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 Current Affairs Q&A PDF – 6 October 2023
NATIONAL AFFAIRS

1. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the visit of Prime Minister (PM)
of India Narendra Modi to Madhya Pradesh(MP) and Rajasthan in October 2023?
A) In Gwalior, MP, PM laid the foundation stone and dedicated multiple development
initiatives worth around Rs 19,260 crores.
B) On 2nd october 2023, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, PM Modi inaugurated the
India’s 1st state-of-the-art sports training facility for individuals with disabilities, known as the
Atal Bihari Training Center for Divyang Sports, in Gwalior, MP
C) In Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, He laid the foundation stone and dedicated various development
projects worth about Rs 7000 crore.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 2nd October 2023, Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi visited Madhya Pradesh(MP) and
Rajasthan.
• In Gwalior, MP, He laid the foundation stone and dedicated multiple development initiatives
worth around Rs 19,260 crores.
• The Prime Minister dedicated the Delhi-Vadodara Expressway, developed at a cost of
approximately Rs. 11,895 crores.
• Grih Pravesh of over 2.2 lakh houses built under PMAY – Gramin were initiated by the Prime
Minister. He also dedicated houses constructed under PMAY – Urban at a cost of around Rs 140
crores.
• PM Modi laid the foundation stone for 9 new health centers under Ayushman Bharat Health
Infrastructure Mission. This aims to boost the health infrastructure in MP.
• On 2nd October 2023, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, PM Modi inaugurated the
India’s 1st state-of-the-art sports training facility for individuals with disabilities, known as
the Atal Bihari Training Center for Divyang Sports, in Gwalior, MP
• In Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, He laid the foundation stone and dedicated various development
projects worth about Rs 7000 crore.
• Mehsana – Bhatinda – Gurdaspur Gas Pipeline: Built at a cost of about Rs. 4,500 crores.
• Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Plant of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) at
Abu Road.

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2. According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE)’s Consumer Pyramids
Household Survey released in October 2023, India’s unemployment rate fell to a 12-month low
of ________ in September 2023.
1) 6.5%
2) 7.5%
3) 7.1%
4) 8.5%
5) 6.8%
Answer- 3) 7.1%
Explanation:
According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE)’s Consumer Pyramids Household
Survey, India’s unemployment rate fell to a 12-month low of 7.1% in September 2023 from 8.1% in
August 2023 despite the poor monsoon.
i. In rural areas, the overall unemployment rate dropped from 7.11% in August 2023 to 6.20% in
September 2023.
ii. In urban areas, the overall unemployment rate decreased from 10.09% in August to 8.94% in
September.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

3. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the 78th session of the United
Nations General Assembly (UNGA) held in New York City, United States of America (USA),
in September 2023?
A) During the UNGA Summit held in New York, Union Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar
and Japanese counterpart Yōko Kamikawa reaffirmed their commitment to enhance economic
cooperation.
B) the I2U2 Group, consisting of India, the United States of America (USA), Iran, and the United
Kingdom, launched a Private Enterprise Partnership.
C) The United Nations – India (UN India) signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Bill and
Melinda Gates Foundation to collaborate on various initiatives.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
The 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) was held at the United Nations
(UN) Headquarters in New York City, USA, from September 18 to September 26, 2023. The world
leaders, Heads of State and Governments, foreign ministers, diplomats, and representatives from
member states, often called the ‘Oscars of Diplomacy‘, attended the annual high-level week.
• The theme for this event was “Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating
action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity,
progress and sustainability for all. “

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 • On the sidelines of the 78th UNGA session, the I2U2 Group, consisting of India, the United
States of America (USA), Israel, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), launched a Private
Enterprise Partnership to increase awareness of its initiative in business communities and
fund projects aligning with its objectives.
• During the UNGA Summit held in New York, EAM S. Jaishankar and Japanese counterpart Yoko
Kamikawa, on September 22, 2023, reaffirmed their commitment to enhance economic
cooperation.
• On the sidelines of 78th UNGA, The United Nations – India (UN India) signed a Letter of Intent
(LOI) with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to collaborate on various initiatives, which
includes food security, global health, climate change and initiating a new partnership to
enhance Indian South-South Cooperation.
• The 2023 Global Sustainable Development Report(GSDR), “Times of Crisis, Times of Change:
Science for Accelerating Transformations to Sustainable Development”, is the second edition.It
will be published every four years.

