Daily Current Affairs 30 October 2023

1.		What was the focus of the first-ever joint naval exercise conducted by India and the European Union (EU) in the Gulf of Guinea?

Counter-terrorism operations

Anti-piracy efforts

Maritime security cooperation

Scientific research

2.		What is the significance of 'Vikram-1,' introduced by Skyroot Aerospace?

It is the tallest rocket in the world.

It is designed for deep-space exploration.

It is India's first privately-built rocket.

It can deploy 1,000 kg payloads into Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

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

India

China

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

4.		What is the purpose of India's first Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT) introduced by the Indian Army?

Enhancing combat free fall skills

Testing space exploration technology

Simulating extreme weather conditions

Training for deep-sea diving

5.		What milestone did the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) achieve on October 26, 2023?

Launching a new line of electric vehicles

Introducing India's first gasoline and diesel reference fuels

Opening a chain of biofuel refueling stations

Announcing a partnership with foreign oil companies

6.		What is the main goal of China's space program regarding the moon?

Establishing a permanent moon colony

Mining lunar resources for commercial use

Placing astronauts on the moon before 2030

Conducting scientific experiments on the moon's surface

7.		What innovative synthetic biomedical adhesive was developed by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal (IISER Bhopal)?

Transparent medical tape

Biodegradable tissue glue

Magnetic surgical staples

Color-changing wound closure strips

8.		What environmental concern does the United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) report highlight for India?

Deforestation in the Western Ghats

Soil erosion in the Thar Desert

Groundwater depletion nearing a tipping point

Coral reef degradation in the Andaman Sea