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Table of Contents INDIAN AFFAIRS...... 2 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ...... 55 BANKING & FINANCE ...... 82 BUSINESS & ECONOMY ...... 99 AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS ...... 110 APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNS ...... 125 ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS ...... 140 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY ...... 140 ENVIRONMENT ...... 154 SPORTS ...... 155 OBITUARY ...... 180 BOOKS & AUTHORS ...... 189 IMPORTANT DAYS ...... 194 Static GK Q&A – October 2019 ...... 212

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1) Which ministry has conducted the first National Nutrition Survey with the assistance of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)? 1) Ministry of AYUSH 2) Ministry of Human Resource Development 3) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 4) Ministry of Women and Child Development 5) None of these Answer – 3) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Explanation: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare with the assistance of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) conducted the first National Nutrition Survey. It was conducted between February 2016 and October 2018 to measure malnutrition, including micronutrient deficiencies through biochemical measures such as blood and urine samples, anthropometric data as well as details of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol and kidney function in children and adolescents.

2) Which state/UT has the most obese adolescents as per the first National Nutrition Survey by Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare ? 1) Goa 2) Maharashtra 3) Kerala

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4) Andhra Pradesh 5) None of these Answer – 1) Goa Explanation: Goa had the most obese adolescents. A quarter of 5-9 and 10-19 year-olds were thin for their age. 4% adolescents have high cholesterol. 7% of children and adolescents have risk of chronic kidney disease. One in five children in the age group 5 to 9 years were stunted.

3) Name the University, that had signed an MoU with National eGovernance Division (NeGD), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for implementing ‘Online Capacity Building Programme on Cyber Law, Crime Investigation and Digital Forensics through NeGD Learning Management System (LMS)’. 1) Law College, Dehradun 2) Lloyd Law College 3) Siddharth College of Law 4) National Law Institute University (NLIU) 5) None of these Answer – 4) National Law Institute University (NLIU) Explanation: On September 30, 2019 the National eGovernance Division (NeGD), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) & The National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal together have signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) in New Delhi for implementation of ‘Online Capacity Building Programme on Cyber Law, Crime Investigation and Digital Forensics through NeGD Learning Management System (LMS)’.

4) What is the new minimum monthly stipend given to trade apprentices according to the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules, 2019 during the State Ministers’ Conference on Skill Development ? 1) Rs 4000-8000 2) Rs 5000-9000 3) Rs 3000-7000 4) Rs 5000-10000 5) None of these Answer – 2) Rs 5000-9000 Explanation: On October 1, 2019 during the State Ministers’ Conference on Skill Development in New Delhi, the Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) Mahendra Nath Pandey announced the Govt’s notification that minimum stipend payable to trade apprentices according to the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules, 2019 will be ranging from Rs 5000-9000 per month based on qualification.

5) Who inaugurated the national workshop ‘Arogya Manthan’ in New Delhi to mark the first anniversary of Ayushman Bharat (AB)- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) ? 1) Narendra Modi 2) Ram Nath Kovind 3) Harsh Vardhan 4) Prakash Javadekar 5) None of these Answer – 3) Harsh Vardhan Explanation: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurated a 2-day national workshop ‘Arogya Manthan’ in New Delhi which was held on September 30- October 1, 2019. It was organised by the National Health Authority (NHA) to mark the first anniversary of Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri 3 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), which was launched on September 23, 2018 at Ranchi, Jharkhand by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

6) Which state was awarded with the Best Learning and Sharing Space Award 2019 ? 1) Jammu and Kashmir 2) Maharashtra 3) Uttar Pradesh 4) Gujarat 5) None of these Answer – 1) Jammu and Kashmir Explanation: Jammu and Kashmir was awarded the Best Learning and Sharing Space Award 2019 as it had covered 60% of the beneficiary families, with regard to golden card generation, in less than the first six months of its implementation.Nearly 50,000 poor were benefited through the scheme in last 1 year.31 beneficiaries from different states met the Prime Minister to explain the success of the scheme.

7) Under which Programme, India has achieved one-crore LED (Light Emitting Diode) street light installation ? 1) National Programme for Light Emitting Diode Street Lights(NP-LEDSL) 2) Street Light Emitting National Programme (SLNP) 3) National Programme for Street Lights(NPSL) 4) Street Light National Programme (SLNP) 5) None of these Answer – 4) Street Light National Programme (SLNP) Explanation: On October 1, 2019 India has achieved one-crore LED (Light Emitting Diode) street light mark with the 1 croreth LED street light switched on by Union Power Minister Raj Kumar Singh by a remote switch. The lightings are installed under Street Light National Programme (SLNP) implemented by state-owned Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL).

8) Which month is set as target by government of India to achieve 1.34 crore LED street lights installation ? 1) December 2019 2) March 2020 3) January 2020 4) April 2020 5) None of these Answer – 2) March 2020 Explanation: On October 1, 2019 India has achieved one-crore LED (Light Emitting Diode) street light mark with the 1 croreth LED street light switched on by Union Power Minister Raj Kumar Singh by a remote switch. The lightings are installed under Street Light National Programme (SLNP) implemented by state-owned Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) and are to achieve 1.34 crore LED street lights installation by March 2020. Earlier the target was set for March 2019.

9) Where was the “Regional Conference on Developing a Comprehensive Approach: Combating Illicit Trafficking of Afghan Opiates and Drug Situation in the Northeast (NE)” held ? 1) Shillong, Meghalaya 2) Agartala, Tripura 3) Imphal , Manipur 4) Aizawl, Mizoram 5) None of these

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Answer – 3) Imphal , Manipur Explanation: A 2- day “Regional Conference on Developing a Comprehensive Approach: Combating Illicit Trafficking of Afghan Opiates and Drug Situation in the Northeast (NE)” held in Imphal , Manipur from September 30- October 1, 2019. Manipur Chief Minister (CM) N Biren Singh was the chief guest for the event. The event is the continuation of the earlier conference held at Chandigarh in Punjab in 2018.

10) Which state’s railway station have topped the Railway Cleanliness Survey 2019 released by Ministry of Railways ? 1) Rajasthan 2) Kerala 3) Assam 4) Uttar Pradesh 5) None of these Answer – 1) Rajasthan Explanation: Three railway stations of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Durgapura have topped the Railway Cleanliness Survey 2019, conducted at 720 railway stations by the Ministry of Railways. Four stations of Southern Railway – Perungalathur, Guduvanchari, Singaperumalkoil, Ottapallam were at the bottom of the rankings.

11) What is the unique number launched by Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to ensure greater transparency and accountability in tax administration for taxpayers ? 1) Unique Identification Number(UIN) 2) Transparent Identification Number(TIN) 3) Tax Payers Identification Number(TIN) 4) Document Identification Number (DIN) 5) None of these Answer – 4) Document Identification Number (DIN) Explanation: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) launched a computer-generated Unique Document Identification Number (DIN) to ensure greater transparency and accountability in tax administration for taxpayers. It was created as per the direction of Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance and was made operative from October 1, 2019.

12) Which state has became the third state in India to ban certain categories of pan masala under the Food Safety Act ? 1) New Delhi 2) Rajasthan 3) Uttar Pradesh 4) Assam 5) None of these Answer – 2) Rajasthan Explanation: Rajasthan became the third state in India to ban certain categories of pan masala containing magnesium carbonate, nicotine, tobacco, mineral oil and flavoured ‘supari’ under the Food Safety Act after Maharashtra and Bihar. Even the production, storage, distribution and sale of these products is banned.

13) Which armed force organization has received the President’s Colours Award, the highest military honour for an armed forces organization ? 1) Indian Army Service Corps 2) Army Education Corps

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3) Indian Army Corps of Engineers 4) Corps of Army Air Defence 5) None of these Answer –4) Corps of Army Air Defence Explanation: President of India, Mr Ram Nath Kovind visited Odisha, West Bengal and Jharkhand from September 27 to October 1, 2019. On September 28, 2019, President Kovind presented Colours to Corps of Army Air Defence at the Army Air Defence Centre in Gopalpur, Ganjam district of Odisha in the presence of Army chief General Bipin Rawat, Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal and Union Petroleum and Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

14) Where was the 5th edition of India Today Safaigiri Summit for the year 2019 held ? 1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu 2) New Delhi, Delhi 3) Mumbai, Maharashtra 4) Kolkata, West Bengal 5) none of these Answer – 2) New Delhi, Delhi Explanation: On October 2, 2019, on the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, 5th edition of India Today Safaigiri Summit held in New Delhi.

15) Who was conferred with the 2019 Swachchta Ambassador award during the 5th edition of India Today Safaigiri Summit recently ? 1) Shahrukh Khan 2) Amitabh Bachchan 3) Sachin Tendulkar 4) Narendra Modi 5) None of these Answer – 3) Sachin Tendulkar Explanation: On October 2, 2019, on the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the president of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind presented 2019 Swachchta Ambassador award to former Indian cricketer Shri Sachin Tendulkar during the 5th edition of India Today Safaigiri Summit held in New Delhi.

16) Where is the National Sports University is being constructed ? 1) Imphal, Manipur 2) Guwahati, Assam 3) Bhubaneswar, Odisha 4) Cuttack, Odisha 5) None of these Answer – 1) Imphal, Manipur Explanation: On October 1, 2019, state-owned firm NBCC India Ltd (formerly National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with Department of Sports under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports(MYaS) in providing project management consultancy for development of National Sports University at Imphal, Manipur. The project worth is Rs 400 crore.

17) In which of the following route does, India’s first private train ‘Tejas Express’ is flagged off recently ? 1) Lucknow - Guwahati

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2) Lucknow - Mumbai 3) Lucknow - Bangalore 4) Lucknow-New Delhi 5) None of these Answer – 4) Lucknow-New Delhi Explanation: For the 1st time in India, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) will compensate for passengers of the Tejas Express (India’s first private train running on the Lucknow-New Delhi route ) if the train is late.

18) How much compensation is paid by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) if Tejas Express runs one hour later than its scheduled time ? 1) Rs 1000 2) Rs 100 3) Rs 500 4) Rs 200 5) None of these Answer – 2) Rs 100 Explanation: Compensation: If Tejas Express runs one hour later than its scheduled time, passengers will be paid Rs 100 and if this train was delayed more than two hours, Rs 250 will be given to the passengers. Insurance Cover: Apart from compensation, an insurance cover of Rs 25 lakh will also be provided free of cost to passengers, including insurance of Rs 1 lakh for theft or robbery during the journey.

19) Where was the 4th edition of KAZIND-2019, the joint military exercise between India and Kazakhstan commenced recently ? 1) West Siang, Arunachal pradesh 2) Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan 3) Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand 4) Aktobe, Kazakhstan 5) None of these Answer – 3) Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand Explanation: 4th edition of KAZIND-2019, the joint military exercise between India and Kazakhstan commenced in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand on October 2, 2019, which will continue till October 15, 2019, with the involvement of 100 soldiers from both the armies. It aims to carry out counter-terrorism operations in hilly areas.

20) Which district has become the cleanest district in India as per the 2019 rural Swachhta survey (sanitation survey) ? 1) Peddapalli district of Telangana 2) Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh 3) Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh 4) Jagitial district of Telangana 5) None of these Answer – 1) Peddapalli district of Telangana Explanation: On October 2, 2019 Peddapalli district of Telangana became first in the 2019 rural Swachhta survey (sanitation survey) to become the cleanest district in India. The most improved district in the list was Haryana’s Faridabad, which moved to second place in 2019 from its previous rank of 71 in 2018. Haryana’s Rewari district ranks 3rd in the list.

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21) Which state has the highest number of dry districts(19 out of 21) as per the “2019 Southwest Monsoon Season Rainfall and IMD’s Long Range Forecasts” by IMD (India Meteorological Department) ? 1) Punjab 2) Uttar Pradesh 3) Rajasthan 4) Haryana 5) None of these Answer – 4) Haryana Explanation: As per the recently released report , “2019 Southwest Monsoon Season Rainfall and IMD’s Long Range Forecasts” by IMD (India Meteorological Department), Haryana had the highest number of dry districts, 19 out of 21, including three where rainfall was scanty.State wise: Haryana was the 2ndmost rain deficit state in India after Manipur(the most rain deficit with a recording of 56%). Haryana recorded rainfall of 255.2 mm against a normal of 438.6 mm, results to a deficit of 42 percent.

22) Name the organization that organized the Drone Innovators Network Summit-2019 in New Delhi under the aegis of the Ministry of Civil Aviation. 1) United Nation(UN) 2) World Economic Forum(WEF) 3) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) 4) International Monetary Fund(IMF) 5) None of these Answer – 2) World Economic Forum(WEF) Explanation: On October 1, 2019 Drone Innovators Network Summit-2019 focusing on the governance of drones was held in New Delhi. The summit was organized by the World Economic Forum(WEF) under the aegis of the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Minister of State(MoS-Independent charge) for Civil Aviation, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri addressed the event.

23) In which route, the second Vande Bharat Express train, India’s fastest train will run ? 1) Delhi and Mumbai 2) Delhi and Varanasi 3) Delhi and Katra 4) Delhi and Lucknow 5) None of these Answer – 3) Delhi and Katra Explanation: On October 3, 2019, Union Home Minister Mr. Amit Shah flagged off the second Vande Bharat Express train from New Delhi railway station. It runs between Delhi and Katra (Shri Mata Vaishno Devi), Jammu and Kashmir at a maximum speed of 130 km/hour and will cover the distance in 8 hours, reducing the travel time by 4 hours. It will halt at Ambala Cantt, Ludhiana and Jammu Tawi for 2 minutes each. The number of the train is 22439/22440.

24) By which year, railways will connect the country from Kashmir to Kanyakumari? 1) 2022 2) 2023 3) 2024 4) 2025 5) None of these Answer – 1) 2022

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Explanation: Railway Minister Piyush Goyal notified that the railways will connect the country from Kashmir to Kanyakumari before August 2022.

25) Which has became the first state in India to launch the ‘Policy on Pneumoconiosis Detection, Prevention, Control and Rehabilitation’ ? 1) Madhya Pradesh 2) Rajasthan 3) Uttar Pradesh 4) Andhra Pradesh 5) None of these Answer – 2) Rajasthan Explanation: On October 3, 2019, Chief Minister of Rajasthan Mr Ashok Gehlot launched ‘Policy on Pneumoconiosis Detection, Prevention, Control and Rehabilitation’. With this, Rajasthan became the first state in India to launch such a policy and in January 2015, it had became the first Indian state to notify Pneumoconiosis as an epidemic. Pneumoconiosis is a disease of the lungs due to inhalation of dust, characterized by inflammation, coughing, and fibrosis.

26) Under which act, people having pneumoconiosis will be declared permanently disabled & entitled to receive a pension of up to Rs 1,250 per month in Rajasthan ? 1) Persons with Disability Act, 1991 2) Persons with Disability Act, 1992 3) Persons with Disability Act, 1994 4) Persons with Disability Act, 1995 5) None of these Answer – 4) Persons with Disability Act, 1995 Explanation: People having pneumoconiosis will be declared permanently disabled, and all benefits under the Persons with Disability Act, 1995, will be accrued to them and their families. Pension: They are entitled to receive a pension – up to Rs 1,250 per month under social justice and empowerment department. Family pension: Rs 3500 per month will be provided to the legal heir or dependent for 5 years or till the child becomes self dependent, whichever is later.

27) Which health department of India was redesignated as the World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Priority Medical Devices and Health Technology Policy after India has collaborated with the WHO ? 1) Rajiv Gandhi Health Systems Resource Centre(RGDSRC) 2) Public Health Foundation of India(PHFI) 3) National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) 4) Indira Gandhi National Health Systems Resource Centre(IGNHSRC) 5) None of these Answer – 3) National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) Explanation: The National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) was redesignated as the World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Priority Medical Devices and Health Technology Policy. It was announced by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) of Government of India in collaboration with the WHO.

28) In order to pay tribute to which spiritual leader, Lohian Khas New Delhi Intercity Express was renamed as ‘Sarbat Da Bhala Express’ recently ? 1) Guru Nanak Dev

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2) Guru Arjan 3) Guru Tegh Bahadur 4) Guru Gobind Singh 5) None of these Answer – 1) Guru Nanak Dev Explanation: On October 4, 2019, Railway Minister Mr Piyush Goyal flagged off the newly renamed ‘Sarbat Da Bhala Express’ at New Delhi Railway station along with the Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan and Minister for Food Processing Industries, Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal . It was previously called Lohian Khas-New Delhi Intercity Express or New Delhi- Ludhiana Intercity Express and was renamed as a tribute to Guru Nanak Dev on the occasion of the 550th birth anniversary celebrations (November 12, 2019).

29) Which state has launched the first of its kind Village Secretariat system in India which act as a bridge between the government and the people by rendering over 500 types of services at their doorstep ? 1) Gujarat 2) Andhra Pradesh 3) Telangana 4) Uttar Pradesh 5) None of these Answer – 2) Andhra Pradesh Explanation: Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) launched the first of its kind Village Secretariat system at Karapa village near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. It has set up village and ward secretariats which act as a bridge between the government and the people by rendering over 500 types of services at their doorstep.

30) Who will co-chair the Inter-ministerial group on disinvestment ? 1) Jai Priye Prakash 2) Anil Khachi 3) Sumanta Chaudhury 4) K. N. Vyas 5) None of these Answer – 2) Anil Khachi Explanation: Inter-ministerial group on disinvestment: DIPAM secretary Mr Anil Khachi will co-chair the inter- ministerial group on disinvestment, along with the secretary of administrative ministries concerned. The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the new policy for a new process of strategic disinvestment with a view to expedite privatisation of selected Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). Disinvestment is the action of an organization or government selling or liquidating an asset or subsidiary.

31) Who approved the amendment in Electric Vehicle(EV) charging guidelines and specifications? 1) Satya Pal Singh 2) Prahlad Singh Patel 3) Hardeep Singh Puri 4) Raj Kumar Singh 5) None of these Answer – 4) Raj Kumar Singh

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Explanation: On October 4, 2019 the Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Raj Kumar Singh approved the amendment in Electric Vehicle(EV) charging guidelines and specifications. This amendment will supercede the previous guidelines issued by power ministry in 2018 with the revised guidelines being more consumer friendly.

32) Charging Station will be made available on both sides of highways/roads after a distance of how much Kilometre ? 1) 25 Km 2) 30 Km 3) 35 Km 4) 40 Km 5) None of these Answer – 1) 25 Km Explanation: Charging Station will be made available at every 25 Km on both sides of highways/roads. Fast charging stations, one on each side of highways shall be installed at every 100kms for long range and/or heavy duty EVs like buses/trucks etc., concerning the inter-city travel. One charging station would be made available in a grid of 3 Km X 3 Km in the cities.

33) Who launched “Trans Fat Free” logo & a slogan ‘Chefs 4 Trans Fat Free’ of Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) ? 1) Piyush Goyal 2) Harsh Vardhan 3) Ramesh Pokhriyal 4) Prakash Javadekar 5) None of these Answer - 2) Harsh Vardhan Explanation: On October 4,2019, the union health & family welfare minister shri Harsh Vardhan launched “Trans Fat Free” logo of Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) during the 8th International Chefs’ Conference of 2019 (ICC VIII). The logo was launched to boost the ‘Eat Right Movement’ of FSSAI.Slogan released: Shri Harsh Vardhan also released a slogan ‘Chefs 4 Trans Fat Free’ at the event, in which more than 1000 chefs pledged to use trans-fat free oils in their recipes and also work together to help achieve govt’s plan to eliminate trans-fat by 2022 having the motto ‘India@75.

34) Where was the 8th International Chefs’ Conference for the year 2019 (ICC VIII) held ? 1) Guwahati, Assam 2) Kolkata, West Bengal 3) New Delhi, Delhi 4) Mumbai, Maharashtra 5) None of these Answer – 3) New Delhi, Delhi Explanation: 8th International Chefs’ Conference of 2019 (ICC VIII) held in New Delhi.

35) Who headed the working group constituted by government of India to prepare contours of new industrial policy to make India a manufacturing hub ? 1) Sumanta Chaudhury 2) Anup Wadhawan 3) Jai Priye Prakash 4) Guruprasad Mohapatra

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5) None of these Answer – 4) Guruprasad Mohapatra Explanation: The government framed a working group headed by Guruprasad Mohapatra, secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to prepare contours of new industrial policy to make India a manufacturing hub.

36) Name the policy, which will be subsumed by the New industrial policy . 1) National Manufacturing Policy (NMP) 2) Purchase and Price Preference Policy(PPPP) 3) India's Industrial Policy(IIP) 4) Policy of Industries(POI) 5) None of these Answer – 1) National Manufacturing Policy (NMP) Explanation: It will be the third industrial policy after the first in 1956 and the second in 1991. It will replace the Industrial Policy of 1991 which was prepared in the backdrop of the balance of payment crisis. The DPIIT had initiated the process of formulation of a new industrial policy in May 2017. The new policy will subsume the National Manufacturing Policy (NMP). A draft has been prepared by the DPIIT and has been sent for Cabinet approval.

37) Which organization has partnered with Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) of NITI Aayog (National Institute for Transforming India) & launched a youth lab programme, Youth Co:Lab ? 1) International Finance Corporation(IFC) 2) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) 3) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) 4) World Bank(WB) 5) None of these Answer – 2) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Explanation: On October 4, 2019 the Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) of NITI Aayog (National Institute for Transforming India) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India of United Nations Sustainable Development Framework (UNSDF) launched a youth lab programme, Youth Co:Lab by signing a Letter of Intent(LoI) in-order to empower innovation and social entrepreneurship to the youths of India in New Delhi. By this initiative entrepreneurs and innovators will connect with govt, mentors, incubators and other investors to gain entrepreneurial skills.

38) Name the organization, which has partnered with the National Health Authority(NHA) for strengthening the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat– Pratan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). 1) Infosys 2) Facebook 3) Google 4) Microsoft 5) None of these Answer – 3) Google Explanation: On October 4, 2019 the National Health Authority(NHA) and the Amercian multinational company, Google partnered together for strengthening the implementation of the national health protection scheme, Ayushman Bharat– Pratan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). They have signed the Statement of Intent (SoI) in this regard.

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39) What is the name of the Indo – Mongolian(India and Mongolia) joint military training exercise ? 1) Ajeya Warrior 2) Prabal Dostyk 3) Sampriti 4) Nomadic Elephant 5) None of these Answer - 4) Nomadic Elephant Explanation: Indo – Mongolian joint military training exercise is named as the Nomadic Elephant.

40) Where was the 14th edition of the Indo – Mongolian joint military training exercise Nomadic Elephant-XIV for the year 2019 held ? 1) Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh 2) Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 3) Mumbai, Maharashtra 4) Erdenet, Mongolia 5) None of these Answer - 1) Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh Explanation: On October 5, 2019 the 14th edition of the Indo – Mongolian joint military training exercise Nomadic Elephant-XIV for the year 2019, has begun at Bakloh in Himachal Pradesh. This 14-day exercise will continue till October 18, 2019. The aim of the exercise is to train both the armies in counter terrorism and counter insurgency (counter revolt) operations thus enhancing defence cooperation.

41) What is the new monetary assistance approved to Next of Kin (NoK) of all categories of Battle Casualty (BC) from Rs 2 lakhs under Army Battle Casualties Welfare Fund (ABCWF) ? 1) Rs 3 lakhs 2) Rs 4 lakhs 3) Rs 5 lakhs 4) Rs 6 lakhs 5) None of these Answer - 2) Rs 4 lakhs Explanation: On October 5, 2019 the Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh gave approval in increasing the monetary assistance to Next of Kin (NoK) of all categories of Battle Casualty (BC) from Rs 2 lakhs to Rs 4 lakhs under Army Battle Casualties Welfare Fund (ABCWF).

42) What was the theme of the Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) 2019 ? 1) Theme – “Opportunities and Challenges in IOR” 2) Theme – “Imperatives and Priorities for Forging a Common Agenda in the IOR” 3) Theme – “Regional Constructs and Strategies in the IOR” 4) Theme – “Common Maritime Priorities in IOR and need for Regional Maritime Strategy” 5) None of these Answer – 4) Theme – “Common Maritime Priorities in IOR and need for Regional Maritime Strategy” Explanation: The Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) 2019 was held at Hotel Taj Fort Aguada in Goa under the theme “Common Maritime Priorities in IOR and need for Regional Maritime Strategy” from October 3-5, 2019. Sub-themes: The 3 sub themes of the conference were “Opportunities and Challenges in IOR”; “Imperatives and Priorities for Forging a Common Agenda in the IOR”and “Regional Constructs and Strategies in the IOR”.iii. The 31st edition of the Naval War College Journal was released on the occasion.

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43) Who inaugurated the Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) 2019 ? 1) M. K. Narayanan 2) Ajit Kumar Doval 3) Shivshankar Menon 4) Brajesh Mishra 5) None of these Answer – 2) Ajit Kumar Doval Explanation: The Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) 2019 was inaugurated by the National Security Advisor (NSA) Mr Ajit Kumar Doval and organized by Naval War College (NWC), Goa. It was hosted by Admiral Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, the Chief of the Naval Staff.

44) Under which scheme, the treatment of 90,000 cancer patients were funded after one year of the scheme launch ? 1) Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY) 2) Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) 3) Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) 4) Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) 5) None of these Answer – 3) Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) Explanation: The Union Health Ministry’s data showed that in its first year of the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), the treatment of 90,000 cancer patients was funded through 1.8 lakh hospital admissions.

45) Which state has emerged as the top state where most cancer patients availed treatment under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) scheme ? 1) Tamil Nadu 2) Chhattisgarh 3) Kerala 4) Madhya Pradesh 5) None of these Answer – 1) Tamil Nadu Explanation: Tamil Nadu emerged as the top state where the most cancer patients availed treatment under PMJAY with 40,056 cases. It was followed by Kerala (22,000), Madhya Pradesh (19,455), Chhattisgarh (15,997) and Gujarat (14,380).

46) Where was the 5th World Parliament of Science, Religion and Philosophy 2019 with the theme of ‘Role of Science, Religion and Philosophy for World Peace and well-being of Mankind’ held ? 1) Kolkata, West Bengal 2) Guwahati, Assam 3) New Delhi, Delhi 4) Pune, Maharashtra 5) None of these Answer – 4) Pune, Maharashtra Explanation: A 3-day event of 5th World Parliament of Science, Religion and Philosophy 2019 with the theme of ‘Role of Science, Religion and Philosophy for World Peace and well-being of Mankind’ organised by MIT (Maharashtra Institute of Technology) World Peace University in association with World Peace Centre, Alandi, MAEER’s MIT Group of institutions and MIT ADT University ,was held at the world’s largest dome

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47) Who was conferred with the Vishwa Vigyan Darshanik Award during the 5th World Parliament of Science, Religion and Philosophy 2019 ? 1) Prashant Gulalkari 2) Vishwanath D Karad 3) Milind Pande 4) Rajesh Korde 5) None of these Answer – 2) Vishwanath D Karad Explanation: Prof Dr Vishwanath D Karad was conferred with Vishwa-Vigyan-Darshanik Award by Sumitra Mahajan (Former Union Minister and Ex LokSabha Speaker).

48) Name the Padma Bhushan awardee & former union minister who received the Dnyaneshwara World Peace Prize 2019 during the 5th World Parliament of Science, Religion and Philosophy 2019 . 1) Pritam Parvatkar 2) Sunil Patil 3) Karan Singh 4) Ravindra Deshmukh 5) None of these Answer - 3) Karan Singh Explanation: Former union minister Padma Bhushan Dr Karan Singh was awarded with Dnyaneshwara World Peace Prize 2019 by Arif Mohammad Khan (Governor of Kerala).

49) Where was the Global Conference-cum- expo on ‘Spirituality for Unity, Peace and Prosperity’ inaugurated by M. Venkaiah Naidu held ? 1) Mount Abu, Rajasthan 2) New Delhi, Delhi 3) Mumbai, Maharashtra 4) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 5) None of these Answer - 1) Mount Abu, Rajasthan Explanation: The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the Global Conference-cum- expo on ‘Spirituality for Unity, Peace and Prosperity’ organized by Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya at the Shantivan Campus in Mount Abu, Rajasthan. It was held from September 28 to October 1, 2019.

50) In which city, India’s first e-waste clinic will be set up ? 1) Ranchi, Jharkhand 2) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 3) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 4) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 5) None of these Answer – 4) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

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Explanation: The first e-waste clinic of India will be set up in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) have tied up to set up the clinic. It will be formed in compliance with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.The electronic waste will be collected door- to-door or can be deposited directly at the clinic in exchange for a fee.

51) Where was the India’s 1st plant to produce diesel from plastic waste opened ? 1) Aizawl, Mizoram 2) Mathura, Uttar Pradesh 3) Shillong, Meghalaya 4) Kohima, Nagaland 5) None of these Answer – 2) Mathura, Uttar Pradesh Explanation: On October 4, 2019, India’s 1st plant to produce diesel from plastic waste in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh has been soft-launched by Mathura MP (Member of Parliament) Hema Malini with the aim to fulfill Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi’s dream of a Swachh Bharat Mission.The plant, working on a full scale at the Mathura Municipal Corporation (MMC), built on a public-private partnership (P-P-P) model for which the MMC has signed a contract of Rs 9.5 crore with Paterson Energy Private Limited, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

52) What was the theme of the 20th annual national conference on health informatics Medrecon 2020 that held in Kochi, Kerala ? 1) Theme – “A Step Towards Better Healthcare System” 2) Theme – “Reimagining EMR & Health care Information Governance” 3) Theme – “Value of Data in Health Care Ecosystem” 4) Theme – “A strong Health Management Information System in entire country” 5) None of these Answer – 3) Theme – “Value of Data in Health Care Ecosystem” Explanation: The 20th annual national conference on health informatics Medrecon 2020 will be held in Kochi, Kerala on February 7- 8, 2020 under the theme ‘Value of Data in Health Care Ecosystem’. It will be jointly organised by the Health Informatics and Information Management Association (HIIMA), Kerala, and the Health Records Association of India (HERAI).Lorraine Fernandes, president of the International Federation of Health Information Management Associations (IFHIMA) in the US will be the keynote speaker.

53) Name the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, who visited India recently . 1) Sheikh Hasina 2) Fakhruddin Ahmed 3) Fazlul Haque 4) Khaleda Zia 5) None of these Answer – 1) Sheikh Hasina Explanation: On October 03-06, 2019 Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid a four-day official visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is the first visit of Bangladesh PM since the completion of elections in both Bangladesh and India.

54) How many MoU’s were signed between India and Bangladesh during Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina’s visit to India ? 1) 5

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2) 6 3) 7 4) 8 5) None of these Answer – 3) 7 Explanation: 7 Memorandum of Understandings(MoU) were signed between India and Bangladesh No. MoU MoU signed from MoU signed from Indian side Bangladesh side 1 Standard Operating Shri Gopal Krishna, H.E. Mr. Syed Muazzem Procedure (SOP) on the Secretary, Ministry Ali, High use of Chattogram and of Shipping. Commissioner of Mongla ports Bangladesh to India. 2 MoU on withdrawal of Mr. Upendra Prasad Mr. Kabir Bin Anwar, 1.82 cusec of water from Singh,Secretary, Secretary, Ministry of Feni river by India for Ministry of Water Water Resources. drinking water supply, Resources. scheme for Sabroom town, Tripura, India 3 Agreement concerning Smt.RivaGanguly Md. Shahriar Kader implementation of GoI Das, High Siddiky, Joint Line of Credits (LOC) Commissioner of Secretary, Economic extended to Bangladesh India to Bangladesh. Relations Division, Ministry of Finance. 4 MoU between University Smt.RivaGanguly Prof. Dr. Md. of Hyderabad and Das, High Akhteruzzaman, Vice University of Dhaka Commissioner of Chancellor, University India to Bangladesh. of Dhaka. 5 Cultural Exchange Smt. Riva Ganguly Dr. Abu HenaMostofa Programme- Renewal Das, High Kamal, Secretary, Commissioner of Ministry of Cultural India to Bangladesh. Affairs. 6 MoU on Co-operation in Smt. Riva Ganguly Md. Akhter Hossain, Youth Affairs Das, High Secretary, Ministry of Commissioner of Youth and Sport. India to Bangladesh. 7 MoU on providing Coastal Smt. Riva Ganguly Mr. Mostafa Kamal Surveillance System Das, High Uddin, Sr. Secretary, Commissioner of Ministry of Home India to Bangladesh. Affairs.

55) What was the theme of the 33rd edition of the India Economic Summit organized by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in partnership with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) that held in New Delhi ? 1) Theme – “Creating a shared future in a fractured world” 2) Theme – “Globalization 4.0: Shaping a Global Architecture in the Age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution” 3) Theme – “Competitiveness of India Inc - India@75: Forging Ahead” 4) Theme – “Innovating for India: Strengthening South Asia, Impacting the World” 5) None of these Answer – 4) Theme – “Innovating for India: Strengthening South Asia, Impacting the World”

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Explanation: 33rd edition of the India Economic Summit in New Delhi organized by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in partnership with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) from 03-04 October 2019. The theme for the 2019 summit was ’Innovating for India: Strengthening South Asia, Impacting the World‘.Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina co-chaired the summit along with India’s Sania Mirza, the UN Women Goodwill Ambassador for South Asia, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister HengSwee Kea. Other officials who co-chaired the Summit included ShobanaKamineni, Executive Vice Chairperson of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, Shailendra Singh, Managing Director of Sequoia Capital, India.

56) With which country, India had signed an MoU on providing Coastal Surveillance System ? 1) Myanmar 2) Bangladesh 3) Nepal 4) Maldives 5) None of these Answer – 2) Bangladesh Explanation: Smt. Riva Ganguly Das, High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh signed MoU with Mr. Mostafa Kamal Uddin, Sr. Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs on providing Coastal Surveillance System.

57) Where was the India- Bangladesh Business forum meet held ? 1) New Delhi, Delhi 2) Mumbai, Maharashtra 3) Kolkata, West Bengal 4) Guwahati, Assam 5) None of these Answer – 1) New Delhi, Delhi Explanation: The India- Bangladesh Business forum meet was held in New Delhi, Delhi on October 4, 2019. It was attended by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways, PiyushGoyal in presence of Bangladesh prime minister Sheik Hasina. It was on this occasion two Government to Business (G2B) MoUs were signed between Start up Bangladesh and Tech Mahindra and Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority and Adani Ports and SEZs.

58) Where was the 39th World Congress of Poets (WCP) for the year 2019 held ? 1) Kolkata, West Bengal 2) Mumbai, Maharashtra 3) Bhubaneswar, Odisha 4) Guwahati, Assam 5) None of these Answer – 3) Bhubaneswar, Odisha Explanation: Chief minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the 39th World Congress of Poets (WCP) for 2019 at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was held from October 2-5, 2019 under the theme ‘Compassion through Poetry’. It was held for the third time in India. Previously, it was held in Chennai in 1986 and 2007. The congress was held in 3 languages English, Spanish and Chinese.

59) By which year, India will shift Bharat Stage Six (BS IV) vehicular emission norms to BS VI in order to curb vehicular pollution ? 1) December 2020 2) April 2021

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3) December 2019 4) April 2020 5) None of these Answer - 4) April 2020 Explanation: India will shift to Bharat Stage Six (BS-VI) vehicular emission norms from BS IV by April 2020 in order to curb vehicular pollution. This announcement was made by the Environment and Forest Minister Mr Prakash Javadekar in New Delhi.

60) Name the joint exercise that held between India and Maldives . 1) Khanjar 2) Ekuverin 3) Garuda Shakti 4) Prabal Dostyk 5) None of these Answer – 2) Ekuverin Explanation: Joint Military exercise between India and Maldives was named as Ekuverin.

61) Where was the 10th edition of the joint exercise between India and Maldives named Ekuverin for the year 2019 held ? 1) Pune, Maharashtra 2) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 3) Aizawl, Mizoram 4) Shillong, Meghalaya 5) None of these Answer - 1) Pune, Maharashtra Explanation: On October 7, 2019 the 10th edition of the joint exercise between India and Maldives named Ekuverin for the year 2019 begun at Aundh Military Station in Pune, Maharashtra. This 14 day joint exercise between Indian Army(IA) and Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF) will be conducted till October 20, 2019.

62) Name the Indian Army’s first and biggest mountain combat exercise that begun in Arunachal Pradesh on 7th October, 2019 1) “Bold Kurukhestra” 2) “Ajeya Warrior” 3) “Him Vijay” 4) “Lamitye” 5) None of these Answer – 3) “Him Vijay” Explanation: On October 7, 2019 the Indian Army’s first and biggest mountain combat exercise “Him Vijay” for the year 2019 begun at Arunachal Pradesh. It is an important exercise for validating the operational concepts of the newly raised Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) to meet the requirements of modern warfare. The exercise has two phases, where the first phase will be conducted from October 7-10, 2019 and the second phase will be conducted from October 20-24, 2019. It is also the first-ever drill that military is hosting in northeastern states.

63) Name the first of its kind, month long open-water rafting and kayaking expedition launched by the Union minister of Jal Shakthi Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on the Ganga River to create awareness on water conservation . 1) ‘Preserve Ganga’ abhiyan 19 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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2) ‘Ganga Aamantran’ abhiyan 3) ‘Ganga Conservation’ abhiyan 4) ‘Conserve Ganga’ abhiyan 5) None of these Answer – 2) ‘Ganga Aamantran’ abhiyan Explanation: On October 7, 2019 the Union minister of Jal Shakthi shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launched ‘Ganga Aamantran’ abhiyan, a month long open-water rafting and kayaking expedition in New Delhi. The expedition which begins from October 10- November 11 2019, will cover an area of 25,000kms Devprayag in Uttarakhand to Ganga Sagar in West Bengal.

64) Who inaugurated the National e-Assessment Scheme (NeAS) Of Income Tax (IT) department in New Delhi ? 1) Krishnamurthy Subramanian 2) Ajay Narayan Jha 3) Subhash Chandra Garg 4) Ajay Bhushan Pandey 5) None of these Answer - 4) Ajay Bhushan Pandey Explanation: On October 7, 2019, the Revenue Secretary Shri Ajay Bhushan Pandey who is also the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) inaugurated National e-Assessment Scheme (NeAS) in New Delhi. This e-Assessment scheme along with the National e-Assessment Centre (NeAC), would benefit the Income Tax(IT) department in imparting efficiency, transparency, accountability in the assessment process and would have no physical interface between taxpayers and tax officers.Section 143(3A) & (3B) of the IT Act empowered notification of E-assessment scheme.

65) Which organization has developed the eco-friendly green firecrackers ? 1) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR) 2) Central Council for Research Institute (CCRI) 3) Central Drugs Standard Control Organization(CDSCO) 4) Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) 5) None of these Answer - 1) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR) Explanation: On October 5, 2019 the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhanlaunched eco-friendly green firecrackers, manufactured in India and are also made available in markets for sellers and consumers. These green crackers were developed by the Indian Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to combat air pollution.

66) How much percent of particulate emissions can be reduced by the newly developed green crackers ? 1) 10% 2) 20% 3) 30% 4) 40% 5) None of these Answer – 3) 30% Explanation: On October 5, 2019 the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan launched eco-friendly green firecrackers, manufactured in India and are also made available in markets for sellers and consumers. These green crackers were developed by the Indian Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) 20 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

Current Affairs Q&A PDF to combat air pollution. The CSIR-NEERI (National Environmental Engineering Research Institute) has developed new formulations for reduced emission of light and sound emitting in crackers with 30% reduction in particulate matter.

67) Who will head the Inter-Ministerial Co-ordination Committee (IMCC), which is formed to check money laundering activities ? 1) Subhash Chandra Garg 2) Ajay Bhushan Pandey 3) Hasmukh Adhia 4) Ajay Narayan Jha 5) None of these Answer – 2) Ajay Bhushan Pandey Explanation: The government formed a 19-member Inter-Ministerial Coordination Committee (IMCC) chaired by the revenue secretary Mr. Ajay Bhushan Pandey to check money laundering activities.

68) Under which act, government has formed Inter-Ministerial Co-ordination Committee (IMCC) headed by Mr Ajay Bhushan Pandey to check money laundering activities ? 1) Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2005 2) Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2004 3) Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2003 4) Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 5) None of these Answer – 4) Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 Explanation: The government formed a 19-member Inter-Ministerial Coordination Committee (IMCC) chaired by the revenue secretary Mr. Ajay Bhushan Pandey to check money laundering activities. It is set up as per the powers conferred under Section 72A of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.

69) Till which month, cabinet has relaxed the Aadhaar seeded data as a pre-condition for the release of Rs 6,000 under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) Scheme as on October 9, 2019? 1) 30th April, 2020 2) 31st January, 2020 3) 31st December, 2019 4) 30th November, 2019 5) None of these Answer – 4) 30th November, 2019 Explanation: Approval was given for the relaxation of the mandatory requirement of Aadhaar seeded data as a pre- condition for release of funds to the beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM- Kisan) scheme till 30th November, 2019.

70) How much percent of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners were approved by cabinet on October 9, 2019 ? 1) 11% 2) 17% 3) 15% 4) 13% 5) None of these Answer – 2) 17%

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Explanation: On the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), an approval was given to release an additional installment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners with effect from 01.07.2019 representing an increase of 5% over the existing rate of 12% of the Basic pay/Pension to 17%, to compensate for price rise.

71) Name the “tele-education” project, launched by the External Affairs Minister(EAM) Shri Subrahmanyam Jaishankar for all the 54 African countries in New Delhi on the 55th anniversary of Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation(ITEC). 1) e-Shakthieducation 2) e-Edu 3) e-Vidyabharti 4) e-ArogyaBharti 5) None of these Answer - 3) e-Vidyabharti Explanation: On October 7, 2019 the External Affairs Minister(EAM) Shri Subrahmanyam Jaishankar inaugurated e- Vidyabharti (tele-education) and e-ArogyaBharti(Tele-Medicine) projects for all the 54 African countries in New Delhi on the 55th anniversary of Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation(ITEC) which is India’s flagship capacity building programme. These are e-learning platforms to ease the delivery of online education. It will serve as a digital bridge between India and Africa. These will be delivered by Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd (TCIL).

72) Name the India’s first dedicated two long-haul special aircraft equipped with missile defence systems that will serve Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President Venkaiah Naidu . 1) Boeing 777-300ER aircraft 2) Boeing 737-300ER aircraft 3) Boeing 757-300ER aircraft 4) Boeing 797-300ER aircraft 5) None of these Answer - 1) Boeing 777-300ER aircraft Explanation: India’s first dedicated two long-haul special Boeing 777-300ER aircraft equipped with missile defence systems that will serve Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President Venkaiah Naidu is likely to reach New Delhi, India by June 2020. As per the proposal, It will be kept under control by Indian Airforce (IAF) rather than Air India. If IAF got the charge of plane then the name also changes from Air India One to Air Force One.

73) Where did the environment ministry has given the approval for developing a commercial airport worth Rs.1,400 crores on October 7, 2019 ? 1) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 2) Guwahati, Assam 3) Kolkata, West Bengal 4) Kutch, Gujarat 5) None of these Answer - 4) Kutch, Gujarat Explanation: On October 7, 2019, the union environment ministry has given its approval for developing a commercial airport in Kutch, Gujarat worth 1,400 crores. This proposed project which is expected to be commissioned in 2021-22, is to be developed by Mundra International Airport Pvt Ltd, Gujarat. As a part

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74) Which university has partnered with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to launch a new 2-year program called ‘Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship’ (MGNF) ? 1) Bangalore Institute of Technology 2) Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore (IIMB) 3) Indian Institute of Science - Bangalore (IISB) 4) International Institute of Information Technology- Bangalore(IITB) 5) None of these Answer – 2) Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore (IIMB) Explanation: On October 9, 2019, The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in partnership with the Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore (IIMB) will launch a new 2-year program called ‘Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship’ (MGNF). It will be delivered by IIMB’s Centre of Public Policy (CPP).

75) Which of the following State/UT is among the top five states/UTs which performed well as per the National Health Mission performance index 2019 by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) ? 1) West Bengal 2) Haryana 3) Uttarakhand 4) Bihar 5) None of these Answer – 2) Haryana Explanation: On October 9, 2019, Health System Strengthening Conditionality Report of States 2018-19 was released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW). 14 states and union territories (UTs) were penalised under National Health Mission (NHM) for their worst performances on various health parameters in 2018-19. Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Haryana, Assam, Kerala and Punjab were the top five states/UTs which performed well.

76) Where was the 13th Conference of Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHWF) for 2019 held ? 1) Guwahati, Assam 2) Kolkata, West Bengal 3) New Delhi, Delhi 4) Mumbai, Maharashtra 5) None of these Answer – 3) New Delhi, Delhi Explanation: On October 10, 2019, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) Dr.Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the 13th Conference of Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHWF) for 2019 in New Delhi.

77) By which year, government has set a goal of spending the 2.5% of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) to National Health Policy (NHP) 2017 ? 1) 2025 2) 2020

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3) 2022 4) 2030 5) None of these Answer – 1) 2025 Explanation: The goal of healthcare spending of the National Health Policy (NHP) 2017 is to reach 2.5% of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) by 2025. So, the minister requested the Health Ministers from States/ Union Territories (UTs) to increase healthcare spending to a minimum 8% of their State budget.

78) Name the new initiative launched by Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan for Zero Preventable Maternal and Newborn Deaths . 1) e-Sahaj 2) Mahila – E Haat 3) Least Available Depth Information System(LADIS) 4) Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan (SUMAN) 5) None of these Answer – 4) Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan (SUMAN) Explanation: A new initiative – ‘Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan (SUMAN)’ for Zero Preventable Maternal and Newborn Deaths, its website and the grievance redressal portal was launched on the occasion.

79) Name the late Indian Air Marshall, who was honoured with commemorative stamp for his exemplary service . 1) Jagjit Singh Aurora 2) Arjan Singh 3) K. M. Cariappa 4) Subroto Mukerjee 5) None of these Answer – 2) Arjan Singh Explanation: On October 9, 2019, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has released a commemorative stamp of Marshal of the Indian Air Force (IAF) late Arjan Singh in honor of his exemplary service to our nation. The stamp was issued at an event of the ‘at home’ program of the IAF to mark its 87th raising day in New Delhi.

80) What is the time scale of WHO India Country Cooperation Strategy that was launched by Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare(MOHFW) Dr Harsh Vardhan? 1) 2020–2024 2) 2021–2025 3) 2019–2023 4) 2022–2026 5) None of these Answer – 3) 2019–2023 Explanation: On October 9, 2019 the Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare(MOHFW) DrHarsh Vardhan launched ‘The WHO India Country Cooperation Strategy 2019–2023: A Time of Transition’ in New Delhi. This Country Cooperation Strategy(CCS) paves the way for World Health Organisation(WHO) to work with the Indian govt. in achieving the goals of health sector.

81) Name the programme launched by the Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, which will act as a platform to explore the talent of outshining and meritorious students .

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1) Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Program- ‘DHRUV’ 2) Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Program- ‘NISHTHA’ 3) Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Program- ‘Shagun’ 4) Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Program- ‘AAPOORTI’ 5) None of these Answer – 1) Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Program- ‘DHRUV’ Explanation: On October 10, 2019, Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ has launched 14-day long ambitious Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Program- ‘DHRUV’ from Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) headquarters at Bengaluru, Karnataka in presence of Dr K Sivan, Chairman, ISRO, Wing Cdr. Rakesh Sharma, AC (Retd.) among others.

82) About how much percent of Visual impairment in India was reduced as per the National Blindness and Visually Impaired Survey 2019 released by Dr. Harsh Vardhan ? 1) 60% 2) 52% 3) 55% 4) 50% 5) None of these Answer – 2) 52% Explanation: On October 10, 2019 Union health minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan released the National Blindness and Visually Impaired Survey 2019 at 13th Conference of Central Council of Health and Family Welfare in New Delhi marking the occasion of World Sight Day. Visual impairment in India has been reduced by about 52%. This reduction percentage surpassed the World Health Organisation’s global action plan for the Universal Eye Health (2014-19) target of 25%, according to the National Blindness Visually Impaired Survey (2015- 2019).

83) Who released the first National Diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy Survey report conducted from 2015-19 in New Delhi ? 1) Prakash Javadekar 2) D. V. Sadananda Gowda 3) Ramesh Pokhriyal 4) Dr. Harsh Vardhan 5) None of these Answer – 4) Dr. Harsh Vardhan Explanation: On October 10, 2019 Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan released the report on the first National Diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy Survey (2015-2019), at the 13th Conference of Central Council of Health and Family Welfare, in New Delhi. The report was released in observance of World Sight Day. Diabetes and diabetic retinopathy are now emerging as a significant non-communicable disease and they also lead to ocular morbidity(eye diseases which include both visually impairing and non-visual impairing conditions).

84) Where was the 2nd edition of Indian Navy(IN) –Bangladesh Navy(BN) Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) 2019 held ? 1) Khulna, Bangladesh 2) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 3) Dhaka, Bangladesh 4) Northern Bay of Bengal 5) None of these Answer – 4) Northern Bay of Bengal

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Explanation: The 2nd edition of Indian Navy(IN) –Bangladesh Navy(BN) Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) 2019 has been held in Northern Bay of Bengal from October 10-11, 2019 with the participation of INS (Indian Naval Ship ) Ranvijay, a guided-missile destroyer and INS Kuthar, an indigenously built missile as well as BNS (Bangladesh Naval Ship) Ali Haider, a Type 053 frigate and BNS Shadinota, a Type 056 stealth guided missile corvette.

85) Where was the first ever ‘India Sports Summit- Fitness: $10 Billion Opportunity’ 2019 held? 1) Bengaluru, Karnataka 2) New Delhi, Delhi 3) Mumbai, Maharashtra 4) Hyderabad, Telangana 5) None of these Answer – 2) New Delhi, Delhi Explanation: On October 10, 2019, The ‘India Sports Summit- Fitness: $10 Billion Opportunity’ was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Sports & Youth Affairs Mr Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi. It was organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS), Sportscom, and Sportskeeda.The first India Sports Summit 2019 was also inaugurated at this event.

86) Who inaugurated the India’s 1st ‘Garbage Cafe’ recently ? 1) Ajit Jogi 2) Bhupesh Baghel 3) T S Singh Deo 4) Charan Das Mahant 5) None of these Answer – 3) T S Singh Deo Explanation: On October 10, 2019, Chhattisgarh state Health Minister T S Singhdeo has inaugurated India’s 1st ‘Garbage Cafe’.The concept of this cafe is that ragpickers and the homeless will collect plastic waste, and in return, the municipal corporation will offer them food.

87) Where was the India’s 1st ‘Garbage Cafe’ inaugurated ? 1) Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh 2) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 3) Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh 4) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 5) None of these Answer - 1) Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh Explanation: On October 10, 2019, Chhattisgarh state Health Minister T S Singhdeo has inaugurated India’s 1st ‘Garbage Cafe’ situated in Ambikapur of Surguja district .The concept of this cafe is that ragpickers and the homeless will collect plastic waste, and in return, the municipal corporation will offer them food.

88) Which month is set as target, for achieving the cumulative 175 GW (gigawatt) renewable energy by government of India ? 1) April 30, 2022 2) March 31, 2022 3) December 31, 2022 4) January 31, 2022 5) None of these

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Answer - 3) December 31, 2022 Explanation: As per the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the target date for achieving the cumulative 175 GW (gigawatt) renewable power installed capacity is December 31, 2022, with 100 GW of solar, 60 GW of wind, 10 GW of bio-power and 5 GW of small hydropower.

89) Between which two countries military exercise named ‘Dharma Guardian’ held recently ? 1) India and Japan 2) India and Sri Lanka 3) India and United States 4) India and Russia 5) None of these Answer - 1) India and Japan Explanation: Joint military exercise ‘Dharma Guardian-2019’ to promote military cooperation between India and Japan will be held in Mizoram.

