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Q. The first graduate-level and research-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) university in the world was announced established in _____.
(a) UAE
(b) USA
(c) India
(d) Russia
(e) None of these

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Answer – A. UAE
Explanation: The university will offer Master of Science (MSc) and PhD level programs. By 2030, AI is expected to contribute $16 trillion to the global economy, according to Price water house Coopers.

 


Q. Which bank was authorised to issue and encash electoral bonds through its 29 authorised branches with effect from October 1 to October 10?
(a) SBI
(b) PNB
(c) Bank of Baroda
(d) HDFC
(e) None of these

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Answer – A. SBI
Explanation:
• Electoral bonds have been introduced to promote transparency in funding and donations
These bonds will allow donors to pay political parties using banks
• The electoral bond will not carry the name of the payee

 


Q. Lead Bank Scheme (LBS), sometimes seen in the news, was introduced on the basis of recommendations of _________.
(a) DR Gadgil Study Group
(b) Abid Hussian Committee
(c) Bhurelal Commission
(d) Abhijit Sen Study Group
(e) None of these

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Answer – A. DR Gadgil Study Group
Explanation: LBS was introduced in 1969. Each district was assigned to one bank. It is worth mentioning that Gadgil group also pioneered the idea of providing social banking. In 2018, The lead bank scheme of the RBI was made to apply to metros also, to address the problem of financial exclusion.

 


Q. International Coffee Organization (ICO) is organizing its 5th Edition of World Coffee Conference to be held in _______.
(a) India
(b) North Korea
(c) Malaysia
(d) Sri Lanka
(e) None of these

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Answer – A. India
Explanation: Approximately 2.5 billion cups of coffee are consumed every single day. India is the 6th largest producer of coffee in the world (5% of world coffee production). The theme of the Conference will be Brewing Sustainable Solutions.

 


Q. Railways Minister Piyush Goyal recently flagged off nine trains connecting small towns to major cities. Name this particular category of trains.
(a) Sewa Service
(b) Grameen Rail
(c) Rurban Sewa
(d) Vande Bharat
(e) None of these

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Answer – A. Sewa Service

Explanation: Tamil Nadu is the biggest beneficiary in the first set of launches. The flagging off of the Kota-Jhalawar City train has been postponed. The ‘Sewa service’ initiative aims for better connectivity between smaller towns and important cities.

 


Q. India has ranked ____ among the 128 countries surveyed by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) in its World Giving Index.
(a) 23
(b) 56
(c) 82
(d) 102
(e) None of these

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Answer – C. 82

Explanation: The study surveyed 1.3 million people in 128 countries over a decade. According to the World Giving Index, in India:

34 per cent people helped a stranger
24 per cent donated money
19 per cent volunteered or donated their time
But this position may not be representing the complete picture as giving culture remains informal & unorganized.

 


Q. Vahli Dikri Yojana, sometimes seen in the news, is a scheme by which among the following states?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) MP
(c) Gujarat
(d) Maharashtra
(e) None of these

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Answer – C. Gujarat
Explanation: The state government, under this scheme, grants a subsidy of INR 1,10,000 on birth of the first girl child. This scheme aims to reduce the child mortality rate and eliminate child marriage cases in society.

 


Q. Mastercard, along with cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni, has announced the launch of a nationwide initiative called _________.
(a) Team Cashless India
(b) PAiSA Portal
(c) Bharat Payments
(d) User Bharat
(e) None of these

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Answer – A. Team Cashless India
Explanation: This initiative aims to increase the acceptance and adoption of digital payments among merchants. Currently do not accept digital payments. Mastercard will work together with other stakeholders to support nominated merchants to deploy digital payments acceptance infrastructure.

 


Q. Which among the following launched “KayPay”, a Fund Transfer service for Facebook users?
(a) Dena Bank
(b) Yes Bank
(c) Axis Bank
(d) Kotak Mahindra Bank
(e) None of these

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Answer – D. Kotak Mahindra Bank
Explanation: Kotak Mahindra Bank has set a limit of Rs 2,500 per transaction. It is bank’s agnostic payment product for Facebook users to send money to each other.

 


Q. Which island is named after Abdul Kalam?
(a) Wheeler Island, Odisha
(b) Landfall Island
(c) Bhavani Island
(d) Sriharikota

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: a
Explanation: The Wheeler Island is located in Odisha. Currently this island is known as the Dr. Abdul Kalam Island.This is an island off the coast of Odisha, approximately 150 kilometres east of the state capital Bhubaneshwar.

 


Q. Which of the following book is not written by the Abdul Kalam?
(a) Failure to Success: Legendry Lives
(b) You Are Born to Blossam
(c) Ignited Minds
(d) A House for Mr Biswas‎

Answer/ Explanation

Answer:d
Explanation: A House for Mr Biswas is written by the V. S. Naipaul in 1961. Rest of the books given in the options were written by the Dr. Abdul Kalam.

 


Q. Which of the following statement is NOT correct about the Dr. Abdul Kalam.
(a) Dr. Abdul Kalam received the Bharat Ratna in 2007
(b) Dr. Abdul Kalam died on 17 July 2015 (aged 83) in Assam, India
(c) India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium was written in 1998.
(d) Kalam had worked at the Defence Research and Development Organisation

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: b
Explanation: Dr. Abdul Kalam died on 27 July 2015 (aged 83) in Shillong, Meghalaya, India while delivering a lecturer at the Indian Institute of Management Shillong. Kalam saab collapsed and died from cardiac arrest.

 


Q. Which of the following award is not given to DR. Kalam?
(a) Padma Bhushan
(b) Padma Vibhushan
(c) Shanti wraroop Bhatnagar
(d) Bharat Ratna

Answer/ Explanation

Answer:c
Explanation: Shanti wraroop Bhatnagar award is not given to DR. Kalam Saab. While other awards were given to Abdul Kalam. Kalam received Bharat Ratna (1997), Padma Vibhushan (1990) and Padma Bhushan (1981).

 


Q. Dr. Abdul Kalam was the ……President of India.
(a) 9th
(b) 10th
(c) 11th
(d) 12th

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: c
Explanation: Dr. Abdul Kalam was the 11th (in person) President of India. He remained in office from 25 July 2002 to 25 July 2007.

 


Q. To whom Abdul Kalam defeated in the Presidential election in 2002?
(a) K. R. Narayanan
(b) Lakshmi Sahgal
(c) Krishan Kant
(d) Bhairon Singh Shekhawat

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: b
Explanation: Abdul Kalam defeated Lakshmi Sahgal in the Presidential election held in 2002. He had won the 2002 Presidential election with an electoral vote of 922,884 while Lakshmi Sahgal got just 107,366 votes.

 


Q. 14 October is celebrated as:
A. World Calamity Day
B. Natural Disaster Reduction Day
C. World Standards Day
D. German-American Day

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. C
Explanation: World Standards Day is observed on 14 October every year to raise awareness among the regulators, industry and consumers to show the importance of standardisation to the global economy.

 


Q. In which year Indian Air Force Day was established?
A. 1930
B. 1931
C. 1932
D. 1935

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. C
Explanation: Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on 8 October all over India. On 8 October, 1932 Indian Air Force Day was established.

 


Q. Global Handwashing Day is celebrated on:
A. 10 October
B. 12 October
C. 15 October
D. 18 October

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. C
Explanation: Global Handwashing Day is observed on 15 October every year and it was founded by the Global Handwashing Partnership.

 


Q. National federation of the Blind celebrates which day on 15 October?
A. World Student’s Day
B. World Blind Day
C. World Food Day
D. World White Can Day

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. D
Explanation: World White Cane Day is celebrated on 15 October by the National Federation of the Blind.

 


Q. First Monday of October is celebrated as:
A. World Habitat Day
B. World Sight Day
C. World Post Office Day
D. World Student’s Day

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. A
Explanation: World Habitat Day is observed on first Monday of October month throughout the world.

 


Q. World Food Day is observed on:
A. 11 October
B. 12 October
C. 14 October
D. 16 October

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. D
Explanation: World Food Day is celebrated every year on 16 October to inspire people about healthy diets.

 


Q. 23 October is celebrated as:
A. Mole Day
B. International Poverty Eradication Day
C. International Day of Charity
D. World Physical Therapy Day

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. A
Explanation: Mole Day is observed on 23 October every year. This day commemorates the Avogadro’s Number which is a basic measuring unit in chemistry.

 


Q. World Thrift Day in India is celebrated on:
A. 22 October
B. 24 October
C. 26 October
D. 30 October

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. D
Explanation: World Thrift Day is observed on 30 October every year in India and in worldwide it is observed on 31st October.

 


Q. India recently handed over the second pair of Mi-24V helicopters to which among the following countries?
(a) Iran
(b) Afghanistan
(c) Maldives
(d) Bangladesh
(e) None of these

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Answer – B. Afghanistan
Explanation: These helicopters will boost the capability of the Afghan forces. Reportedly, these are meant as replacement for 4 helicopters that had earlier been gifted by India. In addition to this, India will be sending a consignment of 75000 MT (metric tonnes) of wheat to Afghanistan in November 2019.


Q. Pema Khandu has undertaken a 122 km motorcycle ride to promote tourism in the state. He is presently the CM of which among the following states?
(a) Nagaland
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Sikkim
(d) Uttar Pradesh
(e) None of these

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Answer – B. Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: To promote the state as a destination for long-distance motorcycle rides, Khandu rode from Upper Siang district to East Siang district. Pema Khandu took oath as the 10th chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh in May 2019.


Q. Who received the 2018/19 Golden Shoe recently, the sixth of his career and the third consecutively?
(a) Cristiano Ronaldo
(b) Lionel Messi
(c) Luis Suarez
(d) Kylian Mbappe
(e) None of these

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Answer – B. Lionel Messi
Explanation: Messi became the first player to win the accolade for three successive years. Notably, this award is given to the player who scores the most league goals across Europe’s top divisions.

 


Q. Which actress rapidly set a new record for the fastest time to reach one million followers in just 5 hours and 16 minutes on Instagram?
(a) Kate Hudson
(b) Ellen Degeneres
(c) Jennifer Aniston
(d) Neil Vorderman
(e) None of these

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Answer – C. Jennifer Aniston
Explanation: Aniston joined the social media platform on Tuesday. The previous record holders – Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan, whose joint account made this record in 5 hours and 45 minutes.

 


Q. Which of the following state celebrates Shirui Lily Festival?
(a) Assam
(b) Manipur
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Meghalaya
(e) Mizoram

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: b
Explaination: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism and Culture Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurated Shirui Lily Festival, 2019 at Shirui Vangayan Ground of Ukhrul in Manipur.

 


Q. Who among the football player received his 6th Golden Shoe as the top scorer in the European leagues?
(a) Neymar Da Silva Santos
(b) Zlatan Ibrahimovic
(c) Andres Iniesta
(d) Cristiano Ronaldo
(e) Leo Messi

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: e
Explaination: Barcelona captain Leo Messi received his 6th Golden Shoe as the top scorer in the European leagues.

 


Q. How many agreements have been signed between China and Nepal during a bilateral meeting?
a. 16
b. 18
c. 20
d. 22

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (c) 20
Explaination: The president of China Xi Jinping recently visited Nepal and signed 20 agreements for the development for the country. Nepal and China agreed to build a network worth Rs. 2.75 crore to connect Nepal with China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

 


Q. Which state is celebrating Shirui Lily Festival 2019?
a. Manipur
b. Assam
c. Nagaland
d. Arunachal Pradesh

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (a) Manipur
Explaination: The annual Shirui Lily Festival 2019 is being organized at Ukhrul in Manipur. This four-day state festival was inaugurated by Union Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel. Folk songs and folk dances are performed by different communities in the festival.

 


Q. Union Minister for Road Transport Nitin Gadkari recently announced the construction of new National Highway NH- 703AA connecting Gobindwal Sahib and Taran Tarana in Punjab. The Road is named after which Guru?
a. Guru Nanak Dev
b. Swami Vivekananda
c. Guru Ram Das
d. Guru Tegh Bahadur

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (a) Guru Nanak Dev
Explaination: Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, announced the construction of new National Highway NH- 703AA starting from Kapurthala and ending at Taran Tarana in Punjab. The highway is named as ‘Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Marg’ to mark 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.

 


Q. India’s longest Tunnel Chenani- Nashri on NH 44, in _______________ will be named after Bhartiya Jansangh Founder Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee.
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Kerala
(c) Jammu and Kashmir
(d) Maharashtra
(e) Assam

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: c
Explaination: India’s longest Tunnel Chenani- Nashri on NH 44, in Jammu and Kashmir will be named after Bhartiya Jansangh Founder Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee.

 


Q. The 17-year-old Mumbai teenager_______________ make history as he became the youngest cricketer in the world to score a double century in One Day cricket.
(a) Ayush Jethwa
(b) Aman Tiwari
(c) Aayush Zimare
(d) Yashasvi Jaiswal
(e) Bhargav Patil

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: d
Explaination: The 17-year-old Mumbai teenager Yashasvi Jaiswal make history as he became the youngest cricketer in the world to score a double century in One Day cricket.

 


Q. Which of the following day is observed as United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty?
(a) 15 October
(b) 19 October
(c) 18 October
(d) 16 October
(e) 17 October

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: e
Explaination: The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed on October 17 each year since 1993.

 


Q. Textiles Secretary, Ravi Capoor, inaugurated the ______________ of the Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair (IHGF) at the India Expo Centre & Mart at Greater Noida.
(a) 48th edition
(b) 47th edition
(c) 46th edition
(d) 45th edition
(e) 44th edition

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: a
Explaination: Textiles Secretary, Ravi Capoor, inaugurated the 48th edition of the Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair (IHGF) at the India Expo Centre & Mart at Greater Noida.

 


Q. Which of the following country announced the establishment of the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence( MBZUAI)?
(a) Saudi Arabia
(b) Oman
(c) Iran
(d) UAE
(e) Iraq

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: d
Explaination: UAE announced the establishment of the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence( MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi.

