Daily Current Affairs 24 October 2023

1.		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

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.		Who is set to succeed Uday Kotak as the new CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank?

Sanjay Kumar Jain

Raj Kotak

Ashok Vaswani

Muneesh Pant

4.		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

5.		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

6.		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.

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

Sanjay Kumar Jain

Rajnath Singh

Ashok Vaswani

Uday Kotak

8.		What is the primary objective of Project 'Udbhav' initiated by the Indian military?

To promote Indian art and culture

To explore outer space

To tap into ancient Indian treatises for insights on statecraft and strategy

To develop advanced weaponry

9.		What was Bishan Singh Bedi known for, and what significant recognition did he receive during his career?

He was a famous Indian chef and received the Michelin Star for his culinary skills.

He was a renowned Bollywood actor who appeared in numerous hit films.

He was a legendary Indian cricketer and former captain, known for his left-arm spin, and he received the Padma Shri for his contributions to cricket.

He was a prominent scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in physics.

10.		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