Current Affairs Quiz - 22 September 2023

1.		Who is the author of the debut novel 'Western Lane,' which has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2023?

Arlene Kelly

Chetna Maroo

Norman Borlaug

Swati Nayak

2.		What is the goal of the Ghar Ghar KCC campaign launched in India?

To provide free housing to farmers

To provide every eligible farmer with access to the KCC scheme

To promote rural tourism

To build hospitals in rural areas

3.		What is the primary objective of the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons (PDUNWFS)?

Promoting sports tourism

Funding sports research projects

Providing financial assistance to sportspersons and their families

Developing sports infrastructure

4.		What is the primary goal of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)?

Promoting cultural exchange

Enhancing economic cooperation

Addressing the threat of terrorism

Promoting environmental conservation

5.		Which player won the ICC Men's Player of the Month Award for August 2023 for their outstanding performance in ODIs?

Babar Azam

Arlene Kelly

Mondo Duplantis

Swati Nayak

6.		How many world records has Mondo Duplantis set in pole vault?

2

5

7

10

7.		What is the theme of the 14th Edition of the Global Skills Summit?

Harnessing Technology for Skilling

Building Skills, Empowering Youth, Creating Future

Sustainable Skilling for a Better Tomorrow

Skill Development in the Digital Age

8.		What is the significance of World Rose Day?

It celebrates the first woman astronaut.

It raises awareness about the challenges faced by cancer patients.

It commemorates the discovery of the polio vaccine.

It promotes environmental conservation.

9.		Who has launched the Kisan Rin portal, Ghar Ghar KCC campaign, and WINDS Manual to revolutionize the agricultural sector?

Arun Jaitley

Piyush Goyal

Nirmala Sitharaman

Raghuram Rajan

10.		Which country has announced that it will hold general elections in January 2024?

Bangladesh

Pakistan

Sri Lanka

Nepal