Daily Current Affairs 19 October 2023

1.		What did Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveil related to India's maritime economy?

A new naval fleet

A roadmap for lunar exploration

A vision document for the blue economy

A national fisheries policy

2.		What recent achievement did Bhopal Mahila Thana celebrate?

Winning a national award for innovation

Receiving an award for gender equality

Achieving ISO certification

Hosting a successful women's empowerment event

3.		What ambitious plans did Prime Minister Narendra Modi announce for India's space activities?

Launching a space tourism program

Sending an astronaut to Mars

Sending India's first astronaut to the moon by 2040

Establishing a colony on the Moon

4.		When is World Trauma Day observed annually?

15th September

17th October

25th November

30th December

5.		What key findings were reported in the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Annual Report 2022-2023?

An increase in unemployment rate in urban areas.

A decrease in the Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in rural areas.

An improvement in the Worker-Population Ratio (WPR) in urban areas.

A rise in the number of job opportunities for the youth.

6.		Which airport was recognized as the "world's most punctual airport" for the past three consecutive months?

Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport

Kempegowda International Airport (Bengaluru)

Changi Airport (Singapore)

Dubai International Airport

7.		Why is United States President Joe Biden visiting Israel?

To promote peace talks with Hamas

To sign a trade agreement

To provide humanitarian aid to Gaza

To attend a summit on climate change

8.		What is the main purpose of Israel's 'Iron Beam' missile defense system?

Intercepting long-range missiles

Destroying short-range rockets and UAVs

Protecting against cyberattacks

Enforcing a no-fly zone

9.		What is the significance of Kati Bihu in Assam?

It marks the start of the new harvest season.

It celebrates Assam's independence.

It commemorates a historic battle.

It honors cultural diversity.

10.		What is the main purpose of World Trauma Day?

Celebrating the achievements of medical professionals

Promoting healthy lifestyle choices

Raising awareness about trauma, its causes, and prevention

Observing the impact of climate change on health