{"id":3799,"date":"2019-10-14T12:25:41","date_gmt":"2019-10-14T06:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/versionweekly.com\/?p=3799"},"modified":"2019-10-14T12:29:03","modified_gmt":"2019-10-14T06:59:03","slug":"weekly-gk-current-affairs-quiz-october-7-8-9-10-11-12-and-13-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/versionweekly.com\/news\/general-knowledge\/weekly-gk-current-affairs-quiz-october-7-8-9-10-11-12-and-13-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly GK Current Affairs Quiz October 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Weekly GK Current Affairs Quiz October 7 to 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 and Weekly Current Affairs with all essential info, Be the first to know all the Weekly Current affairs from October 7 to 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. Mumbai 12th wealthiest city in the world New york won 1st place with _______billionaires?
\nA. 65
\nB. 68
\nC. 70
\nD. 72<\/p>\n

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

Correct Ans:Option A
\nExplanation: Mumbai 12th wealthiest city in the world New york won 1st place with 65 billionaires<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. Where is the headquarters of Union Bank of India Bank?
\nA. Mumbai
\nB. Chennai
\nC. Hyderabad
\nD. New Delhi<\/p>\n

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

Correct Ans: Option A
\nExplanation: The headquarters of Union Bank of India Bank is Mumbai.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. _______________conferred highest Civilian Honour of Comoros
\nA. Shri Venkaiah Naidu
\nB. Shri Vikram Sharma
\nC. Shri Prakash Javedakar
\nD. Shri Nitin Gadkari<\/p>\n

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

Correct Ans:Option A
\nExplanation: Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu conferred highest Civilian Honour of Comoros.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. ___________ awarded to Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed
\nA. Nobel Prize for Chemistry
\nB. Nobel Peace Prize
\nC. Nobel Prize for Physics
\nD. Nobel Prize for Literature<\/p>\n

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

Correct Ans:Option B
\nExplanation: Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. Who becomes first Indian to smash 40 international hundreds as Indian captain?
\nA. Rohit Sharma
\nB. Virat Kohli
\nC. MS Dhoni
\nD. K L Rahul<\/p>\n

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

Correct Ans:Option B
\nExplanation: Virat Kohli becomes first Indian to smash 40 international hundreds as Indian captain.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. Mary Kom secures record ____world medal?
\nA. Eighth
\nB. Sixth
\nC. Fourth
\nD. Third<\/p>\n

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

Correct Ans:Option A
\nExplanation: Mary Kom secures record eighth world medal<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. International Day of the Girl Child is observed on which date?
\n(a) October 10
\n(b) October 12
\n(c) October 13
\n(d) October 11<\/p>\n

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

Correct Answer: d
\nExplaination: Since 2012, 11 October has been marked as the International Day of the Girl. The day aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls\u2019 empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. 9thRCEP Intersessional Ministerial Meeting was held in which country?
\n(a) Phillipines
\n(b) Thailand
\n(c) Singapore
\n(d) Vietnam<\/p>\n

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

Correct Answer: b
\nExplaination: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways, Piyush Goyal will attend the 9th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Inter sessional Ministerial meeting to be held on 11-12 October 2019 at Bangkok in Thailand.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. 5th National Council on India\u2019s Nutrition Challenges was held in which city?
\n(a) Mumbai
\n(b) New Delhi
\n(c) Kolkata
\n(d) Chennai<\/p>\n

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

Correct Answer: b
\nExplaination: The Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani, chaired the 5th National Council on India\u2019s Nutrition Challenges in New Delhi, Minister said that a humane solution has to be developed to tackle the menace of malnutrition in India and for this the economic benefits of investing in nutrition has to be highlighted and propagated.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. Which edition of India Carpet Expo is organizing by carpet export promotion council?
\n(a) 38th Edition
\n(b) 34th Edition
\n(c) 35th Edition
\n(d) 37th Edition<\/p>\n

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

Correct Answer: a
\nExplaination: The Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC) is organizing the 38th India Carpet Expo (15th in Varanasi), from 11th- 14th October, 2019 in Sampurnanand Sanskrit University Ground with an aim to promote the cultural heritage and weaving skills of Indian hand-made carpets.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board will organize a month long City Walk Festival in how many cities?
\n(a) 10 cities
\n(b) 12 cities
\n(c) 11 cities
\n(d) 24 cities<\/p>\n

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

Correct Answer: c
\nExplaination: In a unique way to promote tourism, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board will organize a month long City Walk Festival in 11 cities from October 12 to till November 10. Local, national and international tourists of all age groups will participate in the festival.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. In which city people will get free food in exchange for one kilogram of plastic ?
\n(a) Jagadalpur
\n(b) Ambikapur
\n(c) Raipur
\n(d) Bilaspur<\/p>\n

