held in Goa on September 23-25, 2023. The festival was organized by the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways to promote lighthouses as tourist destinations.

11.
Who won the inaugural Indian Grand Prix in 2023?
Fabio Quartararo
Aleix Espargaro
Francesco Bagnaia
Marco Bezzecchi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Italian rider Marco Bezzecchi, representing the Mooney VR46 Racing Team, won the inaugural Indian Grand Prix in 2023.

12.
Who was appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of ICICI Lombard General Insurance in 2023?
Sanjeev Mantri
Bhargav Dasgupta
Sandeep Bakshi
Amitabh Chaudhry
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sanjeev Mantri was appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of ICICI Lombard General Insurance in 2023.

13.
When is World Pharmacists Day celebrated?
September 24th
September 26th
September 25th
September 27th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Pharmacists Day is celebrated on September 25th every year. It serves as a dedicated occasion to honour and appreciate the vital contributions of pharmacists to the improvement of global health.