20 Important Current Affairs of 19 October 2023

Hello learned readers! Here are the key current affairs for 19 October 2023 that you should be aware of for your exam preparation. This consolidated news summary will help you save precious time and stay updated on the latest happenings in India and around the world.

Let’s start with the top national current affairs today.

National Current Affairs

Q1. Who took oath as the new Chief Justice of India?

• Justice DY Chandrachud

Q2. Which state government signed an MoU with Google for digital transformation of villages?

• Haryana

Q3. Who launched the online waste trading portal RET-Waste?

• Bhupender Yadav

Q4. Which IIT won the Visitor’s Award for ‘Best Research University’?

• IIT Madras

Q5. Who has been appointed as the Deputy National Security Adviser?

• Tina Dabi

International Current Affairs

Q6. Which country test fired a new intercontinental ballistic missile ‘Sarmat’?

• Russia

Q7. Who became the first female Prime Minister of Italy?

• Giorgia Meloni

Q8. Which country launched a three-person crewed spacecraft Shenzhou-15?

• China

Q9. Who was named as UK’s new Prime Minister by King Charles III?

• Rishi Sunak

Q10. WHO declared which country free of River Blindness disease?

• Mexico

Sports Current Affairs

Q11. Who clinched gold in 10m air pistol at ISSF World Championship?

• Saurabh Chaudhary

Q12. Indian women’s hockey team won silver at which international tournament?

• FIH Nations Cup 2022

Q13. Who became the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for September 2022?

• Sikandar Raza

Q14. Who broke Neeraj Chopra’s national record in javelin throw?

• DP Manu

Q15. Which country will host FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023?

• India

Conclusion

Staying updated with daily current affairs is crucial for success in competitive exams. I hope these 20 questions for October 19, 2023 will help enhance your preparation.