Daily Current Affairs 12 October 2023

1.		Which Palestinian militant group launched a massive attack on southern Israel in October 2023?

Fatah

PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization)

Hamas

Al-Qaeda

2.		What is the primary focus of the Shreshta Scheme unveiled by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment?

Promoting tourism in rural areas

Enhancing the quality of education for SC students

Providing financial assistance to farmers

Improving healthcare for senior citizens

3.		What is the significance of the International Day of the Girl Child?

It celebrates girls' birthdays.

It promotes gender inequality.

It advocates for the rights and empowerment of girls.

It encourages early marriage for girls.

4.		What is the primary focus of the Padma Bridge Rail Link project in Bangladesh?

Providing internet connectivity to rural areas

Boosting agricultural production

Enhancing transportation and connectivity

Building a new seaport

5.		How much economic growth is India's GDP forecasted to achieve in the fiscal year 2023-24, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?

4.6%

6.1%

5.5%

6.3%

6.		Which Indian state recently launched the 'Yuva Uttarakhand mobile application' to provide information about self-employment opportunities to its youth?

Himachal Pradesh

Jharkhand

Assam

Uttar Pradesh

7.		Who has been elected as the Chairman of the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI)?

Mukesh Ambani

Navneet Munot

A Balasubramanian

Nita Ambani

8.		What is the primary objective of the first test flight of the Gaganyaan mission by ISRO?

To explore Mars

To test a new spacecraft for lunar missions

To evaluate the "crew module" that will house Indian astronauts

To conduct a mission to the Moon

9.		What is the theme for the International Day of the Girl in 2023?

"Empower Girls, Change the World"

"Educate a Girl, Transform the World"

"Invest in Girls' Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being"

"Girls Deserve Equal Opportunities"

10.		Who became the richest individual in India according to the Hurun India Rich List for 2023?

Gautam Adani

Cyrus Poonawalla

Mukesh Ambani

Shiv Nadar