90) Where was the 2nd edition of the joint military exercise ‘Dharma Guardian-2019’ to promote military cooperation between India and Japan held ? 1) Tokyo, Japan 2) Meghalaya, India 3) Osaka, Japan 4) Mizoram, India 5) None of these Answer – 4) Mizoram, India Explanation: The 2nd joint military exercise ‘Dharma Guardian-2019’ to promote military cooperation between India and Japan will be held in Mizoram. The event is being held from 19, October- 2, November 2019 at Counter Insurgency Warfare School located in Vairengte, Mizoram.

91) SARAS was in news recently, what does ‘R’ stands for ______. 1) R - Region 2) R - Rural 3) R - Risk 4) R - Regional 5) None of these Answer - 2) R - Rural Explanation: R stands for Rural.The full form of SARAS is Sale of Articles of Rural Artisan Society.

92) Which city is hosting the Sale of Articles of Rural Artisan Society (SARAS) Aajeevika Mela 2019? 1) Guwahati, Assam 2) Bengaluru, Karnataka 3) New Delhi, Delhi 4) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 5) None of these Answer – 3) New Delhi, Delhi Explanation: The Sale of Articles of Rural Artisan Society (SARAS) Aajeevika Mela 2019 is underway at India Gate Lawns in New Delhi. It had begun on October 10 and will conclude on October 23, 2019.

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93) Under which scheme, Sale of Articles of Rural Artisan Society (SARAS) Aajeevika Mela 2019 is being held in New Delhi ? 1) Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) 2) Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana 3) Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) 4) Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 5) None of these Answer – 1) Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) Explanation: The Sale of Articles of Rural Artisan Society (SARAS) Aajeevika Mela 2019 is underway at India Gate Lawns in New Delhi. It had begun on October 10 and will conclude on October 23, 2019. The mela is an initiative by the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and was inaugurated by Rural Development Minister Narendra Singh Tomar.

94) Where was the 2nd informal summit between Prime Minister(PM) of India Shri Narendra Modi and President of the People’s Republic of China Mr Xi Jinping held ? 1) Fujian, China 2) Mahabalipuram, TamilNadu, India 3) Wuhan, China 4) Nashik, Mumbai, India 5) None of these Answer - 2) Mahabalipuram, TamilNadu, India Explanation: The second informal summit between the Prime Minister(PM) of India Shri Narendra Modi and the President of the People’s Republic of China Mr Xi Jinping was held in Mahabalipuram,TamilNadu, on 11- 12 October 2019. Previously, the first informal summit between the two nations was held in Wuhan, China in April 2018. Both leaders attended cultural programme at the shore temple in Mahabalipuram on the inaugural day of the meet.

95) What is the relaxed e-Tourist visa (e-TV) fee for the Chinese national visiting India for the five-year multiple entry ? 1) United States Dollar(USD) 60 2) United States Dollar(USD) 70 3) United States Dollar(USD) 100 4) United States Dollar(USD) 80 5) None of these Answer – 4) United States Dollar(USD) 80 Explanation: From October 2019, Chinese nationals will be able to apply for e-Tourist visa (e-TV) with 5-year validity and multiple entries costing USD(United States Dollar) 80. Single-entry 30-day validity e-TV can be availed at USD 25 for tourists, while it would cost only USD 10 for a 30day e-TV during April-June.One- year multiple-entry e-TV will be offered but at a reduced visa fee of USD 40.

96) What is Trade deficit ? 1) Value of import is more than the value of export 2) Value of import is less than the value of export 3) Value of export is more than the value of import 4) Value of export is less than the value of import 5) None of these Answer – 1) Value of import is more than the value of export Explanation:

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Trade deficit which means the value of Import is more than the value of export was the key talk during the bilateral delegation level meet at Kovalam, TamilNadu. After shri Modi raised the issue on trade deficit, the Chinese president agreed to take severe action on reducing the trade deficit which is of $53 billion. China welcomed investment in sectors like information technology and pharmaceuticals from India as it would enhance job creation in both sides.

97) Which year is designated as Year of India-China Cultural and People to People Exchanges by Prime Minister(PM) of India Shri Narendra Modi and President of the People’s Republic of China Mr Xi Jinping ? 1) 2025 2) 2022 3) 2020 4) 2030 5) None of these Answer – 3) 2020 Explanation: The two Leaders decided to designate 2020 as Year of India-China Cultural and People to People Exchanges. The year 2020 also marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of India-China relations. The two leaders will also organise 70 activities including a ship voyage conference as part of the celebration.

98) Name the Indian state, which has agreed to establish a sister-state link between Fujian province of China. 1) Uttar Pradesh 2) Tamil Nadu 3) West Bengal 4) Gujarat 5) None of these Answer – 2) Tamil Nadu Explanation: The age-old commercial linkages and people-to-people contacts between India and China date back to the past two millennia, including maritime contacts. The two leaders agreed to establish a sister-state link between Tamil Nadu and Fujian province of China to study the link between Mahabalipuram and Fujian on their maritime connections.

99) Where was the first India International CooperativeTrade Fair(IICTF) 2019 held ? 1) Kolkata, West Bengal 2) Nasik, Maharashtra 3) Mumbai, Maharashtra 4) New Delhi, Delhi 5) None of these Answer – 4) New Delhi, Delhi Explanation: 3 days long first India International CooperativeTrade Fair(IICTF) 2019 was held at PragatiMaidan in New Delhi from October 11-13, 2019. The fair was organised by National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), in association with Bangkok(Thailand) based Network for the Development of Agricultural Cooperatives (NEDAC), and the ministries of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, External Affairs, Commerce &Industry.The IICTF was conducted with the aim of doubling farmers’ income by promoting cooperative-to-cooperative trade within India & abroad as 94% of farmers in India are members of at-least one cooperative institution.

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100) Name the scheme launched by Narendra Singh Tomar with an annual outlay of Rs 100 crore, which is in line with programmes like Start-up India and Stand-up India . 1) Yuva Sahakar-Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme 2019 2) Yuva Kendra Sangathan-Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme 2019 3) Yuva Sashaktikaran-Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme 2019 4) Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram-Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme 2019 5) None of these Answer - 1) Yuva Sahakar-Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme 2019 Explanation: Union Agriculture minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, launched Yuva Sahakar-Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme 2019 with an annual outlay of Rs 100 crore. Aim:This scheme which is in line with programmes like Start-up India and Stand-up India, is aimed at promoting young entrepreneurs and also aims especially at cooperatives in the north-east region, cooperatives in NITI(National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog’s aspirational districts, and cooperatives with 100% SC/ST(Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe) and person with disabilities.

101) With which country, India has signed 3 Memorandum of Interest (MoI) for the supply of milk and milk products ? 1) Myanmar 2) Nepal 3) Sri Lanka 4) Bangladesh 5) None of these Answer – 3) Sri Lanka Explanation: At the inauguration of IICTF, India, the largest milk producer in the world signed a total of 3 Memorandum of Interest (MoI) with Sri Lanka(SL) for the supply of milk and milk products. Separate pact with SL: A separate pact was signed with SL by The Tamil Nadu milk cooperative federation which owns ‘Aavin’ brand, Puducherry milk cooperative federation which owns ‘PonLait’ brand and fertiliser company Indian Potash Ltd for milk supply.

102) Who chaired the meeting on ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ programme in New Delhi, that aims at enhancing interaction between people of different cultures from all the states and Union Territories(UT) ? 1) Venkaiah Naidu 2) Narendra Modi 3) Ram Nath Kovind 4) Amit Shah 5) None of these Answer – 2) Narendra Modi Explanation: On October 12, 2019, the Prime Minister(PM) of India Shri Narendra Modi chaired the meeting on ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ program in New Delhi. The programme aims at enhancing interaction between people of different cultures from all the states and Union Territories(UT).

103) Where was the 10th edition of the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav(RSM)- National Cultural Festival under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat inagurated ? 1) Kochi, Kerala 2) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 3) Jaipur, Rajasthan 4) Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh(MP)

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5) None of these Answer – 4) Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh(MP) Explanation: The 10th edition of the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav (RSM)-National Cultural Festival under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat was inaugurated on October 14, 2019, in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh(MP) by the MP governor Shri Lalji Tandon in presence of Culture and Tourism minister Prahlad Singh Patel. The festival is organised for the second time in MP by culture ministry and will be held until October 21, 2019. The theme of the fest is “Mati Ke Lal”.

104) Name the scheme launched by Harsh Vardhan, to provide free maternity healthcare benefits & assures free medicines for pregnant women . 1) Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan(SUMAN) 2) Shramew Jayate Yojana(SBY) 3) Gramoday Se Bharat Uday(GSBY) 4) Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana(PMSBY) 5) None of these Answer - 1) Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan(SUMAN) Explanation: On October 10, 2019 the union health and family welfare minister Shri Harsh Vardhan launched Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan(SUMAN) scheme during the 13th Conference of Central Council of Health and Family Welfare(CCCHFW) in New Delhi, to provide free maternity healthcare benefits. Website for SUMAN and grievance redressal portal was also launched during the event.

105) Where was the 1st National Hindi Science writers conference held ? 1) Kolkata, West Bengal 2) New Delhi, Delhi 3) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 4) Mumbai, Maharashtra 5) None of these Answer – 3) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Explanation: First-ever 2-day long National Hindi Science writers conference was held at Dr. Shakuntala Mishra National rehabilitation university in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (UP) from October 11-12, 2019. Speaker of the UP assembly Hriday Narayain dixit has inaugurated the conference, which aims to promote use of Hindi and other Vernacular languages in science writing.

106) Who inaugurated the conference on ‘One Nation One Tag – FASTag’ in New Delhi for rolling out usage of unified electronic system ? 1) Ravi Shankar Prasad 2) Amit Shah 3) Nitin Gadkari 4) Rajnath Singh 5) None of these Answer - 3) Nitin Gadkari Explanation: On October 14, 2019 the Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurated conference on ‘One Nation One Tag – FASTag’ in New Delhi for rolling out usage of unified electronic system in the country. My FASTag mobile App was developed by IHMCL and NHAI for the FASTag customers. The App links bank account of neutral FASTag to bank account of customer’s choice.

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107) Where was the 3rd India Energy Forum by CERAWeek held ? 1) Mumbai, Maharashtra 2) Guwahati, Assam 3) Kolkata, West Bengal 4) New Delhi, Delhi 5) None of these Answer – 4) New Delhi, Delhi Explanation: The 3rd India Energy Forum by CERAWeek was conducted in New Delhi from 13-15 October 2019. The Summit, served as a platform to examine the fundamental challenges and opportunities to provide sustainable, secure and affordable energy choices to the nation. Various ministers held key speeches during the forum.

108) By which year, Indian railways has planned to become “net zero” emitter of carbon ? 1) 2025 2) 2022 3) 2030 4) 2032 5) None of these Answer – 3) 2030 Explanation: Indian railways has set target to have 100% electrification done by 2023 and also plans to become “net zero” emitter of carbon by 2030.It also plans to source 10% of its electricity needs through renewable energy sources by 2020.

109) Name the scheme launched by Dr Harsh Vardhan, which plans to engage motivated individuals with the food safety ecosystem at ground level . 1) Food Safety Mitra (FSM) 2) Food Safety Yojana (FSY) 3) Digital Food Safety (DFS) 4) Digital Food Safety Yojana (DFSY) 5) None of these Answer – 1) Food Safety Mitra (FSM) Explanation: On October 16, 2019 (World Food Day), Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan launched Food Safety Mitra (FSM) Scheme, Eat Right Smart Jacket and Eat Right Jhola in New Delhi.FSM Scheme: It is introduced by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). It engages motivated individuals with food safety ecosystem at ground level. A FSM is an individual professional certified by FSSAI who assists in compliances related to Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, Rules & Regulations with 3 avatars- Digital Mitra, Trainer Mitra and Hygiene Mitra. The assistance of the Network of Professionals of Food and Nutrition in India (NetPro.FAN) can also be sought. Its details can be accessed through the website https://fssai.gov.in/mitra/ .

110) Which Indian City is set to host the 5th edition of World Coffee Conference (WCC) & Expo 2020 for the first time in India ? 1) Hyderabad, Telangana 2) Bengaluru, Karnataka 3) New Delhi, Delhi 4) Mumbai, Maharashtra 5) None of these Answer – 2) Bengaluru, Karnataka Explanation:

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For the 1st time, India to host 5th edition of World Coffee Conference (WCC)& Expo 2020 with the theme ‘sustainably through consumption’ in Bengaluru, Karnataka from September 7-12, 2020. The event will celebrate all things of coffee in an immersive experience with conferences and will make Indian coffee a brand that is recognised worldwide and formulate ways to make India a sustainable destination for coffee.

111) Under which scheme, over 50 lakh people have benefited from free of cost treatment? 1) Pradhan Mantri Shram Arogya Yojana(PM-SAY) 2) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Arogya Yojana(PM-KAY) 3) Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Arogya Yojana(PM-AAY) 4) Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana(PM-JAY) 5) None of these Answer – 4) Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana(PM-JAY) Explanation: As of October 15, 2019 over 50 lakh people have benefited from free of cost treatment under the Ayushmaan Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana(PM-JAY) which is the world’s largest health care programme. Top performing states of PM-JAY

112) Which of the following state is not among the top performers in providing free and tertiary healthcare treatment under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana(PM-JAY) ? 1) Tamil Nadu 2) Gujarat 3) Maharashtra 4) Kerala 5) None of these Answer – 3) Maharashtra Explanation: Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh emerged as the top performers in providing free and tertiary healthcare treatment under PM-JAY. The treatments were worth nearly Rs.7,901 crores across India.

113) Name the new train service launched by the Indian Raliways to connect smaller towns around major cities. 1) ‘Sewa Service’ 2) ‘Connect Service Rural’ 3) ‘Sewa Service Rural’ 4) ‘Rural Service’ 5) None of these Answer – 1) ‘Sewa Service’ Explanation: On October 15, 2019 the Indian Railways(IR) launched 09 ‘Sewa Service’ Trains to connected with the unconnected smaller towns around major cities. Sewa service trains were launched by the Minister of railways and commerce & industry, Shri PiyushGoyal along with Minister for Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW), science & technology and earth sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan and Minister of petroleum & natural gas and steel, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and Minister of State(Mos) for Railways Shri Suresh Channabasappa Angadi from New Delhi by inaugurating Delhi-Shamli passenger train.

114) Where was the Sangam Youth Festival 2019 organized by Indian army held ? 1) New Delhi 2) Jammu & Kashmir(J&K) 3) Mumbai 4) Kolkata

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5) None of these Answer – 2) Jammu & Kashmir(J&K) Explanation: In a bid to promote peace and prosperity in the Chenab Valley region, Rashtriya Rifles, a branch of the Indian Army in collaboration with Jammu University have jointly organized “Sangam 2019-20 Youth Festival” at the University’s Bhaderwah campus, Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir(J&K). 115) What was the theme of the Sangam Youth Festival 2019 ? 1) Theme – “New era to begin with” 2) Theme – “A New Beginning” 3) Theme – “Unity is Strength” 4) Theme – “Let’s Build Our Nation” 5) None of these Answer – 4) Theme – “Let’s Build Our Nation” Explanation: The theme of the Sangam Youth Festival 2019 is ‘Let’s Build Our Nation’ at the University’s Bhaderwah campus, Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir(J&K).

116) Where was the 3rd edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2019, the largest digital technology forum in South Asia held ? 1) New Delhi, Delhi 2) Bengaluru, Karnataka 3) Hyderabad, Telangana 4) Kochi, Kerala 5) None of these Answer – 1) New Delhi, Delhi Explanation: 3rd Edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2019 was held in Aerocity, New Delhi from October 14 -16, 2019.It was organised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India and Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI). IMC is the largest digital technology forum in South Asia.

117) What was the theme of the 3rd edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2019 ? 1) Theme – “Science for shaping the future of India” 2) Theme – “Connecting the next billion Indians to the worldwide web is the single biggest opportunity in India” 3) Theme – “Imagine: a new Connected world; Intelligent. Immersive. Inventive” 4) Theme – “New Digital Horizons. Connect. Create. Innovate” 5) None of these Answer – 3) Theme – “Imagine: a new Connected world; Intelligent. Immersive. Inventive” Explanation: 3rd Edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2019 was held in Aerocity, New Delhi from October 14 -16, 2019 under the theme “Imagine: a new Connected world; Intelligent. Immersive. Inventive”. It was organised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India and Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI). IMC is the largest digital technology forum in South Asia.

118) ______edition of Livestock Census for the year 2019 was released by Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying,Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying. 1) 15th 2) 20th 3) 25th 4) 30th 5) None of these Answer – 2) 20th

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Explanation: On October 16, 2019, The provisional data of the 20th Livestock Census for 2019 was released by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying which works under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.

119) How much percent of livestock population was increased in the year 2019 from the year 2012 as per the 20th edition of Livestock Census for the year 2019 ? 1) 6.5% 2) 2.3% 3) 5.5% 4) 4.6% 5) None of these Answer – 4) 4.6% Explanation: On October 16, 2019, The provisional data of the 20th Livestock Census for 2019 was released by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying which works under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying. It showed that the livestock population increased by 4.6%, from 512.06 million in 2012 livestock census to 535.78 million in 2019.

120) Which state has the highest number of livestock with 67.8 million population as per the 20th edition of Livestock Census for the year 2019? 1) Uttar Pradesh 2) West Bengal 3) Madhya Pradesh 4) Rajasthan 5) None of these Answer – 1) Uttar Pradesh Explanation: Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of livestock of 67.8 million, followed by Rajasthan 56.8 million, Madhya Pradesh: 40.6 million and West Bengal: 37.4 million .

121) Name the state, which has the highest number of poultry population as per the 20th edition of Livestock Census for the year 2019 . 1) West Bengal 2) Andhra Pradesh 3) Tamil Nadu 4) Telangana 5) None of these Answer – 3) Tamil Nadu Explanation: Tamil Nadu has the highest number of poultry population with 120.8 million, followed by Andhra Pradesh (107.9 million), Telangana (80 million) and West Bengal (77.3 million).

122) Name the Indo-Japan joint Air Force exercise, that began in Arjan Singh of Panagarh town in West Bengal . 1) Siam Bharat 2) Shinyuu Maitri 3) Eastern Bridge 4) Desert Eagle 5) None of these Answer – 2) Shinyuu Maitri

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Explanation: On October 17, 2019 the Indian Air Force(IAF) of India and Japan’s Japanese Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) joint air force exercise named “Shinyuu Maitri” began at the Air Force Station, Arjan Singh of Panagarh town in West Bengal. It is a week-long exercise and will be conducted till October 23, 2019.

123) India’s longest 9.2 km long Chenani-Nashri tunnel, that located in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is named after which politician ? 1) Lal Krishna Advani 2) Atal Bihari Vajpayee 3) Vishwanath Pratap Singh 4) Shyama Prasad Mukherjee 5) None of these Answer – 4) Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Explanation: On October 16, 2019, as per the Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways of India, Nitin Gadkari , India’s longest 9.2 km long Chenani-Nashri tunnel located on National Highway-44 (NH 44) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) will be named after Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, who fought for Kashmir on One Nation One Flag issue & has contributed a lot to national integration.

124) Which organization has launched the India Innovation Index (III) 2019 along with the Institute for Competitiveness ? 1) Reserve Bank of India(RBI) 2) National Development Council(NDC) 3) National Institution for Transforming India(NITI) Aayog 4) Central Information Commission (CIC) 5) None of these Answer – 3) National Institution for Transforming India(NITI) Aayog Explanation: On October 17, 2019, The National Institution for Transforming India(NITI) Aayog along with the Institute for Competitiveness as competitive partner, launched the India Innovation Index (III) 2019.

125) Which state was ranked as the most innovative state in India as per the National Institution for Transforming India(NITI) Aayog’s India Innovation Index (III) 2019 ? 1) Karnataka 2) Tamil Nadu 3) Maharashtra 4) Uttar Pradesh 5) None of these Answer – 1) Karnataka Explanation: On October 17, 2019, The National Institution for Transforming India(NITI) Aayog along with the Institute for Competitiveness as competitive partner, launched the India Innovation Index (III) 2019. According to the index, Karnataka ranked as the most innovative state in India. It was followed by TamilNadu and Maharashtra in the second and third places respectively. The index examines innovation ecosystem in the nation and aims to address the challenges in it.

126) Which ministry along with Progress, Harmony and Development Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) has released the University-Industry Linkages (UILs) Index 2019 ? 1) Ministry of Labour and Employment 2) Ministry of Women and Child Development 3) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting 4) Ministry of Science and Technology

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5) None of these Answer – 4) Ministry of Science and Technology Explanation: Progress, Harmony and Development Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) and the Ministry of Science and Technology, released the University-Industry Linkages (UILs) Index 2019 recently

127) Name the state that topped in the University-Industry Linkages (UILs) Index 2019 released by the Ministry of Science and Technology & Progress, Harmony and Development Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI). 1) Bihar 2) Karnataka 3) Kerala 4) Gujarat 5) None of these Answer – 2) Karnataka Explanation: In the survey conducted by Progress, Harmony and Development Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) and the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, Karnataka topped the University-Industry Linkages (UILs) Index 2019 with the score of 7.8 out of 10. Kerala and Gujarat were ranked second and third with the score of 7.3 and 6.7, respectively. The study was released by Dr Shekhar C Mande, Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology.

128) What was theme of the 11th edition of Nuclear Energy Conclave 2019 that held in New Delhi ? 1) Theme – “Creating conditions for rapid capacity addition on nuclear power in India” 2) Theme – “Nuclear Power- Towards a Clean & Base Load Energy” 3) Theme – “Economics of Nuclear Power- Innovation towards Safer & Cost Effective Technologies” 4) Theme – “Nuclear Power: Growth Prospects” 5) None of these Answer – 3) Theme – “Economics of Nuclear Power- Innovation towards Safer & Cost Effective Technologies” Explanation : On October 18, 2019, The Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), Minister of State (MoS) Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 11th Edition of Nuclear Energy Conclave 2019 in New Delhi. It was held under the theme “Economics of Nuclear Power- Innovation towards Safer & Cost Effective Technologies”. It was organized by India Energy Forum (IEF).

129) What is the face value of the postal stamp of Hyderabad’s National Institute of Nutrition(NIN) launched by Harsh Vardhan in New Delhi ? 1) Rs.5 2) Rs.10 3) Rs.15 4) Rs.20 5) None of these Answer – 1) Rs.5 Explanation: On October 16, 2019 the union Minister of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) Shri Harsh Vardhan released postal stamp of Hyderabad(Telangana) city based ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) to commemorate its centenary celebration. It is also the oldest institute of ICMR. The stamp was released in New Delhi at the Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR). The theme for the NIN centenary year was ‘Empowering the nation through nutrition’. 5000 stamps each with a face value of Rs.5 have been

Current Affairs Q&A PDF printed, whereas India Posts would print 1000 stamps additionally for online sale at e-post office, display and sale them at philately (collection and study of postage stamps) exhibitions. This postal stamp was brought out under the ‘Corporate My Stamp’ scheme of India Posts.

130) Who was conferred with the ‘ICMR-NIN-Centenary Award’ 2019 posthumously . 1) Madhuri Ruia 2) Rujuta Diwekar 3) Shikha Sharma 4) C. Gopalan 5) None of these Answer – 4) C. Gopalan Explanation: ‘ICMR-NIN-Centenary Award’, a onetime instituted award to commemorate NIN’s centenary was conferred posthumously to C. Gopalan, nutrition scientist who passed away recently at the age of 101 on October 3, 2019.

131) Name the first Indian state, which provides the maternity leave benefits to teachers & other staff of private educational institutions . 1) Tamil Nadu 2) Kerala 3) Maharashtra 4) West Bengal 5) None of these Answer – 2) Kerala Explanation: On October 17, 2019 the Kerala govt, as a first in the nation has planned to extend maternity leave benefits to teachers and other staff of private educational institutions, including the people working in the unaided sector. This extension of maternity leave under the Maternity Benefit Act, was approved by the Central govt and when once amended, Kerala would be the first state to provide maternity benefits in the private educational sector.

132) Name the King of Netherlands, who visited India for the first time since his ascension to the throne in 2013 . 1) Willem-Alexander 2) Dirk III 3) Frederick Henry 4) Louis Bonaparte 5) None of these Answer – 1) King Willem-Alexander Explanation: King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands paid a 5 day official visit to India at the invitation of Indian president Shri Ram Nath Kovind, from October 13-17 2019 to boost bilateral and political cooperation between the two nations. This was the first visit to India by the king since his ascension to the throne in 2013.

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Explanation: On october 15, 2019 the 25th edition of two day organised DST-CII India Netherlands Technology Summit was held in New Delhi. The summit was inaugurated by King Willem-Alexander .The Netherlands is the partner country of the summit. The central theme of the summit was ‘NEXUS’ to co- create on pioneering innovative solutions for global challenges.

134) Name the 2nd phase of the Indo-Dutch project launched by Dr. Harsh Vardhan and the Netherlands King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima in New Delhi . 1) National Treatment of Urban Sewage Streams for Healthy Reuse or NATUS-HR 2) Local Treatment of Urban Sewage Streams for Healthy Reuse or LOTUS-HR 3) Treatment of Urban Sewage Streams for Healthy Reuse or TUS-HR 4) Local Treatment of Rural Sewage Streams for Healthy Reuse or LOTRS-HR 5) None of these Answer – 3) Local Treatment of Urban Sewage Streams for Healthy Reuse or LOTUS-HR Explanation: The 2nd phase of the Indo-Dutch project called Local Treatment of Urban Sewage Streams for Healthy Reuse, or LOTUS-HR was launched at India-Netherlands water laboratory Barapullah drain in New Delhi by Dr. Harsh Vardhan and the Netherlands King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima.

135) Where was the 1st edition of Asia Health-2019 conference with the theme “Serving the World’s Fastest Growing Region through Healthcare Convergence” held ? 1) Jakarta, Indonesia 2) New Delhi, India 3) Beijing, China 4) Tokyo, Japan 5) None of these Answer – 2) New Delhi, India Explanation: The 1st edition of Asia Health-2019 conference with the theme Serving the World’s Fastest Growing Region through Healthcare Convergence, organized jointly by the National Health Authority and CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) held in New Delhi from 16 – 19 October 2019 with the aim to bring multiple stakeholders together to discuss the future of Health.

136) Who chaired the 1st edition of Asia Health 2019 conference that held in New Delhi? 1) Jitendra Singh 2) Shripad Naik 3) Harsh Vardhan 4) Prakash Javadekar 5) None of these Answer – 1) Jitendra Singh Explanation: On October 17, 2019, Dr. Jitendra Singh,the Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space has chaired the Asia Health-2019 conference in New Delhi .

137) Where was the 2nd edition of India’s large joint exercise (Army, Navy and Airforce) DANX- 2019 held ? 1) Shillong, Meghalaya 2) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 3) Aizawl, Mizoram 4) Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar islands 5) None of these 39 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Answer – 4) Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar islands Explanation: A 5-day long 2nd edition of large joint exercise Defence of Andaman & Nicobar Islands 2019 (DANX-19) was successfully conducted under the aegis of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) from October 14-18, 2019 at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar islands. The main objective of the exercise was to practice and strengthen the procedures and drills of all command forces.

138) Which country is set to host the 91st International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) General Assembly in 2022 ? 1) Chile 2) Russia 3) India 4) United States 5) None of these Answer – 3) India Explanation: India will host the 91st International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) General Assembly in 2022. The proposal was made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to the Interpol Secretary General Jürgen Stock during a meeting in New Delhi during Mr Stock’s official visit in August 2019.

139) Where was the 88th International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) General Assembly for the year 2019 held ? 1) Bali, Indonesia 2) Santiago, Chile 3) Dubai, United Arab Emirates 4) Beijing, China 5) None of these Answer – 2) Santiago, Chile Explanation: The 88th General Assembly of Interpol was held in Santiago, Chile from October 15 – 18, 2019. Rishi Kumar Shukla, director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) represented Interpol in India as the country’s national central bureau. He was accompanied by Delhi police commissioner Amulya Patnaik and Madhya Pradesh police chief V K Singh. The last Interpol general assembly hosted by India was in 1997.

140) ‘OASIS’ is launched by Indian Army recently to digitize the official records of the army officers, what is ‘A’ stands for ______. 1) A - Automated 2) A - Adaptive 3) A - Accountability 4) A - Archive 5) None of these Answer – 1) A - Automated Explanation: A stands for Automated. The Indian Army launched a new programme called OASIS (Officers Automated Structures Information System). The purpose of this programme is to digitize the official records of the army officers. The IAs intranet will be hosting the software. Previously the records were preserved manually at the Manpower Planning Directorate(MPD) in New Delhi.

141) Which city emerged as the most polluted city in India with the Air Quality Index (AQI) figures at 358 ? 1) Gurgaon, Haryana 40 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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2) Gaya, Bihar 3) Loni, Uttar Pradesh 4) Faridabad, Haryana 5) None of these Answer – 3) Loni, Uttar Pradesh Explanation: On October 16, 2019, According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India, Loni rural (Dehat) of Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh emerged as the most polluted city in India with the Air Quality Index (AQI) figures at 358. Strict measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) were implemented in the city to tackle air pollution. It topped the list of 108 most polluted cities.

142) Name the state, that topped in terms of expenditure incurred on capital outlay/asset creation (capex) by State governments during 2015-2019 on irrigation in India . 1) Telangana 2) Andhra Pradesh 3) Maharashtra 4) Karnataka 5) None of these Answer – 1) Telangana Explanation: According to a study by CARE Ratings, Telangana was ranked first in terms of expenditure incurred on capital outlay/asset creation (capex) by State governments during 2015-2019 on irrigation in India.Other largest spenders: Tamil Nadu spent highest on urban development; Bihar on rural development; Uttar Pradesh in the areas of transport, energy, public health, education and housing and Maharashtra on agriculture.

143) Which two countries participated in the Naval Exercise named “IMNEX-2019” recently ? 1) India & Maldives 2) India & Malawi 3) India & Madagascar 4) India & Myanmar 5) None of these Answer – 4) India & Myanmar Explanation: Naval Exercise, IMNEX-2019 is held between India & Myanmar.

144) Where was the 2nd edition of India- Myanmar Naval Exercise IMNEX-2019 begun ? 1) Yangon, Myanmar 2) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 3) Naypyitaw, Myanmar 4) Kochi, Kerala 5) None of these Answer – 2) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh Explanation: The 2nd edition of India- Myanmar Naval Exercise IMNEX-2019 has begun in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It will be held from October 19-22, 2019. The opening ceremony was conducted onboard INS (Indian Naval Ship) Ranvijay. The exercise is conducted in 2 phases: Harbour phase (till October 20) and Sea Phase (from October 20- 22).

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3) Narendra Modi 4) Rajnath Singh 5) None of these Answer – 2) Pramod Sawant Explanation: The Vibrant Goa Global Expo and Summit 2019 (VG GES 2019) was conducted from October 17-19, 2019 at Goa University, Taleigao, Goa. The summit was inaugurated by Chief Minister of Goa Shri Pramod Sawant, in the presence of all high officials.

146) Which state government has signed MoU with the Software Technology Parks of India(STPI) to establish a start-up centre to boost the IT industry ? 1) Andhra Pradesh 2) Karnataka 3) Kerala 4) Goa 5) None of these Answer – 4) Goa Explanation: The department of Information and Technology(DoIT) of the Goa govt signed 2 Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) with the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) to establish a start-up centre in the state that would boost the IT industry in the state. Another MoU was signed to set up an IT park at Dona Paula, Goa.

147) For which of the following field the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has signed 30 licensing agreements with 16 Indian companies during the Vibrant Goa Global Expo and Summit 2019 ? 1) Protection of Classified Military Information 2) Technologies for providing human centric systems 3) Transfer of Technology(TOT) 4) Gaganyaan Mission 5) None of these Answer – 3) Transfer of Technology(TOT) Explanation: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) signed 30 licensing agreements for Transfer of Technology (ToT) with 16 Indian companies inclusive of including three start-ups. Technologies developed by DRDO is generally used in defence industry and Armed Forces. The companies that obtained the ToT from DRDO provides ready-to-eat meals, survival ration and emergency flying ration products to the armed forces.

148) Who inaugurated the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) e-portal and YouTube Channel during the “Digital Bharat – Digital Sanskriti” event ? 1) Prahlad Singh 2) Pralhad Joshi 3) Rakesh Singh 4) Narendra Singh Tomar 5) None of these Answer – 1) Prahlad Singh Explanation: On October 21, 2019, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Culture & Tourism (Independent Charge) Mr Prahlad Singh inaugurated CCRT e-portal and YouTube Channel with support from Routes 2 Routes, during the event “Digital Bharat – Digital Sanskriti” at the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training

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(CCRT) Head Quarter located at Dwarka, New Delhi. The event was organised by Rashtriya Centre for Cultural Resources and Training under the Ministry of Culture.

149) Who is the author of the book titled “Dewas Ki Sanskritik Parampara” that was released during the “Digital Bharat – Digital Sanskriti” event ? 1) Sudha Murthy 2) Jeevan Singh Thakur 3) Ravinder Singh 4) Durjoy Datta 5) None of these Answer – 2) Jeevan Singh Thakur Explanation: Union Minister of State (MoS) for Culture & Tourism (Independent Charge) Mr Prahlad Singh released a book titled “Dewas Ki Sanskritik Parampara” written by Shri Jeevan Singh Thakur, published in the series “Untold Tales of India’s Cities” by CCRT.A brief presentation of the film ‘Rahas’, produced by CCRT based on Rasalila in Chhattisgarh and directed by Shri Sunil Shukla was showcased.

150) Where was the 2 day long Sudarshan Chakra Vahini war exercise 2019 of Indian Army held ? 1) Balasore, Odisha 2) Kochi, Kerala 3) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 4) Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 5) None of these Answer – 4) Jaisalmer, Rajasthan Explanation: On October 20, 2019, A 2 day long Sudarshan Chakra Vahini war exercise 2019 of the Indian Army commenced at Jaisalmer field firing range, Rajasthan. The army showcased its strength regarding Agni Missile and artillery.Artillery, Arms and mechanized forces, Army air defence and helicopters of army aviation, endogenously manufactured light helicopter Rudra and self-propelled artillery gun system K-9 vajra had participated in the exercise.

151) Where was the Col. Chewang Rinchen Setu/Bridge inaugurated ? 1) New Delhi 2) Mumbai 3) Ladakh 4) Jammu 5) None of these Answer – 3) Ladakh Explanation: On October 21, 2019, Defence Minister Mr Rajnath Singh inaugurated Col. Chewang Rinchen Setu/Bridge.The Bridge, which is 1400 feet span, is constructed by the Project Himank of Border Road Organization (BRO) and is at an altitude of 14,650 feet in the forward area of the Ladakh region (Proposed union territory from October 31, 2019). Its cost is Rs 100 crores.

152) Over which river, the Col. Chewang Rinchen Setu/Bridge inaugurated ? 1) River Shyok 2) River Doda 3) River Zanskar 4) River Jhelum 5) None of these Answer - 1) River Shyok

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Explanation: On October 21, 2019, Defence Minister Mr Rajnath Singh inaugurated Col. Chewang Rinchen Setu/Bridge over River Shyok. The Bridge, which is 1400 feet span, is constructed by the Project Himank of Border Road Organization (BRO) and is at an altitude of 14,650 feet in the forward area of the Ladakh region (Proposed union territory from October 31, 2019). Its cost is Rs 100 crores.

153) Which 2 cities were connected by recently inaugurated Col. Chewang Rinchen Setu/Bridge ? 1) Padum and Zanskar 2) Durbuk and Daulat Beg Oldie 3) Zanskar and Durbuk 4) Durbuk and Padum 5) None of these Answer – 2) Durbuk and Daulat Beg Oldie Explanation: On October 21, 2019, Defence Minister Mr Rajnath Singh inaugurated Col. Chewang Rinchen Setu/Bridge over River Shyok, connecting Durbuk and Daulat Beg Oldie in Eastern Ladakh. The Bridge, which is 1400 feet span, is constructed by the Project Himank of Border Road Organization (BRO) and is at an altitude of 14,650 feet in the forward area of the Ladakh region (Proposed union territory from October 31, 2019). Its cost is Rs 100 crores.

154) Where was the first MeitY Start-up Summit 2019 held ? 1) Guwahati, Assam 2) Kolkata, West Bengal 3) Mumbai, Maharashtra 4) New Delhi, Delhi 5) None of these Answer – 4) New Delhi, Delhi Explanation: The first MeitY Start-up Summit 2019 held in New Delhi.

155) Who inaugurated the MeitYStartup Hub(MSH) portal during the first MeitY Start-up Summit 2019 in New Delhi ? 1) Nitin Gadkari 2) Ravi Shankar Prasad 3) Ram Vilas Paswan 4) Prakash Javadekar 5) None of these Answer – 2) Ravi Shankar Prasad Explanation: On October 21, 2019 the Union minister of law & justice, communications, electronics & Information Technology(IT), Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad unveiled new initiatives by the Ministry of Electronics & Information (MeitY) in the first MeitY Start-up Summit 2019 held in New Delhi. Some of the important events in the summit are as follows

156) Which organization has released the annual Crime in India Report 2017, after a delay of 2 years on October 21, 2019 ? 1) Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) 2) Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) 3) National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 4) National Investigation Agency(NIA) 5) None of these Answer – 3) National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 44 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Explanation: On October 21, 2019, The annual Crime in India Report 2017 was released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) after a delay of 2 years (last in 2016). 3,59,849 cases of crime against women were reported in India.

157) Name the state, which has the most number of crimes against women with 56,011 cases as per the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)’s annual Crime in India Report 2017 . 1) Maharashtra 2) Assam 3) Uttar Pradesh 4) Delhi 5) None of these Answer – 3) Uttar Pradesh Explanation: On October 21, 2019, The annual Crime in India Report 2017 was released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) after a delay of 2 years (last in 2016). 3,59,849 cases of crime against women were reported in India. Uttar Pradesh topped the list of states with the most number of crimes against women with 56,011 cases. It was followed by Maharashtra with 31,979 cases and West Bengal with 30,002 cases.

158) Which state was encountered with the maximum number on circulation of false/fake news and rumours as per the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)’s annual Crime in India Report 2017 ? 1) Madhya Pradesh 2) Maharashtra 3) Kerala 4) Uttar Pradesh 5) None of these Answer – 1) Madhya Pradesh Explanation: For the first time, data was collected on circulation of false/fake news and rumours. Under this, maximum incidents were reported from Madhya Pradesh (138), Uttar Pradesh (32) and Kerala (18) as per the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)’s annual Crime in India Report 2017 .

159) Where was the US India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) summit 2019 held ? 1) New York, United States 2) Mumbai, India 3) Washington D.C., United States 4) New Delhi, India 5) None of these Answer - 4) New Delhi Explanation: On October 21, 2019 the members of the US India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) under the delegation of its chairman Mr. John Chambers, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi for the USISPF summit 2019. This meet was part of US-India’s combined partnership in fields of economic growth, entrepreneurship, employment-creation, and innovation.

160) What does ‘3D’ stands for, which was stated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during the US India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) summit 2019 ? 1) Democracy, Diverse and Development 2) Democracy, Demography and Dimaag(Brain) 3) Diverse, Democracy and Dimaag(Brain)

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4) Democracy, Diverse and Democracy 5) None of these Answer – 2) Democracy, Demography and Dimaag(Brain) Explanation: 3D stands for Democracy, Demography and Dimaag(Brain).Shri Modi ensured the govt.s target of ease of living with India’s unique strength of three D’s. They are Democracy, Demography and Dimaag(Brain). Ease of Doing Business like reduction of corporate tax and labour reforms were also discussed.

161) Name the missile, which was purchased by the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) to increase the firepower of Indian Tanks & auxiliary power unit (APU) for T-72 and T-90 battle tanks . 1) Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) 2) Anti-Submarine Missile (ASM) 3) Ground-Launched Cruise Missile (GLCM) 4) Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) 5) None of these Answer – 1) Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) Explanation: On October 21, 2019, The Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the purchase of more than Rs 3300 crore of military equipment for the armed forces, including indigenously designed and developed anti-tank guided missiles. The first two projects include the purchase of a third generation anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) to increase the firepower of Indian Tanks & auxiliary power unit (APU) for T-72 and T-90 battle tanks. The APU will enable various upgrades to the Fire Control System and to add night fighting capability to the tanks.

162) Ministry of AYUSH has signed an MoU with Ministry of Defence for providing health services to armed forces, Expand AYUSH ? 1) AYUSH-Ayurvedic, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Herbal 2) AYUSH-Ayurvedic, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy 3) AYUSH-Ayurvedic, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy 4) AYUSH-Ayurvedic, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Herbal 5) None of these Answer – 3) AYUSH-Ayurvedic, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy Explanation: On October 21, 2019Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH(Ayurvedic, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) and Defence Shri Shripad Yesso Naik signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) between the ministry of AYUSH and Defence to provide health services of AYUSH under the health establishments of Directorate General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS). The MoU was signed during the inauguration of Ayurveda Palliative Care Unit at Palliative Care Centre, base Hospital in New Delhi.

163) Which E-Commerce company was allowed by Indian Railways to use its EMU (electric multiple unit) services under its new pilot project ? 1) Myntra 2) Flipkart 3) Snapdeal 4) Amazon 5) None of these Answer - 4) Amazon Explanation: Indian Railways has allowed e-commerce companies to use its EMU (electric multiple unit) services under its new pilot project. Eastern Railway has also allowed Amazon to use the vendor compartment from Sealdah – Dankuni (West Bengal) EMU Local (suburban services) to carry its goods. 46 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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164) Name the institute that topped in the 2nd edition of Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) India University Rankings 2020 . 1) Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) 2) Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) 3) Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (IIS-B) 4) Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-D) 5) None of these Answer - 2) Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) Explanation: On October 22, 2019, In the latest 2nd edition of Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) India University Rankings 2020, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) has again topped all Indian Institutes in the list with an overall score of 88.5 followed by IISc- Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (ranked 2nd with 84.7 score) & Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD),which has improved a notch to rank 3rd with 82.2 scores.

165) Which Armed force, is set to conduct the exercise codenamed “Sindhu Sudarshan” to evaluate the capability of the defence services in an integrated air-land battle in Rajasthan deserts ? 1) Indian Navy (IN) 2) Indian Army (IA) 3) Indian Airforce(IA) 4) All the above 5) None of these Answer – 2) Indian Army (IA) Explanation: The Indian Army (IA) is to conduct exercise codenamed “Sindhu Sudarshan” for the year 2019 in the deserts of Rajasthan from November 29 to December 4, 2019. The aim of this exercise is to evaluate the capability of the defence services in an integrated air-land battle.

166) Name the Indian City, which topped in the Mobile download speed as per the report released by Ookla . 1) Hyderabad 2) Indore 3) Visakhapatnam 4) Mumbai 5) None of these Answer - 4) Mumbai Explanation: Mumbai topped in the Mobile download speed as per the report released by Ookla.They were relatively flat in India, fluctuating between 10.63 Mbps and 11.18 Mbps during Q2-Q3 2019. Mumbai (11.87 Mbps), Indore (11.80 Mbps), Visakhapatnam (11.74 Mbps), Hyderabad (11.48) and Kolkata (11.46 Mbps) had the fastest mobile download speeds. The slowest mean download speed was measured in Lucknow (8.94 Mbps).

167) Which Indian City has became the fastest mean download speed over fixed broadband ? 1) Chennai 2) Mumbai 3) Hyderabad 4) Bengaluru 5) None of these Answer – 1) Chennai

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Explanation: Chennai became the fastest mean download speed over fixed broadband (51.07 Mbps), followed by Bengaluru (42.50 Mbps) and Hyderabad (41.68 Mbps). The slowest download speeds were measured in Nagpur (20.10 Mbps), followed by Pune (22.78 Mbps) and Kanpur (23.20 Mbps).

168) What will be the theme of “Hunar Haat” exhibhition for the year 2019 & 2020 ? 1) “Innovate: Evolve, Progress: Exploring Science since 40 years” 2) “Towards a Common Future” 3) “Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat” 4) “Hear the Future” 5) None of these Answer - 3) “Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat” Explanation: On October 22, 2019, Union Minority Affairs Minister Mr. Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi notified that the “Hunar Haat” exhibition will be organised at North Central Zone Cultural Centre in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh (UP) from November 1-10, 2019. All the “Hunar Haat”, to be organised in 2019 and 2020 will be based on the theme of “Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat”. It is organized by the Minority Affairs Ministry.

169) Where was the 1st India-Bangladesh Stakeholders’ Meet held ? 1) Kolkata, West Bengal 2) Bengaluru, Karanataka 3) Guwahati, Assam 4) New Delhi, Delhi 5) None of these Answer - 3) Guwahati, Assam Explanation: The 1st India-Bangladesh Stakeholders’ Meet was held from 22- 23 October 2019 in Guwahati, Assam, with the participation of a 70-member delegation from Bangladesh including its Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi & a similar team represented the Indian side.

170) Which policy has received the Cabinet approval on 23rd October, 2019 ? 1) Environmental policy 2) Fuel Retailing Policy 3) Economy Policy 4) Energy policy 5) None of these Answer – 2) Fuel Retailing Policy Explanation: The cabinet committee approved to review the guidelines for granting authorization in marketing transportation fuels such as petrol and diesel. Existing policy: The existing policy had not undergone any changes for the past 17 years (since 2002). New policy benefits: The new policy will improve the “Ease of Doing Business” and also encourage investment from the private and foreign sectors. It would create new jobs and setting up of new retail outlets(ROs) would also result in better competition.

171) Name the rabi crop, which has the highest increase in Minimum Support Price(MSP) during the RMS (Rabi Marketing Season) 2020-21 . 1) Mung bean 2) Legume 3) Chickpea 4) Lentil 5) None of these Answer – 4) Lentil 48 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Explanation: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), approved to increase the Minimum Support Price(MSP) for all Rabi crops (agricultural crops that are sown in winter and harvested in the spring in India) of 2019-20 that are to be marketed in the Rabi season of 2020-21.For the Rabi crops of RMS 2020- 21, the highest increase in MSP was recommended for lentil which would be Rs. 325/quintal. The procurement of the rabi crops will be done by the state govt. under the National Food Security Act(NFSA). The losses incurred will be fully undertaken by the govt, as per the guidelines.

172) Which country’s proposal in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine was approved by Cabinet Committee of India on 23rd October, 2019 ? 1) St. Vincent & the Grenadines 2) St Kitts and Nevis 3) Antigua and Barbuda 4) Anguilla 5) None of these Answer – 1) St. Vincent & the Grenadines Explanation: The cabinet committee approved the proposal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and St. Vincent & the Grenadines signed on cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine on 11th September 2019 in New Delhi.The MoU will lead to mutual cooperation of the two nations and lead to promotion of traditional medicinal system of St. Vincent & the Grenadines and also India’s AYUSH (Ayurvedic, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) medicinal systems.

173) Cabinet Committee has approved the MoU between India and Kuwait in which of the following field ? 1) Capacity building 2) Financial and audit knowledge base 3) Strengthening the accounting 4) All the above 5) None of these Answer – 4) All the above Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved MoU between India and Kuwait for capacity building and strengthening the accounting, financial and audit knowledge base in Kuwait. Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), New Delhi and Kuwait Accountants and Auditors Association (KAAA), Kuwait will work together in audit based areas and will also work on corporate governance.

174) Where will the India’s first International multi-model hub at a cost of 600 crore rupees to be set up ? 1) Hyderabad, Telangana 2) Nasik, Maharashtra 3) Jogighopa, Assam 4) New Delhi, Delhi 5) None of these Answer – 3) Jogighopa, Assam Explanation: India’s first International multi-model hub at a cost of 600 crore rupees to be set up in Jogighopa, Assam.

175) Which city will host the 1st edition of “Global Bio-India 2019” Summit ? 1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu 2) Kolkata, West Bengal

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3) New Delhi, Delhi 4) Mumbai, Maharashtra 5) None of these Answer – 3) New Delhi, Delhi Explanation: On October 24, 2019 the Union Minister of Science & Technology(ST), Earth Sciences(ES) and Health & Family Welfare(H&FW), Shri Harsh Vardhan at a curtain-raiser in New Delhi, announced for the 1st edition of “Global Bio-India 2019” Summit which is to be held from November 21-23, 2019 in New Delhi, the host state of the summit. The Global Bio-India 2019 summit is one of the largest biotechnology stakeholders’ conglomerates (gathering together into a compact mass).

176) Who released the Nano-pharmaceuticals guidelines for safe and efficient assessment of novel nano-formulations ? 1) Harsh Vardhan 2) Ramesh Pokhriyal 3) Arjun Munda 4) Piyush Goyal 5) None of these Answer - 1) Harsh Vardhan Explanation: Shri Harsh Vardhan released “Guidelines for Evaluation of Nano pharmaceuticals in India” for safe and efficient assessment of novel nano-formulations. These guidelines would also regulate nanopharmaceuticals in India. These guidelines will contribute to the mission on “Affordable Health Care for All”.

177) Name the joint exercise of the Armies of India and France, that held in Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan . 1) Shatrujeet-2019 2) Emerald Mercury-2019 3) Nomadic Elephant-2019 4) Ex Shakti -2019 5) None of these Answer - 4) Ex Shakti -2019 Explanation: ‘Ex Shakti -2019‘, a joint exercise of the Armies of India and France will be held from 31 October 2019- to November 13, 2019, in the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. The exercise will be fully focused on anti-terrorist operations.

178) Who will head the panel formed by government of India to resolve differences between Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) & National Institution for Transforming India(NITI) Aayog over AI mission implementation ? 1) Upinder Singh Bhalla 2) Krishnaswamy VijayRaghavan 3) Satyajit Mayor 4) Rajagopala Chidambaram 5) None of these Answer – 2) Krishnaswamy VijayRaghavan Explanation: On October 23, 2019, the government has set up a panel to resolve the difference between the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) and govt. think tank National Institution for Transforming India(NITI) Aayog over the implementation of the ambitious Artificial Intelligence (AI) mission. The panel will be headed by principal scientific advisor Shri Krishnaswamy Vijay Raghavan and will be represented by Ashutosh 50 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Sharma, Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology; Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of NITI Aayog Shri Amitabh Khant and Secretary of MEITY, Shri Ajay Prakash Sawhney.

179) Who can vote via postal ballot in-order to increase the voters’ turnout as per the new amended conduct of Election Rules, 1961 ? 1) Disabled people 2) People aged above 80 years 3) Celebrities 4) Both 1 & 2 5) None of these Answer – 4) Both 1 & 2 Explanation: On October 26, 2019, the govt. has announced that disabled people and people aged above 80 years can vote through postal ballot in-order to increase the voters’ turnout. The announcement was made after the ministry of law and justice amended Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, on October 22, 2019, based on the recommendations of the election commission to allow the above-mentioned people to cast their vote through postal ballot. Currently, the postal ballot voting is made available only to those assigned poll duties and to armed forces.

180) Who will head the Committee of Secretaries(CoS) formed by government to examine the financial stress of the telecom sector faced by service providers such as Bharti Airtel and Vodafone-Idea Ltd ? 1) Nripendra Misra 2) Rajiv Mehrishi 3) Pradeep Kumar Sinha 4) Rajiv Gauba 5) None of these Answer - 4) Rajiv Gauba Explanation: On October 29, 2019, Union government formed a Committee of Secretaries (CoS), headed by Cabinet Secretary Mr Rajiv Gauba to examine the financial stress of the telecom sector faced by service providers such as Bharti Airtel and Vodafone-Idea Ltd and suggest measures to overcome it. The panel includes the secretaries to the ministries of finance, law, and telecom.

