Weekly Current Affairs 2 to 8 October 2023

1.		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

2.		Who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2023 for their discoveries concerning nucleoside base modifications that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19?

Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx

Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Dr. Soumya Swaminathan

Dr. Albert Bourla and Dr. Ugur Sahin

3.		What is the theme of World Space Week in 2023?

"Exploring Mars: The Next Frontier"

"Space and Entrepreneurship"

"Journey to the Stars"

"Space Exploration for Peace"

4.		Which Indian sportsperson secured a gold medal in men's shot put at the Hangzhou Asian Games?

Neeraj Chopra

Tajinderpal Singh Toor

Avinash Sable

Jyothi Surekha Vennam

5.		What percentage of Bihar's population is categorized as Scheduled Tribes (ST)?

1.68%

15.52%

19.65%

27.13%

6.		What does the National Zoological Park's theme "Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation" emphasize during Wildlife Week?

The need for increased government funding for wildlife conservation

The importance of international collaboration in wildlife protection

The role of public-private partnerships in wildlife conservation

The significance of urban wildlife sanctuaries

7.		What is the primary objective of the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) campaign in India?

Promoting sanitation in rural areas

Raising awareness about climate change

Fostering a spirit of collective responsibility for cleanliness

Promoting agricultural startups

8.		What is the World Bank's growth forecast for India for the fiscal year 2023-24?

4.0%

5.2%

6.3%

7.0%

9.		What is the significance of Uganda Airlines' direct flight service between Mumbai and Entebbe?

It marks the first-ever commercial flight between India and Uganda.

It connects India and Uganda after more than 50 years.

It is operated by a new budget airline in Uganda.

It is part of a tourism promotion campaign.

10.		Who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2023 for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots?

Marie Curie and Pierre Curie

Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus, and Alexei I. Ekimov

Linus Pauling and Robert H. Grubbs

Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier