Daily Current Affairs Quiz 14 October 2023
Daily Current Affairs Quiz 14 October 2023 : Important questions related to current affairs and their answers made available by this article for the students preparing for competitive exams. Through these questions, candidates can prepare well for the competitive exam and make it easier to get a government job.
Daily Current Affairs Quiz of 14 October 2023
Question 1. Which writer has recently been honored with Saraswati Samman 2022?
Answer – Shivshankari
Sivashankari is a Tamil writer who has been awarded the Saraswati Samman 2022 for her autobiography “Surya Vaamsam”. K.K. The award was presented by the Birla Foundation. This honor was given to the writer by former Union Minister M. Veerappa Moyli. The award carries a citation, plaque, and Rs 15 lakh in cash.
Question 2. Which public undertaking has recently been given the status of ‘Navratna’?
Answer – Rights Limited
RITES Limited is a premier Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways. Recently it has been given the prestigious ‘Navratna’ status. With this it has become the 16th CPSE of India. Various related services like railway inspection, transport infrastructure consultancy, rolling stock leasing and maintenance are provided by RITES Limited.
Question 3. Laureus has named which Indian athlete as its ambassador?
Answer – Neeraj Chopra
Laureus has chosen 2023 Asian Games gold medalist Neeraj Chopra as its brand ambassador. Reigning Olympic and world champion in men’s javelin throw Neeraj Chopra was shortlisted by Laureus for the Breakthrough of the Year award at the Laureus World Sports Awards to be held in 2022.
Question 4. Which edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup is being organized this year?
Answer – 11th
This year the 11th Sultan of Johor Cup is being organized in Johor, Malaysia. This prestigious tournament will be held from 27 October to 4 November. A 20-member Indian junior men’s hockey team has also been announced to participate in it. There are 8 teams participating in the 2023 edition and India has been placed in Pool B.
Question 5. Which city will become India’s first wetland city?
Answer – Udaipur
Rajasthan’s Udaipur city, famous as the city of lakes, has been targeted to be made India’s first wetland city with the cooperation of the state government and the environment and forest department. Udaipur has recently been selected as a potential Ramsar Convention site of international importance.
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