Daily Current Affairs 14 October 2023

1.		What is the criteria for a PSU to achieve 'Navratna' status in India?

A net profit of over Rs 1,000 crore for three consecutive years.

An average annual turnover of Rs 5,000 crore for three years.

An average annual net worth exceeding Rs 15,000 crore for three years.

A minimum of 100,000 employees.

2.		What is Israel's status in NATO as of 2023?

Israel is a full member of NATO.

Israel has observer status in NATO.

Israel holds the status of a "Non-NATO Ally."

Israel is not affiliated with NATO in any way.

3.		What was India's industrial output growth in August 2023?

2.5%

6.0%

10.3%

15.7%

4.		What is the aim of making Udaipur India's first wetland city?

To boost tourism in the region

To promote water sports

To fulfill Ramsar Convention requirements

To encourage wildlife conservation

5.		Which Tamil writer was awarded the Saraswati Samman in 2022?

R.K. Narayan

Arundhati Roy

Sivasankari

Chetan Bhagat

6.		Which state in India won an award for using telecommunication technology in mental health and counseling?

Maharashtra

Uttar Pradesh

Tamil Nadu

Karnataka

7.		What was discussed at the 5th Annual Defence Dialogue between the Indian and French Defence Ministers?

Regional security situation and the need for stronger military alliances

Economic cooperation and trade agreements

Cultural exchange programs

Environmental conservation initiatives

8.		Where did Russian President Vladimir Putin make his first foreign trip after the ICC issued an arrest warrant for him?

France

Kyrgyzstan

Japan

United States

9.		In which sports category is Neeraj Chopra a reigning Olympic and World Champion?

Tennis

Javelin

Table Tennis

Weightlifting

10.		What unique features can visitors expect at the 'Miniature Eastern Ghats' forest arena in Visakhapatnam?

A water park and amusement rides

An astrology-themed garden

An art gallery with local artwork

A large zoo with exotic animals