{"id":3764,"date":"2019-10-13T10:10:03","date_gmt":"2019-10-13T04:40:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/versionweekly.com\/?p=3764"},"modified":"2019-10-13T10:10:41","modified_gmt":"2019-10-13T04:40:41","slug":"gk-current-affairs-quiz-13-10-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/versionweekly.com\/news\/general-knowledge\/gk-current-affairs-quiz-13-10-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"GK Current Affairs Quiz 13-10-2019 | Daily October Current Affairs"},"content":{"rendered":"

GK Current Affairs Quiz October 13, 2019<\/strong>: General Knowledge section of Versionweekly aims to help every competitive exam aspirant to revise the day at ease. Instantly obtain Latest Daily Current Affairs with all essential info, Be the first to know all the Today Current affairs 13 October 2019 top news, Major Issues, Current News, Important events in National Current News as well as International level with clear explanation.<\/p>\n

GK or General Awareness section can be the easiest section in all government, banking, SSC, railways exams when followed regularly. Aspirants of competitive exams such as\u00a0IBPS, UPSC, SSC, SSC CPO, SSC CGL, Bank PO, Bank Clerk, IBPS, Railways, Government Jobs, UPPSC, MPSC, APPSC, TSPSC, SI, Constables etc\u00a0<\/strong>can refer to the general knowledge questions and answers daily from this series of articles.<\/p>\n

