29th October 2023 Current Affairs Quiz

Current Affairs 29th October 2023
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29th October 2023 Current Affairs Quiz: Greetings, and welcome to the Current Affairs Quiz for 29th October 2023. This quiz is designed to evaluate your awareness of the noteworthy events and developments that have left their mark on this specific day. Stay informed and test your knowledge of current affairs by participating in this quiz. Let’s delve into the occurrences of 29th October 2023, and gauge your understanding of recent happenings in the world.

29th October 2023 Current Affairs | Today GK Quiz

1. What is the estimated cost of setting up the pilot production facility for Graphene by the Kerala Government?

A) ₹100 crores
B) ₹150 crores
C) ₹200 crores
D) ₹250 crores

Answer: C) ₹200 crores

Explanation: The pilot production facility for Graphene will cost ₹200 crores.

2. Who has been assigned the role of a special-purpose vehicle for infrastructure development of the Graphene production facility in Kerala?

A) Kerala Digital University
B) Kerala Government
C) Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA)
D) Private investors

Answer: C) Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA)

Explanation: The KINFRA has been assigned the role of a special-purpose vehicle for infrastructure development of the Graphene production facility.

3. What is the primary focus of the MoU signed between the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) and Airbus?

A) Enhancing culinary programs
B) Developing research in medical sciences
C) Fostering talent development in the Indian aerospace sector
D) Promoting literature and arts

Answer: C) Fostering talent development in the Indian aerospace sector

Explanation: The MoU aims to facilitate increased collaboration in developing education programs with a focus on research to foster talent development in the Indian aerospace sector.

4. What is one of the key thrust areas for IIT Kanpur’s vision?

A) Maritime studies
B) Space exploration
C) Aerospace
D) Agriculture

Answer: C) Aerospace

Explanation: Aerospace is one of the key thrust areas in IIT Kanpur’s vision to support innovation, research, and entrepreneurial activities.

5. What is the primary goal of the committee constituted by IRDAI to simplify insurance policy wording?

A) To create a more complex language in insurance policy contracts
B) To make insurance policies harder to understand for policyholders
C) To foster a healthy environment in the insurance industry
D) To help policyholders better understand the terms and conditions in insurance policy contracts

Answer: D) To help policyholders better understand the terms and conditions in insurance policy contracts

Explanation: The committee’s purpose is to simplify insurance policy wording to help policyholders better understand the terms and conditions in insurance policy contracts.

6. Who will be heading the committee formed by IRDAI to simplify insurance policy wording?

A) Ram Nath Kovind
B) N R Narayana Murthy
C) L Viswanathan
D) B Neeraj Prabhakar

Answer: C) L Viswanathan

Explanation: The committee, consisting of 12 members, will be headed by L Viswanathan.

7. Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate the 7th Edition of the Indian Mobile Congress 2023?

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

Answer: D) New Delhi

Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 7th Edition of the Indian Mobile Congress 2023 in New Delhi.

8. What is the primary goal of the 100 5G labs initiative?

A) To award 100 institutions
B) To foster innovation in 5G technology
C) To develop 6G technology
D) To encourage global demands

Answer: B) To foster innovation in 5G technology

Explanation: The 100 5G labs initiative aims to encourage the development of 5G applications and foster innovation in various socioeconomic sectors.

9. Who has been appointed as the new head coach of the Indian women’s cricket team?

(a) Amol Muzumdar
(b) Ramesh Powar
(c) Nikhil Chopra
(d) Ajay Jadeja

Answer: (a) Amol Muzumdar

Explanation: Amol Muzumdar, a domestic cricket legend, has been named the new head coach of the Indian women’s cricket team by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Muzumdar has previously worked as the batting coach for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

10. Who has been appointed by the Election Commission of India as its national icon?

(a) Kapil Dev
(b) Mahendra Singh Dhoni
(c) Anushka Sharma
(d) Rajkumar Rao

Answer: (d) Rajkumar Rao

Explanation: The Election Commission of India has appointed actor Rajkumar Rao as its national icon. National icons make people aware about voting. Rajkumar Rao was given the National Award for Best Actor for his film ‘Newton’. In August this year, the Election Commission had made former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar its national icon.

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