181) Name the father of yoga in the west, whose 125th birth anniversary was commemorated by releasing a coin of face value Rs.125 by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman . 1) Jiddu Krishnamurti 2) Paramahansa Yogananda 3) Ramana Maharshi 4) Swami Kriyananda 5) None of these Answer – 2) Paramahansa Yogananda Explanation: On October 29, 2019 the union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman released commemorative coin with face value Rs.125 of Paramahansa Yogananda, the father of yoga in the west, marking his 125th birth anniversary in New Delhi. Shri Paramahansa Yogananda was the founder of Yogoda Satsanga Society(YSS) of India and Self-Realisation Fellowship(SRF) organisations.

182) Which country’s human milk bank model is set to be adopted by India ? 1) Russia 2) China

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3) South Africa 4) Brazil 5) None of these Answer – 4) Brazil Explanation: On October 30, 2019, The Minister of State (MoS) for Health and Family Welfare Mr Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated that India will adopt the Brazil model of human milk bank.

183) Which year is set as target by India to achieve at least 70% infants to have access to Breast Milk(BM) ? 1) 2020 2) 2022 3) 2025 4) 2030 5) None of these Answer – 3) 2025 Explanation: India’s target is to achieve at least 70% infants to have access to breast milk (BM) by 2025 and it will subsequently be increased to 100%.

184) Where was the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) Health Ministers Conference 2019 held ? 1) Brazil 2) Russia 3) China 4) South Africa 5) None of these Answer – 1) Brazil Explanation: Minister of State (MoS) for Health and Family Welfare Mr Ashwini Kumar Choubey had attended the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) Health Ministers Conference 2019 in Brazil.

185) How many states and Union Territories are there in India after Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and Ladakh formally inducted as the new Union Territories ? 1) 26 states and 11 UTs 2) 27 states and 10 UTs 3) 28 states and 9 UTs 4) 29 states and 8 UTs 5) None of these Answer – 3) 28 states and 9 UTs Explanation: On October 31, 2019, The 144th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first home minister of India, which is celebrated as National Unity Day, the 2 new Union territories of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and Ladakh formally came into existence. As per the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, 2 UTs came into existence at the stroke of midnight on 31 October 2019, almost three months after the Centre revoked Article 370. With this, India now has 28 states and 9 UTs.

186) Who recently received permission from Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) and are eligible to apply for National Pension System (NPS) ? 1) Overseas Citizens of India(OCI) 2) Disabled Citizen of India(DCI) 3) People older than 80 52 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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4) Non Resident India (NRI) 5) None of these Answer – 1) Overseas Citizens of India(OCI) Explanation: On October 30, 2019, the union finance ministry of the govt. has made an announcement that Overseas Citizens of India(OCI) are now eligible to apply for National Pension System (NPS) at par with Non- Resident Indians (NRIs), as permitted by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).

187) Under which act, Overseas Citizens of India(OCI) can apply for the pension system at par with Non Resident Indians (NRIs) ? 1) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Act 2010 2) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Act 2011 3) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Act 2012 4) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Act 2013 5) None of these Answer – 4) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Act 2013 Explanation: As per the released notification, the OCIs can apply for the pension system according to the PFRDA Act 2013 and the amount will also be repatriable based on Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) 1999, guidelines.

188) What was the theme of the National Symposium to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis that held in New Delhi ? 1) “Simulation to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis” 2) “United to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis” 3) “Investigation to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis” 4) “Enquiry to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis” 5) None of these Answer – 2) “United to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis” Explanation: On October 30, 2019 the Union minister of Health & Family Welfare(HWF), Science and technology and earth sciences, Shri Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the National symposium under the theme “United to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis”, in order to eliminate the disease, in New Delhi. During the event, Shri Vardhan also signed ‘Call to Action to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis by 2021’ with the govt’s commitment to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis from 2021.

189) Where was the 5th edition of International Conference on ROADTECH 2019 with agenda Sustainable Roads and Highways-Smart Use of Available Resources for Green and Sustainable Roads, held ? 1) Chennai 2) Mumbai 3) New Delhi 4) Kolkata 5) None of these Answer – 3) New Delhi Explanation: On October 31, 2019, The 5th edition of International Conference on ROADTECH 2019 with agenda “Sustainable Roads and Highways-Smart Use of Available Resources for Green and Sustainable Roads”, organized by ASSOCHAM India (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India ), was held in Hotel Shangri, New Delhi. Union Minister of State for Road Transport Vijay Kumar Singh addressed the meeting. Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways was its Chief Guest.

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190) Which two countries have signed the International Solar Alliance (ISA) framework agreement taking the total number of signatories to 83 ? 1) Eritrea and St. Kitts & Nevis 2) Somalia and St. Kitts & Nevis 3) Djibouti and Somalia 4) Comoros and Somalia 5) None of these Answer – 1) Eritrea and St. Kitts & Nevis Explanation: The 2nd Assembly of International Solar Alliance (ISA) was held in New Delhi on October 30-31, 2019. It was hosted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Mr R.K. Singh, Minister for New and Renewable Energy and Power was the President of the ISA Assembly and Ms Brune Poirson, Minister of State for the Ecological and Inclusive Transition Govt. of France, was the Co-President of the Assembly. 2 countries, Eritrea and St. Kitts & Nevis signed the ISA framework agreement taking the total number of signatories to 83.

191) Who unveiled a 15-point charter during the “Arun Jaitely Memorial Lecture on Strengthening of Parliamentary Institutions in the Country” in Delhi University in New Delhi ? 1) Ram Nath Kovind 2) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar 3) Narendra Modi 4) Venkaiah Naidu 5) None of these Answer – 4) Venkaiah Naidu Explanation: On October 30 2019, the Vice President of India shri Venkaiah Naidu, unveiled a 15-point charter during the delivery of first Arun Jaitley Memorial Lecture in Delhi University in New Delhi, in-order to create reforms in parliament for its effective functioning. The charter was mainly created citing poor attendance in legislatures and quality of debate in the parliament. The parties are entitled to ensure at-least 50% of attendance of their legislators.

192) Which institute has signed an MoU (Memorandum of understanding) with Frankfurter Innovationszentrum Biotechnologie GmbH (FiZ), Germany in New Delhi for research in the field of genomics ? 1) National Institute of Health and Family Welfare(NIHFW) 2) All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) 3) Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology(IGIB) 4) Ayurvedic and Unani Tibbia College(AUTC) 5) None of these Answer – 2) All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) Explanation: On October 31, 2019, All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) under Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa and Homoeopathy) has signed an MoU (Memorandum of understanding) with Frankfurter Innovationszentrum Biotechnologie GmbH (FiZ), Germany in New Delhi to research in the field of genomics & develop norms supported with new-age technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).

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1) Which country has signed an MoU with India to upgrade the existing Center for Excellence in Information and Technology (IT) to the Next Generation Center for Excellence in Information and Technology (NexGen-ISCEIT) ? 1) Russia 2) Iran 3) Israel 4) Syria 5) None of these Answer – 4) Syria Explanation: On October 1, 2019, A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between India and Syria to upgrade the existing India-Syria Center for Excellence in Information and Technology (IT) to the Next Generation Center for Excellence in Information and Technology (NexGen-ISCEIT) situated in Damascus.

2) Name the country, that will quit Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) from January 1, 2020 due to fiscal problems . 1) Iran 2) Ecuador 3) Indonesia 4) Saudi Arabia 5) None of these Answer – 2) Ecuador Explanation: Ecuador will quit Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) from January 1, 2020 due to fiscal problems. It will continue to support efforts to stabilise the world oil market. It is one of the smallest members of the OPEC.

3) Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Metro Express and new ENT(ears, nose and throat) Hospital through a video link along with the corresponding country’s Prime Minister ? 1) Indonesia 2) Seychelles 3) Maldives 4) Mauritius 5) None of these Answer – 4) Mauritius Explanation: On October 3, 2019 the Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth, jointly inaugurated the phase 1 of Metro Express and new ENT(ears, nose and throat) Hospital in Mauritius through a video link. This ENT hospital is also the first paperless E-Hospital in Mauritius.

4) Which city topped in the first International Institute for Management Development’s (IMD’s) Smart City Index 2019 globally ? 1) Geneva 2) Oslo 3) Singapore 4) Zurich

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5) None of these Answer - 3) Singapore Explanation: On October 4, 2019 in the first ever conducted International Institute for Management Development’s (IMD’s) Smart City Index 2019, Singapore topped.

5) Name the city, which topped among the Indian Cities with the rank of 67 in the first International Institute for Management Development’s (IMD’s) Smart City Index 2019 . 1) Mumbai 2) Bengaluru 3) New Delhi 4) Hyderabad 5) None of these Answer – 4) Hyderabad Explanation: On October 4, 2019 in the first ever conducted International Institute for Management Development’s (IMD’s) Smart City Index 2019, Hyderabad topped among the Indian cities with the rank of 67. It was followed by New Delhi at rank 68. Mumbai and Bengaluru were ranked at the 78th and 79th positions respectively.

6) What is the rank of India in the Global Firepower Index (GFP) /Military Strength Ranking 2019 by the Global Firepower ? 1) 4 2) 10 3) 6 4) 8 5) None of these Answer – 1) 4 Explanation: In the Global Firepower Index (GFP) /Military Strength Ranking 2019 of the Global Firepower which ranks each nation’s potential war-making capability across land, sea and air with conventional weapons, India was ranked 4th with the PowerIndex (PwrIndx) score of 0.1065 and in South Asia, it stood at the No 1 position.

7) Which country topped in the Global Firepower Index (GFP) /Military Strength Ranking 2019 by the Global Firepower ? 1) France 2) United States 3) Russia 4) China 5) None of these Answer – 2) United States Explanation: In the Global Firepower Index (GFP) /Military Strength Ranking 2019 of the Global Firepower which ranks each nation’s potential war-making capability across land, sea and air with conventional weapons, United States ranked 1st in the rank.

8) Which country topped in the World Economic Forum(WEF)’s 2019 Global Competitiveness Index 4.0. ? 1) Switzerland 2) Netherlands 3) Singapore

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4) United States 5) None of these Answer - 3) Singapore Explanation: On October 8, 2019 the World Economic Forum(WEF) released its report on 2019 Global Competitiveness Index 4.0. The index was topped by Singapore as the world’s most competitive economy by replacing the United States in second place.

9) What is the rank of India in the World Economic Forum(WEF)’s 2019 Global Competitiveness Index 4.0. ? 1) 68 2) 70 3) 60 4) 75 5) None of these Answer - 1) 68 Explanation: On October 8, 2019 the World Economic Forum(WEF) released its report on 2019 Global Competitiveness Index 4.0. In the index, India was ranked 68th in the list, which is down by 10 places from its previous rank of 58 in 2018. The index was topped by Singapore as the world’s most competitive economy by replacing the United States in second place.

10) Which country has delivered the first set(36) Rafale aircrafts to India ? 1) Germany 2) United States 3) Russia 4) France 5) None of these Answer – 4) France Explanation: Defence minister of India Mr Rajnath Singh visited Paris, France from October 7-9, 2019. He was received by a military guard of honour at Hotel de Brienne, the headquarters of the French Armed Forces ministry in Paris. During the visit, he received the first of the 36 Rafale aircrafts.

11) Name the Indian delegate, who visited Mongolia to address the ceremony for commissioning the oil refinery project in Mongolia . 1) Jagat Prakash Nadda 2) Dharmendra Pradhan 3) Naveen Patnaik 4) Piyush Goyal 5) None of these Answer – 2) Dharmendra Pradhan Explanation: Shri Dharmendra Pradhan who is the Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel, accompanied by an official and business delegation, paid a 3-day official visit to Mongolia on 7-9 October 2019. This is a follow up of the recent visit by Mongolian president Khaltmaagiin Battulga to India. During the ceremony, Shri Pradhan announced India’s additional US $ 236 million Line of Credit(LoC) to Mongolia from its previous committed value of US$ 1 billion. This project once completed, will boost Mongolia’s economic development and will meet 3/4th of oil requirement of Mongolia.

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12) Which countries topped in the Passport Index 2019 released by the Henley & Partners on October 9, 2019 ? 1) Spain and Sweden 2) Italy and Luxembourg 3) Japan and Singapore 4) South Korea and Germany 5) None of these Answer – 3) Japan and Singapore Explanation: On October 9, the latest 2019 Henley Passport Index ranking was released. Japan and Singapore both hold the most powerful passport by ranking 1st in the list. The study was conducted by Henley & Partners.

13) What is the rank of India in the Henley Passport Index 2019 ? 1) 82 2) 81 3) 80 4) 86 5) None of these Answer – 1) 82 Explanation: On October 9, the latest 2019 Henley Passport Index ranking was released. In the report, India is currently ranked at 82nd place in 2019, which is one place down from its previous rank of 81 in 2018. The study was conducted by Henley & Partners.

14) Which organization has launched its first report on vision, stating nearly 2.2 billion people live with vision impairment or blindness globally ? 1) United Nations Development Programme(UNDP) 2) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) 3) United Nation(UN) 4) World Health Organisation (WHO) 5) None of these Answer – 4) World Health Organisation (WHO) Explanation: On October 8, 2019, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched its first report on vision. According to the report, nearly 2.2 billion people live with vision impairment or blindness globally, in which over one billion cases could have been prevented or have yet to be addressed. It aims to address these challenges and galvanize action.

15) Which country has become the first country to ban ads for unhealthy sugary drinks ? 1) Indonesia 2) Singapore 3) United States 4) Malaysia 5) None of these Answer – 2) Singapore Explanation: On October 10, 2019, The health ministry of Singapore notified that it will ban ads for unhealthy sugary drinks to combat rising diabetes rates. Thus, it will become the first nation in the world to do so.It has requested the SSB (sugar-sweetened beverages) manufacturers to reformulate the drinks with less sugar content.

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16) Which country will issue a commemorative coin to mark the 150th birthday anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi ? 1) United Kingdom(UK) 2) Russia 3) China 4) United States(US) 5) None of these Answer - 1) United Kingdom(UK) Explanation: On October 10, 2019, The United Kingdom’s (UK) Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr Sajid Javid (Pakistani- origin British finance minister) notified that the UK (United Kingdom) government will issue a commemorative coin to mark the 150th birthday anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The announcement was made at the 21st Edition of the annual GG2 Leadership Awards ceremony 2019 in London hosted to celebrate the British Asian success. UK’s Royal Mint will work on the coin.

17) Who topped the 2019 edition of GG2 power list? 1) Chuka Umunna 2) Gina Miller 3) Sajid Javid 4) Priti Patel 5) None of these Answer - 3) Sajid Javid Explanation: In the 2019 GG2 power list, Sajid Javid was on the first place followed by Indian-origin home secretary, Priti Patel, and anti-Brexit campaigner Gina Miller, born Gina Nadira Singh on second and third position respectively.

18) Which country becomes the member of Group of 20 (G20) Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance recently ? 1) United States 2) India 3) Bangladesh 4) Myanmar 5) None of these Answer - 2) India Explanation: On October 11 2019, India became a member of Group of 20 (G20) Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance which works towards advancing the responsible and ethical use of smart city technologies. The World Economic Forum (WEF), the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation serves as secretariat for the Alliance.

19) Where was the 7th edition of the C40 world mayors Summit 2019 with the aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve climate resilience held ? 1) Washington, D.C., United States 2) Beijing, China 3) Moscow, Russia 4) Copenhagen, Denmark 5) None of these Answer - 4) Copenhagen, Denmark Explanation: C40, the group of major international cities that have banded together around making sustainable changes in transportation, energy use, and consumption held its 7th edition of C40 world mayors Summit

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2019 at Copenhagen, Denmark from October 9- 12, 2019 with the aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve climate resilience.

20) Which city won the 6th C40 Cities Bloomberg Philanthropies Awards 2019 under the theme “The future we want relies on green mobility” for the city’s Low Carbon Commute Transition at the C40 world mayors Summit 2019 ? 1) Paris, France 2) Kolkata, India 3) Seoul, South Korea 4) London, United Kingdom 5) None of these Answer - 2) Kolkata, India Explanation: Kolkata state Government has received the prestigious “6th C40 Cities Bloomberg Philanthropies Awards 2019 ” for the city’s green mobility at C40 World Mayor Summit held in Copenhagen, Denmark. It has been selected among 7 winners announced by the Bloomberg Philanthropies, which celebrated the best projects across seven categories that define 2019 theme, ‘The Future We Want’.

21) Name the joint military exercise that held between India and the US (United States) in Seattle,Washington ,US . 1) Emerald Mercury 2) Desert Strike 3) Nomadic Elephant 4) Vajra Prahar 5) None of these Answer - 4) Vajra Prahar Explanation: On October 13, 2019, The joint military exercise ‘Vajra Prahar’ between India and the US (United States) begins at Seattle’s (in Washington, US) Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). This is the 10th edition of the joint exercise, which will run until 28 October 2019. It is held alternately in India and America. In 2018, the practice took place in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

22) Where was the 9th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Intersessional Ministerial Meeting for 2019 held ? 1) Vientiane, Laos 2) Bangkok, Thailand 3) Manila, Philippines 4) Hanoi, Vietnam 5) None of these Answer – 2) Bangkok, Thailand Explanation: 9th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Intersessional Ministerial Meeting was held in Bangkok, Thailand from October 11-12, 2019. It was the last Ministerial before the 3rd Leaders Summit for 2019, which will be held in Bangkok on November 4, 2019.

23) Name the Indian delegate, who addressed the 9th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Intersessional Ministerial Meeting for 2019 . 1) Smriti Irani 2) Dharmendra Pradhan 3) Nitin Gadkari 4) Piyush Goyal 5) None of these

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Answer – 4) Piyush Goyal Explanation: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways, Mr Piyush Goyal represented India at the 9th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Intersessional Ministerial Meeting was held in Bangkok, Thailand.

24) Where was the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Culture Ministers’ meeting 2019 held ? 1) Curitiba, Brazil 2) Toronto, Canada 3) Ottawa, Canada 4) Mexico City, Mexico 5) None of these Answer – 1) Curitiba, Brazil Explanation: On October 13, 2019, Prahlad Singh Patel, the Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent charge) has participated in BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Culture Ministers’ meeting 2019 held in Curitiba, Brazil.

25) Name the first Indian delegate, who visited two African countries, Comoros and Sierra Leone . 1) Venkaiah Naidu 2) Nirmala Sitharaman 3) Ram Nath Kovind 4) Narendra Modi 5) None of these Answer – 1) Venkaiah Naidu Explanation: Vice President of India, Mr M. Venkaiah Naidu held a 5 day tour to Comoros and Sierra Leone (African countries) from October 10-14, 2019. It was the first-ever visit by a high-level Indian dignitary to Comoros, an archipelago situated off the Southeast coast of Africa and to Sierra Leone.

26) How many MoU’s were signed between India and Comoros during Vice President of India, Mr M. Venkaiah Naidu visit to Comoros ? 1) 5 2) 6 3) 7 4) 8 5) None of these Answer – 2) 6 Explanation: India and Comoros signed 6 Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) in the following fields in the presence of the President of Comoros Mr Azali Assoumani and the Vice President of India Mr Naidu: Sl MoUs From the Government of India From the Government of No the Union of Comoros 1 MoU in the field of Defence Mr. T. S. Tirumurti, Secretary Minister of Foreign Affairs Cooperation (Economic Relations- ER), Ministry & International of External Affairs (MEA) Cooperation in charge of Diaspora 2 MoU in the field of Protocol Mr. T. S. Tirumurti, Secretary (ER), Minister of Foreign Affairs for consultations between MEA & International India and Comoros Cooperation in charge of Diaspora 61 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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3 MoU in the field of Health and Mr. T. S. Tirumurti, Secretary (ER), Minister of Foreign Affairs Medicine MEA & International Cooperation in charge of Diaspora 4 MoU on the exemption of Ambassador, Minister of Foreign Affairs Visas for the diplomatic and Embassy of India, & International official passport holder Antananarivo Cooperation in charge of Diaspora 5 MoU in the field of Arts and Ambassador, Minister of Foreign Affairs Culture Embassy of India, & International Antananarivo Cooperation in charge of Diaspora 6 MoU on e-VidyaBharati and Shri Kamendra Kumar, Director Minister of Foreign Affairs e-AarogyaBharati (e-VBAB) (Tech.), Telecommunications & International Consultations India Ltd. (TCIL) Cooperation in charge of Diaspora

27) How much million(approximately) was granted as the Line of Credit to Comoros in the field of energy and maritime defence cooperation by Indian government ? 1) 45 Million 2) 55 Million 3) 50 Million 4) 60 Million 5) None of these Answer – 4) 60 Million Explanation: India assured Comoros to give line of credit (LoC) Over 60 million,viz- USD 41.6 mn for setting up an 18MW (Megawatt) power plant in Moroni and a vocational training centre.LoC of USD 20 million for the procurement of High-Speed Interceptor Boats.India will gift medicines and medical equipments worth US$ 1 Million; Gift of 1000 Metric Ton (MT) of rice; Gifting of Interceptor Boats worth USD 2 mn; Transport vehicles worth USD 1 mn.

28) Name the highest civilian honour of Comoros that was granted to Vice President, Venkaiah Naidu by the President of Comoros, Mr Azali Assoumani . 1) Order of great victory of thunder dragon 2) Royal order of Comoros 3) The Order of the Green Crescent 4) Order of democracy 5) None of these Answer – 3) The Order of the Green Crescent Explanation: President of Comoros Mr Azali Assoumani presented Mr Naidu Comoros’ highest civilian honour ‘The Order of the Green Crescent’ in Moroni. This honour was started by a Turkish organization in the year 1920.

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Answer – 1) Sierra Leone Explanation: India extended LoC of US$ 30 million for Irrigation development in Tomabum to achieve self-sufficiency in rice production was announced.India will also reactivate the US $ 15 million Line of Credit(LoC) for potable water project and dispatch 1000 MTs of rice to Sierra Leone, as a goodwill gesture.

30) Which organization has evaluated the issue of children, food and nutrition after 20 years & released a report titled “The State of the World’s Children (SOWC) 2019: Children, food and nutrition- Growing well in a changing world” ? 1) United Nations(UN) 2) United Nations Children's Fund(UNICEF) 3) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) 4) World Health Organization(WHO) 5) None of these Answer - 2) United Nations Children's Fund(UNICEF) Explanation: On October 15, 2019, The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) released a report titled “The State of the World’s Children (SOWC) 2019: Children, food and nutrition- Growing well in a changing world”. It was for the first time in 20 years, it evaluated the issue of children, food and nutrition. At least 1 in 3 children under 5 or over 200 million are either undernourished or overweight.Almost 2 in 3 children between 6 months and 2 years of age are not fed food.49 million children are stunted, or too short for their age.50 million children are wasted, or too thin for their height.

31) Which city has topped in the Wealthiest City Worldwide 2019 released by Wealth intelligence firm New World Wealth(NWW) ? 1) Beijing, China 2) London, United Kingdom(UK) 3) Tokyo, Japan 4) New York City, United States(US) 5) None of these Answer – 4) New York City, United States(US) Explanation: On October 10, 2019 Wealth intelligence firm New World Wealth(NWW) released its report on wealthiest city worldwide 2019.The list was topped by America’s New York City (NYC). Rank City Country 1 New York City United States of America(USA) 2 Tokyo Japan 3 San Francisco Bay Arena USA 4 London United Kingdom(UK) 5 Beijing China

32) Which city topped among the Indian city as per the New World Wealth(NWW) report titled “Wealthiest city worldwide 2019” ? 1) Hyderabad, Telangana 2) Bangalore, Karnataka 3) Mumbai, Maharashtra 4) New Delhi, Delhi 5) None of these Answer – 3) Mumbai, Maharashtra Explanation:

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On October 10, 2019 Wealth intelligence firm New World Wealth(NWW) released its report on wealthiest city worldwide 2019. Among Indian cities, Mumbai was the only city to be placed in the top 20 list at 12th rank followed by Delhi at 22nd rank, Bangalore at 26th Rank, and Hyderabad at 28th rank. The list was topped by America’s New York City (NYC).

33) What is the rank of India in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2019 by Concern Worldwide and Welt Hunger Hilfe ? 1) 102 2) 104 3) 105 4) 110 5) None of these Answer – 1) 102 Explanation: On October 16, 2019, Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2019 jointly prepared by Irish aid agency Concern Worldwide and German organisation Welt Hunger Hilfe was released. India was ranked 102 out of 117 countries with the GHI score of 30.3, down from its 2018 position of 95. The top 17 countries with 2019 GHI scores of less than 5 were not assigned individual ranks, but collectively ranked 1–17. They are Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Estonia, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Romania, Slovak Republic, Turkey, Ukraine and Uruguay.

34) To which country, India handed over Mi-24V helicopters recently ? 1) Iran 2) Afghanistan 3) Iraq 4) Russia 5) None of these Answer – 2) Afghanistan Explanation: On October 15, 2019, Indian Ambassador to Afghanistan Vinay Kumar has officially handed over the second pair of Mi-24V helicopters to Afghanistan's acting defence minister Asadullah Khalid at a ceremony held at the military airport in Kabul, Afghanistan.

35) Which country topped in the 10th edition of World Giving Index (WGI) for the year 2019 by Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) ? 1) Australia 2) New Zealand 3) Myanmar 4) USA 5) None of these Answer – 4) USA Explanation: On October 15, 2019 the 10th edition of World Giving Index (WGI) 2019 was released by Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). In the recently released report, United States of America(USA) topped the list. USA is followed by Myanmar, New Zealand and Australia in the second third and fourth place respectively.

36) What is the rank of India as per the 10th edition of World Giving Index (WGI) for the year 2019 by Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) ? 1) 75 2) 85 3) 82 4) 90

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5) None of these Answer – 3) 82 Explanation: On October 15, 2019 the 10th edition of World Giving Index (WGI) 2019 was released by Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). In the recently released report, India ranked at 82nd position among 128 countries that were surveyed where United States of America(US) topped the list. USA is followed by Myanmar, New Zealand and Australia in the second third and fourth place respectively.

37) Which country has topped in the 1st edition of Hurun Global Unicorn List For 2019 ? 1) China 2) Russia 3) United States (US) 4) Japan 5) None of these Answer – 1) China Explanation: On October 17, 2019, 1st Edition of Hurun Global Unicorn List for 2019 was released by Hurun Research Institute. It is a ranking of the world’s billion-dollar tech ‘start-ups’ founded in the 2000s which are not yet listed on a public exchange.China topped with 206 and United States (US) stood at second position with 203.

38) What is the rank of India in the 1st edition of Hurun Global Unicorn List For 2019 ? 1) 4 2) 2 3) 3 4) 5 5) None of these Answer – 3) 3 Explanation: On October 17, 2019, 1st Edition of Hurun Global Unicorn List for 2019 was released by Hurun Research Institute. It is a ranking of the world’s billion-dollar tech ‘start-ups’ founded in the 2000s which are not yet listed on a public exchange. India was ranked third in the list with 21 unicorns while China topped with 206 and United States (US) stood at second position with 203.

39) At which position does India ranks in terms of female senior management representation as per the Credit Suisse Research Institute (CSRI)’s report titled “The CS Gender 3000 in 2019: The changing face of companies“ ? 1) 15 2) 23 3) 25 4) 27 5) None of these Answer – 2) 23 Explanation: On October 17, 2019, the Credit Suisse Research Institute (CSRI) released the 3rd edition of the report titled “The CS Gender 3000 in 2019: The changing face of companies“. According to the report, in terms of female representation on board globally, India ranked 23rd out of the 56 countries in 2019 .

40) Which of the following countries topped in the Credit Suisse Research Institute (CSRI)’s report titled “The CS Gender 3000 in 2019: The changing face of companies“ in terms of female CEO(Chief Executive Officer) representation ? 1) Malaysia and Italy

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2) Singapore and Malaysia 3) Thailand and Malaysia 4) Singapore and Italy 5) None of these Answer – 4) Singapore and Italy Explanation: On October 17, 2019, the Credit Suisse Research Institute (CSRI) released the 3rd edition of the report titled “The CS Gender 3000 in 2019: The changing face of companies“. According to the report, in terms of female representation on board globally, India ranked 23rd out of the 56 countries in 2019 while the list was topped by Singapore and Italy in terms of female CEO (Chief Executive Officer) representation.

41) Where was the “Indo-Bangla Baul Music Festival 2019” held? 1) Dhaka, Bangladesh 2) New Delhi, India 3) Chittagong, Bangladesh 4) Mumbai, India 5) None of these Answer – 1) Dhaka, Bangladesh Explanation: On 13th October 2019, a 3-day long festival of Baul songs called “Indo-Bangla Baul Music Festival 2019” organized by the Lalon Biswasangha in association with Indian High Commission, to mark the 129th death anniversary of Bengali philosopher & Baul saint, Fakir Lalon Shah, concluded in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

42) Which two countries participate in the air exercise named “Ex Eastern Bridge-V” ? 1) India and United States 2) Japan and India 3) Oman and India 4) India and Sri Lanka 5) None of these Answer – 3) Oman and India Explanation: On October 17, 2019, 5th edition of 10-day bilateral air exercise between the air forces of India [Indian Air Force -IAF] and Oman [Royal Air Force of Oman -RAFO] called “Ex Eastern Bridge – V” has been commenced at RAFO base Masirah in Oman. It will be concluded on October 26, 2019.

43) Which country is set to establish the world’s first AI university, “Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)” ? 1) Saudi Arabia 2) United Arab Emirates(UAE) 3) Pakistan 4) Afghanistan 5) None of these Answer - 2) United Arab Emirates(UAE) Explanation: On October 16, 2019, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the establishment of the World’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) university, named Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Masdar City in Abu Dhabi, UAE. MBZUAI will begin its graduate-level courses in 2020.

44) How many member bodies are there in the UN Human Rights Council(UNHRC) ? 1) 41 2) 40

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3) 47 4) 45 5) None of these Answer – 3) 47 Explanation: United Nations(UN) General Assembly has elected 14 new members to the 47-member body of UN Human Rights Council(UNHRC). The term of these 14 new members is 3 years starting from January 2020 till December 2022.

45) Which of the following country was elected as the new member of the UN Human Rights Council(UNHRC) recently ? 1) Venezuela 2) China 3) South Africa 4) Saudi Arabia 5) None of these Answer – 1) Venezuela Explanation: Venezuela was one among the newly elected 14 members.They are Armenia, Brazil, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Libya, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Namibia, Netherlands, Poland, Republic of Korea, Sudan and Venezuela. 46) Which country is set to host the 46th G7 Economic Summit for 2020 ? 1) Berlin, Germany 2) Rome, Italy 3) Ottawa, Canada 4) Miami, Florida 5) None of these Answer – 4) Miami, Florida Explanation: 46th Group of Seven (G7) Economic Summit 2020 of developed world leaders will be hosted by the president of the United States (US) Mr Donald Trump at one of his own properties, the Trump National Doral golf resort near Miami, Florida on June 10-12, 2020. This was announced by the White House acting chief of staff Mr Mick Mulvaney.

47) FATF was in news recently, what does ‘A’ stands for ______. 1) Average 2) Action 3) Asset 4) Association 5) None of these Answer – 2) Action Explanation: A stands for Action.The full form of FATF is Financial Action Task Force.

48) Which month is given as the deadline for Pakistan to curb financial terrorism by Financial Action Task Force (FATF), if fails it will be placed in Black list ? 1) December 2020 2) April 2020 3) February 2020 4) Decemner 2019 5) None of these Answer – 3) February 2020

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Explanation: The deadline provided is February 2020.If Pakistan does not curb the financing of terrorism by February 2020, it will be put on the black list. The decision has been taken by FATF after the completion of its five day plenary session in Paris, France.

49) Which organization has released the 2019 edition of Global Tuberculosis(TB) report recently? 1) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD) 2) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) 3) United Nations(UN) 4) World Health Organization (WHO) 5) None of these Answer – 4) World Health Organization (WHO) Explanation: On October 17, 2019 the World Health Organisation(WHO) has released the 2019 edition of Global Tuberculosis(TB) report. The aim of the report was to provide data on TB (mycobacterium Tuberculosis) assessments and the progress in prevention and diagnosis of the disease in all regional and country level.

50) Which country reported 27% of total Tuberculosis(TB) cases around the world as per the World Health Organisation(WHO)’s 2019 edition of Global Tuberculosis(TB) report ? 1) Bangladesh 2) Pakistan 3) India 4) China 5) None of these Answer – 3) India Explanation: 8 countries reported for 2/3rd of global TB as per the World Health Organisation(WHO)’s 2019 edition of Global Tuberculosis(TB) report . Among them India topped the list in high burden TB reported countries. India reported for 27% of total TB cases around the world. It was followed by China(9%), Indonesia(8%), Pakistan(6%) and Bangladesh(4%). It also had 27% of total drug resistant TB of total 130,000 such cases. China reported 14% of drug resistant cases.

51) Where was the 2nd edition of the Indo-French Knowledge Summit 2019 between India and France to promote higher education, research and innovation held ? 1) Mumbai, India 2) Lyon ,France 3) New Delhi, India 4) Paris, France 5) None of these Answer – 2) Lyon ,France Explanation: In order to promote higher education, research and innovation, a two-day 2nd edition of the Indo-French Knowledge Summit 2019, organised by the Embassy of France in India in association with the Ministry of Science and Technology and the HRD(Human Resource Development)Ministry, held at the University of Lyon ,France from October 17-18, 2019.

52) Where was the annual meetings of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group (WBG) & International Monetary Fund (IMF) 2019 held ? 1) Tokyo, Japan 2) Beijing, China 68 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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3) New Delhi India 4) Washington DC, United States (US) 5) None of these Answer - 4) Washington DC, United States (US) Explanation: The Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group (WBG) & International Monetary Fund (IMF) 2019 was held in Washington, DC, United States (US) from October 14- 20, 2019.

53) Who led the Indian Delegation to the annual meetings of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group (WBG) & International Monetary Fund (IMF) 2019 in Washington DC, United States (US) ? 1) Narendra Modi 2) Atanu Chakraborty 3) Nirmala Sitharaman 4) Shaktikanta Das 5) None of these Answer - 3) Nirmala Sitharaman Explanation: The Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group (WBG) & International Monetary Fund (IMF) 2019 was held in Washington, DC, United States (US) from October 14- 20, 2019.Indian delegation was led by the union finance minister Mrs Nirmala Sitharaman. She was accompanied by Mr. Shaktikanta Das, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI); Secretary Economic Affairs, Mr Atanu Chakraborty; and other officials.

54) How much amount does India plans to spend on its infrastructure in the next 5 years to achieve the goal of $5 trillion economy by 2024 ? 1) $1.4 trillion 2) $2.4 trillion 3) $2.7 trillion 4) $1.9 trillion 5) None of these Answer – 1) $1.4 trillion Explanation: In the meeting, Finance Minister notified that India plans to spend $1.4 trillion on its infrastructure in the next 5 years to achieve the goal of $5 trillion economy by 2024. In the last 10 years (2008-17), $1.1 trillion was spent on infrastructure.

55) Name the India delegate, who addressed the 3rd G20 (Group of 20) Okayama Health Ministers’ Meeting for the year 2019 ? 1) Arjun Munda 2) Harsh Vardhan 3) Ramesh Pokhriyal 4) Prakash Javadekar 5) None of these Answer – 2) Harsh Vardhan Explanation: The 3rd G20 (Group of 20) Okayama Health Ministers’ Meeting for the year 2019 was held in Okayama City, Japan from October 19-20, 2019. During the meeting the Union minister of health and family welfare, Science and technology and Earth Science Shri Harsh Vardhan shared the vision of Universal Health Coverage(UHC). Special vision for projected 20% of elderly population in India by 2050 was also discussed.

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56) Which country was removed from the “grey list” of international terror financing watchdog FATF (Financial Action Task Force) ? 1) Bangladesh 2) Pakistan 3) Afghanistan 4) Sri Lanka 5) None of these Answer – 4) Sri Lanka Explanation: On October 19, 2019 the Island Nation Sri Lanka was removed from the “grey list” of international terror financing watchdog FATF (Financial Action Task Force). Sri Lanka was subjected to review in October 2016 of the International Cooperation Review Group (ICRG) of FATF to assess the progress of Anti Money Laundering (AML)/Combating the Financing of Terrorism(CFT). In 2017, it was identified in the “Grey List”.

57) Which organization released the report “World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) 2019”? 1) World Meteorological Organization (WMO) 2) World Trade Organization(WTO) 3) World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) 4) United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) 5) None of these Answer – 3) World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Explanation: “World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) 2019” report was released by the United Nations World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).

58) Which country ranked 1st in the chart IP filings 2018 accounts as per the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)’s “World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) 2019” ? 1) China 2) Korea 3) Japan 4) United States 5) None of these Answer – 1) China Explanation: China ranked 1st in the chart IP filings 2018 accounts for over 50% including patent, trademarks and design. It received about 160,400 more filings in 2018 as against 2017 as per the “World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) 2019” report by the United Nations World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).

59) What is the rank of India in the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)’s “World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) 2019” ? 1) 2 2) 7 3) 3 4) 5 5) None of these Answer - 2) 7 Explanation: On October 16, 2019, According to “World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) 2019” report for 49 countries released by the United Nations World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), India has

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60) Name the island, which was in news recently because the State-owned China Sam Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Solomons’ Central Province to lease the island . 1) Nukapu Island 2) Gavutu Island 3) Banie Island 4) Tulagi Island 5) None of these Answer – 4) Tulagi Island Explanation: State-owned China Sam Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Solomons’ Central Province to lease Tulagi Island and the surrounding islands for the development of the special economic zone (SEZ). It was signed by the Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on October 9, 2019.Tulagi island has a natural deep-water harbour. It is about two square kilometres (0.8 square miles) with a population of 1,200.

61) Name the campaign launched by the United Nations (UN) along with United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP) to raise awareness and take steps against hunger and malnutrition in India . 1) Eradicate hunger 2) Provide the need 3) Feed Our Future 4) Right to Eat 5) None of these Answer - 3) Feed Our Future Explanation: On October 21, 2019, In a bid to raise awareness and take steps against hunger and malnutrition in India, the food-assistance branch of the United Nations (UN) and the world’s largest humanitarian organization, United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP) has launched a 2nd cinema advertisement campaign ‘Feed Our Future’ in Facebook’s Mumbai office, Maharashtra with support from UFO Moviez India Limited ,an Indian digital cinema distribution network.

62) Which country topped in the contribution for global wealth growth with $3.8 trillion as per the 10th edition of the 2019 Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report ? 1) Russia 2) United States (US) 3) India 4) China 5) None of these Answer – 2) United States (US) Explanation: United States (US) topped in the contribution for global wealth growth with $3.8 trillion as per the 10th edition of the 2019 Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report.As per the report United States (US), China and Europe contributed the most towards global wealth growth and topped with $3.8 trillion, $1.9 trillion and $1.1 trillion respectively. Also the global wealth during the past year grew by 2.6% to $360 trillion and wealth per adult reached a new record high of $70,850.

63) Which country has became the fastest wealth creator in the world in 2019, whose household wealth grew by 5.2% according to 10th Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report 2019 ?

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1) Russia 2) United States (US) 3) India 4) China 5) None of these Answer – 3) India Explanation: India became the fastest wealth creator in the world in 2019, with household wealth in dollar terms growing faster by 5.2%than any other region. Total wealth in India increased 4 times between 2000 and 2019. India also ranked 5th globally in terms of the number of ultra-high net worth individuals. Net wealth per adult grew at 3.3%, but slower than the average of 11% growth rate reported in the 20 years till 2019. Wealth per Indian adult was at $14,569. However, the average number is skewed (suddenly changed) heavily by a few wealthy individuals.

64) Which country topped in the 11th edition of the 2019 Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index (MMGPI) ? 1) United States 2) Netherlands 3) Australia 4) Denmark 5) None of these Answer – 2) Netherlands Explanation: On October 23, 2019 the 11th edition of the 2019 Mercer Global Pension Index (MMGPI) was released by the human resource consulting firm Mercer. The report was on the pension and retirement benefits given to citizens of different income groups of 37 countries that were covered. The list was topped by Netherlands, followed by Denmark and Australia in the second and third spot respectively.

65) Based on how many sub indices, Mercer ranks the country for Global Pension Index ? 1) 3 2) 4 3) 5 4) 6 5) None of these Answer – 1) 3 Explanation: The countries were ranked based on 17 indicators grouped into 3 sub-indices namely adequacy, sustainability and integrity.

66) What is the rank of India in the 11th edition of the 2019 Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index (MMGPI) ? 1) 31 2) 30 3) 35 4) 32 5) None of these Answer – 4) 32 Explanation: On October 23, 2019 the 11th edition of the 2019 Mercer Global Pension Index (MMGPI) was released by the human resource consulting firm Mercer. The report was on the pension and retirement benefits given to citizens of different income groups of 37 countries that were covered. India ranked 32nd on the

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list for the year 2019 from its previous rank of 33 in 2018. The list was topped by Netherlands, followed by Denmark and Australia in the second and third spot respectively.

67) Where was the 19th Indo – Swedish Joint Commission for Economic, Industrial and Scientific Cooperation (JCEC) held ? 1) Gothenburg, Swedan 2) New Delhi, India 3) Stockholm, Sweden 4) Mumbai, India 5) None of these Answer – 3) Stockholm, Sweden Explanation: 19th Indo – Swedish Joint Commission for Economic, Industrial and Scientific Cooperation (JCEC) for 2019 between India and Sweden was held in Stockholm, Sweden on October 22- 23, 2019.

68) Name the Indian delegation, who addressed the 19th Indo – Swedish Joint Commission for Economic, Industrial and Scientific Cooperation (JCEC) . 1) Suresh Prabhu 2) Piyush Goyal 3) Prakash Javadekar 4) Nitin Gadkari 5) None of these Answer - 2) Piyush Goyal Explanation: 19th Indo – Swedish Joint Commission for Economic, Industrial and Scientific Cooperation (JCEC) for 2019 between India and Sweden was held in Stockholm, Sweden on October 22- 23, 2019. It was co- chaired by Ms. Anna Hallberg, Minister of Foreign Trade, Government of the Kingdom of Sweden and Piyush Goyal, Commerce and Industry Minister, Government of India.

69) Kartarpur Corridor was in news recently, it is a border corridor of which two countries ? 1) India and Nepal 2) India and Bangladesh 3) India and Pakistan 4) India and China 5) None of these Answer – 3) India and Pakistan Explanation: On October 24, 2019 India and Pakistan have signed an agreement to operationalise the Kartarpur corridor (under construction border corridor between India and Pakistan) ahead of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev (founder of Sikhism). As per the agreement, Indian pilgrims, will now be able to visit Darbar Sahib established by Sikh faith founder Guru Nanak Dev in 1522 in Pakistan.

70) Where was the 4th ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) -India Business Summit for 2019 held ? 1) Manila, Philippines 2) Washington D.C., United States(U.S.) 3) Geneva, Switzerland 4) Vienna, Austria 5) None of these Answer – 1) Manila, Philippines Explanation:Mr Kovind addressed the India-Philippines Business Conclave and the 4th ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) -India Business Summit for 2019 in Manila, Philippines. 73 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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71) How many agreements were signed between India and Philippines during President Ram Nath Kovind’s visit ? 1) 10 2) 8 3) 6 4) 4 5) None of these Answer – 4) 4 Explanation: 4 agreements in the field of the maritime domain, security, tourism, science and technology, and culture were signed between both countries.

72) Where did President Ram Nath Kovind laid the foundation stone of Sri Sathya Sai Sanathana Samskruti Project ? 1) Makati, Philippines 2) Kakegawa, Japan 3) Manila, Philippines 4) Osaka, Japan 5) None of these Answer – 2) Kakegawa, Japan Explanation: President laid the foundation stone for Sri Sathya Sai Sanathana Samskruti Project at Sai no Sato, Kakegawa, Japan.Sai no Sato will be developed as a temple on the lines of Akshardham and Swaminarayan Temple to promote Indian traditional culture.

73) Who enthroned as the Emperor of Japan recently ? 1) Fumihito 2) Hirohito 3) Naruhito 4) Akihito 5) None of these Answer – 3) Naruhito Explanation: President reached Tokyo, Japan in the final leg of his visit to two nations – the Philippines and Japan. He attended the enthronement ceremony of the Emperor Naruhito of Japan in the Imperial Palace.

74) Which country topped in the Global Health Security (GHS) Index 2019 ? 1) Netherlands 2) India 3) United States (US) 4) United Kingdom 5) None of these Answer – 3) United States (US) Explanation: On October 25, 2019, Global Health Security (GHS) Index 2019 was released. It is a project of the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) and the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security (CHS), with research by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). It is the first comprehensive assessment of epidemic and pandemic threats globally. United States (US) topped the list globally, overall with a score of 83.5, followed by United Kingdom (77.9) and Netherlands (75.6).

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75) What is the rank of India in the recently released Global Health Security (GHS) Index 2019 ? 1) 57 2) 61 3) 63 4) 67 5) None of these Answer – 1) 57 Explanation: On October 25, 2019, Global Health Security (GHS) Index 2019 was released. It is a project of the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) and the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security (CHS), with research by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). It is the first comprehensive assessment of epidemic and pandemic threats globally. In this Index, India was ranked 57th out of 195 countries with a score of 46.5 out of 100.

76) Based on how many indicators, 195 countries were assessed for Global Health Security (GHS) Index 2019 ranking ? 1) 7 2) 4 3) 5 4) 6 5) None of these Answer – 4) 6 Explanation: The countries were assessed on 6 indicators namely Prevention; Detection & Reporting; Rapid Response; Health System; Compliance with international norms and Risk environment. India’s indicator wise performance: Indicator Rank GHS Index Score Prevention 87 34.9 Detection & Reporting 67 47.4 Rapid Response 32 52.4 Health System 36 42.7 Compliance with international norms 100 47.7 Risk environment 103 54.4

77) Which country has recently permitted Indian and Chinese tourists or businessman to visit its country without visa ? 1) Costa Rica 2) Brazil 3) Mexico 4) Cuba 5) None of these Answer – 2) Brazil Explanation: On October 24, 2019, As per the Brazilian President Jair Messias Bolsonaro (64), Indian tourists and businessmen would not need a visa to come to Brazil. It has been decided to reduce the visa requirements for the people of China and India.Bolsonaro came to power as the 38th President of Brazil on 1 January 2019 & has reduced the visa requirements for many developed countries.

78) Where was the 29th BASIC(Brazil, South Africa, India, China) ministerial meet on climate change held ? 1) Brasilia, Brazil

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2) Beijing, China 3) Cape Town, South Africa 4) Kolkata, India 5) None of these Answer – 2) Beijing, China Explanation: The 29th BASIC ministerial meet on climate change was held from October 25th-26th 2019 in Beijing, China. Members of the BASIC countries (Brazil, South Africa, India, China) participated in the event.

79) Name the Indian delegate,who addressed the 29th BASIC(Brazil, South Africa, India, China) ministerial meet on climate change . 1) Piyush Goyal 2) Nitin Gadkari 3) Prakash Javadekar 4) Ram Vilas Paswan 5) None of these Answer – 3) Prakash Javadekar Explanation: The 29th BASIC ministerial meet on climate change was held from October 25th-26th 2019 in Beijing, China. Members of the BASIC countries (Brazil, South Africa, India, China) participated in the event. In the Indian side, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Shri Prakash Javadekar participated in the event. India’s offer to host the 30th BASIC ministerial meeting was welcomed.

80) Where was the XVIII (18th) summit of heads of state and government of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) held ? 1) Baku, Azerbaijan 2) Tbilisi, Georgia 3) Dhaka, Bangladesh 4) Tehran, Iran 5) None of these Answer – 1) Baku, Azerbaijan Explanation: The XVIII (18th) summit of heads of state and government of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was held in Baku, Azerbaijan from October 25-26, 2019.

81) What was the theme of the XVIII (18th) summit of heads of state and government of the Non- Aligned Movement (NAM) ? 1) “Lasting Peace through Joint Global Governance” 2) “Peace, Sovereignty and Solidarity for Development” 3) “Promotion and Consolidation of Peace through Respect for International Law” 4) “Upholding the Bandung Principles to ensure concerted and adequate response to the challenges of the contemporary world” 5) None of these Answer – 4) “Upholding the Bandung Principles to ensure concerted and adequate response to the challenges of the contemporary world” Explanation: The XVIII (18th) summit of heads of state and government of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was held in Baku, Azerbaijan from October 25-26, 2019. The theme of the summit for 2019 was “Upholding the Bandung Principles to ensure concerted and adequate response to the challenges of the contemporary world.”

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82) Name the Indian delegate, who addressed the XVIII (18th) summit of heads of state and government of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) . 1) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar 2) Venkaiah Naidu 3) Narendra Modi 4) Ram Nath Kovind 5) None of these Answer – 2) Venkaiah Naidu Explanation: The XVIII (18th) summit of heads of state and government of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was held in Baku, Azerbaijan from October 25-26, 2019. The theme of the summit for 2019 was “Upholding the Bandung Principles to ensure concerted and adequate response to the challenges of the contemporary world.” From the Indian side, Vice President Shri Venkaiah Naidu addressed the summit.

83) Name the ISIS leader, who was reportedly killed by U.S. forces in Syria . 1) Abu Omar al-Shishani 2) Abu Mohammad al-Adnani 3) Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi 4) Abu Musab al-Zarqawi 5) None of these Answer – 3) Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Explanation: On October 27,2019 The president of the United States(US), Donald Trump announced that Abu Bakr al- Baghdadi, the leader of the terrorist group, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria(ISIS) also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) was killed in Syria during a US-led military operation in Syria’s northwest Idlib province. It is reported that Abu Bakr killed himself by detonating a suicide vest.

84) Where was the biggest and most powerful land rig in the world, Sakhalin oil field and Rig Krechet located ? 1) Russia 2) Japan 3) China 4) Indonesia 5) None of these Answer – 1) Russia Explanation: Sakhalin oil field and Rig Krechet, the biggest and most powerful land rig in the world is located in Russia. Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Mr Dharmendra Pradhan visited Russia and Japan.

85) Which city hosted the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity (GFSEC) Ministerial Meeting 2019 ? 1) Bangkok, Thailand 2) Jakarta, Indonesia 3) Beijing, China 4) Tokyo, Japan 5) None of these Answer – 4) Tokyo, Japan Explanation: Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity (GFSEC) Ministerial Meeting 2019 held in Tokyo, Japan from October 25-26, 2019 on the invitation of the Japanese Minister of Economy Trade and Industry. It was organised by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Japan.

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86) Name the Indian delegate, who addressed the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity (GFSEC) Ministerial Meeting 2019 . 1) Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi 2) Prakash Javadekar 3) Dharmendra Pradhan 4) Jagat Prakash Nadda 5) None of these Answer – 3) Dharmendra Pradhan Explanation: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity (GFSEC) Ministerial Meeting 2019 held in Tokyo, Japan from October 25-26, 2019 on the invitation of the Japanese Minister of Economy Trade and Industry. It was organised by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Japan.

87) Which country is the world’s third-largest steel-consuming country in the world ? 1) Japan 2) India 3) Sri Lanka 4) Russia 5) None of these Answer – 2) India Explanation: India is the world’s third-largest steel-consuming country. The government aims to increase the per capita steel consumption of steel from its current low of 72 kg per capita to 160 kg per capita by 2030.

88) Which country has partnered with United Nations (UN) Environment Programme (UNEP) & announced new declaration for tackling global nitrogen challenge ? 1) Sri Lanka 2) Japan 3) India 4) Russia 5) None of these Answer – 1) Sri Lanka Explanation: On October 23 and 24, 2019 The government of the island nation Sri Lanka along with the support of the United Nations (UN) Environment Programme (UNEP) convened (brought a meeting) a 2-day event at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) where the members came together and adopted “Colombo Declaration on Sustainable Nitrogen Management”.

