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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • October 16, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Who won the FIDE World Junior Rapid Chess Championship in Sardinia, Italy?
Raunak Sadhwani
Nesterov Arseniy
Dimitris Alexakis
Tobias Koelle
Answer: Option
Explanation:
At the FIDE World Junior Rapid Chess Championship held in Sardinia, Italy, Grandmaster Raunak Sadhwani emerged victorious by securing a total of 8.5 points over 11 rounds, clinching the championship ahead of Russia's Arseniy Nesterov, who accumulated 8 points. Govhar Beydullayeva of Azerbaijan won the gold medals in the open and girls sections of the FIDE World Junior Rapid Chess Championship 2023.

2.
What is the name of the tallest tree in the world?
Hyperion
Centurion
Doerner Fir
Sequoia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hyperion is a coast redwood tree located in Redwood National Park in California. It is the tallest tree in the world, with a height of 380.1 feet. Hyperion was discovered in 2006 and is estimated to be between 600 and 800 years old. Coast redwoods are some of the tallest and oldest living trees on Earth. They can grow to be over 300 feet tall and live for over 2,000 years.

3.
Where was the 19-foot tall statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of India's Constitution, unveiled outside India?
New York
Washington
Florida
California
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 19-foot tall statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was formally inaugurated in a suburb of Maryland, Washington, marking a historic event.

4.
Which Indian city is commonly referred to as the "Financial Capital of India"?
Delhi
Mumbai
Chennai
Bangalore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mumbai, located on India's western coast, is often called the "Financial Capital of India" due to its significant economic influence and role as a vital economic hub. Because it is home to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the country's central bank. Mumbai is also home to a number of commercial banks, financial institutions, and insurance companies.

5.
How many member countries are there in NATO in 2023?
31
30
29
35
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As of 2023, there are 31 member countries in NATO. The most recent country to join NATO was Finland in 2023. NATO is a political and military alliance of countries from North America and Europe. It was founded in 1949 in response to the Soviet Union's expansion into Eastern Europe after World War II. NATO's core principle is collective defence, which means that an attack on one member state is considered an attack on all member states.

6.
On which date is World Food Day celebrated?
October 15
October 17
October 16
October 18
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Food Day is celebrated on October 16 each year to commemorate the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 1945. The FAO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security.

7.
Which village in Punjab has received the title of "Best Tourism Village of India 2023"?
Ludhiana
Amritsar
Patiala
Nawanpind Sardaran
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nawanpind Sardaran village in Gurdaspur, Punjab, has received the title of "Best Tourism Village of India 2023". This award was given by the Union Ministry of Tourism in recognition of the village's efforts to preserve its cultural heritage and promote sustainable tourism.

8.
Who has recently assumed the position of Director (Finance) at the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA)?
Shri Pradip Kumar Das
Anand Sharma
Rajesh Verma
B K Mohanty
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr. Bijay Kumar Mohanty has been appointed as the Director (Finance) of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA). He has over 25 years of experience in the Indian power sector and brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in financial management, corporate governance and compliance, risk management, project management, and legal functions.

9.
Which organization has partnered with ISRO for the "Space on Wheels" exhibition?
Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA)
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The "Space on Wheels" exhibition is a joint initiative between ISRO and Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA), a science and technology organization in India. The program is designed to bring the wonders of space exploration to students and space enthusiasts in remote areas of the country.

10.
When is World Anaesthesia Day celebrated?
October 15
October 16
October 17
October 18
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Anaesthesia Day is celebrated on October 16 each year to commemorate the first successful demonstration of diethyl ether anaesthesia by William T.G. Morton on October 16, 1846. This discovery revolutionized the field of medicine and made it possible for patients to undergo surgery without experiencing pain.