Daily Current Affairs 24 October 2023

1.		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

2.		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

3.		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

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 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

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

Sanjay Kumar Jain

Raj Kotak

Ashok Vaswani

Muneesh Pant

7.		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.

8.		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.

9.		Which countries have received approval from the Indian government for the export of Non-Basmati White Rice?

China, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka

Nepal, Malaysia, and Seychelles

Russia, Brazil, and Australia

United States, United Kingdom, and Canada

10.		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.