Daily Current Affairs - 24 September 2023

1.		What is the collaborative initiative called that involves India, Israel, the UAE, and the US in space exploration?

SpaceX Alliance

Starlink Initiative

I2U2 Group

Global Space Coalition

2.		What unique architectural elements inspired the design of the international cricket stadium in Varanasi, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

Roman columns and arches

Islamic domes and minarets

Elements inspired by Lord Shiva, such as crescent-shaped roof covers and trident-shaped floodlights

Neoclassical facades and sculptures

3.		After a win against Australia, which Indian cricket team achieved the number 1 ranking in all three formats of the game (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is)?

Women's cricket team

Under-19 cricket team

Men's cricket team

Blind cricket team

4.		What is the projected real GDP growth for India in FY24, as per the Union Ministry of Finance's Monthly Economic Review?

5.0%

6.0%

6.5%

7.0%

5.		What is the name of Israel's cutting-edge main battle tank that was recently unveiled?

Merkava Mark 3

Merkava Mark 4

Merkava Mark 5 (Barak)

Merkava Mark 6

6.		Which picturesque cluster of villages on Mount Pindos in Epirus was recently added to UNESCO's World Heritage List?

Santorini

Mykonos

Zagorochoria

Crete

7.		What significant diplomatic partnership was recently announced between China and Syria?

A trade alliance to boost bilateral commerce

An agreement to jointly explore space missions

The establishment of a strategic partnership

A military alliance against common adversaries

8.		What type of missile is the Dhruvastra missile, which was officially approved by the Indian Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)?

Air-to-air missile

Anti-submarine missile

Short-range air-to-surface missile

Cruise missile

9.		What is the collaboration between Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and BankID BankAxept aimed at strengthening?

Space exploration

India's national security

Norway's financial infrastructure

Global e-commerce

10.		What is the significance of the International Day of Sign Languages observed on September 23rd?

To celebrate linguistic diversity

To promote the use of ancient languages

To raise awareness about the importance of visual languages for the deaf community

To commemorate the invention of sign language