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GK Current Affairs Quiz: October 22nd, 2023

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Current Affairs Quiz 22nd October 2023

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Question 1:

Who is set to become the CEO and MD of Kotak Mahindra Bank starting January 1, 2024?

A. Uday Kotak

B. Ashok Vaswani

C. M.K. Stalin

D. Rajnath Singh

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B. Ashok Vaswani
  • Explanation: The passage states that Ashok Vaswani, at the age of 63, is set to hold the position of the new CEO and MD of Kotak Mahindra Bank from January 1, 2024.

 

Question 2:

What is the theme for International Stuttering Awareness Day 2023?

A. Speak Your Mind

B. Unity in Diversity

C. One Size Does NOT Fit All

D. Embracing Differences

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C. One Size Does NOT Fit All
  • Explanation: The passage mentions that the theme for International Stuttering Awareness Day 2023 is “One Size Does NOT Fit All”.

 

Question 3:

What is Project Udbhav aimed at?

A. Promoting wildlife conservation

B. Enhancing tourism in rural areas

C. Integrating ancient wisdom with modern military pedagogy

D. Supporting the growth of the cotton industry

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C. Integrating ancient wisdom with modern military pedagogy
  • Explanation: Project Udbhav, as described in the passage, is aimed at integrating ancient wisdom with modern military pedagogy.

 

Question 4:

Who launched ‘Project Nilgiri Tahr’ in Tamil Nadu?

A. S Jaishankar

B. Uday Kotak

C. Ashok Vaswani

D. M.K. Stalin

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D. M.K. Stalin
  • Explanation: The passage indicates that ‘Project Nilgiri Tahr’ was launched by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.

 

Question 5:

Where was a bust of Mahatma Gandhi unveiled by Dr. S Jaishankar?

A. Chennai

B. Ho Chi Minh City

C. Hanoi

D. New Delhi

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B. Ho Chi Minh City
  • Explanation: External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Ho Chi Minh City during his visit to Vietnam, as mentioned in the passage.

 

Question 6:

Which village was awarded the title of ‘Best Tourism Village’ by the UNWTO in 2023?

A. Dhordo Village

B. Samarkand

C. Ho Chi Minh City

D. Chennai

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A. Dhordo Village
  • Explanation: Dhordo Village in Gujarat’s Kutch district was honored with the title of ‘Best Tourism Village’ by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in 2023.

 

Question 7:

What is the primary purpose of the website launched by Union Minister Piyush Goyal for Kasturi Cotton Bharat?

A. To provide information about military projects

B. To showcase ancient Tamil literature

C. To facilitate registration for ginners and highlight unique processes of Indian cotton

D. To promote tourism in rural villages

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C. To facilitate registration for ginners and highlight unique processes of Indian cotton
  • Explanation: As per the passage, the website https://kasturicotton.texprocil.org was launched to offer necessary information on the Kasturi Cotton Bharat initiative and to highlight the registration process for ginners, as well as the unique processes that make the branded Indian cotton distinct.
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