ALL EXAM QUIZ 30.10.2023

Explanation:

• Asian Development Bank (ADB) has given approval for a $400-million policy-based loan to India.
• The loan is for sub-programme 2 of the Sustainable Urban Development and Service Delivery Programme.
• The aim of this programme is to provide support to the reform agenda of the government for improving the quality of urban life.

Explanation:

• 6th conclave of Indian Coast Guard Subordinate Officers was organised in New Delhi.
• The conclave was organised on October 26 & 27, 2023. Its theme was ‘Towards an Inclusive Approach’.
• During the conclave, MoUs were signed to enhance welfare measures for the personnel of the Coast Guard.

Explanation:

• Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar has been elected as the new king of Malaysia.
• Malaysia's royal families elected the powerful and outspoken Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar as the next king.
• Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar will be appointed as the 17th King of Malaysia.
• He will be sworn in after the incumbent king's term expires on January 31 next year.

Explanation:

• Hurricane Otis made landfall on the southern coast of Mexico.
• Hurricane Otis killed 27 people and damaged the beach resort of Acapulco.
• It is a category 5 storm with a wind speed of 270 kilometres per hour.
• It flooded streets which submerged cars and cut communications.
• The government declared a state of emergency in the region.

Explanation:

• S&P Global Market Intelligence has said the Indian economy is expected to surpass Japan and Germany by 2030 and become 3rd largest economy.
• India is presently ranked fifth in terms of size with $3.7 trillion economy in 2023-24.
• India’s nominal GDP measured in terms of USD is forecast to expand from $3.5 trillion in 2022 to $7.3 trillion by 2030.
• This would result in the size of the Indian GDP exceeding Japanese GDP by 2030.

Explanation:

• Li Keqiang, a former Chinese Prime Minister, passed away at the age of 68.
• Li Keqiang has died suddenly of a heart attack.
• The former prime minister led China's Cabinet under President Xi Jinping from 2013 until his retirement in March 2023.
• During his tenure serving as China's second-in-command, Li, in his role as top economic official, improved conditions for entrepreneurs, creating jobs and wealth.
• His career progressed through various party posts, including serving as party secretary in Henan and Liaoning provinces.
• Li was appointed to the Central Committee of the party in 2007.

Explanation:

• Amritsar and Kapurthala have been included in 30 cities of historical and religious tourism importance.
• These two cities of Punjab have been included in the 30 cities of historical and religious tourism importance of 15 states of the country selected under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme.
• Earlier, Sri Anandpur Sahib, Sri Fatehgarh Sahib, Chamkaur Sahib, Firozpur, Khatkar Kalan, Patiala, and Kalanaur were selected in this scheme in the year 2018-19.

Explanation:

• Three books released by PM Modi at Tulsi Peeth in Chitrakoot.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Tulsi Peeth in Chitrakoot.
• During a function, he released three books - ‘Ashtadhyayi Bhashya’, ‘Ramanandacharya Charitam’ and ‘Bhagwan Shri Krishna ki Rashtraleela’.
• The PM said that this will further strengthen India's knowledge tradition.

Explanation:

• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 7th edition of India Mobile Congress 2023 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
• India Mobile Congress (IMC), to be held from 27 to 29 October 2023 with the theme ‘Global Digital Innovation’, is Asia’s largest telecom, media and technology platform.
• IMC 2023 aims to strengthen India’s position as a developer, manufacturer and exporter of leading cutting-edge technologies.

Explanation:

• World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is celebrated every year on 27 October.
• World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is an important initiative by both UNESCO and the Coordinating Council of Audiovisual Archives Associations to honor audiovisual preservation professionals and institutions that have contributed to the preservation of the cultural heritage of the world for future generations. Protect our heritage.