This is the current affairs of 8 to 10 October 2023. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. Name the winner of Nobel Prize 2023 in the field of peace?
a. Narges Mohammadi
b. Erdem Patapoutian
c. Swante Pabo
d. Annie Hullier
Answer: a. Narges Mohammadi
– The announcement of the Nobel Prize in the field of peace was made on October 6th.
– She is a resident of Iran and has been in jail since 2015.
– Narges was arrested on charges of spreading propaganda against the Iranian government.
– The government here arrested her 13 times and convicted her five times.
– She was sentenced to 31 years in prison and a fine of 154 crores.
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2. For which achievement in the field of peace, activist Nargess Mohammadi was selected for the Nobel Prize 2023?
a. To raise voice against harassment of patients during Corona period
b. To stop oppression of women and help them financially
c. for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all.
d. None of these
Answer: c. for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all.
Narges Mohammadi:
– Narges Mohammadi was born on April 21, 1972.
– She is an Iranian human rights activist and the vice president of the Defenders of Human Rights Center (DHRC).
– DHRC is an Iranian human rights organization.
Note:
– The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Norway, unlike all other categories, which are presented in the Swedish capital, Stockholm.
– This award is given in the name of scientist and inventor Alfred Nobel, based on his will.
He invented dynamite.
The Nobel Prize is awarded in six categories:
– Physiology or Medicine
– Physics
– Chemistry
– Literature
– Peace
– Economics
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3. Name the winner of Nobel Prize 2023 in the field of Literature?
a. Narges Mohammadi
b. Erdem Patapoutian
c. Swante Pabo
d. John Fosse
Answer: d. John Fosse
– The Royal Swedish Academy made the announcement on October 5, 2023.
– He is a resident of Norway.
– He has written novels in a style known as ‘Fosse Minimalism’.
Why the award was given:
“for his innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable.”
Note: Jon Fosse’s significant work is ‘Septology’.
Jon Fosse:
– He was born on September 29, 1959, in Norway.
– However, he was raised in Strandebarm.
– He is a Norwegian author, translator, and playwright.
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4. Name the winner of Nobel Prize 2023 in the field of Economics?
a. Narges Mohammadi
b. Claudia Goldin
c. Swante Pabo
d. John Fosse
Answer: b. Claudia Goldin
– This announcement was made on October 9, 2023.
– The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2023 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences to Claudia Goldin.
Why she received the award:
“To advance our understanding of the consequences of women’s labor market outcomes.”
Claudia Goldin:
– She was born on May 14, 1946, in New York City.
– She is an American economic historian and labor economist.
– Currently, she is a professor of economics at Harvard University.
Note:
– According to The Indian Express, the Economics Prize was established in 1968 by the Sveriges Riksbank (Swedish National Bank) and is officially known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.
Amount of the award:
– The awards come with a cash prize of 10 million Swedish kronor (approximately $900,000 or around 7.49 crore Indian rupees) and will be presented on December 10.
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5. Which Indian players won the gold medal in men’s doubles badminton in the 19th Asian Games?
a. Shiva Narwal and Chirag Shetty
b. Harinder Pal Sandhu and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
c. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
d. None of these
Answer: c. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
– This is India’s first gold medal in badminton.
– India defeated South Korea to win the gold medal.
Indian players: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
South Korean players: Choi Solgyu and Kim Wonho
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6. When is National Post Day celebrated?
a. 7 October
b. 8 October
c. 9 October
d. 10 October
Answer: d. 10 October
– This is celebrated every year on October 10th, and it is an extension of World Postal Day, which is observed on October 9th.
– From October 9th to October 13th, India celebrates National Postal Week.
– For over 150 years, the postal department has been working as the backbone of the country.
– It has played a vital role in the nation as a primary means of communication.
– In 1854, Lord Dalhousie laid the foundation of India Post.
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7. When is World Mental Health Day celebrated?
a. 7 October
b. 8 October
c. 9 October
d. 10 October
Answer: d. 10 October
The Theme for 2023:
Mental health is a universal human right.
– This day is proclaimed by the World Health Organization (WHO).
– According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in eight people worldwide lives with mental health issues, and the concern is that these conditions are on the rise among adolescents and young people.
– According to UNICEF, 1 in 7 young Indians aged 15 to 24 feels depressed.
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8. When is Indian Foreign Service Day celebrated?
a. 06 October
b. 07 October
c. 08 October
d. 09 October
Answer: d. 09 October
– This day is being celebrated since 2011.
– Indian Foreign Service was established on 09 October 1946, this day is celebrated to commemorate this.
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9. When is the Raising Day of Territorial Army celebrated?
a. 10 October
b. 09 October
c. 08 October
d. 07 October
Answer: b. 09 October
– Its 74th foundation day was celebrated across the country on 09 October 2023.
– This day is celebrated to commemorate the establishment of the Territorial Army by the first Governor General of India, C Rajagopalachari, on October 9, 1949.
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10. When is World Post Day celebrated?
a. 7 October
b. 8th October
c. 9 October
d. 10 October
Answer: c. 9 October
– It is celebrated all over the world on 9 October to show the usefulness of post.
– National Postal Week is also celebrated every year from 9th October to 15th October.
Theme of World Post Day 2023:
– Together for Trust: Collaborating for a Safe and Connected Future.