 


Q. What is the theme of Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair (IHGF) 2019?
(a) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
(b) Reuse, Reduce, Recycle
(c) Reduce, Recycle, Reuse
(d) Recycle, Reduce, Reuse
(e) Reuse, Recycle, Reduce

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: a
Explaination: Textiles Secretary, Ravi Capoor, inaugurated the 48th edition of the Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair (IHGF) at the India Expo Centre & Mart at Greater Noida. The theme of IHGF-Delhi Fair 2019: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

 


Q. What is the theme of International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2019?
(a) Building a sustainable future: Coming together to end poverty and discrimination
(b) Coming together with those furthest behind to build an inclusive world of universal respect for human rights and dignity
(c) Acting Together to Empower Children, their Families and Communities to End Poverty
(d) Answering the Call of October 17 to end poverty: A path toward peaceful and inclusive societies
(e) Ending poverty in all its forms

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: c
Explaination: The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed on October 17 and the theme of 2019 edition is “Acting Together to Empower Children, their Families and Communities to End Poverty”.

 


Q. What is the length of India’s longest Tunnel Chenani- Nashri on NH 44, in Jammu and Kashmir?
(a) 11.3 km
(b) 9.2 km
(c) 6.5 km
(d) 7.2 km
(e) 8.6 km

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: b
Explaination: Chenani- Nashri Tunnel on NH 44, in Jammu and Kashmir. It is India’s longest road tunnel with a length of 9.2 km.

 


Q. India’s livestock population has increased to over 535 million showing an increase of ______ over Livestock Census-2012.
(a) 4.6%
(b) 6.8%
(c) 8.1%
(d) 10.5%
(e) None of these

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Answer – A. 4.6%
Explanation: The 20th Livestock Census report was released by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying. Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of livestock of 67.8 million, followed by Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh & West Bengal, among the states. Notably, the Rashtriya Gokul Mission also aims to promote indigenous breeds.

 


Q. Who recently assumed charge as the new Controller General of Accounts, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure?
(a) Alka Sirohi
(b) Manohar Khatri
(c) JPS Chawla
(d) Neha Bharti
(e) None of these

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Answer – C. JPS Chawla
Explaination: Explanation: Chawla is a 1985-batch Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) Officer. He was instrumental in the finalisation of the accounting procedure of GST Network. He also served as Principal Chief Controller of Accounts, Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs.

 


Q. How many ‘Sewa Service’ trains flagged off by Railways Minister Piyush Goyal?
(a) 5
(b) 6
(c) 7
(d) 8
(e) 9

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: e
Explaination: Railways Minister Piyush Goyal flagged off 9 ‘Sewa Service’ trains. These trains are connecting small towns to major cities.

 


Q. India handed over the second pair of Mi-24V helicopters to war-torn ____________, boosting the capability of the Air forces.
(a) Sri Lanka
(b) Nepal
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Afghanistan
(e) Myanmar

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: d
Explaination: India handed over the second pair of Mi-24V helicopters to war-torn Afghanistan, boosting the capability of the Afghan Air forces.

 


Q. Mastercard, along with cricketer __________________ , launched a nationwide initiative ‘Team Cashless India’ to accelerate the acceptance and adoption of digital payments.
(a) Hardik Pandya
(b) Rohit Sharma
(c) Mahendra Singh Dhoni
(d) Virat Kohli
(e) Ravindra Jadeja

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: c
Explaination: Mastercard, along with cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni, launched a nationwide initiative ‘Team Cashless India’ to accelerate the acceptance and adoption of digital payments.

 


Q. The death anniversary of the mystic bard Fakir Lalon Shah is being observed in Bangladesh. In which of the following year Fakir Lalon Shah died?
(a) 1890
(b) 1891
(c) 1892
(d) 1893
(e) 1894

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: a
Explaination: The 129th death anniversary of the mystic bard Fakir Lalon Shah is being observed in Bangladesh. He was died in 1890.

 


Q. The Indian football team won the 3rd Edition of the SAFF U-15 Women’s Championships 2019 by beating _________________ by 5-3 in the penalty shoot-out.
(a) Myanmar
(b) Bangladesh
(c) Singapore
(d) Nepal
(e) Maldives

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: b
Explaination: The Indian football team won the 3rd Edition of the SAFF U-15 Women’s Championships 2019 by beating Bangladesh by 5-3 in the penalty shoot-out.

 


Q. Which State’s Legislative Council was abolished recently on October 18, 2019?
a. Manipur
b. Jammu & Kashmir
c. Himachal Pradesh
d. Assam

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (b) Jammu & Kashmir
Explaination: The Legislative Council of Jammu & Kashmir got abolished on October 18, 2019, making the way for the creation of two Union Territories – Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The Council was dissolved under Section 57 of the J&K Reorganisation Bill, 2019.

 


Q. Who has been recommended to be appointed as the 47th Chief Justice of India?
a. Justice SA Bobde
b. Justice Indu Malhotra
c. Justice Arun Kumar Mishra
d. Justice RF Nariman

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (a) Justice SA Bobde
Explaination: CJI Ranjan Gogoi on October 18, 2019, recommended Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde for appointment as the 47th Chief Justice of India. Chief Justice Gogoi is set to retire on November 17, 2019.

 


Q. Which State topped the India Innovation Index 2019 of NITI Aayog?
a. Karnataka
b. Kerala
c. Tamil Nadu
d. Gujarat

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (a) Karnataka
Explaination: Karnataka has topped the India Innovation Index, the first-ever index launched by NITI Aayog to promote competitiveness among Indian states. Karnataka is followed by Tamil Nadu and the Maharashtra States that are ranked second and third, respectively.

 


Q. Which organization recently retained Pakistan on its Grey List for its failure to combat terror funding?
a. Afghanistan
b. Syria
c. Pakistan
d. Yemen

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (c) Pakistan
Explaination: FATF decided to retain Pakistan on its ‘Grey List’ till February 2020. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has directed Pakistan to take extra measures in combating money laundering and funding of terrorists.

 


Q. Which Union Territory got the first rank in India Innovation Index 2019?
a. Goa
b. Daman and Diu
c. Puducherry
d. Delhi

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (d) Delhi
Explaination: Delhi has got the first place in the list of Union Territories and small states in the India Innovation Index 2019. Delhi is at the first place with 42.98 points while Chandigarh is in second place with 27.97 points.

 


Q. What percentage of Indian Children are underweight as per the recently released UNICEF report?
a. 33 per cent
b. 28 per cent
c. 20 per cent
d. 13 per cent

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (a) 33 per cent
Explaination: According to UNICEF’s The State of the World’s Children 35% of children in India are suffering from stunting, 2% of children are overweight while 33% of children are underweight.

 


Q. According to the report released by which international organization, India’s economic growth rate for the year 2019 and 2020 will be 6.1% and 7% respectively?
a. World Bank
b. IMF
c. United Nations
d. Asian Bank of Development

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (b) IMF
Explaination: International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently released its report – World Economic Outlook Report. According to this report, India’s economic growth rate will be 6.1% in 2019 and 7 in 2020. Earlier, the IMF estimated that India’s economic growth rate will be 7.3% in 2020.

 


Q. Who chairs the Asia Health 2019 Conference?
A.Rajnath Singh
B.Vikram Sharma
C.Dinesh Kumar
D.Dr. Jitendra Singh

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: Option D
Explanation: Dr. Jitendra Singh chairs the Asia Health 2019 Conference.

 


Q. Who inaugurates 20th All India Conference?
A. Shri G Kishan Reddy
B.Shri Vikram Sharma
C.Shri Dinesh Kumar
D.Shri Naresh Iyer

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: Option A
Explanation: Shri G Kishan Reddy inaugurates 20th All India Conference.The conference attended through organizations/ States/UTs. Around 80 Fingerprint experts/delegates from across the country attended the inaugural function.

 


Q. Which state tops the Innovation Index 2019 launched by the NITI Aayog?
A.Karnataka
B.Kerala
C.TamilNadu
D.Bihar

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: Option A
Explanation: NITI Aayog -Institute for Competitiveness as the knowledge partner, released the India Innovation Index (III) 2019. Karnataka is the innovative primary state in India, and it topped the Index list.

 


Q. What is the theme for the 2019 Global Handwashing Day?
A. Clean hands make the world go round
B. Fight germ warfare
C. Infection control is in your hands
D. Clean Hands for All

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: Option D
Explanation: The theme for the 2019 Global Handwashing Day is Clean Hands for All. The theme focuses that no one should be left behind in the Sustainable Development Agenda. The theme promotes handwashing programs. It should be known that it can put individuals at higher risk for diseases that impact their health, education, and economic outcomes.

 


Q. How many Unicorns, start-ups, did Hurun Research find across the world based in 25 countries and 118 cities?
A. 255
B. 494
C. 678
D. 942

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: Option B
Explanation: Hurun Research found 494 Unicorns across the world based in 25 countries and 118 cities. The unicorns were worth $3.4 billion on average and $1.7 trillion in total.

 


Q. India is the _______ largest producer of coffee in the world.
A. 3rd
B. 6th
C. 9th
D. 12th

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: Option B
Explanation: India is the sixth-largest producer of coffee in the world. It produces about 5% of the total world coffee production. Countries like India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Nepal account for almost 33% of the world’s coffee production in Asia.

 


Q. When is the World Maths Day observed?
A. 18 September
B. 15 October
C. 15 May
D. 12 April

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: Option B
Explanation: World Maths Day is celebrated on 15 October every year. The Day aims to encourage students globally to take part in competitive math-themed games. The winners of the events will be given an opportunity to win prizes and scholarships.

 


Q. Which of the following country announced the establishment of the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence( MBZUAI)?
(a) Saudi Arabia
(b) Oman
(c) Iran
(d) UAE
(e) Iraq

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: d
Explaination: UAE announced the establishment of the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence( MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi.

 


Q. What is the theme of Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair (IHGF) 2019?
(a) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
(b) Reuse, Reduce, Recycle
(c) Reduce, Recycle, Reuse
(d) Recycle, Reduce, Reuse
(e) Reuse, Recycle, Reduce

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: a
Explaination: Textiles Secretary, Ravi Capoor, inaugurated the 48th edition of the Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair (IHGF) at the India Expo Centre & Mart at Greater Noida. The theme of IHGF-Delhi Fair 2019: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

 


Q. What is the theme of International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2019?
(a) Building a sustainable future: Coming together to end poverty and discrimination
(b) Coming together with those furthest behind to build an inclusive world of universal respect for human rights and dignity
(c) Acting Together to Empower Children, their Families and Communities to End Poverty
(d) Answering the Call of October 17 to end poverty: A path toward peaceful and inclusive societies
(e) Ending poverty in all its forms

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: c
Explaination: The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed on October 17 and the theme of 2019 edition is “Acting Together to Empower Children, their Families and Communities to End Poverty”.

 


Q. What is the length of India’s longest Tunnel Chenani- Nashri on NH 44, in Jammu and Kashmir?
(a) 11.3 km
(b) 9.2 km
(c) 6.5 km
(d) 7.2 km
(e) 8.6 km

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: b
Explaination: Chenani- Nashri Tunnel on NH 44, in Jammu and Kashmir. It is India’s longest road tunnel with a length of 9.2 km.

 


Q. The Indian football team won the 3rd Edition of the SAFF U-15 Women’s Championships 2019 by beating _________________ by 5-3 in the penalty shoot-out.
(a) Myanmar
(b) Bangladesh
(c) Singapore
(d) Nepal
(e) Maldives

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: b
Explaination: The Indian football team won the 3rd Edition of the SAFF U-15 Women’s Championships 2019 by beating Bangladesh by 5-3 in the penalty shoot-out.

 


Q. India ranks _________ in the 2019 Hurun Global Unicorn List.
A. 3rd
B. 7th
C. 21st
D. 43rd

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: Option A
Explanation: India ranked third in the 2019 Hurun Global Unicorn List. It accounts for 21 of the world’s 494 unicorns. China topped the list with 206 Unicorns, followed by the US with 203 Unicorns. The first edition of the Hurun Global Unicorn List 2019 was released by the Hurun Research Institute. The list is a ranking of the world’s billion-dollar tech start-ups that were founded in the 2000s and not yet listed on a public exchange.

 


Q. Which State government is signing an MoU with NASSCOM to create more jobs for the youth by promoting investment in the information technology sector?
A. Maharashtra
B. Manipur
C. Mizoram
D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: Option D
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh State government is to sign an MoU with the National Organization of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) on 17 October. The agreement aims to create more jobs for the youth by promoting investment in information technology, sector. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath has approved the proposal. The move has been considered as an important step for the IT sector.

 


Q. Which a mobile app did Maharashtra State government launch to minimize the loss of life by making roads safe for driving?
A. Road-Seva Maharashtra
B. e-RServ Maharashtra
C. MRADMS Maharashtra
D. None of the above

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Maharashtra Highway Police launched MRADMS Maharashtra, a mobile application, for its personnel on 16 October. The app will collect and analyze the data related to road accidents in the state. Maharashtra state highway police will conduct training programs for its personnel on how to use the app. The aim of the app is to minimize the loss of life by making roads safe for driving.

 


Q. Who is the Chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)?
A.Saravana Kumar
B.PK Singh
C.Vijay Kumar Agarwal
D.Subojith Singh

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: Option A
Explanation: Competition Commission of India (CCI) was formed on 14 October 2003. The chairman is Vijay Kumar Agarwal. The Secretary of CCI is PK Singh. CCI is responsible for enforcing the Competition Act 2002 across India. It aims to prevent activities that will cause an appreciable adverse effect on competition in India. CCI is a Trade Practices Commission.
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Q. What was the base year for the 2019 World Giving Index (WGI)?
A. 2006-15
B. 2007-16
C. 2009-18
D. 2010-19

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: Option C
Explanation: India ranked 82nd in the 2019 World Giving Index (WGI). The survey ranking was released by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), an international organization. It aims to promote giving to transform lives and communities across the world. The survey was conducted by CAF over the past decade, 2009 to 2018. The survey covered 1.3 million people worldwide.

 


Q. What percentage of growth was recorded in the recently concluded Livestock Census in India as compared to the year 2012?
a. 4.63 percent
b. 3.96 percent
c. 2.34 percent
d. 1.71 percent

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (a) 4.63 percent
Explanation: The livestock population in India has increased by 4.63% from 512 million to 535 million. UP has recorded as the highest number of livestock at 67.8 million. In India 192 million Cattle and 109 million buffalos are present.

