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

Ashok Gadgil

Subra Suresh

Mondo Duplantis

Unnati Hooda

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

Cyclone ‘Helen’

Cyclone ‘Amphan’

Cyclone ‘Hamoon’

Cyclone ‘Vayu’

4.		Who is the first woman to hold the position of Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces) in India?

Sadhna S Nair

Ashok Gadgil

Subra Suresh

Chetan Anand

5.		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"

6.		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

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

India

China

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

8.		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

9.		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.

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