Q. In which country more than 3,000 women watched a football match in the stadium for the first time in nearly 40 years?
\na. Pakistan
\nb. Iran
\nc. Nepal
\nd. Japan<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans: (b) Iran
\nExplanation: After the 1979 Islamic revolution in Iran, women were banned from watching men’s sports. Earlier, the international football federation FIFA had suggested suspending Iran\u2019s team due to male-only policy. Iran is the last country in the world where women are not allowed to watch football matches.
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Q. Which state government has announced to establish a \u2018Kanyashree University\u2019 for women empowerment?
\na. Haryana
\nb. Madhya Pradesh
\nc. Rajasthan
\nd. West Bengal<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans: (d) West Bengal
\nChief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that for the empowerment of girls, the West Bengal government has decided to open Kanyashree University in Nadia district and Kanyashree Colleges across the state. It was launched in 2013 and the state government has allocated a budget of seven thousand crores for it.
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Q. Indo-Japan Joint Military Exercise ____________?
\nA.DHARMA GUARDIAN 2019
\nB.AUSTRA HIND 2019
\nC.Indra Dhanush -IV
\nD.Desert Eagle-II <\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans:Option A
\nExplanation: Indo-Japan Joint Military Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN 2019.
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Q. How much amount will India extend as Line of Credit to the island nation Comoros for Energy and Maritime Defence Cooperation?
\n(a) $60 mn
\n(b) $70 mn
\n(c) $80 mn
\n(d) $90 mn
\n(e) $100 mn<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans: a
\nExplanation: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has signed an MoU with the island nation Comoros. As per MoU, India will extend over $60 mn line of credit to Comoros for Energy and Maritime Defence Cooperation.
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Q. The 2nd edition of Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) of the navies of India and ___________________ has begun in Northern Bay of Bengal.
\n(a) US
\n(b) Russia
\n(c) Bangladesh
\n(d) Thailand
\n(e) Malaysia<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans: c
\nExplanation: The 2nd edition of Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) of the navies of India and Bangladesh has begun in Northern Bay of Bengal.
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Q. World Migratory Bird Day is observed every year. What is the theme of day for 2019?
\n(a) Protect Birds: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution!
\n(b) Protect Birds: Be the Change to Plastic Pollution!
\n(c) Protect Birds: Be the Answer to Plastic Pollution!
\n(d) Protect Birds: Be the Warrior to Plastic Pollution!
\n(e) Protect Birds: Be the One to Plastic Pollution!<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans: a
\nExplanation: World Migratory Bird Day is observed every year. Theme for 2019: Protect Birds: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution!
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Q. Where is the headquarters of Indian Olympic Association (IOA)?
\nA.Chennai
\nB.New Delhi
\nC.Mumbai
\nD.Hyderabad<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans:Option B
\nExplanation: The headquarters of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is New Delhi
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Q. Which country has recently deployed additional 3,000 troops to Saudi Arabia?
\na. England
\nb. USA
\nc. France
\nd. Germany<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans: (b) USA
\nExplanation: Special US Envoy for Iran, Brian Hook recently announced that the United States is ready to deploy additional 3,000 troops to Saudi Arabia. Troops will be deployed to Saudi Arabia with the aim of providing more security to the oil facilities.
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Q. Navies of India and Bangladesh to participate in bilateral drill from Oct_______ to Oct 16?
\nA.12th
\nB.14th
\nC.13th
\nD.15th <\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans:Option A
\nExplanation: Navies of India and Bangladesh to participate in bilateral drill from Oct 12-16.
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Q. Who signs off with bronze in World Championships?
\nA. Mary kom
\nB.P V Sindhu
\nC.Dutee Chand
\nD.Saina Nehwal <\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans:Option C
\nExplanation: Mary Kom signs off with bronze in World Championships.
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Q. Union Govt may restrict _________ import from Malaysia over Kashmir stand
\nA.palm oil
\nB.Sugar
\nC.coffee
\nD.tea <\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans:Option A
\nExplanation: Union Govt may restrict palm oil import from Malaysia over Kashmir stand.
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Q. Union Govt may restrict palm oil import from Malaysia over _________stand?
\nA.Jammu and Kashmir
\nB.Bihar
\nC.TamnilNadu
