Assam Current Affairs & GK Quiz for APSC 2023 – Set 344: October 2023, Week 1

Assam Current Affairs & GK Quiz for APSC 2023 – Set 344: October 2023, Week 1

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Q1. Who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi’s Bal Sahitya Puraskar in Assamese language for the year 2023?

  1. Rothindranath Goswami
  2. Shyamalkanti Das
  3. Pratima Nandi Narzaree
  4. Naorem Bidyasagar

Rothindranath Goswami

His has been awarded for his novel Powalmoni Aru Chichingar Duhxahaxik Abhijan.

 

Q2. Which state’s Yak Churpi has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag?

  1. Himachal Pradesh
  2. Sikkim
  3. Jammu and Kashmir
  4. Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh’s Yak Churpi has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. It is a naturally fermented dairy product crafted from the milk of yaks. Churpi is a traditional food of the tribal yak herders in the state.

Q3. When is the International Day of Non-Violence celebrated?

  1. October 1st
  2. October 2nd
  3. October 5th
  4. October 7th

October 2nd

The International Day of Non-Violence is celebrated on October 2nd each year, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. This day is an occasion to disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness, and reaffirm the desire for a culture of peace, tolerance, understanding and non-violence. 

 

Q4. Which county won the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup?

  1. South Africa
  2. Australia
  3. England
  4. India


Australia

Q5. Which of the following Indian states has received a GI tag for its Pashmina craft?

  1. Rajasthan
  2. Himachal Pradesh
  3. Uttarakhand
  4. Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu &and Kashmir

Basohli Pashmina, a renowned traditional craft from the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, has recently received the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This recognition not only celebrates the exceptional craftsmanship of the artisans but also protects the authenticity and uniqueness of this artisanal heritage.

 

Q6. Who won the winners of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2023?

  1. Drew Weissman and Haruki Murakami
  2. Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman
  3. Pierre Agostini and Katalin Karikó
  4. Louis Brus and Ferenc Krausz

Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman

Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman were awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine “for their discoveries concerning nucleoside base modifications that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19”. Their work was critical for the development of the mRNA vaccines that have been used to vaccinate billions of people around the world against COVID-19. Their discoveries have also paved the way for the development of mRNA vaccines for other diseases.

 

Q7. When is World Nature Day observed on

  1. September 31
  2. October 2
  3. October 3
  4. October 5

October 3

World Nature Day is celebrated on October 3 every year. It is a day to raise awareness about the challenges facing our environment, particularly due to climate change. The theme for World Nature Conservation Day 2023 is ‘Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet’. This theme highlights the importance of forests for both people and the planet. Forests provide us with essential resources such as food, water, and clean air. They also play a vital role in regulating the climate and protecting biodiversity.

 

Q8. Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2023?

  1. Annie Ernaux
  2. Abdulrazak Gurnah
  3. Louise Glück
  4. Jon Fosse

Jon Fosse

Jon Fosse won the Nobel Prize in Literature 2023 “for his innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable”. Fosse is a Norwegian playwright and novelist. His work is known for its spare, poetic prose and its focus on themes such as birth, death, and faith.

 

Q9. Who won the Maldives presidential election in 2023?

  1. Ibrahim Solih
  2. Mohamed Muizzu
  3. Abdulla Yameen
  4. Mohamed Nasheed

 

Mohamed Muizzu

 

Q10. Annual joint military exercise SAMPRITI being held between India and which country?

  1. Nepal
  2. Bangladesh
  3. Sri Lanka
  4. Thailand

 

Bangladesh

The 11th edition of the India-Bangladesh annual joint military exercise SAMPRITI is being held in Umroi, Meghalaya. The exercise is being organized alternately by both countries and highlights their robust bilateral defence cooperation initiatives. SAMPRITI-XI began on October 3, 2023, and will continue for 14 days. The focus of the exercise is on enhancing interoperability, sharing tactical drills, and promoting best practices.

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