Daily Current Affairs 15 October 2023

1.		Why is the 141st IOC Session in Mumbai significant?

It is the first time India is hosting an IOC Session.

It is the second time India is hosting an IOC Session after a gap of nearly four decades.

It marks the beginning of the Tokyo Olympics.

It is dedicated to discussing environmental issues.

2.		What is ICICI Bank's new feature 'iFinance' focused on?

Managing customers' fitness routines

Providing a unified view of customers' finances across multiple banks

Offering cooking and recipe recommendations

Assisting customers in travel planning

3.		What is the theme of World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) 2023?

Celebrating Bird Life

Water: Sustaining Bird Life

Migratory Birds in Urban Areas

Protecting Bird Habitats

4.		Who was named the ICC 'Player of the Month' for September 2023 in the men's category?

Shubman Gill

Chamari Athapaththu

Virat Kohli

Alastair Cook

5.		Who has been appointed as the new police commissioner of Hyderabad?

CV Anand

Sandeep Shandilya

Hemant Shankar

MS Ashwin

6.		What is the significance of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard?

It makes Microsoft the world's largest technology company.

It is Microsoft's largest acquisition in its history.

It focuses on Microsoft's expansion into the automotive industry.

It marks Microsoft's entry into the food delivery business.

7.		What is the significance of the installation of a mobile tower at the Siachen Glacier by the Indian Army?

It enhances communication for soldiers deployed at high altitudes.

It provides internet access to remote areas.

It serves as a weather monitoring station.

It is a tourist attraction.

8.		What was Mumbai's ranking in the Knight Frank Global Prime Residential Index?

1st

19th

39th

95th

9.		Which state's Chief Minister unveiled the mascot 'Juhi' for the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2023?

Karnataka

Jharkhand

Tamil Nadu

Maharashtra

10.		Who is set to receive the Satyajit Ray Excellence in Film Lifetime Award at the 54th International Film Festival of India?

Shyam Benegal

Michael Douglas

Alastair Cook

Shubash Ghai