\nD.Kerala <\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans:Option A
\nExplanation: Union Govt may restrict palm oil import from Malaysia over Kashmir stand.
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Q. National Postal Week observed from October 9 to ____________?
\nA.October 15th
\nB.October 18th
\nC.October 19th
\nD.October 21st <\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans:Option A
\nExplanation: National Postal Week observed from October 9 to October 15.
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Q. _____to have first Olympic Hospitality House in Tokyo?
\nA.India
\nB.Pakistan
\nC.Iran
\nD.Indonesia <\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans:Option A
\nExplanation: India to have first Olympic Hospitality House in Tokyo.
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Q. India to have first Olympic Hospitality House in ________?
\nA.Tokyo
\nB.Pakistan
\nC.Malaysia
\nD.Indonesia<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans:Option A
\nExplanation: India to have first Olympic Hospitality House in Tokyo.
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Q. Minister of State for Youth and Sports Kiren Rijiju recently inaugurated 1st India Sports Summit 2019 in?
\n(a) Mumbai
\n(b) Chennai
\n(c) Hyderabad
\n(d) New Delhi
\n(e) Kolkata<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans: d
\nExplanation: Minister of State for Youth and Sports Kiren Rijiju inaugurated 1st India Sports Summit 2019 in New Delhi.
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Q. Name the Indian Forest Service officer who has been selected for the prestigious Asia Environmental Enforcement Award by the United Nations Environment Programme.
\n(a) Ramesh Pandey
\n(b) Hari Singh
\n(c) P. Srinivas
\n(d) Sanjiv Chaturvedi
\n(e) Hemendra Singh Panwar<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans: a
\nExplanation: Indian Forest Service officer Ramesh Pandey has been selected for the prestigious Asia Environmental Enforcement Award by the United Nations Environment Programme
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Q. The 2nd \u201cIndia-China Informal Summit\u201d between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China\u2019s President Xi Jinping begins at _________________, Tamil Nadu.
\n(a) Pudukottai
\n(b) Virudhunagar
\n(c) Mamallapuram
\n(d) Tuticorin
\n(e) Thiruvannamalai<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans: b
\nExplanation: The 2nd \u201cIndia-China Informal Summit\u201d between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China\u2019s President Xi Jinping begins at Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu.
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Q. On which day World Migratory Bird Day is observed every year?
\n(a) 09 October
\n(b) 10 October
\n(c) 11 October
\n(d) 12 October
\n(e) 13 October<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans: d
\nExplanation: World Migratory Bird Day is observed on 12 October every year.
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Q. The 1st ever \u2018India International Cooperatives Trade Fair\u2019 to promote export of products of cooperatives has been inaugurated in?
\n(a) Raipur
\n(b) Chandigarh
\n(c) Jaipur
\n(d) Gandhinagar
\n(e) New Delhi<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans: e
\nExplanation: The 1st ever \u2018India International Cooperatives Trade Fair\u2019 to promote export of products of cooperatives has been inaugurated in New Delhi.
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Q. Name the tennis star who has been awarded Australian sport\u2019s highest individual honour \u2018The Don\u2019 Award at the annual Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
\n(a) Nick Kyrgios
\n(b) Ashleigh Barty
\n(c) Lleyton Hewitt
\n(d) Rod Laver
\n(e) Alex de Minaur<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans: b
\nExplanation: Ashleigh Barty has been awarded Australian sport\u2019s highest individual honour \u2018The Don\u2019 Award at the annual Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
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Q. Who among the following has topped \u201cThe Forbes India Rich List 2019\u201d with net worth of $51.4 billion, released by the business magazine Forbes?
\n(a) Uday Kotak
\n(b) Gautam Adani
\n(c) Pallonji Mistry
\n(d) Mukesh Ambani
\n(e) Satya Nadella<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans: d
\nExplanation: The business magazine Forbes has released \u201cThe Forbes India Rich List 2019\u201d which has been topped by Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani with net worth of $51.4 billion.
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Q. Union Govt may restrict palm oil import from _______over Kashmir stand?
\nA.Pakistan
\nB.Malaysia
\nC.Iran
\nD.Indonesia<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans:Option B
\nExplanation: Union Govt may restrict palm oil import from Malaysia over Kashmir stand.
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Q. Navies of India and ________ to participate in bilateral drill from Oct 12-16?
\nA.Pakistan
\nB.Iran
\nC.Bangladesh
\nD.Indonesia <\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans:Option C