 


Q. When International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed?
a. 16 October
b. 17 October
c. 18 October
d. 19 October

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (b) 17 October
Explanation: The main objective of this day is to create awareness about the efforts being made to eradicate poverty from the world community. The International Poverty Eradication Day was announced by the United Nations on 22 October 1992.

 


Q. How many ‘Sewa Service’ trains flagged off by Railways Minister Piyush Goyal?
(a) 5
(b) 6
(c) 7
(d) 8
(e) 9

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: e
Explaination: Railways Minister Piyush Goyal flagged off 9 ‘Sewa Service’ trains. These trains are connecting small towns to major cities.

 


Q. India handed over the second pair of Mi-24V helicopters to war-torn ____________, boosting the capability of the Air forces.
(a) Sri Lanka
(b) Nepal
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Afghanistan
(e) Myanmar

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: d
Explaination: India handed over the second pair of Mi-24V helicopters to war-torn Afghanistan, boosting the capability of the Afghan Air forces.

 


Q. Mastercard, along with cricketer __________________ , launched a nationwide initiative ‘Team Cashless India’ to accelerate the acceptance and adoption of digital payments.
(a) Hardik Pandya
(b) Rohit Sharma
(c) Mahendra Singh Dhoni
(d) Virat Kohli
(e) Ravindra Jadeja

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: c
Explaination: Mastercard, along with cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni, launched a nationwide initiative ‘Team Cashless India’ to accelerate the acceptance and adoption of digital payments.

 


Q. The death anniversary of the mystic bard Fakir Lalon Shah is being observed in Bangladesh. In which of the following year Fakir Lalon Shah died?
(a) 1890
(b) 1891
(c) 1892
(d) 1893
(e) 1894

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: a
Explaination: The 129th death anniversary of the mystic bard Fakir Lalon Shah is being observed in Bangladesh. He was died in 1890.

 


Q. Which of the following state celebrates Shirui Lily Festival?
(a) Assam
(b) Manipur
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Meghalaya
(e) Mizoram

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: b
Explaination: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism and Culture Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurated Shirui Lily Festival, 2019 at Shirui Vangayan Ground of Ukhrul in Manipur.

 


Q. Who among the football player received his 6th Golden Shoe as the top scorer in the European leagues?
(a) Neymar Da Silva Santos
(b) Zlatan Ibrahimovic
(c) Andres Iniesta
(d) Cristiano Ronaldo
(e) Leo Messi

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: e
Explaination: Barcelona captain Leo Messi received his 6th Golden Shoe as the top scorer in the European leagues.

 


Q. India’s longest Tunnel Chenani- Nashri on NH 44, in _______________ will be named after Bhartiya Jansangh Founder Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee.
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Kerala
(c) Jammu and Kashmir
(d) Maharashtra
(e) Assam

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: c
Explaination: India’s longest Tunnel Chenani- Nashri on NH 44, in Jammu and Kashmir will be named after Bhartiya Jansangh Founder Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee.

 


Q. The 17-year-old Mumbai teenager_______________ make history as he became the youngest cricketer in the world to score a double century in One Day cricket.
(a) Ayush Jethwa
(b) Aman Tiwari
(c) Aayush Zimare
(d) Yashasvi Jaiswal
(e) Bhargav Patil

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: d
Explaination: The 17-year-old Mumbai teenager Yashasvi Jaiswal make history as he became the youngest cricketer in the world to score a double century in One Day cricket.

 


Q. Which of the following day is observed as United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty?
(a) 15 October
(b) 19 October
(c) 18 October
(d) 16 October
(e) 17 October

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: e
Explaination: The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed on October 17 each year since 1993.

 


Q. Textiles Secretary, Ravi Capoor, inaugurated the ______________ of the Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair (IHGF) at the India Expo Centre & Mart at Greater Noida.
(a) 48th edition
(b) 47th edition
(c) 46th edition
(d) 45th edition
(e) 44th edition

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: a
Explaination: Textiles Secretary, Ravi Capoor, inaugurated the 48th edition of the Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair (IHGF) at the India Expo Centre & Mart at Greater Noida.

 


Q. Which of the following footballer has won this year’s Golden Shoe title?
a. Harry Ken
b. Cristiano Ronaldo
c. Vergil Van
d. Lionel Messi

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (d) Lionel Messi
Explanation: Argentine footballer Lionel Messi was awarded the Golden Shoe Award for the sixth time for scoring 36 goals for Barcelona. He is the first player to win this award for three consecutive years.

 


Q. From how many days the Supreme Court was hearing the case of Ayodhya land dispute?
a. 40
b. 50
c. 60
d. 70

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (a) 40
Explanation: The Supreme Court has kept its verdict reserved after completion of Ayodhya Case hearing. The final verdict will come after 23 days. The Supreme Court heard the Ram Janmabhoomi and Babri Masjid case on 16 October 2019 which was the 40th day of the case.

 


Q. How much fine has recently imposed on SBM Bank (India) by the Reserve Bank of India?
a. 5 cr
b. 4 cr
c. 6 cr
d. 3 cr

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (d) 3 cr
Explanation: This penalty has been imposed on SBM Bank (India) for not complying with the regulatory rules. SBM Bank (Mauritius) has been merged with SBM Bank (India).

 


Q. How many UAE players have been suspended by the ICC recently on corruption charges?
a. 3
b. 4
c. 7
d. 8

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (a) 3
Explanation: The ICC has accused national team batsman Sheman Anwar, Captain Mohammad Naveed and right-arm fast bowler Qadir Ahmed. Another cricketer Mehrdip Chhayakar, who took part in cricket through the Ajman League, has been accused of refusing to cooperate to the ICC.

 


Q. Which scheme has been launched by the Central Government to encourage girl students to pursue STEM education?
a. Jyoti Anand Yojana
b. Vigyan Jyoti Yojana
c. Naari Kalyan Yojana

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (b) Vigyan Jyoti Yojana
Explanation: Through this scheme, 100 girls from 550 districts will be trained by the year 2020-2025. The qualified students will be chosen according to their marks in the exams. Girls from class 9 to 12 will be included under this scheme.

 


Q. Which of the following actress has made a world record of getting more than 1 million followers on Instagram in 5 hours 16 minutes?
a. Priyanka Chopra
b. Kylie Minogue
c. Sandra Bullock
d. Jennifer Aniston

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (d) Jennifer Aniston
Explanation: More than one million people started following Jennifer Aniston’s Instagram account in 5 hours 16 minutes. She joined Instagram on October 16 and shared her first picture on the account.

 


Q. Which Chief Minister of an Indian state has recently biked 122 kilometres to promote adventure tourism in his state?
a. Jaganmohan Reddy
b. Arvind Kejriwal
c. Pema Khandu
d. Nitish Kumar

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (c) Pema Khandu
Explanation: The chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu rode a motorcycle for more than 122 kilometres to promote adventure tourism in his state. He also gave a message through this trip that Arunachal Pradesh is the safest place for biking.

 


Q. Which State/UT Chief Minister has announced the Odd-Even scheme to curb pollution starting from November 4 to 15?
a. Haryana
b. Delhi
c. Rajasthan
d. Bihar

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (b) Delhi
Explanation: Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal announced that vehicles carrying school children (in uniform) will be exempted from the Odd-Even restrictions in Delhi that will kick in from November 4 to 15. Women who drive alone, or with a child up to 12 years old will also be exempted.

 


Q. Which Country topped the 2019 Hurun Global Unicorn List?
A. USA
B. China
C. Russia
D. Japan

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: Option B
Explanation: India ranked third in the 2019 Hurun Global Unicorn List. It accounts for 21 of the world’s 494 unicorns. China topped the list with 206 Unicorns, followed by the US with 203 Unicorns. The first edition of the Hurun Global Unicorn List 2019 was released by the Hurun Research Institute.

 


Q. Who instituted the World Maths Day?
A. UNICEF
B. Google
C. 3P Learning
D. Wiz Ltd.

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: Option C
Explanation: The World Maths Day was first instituted by 3P Learning in 2007. The 3P Learning company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The company partnered with United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) to reach children with learning resources and teaching aids across the world.

 


Q. When is the Global Handwashing Day observed?
A. 10 October
B. 15 October
C. 2 November
D. 11 November

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: Option B
Explanation: Global Handwashing Day is celebrated on 15 October every year. The Day is observed to increase awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap. It also encourages people to hand as it is an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives.

 


Q. Which Country is to host the 5th Edition of the World Coffee Conference?
A. China
B. India
C. Malaysia
D. Singapore

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: Option B
Explanation: Bengaluru has been selected to host the 5th Edition of World Coffee Conference from 7-9 September 2020. International Coffee Organization (ICO) that functions under the United Nations. The Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, will host the 3-day event. The theme of the conference is Sustainability Through Consumption.

 


Q. Who released the Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report (APTIR) 2019?
A. UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
B. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
C. World Trade Organization (WTO)
D. A&B

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: Option D
Explanation: The Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report (APTIR) was jointly released by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The theme of 2019 APTIR is Navigating Non-tariff Measures (NTMs) towards Sustainable Development.

 


Q. What is the theme of the 2019 Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report (APTIR)?
A. Indirect tax Measures (ITM)
B. International tariff Measures (ITM)
C. Non-tariff measures (NTMs)
D. None of the above

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: Option C
Explanation: The theme of the 2019 Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report (APTIR) is Navigating Non-tariff Measures (NTMs) towards Sustainable Development. The report provided an overview of NTM trends and developments in Asia and the Pacific region.

 


Q. Which of the following is working with Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) to launch pretomanid, a medicine used to treat drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB)?
(a) Novartis
(b) Mylan
(c) Teva Pharmaceuticals
(d) Sandoz
(e) Pfizer

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: b
Explaination: Multinational pharmaceutical company Mylan is working with Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) to launch pretomanid, a medicine used to treat drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB).
Non-profit drug developer TB Alliance and Mylan NV had in April 2019 announced a global collaboration to make the experimental drug pretomanid for the cure of pulmonary tuberculosis.
Drug Controller General of India under the gamut of Central Drugs Standard Control Organization is responsible for approval of licences of specified categories of drugs such as blood and blood products, IV fluids, vaccines and sera in India.

 


Q. As part of India’s strategy to combat climate change, Indian Railways will become net zero carbon emitter by ________.
(a) 2025
(b) 2030
(c) 2035
(d) 2040
(e) 2045

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: b
Explaination: As part of India’s strategy to combat climate change, Indian Railways will become net zero carbon emitter by 2030.
India is the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases after the US and China, and is among countries most vulnerable to climate change.
Meanwhile, the national carrier has a rail network of around 125,000km, making it the world’s largest railway network under a single management.

 


Q. Where was the 17th Meeting of Maritime States Development Council (MSDC) held in October 2019?
(a) Kolkata
(b) New Delhi
(c) Chennai
(d) Pune
(e) Mumbai

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: b
Explaination: The Ministry of Shipping is working on a plan to develop a national port grid based on the synergy between major and minor ports in the country.
The 17th Meeting of Maritime States Development Council (MSDC) was held in New Delhi on 15 October 2019.
The government is looking at developing synergy between the major and minor ports so that together they can bring port-led development in the country.

 


Q. Which company is developing an Artificial intelligence (AI)-based tool for analysis of terrorist activities?
A. TCS
B. L&T
C. BEL
D. HUL

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation: The public-sector giant Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has announced that it is developing an Artificial intelligence (AI)-based tool for analysis of terrorist activities. The firm aims to utilize the use of AI in the security field. The tool will be used in screening and segregating raw information and assist in generating intelligence assessments, decision-making, and operational planning.

 


Q. Which airlines became the first in the world to use a TaxiBot?
A. Air India
B. Go Airways
C. Jet Airways
D. Spice Jet

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation: National carrier Air India (AI) became the first airline in the world to use a TaxiBot on an Airbus A320 aircraft operating a commercial flight with passengers onboard. The aircraft of AI 665 Delhi-Mumbai flight was brought to the runway at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) airport’s Terminal 3 using the TaxiBot. The aircraft was flagged off by Air India Chief Managing Director Ashwani Lohani. The move of Air India is towards a cleaner environment.

 


Q. Which of the following countries borders Afghanistan?
A. Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, China
B. Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan
C. Pakistan, Iran, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, China, Turkey
D. Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, China

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation: Afghanistan is bordered by Pakistan in the east and south, Iran in the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan in the north, China in the far northeast.

 


Q. Which scheme was recently launched by FSSAI on the occasion of World Food Day?
a. Food Quality Scheme
b. Health and Food Relation Scheme
c. Food Supply Gram
d. Food Safety Mitra

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (d) Food Safety Mitra
Explaination: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan launched Food Safety Mitra Scheme to engage motivated individuals with the food safety ecosystem at ground level. He also launched Eat Right Jacket and Eat Right Jhola.

 


Q. Who has been recently selected as president of Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance?
a. Jatin Prasad
b. Vivek Tomar
c. Satish Reddy
d. Arjun Patel

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (c) Satish Reddy
Explaination: Dr. Reddy’s Chairman K.K. Satish Reddy has been appointed as the new President of the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance for 2019-21. Panacea Biotec Limited’s MD will continue as Vice President.

 


Q. India and which country is organizing a joint military exercise ‘Shinyuu Maitri’?
a. Nepal
b. China
c. Russia
d. Japan

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (d) Japan
Explaination: Japan and India are jointly organizing ‘Shinyuu Maitri’ military exercise to extend bilateral relations. Japanese Air Force’s C2 aircraft, air crew and observers are participating in this exercise. The Indian Air Force is taking part in this exercise along with C17 and N-32 aircraft, air crew and observers.

 


Q. Who has been recently appointed as new law secretary?
a. Anoop Kumar Mendiratta
b. Abhijit Banerjee
c. Dev Patel Sahay
d. Vivek Goyal

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (a) Anoop Kumar Mendiratta
Explaination: Serving District and Sessions Judge Anoop Kumar Mendiratta was appointed as Union Law Secretary. He has been appointed till 30 March 2023 on a contractual basis.

 


Q. Which Indian Armed Forces recently organized the Sangam Youth Festival?
a. Indian Air Force
b. Indian Military
c. Indian Navy
d. Para Military Force

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (b) Indian Military
Explaination: The Indian Army organized Sangam Youth Festival at Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmir. About 1500 students of 32 different colleges and universities participated in the Sangam Youth Festival held in Jammu and Kashmir.

