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 Current Affairs Q&A PDF – 18 October 2023
NATIONAL AFFAIRS

1. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the recent initiatives launched
by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) in October 2023?
A) The MoEF&CC launched 2 new initiatives, Green Credit Program (GCP) and the Ecomark
Scheme to encourage sustainable practices rooted in tradition and conservation and promote
the ideas of ‘LiFE’ – ‘Lifestyle for Environment’ movement.
B) The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) will be the administrator
responsible for implementing the Green Credit Rules, 2023, notified by MoEF&CC .
C) Ecomark Scheme provides accreditation and labelling for household and consumer products
that meet specific environmental criteria while maintaining quality standards as per Indian
norms.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) launched 2 new initiatives,
Green Credit Program (GCP) and the Ecomark Scheme to encourage sustainable practices rooted in
tradition and conservation and promote the ideas of ‘LiFE’ – ‘Lifestyle for Environment’ movement.
• Green Credit Program (GCP) was notified on 12th October 2023. It is an innovative market-
based mechanism designed to incentivize voluntary environmental actions across diverse
sectors, by various stakeholders.
• GCP is independent of the carbon credit provided under the Carbon Credit Trading
Scheme, 2023 under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
• The MoEF&CC have made a set of rules called “Green Credit Rules, 2023” in exercise of
the powers conferred by section 3, section 6 and section 25 of the Environment
(Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986).
• Dehradun, Uttarakhand-based Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education
(ICFRE), a Society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, is the
administrator of the Green Credit Rule 2023.
• Ecomark Scheme notified on 11th October 2023 succeed the previous rules notified in 1991.
It provides accreditation and labelling for household and consumer products that meet specific
environmental criteria while maintaining quality standards as per Indian norms
• The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) administers the Ecomark Scheme in
partnership with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), which is the national body for
standards and certification.
Note- The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) notified the Green Hydrogen Standard for
India which sets emission limits for hydrogen production to be considered ‘Green,’ indicating it comes
from renewable sources.

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2. Name the company that has recently (in Oct ‘23) partnered with National Skill Development
Corporation (NSDC) to launch the Super Power Retailer Program under the Skill India Mission.
1) Dabur India Limited
2) Coca-Cola India
3) Varun Beverages Limited
4) Orient Beverages Limited
5) ITC Limited
Answer- 2) Coca-Cola India
Explanation:
On October 15, 2023, the New Delhi, Delhi-based National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC),
working under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has
partnered with Coca-Cola India to launch the Super Power Retailer Program under the Skill India
Mission.
• This will empower the retailer community in the states of Odisha and Uttar Pradesh (UP). The
program is being piloted in Odisha.
i. Under the partnership, NSDC will also assist Coca-Cola India in expanding the Skill India Digital
(SID) program by developing industry-specific training content, recruiting trainers, and providing
necessary training infrastructure for a seamless learning experience.
ii. Super Power Retailer will empowerSmall and micro retailers with training to expand businesses
and enhance consumer experiences.

3. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the visit of President of
Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan in October 2023?
A) During the visit of President of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan, Indian & Tanzania signed six
agreements including MoU between Cochin Shipyard Ltd. of India and Marine Services
Company Limited (MSCL) of Tanzania on Cooperation in Maritime Industry.
B) A MoU was signed between National Sports Council of Tanzania and Sports Authority of
India on cooperation in the field of sports.
C) Samia Suluhu Hassan, the first female President of Tanzania, received an honorary
doctorate from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania visited India at the invitation of President Droupadi
Murmu from October 8-10, 2023. The events took place at Kaushal Bhawan,New Moti Bagh in New
Delhi,Delhi. She was accompanied by a high-level delegation including the Minister for Foreign Affairs
and East African Cooperation Hon. January Makamba (MP).

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 • She also attended the India-Tanzania Business and Investment Forum on October 10, 2023.
• The two countries inked six agreements providing for cooperation in the digital domain,
culture, sports, maritime industries and white shipping information sharing.
• MoU between Cochin Shipyard Ltd. of India and Marine Services Company Limited (MSCL) of
Tanzania on Cooperation in Maritime Industry
• Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between National Sports Council of Tanzania and
Sports Authority of India on cooperation in the field of sports
• Samia Suluhu Hassan, the first female President of Tanzania, received an honorary doctorate
from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).

