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Daily Current Affairs 5 November 2023


1. During her visit to Sri Lanka, what did Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurate?

A new airport

A State Bank of India (SBI) branch

A cultural festival

An industrial park


2. NASA astronaut Ken Mattingly, known for his role in the Apollo 13 mission, recently passed away at the age of 87. What crucial role did he play in the mission?

He was the commander of Apollo 13.

He was the lunar module pilot of Apollo 13.

He was initially assigned as the pilot of Apollo 13 but replaced before launch.

He was the flight engineer for Apollo 13.


3. India and Italy signed an agreement to facilitate the movement of workers and students. What is this agreement called?

Economic Cooperation Agreement

Educational Partnership Agreement

Mobility and Migration Partnership Agreement

Employment Exchange Agreement


4. Which Indian minister flagged off the maiden voyage of India's first International Cruise Liner, Costa Serena, from Mumbai?

Narendra Modi

Nirmala Sitharaman

Sarbananda Sonowal

Surendra Adhana


5. Who was the Indian diplomat re-elected to serve on the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ)?

Narendra Modi

Nirmala Sitharaman

Sarbananda Sonowal

Surendra Adhana


6. What was the focus of the workshop organized by NITI Aayog in partnership with the Observer Research Foundation (ORF)?

Inclusive growth

Sustainable infrastructure

Migration management

All of the above


7. The International Day for Biosphere Reserves is celebrated on which date?

November 3

November 5

October 31

December 1


8. Which energy source is recently being considered as a potential game-changer in the fight against climate change?

Natural gas

Solar power

White hydrogen

Wind energy


9. Who has been elected as the chairman of the Shree Somnath Trust (SST) for a historic five-year term?

Narendra Modi

Nirmala Sitharaman

Sarbananda Sonowal

Surendra Adhana


10. What is the theme for World Tsunami Awareness Day in 2023?

Climate Change: A Global Challenge

Fighting Inequality for a Resilient Future

Tsunamis: Natural Disasters

Disaster Preparedness for All