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

Correct Answer: b
\nExplaination: The first-of-its-kind \u2018Garbage Cafe\u2019 commenced in Ambikapur city of Chhattisgarh. The caf\u00e9 is being run by the Ambikapur municipal corporation. In this unique Cafe\u2019, poor people and rag pickers will get free food in exchange for one kilogram of plastic, while breakfast will be provided if half a kilogram of plastic is brought to the cafe. The caf\u00e9 inaugurated by Health Minister of Chhattisgarh T. S. Singh Deo.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. First National Hindi Science writer\u2019s conference was held in which state?
\n(a) Uttar Pradesh
\n(b) Bihar
\n(c) Odisha
\n(d) Maharashtra<\/p>\n

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

Correct Answer: a
\nExplaination: In Uttar Pradesh, the first 2-day long National Hindi Science writers conference will start today in Lucknow with an aim to release science writing from the clutches of English and to promote use of Hindi and other Vernacular languages.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. 13th Conference of the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare was inaugurated by which minister?
\n(a) Harsh Vardhan
\n(b) Amith Shah
\n(c) Ramesh Pokrya Nishank
\n(d) Nirmala Sitaraman<\/p>\n

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

Correct Answer: a
\nExplaination: Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurates the 13th Conference of the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW ), during the conference he also launched Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan, SUMAN, initiative in New Delhi.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. Who presented the prestigious President’s Colours Awards to the Army Aviation Corps?
\n(a) Ramnath Kovind
\n(b) Narendra Modi
\n(c) Rajnath Singh
\n(d) Vengaiya Naidu<\/p>\n

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

Correct Answer: a
\nExplaination: President Ram Nath Kovind presented the prestigious President\u2019s Colours to the Army Aviation Corps in Nashik. Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari, Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat and other senior officers of Army, Navy and Air Force were present on the occasion.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. who has been awarded Nobel Prize in literature for the year 2019?
\n(a) Olga Tokarczuk
\n(b) Peter Handke
\n(c) Wim Wenders
\n(d) Thomas Bernhard<\/p>\n

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

Correct Answer: b
\nExplaination: The 2019 Nobel Prize in Literature has been announced along with the 2018 Prize. The Swedish Academy said, Austrian author Peter Handke has won the 2019 Prize while Polish writer Olga Tokarczuk has received the 2018 Prize.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. Choose the correct pair of names which was recently named for Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2019.
\na. Sir Gregory P. Winter, George P. Smith, Frances H. Arnold
\nb. Akira Yoshino, M Stanley Whittingham and John B Goodenough
\nc. William Kaelin Jr, Sir Peter Ratcliffe and Gregg Semenza
\nd. James Peebles, Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz<\/p>\n

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

Correct Ans: (b) Akira Yoshino, M Stanley Whittingham and John B Goodenough
\nThe Nobel Prize committee has announced names of Akira Yoshino, M Stanley Whittingham and John B Goodenough for Nobel Chemistry Award 2019.They developed lightweight, energy-efficient and rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. Choose the correct pair of names which was recently named for Nobel Prize in Physics 2019.
\na. Frances H. Arnold, George P. Smith, Sir Gregory P. Winter
\nb. William Kaelin Jr, Sir Peter Ratcliffe and Gregg Semenza
\nc. Michel Mayor, Didier Queloz and James Peebles
\nd. Akira Yoshino, M Stanley Whitting and John B Goodenough<\/p>\n

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

Correct Ans: (c) Michel Mayor, Didier Queloz and James Peebles
\nMichel Mayor, Didier Queloz and James Peebles were announced for the Nobel Prize in Physics 2019 jointly. They were named for Physics Nobel because of theoretical discoveries in physical cosmology.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. When among the following is World Post Day observed?
\na. 09 October
\nb. 10 October
\nc. 11 October
\nd. 12 October<\/p>\n

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

Correct Ans: (a) 09 October
\nEvery Year on October 09, World Post Day is observed globally. The day is observed to commemorate the establishment anniversary of Universal Postal Union.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. What was the India\u2019s rank in Global Competitiveness Index 2019?
\na. 57
\nb. 65
\nc. 68
\nd. 63<\/p>\n

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

Correct Ans: (c) 68
\nIndia has ranked 68 in Global Competitiveness Index 2019. India slipped 10 places to be ranked at this position. However, Singapore was ranked number one in the index.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. Which country was ranked number one in Global Competitiveness Index 2019?
\na. India
\nb. USA
\nc. England
\nd. Singapore<\/p>\n

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

Correct Ans: (d) Singapore
\nSingapore successfully secured the top position in Global Competitiveness Index 2019. Singapore scored 84.8 points to get this position. The United States was slipped to the second spot.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. Which country\u2019s military offensive in Syria was condemned by India recently?
\na. USA
\nb. Turkey
\nc. Russia
\nd. China<\/p>\n