\nExplanation: Navies of India and Bangladesh to participate in bilateral drill from Oct 12-16.
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Q. Eliud Kipchoge First In World To Run A Marathon In Under _______Hours?
\nA.2
\nB.4
\nC.3
\nD.1 <\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans:Option A
\nExplanation: Eliud Kipchoge First In World To Run A Marathon In Under 2 Hours.
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Q. Mary Kom signs off with __________in World Championships?
\nA.Gold
\nB.Bronze
\nC.Silver
\nD.None of These <\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans:Option B
\nExplanation: Mary Kom signs off with bronze in World Championships.
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Q. What is the name of India’s first female graduate (Hons) for whom Google has recently dedicated a doodle?
\na. Kamini Roy
\nb. Avantika Deshbandhu
\nc. Sapna Verma
\nd. Payal Trivedi<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans: (a) Kamini Roy
\nExplanation: Google Doodle has been made on the 155th birth anniversary of Kamini Roy. She was the first woman in Indian history to get a graduate (Hons) degree. He was born on 12 October 1864 in the Bakerganj district of British India
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Q. What is the name of NASA\u2019s recently launched a satellite to study the ionosphere?
\na. PROP
\nb. ICON
\nc. MARK
\nd. ROCK<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans: (b) ICON
\nExplanation: NASA has launched a satellite named ICON to study the ionosphere. According to information released by NASA, this mission will bring out the information about where the Earth and the ionosphere meet. The mission was to be launched in 2017 but due to a technical flaw, it has been launched after two years.
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Q. Who has been ranked second in the Forbes List of 100 Indian billionaires?
\na. Kumar Birla
\nb. Hinduja Brothers
\nc. Azim Premji
\nd. Gautam Adani<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans: (d) Gautam Adani
\nExplanation: Forbes has recently released a list of Indian billionaires. Gautam Adani gained 8 points benefit compared to the previous year to finish second. Mukesh Ambani remains in the first place for the 12th consecutive time.
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Q. What is the name of the first person who did spacewalk in 1965 but died recently?
\na. Alexei Leonov
\nb. Fyodor Gorbachov
\nc. Joseph Huston
\nd. Mark Elliot<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans: (a) Alexei Leonov
\nExplanation: Alexey Leonov was the first astronaut who did a spacewalk for the first time in the world. Alexey Leonov of the Soviet Union has died in Russia at the age of 85 years recently. On 18 March 1965, he took a spacewalk for 12 minutes in the space.
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Q. Who among the following has been awarded Lifetime Achievement Award during Indian Sports Awards 2019?
\na. Mary Kom
\nb. Bichung Bhutia
\nc. Milkha Singh
\nd. PT Usha<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans: (c) Milkha Singh
\nExplanation: India\u2019s legendary athlete Milkha Singh was recently awarded Lifetime Achievement Award 2019. Bajrang Poonia received the Sportsman of the Year award in the men’s category while Vinesh Phogat received the Sportswoman of the Year title.
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Q. Which bank has recently reduced the marginal cost-based lending rate (MCLR) by 0.05 percent?
\na. Dena Bank
\nb. Punjab National Bank
\nc. Allahabad Bank
\nd. Bank of Baroda<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans: (c) Allahabad Bank
\nExplanation: This deduction will be applicable from 14 October 2019. Now, the bank’s one-year benchmark MCLR will come down from 8.40 percent to 8.35 percent. Similarly, for one-day to six-month loans, the MCLR will be between 7.85 to 8.20 percent.
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Q. Which Indian woman athlete has broken her own national record in the 59th National Open Athletics Championship and won the gold medal in the women’s 100m event?
\na. Duti Chand
\nb. Sudha Singh
\nc. Vidya Rajput
\nd. Vrinda Nayar<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans: (a) Duti Chand
\nExplanation: Duti Chand has broken her own record of 11.26 seconds at the Asian Championship with a time of 11.22 seconds in the semi-finals of the tournament. It is also a new national record. Earlier, with a time of 11.26 seconds, this record was jointly made with Rachita Mistry.
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Q. Which country joined with India at Military Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN 2019?
\nA.Japan
\nB.China
\nC.Pakistan
\nD.Indonesia<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans:Option A
\nExplanation: Indo-Japan Joint Military Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN 2019.
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Q. __________observed from October 9 to October 15?
\nA.All India Handicrafts Week
\nB.National Postal Week
\nC.Prevention of Blindness Week
\nD.National Nutrition Week <\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