4. Name the two-day comprehensive Coastal Security Exercise that has been recently (in Oct
‘23) conducted in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu & Puducherry to assess the efficacy and
robustness of the coastal security system.
1) VARUNA 2023
2) Sea Vigil 2023
3) Exercise La Perouse 2023
4) East Coast Sagar Kavach 02-23
5) Passage Exercise 2023
Answer- 4) East Coast Sagar Kavach 02-23
Explanation:
East Coast Sagar Kavach 02-23, a two-day comprehensive Coastal Security Exercise was
conducted in Andhra Pradesh (AP), Tamil Nadu (TN) and Puducherry (PY) from 11-12 October 2023
to assess the efficacy and robustness of the coastal security system in responds to unconventional
threats from the sea.
• About 2500 personnel including from the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, State and Union
Territory Administration, Marine Police, Fisheries, Customs, International Agencies,
LightHouses, Ports Forest etc were engaged in the exercise.
• The Joint Operations Centre (East) in Visakhapatnam(AP) is the nodal hub to monitor all
coastal security operations and exercises in area of operations.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

5. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Forbes India’s 100 Richest
2023 List released in October 2023?
A) Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Ltd. topped the
Forbes India’s 100 Richest 2023 List with USD 92 Billion followed by Gautam Adani of Adani
Enterprises with a net worth of USD 68 Billion.
B) Rekha Jhunjhunwala of Titan Company Limited is India’s richest woman with a net worth of
USD 24 billion & ranked 4th in the list.
C) Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of the trading platform Zerodha, is the youngest billionaire at the
age of 37 & ranked at 40th position along with his Brother Nithin(44 years old) with a net
worth of USD 5.5 Billion.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C

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4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Ltd. topped the
Forbes India’s 100 Richest 2023 List with USD 92 Billion. Mukesh Ambani regains the ‘Richest
Indian’ title after he slipped to second spot in 2022.
• With a net worth of USD 68 Billion, Gautam Adani of Adani Enterprises slipped to the second
rank from the first in 2022 and Shiv Nadar of HCL Technologies ranked 3rd with a net worth of
USD 29.3 Billion.
• Savitri Jindal of the O.P. Jindal Group is India’s richest woman with a net worth of USD 24
billion. She ranked 4th in the list with a net worth of USD 24 Billion.
• Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of the trading platform Zerodha, is the youngest billionaire at the
age of 37. He ranked at 40th position along with his Brother Nithin(44 years old) with a net
worth of USD 5.5 Billion.
• NTPC Limited, formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation ranked 261st out of
the top 700 companies in the Forbes “World’s Best Employers 2023” list and it is the only
Indian Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) featured in the list.

6. Who has been recently (in Oct ‘23) awarded with “Best Central Bank Award 2023” for being
ranked ‘A+’ in the Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2023?
1) Mario Marcel (Chile)
2) Victoria Rodriguez (México)
3) Margarita Delgado (Spain)
4) Mark Carney (England)
5) Shaktikanta Das (India)
Answer- 5) Shaktikanta Das (India)
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das was awarded the “Best Central Bank Award
2023” for being ranked ‘A+’ in the Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2023. The award
was presented during the 30th annual World’s Best Banks Awards ceremony held at Marakesh,
Morocco.
i. Thomas J. Jordan, the Governor of Swiss National Bank (SNB) and Nguyen Thi Hong, the Governor of
State Bank of Vietnam(SBV) were also rated A+ in Central Banker Report Cards 2023.
ii. The Central Banker Report Cards is an annual publication by Global Finance magazine that grades
the central bank governors of 101 key countries, territories, and districts.

APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

7. In October 2023, Daniel Noboa became the youngest President elect of ____________ (country).
1) Venezuela
2) Ecuador
3) Brazil
4) El Salvador
5) Chile

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Answer- 2) Ecuador
Explanation:
Daniel Noboa, a 35-year-old businessman and a member of National Democratic Action, won the
2023 General Election of Ecuador defeating Luisa González of the Citizen Revolution Movement.
i. With this victory, Daniel Noboa becomes the youngest ever President elect of Ecuador.
ii. Daniel Noboa is scheduled to be sworn in on 25 November 2023 succeeding the outgoing President
Guillermo Lasso.
iii. He will serve out the term of Guillermo Lasso, which will end in May 2025.
Note- Normally, the presidential term in Ecuador is 4 years long.