89) Which year is set as target to half the nitrogen waste by newly adopted “Colombo Declaration on Sustainable Nitrogen Management” ? 1) 2020 2) 2022 3) 2025 4) 2030 5) None of these Answer – 4) 2030 Explanation: On October 23 and 24, 2019 The government of the island nation Sri Lanka along with the support of the United Nations (UN) Environment Programme (UNEP) convened (brought a meeting) a 2-day event at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) where the members came together

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and adopted “Colombo Declaration on Sustainable Nitrogen Management”. The aim of the declaration is to half the nitrogen waste by 2030.

90) Name the University, which topped among the Indian University & ranked 17th globally in the Financial Times(FT)- Masters in Management Rankings 2019 . 1) Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore(IIMB) 2) Indian Institute of Management- Calcutta (IIMC) 3) Indian Institute of Management- Ahmedabad (IIMA) 4) Indian Institute of Management- Udaipur (IIMU) 5) None of these Answer – 2) Indian Institute of Management- Calcutta (IIMC) Explanation: On October 28, 2019 The Financial Times(FT)- Masters in Management Rankings 2019 was released. Among the Indian B(business) schools, the Indian Institute of Management- Calcutta (IIMC) topped the list, 17th position overall. Rank Institute name Country 17 IIM-Calcutta India 21 IIM-Ahmedabad India 44 IIM-Bangalore India 76 IIM-Udaipur India 81 IIM-Indore India

91) Which university topped in the Financial Times(FT)- Masters in Management Rankings 2019 ? 1) University of St.Gallen 2) HEC Paris 3) London Business School 4) MIT Sloan School of Management 5) None of these Answer – 1) University of St.Gallen Explanation: On October 28, 2019 The Financial Times(FT)- Masters in Management Rankings 2019 was released. Among the Indian B(business) schools, the Indian Institute of Management- Calcutta (IIMC) topped the list, 17th position overall. Other Indian institutes in the top 50 rankings were IIM-Ahmedabad ranked at 21st place and IIM Bangalore at 44th rank. The list was topped by University of St.Gallen in Switzerland. 1 University of St.Gallen Switzerland 2 HEC Paris France 3 London Business School United Kingdom (UK)

92) Where was the 3rd Future Investment Initiative(FII) also known as the ‘Davos in the Desert‘ Forum for the year 2019 held ? 1) Manama, Bahrain 2) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 3) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates(UAE) 4) Doha, Qatar 5) None of these Answer – 2) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Explanation: 3rd Future Investment Initiative(FII) Forum held in Riyadh.

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93) Name the Indian delegate, who addressed the 3rd Future Investment Initiative(FII) also known as the ‘Davos in the Desert‘ Forum for the year 2019 in Riyadh. 1) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar 2) Venkaiah Naidu 3) Ram Nath Kovind 4) Narendra Modi 5) None of these Answer – 4) Narendra Modi Explanation: The Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi paid a 2-day visit, to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from October 28-29, 2019, at the invitation of the Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud for attending the Plenary Session of the 3rd Future Investment Initiative(FII) Forum in Riyadh. It is the second visit of Prime minister in 3 years to Saudi Arabia.

94) How many Memorandum of Understandings(MoU)’s were signed between India and Saudi Arabia during Narendra Modi’s visit to Saudi Arabia ? 1) 13 2) 10 3) 12 4) 11 5) None of these Answer – 3) 12 Explanation: India and Saudi Arabia have signed a total of 12 Memorandum of Understandings(MoU) in the presence of PM Modi and Crown prince Mohamed Bin Salman, in areas such as defence, security cooperation, civil aviation etc. The MoUs are as follows. Si.No MoU/Agreement 1 Agreement on security cooperation. 2 Strategic partnership council agreement. 3 Cooperation in the Field of Renewable Energy. MoU was signed by Saudi Ministry of Energy and Ministry of New & Renewable Energy of India. 4 Cooperation in combating illicit trafficking and smuggling of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and chemical precursors. 5 Military acquisition, industries, research development & technology. MoU was signed by Saudi General Authority of Military Industries (GAMI) and India’s Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence. 6 Cooperation in the field of Civil Aviation. 7 Cooperation in the field of medical products regulations. MoU was signed by India’s Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA). 8 Agreement by both nations was signed to launch the RuPay card in the Saudi Arabia. The MoU in this regard was signed by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and Saudi Payments. 9 Cooperation between National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) signed by NSE Managing Director and chairman Mr. Vikram Limaye from the Indian side.

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10 Saudi Arabia’s oil storage of 2.5-million-tonne facility in Karnataka state. MoU was signed between Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited (ISPRL) and Saudi Aramco. 11 India’s Foreign Service Institute, MEA and Prince Saud Al Faisal Institute of Diplomatic Studies (IDS) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia signed MoU for cooperation programme. 12 Letter of Intent (LoI) between Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (SMEA) of Saudi Arabia and Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, of the Republic of India

95) Name the third nation in the West Asia, where did India launch the RuPay card to initiate India's digital payment system . 1) Saudi Arabia 2) Qatar 3) United Arab Emirates 4) Oman 5) None of these Answer - 1) Saudi Arabia Explanation: Agreement by both nations to launch the RuPay card in the Saudi Arabia makes Saudi, the gulf nation as the third nation in the West Asia to initiate India’s digital payment system. The Rupay cards are expected to benefit not only the 2.6 million Indians, who are the largest expatriate community in the Saudi, but also the pilgrims of Hajj and Umrah.

96) Which country has released a new coin worth Rs.50 to commemorate the 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak ? 1) Nepal 2) Pakistan 3) India 4) Sri Lanka 5) None of these Answer – 2) Pakistan Explanation: On October 29, 2019, The government of Pakistan released a new coin worth Pakistan Rupees (PKR) 50 to commemorate the 550th anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak. It will be available at the Kartarpur Sahib along with a postal stamp worth PKR 8 to the traveling pilgrims.

97) Name the country, which has signed Strategic partnership council agreement with Saudi Arabia thus becoming fourth country to do so . 1) Nepal 2) Pakistan 3) India 4) Bangladesh 5) None of these Answer – 3) India Explanation: India and Saudi Arabia decided to establish Strategic Partnership Council to strengthen the cooperation in combating against terrorism. The agreement in this regard was signed by Prime Minister Modi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman in Riyadh. With this agreement, India became the fourth country to sign such an agreement with Saudi Arabia after the United Kingdom(UK), France and China. 81 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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The strategic council will be headed by top leadership on either side. Ahead of the visit, 450 Indian prisoners were also released. The year 2020 will mark Saudi Arabia’s hosting of the G20 Summit whereas India will host the summit in 2022, the year of the 75th anniversary of Indian independence.

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1) NSC was in news recently, what does ‘S’ stands for ______. 1) S - Senior 2) S - Savings 3) S - Sukanya 4) S - Samriddhi 5) None of these Answer – 2) S - Savings Explanation: S stands for Saving in NSC. The full form of NSC is National Savings Certificate.

2) What is the interest rate of five year Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) as per the circulation of Union Ministry of Finance from 1st October, 2019? 1) 8.6 % 2) 8.5 % 3) 7.9 % 4) 8.2 % 5) None of these Answer – 1) 8.6 % Explanation: Instrument Interest rate (%) from Compounding 01.10.2019 Frequency Savings Account 4 Annually One- Year Post Office Time 6.9 Quarterly Deposit Two-Year Post Office Time 6.9 Quarterly Deposit Three Year Post Office Time 6.9 Quarterly Deposit Five Year Post Office Time 7.7 Quarterly Deposit Five Year Post Office Recurring 7.2 Quarterly Deposits Five Year Senior Citizen 8.6 Quarterly and paid Savings Scheme (SCSS) Five Year Post Office Monthly 7.6 Monthly and paid Income Scheme (MIS) Five Year National Savings 7.9 Annually Certificate (NSC) Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.9 Annually Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) 7.6 Annually Sukanya Samriddhi Account 8.4 Annually Scheme

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3) Which department of India has finalized the operation hours of the public sector banks from 10 A.M to 4 P.M across all states and union territories (UTs) with the exception of Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram and Nagaland ? 1) Department of Banking Services 2) Department of Disinvestment 3) Department of Financial Services 4) Department of Economic Affairs 5) None of these Answer – 3) Department of Financial Services Explanation: With all Public Sector Banks (PSBs) having banking hours at their convenience, the integrated working hours have been introduced by the Indian Department of Financial Services. The banks will commence service at 10 am on the basis of the new timing starting , 1 October 2019. Lunch breaks are allowed in the afternoon, between 2.00 and 2.30. However, Mizoram, Nagaland and Madhya Pradesh have the most common timing change. It is reported that banks in Mizoram and Nagaland operate between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm and in Madhya Pradesh, bank timings are 10:30 am to 4:30 pm.

4) CAD was in news recently, what does ‘D’ stands for ______. 1) D - Default 2) D - Dividend 3) D - Debt 4) D - Deficit 5) None of these Answer – 4) D - Deficit Explanation: D stands for Deficit.The full form of CAD is Current Account Deficit.

5) How much percentage of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of India is contributed by Current Account Deficit (CAD) as per the data released by Reserve Bank of India(RBI) ? 1) 3% 2) 2% 3) 5% 4) 7% 5) None of these Answer – 2) 2% Explanation: As per the data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India’s current account deficit (CAD) narrowed to $ 14.3 billion or 2% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) during the first quarter(April – June) of 2019-20 due to lower crude oil prices, higher income from invisible businesses such as services. The CAD had fallen from $ 15.8 billion (2.3 % of GDP) in the first quarter of 2018-19. However, the gap was bigger than the preceding quarter (March quarter) which was $ 4.6 billion (0.7 % of GDP) as well.

6) Which bank has launched digital fixed-deposit (FD) product named ‘Express FD’ by investing a minimum Rs 5,000 up to Rs 90,000, for a tenure of 6 to 12 months ? 1) Axis Bank 2) State Bank of India(SBI) 3) ICICI Bank 4) HDFC Bank 5) None of these Answer - 1) Axis Bank Explanation:

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On September 30, 2019, Axis Bank,the third-largest of the private-sector banks in India has launched digital fixed-deposit (FD) product named ‘Express FD’,which can be opened in three minutes through the digital route without opening a savings account by investing a minimum Rs 5,000 up to Rs 90,000, for a tenure of 6 to 12 months .

7) UPI was in news recently, what does ‘I’ stands for ______. 1) I - Interest 2) I - Inflation 3) I - Interface 4) I - Inflation 5) None of these Answer – 3) I - Interface Explanation: I stands for Interface.The full form of UPI is Unified Payments Interface.

8) Which type of transaction recorded a new high of 955.02 million during September 2019 as per the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) ? 1) Aadhaar Enabled Payment System(AePS) 2) Immediate Payment Service(IMPS) 3) Bharat Bill Payment System(BBPS) 4) Unified Payments Interface(UPI) 5) None of these Answer – 4) Unified Payments Interface(UPI) Explanation: As per the recently released data by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), Unified Payments Interface (UPI) based transactions recorded a new high of 955.02 million during September 2019 worth Rs 1.61 trillion as against 918.35 million in August 2019 with Rs 1.54 trillion worth.

9) Which insurance firm has joined hands with Paytm to offer comprehensive life insurance products ? 1) New India Assurance 2) Star Health Insurance 3) Tata AIG General Insurance 4) United India Insurance Company 5) None of these Answer - 2) Star Health Insurance Explanation: On September 30, 2019, Indian life insurance provider, Star Health Insurance has joined hands with Paytm, an Indian e-commerce payment system to offer comprehensive life insurance products.As per this partnership, Paytm will distribute Star Health Insurance products to its customers. The product portfolio comprises Health Insurance, Overseas Mediclaim Policy and Personal Accident propositions.

10) Expand APA, which was in news recently ? 1) APA – Advance Pricing Agreement 2) APA – Asset Pricing Agreement 3) APA – Associate Pricing Agreement 4) APA – Agriculture Pricing Agreement 5) None of these Answer – 1) APA - Advance Pricing Agreement Explanation: The full form of APA is Advance Pricing Agreement.APA was in news recently because the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) signed the 300th Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) in September 2019 by

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signing 3 APAs pertaining to United Kingdom (UK)- 2 Unilateral and 1 Bilateral APA. It is considered as a significant landmark of India’s APA Programme which is in the seventh year now.

11) Name the bank that has signed an MoU with Indian Army with the aim to provide new and better banking experience for both serving & retired personnel of Indian Army. 1) State Bank of India(SBI) 2) Canara Bank 3) Bank of Baroda (BoB) 4) Indian Bank 5) None of these Answer – 3) Bank of Baroda (BoB) Explanation: On October 1, 2019, Bank of Baroda (BoB), Indian multinational, public sector bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Army with the aim to provide new and better banking experience for both serving & retired personnel of Indian Army.

12) Which banks has limited the cash withdrawals of customers using micro-ATMs (Automated Teller Machines) of other banks to 4 times a month ? 1) Indian Bank and Canara Bank 2) Bank of Baroda (BoB) and Canara Bank 3) State Bank of India (SBI) and Bank of Baroda (BoB) 4) State Bank of India (SBI) and Canara Bank 5) None of these Answer – 3) State Bank of India (SBI) and Bank of Baroda (BoB) Explanation: State Bank of India (SBI) and Bank of Baroda (BoB) limited the cash withdrawals of customers using micro-ATMs (Automated Teller Machines) of other banks to 4 times a month. BoB permitted its customers to do 4 transactions a day while SBI limited it to 1 transaction. SBI account holders who are not part of the government’s direct benefit transfer (DBT) scheme are allowed to do 5 transactions a month.

13) Name the firm that has signed its third co-origination of loan agreement with Indian multinational, public sector bank, Bank of Baroda (BOB) . 1) Paisalo Digital 2) Reliance Capital 3) Tata Capital 4) Capital First ltd 5) None of these Answer – 1) Paisalo Digital Explanation: On October 3, 2019, Paisalo Digital (Formerly known as S.E Investments Limited) has signed its third co- origination of loan agreement with Indian multinational, public sector bank, Bank of Baroda (BOB) with the aim to necessitate the joint contribution of credit flow to empower farmers, MSME (Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) segment and small businesses.

14) Who heads the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which announced its 4th Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Rates for 2019-20 ? 1) Bibhu Prasad Kanungo 2) Narendra Modi 3) Shaktikanta Das 4) Nirmala Sitharaman 5) None of these 85 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Answer – 3) Shaktikanta Das Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced its 4th Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Rates for 2019-20. The three-day policy review meeting held on October 1, 3, 4 of 2019 consisting of 6 members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was headed by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.

15) What is the repo rate as per the 4th Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy statement for FY 20 ? 1) 5.15% 2)5.25% 3) 5.35% 4) 5.45% 5) None of these Answer – 1) 5.15% Explanation: Repo Rate was reduced by 25 basis points to 5.15% from 5.40% with immediate effect. Policy Rates under Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) Repo Rate 5.15% Reverse Repo Rate 4.90% Marginal standing facility (MSF) Rate 5.40% Bank Rate 5.40%

16) What is the Gross domestic product (GDP) growth of India for the year 2019-20 as per Reserve Bank of India(RBI) ? 1) 5.9% 2) 6.1% 3) 6.3% 4) 6.5% 5) None of these Answer - 2) 6.1% Explanation: GDP for 2019-20 was predicted at 6.1% from 6.9%. GDP Prediction GDP for 2019-20 6.1% (from 6.9%) Q2:2019-20 5.3% H2:2019-20 6.6-7.2% Q1:2020-21 7.2%

17) What is the new household income limit for borrowers of Non-Banking Financial Company- Micro Finance Institution (NBFC-MFIs) for rural areas ? 1) Rs 1.50 lakh 2) Rs 1.75 lakh 3) Rs 1 lakh 4) Rs 1.25 lakh 5) None of these Answer – 4) Rs 1.25 lakh Explanation: The household income limit for borrowers of Non-Banking Financial Company-Micro Finance Institution (NBFC-MFIs) has been increased from the current level of Rs 1.00 lakh for rural areas and Rs 1.60 lakh for urban/semi urban areas to Rs 1.25 lakh and Rs 2.00 lakh, respectively. The lending limit per eligible borrower has been raised from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.25 lakh.

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18) Who headed the Task Force that examine issues related to offshore rupee markets and recommended policy measures to ensure the stability of the external value of the domestic currency ? 1) R Gandhi 2) Nandan Nilekani 3) Usha Thorat 4) Shyamala Gopinath 5) None of these Answer – 3) Usha Thorat Explanation: Recommendations of the Task Force on Offshore Rupee Markets headed by Smt. Usha Thorat were accepted. Domestic banks will be allowed to freely offer foreign exchange prices to non-residents at all times, out of their Indian books, either by a domestic sales team or through their overseas branches. Rupee derivatives (with settlement in foreign currency) will be allowed to be traded in International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs).

19) Expand SNRR ? 1) Special Non-resident Rupee (SNRR) Account 2) Special Non-Reliable Rupee (SNRR) Account 3) Subsidised Non-Reliable Rupee (SNRR) Account 4) Subsidised Non-resident Rupee (SNRR) Account 5) None of these Answer – 1) Special Non-resident Rupee (SNRR) Account Explanation: The full form of SNRR is Special Non-resident Rupee (SNRR) Account.

20) What is the interest rate on House Building Advance (HBA), which is reduced from 8.5% for all permanent Central and State Government employees ? 1) 7.7% 2) 7.9% 3) 7.5% 4) 7.3% 5) None of these Answer – 2) 7.9% Explanation: To overcome the sluggishness of the real estate sector & boost housing demand, the government has reduced the interest rate on House Building Advance (HBA) from 8.5% to 7.9% for one year.

21) Which bank has launched ‘UCash’, that allows its customers to withdraw money from ATMs (Automated Teller Machine) through mobile banking services without using debit card ? 1) United Overseas Bank 2) United Bank Of India 3) Union Bank Of India 4) UCO Bank 5) None of these Answer – 4) UCO Bank Explanation: A major government-owned commercial bank of India, UCO Bank’s (United Commercial Bank) managing director (MD) and CEO, A K Goel has launched three new digital products called , UCash, Digilocker and an app in Kolkata,West Bengal.A new current account facility has also been launched by the bank.UCash : It allows the UCO bank Customers to withdraw money from ATMs (Automated Teller Machine) through mobile banking services without using debit card.

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22) Name the bank, that has tied up with Common Service Centre(CSC) e-Governance Services India Limited to expand its reach to villages and remote towns as banking correspondents . 1) State Bank of India(SBI) 2) Axis Bank 3) ICICI Bank 4) HDFC Bank 5) None of these Answer – 3) ICICI Bank Explanation: On October 4, 2019, Indian multinational banking and financial services company, ICICI Bank (Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India) has tied up with Common Service Centre e-Governance Services India Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle(CSC SPV) to expand its reach to villages and remote towns.

23) Which bank’s ‘Pragati Rath’ was flagged off by Himachal Pradesh (HP) Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur to make people aware of financial and digital literacy ? 1) HDFC Bank 2) ICICI Bank 3) Axis Bank 4) State Bank of India 5) None of these Answer – 1) HDFC Bank Explanation: On October 3, 2019, Himachal Pradesh (HP) Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur flagged off a one-month program ‘Pragati Rath’ of HDFC (Housing Development Finance Corporation) bank in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh (HP) to make people aware of financial and digital literacy.

24) AEOI was in news recently, what does ‘E’ stands for ______. 1) E- Emerging 2) E- Efficiency 3) E- Exchange 4) E- Equities 5) None of these Answer – 3) E- Exchange Explanation: E stands for Exchange.The full form of AEOI is Automatic Exchange Of Information.

25) From which bank, India has received the first tranche of details about financial accounts of its citizens under a new Automatic Exchange Of Information(AEOI) framework ? 1) Swiss bank 2) Arab Group Bank 3) Credit suisse bank 4) UBS Bank 5) None of these Answer – 1) Swiss bank Explanation: In the matter of getting information about black money from foreign land, India has got the first tranche of details of accounts of Indian citizens in Swiss banks under the new regular system of automatic exchange of information (AEOI). However, the exchange of information is done with the condition of confidentiality.

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26) Name the fintech startup, which received the Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) license from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) through its subsidiary ‘Ekagrata’ . 1) CreditVidya 2) Kissht 3) Capital Float 4) Shubh Loans 5) None of these Answer – 4) Shubh Loans Explanation: On October 8, 2019, Shubh Loans, a Bengaluru-based fintech sector start-up, has received a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) license from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) through its subsidiary ‘Ekagrata ‘of its parent company Datasigns Technologies.It has raised series A2 funding of Rs 34 crore (USD 4.8 million) already from Omidyar Network India.

27) Which state has received the approval from Reserve Bank of India for setting up its own Bank, by amalgamating 13 district co-operative banks (DCBs) with its State Co-operative Bank ? 1) Haryana - Haryana Bank 2) Uttar Pradesh – Uttar Pradesh Bank 3) Kerala – Kerala Bank 4) Rajasthan – Rajasthan Bank 5) None of these Answer – 3) Kerala – Kerala Bank Explanation: On October 10, 2019, The country’s central bank, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given its final approval of Kerala government’s long-pending proposal of setting up its own ‘Kerala Bank’, by amalgamating 13 district co-operative banks (DCBs) with Kerala State Co-operative Bank.With this merger, the ‘Kerala Bank’ will become the largest banking network in the state.

28) Merger of which two entities were denied by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ? 1) Indiabulls Housing Finance and Lakshmi Vilas Bank 2) Indiabulls Housing Finance and Canara Bank 3) Indiabulls Housing Finance and State Bank of India 4) Indiabulls Housing Finance and HDFC Bank 5) None of these Answer - 1) Indiabulls Housing Finance and Lakshmi Vilas Bank Explanation: On October 9, 2019, The country’s central bank, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has denied the proposed merger of Indiabulls Housing Finance and Lakshmi Vilas Bank, the flagship private sector bank. The merger was announced by Indiabulls in April, 2019 and sought approval from RBI on May 7,2019.

29) Who chaired the 12 member working group (WG) constituted by Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to review the product structure of title insurance ? 1) Pravin Kutumbe 2) Sujay Banarji 3) K. Ganesh 4) T.L. Alamelu 5) None of these Answer - 4) T.L. Alamelu Explanation: On October 3, 2019, The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has constituted a 12-member working group (WG) chaired by T.L. Alamelu to review the product structure

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of title insurance, which covers any loss caused due to a defect in the ‘title’ of the property arising out of third-party challenges. WG will submit its report in 12 weeks’ time from the date of the order.

30) Which bank has launched the “Debit Card EMI facility” for its existing customers for period ranging from 6 months to 18 months ? 1) Bank of Baroda(BoB) 2) State Bank of India (SBI) 3) Indian Bank 4) Canara Bank 5) None of these Answer - 2) State Bank of India (SBI) Explanation: In order to provide a superior and affordable shopping experience to its customers, Indian multinational, public sector bank, the State Bank of India (SBI) has launched the “Debit Card EMI facility” for its existing customers. Under this service, the consumer can opt for an EMI (equated monthly installment) period ranging from 6 months to 18 months.

31) Which organization has acquired 75 % stake in Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management (RNAM) from Reliance Capital for around Rs 6,000 crore ? 1) Nippon Life Insurance 2) Shriram Life Insurance 3) IndiaFirst Life Insurance 4) DHFL Pramerica Life Insurance 5) None of these Answer - 1) Nippon Life Insurance Explanation: On October 7, 2019, The largest Japanese life insurance company, Nippon Life Insurance acquired 75 % stake in Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management (RNAM) from Reliance Capital for around Rs 6,000 crore.

32) What is the new name of the Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management (RNAM), which was renamed after the acquisition ? 1) Nippon Reliance Mutual Fund (NRMF) 2) Nippon Reliance India Mutual Fund (NRIMF) 3) Nippon India Mutual Fund (NIMF) 4) Nippon India Reliance Mutual Fund (NIRMF) 5) None of these Answer - 3) Nippon India Mutual Fund (NIMF) Explanation: On October 7, 2019, The largest Japanese life insurance company, Nippon Life Insurance has renamed Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management (RNAM) as Nippon India Mutual Fund (NIMF) after acquiring 75 % stake in RNAM from Reliance Capital for around Rs 6,000 crore.

33) Name the bank that has signed first co-origination of loan agreement of U GRO Capital (formerly known as Chokhani securities) recently . 1) Indian Bank 2) Canara Bank 3) State Bank of India(SBI) 4) Bank of Baroda (BOB) 5) None of these Answer – 4) Bank of Baroda (BOB)

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Explanation: On October 7, 20-19, U GRO Capital (formerly known as Chokhani securities), a technology-enabled lender to small businesses has signed its first co-origination of loan agreement with public sector bank, Bank of Baroda (BOB) with the aim to necessitate the joint contribution of credit flow with competitive rate of interest, to empower SMEs (Small and medium-sized enterprises) by using U GRO Capital’s co- lending technology platform ‘GRO-Xstream’.

34) Under which act, Balancehero India Private Limited was Penalized worth Rs 12.88 lakh by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines ? 1) Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2005 2) Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2006 3) Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2008 4) Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 5) None of these Answer – 4) Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 Explanation: On October 10, 2019, In exercise of the powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, Country’s central bank,the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 12.88 lakh on Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuer Balancehero India Private Limited for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines. Toyota Financial Services India Limited (TFSIN), the Indian subsidiary of Toyota Financial Services Corporation (TFSC) has also faced Rs 5 lakh penalty for non- compliance with directions issued by RBI on ‘Monitoring of Frauds in NBFCs (Non-Banking Financial Companies).

35) Which bank has signed a MoU with Government e-Marketplace (GeM) to provide cashless, paperless and transparent payment system to small traders ? 1) Union Bank of India (UBI) 2) State Bank of India (SBI) 3) Canara Bank 4) Indian Bank 5) None of these Answer - 1) Union Bank of India (UBI) Explanation: On October 11, 2019, Union Bank of India (UBI), one of the largest government-owned banks of India has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Government e-Marketplace (GeM) to provide cashless, paperless and transparent payment system to small traders.As per the MoU, Union Bank will provide a number of services, including transactions in the GEM Pool account, functioning bank guarantees and earnest money deposit to users registered on the GEM portal.

36) Name the organization, which has received the Reserve Bank of India (RBI ) license to set up a non-banking financial company(NBFC) in Bengaluru, Karnataka . 1) Geojit Comtrade Ltd. 2) GSFS Capital Securities 3) Credit Saison India 4) Indian Angel Network Services 5) None of these Answer – 3) Credit Saison India Explanation: On October 11, 2019, Credit Saison India, the domestic subsidiary of Japanese financial services leader Credit Saison, has received a licence from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI ) to set up a non-banking financial company(NBFC) in Bengaluru, Karnataka, which will begin operations by October 2019 end.

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37) Name the new reporting system launched by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for all co-operative banks (urban, State & district central) . 1) Co-operative Bank Information System (CBIS) 2) Co-operative Bank Management System (CBMS) 3) Central Information System for Banking Infrastructure (CISBI) 4) Complaint Management System (CMS) 5) None of these Answer – 3) Central Information System for Banking Infrastructure (CISBI) Explanation: On October 11, 2019, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) came up with a new reporting system for all cooperative banks (urban, State & district central) called Central Information System for Banking Infrastructure (CISBI) in which they will submit information related to opening/ closing/ conversion of branches, offices, non-administratively independent offices (extension counters, satellite offices), and customer service points (ATMs- Automated Teller Machines) in a single proforma online.

38) Which bank has signed the Tranche 2 loan agreement worth $190 million for improving road connectivity in Rajasthan(including 754 km of state highways)? 1) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB) 2) Asian Development Bank (ADB) 3) World Bank(WB) 4) New Development Bank(NDB) 5) None of these Answer - 2) Asian Development Bank (ADB) Explanation: On October 12, 2019, The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India (GoI) have signed the Tranche 2 loan agreement worth $190 million to upgrade 754 kilometers of Rajasthan state highways and major district roads (MDRs) to two-lane or intermediate-lane standards.

39) Name the slogan of the first Indian life insurance industry’s first joint mass media campaign set to launched by Life Insurance Council worth around Rs 100 crore. 1) ‘Jeevan Suraksha ka Naya Nazariya’ 2) ‘Karo Jyada ka Iraada’ 3) ‘Sabse Pehle Life Insurance’ 4) ‘Karo Jyada ka Iraada’ 5) None of these Answer – 3) ‘Sabse Pehle Life Insurance’ Explanation: On October 10, 2019, Life Insurance Council has decided to launch the Indian life insurance industry’s first joint mass media campaign with the slogan ‘Sabse Pehle Life Insurance’ (first thing is life insurance) within a month whose total cost will be around Rs 100 crore. For this purpose, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India will provide Rs 40 crore. It will be a joint effort of 24 Indian life insurance companies.

40) Name the Fixed deposit (FD) scheme launched by the ICICI Bank that provides investors a complimentary critical illness cover on 33 critical illnesses for the customers. 1) FD Illness cover 2) FD health cover 3) FD health 4) FD Cure 5) None of these Answer – 3) FD health Explanation: 92 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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On October 14, 2019, Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India (ICICI Bank) launched a new Fixed deposit (FD) scheme called “FD health” which provides investors a complimentary critical illness cover on 33 critical illnesses for the customers who are in the age bracket of 18-50 years.

41) Which two departments are set to be operationalised by Reserve Bank of India(RBI) from November 1, 2019 due to various scams and defaults that was in news recently? 1) Department of Supervision (DoS) & Department of Regulation (DoR) 2) Department of Corrections (DoC) & Department of Supervision (DoS) 3) Department of Audits and Accounts (DoA&A) & Department of Corrections (DoC) 4) Department of Juvenile Justice (DoJJ) & Department of Corrections (DoC) 5) None of these Answer – 1) Department of Supervision (DoS) & Department of Regulation (DoR) Explanation: In order to strengthen its oversight of commercial banks, urban co-operative banks (UCBs) and non- banking financial companies (NBFCs) ,the country’s central bank, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to operationalise unified Department of Supervision (DoS) & Department of Regulation (DoR) with effect from November 1, 2019.Issues: The decision comes after various scams and defaults affecting financial system in the last couple of years, including the Rs.12,600-crore fraudulent letter of undertaking (LoU)scam at Punjab National Bank(PNB) and debt default by IL&FS (Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Limited) and its subsidiaries.

42) What is the minimum net worth for the units that wants to operate in Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit (BBPOU) ? 1) Rs 100 crore 2) Rs 75 crore 3) Rs 50 crore 4) Rs 25 crore 5) None of these Answer – 1) Rs 100 crore Explanation: RBI has decided to introduce the ever-open facility of application for license to operate Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit (BBPOU), TReDS and White Label ATM (Automated Teller Machine).The units that want to provide or work for the platform for BBPOUs should have a net worth of Rs 100 crore and it should always be maintained. In case of TReDS, the minimum paid-up share capital should be Rs 25 crore. At the same time, net worth for interested units to come in the WLA (White Label ATMs ) segment has been kept at Rs 100 crore.

43) TReDS was in news recently, what does ‘D’ stands for ______. 1) Depreciation 2) Discounting 3) Deficit 4) Developing 5) None of these Answer – 2) Discounting Explanation: D stands for Discounting.The full form of TReDS is Trade Receivables Discounting System

44) Which bank has partnered with the Home Credit India (HCIN) for offering joint lending ? 1) Axis Bank 2) ICICI Bank 3) HDFC Bank 4) Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) 93 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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5) None of these Answer - 4) Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) Explanation: On October 17, 2019, Home Credit India (HCIN), a leading consumer durable loan provider, for the first time joined hands with one of the oldest banks in India, Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) for offering joint lending.Under the partnership, Home Credit and KVB will be jointly providing the loan as a single amount to the customer. End-to-end automated processing is the special feature of this tie-up by which the customer gets real-time approval and disbursement.

45) What should be the minimum turnover of the business establishments, which will not be imposed with charges or Merchant Discount Rate on customers as well as merchants on digital payments from November 1, 2019 ? 1) Rs 50 crore 2) Rs 40 crore 3) Rs 25 crore 4) Rs 10 crore 5) None of these Answer – 1) Rs 50 crore Explanation: On October 18, 2019, The Ministry of Finance notified that banks will not levy charges or merchant discount rate (MDR) on digital payments to the customers or merchants of the businesses with an annual turnover of more than Rs 50 crore from 1 November, 2019. This move is to encourage digital payments and they will have to mandatorily offer electronic mode of payments to their customers from the said date.

46) Which two articles were amended in order to not levy charges or merchant discount rate (MDR) on digital payments to the customers or merchants of the businesses with an annual turnover of more than Rs 50 crore from 1 November, 2019 ? 1) Income Tax Act 1963 & Payment and Settlement Systems Act 2005 2) Income Tax Act 1965 & Payment and Settlement Systems Act 2009 3) Income Tax Act 1967 & Payment and Settlement Systems Act 2007 4) Income Tax Act 1961 & Payment and Settlement Systems Act 2007 5) None of these Answer – 4) Income Tax Act 1961 & Payment and Settlement Systems Act 2007 Explanation: On October 18, 2019, The Ministry of Finance notified that banks will not levy charges or merchant discount rate (MDR) on digital payments to the customers or merchants of the businesses with an annual turnover of more than Rs 50 crore from 1 November, 2019. In this regard, amendments have been made in the Income Tax Act 1961 and in the Payment and Settlement Systems Act 2007.

47) Which insurance firm has launched the first-of-its-kind video calling service within the life insurance industry ? 1) Reliance Nippon Life Insurance 2) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance 3) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance 4) Aegon Life Insurance Company 5) None of these Answer – 3) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Explanation: Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance launched a first-of-its-kind video calling service within the life insurance industry to enhance the customer experience and provide resolutions to the queries of its customers.

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48) Name the first-of-its-kind video calling service launched by Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance to enhance the experience . 1) i-SERV 2) e-SERV 3) i-VideoSERV 4) e-VideoSERV 5) None of these Answer – 1) i-SERV Explanation: Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance launched a first-of-its-kind video calling service within the life insurance industry called i-SERV to enhance the customer experience and provide resolutions to the queries of its customers.

49) Which firm has partnered with the Synchrony & launched the co-branded Venmo’s first credit card ? 1) PhonePe 2) MobiKwik 3) Paytm 4) PayPal 5) None of these Answer – 4) PayPal Explanation: On October 17, 2019, PayPal Holdings Inc and Synchrony partnered to launch co-branded Venmo’s first credit card. Synchrony will become the exclusive issuer of a Venmo co-branded consumer credit card in the United States (US). It is expected to be launched in the second half of 2020.

50) Which card firm has launched first contactless mobile payment facility for credit card holders using Host Card Emulation (HCE) technology ? 1) State Bank of India(SBI) Cards & Payments Services Ltd 2) Indian Bank(IB) Cards & Payments Services Ltd 3) ICICI Bank Cards & Payments Services Ltd 4)HDFC Bank Cards & Payments Services Ltd 5) None of these Answer – 1) State Bank of India(SBI) Cards & Payments Services Ltd Explanation: On October 17, 2019, A payment solutions provider in India SBI (State Bank of India) Cards & Payments Services Ltd, has launched first of its kind new contactless mobile payment facility ‘SBI Card Pay’, which allows users to present payments through mobile phones at Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled Point of Sales (POS) machines using Host Card Emulation (HCE) technology. The service is for credit card cardholders.

51) What is the revenue growth of India for the year 2010-18, within India’s banking sector as per the McKinsey & Company’s Global Banking Annual Review 2019 ? 1) 10.3% 2) 15.3% 3) 17.3% 4) 20.3% 5) None of these Answer – 1) 10.3% Explanation: On October 22, 2019, McKinsey & Company released its Global Banking Annual Review 2019. According to the report, Indian revenue growth within India’s banking sector reduced from 22% (2002-07) to 10.3% (2010-18). 95 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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52) Which entity has partnered with State Bank of India(SBI) to offer EMIs (equated monthly instalments) for debit card transactions ? 1) BankBazaar 2) MobiKwik 3) Pine Labs 4) Capital Float 5) None of these Answer – 3) Pine Labs Explanation: On October 22, 2019, Pine Labs,an Indian merchant platform company has joined hands with Indian multinational, public sector bank, State Bank of India (SBI) to offer EMIs (equated monthly instalments) for debit card transactions.The tie-up will enable SBI to widen its EMI facility at the Pine Labs Point-of- Sales (PoS) terminals at more than 40,000 merchants across over 1,500 cities.

53) Which organization has carried out the Supply Chain Dynamics and Food Inflation in India survey 2019 ? 1) Reserve Bank of India(RBI) 2) Food Corporation of India(FCI) 3) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development(NABARD) 4) Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) 5) None of these Answer – 1) Reserve Bank of India(RBI) Explanation: On October 11, 2019, As per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Supply Chain Dynamics and Food Inflation in India survey 2019 carried out across 18 states, Indian farmers get average share in the consumers’ rupee in the range between 28 % and 78 % across 14 crops, with a lower share in the case of perishables (particularly, vegetables like potato and onion) and higher share in case of non-perishables (such as oilseeds and spices).

54) Name the Financial Service firm, which received the non-banking finance company (NBFC) license from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently . 1) Incap Financial Services Limited 2) IFCI Financial Services Ltd. 3) Adroit Financial Services Pvt. Ltd. 4) Vreedhi Financial Services (VFS) 5) None of these Answer – 4) Vreedhi Financial Services (VFS) Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gave Vreedhi Financial Services (VFS) a license to act as a non-banking finance company (NBFC). It’s objective is to provide credit and other services to micro-enterprises operating in tier two-three cities and small towns.

55) Which entity has signed a partnership agreement with Indian Dental Association (IDA) to offer EMIs (equated monthly installments) for patients getting dental treatments ? 1) Centbank Financial Services Ltd. 2) Aditya Birla Finance Limited (ABFL) 3) Ratnabali Capital Markets Ltd. 4) Blend Financial Services Ltd. 5) None of these Answer – 2) Aditya Birla Finance Limited (ABFL)

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Explanation: On October 22, 20219, A leading well-diversified financial services company, Aditya Birla Finance Limited (ABFL) has signed a partnership agreement with Indian Dental Association (IDA) to offer EMIs (equated monthly installments) for patients getting dental treatments, during 11th world dental show 2019 held in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

56) Name the bank that has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Government e- Marketplace (GeM) for payment-related services . 1) Indian Bank 2) Canara Bank 3) Federal Bank 4) State Bank of India 5) None of these Answer – 3) Federal Bank Explanation: On October 23, 2019, A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Government e- Marketplace (GeM) and Federal Bank to offer a number 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 portal. It was signed by S. Suresh Kumar, Addl. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), GeM and R. Vardharajan, Country Head – Government Business, Federal Bank along with Deepesh Gehlot, Director (GeM) and Hemant Mahindru, State Business Head – Government Business, Federal Bank in the presence of Talleen Kumar, CEO, GeM.

57) Name the bank that has signed a tripartite loan agreement worth $ 165 million with Government of India (GoI), Government of Odisha with the aim to Support Climate Resilient Agriculture for 125,000 Smallholder Farmers . 1) Reserve Bank of India(RBI) 2) New Development Bank(NDB) 3) World Bank(WB) 4) Asian Development Bank(ADB) 5) None of these Answer – 3) World Bank Explanation: On October 24, 2019, The World Bank has signed a tripartite $ 165 million loan agreement with Government of India (GoI), Government of Odisha, with the aim to Support Climate Resilient Agriculture for 125,000 Smallholder Farmers from 15 districts in Odisha & diversify and improve the marketing of their produce, for increased income by managing 128,000 ha (hectare) of agricultural land.

58) For which of the following project, Indian government is set to receive $ 300 million worth loan from New Development Bank (NDB) ? 1) Renewable Energy Sector Development Project 2) MSME Growth Innovation and Inclusive Finance Project 3) National AIDS Control Support Project 4) Integrated Child Development Services 5) None of these Answer – 1) Renewable Energy Sector Development Project Explanation: On October 24, 2019, the New Development Bank (NDB)’s Board of Directors has approved two projects namely, Fundo Clima Brazil National Climate Fund Project ($ 500 million )& Renewable Energy Sector Development Project ($ 300 million) with the loans totaling $ 800 million. Now the Bank’s portfolio stands at 44 projects with loans aggregating to $ 12.4 billion.

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59) Who will head the 8 member panel newly constituted by Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India(IRDAI) to evaluate applications filed under the Regulatory Sandbox(RS) ? 1) I S N Prasad 2) B V Naidu 3) S Gopalakrishnan 4) S Sadagopan 5) None of these Answer – 4) S Sadagopan Explanation: On October 25, 2019, Inorder to promote innovative ideas to foster growth in the insurance sector, an autonomous body tasked with regulating insurance industries in India. IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India), has formed an 8-member panel headed by the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B) Director S Sadagopan to evaluate applications filed under the Regulatory Sandbox (RS). The Committee will have a term of one year & meet whenever required.

60) Which bank has partnered with the Universal Sompo General Insurance Company Ltd & launched a co-branded health care plus insurance policy ? 1) ICICI Bank 2) Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) 3) State Bank of India (SBI) 4) Indian Bank (IB) 5) None of these Answer – 2) Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Explanation: On October 25, 2019, A major public sector bank, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) in association with Universal Sompo General Insurance Company Ltd has launched co-branded health care plus insurance policy with a sum insured from Rs 50,000 – Rs 15 lakh through online platform for IOB customers on real time basis.

61) Name the payment platform, which has achieved the double milestone of 1 billion transactions as well as has crossed 100 million users in October 2019 . 1) Atom Paynetz 2) PayPal 3) Unified Payments Interface (UPI) 4) National Electronic Funds Transfer(NEFT) 5) None of these Answer – 3) Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Explanation: The mission of Modi government Digital India is gaining momentum rapidly as Transactions using India’s own domestic payments platform—Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as it has achieved the double milestone of 1 billion transactions as well as has crossed 100 million users in October 2019. With this, UPI has become the fastest-growing system. anywhere in the world.

62) Which bank has partnered with Srei Equipment Finance Ltd (SEFL) to provide loans to MSME and retail sector customers ? 1) Union Bank of India 2) Punjab National Bank 3) United Bank of India 4) State Bank of India 5) None of these Answer – 3) United Bank of India 98 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Explanation: On October 30, 2019 in a bid to provide loans to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and to the retail sectors, the United Bank of India (UBI) and Srei Equipment Finance Ltd (SEFL), the Non- Banking Financial Company(NBFC) and wholly owned subsidiary of the Srei Infrastructure Finance Ltd have partnered together under a co-lending agreement (Intercreditor Agreement). They both have also jointly organised “Loan Utsavs” across 20 cities in India.

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1) What is the trade growth of the globe forecasted by World Trade Organisation (WTO) for the year 2019 ? 1) 2.7 % 2) 2.2 % 3) 1.2 % 4) 1.7 % 5) None of these Answer - 3) 1.2 % Explanation: The World Trade Organisation (WTO) in its report reduced the global trade growth forecast to 1.2% for 2019 from 2.6% growth forecast made in April 2019 due to trade tensions and sluggish global economy. It is the weakest level in a decade. The global trade growth forecast for 2020 was reduced to 2.7% from 3%.

2) What is the GDP growth of India for the year 2019-2020 as per the Standard & Poor (S&P) Global ratings ? 1) 6.9% 2) 6.7% 3) 6.3% 4) 6.5% 5) None of these Answer – 3) 6.3% Explanation: On October 1, 2019, the Standard & Poor (S&P) Global ratings has reduced India’s growth to 6.3% from its previous estimation of 7.1% for 2019-2020. The reduced growth projection is mainly due to decline in private consumption growth. It is expected that the growth rate of India would be at 7% for the year 2020-2021.

3) Which organization has joined with Temasek and Bain & Company & released 4th edition of the report titled “e-Conomy SEA report 2019:Powering Southeast Asia’s $100 billion Internet economy)” ? 1) Amazon 2) Google 3) Facebook 4) Instagram 5) None of these Answer - 2) Google Explanation: The 4th Edition of the report titled “e-Conomy SEA report 2019:Powering Southeast Asia’s $100 billion Internet economy” was jointly released by Google, Singapore investment company Temasek and

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American consultancy Bain & Company. As per the report, Indonesia and Vietnam led the SE (SouthEast) Asia’s $100bn internet economy becoming the fastest-growing digital economies in the region. Until 2018, this report was jointly published by Google and Temasek.

4) Which country became the biggest contributor in the internet economy & fastest-growing digital economies in the South East Asia region as per the report titled “e-Conomy SEA report 2019:Powering Southeast Asia’s $100 billion Internet economy”? 1) Thailand 2) Vietnam 3) Malaysia 4) Indonesia 5) None of these Answer – 4) Indonesia Explanation: Indonesia became the biggest contributor in the internet economy & fastest-growing digital economies in the South East Asia region as per the report titled “e-Conomy SEA report 2019:Powering Southeast Asia’s $100 billion Internet economy”.

5) Which organization has released the report titled “World Development Report (WDR) 2020: Trading for Development in the Age of Global Value Chains” ? 1) World Trade Organization (WTO) 2) World Bank (WB) 3) United Nation (UN) 4) International Monetary Fund (IMF) 5) None of these Answer - 2) World Bank (WB) Explanation: On October 8, 2019, World Bank (WB) released a report titled “World Development Report (WDR) 2020: Trading for Development in the Age of Global Value Chains”. According to the report, Global value chains (GVCs) can help the developing economies to enhance growth. GVC describes the people and activities involved in the production of a good or service and its supply, distribution, and post-sales activities when activities must be coordinated across geographies.

6) Name the organization, that has tied up with the Bombay Stock Exchange(BSE) to promote the micro, small and medium industries (MSME) and startups in New Delhi. 1) All India Management Association(AIMA) 2) National Association of Software and Services Companies(NASSCOM) 3) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry(FICCI) 4) Confederation of Indian Industry(CII) 5) None of these Answer – 3) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry(FICCI) Explanation: On October 7, 2019, In order to promote the micro, small and medium industries (MSME) and startups, BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange ) has organized a discussion session in collaboration with FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) in New Delhi. The purpose of this session was to identify shortcomings in existing policies and suggest good policies.

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4) 5.8% 5) None of these Answer – 4) 5.8% Explanation: On October 10,2019 the International rating agency Moody’s has reduced India’s gross Domestic Product(GDP) growth forecast to 5.8% for FY20 (Fiscal Year20) from its previous estimate of 6.2%. This downgrade in GDP was due to deceleration to an investment-led slowdown which has broadened into consumption, driven by financial stress among rural households and weak job creation.

8) Name the joint venture formed by the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) & National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) to install smart electricity meters in all households . 1) EnergySmart Infrastructure Pvt Ltd 2) IntelliSmart Infrastructure Pvt Ltd 3) EfficiencySmart Infrastructure Pvt Ltd 4) NationalSmart Infrastructure Pvt Ltd 5) None of these Answer – 2) IntelliSmart Infrastructure Pvt Ltd Explanation: Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings) under the Union Ministry of Power and National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) have joined hands to formulate an electricity distribution plan to install smart electricity meters in all households. The two companies have formed a joint venture called IntelliSmart Infrastructure Pvt Ltd (IntelliSmart) which will execute, finance and operate the smart meter program.

9) What is the Gross Domestic Product(GDP) of India for the FY20 (Fiscal Year 20) as per the India Ratings and Research(Ind-Ra) forecast ? 1) 6.3% 2) 6.1% 3) 6.7% 4) 6.5% 5) None of these Answer – 2) 6.1% Explanation: On October 10, 2019, India Ratings and Research(Ind-Ra) has reduced India’s Gross Domestic Product(GDP) for FY20 (Fiscal Year 20) to 6.1% from its previous estimate of 6.7%. This downgrade in GDP was due to a slowdown in rural and urban consumption demand growth.

10) Which country topped in the Brand Finance Nation Brands 2019 as per the report released by Brand Finance ? 1) United States of America (USA) 2) United Kingdom (UK) 3) China 4) Germany 5) None of these Answer – 1) United States of America (USA) Explanation: On October 11, 2019, an annual report on the most valuable and strongest nation brands named Brand Finance Nation Brands 2019 was released by Brand Finance.The list was topped by the United States of America (USA) with 7.2% growth in brand value to $27,751 bn.

11) What is the rank of India as per the annual report on the most valuable and strongest nation brands named Brand Finance Nation Brands 2019 ? 101 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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1) 4th 2) 5th 3) 6th 4) 7th 5) None of these Answer – 4) 7th Explanation: On October 11, 2019, an annual report on the most valuable and strongest nation brands named Brand Finance Nation Brands 2019 was released by Brand Finance in which India was ranked 7th from 9th rank of 2018 with 18.7% growth in brand value to $2,562 bn. The list was topped by the United States of America (USA) with 7.2% growth in brand value to $27,751 bn.

12) Which organization has released the report titled “South Asia Economic Focus, Fall 2019 : Making (De)centralization Work” ? 1) World Trade Organization(WTO) 2) United Nation(UN) 3) Reserve Bank of India(RBI) 4) World Bank(WB) 5) None of these Answer – 4) World Bank(WB) Explanation: On October 13, 2019, World Bank has released the report, titled “South Asia Economic Focus, Fall 2019 : Making (De)centralization Work”.

13) What is the GDP (Gross domestic product) growth of India for the year 2019 as per the report titled “South Asia Economic Focus, Fall 2019 : Making (De)centralization Work” by World Bank? 1) 6% 2) 6.2% 3) 6.5% 4) 6.7% 5) None of these Answer – 1) 6% Explanation: On October 13, 2019, World Bank in its report, “South Asia Economic Focus, Fall 2019 : Making (De)centralization Work”, has lowered India’s growth forecast to 6% for 2019 (down from 7.5 %) for the second consecutive year ,after a wide decline in the initial quarters. In 2018, India’s GDP (Gross domestic product) growth stood at 6.8 %, down from 7.2 % in 2017. 14) Who chairs the 9-member panel constituted by IRDAI to review existing reinsurance norms ? 1) M Santhana Gopalan 2) TR Alamelu 3) Satish Raju 4) Suresh Mathur 5) None of these Answer – 2) TR Alamelu Explanation: On October 11, 2019, The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has constituted 9-member panel headed by TR Alamelu, member (Non- life) to have a look at the set of regulations, circulars and guidelines on Reinsurance, Foreign Reinsurance Branches and Lloyd’s India & would suggest amendments to reinsurance, investment, foreign reinsurance branches(FRBs) and Lloyd’s India regulations in the next two months.

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15) Which has become the first airline in the world to use taxibot,with passengers onboard ,bringing the aircraft from the parking bay to the runway and vice versa? 1) SpiceJet 2) Air India 3) IndiGo 4) Air India Express 5) None of these Answer – 2) Air India Explanation: On October 15, 2019, Air India has become the first airline in the world to use taxibot on an A320 aircraft with passengers onboard at Indira Gandhi International Airport ,New Delhi. The taxibot is a pilot- controlled semi-robotic aircraft tractor, bringing the aircraft from the parking bay to the runway and vice versa.

16) Which organization has stated that India has halved its poverty rate since 1990 & has achieved economic growth rate of over 7 percent in the last 15 years ? 1) World Trade Organization(WTO) 2) United Nation (UN) 3) International Monetary Fund(IMF) 4) World bank (WB) 5) None of these Answer – 4) World bank (WB) Explanation: On October 15, 2019, As per the World bank (WB), India has halved its poverty rate since the 1990s, the situation has improved significantly and has achieved economic growth rate of over 7 percent in the last 15 years.Along with this, there are many challenges in the path of development journey of the country that it will have to improve the efficiency of resources for this.Agricultural productivity: The land will have to be used better through community economy in urban areas and by increasing agricultural production in rural areas.

17) How much percent of women work in India as per the World Bank report ? 1) 12 % 2) 25 % 3) 27 % 4) 30 % 5) None of these Answer – 3) 27 % Explanation: World Bank estimated that 1.30 crore people are entering the employable age group every year, but 30 lakh employment opportunities are being created annually. Along with this, India is the reduction in the number of women workers. They constitute 27 % of the workforce, which is one of the lowest in the world.