 


Q. Which countries, in October 2019, suspended military exports to Turkey?
A. Britain
B. Spain
C. Germany
D. A&B

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation: Britain and Spain have joined hands with other major powers to suspend military exports to Turkey. The move comes after the incursion into northeastern Syria. The UK announced that no further export licenses would be granted to Turkey for items that might be used in military operations in Syria.

 


Q. Where is Cannes located?
A. Australia
B. USA
C. France
D. Germany

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation: Cannes is a city located on the French Riviera. It is a commune located in the Alpes-Maritimes department, and host city of the annual Cannes Film Festival, Midem, and Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

 


Q. Recently, the Secretary Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) ________ launched the website and mobile application L2Pro India on Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs).
(a) Thawar Chand Gehlot
(b) Guruprasad Mohapatra
(c) Ravi Shankar Prasad
(d) Giriraj Singh
(e) Arvind Sawant

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: b
Explaination: Secretary Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Guruprasad Mohapatra launched the website and mobile application L2Pro India (Learn to Protect, Secure and Maximize Your Innovation) on Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs).
The website and app will be very useful to the startup community which holds great promise for India and its economy.
The modules of this e-learning platform will aid and enable youth, innovators, entrepreneurs and small and medium industries (SMEs) in understanding IPRs for their ownership and protection, integrate IP into business models and obtain value for their R&D efforts.

 


Q. Who was conferred the Madhya Pradesh government’s National Kishore Kumar Samman for 2018-19?
(a) Mohanlal
(b) Neeraj Vora
(c) Priyadarshan
(d) Sreenivasan
(e) Manoj Joshi

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: c
Explaination: Noted director and producer Priyadarshan, who has made several blockbuster Malayalam and Hindi films, was conferred the Madhya Pradesh government’s National Kishore Kumar Samman for 2018-19 at a function in Khandwa, MP.
The award carries a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh and a citation.
Khandwa is the birthplace of the legendary singer-actor Kishore Kumar.

 


Q. ICC has changed the super-over rule for all its major events following the uproar over the outcome of the men’s World Cup final in 2019 when ________ was declared winners against New Zealand on boundary count.
(a) India
(b) England
(c) Australai
(d) Pakistan
(e) South Africa

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: b
Explaination: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has changed the super-over rule for all its major events following the uproar over the outcome of the men’s World Cup final in 2019 when England was declared winners against New Zealand on boundary count.
As per new rule, in case of a super over tie, there will be a repeated super over until one team has more runs than the other.

 


Q. Chandrayaan-2 Mission was launched by which vehicle?
A. GSLV MkIII
B. PSLV C11
C. GSLV F11
D. PSLV C45

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. A
Explanation: Chandrayaan-2 is the second mission to the moon which was launched on 22 July, 2019 by India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV Mk III). It reached lunar orbit on 19 August, 2019. Despite the crash-landing of the Lander, ISRO confirmed that all the instruments are onboard the orbiter and are working well.

 


Q. In 2019, Nobel Prize in Chemistry is given for which development?
A. For the development of Lithium-ion batteries.
B. To develop protein.
C. For developing cryoelectron microscopy.
D. None of the above

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. A
Explanation: The recipients of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2019 are John B. Goodenough, M. Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino for the development of lithium-ion batteries. Do you know that this lightweight, rechargeable and powerful battery can be used in mobile phones to laptops, electric vehicles? Not only this, it can even store significant amounts of energy from solar and wind power, making possible a fossil fuel-free society.

 


Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding bipolar disorder?
A. It is a mental health condition.
B. Patients with this disorder undergo intense mood shifts.
C. Patients with this disorder faces difficulties in planning and decision making.
D. All the above are correct.

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. D
Explanation: Bipolar Disorder is a mental health condition in which patients undergo intense mood shifts that oscillate between depression and elevated moods. After researching, scientists found that such patients carry some residual impairment in terms of processing of information even in their ‘normal’ phases. The study has been done by jointly researchers from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience (Nimhans), Bengaluru and All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.

 


Q. From which among the following place Nepal has launched its first Satellite NepaliSat-1?
A. US
B. India
C. China
D. EU

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. A
Explanation: NepaliSat-1 satellite was launched by Nepal successfully from Virginia in the United States on 18 April, 2019. Its aim is to gather detailed geographical information of the Himalayan nation.

 


Q. Which among the following country first reached the ‘Dark Side’ of the Moon?
A. India
B. USA
C. China
D. Russia

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. C
Explanation: China’s probe Changé-4 is the first ever probe to soft-land on the far side or dark side of the moon.

 


Q. Zika virus was named after the Zika Forest of which country?
A. Nigeria
B. Angola
C. Nicaragua
D. Uganda

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. D
Explanation: Zika virus was first detected in Uganda in 1947 by the scientists when they were researching on yellow fever. Zika Virus was named after the Zika Forest of Uganda. In the local language word, Zika means overgrown. In the research, scientists came across a different and apparently harmless virus transmitted by mosquitoes to monkeys and they named it as Zika.

 


Q. What is the theme of the International Day of Rural Women 2019?
(a) Sustainable infrastructure, services and social protection for gender equality and the empowerment of rural women and girls
(b) Rural Women and Girls Building Climate Resilience
(c) Re-Thinking Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality in 2019 and beyond
(d) Empower Rural Women, End Poverty and Hunger
(e) None of the above

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: b
Explaination: The International Day of Rural Women is observed on 15th October.
The day recognizes the crucial role of women and girls in ensuring the sustainability of rural households and communities, improving rural livelihoods and overall wellbeing.
The theme for 2019 is Rural Women and Girls Building Climate Resilience.

 


Q. According to the RBI guidelines on ‘on tap’ authorization of payment systems, the operator should have _______ net worth for Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS).
A. Rs.10 crore
B. Rs.25 crore
C. Rs.100 crore
D. Rs.125 crore

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued guidelines on ‘on tap’ authorization of payment systems on 15 October. For TReDS, the minimum paid-up equity capital should be Rs.25 crore. The net amount should be maintained at all times.

 


Q. Prince William and Kate Middleton visited _________ in 13 years to show the importance of quality education and highlight how girls benefit from pursuing higher education and professional career.
A. Vietnam
B. Thailand
C. India
D. Pakistan

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation: Prince William and Kate Middleton are on a five day State visit to Pakistan from 14 October to 18 October 2019. This is the first royal visit to Pakistan in 13 years. The visit focuses on the importance of quality education and highlights how girls benefit from pursuing higher education and professional careers. The Royal couple visited Islamabad Model College for Girls in Islamabad.

 


Q. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is to launch _________ Authorized World Skills India Training Centers (AWSITC) across nine cities in India.
A. 8
B. 12
C. 14
D. 15

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is to launch 14 Authorized World Skills India Training Centers (AWSITC) across 9 cities in India. The announcement was made by the Union Minister of MSDE Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey. The centres aim to improve the Media and Entertainment sector.

 


Q. How many matches in international cricket Mithali Raj has won as Indian women team’s captain?
a. 100
b. 150
c. 200
d. 250

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (a) 100
Explaination: Mithali Raj has achieved this feat after winning the ODI series 3–0 against South Africa. Mithali Raj has captained 167 matches. She is only the second female captain to win 100 matches in women’s cricket after England’s Charlett Edwards.

 


Q. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reduced India’s GDP growth forecast for the year 2019-20 from 7 percent to what percentage?
a. 6.9 percent
b. 6.1 percent
c. 6.8 percent
d. 6.5 percent

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (b) 6.1 percent
Explaination: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reduced global economic growth forecast to 3 percent during 2019-20. IMF estimated India’s GDP growth for the year 2019-20 to 6.1 percent.

 


Q. What is the rank of India in Global Hunger Index 2019?
a. 94
b. 99
c. 102
d. 105

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (c) 102
Explaination: India is ranked 102 in the Global Hunger Index of 117 countries. Its aim is to save the world from the food crisis and improve the quality of existing food production. It also helps to know about the policies issued by various governments around the world.

 


Q. Who among the following has won Booker Prize 2019?
a. Margret Atwood
b. Nilima Riddhi
c. Jenifer Williamson
d. Pedro Roberto

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (a) Margret Atwood
Explaination: The Booker Prize for the year 2019 has been given jointly to Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo. Canada’s 79-year-old Atwood won this prize for her novel ‘The Testament’ while Bernardine Evaristo was selected for her work ‘Girl, Women and Other.’ Evaristo is the first black women winner of this award.

 


Q. How many PCOs to be established in the Kashmir region to improve phone connectivity in the area?
a. 40
b. 50
c. 60
d. 70

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (b) 50
Explaination: Jammu and Kashmir government has announced to set up 50 PCOs to provide free of cost phone facility in Kashmir region. These PCOs will be set up by BSNL and people will be able to talk from these designated places at no charge.

 


Q. Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) reported that ______ has emerged as the most punctual airline in August 2019.
A. IndiGo
B. Emirates
C. GoAir
D. Air Arabia

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) reported that GoAir has emerged as the most punctual airline in August 2019. The airlines created history in the Indian aviation sector. GoAir has set the record of a consecutive 12th-month achievement of distinction by being on top of on-time-performance (OTP) charts.

 


Q. Where was the 41st DRDO Directors Conference held?
A. Bengaluru
B. Hyderabad
C. Mumbai
D. New Delhi

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated 41st DRDO Directors Conference in New Delhi on 15 October. The Chiefs of the three forces, DRDO Chairman G Satheesh Reddy, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval was among the delegations that were present in the conference. The discussion included efforts taken by DRDO to ensure technological advancement of the Indian forces to safeguard the country.

 


Q. Which Organization launched India IP Guide in MIPCOM 2019?
A. Imports and Exports Promotion Council (IEPC)
B. Services Exports Promotion Council (SEPC)
C. Trade Promotion Council (TPC)
D. International Trade Exports Promotion Council (ITEPC)

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation: Services Exports Promotion Council (SEPC) launched India Intellectual Property (IP) Guide in 36th MIPCOM 2019 on 16 October at Cannes, France. MIPCOM 2019 is being held from 14 October to 17 October for the Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry.

 


Q. Where was the 2nd phase of an Indo-Dutch project called Local Treatment of Urban Sewage Streams for Healthy Reuse, or LOTUS-HR launched in October 2019?
(a) Lucknow
(b) Raipur
(c) Pune
(d) New Delhi
(e) Mumbai

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: d
Explaination: The 2nd phase of an Indo-Dutch project called Local Treatment of Urban Sewage Streams for Healthy Reuse, or LOTUS-HR was launched at Barapullah drain in New Delhi.
This project was launched by Minister of Science and Technology Harsh Vardhan and the Dutch Royal couple, Netherlands King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima.
The (LOTUS-HR) project was set up in 2017 at the Sun Dial Park.

 


Q. Which of the following became the first airline in the world to use a TaxiBot on an Airbus A320 aircraft operating a commercial flight with passengers onboard?
(a) IndiGo
​(b) Air India
(c) GoAir
(d) Air Arabia
(e) SpiceJet

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: b
Explaination: Air India became the first airline in the world to use a TaxiBot on an Airbus A320 aircraft operating a commercial flight with passengers onboard.
A TaxiBot or a Taxiing Robot is a pilot-controlled semi-robotic towbar-less aircraft tractor used as an alternate taxiing equipment.
It is used for taxiing an aircraft from parking bay to runway and vice versa.

 


Q. Which city will have a dedicated Anti-Terror Squad from November 1, 2019?
(a) Kolkata
(b) Raipur
(c) Lucknow
(d) Bengaluru
(e) Pune

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: d
Explaination: Bengaluru will have a dedicated Anti-Terror Squad from November 1, 2019.
The decision was taken after National Investigation Agency warned that at least 20 sleeping cells of terrorist groups exist in Bengaluru.
Anti Terror Squad will work in coordination with NIA, cybersecurity cell and Psychotropic drug control cells.

 


Q. Read the following statements carefully:
1.Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has launched a programme to attract investments into India and strengthen Make in India.
2.This would be done under the bond scheme, of Customs Act, 1957.
3.The Section enables conduct of manufacture and other operations in a customs bonded warehouse.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 1 and 2
(c) Only 1 and 3
(d) Only 2 and 3
(e) All are correct

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: c
Explaination: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has launched a programme to attract investments into India and strengthen Make in India.
This would be done under the bond scheme, of Customs Act, 1962.
The Section enables conduct of manufacture and other operations in a customs bonded warehouse.
The scheme has been modernized with clear and transparent procedures.

 


Q. What is the theme of the World Food Day 2019?
(a) Our Actions Are Our Future, Healthy Diets for A #ZeroHunger World
(b) United against hunger
(c) Climate change: “Climate is changing. Food and agriculture must too”
(d) Agricultural cooperatives – key to feeding the world
(e) Food prices – from crisis to stability

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: a
Explaination: World Food Day is celebrated every year around the world on 16 October in honor of the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945.
The theme for WFD 2019 is Our Actions Are Our Future, Healthy Diets for A #ZeroHunger World.
This day generates awareness globally for those who suffer from hunger and to ensure the need for food security and nutritious diets for all.

 


Q. Bluetongue, a disease on domestic and wild ruminants is caused by __________.
A. Virus
B. Fungi
C. Bacteria
D. None of the above

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation: Bluetongue sandwich ELISA (sELISA) kit can be used to detect Antigen. The insect-transmitted viral disease of domestic and wild ruminants is widespread among the sheep, goats, cattle, buffaloes, and camels in the country.

 


Q. When was the National Green Tribunal (NGT) established?
A. 2001
B. 1996
C. 2010
D. 2015

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation: NGT was established on 18 October 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010. It is headquartered in Delhi. The Chairperson of NGT is Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel. NGT has been set up to handle the expeditious disposal of the cases pertaining to environmental issues. NGT is given the power to hear all civil cases related to environmental issues and cases linked to the implementation of laws listed in the Schedule I of the NGT Act.

