Daily Current Affairs 26 October 2023

1.		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

2.		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

3.		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

4.		What is the significance of Richard Roundtree in the world of cinema?

He was a renowned film director.

He was an influential film critic.

He was the "first black action hero" and an iconic actor known for his role in "Shaft."

He was a leading figure in the silent film era.

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

Cyclone ‘Helen’

Cyclone ‘Amphan’

Cyclone ‘Hamoon’

Cyclone ‘Vayu’

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

Ashok Gadgil

Subra Suresh

Chetan Bhagat

Unnati Hooda

7.		Which Indian state will host "Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023," a joint bilateral training exercise with Malaysia?

Rajasthan

Punjab

Gujarat

Karnataka

8.		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"

9.		What is the goal of QatarEnergy's recent agreements with Italy's Eni, Shell, and TotalEnergies?

To limit its presence in the European gas market

To import natural gas from these companies

To strengthen its European gas supply portfolio

To shift its LNG export strategy to Asian markets

10.		What does the term 'Hamoon' signify in the context of the cyclone's name?

A Persian term for a devastating storm

A term indicating high-speed winds

A Persian term signifying temporary desert lakes and marshlands

A term for a fast-moving tropical cyclone