Daily Current Affairs 19 October 2023

1.		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

2.		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

3.		When is World Trauma Day observed annually?

15th September

17th October

25th November

30th December

4.		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.

5.		Who has been appointed as India's next Ambassador/Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other International Organisations in Geneva?

Narendra Modi

Arindam Bagchi

Indra Mani Pandey

Amit Shah

6.		What is the name of the passenger ferry service that recently reopened between India and Sri Lanka?

Cheriyapani

Jaffna Express

Lanka Connection

India-SL Link

7.		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

8.		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

9.		What has Ashutosh Sharma achieved that broke a record previously held by Yuvraj Singh?

Fastest century in T20 cricket

Longest six in an international cricket match

Fastest fifty by an Indian in a T20 cricket match

Most runs scored in a single T20 innings

10.		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