Daily Current Affairs 24 October 2023

1.		What is the core objective of Project Nilgiri Tahr in Tamil Nadu?

To develop a deeper understanding of the population, distribution, and ecology of Nilgiri Tahr

To promote tourism in Tamil Nadu

To establish a new wildlife sanctuary in the Nilgiri Tahr region

To train weavers and craftsmen of Nilgiri Tahr

2.		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

3.		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

4.		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

5.		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.

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

Sanjay Kumar Jain

Rajnath Singh

Ashok Vaswani

Uday Kotak

8.		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.

9.		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

10.		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