18) What is the Gross Domestic Product(GDP) growth of India for the year 2019 as per the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s World Economic Outlook(WEO) report ? 1) 6.1% 2) 6.5% 3) 6.3% 4) 7.1% 5) None of these Answer – 1) 6.1% Explanation: 103 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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On October 15, 2019 the International Monetary Fund (IMF) downgraded India’s Gross Domestic Product(GDP) growth forecast to 6.1% for the year 2019 from its previous estimate of 7.3% as per the IMF’s World Economic Outlook(WEO) report. IMF also projected India’s growth forecast for 2020 at 7%.

19) Which organization has collaborated with the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific’s (ESCAP)& released the Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2019 (APITR) ? 1) International Monetary Fund(IMF) 2) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) 3) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD) 4) World Trade Organization(WTO) 5) None of these Answer - 2) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Explanation: On October 14, 2019 the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) along with the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific’s (ESCAP) collaboration, released the Asia- Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2019 (APITR).The report is published biennially to provide information on the impacts of recent and emerging developments in trade and Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) on countries to achieve sustainable development. The theme of APITR 2019 is “Navigating Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs) towards Sustainable Development”.

20) Name the Indian cricketer, who collaborated with Mastercard and launched a nationwide initiative titled “Team Cashless India” to boost digital payments . 1) Rohit Sharma 2) Ravindra Jadeja 3) Virat Kohli 4) Mahendra Singh Dhoni 5) None of these Answer – 4) Mahendra Singh Dhoni Explanation: On October 15, 2019, A technology company in the global payments industry, Mastercard in collaboration with Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni launched a nationwide initiative titled “Team Cashless India” to boost digital payments.

21) Name the country, which is set to levy 3% web tax for internet transactions on digital giants like Facebook, Google and Amazon, including United States giants from 2020 . 1) Italy 2) France 3) Germany 4) United Kingdom 5) None of these Answer – 1) Italy Explanation: On October 16, 2019, As a part of the 2020 draft budget, Italy approved to levy 3% web tax for internet transactions on digital giants like Facebook, Google and Amazon, including United States giants from 2020. This plan is expected to yield about 600 million euros ($662 million) per annum.

22) Name the first Indian company that crossed a market cap of over Rs 9 lakh crore . 1) Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) 2) Indian Oil Corporation 3) Hindustan Unilever 4) Tata Group 5) None of these 104 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Answer - 1) Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Explanation: On October 18, 2019, Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has become the first Indian company to have a market capitalization (m-cap) of Rs.9,00,666 crore. RIL’s stock rose 1.76% during early trading and reached the level of Rs.1420.75. Earlier in August 2018, Reliance had set the record of the first company in the country to touch the market capitalization level of Rs 8 lakh crore.

23) Which entities have received the ‘Maharatna‘ status by the Department of Public Enterprises recently ? 1) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) and Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) 2) Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited(NLCL) and Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) 3) Power Finance Corporation Limited(PFCL) and Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) 4) Bridge & Roof Company (India) Limited(BRCL) and Power Finance Corporation Limited(PFCL) 5) None of these Answer – 1) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) and Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) Explanation: On October 23, 2019 the Department of Public Enterprises, under the Ministry of Heavy Industry and Public Enterprises(MoHI&PE), granted ‘Maharatna‘ status to state-owned Public Sector Units(PSU) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) and Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL).

24) Name the organization, which released the “Doing Business 2020-Comparing Business Regulation in 190 Economies” report . 1) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD) 2) International Monetary Fund(IMF) 3) United Nation(UN) 4) World Bank(WB) 5) None of these Answer – 4) World Bank(WB) Explanation: World Bank’s (WB) released the report titled “Doing Business 2020-Comparing Business Regulation in 190 Economies”.

25) What is the rank of India in the 17th edition of World Bank’s (WB),“Doing Business 2020- Comparing Business Regulation in 190 Economies ” report ? 1) 75 2) 63 3) 60 4) 77 5) None of these Answer – 2) 63 Explanation: On October 23, 2019, According to the 17th edition of World Bank’s (WB) report ,“Doing Business 2020- Comparing Business Regulation in 190 Economies”, India has ranked 63rd in the list with the score of 71.0. It has improved by 14 places among 190 nations as against 77th position in the 2018-19 list. while in 2017, India was ranked 100.

26) Which country topped in the 17th edition of World Bank’s (WB),“Doing Business 2020- Comparing Business Regulation in 190 Economies ” report ? 1) China 2) Denmark 3) New Zealand 105 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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4) Singapore 5) None of these Answer – 3) New Zealand Explanation: New Zealand topped in the 17th edition of World Bank’s (WB),“Doing Business 2020-Comparing Business Regulation in 190 Economies ” report. Rank Country Score 1 New Zealand 86.8 2 Singapore 86.2 3 Hong Kong, China 85.3 4 Denmark 85.3 5 Korea 84.0

27) What is the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of India for the FY20 forecasted by American credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings ? 1) 5.5% 2) 5.2% 3) 5% 4) 4.5% 5) None of these Answer – 1) 5.5% Explanation: On October 24, 2019, the American credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings has downgraded India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast for FY20 (Fiscal Year 20) to 5.5% from its previous estimate of 6.6%. The GDP is expected to increase to 6.2% FY21 and will further increase to 6.7% year after.

28) Name the organization, which has partnered with the 7 mining and metals companies to accelerate responsible sourcing of raw materials under the new ‘Mining and Metals Blockchain Initiative‘. 1) Confederation of Indian Industry(CII) 2) International Finance Corporation(IFC) 3) World Economic Forum (WEF) 4) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) 5) None of these Answer – 3) World Economic Forum (WEF) Explanation: On October 25, 2019, 7 mining and metals companies– Tata Steel, Antofagasta Minerals, Eurasian Resources Group Sarl, Glencore, Klockner & Co, Minsur SA and Anglo American/De Beers (Tracr) partnered with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to accelerate responsible sourcing of raw materials under the new ‘Mining and Metals Blockchain Initiative‘.

29) Which Indian Cities will be added to the list of World Bank’s ease of doing business survey from the year 2020 ? 1) New Delhi and Varanasi 2) Kolkata and Bengaluru 3) Chennai and Bengaluru 4) Guwahati and Chennai 5) None of these Answer – 2) Kolkata and Bengaluru

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Explanation: On October 24, 2019, According to the World Bank (WB), Kolkata and Bengaluru will be added to the list of World Bank’s ease of doing business survey from the year 2020.The survey so far covered only Delhi and Mumbai. According to the 17th edition of the World Bank’s (WB) report, “Doing Business 2020- Comparing Business Regulation in 190 Economies”, released on October 23, 2019, India has ranked 63rd in the list with the score of 71.0. It has improved by 14 places among 190 nations as against 77th position in the 2018-19 list.

30) Name the CEO, who topped among the Indian CEO & ranked 6th globally in the ‘The Best- Performing CEOs in the World, 2019’ list prepared by Harvard Business Review (HBR) . 1) Indra Nooyi 2) Satya Narayana Nadella 3) Shantanu Narayen 4) Ajaypal Singh Banga 5) None of these Answer – 3) Shantanu Narayen Explanation: On October 29, 2019, Three Indian-origin CEOs (chief executive officer), Shantanu Narayen (CEO of Adobe Inc), Ajaypal Singh Banga (CEO of Mastercard) and Satya Narayana Nadella (CEO of Microsoft) are among the world’s top 10 best-performing chief executives, featured in a list of ‘The Best-Performing rayen of Adobe is at 6th place in the list and Banga is at 7th position. Microsoft’s Nadella ranks 9th on the list. CEOs in the World, 2019′ prepared by Harvard Business Review (HBR). Na 31) Which insurance firm has received the in-principle approval from insurance regulator IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) to act as a direct insurance broker ? 1) Religare Health Insurance Company Limited 2) Edelweiss General Insurance 3) Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Co. Ltd. 4) BSE-Ebix Insurance Broking Pvt Ltd 5) None of these Answer – 4) BSE-Ebix Insurance Broking Pvt Ltd Explanation: On October 29, 2019, Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) ,Asia’s first stock exchange and its joint venture (JV) partner Ebix, US (United States) based insurance exchange, has received in-principle approval from insurance regulator IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) to act as a direct insurance broker under the IRDAI (Insurers Brokers) Regulations, 2018. The JV, named as BSE-Ebix Insurance Broking Pvt Ltd.

32) Which country based AirCarbon Pte Ltd launched the world’s first blockchain-based carbon trading exchange ? 1) Philippines 2) Indonesia 3) Malaysia 4) Singapore 5) None of these Answer – 4) Singapore Explanation: On October 30, 2019, Singapore-based AirCarbon Pte launched the world’s first blockchain-based carbon trading exchange. It will permit airlines and other corporate buyers to buy and sell tokens backed by carbon offset credits approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

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33) Which firm was stated as the most disruptive companies in the KPMG’s report titled “Disruptive companies and business models”? 1) Amazon 2) Apple 3) Alibaba 4) All the above 5) None of these Answer – 4) All the above Explanation: On October 30, 2019, KPMG (Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler), a global network of professional services firm, released a report titled “Disruptive companies and business models”, in which it stated that Amazon, Apple & Alibaba are the most disruptive companies. More than 740 technology industry business leaders were surveyed globally. Along with the top 3 companies, DJI, Google, Netflix, Airbnb, Microsoft, Facebook, and Baidu made into the Top 10.

34) Name the airline, which became the member of International Air Transport Association (IATA) . 1) IndiGo 2) SpiceJet 3) GoAir 4) Air India Express 5) None of these Answer – 1) IndiGo Explanation: On October 30, 2019, Budget carrier IndiGo became a member of International Air Transport Association (IATA). In 2019, Indigo expanded its international flight operations wherein it connected India with countries such as Turkey, Vietnam, Myanmar and China.In March 2019, SpiceJet became the first Indian low-cost carrier to take membership of the IATA and its chairman and managing director Mr. Ajay Singh was also elected to its board.

35) Who led the High-Level Advisory Group (HLAG) on trade and policy, that suggests the simpler regulatory and tax framework for overseas investment funds ? 1) Surjit Bhalla 2) Rathin Roy 3) Bibek Debroy 4) Swapan Dasgupta 5) None of these Answer – 1) Surjit Bhalla Explanation: On October 30, 2019, The High-Level Advisory Group (HLAG) on trade and policy led by Surjit Bhalla, a former member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (PM-EAC) submitted its report to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The group suggested a simpler regulatory and tax framework for overseas investment funds, allowing individual investment from abroad in Indian debt and capital markets, and state-specific policies to facilitate foreign direct investment in agro-processing.

36) Which year is set as target to increase the Capital base of the EXIM (Export Import) Bank to Rs 20,000 crore ? 1) 2025 2) 2020 3) 2021 4) 2022 5) None of these 108 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Answer – 4) 2022 Explanation: The capital base of the EXIM (Export Import) Bank should be increased by Rs 20,000 crore by 2022 and that of the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) by Rs 350 crore.

37) Which organization has released the 12th edition of the report titled “Global Microscope 2019: The enabling environment for financial inclusion” ? 1) World Bank (WB) 2) Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) 3) World Economic Forum (WEF) 4) International Monetary Fund (IMF) 5) None of these Answer – 2) Economist Intelligence Unit Explanation: On October 31, 2019, The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) 2019 Global Microscope on Financial Inclusion report was released. The report assessed 55 countries based on enabling environment for financial access.

38) At what position does India ranks as per the recently released “Global Microscope 2019: The enabling environment for financial inclusion” ? 1) 3 2) 4 3) 5 4) 6 5) None of these Answer – 3) 5 Explanation: As per the report, India was placed at the 5th spot in the nations having the most conducive environments for inclusive finance. Columbia topped the spot, followed by Peru, Uruguay and Mexico in the second, third and fourth spot respectively. Rank Country 5 India 1 Columbia 2 Peru 3 Uruguay

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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

1) Who won the Royal Society Science Book Prize 2019 award for the book titled ‘Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men’ ? 1) Reni Eddo-Lodge 2) Laura Bates 3) Helen Lewis 4) Caroline Criado Perez 5) None of these Answer – 4) Caroline Criado Perez Explanation: A British feminist, activist and journalist, Caroline Criado Perez has won the Royal Society Science Book Prize 2019 (sponsored by Insight Investment) for her 2nd book ‘Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men’ at an awards ceremony at the Royal Society, London, United Kingdom (UK). She also received a cheque amounting £25,000.

2) Name the Indian Magazine whose Vice Chairperson, Kallie Puri was honoured with 2019 “India’s Most Powerful Women in Media” award at famed Confluence Excellence Awards at the British Parliament in London, United Kingdom . 1) Vogue India 2) India Today 3) Femina 4) The Week 5) None of these Answer - 2) India Today Explanation: On September 27, 2019 Indian magazine India today’s Vice Chairperson(VC) Kallie Puri was honoured with 2019 “India’s Most Powerful Women in Media” award at famed Confluence Excellence Awards at the British Parliament in London, United Kingdom.

3) Which entity has surpassed State Bank of India(SBI) for the first time, in terms of market capitalization ? 1) Bajaj Finance Ltd 2) ICICI Bank 3) HDFC Bank 4) Axis Bank 5) None of these Answer – 1) Bajaj Finance Ltd Explanation: On October 1, 2019 Bajaj Finance Ltd based at Pune, Maharashtra, has surpassed India’s largest bank, the State Bank of India (SBI) for the first time, in terms of market capitalization. The market capital of Bajaj Finance stood at Rs 2.32 lakh crore while it was Rs 2.28 lakh crore for SBI.

4) Who was awarded with the 2019 UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) prestigious Nansen Award ? 1) Thorvald Stoltenberg 2) Azizbek Ashurov 3) Sadruddin Aga Khan 4) Poul Hartling 5) None of these 110 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Answer – 2) Azizbek Ashurov Explanation: On October 2, 2019 human rights lawyer from Kyrgyzstan, Azizbek Ashurov was awarded the 2019 UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) prestigious Nansen Award. He was awarded for ending status of stateless people through his organisation Ferghana Valley Lawyers Without Borders (FVLWB) in Kyrgyzstan which thus became the world’s first country to end statelessness.Ashurov will receive the award comprising of a commemorative medal and a cash prize of USD 150,000 prize money at a ceremony in Geneva on October 7, 2019.

5) Name the award that presented to honour an senior citizens and institutions for their services towards the cause of the elderly persons as a commemoration of ‘International Day of older Persons’ . 1) Jeevan Raksha Padak 2) Parakram Padak 3) Vayoshreshtha Samman 4) Kabir Puraskar Award 5) None of these Answer – 3) Vayoshreshtha Samman Explanation: On October 3, 2019 the president of India Shri Ram NathKovind presented “VayoshreshthaSamman – 2019” in New Delhi, as an honour to senior citizens and institutions for their services towards the cause of the elderly persons to mark the October 1 annual commemoration of ‘International Day of older Persons’, at a function organised by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment presided by Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri ThaawarchandGehlot.

6) Who was awarded with “Centenarian Award”, which is given to individuals above ninety years and are still physically active, independent and contributing to the society ? 1) Ishwar chandra Chintamani 2) Urmila Sharma 3) Sharada Yashwant Date 4) Chhajuram Sharma 5) None of these Answer – 1) Ishwar chandra Chintamani Explanation: Ishwar chandra Chintamani was awarded with “Centenarian Award”, which is given to individuals above ninety years and are still physically active, independent and contributing to the society. Category Awarded to Awarded for Award details Centenarian Shri Ishwar Awarded to individuals The award carries a Award chandra above ninety years and are citation, memento and a Chintamani(93 still physically active, cash award of Rs.2.5 years) independent and lakhs. contributing to the society Iconic Mother Ms. Sharada Awarded to women senior The award carries a Award Yashwant Date citizens who in the face of citation, memento and a & great odds, brought up cash award of Rs.2.5 Ms. Urmila their children and lakhs. Sharma supported them in being high achievers in the field of their choice. Lifetime Shri Chhajuram Awarded to senior citizens, The award carries a Achievement Sharma preferably above seventy citation, memento and a Award years, who have worked in cash award of Rs.2.5 111 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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the field of ageing and lakhs. made significant contribution in the field.

7) Who won the 10th Edition of India Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2019 ? 1) Achyuta Samanta & Baba Kalyani 2) Shanti Raghavan & Dipesh Sutariya 3) Achyuta Samanta & Dipesh Sutariya 4) Anil Agarwal & Achyuta Samanta 5) None of these Answer – 2) Shanti Raghavan & Dipesh Sutariya Explanation: Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State (IC) of Civil Aviation, Housing and Urban Affairs and Minister of State of Commerce and Industry of India presented the 10th Edition of India Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2019 to Shanti Raghavan & Dipesh Sutariya of EnAble India alongside the 33rd India Economic Summit for 2019 in New Delhi for building an ecosystem of skilling, employment and entrepreneurship for persons with disabilities (PwDs).

8) Who received the 15th International Children’s Peace Prize for the year 2019 by KidsRights Foundation along with Divina Maloum . 1) David Wicker 2) Holly Gillibrand 3) Luisa Neubauer 4) Greta Thunberg 5) None of these Answer - 4) Greta Thunberg Explanation: The international organisation for the defence of children’s rights KidsRights Foundation will felicitate Sweden’s climate activist Greta Thunberg, aged 16, and peace campaigner Cameroon’s Divina Maloum, aged 14, with the 15th International Children’s Peace Prize for 2019 on November 20, 2019 at a ceremony in The Hague, Netherlands on World Children’s Day.

9) Who were jointly awarded with 2019 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering how cells sense and adapt to oxygen availability ? 1) Michael W. Young, Peter J Ratcliffe and Gregg L Semenza 2) William G Kaelin Jr, Peter J Ratcliffe and Gregg L Semenza 3) William G Kaelin Jr, Peter J Ratcliffe and James P. Allison 4) Tasuku Honjo, Peter J Ratcliffe and Gregg L Semenza 5) None of these Answer - 2) William G Kaelin Jr, Peter J Ratcliffe, and Gregg L Semenza Explanation: William G Kaelin Jr, Peter J Ratcliffe, and Gregg L Semenza are jointly awarded 2019 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering how cells sense and adapt to oxygen availability. This was announced by the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute, Sweden.

10) Who was awarded with Nobel Prize in Physics 2019 for theoretical discoveries in physical cosmology (after the Big Bang theory)? 1) Gérard Mourou 2) Arthur Ashkin 3) James Peebles 4) Donna Strickland 5) None of these 112 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Answer – 3) James Peebles Explanation: The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (RSAS) decided to award the Nobel Prize in Physics 2019 “for contributions to our understanding of the evolution of the universe and Earth’s place in the cosmos”; with one half of the prize to James Peebles of Princeton University, United States of America (USA) “for theoretical discoveries in physical cosmology” (after the Big Bang theory) and the other half jointly to Michel Mayor from the University of Geneva, Switzerland and Didier Queloz, University of Geneva, Switzerland, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom (UK) “for the discovery of an exoplanet orbiting

11) Name the Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer, who was honoured with the 4th Asia Environmental Enforcement Award for 2019 . 1) Ramesh Pandey 2) Vijay Keshav Gokhale 3) Nirupama Rao 4) Shivshankar Menon 5) None of these Answer – 1) Ramesh Pandey Explanation: The 1996-batch Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Ramesh Pandey will be felicitated with the prestigious United Nations Asia Environmental Enforcement Award 2019 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on November 13, 2019 at the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand for combating trans-boundary environmental crime. It is the 4th Edition of the awards.

12) Who won the 2019 Nobel Prize in the field of chemistry for their pivotal role in making lithium-ion batteries ? 1) John B Goodenough, M Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino 2) Edwin Mattison McMillan, Kurt Alder and John B Goodenough 3) Kurt Alder, M Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino 4) Otto Paul Hermann Diels, M Stanley Whittingham and Kurt Alder 5) None of these Answer – 1) John B Goodenough, M Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino Explanation: On October 8, 2019, The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (RSAS) has awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize in the field of chemistry to John B Goodenough (97), M Stanley Whittingham (77) and Akira Yoshino (71) for their pivotal role in making lithium-ion batteries. The trio shares the prize money of 9 million kronor (£738,000).

13) Name the oldest person, who received the Nobel prize . 1) Akira Yoshino 2) William Francis Giauque 3) M Stanley Whittingham 4) John Bannister Goodenough 5) None of these Answer - 4) John Bannister Goodenough Explanation: John Bannister Goodenough is a German American professor at the University of Texas at Austin, US. He becomes the oldest winner of a Nobel prize. The previous record-holder was Arthur Ashkin, who won the Physics Nobel in 2018 at 96. Goodenough doubled the lithium battery’s potential, creating the right conditions for a vastly more powerful and useful battery.

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1) Varsha Bhosle 2) Asha Bhosle 3) Lata Mangeshkar 4) Anup Jalota 5) None of these Answer – 2) Asha Bhosle Explanation: On October 7, 2019, the University of Salford in Greater Manchester, England honored Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle (86) with an honorary Doctorate of Arts degree in recognition of her contribution to the field of music & her role in inspiring future generations to participate in the arts and media.

15) Who won the 2018 Nobel Prize of Literature for a narrative imagination that with encyclopedic passion represents the crossing of boundaries as a form of life? 1) Peter Handke 2) Joanna Bator 3) Olga Tokarczuk 4) Jennifer Croft 5) None of these Answer – 3) Olga Tokarczuk Explanation: The Swedish Academy’s Nobel Committee has decided to award 2018 Nobel Prize for Literature to Polish author Olga Tokarczuk “for a narrative imagination that with encyclopedic passion represents the crossing of boundaries as a form of life” and 2019 Nobel Prize in Literature to Austrian author Peter Handke “for an influential work that with linguistic ingenuity has explored the periphery and the specificity of human experience.”

16) Who was conferred with the Health Council Award 2019 in Healthcare technology category by Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) ? 1) Niraj Baxi 2) Rahul Shukla 3) H R Shah 4) Hitesh Bhatt 5) None of these Answer – 4) Hitesh Bhatt Explanation: On October 11, 2019, an International body named Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO), presented the Health Council Award 2019 during the GOPIO health summit in New Jersey, United States(US), to people who have contributed in the health sector. Name Field Awarded category Rahul Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of S S White Manufacturing of the latest medical Shukla Technologies and Shukla Medical, US. equipment. Hitesh CEO of Bhatt Foundation Inc, US. Healthcare technology category. Bhatt H R Shah Chairman and CEO of TV Asia, Promoting health awareness among the Indian diaspora.

17) Name the first Ethiopian, who was felicitated with Nobel Peace Prize 2019 . 1) Abiy Ahmed Ali 2) Meles Zenawi 3) Isaias Afwerki 4) Lemma Megersa 5) None of these 114 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Answer – 1) Abiy Ahmed Ali Explanation: The Norwegian Nobel Committee of the Norwegian Nobel Institute (Norska Nobelinstitutet) has awarded the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize which is the 100th Nobel Peace Prize to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, aged 43, for his efforts to promote reconciliation, solidarity and social justice, and in particular for his decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict (more than 20 years of conflict) with neighbouring Eritrea. He is the first Ethiopian to be awarded a Nobel Prize.

18) Who topped in the Forbes India Rich List 2019 for the 12th consecutive year with a net worth of $51.4 billion by Forbes India ? 1) Uday Kotak 2) Pallonji Mistry 3) Mukesh Ambani 4) Gautam Adani 5) None of these Answer – 3) Mukesh Ambani Explanation: On October 11, 2019, Forbes India Rich List 2019 was released by Forbes India in which Mukesh Ambani, aged 62, Chairman of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) held the top spot for the 12th consecutive year with a net worth of $51.4 billion. Rank Name Industry Net Worth ($ bln) 2 Gautam Adani Adani Ports & SEZ (Special Economic Zone) 15.7 3 Hinduja brothers Ashok Leyland 15.6 4 Pallonji Mistry Shapoorji Pallonji Group 15 5 Uday Kotak Kotak Mahindra Bank 14.8

19) Who was awarded in the Best Article category for the article titled ‘Our houses are vanishing. Nobody cares’ in the 13th edition of the Press Institute of India (PII)- International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) annual awards 2019? 1) Rinku Raj 2) Urvashi Sarkar 3) Anup Sharma 4) Disha Shetty 5) None of these Answer – 2) Urvashi Sarkar Explanation: Urvashi Sarkar was awarded in the “Best Article category” for the article titled ‘Our houses are vanishing. Nobody cares’ that appeared in the PARI (People’s Archive of Rural India) website in the 13th edition of the Press Institute of India (PII)- International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) annual awards 2019. Best Article category Award Name Article First place Urvashi ‘Our houses are vanishing. Nobody cares’ Sarkar Appeared on the PARI (People’s Archive of Rural India) website Second place Disha ‘Bengali-speaking students in Kannada-medium Bengaluru school Shetty reveal journey of climate change refugees from disappearing islands’. Appeared on IndiaSpend Third place Anup ‘Living like Nomads’ Sharma Appeared in The Pioneer

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20) Who is the director of the short film based on boat race named “Spirit of Kerala” that won the People’s Choice Award 2019 at My Rode Reel Film Competition 2019(world’s largest short film competition) ? 1) Lal Jose 2) Adoor Gopalakrishnan 3) Hariharan 4) Arun Joseph 5) None of these Answer – 4) Arun Joseph Explanation: ‘Spirit of Kerala’, a short film based on a boat race from Kerala directed by Arun Joseph, won the People’s Choice Award 2019 at My Rode Reel Film Competition 2019 which is the world’s largest short film competition worth over $1,000,000.

21) Name the Indian economist, who won the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences along with Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer. 1) Maitreesh Ghatak 2) Amartya Sen 3) Sendhil Mullainathan 4) Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee 5) None of these Answer – 4) Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee Explanation: On October 14, 2019, The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (RSAS) awarded the Sveriges Riksbank (Nobel) Prize in Economic Sciences 2019 in the memory of Alfred Nobel jointly to Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer for their experimental approach to reduce global poverty.

22) Name the youngest economist, who received the Noble Prize recently & also became the second female economist to win Noble Prize. 1) Esther Duflo 2) Stefanie Stantcheva 3) Rohini Pande 4) Pascaline Dupas 5) None of these Answer – 1) Esther Duflo Explanation: Duflo became the second female economics winner in the prize’s 50-year history (after Elinor Ostrom in 2009) and she is the youngest to receive the award at the age of 46.The trio will share prize money of 9 million Swedish krona. Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo are husband-wife.

23) Who topped in the Edelgive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2019 by Hurun India ? 1) Lakshmi Mittal 2) Mukesh Ambani 3) Shiv Nadar 4) Azim Premji 5) None of these Answer – 3) Shiv Nadar Explanation: According to the Edelgive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2019 which was released on October 14, 2019, by Hurun India, HCL (Hindustan Computer Limited) Technologies Chairman Shiv Nadar emerged as India’s most generous philanthropists who contributed Rs 826 crore during the financial year 2018-19 (FY19).

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Rank Name Firm Contribution 1 Shiv Nadar HCL Technologies Rs 826 crore 2 Azim Premji Wipro Rs 453 crore 3 Mukesh Ambani Reliance Industries Rs 402 crore

24) Who received the 2019 Booker Prize for her novel “The Testament” along with Bernardine Everisto ? 1) George Orwell 2) Alice Munro 3) Elisabeth Moss 4) Margaret Atwood 5) None of these Answer – 4) Margaret Atwood Explanation: On October 14, 2019, Canada’s Margaret Atwood (79) for her novel ‘The Testament’ and Britain’s Bernardine Everisto (60) for ‘Girl, Woman, Other’, have been jointly chosen as the winner of 2019 Booker Prize. Bernardine is the 1st black woman to receive this award in the 50-year history of the Booker Prize. At the same time, 79-year-old Atwood is the oldest winner of this award. Both the authors to split the GBP pound (sterling) 50,000 at a gala ceremony at the Guildhall in London, England.

25) Name the Indian nun, who was declared as ‘Saints’ after 93 years of her death by Pope Francis. 1) Mariam Vattalil 2) Giuditta Vannini 3) Mariam Thresia 4) Euphrasia Eluvathingal 5) None of these Answer – 3) Mariam Thresia Explanation: On October 13, 2019, Indian nun Mariam Thresia of Kerala and four others (English Cardinal John Henry Newman, Swiss laywoman Marguerite Bays, Brazilian Sister Dulce Lopes and Italian Sister Giuseppina Vannini) declared Saints by Pope Francis (head of the Catholic Church) at a grand ceremony at the Vatican City, a city-state surrounded by Rome, Italy. The title was conferred on Thresia 93 years after her death.

26) Where was the “Our Lady of Glory Church”, located which won the Award of Merit during the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation 2019 ? 1) Mumbai 2) Kolkata 3) Chennai 4) New Delhi 5) None of these Answer – 1) Mumbai Explanation: On October 14, 2019 4 heritage landmarks from India were chosen for the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation 2019. The awards were announced at a ceremony held in Penang, Malaysia. Renewal of Tai Kwun – Centre for Heritage and Arts in Hong Kong received the Award of Excellence, which is the highest award among all categories. Heritage landmark Place Award category Vikram Sarabhai Library from Ahmedabad Award of Distinction Indian Institute of Management (IIM)

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KenesethEliyahoo Synagogue Mumbai Award of Merit Our Lady of Glory Church Mumbai Award of Merit Flora Fountain Mumbai Honourable mention

27) ______edition of Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) for the year 2019 held in Busan, South Korea ? 1) 20th 2) 22nd 3) 24th 4) 26th 5) None of these Answer – 3) 24th Explanation: 24th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) was held at Busan Cinema Center in Busan, South Korea from October 3- 12, 2019. A total of 299 films from 85 countries were screened (118 world premieres and 27 international premieres) at the event.

28) Who received the Face of Asia award 2019 in the 24th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) . 1) Ananya Panday 2) Bhumi Pednekar 3) Radhika Apte 4) Kiara Advani 5) None of these Answer - 2) Bhumi Pednekar Explanation: Indian actress Bhumi Pednekar, aged 30, receive the Face of Asia award 2019 at Busan International Film Festival. She was screening of her upcoming film ‘Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitaare’ at BIFF. It was her first international award.Tannishtha Chatterjee’s directorial debut ‘Roam Rome Mein’ received the Asian Star Award 2019.

29) Name the first Indian film maker, who won the prestigious Kim Ji-seok Award 2019 for his film Iewduh or Market in English . 1) Shoojit Sircar 2) Neeraj Pandey 3) Rajkumar Hirani 4) Pradip Kurbah 5) None of these Answer – 4) Pradip Kurbah Explanation: Meghalaya’s filmmaker Pradip Kurbah won the prestigious Kim Ji-seok Award 2019 for his film Iewduh or Market in English. With this, he became the first Indian film to bag this award.Hindi film “Aise Hee” (English-Just Like That) was screened under the ‘New Currents Awards’ as a Special Mention. The film has been directed by Kislay, also an FTII (Film and Television Institute of India)

30) Kayakalp Award was in news recently, it is awarded to ______. 1) Educational Institutions 2) Social Activist 3) Public Health Facilities 4) Sport Personalities 5) None of these Answer – 3) Public Health Facilities 118 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Explanation: Kayakalp awards were presented to the Public Health Facilities.On October 11, 2019, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare felicitated the 2019 Kayakalp awards in New Delhi.

31) Which Central government hospital has won the first prize under the government’s Kayakalp scheme for 2018-19 in central government hospitals ‘A’ category ? 1) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi 2) VinobaBhave Civil Hospital (VBCH), Silvassa 3) Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry 4) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal 5) None of these Answer – 1) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi Explanation: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi won the first prize of awards under in central government hospitals ‘A’ category. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry was the runner up and was₹3 awarded crores inRs.1.5 the 2019 cores. Kayakalp The Kayakalp award is felicitated to public health facilities in terms of hygiene and cleanliness.

32) Name the first Asian orchestra to win Orchestra of the Year 2019 award given by the Gramophone Magazine at the Gramophone Classical Music Awards 2019 . 1) City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong 2) Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra 3) Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra 4) Hong Kong Sinfonietta Orchestra 5) None of these Answer – 2) Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra Explanation: On 17 October 2019, a 45-year-old professional Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) became the first Asian orchestra to win Orchestra of the Year 2019 award given by the Gramophone Magazine at the Gramophone Classical Music Awards 2019 at London, United Kingdom (UK). It was the only category of the annual awards opened to public votes in which Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra defeated 9 other rivals. This award is often likened to the Oscars for the classical music world.

33) Who was awarded with the ‘Most Eminent Senior Citizen Award’ for the year 2019 by Vice President of India Shri Venkaiah Naidu on the occasion of Elder’s Day celebration organized by Age Care India ? 1) Ashis Kr Chowdhury 2) K. Parasaran 3) Somenath Bhattacharjee 4) Manika Roy 5) None of these Answer – 2) K. Parasaran Explanation: On October 20, 2019, the Vice President of India Shri Venkaiah Naidu presented the ‘Most Eminent Senior Citizen Award’ for the year 2019 to Shri K. Parasaran (92), former Attorney General of India in New Delhi on the occasion of Elder’s Day celebration organized by Age Care India (organisation for the welfare of elders).

34) Name the film which won the Best film award from India in the Regional Asian Academy Creative Awards 2019 (AAA) . 1) Badla 2) Article 15

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3) Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi 4) Gully Boy 5) None of these Answer – 4) Gully Boy Explanation: The Asian Academy Creative Awards 2019 (AAA) Regional Winners were announced. The awards will be presented over two nights on December 5 and 6, 2019 at the Victoria Theatre, Singapore. These awards are the constituent event of the Singapore Media Festival and hosted by the Singapore Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). These awards are given for creative excellence. Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt starrer ‘Gully Boy’, India’s official entry to the 92nd Oscar Awards, was named as the best film from India. It is directed by Zoya Akhtar.

35) Name the app that was developed by a team of students from Bharti Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Delhi which sends an SOS (save our souls) alert based on audio snippets in case of emergency . 1) Help 2) Rakshak 3) Alert 4) Emergency 5) None of these Answer – 2) Rakshak Explanation: On October 21, 2019, a team of students from Bharti Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Delhi, won the 2019 Marconi Society’s Celestini Programme awards for their innovative solutions for addressing challenges of women’s safety and air pollution. The team won first prize of $1500 for the app “Rakshak” that sends an SOS (save our souls) alert based on audio snippets in case of an emergency. Another team from the same college has won the second prize of $500 for the app “VisionAir” that uses photos of the horizon taken from a smartphone to estimate the air quality.

36) Name the first female National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) astronauts, who have created history by taking a walk outside the International Space Station(ISS) . 1) Catherine Coleman & Kathleen Rubins 2) Jessica Meir & Eileen Collins 3) Christina Koch & Jessica Meir 4) Peggy Whitson & Anne McClain 5) None of these Answer – 3) Christina Koch & Jessica Meir Explanation: On October 18, 2019, The United States (US) Space agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) astronauts Christina Koch (40) & Jessica Meir (42) have created history by taking a walk outside the International Space Station (ISS). This is the 1st time that only a team of women astronauts has walked outside the ISS.

37) Name the female Tennis Player, who was topped in the Forbes list of “World’s highest paid women athletes for 2019” . 1) Simona Halep 2) Serena Williams 3) Naomi Osaka 4) Angelique Kerber 5) None of these Answer – 2) Serena Williams Explanation: 120 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Serena Williams topped in the Forbes list of World’s highest paid women athletes for 2019. Top 3 world’s highest paid women athletes: Name Earning Serena Williams (Tennis- America) $29.2 million Naomi Osaka (Tennis- Japan) $24.3 million Angelique Kerber (Tennis- Germany) $11.8 million

38) Indian women athlete, PV (Pusarla Venkata) Sindhu was ranked 13th in the Forbes list of “World’s highest paid women athletes for 2019”, she belongs to which sport ? 1) Cricket 2) Badminton 3) Tennis 4) Table Tennis 5) None of these Answer – 2) Badminton Explanation: In the Forbes list of world’s highest paid women athletes for 2019, Indian badminton player PV (Pusarla Venkata) Sindhu was ranked 13th with a total earning of $5.5 million, comprising total prize money of $500,000 and endorsements worth $5 million. She is India’s most marketable female athlete having endorsements with Bridgestone, JBL, Gatorade, Panasonic and more.

39) Who received the Udyog Rattan Award 2019 from the Institute of Economic Studies (IES) recently ? 1) Ram Singh 2) Sudhir Singh 3) Mahender Singh 4) Thakur Anup Singh 5) None of these Answer – 4) Thakur Anup Singh Explanation: On October 21, 2019 Thakur Anup Singh, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Marg ERP received Udyog Rattan Award 2019 from the Institute of Economic Studies (IES) affiliated to Government of India in an award function held at New Delhi, for his work in transforming how Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) can accelerate their business by using technology.

40) Which organization has received the DigiDhan Mission Fin-tech Award 2018-2019 for ‘Innovation in Digital Payments through Emerging Technology’ at the MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) Start-up Summit 2019 ? 1) NeoGrowth 2) BharatPe 3) BharatPay 4) KredX 5) None of these Answer – 2) BharatPe Explanation: On October 23, 2019, India’s largest merchant financial technology(fin-tech) company, BharatPe has received the DigiDhan Mission Fin-tech Award 2018-2019 for ‘Innovation in Digital Payments through Emerging Technology’ at the MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) Start-up Summit 2019 held in New Delhi. The award was given by Ravi Shankar Prasad, Minister of Communication, Electronics & IT (Information Technology) and Law & Justice.

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41) Name the Uighur economist, who won the European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize 2019 for defending China’s Uighur minority over 20 years . 1) Liu Xiaobo 2) Lutpulla Mutellip 3) Ilham Tohti 4) Xu Zhiyong 5) None of these Answer – 3) Ilham Tohti Explanation: Ilham Tohti (50), an Uighur economist serving a life sentence in China for “separatism” has won the European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize 2019 for his over 20 years of work defending China’s Uighur minority. The EU’s top human rights award will be presented on December 18, 2019, at an event in Strasbourg, France.

42) Who conferred National Panchayat Awards 2019 to 240 panchayats in New Delhi ? 1) Narendra Singh Tomar 2) Radha Mohan Singh 3) Ram Vilas Paswan 4) Thawar Chand Gehlot 5) None of these Answer – 1) Narendra Singh Tomar Explanation: On October 23, 2019, Union Minister for Panchayati Raj Mr Narendra Singh Tomar conferred National Panchayat Awards 2019 in New Delhi to 240 panchayats out of the 2.5 lakh panchayats of India. The Panchayati Raj Ministers from states of Karnataka, Chattisgarh, Assam and Tamil Nadu along with representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions across the country took part in the award ceremony.

43) Name the Spatial Planning Application, which is a Geo Spatial based decision support system for the panchayats . 1) Gram Parivar 2) Shiksha Gram 3) Gram Bandhu 4) Gram Manchitra 5) None of these Answer – 4) Gram Manchitra Explanation: The Minister launched a Spatial Planning Application called ‘Gram Manchitra’ which is a Geo Spatial based decision support system for the panchayats.

44) Who won the $1 million Berggruen Prize 2019 for philosophy and culture ? 1) Ruth Bader Ginsburg 2) Onora O'Neill 3) Martha Nussbaum 4) Charles Taylor 5) None of these Answer – 1) Ruth Bader Ginsburg Explanation: On October 23, 2019, Los Angeles-based Berggruen Institute announced United States (US) Supreme Court Justice Ms. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, aged 86, as the winner of the $1 million Berggruen Prize 2019 for philosophy and culture. She won the award for her pioneering legal work towards gender equality and her support for the rule of law.

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45) Name the third Indian Women Cricketer, who won the 7th edition of Wisden India Almanack Cricketer of the Year 2019 award . 1) Jhulan Goswami 2) Harmanpreet Kaur 3) Jemimah Rodrigues 4) Smriti Mandhana 5) None of these Answer – 4) Smriti Mandhana Explanation: Smriti Mandhana became the third woman to win ‘Cricketer of the Year’, after Mithali Raj and Deepti Sharma.Indian cricketers Jasprit Bumrah & Smriti Mandhana won 7th Edition of Wisden India Almanack Cricketer of the Year 2019 award. They are the 2 Indians among the 5 winners, which were announced on October 25, 2019. The other 3 winners are Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman, Sri Lanka’s Dimuth Karunaratne and Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan.

46) Who is the author of the book titled “Cricket Country: The Untold History of the First All India Team”, which was adjudged the Wisden India Book of the Year 2019 ? 1) Angela Saini 2) Kavita Puri 3) Prashant Kidambi 4) Ali Ansari 5) None of these Answer - 3) Prashant Kidambi Explanation: The book titled “Cricket Country: The Untold History of the First All India Team” by Prashant Kidambi was adjudged the Wisden India Book of the Year 2019 (Publisher: Penguin India). Former Indian cricketers Gundappa Viswanath and Lala Amarnath were inducted into the Wisden India Hall of Fame.

47) Who claimed the world’s richest man title 2019 ? 1) Warren Buffett 2) Bill Gates 3) Jeff Bezos 4) Mark Zuckerberg 5) None of these Answer – 2) Bill Gates Explanation: On October 24, 2019, Bill Gates (63) in full William Henry Gates III, an American business magnate, author, and Microsoft co-founder, has crowned the title of world’s richest man 2019 by beating Jeffrey Preston Bezos (55), the founder & CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of the legendary e-commerce American company Amazon.

48) Name the India’s first international award that honours exemplary work and achievements of the heads of state and govt. and other distinguished persons/organizations around the world . 1) Mahatma Gandhi Honorary Award 2) Gandhi Mandela Award 3) Gandhi Peace Award 4) Mahatma Gandhi Award 5) None of these Answer – 2) Gandhi Mandela Award Explanation: On October 25, 2019 New Delhi based Non-Profit Organisation(NPO), the Gandhi Mandela Foundation has constituted the first ever Gandhi Mandela Award in 2019. It is India’s first international award 123 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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announced on 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2, 2019. The award honours exemplary work and achievements of the heads of state and govt. and other distinguished persons/organizations around the world.These awards will be given to people with contributions in the fields of Peace, Social Welfare, Culture, Environment, Education, Healthcare, Sports and Innovation.

49) Who presented the 1st edition of National Corporate Social Responsibility Awards (NCSRA) for 2019 in New Delhi ? 1) Ram Nath Kovind 2) Narendra Modi 3) Venkaiah Naidu 4) Amit Shah 5) None of these Answer – 1) Ram Nath Kovind Explanation: On October 29, 2019, The President of India, Mr Ram Nath Kovind conferred the 1st Edition of National Corporate Social Responsibility Awards (NCSRA) for 2019 in New Delhi. The jury recommended 19 winners and 19 honourable mentions across the 3 award categories, out of the 528 entries received for NCSRA.

50) Which firm was conferred with the National CSR Award 2018 for excellence in corporate social responsibility during the 1st edition of National Corporate Social Responsibility Awards (NCSRA) for 2019 ? 1) Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company 2) Indiabulls Housing Finance 3) Edelweiss Financial Services 4) Bajaj Finserv Ltd. 5) None of these Answer – 3) Edelweiss Financial Services Explanation: Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd was conferred with the National CSR Award 2018 for excellence in corporate social responsibility. Chairman and CEO of Edelweiss Group Rashesh Shah received the award from President Ram Nath Kovind. Edelweiss Group set up its philanthropic initiative EdelGive Foundation in 2008.

51) Who created a new speed record by climbing the world’s 14 highest peaks in 7 months ? 1) Ganesh Jena 2) Harish Kapadia 3) Raghav Joneja 4) Nirmal Purja 5) None of these Answer – 4) Nirmal Purja Explanation: On October 29, 2019, The mountaineer from Nepal, Nirmal Purja, aged 36, created a new speed record by climbing the world’s 14 highest peaks over 8,000 metres (26,250 feet) in just 7 months. The 14th peak which he climbed was Shishapangma, located at Nyalam County, Tibet Autonomous Region, China.

52) Which organization has received the SEED Awards in the Low Carbon category ? 1) Realty Corp 2) Aikya Organics 3) GreenMyLife 4) Datawrkz 5) None of these 124 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Answer – 2) Aikya Organics Explanation: In the SEED Low Carbon category, an organisation named Aikya Organics, located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh won the award from India. This organization works to promote gender equality by training 1,200 women farmers.Stonesoup, Aarohana EcoSocial Developments, Ecozen Solutions, and Farmers Fresh Zone were the other finalists from India selected under SEED Low Carbon Awards 2019.The prizes will be conferred on January 20, 2020.

53) Who received the Golden dragon award at Cardiff international film festival 2019 held in Wales, UK ? 1) Nawazuddin Siddiqui 2) Pankaj Tripathi 3) Anurag Kashyap 4) Saif Ali Khan 5) None of these Answer – 1) Nawazuddin Siddiqui Explanation: On October 29, 2019, Nawazuddin Siddiqui (45), an Indian actor, known for his works in Hindi cinema , has been awarded the prestigious Golden Dragon Award at the Cardiff International Film Festival (CIFF ) 2019 held in historical Pierhead Building in the heart of Cardiff Bay, Wales, UK (United Kingdom) from 24th – 27th October, 2019. Siddiqui was given this award by counsel general of Wales, UK, Mick Antoniw, for his commendable contribution to the cinema world.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNS

1) Who was appointed as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-C) of South Western Air Command on October 1, 2019 ? 1) Sanjiv Chachra 2) RP Singh 3) Surendra Kumar Ghotia 4) Surinder Singh 5) None of these Answer – 3) Surendra Kumar Ghotia Explanation: On October 1, 2019, Air Marshal Surendra Kumar Ghotia took over as the Air Officer Commanding-in- Chief (AOC-C) of South Western Air Command. He handed over the Command of Headquarters Training Command of Indian Air Force(IAF) in Bengaluru where he took over the command recently in May 2019. He succeeded Air Marshal Harjit Singh Arora, who recently appointed as the new vice chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF).

2) Which entities Vice President, Mr Nitin Misra resigned from the post recently ? 1) Freecharge 2) Mobikwik 3) PhonePe 4) Paytm 5) None of these Answer – 4) Paytm

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Explanation: Senior Vice President of Paytm Mr Nitin Misra has submitted his resignation for the post. Mr Amit Nayyar, president of the company will take over his responsibility. Having experience over 52 months in the firm, he was the consumer lending vertical head. Recently, another Paytm Senior Vice President Deepak Abbot had also resigned from Paytm.

3) Who was appointed as the new principal Director General(DG) of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) ? 1) Rajesh Malhotra 2) Kuldeep Singh Dhatwalia 3) Sitanshu Kar 4) K. Syama Prasad 5) None of these Answer – 2) Kuldeep Singh Dhatwalia Explanation: On September 30, 2019 Indian Information Service (IIS) officer Kuldeep Singh Dhatwalia was appointed as the Principal Spokesperson of the government of India succeeding Sitanshu Kar. He has been appointed as the new principal Director General (DG) of the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the publicity wing of the central government.

4) Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NBCC (National Buildings Construction Corporation) Limited ? 1) PK Gupta 2) B.K. Sokhey 3) Das Meena 4) Rajendra Chaudhari 5) None of these Answer – 1) PK Gupta Explanation: As per the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), Government of India (GoI), PK Gupta has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NBCC (National Buildings Construction Corporation) Limited till September 30, 2023. He succeeds in Shri Shiv Das Meena.

5) Which bank has appointed S. S. Mallikarjuna Rao as its Managing Director(MD)and Chief Executive Officer ? 1) Bank of Baroda(BoB) 2) State Bank of India(SBI) 3) Canara Bank 4) Punjab National Bank(PNB) 5) None of these Answer – 4) Punjab National Bank(PNB) Explanation: On October 1, 2019, S. S. Mallikarjuna Rao was appointed as the Managing Director(MD)and Chief Executive of the Punjab National Bank(PNB). Currently serving as chief executive of the Allahabad Bank, Rao will replace Sunil Mehta of PNB and will head the Delhi based bank till September 18, 2021.

6) Who has been appointed as the Executive Director for India at International Monetary Fund (IMF) ? 1) Urjit Patel 2) Surjit S Bhalla 3) Rakesh Mohan 4) Subir Gokarn 126 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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5) None of these Answer – 2) Surjit S Bhalla Explanation: On October 1, 2019, the government has appointed economist Surjit S Bhalla as the Executive Director (ED) for India on the board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Surjit succeeds former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor Subir Gokarn, who passed away recently in July 2019 due to illness.

7) Name the IAS officer, who was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the government’s citizen-centric online platform MyGov India . 1) Ajit Jogi 2) Abhishek Singhvi 3) Abhishek Singh 4) Bhupesh Baghel 5) None of these Answer – 3) Abhishek Singh Explanation: On October 1, 2019, Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Abhishek Singh was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the government’s citizen-centric online platform MyGov India. He replaces tech entrepreneur Arvind Gupta, whose tenure ended recently in July 2019. He currently serves as the Secretary (Joint Secretary level), in Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB).

8) Who resigned as the chairman of the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) ? 1) Kapil Dev 2) Sachin Tendulkar 3) Ravi Shastri 4) Sunil Gavaskar 5) None of these Answer – 1) Kapil Dev Explanation: On October 2, 2019, Following a conflict of interest complaint, India’s 1983 World Cup-winning cricket team captain, Kapil Dev has resigned as the chairman of the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) days after Shanta Rangaswamy stepped down from the 3-member committee.

9) Name the Managing Director (MD) and Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tata Communications, who was appointed on October 3, 2019 . 1) Rajesh Sharma 2) Renuka Ramnath 3) Srinath Narasimhan 4) Amur Swaminathan Lakshminarayanan 5) None of these Answer – 4) Amur Swaminathan Lakshminarayanan Explanation: On October 3, 2019, Indian telecommunications company, Tata Communications has named Amur Swaminathan Lakshminarayanan as Managing Director (MD) and Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He succeeds Vinod Kumar, who has resigned from the company on July 8, 2019.

10) Rajat Monga resigned recently, he was associated with which bank ? 1) Yes Bank 2) HDFC Bank 3) Axis Bank 4) Lakshmi Vilas Bank

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5) None of these Answer – 1) Yes Bank Explanation: On October 3, 2019 Rajat Monga, the senior group president and former chief financial officer (CFO) of Yes Bank resigned from his post. The announcement was made by the bank’s Chief Executive Officer(CEO) Ravneet Gill.

11) Who was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Greece on October 3, 2019 ? 1) Srikumar Menon 2) Renu Pall 3) Amrit Lugun 4) Dinesh Bhatia 5) None of these Answer – 3) Amrit Lugun Explanation: On October 03, 2019, The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of Government of India notified that Mr Amrit Lugun was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Greece. He is an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Officer of the 1989 batch. He succeeds Ms. Shamma Jain.

12) To which country, Muktesh Kumar Pardeshi appointed as the next High Commissioner of India ? 1) Azerbaijan 2) Niue 3) Algeria 4) Australia 5) None of these Answer – 2) Niue Explanation: On October 03, 2019, The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of Government of India notified that Mr. Muktesh Kumar Pardeshi was appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to Niue, with residence in Wellington, New Zealand. He is an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Officer of the 1991 batch presently working as a High Commissioner of India to New Zealand. He succeeds Mr. Sanjiv Kohli.

13) Who was appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Oil India Limited (OIL) on October 2, 2019 ? 1) Sushil Chandra Mishra 2) Harish Madhav 3) P. Chandrasekaran 4) Biswajit Roy 5) None of these Answer – 1) Sushil Chandra Mishra Explanation: On October 2, 2019, The second largest hydrocarbon exploration and production Indian public sector company , Oil India Limited (OIL) has appointed Sushil Chandra Mishra as its new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) and of the company. He succeeds Utpal Bora and will hold his post till June 30, 2022.