 


Q. India handed over _________ Mi-24V helicopters to Afghanistan’s Air Force as a replacement for the helicopters gifted by India to Afghanistan in 2015 and 2016.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation: India handed over two more Mi-24V helicopters to Afghanistan’s Air Force. H.E. Vinay Kumar, Indian Ambassador, handed over the 2nd pair of Mi-24V helicopters to Afghanistan Minister of Defence Asadullah Khalid at the military airport in Kabul on 16 October. The two Mi-24V helicopters are a replacement for the four helicopters gifted by India to Afghanistan in 2015 and 2016.

 


Q. When was the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) established?
A. 1948
B. 1958
C. 1968
D. 1978

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation: DRDO was formed in 1958. It is headquartered in New Delhi, India. It functions under the Ministry of Defence. The Minister responsible is Rajnath Singh. The Chairman of DRDO is G Satheesh Reddy. DRDO is charged with the military’s research and development.

 


Q. When is the World Students’ Day celebrated?
(a) 13 October
​(b) 14 October
(c) 15 October
(d) ​16 October
​(e) 17 October

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: c
Explaination: World Students’ Day is celebrated every year on October 15 on former president APJ Abdul Kalam’s birthday.
The day is commemorated on his birth anniversary since he was a dedicated teacher and identified himself foremost in that role before anything else.
In 2010, the United Nations declared October 15 to be World Students’ Day

 


Q. Who prepared the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2019?
A. Concern Worldwide
B. Welt Hunger Hilfe
C. Writer Global Survey
D. A&B

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans: Option D
Explanation: The Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2019 was jointly prepared by Concern Worldwide, an Irish aid agency, and Welt Hunger Hilfe, a German organization.

 


Q. When was the European Business & Technology Centre (EBTC) established?
A. 2000
B. 2003
C. 2005
D. 2008

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans: Option D
Explanation: European Business & Technology Centre (EBTC) was established in 2008. It is co-funded by the European Union (EN). It is headquartered in New Delhi. It is coordinated by EUROCHAMBRES, the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry. It aims to promote European technologies and innovations to suit the local needs in India through various projects, programs, and initiatives by enabling Indo-European collaborations.

 


Q. Which Kit did the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) release for the control of Swine?
A. sELISA
B. xELISA
C. IgM ELISA
D. IexM ELIZA

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) released two diagnostic kits developed under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The two kits are Bluetongue: Sandwich ELISA (sELISA) for the detection of Antigen and Japanese Encephalitis IgM ELISA kit for the control of Swine.

 


Q. Which of the following Institutes is to get a Living Lab to help startups gather real-time data on urban infrastructure?
A. IIIT Hyderabad
B. IIT Ahmedabad
C. IIT Guwahati
D. IIIT Kanpur

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation: International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Hyderabad signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the European Business & Technology Centre (EBTC). The agreement aimed to establish a Living Lab on the institute’s campus. The lab will be set up by the end of 2020.

 


Q. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated ________ DRDO Directors Conference in New Delhi.
A. 25th
B. 28th
C. 33rd
D. 41st

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated 41st DRDO Directors Conference in New Delhi on 15 October. The Chiefs of the three forces, DRDO Chairman G Satheesh Reddy, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval was among the delegations that were present in the conference.

 


Q. NGT was established under the __________.
A. National Green Tribunal Act 2008
B. National Green Tribunal Act 2010
C. National Green Tribunal Act 2012
D. National Green Tribunal Act 2015

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans: Option B
Explanation: NGT was established on 18 October 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010. It is headquartered in Delhi. The Chairperson of NGT is Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel. NGT has been set up to handle the expeditious disposal of the cases pertaining to environmental issues.

 


Q. According to the RBI guidelines on ‘on tap’ authorization of payment systems, the operator should have _______ net worth for WLAs (White Label ATMs).
A. Rs.10 crore
B. Rs.50 crore
C. Rs.100 crore
D. Rs.200 crorewrong Image

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued guidelines on ‘on tap’ authorization of payment systems on 15 October. The minimum net worth for entities that enters the WLA segment should be Rs.100 crore. The net amount should be maintained at all times.

 


Q. According to the annual study on the state of the glaciers, published by the Cryospheric Commission, Swiss Academy of Sciences in 2019, Switzerland’s glaciers have lost a ________ of their volume in the past 5 years alone.
(a) 4th
(b) 6th
(c) 8th
(d) 10th
(e) 12th

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: d
Explaination: Switzerland’s glaciers have lost a 10th of their volume in the past 5 years alone, a melting rate unmatched during observations stretching back more than a century.
Measurements on 20 Swiss glaciers have shown that melt rates in 2019 have reached record levels, according to the annual study on the state of the glaciers, published by the Cryospheric Commission, Swiss Academy of Sciences.
A recent study by glaciologists at the ETH technical university in Zurich indicated that more than 90% of the some 4,000 glaciers dotted throughout the Alps could disappear by the end of this century if greenhouse gas emissions are not reined in.

 


Q. Recently, which state has made women officers as nodal officers and directed them to go to their respective districts and review the implementation of welfare schemes for women?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Jharkhand
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Chhattisgarh
(e) Bihar

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: c
Explaination: Uttar Pradesh government has made women officers as nodal officers and directed them to go to their respective districts and review the implementation of welfare schemes for women.
3-member teams of women officers will visit their allocated districts on October 18, 19 and 20, 2019.
They will make women aware about the various government schemes such as Ujjwala Yojna, Mission Indradhanush.

 


Q. How many Authorized World Skills India Training Centres will be set up across 9 cities for media and entertainment sector?
(a) 8
(b) 10
(c) 12
(d) 14
(e) 16

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: d
Explaination: 14 Authorized World Skills India Training Centres will be set up across 9 cities for media and entertainment sector.
These cities are Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Indore, Mumbai, Pune, Shillong and Trivandrum.
The institutes will be set up for advanced skill training of candidates in media and entertainment sector and to further develop skilling eco-system for training candidates.

 


Q. To which country is Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on a two day official visit in October 2019?
(a) Oman
(b) UAE
(c) Qatar
(d) Kuwait
(e) Bahrain

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: b
Explaination: Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan is on a two day official visit to UAE from 16 October 2019.
He is expected to participate in the ministerial level meeting of the Abu Dhabi Dialogue (ADD).
The Minister is also scheduled to participate in the Indian Community function being held in Sharjah.
The Abu Dhabi Dialogue (ADD) was established in 2008.

 


Q. Who won the 2019 Japanese Grand Prix?
(a) Max Verstappen
(b) Valtteri Bottas
(c) Lewis Hamilton
(d) Sebastian Vettel
(e) Fernando Alonso

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: b
Explaination: Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas won the 2019 Japanese Grand Prix held at the Suzuka International Racing Course in Suzuka in Mie Prefecture, Japan.
Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton were ranked at the 2nd and 3rd respectively.
Since joining Mercedes, Bottas has won 6 races, 3 in 2017 and 3 in 2019.

 


Q. Recently, Kais Saied has been elected as the new President of ________.
(a) Algeria
(b) Tunisia
(c) Morocco
(d) Iran
(e) Syria

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: b
Explaination: Kais Saied is elected as the new President of Tunisia.
He won Tunisia’s presidential election with 73% of votes.
The elections followed the death of President Beji Caid Essebsi in July 2019.
The poll was Tunisia’s second free presidential election since its 2011 revolt.

 


Q. The RBI imposed a penalty of Rs 1 crore on which of these banks?
(a) Syndicate Bank
(b) Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd
(c) Punjab National Bank
(d) State Bank of India
(e) Union Bank of India

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: b
Explaination: The RBI imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 1 crore on Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd for non-compliance with certain provisions of directions issued by RBI on ‘Income Recognition and Asset Classification (IRAC) norms.
A monetary penalty of Rs 75 lakh has been imposed on Syndicate Bank for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on frauds classification and reporting.

 


Q. Which of these states have signed a MoU with Automotive Electronics Power Private Limited?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Odisha
(c) Gujarat
(d) Madhya Pradesh
(e) Haryana

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: c
Explaination: The Gujarat government has signed a MoU with the Japanese company Automotive Electronics Power Private Limited (AEPPL) to set up a Rs 4,930 crore lithium battery plant in the state.
As per the MoU, AEPPL, a joint venture between Japanese Toshiba Corporation, Denso Corporation and Suzuki Motor Corporation, will make investments in two phases at Hansalpur.
By 2025, the company plans to produce 30 million cells per year in its plant in Gujarat.

 


Q. Who amongst these was announced as the brand ambassador of Manyavar?
(a) Ranveer Singh
(b) Amir Khan
(c) Vicky Kaushal
(d) Rajkumar Rao
(e) Ishan Khattar

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: a
Explaination: Manyavar announced Ranveer Singh as their brand ambassador.
He will be seen endorsing the brand’s latest festive collection through a slew of commercials spread across television, digital, and social media.
Ravi Modi is the founder of Manyavar.

 


Q. When International Rural Women Day is observed?
a. 12 October
b. 13 October
c. 14 October
d. 15 October

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (d) 15 October
This day is observed every day on 15 October with an objective to improve the economic and social condition of rural women. This day also highlights the importance of rural women in the modern-day economy and campaign against climate change.

 


Q. Which rule will decide a winner during a tie match as per the new ICC rule?
a. Super Over
b. Duckworth Luis
c. Knock Out
d. First Run

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (a) Super Over
As per the ICC’s new rule, if both teams score equal runs then a super over will decide the winner. It was also announced by ICC that super over will continue until one team emerged as a winner.

 


Q. What is the name of Indian Origin economics who recently declared a winner of Nobel Prize 2019 for economics?
a. Vishwajit Chatterjee
b. Abhijit Banerjee
c. SK Burman
d. Anil Joseph Mukharjee

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (b) Abhijit Banerjee
Abhijit Banerjee, along with his wife, Esther Duflo and Michael Kramer will be awarded the Nobel Prize for their research on ‘Experiments to ending global poverty’. Amartya Sen was given this honour in the year 1998 prior to Abhijit Banerjee.

 


Q. Who among the following was recently elected as president of Tunisia?
a. Mohammad Albaruni
b. Altaf Hussain
c. Kais Saied
d. Iftikhar Khan

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (c) Kais Saied
Kais Saied, a former law professor, won the presidential election in Tunisia by a huge margin. He received about 77% of votes in his favour while opposite candidate Nabil Karoui got 23% of votes. Large-scale rallies and door-to-door campaigns were conducted during his election campaign.

 


Q. When World Standard Day is observed?
a. 14 October
b. 13 October
c. 12 October
d. 11 October

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (a) 14 October
Every year World Standard Day is observed on October 14. The day is celebrated with the aim of creating awareness among regulators, industry and consumers. It also raises its importance of standardization within the global economy.

 


6. What is the name of joint military exercise that will be held between India and Japan at Mizoram?
a. Vishva Vijeta-2019
b. Raksha Parv-2019
c. Ultra Battle-2019
d. Dharm Guardian-2019

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (d) Dharm Guardian-2019
India and Japan are organizing Dharm Guardian-2019, a joint military exercise, at Mizoram to strengthen the military bond. It was first organized in the year 2018. Last joint military exercise was also held at Mizoram. Both countries share their war-related expertise.

 


Q. The United States recently imposed sanctions on which country over its incursion into Syria?
a. Iraq
b. Iran
c. Turkey
d. Afghanistan

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (c) Turkey
The United States recently imposed new sanctions against Turkey over its invasion into northern Syria. The sanctions call for a ceasefire, increase in steel tariffs and cancellations of the negotiations over a trade deal with Turkey.

 


Q. Read the following statements:
Apeksha Kottary has entered the India Book of Records for making the longest gift item, an explosion box, designed on the theme Incredible India.
She has made over 25 varieties of unique gift items so far.
The measurement of this box is 25×25 cm when closed and when opened, its length is around 1,000 cms.
Which of the above statements is/are false?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Only 3
(e) Both 2 and 3

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: b
Explaination: A post-graduate student from Mangaluru, Apeksha Kottary, has entered the India Book of Records for making the longest gift item, an explosion box, designed on the theme Incredible India.
She has made over 35 varieties of unique gift items so far.
The measurement of this box is 25×25 cm when closed and when opened, its length is around 1,000 cms.

 


Q. Ericsson and ________ enabled a 5G powered Connected Music performance during the inauguration of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2019.
(a) Airtel
(b) Vodafone
(c) Jio
(d) Idea
(e) BSNL

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: a
Explaination: Ericsson and Airtel enabled a 5G powered Connected Music performance during the inauguration of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2019.
A first for India, the show involved connecting two parts of a musical performance using a live 5G network and presenting it as one, for live audiences at both locations.
The ultra-low latency of the 5G network powered the connected music showcase at the IMC.

 


Q. Name the only woman who has been honoured with Nobel Prize twice in different areas?
A. Gerty Cori
B. Marie Curie
C. Elinor Ostrom
D. Barbara McClintock

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. B
Explanation: Marie Curie is the only one woman who has been honoured twice, with the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics and the 1911 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

 


Q. Who received the Nobel Prize 2019 in Chemistry?
A. John B. Goodenough
B. M. Stanley Whittingham
C. Akira Yoshino
D. All the above

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. D
Explanation: Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2019 winners are John B. Goodenough, M. Stanley

 


Q. Whittingham and Akira Yoshino “for the development of lithium-ion batteries”.
The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2019 is given to:
A. Abhijit Banerjee
B. Esther Duflo
C. Michael Kremer
D. All the above

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. D
Explanation: Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer won The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2019 for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty.

 


Q. Who won the first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901?
A. Henry Duant
B. Frederic Passy
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. C
Explanation: The first Nobel Peace Prize was awarded in 1901 to Henry Dunant (Switzerland) and Frederic Passy (France).
Above given questions are based on Nobel Prize winners 2019, and about Nobel Prize.

 


Q. Which of the following anti-satellite missile is tested by India on 27 March, 2019?
A. Mission Antriksh
B. Mission Gagan
C. Mission Shakti
D. Mission Destruction

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. B
Explanation: India successfully conducted its first anti-satellite (ASAT) missile test on 27 March, 2019 destroying low earth orbit satellite in space by using a missile that covered a distance of 300 km to engage the target. Let us tell you that India became the fourth country to acquire such type of modern capability. The codename of ASAT is Mission Shakti .

