Weekly Current Affairs 2 to 8 October 2023

1.		Who secured the gold medal in the men’s shot put at the Hangzhou Asian Games?

Avinash Sable

Tajinderpal Singh Toor

Neeraj Chopra

Abhishek Verma

2.		Which Indian cricketer was designated as the 'Global Ambassador' for the Cricket World Cup 2023 by the International Cricket Council (ICC)?

Virat Kohli

Sachin Tendulkar

Rohit Sharma

MS Dhoni

3.		What did the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2023 recognize Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for?

Their contributions to nuclear physics

Their discoveries in genetics

Their work on mRNA vaccines against COVID-19

Their research in climate science

4.		What is the purpose of the PM SVANidhi scheme?

Providing scholarships to students in need

Empowering street vendors

Promoting digital literacy in rural areas

Enhancing agricultural productivity

5.		What is the name of the all-female bikers’ expedition rally organized by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)?

Shakti Rally

Nari Shakti Rally

Yashasvini Rally

Women Empowerment Rally

6.		What does the term "SAMPRITI" refer to in the context of India and Bangladesh?

A joint military exercise

A diplomatic treaty

A trade agreement

A cultural exchange program

7.		Which organization released a biennial report highlighting annual losses in global infrastructure due to climate change and disasters?

United Nations

World Health Organization

Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)

World Economic Forum

8.		What is the theme for World Space Week 2023?

“Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet”

“Space and Entrepreneurship”

“Great or Small, Love Them All”

“Garbage Free India”

9.		What has been the trend in Pakistan's inflation rate in recent months?

It has remained stable at a low level.

It has steadily decreased.

It has shown a significant increase.

It has experienced fluctuations but remained low overall.

10.		What is the significance of the Geographical Indication (GI) tag recently received by "churpi"?

It recognizes it as a luxury food item.

It celebrates the culinary heritage of the region.

It signifies its high price in the market.

It allows for its export to other countries.