Daily Current Affairs 22 October 2023

1.		What is the primary goal of the Reserve Bank of India's E-Rupee pilot project?

To facilitate inter-bank borrowing

To encourage cryptocurrency use

To create a digital stock exchange

To promote mobile banking

2.		In which city was the National Police Memorial (NPM) dedicated to the nation in 2018?

New Delhi

Mumbai

Kolkata

Chennai

3.		What is the name of the digital currency pilot project initiated by the Reserve Bank of India for inter-bank borrowing?

E-Rupee

Digital Rupee

RBIcoin

CryptoINR

4.		What technology was successfully tested by the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force in collaboration with the Acquisition Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA)?

Hypersonic missiles

Electromagnetic railgun

Stealth submarine

Drone warfare

5.		Which bank has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India to acquire Sonata Finance, a micro-lender?

State Bank of India

HDFC Bank

Kotak Mahindra Bank

ICICI Bank

6.		What is the primary goal of Japan's railgun program mentioned in the international news?

Enhancing cargo shipping

Aiding in deep-sea exploration

Intercepting aerial targets

Enhancing nuclear power generation

7.		Who was awarded the 'Durga Bharat Samman' for Hindustani classical music in West Bengal?

Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty

Lata Mangeshkar

Zakir Hussain

A.R. Rahman

8.		Which region is Ipsita Dasgupta appointed to oversee as the Senior Vice President & Managing Director for Hewlett-Packard (HP)?

India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka

United States and Canada

Europe and the Middle East

Asia-Pacific

9.		In which state was the sub-office of the Reserve Bank of India inaugurated by Deputy Governor Dr. Michael Debabrata Patra?

Maharashtra

Arunachal Pradesh

West Bengal

Rajasthan

10.		Which city will host the MILAN 24 multilateral naval exercise in 2024?

New Delhi

Mumbai

Visakhapatnam

Chennai