4. Name the organisation/Agency that has recently (in Oct ‘23) signed an MoU with World Anti-
Doping Agency (WADA) to collaborate on clean, drug-free sport.
1) International Testing Agency
2) National Anti-Doping Agency, India
3) South Asia Regional Anti-Doping Organisation
4) World Health Organisation
5) Athletics Integrity Unit
Answer- 4) World Health Organisation
Explanation:
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and World Health Organisation (WHO) have recently inked a
four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that enables experts from both global organisations
to work together and exchange information concerning areas where the realms of anti-doping and
public health intersect.
i. The MoU was signed in Geneva, Switzerland, between WADA president Witold Banka and WHO
Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus.
ii. The agreement will run until 1 October 2027 and provides a framework of cooperation between
WHO and WADA to further their goals.

5. In October 2023, the World Health Organization(WHO) recommended R21/Matrix-M, the

new malaria vaccine developed by _____________.
1) Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology & Bharat Biotech International Ltd
2) Jenner Institute, Oxford University & Serum Institute of India
3) Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology & Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
4) Jenner Institute, Oxford University & Bharat Biotech International Ltd
5) AstraZeneca plc & Serum Institute of India
Answer- 2) Jenner Institute, Oxford University & Serum Institute of India
Explanation:
World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended R21/Matrix-M, the new malaria vaccine
developed by Jenner Institute at Oxford University(the United Kingdom -UK) and Serum Institute of

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India (SII) Private Limited leveraging Novavax’s adjuvant technology, for the prevention of malaria in
children.
i. The vaccine was developed with the support of the European and Developing Countries Clinical
Trials Partnership (EDCTP), the Wellcome Trust, and the European Investment Bank (EIB)
ii. The recommendation follows advice from the WHO: Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on
Immunization (SAGE) and the Malaria Policy Advisory Group (MPAG).
iii. The R21 vaccine is the 2nd malaria vaccine recommended by WHO, after the RTS,S/AS01
vaccine(Mosquirix), which received a WHO recommendation in 2021. Mosquirix was manufactured by
GlaxoSmithKline plc.

BANKING AND FINANCE

6. In October 2023, the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIFL) entered
into a collaboration with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to launch its first
bi-lateral fund called India-Japan Fund (IJF) of Rs __________.
1) 49 Billion
2) 35 Billion
3) 52 Billion
4) 67 Billion
5) 30 Billion
Answer- 1) 49 Billion
Explanation:
The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIFL) has entered into a collaboration
with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to launch its first bi-lateral fund called India-
Japan Fund (IJF) of Rs 49 Billion (USD 600 million).
i. The Fund was established by NIIF Limited (NIIFL), a collaborative investment platform for
international and Indian investors. The fund is anchored by the Government of India and JBIC.
ii. Out of Rs 49 Billion, The Government of India (GoI) will contribute Rs 24 Billion (USD 294 million
(49%)) and JBIC will fund the remaining Rs 25 Billion (USD 306 million (51%)) of the funding target.
iii. JBIC’s equity participation in the Fund is based on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
which was signed between JBIC and NIIFL in November 2022.

7. Name the bank that has recently (in Oct ‘23) collaborated with the Outlook Group to launch
“Outlook Money 40After40”, a retirement planning event.
1) ICICI Bank
2) IDFC FIRST Bank
3) IndusInd Bank
4) Kotak Mahindra Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 2) IDFC FIRST Bank

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Explanation:
Outlook Group in collaboration with IDFC FIRST Bank launched a retirement planning
event “Outlook Money 40After40” to spread awareness and create conversations around
retirement planning.
i. “40After40” is a two-day event and expo, which will be held at Jio World Convention Centre in
Mumbai, Maharashtra on 23rd and 24th January, 2024.
ii. IDFC FIRST Bank will spread the need & importance of retirement planning and address the
financial needs of the elderly early.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

8. Which of the following personalities has/have been recently (in Oct ‘23) awarded with the
2023 Nobel Prize in Physics by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences?
1) Anne L’Huillier, France
2) Ferenc Krausz, Hungary
3) Pierre Agostini, France
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
Anne L’Huillier of France, Pierre Agostini of France, and
Ferenc Krausz of Hungary were awarded the 2023 Nobel
Prize in Physics “for experimental methods that generate
attosecond pulses of light for the study of electron
dynamics in matter.”
i. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded by the Royal
Swedish Academy of Sciences, Stockholm, Sweden.
ii. Anne L’Huillier is the fifth woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Physics.
Note- The Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded 117 times to 225 laureates between 1901-2023.

APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

9. Who has been recently (in Oct ‘23) named as the ‘Global Ambassador’ for the International
Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricket One Day International (ODI) World Cup 2023?
1) Mahendra Singh Dhoni
2) Ravi Shastri
3) Sachin Tendulkar
4) Sourav Ganguly
5) Kapil Dev
Answer- 3) Sachin Tendulkar
Explanation:
Former Indian cricket Player Sachin Tendulkar was named as the ‘Global Ambassador’ for the
International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricket One Day International (ODI) World Cup 2023.

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i. Sachin unveils the World Cup trophy before the inaugural match between England and New Zealand
on 5th October 2023.
ii. Sachin has played six ODI World Cups including 1989, 1992, 1996, 2003, 2007, and 2011.
iii. The 13th edition of the Men’s ODI World Cup is set to be held from 5th October to 19th November
2023, comprising 48 matches across 10 venues in India. Both the inaugural and final matches are set
to be held in Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
iv. Mascot: ICC announces two mascots including ‘Blaze‘(female mascot- Bowler) and ‘Tonk’ (male
mascot – Batsmen).

ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

10. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Competition Commission
of India (CCI) approval in October 2023?
A) CCI has approved the acquisition of approximately 1.74% of the issued share capital on a
fully diluted basis of Lenskart Solutions Private Limited (Target) by Kedaara Capital Fund III
LLP (Acquirer).
B) CCI approved the acquisition of the majority shareholding of Indira IVF Hospital Private
Limited (Indira IVF) by Zonnebaars Netherlands B.V. and the amalgamation of Spaceway
Wellness Private Limited with and into Indira IVF.
C) CCI has approved the proposed acquisition of 100% shareholding of Lanco Amarkantak
Power Limited by PFC Projects Limited, REC Limited, SJVN Limited and Damodar Valley
Corporation.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the
following acquisitions on 3rd October 2023,
• CCI has approved the acquisition of approximately
1.74% of the issued share capital on a fully diluted
basis of Lenskart Solutions Private Limited
(Target) by Kedaara Capital Fund III
LLP(Acquirer).
• CCI approved the acquisition of the majority shareholding of Indira IVF Hospital Private
Limited (Indira IVF) by Zonnebaars Netherlands B.V. (Zonnebaars) and the amalgamation of
Spaceway Wellness Private Limited (Spaceway) with and into Indira IVF.
• CCI has approved the proposed acquisition of 100% shareholding of Lanco Amarkantak
Power Limited by PFC Projects Limited, REC Limited, SJVN Limited and Damodar Valley
Corporation.

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 SPORTS

11. Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the Hangzhou 2022 Asian
Games (19th edition of Asian games) being held from September to October 2023?
1) As of 4th October 2023, India ranks 4th in the medal tally with 74 medals (16 gold, 27 Silver and 31
Bronze).
2) Indian men’s 10m air rifle team, including Rudrankksh Patil, Divyansh Singh Panwar, and Aishwary
Pratap Singh Tomar won India's first gold medal in Asian Games 2022 with the world record score of
1893.7 overall point tally.
3) The Indian women’s cricket team beat Sri Lanka women by 19 runs to win the gold medal at the
Asian Games 2022.
4) Manpreet Kaur became the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games medal (Bronze) in shot put
event in 62 years.
5) Indian men’s squash team including Mahesh Mangaonkar, Saurav Ghosal and Abhay Singh beat
Pakistan in the final to win the gold medal at the men’s team squash.
Answer- 4) Manpreet Kaur became the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games medal
(Bronze) in shot put event in 62 years.
Explanation:
The 19th edition of Asian games, officially called as ‘Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games’ is being held
from September 23 to October 8 2023 with China as the host nation.
• As of October 4 2023, India ranks 4th in the medal tally of Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games with
16 gold, 27 Silver and 31 Bronze totalling 74 medals.
• China has announced three mascots namely Chenchen, Congcong, and Lianlian, a group of three
robot mascots of the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. The trio together is called ‘Memories of
Jiangnan’ which derives its name from a poem by Bai Juyi (Chinese musician & poet).
• Indian men’s 10m air rifle team, including Rudrankksh Patil, Divyansh Singh Panwar, and
Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, scripted history by securing India’s first gold medal in Asian
Games 2022.
• They achieved this remarkable feat by setting a new world record score with an overall point
tally of 1893.7
• The Indian women’s cricket team beat Sri Lanka women by 19 runs to win the gold medal at
the Asian Games 2022. Sri Lankan team won Silver medal and Bronze went to Bangladesh.
• Kiran Baliyan became the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games medal in shot put
event in 72 years. She won bronze medal.
• Indian men’s squash team beat Pakistan by 2-1 in the final to win the gold medal at the men’s
team squash. Indian Team – Mahesh Mangaonkar, Saurav Ghosal and Abhay Singh.
• Manika Batra created history as she became the first Indian to reach the quarterfinals of the
individual table tennis event. She defeated Thailand’s Suthasini Sawettabut 4-2.

