ALL EXAM QUIZ 05.10.2023

Explanation:

• The largest statue of Dr. BR Ambedkar outside India will be unveiled in the United States on October 14.
• The 19-foot statue of Ambedkar has been named 'Statue of Equality' and will be inaugurated in Maryland.
• Ambedkar was an Indian jurist, politician and social reformer known as the architect of the Indian Constitution.
• Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, popularly known as Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, was an Indian intellectual, jurist, economist, politician, and social reformer.
• He inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement and campaigned against social discrimination against the untouchables (Dalits). Also supported the rights of workers, farmers and women.
• He was the first Law and Justice Minister of independent India, the father of the Indian Constitution and one of the founders of the Republic of India.

Explanation:

• Union Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department Minister Narayan Rane inaugurated 'Khadi Mahotsav' in Mumbai.
• 'Khadi Mahotsav' was organized on 2nd October, showcasing the government's support for Khadi and Village Industries (KVIC).
• 'Khadi Mahotsav' is a month-long event, which is scheduled to run till 31 October 2023 in Mumbai.
• It serves as a platform not only to showcase Khadi products but also to promote indigenous goods through 'Vocal for Local' exhibitions.
• Customers can avail 20 to 25 percent discount on Khadi products during the festival.

Explanation:

• The Union Cabinet has extended the tenure of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Chairman Nitin Gupta.
• According to the official release, Nitin Gupta will remain on the post of CBDT Chairman till June 30, 2024.
• Nitin Gupta is an Indian Revenue Service officer of 1986 batch.
• CBDT is the apex decision making body in the Income Tax Department.

Explanation:

• India's first solar roof cycling track was inaugurated in Hyderabad city.
• This innovative solar roof cycling track has been named 'Healthway'.
• It is a three-lane track which is 4.5 meters wide, with a strip of green grass of one meter on either side.

Location and features of the cycling track

• The track is located along the Outer Ring Road (ORR) between the main carriageway and the service road.
• Its total length is 23 kilometers and it consists of two sections: a pink line of 8.5 kilometers and a blue line of 14.5 kilometers.
• The track is three lanes wide, measuring 4.5 metres, with one meter of green space on each side.

Explanation:

• The World Bank has maintained India's GDP growth rate at 6.3% for 2023-24 despite global headwinds.
• The World Bank says that India is demonstrating strong economic growth despite facing substantial external challenges.
• In its April report, the World Bank had reduced India's growth rate estimate for 2023-24 to 6.3 percent from the earlier 6.6 percent.

Explanation:

• The International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed India's legendary former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as the Global Ambassador for the One Day Cricket World Cup starting in Ahmedabad from October 5.
• Tendulkar has participated in the ODI World Cup six times.
• Before the opening match between England and New Zealand, Sachin Tendulkar will come on the field with the World Cup trophy and announce the start of the tournament.

Explanation:

• Bihar government has made public the findings of its Caste- based Survey on 02 October 2023.
• The Survey was carried out in two phases this year.
• The officiating Chief Secretary of Bihar Vivek Kumar Singh released the data of the Survey in Patna.
• According to the 101-page Survey report, the population of the state is more than 13 crore.
• According to the report, the biggest caste group is Extremely Backward Caste (EBCs). It accounts for 36.01% of the state’s demography. The population of this group is 4.70 crore.
• The Survey report says the Backward Caste (BC) population is 27.12% in the state. Its number is around 3.54 crore.

Explanation:

• Dr. Mohamed Muizzu of the PPM PNC coalition has won the Presidential elections in Maldives.
• He has got more than 53 per cent of the votes. As per the laws, at least a 50% vote is necessary for a candidate to become victorious.
• The polling was held at more than 570 polling stations.
• The turnout in the second round has improved to 86% from the 78% in the first round.

Explanation:

• Uttar Pradesh government launched the 'Har Ghar Solar Abhiyan' camp in Lucknow and Varanasi on October 2.
• The Uttar Pradesh government has launched this campaign to encourage the use of solar energy by people.
• This camp has been organized on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
• The main aim of the campaign is to promote the use of solar energy by the residents of the state.
• It will help the government in achieving the target under the Solar Energy Policy 2022 of the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA).

Explanation:

• This year's (2023) Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been announced on Wednesday (October 4). The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Maungi G. Bawendi, Lewis E. Bruce and Alexey I. Ekimov.
• He has been given this award for the discovery and development of quantum dots. Let us tell you that quantum dots are such nanoparticles which are so small in size that their size determines their properties.