Daily Current Affairs 26 October 2023

1.		What is the major concern related to Euro Zone's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in October?

Strong economic growth and high demand

A sharp decline in demand, raising concerns about a possible recession

Stable economic conditions with no significant changes

An increase in manufacturing growth

2.		What is the theme for Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2023?

"Information and Media Literacy in the Digital Age"

"Digital Literacy: A Global Priority"

"Media and Information Literacy in Digital Spaces: A Collective Global Agenda"

"Enhancing Digital Literacy Worldwide"

3.		Who was awarded the National Medal for Technology and Innovation by US President Joe Biden?

Ashok Gadgil

Subra Suresh

Mondo Duplantis

Unnati Hooda

4.		Which author and speaker was appointed as the Brand Ambassador for Edtech startup Henry Harvin Education?

Ashok Gadgil

Subra Suresh

Chetan Bhagat

Unnati Hooda

5.		Which country is hosting the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in November 2023?

India

China

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

6.		In which country was the Vikram-1 orbital rocket unveiled by Skyroot Aerospace?

United States

Russia

India

United Arab Emirates

7.		Which cyclone hit the southeastern coast of Bangladesh on October 25, 2023?

Cyclone ‘Helen’

Cyclone ‘Amphan’

Cyclone ‘Hamoon’

Cyclone ‘Vayu’

8.		What is the primary purpose of the Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative (IFFCO) Nano DAP (Liquid) Plant in Kalol ?

To produce traditional bags of DAP fertilizer

To promote chemical-intensive farming

To increase the cost of DAP fertilizer for farmers

To provide a more sustainable and cost-effective liquid fertilizer alternative

9.		What is the goal of Sri Lanka's policy to waive visa fees for tourists from seven countries, including India?

To reduce tourism in Sri Lanka

To generate more revenue from visa fees

To boost tourist arrivals and revitalize the tourism sector

To restrict Indian tourists from visiting Sri Lanka

10.		What change has the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) approved in textbooks?

Replacing "Bharat" with "India"

Shifting from "ancient history" to "classical history"

Replacing "India" with "Bharat"

Introducing a new chapter on ancient civilizations