Correct Ans:Option B
\nExplanation: National Postal Week observed from October 9 to October 15
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International<\/strong>
\nSri Lanka People\u2019s party wins 17 wards in Elpitiya PS poll<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Sri Lanka People\u2019s Party (SLPP)<\/strong>\u00a0has secured the majority of the\u00a0Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha<\/strong>, polling .<\/li>\n
  • SLPP led by former President\u00a0Mahinda Rajapksa<\/strong>\u00a0won\u00a017<\/strong>\u00a0out of the\u00a029 wards.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • United National Party (UNP)\u00a0<\/strong>led by\u00a0Prime Minister Ranil Wickremsinghe\u00a0<\/strong>secured\u00a07 seats.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • The\u00a0United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA<\/strong>) led by\u00a0President Maithripala Sirisena<\/strong>\u00a0got\u00a03 seats<\/strong>\u00a0while the\u00a0Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP)\u00a0<\/strong>came in last securing\u00a02 seats.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • The results held significance ahead of Presidential elections scheduled for\u00a016th November, 2019<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • The area is a stronghold of SLPP and the results were on expected lines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    India extends over $60 million line of credit to Comoros<\/strong><\/p>\n

    India has extended more than $60 million line of credit to Union of Comoros in the field of Energy and Maritime Defence Cooperation. The announcement was made during the first-ever high-level official visit to Comoros by Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu from 10 \u2013 14 October 2019.<\/p>\n