8. Who has been recently (in Oct ‘23) elected as the 42nd Prime Minister (PM) of New Zealand?
1) Helen Clark
2) Dame Jacinda Ardern
3) Sir John Key
4) Christopher Luxon
5) Dame Jenny Shipley
Answer- 4) Christopher Luxon
Explanation:
Christopher Luxon has been elected as the 42nd Prime Minister (PM) of New Zealand. He belongs
to (and the leader of) the central-right National Party of New Zealand.
i. He will succeed Labour Party’s Chris Hipkins who was appointed the 41st PM of New Zealand in
January 2023.
ii. New Zealanders went to the polls on October 14, 2023, to elect the 54th Parliament.

9. Name the Indian Cricketer who has recently (in Oct ‘23) appointed as the brand ambassador
of Puma India.
1) Ravindra Jadeja
2) Shubman Gill
3) Mohammed Shami Ahmed
4) Ravichandran Ashwin
5) Surya Kumar Yadav
Answer- 3) Mohammed Shami Ahmed
Explanation:
Puma India has roped in Indian right-arm fast bowler fast
bowler Mohammed Shami Ahmed as its brand
ambassador.
i. As part of this partnership, Shami will promote Puma’s
shoes, clothing, and accessories through various activities
and campaigns.
ii. Mohammed Shami Ahmed made his international debut in a One Day International (ODI) against
Pakistan in January 2013, bowling four maiden overs.

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 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

10. Name the spacecraft that has been recently (in Oct ‘23) launched by the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to an interplanetary transfer orbit by using the
SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Florida, United States of America (USA).
1) Lander spacecraft
2) Orbiter spacecraft
3) Rover spacecraft
4) Flyby Spacecraft
5) Psyche Spacecraft
Answer- 5) Psyche Spacecraft
Explanation:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched a Psyche Spacecraft to an
interplanetary transfer orbit by using SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39a (LC-
39a) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United States of America (USA) on 13th October
2023.
i. After escaping Earth’s gravity, Psyche Spacecraft will use solar electric propulsion to accomplish its
six-year journey to the asteroid called ‘Psyche’ which is orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter.
ii. This is NASA’s first mission to study an asteroid that has more metal than rock or ice.
iii. The Psyche mission will also test a new communication technology called Deep Space Optical
Communication (DSOC).

OBITUARY

11. Padma Vibhushan Awardee & the 11th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, Dr.
Manohar Singh Gill passed away in October 2023.
In which year did he receive the Padma Vibhushan in the field of Civil Service?
1) 2002
2) 2005
3) 2003
4) 2000
5) 2010
Answer- 4) 2000
Explanation:
Padma Vibhushan Awardee and the 11th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, Dr. Manohar
Singh Gill (MS Gill), passed away in New Delhi, Delhi at the age of 87. He was born on June 14, 1936,
in undivided Punjab. He had a distinguished career as an Indian bureaucrat, politician, and writer.
• MS Gill was a 1958 batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Punjab cadre.
i. He has also served as the CEC of India between December 1996 and June 2001. During his tenure as
CEC, the Election Commission of India (ECI) successfully conducted the:
• General elections to the 12th Lok Sabha in 1998 and the 13th Lok Sabha in 1999;
• 11th Presidential polls and Vice-Presidential elections in 1997; and
• Polls to assemblies in more than 20 states.

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ii. MS Gill was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2000 for his exceptional and distinguished services
as a civil servant.
iii. He received the Nishan-e-Khalsa honour on the 300th anniversary of the Khalsa. It is a testament
to his deep-rooted connections and contributions to the Sikh community.

