Daily Current Affairs 4 October 2023

1.		What is the primary objective of the Astra Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Air-to-Air Missiles for the Indian Air Force?

To transport troops

To enhance air defense capabilities

To provide close air support

To carry out reconnaissance missions

2.		What is the significance of October 4th in the context of World Space Week (WSW)?

It marks the anniversary of the first human landing on the Moon.

It celebrates the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope.

It commemorates the day when Sputnik 1 was launched.

It signifies the beginning of the Space Age with the launch of Sputnik 1.

3.		Which Indian state recently conducted the "Shramdaan Event" for a "Garbage-Free India"?

Maharashtra

Karnataka

Kerala

Tamil Nadu

4.		Who emerged as the winner of the Maldives Presidential Election?

Ibrahim Solih

Mohamed Muizzu

Abdulla Yameen

Mohamed Nasheed

5.		Who was honored with the Global Indian Award by the Canada India Foundation (CIF)?

N.R. Narayana Murthy

Sudha Murty

Ratan Tata

Mukesh Ambani

6.		When was World Nature Day established, and what is its primary purpose?

Established in 1999 to promote wildlife conservation

Established in 2010 to raise awareness about climate change

Established in 1972 to celebrate biodiversity

Established in 1985 to protect endangered species

7.		What is the theme for World Space Week (WSW) 2023?

Space and Innovation

Space and Entrepreneurship

Exploring the Cosmos

Space Exploration and Sustainability

8.		What is the focus of the Agri sTartup deMo And funding (ATMAN) 2023 program?

Supporting startups in the entertainment industry

Promoting startups in the automotive sector

Nurturing and supporting agri-tech startups

Encouraging startups in the fashion industry

9.		What percentage of the Bihar population belongs to the Scheduled Tribe (ST)?

1.68%

15.52%

27.13%

82%

10.		What is the primary purpose of the "Whoosh" high-speed railway inaugurated in Indonesia?

To reduce energy consumption

To connect Jakarta to Surabaya

To improve agriculture in rural areas

To reduce travel times between Jakarta and Bandung