Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 15 to 21 October 2023

Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 15 to 21 October 2023 for competitive exams.

Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 15 to 21 October 2023

Q.: What is the name of the third stealth destroyer handed over to the Indian Navy on October 20, 2023?
a) INS Vishal
b) INS Kolkata
c) IMPHAL
d) INS Chennai

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Q.: What recognition has Dhordo village in Gujarat received from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)?
a) Cultural Heritage Site
b) Best Tourist Spot in Asia
c) Best Tourism Village
d) Natural Wonder of the World

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Q.: What is the name of India’s first RAPIDX train that was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi to mark the launch of the RRTS in India?
a) Speedy Express
b) Rapid India
c) Namo Bharat
d) QuickRail One

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Q.: What is the primary purpose of the “Know your Candidate” (KYC) mobile application developed by the Election Commission of India?

a) To help candidates campaign effectively
b) To provide information on the criminal history of candidates
c) To facilitate voter registration
d) To promote political parties

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Q.: Where did GITEX Global 2023, the world’s largest technology and startup show take place?

a) Dubai International Airport
b) Dubai Mall
c) Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Harbour
d) Dubai Marina

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Q.: What was the theme of GITEX Global 2023?

a) “The Year of Space Exploration”
b) “The Year of Sustainability”
c) “The Year to Imagine AI in Everything”
d) “The Year of Global Trade”

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Q.: What is the primary purpose of deploying the Indian Navy’s Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) to Sri Lanka?

a) To support commercial aviation
b) To participate in joint military exercises
c) To train Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) pilots
d) To conduct search and rescue missions

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Q.: Prior to Karthikeyan Murali, who were the other two Indian chess grandmasters who had defeated Magnus Carlsen?

a) SL Narayan and Javokhir Sindarov
b) David Paravyan and Arjun Erigaisi
c) Viswanathan Anand and Pentala Harikrishna
d) Nodirbek Yakubboev and Arjun Erigaisi

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Q.: The government has raised Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and pensioners by four percentage points. What is the DA after this hike effective from July 2023?
a. 42%
b. 43%
c. 44%
d. 46%

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Q.: Which Rabi Crop received an increase of 200 rupees per quintal in its MSP for the 2024-25 season?
A. Wheat
B. Rapeseed
C. Mustard
D. Safflower

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Q.: How much increase in MSP per quintal was approved for wheat for the Rabi Crops in 2024-25?
A. 150 rupees
B. 105 rupees
C. 200 rupees
D. 115 rupees

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Q.: What is RapidX?
A. India’s first indigenous semi-high-speed regional rail system
B. India’s first bullet train
C. India’s first metro train
D. India’s first monorail

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Q.: Which section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi on 20 October 2023?
A. Sahibabad to Modinagar
B. Ghaziabad to Duhai
C. Guldhar to Meerut
D. Delhi to Ghaziabad

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Q.: Who received the Best Actor Award at the 69th National Film Awards?
A. Alia Bhatt
B. Kriti Sanon
C. Allu Arjun
D. Pallavi Joshi

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Q.: Which film won the award for Best Popular Film providing wholesome entertainment?
A. Gangubai Kathiawadi
B. RRR
C. Mimi
D. Kashmir Files

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Q.: Who received the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award at the 69th National Film Awards?
A. R Madhavan
B. Waheeda Rehman
C. Vivek Agnihotri
D. Pankaj Tripathi

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Q.: Which film received the Nargis Dutt award for Best Film on National Integration?
A. Pushpa: The Rise
B. RRR
C. Gangubai Kathiawadi
D.Kashmir Files

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Q.: Who won the Best Supporting Actor Award for the film “Mimi”?
A. Kriti Sanon
B. Pallavi Joshi
C. Allu Arjun
D. Pankaj Tripathi

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Q.: Which film was awarded the Best Feature Film for the year 2021 at the 69th National Film Awards?
A. Ek Tha Gaon
B. Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
C. Iravin Nizhal
D. Komuram Bheemudo

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Q.: Who received the Best Female Playback Singer award for the song ‘Mayava Chayava’?
A. Shreya Ghoshal
B. Kaala Bhairava
C. Alia Bhatt
D. Pallavi Joshi

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Q.: Which director’s film, “Ek Tha Gaon,” received the Best Non-Feature Film award?
A. R Madhavan
B. Srishti Lakhera
C. Vivek Agnihotri
D. Allu Arjun

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Q.: What is the maximum limit for the bonus approved for Group C and non-gazetted Group B rank officials?
A. Five thousand rupees
B. Six thousand rupees
C. Seven thousand rupees
D. Eight thousand rupees

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Q.: Who became the Prime Minister-elect after the 2023 New Zealand general election?
A) Chris Hipkins
B) Christopher Luxon
C) Andrew Fisher
D) George Reid

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Q.: Which sport has been announced for inclusion in the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028?
A) Twenty-20 cricket
B) Rugby
C) Tennis
D) Golf

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Q.: When was the last time cricket was featured in the Olympics before the 2028 announcement?
A) 2000
B) 1924
C) 1900
D) 1988

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Q.: What is the largest maritime event in India?
a) Global Maritime Summit
b) National Maritime Exhibition
c) India Maritime Expo
d) Maritime India Trade Fair

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Q.: Where was the foundation stone laid for the Tuna Tekra all-weather deep draft terminal?
A) Mumbai, Maharashtra
B) Kolkata, West Bengal
C) Gujarat
D) Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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Q.: What is the significance of celebrating World Students Day on October 15th?
a) To commemorate the birth anniversary of a renowned scientist
b) To celebrate the achievements of Nobel laureates
c) To promote international cooperation in education
d) To honor famous educators from around the world

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Q.: In which state of India was Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam born?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Kerala
d) Karnataka

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Q.: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam also know as ……………….
a) The Father of the Nation
b) The Missile Man of India
c) The Scientific Wizard
d) The Visionary Leader

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Q.: During which years did Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam serve as the President of India?
a) 2002-2007
b) 1995-2000
c) 2010-2015
d) 1985-1990

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Q.: Recently, which two Public Sector Enterprises were granted Navratna status?”
a) ONGC and BHEL
b) Ircon International Limited and RITES Ltd
c) SAIL and GAIL
d) Coal India Limited and NTPC Limited

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Q.: Which year does India aspire to host the Olympic Games?
a) 2030
b) 2032
c) 2036
d) 2040

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