Daily Current Affairs 11 October 2023

1.		What is the Digital India Act 2023 designed to do?

Promote traditional industries in India

Regulate the use of social media in India

Harmonize and consolidate digital laws in India

Establish a new tax system for the digital economy

2.		What was the consequence of Hamas launching a surprise offensive in Israel?

Israel imposed a total siege on Gaza

Israel withdrew from the Gaza Strip

A peace agreement was reached between Israel and Palestine

Israel offered humanitarian aid to Gaza

3.		What significant change has been introduced under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023?

Reduction of export taxes

Introduction of import quotas

System-based automatic 'Status Holder' certificates

Increased customs duties

4.		What is the purpose of the Annual Joint HADR Exercise (CHAKRAVAT)?

To discuss trade policies among Indian Ocean Rim countries

To coordinate disaster response strategies among Indian armed forces

To promote military cooperation in the Indian Ocean region

To conduct joint military exercises with international partners

5.		What is the theme of World Mental Health Day 2023?

"Mental Health Awareness Matters"

"Taking Care of Your Mind"

"Mental Health is a Universal Human Right"

"Mind Matters: Let's Talk About It"

6.		What does the GST Amnesty Scheme 2023 aim to streamline?

Income tax returns

Property tax payments

Appeals against demand orders issued by tax inspectors

Corporate tax payments

7.		What reservation quota has the Bihar government announced for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category?

5%

10%

15%

20%

8.		What percentage of the fiscal deficit target for FY24 has been reached in the April-August period?

10%

20%

36%

50%

9.		What is the Indian Military Heritage Festival (IMHF) organized by the United Service Institution of India (USI) focused on?

Celebrating Indian military victories

Showcasing the latest military technology

Highlighting India's rich military history and contemporary security concerns

Promoting international military cooperation

10.		How is Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) preparing for unforeseen events affecting its operations?

By reducing its workforce

By relocating its headquarters

By implementing a business continuity plan

By outsourcing its operations