14) To which organization, Mexican actress Yalitza Aparicio was appointed as goodwill ambassador for indigenous people ? 1) International Maritime Organization (IMO) 2) International Labour Organization (ILO)

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3) Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) 4) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) 5) None of these Answer - 4) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) Explanation: A specialized agency of the United Nations, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has appointed Mexican actress Yalitza Aparicio as its goodwill ambassador for indigenous people. The 25-year-old actress made history as the first indigenous performer nominated for a best actress honor at the Academy Awards this year for her performance in the film “Roma”. She will promote initiatives that claim indigenous peoples rights and that promote greater social awareness on the subject.

15) Who was re-elected as the Prime Minister of Portugal on October 6, 2019 ? 1) António Luís Santos da Costa 2) José Manuel Durão Barroso 3) Pedro Manuel Mamede Passos Coelho 4) Pedro Miguel de Santana Lopes 5) None of these Answer – 1) António Luís Santos da Costa Explanation: On October 6, 2019, The Socialist Party of Goa-origin Portuguese Prime Minister (PM) António Luís Santos da Costa has won re-election of Prime Minister but failed to secure an absolute majority in parliament. It will have to form a minority government. Nicknamed “babush”, Costa is expected to renew his commitment to stick to budget rules.

16) To which country, Anumula Gitesh Sarma was appointed as the next High Commissioner of India ? 1) Germany 2) Austria 3) Australia 4) Belgium 5) None of these Answer - 3) Australia Explanation: On October 07, 2019, The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of the Government of India notified that Mr. Anumula Gitesh Sarma was appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to Australia. He is an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Officer of the 1986 batch. He succeeds Dr. Ajay M. Gondane.

17) Who was appointed as the president of Indian pharmaceutical alliance (IPA) for the year 2019-2021? 1) Vikas Varma 2) Kallam Satish Reddy 3) Sumit Singla 4) Rajesh Chopra 5) None of these Answer – 2) Kallam Satish Reddy Explanation: On October 10, 2019, Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) has appointed Chairman of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited, Kallam Satish Reddy as its President of the for 2019-2021. He succeeds Glenn Saldanha. Rajesh Jain, Managing Director of Panacea Biotec Limited will continue as Vice-President of IPA.

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1) K. L. Rahul 2) Jasprit Bumrah 3) Mohammed Shami 4) Hardik Pandya 5) None of these Answer – 2) Jasprit Bumrah Explanation: On October 9, 2019, Bengaluru(Karnataka)-headquartered health and wellness start-up company curefit announced the appointment of Indian cricket player Jasprit Bumrah as the brand ambassador for its sportswear brand “cultsport”.

19) Who was elected as the 6th President of Tunisia ? 1) Moncef Marzouki 2) Kais Saied 3) Mohamed Ennaceur 4) Beji Caid Essebsi 5) None of these Answer – 2) Kais Saied Explanation: On October 13, 2019 independent candidate Kais Saied won the 2019 presidential election and thus became the 6th President of Tunisia. He succeeds Mohamed Ennaceur(5th president). He was the former law professor secured 73% votes in the election.

20) To which country, Kishan dan dewal was concurrently accredited as the Ambassador of India? 1) Armenia 2) Albania 3) Azerbaijan 4) Georgia 5) None of these Answer – 4) Georgia Explanation: On October 11, 2019, As per the Ministry of External Affairs(MEA), Government of India (GoI), Shri Kishan Dan Dewal (Indian Foreign Service –IFS officer of 2003 batch),has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to Georgia, with residence in Yerevan. He succeeds Shri Yogeshwar Sangwan. Dewal is presently serving as Ambassador of India to the Republic of Armenia.

21) Who was appointed as the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) on October 16, 2019? 1) Rajiv Gauba 2) Rajiv Gauba 3) Jitendra Pal Singh Chawla 4) P. K. Sinha 5) None of these Answer – 3) Jitendra Pal Singh Chawla Explanation: On October 16, 2019, Mr Jitendra Pal Singh Chawla took over the responsibility as the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) succeeding Mr. Girraj Prasad Gupta. The 1985-batch Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) Officer was appointed as CGA with effect from October 15, 2019 on regular basis but has been officiating as CGA with effect from September 1, 2019.

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3) Azim Premji 4) Sajjan Jindal 5) None of these Answer – 4) Sajjan Jindal Explanation: On October 15, 2019, The Board of Directors (BoD) of the World Steel Association (worldsteel) elected new officers for 2019/2020 at the Worldsteel General Assembly in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico for a term of 1 year. Mr Sajjan Jindal, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of JSW (Jindal South West Holding Ltd) Steel, was elected as the vice chairman along with Andre Johannpeter, executive vice- chairman, Gerdau S.A succeeding Yu Yong and Kosei Shindo.

23) Who was appointed as the whole-time member of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) for a period of 5 years ? 1) R.K. Chandolia 2) Rajiv Gauba 3) K Subramaniam 4) Sudhaker Shukla 5) None of these Answer – 4) Sudhaker Shukla Explanation: On October 16, 2019, Sudhaker Shukla, a 1985 batch Indian Economic Service(IES) officer, was appointed as the whole-time member of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) for a period of 5 years, after the approval from Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).

24) Who was appointed as the new chief of the European Central Bank (ECB) for a non-renewable term of 8 years ? 1) Katarina Barley 2) Christine Lagarde 3) Ursula von der Leyen 4) Julia Klöckner 5) None of these Answer – 2) Christine Lagarde Explanation: On October 18, 2019, The European Union (EU) leaders confirmed the appointment of former 1st women head of the Washington based body , International Monetary Fund(IMF) Christine Lagarde (63) as the new chief of the European Central Bank (ECB) for a non-renewable term of 8 years. She will be replacing Mario Draghi (Italy) from November 1, 2019.

25) Who was appointed as the new chairman of Indian Banks’ Association(IBA) ? 1) Rajnish Kumar 2) P.K Gupta 3) Dinesh Kumar Khara 4) Duncan Victor Brain 5) None of these Answer – 1) Rajnish Kumar Explanation: On October 18, 2019 the chairman of State Bank of India(SBI) Shri Rajnish Kumar was appointed as the new chairman of Indian Banks’ Association(IBA). He succeeds Sunil Mehta, the former Managing Director(MD) & Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Punjab National Bank(PNB).

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1) Honduras 2) Guatemala 3) Mexico 4) Republic of Nicaragua 5) None of these Answer – 4) Republic of Nicaragua Explanation: On October 18, 2019, The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of the Government of India notified that Mr Upender Singh Rawat was concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Nicaragua, with residence in Panama city. He is the Ambassador of India designate to the Republic of Panama. The Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Officer of 1998 batch, will succeed Mr Ravi Thapar.

27) Who was appointed as the new Director-General of National Security Guard(NSG)? 1) Nikhil Kumar 2) S. Subramanian 3) Anup Kumar Singh 4) R.T. Nagrani 5) None of these Answer – 3) Anup Kumar Singh Explanation: On October 18, 2019, The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) of the Government of India notified that Ahmedabad city Police Commissioner Anup Kumar Singh, aged 59, was appointed as the Director General (DG) of the National Security Guard (NSG) succeeding Sudeep Lakhtakia. He is the 1985-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Gujarat cadre. The appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).

28) Who was appointed as the new CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) ? 1) Pankaj Kumar 2) Rajesh Kotecha 3) Tarun Shridhar 4) Trilochan Mohapatra 5) None of these Answer – 1) Pankaj Kumar Explanation: On October 22, 2019, As per the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), Government of India(GoI), Pankaj Kumar (a 1987 batch Indian Administrative Service -IAS officer of Nagaland cadre) has been appointed as the new CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). He replaces Ajay Bhushan Pandey.

29) To which country, Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India ? 1) Republic of Senegal 2) Republic of Seychelles 3) Republic of Cabo Verde 4) Republic of Suriname 5) None of these Answer – 3) Republic of Cabo Verde Explanation: On October 22, 2019, The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of the Government of India notified that Mr Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas was concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Cabo Verde, with residence in Dakar. At present, he serves as the Ambassador of India to the 132 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Republic of Senegal. He is the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Officer of 1993 batch, succeeding Mr Rajeev Kumar.

30) Who was appointed as the chairman of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) ? 1) Tarun Shridhar 2) Trilochan Mohapatra 3) Braj Raj Sharma 4) Rajesh Bhushan 5) None of these Answer – 3) Braj Raj Sharma Explanation: Braj Raj Sharma, the current secretary in Home minister Department of Border Management, has been appointed as the chairman of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). He replaces Ashim Khurana.Rajesh Bhushan will be Secretary (Coordination) in the Cabinet Secretariat. He will replace IAS Arun Goyal.

31) Who were named as the brand ambassadors of ‘Bharat Ki Laxmi‘ movement ? 1) Deepika Padukone and Pusarla Venkata(PV) Sindhu 2) Ayushmann Khurrana and Deepika Padukone 3) Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh 4) Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma 5) None of these Answer – 1) Deepika Padukone and Pusarla Venkata(PV) Sindhu Explanation: On October 22, 2019 Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone and Indian badminton player Pusarla Venkata Sindhu were named as the brand ambassadors of ‘Bharat Ki Laxmi‘ movement.

32) To which country, Arun Kumar Sahu was concurrently accredited as the next new High Commissioner ? 1) Trinidad and Tobago 2) Guyana 3) Suriname 4) Grenada 5) None of these Answer – 4) Grenada Explanation: On October 22, 2019, the present High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Shri Arun Kumar Sahu was concurrently accredited as the next new High Commissioner of India to Grenada, by replacing Bishwadip Dey, with residence in Port of Spain.

33) Who was appointed to raise awareness and speak up against sexual abuse of children by United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) ? 1) Ranveer Singh 2) Ayushmann Khurrana 3) Arjun Kapoor 4) Vicky Kaushal 5) None of these Answer – 2) Ayushmann Khurrana Explanation: On October 22, 2019, The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) appointed Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana to raise awareness and speak up against sexual abuse of children. He recently shot a video on the Protection of Children from 133 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) to educate the people on the same and it will be played on social media, television and cinema halls. The Act aims to make people aware of the protection and legal support that it offers against child sexual abuse.

34) Name the cricketer, who was appointed as the 39th President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) . 1) Maharajkumar 2) Kapil Dev 3) Sourav Ganguly 4) Sachin Tendulkar 5) None of these Answer - 3) Sourav Ganguly Explanation: On October 23, 2019, At the BCCI’s General Body meeting in Mumbai, former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly, aged 47, took over as the 39th President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Prior to his appointment, C K Khanna served as the interim president. With this, the 33-month reign of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) has come to an end.He will serve only 9 months as BCCI president.He became the second captain to become a full-time president after former Indian captain, Maharajkumar of Vizianagram or Vizzy.

35) Who has been appointed as the chairman of Airports Authority of India(AAI) ? 1) Anuj Aggarwal 2) Arvind Singh 3) Arun Kumar 4) Indrakanti Narasimha Murthy 5) None Of These Answer – 2) Arvind Singh Explanation: On October 24, 2019, As per the appointment committee of the cabinet, Government of India (GoI), Arvind Singh (1988 batch IAS – Indian Administrative Service officer of Maharashtra cadre) has been appointed as the chairman of Airports Authority of India(AAI) in the rank and pay of additional secretary. He replaces Anuj Aggarwal. Singh is at present serving in his cadre-state Maharashtra.

36) To which of agency, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu has been appointed as the chief ? 1) Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) 2) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) 3) National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) 4) Airports Authority of India (AAI) 5) None of these Answer – 3) National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Explanation: On October 24, 2019 , As per the appointment committee of the cabinet, Government of India (GoI), Sukhbir Singh Sandhu (a 1988-batch IAS officer of Uttarakhand cadre), has been appointed as the chief of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). He replaces Nagendra Nath Sinha, who was earlier appointed as the secretary, department of border management.

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5) None of these Answer – 3) Republic of Gambia Explanation: On October 24, 2019, the present Ambassador of India to the Republic of Senegal, Shri Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas, has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of the Gambia, with residence in Dakar, Senegal. The 1993 batch Indian Foreign Service(IFS) officer Shri Srinivas, has replaced Shri Partha Satpathy.

38) Who was elected as the 5th & current President of Botswana (interim) on October 25, 2019 ? 1) Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi 2) Quett Masire 3) Ian Khama 4) Festus Mogae 5) None of these Answer – 1) Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi Explanation: On October 25, 2019, Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi (58) the 5th and current President of Botswana (interim), has won a 5-year term in Botswana’s elections for President role which saw his ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) attains the minimum 29 parliamentary seats required to form a government after securing more than 51 % vote.

39) Who was appointed as the 47th Chief Justice of India (CJI) succeeding Ranjan Gogoi ? 1) Rajendra Mal Lodha 2) Sharad Arvind Bobde 3) Jagdish Singh Khehar 4) Dipak Misra 5) None of these Answer - 2) Sharad Arvind Bobde Explanation: On October 29, 2019, President Ram Nath Kovind has signed the warrant appointing Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde (63) as the 47th Chief Justice of India (CJI) & he will continue in this post for 17 months till 23 April 2021. The current Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi (46th ) is retiring on November 17, 2019, & Bobde will take over as Chief Justice on 18 November 2019. His appointment has been made under Article 124 (2) of the Constitution of India.

40) To which country, Birender Singh Yadav was appointed as the next Ambassador of India ? 1) Republic of Iraq 2) Syria 3) Turkey 4) Iran 5) None of these Answer - 1) Republic of Iraq Explanation: On October 25, 2019 Shri Birender Singh Yadav was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Iraq. The 1997 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, shri Birender Singh replaced Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit as the ambassador.

41) Who has been concurrently accredited as the next high commissioner of India to the Independent state of Samoa ? 1) Rahul Kulshreshth 2) Vikram Misri 3) Muktesh Kumar Pardeshi 135 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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4) Ashok Das 5) None of these Answer – 3) Muktesh Kumar Pardeshi Explanation: On October 25, 2019, As per the ministry of external affairs (MEA), Government of India (GoI), Shri Muktesh Kumar Pardeshi has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to the Independent State of Samoa, with residence in Wellington. He replaces Shri Sanjiv Kohli.

42) Name the Indian-American interventional gastroenterologist, who was appointed to prestigious 2019-20 class of white house fellows . 1) Aabha Nagral 2) Amit Sachdev 3) Rajesh Gupta 4) Dinesh Kumar Singal 5) None of these Answer – 2) Amit Sachdev Explanation: On October 28, 2019, New York-based Indian-American Amit Sachdev, an interventional gastroenterologist & board-certified internist, is among 15 people selected to the prestigious 2019-2020 Class of White House Fellows with the Department of Health and Human Services, White House, Washington, USA (United States of America).

43) Who was appointed as the first Lieutenant (Lt) Governors of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 25, 2019 ? 1) Girish Chandra Murmu 2) Radha Krishna Mathur 3) P S Sreedharan Pillai 4) Satya Pal Malik 5) None of these Answer – 1) Girish Chandra Murmu Explanation: On October 25, 2019, Former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers Girish Chandra Murmu was appointed as first Lieutenant (Lt) Governor of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). This Union Territory will come into existence on October 31, 2019. These newly appointed governors succeed Satya Pal Malik.

44) Name the first Lieutenant (Lt) Governors of Ladakh, who was appointed on October 25, 2019 . 1) Girish Chandra Murmu 2) Satya Pal Malik 3) P S Sreedharan Pillai 4) Radha Krishna Mathur 5) None of these Answer – 4) Radha Krishna Mathur Explanation: On October 25, 2019, Former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Radha Krishna Mathur was appointed as first Lieutenant (Lt) Governor of Ladakh. This Union Territory (UT) will come into existence on October 31, 2019.These newly appointed governors succeed Satya Pal Malik.

45) Satya Pal Malik has been appointed as the 18th governor of which State/UT ? 1) Madhya Pradesh 2) Telangana 3) Goa 4) Andhra Pradesh 136 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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5) None of these Answer – 3) Goa Explanation: Satya Pal Malik has been transferred and appointed as the 18th Governor of Goa, succeeding Mridula Sinha.

46) Who was appointed as the 15th governor of Mizoram succeeding Jagdish Mukhi on 25th October, 2019 ? 1) Girish Chandra Murmu 2) P S Sreedharan Pillai 3) Satya Pal Malik 4) Radha Krishna Mathur 5) None of these Answer – 2) P S Sreedharan Pillai Explanation: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kerala state president P S Sreedharan Pillai was appointed as the 15th governor of Mizoram succeeding Jagdish Mukhi, the governor of Assam who was holding additional charge. He would be the third Malayali occupying the post after Kummanam and Congress leader Vakkom Purushothaman (2011-14).

47) Joko Widodo sworn in as the 7th President of which country ? 1) Indonesia 2) Thailand 3) Philippines 4) Vietnam 5) None of these Answer – 1) Indonesia Explanation: On October 27, 2019, Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo, (7th president) popularly known as Jokowi, was sworn in for the final(2nd) term as the President of Indonesia for a 5-year term period. The oath- taking ceremony was held in Jakarta. Jokowi on April 17, 2019, won the presidential poll, with 55.5% of votes along with vice president Maruf Amin, who replaced outgoing Jusuf Kalla.

48) Who was sworn in as the 11th Chief Minister of Haryana ? 1) Dushyant Chautala 2) Girish Chandra Murmu 3) Manohar Lal Khattar 4) Satyadeo Narain Arya 5) None of these Answer – 3) Manohar Lal Khattar Explanation: On October 27, 2019, BJP’s (Bharatiya Janata Party) Manohar Lal Khattar was sworn in as Haryana’s chief minister (CM) for a second term (11th CM). He will lead the BJP-JJP (Jannayak Janata Party) coalition government in the state. JJP leader Dushyant Chautala took oath as the deputy CM of the state.

49) Who has been appointed as Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD)of National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC) ? 1) Navin Chopra 2) Gaurang Dixit 3) Udayakumar 4) Vijayendra 5) None of these 137 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Answer – 4) Vijayendra Explanation: On October 25, 2019, As per the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), Government of India (GoI), Vijayendra has been appointed as Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD)of National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC). He succeeds Ram Mohan Mishra.

50) To which organization, Pramod Kumar Tiwari was appointed as the new Director General (DG) ? 1) Automotive Research Association of India(ARAI) 2) Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) 3) National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories(NABL) 4) International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 5) None of these Answer – 2) Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) Explanation: On October 24, 2019, As per the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), Government of India (GoI), Pramod Kumar Tiwari, the present joint secretary in department of food and public distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, has been appointed as Director General (DG) of Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS).

51) Who won Argentina’s presidential election on October 27, 2019 ? 1) Alberto Angel Fernandez 2) Mauricio Macri 3) Carlos Menem 4) Adolfo Rodríguez Saá 5) None of these Answer – 1) Alberto Angel Fernandez Explanation: On October 27, 2019, Alberto Angel Fernandez (60), an Argentine lawyer and politician (opposition candidate ) has won Argentina’s presidential election in the first round with more than 45% of the vote needed to win, beating current President Mauricio Macri. Alberto will assume the presidency on 10 December 2019 & ex-president Cristina Kirchner will be the vice-president.

52) Filipe Jacinto Nyusi was elected as the president to which country ? 1) Andorra 2) Monaco 3) Mozambique 4) Angola 5) None of these Answer – 3) Mozambique Explanation: On October 27, 2019, Mozambique‘s incumbent President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi of Frelimo party was elected as its president for a second term, despite claims of widespread cheating. He is the 5th president of the country (considering his second term). He scored 73% of the vote, ahead of Ossufo Momade of Renamo, with almost 22%.

53) Who was appointed as the first woman caretaker Prime minister of Belgium ? 1) Sophie Dutordoir 2) Dominique Leroy 3) Marie-Christine Marghem 4) Sophie Wilmes 5) None of these 138 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Answer – 4) Sophie Wilmes Explanation: On October 27, 2019, the King of Belgium Philippe Léopold Louis Marie named Belgian budget minister Sophie Wilmes (44) of the Reformist movement party as the interim prime minister of the country, thus making her the first woman to head the government. She will replace Charles Yves Jean Ghislaine Michel, who stepped down from the post to take over as European Council President on December 1, 2019.

54) Who has been appointed as the new Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on October 30, 2019? 1) Khaled Toukan 2) Lassina Zerbo 3) Rafael Mariano Grossi 4) Yukiya Amano 5) None of these Answer – 3) Rafael Mariano Grossi Explanation: On October 30, 2019, Rafael Mariano Grossi (58) of Argentina has been appointed as the new Director- General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) , an international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons. Grossi has been appointed for a term of 4 years and assumes office from December 3, 2019. He will be the 6th head of IAEA since it was founded in 1957.

55) Which country’s Prime Minister, Saad al-Hariri was resigned on October 29, 2019 ? 1) Turkey 2) Syria 3) Libya 4) Lebanon 5) None of these Answer – 4) Lebanon Explanation On October 29, 2019, The Prime Minister(PM) of Lebanon, Saad El-Din Rafik Al-Hariri resigned from his post amid protests in the country for the government to resign due to corruption, poor public services and years of economic mismanagement etc. The next prime minister is yet to be decided.

56) Who was appointed as the Deputy National Security Advisor (Dy NSA) on October 29, 2019 ? 1) Dattatray Padsalgikar 2) Rakesh Maria 3) Subodh Kumar Jaiswal 4) Sanjay Barve 5) None of these Answer – 1) Dattatray Padsalgikar Explanation: On October 29, 2019, Former Mumbai Police Commissioner (from 2016 – 2018) and Maharashtra DGP (director general of police- 2018) Dattatray Padsalgikar (61), has been appointed as the deputy national security advisor (NSA).He will now act as an assistant to national security adviser Ajit Doval.

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ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

1) Which car manufacturer has formed a Joint Venture (JV) with Ford Motor Company (FMC) worth Rs 1925 crore after it bought a 51% stake in the Indian unit of the United States’ Ford ? 1) Eicher Motors 2) Ashok Leyland 3) Tata Motors 4) Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) 5) None of these Answer – 4) Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) Explanation: On October 1, 2019, Indian multinational car manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) formed a Joint Venture (JV) with Ford Motor Company (FMC) worth Rs 1925 crore after it bought a 51% stake in the Indian unit of the United States’ Ford, thus will be managing Ford’s Indian Operations. Now, Mahindra has the access to Ford’s India production facilities at its Chennai and the Sanand, Gujarat plants.

2) Which entity was decided to merge with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) by government recently ? 1) Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) 2) Tata Docomo 3) Jio 4) Vodafone Idea 5) None of these Answer – 1) Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) Explanation: On October 23, 2019, As per the Union Minister for Communications and Electronics and Information Technology , Ravi Shankar Prasad, the Central government has decided to merge the loss-making state- owned telecom companies, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) to revive them. The revival plan includes raising funds through sovereign bonds, monetization of corporate assets and voluntary retirement schemes (VRS) for employees.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

1) Which country launched the most powerful intercontinental-range ballistic missile, “DF-41 (Dongfeng-41) “ on the planet with a strike range of up to 9,320 miles (15,000 kilometres) ? 1) China 2) Japan 3) Russia 4) United States 5) None of these Answer – 1) China Explanation: On the 70th National Day of China which was observed on October 1, 2019, it launched DF-41 (Dongfeng- 41) the most powerful intercontinental-range ballistic missile on the planet during the National Day parade at Chang’an Avenue in Beijing. It made its first appearance along with a clutch of new military hardware.

2) Name the online filing system launched by Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry . 1) ARTIS - Applications for Reserve in Trade for Indian Industry and other Stakeholders 140 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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2) ARTIS - Applications for Returns in Trade for Indian Industry and other Stakeholders 3) ARTIS - Applications for Regression in Trade for Indian Industry and other Stakeholders 4) ARTIS - Applications for Remedies in Trade for Indian Industry and other Stakeholders 5) None of these Answer – 4) ARTIS - Applications for Remedies in Trade for Indian Industry and other Stakeholders Explanation: The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, launched an online system Applications for Remedies in Trade for Indian Industry and other Stakeholders (ARTIS) for filing anti-dumping applications by the domestic industry for speedy resolution of dumping issues.

3) Who launched the ‘Consumer App’ in New Delhi in order to redress public grievances and provide valuable solutions on consumer-related issues ? 1) Ravi Shankar Prasad 2) Ram Vilas Paswan 3) Narendra Singh Tomar 4) Nitish Kumar 5) None of these Answer – 2) Ram Vilas Paswan Explanation: On October 1, 2019, the Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Shri Ram Vilas Paswan launched a ‘Consumer App’ in New Delhi in order to redress public grievances and provide valuable solutions on consumer-related issues. The app, which strengthens ‘digital India’ objectives, provides a one-stop solution to the consumer grievances via mobile devices.

4) Where did a team of scientists from the CSIR-NGRI and the Central Groundwater Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti discovered dried-up river termed as “ancient buried river” ? 1) Guwahati, Assam 2) Chennai, Tamil Nadu 3) Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 4) Mumbai, Maharashtra 5) None of these Answer – 3) Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh Explanation: A team of scientists from the CSIR-NGRI (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Geophysical Research Institute) and the Central Groundwater Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti, have found an undiscovered, old, dried-up river in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh termed ““ancient buried river” that linked the Ganga and Yamuna rivers , during the geophysical survey in the Kaushambi and Prayagraj region in December 2018.

5) Scientists form which university has developed the strongest silver ever – 42% stronger than the previous world record ? 1) University of Pennsylvania, United States (US) 2) Vermont University, United States (US) 3) Princeton University, United States (US) 4) Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States (US) 5) None of these Answer – 2) Vermont University, United States (US) Explanation: A team of scientists from Vermont University of the United States (US) has developed the strongest silver ever – 42% stronger than the previous world record.The team has mixed a trace amount of copper into

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the silver, that transformed two types of inherent nanoscale defects into a powerful internal structure, due to the impurities are directly attracted to these defects. It also helps in maintaining its electrical conductivity.

6) Name the app launched by Yogendra Tripathi for 12 sites of India inclusive of iconic sites, for benefiting tourists . 1) Go & Tour 2) Promote Tourism 3) Tourist Odigos 4) Audio Odigos 5) None of these Answer - 4) Audio Odigos Explanation: On October 3, 2019, the second day of nationwide 3rd edition of “ParyatanParv 2019”, the tourism ministry secretary Shri YogendraTripathi launched an audio guide facility app “Audio Odigos” for 12 sites of India inclusive of iconic sites in New Delhi for benefiting tourists. A Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) for Delhi’s GolGumbad(15th century domed tomb from the Lodi dynasty period) with Government of Delhi and Resbird Technologies were signed in developing the tourism amenities in presence of Director General(DG) of Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) Smt. Usha Sharma.

7) Name the portal launched by Union Ministers RK Singh and Shri Pralhad Joshi in New Delhi in bringing transparency as well as better coordination in coal supplies to power plants. 1) NYAYA BANDHU 2) ROSHNI 3) PRAKASH 4) DIGICOP 5) None of these Answer – 3) PRAKASH Explanation: On October 3, 2019 Shri RK Singh, the Minister of State(MoS) for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Shri Pralhad Joshi, the Union Minister for Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs, jointly launched portal named “PRAKASH” in New Delhi. This portal was launched in bringing transparency as well as better coordination in coal supplies to power plants. The link for the portal is https://mapp.ntpc.co.in/prakash .

8) PRAKASH portal was in news recently, what does ‘S’ stands for ______. 1) S - Supply 2) S - Stake 3) S - Securities 4) S - Subsidy 5) None of these Answer – 1) S - Supply Explanation: S stands for Supply.The full form of PRAKASH is Power Rail Koyla Availability through Supply Harmony.

9) Which country’s small spike Anti-Tank Guided Missiles(ATGM) was inducted into the Indian army recently? 1) United States 2) Israel 3) Russia 4) China 5) None of these

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Answer – 2) Israel Explanation: On October 4, 2019, the Indian Army inducted a limited number of small Spike anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) of Israel in order to meet the operational requirements till the Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) develops indigenous man portable ATGM (MP-ATGM). As part of the Army’s vice chief’s emergency procurement powers, the first lot of 210 spike missiles, along with one dozen launchers arrived in India.

10) Which country test fired the “LGM-30G Minuteman III”, intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) ? 1) Russia 2) United States 3) China 4) Japan 5) None of these Answer – 2) United States Explanation: The United States Air Force (USAF) successfully tested an unarmed LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) equipped with reentry vehicle from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. It travelled approximately 4,200 miles (6,750km) across the Pacific Ocean to the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands.

11) What is the code name of first all electric experimental aircraft (X-plane) X-57 Mod II (Modification II) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC)? 1) Maxwell 2) Mikoyan-Gurevich 3) Yakovlev 4) Lavochkin 5) None of these Answer – 1) Maxwell Explanation: National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) in Edwards, California received its first all electric experimental aircraft (X-plane) X-57 Mod II (Modification II) codenamed Maxwell from Empirical Systems Aerospace (ESAero) of San Luis Obispo, California, United States (US). Key Points: i. The X-57’s Mod II vehicle replaces the traditional combustion engines on a baseline Tecnam P2006T aircraft, with electric cruise motors and weighs approximately 3,000 pounds. It can hit a cruising speed of 172 mph at 8,000 feet.

12) Which country launched the, “Gaofen-10 satellite” into space with a March-4C rocket to take high quality photos ? 1) United States 2) China 3) Japan 4) Russia 5) None of these Answer – 2) China Explanation: On October 5, 2019, China has sent the new Gaofen-10 satellite into space with a March-4C rocket developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in North China’s Shanxi Province. This Gaofen-10 satellite can be used in land survey, urban planning, road network design, crop yield

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13) Researchers including which university, have captured images of the formation of individual viruses as per the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS) ? 1) Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT) 2) Stanford University 3) Harvard University 4) Yale university 5) None of these Answer – 3) Harvard University Explanation: The researchers, including those from Harvard University in the United States (US) have captured images of the formation of individual viruses. The study was published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS). It provided a detailed view of mechanism with which the particles self – assembled to form a parasite which may help to find new treatment approaches for viral diseases.The viruses when formed were of 30 nanometers in diameter and had one piece of RNA (Ribo – Nucleic Acid) about 180 identical proteins.

14) Name the app launched by Dr Harsh Vardhan, with the aim to provide oral health information collected from authentic scientific resources . 1) eCollabDDS 2) E-Dharti 3) Digicop 4) eDantseva 5) None of these Answer – 4) eDantseva Explanation: The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare , Dr Harsh Vardhan, has launched the eDantseva website and mobile application in New Delhi with the aim to provide oral health information collected from authentic scientific resources. He also released the Braille booklet and Voice over on Oral Health Education for the visually impaired individuals to access information, along with the oral health posters for pregnant women and children. This portal has the information about the National Oral Health Program & the list of all the dental facility and colleges, Information, Education and Communication (IEC) material and a special feature called ‘Symptom Checker’, which gives information on symptoms of dental/oral health problems, ways to prevent these, treatment solution, and also directs the user to find their nearest available dental facility.

15) Name the largest archaeological site from where remains of a 5,000-year-old city belong to the Bronze Age that was discovered by the Israeli archaeologists. 1) Chichén Itzá 2) En Esur 3) Stonehenge 4) Moche 5) None of these Answer – 2) En Esur Explanation: On October 6, 2019 Archaeologists of Israel have unveiled remains of a 5,000-year-old city believed to be the biggest in the region from the Bronze Age. The site known as “En Esur” included fortifications, a ritual temple, and a cemetery. An even earlier settlement, believed to be 7,000 years old, was discovered beneath the city. It is regarded as the ‘New York City’ of its time period. 144 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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16) Around which planet, the orbiting of 20 new moons is discovered as per the researchers from the University of California? 1) Uranus 2) Neptune 3) Jupiter 4) Saturn 5) None of these Answer – 4) Saturn Explanation: A team of researchers led by Carnegie’s Scott S. Sheppard from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) discovered 20 new moons orbiting Saturn, increasing its tally of moons to 82. It surpassed the number of moons orbiting Jupiter planet which stands at 79. This was announced by the International Astronomical Union’s (IAU) Minor Planet Center (MPC), France.

17) Name the disaster warning device launched by the Union Science and Technology Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan recently . 1) Gagan Enabled Oceaner’s Instrument for Navigation and Information (GEOINI) 2) Gagan Enabled Mariner’s Device for Navigation and Information (GEMDNI) 3) Gagan Enabled Mariner’s Instrument for Information and Navigation (GEMIIN) 4) Gagan Enabled Mariner’s Instrument for Navigation and Information (GEMINI) 5) None of these Answer – 4) Gagan Enabled Mariner’s Instrument for Navigation and Information (GEMINI) Explanation: On October 10, 2019, Union Science and Technology Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan launched a disaster warning device and satellite based Gagan Enabled Mariner’s Instrument for Navigation and Information (GEMINI) system. It will help provide information related to disaster warnings when fishermen move away from the coast beyond 10 to 12 kilometres, Potential Fishing Zones (PFZ) and Ocean States Forecasts (OSF) to fishermen.

18) Where did researchers have discovered two ‘plastic-eating’ bacterial strains namely Exiguobacterium sibiricum strain DR11 and Exiguobacterium undae strain DR14 ? 1) Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 2) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 3) New Delhi, Delhi 4) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 5) None of these Answer – 1) Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh Explanation: A team of researchers at Shiv Nadar University in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh (UP) have discovered two ‘plastic-eating’ bacterial strains namely Exiguobacterium sibiricum strain DR11 and Exiguobacterium undae strain DR14 from the wetlands of Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

19) Name the first satellite-servicing spacecraft launched from Russia’s Baikonur Cosmodrome(launching site for spacecraft) in Kazakhstan . 1) Mariner 1 2) Voyager 1 3) Mission Extension Vehicle-1(“MEV-1”) 4) Sputnik 1 5) None of these Answer – 3) Mission Extension Vehicle-1(“MEV-1”) 145 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Explanation: On October 10, 2019, the first satellite-servicing spacecraft named “MEV-1” (Mission Extension Vehicle- 1) was launched on the Russian Proton rocket that took off from Russia’s Baikonur Cosmodrome(launching site for spacecraft) in Kazakhstan. It was developed by Northrop Grumman, US (United States) for its wholly-owned subsidiary Space Logistics LLC, in partnership with NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) through a no-funds exchanged NASA partnership called Collaborations for Commercial Space Capabilities.

20) Name the space weather satellite launched by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to study earth’s ionosphere . 1) Skylab 2) HAMSAT 3) Satellite with ARgos and ALtiKa(SARAL) 4) Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) 5) None of these Answer – 4) Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) Explanation: On October 10, 2019, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) space weather satellite from Northrop Grumman’s L-1011 Stargazer aircraft, with the company’s Pegasus XL rocket attached beneath, from the Skid Strip runway at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, United States. Ionospheric is the layer of the earth’s atmosphere that contains a high concentration of ions and free electrons and is able to reflect radio waves.

21) What is the name of the app launched by Mr. Hardeep Singh Puri, to encourage public engagement in planting trees and Green drives ? 1) mHariyali 2) ROSHNI 3) Shiksha Vani 4) UMANG 5) None of these Answer – 1) mHariyali Explanation: On October 11, 2019, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Housing & Urban Affairs Mr. Hardeep Singh Puri launched a new mobile app named “mHariyali” and website “Environment Protection in Government Colonies” in New Delhi, which encourages people to plant trees and for Green drives. It provides for automatic geotagging of plants, is user-friendly and works on any android mobile phone.Both app & website are developed by National Informatics Centre (NIC)-Ministry of Housing and Urban Affair (MoHUA).

22) Name the 1st & unique eel-loach species of miniature well-dwelling subterranean fish discovered in the Kozhikode, Kerala . 1) Blue Tang 2) Mahi-mahi 3) Pangio bhujia 4) Guppy 5) None of these Answer – 3) Pangio bhujia Explanation: The scientists of Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) have discovered the 1st & unique eel-loach species of miniature well-dwelling subterranean fish named ‘Pangio bhujia’ (due to its resemblance to the North Indian snack, bhujia) in Cherinja village, Kozhikode district of Kerala.

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23) What is the name of the app launched by Indian Railways, through which the passengers can register their complaints online? 1) PRAAPTI 2) Nyaya Bandhu 3) e-Pathshala 4) Sahyatri 5) None of these Answer – 4) Sahyatri Explanation: On october 11, 2019, The Indian Railways launched a Sahyatri mobile app and a website www.railways.delhipolice.gov.in through which the passengers can register their complaints online. It was launched by Union Minister of State (MoS) in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Mr Nityanand Rai at the NDMC (New Delhi Municipal Council) Convention Centre on Sansad Marg, New Delhi.

24) Which institute has signed a 5-year joint research agreement with ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company (EMRE) for research in biofuels, data analytics, gas conversion and transport and finding low-emission solutions ? 1) Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT), Delhi 2) Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT), Madras 3) Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT), Bombay 4) Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT), Kanpur 5) None of these Answer – 2) Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT), Madras Explanation: On October 14, 2019, Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT), Madras has signed a 5-year joint-research agreement with ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company (EMRE), the research and engineering arm of ExxonMobil Corporation for research in biofuels, data analytics, gas conversion and transport, and finding low-emission solutions.This agreement is in line with the central Government’s new ‘biofuel policy’, which targets to convert the country’s biofuel industry into a $15.6 billion economy

25) Name the e-learning app launched by Mr Guruprasad Mohapatra, that will aid and enable youth, innovators, entrepreneurs and small and medium industries (SMEs) in understanding Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) for their ownership and protection. 1) SkillPill 2) Evernote 3) BoostHQ 4) L2Pro India 5) None of these Answer – 4) L2Pro India Explanation: On October 14, 2019, Mr Guruprasad Mohapatra, Secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) which works under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, launched the website and mobile application for Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) named L2Pro India (Learn to Protect, Secure and Maximize Your Innovation) in New Delhi. They were developed by Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM)- DPIIT along with Qualcomm and National Law University (NLU), Delhi.

26) Name the app launched by Department of Post for its savings account holders to facilitate easier transactions . 1) India Post Mobile Banking

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2) Indian Department Post Mobile Banking 3) Post Mobile Banking of India 4) India Post Internet Banking 5) None of these Answer – 1) India Post Mobile Banking Explanation: On October 14, 2019, The Department of Post has launched a mobile banking application “ India Post Mobile Banking " , for its savings account holders to facilitate easier transactions.The facility has started from 15 October, 2019 & will be available to all customers of core banking solutions (CBS) enabled post offices. Benefit: It will make it easier to manage most of the small savings schemes of the post office like time deposit, Kisan Vikas Patra, National Savings Certificate etc.

27) Name the diagnostic kit developed by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for the control of Swine . 1) Japanese Epileptic 1gM ELISA 2) Japanese Encephalitis 1gM ELISA 3) Bluetongue sandwich ELISA (sELISA) 4) Bluetongue seizure ELISA (sELISA) 5) None of these Answer – 2) Japanese Encephalitis 1gM ELISA Explanation: On October 15, 2019, Two diagnostic kits for Encephalitis, Bluetongue Virus called ‘Bluetongue sandwich ELISA (sELISA)’ for detection of antigen and the ‘Japanese Encephalitis 1gM ELISA’ for the control of Swine, developed by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) - Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) under the Make in India’ initiative were released at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi with the aim to prevent the spread of virus in animals and thus predict their outbreak in humans. Each kit is meant for testing around 45 samples.

28) Name the Howitzer cannons that was recently inducted into Indian Army . 1) Akatsiya 2) Thunder 3) Dhanush 4) Palmaria 5) None of these Answer – 3) Dhanush Explanation: On October 16, 2019, the Indian army has added indigenous ‘Made in India’ Dhanush Howitzer cannons and the US (United States)-based Precision Guided Excalibur artillery ammunition, which will increase its combat capability.

29) Name the 2nd interstellar comet observed by NASA’s(National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Hubble Space Telescope, which is around 260 million miles distance from Earth . 1) 2I/Hergenrother 2) 2I/Borisov 3) 2I/Oumuamua 4) 2I/Gehrels 5) None of these Answer - 2) 2I/Borisov Explanation: On October 12, 2019, An independent space agency of the United States(US), NASA’s(National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Hubble Space Telescope has observed 2nd interstellar comet named 2I/Borisov passing through the solar system. It is around 260 million miles distance from Earth

Current Affairs Q&A PDF and will be closest to the sun on December 7, 2019. Moving at a speed of 110,000 miles per hour, Its distance when closest to the sun will be equivalent to twice the distance between the Sun and Earth.

30) Debayan Saha of which university has invented a device called “PM 2.5”, to curb air pollution ? 1) Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Delhi 2) Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Kharagpur 3) Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Madras 4) Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Bombay 5) None of these Answer – 2) Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Kharagpur Explanation: Debayan Saha, a mechanical engineering graduate from IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Kharagpur has invented a device called “PM 2.5” when fitted near the silencer pipe in vehicles will curb air pollution. 1 car fitted with the device can neutralise the pollution emitted from 10 cars in its vicinity.

31) Which country unveiled the new commercial carrier rockets codenamed the Smart Dragon family & Tenglong liquid-propellant rocket ? 1) United States 2) Russia 3) Japan 4) China 5) None of these Answer – 4) China Explanation: On October 21, 2019, China Rocket, commercial space wing of China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT), unveiled its new generation of commercial carrier rockets codenamed the Smart Dragon (SD) family, and a Tenglong liquid-propellant rocket which is a cluster of solid-fuelled rockets. These new Long rocket series can carry up to 1.5-tonne payload. With this launch, it gears up to compete with India to attract the lucrative global space launch market as India has already launched a record- breaking 104 satellites into orbit (96 belong to the United States).

32) Name the 8,000-year-old world’s oldest natural pearl discovered at a Neolithic site on Marawah Island, Abu Dhabi . 1) Abu Dhabi Pearl 2) Neolithic Pearl 3) Marawah Pearl 4) Oldest Neolithic Pearl 5) None of these Answer – 1) Abu Dhabi Pearl Explanation: On October 21, 2019, an 8,000-year-old world’s oldest natural pearl named ‘Abu Dhabi Pearl’ was discovered at a Neolithic site on Marawah Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). It was found in the floor of a room discovered during excavations and the layers from which the pearl came have been carbon-dated to 5800-5600 BC (Before Christ), during the Neolithic period. It was discovered by the archaeologists of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi).

33) Where did a group of scientists have discovered Six new species of Lizard of ‘Dravidgerco’ family ? 1) Akathiyoor, Kerala 2) Mulugu, Telangana 3) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 4) Aurangabad, Maharashtra

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5) None of these Answer - 4) Aurangabad, Maharashtra Explanation: On October 22, 2019, A group of scientists have discovered Six new species of Lizard in the Western Ghats Mountains in Aurangabad,Maharashtra. The discovery is crucial as only one species of the ‘Dravidgerco’ family (of Dravidogecko anamallensis described in 1875 by German-born British zoologist Albert Gunther was recognised under this genus) showed up to date.

34) Name the online portal of India’s technological capability launched by Lt. Gen (Dr) Rajesh Pant . 1) Keya 2) TechSagar 3) Digital form 4) Darpan-Pli 5) None of these Answer – 2) TechSagar Explanation: On October 21, 2019, Lt. Gen (Dr) Rajesh Pant, National Cyber Security Coordinator of India launched an online portal of India’s technological capability named ‘TechSagar’. It was launched by the National Cyber Security Coordinator’s office in partnership with Data Security Council of India (DSCI). It can be accessed at: www.techsagar.in

35) Which type of Brahmos missile was test fired from mobile platform by Indian Air Force(IAF) recently ? 1) Anti-ship missile 2) Land-attack missile 3) Air-launched cruise missile 4) Surface to Surface Missile 5) None of these Answer - 4) Surface to Surface Missile Explanation: On October 21 and 22, 2019 the Indian Air Force(IAF) has successfully test-fired 2 Brahmos surface to surface missile .The test-firing was a part of routine operational training.

36) Where was the Brahmos surface to surface missile test fired ? 1) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 2) Trak Island, Andaman Nicobar Islands 3) Balasore, Odisha 4) Bengaluru, Karnataka 5) None of these Answer – 2) Trak Island, Andaman Nicobar Islands Explanation: On October 21 and 22, 2019 the Indian Air Force(IAF) has successfully test-fired 2 Brahmos surface to surface missile from mobile platform at Trak Island of the Andaman Nicobar Islands. The test-firing was a part of routine operational training.

37) What is the strike range of the Brahmos surface to surface missile ? 1) 100kms 2) 200kms 3) 300kms 4) 400kms 5) None of these 150 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Answer – 3) 300kms Explanation: On October 21 and 22, 2019 the Indian Air Force(IAF) has successfully test-fired 2 Brahmos surface to surface missile from mobile platform at Trak Island of the Andaman Nicobar Islands. The test-firing was a part of routine operational training. Both the missiles, 2.5 tonnes each, directly hit the mock target close to 300kms away. The ground targets were engaged with accuracy from mobile platform.

38) Name the world’s loudest bird which hits 125.4 decibels. 1) Male White Bellbird(Procnias albus) 2) Screaming Phias (Lipaugus vociferans) 3) Hawkheads 4) Alexandrines 5) None of these Answer – 1) Male White Bellbird(Procnias albus) Explanation: The male white bellbird(Procnias albus) is the world’s loudest bird which hits 125.4 decibels, as loud as a very loud rock concert. This study was published in the journal Current Biology. The call by the bird is made as part of their mating rituals and its mating call is about three times louder than screaming phias (Lipaugus vociferans) — the previous loudest bird singer.

39) Name the application launched by Southern Railway for hassle-free working and transactions with the railway personnel and customers. 1) Rail Dhandora 2) Rail Madad 3) Rail Saarthi 4) Rail Aaykar 5) None of these Answer – 1) Rail Dhandora Explanation: On October 22, 2019, Southern Railway launched a new application called Rail Dhandora for the railway personnel and customers for the hassle-free working and transactions with the Railways. It was launched by John Thomas, General Manager, Southern Railway (SR), in the presence of Priamvada Viswanathan, Principal Chief Commercial Manager, and J. Vinayan, Chief Commercial Manager, Passenger Marketing in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

40) Find the Chemical element, whose stable form was discovered by the international team of scientists, led by the Helmholtz Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) 1) Thorium 2) Polonium 3) Neptunium 4) Plutonium 5) None of these Answer – 4) Plutonium Explanation: On October 18,2019, Using the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) in Grenoble, France, an international team of scientists, led by the Helmholtz Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), have discovered a new compound of plutonium which is solid and stable, and maybe a transient phase in radioactive waste repositories. This is published in the journal Angewandte Chemie as a Very Important Paper (VIP).

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41) Which 2 countries have signed a joint Statement of Intent (SoI) to co-develop a range of cutting-edge warfighting technologies and systems for their militaries ? 1) India and Russia 2) India and the United States (US) 3) India and China 4) India and Japan 5) None of these Answer – 2) India and the United States (US) Explanation: On October 24, 2019, India and the United States (US) signed a joint Statement of Intent (SoI) to co- develop a range of cutting-edge warfighting technologies and systems for their militaries like virtual augmented reality (VAR), air-launched unmanned airborne systems (UAS), networked operations, brand new weapon and light-weight ammo (ammunition) designs. It was signed during the 9th meeting of the India US Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) 2019 held in New Delhi.

42) Where was the 2000-year old historic trade settlement & a Pallava-period statue of Lord Vishnu has been unearthed during excavations ? 1) Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh 2) Gottiprolu in Andhra Pradesh 3) Khammam in Andhra Pradesh 4) Rangareddy in Andhra Pradesh 5) None of these Answer – 2) Gottiprolu in Andhra Pradesh Explanation: On October 25, 2019, A 2000-year old historic trade settlement & a Pallava-period statue of Lord Vishnu has been unearthed during excavations carried out by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) near the banks of Swarnamukhi river in the village of Gottiprolu in Andhra Pradesh (AP).

43) Which institute has created the first-ever ‘Indian brain atlas’(IBA) in collaboration with the Department of Imaging Sciences and Interventional Radiology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) ? 1) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research 2) Indian Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad(IIIT-H) 3) Indian Institute of Information Technology Bangalore(IIIT-B) 4) Indian Institute of Science Bangalore(IIS-B) 5) None of these Answer – 2) Indian Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad(IIIT-H) Explanation: On October 28, 2019 researchers from the Indian Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad(IIIT- H), Telangana have created the first-ever ‘Indian brain atlas’(IBA). As per their research, the average Indian brain is smaller when compared with western and eastern countries like China, Korea etc. The Indian brain atlas was constructed in collaboration with the Department of Imaging Sciences and Interventional Radiology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

44) Name the new technology, which has been developed by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), United States (US) to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from air . 1) Non-Faradaic Magnetic-swing reactive adsorption system 2) Faradaic Magnetic-swing reactive adsorption system 3) Faradaic electro-swing reactive adsorption system 4) Non-Faradaic electro-swing reactive adsorption system 5) None of these 152 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Answer – 3) Faradaic electro-swing reactive adsorption system Explanation: The researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), United States (US) have developed a new technology named ” faradaic electro-swing reactive adsorption system” to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from a stream of air. This study was published in the journal Energy and Environmental Science. The authors of the study are Sahag Voskian and T. Alan Hatton.

45) Name the deep sea fish which belongs to the family Argentinidae which reported for the first time in India. 1) Cirrhinus cirrhosus 2) Glossanodon macrocephalus 3) Labeo rohita 4) Systomus sarana 5) None of these Answer – 2) Glossanodon macrocephalus Explanation: On October 29, 2019 researcher team from Zoological Survey of India(ZSI) discovered a new deep-sea fish Glossanodon macrocephalus. The fish is usually found in muddy bottoms at depths 300-600mts. It is the first time that the family has been reported from India.

46) Who led the team of the researchers from Zoological Survey of India(ZSI) to discover a new deep-sea fish named “Glossanodon macrocephalus” which belongs to the family Argentinidae of the genus Glossanodon ? 1) L. Kosygin Singh 2) Avtar Kaur Sidhu 3) Chelladurai Raghunathan 4) Bineesh K.K. 5) None of these Answer – 4) Bineesh K.K. Explanation: On October 29, 2019 researcher team from Zoological Survey of India(ZSI), led by Bineesh K.K., discovered a new deep-sea fish Glossanodon macrocephalus.The fish which belongs to family Argentinidae of the genus Glossanodon is whitish with the silvery body. The discovery of this fish species is published in the journal ‘zootaxa’.

47) Where was the new deep-sea fish named “Glossanodon macrocephalus” which belongs to the family Argentinidae of the genus Glossanodon discovered ? 1) Kerala 2) Andhra Pradesh 3) Telangana 4) Karnataka 5) None of these Answer – 1) Kerala Explanation: On October 29, 2019 researcher team from Zoological Survey of India(ZSI), led by Bineesh K.K., discovered a new deep-sea fish Glossanodon macrocephalus (common name Kerala argentine) in the Arabian Sea, off the southwestern coast of India, Kerala. The fish which belongs to family Argentinidae of the genus Glossanodon is whitish with the silvery body. The discovery of this fish species is published in the journal ‘zootaxa’.

48) Name the Russia’s most advanced version of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine that test fired the Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile for first time . 153 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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1) Bulava Vladimir 2) Tochka Vladimir 3) Stiletto Vladimir 4) Knyaz Vladimir 5) None of these Answer – 4) Knyaz Vladimir Explanation: On October 30, 2019, On October 30, 2019 Russia’s most advanced version of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine named Knyaz Vladimir(Prince Vladimir) of Borei-class vessel, test fired the Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile for first time. The launch was conducted in the white sea of the northwest coast of Russia with a dummy payload and had precisely hit the target range of thousand kms away in the Russian region of Kamchatka.

ENVIRONMENT

1) Name the Typhoon, which hits northern Japan with wind speeds upto 225 km/hr. 1) Lingling (Liwayway) 2) Tapah (Nimfa) 3) Hagibis 4) Mitag (Onyok) 5) None of these Answer – 3) Hagibis Explanation: The Typhoon HAGIBIS,the worst typhoon to hit the country ,since IDA in 1958,left many died and missing further cancellation of three Rugby World cup matches.The typhoon battered eight prefectures across Japan with wind speeds upto 225 km/hr.