12. Martti Ahtisaari, former president of __________ (country) and Nobel Peace Prize Winner in
2008, passed away in October 2023.
1) Kenya
2) Finland
3) Philippines
4) Iraq
5) Tunisia
Answer- 2) Finland
Explanation:
Nobel Peace Laureate, Martti Ahtisaari, who served as the 10th President of Finland (1994 to 2000),
passed away at the age of 86 in Helsinki, Finnland.
i. In 1994, Finland’s Social Democratic Party (SDP) nominated him to run for the presidency and he
became Finland’s first directly-elected president. He held office from March 1, 1994, to February 29,
2000.
• In 2008, Martti Ahtisaari was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his important efforts, on
several continents and over more than three decades, to resolve international conflicts.
• He played a key role in negotiating peace in multiple countries, including Namibia, Kosovo,
Indonesia and Northern Ireland.

13. American Actress Piper Laurie, who was nominated 3 times for Oscar Academy Awards & 9
times in Emmy Awards, Passed Away in October 2023.
In 1987, Piper Laurie won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress for her
performance in ____________ (Miniseries/movies).
1) Promise
2) Children of a Lesser God
3) Carrie
4) The Hustler
5) Twin Peaks
Answer- 1) Promise
Explanation:
American actress Piper Laurie(also known as Rosetta Jacobs) was passed away in Los Angeles(LA),
United States of America(USA). She was born in 1932 in Michigan, USA.
i. OSCAR Academy Awards: Piper Laurie nominated three times for Oscar Academy Awards
of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) for the following movies:
• She was first nominated in 1961 for the movie “The Hustler”
• Later she was nominated for two more movies namely “Carrie,” (1976) and “Children of a
Lesser God” (1986)
ii. Emmy Awards: Out of nine nominations, she received one Emmy award.
• In 1987, Piper Laurie won an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a
Special for her performance in “Promise”.

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 IMPORTANT DAYS

14. When was World White Cane Day/White Cane Safety Day 2023 observed across the globe?
1) 15th October 2023
2) 14th October 2023
3) 13th October 2023
4) 12th October 2023
5) 16th October 2023
Answer- 1) 15th October 2023
Explanation:
World White Cane Day, also known as White Cane Safety Day, 2023 was observed across the globe
on 15th October 2023 to promote accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities and to
increase public awareness of the rules of conduct for the visually impaired people.
• In the 1960s, the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) in the United States of America(USA)
began advocating for the use of the white cane as a symbol of independence and mobility for
blind and visually impaired people.
• With the effort of NFB, the United States Congress issued a joint resolution to observe World
White Cane Day.
i. The first World White Cane Day was observed on 15th October 1964 by then-US President
Lyndon Baines Johnson.
ii. World White Cane Day is observed in India by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with
Disabilities (DEPwD) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE).
• It is the nodal department which oversees the development agenda of Persons with
Disabilities.

15. When was World Students Day 2023 observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of
the 11th President of India (from 2002 to 2007) & the Missile Man of India Dr. A P J Abdul
Kalam?
1) 11th October 2023
2) 13th October 2023
3) 15th October 2023
4) 12th October 2023
5) 14th October 2023
Answer- 3) 15th October 2023
Explanation:
World Students Day is annually observed on 15 October to commemorate the birth anniversary of
the 11th President of India (from 2002 to 2007) and the Missile Man of India Dr. A P J (Avul Pakir
Jainulabdeen) Abdul Kalam.
• 15 October 2023 marks the 92nd birth anniversary of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
• He was elected as the President of India in 2002 and held the post till 2007. He was nominated
by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its National Democratic Alliance(NDA). He passed away
in Shillong, Meghalaya on 27th July 2015.
i. Awards: He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1981 for Civil Service and the Padma Vibhushan in
1990 for Science and Engineering.
• In 1997, he was awarded the Bharat Ratna for Science and Engineering.

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 • Other awards include the Veer Savarkar Award (1998) and; the Indira Gandhi Award for
National Integration (1997); among others.

