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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • November 1, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
What percentage of India's FY24 fiscal deficit target had been accrued by the end of the first half of the year?
37.2%
39.3%
41.4%
42.5%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's fiscal deficit for the first half of the 2023-24 fiscal year reached 39.3% of the annual target, up from 37.3% in the previous year. This widening gap between expenditure and revenue amounted to Rs 7.02 lakh crore by the end of September 2023.

2.
Which global technology leader partnered with TATA Play Fiber to launch India's first WiFi6-ready broadband network?
Samsung
Apple
Nokia
Huawei
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nokia partnered with TATA Play Fiber to introduce India's first WiFi6-ready broadband network, addressing the increasing demand for high-capacity broadband connections in the country.

3.
Which country is set to host the men's 2034 FIFA World Cup as the sole bidder after Australia withdrew from the bidding contest?
Saudi Arabia
Brazil
Germany
UAE
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Saudi Arabia is the sole bidder and is set to host the men's 2034 FIFA World Cup after Australia withdrew from the bidding contest.

4.
Who is the chair of the international jury panel for the 54th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI)?
Steven Spielberg
Shekhar Kapur
Quentin Tarantino
Martin Scorsese
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Renowned filmmaker Shekhar Kapur is leading the international jury panel for the 54th edition of IFFI, which is one of the major cinematic events in South Asia.

5.
Who won the top prize in the '10 years and under' category at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPY) competition?
Rohan Sharma
Aarav Patel
Zara Khan
Vihaan Talya Vikas
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vihaan Talya Vikas, a 10-year-old prodigy from Bengaluru, secured the top prize in the '10 years and under' category at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPY) competition, a renowned photography competition.

6.
Which country is hosting the AI Safety Summit 2023?
USA
China
India
UK
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The AI Safety Summit 2023 is being hosted by the United Kingdom (UK), with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak presiding over the event at Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire.

7.
On which date is World Vegan Day 2023 observed?
November 1st
October 31st
December 1st
November 2nd
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Vegan Day is observed annually on November 1st, celebrating the vegan lifestyle and its growth since 'The Vegan Society' was established in England in 1994.

8.
What was the increase in women's workforce participation in India for the fiscal year 2022-23, as reported by the Education Minister?
37%
23%
50%
15%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Education Minister reported a 37% increase in women's workforce participation in India for the fiscal year 2022-23, marking a significant improvement from the 23% recorded in 2017-18.

9.
Which Indian city was recently named the 'City of Literature' by UNESCO, making it the first city in India to receive this distinction?
Delhi
Chennai
Kozhikode
Bangalore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kozhikode, a city in Kerala, was named the 'City of Literature' by UNESCO on World Cities Day, becoming the first city in India to receive this prestigious distinction.

10.
On what date is Halloween Day celebrated in 2023?
October 31
November 1
November 2
November 3
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Halloween Day is celebrated on October 31 each year. It is the eve before the Western Christian All Saints' feast and marks the beginning of the three days of All Hallowtide, which culminates with All Souls' Day.