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

Correct Ans: (b) Turkey
\nIndia condemned Turkey for its unilateral military offensive in north-east Syria. The Indian government said that Turkey should respect Syria\u2019s sovereignty and territorial integrity.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. Which state has lifted travel restrictions on tourists?
\na. Telangana
\nb. Madhya Pradesh
\nc. Chhattisgarh
\nd. Jammu and Kashmir<\/p>\n

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

Correct Ans: (d) Jammu and Kashmir
\nAfter almost two months, Jammu and Kashmir have lifted the travel ban on tourists. On August 2, 2019, a security advisory was issued to all tourists to leave the valley with immediate effect due to terror threats.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. Select a date when World Mental Health Day 2019 is observed.
\na. 08 October
\nb. 09 October
\nc. 10 October
\nd. 11 October<\/p>\n

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

Correct Ans: (c) 10 October
\nOn 10 October 2019, The World Mental Day was observed across the globe. This year\u2019s theme was suicide prevention\u2019. Its major objective was to raise awareness regarding mental health issues.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. What is the new honorarium amount that will be given to ASHA workers?
\na. 3000
\nb. 2000
\nc. 1000
\nd. 1500<\/p>\n

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

Correct Ans: (b) Rs 2000
\nPrime Minister Narendra Modi led Union Cabinet gave its approval to double the honorarium for ASHA workers to Rs 2000 per month. Earlier, they were getting just Rs. 1,000 per month.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. What is the name of a national programme launched by the Government to encourage talented children to enrich their skills?
\na. DHRUV
\nb. LAKSHAY
\nc. PRATIBHA
\nd. PRATIGYA<\/p>\n

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

Correct Ans: (a) DHRUV
\nUnion HRD Ministry has recently launched the PM Innovative Learning Programme \u2013 DHRUV to inspire and encourage talented children to enrich their skills and knowledge. It was launched from the ISRO Headquarters at Bengaluru. The selected student will be named as Dhruv Tara, as per the initiative.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. ________to ban sugary drink ads in fight against diabetes?
\nA. Iran
\nB. Singapore
\nC. Saudi Arabia
\nD. Indonesia<\/p>\n

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

Correct Ans:Option B
\nExplanation: Singapore to ban sugary drink ads in fight against diabetes.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. India jumps to ____ spot in Brand Finance Nation Ranking?
\nA. 7th
\nB. 8th
\nC. 9th
\nD. 10th<\/p>\n

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

Correct Ans:Option A
\nExplanation: India jumps to 7th spot in Brand Finance Nation Ranking.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. ________opens first India data centre in Mumbai?
\nA. Infosys
\nB. Oracle
\nC. Wipro
\nD. Cognizant<\/p>\n

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

Correct Ans:Option B
\nExplanation: Oracle opens first India data centre in Mumbai.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. Kayakalp Awards AIIMS Delhi wins top cleanliness award bags _____________?
\nA. 3 crores .
\nB. 4 crores
\nC. 5 crores
\nD. 6 crores<\/p>\n

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

Correct Ans:Option A
\nExplanation: Kayakalp Awards AIIMS Delhi wins top cleanliness award bags 3 crore.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. Who breaks Her Own 100m Record at National Open Athletics Championships?
\nA. P V Sindhu
\nB. Caster Semenya
\nC. Florence Griffith Joyner
\nD. Dutee Chand<\/p>\n

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

Correct Ans:Option D
\nExplanation: Dutee Chand Breaks Her Own 100m Record at National Open Athletics Championships.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. Which company appoints new co-CEOs to Bill McDermott?
\nA. Google
\nB. SAP
\nC. Alphabet
\nD. Apple<\/p>\n

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

Correct Ans:Option B
\nExplanation: SAP appoints new co-CEOs to Bill McDermott.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. Annual ________river dolphin census begins?
\nA. River Ganges
\nB. River Yamuna
\nC. River Brahmaputra
\nD. River Sutlej<\/p>\n

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

Correct Ans:Option A
\nExplanation: Annual Ganges river dolphin census begins<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. Who retains top position for 12th straight year in the Forbes India Rich list 2019?
\nA. Anil Ambhani
\nB. Mukesh Ambhani
\nC. Lakshmi Mittal
\nD. Ratan Tata<\/p>\n

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

Correct Ans:Option B
\nExplanation: Forbes India Rich List Mukesh Ambani retains top position for 12th straight year<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Q. Who is the new Co-CEO of SAP Company?
\nA. Sumeet Sharma and Shraddhanjali Rao
\nB. Jennifer Morgan and Christian Klein
\nC. Hasso Plattner and Klaus Tschira
\nD. Claus Wellenreuther and Dietmar Hopp<\/p>\n

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

Correct Ans: Option B
\nExplanation: Europe\u2019s largest software company SAP replaced Jennifer Morgan and Christian Klein as co-CEOs.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Weekly Current Affairs October 7 to October 13<\/h2>\n

Typhoon Hagibis strikes northern Japan<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Typhoon Hagibis<\/strong>\u00a0strikes\u00a0Tokyo<\/strong>, capital of\u00a0Japan<\/strong>\u00a0after fierce rain and wind paralysed the capital.<\/li>\n
  • The cyclone Hagibis which caused floods, landslides and emergency disaster warnings, could be the\u00a0strongest to hit Tokyo since 1958<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • Authorities issued evacuation advisories and orders for more than 6 million people across the country as the storm unleashed the heaviest rain and winds in years. Train operators has suspended bullet train services extensively.<\/li>\n
  • \u201cHagibis\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0means\u00a0\u201cspeed\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0in the Philippine language Tagalog.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction: 13 October<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • The\u00a0United Nations<\/strong>\u00a0observes\u00a0International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a013 October<\/strong>\u00a0every year.<\/li>\n
    • The day celebrates how people and communities around the world are reducing their exposure to disasters and raising awareness about the importance of reining in the risks that they face.<\/li>\n
    • The day also promotes a global culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction.<\/li>\n
    • Theme<\/strong>\u00a0for 2019:\u00a0Reduce disaster damage to critical infrastructure and disruption of basic services.<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • The 2019 edition continues as part of the \u201cSendai Seven<\/strong>\u201d campaign (launched in\u00a02016<\/strong>), centred on the 7 targets of the Sendai Framework.<\/li>\n
    • This year will focus on Target (d) of the Sendai Framework: \u201cSubstantially reduce disaster damage<\/strong>\u00a0to critical infrastructure and disruption of basic services, among them health and education facilities, including through\u00a0developing their resilience by 2030<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      World Arthritis Day: 12 October<\/strong><\/p>\n

      World Arthritis Day is observed every year on 12 October.<\/p>\n

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      • The day is meant to raise awareness about arthritis, a condition that is characterised by inflammation in bones and joints.<\/li>\n
      • World Arthritis Day is meant to educate people about problems faced by people with arthritis, how the condition affects their day-to-day lives and what can be done for treatment and prevention of arthritis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD): 12 October<\/strong><\/p>\n

        World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is an annual awareness day observed every year on 12 October.<\/p>\n

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        • The aim of this day is to highlight the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats.<\/li>\n
        • It has a global outreach and is an effective tool to help raise global awareness of the threats faced by migratory birds, their ecological importance, and the need for international cooperation to conserve them.<\/li>\n
        • Theme: \u2018Protect Birds: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution\u2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Dubai prepares to host 2019 First Global DXB Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Dubai prepares to host the 2019 First Global DXB Challenge, a large gathering for creative young minds in the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n

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          • The event will bring together more than 1,500 youth from over 191 countries to collaborate, create and compete for a better future.<\/li>\n
          • The First Global Challenge seeks to encourage and empower youth with a passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, develop their skills and equip them with the tools necessary to contribute to shaping the future.<\/li>\n
          • The Challenge aims to address the world\u2019s most critical environmental issues such as wastage of water and energy, sustainability and pollution through global robotics competition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            India jumps to 7th spot in Brand Finance Nation ranking<\/strong><\/p>\n

            India jumped two levels to 7th position in the Brand Finance Nation ranking of 2019.<\/p>\n

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            • As per the latest report by independent brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance, India has jumped to the seventh position from 9th last year, after recording a solid 19 per cent growth in brand value to USD 2.6 trillion.<\/li>\n
            • The list was topped by the United States of America (USA) with 7.2% growth in brand value to $27,751 bn.<\/li>\n
            • Claiming second position, China continues to grow at a very healthy rate, recording an impressive 40 per cent increase in brand value to US$19.5 trillion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              GeM signs MOU with Union Bank of India<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Government e-Marketplace (GeM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Union Bank of India (UBI).<\/p>\n

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              • Through this partnership, UBI will be able to offer an array of services including transfer of funds through GeM Pool Accounts (GPA), advising of Performance Bank Guarantees (e-PBG) and Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) to the registered users on the GeM portal.<\/li>\n
              • The MoU will facilitate a cashless, paperless and transparent payment system on the portal and will create an efficient procurement system for government entities.<\/li>\n
              • GeM is an initiative of the Government of India offering one-stop platform facilitating online procurement of common use goods and services required by various government departments, organisations, Public Sector Units.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                India, ADB sign 190 million dollar loan agreement for improving road connectivity in\u00a0Rajasthan<\/strong><\/p>\n

                India and Asian Development Bank, ADB have signed 190 million dollar loan agreement for improving road connectivity in Rajasthan.<\/p>\n