16. What was the theme of United Nations (UN) World Food Day (WFD) 2023 that was observed
across the globe on 16th October 2023?
1) Healthy diets for a #ZeroHunger world
2) Leave NO ONE behind
3) Grow, nourish, sustain. Together
4) Water is Life, Water is Food. Leave No One Behind
5) Our actions are our future
Answer- 4) Water is Life, Water is Food. Leave No One Behind
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) World Food Day (WFD) 2023 was observed across the globe on 16th
October 2023 with the theme of ‘Water is Life, Water is Food. Leave No One Behind.’
i. The day 16 October also commemorates the establishment of the Food and Agriculture Organization
(FAO) of the UN in 1945. The first-ever WFD was observed on 16 October 1981.
ii. The 2023 WFF flagship events are scheduled from 16 to 20 October 2023 at the Headquarters of
FAO in Rome, Italy, and virtually.
iii. Winners of FAO Award for Partnership 2023:
• Al-Shouf Cedar Society (ACS), Lebanon.
• The Nepal Agriculture Cooperative Central Federation Limited (NACCFL), Nepal. Winners of
FAO Award for Achievement 2023
iv. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) marked WFD 2023 by launching the Eat
Right Creativity Challenge (ERCC), a national-level initiative for Millets (Shree Anna).

CA STATIC GK

17. Who is the present (as of Oct ‘23) Director General of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)?
1) Vivek Jain
2) Pramod Kumar Tiwari
3) Ashish Tripathi
4) Mamta Upadhyay Lal
5) Ajay Kumar Sharma
Answer- 2) Pramod Kumar Tiwari
Explanation:
About Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS):
Director General– Pramod Kumar Tiwari
Headquarters– New Delhi, Delhi
Establishment– April 1, 1987

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18. Tanzanian ____________ is the currency of Tanzania.
1) Koruna
2) Sterling
3) Krone
4) Shilling
5) Lats
Answer- 4) Shilling
Explanation:
About Tanzania
Capital – Dodoma
Currency – Tanzanian shilling
President – Samia Suluhu Hassan
Prime Minister- Kassim Majaliwa

19. In which state Pilikula Biological Park is located?

1) Odisha
2) Karnataka
3) Telangana
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 2) Karnataka
Explanation:
Pilikula Biological Park is located in Mangalore,
Pilikula is an integrated theme park with a wide
variety of features; Pilikula has many attractions of
cultural and scientific interest.
i. Pilikula extends over an area of 375 acres along
the banks of Gurupura River.
ii. Pilikula presently includes a Biological Park,
Botanical and Medicinal Gardens, Regional Science
Centre, Lake Garden and Boating, Heritage and
Artisan Village, Jungle Lodges, Golf Course, Amusement and Water Park.

20. What is the capital of Ecuador?

1) Santiago
2) Quito
3) Bogota
4) Stanley
5) Brasilia
Answer- 2) Quito
Explanation:
About Ecuador:
Capital– Quito
President– Guillermo Lasso
Currency– United States Dollar (US Dollar)

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21. Where is Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary located?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) Kerala
4) Telangana
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
About Tamil Nadu:
Chief Minister– Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin
Wildlife Sanctuaries– Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary
Biosphere Reserves– Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve, Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve, and
Agasthiyarmalai Biosphere Reserve

22. In which year the World Economic Forum (WEF) was established?
1) 1971
2) 1990
3) 1966
4) 1982
5) 1950
Answer- 1) 1971
Explanation:
About the World Economic Forum (WEF):
Founder & Executive Chairman – Klaus Schwab
Establishment – 1971
Headquarters – Cologny, Geneva, Switzerland

23. Where is the Headquarters of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
(UNCCD)?
1) Bonn, Germany
2) Ebene, Mauritius
3) Vienna, Austria
4) Geneva, Switzerland
5) Jakarta, Indonesia
Answer- 1) Bonn, Germany
Explanation:
About United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD):
Executive Secretary– Ibrahim Thiaw (Mauritania)
Headquarters– Bonn, Germany

24. Which is the 1st Regional Rural Bank of India that was sponsored by Syndicate Bank?
1) Aryavart Bank
2) Paschim Banga Gramin Bank
3) Ellaquai Dehati Bank
4) Utkal Grameen Bank

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5) Prathama Bank
Answer- 5) Prathama Bank
Explanation:
Regional Rural Banks were set up on the recommendations of the Narasimham Working Group. The
first RRB to be set up was the Prathama Bank, sponsored by Syndicate Bank on October 2, 1975 in
Uttar Pradesh. The head office is at Moradabad, UP.

