GK Current Affairs Quiz: October 31st, 2023

Current Affairs Quiz 31st October 2023

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Question 1:
What does the Statue of Unity in India commemorate?
– A) India’s independence
– B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
– C) The end of British rule
– D) The birth of the Indian republic

Question 2:
What is the significance of the Mera Houchongba festival in Manipur?
– A) It marks the beginning of the harvest season.
– B) It is a religious ceremony honoring local deities.
– C) It celebrates the unity between hill and valley communities.
– D) It signifies the new year in the local calendar.

Question 3:
What was the purpose behind establishing hallmarking centers in Kerala’s districts?
– A) To certify the origin of spices
– B) To ensure the purity of precious metals
– C) To promote Kerala’s handloom industry
– D) To regulate the sale of liquor

Question 4:
What is the central theme of the Vigilance Awareness Week 2023 initiated by CVC?
– A) Environmental protection
– B) Anti-corruption and national commitment
– C) Road safety awareness
– D) Digital security

Question 5:
When was the first National Unity Day observed in India?
– A) 2010
– B) 2014
– C) 2000
– D) 1995

Question 6:
Which company was highlighted for fair work practices in the Fairwork India 2023 Report?
– A) Uber
– B) Flipkart
– C) Amazon Flex
– D) BigBasket

Question 7:
What is the purpose of Tulsi Peeth as mentioned in the passage?
– A) A center for political studies
– B) A museum for ancient artifacts
– C) A religious and social service institution
– D) A university for Hindu priests

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

• Explanation: Tulsi Peeth is described as a center for social service and education, apart from being a religious institution.

Question 8:
What was the Tata Motors Singur plant originally intended to produce?
– A) The Nano, world’s most affordable car
– B) Electric vehicles
– C) Luxury vehicles
– D) Commercial trucks

Question 9:
Who broke the Formula One season victory record at the Mexico City Grand Prix?
– A) Lewis Hamilton
– B) Charles Leclerc
– C) Alain Prost
– D) Max Verstappen

Question 10:
How many Ballon d’Or awards has Lionel Messi won with his 2023 victory?
– A) Five
– B) Six
– C) Seven
– D) Eight

Question 11:
What is unique about the newly discovered mushroom species in the Western Ghats?
– A) Its ability to glow in the dark
– B) Its honey-yellow cap with white scales
– C) Its medicinal properties
– D) Its exceptionally large size

Question 12:
What are the goals of the ‘SS AMU SAT’ satellite project by Aligarh Muslim University?
– A) To provide free internet to remote areas
– B) To study economic growth using satellite imagery
– C) To conduct deep space exploration
– D) To test agricultural drones