Current Affairs- Today's Headlines: September 28, 2023 quiz

Today, September 28, 2023, the world witnesses yet another dynamic day in current affairs. As the globe continues to evolve and adapt to the challenges and opportunities of our times, today's headlines encapsulate the pulse of change and the stories that shape our shared narrative. Let's dive into the major events and developments that have captured the world's attention on this day."

1. What prestigious title did Kongthong Village in the East Khasi Hills district win on World Tourism Day 2023?

   A) Best Cultural Village

   B) Best Tourism Village 2023

   C) National Tourism Excellence Award

   D) Travel and Hospitality Achievement

   **Answer: B) Best Tourism Village 2023**

2. Who presents the National Tourism Awards, as mentioned in the article?

   A) Ministry of Culture

   B) Ministry of Tourism

   C) Ministry of Hospitality

   D) Ministry of Travel

   **Answer: B) Ministry of Tourism**

3. What is the main purpose of the National Tourism Awards, as described in the article?

   A) Recognizing achievements in agriculture

   B) Celebrating achievements in sports

   C) Honoring excellence in tourism and cultural preservation

   D) Promoting international diplomacy

   **Answer: C) Honoring excellence in tourism and cultural preservation**

4. Which district is Kongthong Village located in?

   A) East Khasi Hills district

   B) West Khasi Hills district

   C) South Khasi Hills district

   D) North Khasi Hills district

   **Answer: A) East Khasi Hills district**

5. What do the National Tourism Awards aim to promote, according to the article?

   A) Healthy competition in the tourism industry

   B) Cultural events and festivals

   C) Agriculture and farming practices

   D) State government initiatives

   **Answer: A) Healthy competition in the tourism industry**

Certainly, here are 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on the provided news snippets:

1. Who is receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for 2021?

   A) Leander Paes

   B) Waheeda Rehman

   C) Sift Kaur Samra

   D) Ashi Chouksey

   **Answer: B) Waheeda Rehman**

2. What directive did the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issue to sweetmeat manufacturers?

   A) Use more sugar

   B) Cook outdoors

   C) Increase production

   D) Export their products

   **Answer: B) Cook outdoors**

3. What percentage of components used in Indian rockets are indigenous, as stated by the ISRO Chief?

   A) 75%

   B) 85%

   C) 95%

   D) 100%

   **Answer: C) 95%**

4. According to an ICMR survey, what did the findings reveal about salt consumption in India?

   A) Indians consume less salt than recommended

   B) Indians follow the WHO recommendation for salt consumption

   C) Indians consume more salt than WHO recommended

   D) Indians don't consume salt at all

   **Answer: C) Indians consume more salt than WHO recommended**

5. To which state did the CWRC direct the release of 3,000 cusecs of water?

   A) Maharashtra

   B) Tamil Nadu

   C) Kerala

   D) Andhra Pradesh

   **Answer: B) Tamil Nadu**

6. What sector did the government ease some provisions of this year's Budget in?

   A) Healthcare

   B) Education

   C) Tourism

   D) Agriculture

   **Answer: C) Tourism**

7. Which organization is set to appoint DSP Pension Fund Managers as the 11th fund manager of NPS?

   A) RBI

   B) PFRDA

   C) SEBI

   D) FICCI

   **Answer: B) PFRDA**

8. Which company has started delivering critical medicines by drones in Himachal Pradesh?

   A) Amazon

   B) Cipla

   C) UPS

   D) FedEx

   **Answer: B) Cipla**

9. What type of bonds did NABARD issue recently, raising ₹1,040.50 crore?

   A) Corporate bonds

   B) Green bonds

   C) Social bonds

   D) Municipal bonds

   **Answer: C) Social bonds**

10. What did Nepal agree to advance with China, according to the news?

   A) Environmental conservation projects

   B) Cultural exchange programs

   C) Cross-border connectivity projects

   D) Economic sanctions

   **Answer: C) Cross-border connectivity projects**

11. How many people were killed in a fuel depot blast in the Nagorno-Karabakh region?

   A) 5

   B) 10

   C) 15

   D) 20

   **Answer: D) 20**

12. What was the total score posted by Nepal in the T20I match against Mongolia at the Asian Games?

   A) 150

   B) 250

   C) 300

   D) 314

   **Answer: D) 314**

13. Who became the first Asian man to be nominated for the International Tennis Hall of Fame?

   A) Leander Paes

   B) Novak Djokovic

   C) Roger Federer

   D) Rafael Nadal

   **Answer: A) Leander Paes**

14. Which Indian athlete won gold in the women's 50m Rifle 3-P individual event at the Asian Games?

   A) Sift Kaur Samra

   B) Ashi Chouksey

   C) Mary Kom

   D) P.V. Sindhu

   **Answer: A) Sift Kaur Samra**

15. According to the article, which Indian state unveiled a tourism policy envisioning ₹20,000-crore investments in 5 years?

   A) Himachal Pradesh

   B) Rajasthan

   C) Tamil Nadu

   D) Kerala

   **Answer: C) Tamil Nadu**