ALL EXAM QUIZ 17.10.2023

Explanation:

• Veteran journalist K S Sachchidanand Murthy passes away at the age of 68.
• He died in Bengaluru, having recently undergone a lung transplant.
• He was battling for life and death on a ventilator for the last few days.
• He was one of the most renowned journalists in the national capital Delhi.
• Sachchidananda Murthy had worked as the local editor of Malayala Manorama and The Week.

Explanation:

• International Olympic Committee suspended Russia’s Olympic Committee for violations against Ukraine.
• Russia's Olympic Committee has been suspended with immediate effect and until further notice for violating the Olympic Charter after it involved sports bodies from four regions associated with Ukraine.
• The suspension was announced as a reaction to Russia's decision to recognize Olympic councils from the occupied territories of Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhia.
• This move violated the territorial integrity of the Ukrainian Olympic Committee. Russia would not be eligible for any funding from the IOC as a result.

Explanation:

• At the National Intellectual Property Conference 2023, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal conferred the National Intellectual Property Awards.
• It is conferred annually to recognize and reward the top achievers comprising individuals, institutions, organizations and enterprises, for their Intellectual Property (IP) creations and commercialisation.
• The award includes a trophy, citation and a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh.
• The award is given by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Explanation:

• Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated Nagaland’s first Medical College - Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (NIMSR), at Phreibagei in Kohima.
• It will not only provide medical education but will also contribute to research.
• The new medical college will provide quality and affordable healthcare.
• The establishment of the medical college is a step towards achieving the "Vision 2030" goal of providing accessible, available, and affordable healthcare.

Explanation:

• Raunak Sadhwani has won at the FIDE World Junior Rapid Chess Championship 2023.
• He is Maharashtra's youngest Grandmaster. He emerged as the U-20 World Junior Rapid Chess champion in Italy.
• The 11-round rapid tournament was organized by the World Chess Federation (FIDE).
• In 2nd and 5th rounds, Raunak lost to FM Robert Piliposyan (Armenia) and IM Konstantin Peyrer (Austria).
• Raunak won eight rounds and lost two to earn 8.5 points and became world junior rapid champion.
• In a decisive match against Tobias Koelle, Raunak emerged victorious.

Explanation:

• India celebrates World Students’ Day on October 15.
• It is observed to mark the birth anniversary of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
• World Students’ Day 2023 theme is “Empowering the Future: Education for All”.
• This year, World Students’ Day focused on the topic “FAIL: stands for First Attempt in Learning.”
• Dr APJ Abdul Kalam served as the 11th Indian President from 2002 to 2007.
• Dr Kalam was born on October 15, 1931 in Rameswaram on Pamban Island. Pamban Island is in Tamil Nadu.

Explanation:

• In Q2 of FY24, New investment dropped by 13%.
• In the second quarter of 2023-24, Fresh investment has dropped to rs. 6.9 lakh crore, 13% less than the first quarter.
• The decline in investment commitments during Q2 comes after a 45.8% sequential decline recorded in the first quarter.
• A total of 2,238 new projects with an investment of rs. 6.88 lakh crore were announced in Q2.
• 2,745 new projects worth rs. 7.91 lakh crore were announced in Q1.

Explanation:

• Government officially declared August 23 as National Space Day.
• To commemorate the success of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission, the Government has announced August 23 as National Space Day.
• Chandrayaan-3 Mission with Vikram Lander and Pragyaan Rover landed on the lunar surface.
• India has become the fourth country in the world to land a spacecraft on the moon.
• India is the first country to land near the south pole of the lunar surface.
• This day will inspire younger generations to take interest in STEM. It will also help in boosting the space sector.
• Vikram lander and Pragyan rover conducted a series of successful lunar activities and experiments.

Explanation:

• Australia rejected constitutional reform to recognize Indigenous people.
• The referendum to give constitutional recognition to Indigenous peoples was rejected by voters.
• More than 60% of Australians voted "No" in the landmark referendum.
• The highest number of votes in the favour of referendum were registered in Victoria with 46 per cent, with Queensland seeing the lowest at 32 per cent.

Explanation:

• Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has become the first Indian batsman to hit 300 sixes in ODI cricket history.
• With this, Rohit Sharma has also become the third batsman in the world to hit 300 sixes in the history of ODI cricket. He achieved this feat during the ODI World Cup 2023 match against Pakistan in Ahmedabad.
• Former Pakistan batsman Shahid Afridi tops this list with the maximum number of 351 sixes in ODI cricket.