 


Q. Which state of India became first to reserve a government job for HIV positive candidates?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Mizoram
C. Kerala
D. Maharashtra

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. C
Explanation: The Kerala State Aids Control Society (KSACS) announced to reserve a government job for HIV positive candidates. A vacancy has been reserved in the office of KSACS for HIV positive candidates for the post of coordinator. The reason behind is that the presence of such a person will improve coordination and communication with groups at risk and ensure effective prevention.

 


Q. Which of the following creature is linked with the moon pollution?
A. Tardigrades
B. Water Bears
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. C
Explanation: Tardigrades are little creatures also known as water bears or moss piglets. They have eight legs and hands having four to eight claws on each. It is said that they are one of the toughest and most resilient creatures on Earth. According to recent development and research, these tiny animals are polluting the moon that is they started reproducing.

 


Q. Exposure to which light may accelerate aging?
A. Blue light
B. Red Light
C. Yellow Light
D. None of the above

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. A
Explanation: According to Oregon State University, prolonged exposure to blue light may accelerate aging, even if it does not reach your eyes. Light which comes from the phone, computer and household is also harmful. New research suggests that the light-emitting diodes that produce blue wavelength damage cells in the brain as well as retina.

 


Q. In which continent scientists have found particles of rare isotope of Iron?
A. Africa
B. Antarctica
C. Europe
D. Australia

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. B
Explanation: In a recent development, scientists have found particles of a rare isotope of iron (Fe-60) in Antarctica snow. It is believed that they have been originated from nearby supernovae. It will help in understanding the structure and origin of interstellar dust clouds, according to scientists.

 


Q. Who amongst these became only the second captain with 100 wins in women’s cricket?
(a) Mithali Raj
(b) Harmanpreet Kaur
(c) Shikha Pandey
(d) Priya Punia
(e) Sushma Verma

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: a
Explaination: In Women’s cricket, India won the series against South Africa by 3-0.
India scored 146 runs in 45.5 overs.
For India, Harmanpreet Kaur scored a brilliant 38 runs and Shikha Pandey 35.
Mithali Raj became only the second captain with 100 wins in women’s cricket.

 


Q. India’s first visually-impaired IAS officer Pranjal Patil has taken charge as Sub-collector of ________.
(a) Cochin
(b) Thiruvananthapuram
(c) Chennai
(d) Hyderabad
(e) Mysore

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: b
Explaination: India’s first visually-impaired IAS officer Pranjal Patil has taken charge as Thiruvananthapuram sub-collector.
This is her second assignment since her appointment into service in 2018.
Pranjal lost her vision at the age of 6. Hailing from Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra, she completed her postgraduation in internal relations from JNU.

 


Q. How many awards did India win at the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation?
(a) 3
(b) 2
(c) 4
(d) 5
(e) 1

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: c
Explaination: The UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation were announced on 14 Oct 2019.
The four winners from India, include one from Ahmedabad — Award of Distinction for Vikram Sarabhai Library, Indian Institute of Management (IIM); and three from Mumbai — Award of Merit for Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue and Our Lady of Glory Church; while Honourable Mention for Flora Fountain.

 


Q. By how much percent has been India’s growth forecast for current fiscal cut by the World Bank?
(a) 6
(b) 7
(c) 9
(d) 8
(e) 5

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: a
Explaination: The World Bank has sharply cut India’s growth forecast for current fiscal to 6%, down from 7.5% forecast in April.
However, the bank in its latest edition of the South Asia Economic Focus said the country was expected to gradually recover to 6.9% in 2021 and 7.2% in 2022.
Moody’s Investors Service recently lowered its growth forecast for India to 5.8% for the current fiscal year from 6.2%.

 


Q. ________ of Kenya has broken the world record for the women’s marathon with a time of 2:14:04 hours.
(a) Meryem Akda
(b) Brigid Kosgei
(c) Isabellah Andersson
(d) Peninah Arusei
(e) Delilah Asiago

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: b
Explaination: Brigid Kosgei of Kenya has broken the world record for the women’s marathon with a time of 2:14:04 hours at the Chicago Marathon on 13 October 2019.
Kosgei has broken a record that has been undisturbed for 16 years.
The previous existing world record had been held by Great Britain’s Paula Radcliffe.
The earlier record had been 2:15:25 hours.

 


Q. Which of these states have launched a project to provide a drinking water connection to every household in the state by 2022?
(a) Kerala
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Odisha
(e) Madhya Pradesh

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: c
Explaination: The Andhra Pradesh government has launched an ambitious project to provide a drinking water connection to every household in the state by 2022.
The statewide water grid project would ensure supply of clean drinking water to every household from 2022 for at least the next 30 years.
Groundwater levels in the state have fallen to below 1,100 feet in districts like Anantapur and Chittoor.

 


Q. India is investing over $________ billion in developing natural supply and distribution infrastructure.
(a) 50
(b) 40
(c) 30
(d) 60
(e) 80

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: d
Explaination: India is investing over $60 billion in developing natural supply and distribution infrastructure as it chases the target of the share of natural gas in its energy base to 15 per cent by 2030.
Natural gas currently constitutes 6.2 per cent of all energy consumption in the country.
Natural gas is gradually becoming a bridging fuel for low carbon economy in India.

 


Q. Which of these banks has launched a fixed deposit scheme called FD Health?
(a) ICICI
(b) IDBI
(c) Syndicate
(d) HSBC
(e) PNB

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: a
Explaination: ICICI Bank launched a fixed deposit scheme called FD Health, that comes with an in-built critical insurance policy.
The FD Health – Critical illness Cover will be provided to only the primary holder of the FD account.
Anyone between of 18-50 years, will get complimentary insurance cover for a year on 33 critical illnesses.
Free of cost insurance cover will be provided for 1st year.

 


Q. Which of these IIT’s will collaborate with ExxonMobil on Research in Energy and Biofuels?
(a) Bombay
(b) Madras
(c) Delhi
(d) Guwahati
(e) Roorkee

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: b
Explaination: IIT Madras will collaborate with ExxonMobil on Research in Energy and Biofuels.
The 5-year joint-research agreement focuses on biofuels, data analytics, gas conversion and transport, and is intended towards finding low-emission solutions.
India is the 3rd highest producer of agro-residues globally with the surplus potential of over 230 million tonnes per year after China and Brazil.

 


Q. ________ and Bernardine Evaristo have jointly won the 2019 Booker Prize after judges flout the rules by declaring a tie.
(a) Alice Walker
(b) Margaret Atwood
(c) Zadie Smith
(d) Arundhati Roy
(e) Maya Angelou

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: b
Explaination: Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo have jointly won the 2019 Booker Prize after judges flout the rules by declaring a tie.
British Indian novelist Salman Rushdie’s tragicomic ‘Quichotte’ was among the six books shortlisted for the prize.
Evaristo is the first black woman to win the prestigious award since its creation in 1969.

 


Q. In which of these following disciplines did Abhijit Banerjee win a Nobel Prize ?
(a) Economics
(b) Literature
(c) Physics
(d) Chemistry
(e) Medicine

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: a
Explaination: The 2019 Nobel Prize for Economics has been jointly won by Indian-American Abhijit Banerjee, his wife, Esther Duflo, and Michael Kremer of the United States for their experimental approach for alleviating global poverty.
Abhijit is currently the Ford Foundation International Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

 


Q. President Ram Nath Kovind will embark on a visit to the Philippines and ________ on the 17 Oct 19.
(a) France
(b) Croatia
(c) Singapore
(d) Japan
(e) Russia

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: d
Explaination: President Ram Nath Kovind will embark on a visit to the Philippines and Japan on the 17 Oct 19.
He will attend the Enthronement Ceremony of the Emperor of Japan, His Majesty Naruhito.
The state visit is taking place on the occasion of 70 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
On the second leg of the tour, Mr Kovind will visit Japan on the 21 Oct 19.

 


Q. Which Indian Airlines became the first in the world to use Taxibot on an A-320 aircraft with passengers on board?
a. SpiceJet
b. Air India
c. IndiGo
d. Go Air

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (b) Air India
Air India became the first airline globally to use a Taxibot on an A-320 aircraft that too with the passengers on board. Taxibot is a robot-accessed aircraft tractor that is used for taxiing the aircraft from parking bay to runway.

 


Q. Justice Arup Kumar Goswami was recently sworn-in as the Chief Justice of which High Court?
a. Sikkim High Court
b. Manipur High Court
c. Guwahati High Court
d. Chandigarh High Court

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (a) Sikkim High Court
Justice Arup Kumar Goswami was sworn in as the Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court, succeeding Justice Vijai Kumar Bist. He was administered the oath by Governor Ganga Prasad.

 


Q. Who won the 2019 Booker Prize?
a. Lucy Ellmann
b. Margaret Atwood
c. Chigozie Obioma
d. Elif Shafak

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (b) Margaret Atwood
Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo won the 2019 Booker Prize jointly. The Award is awarded every year for the best novel written in English language and published in the United Kingdom.

 


Q. ________ claimed the men’s singles title at the Bahrain International Series Badminton at Isa Town on 14 Oct 2019.
(a) Aditya Joshi
(b) Pranav Chopra
(c) Priyanshu Rajawat
(d) Dhruv Kapila
(e) Pratul Joshi

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: c
Explaination: Priyanshu Rajawat claimed the men’s singles title at the Bahrain International Series Badminton at Isa Town on 14 Oct 2019.
He beat Jason Anthony Ho-Shue from Canada in the finals.
Indian mixed double pair of Juhi Dewangan and Venkat Gaurav Prasad also finished at the top.

 


Q. Zimbabwe and ________ were re-admitted as ICC members in a meeting held in Dubai on 14 October 2019.
(a) Brazil
(b) Nepal
(c) Australia
(d) Indonesia
(e) Sri Lanka

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: b
Explaination: Zimbabwe and Nepal were re-admitted as ICC members in a meeting held in Dubai on 14 October 2019.
Zimbabwe will now be able to take up their place in the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup in January and the ICC Super League later in 2020.
They had been suspended in July 2019 following government interference in the running of the Board.

 


Q. ________ completed a sprint double in the 59th National Open Athletics Championships, clocking the fastest time in 200m by an Indian in 2019 with a 23.17 second burst.
(a) Dutee Chand
(b) Manika Batra
(c) Heena Sidhu
(d) Mandeep Kumar
(e) Vandana Rao

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: a
Explaination: Dutee Chand completed a sprint double in the 59th National Open Athletics Championships, clocking the fastest time in 200m by an Indian in 2019 with a 23.17 second burst.
She won a gold medal for the same and also set a national record in 100m recently.
Dutee was also adjudged the best female athlete while shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor, who broke his own national record, was named best athlete in the men’s category.

 


Q. Which Country topped the AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in 2019?
A. US
B. China
C. Japan
D. Russia

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans: Option D
Explanation: India finished with one silver and three bronze medals at the AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships 2019. The tally of 4 medals has put India at the third position out of the 51 countries that participated in Championship. Russia topped the tournament with six medals, followed by China with a medal tally of 5.

 


Q. According to the report by Brand Finance, India ranked is the _________ most valuable nation brand in the world.
A. 7th
B. 21st
C. 33rd
D. 47th

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans: Option A
Explanation: India became the seventh most valuable nation brand in the world. Brand Finance compiled the annual report on the world’s most valuable nation brands. The report showed India’s brand value increased by 19% in the year 2018-2019 to $2,562 billion.

 


Q. With which International organization, the Government of India has signed a $190 Million loan for projects in Rajasthan?
A. New Development Bank
B. World Bank
C. International Monetary Fund
D. Asian Development Bank
E. World Trade Organization

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: D
Explanation: The Asian Development Bank and the Government of India has signed a $190 Million loan for projects in Rajasthan.

 


Q. Eliud Kipchoge has become the 1st athlete to run sub 2-hour marathon with an unofficial time of 1 hr 59 min 40.2 sec. He is from which country?
A. Kenya
B. Jamaica
C. South Africa
D. Zimbabwe
E. Uganada

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: A
Explanation: Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge has become the 1st athlete to run sub 2-hour marathon with an unofficial time of 1 hr 59 min 40.2 sec.

 


Q. Who among the following chaired a meeting on ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ under which the government plans to hold people-to-people exchange between states to enhance knowledge about each others culture?
A. Home Minister Amit Shah
B. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
C. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
D. External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
E. Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: E
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting on ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ under which the government plans to hold people-to-people exchange between states to enhance knowledge about each others culture.

 


Q. Name the typhoon which recently striked Tokyo, capital of Japan after fierce rain and wind paralysed the capital.
A. Haiyan
B. Hagibis
C. Mangkhut
D. Irma
E. Megi

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: B
Explanation: Typhoon Hagibis striked Tokyo, capital of Japan after fierce rain and wind paralysed the capital.

 


Q. Which Organization is to lend India for the construction of Tranche 2 road?
A.World Bank
B.Asian Development Bank
C.International Monetary Fund
D.International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $190 million Tranche 2 loan on 13 October. The loan is to upgrade 754 kilometres of state highways and major district roads (MDRs) to two-lane or intermediate- lane standards. It is expected to benefit about 26 million people in 14 districts of Rajasthan.

 


Q. NITI Aayog has decided to create EEZ to make India an education hub to attract 2 lakh foreign students annually from ________.
A. 2022
B. 2024
C. 2025
D. 2023

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation: The policy think tank of the Indian government NITI Aayog has decided to create Exclusive Education Zone (EEZ), an action plan to make India an education hub to attract 2 lakh foreign students annually from 2023. The decision was announced at a multi-ministerial meeting hosted by NITI Aayog vice-chairman Rajiv Kumar.

 


Q. On which day the United Nations observes International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction every year?
A. 11 October
B. 12 October
C. 13 October
D. 14 October
E. 15 October

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: C
Explanation: The United Nations observes International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on 13 October every year.

 


Q. In which year first Nobel Prize was awarded?
A. 1893
B. 1895
C. 1898
D. 1901

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. D
Explanation: The first Nobel Prize was awarded in 1901. The first Nobel prize winners were given 150,782 SEK

 


Q. Who won Nobel Prize in Physics in 2019?
A. James Peebles
B. Michel Mayor
C. Didier Queloz
D. All the above

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. D
Explanation: James Peebles is given for the theoretical discoveries in physical cosmology, and Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz for discovering an exoplanet orbiting a solar-type star.