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 IMPORTANT DAYS

12. When was World Animal Day (WAD) 2023 observed across the globe with the theme of
‘Great or Small, Love Them All’?
1) 4th October 2023
2) 5th October 2023
3) 2nd October 2023
4) 3rd October 2023
5) 1st October 2023
Answer- 1) 4th October 2023
Explanation:
World Animal Day (WAD) 2023 was observed across the globe on 4th October 2023 with the
theme of ‘Great or Small, Love Them All’.
i. The idea of World Animal Day was initially proposed by Heinrich Zimmerman, a writer and
publisher of the German magazine “Mensch und Hund” (Man and Dog).
ii. The first World Animal Day was celebrated on 24th March 1925, at the Sports Palace in Berlin,
Germany; It was organised by Zimmerman.
iii. October 4th is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the
environment.

13. What is the theme of the United Nations (UN) World Space Week (WSW) 2023 being
observed across the globe from 4th to 10th October 2023?
1) Women in Space
2) Space and Sustainability
3) Satellites improve life
4) Space and Entrepreneurship
5) The Moon: Gateway to the Stars
Answer- 4) Space and Entrepreneurship
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) World Space Week (WSW) is annually observed across the globe from 4th to
10th October to celebrate the contributions of space science and technology to the betterment of the
human condition.
i. The United Nations (UN) World Space Week (WSW) is being observed from 4th to 10th October
2023 with the theme of “Space and Entrepreneurship”.
ii. The first-ever WSW was observed from 4th to 10th October 2000.
iii. In India, the World Space Week India Coordinating Committee, the National Coordinator of WSW,
organised a total of 39 events to celebrate WSW 2023, from October 4 to 10 2023 in various states
such as Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan.
Note: WSWA began in 1980 as the coordinator of “Spaceweek,” a celebration of the first Moon landing,
each July 16-24.

14. When was the World Teachers’ Day (WTD) 2023 observed across the globe by the United
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)?
1) 3rd October 2023
2) 5th October 2023

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3) 2nd October 2023
4) 4th October 2023
5) 1st October 2023
Answer- 2) 5th October 2023
Explanation:
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s World Teachers’
Day (WTD) 2023 was observed across the globe on 5th October 2023 with the theme of “The
teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage“.
i. WTD is co-convened in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO), United
Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and Education International (EI).
ii. In 1994, UNESCO declared 5th October as World Teachers’ Day to celebrate the efforts made for
teachers in 1966.
iii. The first ever World Teachers’ Day was observed on 5th October 1994.

STATE NEWS

15. Name the state government that has recently (in Sept ‘23) launched the Mukhya Mantri Lok
Sevak Arogya Yojana, an online medical bill reimbursement scheme for the Government
employees, pensioners and their dependents.
1) Arunachal Pradesh
2) Mizoram
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) Assam
Answer- 5) Assam
Explanation:
On 2 October 2023, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Assam Chief Minister (CM) Himanta Biswa
Sarma launched the Ayushman Asom: Mukhya Mantri Lok Sevak Arogya Yojana, an online medical
bill reimbursement scheme for the Government of Assam’s employees, pensioners and their
dependents, at the event held in Sankardev Kalakshetra International Auditorium in Guwahati,
Assam.
i. As part of the event, the CM transferred the first installment of Rs. 9,000 each to the bank accounts
of 1 lakh beneficiaries under the Individual Household Latrine (IHHL) scheme.
ii. Objective: The primary goal of this scheme is to provide financial health coverage of Rs. 5 Lakhs
(per family, per year) to all the Assam Government employees, pensioners, and their dependents.

