ALL EXAM QUIZ 27.10.2023

Explanation:

• United Nations Day is celebrated every year on 24 October.
• It is observed to mark the creation of the United Nations on 24 October 1945.
• 24 October has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948.
• United Nations has the responsibility for developing friendly relations between countries, achieving international cooperation and being the centre of coordination for the nations.
• The United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt coined the name 'United Nations’ and it was first used on 1 January 1942 during World War II.
• António Guterres is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations

Explanation:

• Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has received the 'Award for Global Leadership’ from Harvard Law School.
• CJI Chandrachud was an LLM student at Harward in 1982-83 and then as an SJD candidate in 1983-1986.
• The Harvard Law School is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its Graduate Law Program.
• He was present at Harvard Law School for a fireside chat with David Wilkins.

Explanation:

• Asian Para Games 2023 will be organized from October 22 to 28 in Hangzhou, China.
• India has sent its largest-ever contingent of 309 para-athletes. India is aiming to win at least 100 medals.
• 309 Indian athletes comprising 196 men and 113 women will participate in various sports events in the Asian Para Games.
• India will compete in 22 sports in 17 distinct disciplines.
• Renowned Para Shuttler Parul Parmar and Para-club Thrower Amit Saroha were the flag bearers from India at the opening ceremony.
• In the previous edition of the Asian Para Games, 188 Indian athletes participated.
• The Asian Para Games is organized by the Asian Paralympic Committee.

Explanation:

• Ashok Vaswani’s appointment as MD & CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank has been approved by RBI.
• His appointment is with effect from the date of taking charge, which shall not be later than January 1, 2024.
• RBI has approved the appointment of Ashok Vaswani for a period of three years.
• Vaswani was Chief Executive Officer of Barclays Bank, UK. Presently, he is the President of Pagaya Technologies Ltd.

Explanation:

• Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved free tourist visas to Indians and citizens from six other countries.
• Indians will get free visas to Sri Lanka under a pilot programme. This programme will continue till March 31, 2024.
• Six other countries are Russia, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Japan.
• Tourists from these seven countries can obtain visas without any fee to Sri Lanka.
• The step is aimed at reviving Sri Lanka’s tourism industry. It has been taken to generate a target of five million arrivals by 2026.

Explanation:

• India to host "Bharat Tex 2024”, the world's largest textiles event
• ‘Bharat Tex 2024’ will be organized from February 26 to February 29, 2024, in New Delhi.
• It will be organized jointly by 11 Textile-related Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and other industry bodies.
• Bharat Tex 2024 will represent India’s 5F vision, comprising Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign.
• "Bharat Tex 2024" will act as a platform for global investors and buyers to explore India's potential as a global manufacturer and consumer market.
• Bharat Tex 2024 aims to position India as a mature, competitive global sourcing destination within the textile industry.

Explanation:

• Two Indian-American Scientists received the Highest Scientific Award of the USA.
• Ashok Gadgil and Subra Suresh received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation and the National Medal of Science, respectively.
• Leading American scientists, technologists, and innovators have been also awarded at the award ceremony.
• Subra Suresh has been conferred the National Medal of Science for research in engineering, physical sciences, and life sciences.
• Ashok Gadgil is one of the 12 recipients of the National Medal for Technology and Innovation.

Explanation:

• The Japanese Marine Force has successfully tested a medium-caliber maritime electromagnetic railgun from an offshore platform, establishing itself as a leader in maritime railgun technology. Japan has recently made an important achievement in the field of defense technology.
• ATLA made an official announcement on 17 October, announcing the successful test of a maritime electromagnetic railgun.
• This remarkable achievement is the first time that a country has been successful in launching a railgun from an offshore platform.

Explanation:

• Since 1948, every year 24 October is celebrated as United Nations Day. The United Nations was established in 1945 to support collective action to achieve peace, development and protection of human rights for all.
• The United Nations officially came into existence following the ratification of the Charter by a majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council.
• It was declared an international holiday by the United Nations in 1971 and is celebrated as a public holiday in UN member countries.

Explanation:

• Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated Mission Mahila Sarathi and congratulated the UP Transport Department for achieving this feat.
• Yogi Adityanath inaugurated Mission Mahila Sarathi and flagged off 51 BS VI buses. Inaugurating Mission Mahila Sarathi, CM Yogi said, “Uttar Pradesh Transport Department is considered the backbone of transportation in the state. Be it village or city, eople used to travel by transport department buses.