2) Where was the world’s fastest ant named Saharan silver ant (Cataglyphis bombycina) that covers 2.8 feet per second found by German researchers from the University of Ulm and Freiburg? 1) Tunisia 2) Morocco 3) Andorra 4) Monaco 5) None of these Answer - 1) Tunisia Explanation: The Saharan silver ant (Cataglyphis bombycina) of the world’s 12,000 known ant species, has been discovered as the world’s fastest ant. A team of German researchers from the University of Ulm and Freiburg(Germany) discovered the ant in Douz area of Tunisia. The desert living ant hits speeds of nearly one meter per second, and covers 2.8 feet per second 108 times its body length per second.

3) Whose name was named for a tiny, honey-coloured insect, blind and wingless beetle in Britain’s Natural History Museum ? 1) Donald Trump 2) Luisa Neubauer 3) Greta Thunberg 4) Malala Yousafzai 5) None of these Answer – 3) Greta Thunberg

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Explanation: On October 25, 2019, Britain’s 146-year-old Natural History Museum named a tiny, honey-coloured insect, blind and wingless beetle after climate activist Greta Thunberg (16). It measures less than one millimetre. It was discovered in the Kenyan capital Nairobi in the 1960s.

4) Name the cyclone, which has became the first super cyclonic storm in Arabian sea in last 12 years with an estimated wind speed of 220-230 kmph . 1) Kyarr 2) Phailin 3) Vardah 4) Hudhud 5) None of these Answer – 1) Kyarr Explanation: On October 27, 2019, According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone ‘Kyarr’ with an estimated wind speed of 220-230 kmph intensifies to become the first Super Cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea in the last 12 years after Cyclone Gonu ravaged the Oman coast in 2007. Kyarr is the 9th super cyclone to form in the North Indian Ocean.

SPORTS

1) Who won the women’s singles title in the 6th edition of 2019 WTA(Women’s Tennis Association) Wuhan Open ? 1) Veronika Kudermetova 2) Duan Yingying 3) Aryna Sabalenka 4) Alison Riske 5) None of these Answer – 3) Aryna Sabalenka Explanation: On September 28, 2019, Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka won women’s singles title in the 6th edition of 2019 WTA Wuhan Open (WTA-Women’s Tennis Association) by defeating America’s Alison Riske, at the Optics Valley International Tennis Center in Wuhan, China. The prize money of the tournamnet was $2,828,000. By this win, Aryna became the first player to claim back-to-back titles in Wuhan and also joins Czech player Petra Kvitova as the only two-time Wuhan Open champion.

2) What is the rank of Indian badminton player, PV Sindhu as per the recently released BWF (Badminton World Federation) Rankings 2019 ? 1) 1st 2) 4th 3) 6th 4) 5th 5) None of these Answer – 3) 6th Explanation: As per the recently released BWF (Badminton World Federation) Rankings 2019, World Champion women’s shuttler PV Sindhu has slipped a rank to 6th due to poor performance in the last two weeks but Parupalli Kashyap (33) has benefited from a good performance and reached 25th position.

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3) Name the former president of South American Football Confederation, commonly known as CONMEBOL (CONfederación SudaMEricana de FútBOL) who was banned from football for life time by FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) . 1) Eugenio Figueredo 2) Carlos Barbosa 3) Alejandro Domínguez 4) Rolando López 5) None of these Answer – 1) Mr Eugenio Figueredo Explanation: FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) banned the former president of South American Football Confederation, commonly known as CONMEBOL (CONfederación SudaMEricana de FútBOL) Mr Eugenio Figueredo, aged 87, for lifetime due to bribery charges and fined Swiss Franc (CHF) 1,000,000 (€914,266).

4) Koneru Humpy was in news recently, she was associated with which sport ? 1) Badminton 2) Cricket 3) Chess 4) Football 5) None of these Answer – 3) Chess Explanation: Indian woman chess player Koneru Humpy, aged 32, from Andhra Pradesh was ranked world number 3 in the 2019 rankings released by Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE) or World Chess Federation. She recently won the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix tournament 2019 held in Skolkovo in Russia and accumulated 17 ELO points to clinch the third spot with a global rating of 2,577.

5) Which country’s cricketer, Alyssa Healy creates world record becoming highest scorer in women’s T20I during a match against Sri Lanka? 1) Sri Lanka 2) New zealand 3) England 4) Australia 5) None of these Answer – 4) Australia Explanation: On October 2, 2019, Australian cricketer Alyssa Healy created a world record for the highest individual score in women’s T20I (Twenty Twenty International) by scoring 148 runs off 61 balls against Sri Lanka in the third and final t20I match of “Sri Lanka Women tour of Australia, 2019” at the North Sydney Oval in Australia. She surpassed teammate Meg Lanning’s previous world record score of 133 runs.

6) Who topped in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s ODI (One Day International ) batting ranking as on October 3, 2019 ? 1) Shakib Al Hasan 2) Babar Azam 3) Virat Kohli 4) Rohit Sharma 5) None of these Answer - 3) Virat Kohli Explanation:

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Virat Kohli topped in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s ODI (One Day International ) batting ranking.Top 3 players of batsmen rankings: Rank Player Name Country Rating points Average 1 Virat Kohli India 895 60.31 2 Rohit Sharma India 863 48.52 3 Babar Azam Pakistan 834 54.17

7) Which team topped in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s ODI (One Day International ) team ranking as on October 3, 2019 ? 1) Australia 2) New Zealand 3) India 4) England 5) None of these Answer - 4) England Explanation: England topped in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s ODI (One Day International ) team ranking. Rank Team Points 1 England 125 2 India 122 3 New Zealand 112

8) Who won the silver medal in 53rd Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship 2019 in Indonesia ? 1) Abdul Quadir Khan 2) Ajae Kumar Sharma 3) Deependra Singh Hooda 4) Rajendra Ramrao Nimbhorkar 5) None of these Answer – 1) Abdul Quadir Khan Explanation: On October 2, 2019, Maj Abdul Quadir Khan of the Indian Army Corps of Signals, won a silver medal in the 53rd Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship 2019 that held in Batam, Indonesia in his maiden event.

9) Where was the India’s first floating basketball court opened ? 1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu 2) Mumbai, Maharashtra 3) Kochi, Kerala 4) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 5) None of these Answer – 2) Mumbai, Maharashtra Explanation: For the first time, a floating basketball court was brought to India in the Arabian Sea near the Bandra Worli Sealink in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It has been brought for the National Basketball Association (NBA) game 2019, which features the Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers, who play two pre-season games on October 4 & 5 , 2019 at the Dome, NSCI (National Sports Club of India), Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (SVP)Indoor Stadium in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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10) Claudio Marchisio is associated with which sport, who announced retirement recently? 1) Tennis 2) Cricket 3) Football 4) Badminton 5) None of these Answer – 3) Football Explanation: Italian former professional footballer & Juventus midfielder, Claudio Marchisio (33) has announced his retirement from football following persistent knee injuries.Claudio Marchisio announces retirement.Nicknamed ‘Il Principino – the little prince”, Marchisio has joined Juventus at the age of just seven & played almost 400 matches.

11) Where was the 10th Asian Age Group Championships (AAGC) for the year 2019 held ? 1) Mumbai, Maharashtra 2) Guwahati, Assam 3) Bengaluru, Karnataka 4) New Delhi, Delhi 5) None of these Answer – 3) Bengaluru, Karnataka Explanation: The 10th Asian Age Group Championships (AAGC) for 2019 was held in Bengaluru, Karnataka from September 24-October 2, 2019. It was organised by the Swimming Federation of India (SFI) through the Asia Amateur Swimming Federation (AASF). It was the first time India hosted the international Championship in swimming, diving, water polo and in Artistic swimming events. India finished with a total medal tally of 64 medals (20 gold, 24 silver and 20 bronze).It stood at the 4 spot in Swimming event and second spot in the diving event.

12) Name the 1st Indian cricketer to bowl 3 maidens in T20Is during the match against South Africa . 1) Poonam Yadav 2) Taniya Bhatia 3) Radha Yadav 4) Deepti Sharma 5) None of these Answer - 4) Deepti Sharma Explanation: Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma bowled three maidens, thereby created recorded by becoming the first Indian to have bowled as many maidens in a T20I match.

13) Who became the first Indian cricketer to play 100 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) by surpassing the Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, who have played 98 T20Is for India ? 1) Harmanpreet Kaur 2) Mithali Raj 3) Smriti Mandhana 4) Jhulan Goswami 5) None of these Answer – 1) Harmanpreet Kaur Explanation: Harmanpreet Kaur became the first Indian cricketer to appear in 100 T20I in her final match of the series against South Africa in Surat. She surpassed Indian men cricketers Rohit Sharma and Mahendra Singh

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Dhoni (both have played only 98 T20Is till now) in the T20I appearances. She also became the second woman to score 2000T20I runs after India’s Mithali Raj, in the pre final match against South Africa.

14) Where was the 17th edition of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Athletics Championships for 2019 held? 1) Doha, Qatar 2) Beijing, China 3) Moscow, Russia 4) Jakarta, Indonesia 5) None of these Answer – 1) Doha, Qatar Explanation: The 17th edition of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Athletics Championships for 2019 was held at Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar from September 27- October 6, 2019.

15) Who was the mascot of the 17th edition of the IAAF World Athletics Championships for 2019 that held in Doha, Qatar ? 1) Lorbo 2) Falah 3) Floreat pica 4) Korbo 5) None of these Answer – 2) Falah Explanation: The event mascot was “Falah”, an anthropomorphic falcon dressed in athletic gear in the maroon colour of the flag of Qatar.

16) Who became the oldest person to win a medal in the history of the World Athletics Championships at the age of 43 by winning silver medal in the men’s 50km walk ? 1) Gordie Howe 2) John Magowan 3) Joao Vieira 4) Gary Player 5) None of these Answer – 3) Joao Vieira Explanation: Portugal’s Joao Vieira, aged 43, became the oldest person to win a medal in the history of the World Athletics Championships with silver in the men’s 50km walk. Japan’s Yusuke Suzuki won the first place.

17) Joe Kovacs won best male performer in the 17th edition of the IAAF World Athletics Championships for 2019, he belong to which sport ? 1) Discus throw 2) Javelin throw 3) Long jump 4) Shot put 5) None of these Answer – 4) Shot put Explanation: Based on the IAAF scoring tables, the best male and female performers were men’s shot put gold medallist Joe Kovacs from America and women’s long jump champion Germany’s Malaika Mihambo.

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18) Name the athlete, who broke the world record held by Jamaica’s Usain Bolt (11 golds) by winning 13 gold medals at the 17th edition of the IAAF World Athletics Championships for 2019 . 1) Allyson Felix 2) Jasmine Blocker 3) Tyrell Richard 4) Dalilah Muhammad 5) None of these Answer – 1) Allyson Felix Explanation: Allyson Felix from United States of America (USA) broke the record held by Jamaica’s Usain Bolt (11 golds) by winning 13 gold medals at the World Championships. American Dalilah Muhammad broke her own world record to win the women’s 400 metres hurdles at the world championships with a time of 52.16 seconds. Her previous record time was 52.20 seconds. Team USA comprising of Tyrell Richard, Jessica Beard, Jasmine Blocker & Obi Igbokwe set the 4X400 meters mixed relay world record by finishing it in 3 minutes, 12.42 seconds . The previous record was of 3:13.20. On the same day, another US team featuring Wilbert London, Courtney Okolo, Allyson Felix and Michael Cherry finished the 4X400 meters mixed relay in three minutes 9.04 seconds setting another world record.

19) Avinash Sable was qualified for Tokyo Olympics, he is associated with which sport ? 1) Long jump 2) Men’s 3000m steeplechase 3) Javelin throw 4) Shot put 5) None of these Answer - 2) Men’s 3000m steeplechase Explanation: Avinash Sable in men’s 3000m steeplechase event finished in 8 minute 21.37 seconds and bettered his own national record of 8:25.23. He also qualified for Tokyo Olympics in men’s 3000m steeplechase event by finishing it in 8 minute 21.37 seconds. Olympics qualifying standard was 8:22.00.

20) Who became the first Indian to reach the finals of the women’s javelin throw event in the World Championships in Doha ? 1) Archana Suseendran 2) P. U. Chitra 3) Annu Rani 4) Anjali Devi 5) None of these Answer - 3) Annu Rani Explanation: Annu Rani became the first Indian to reach the finals of the women’s javelin throw event in the World Championships in Doha. She threw the javelin 62.43m in her second attempt and emerged as the fifth- best performer of the qualification round breaking her previous record of 62.34m. But she missed out the qualification for 2020 olympics.

21) Who won the men’s singles title in the 46th edition of 2019 Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships recently ? 1) Edouard Roger-Vasselin 2) John Millman 3) Nicolas Mahut 4) Novak Djokovic 5) None of these

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Answer - 4) Novak Djokovic Explanation: The 46th edition of the 2019 Japan Rakuten Open Tennis Championships was held from September 30– October 6, 2019, at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan. Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic defeated Australia’s John Millman to win the first Japan Open Singles title and was also his 10th win in a tournament main draw debut. This event was part of the ATP(Association of Tennis Professionals) Tour 500 series of the 2019 ATP Tour.

22) Dominic Thiem is associated with which sport ? 1) Tennis 2) Badminton 3) Chess 4) Cricket 5) None of these Answer – 1) Tennis Explanation: Dominic Thiem is associated with Tennis.He was in news recently because he won the gold medal in men’s singles in China Open 2019.

23) Who won the women’s singles title in the China Open 2019(23rd edition for the women) ? 1) Bethanie Mattek-Sands 2) Naomi Osaka 3) Ashleigh Barty 4) Sofia Kenin 5) None of these Answer - 2) Naomi Osaka Explanation: Naomi Osaka won the women’s singles title in the China Open 2019(23rd edition for the women) Category Winner Runner Men’s Singles Dominic Thiem (Austria) Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece) Women’s Naomi Osaka (Japan) Ashleigh Barty (Australia) Singles Men’s Ivan Dodig (Croatia) & Filip Lukasz Kubot & Marcelo Melo Doubles Polášek (Slovakia) (Brazil) Women’s Sofia Kenin & Bethanie Jelena Ostapenko (Latvia) & Doubles Mattek-Sands (America) Dayana Yastremska (Ukraine)

24) Which country’s cricketer, Mohammad Hasnain became the youngest ever to take a hat-trick wicket in T20I (Twenty 20 Internationals) cricket recently ? 1) New zealand 2) Sri Lanka 3) Pakistan 4) Bangladesh 5) None of these Answer - 3) Pakistan Explanation: Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain became the youngest ever cricketer to take a hat-trick in T20I (Twenty 20 Internationals) cricket in the 2nd T20 match against Sri Lanka at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan during the Sri Lankan cricket team tour in Pakistan. He is 19 years and 183 days old. It was his second T20I match.

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1) Tennis 2) Badminton 3) Chess 4) Cricket 5) None of these Answer – 1) Tennis Explanation: Sumit Nagal is associated with Tennis.Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal, aged 22, from Haryana achieved a career-best ranking of 129 in the latest Association of Tennis Professional (ATP) men’s singles rankings 2019. He moved up six places from 135. Recently, he had become the first Indian to win a set against Roger Federer in the United States (US) Open held at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, New York, US.

26) Who topped the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Test batting ranking on 7th October, 2019 ? 1) Rohit Sharma 2) Virat Kohli 3) Steve Smith 4) Kane Williamson 5) None of these Answer – 3) Steve Smith Explanation: Steve Smith topped the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Test batting ranking on 7th October, 2019. Rank Player Name Country Rating points Average 1 Steve Smith Australia 937 64.56 2 Virat Kohli India 899 53.12 3 Kane Williamson New Zealand 878 49.75 17 Rohit Sharma India 650 44.95 25 Mayank Agarwal India 620 55.22 52 Ravindra Jadeja India 524 33.26

27) Name the Indian player, who ranked 2nd in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Test All-rounders list on 7th October, 2019 . 1) Ravindra Jadeja 2) Virat Kohli 3) Rohit Sharma 4) Jasprit Bumrah 5) None of these Answer – 1) Ravindra Jadeja Explanation: Ravindra Jadeja ranked 2nd in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Test All-rounders list on 7th October, 2019. Rank Player Team Points 1 Jason Holder West Indies 472 2 Ravindra Jadeja India 398 3 Shakib Al Hasan Bangladesh 397

28) Which country will host the 3×3 basketball qualifying tournament for Tokyo Olympics in march 2020 ? 1) Germany

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2) India 3) Bangladesh 4) Nepal 5) None of these Answer – 2) India Explanation: On October 8, 2019, As per the world governing body of the basketball, FIBA (International Basketball Federation), India will host the Tokyo Olympic Games 3×3 basketball qualifying tournament in March 2020 with a total participation of 40 teams (20 male and 20 female teams). The location of the event will be announced later.

29) Where was the XLIX (49th) World Artistic Gymnastics Championships for the year 2019 held ? 1) Paris, France 2) Beijing, China 3) Stuttgart, Germany 4) Berlin, Germany 5) None of these Answer – 3) Stuttgart, Germany Explanation: XLIX (49th) World Artistic Gymnastics Championships for 2019 are being held at the Hanns-Martin- Schleyer-Halle in Stuttgart, Germany from October 4- 13, 2019. They are organized by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) and the German Gymnastics Federation (GGF). These are held annually in the non-Olympic years.

30) What is the rank of India in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) women’s One Day International (ODI) team rankings ? 1) Second 2) Fourth 3) Third 4) First 5) None of these Answer – 1) Second Explanation: On October 7, 2019 in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) women’s One Day International (ODI) team rankings, India has maintained its second position and has also increased it points lead over England which is ranked at the 3rd position. The list was topped by Australia.

31) Bastian Schweinsteiger is associated with which sport, who has announced his retirement recently? 1) Chess 2) Tennis 3) Cricket 4) Football 5) None of these Answer – 4) Football Explanation: On October 8, 2019, German footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger from the Germany national football team, has announced his retirement from the game at the age of 35. Schweinsteiger earned 121 caps for his country, scoring 24 goals. He also led his team to win the 2014 World Cup in Brazil by defeating Argentina.

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32) Which country’s women cricket team broke the record for most consecutive wins in One Day International (ODI) cricket with their 18th triumph by defeating Sri Lanka? 1) India 2) Australia 3) Sri Lanka 4) New zealand 5) None of these Answer – 2) Australia Explanation: On October 9, 2019 the Australian women’s cricket team broke the record for most consecutive wins in One Day International (ODI) cricket with their 18th triumph by defeating Sri Lanka in the tri-match ODI series during Sri Lanka women’s cricket team tour in Australia” at the Allan Border Field stadium in Brisbane, Australia. They broke their own record of 17 consecutive wins achieved between 1997 and 1999.

33) Conor James Dwyer is associated with which sport, who announced retirement recently ? 1) Wrestling 2) Athletics 3) Swimming 4) Gymnastics 5) None of these Answer – 3) Swimming Explanation: On October 12, 2019, American competition swimmer and 2-time Olympic gold medalist, Conor James Dwyer (30) has announced his retirement after being handed 20-month doping ban for having testosterone in the form of pellets, surgically inserted into his body. His ban was made effective on December 21,2019 & he won’t be eligible for Tokyo Games 2020

34) Name the Olympic champion and world record holder, who became the first person to run a marathon under 2 hours . 1) Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich 2) Dennis Kipruto Kimetto 3) Eliud Kipchoge 4) Kenenisa Bekele 5) None of these Answer – 3) Eliud Kipchoge Explanation: An Olympic champion and world record holder from Kenya Eliud Kipchoge, aged 34, became the first person to run a marathon in under 2 hours by finishing the INEOS 1:59 Challenge in 1 hour, 59 minutes, 40.2 seconds in Vienna’s Prater Park, Austria. He covered the distance of 26.2miles.

35) Where was the World Youth Chess Championship 2019 held ? 1) Guwahati, Assam 2) Mumbai, Maharashtra 3) Kolkata, West Bengal 4) Bhubaneswar, Odisha 5) None of these Answer – 2) Mumbai, Maharashtra Explanation: World Youth Chess Championship 2019 was held in Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel in Mumbai, India from 1st to 13th October 2019. The Championship was organized by the Fédération Internationale des Échecs(FIDE) or International Chess Federation. India bagged seven medals (highest

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36) Praggnanandhaa R was in news recently, he is associated with which sport ? 1) Chess 2) Tennis 3) Badminton 4) Cricket 5) None of these Answer – 1) Chess Explanation: R Praggnanandhaa coveted gold in the U-18 Open category in the World Youth Chess Championships. 37) Where was the 11th edition of International Boxing Association, originally the Association Internationale de Boxe Amateur (AIBA) Women’s World Boxing Championships 2019 held ? 1) Ulan-Ude, Russia 2) Washington D.C., United States 3) Beijing, China 4)Tehran, Iran 5) None of these Answer – 1) Ulan-Ude, Russia Explanation: 11th edition of International Boxing Association, originally the Association Internationale de Boxe Amateur (AIBA) Women’s World Boxing Championships 2019 was held at FSK Sports Complex, Ulan- Ude, Russia from October 3-13, 2019.

38) Name the first Indian boxer, who reached finals on debut after 18 years & won the silver medal in the AIBA’s Women’s World Boxing Championships 2019. 1) Ankushita Boro 2) Jamuna Boro 3) Manju Rani 4) MC Mary Kom 5) None of these Answer – 3) Manju Rani Explanation: Manju Rani became the first Indian boxer after 18 years to reach the finals on debut. In 2001, Mary Kom had reached the finals.It was Jamuna Boro’s maiden World Championships.It was a new weight category for 6-time world champion MC Mary Kom. Earlier, she fought under the 48 kg category.

39) Lovlina Borgohain is associated with which sport ? 1) Tennis 2) Boxing 3) Cricket 4) Football 5) None of these Answer – 2) Boxing Explanation: Lovlina Borgohain is associated with Boxing.He won the bronze medal in the 69 kg category (Welterweight)in the AIBA’s Women’s World Boxing Championships 2019.

40) Who topped in the International Cricket Council(ICC) test bowling ranking 2019? 1) Ravindra Jadeja 2) Jason Holder

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3) Kagiso Rabada 4) Pat Cummins 5) None of these Answer - 4) Pat Cummins Explanation: Pat Cummins topped in the International Cricket Council(ICC) test bowling ranking 2019. Rank Player Name Country Points 1 Pat Cummins Australia 908 2 Kagiso Rabada South Africa 835 3 Jasprit Bumrah India 818

41) Where was the 49th edition World Artistic Gymnastics Championships 2019 held? 1) Stuttgart, Germany 2) Madrid, Spain 3) Paris, France 4) Rome, Italy 5) None of these Answer - 1) Stuttgart, Germany Explanation: 49th edition World Artistic Gymnastics Championships 2019 , the world championships for artistic gymnastics governed by the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG),held at the Hanns-Martin- Schleyer-Halle in Stuttgart, Germany, from October 4- 13 ,2019 with the participation total of 288 men and 259 women.

42) Who won 19th world title & breaks the record for most world medals won by any gymnast ? 1) Katelyn Ohashi 2) Aly Raisman 3) Simone Biles 4) Gabby Douglas 5) None of these Answer – 3) Simone Biles Explanation: American veteran gymnast Simone Biles (22) achieved her record 19th world title at the 2019 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships held in Stuttgart, Germany.Biles achieved her 25th medal (19 gold, 3 silver, and 3 bronze ) overall and with this, she became the highest medal female gymnast. She breaking a tie on 23 with the Belarusian men’s gymnast Vitaly Scherbo.Biles finished Stuttgart game with 5 gold medals (team gold, individual all-around gold ,vault gold , beam and floor finals).

43) Who won the men’s singles title in the YONEX Dutch Open 2019 that held in Almere, Netherlands ? 1) Ivan Sozonov 2) Vladimir Ivanov 3) Yusuke Onodera 4) Lakshya Sen 5) None of these Answer – 4) Lakshya Sen Explanation: Lakshya Sen won the men’s singles title in the YONEX Dutch Open 2019 that held in Almere, Netherlands. Category Winner Runner Men’s Singles Lakshya Sen (India) Yusuke Onodera (Japan) Women’s Singles Wang Zhiyi (China) Evgeniya Kosetskaya (Russia) 166 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Men’s Doubles Vladimir Ivanov & Ivan Mark Lamsfuss & Marvin Sozonov (Russia) Emil Seidel (Germany) Women’s Gabriela Stoeva & Rin Iwanaga & Kie Doubles Stefani Stoeva Nakanishi (Japan) (Bulgaria) Mixed Doubles Robin Tabeling & Chris Adcock & Gabby Selena Piek Adcock (England) (Netherlands)

44) Brigid kosgei is associated with which sport ? 1) Basketball 2) Sprinting 3) Rowing 4) Javelin throw 5) None of these Answer – 2) Sprinting Explanation: On October 13, 2019, Kenya’s legendary female runner Brigid Jepscheschir Kosgei(25) has set a new world record in the 2019 Chicago Marathon held in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Kosgei completed the race in 2 hours 14 minutes and 4 seconds. Earlier, this record was in the name of Paula Radcliffe, who made the world record on April 13, 2003 London Marathon in 2 hours 15 minutes and 25 seconds.

45) Priyanshu Rajawat is associated with which sport ? 1) Badminton 2) Tennis 3) Cricket 4) Chess 5) None of these Answer – 1) Badminton Explanation: Priyanshu Rajawat is associated with Badminton.He was in news recently because he won the men’s singles title in the Bahrain International Series 2019 was held at Khalifa Sports City, Isa Town in Bahrain. Other winners are: Category Winner Runner Men’s Singles Priyanshu Rajawat (India) Jason Antho Ho-Shue (Canada) Women’s Sri Fatmawati (Indonesia) Ira Sharma (India) Singles Men’s Prad Tangsrirapeephan & Apichasit Rohan Kapoor & Saurabh Sharma (India) Doubles Teerawiwat (Thailand) Mixed Juhi Dewangan & Venkat Gaurav Prasad Pannawat Theerapanitnun & Kanyanat Doubles (India) Sudchoeichom (Thailand)

46) Name the Indian Cricketer who ranked Second in the recently released International Cricket Council (ICC) women’s batting rankings for ODI (One Day International) . 1) Jhulan Goswami 2) Smriti Mandhana 3) Mithali Raj 4) Harmanpreet Kaur 5) None of these Answer – 2) Smriti Mandhana Explanation:

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Smriti Mandhana ranked Second in the recently released International Cricket Council (ICC) women’s batting rankings for ODI (One Day International). Rank Batting Rankings Bowling Rankings All-Rounder Rankings Team Rankings 1 Amy Satterthwaite (New Jess Jonassen Ellyse Perry (Australia) Australia Zealand) (Australia) 2 Smriti Mandhana (India) Megan Schutt Marizanne Kapp (South India (Australia) Africa) 3 Alyssa Healy (Australia) Sana Mir (Pakistan) Deepti Sharma (India) England

47) Which two countries were readmitted as members of International Cricket Council (ICC) recently ? 1) Iraq and Nepal 2) China and Iraq 3) United States and Nepal 4) Zimbabwe and Nepal 5) None of these Answer – 4) Zimbabwe and Nepal Explanation: On October 14, 2019, The International Cricket Council (ICC) readmitted Zimbabwe and Nepal as its members in a meeting held in Dubai. Zimbabwe Cricket was suspended with immediate effect in July 2019 and Nepal was banned in 2016, both nations for governmental interference.

48) Which country won the 3rd edition of the SAFF U-15 Women's Championships 2019 ? 1) Myanmar 2) Nepal 3) India 4) Bangladesh 5) None of these Answer – 3) India Explanation: On October 15, 2019, Indian football team won the 3rd Edition of the SAFF U-15 Women's Championships 2019 by beating Bangladesh by 5-3 via penalty shoot-out. The tournament was an international football competition for women's under-15 national teams. It was organized by the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) and was held at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimpu, Bhutan from October 9- 15, 2019 in which 4 teams had participated.

49) Jennifer louise gunn announced retirement recently, she is associated with which sport ? 1) Cricket 2) Football 3) Tennis 4) Badminton 5) None of these Answer – 1) Cricket Explanation: On October 17, 2019, England’s legendary female cricketer Jennifer Louise Gunn (33), who is the most capped player in T20Is (Twenty-Twenty International) and England Women’s second-most capped player in ODIs (One Day International), has announced her retirement from international cricket.

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3) Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) 4) Yokohama, Japan 5) None of these Answer – 3) Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Explanation: The Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) Asian Junior Boxing Championships 2019 was held in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from October 11-17, 2019. 239 participants from 26 countries had participated in the events. It was organized by Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC).Indian boxers clinched 21 medals (6 gold, 9 silver, 6 bronze). It ended top in terms of medals won but finished second.

51) Name the 1st women cricketer & 4th cricketer, who completed 20 years in the highest form of International cricket . 1) Mithali Raj 2) Harmanpreet Kaur 3) Jhulan Goswami 4) Veda Krishnamurthy 5) None of these Answer – 1) Mithali Raj Explanation: Mithali Raj became the 4th cricketer and the 1st in women’s cricket to complete 20 years and 105 days in the highest form of international cricket. She also holds the record for the most number of ODIs played by a female cricketer (204).

52) Who won the third straight European Golden Shoe award for the year 2018-19, which was his 6th European Golden Shoe award by the European Sports Media 1) Luis Suárez 2) Francesco Totti 3) Cristiano Ronaldo 4) Lionel Messi 5) None of these Answer – 4) Lionel Messi Explanation : On October 16, 2019, Barcelona captain Lional Messi won the third straight Golden Shoe as he was the top league-goal scorer in the European leagues 2019, after scoring 36 goals. It was his sixth Golden Shoe.

53) Former olympic champion Li xuerui of china announced retirement recently, she is associated with which sport ? 1) Chess 2) Badminton 3) Tennis 4) Cricket 5) None of these Answer – 2) Badminton Explanation: Chinese badminton player, Li Xuerui (28),who won the gold medal in the 2012 London Olympics ,has announced her retirement from international badminton.

54) Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam is associated with which sport ? 1) Fencing 2) Hiking 3) Chess 4) Cycling

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5) None of these Answer – 4) Cycling Explanation: The 2020 Asian Track Cycling Championships was held from 17 to 21 October 2019 at the Jincheon National Training Center Velodrome in Jincheon, South Korea organized by Asia Cycle Federation (ACC). It consisted of 40th Asian Cycle Track Championships and 27th Junior Asian Cycle Track Championships. Indian cyclist Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam won a gold medal in men’s junior Keirin event.

55) Where was the 9th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2019, an international men’s under–21 field hockey tournament held ? 1) Hanoi, Vietnam 2) Bangkok, Thailand 3) Johor Bahru, Malaysia 4) Jakarta, Indonesia 5) None of these Answer – 3) Johor Bahru, Malaysia Explanation: The 9th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2019, an international men’s under–21 field hockey tournament, was held at Taman Daya Hockey Stadium, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

56) Which country won the 9th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2019, an international men’s under–21 field hockey tournament ? 1) Great Britain 2) India 3) France 4) United Kingdom 5) None of these Answer - 1) Great Britain Explanation: The 9th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2019, an international men’s under–21 field hockey tournament, was held at Taman Daya Hockey Stadium, Johor Bahru, Malaysia from October 12–19, 2019. Great Britain defeated India in the finals by 2-1. It was their 3rd title.

57) Who won the 7th season of 2019 Vivo Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) ? 1) Bengal Warriors 2) Bengaluru Bulls 3) Dabang Delhi 4) U Mumba 5) None of these Answer – 1) Bengal Warriors Explanation: The 7th season of 2019 Vivo Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) had begun on July 20, 2019 and concluded on October 19, 2019 in which Bengal Warriors won their first title by defeating Dabang Delhi by 39-34 points at the EKA Arena by TransStadia, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

58) Pardeep Narwal is associated with which sport ? 1) Cricket 2) Tennis 3) Kabaddi 4) Football 5) None of these Answer – 3) Kabaddi 170 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Explanation: Pardeep Narwal is associated with Kabaddi. Pardeep Narwal of Patna Pirates became the first player to score 1,000 raid points in PKL history against the match with Tamil Thalaivas at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Indoor Stadium in Kolkata, West Bengal.

59) Name the 65th chess Grandmaster (GM) of India . 1) Saptarshi Roy 2) Nihal Sarin 3) Arjun Erigaisi 4) Raunak Sadhwani 5) None of these Answer – 4) Raunak Sadhwani Explanation: A 13-year-old Raunak Sadhwani from Nagpur, Maharashtra became the 65th chess Grandmaster (GM) of India. Raunak achieved this feat in the FIDEChase.com (Federation Internationale des Echecs or International) Grand Swiss 2019, an 11-round Swiss tournament took place from 10-21 October 2019 in the COMIS Hotel and Golf Resort in Douglas, Isle of Man, a self-governing British Crown dependency in the Irish Sea between England and Ireland. At 13 years, nine months and 26 days, he is the ninth youngest GM in the world. He also Maharashtra’s youngest and Nagpur’s first chess Grandmaster.

60) Who won the Men’s Singles title in the 16th Danisa Denmark Open 2019 ? 1) Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo 2) Kento Momota 3) Chen Long 4) Marcus Fernaldi Gideon 5) None of these Answer – 2) Kento Momota Explanation: Danisa Denmark Open 2019, a Super 750 badminton tournament, was held at Odense Sports Park, Odense, Denmark from October 15-20, 2019. It was the 16th tournament of the 2019 Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour and a part of the Denmark Open championships. Category Winner Runner Men’s Singles Kento Momota (Japan) Chen Long (China) Women’s Singles Tai Tzu-ying (Taiwan) Nozomi Okuhara (Japan) Men’s Doubles Marcus Fernaldi Gideon & Mohammad Ahsan & Hendra Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo Setiawan (Indonesia) (Indonesia) Women’s Baek Ha-na & Jung Kyung-eun Chen Qingchen & Jia Yifan Doubles (South Korea) (China) Mixed Doubles Praveen Jordan & Melati Wang Yi Lyu & Huang Dong Daeva Oktavianti (Indonesia) Ping (China)

61) Which city is set to host the 2024 summer olympic and paralympic games ? 1) New Delhi, India 2) Tokyo, Japan 3) Beijing, China 4) Paris, France 5) None of these Answer – 4) Paris, France

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Explanation: On October 22, 2019 the organising committee of the Paris(France) 2024 summer olympic and paralympic games officially known as the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad has unveiled its new emblem. The logo is created with combination of 3 symbols connected to the Olympics and France. The symbols are the gold medal depicted as the yellow circle, the Olympic and Paralympic flames, and Marianne- the mascot for the Paris game which is the French symbol of the revolution and the Republic’s ideals of liberty, egality (equality) and fraternity.

62) Abhishek Nayar is associated with which sport, who announced retirement recently ? 1) Football 2) Cricket 3) Badminton 4) Tennis 5) None of these Answer – 2) Cricket Explanation: On October 23, 2019, Indian team all-rounder, Abhishek Mohan Nayar (36) of Secunderabad, Telangana, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. He played first-class cricket for Mumbai & played three ODIs (One-day Internationals) for India.

63) Against which country, India had whitewashed the test series by winning all the 3 matches in the test series for the first time ? 1) New zealand 2) Bangladesh 3) South Africa 4) Australia 5) None of these Answer – 3) South Africa Explanation: India vs South Africa Test Series was held in India in which India won the 3 match series by 3-0. It was the first time that India whitewashed South Africa in the history of Test cricket. The South Africa cricket team toured India from September 15, 2019, to play 3 test matches and 3 Twenty 20 International series (match drawn).

64) Who surpassed former Australia cricketer Don Bradman’s record of the most number of 150 plus scores as captain in international cricket ? 1) Virat Kohli 2) Rohit Sharma 3) MS Dhoni 4) Ravichandran Ashwin 5) None of these Answer – 1) Virat Kohli Explanation: Virat Kohli surpassed former Australia cricketer Don Bradman’s record of the most number of 150 plus scores as captain in international cricket in the 2nd test match. The former has nine scores of 150 plus while captaining India, whereas the latter had eight scores of more than 150.

65) Who became the third Indian to reach the top 10 in all three formats ? 1) Virat Kohli 2) Rohit Sharma 3) MS Dhoni 4) Ravichandran Ashwin

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5) None of these Answer - 2) Rohit Sharma Explanation: Rohit Sharma became the third Indian to reach the top 10 in all three formats after captain Virat Kohli and retired opener Gautam Gambhir. He advanced 12 places to 10th position in the ICC Test Player Rankings.

66) Which country has received FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) permission to host the inaugural edition of expanded 24-team Club World Cup in 2021 ? 1) Thailand 2) Japan 3) India 4) China 5) None of these Answer – 4) China Explanation: On October 24, 2019, the FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) has appointed China as the host, to conduct the inaugural edition of the new format of 24-team Club World Cup in 2021. Currently, the Club World Cup of the football association features 7 teams including the holders of the UEFA (Union of European Football Association) Champions League.

67) Name the first Indian man, who won a gold medal at the Wushu World Championships 2019 . 1) Surya Bhanu Partap Singh 2) Praveen Kumar 3) Vikrant Baliyan 4) Rajvir Singh 5) None of these Answer – 2) Praveen Kumar Explanation: 15th edition of the World Wushu Championships (WWC) 2019 was held at Minhang Gymnasium in Shanghai, China from October 19-23, 2019. Praveen Kumar of India defeated Philippines’ Russel Diaz in the 48kg category men’s sanda event and clinched gold. With this, he became the first Indian man to win a gold medal at the Wushu World Championships. In 2017, Pooja Kadian became the first Indian to be crowned world champion in wushu after she defeated Evgeniya Stepanova of Russia in the women’s 75 kg sanda event.

68) Which country topped in FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) rankings released on October 24, 2019 ? 1) India 2) Brazil 3) Belgium 4) France 5) None of these Answer – 3) Belgium Explanation: On October 24, 2019, the latest FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) rankings were released. The ranking was topped by Belgium, followed by France and Brazil in the second and third spots respectively. Indian National football team is also known as Blue tigers.

69) At what position, India was ranked as per the latest FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) rankings on October 24, 2019 ? 1) 106 173 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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2) 105 3) 104 4) 103 5) None of these Answer – 1) 106 Explanation: On October 24, 2019, the latest FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) rankings were released. According to the latest rankings, India dropped to the 106th position from its previous rank of 104. The ranking was topped by Belgium, followed by France and Brazil in the second and third spots respectively. Indian National football team is also known as Blue tigers.

70) Which country is set to host the 13th edition of International Cricket Council (ICC) U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 ? 1) South Africa 2) India 3) Russia 4) New Zealand 5) None of these Answer – 1) South Africa Explanation: On October 24, 2019, The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that the 13th edition of ICC Under-19 (U19) Cricket World Cup 2020 will be held in South Africa from January 17- February 10, 2020. The JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom will be the main venue. Benoni and Kimberley are the other host cities.

71) Who won the gold medal in Men’s Singles title in 2nd edition of World Deaf Tennis Championships 2019 ? 1) Vidisha Baliyan 2) Parul Gupta 3) Jafreen Shaik 4) Prithvi Sekhar 5) None of these Answer - 4) Prithvi Sekhar Explanation: The 2nd Edition of World Deaf Tennis Championships 2019 was held from October 12-19, 2019 in Antalya, Turkey. India’s unseeded Prithvi Sekhar, aged 26, defeated third seed Jaroslav Smedek of the Czech Republic by 6-4, 6-3 points and clinched the men’s singles title.

72) Andy Murray is associated with which sport ? 1) Badminton 2) Tennis 3) Table Tennis 4) Cricket 5) None of these Answer – 2) Tennis Explanation: Andy Murray is associated with Tennis. European Open 2019, the 4th edition of men’s tennis tournament, was held from October 14-20, 2019 at the Lotto Arena in Antwerp, Belgium. In Men’s singles category, Scotland’s Andy Murray defeated Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka and clinched the title. It was his first title after his hip surgery.In Men’s doubles category, Germany’s Kevin Krawietz and Andreas Mies defeated Rajeev Ram (United States) and Joe Salisbury (Great Britain) to clinch the doubles title.

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73) Which team clinched the 18th season of Vijay Hazare Trophy 2019-20 also known as the Ranji One-Day Trophy via VJD method (Jaydevan System or Gokul Gurandi system) ? 1) Mumbai 2) Tamil Nadu 3) Karnataka 4) Chhattisgarh 5) None of these Answer – 3) Karnataka Explanation: Karnataka clinched the 18th season of Vijay Hazare Trophy 2019-20 also known as the Ranji One-Day Trophy, a List A cricket tournament in India which was held from 24 September – 25 October 2019. The final match was held between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and the match was called off due to rain and Karnataka was declared as winners by 60 runs via VJD method (Jaydevan System or Gokul Gurandi system). It is calculation of targeted scores. Final Match was held at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was the 4th title for Karnataka.

74) Harika Dronavalli is associated with which sport ? 1) Tennis 2) Chess 3) Badminton 4) Cricket 5) None of these Answer – 2) Chess Explanation: Harika Dronavalli is associated with Chess.Grandmaster Harika Dronavalli, aged 28, won the Best Women’s Player prize in FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs or World Chess Federation) Chess.com Grand Swiss tournament 2019 held at the Comis Hotel & Golf Resort in Douglas, Isle of Man from October 10-21, 2019. The tournament was organized by IOM International Chess Limited with the total prize money of $433,000. i.D. Harika is a three-time World Championship bronze medallist and a Padma Shri recipient (2019).

75) Who won the Zozo Championship 2019 & makes golfing history by equalling Sam Snead's record of 82 US PGA Tour titles ? 1) Rory McIlroy 2) Im Sung-jae 3) Tiger Woods 4) Hideki Matsuyama 5) None of these Answer – 3) Tiger Woods Explanation: The Zozo Championship 2019, a professional golf tournament, was held at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club, Chiba, Japan from October 24 – 27, 2019. It was the first event sanctioned tournament by the PGA (Professional Golfers’ Association) Tour in Japan, in a deal that will last until at least 2025. It was co-sanctioned by the Japan Golf Tour and the PGA Tour. The prize money of the tournament was US$9.75 million.

76) Who won the Men’s Singles title in the 17th Yonex French Open 2019 ? 1) Chirag Shetty 2) Marcus Fernaldi Gideon 3) Jonatan Christie 4) Chen Long 5) None of these 175 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Answer – 4) Chen Long Explanation: Yonex French Open 2019, a Super 750 badminton tournament, was held at Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Paris, France from October 22-27, 2019. It was the 17th tournament of the 2019 Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour. Category Winner Runner Men’s Chen Long (China) Jonatan Christie Singles (Indonesia) Women’s An Se-young (South Korea) Carolina Marín (Spain) Singles Men’s Marcus Fernaldi Gideon & Satwiksairaj Rankireddy Doubles Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo & Chirag Shetty (India) (Indonesia) Women’s Lee So-hee & Shin Seung-chan Kim So-yeong & Kong Doubles (South Korea) Hee-yong (South Korea) Mixed Praveen Jordan & Melati Daeva Zheng Siwei & Huang Ya Doubles Oktavianti (Indonesia) Qiong (China)

77) Which country qualified for the first time in International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Twenty 20 (T20) World Cup tournament 2020 ? 1) Botswana 2) Papua New Guinea 3) Lesotho 4) Eswatini 5) None of these Answer - 2) Papua New Guinea Explanation: On October 27, 2019, Papua New Guinea (PNG), for the first time, qualified for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Twenty 20 (T20) World Cup tournament 2020 by defeating Kenya in a match held at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai. It was a World Cup Qualifier tournament. Ireland has also qualified for ICC T20 World Cup 2020 after finishing at the top of their group.

78) Which city will host the 7th edition of International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Twenty 20 (T20) World Cup tournament 2020 ? 1) Australia 2) United States 3) Russia 4) Japan 5) None of these Answer - 1) Australia Explanation: The 2020 World T20, the seventh edition, will be held from October 18 to November 15, 2020, in Australia.

79) Where was the 7th CISM Military World Games for the year 2019 held ? 1) Sochi, Russia 2) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 3) Mungyeong-si, South Korea 4) Wuhan, China 5) None of these Answer – 4) Wuhan, China

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Explanation: The 7th CISM Military World Games – 7th PEACE GAMES for the year 2019 were held at Wuhan Sports Center in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China from October 18–27, 2019 under the motto Military Glory, World Peace. It was the first international military multi-sport event to be held in China. This event occurs once in 4 years.

80) Which country topped the medal tally in the 7th CISM Military World Games for the year 2019? 1) India 2) China 3) Russia 4) Brazil 5) None of these Answer – 2) China Explanation: The 7th CISM Military World Games – 7th PEACE GAMES for the year 2019 were held at Wuhan Sports Center in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China from October 18–27, 2019 under the motto Military Glory, World Peace. It was the first international military multi-sport event to be held in China. This event occurs once in 4 years. The medal standing was topped by China while India ranked 27th. Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 China 133 64 42 239 2 Russia 51 53 57 161 3 Brazil 21 31 36 88 27 India 6 1 3 10

81) Which country won the Fair-Play Honor Award in the 7th CISM Military World Games for the year 2019 ? 1) France 2) Russia 3) China 4) Brazil 5) None of these Answer – 1) France Explanation: Col. Mamby Koita, secretary-general of CISM presented Fair-Play Honor to France. It secured 13 gold, 20 silver, 24 bronze medals by participating in 25 events.

82) Anandan Gunasekaran, who is in news recently is associated with which sport ? 1) Shotput 2) Tennis 3) Para-athletics 4) Badminton 5) None of these Answer – 3) Para-athlete Explanation: Anandan Gunasekaran was a Para-athlete.He won gold in the Disabled Men’s 100m IT1, Men’s 200m IT1 & Men’s 400m IT1 in the 7th CISM Military World Games for the year 2019.

83) Who won gold medal in the Men’s Javelin Throw in 7th CISM Military World Games for the year 2019 ? 1) Surendran Pillai 2) Deepak

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3) Aneesh Kumar 4) Shivpal Singh 5) None of these Answer – 4) Shivpal Singh Explanation: Shivpal Singh won the gold medal in the Men’s Javelin Throw in 7th CISM Military World Games for the year 2019. Sport Event Winner Medal Track & Disabled Men’s 100m IT1, Anandan Gold Field Men’s 200m IT1 & Men’s Gunasekaran 400m IT1 Men’s Javelin Throw Shivpal Singh Gold Disabled Men’s Shot Put IF1 Aneesh Kumar Gold Surendran Pillai Disabled Men’s Shot Put IF5 Virender Gold Boxing Men’s Light Fly(46-49KG) Deepak Silver Men’s Bantam(52-56KG) Chirag Bronze Shooting 25m Center Fire Pistol Men Gurpreet Singh Bronze Individual Tennis Men’s Singles Balaji Sriram Bronze

84) What is the other name of the Vienna Open ? 1) Winston-Salem Open 2) Erste Bank Open 3) Rosmalen Open 4) Estoril Open 5) None of these Answer – 2) Erste Bank Open Explanation: Vienna Open is also known as the Erste Bank Open. The 45th Edition of Erste Bank Open (Vienna Open) 2019, a men’s tennis tournament, was held at Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria from October 21-27, 2019. It was a part of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) World Tour 500 Series of the 2019 ATP Tour and had prize money of €2,296,490.

85) Who won the Men’s singles title in the 45th edition of Erste Bank Open(Vienna Open) for the year 2019 ? 1) Dominic Thiem 2) Roger Federer 3) Milos Raonic 4) Denis Shapovalov 5) None of these Answer – 1) Dominic Thiem Explanation: Vienna Open is also known as the Erste Bank Open. The 45th Edition of Erste Bank Open (Vienna Open) 2019, a men’s tennis tournament, was held at Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria from October 21-27, 2019. In Men’s singles category, Dominic Thiem of Austria clinched his first Vienna open title by defeating Diego Schwartzman of Argentina. In Men’s Doubles category, Rajeev Ram of America & Joe Poland) & Marcelo Melo (Brazil) to clinch the title.Italy’s Matteo Berrettini reached Top 10 for the first time in his career in the ATP rankings after the SalisburyVienna Open. of Great He is Britain currently defeated ranked Łukasz 8th. Kubot (

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86) Which country’s cricketer, Shakib Al Hasan (32) was banned from Cricket by International Cricket Council (ICC) for 2 years ? 1) Australia 2) New Zealand 3) Bangladesh 4) Pakistan 5) None of these Answer – 3) Bangladesh Explanation: On October 30, 2019, Global governing body of cricket, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned Bangladesh cricket team’s star all-rounder and its Test and T20 (Twenty-20) captain Shakib Al Hasan (32) for 2 years. Shakib was accused of being approached by bookies during the tri-series (Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe) 2018 and IPL (Indian Premier League) 2018 in January 2018 but he did not fully convey the ICC’s anti-corruption unit (ACU).

87) Name the first Indian pair to enter the finals of a BWF World Tour Super 750 event at the Yonex French Open 2019 . 1) Srikanth Kidambi and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy 2) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty 3) Srikanth Kidambi and Chirag Shetty 4) Parupalli Kashyap and Srikanth Kidambi 5) None of these Answer – 2) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty Explanation: On October 29, 2019, Indian men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were ranked 9th in the Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) World Rankings 2019. They were the runners in the men’s doubles category at Yonex French Open 2019. They gained two places in the ranking. The ranking was topped by the Indonesian pair of Marcus Fernaldi Gideon & Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo. They were the first Indian pair to enter the finals of a BWF World Tour Super 750 event at the Yonex French Open 2019 and become the 2nd Indian doubles pair after Partho Ganguli and Vikram Singh in 1983 to win the French Open.

88) Who has been inducted into the 10-member sports ambassador group by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Boxing workforce to represent boxers ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games ? 1) Vijender Singh 2) Devendro Singh 3) Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom 4) Shiva Thapa 5) None of these Answer – 3) Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom Explanation: On October 31, 2019, The 6-time world champion Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom (36) has been inducted into the 10-member sports ambassador group by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Boxing workforce to represent boxers ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

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OBITUARY

1) Jessye Norman, who won 4 Grammy Awards passed away recently, she was a ______. 1) Director 2) Singer 3) Actor 4) Producer 5) None of these Answer – 2) Singer Explanation: On September 30, 2019, American opera singer Jessye Norman, who had won 4 Grammy Awards in her singing career, passed away at the age of 74 in New York, United States(US) due to multiple organ failure.She won many awards including the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor in 1997, Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording for “Bartók: Bluebeard’s Castle” in 1998, Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording for “Wagner: Lohengrin” in 1998, Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording for “Wagner: Die Walkuere”in 1989, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006, National Medal of Arts in 2009 and France’s Legion d’Honneur.

2) Eric Pleskow, who was well known for his film ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’, ‘Rocky’, ‘Amadeus’, ‘Platoon’, ‘Dances with Wolves’ was a ______. 1) Actor 2) Producer 3) Singer 4) Director 5) None of these Answer – 2) Producer Explanation: On October 1, 2019, American-Austrian film producer Eric Pleskow, the Hollywood tycoon, passed away at the age of 95 in the United States(US) due to old age ailments. He was the president of the film company United Artists from 1973 to 1978 and then as co-founder of Orion Pictures where many films under these film companies won Oscar awards. Born in April 24, 1924, in Vienna, the capital of Austria, Eric’s famous films include ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’, ‘Rocky’, ‘Amadeus’, ‘Platoon’, ‘Dances with Wolves’ and ‘The Silence of the Lambs’.