 


Q. Peter Handke received the Nobel Prize of 2019 in which field?
A. Physiology or Medicine
B. Literature
C. Peace prize
D. Economic Science

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. B
Explanation: Peter Handke wins Nobel Prize 2019 in Literature for an influential work with linguistic ingenuity which has explored the periphery and the specificity of human experience.

 


Q. Abiy Ahmed Ali won Nobel Peace Prize 2019 for…
A. His efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation.
B. For his decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighbouring Eritrea.
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. C
Explanation: Abiy Ahmed Ali wins Nobel Peace 2019 for his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation and in particular for his decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighbouring Eritrea.

 


Q. Name the youngest Nobel Laureates who got the Peace Prize in 2014?
A. Malala Yousafzai
B. Arthur Ashkin
C. James P. Allison
D. Yoshinori Ohsumi

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. A
Explanation: Malala Yousafzai is the youngest Nobel Laureates who got the Peace Prize in 2014 at the age of just 17 years.


Q. Name the Nobel laureate who has been awarded the Nobel prize in Physics twice?
A. Bob Dylan
B. Angus Deaton
C. John Bardeen
D. Hiroshi Amano

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. C
Explanation: John Bardeen is the only Nobel Laureate who has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics twice, in 1956 and 1972.

 


Q. Name the boxer who has won the bronze medal in the 51kg event of World Women’s Boxing Championships held in Ulan-Ude, Russia.
A. Busenaz Cakiroglu
B. Manju Rani
C. Chuthamat Raksat
D. M C Mary Kom
E. Yang Liu

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: D
Explanation: M C Mary Kom has won the bronze medal in the 51kg event of World Women’s Boxing Championships held in Ulan-Ude, Russia.

 


Q. Where is the headquarter of Asian Development Bank?
A. Manila, Philippines
B. Seoul, South korea
C. Beijing, China
D. Moscow, Russia
E. Cape Town, South Africa

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: A
Explanation: Headquarter of Asian Development Bank: Manila, Philippines.

 


Q. Where is the headquarter of United Nations?
A. Paris
B. New York
C. Geneva
D. Italy
E. The Hague

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: B
Explanation: Headquarters of United Nations: New York.

 


Q. The meeting on ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ which highlights India’s diversity and furthers national unity, was held in?
A. Kolkata
B. Jaipur
C. Chandigarh
D. Mumbai
E. Delhi

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: D
Explanation: The meeting on ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ which highlights India’s diversity and furthers national unity, was held in Delhi.

 


Q. The United Nations observes International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction every year. What is the theme for 2019?
A. Reducing the economic loss of disasters
B. Live to Tell
C. Reduce disaster damage to critical infrastructure and disruption of basic services
D. Knowledge for Life
E. Reducing the number of affected people by disasters by 2030

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: C
Explanation: The United Nations observes International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction every year. Theme for 2019: Reduce disaster damage to critical infrastructure and disruption of basic services.

 


Q. __________ provides IT infrastructure and services to taxpayers, central/state government, and other stakeholders for implementation of GST.
A. NITI Aayog
B. MietY
C. GSTN
D. GST-IoT

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation: The GST Network provides IT infrastructure and services to taxpayers, central/state government, and other stakeholders for the implementation of GST. It aims to provide reliable, efficient, and robust IT Backbone for the smooth functioning of the GST regimen. It also enables economic agents to leverage the entire nation as One Market with minimal Indirect Tax compliance cost.

 


Q. GSTN is to launch an improved version _________ of the GST return filing portal on 22 October.
A. 2nd
B. 3rd
C. 4th
D. 5th

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation: The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) is to launch an improved version 3 of the GST return filing portal on 22 October. It aims to make the process easier. The announcement was made by the GST Network CEO, Prakash Kumar.

 


Q. The government announced to fund __________ for infrastructural development in the villages across the country.
A. Rs.25 lakh crore
B. Rs.30 lakh crore
C. Rs.50 lakh crore
D. Rs.75 lakh crore

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation: Centre has announced Rs.25 lakh crore for infrastructural development in the villages across the country. It was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 13 October. The move aims to strengthen rural infrastructure. The fund will be used to construct modern storage centres for crops also.

 


Q. Which medal was won by Indian boxer Manju Rani in the 48-kilogram weight category of the Women’s World Boxing Championships?
a. Gold
b. Silver
c. Bronze
d. None of the Above

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (b) Silver
Explanation: Indian boxer Manju Rani participated for the first time in this championship. She was defeated 4–1 by Ekaterina Paltseva of Russia in the final. At the same time, India has won 1 silver medal and 3 bronze medals in this competition.

 


Q. What percent of India’s growth rate has been projected by the World Bank for the current financial year?
a. 8%
b. 7%
c. 6%
d. 5%

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (c) 6%
Explanation: In earlier estimates, India’s growth rate for 2018-19 was 6.9% but in its recent edition of growth rate projection, the World Bank has estimated 6% of growth rate for India. As per the World Bank’s estimate, India’s growth rate in 2021 will be 6.9%.

 


Q. When is World Day Against the Death Penalty observed?
a. 10 October
b. 11 October
c. 12 October
d. 13 October

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (a) 10 October
Explanation: On this day, people raise their voice against the death penalty. The United Nations Human Rights Office has called on all countries to approve and implement a global treaty that calls for the abolition of the death penalty.

 


Q. Which country’s energy company ‘Total’ has announced to buy 37.4 percent stake in Adani Gas?
a. Nepal
b. France
c. China
d. Russia

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (b) France
Explanation: The announcement came nearly one year after both companies announced a 50:50 joint venture for natural gas imports and retail sales. After this agreement, ‘Total’ and ‘Adani Parivar’ will own 37.4-37.4% shares. The remaining 25.2% stake will be held by common investors.

 


Q. Which international organization has recently published a report about the violation of labour rights in tea gardens of an Indian state?
a. Oxfam
b. WWF
c. CARTA
d. Obama Foundation

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (a) Oxfam
Explanation: As per the Oxfam’s latest report, labours get just Rs. 137-167 despite working for more than 12 hours every day. However, the Assam government has recently announced to raise workers’ daily wages Rs. 351 but situation has not yet improved. Assam is the biggest tea producer state.

 


Q. On which social media platform, Prime Minister Modi has become the world’s most-followed global leader?
a. Twitter
b. Facebook
c. Instagram
d. YouTube

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (c) Instagram
Explanation: Over 30 million people are following Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Instagram, which is the highest number of followers of any leader in the world. Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo comes second because 25.6 million people follow him and Barack Obama comes third with 24.8 million followers.

 


Q. Which country is to set up a high-level group to tackle India’s trade deficit?
A. U.S.
B. China
C. Japan
D. N.Korea

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to set up a high-level group to tackle India’s trade deficit at the summit held in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu. The high-level group will be led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman from the Indian side and Chinese Vice Premier Hu Chunhua.

 


Q. When was the NITI Aayog formed?
A. 2014
B. 2016
C. 2015
D. 2017

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation: NITI Aayog was formed on 1 January 2015. It is headquartered in New Delhi.

 


Q. Who won the Dutch Open women’s singles 2019 title?
A.Wang Zhiyi
B.Gabriela Stoeva
C.Stefani Christy
D.Selena Piek

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation: China shuttler Wang Zhiyi won the Dutch Open women’s singles 2019 title which was held at Almere, Netherlands.

 


Q. Where is Curitiba located?
A.Spain
B.Italy
C.Brazil
D.Poland

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation: Curitiba is the capital of the southern Brazilian state of Paraná. Notable skyline features include the Panoramic Tower, with an observatory on top. Known as a cultural center, Curitiba is home to a number of performance venues, including the Wire Opera House, a structure of tubular steel with a transparent roof, and the huge Teatro Guaíra, with diverse programs.

 


Q. How much did the Asian Development Bank (ADB) lend for the construction of Tranche 1 road in July 2017?
A.$120 million
B.$175 million
C.$220 million
D.$255 million

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation: The Tranche 1 loan of $220 million was signed in July 2017. The loan upgraded about 1,000 km of state roads.
Q. Who won the Dutch Open men’s singles 2019 title?
A.Lakshya Sen
B.Prakash Padukone
C.Pullela Gopichand
D.Saina Nehwal

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation: Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen won the Dutch Open men’s singles title at Almere, Netherlands. This is his maiden Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour title. He won the title by defeating Yusuke Onodera of Japan in the summit. He secured 15-21 21-14 21-15 to defeat Onodera.

 


Q. What is the name of Indian nun who was declared saint by Pope Francis recently?
a. Norah Williams
b. Jenifer Gobalchar
c. Vandana Narayan
d. Mariam Thresia

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (d) Mariam Thresia
Explanation: Mariam Thresia, a nun from Kerala, has been given the title of saint 93 years after her death. Sister Mary Thresia was given the title of Saint by St. Francis of Vatican, Pope Francis.

 


Q. What is the name of the person who invented ‘Phenakistoscope’ and Google celebrated his 218th birthday with a Doodle recently?
a. John Pattison
b. Joseph Antoine Ferdinand
c. Dracker Ontario
d. Richard Brown Williamson

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (b) Joseph Antoine Ferdinand
Explanation: Joseph Antoine Ferdinand Plateau is known for his invention ‘Phenakistoscope’. This invention, later, gave birth to the modern day cinema and moving images. He invented this device in 1832.

 


Q. Which Indian player has won Dutch Open Badminton 2019?
a. Harshit Chaudhary
b. Arpit Gupta
c. Vivek Joshi
d. Lakshya Sen

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (d) Lakshya Sen
Explanation: Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen won the Dutch Open title 2019. He defeated Yusuke Onodera of Japan with 15-21, 21-14, 21-15. Lakshya Sen belongs to the Uttarakhand state. He is the student of Prakash Padukon Badminton Academy.

 


Q. Which state/UT has started postpaid mobile service after 70 days of ban?
a. Bihar
b. Uttar Pradesh
c. Jammu and Kashmir
d. New Delhi

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: (c) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation: Postpaid mobile services in 10 districts of Jammu and Kashmir resumed on October 14 afternoon. All mobile and landline services were stopped from August 5 in the valley due to security concerns in the area. Services were blocked since Article 370 was revoked.

 


Q. Who participated in the BRICS Culture Ministers Meet 2019 from the Indian Side?
A.Rajnath Singh
B.Prahlad Singh Patel
C.Amit Shah
D.Dharmendra Pradhan

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation: BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meet was held at Curitiba, Brazil. Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge), participated in the meeting. In the meeting, the countries reaffirmed to contribute towards stronger bonds of friendship and cooperation in cultural fields amongst member countries.

 


Q. Which country has developed the world-first floating nuclear plant?
A. India
B. China
C. USA
D. Russia

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. D
Explanation: On 14 September 2019, Russia’s world first floating nuclear power plant has been completed. It is about 5,000 kilometre (3,100 miles) Arctic transfer to the country’s far east. The floating nuclear power plant named ‘The Akademik Lomonosov’. It will start operating by the end of the year from Pevek, the autonomous district of Chukotka. It will provide energy for around 1, 00,000 people and also power oil platforms.

 


Q. According to the Researchers, the first ever stable ring of pure carbon consists of how many atoms?
A. 18
B. 60
C. 80
D. 108

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. A
Explanation: Oxford University and IBM Research Labs chemists have achieved that the first ring-shaped stable molecule of pure carbon is a circle of 18 atoms. The work was published in a recent issue “Science”. Circular carbon molecules are known as cyclocarbons and the smallest such ring comprises 18 atoms which is predicted to be stable.

 


Q. Which Space agency has discovered the ‘First Nearby Super-Earth’?
A. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
B. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
C. The European Space Agency (ESA)
D. Chinese National Space Agency (CNSA)

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. A
Explanation: The satellites of NASA had discovered ‘First Nearby Super-Earth’. It is a planet that could possibly support life. The team of International Astronomers announced their findings in the publication Astronomy and Astrophysics. The new discovery is known as an exoplanet. It is basically a planet that orbits a star outside of our solar system.

 


Q. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a _________ Tranche 2 loan.
A.$190 mn
B.$170 mn
C.$150 mn
D.$120 mn

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $190 million Tranche 2 loan on 13 October. The loan is to upgrade 754 kilometres of state highways and major district roads (MDRs) to two-lane or intermediate- lane standards. It is expected to benefit about 26 million people in 14 districts of Rajasthan.

 


Q. Which UN organisation became the first to accept a donation in cryptocurrencies?
A. IFAD
B. UNICEF
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B

Answer/ Explanation

Ans. B
Explanation: UNICEF is the United Nations Children’s Fund is the agency of the United Nations and has become the first UN organisation to hold and make transactions in cryptocurrency.
These are some questions based on science and technology recent developments. Hope, this quiz will help in the preparation of competitive examination and also increase knowledge.

 


Q. Who is the winner of US Open 2019 Men’s title?
(a) Roger Federer
(b) Rafael Nadal
(c) Daniil Medvedev
(d) Novak Djokovic

Answer/ Explanation

Answer b
Explanation: US Open 2019 Men’s title was won by the Rafael Nadal. Rafael Nadal defeated Daniil Medvedev of Russia in the final. This is Nadal’s 19th Grand Slam singles titles.

 


Q. Which of the following is not fit in the match?
(a) French Open
(b) US Open
(c) Australian Open
(d) Cincinnati Masters

Answer/ Explanation

Answer d
Explanation: Cincinnati Masters is not the Grand Slam Tournament while other tournaments are Grand Slams. The Cincinnati Masters is an annual hardcourt tennis event held in Ohio, USA.

 


Q. What is the new name of Feroz Shah Kotla ground?
(a) Arun Jaitley Stadium
(b) Sheila Dikshit Stadium
(c) Gautam Gambhir Stadium
(d) Ajit Wadekar Stadium

Answer/ Explanation

Answer a
Explanation: Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, Delhi is renamed to Arun Jaitley Stadium on September 12. Arun Jaitley had served as the President of the DDCA cricketing body for 13 years. So renaming this stadium is a tribute to him.

