Daily Current Affairs 24 October 2023

1.		What is the "Iron Sting" system, and why is it significant in ground warfare?

It is a new cooking technology developed by the Israeli military.

It is an advanced missile defense system.

It is a system designed to neutralize rocket launchers with high accuracy.

It is a cutting-edge communication system for the military.

2.		What was the theme for International Stuttering Awareness Day 2023, and why is it significant?

"Speak with Confidence"; It emphasized the importance of public speaking skills.

"One Size Fits All"; It promoted uniformity in speech therapy.

"One Size Does NOT Fit All"; It highlighted the unique challenges faced by individuals who stutter.

"Overcoming Stuttering"; It focused on providing a cure for stuttering.

3.		What is the key recommendation of the European Union Tax Observatory's 'Global Tax Evasion Report 2024'?

To reduce tax rates for billionaires worldwide

To implement a 2% global wealth tax on billionaires

To provide tax breaks for the wealthiest individuals

To eliminate all taxes on billionaires

4.		What is the name of the digital platform introduced by HDFC Bank to streamline its banking products and services?

HDFC Digital Plus

HDFC QuickBank

HDFC e-Connect

HDFC XpressWay

5.		Who became the first Indian bowler to pick two five-wicket hauls in ICC ODI World Cups?

Mohammad Shami

Ashish Nehra

Jaspreet Bumrah

P Suryakumar

6.		Who has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of IRCTC?

Sanjay Kumar Jain

Rajnath Singh

Ashok Vaswani

Uday Kotak

7.		Why did the United States impose sanctions on three Chinese companies?

For alleged involvement in supplying missile components to Pakistan

For conducting cyberattacks on U.S. government systems

For illegal trade practices with American companies

For human rights violations in Xinjiang

8.		What is the name of the world's largest textiles event that India is set to host in 2024?

Bharat Tex 2025

Bharat Tex 2026

Bharat Tex 2024

Textile Expo India 2024

9.		What was the objective of the recent test flight of Gaganyaan mission TV-D1?

To test a new communication system for spacecraft

To demonstrate India's capability to reach Mars

To evaluate the performance of drogue parachutes in spacecraft reentry

To test a new rocket propulsion system

10.		Who holds the record for being the fastest player to reach 2000 runs in One Day International (ODI) cricket?

Sachin Tendulkar

Virat Kohli

Shubman Gill

Rohit Sharma