25. In which state/UT Nechiphu Tunnel is located?

1) Ladakh
2) Arunachal Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Jammu and Kashmir
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 2) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The Nechiphu Tunnel, at an altitude of five thousand 700 feet, is a unique 500-metre-long D-shaped,
Single Tube Double Lane Tunnel on the Balipara-Chariduar-Tawang road in West Kameng District in
Arunachal Pradesh.

26. In October 2023, _________ became the second country after Bangladesh to eliminate
lymphatic filariasis (LF) in 2023.
1) Cuba
2) Lebanon
3) Kenya
4) Lao People's Democratic Republic
5) Nigeria
Answer- 4) Lao People's Democratic Republic
Explanation:
Lao People’s Democratic Republic has eliminated lymphatic filariasis (LF), a disease that cripples
and has significant social and economic impact on the affected communities according to the World
Health Organization (WHO).
i. This is the country’s second neglected tropical disease (NTD) to be eliminated in six years, following
the elimination of trachoma as a public health hazard in 2017.
ii. Lao PDR became the second country after Bangladesh to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (LF) in 2023.
Nineteen countries have been able to eliminate LF, according to the WHO progress report on the
disease released on October 13, 2023.

27.Who is the present (as of Oct ‘23) President of the European Union (EU)?
1) Gaston Thorn
2) Ursula von der Leyen
3) José Manuel Barroso
4) Fredrik Reinfeldt
5) Jean-Claude Juncker
Answer- 2) Ursula von der Leyen

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Explanation:
Ursula von der Leyen is the present President of the European Union.
i. The European Union announced that it would launch a humanitarian air bridge operation consisting
of "several flights" to Egypt aiming to bring supplies to humanitarian organisations on the ground in
Gaza. The first two flights will take place, carrying humanitarian cargo from UNICEF including shelter
items, medicines and hygiene kits.

28. In October 2023, the tallest statue of Dr B R Ambedkar, the principal architect of India's
Constitution was inaugurated in a Maryland suburb of Washington, DC, United States of
America(USA).
The 19 feet statue has been made by ___________.
1) Anish Mikhail Kapoor
2) Neeraj Gupta
3) Ram Sutar
4) Subodh Gupta
5) Ravinder Reddy
Answer- 3) Ram Sutar
Explanation:
The tallest statue of Dr B R Ambedkar, the
principal architect of India's Constitution, outside
India was formally inaugurated in a Maryland suburb
of Washington, DC, United States of America(USA).
i. The 19 feet statue has been made by renowned
artist and sculptor Ram Sutar, who also built the
statue of Sardar Patel, called as Statue of Unity, and
installed on an island in Narmada, metres
downstream of the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat.
ii. The statue, which has been named "Statue of Equality", is a replica of the world’s largest Ambedkar
statue located in India’s southern Hyderabad city which is 125 feet tall.

29. In which state, the commissioning of the Lichubagan reservoir with a 4.5 lakh-litre
distribution capacity daily has recently (in Oct ‘23) inaugurated?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Jharkhand
3) Odisha
4) Assam
5) West Bengal
Answer- 4) Assam
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the commissioning of the Lichubagan
reservoir with a 4.5 lakh-litre distribution capacity daily as part of the JICA-Assisted South Central
Guwahati Water Supply Project to provide clean and safe drinking water to the residents of Guwahati.
i. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister announced that a wide distribution network spanning
130 kilometres has been established to facilitate the distribution of water from the reservoir.

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ii. The Lichubagan Distribution Zone is expected to provide water to approximately 20,000
households & the overall Lichubagan Zone will be commissioned in 3 phases, the first phase is
commissioned.
iii. This initial phase will comprise 7 District Metering Areas (DMA), which will provide potable water
to 6,500 households in the Distribution Zone.

30. The ‘Malyadi bird sanctuary’ is located in which state?

1) Kerala
2) West Bengal
3) Karnataka
4) Odisha
5) Telangana
Answer- 3) Karnataka
Explanation:
The Malyadi bird sanctuary is located in Kundapura taluk of Udupi district, Karnataka and recently,
Indian Otter in Wetland are sighted in the Bird Sanctuary.

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