GK Current Affairs Quiz: October 16th, 2023

Current Affairs Quiz 16th October 2023

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Question 1:

What is the purpose of the APAAR ID program initiated by the Ministry of Education in India?

A) To promote international tourism.
B) To centralize academic data for students.
C) To improve agricultural practices.
D) To enhance healthcare services.

Question 2:

Who sculpted the 19-foot tall statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Washington, D.C.?

A) Ram Sutar
B) Michelangelo
C) Leonardo da Vinci
D) Pablo Picasso

Question 3:

What is the theme for World Food Day 2023?

A) “Unity in Diversity”
B) “Water is life, water is food. Leave no one behind.”
C) “Science and Innovation for a Sustainable Future”
D) “Healthy Lives, Healthy Planet”

Question 4:

Which Indian President is commemorated on World Students Day?

A) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
B) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C) Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
D) Dr. Zakir Husain

Question 5:

Which village in Punjab received the title of “Best Tourism Village of India 2023”?

A) Amritsar
B) Chandigarh
C) Nawanpind Sardaran
D) Ludhiana

Question 6:

In which city did Prime Minister Narendra Modi announce India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympics?

A) New Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Kolkata
D) Chennai

Question 7:

What is the primary objective of the “Space on Wheels” program initiated by ISRO and VIBHA?

A) To promote tourism in space
B) To provide career opportunities in sports
C) To educate students about space exploration
D) To develop advanced medical technology

Question 8:

What does PMJDY stand for?

A) Prime Minister’s Janata Darbar Yojana
B) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
C) Public Movement for Justice and Development
D) People’s Money and Jobs Development Yojana

Question 9:

How many member nations are part of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)?

A) 7
B) 11
C) 23
D) 30

Question 10:

When was National Space Day designated by the Indian government?

A) July 20th
B) August 15th
C) August 23rd
D) September 10th

Question 11:

Which banks operate the majority of PMJDY accounts in India?

A) Private sector banks
B) Regional rural banks
C) Public sector banks
D) Cooperative banks

Question 12:

Who inaugurated the “Space on Wheels” program in Arunachal Pradesh?

A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
B) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
C) Vice Chancellor of Arunachal Pradesh University
D) Ram Sutar