    Key Highlights<\/h4>\n

    Both India and East African island nation Comoros have signed some important agreements including cooperation in defence and energy sectors.<\/p>\n

    India will be extending a Line of Credit of over $41.6 million for setting up of 18 MW Power Plant in Moroni (Comoros capital).<\/p>\n

    India will also be gifting $1 million worth of medicines and medical equipments, $1 million for transport vehicles, $20 million for procurement of High-Speed Interceptor Boats and 1000 MT of rice.<\/p>\n

    India and Comoros<\/h4>\n

    Even as political stability and peaceful transition takes place in Comoros, terrorism has, time and again, threatened to derail this process and piracy, maritime threats, cross border transnational crimes, including cybercrimes, have only added new dimensions to country\u2019s problem. However, as Comoros continues to be a victim of cross border terrorism, India is willing and ready to partner with it, and supplement its efforts to neutralise these threats, particularly in the maritime domain.<\/p>\n

    To expand bilateral relations in various fields\u00a0India and Comoros have signed 6 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)<\/strong>\u00a0for Cooperation in the fields of-<\/p>\n

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    • Defence<\/li>\n
    • Health and Medicine<\/li>\n
    • Arts and Culture<\/li>\n
    • Tele-education (or\u00a0e-Vidya Bharati)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Tele-medicine (or\u00a0e-Arogya Bharati)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Exemption of Visa for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders for short visits and protocol on foreign office consultation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      Turkey will not stop its operation against Kurdish fighters in northern Syria<\/strong><\/div>\n
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      • Turkey<\/strong>\u00a0will not stop its operation against\u00a0Kurdish militants<\/strong>\u00a0in\u00a0northern Syria<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      • Despite the threats from other countries, the steps taken will not be stopped.<\/li>\n
      • The fight will continue until all the terrorists go south of the\u00a032-kilometer (20 miles)<\/strong>\u00a0limit from the border of Turkey that\u00a0US President<\/strong>\u00a0Trump<\/strong>\u00a0himself mentioned.<\/li>\n
      • Turkey launched an operation on Wednesday against the\u00a0Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG)\u00a0<\/strong>in northern Syria that it considers a terrorist off-shoot of Kurdish insurgents in its own territory.<\/li>\n
      • It aims to establish a buffer zone to keep the YPG away from its border — an idea that was first publicly mooted by US President Donald Trump at the start of the year.<\/li>\n
      • Meanwhile, Turkish forces faced fierce resistance from US-allied Syrian Kurdish fighters on the third day of Ankara’s offensive in northern Syria, as casualties mounted and the number of those who fled the violence at swelled to\u00a0100,000.<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • It captured more Kurdish-held villages in the border region. A war monitor said Kurdish fighters waged intense battles against advancing Turkish troops that sought to take control of two major towns along the\u00a0Turkish-Syrian border<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \nClimate change protesters target BBC Head Quarters<\/strong><\/div>\n
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        • In\u00a0Britain, Extinction Rebellion climate<\/strong>\u00a0protesters<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a011 October, 2019<\/strong>\u00a0blocked the main entrances at the\u00a0BBC’s London headquarters.<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • In the latest protest, around\u00a050<\/strong>\u00a0activists set up camp in front of the main doors at the\u00a0BBC’s Broadcasting House<\/strong>, in\u00a0London<\/strong>, prompting the reported shutdown.<\/li>\n
        • The group has carried out a wave of demonstrations in the British capital and around the world , primarily attempting to blockade city streets.<\/li>\n
        • The demonstration is the latest in a week of long-planned protests by Extinction Rebellion in countries around the world to highlight what it claims is the inadequate response of governments to climate change.<\/li>\n
        • The protests in Britain have seen more than\u00a01,000<\/strong>\u00a0people arrested since Monday (07 October, 2019<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \nIranian oil tanker hit by two suspected rockets off the coast of Saudi Arabia<\/strong><\/div>\n
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          • An\u00a0Iranian oil tanker<\/strong>\u00a0in the\u00a0Red Sea<\/strong>\u00a0has been hit by two suspected rockets on\u00a011 October, 2019<\/strong>\u00a0off the coast of Saudi Arabia and oil is leaking from the vessel.<\/li>\n
          • The\u00a0National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC)<\/strong>\u00a0said in a statement the hull of the ship sustained two separate explosions about\u00a0100km<\/strong>\u00a0off the Saudi port city of\u00a0Jeddah<\/strong>. NITC said all the ship’s crew are safe and the ship is stable too.<\/li>\n
          • It also added that those on board were trying to repair the damage.<\/li>\n
          • The incident came amid heightened tension between\u00a0Iran<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Saudi<\/strong>\u00a0Arabia<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
          • Saudi Arabia has not issued any statement over the incident.<\/li>\n
          • Lieutenant Pete Pagano<\/strong>, a spokesman for the\u00a0US Navy’s 5th Fleet<\/strong>\u00a0in the\u00a0Middle East<\/strong>, there were aware of reports of this incident but he declined to comment further.<\/li>\n
          • The reported attack comes after the US has alleged that in past months Iran attacked oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, something denied by\u00a0Tehran<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            \nU.S., China agree ‘Phase 1’ trade deal; Trump suspends October tariff hike<\/strong><\/div>\n
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            • The\u00a0United States<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0China<\/strong>\u00a0agreed on\u00a011 October, 2019<\/strong>\u00a0to the\u00a0first phase of a deal to end a trade war<\/strong>, prompting\u00a0President Donald Trump<\/strong>\u00a0to suspend a threatened tariff hike, the agreement had to be put on paper and more work was required to get it finalized.<\/li>\n
            • The partial accord, covering agriculture, currency and some aspects of intellectual property protections, represented the biggest step toward resolution of a\u00a015-month tariff war<\/strong>\u00a0between the world’s two largest economies that has hit financial markets and slowed global growth.<\/li>\n
            • The announcement did not include many details, however,it could take up to\u00a0five weeks<\/strong>\u00a0to get the deal written.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              \nNational<\/strong>