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11. When is Air Force Day celebrated?
a. 5 October
b. 6 October
c. 7 October
d. 8 October
Answer: d. 8 October
– In the year 2023, the Indian Air Force celebrated its 91st anniversary on October 8th.
Why October 8th is celebrated:
– Actually, the Indian Air Force was founded on October 8, 1932.
– At that time, it was known as the Royal Indian Air Force (RIAF).
– The following year, on April 1, 1933, it became the Indian Air Force.
– The Indian Air Force played a crucial role during World War II.
– Before independence, the Air Force operated under the Army.
– After independence, the word “Royal” was removed from the name, and it became “Indian Air Force.”
– In independent India, Sir Thomas Elmhirst was appointed as the first Chief of the Indian Air Force, with the rank of Air Marshal.
Admiration from the Gita:
– The motto of the Indian Air Force is “Nabhah Sprusham Diptam” (Touch the Sky with Glory).
– This motto is taken from Chapter 11 of the Bhagavad Gita.
– It is a part of the advice given by Lord Shri Krishna to Arjuna during the Mahabharata war on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.
– Air Chief Marshal: VR Chaudhri
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12. The flag of the Indian Air Force was changed after 72 years, what is new in this flag?
a. Ashoka Pillar
b. Himalayan Eagle
c. Ideal Sentence
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the above / (Ashoka Pillar, Himalayan Eagle and Motto)
Old Flag:
– The old flag of the Air Force is blue in color. It contains the national flag in the first quadrant and a circular border made up of the colors of the national flag, which are saffron, white, and green, in the center.
– This flag was adopted in 1951.
New Flag:
– The flag features a lion from the Ashoka Pillar with the Devanagari script “Satyameva Jayate” below it. – The historical Ashoka Pillar is also a symbol of India.
– Below the lion, there is a Himalayan eagle with outspread wings, symbolizing the fighting qualities of the Indian Air Force.
– The Himalayan eagle is enclosed in a light blue border with the words ‘Indian Air Force’ written on it.
– The motto of the Indian Air Force in Sanskrit is ””””Nabhah Sprusham Diptam””””.
– According to a statement issued by the Air Force, a new flag has been created to better represent the values of the Air Force.
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13. When is World Habitat Day celebrated?
a. Second Monday of October
b. Last Monday in October
c. First Monday in October
d. Third Sunday of October
Answer: c. First Monday in October (October 9 in 2023)
Theme 2023:
– Resilient urban economies
– This day is celebrated with the aim of raising awareness about our fundamental rights to shelter, food, and clothing.
– World Habitat Day was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985 through a resolution.
– On this day, the United Nations discusses events, activities, development plans, and solutions related to better housing arrangements and access to it.
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14. When and how long is World Space Week celebrated?
a. 5 to 11 October
b. 4 to 10 October
c. 6 to 12 October
d. 7 to 13 October
Answer: b. 4 to 10 October
– This week is celebrated to celebrate the contribution of science and technology to the betterment of the human condition.
Theme 2023
– Space and Entrepreneurship,
History:
– World Space Week (WSW) was declared by the United Nations General Assembly on December 6, 1999.
– On October 4, 1957, the first human-made Earth satellite (Geo satellite), Sputnik-1, was launched into space with a successful mission.
– On October 10, 1967, an agreement was announced regarding the principles governing the activities of countries in exploring and using outer space, including the moon and other celestial bodies, and controlling their actions in outer space.
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15. When is World Cotton Day (WCD) celebrated?
a. 06 October
b. 07 October
c. 08 October
d. 10 October
Answer: b. 07 October
Theme for the year 2023:
– Making cotton fair and sustainable for all, from farm to fashion.
World Trade Organization (WTO):
– Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
– Establishment of the World Trade Organization: January 1, 1995
– Director-General of the World Trade Organization: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
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16. When is Ganga River Dolphin Day celebrated?
a. 7 October
b. 6 October
c. 5 October
d. 4 October
Answer: c. 5 October
– In India, October 5th is celebrated as a day to raise awareness for the conservation of the Ganges River Dolphin.
– It’s worth mentioning that the Ganges River Dolphin, one of the world’s rare and endangered creatures, was declared the National Aquatic Animal of India by the Indian government in the year 2010.
– This declaration was made to ensure better conservation of the dolphin.
– Subsequently, in 2012, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the Uttar Pradesh government jointly initiated the Dolphin Conservation Campaign in the country.
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17. When is World Teachers Day celebrated?
a. 6 October
b. 7 October
c. 5 October
d. 4 October
Answer: c. 5 October
Theme 2023
– The teachers we need for the education we want:
The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage
– This day is proclaimed by UNESCO and the International Labour Organization (ILO).
– World Teachers’ Day is celebrated on October 5th, but it is celebrated on different dates at the national level in different countries.
– For example, in India, it is celebrated on September 5th, the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
– In Singapore, it is observed on the first Friday in September as Teachers’ Day.
– In China, it is celebrated on September 10th.
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18. When is World Day for Farmed Animals celebrated?
a. 1 October
b. 2 October
c. 3 October
d. 4 October
Answer: b. 2 October
– The Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) has been organizing ‘World Day for Farmed Animals’ every year since 1983.