 


Q. Which of the following region has won the Ranji Trophy tournament 2019?
(a) Saurashtra
(b) Mumbai
(c) Vidarbha
(d) Rajasthan

Answer/ Explanation

Answer c
Explanation: Ranji Trophy is a premier first-class cricket tournament held in India. It is Administered by the BCCI and 38 teams participated in the 2019–20 edition of this tournament.
Vidarbha clinched 2nd successive Ranji Trophy title, beat Saurashtra in the final.

 


Q. Which of the following statement is not correct about ICC World Cup 2019?
(a) It was the 12th edition of the ICC cricket World Cup
(b) Rohit Sharma has scored 6 centuries in this tournament
(c) Australia Mitchell Starc was the leading wicket taker in the tournament
(d) Mohammad Shami and Trent Boult took the hat trick in this tournament

Answer/ Explanation

Answer b
Explanation: Rohit Sharma has scored 5 centuries in this tournament. Rohit Sharma became the only second Indian after Sachin Tendulkar who has scored 600+ run a single world cup tournament.

 


Q. Which of the following trophy/ is not related to Cricket in India?
(a) Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
(b) Deodhar Trophy
(c) Santosh Trophy
(d) Duleep Trophy

Answer/ Explanation

Answer c
Explanation: Santosh Trophy is not related to cricket because it is a football tournament held in India. It was founded in 1941 and 31 teams participates in this tournament.

 


Q. Who got FIFA Best Player 2019 Award?
(a) Neymar
(b) L. Messi
(c) C. Ronaldo
(d) Luka Mordic

Answer/ Explanation

Answer b
Explanation: Lionel Messi bagged the FIFA Best Player 2019 Awards for the 6th time. Earlier Messi had received this award in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2015.

 


Q. Which of the following is not matched correctly?
(a) Pankaj Advani: Billiards
(b) Anjali Bhagwat: Shooting
(c) Muhammed Anas Yahiya: Boxing
(d) Deepa Malik: Athletics

Answer/ Explanation

Answer c
Explanation: Muhammed Anas Yahiya from Kerala is an Indian sprinter who specialises in the 400 metres distance. He has national records in 400 meters.

 


Q. Pankaj Advani recently won his 22nd World Billiards Title 2019. This tournament is held in..
(a) Malaysia
(b) Myanmar
(c) India
(d) Russia

Answer/ Explanation

Answer b
Explanation: Pankaj Advani claimed his 22nd World Championship title in 2019. The IBSF World Billiards Championship was held in Myanmar.

 


Q. Who has won the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2019?
I. Sakshi Malik
II. Mirabai Chanu
III. Bajrang Punia
(a) Only III
(b) Only I & III
(c) Only II & III
(d) Only I & II

Answer/ Explanation

Answer a
Explanation: Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2019 is given to wrestler Bajrang Punia and Para athlete player Deepa Malik. In 2018, this highest sporting award was given to Virat Kohli and Mirabai Chanu.

 


Q. What is the full name of Dr. Abdul Kalam?
(a) Avul Jakir Jalaluddin Kalam
(b) Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam
(c) Abdul Sakir Jainulabdeen Kalam
(d) None of the above

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: b
Explanation: The full name of APJ Abdul Kalam was Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam.

 


Q. When was Abdul Kalam born?
(a) 15 October 1931
(b) 2 September 1929
(c) 15 August 1923
(d) 29 February 1936

Answer/ Explanation

Answer: a
Explanation: Abdul Kalam was born in Dhanushkodi, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India on 15 October 1931. He was born in a Muslim Family.

 


Q. How many MoUs were signed at the 3-day India International Cooperative Trade Fair was in New Delhi?
A. 30
B. 53
C. 62
D. 75

Answer/ Explanation

Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation: A 3-day India International Cooperative Trade Fair was in New Delhi from 11th October to 13th October. The trade fair was first-of-its-kind. At the three day IICTF, 75 MoUs were signed. IICTF was held to promote cooperative to cooperative trade within India and abroad, leading to enhanced rural and farm prosperity. 75 MoUs were signed at the three days IICTF.


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International – Weekly Current Affairs

China signs deal to lease ‘Tulagi’ island

A Chinese company signed an agreement to lease an entire island in the Solomon Islands.

  • Tulagi, an island about two square kilometres (0.8 square miles) with a population of 1,200.
  • It is the site of a former Japanese naval base and was the scene of fierce fighting in World War II.
  • The agreement with China Sam mentions developing a refinery on the island, but its potential for dual use as a Chinese military base is certain to raise concerns with the United States and Australia.

UAE announces the establishment of 1st graduate-level, research-based AI university in the world

UAE announced the establishment of Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the first graduate-level, research-based AI university in the world.

  • MBZUAI will enable graduate students, businesses and governments to advance the artificial intelligence field.
  • The University is named after Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
  • MBZUAI will introduce a new model of academia and research to the field of AI, providing students and faculty access to some of the world’s most advanced AI systems to unleash its potential for economic and societal development.

International Poverty Eradication Day: 17 October

The United Nations’ International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed on October 17 each year since 1993.

  • It aims to promote awareness about the need to eradicate poverty and destitution worldwide, particularly in developing countries.
  • 2019 theme: ‘Acting together to empower children, their families and communities to end poverty’.

Death Anniversary of Lalon Shah observed in Bangladesh

The 129th death anniversary of the mystic Fakir Lalon Shah is being observed in Bangladesh.

  • Devotees of Lalon from across the country and the world have congregated at the shrine to participate in the three-day-long programme which is being organised by the Lalon academy and the culture ministry of Bangladesh.
  • Lalon is believed to be born in 1774 though no written records exist.
  • It is said that Lalon was born Hindu but he was raised by a Muslim family after he was abandoned by his own family when he got infected with smallpox and thrown into a river.
  • Lalon was a prominent Bengali philosopher, Baul saint, mystic, songwriter, social reformer and thinker from the Indian subcontinent.

World Students’ Day 2019: 15 October

World Students’ Day is celebrated every year on October 15 on former president APJ Abdul Kalam’s birthday.

  • The day is commemorated on his birth anniversary because Dr Kalam was a dedicated teacher.
  • Notably, in 2010, the United Nations declared October 15 to be World Students’ Day.
  • Mr Kalam died of a cardiac arrest while delivering a lecture to the students of IIM Shillong on July 27, 2015.

World Food Day: 16 October

World Food Day is celebrated every year around the world on 16 October in honour of the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1945.

  • The day raises awareness and action on hunger to ensure food security and nutritious diet for all.
  • 2019 theme: ‘Our Actions Are Our Future Healthy Diets for A #ZeroHunger World’

Kais Saied wins Tunisia presidency election

Tunisia’s election commission said a preliminary count shows conservative law professor Kais Saied has won the country’s presidential election by a significant margin.

  • The commission reported that Saied received 72.71% of the vote.
  • His opponent, media mogul Nabil Karoui, got 27.29%.
  • The 61-year-old Saied is an independent outsider but has support from moderate party Ennahdha, which won Tunisia’s parliamentary election last week.

Points to Remember

  • Capital: Tunis
  • Currency: Tunisian dinar

National – Weekly Current Affairs

NITI Aayog launches India Innovation Index 2019

NITI Aayog with Institute for Competitiveness as the knowledge partner released the India Innovation Index (III) 2019.

  • Karnataka is the most innovative major state in India.
  • Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Telangana, Haryana, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh form the remaining top ten major states respectively.
  • The top ten major states are majorly concentrated in southern and western India.
  • Sikkim and Delhi take the top spots among the northeastern & hill states, and union territories/city-states/small states respectively.
  • Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh are the most efficient states in translating inputs into output.

20th Livestock Census – 2019

The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying released the 20th Livestock Census -2019.

  • India’s livestock population has increased to over 535 million showing an increase of 4.6 per cent over Livestock Census-2012.
  • As per livestock census, the share of cattle is around 36 per cent, the goat is over 27 per cent, buffaloes is over 20 per cent, sheep around 14 per cent and pigs around two per cent.
  • The cow population is over 145 million, increasing by 18 per cent over the previous census.
  • Among the states, West Bengal reported the highest increase of over 23 per cent in livestock population, followed by Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh.
  • The livestock census is conducted across the country periodically since 1919.
  • The census usually covers all domesticated animals and headcounts of these animals are taken.

Tribal Affairs Minister, Arjun Munda announced the second phase of GOAL

Minister of Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda announced the second phase of GOAL (Going Online as Leaders).

  • GOAL is a Facebook program aimed at inspiring, guiding and encouraging tribal girls from across India to become village-level digital young leaders for their communities.
  • Launched earlier this year in March, GOAL connects underprivileged young women from tribal areas with senior expert mentors in the areas of business, fashion and arts to learn digital and life skills.
  • In the second phase of the program, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Facebook will digitally mentor 5000 young women in India’s tribal-dominated districts, together.

Eastern Air Command conducts fighter operations exercise at 6 civilian airfields

The Eastern Air Command of the Indian Air Force launched fighter operations from six civilian airfields under its area of command.

  • The exercises will be conducted in two phases.
  • Six civilian airfields where the operations will take place are Dimapur, Imphal, Guwahati, Kolkata, Pasighat and Andal.
  • Sukhoi Su-30MKI and Hawk 132 aircraft will be participating in the exercise.
  • The exercise is aimed at familiarizing the Indian Air Force crew with the procedure of flying at busy civilian airfields and coordinate with the civilian airport staff.

Awards – Weekly Current Affairs

‘Gully Boy,’ ‘Delhi Crime’ win big at Asian Academy Creative Awards

Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt starrer ‘Gully Boy’, walked home with the best film from India award in the regional finals at the Asian Academy Creative Awards ceremony.

  • The film draws inspiration from the lives of Mumbai street rappers Vivian Fernandes aka Divine and Naved Shaikh aka Naezy and revolves around the underground rap movement in India.
  • Apart from the Zoya Akhtar-directorial film, Netflix’s ‘Delhi Crime,’ also bagged several awards in various categories.
  • Actor Shefali Shah won Best Actor in a leading role award followed by Richie Mehta for Best Direction and Best Original Screenplay, Beverley Mills for Best Editing and Best Original Programme by a streaming service.
  • The Karavan Production for Netflix series is based on the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case that took place in the neighbourhood of Munirka, in South Delhi.

Khasi director Pradip Kurbah wins big at Busan International Film Festival 2019

Two-time National Film Award (India) winner Pradip Kurbah won the prestigious Kim Ji-seok award at the Busan International Film Festival 2019 for his Khasi film ‘Market’.

  • Kurbah’s film ‘Iewduh’, or ‘Market’ in English, is a feature film set in a local market of Shillong and delves into the everyday lives of the people who work and live there, their hopes, joys and sorrows.
  • At the 61st and 63rd National Film Awards, Kurbah received the award for the best Khasi film award for his films ‘Ri – Homeland of Uncertainty’ and ‘Onaatah – Daughter of the Earth’ respectively.

Jennifer Aniston to receive People’s Icon Award 2019

‘Friends’ star Jennifer Aniston is set to receive the People’s Icon Award at the 2019 People’s Choice Awards.

  • The actress would be the second-ever recipient of the title.
  • Last year, Melissa McCarthy accepted the trophy for the inaugural award.
  • Fifty-year-old Aniston has played the most iconic, unforgettable characters and has conquered comedy and drama on both the small and big screen.

Appointments – Weekly Current Affairs

AK Mendiratta appointed as new Union Law Secretary

Sitting District & Sessions Judge (North East) of the Delhi’s Karkardooma Courts Anoop Kumar Mendiratta has been appointed as the new Union Law Secretary.

  • It is the first time a sitting judge has been appointed as Law Secretary.
  • AK Mendiratta has been appointed till March 30, 2023, or until he attains the age of 60, whichever is earlier.
  • The post of Law Secretary has been vacant since December 2018, when Suresh Chandra resigned after the Centre decided against extending his tenure.

Business – Weekly Current Affairs

Home Credit, Karur Vysya Bank tie-up for joint lending partnership

The India arm of Netherlands-based Home Credit Group has tied up with Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) for joint lending to tap the large unbanked customer base across the country.

  • Karur Vysya Bank is a 103-year-old scheduled commercial bank headquartered at Karur in Tamil Nadu.
  • It has a total business of about Rs 1.1 lakh crore with a deposit base of Rs 60,000 crore and a loan book of Rs 50,000 crore.
  • Since its entry in 2012, Home Credit India has spread its operations over 179 cities across 20 states and emerged with the largest penetration is below Rs 10,000 category with a customer base of one crore.

Sports – Weekly Current Affairs

Lionel Messi receives his sixth Golden Shoe

FC Barcelona striker Argentina’s Lionel Messi received the 2018/19 Golden Shoe, the sixth of his career and the third consecutively.

  • The 36 goals in 34 games that he scored last season in the league have served to ensure a new European Golden Shoe and a continuation of his records.
  • The Argentinian was already the only player in history to get five Golden Shoes.
  • It should be remembered that he won the first in the 2009/10 season (34 goals), then two in 2011/12 (50 goals) and 2012/13 season (46 goals), and now he has accumulated three more consecutively: 2016/17 (37 goals), 2017/18 (34 goals) and 2018/19 (36 goals).

RCB becomes the first IPL team to hire a woman in support staff

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) appointed Navnita Gautam as their Sports Massage Therapist and became the first Indian Premier League team to have a woman in the support staff.

  • Navnita will work with Evan Speechly, the Head Physiotherapist and Basu Shanker, Strength and Conditioning Coach.
  • She will be responsible for performing specialized techniques pertaining to the preparation, motivation, overall supervision and all individual physical ailments relating to the team.

Mumbai’s Yashasvi Jaiswal, youngest cricketer to score 200 in One Day cricket

Mumbai teenager Yashasvi Jaiswal created history as he became the youngest cricketer in the world to score a double century in One Day cricket.

  • He became the youngest batsman to score a double century in List A (One-Day) cricket.
  • Playing in his debut Vijay Hazare season, the 17-year-old scored 203 off 154 balls against Jharkhand at Alur, Karnataka.

Amy Satterthwaite becomes world-number one in ODI

New Zealand’s Amy Satterthwaite became the world number one ODI batter in the latest ICC Women’s player rankings.

  • The 33-year old replaced India cricketer Smriti Mandhana and is now four points ahead of the opener.
  • India all-rounder Shikha Pandey is at the tenth spot, moving up two places.

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