              \nDiscussion on Privatisation of Air India, MTNL, BSNL going on but no decision has been taken<\/strong><\/div>\n
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              • That discussion on Privatisation of\u00a0Air India<\/strong>,\u00a0MTNL and BSNL<\/strong>\u00a0is going on but no decision has been taken.<\/li>\n
              • Sufficient provisions have been made in this year\u2019s budget for the betterment of small and macro industry and employment generation.<\/li>\n
              • It\u2019s our tradition and there is nothing wrong in following the tradition. She also refuted allegations of opposition regarding abrogation of article\u00a0370<\/strong>\u00a0saying the decision was widely welcomed across\u00a0India<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
              • NDA Government<\/strong>\u00a0is a progressive Government and we are putting Development on fast track with the state- center cooperation.<\/li>\n
              • Government has provided timely help to the flood victims in\u00a0Sangli and Kolhapur.<\/strong><\/li>\n
              • Ms Sitharaman also praised\u00a0Devendra Fadnavis Government<\/strong>\u00a0for the commendable work in Irrigation sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                \nPenalties levied for RTI violations in 3% of cases in 2018-19<\/strong><\/div>\n
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                • As the\u00a0RTI Act<\/strong>\u00a0marks its 14th anniversary a report card analysing its performance showed that government officials face hardly any punishment for violating the law by denying applicants the legitimate information sought by them.\u00a0State and Central Information Commissions<\/strong>, which are the courts of appeal under the Act, failed to impose penalties in about\u00a097%<\/strong>\u00a0of the cases where violations took place in\u00a02018-19.<\/strong><\/li>\n
                • \u201cThe failure of the commissions to impose penalties in clearly deserving cases, sends a signal to the\u00a0PIOs [Public Information Officers]<\/strong>\u00a0that violating the law will not invite any serious consequences,\u201d observed the report card, which assessed cases between\u00a0January 2018<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0March 2019.<\/strong><\/li>\n
                • \u201cThis destroys the basic framework of incentives and disincentives built into the RTI law, promotes a culture of impunity and exasperates applicants who seek information at a high cost and often against great odds.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  \nRailways launched new online facilities<\/strong><\/div>\n
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                  • The\u00a0Indian Railways<\/strong>\u00a0has launched a website and mobile app that allows passengers to register their complaints online.<\/li>\n
                  • Union minister Nityanand Rai<\/strong>\u00a0launched the website\u00a0www.railways.delhipolice.gov.in<\/strong>\u00a0and the mobile app\u00a0Sahyatri<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                  • This will facilitate the railway police in addressing complaints of passengers from across India and crime detection by integrating the criminal database online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    \nSARAS Aajeevika Mela being held<\/strong><\/div>\n
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                    • The\u00a0Ministry of Rural Development<\/strong>\u00a0is organising\u00a0SARAS Aajeevika Mela<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0India Gate Lawns<\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a010-23 October 2019<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                    • SARAS Aajeevika Mela is an initiative by the\u00a0Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).<\/strong><\/li>\n
                    • Its objective is to bring the rural women\u00a0Self Help Groups (SHGs)<\/strong>\u00a0under one platform to showcase their skills and sell their products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      \nFirst ever India International Cooperatives Trade Fair gets underway in New Delhi<\/strong><\/div>\n
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                      • The first ever\u00a0India International Cooperatives Trade Fair<\/strong>\u00a0got underway in\u00a0New Delhi<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                      • The three day Fair is a major platform to promote export of products of cooperatives which will lead to enhanced rural and farm prosperity.<\/li>\n
                      • Organisations from\u00a036 countries<\/strong>\u00a0are participating in the Fair.<\/li>\n
                      • Cooperation is at the core of Indian culture. He said more than\u00a0150 Indian cooperatives\u00a0<\/strong>are taking part in this event.<\/li>\n
                      • It is a historic occasion to discuss the challenges being faced by Cooperatives, like delivery and available markets.<\/li>\n
                      • He cited the example of Amul saying it is a cooperative which has succeeded in entering every home of the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        \nEconomy<\/strong>
                        \nIndia extends over 60 million dollar line of credit to Comoros for Energy and Maritime Defence Cooperation<\/strong><\/div>\n
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                        • India<\/strong>\u00a0will extend a Line of Credit of over\u00a060 million US Dollars<\/strong>\u00a0to Comoros in the field of\u00a0energy and maritime defence cooperation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                        • Both the countries have signed some important agreements including cooperation in defence and energy sectors.<\/li>\n
                        • India will extend a Line of Credit of over\u00a041.6 million US Dollars<\/strong>\u00a0for setting up of\u00a018 MW Power Plant<\/strong>\u00a0in\u00a0Moroni<\/strong>\u00a0and another\u00a020 million US Dollars<\/strong>\u00a0for the procurement of High-Speed Interceptor Boats.<\/li>\n
                        • Even as political stability and peaceful transition takes place in Comoros, terrorism has, time and again, threatened to derail this process.<\/li>\n
                        • Terrorist groups, threaten peace and stability and render state institutions vulnerable. Piracy and maritime threats as well as cross border transnational crimes, including cybercrimes, have only added new dimensions to the problem.<\/li>\n
                        • As Comoros continues to be a victim of cross border terrorism, India is willing and ready to partner with it, and supplement its efforts to neutralise these threats, particularly in the maritime domain.<\/li>\n
                        • The Vice President was also conferred\u00a0‘The Order of the Green Crescent<\/strong>‘, the highest Civilian Honour of Comoros, by\u00a0Azali Assoumani, President of Comoros\u00a0<\/strong>in\u00a0Moroni.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          \nIndustrial output declines by 1.1% in August<\/strong><\/div>\n