Weekly Current Affairs 2 to 8 October 2023

1.		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

2.		What is the theme of World Animal Day 2023?

"Save Our Wildlife"

"Great or Small, Love Them All"

"Animals Deserve Respect"

"Protect Our Pets"

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.		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

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 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

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.		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

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

1.68%

15.52%

19.65%

27.13%

10.		What is the key finding regarding the population of Extremely Backward Class (EBC) in Bihar's recent caste survey?

EBCs comprise 15.52% of the population.

EBCs constitute 36.01% of the population.

EBCs make up 1.68% of the population.

EBCs represent 27.13% of the population.