16. Which state government has recently (in Sept ‘23) launched ‘Mukhyamantri Sukh Ashraya
Yojana’ to support orphan children and other vulnerable sections of society?
1) Jharkhand
2) Uttarakhand
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Gujarat
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 3) Himachal Pradesh

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Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Sukh
Ashraya Yojana’ at the Ridge in Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) to provide comprehensive support to
orphans, specially-abled children, destitute women, and elderly individuals in Himachal Pradesh.
i. With this scheme, Himachal Pradesh became the first state in India to enact a law aimed at
supporting orphan children and other vulnerable sections of society.
ii. The Himachal government decided to adopt the orphans, the specially-abled children as the
‘Children of the State’ and work for their upliftment and well-being, including parental care.

CA STATIC GK

17. In which state Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Karnataka
2) Odisha
3) West Bengal
4) Jharkhand
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
About Madhya Pradesh (MP):
Chief Minister– Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Governor– Mangubhai C. Patel
Wildlife Sanctuary– Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary; Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary
Tiger Reserve– Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve; Kanha Tiger Reserve

18. How many member states are there in the World Health Organisation (WHO) as of October
2023?
1) 182
2) 165
3) 140
4) 194
5) 123
Answer- 4) 194
Explanation:
About World Health Organisation (WHO):
It is the United Nations agency that connects nations,
partners and people to promote health, keep the world
safe and serve the vulnerable
Director General – Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Established – 1948
Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
Member states – 194

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19. Where is the Headquarters of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) located?
1) Montreal, Canada
2) Bonn, Germany
3) London, United Kingdom
4) Brussels, Belgium
5) Rome, Italy
Answer- 1) Montreal, Canada
Explanation:
About World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA):
It is an international independent agency to lead a collaborative worldwide movement for doping-free
sport.
President – Witold Banka
Established –1999
Headquarters – Montreal, Canada

20. Who is the present Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National
Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIFL) as of October 23?
1) Prakash Rao
2) Praveen Sharma
3) Rajiv Dhar
4) Ajay Agarwal
5) Atish Mathur
Answer- 3) Rajiv Dhar
Explanation:
About National Investment And Infrastructure Fund Limited(NIIFL):
Managing Director(MD) & Chief Executive Officer(CEO) – Rajiv Dhar
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
Established in – 2015

21. Which country, along with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO) has recently (in Oct ‘23) launched a project to prepare for artificial
intelligence (AI) supervision?
1) Netherlands
2) France
3) Germany
4) Switzerland
5) Greece
Answer- 1) Netherlands
Explanation:
The Netherlands and the United Nations' Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
launched a project to help prepare Europe's national agencies to supervise artificial intelligence (AI).
i. The project, undertaken with support of the European Commission, comes ahead of the passage of
the AI Act, the broad legislation that is expected to govern AI use in Europe.

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22. In October 2023, SpaceX launched 22 of its Starlink internet satellites into Low Earth Orbit
(LEO) through ___________ rocket from Florida, in the United States of America (USA).
1) Falcon 1e
2) Grasshopper
3) Falcon 9
4) Starship
5) Falcon 5
Answer- 3) Falcon 9
Explanation:
On 5th October 2023, SpaceX launched a new batch of Starlink internet satellites to low-Earth orbit.
The Falcon 9 rocket with 22 Starlink satellites lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
i. The launch marked the eighth flight for Falcon 9's first-stage booster supporting this mission, which
previously launched CRS-26, OneWeb Launch 16, Intelsat IS-40e, and four Starlink missions.
Following stage separation, the first stage landed on the Just Read the Instructions droneship
stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

23. In October 2023, India won the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19
Championship 2023 by defeating _______ (country) held at the Dashrath Rangasala Stadium in
Kathmandu, Nepal.
1) Bangladesh
2) Nepal
3) Pakistan
4) Bhutan
5) Sri Lanka
Answer- 3) Pakistan
Explanation:
India won the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19 Championship 2023 after defeating
Pakistan 3-0 in a dominating display in the finals at the Dashrath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu,
Nepal. Manglenthang Kipgen and Gwgwmsar Goyary scored for India.

24. Name the personality who has been recently (in Oct ‘23) honoured by Indian Air Force
(IAF) for his contribution in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.
1) Lieutenant Naik Karam Singh
2) Lieutenant Somnath Sharma
3) Lieutenant Yogendra Singh Yadav
4) Lieutenant Sanjay Kumar
5) Lieutenant Alfred Tyrone Cooke
Answer- 5) Lieutenant Alfred Tyrone Cooke
Explanation:
Remembering the 1965 India-Pakistan war, the Indian Air Force (IAF) honoured Lieutenant Alfred
Tyrone Cooke for his contribution in the war. An aerial display of mock air combat was held that
showed how the Kalaikunda base was saved during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.

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i. Lieutenant Alfred Tyrone Cooke is credited for saving the Kalaikunda base from East Pakistan
(now Bangladesh) after it launched a raid on the base in 1965. He was honoured by Vir Chakra in the
same year.
ii. The war started on April 24, 1965, when the Pakistan Army attacked Indian territory in the Rann of
Kutch and entered many miles inside the Indian territory. This act of illegal occupation of Indian
territory constituted violation of the Indo-Pak Border Agreement of 1960.

25. In which state Nameri National Park is located?

1) Jharkhand
2) Mizoram
3) Tripura
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Assam
Answer- 5) Assam
Explanation:
About Assam:
Governor – Gulab Chand Kataria
Chief Minister – Himanta Biswa Sarma
National Parks – Manas National Park, Nameri National Park
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary, Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary

26. Pradhan Mantri Awas yojana-Urban(PMAY-U) was implemented by ________(Ministry) in

2015.
1) Ministry of Labour and Employment
2) Ministry of Rural Development
3) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
4) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
5) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Answer- 3) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Explanation:
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has been implementing the Pradhan Mantri
Awas yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) since June 2015.
i. The beneficiaries of the scheme include the Economically weaker section (EWS), low-income groups
(LIGs) and Middle Income Groups (MIGs).

27. The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969 (MRTP Act) was repealed and
replaced by Competition Act, 2002, which was recommended by _________ (committee).
1) Narasimham Committee
2) Raghavan committee
3) Rajiv Mehrishi Committee
4) Pradip Shah Committee
5) Rangarajan Committee
Answer- 2) Raghavan committee

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Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has been established to enforce the competition law
under the Competition Act, 2002.
i. It should be noted that on the recommendations of the Raghavan committee, the Monopolies and
Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969 (MRTP Act) was repealed and replaced by the Competition Act,
2002.

28. In which state Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park is located?

1) Karnataka
2) Jharkhand
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 2) Jharkhand
Explanation:
Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park is located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. It is 104 ha of area of mildly
undulating topography with natural dry deciduous Sal forests & water bodies in and around it. It
provides a natural habitat for wild animals to live in peace and harmony with nature.
i. It is situated on the Ranchi-Ramgarah section of National Highway 33, on the outskirts of Ranchi and
about 20 kms from it.

29. In which state Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve is located?

1) West Bengal
2) Bihar
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve comprises Sanjay National Park and the Dubri Wildlife Sanctuary,
both of which cover more than 831 sq.km and are located in Sidhi District, Madhya Pradesh.
i. Sanjay-Dubri National Park and Tiger Reserve was established in 1975 to conserve the biodiversity
rich forest area of the district. Comprising an Evergreen Sal forest, it is home to about 152 species of
birds 32 species of mammals, 11 species of reptiles, 03 species of amphibian and many more, 34
species of freshwater fishes.

30. In which state Atapaka Bird Sanctuary is located?

1) Kerala
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) West Bengal
4) Odisha
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 2) Andhra Pradesh

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Explanation:
Atapaka Bird Sanctuary, situated on the Kolleru Lake in the Indian state Andhra Pradesh, is the
home to a vast repertoire of birds. It is especially known for sheltering Pelicans.
i. It spans over an area of 673 square kilometres with wetland marsh habitat extending across two
districts namely West Godavari and Krishna. Atapaka Bird Sanctuary falls under Kaikalur forest
range.

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