Daily Current Affairs 23 October 2023

1.		What did the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) receive the ISAR Honours 2023 award for?

Excellence in promoting the use of blockchain technology.

Advancements in digital payment systems.

Its initiative Sustainability Reporting Standards Board (SRSB).

Leadership in promoting sustainable agriculture.

2.		How did the recent study on the Little Ice Age challenge the conventional belief about its climate?

It confirmed the uniformly cold and dry climate of the Little Ice Age.

It revealed that the Little Ice Age was warmer than previously thought.

It showed significant variations in rainfall patterns during the Little Ice Age, debunking the notion of a uniformly cold and dry climate.

It indicated that the Little Ice Age had no impact on rainfall patterns.

3.		What is the main focus of Operation Chakra-II initiated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)?

Addressing cases of international tech support fraud scams.

Combating financial fraud in the cryptocurrency market.

Dismantling cybercrime hubs within call centers.

Investigating corruption in government agencies.

4.		Which organization authorized the pharmaceutical company to import and market Xenpozyme in India for the treatment of Niemann-Pick disease?

The Drug Controller General of India's subject expert committee.

The World Health Organization.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

The National Institute of Rare Diseases.

5.		What is the primary focus of the Special Tiger Protection Force (STPF) approved for Arunachal Pradesh?

Protecting tigers from poachers and illegal wildlife trade.

Enhancing the tourist experience in tiger reserves.

Safeguarding government assets within the tiger reserves.

Combatting forest fires in tiger reserves.

6.		What is the primary duty of the committee established by the home department of Jammu & Kashmir (JK) regarding foreigners staying in the Union Territory?

To identify foreign nationals for deportation.

To compile a monthly report on the presence of unauthorized foreigners in J&K.

To facilitate the immigration of foreigners seeking refuge.

To provide legal aid to unauthorized foreigners.

7.		What is the primary purpose of 'DigiKavach,' the initiative launched by Google in India?

To provide digital education for underprivileged children.

To combat financial frauds across the country through early threat detection and warning.

To promote digital literacy in rural areas.

To offer cybersecurity services for government agencies.

8.		What is the goal of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot program?

To promote digital literacy among Indian citizens.

To provide interest-free loans to small businesses.

To study user behavior and design choices for CBDC.

To facilitate international trade through digital currency.

9.		What is the main objective of the National Policy for Rare Diseases, as sought by parents of children with Niemann-Pick disease?

Inclusion in the National Policy for Rare Diseases.

Raising awareness about rare diseases in India.

Promoting the use of Xenpozyme treatment.

Funding for medical research into rare diseases.