Current Affairs 01 October 2023

Ruby Thakur
October 1, 2023
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Current Affairs 01 October 2023

Saugata Gupta

Saugata Gupta, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Marico Ltd, has been appointed new Chairman of the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI), at the board meeting of the self-regulatory body.
Gupta’s association with ASCI spans several years, including two years on the Board of Governors and four years as a special invitee on the Board of Governors.
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) is a voluntary self-regulatory organization of the advertising industry in India. Established in 1985, ASCI is registered as a non-profit company under section 25 of the Company Act.

Bihar to Establish Second Tiger Reserve

The state is preparing to establish its second tiger reserve within the Kaimur district.
With the growing tiger population and concerted efforts by the State Forest Department, this new reserve is expected to bolster tiger conservation efforts and enrich the state’s biodiversity.

In this article, we explore the key details surrounding this exciting development.
The upcoming tiger reserve in Kaimur district will complement the existing Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) located in the West Champaran district of Bihar.
This expansion reflects the state’s commitment to safeguarding its rich wildlife heritage.
The establishment of a second tiger reserve signifies a proactive approach to protect and conserve the majestic big cats and their habitat.
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2023 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize in Mathematics

Mathematician Ruixiang Zhang, an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, USA, has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious 2023 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize.

This award recognizes his remarkable contributions to the field of mathematics. The prize, which includes a cash award of $10,000.

It will be presented during an international conference in Number Theory, held in the hometown of the renowned mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, at SASTRA University in Kumbakonam Tamil Nadu.

Law Commission Report

22nd Law Commission has recommended the government to retain the existing age of consent under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The Commission noted that reducing it might have damaging effects on fighting child marriage and child trafficking.

The current age of consent in India is 18 years. It also said that certain amendments need to be brought in the POCSO Act to remedy the situation in cases where there is tacit approval in fact though not consent in law on part of the child aged between 16 to 18 years.
It opined that such cases do not merit to be dealt with the same severity as the cases that were ideally imagined to fall under the POCSO Act.
The Commission submitted the Report titled “Age of Consent under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012” to the Law Ministry.

Indian men’s football team wins SAFF

In Football, India won the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19 Championship after defeating Pakistan 3-0 in a dominating display in the finals at the Dashrath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu this evening.
Manglenthang Kipgen and Gwgwmsar Goyary scored for India.
Pakistan possessed no threat to the well-composed Indian side, who dominated the game from the start.
The first half ended goalless courtesy of an excellent defensive display by the Green Shirts but they could not keep up the same intensity throughout as India opened their account in the 64th minute.
The game went in India’s favour as they were up by three goals.

Current Affairs 01 October 2023 Questions

Who Has Been Appointed As The New Chairman Of The ASCI
A. Satpal Choudhary
B. Saugata Gupta
C. Ruixiang Zhang
D. Srinivasa Patel
ANSWER: C
When Was The ASCI Established
A. 1985
B. 2000
C. 2010
D. 1995
ANSWER: A

In Which District Of Bihar Is The Second Tiger Reserve Being Established
A. Vaishali
B. West Champaran district
C. Kaimur district
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C
Recipient Of The 2023 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize In Mathematics
A. Saugata Gupta
B. Dr, KM Behl
C. Ruixiang Zhang
D. Dr. Riya krishna
ANSWER: C
Which Law Commission Recommended Retaining The Existing Age Of Consent
Under POCSO Act
A. 21st Law Commission
B. 22nd Law Commission
C. 23rd Law Commission
D. 24th Law Commission
ANSWER: B
The George Everest Cartography Museum Inaugurated In
A. Mussoorie
B. Shimla
C. Dehradun
D. Manali
ANSWER: A
What Did Prime Minister Narendra Modi Announce For Telangana
A. National Rice Board
B. National Turmeric Board
C. National Wheat Board
D. National Cotton Board
ANSWER: B
Which City’s Metro Railway Has Launched ‘Tourist Smart Cards’
A. Mumbai
B. Delhi
C. Chennai
D. Kolkata
ANSWER: B
How Much Financial Assistance Was Announced For The Tribal University In
Telangana
A. 500 crore rupees
B. 700 crore rupees
C. 900 crore rupees
D. 1,000 crore rupees
ANSWER: C
Congratulated By PM On Being Elected As President Of Maldives
A. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu
B. Dr. Priyank
C. Dr. Rohan Bopanna
D. Dr. Saurav Ghosal
ANSWER: A
In Which Sport Did India Defeat Pakistan In The SAFF Under-19 Championships
A. Shooting
B. Archery
C. Football
D. Tennis
ANSWER: C
SAFF Under-19 Championship Held In
A. Dhaka
B. Kathmandu
C. New Delhi
D. Aizawal
ANSWER:B
Names Of Official Mascots For 2023 Cricket World Cup
A. Batsy and Stumpsy
B. Blaze and Tonk
C. Cricketo and Catchy
D. Bowly and Sixer
ANSWER: B
What Is Blaze’s Specialty As A Mascot
A. Fielding
B. Bowling
C. Batting
D. Wicket-keeping
ANSWER: B
What Is Tonk’s Specialty As A Mascot
A. Fielding
B. Bowling
C. Batting
D. Wicket-keeping
ANSWER: C
Who Won Gold Medal In Men’s Individual Trap Final In Shooting At Asian
Games
A. Kynan Darius Chenai
B. Joravar Singh Sandhu
C. Prithviraj Tondaiman
D. Rajeshwari Kumari
ANSWER: A
In Which Event Did Aditi Ashok Win A Silver Medal At The Asian Games
A. Tennis Mixed Doubles
B. Women’s Trap Shooting
C. Men’s Team Trap Shooting
D. Women’s Individual Golf
ANSWER: D
Parveen Hooda Secure Olympic Quota For India For Paris 2024 In
A. Athletics
B. Boxing
C. Kayaking
D. Badminton
ANSWER: B
Where Will Grand Finale Of CRPF Women Cross-country Bike Rally Take Place
A. New Delhi
B. Jaipur
C. Kevadia, Gujarat
D. Kolkata
ANSWER: C
From How Many Locations Will Bike Rally Of CRPF Women Will Start
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
ANSWER: B