3) Name the noted nephrologist and Padma Shri awardee, who passed away recently. 1) Dr. Atul V Ingale 2) Dr.Hargovind Laxmishanker Trivedi 3) Dr. Sharad Sheth 4) Dr. Jyotsna Zope 5) None of these Answer – 2) Dr.Hargovind Laxmishanker Trivedi Explanation: On October 2, 2019, noted nephrologist (specialist in the study of kidney functions) and Padma Shri awardee Dr Hargovind Laxmishanker Trivedi passed away at the age of 87 due to age-related illness in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.He was awarded Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, in 2015 for his contribution as a nephrologist to the society.

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4) M Gopal Gowda passed away recently, he was a ______. 1) Miniature artiste 2) Konkani folk artiste 3) Madhubani artiste 4) Warli artiste 5) None of these Answer – 2) Konkani folk artiste Explanation: On October 2, 2019 famous Kudmi Konkani folk artiste M Gopal Gowda passed away at the age of 64 due to cardiac arrest. Having rendered more than 200 performances across the country, Gopal Gowda’s research write-ups on the Kudmi history, their dialects, culture, traditions and beliefs have appeared in Konkani and Kannada periodicals, research magazines and in textbooks. He was first-ever Kudmi writer.

5) Krishna Gopalkrishna Kadekodi passed away recently, he was a ______. 1) Deltiologist and Coin collector 2) Archaeologist and Coin collector 3) Heraldist and Coin collector 4) Philatelist and Coin collector 5) None of these Answer – 4) Philatelist and Coin collector Explanation: Well-known philatelist and coin collector Krishna Gopalkrishna Kadekodi passed away at his residence in Sadashiv Nagar in Belagavi, Karnataka. He was 102. Kadekodi, who established the Society of Philatelists in Belagavi in 1975, started his career as a revenue inspector.He has a collection of coins made of gold/silver from the period of Mughals and Peshwas & currency notes dating back from the year 1860 . The United States had released 41 cents stamp in his honor, on his 90th birthday.

6) Farook Khan, an Indian-origin journalist in South Africa passed away, his ancestors belonged to which state of India ? 1) Bihar 2) Maharashtra 3) Assam 4) Uttar Pradesh 5) None of these Answer – 2) Maharashtra Explanation: On October 3, 2019, Indian-origin journalist in South Africa and cultural activist who received fame for his investigative reporting during apartheid, Farook Khan, aged 77, passed away in Durban, South Africa after battling cancer. His ancestors were from Maharashtra. He had started the Miss India South Africa Pageant as part of the Miss India Worldwide Pageant.

7) Ekushey Prize-winning Buddhist pundit Satyapriya Mohathero passed away recently, he belongs to which country ? 1) Sri Lanka 2) Bangladesh 3) Nepal 4) Myanmar 5) None of these Answer - 2) Bangladesh Explanation: On October 4, 2019, Ekushey Prize-winning Buddhist pundit Satyapriya Mohathero, aged 89, passed away at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh due to old age-related

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complications. He was born as Bidhu Bhushan Barua in Cox’s Bazar’s Ramu, Bangladesh on June 10, 1930. He was the second highest Buddhist leader of Bangladesh and head of Sima Bihar of Ramu.He was the recipient of Ekushey Padak, the second-highest civilian award of Bangladesh, in 2015 for social work.

8) Padmashri & Padma Bhushan awardee, Colathur Gopalan passed away recently, he was a ______. 1) Anthropologist 2) Archaeologist 3) Nutrition Scientist 4) Geologist 5) None of these Answer – 3) Nutrition Scientist Explanation: Popular nutrition scientist & former Director General of Indian Council of Medical Research Colathur Gopalan has passed away in Chennai, Tamil Nadu due to age-related ailments.He was conferred Padmashri in 1970 & Padma Bhushan in 2003.Some of the prestigious awards he received were World Health Organisation’s(WHO) Health for All medal in 1988, the International Union of Nutrition Sciences’ (IUNS) award for path breaking work on nutritional problems in developing countries in 1989 & it recognised him as a ‘Living legend in nutrition science’ in 2013. Federation of Asian Nutrition Societies (FANS) conferred him the ‘Living Legend Award’ in August 2019.

9) Name the actress, singer and model, who won a Golden Globe & Tony award(first black woman to win tony award) and also nominated for an Oscar award . 1) Dorothy Dandridge 2) Lena Horne 3) Pearl Bailey 4) Diahann Carroll 5) None of these Answer – 4) Diahann Carroll Explanation: American actress, singer, and model, Diahann Carroll, who won a Golden Globe and Tony awards and was nominated for an Oscar, has passed away in Los Angeles, US (United States) due to cancer. She was 84. She was also the first black woman to win the Tony Award for best actress for her role in the Broadway musical No Strings.Nominated for an Oscar for best actress in 1975 for Claudine, Carroll was modelling by the age of 15 years and was reportedly the model for one of the first black Barbie dolls.

10) Grammy awardee, Ginger Baker passed away recently, he was a ______. 1) Producer 2) Actor 3) Singer 4) Drummer 5) None of these Answer – 4) Drummer Explanation: On October 6, 2019, English drummer Peter Edward Ginger Baker is familiarly known as Ginger Baker and co-founder of the rock band “Cream” passed away at the age of 80 in England due to old age ailments. He won the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame in 1993 as a member of ‘Cream’.He launched a band in 1970 named band Air Force with his last Long Playings (LPs) in 2014 called “why?”. He was also credited as number three on Rolling Stones’ 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time published in 2006.

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11) Andres Gimeno Tolaguera passed away recently, he was associated with which sport? 1) Cricket 2) Tennis 3) Badminton 4) Football 5) None of these Answer – 2) Tennis Explanation: Andres Gimeno Tolaguera, the Spanish tennis player who became the oldest man to win the French Open in the professional era, has passed away at the age of 82 after a long illness. Born on 3 August 1937 Barcelona, Spain, Gimeno’s was 34 years and 9 months old when he achieved Roland Garros ( French Open) in 1972 and became the oldest first-time men’s Grand Slam champion/Male French Open champion in the Open era.

12) Name the saxophone player & Padma Shri awardee, who passed away recently. 1) Kadri Gopalnath 2) Rudresh Mahanthappa 3) Pravin Godkhindi 4) Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan 5) None of these Answer – 1) Kadri Gopalnath Explanation: Renowned saxophone player & Padma Shri awardee Kadri Gopalnath has passed away at a private hospital in Mangaluru, Karnataka following a cardiac arrest. He was 69. He was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honors in 2004 and also Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Carnatic Music – Instrumental (Saxophone) in the same year.He had earned the distinction of being the 1st Carnatic musician to be invited in the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation ) Promenade concert in 1994, in the Royal Albert Hall in London.

13) Name the deceased literature critic,author and the first female head of the prestigious Swedish Nobel’s literature award body . 1) Sara Danius 2) Katarina Frostenson 3) Horace Engdahl 4) Jean-Claude Arnault 5) None of these Answer – 1) Sara Danius Explanation: Sara Danius, literature critic,author and the first female head of the prestigious Swedish Nobel’s literature award body, has passed away after having suffered from breast cancer for several years. She was 57. She was a professor of aesthetics at Södertörn University in Stockholm ,Sweden and docent of literature at Uppsala University in Uppsala. She was asked to resign from her position and left the academy, established in 1786, on 12 April 2018 sex abuse and financial crime scandal that broke out in 2017.Danius published a book American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan in 2018 having played a key role in the decision to award the 2016 literature award to Dylan.

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Answer – 4) Astronaut Explanation: Russian astronaut Alexei Leonov,who walked for the first time in 1965, died in Moscow, Russia after a long illness.He was 85. Born on 30 May 1934, Kemerovo Oblast, Russia , Leonov was a close friend of Yury Gagarin, the first person reached space in 1961. Four years later, in March 1965, Leonov and his other partner Pavel Belyayev flew to space under the Voskhod 2 mission. During this mission, on 18 March 1965, Leonov exited the spacecraft and walked for 12 minutes and nine seconds.He was awarded the country’s highest honor ‘Hero of the Soviet Union’.

15) P.V. Krishnamoorthy passed away recently, he was a ______. 1) Actor 2) Journalist 3) Polician 4) Social Activist 5) None of these Answer – 2) Journalist Explanation: On October 16, 2019, Veteran broadcast journalist P.V. Krishnamoorthy, aged 98, passed away in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He was born in Yangon, Myanmar, on April 1, 1921. He was the first Directorate General (DG) of Doordarshan when Doordarshan was separated From AIR in 1976. He was the first broadcaster to receive the Media Ratna award of the Indian Broadcasters Forum in 2011.Sangeet Natak Akademi had awarded him the Tagore Akademi Ratna (Fellowship) in 2012.

16) Ballet dancer & choreographer Alicia Alonso passed away recently, she belonged to which country ? 1) Seychelles 2) Maldives 3) Cuba 4) Puerto Rico 5) None of these Answer – 3) Cuba Explanation: Legendary Cuban ballet dancer & choreographer Alicia Alonso passes away in Havana, Cuba after suffering from health complications. She was 98. She also received prestigious awards from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization- UNESCO (Pablo Picasso Medal for her extraordinary contribution to dance in 1999) ,Spain (Gold medal from the Circulo de Bellas Artes of Madrid in 1998), and France (Grand Prix de la Ville de Paris in 1999).

17) Ekushey Padak awardee, Kalidas Karmakar of Bangladesh passed away recently, he was a ______. 1) Politician 2) Athlete 3) Painter 4) Scientist 5) None of these Answer – 3) Painter Explanation: On October 18, 2019 renowned painter Kalidas Karmakar of Bangladesh passed away at his residence at the age of 73 due to cardiac arrest. Karmakar was born on January 10, 1946 in Faridpur district of south- central Bangladesh. He received Ekushey Padak, the second highest civilian award in Bangladesh. His paintings had been distributed across the world in countries like India, United States(US), Japan, Hong Kong etc. 184 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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18) Renowned Socio Political philosopher, poet and social activist K.B. Siddaiah passed away recently, he belonged to which Indian State ? 1) Telangana 2) Karnataka 3) Andhra Pradesh 4) Kerala 5) None of these Answer – 2) Karnataka Explanation: On October 18, 2019 renowned Socio Political philosopher, poet and social activist K.B. Siddaiah passed away at the age of 65.A month ago, he met with an accident and was under treatment until his death at Manipal Hospitals in Bengaluru, Karnataka.Born on March 2, 1954 in Karnataka Siddaiah taught English at Sri Siddhartha PU college in Tumakuru,Karnataka. His famous literary works were in Kannada, including Bakaala, Daklakathadevi Kavya, Anatma, and Gallebaani etc.

19) Which company’s former Co-Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mark Hurd passed away recently ? 1) Accenture 2) Microsoft 3) IBM 4) Oracle 5) None of these Answer – 4) Oracle Explanation: On October 18, 2019, Former Co-Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Oracle Mark Hurd, aged 62, passed away. He was born in Manhattan, New York City, United States on January 1, 1957. He had previously served as Chairman, CEO, and president of Hewlett-Packard (HP), was in the Board of Directors of Globality and a member of the Technology CEO Council and board of directors of News Corporation.

20) Dhyan Chand Awardee, Dadu chougule passed away recently he was associated with which sport ? 1) Football 2) Cricket 3) Wrestling 4) Badminton 5) None of these Answer – 3) Wrestling Explanation: On October 20, 2019, Maharashtra’s legendary wrestler & Dhyan Chand Awardee, Dadu Chougule passed away in Kolhapur, Maharashtra due to heart attack. He was 73. He was also awarded the prestigious Dhyan Chand Award for lifetime achievement in sports in 2018. He won a silver medal in the 1974 Commonwealth Games held in New Zealand.The Government of Maharashtra honoured him with ‘Shivchattrapati Puraskar’.

21) Paralympic athlete Marieke vervoort ends her life with euthanasia, she belonged to which country ? 1) New Zealand 2) Russia 3) England 4) Belgium 5) None of these Answer – 4) Belgium Explanation:

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On October 22, 2019, Marieke Vervoort, Belgian Paralympic athlete has ended her life at the age of 40 through euthanasia (the practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering). Euthanasia is legal in Belgium. She won gold in the 100 meters and silver in the 200 meters at the 2012 London Games, while at the Rio Games 2016 she managed to win silver in the 400 meters and bronze in the 100 meters.

22) TP Radhamani passed away recently, she was a ______. 1) Director 2) Producer 3) Actor 4) Politician 5) None of these Answer – 3) Actor Explanation: On October 20, 2019, Veteran actress TP Radhamani who was predominantly active in Malayalam & Tamil films passed away in Chennai,Tamil Nadu due to cancer. She was 67. Hailing from Palakkad district of Kerala, Radhamani began her acting career at the age of 14. She has also appeared in a few hindi films.Radhamani acted in more than 105 films & is better known for her role in ‘Utharayanam’. ‘Oru Yathramozhi’-1997 film was her last Malayalam movie.

23) K R Wadhwaney passed away recently, he was a ______. 1) Sports Journalist and author 2) Politician and author 3) Actor and Director 4) Singer and Actor 5) None of these Answer – 1) Sports Journalist and author Explanation: On October 24, 2019, veteran sports journalist and author K R Wadhwaney passed away at the age of 90 at his residence in New Delhi due to old age ailments. He had also authored 31 books on sports and other aspects.

24) Which state’s former Chief Minister, Dilip Ramanbhai Parikh passed away recently ? 1) Maharashtra 2) Uttar Pradesh 3) West Bengal 4) Gujarat 5) None of these Answer – 4) Gujarat Explanation: On October 25, 2019, Dilip Ramanbhai Parikh, Former Gujarat Chief Minister (CM) has passed away at a private hospital in Ahmedabad, Gujarat after a prolonged illness. He was 82. Parikh, an economics graduate from Elphinstone College, Mumbai, started his political career as a BJP MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) in the mid-1990s. He was an industrialist and has also been the President of the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

25) Chakravarthula Raghavachari was passed away recently, he was a ______. 1) Politician 2) Director 3) Journalist 4) Actor 5) None of these Answer – 3) Journalist

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Explanation: On October 28, 2019, Veteran Telugu journalist Chakravarthula Raghavachari, who was the former editor of Visalaandhra, a Telugu daily for over 30 years from 1972, has passed away in Hyderabad, Telangana following a prolonged illness. He was 80.Raghavachari, who hailed from Warangal district, now in Telangana, was one of the prominent leaders of the Communist Party of India (CPI).

26) Name the Padma Shri awardee & India’s oldest Yoga teacher, who passed away recently . 1) Deepika Mehta 2) Brahmakumari Shivani 3) V. Nanammal 4) Abhijata Sridhar Iyengar 5) None of these Answer – 3) V. Nanammal Explanation: On October 26, 2019, India’s oldest yoga teacher V. Nanammal passed away at her residence near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu due to old age ailments at the age of 99. She had trained one million students over 45 years.She received Nari Shakti Puraskar award received from former President of India Pranab Mukherjee in 2016, India’s fourth-highest civilian award the Padma Shri in 2018, Yoga Ratna award in 2017, etc.

27) Actor, comedian & Mimicry artist Mano passed away recently, he was from which state ? 1) Karnataka 2) Maharashtra 3) West Bengal 4) Tamil Nadu 5) None of these Answer – 4) Tamil Nadu Explanation: On October 28, 2019, Famous Kollywood (Tamil cinema) actor, comedian & Mimicry artist Mano has died in a car accident in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He was 37.Mano acted in the Tamil film Puzal,which was directed by Azhagu. He had participated in several reality shows and was also a very good dancer & television (TV) host.

28) Name the first woman, first Japanese person and the first female United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), who passed away recently . 1) Kazu Ando 2) Sadako Ogata 3) Michiko Inukai 4) Izumi Nakamitsu 5) None of these Answer – 2) Sadako Ogata Explanation: On October 22, 2019 the first woman, the first Japanese person, and the first academic as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Sadako Ogata passed away at the age of 92 in Tokyo, Japan. She served as the 8th Chief of the UN refugees from 1991-2000. She had also served as the head of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) from 2003- 2012 and also as the chairman of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) from 1978-1979.

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29) Find the book, which was authored by Sadako Ogata ? 1) “Rescue: Refugees and the Political Crisis of Our Time” 2) “Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis” 3) “Violent Borders: Refugees and the Right to Move” 4) “The Turbulent Decade — Confronting the Refugee Crises of the 1990s” 5) None of these Answer – 4) “The Turbulent Decade — Confronting the Refugee Crises of the 1990s” Explanation: Ogata was the first Japanese woman to represent the country at UN (United Nations) in 1976 before becoming the chief of the UN refugees. She is also the author of book “The Turbulent Decade — Confronting the Refugee Crises of the 1990s”.

30) Former judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Nanje Gowda Venkatachala passed away recently, he also served as the Lokayukta of which state ? 1) Karnataka 2) Kerala 3) Andhra Pradesh 4) Telangana 5) None of these Answer – 1) Karnataka Explanation: On October 30, 2019, Former Karnataka Lokayukta and former judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Nanje Gowda Venkatachala, aged 89, passed away in Bengaluru, Karnataka after he had an accidental fall. He was born on July 3, 1930 in Mittur village in Mulabagal taluk in Kolar district, Karnataka. He had served as Karnataka Lokayukta (July 3, 2001 to July 2, 2006), head of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 during 1990, Acting Chief Justice, Karnataka High Court (1992) and a judge of the Supreme Court (July 1, 1992- July 1995).He was known for bringing to light the existence of Karnataka’s autonomous anti-corruption wing as the Lokayukta.

31) Name the Indian politician and a leader of the Communist Party of India (CPI), who has passed away in Kolkata,West Bengal . 1) Gurudas Dasgupta 2) Sudip Bandyopadhyay 3) Tarun Mandal 4) Basudeb Acharia 5) None of these Answer – 1) Gurudas Dasgupta Explanation: On October 31, 2019, Gurudas Dasgupta ,an Indian politician and a leader of the Communist Party of India (CPI) has passed away in Kolkata,West Bengal after suffering from kidney and heart-related ailments.He was 83. Gurudas was a member of Rajya Sabha 3 times (1985,1988 &1994)and Lok Sabha twice (from Panskura constituency of West Bengal in 14th Lok Sabha (2004) and Ghatal in the 15th Lok Sabha (2009).

32) Actress Geetanjali passed away recently, she hailed from which state ? 1) Tamil Nadu 2) Kerala 3) Andhra Pradesh 4) Telangana 5) None of these Answer – 4) Andhra Pradesh Explanation: 188 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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On October 31, 2019, Popular Telugu actress of yesteryears Geetanjali, aged 74, passed away due to cardiac arrest in Hyderabad, Telangana. She was renowned for her role as Goddess Sita in the movie ‘Sitarama Kalyanam’. She acted in nearly 500 films and some of her other memorable films include ‘Doctor Chakravarti’, ‘Letha Manasulu’ and ‘Sambarala Rambabu’. Born as Mani, in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, she also acted in Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi films for several decades.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

1) Who is the author of the book, titled “India and the Netherlands – Past, Present and Future” ? 1) Venu Rajamony 2) Renu Pall 3) Manjeev Singh Puri 4) Sanjay Rana 5) None of these Answer – 1) Venu Rajamony Explanation: On September 30, 2019 India’s Ambassador to the Netherlands,Venu Rajamony, authored a book titled “India and the Netherlands – Past, Present and Future”. The book portrays the history of bilateral relations between India and the Netherlands and was released at the prestigious Rijks museum (National Museum) in Amsterdam, Netherlands during a seminar on the Indo-Dutch bilateral relations. The first copy of the book was received by Dutch King Willem-Alexander in presence of all high officials. The book has been published by Bombay Ink.

2) Who is the author of the coffee table book titled’150 Years of Celebrating the Mahatma the South African Legacy’ launched on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary in Johannesburg, South Africa ? 1) Fakir Hassen 2) Jane Austen 3) George Orwell 4) Franz Kafka 5) None of these Answer – 1) Fakir Hassen Explanation: On October 2, 2019, Author and journalist Fakir Hassen’s new 160-page coffee table book entitled’150 Years of Celebrating the Mahatma the South African Legacy’ launched on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary in Johannesburg, South Africa.The book chronicles commemorations of Gandhi’s activities, including his birth and death anniversaries & his visit in South Africa, which was stifled by the apartheid-era minority white government and revived after former president Nelson Mandela.The book has chapters including statues, busts and exhibitions, awards and accolades, both to Gandhi and to others made in his name, the Phoenix Settlements (Mahatma Gandhi’s home during his stay in South Africa) and Tolstoy Farm communes that he initiated in Durban and Johannesburg, South Africa

3) Who is the author of the book titled “Becoming: A Guided Journal for Discovering Your Voice” ? 1) Halle Berry 2) Melania Trump 3) Serena Williams 4) Michelle Obama 5) None of these

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Answer – 4) Michelle Obama Explanation: Former First Lady of the United States of America, Michelle Obama‘s second book titled “Becoming: A Guided Journal for Discovering Your Voice” is set to release on November 19, 2019. It is published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House. The journal will be published in more than 20 countries.

4) Who is the author of the book titled “Carpenters and Kings: Western Christianity and the Idea of India” ? 1) Preeti Shenoy 2) Siddhartha Sarma 3) Khushwant Singh 4) Mulk Raj Anand 5) None of these Answer – 2) Siddhartha Sarma Explanation: Book titled “Carpenters and Kings: Western Christianity and the Idea of India” written by Siddhartha Sarma was released. It is published by Penguin Hamish Hamilton India. It examines the history of Christianity in India in the context of local and global events.

5) Who is the author of the book titled “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need” ? 1) Mark Zuckerberg 2) Elon Musk 3) Bill Gates 4) Jeff Bezos 5) None of these Answer – 3) Bill Gates Explanation: The founder of Microsoft Corporation and American philanthropist Bill Gates’ new book titled “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need” will be released on June 2020. It will be published by UK-based Allen Lane publishers. The book is about climate change and the possible solutions to prevent an environmental crisis.

6) Who is the author of the book titled “The Great Game in the Buddhist Himalayas: India and China’s Quest for Strategic Dominance” ? 1) Salman Rushdie 2) Margaret Atwood 3) Phunchok Stobdan 4) James Patterson 5) None of these Answer – 3) Phunchok Stobdan Explanation: A distinguished academician, diplomat, author and foreign policy expert, Phunchok Stobdan’s new book “The Great Game in the Buddhist Himalayas: India and China’s Quest for Strategic Dominance”,published by Penguin Random House India, describes the several unknown insights into the India-China, India- Tibet and China-Tibet relationships.

7) Who is the editor of the book titled “India in a Warming world: Integrating Climate Change and Development” ? 1) Yamini Aiyar

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2) Philippe Cullet 3) Colin Filer 4) Navroz K Dubash 5) None of these Answer – 4) Navroz K Dubash Explanation: Book titled “India in a Warming world: Integrating Climate Change and Development” featuring a collection of articles by climate experts including Sunita Narain, Anil Agarwal, Dr. Friederike Otto & Shibani Ghosh, edited by Navroz K Dubash is set to release in November 2019. It is published by Oxford University Press (OUP).

8) Who is the author of the book titled “The Daughter from a Wishing Tree: Unusual Tales About Women in Mythology” ? 1) Sudha Murty 2) Jhumpa Lahiri 3) Anita Desai 4) Arundhati Roy 5) None of these Answer - 1) Sudha Murty Explanation: The book titled “The Daughter from a Wishing Tree: Unusual Tales About Women in Mythology” written by Indian writer Sudha Murty is set to release. It is published by Puffin Publishers. It is a mythology series depicting the untold stories of women in mythology (collection of myths).

9) Name the author of the book titled “Mind Master: Winning Lessons from a Champion’s Life” which portrays his experiences in life as well as in the game . 1) Humpy Koneru 2) Pentala Harikrishna 3) Magnus Carlsen 4) Vishwanathan Anand 5) None of these Answer – 4) Vishwanathan Anand Explanation: Indian first chess grandmaster and 5-time world champion, Shri VishwanathanAnand authored a new book titled “Mind Master: Winning Lessons from a Champion’s Life” which portrays his experiences in life as well as in the game. The book published by Hachette India, will be released on December 11, 2019.He was the first world champion from Asia. · He was the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in 1991–92, India’s highest sporting honour. · He was the first recipient from sportsfield to obtain India’s second highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan.

10) Who is the author of the book titled “Bridgital Nation” unveiled by Prime Minister (PM) of India, Shri Narendra Modi ? 1) Natarajan Chandrasekaran 2) Rajesh Gopinathan 3) Abidali Neemuchwala 4) Cyrus Mistry 5) None of these Answer – 1) Natarajan Chandrasekaran Explanation: On October 20, 2019, the Prime Minister (PM) of India, Shri Narendra Modi unveiled a book titled “Bridgital Nation” in New Delhi, where the first copy of the book was presented to Shri Ratan Tata. The

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11) Name the book authored by Sarunas Paunksnis, that focuses the film forms on urban life and culture of the new middle class, as well as pessimism, violence, and fear . 1) Bollywood Cinema: Temples of Desire 2) Dark Fear, Eerie Cities: New Hindi Cinema in Neoliberal India 3) National Identity in Indian Popular Film, 1947-2019 4) Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema 5) None of these Answer – 2) Dark Fear, Eerie Cities: New Hindi Cinema in Neoliberal India Explanation: On October 18, 2019 a new book titled “Dark Fear, Eerie Cities: New Hindi Cinema in Neoliberal India” authored by Sarunas Paunksnis, professor at Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania was released. The book published by Oxford University Press portrays the emergence of Hindi cinema in the early 21st century.

12) Who is the author of the book titled “Ten Studies in Kashmir: History and Politics” ? 1) Kashi Nath Pandit 2) Braj Kachru 3) Arun Shourie 4) Yashwant Sinha 5) None of these Answer – 1) Kashi Nath Pandit Explanation: On October 22, 2019, An Indian historian, educationist and Padma Shri recipient, Kashi Nath Pandit’s new book entitled “Ten Studies in Kashmir: History and Politics”, published by Academic Foundation, has been released by vice-chancellors of various universities at a function at the Jammu University in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).

13) Find the final book of late British economist Anthony Barnes Atkinson, which was released by the Penguin Random House recently ? 1) The Code of Capital: How the Law Creates Wealth and Inequality 2) Measuring Poverty around the World 3) The Technology Trap: Capital, Labor, and Power in the Age of Automation 4) Inequality: What Can Be Done? 5) None of these Answer – 2) “Measuring Poverty around the World” Explanation: On October 22, 2019, the final book of late British economist Anthony Barnes Atkinson titled “Measuring Poverty around the World” has been released and published by Penguin Random House. Born on 4 September 1944 in the United Kingdom(UK), Anthony Atkinson familiarly known as Tony Atkinson, was unable to finish the final book due to his death from cancer in 2007. The book has been edited by his colleagues John Micklewright and Andrea Brandolini as requested by the author and was then published. The book portrays the better measurements to be taken to alleviate poverty.

14) Who is the author of the book titled “The True Meaning of Yoga” ? 1) Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar 2) Nisargadatta Maharaj 3) Krishnananda Saraswati 4) Atman in Ravi 5) None of these 192 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Answer – 4) Atman in Ravi Explanation: On October 24, 2019, Spiritual philosopher, mentor and author, Atman in Ravi’s (AiR) new book entitled “The True Meaning of Yoga” has been released. The book has been published by AiR Institute of Realization, a Non-profit organization in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

15) Name the 2 Hindu mythological texts, which was translated in English by Economist and author Bibek Debroy . 1) ‘Brahmanda Purana’ and ‘The Bhagavad Gita’ 2) ‘Markendya Purana’ and ‘The Bhagavad Gita’ 3) ‘Matsya Purana’ and ‘The Bhagavad Gita’ 4) ‘Padma Purana’ and ‘The Bhagavad Gita’ 5) None of these Answer – 2) ‘Markendya Purana’ and ‘The Bhagavad Gita’ Explanation: Economist and author Bibek Debroy has written English translations of 2 Hindu mythological texts- ‘Markendya Purana’ and ‘The Bhagavad Gita’. These are published by Penguin Publishers. They are translated from Sanskrit.

16) Who is the author of the book titled “The Unquiet River: A biography of the Brahmaputra” ? 1) Himanjali Sankar 2) Arupjyoti Saikia 3) Saikat Majumdar 4) Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni 5) None of these Answer – 2) Arupjyoti Saikia Explanation: On October 28, 2019, a new book titled “The Unquiet River: A biography of the Brahmaputra” by historian Arupjyoti Saikia is to be released. The book which will be published by Oxford University Press (OUP), portrays the landscape of Assam valley and the livelihoods around, that shaped the river.

17) Find the novel of Romesh Gunesekera, which is set to released on November , 2019 . 1) Suncatcher 2) We are Displaced 3) The lies we Tell 4) The Fate of Butterflies 5) None of these Answer - 1) Suncatcher Explanation: Man Booker Prize-shortlisted Sri Lankan author Romesh Gunesekera‘s new novel “Suncatcher” is set to release in November 2019. It is published by Bloomsbury Publishers. It is a coming-of-age story about difficult friendships and sudden awakenings.His previous book was “Noontide Toll” which described the key moments in post-war Sri Lanka.

18) Who is the author of the book titled “Phoenix” which was translated and released in English titled “The Parrot Green Saree” ? 1) Emma Georgina Rothschild 2) Mrinal Pande 3) Nabaneeta Sen 4) Eva Colorni 5) None of these Answer – 3) Nabaneeta Sen 193 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Explanation: On October 29, 2019, the last novel of Bengali writer Nabaneeta Sen’s Naxal trilogy, “Phoenix” has been translated and released in English. The book is titled as “The Parrot Green Saree” in english. The book portrays the story of two women, two generations and two worlds having different expectations and desires. The book which is translated by Tutun Mukherjee, has been published by Niyogi Books.

IMPORTANT DAYS

1) On which date, World Vegetarian Day is observed ? 1) September 28 2) September 29 3) September 30 4) October 1 5) None of these Answer – 4) October 1 Explanation: On October 1, 2019, World Vegetarian Day was celebrated all over the world to promote the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism. In 1977, the day was originated by the North American Vegetarian Society (NAVS) and endorsed by the International Vegetarian Union in 1978.

2) What was theme of the International Day of Older Persons 2019 ? 1) Theme – “Take a Stand Against Ageism” 2) Theme – “Stepping into the Future: Tapping the Talents, Contributions and Participation of Older Persons in Society” 3) Theme – “The Journey to Age Equality” 4) Theme – “Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions” 5) None of these Answer – 3) Theme – “The Journey to Age Equality” Explanation: International Day of Older Persons by the United Nations(UN) is observed annually on the 1st of October under the resolution (A/RES/45/106), adopted on 14 December 1990, at the UN General Assembly. The theme for the year 2019 is “The Journey to Age Equality“. The day is seen as an opportunity to highlight the important contributions that older people make to society and also to raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges of ageing in today’s world.

3) International Coffee Day is observed annually on ______. 1) October 1 2) September 29 3) September 30 4) September 28 5) None of these Answer – 1) October 1 Explanation: Celebrated annually, International Coffee Day was observed on October 1, 2019, to recognize and celebrate the efforts of all those people who are linked with coffee business. The first official date was 1 October 2015, as agreed by the International Coffee Organization (ICO) and it was launched in Milan, Italy.

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4) Who is the author of the book titled “The Tech Whisperer” ? 1) Jaspreet Bindra 2) Rohinton Mistry 3) Nirad C. Chaudhuri 4) Preeti Shenoy 5) None of these Answer – 1) Jaspreet Bindra Explanation: A new book entitled “The Tech Whisperer”, written by digital transformation expert Jaspreet Bindra, features a chapter on AI (artificial intelligence).The book has been published by Penguin India. The key feature of this book is the chapter AI which is written by AI. In partnership with Findability Sciences, Jaspreet Bindra rigged up an AI to write. However, that chapter was not as comprehensive and better written as authored by humans.

5) On which date, International Day Of Non-Violence is observed ? 1) September 29 2) September 30 3) October 1 4) October 2 5) None of these Answer – 4) October 2 Explanation: 150th Gandhi Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and International Day of Non-Violence was observed on October 2, 2019. The birthday of Late Lal Bahadur Shastri, the second Prime Minister of India was also observed on this day.

6) What is the denomination of commemorative coin released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Swachh Bharat Diwas program ? 1) Rs. 200 2) Rs. 50 3) Rs. 150 4) Rs. 100 5) None of these Answer – 3) Rs. 150 Explanation: PM reached Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad and paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. He was accompanied by Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani. He visited the Sabarmati Riverfront. He released a commemorative Rs 150 coin.

7) Which year is set as target to eradicate ‘single-use plastic’ from India by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Swachh Bharat Diwas program ? 1) 2025 2) 2022 3) 2021 4) 2023 5) None of these Answer – 2) 2022 Explanation: PM reached Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad and paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. He was accompanied by Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani. He visited the Sabarmati Riverfront. He released a commemorative Rs 150 coin. He set a target to achieve the goal to eradicate ‘single-use plastic’ from India by the year 2022. Rural India and its villages were declared ‘open defecation free’ (odf), by building over 11 crore toilets at the

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‘Swachh Bharat Diwas‘ program in Ahmedabad. He also launched a book, ‘My Life, My Message’, published by the Sabarmati Ashram. It is on the life of Gandhi.

8) Name the short tribute film, released by Union minister for information and broadcasting Prakash Javadekar, showcasing how the seeds of fearlessness were sown early in Gandhi . 1) HEY RAM 2) GANDHI 3) BEING GANDHI 4) NO FEAR 5) None of these Answer – 1) HEY RAM Explanation: Union minister for information and broadcasting Prakash Javadekar released a short tribute film HEY RAM showcasing how the seeds of fearlessness were sown early in Gandhi.

9) Which international organization has partnered with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog’s Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) to launch ‘The Gandhian Challenge’ for school children with an aim to support children to thrive as young innovators and entrepreneurs ? 1) Union of International Associations(UIA), India 2) United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), India 3) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO), India 4) Save the Children, India 5) None of these Answer – 2) United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), India Explanation: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog’s Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) India, including Generation Unlimited, launched ‘The Gandhian Challenge’ for school children with an aim to support children to thrive as young innovators and entrepreneurs.

10) Name the institute that has partnered with Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) & organized the Global Student Solar Assembly (workshop) to promote the Gandhian idea of sustainable living. 1) IIT Delhi 2) IIT Kanpur 3) IIT Bombay 4) IIT Madras 5) None of these Answer – 3) IIT Bombay Explanation: The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in association with IIT Bombay, organized the Global Student Solar Assembly (workshop) to promote the Gandhian idea of sustainable living.

11) What is the theme of the World Space Week (WSW)(Oct 4-10) for the year 2019 ? 1) Theme – “The Moon: Gateway to the Stars” 2) Theme – “Exploring New Worlds in Space” 3) Theme – “Remote Sensing': Enabling Our Future” 4) Theme – “Space Unites the World” 5) None of these Answer - 1) Theme – “The Moon: Gateway to the Stars” Explanation: The World Space Week (WSW), proclaimed on 6 December 1999 by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly is observed annually from October 4-10 under the resolution (A/RES/54/68). The week

Current Affairs Q&A PDF commemorates the launch of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik I on October 4, 1957, and its entry into force, on 10 October 1967, based on the Treaty on Principles governing the activities of use of outer space including the moon and other celestial bodies in states’ exploration. The theme for the year 2019 is “The Moon: Gateway to the Stars”, celebrating the 50th anniversary of humankind’s first step on the Moon on 20 July 1969.

12) World Animal day is observed annually on ______. 1) October 1 2) October 2 3) October 3 4) October 4 5) None of these Answer – 4) October 4 Explanation: On October 4, 2019, World Animal Day was celebrated throughout the world to raise awareness among people about taking actions worldwide for the rights of animal as well as welfare. Heinrich Zimmermann organized the first World Animal Day in 1925 & was declared as a universal observation at a convention of ecologists in Florence, Italy.

13) What was the theme of the World Teacher’s Day or International Teachers Day 2019? 1) Theme - “Young Teachers: The Future of the Profession” 2) Theme - “The right to education means the right to a qualified teacher” 3) Theme - “Empowering Teacher's” 4) Theme - “Teaching in Freedom, Empowering Teachers” 5) None of these Answer – 1) Theme - “Young Teachers: The Future of the Profession” Explanation: On October 5, 2019, World Teacher’s Day or International Teachers Day was observed across the world with an aim to improve teachers’ situation in the world.The theme of this day for 2019 is Young Teachers: The Future of the Profession.

14) What was the theme of the Wildlife Week 2019, that is celebrated from 2nd -8th October 2019? 1) Theme – “Protect and Preserve Big Cats” 2) Theme – “Life Below Water: For People And Planet” 3) Theme – “Listen to the young voices” 4) Theme – “The future of wildlife is in our hands” 5) None of these Answer - 2) Theme – “Life Below Water: For People And Planet” Explanation: The Wildlife Week is being celebrated all over India from 2nd -8th October 2019 with the aim of protecting Indian wildlife species from extinction. The theme for the year 2019 is “Life Below Water: For People And Planet” which aimed at preservation of underwater fauna and flora. The Wildlife week , organized by National Board of Wildlife since its establishment in 1972, was first celebrated in the year 1972.

15) What was the theme of the World Habitat Day 2019 ? 1) Theme – “Housing at the Centre” 2) Theme – “Frontier Technologies as an innovative tool to transform waste to wealth” 3) Theme – “Municipal Solid Waste Management” 4) Theme – “Housing Policies: Affordable Homes” 5) None of these

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Answer – 2) Theme – “Frontier Technologies as an innovative tool to transform waste to wealth” Explanation: The World Habitat Day is observed every year on first Monday in October all over the world. This year it was observed on October 7, 2019 with the theme “Frontier Technologies as an innovative tool to transform waste to wealth”. The aim of this day is to reflect on the state of cities and towns and the basic human right to adequate shelter.

16) On which date, Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrated its 87th Air Force Day ? 1) October 6, 2019 2) October 7, 2019 3) October 8, 2019 4) October 9, 2019 5) None of these Answer – 3) October 8, 2019 Explanation: On October 8, 2019 the Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrated its 87th anniversary on Air Force Day at Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Air Force Chief, Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria,Army Chief General BipinRawat and others were present during the event.

17) Which month is celebrated as the “Breast Cancer Awareness month” for the year 2019 ? 1) August 2) September 3) October 4) November 5) None of these Answer – 3) October Explanation: The Breast Cancer Awareness month is observed annually from October 1 till October 31 in order to raise awareness about the disease and also to raise funds for its research, diagnosis, prevention, etc. On October 7, 2019, Indian shuttler PV Sindhu launched the world’s first ‘Life-size Augmented Reality'(AR) technology in the “ABC of breast health” app.

18) On which date, World Post Day is observed annually ? 1) October 9 2) October 8 3) October 7 4) October 6 5) None of these Answer - 1) October 9 Explanation: World Post Day is observed annually on October 9 by the United Nations(UN) commemorating the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union(UPU) in 1874 in Bern, Switzerland. The day was mooted by an Indian, Anand Mohan Narula, during the UPU Congress held in Tokyo, Japan in 1969. It was formed under the resolution (UPU/1969/Res.C.11).

19) On which date, World Sight Day is observed annually ? 1) October 10 2) October 9 3) October 8 4) October 7 5) None of these Answer – 1) October 10

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Explanation: The World Sight Day(WSD) is observed annually on every second Thursday of October. This year, the world sight day was observed on October 10, 2019. Originally initiated by the SightFirstCampaign of Lions Club International Foundation in the year 2000, this day aims to raise awareness on blindness and vision impairment. The theme for the year 2019 is “Vision First”.

20) What was the theme of the World Mental Health Day (WMHD) 2019 ? 1) Theme – “Universal Health Coverage: everyone, everywhere” 2) Theme – “Young people and mental health in a changing world” 3) Theme – “Mental Health Promotion and suicide prevention” 4) Theme – “Suicide Prevention” 5) None of these Answer – 4) Theme – “Suicide Prevention” Explanation: The World Mental Health Day (WMHD) is observed annually on the 10th of October in order to raise awareness on mental health issues and the efforts needed to support mental health. It is organized by the World Federation for Mental Health with the World Health Organisation’s support, the International Association for Suicide Prevention(IASP) and United for Global Mental Health (United-GMH). The theme for 2019 is “suicide prevention”.

21) What was the theme of the International Day of the Girl Child 2019 ? 1) Theme – “EMPOWER girls: emergency response and resilience planning” 2) Theme – “Girls' Progress = Goals' Progress: What Counts for Girls” 3) Theme – “A Skilled Girlforce” 4) Theme – “GirlForce: Unscripted and Unstoppable” 5) None of these Answer – 4) Theme - “GirlForce: Unscripted and Unstoppable” Explanation: International Day of the Girl Child by the United Nations(UN) is observed annually on the 11th of October under the resolution(A/RES/66/170), adopted on December 19, 2011, at the UN General Assembly. The theme for the year 2019 is “GirlForce: Unscripted and Unstoppable”. The aim of this day is to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, and also promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.

22) On which date, World Obesity Day is observed annually ? 1) October 8 2) October 11 3) October 10 4) October 9 5) None of these Answer – 2) October 11 Explanation: The World Obesity Day is observed annually on October 11, organized by the World Obesity Federation, a non-profit body which is in official relations with the World Health Organization(WHO). The day which was first established in 2015, aims to raise awareness on obesity and ways to prevent them and also maintaining a healthy weight and reverse the obesity crisis.

23) What was the theme of the World Egg Day 2019 ? 1) Theme - “Eat your egg today and every day” 2) Theme - “Eggs as the Source of Life and Egg Discoveries” 3) Theme - “The Global Egg Market: past, present, future – challenges and possibilities” 4) Theme - “Protein for Life”

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5) None of these Answer - 1) Theme - “Eat your egg today and every day” Explanation: The World Egg Day which is celebrated annually on the second Friday of October, was observed on October 11, 2019. The day is celebrated globally to raise awareness of the benefits of eggs and their nutritional importance. It was first established at the 1996 International Egg Commission’s (IEC) conference in Vienna, Austria where it was decided to celebrate this day on the second Friday of October. The theme for the year 2019 is “Eat your egg today and every day.”

24) On which date, 1st World Cotton Day (WCD) is observed ? 1) October 6 2) October 7 3) October 8 4) October 9 5) None of these Answer – 2) October 7 Explanation: The 1st Edition of the World Cotton Day (WCD) was observed on October 7, 2019. It was organized by the World Trade Organization (WTO) as an initiative of the Cotton-4 countries (Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad and Mali) in collaboration with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC).

25) Where was the 5 day World Cotton Day (WCD) programme held ? 1) Beijing, China 2) Paris, France 3) Geneva, Switzerland 4) Washington, D.C., United States 5) None of these Answer – 3) Geneva, Switzerland Explanation: The 5 day WCD programme was held in Geneva, Switzerland from October 7-11, 2019.A high-level plenary session was held which was attended by heads of states, heads of international organisations and executives from the private sector.Thematic sessions on trade, value addition, sustainability, technology & innovation and market outlook were also held.

26) What was the theme of the World Arthritis Day 2019 ? 1) Theme – “Time2Work” 2) Theme – “Don't Delay, Connect Today” 3) Theme – “It's in your hands, take action” 4) Theme – “The Future In Your Hands” 5) None of these Answer – 1) Theme – “Time2Work” Explanation: On October 12, 2019, World Arthritis Day was observed all over the world with the aim to create global awareness on issues affecting people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs). The theme of this day for 2019 is “Time2Work”. Arthritis is an inflammatory condition causing pain and stiffness in joints.

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27) National postal week 2019 is observed from ______. 1) 6 to 12th October 2019 2) 7 to 13th October 2019 3) 8 to 14th October 2019 4) 9 to 15th October 2019 5) None of these Answer – 4) 9 to 15th October 2019 Explanation: National Postal Week is being celebrated in India from 9 – 15 October 2019 with the aim to create broader awareness about the India Post’s role and activities in the lives of people and business and its contribution to social and economic development. Date Description 9th October 2019 World Post Day 10th October 2019 Banking Day 11th October 2019 PLI (Postal Life Insurance) Day 12th October 2019 Philately Day 14th October 2019 Business Development Day 15th October 2019 Mail Day

28) What was the theme of the World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) 2019 ? 1) Theme – “Stop the illegal killing, taking and trade of Migratory Birds!” 2) Theme – “Protect Birds: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution” 3) Theme – “Unifying our Voices for Bird Conservation” 4) Theme – "Their Future is our Future – A Healthy Planet for Migratory Birds and People" 5) None of these Answer – 2) Theme – “Protect Birds: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution” Explanation: On October 12, 2019, World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD)was observed all over the world to create awareness on the need for conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. The Theme for 2019 is “Protect Birds: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution”. This day was 1st celebrated in 2006.Organized by the Secretariats of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) and the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA), the day is celebrated on second Saturday in May and October starting from 2018. For year 2019 it was celebrated on 11 May and 12 October, 2019.

29) What was the theme of the International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) 2019 ? 1) Theme – “Home Safe Home” 2) Theme – “Home Safe Home: Reducing Exposure, Reducing Displacement” 3) Theme – “Reducing Disaster Economic Losses” 4) Theme – “Reduce disaster damage to critical infrastructure and disruption of basic services” 5) None of these Answer – 4) Theme – “Reduce disaster damage to critical infrastructure and disruption of basic services” Explanation: On October 13, 2019, the International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) was observed to promote global culture towards risk awareness and disaster reduction.The theme for the year 2019 is “Reduce disaster damage to critical infrastructure and disruption of basic services”.

30) What was the theme of the World Standards Day (WSD) 2019 ? 1) Theme – “Video Standards Create a Global Stage” 2) Theme – “Standards Build Trust” 3) Theme – “Standards make cities smarter” 4) Theme – “International Standards and the Fourth Industrial Revolution” 201 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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5) None of these Answer – 1) Theme – “Video Standards Create a Global Stage” Explanation: World Standards Day (WSD) was celebrated on 14 October, 2019. It is observed annually by the members of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) as a way of tributing the global experts, developing technical agreements published in national and international standards. The 2019 theme for WSD is “Video Standards Create a Global Stage”.

31) Whose birth anniversary is celebrated as World Student’s Day on October 15, 2019? 1) B. R. Ambedkar 2) Vallabhbhai Patel 3) Swami Vivekananda 4) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam 5) None of these Answer – 4) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Explanation: World Student’s Day is observed annually on October 15 by the United Nations(UN) declaration in 2010. The day is celebrated commemorating the birth anniversary of former President(11th president) of India Shri Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam who wished to be identified as a teacher and then as anything else.This year, 2019, marks the 88th birth anniversary of Shri Abdul Kalam, who was also known as the “Missile Man of India” for his work Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998, development of ballistic missile and launch vehicle technology.

32) What was the theme of the International Day of Rural Women 2019 ? 1) Theme – “Challenges and opportunities in climate-resilient agriculture for gender equality and the empowerment of rural women and girls” 2) Theme – “Sustainable infrastructure, services and social protection for gender equality and the empowerment of rural women and girls” 3) Theme – “Rural Women and girls building climate resilience” 4) Theme – “Climate is changing,Food and agriculture must too” 5) None of these Answer – 3) Theme – “Rural Women and girls building climate resilience” Explanation: The International Day of Rural Women by the United Nations(UN) is observed annually on October 15 established by the UN General Assembly under the resolution (A/RES/62/136) adopted on 18 December 2007. The theme for the year 2019 is “Rural Women and girls building climate resilience”. This day recognizes the critical role of rural women in enhancing agriculture and rural development, improving food security and eradicating rural poverty.

33) What was the theme of the World Food Day 2019 ? 1) Theme – “Our actions are our future. Healthy diets for a #zerohunger world” 2) Theme – “Our Actions Are Our Future, Ending World Hunger by 2030 is Possible” 3) Theme – “Change the future of migration: Invest in food security and rural development” 4) Theme – “Feeding the world, caring for the earth” 5) None of these Answer – 1) Theme – “Our actions are our future. Healthy diets for a #zerohunger world” Explanation: The World Food Day(WFD) is observed annually on October 16th by the Food and Agriculture Organisation(FAO) of the United Nations(UN) under the resolution (A/RES/35/70) adopted in the year 1981. At the FAO’s 20th General Conference in 1979, the day was first decided to be celebrated to honour

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34) On which date, World Mathematics Day is observed ? 1) October 14 2) October 15 3) October 16 4) October 17 5) None of these Answer – 2) October 15 Explanation: World Mathematics Day was observed on October 15, 2019. It is observed annually since 2007 by educational resource provider 3P Learning. The day was initially celebrated on March 14, 2007 (Pi Day) and later on the schedule was changed to hold the event in October 2015.The day is supported by UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) as global charity partner.Late Shakuntala Devi of India is known as a Human Computer who holds a record in the 1982 edition of The Guinness Book of World Records. She solved complex maths problems in seconds.

35) What was the theme of the Global Handwashing Day 2019 ? 1) Theme – “Our Hands, Our Future!” 2) Theme – “Leaving no one behind” 3) Theme – “Clean hands- a recipe for health” 4) Theme – “Clean Hands For All” 5) None of these Answer – 4) Theme – “Clean Hands For All” Explanation: Global Handwashing Day(GHD) is observed annually on October 15 to increase awareness and understanding of the importance of handwashing. GHD was founded by the Global Handwashing Partnership(GHP) and was first celebrated in the year 2008. The theme for the year 2019 is “Clean Hands For All”.

36) On which date, White cane safety day is observed ? 1) October 14 2) October 13 3) October 15 4) October 16 5) None of these Answer – 3) October 15 Explanation: The White cane safety day is observed annually on October 15th ever since 1964 after the United States(US) passed a resolution H.R. 753. The day aims to create awareness on the significance of white cane among the common people and also about the special needs of the visually impaired. White cane is considered as the important symbol of blindness and tool of independence. In 2011, the former US President Barack Obama also named White Cane Safety Day as Blind Americans Equality Day.

37) What was the theme of the “International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2019” ? 1) Theme – “Acting together to empower children, their families and communities to end poverty” 2) Theme – “Accelerating global actions for a world without poverty” 3) Theme – “Answering the Call to end poverty: A path toward peaceful and inclusive societies” 4) Theme – “Moving from humiliation and exclusion to participation: Ending poverty in all its forms” 5) None of these

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Answer – 1) Theme -“Acting together to empower children, their families and communities to end poverty” Explanation: The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty by the United Nations(UN) is observed annually on 17th October under the resolution (A/RES/47/196), adopted on 22 December 1992 at the UN General Assembly (UNGA). The theme for the year 2019 is “Acting together to empower children, their families, and communities to end poverty”. This year marks the 27th anniversary of the declaration by the General Assembly. The day aims to recognize that all people must come together to end poverty and discrimination in order to build a sustainable future. Under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), No Poverty is the No.1 goal.

38) World Trauma Day (WTD) is observed annually on ______. 1) October 16 2) October 17 3) October 15 4) October 14 5) None of these Answer - 2) October 17 Explanation: On October 17, 2019, World Trauma Day (WTD) is observed all over the world to create awareness on the increasing rate of accidents and injuries causing death and disability across the world and the need to prevent them. Trauma refers to any kind of injury to the body from various sources like road accidents to fires, violence and hate crimes.

39) After how many years, World Statistics Day (WSD) is observed ? 1) 10 years 2) 5 years 3) 2 years 4) 3 years 5) None of these Answer – 2) 5 years Explanation: World Statistics Day (WSD) is observed on October 20, once every 5 years, first celebrated in 2010 and next on 20 October 2020. The day acknowledges the fundamental importance of sustainable national statistical capacity. India celebrates its statistics day on 29 June every year commemorating the birthday of the legendary statistician Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis.

40) World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) is observed on ______. 1) October 17 2) October 18 3) October 19 4) October 20 5) None of these Answer - 4) October 20 Explanation: World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) was observed on October 20, 2019 to create awareness on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Osteoporosis which is a disease of bone in which the density and quality of bone are reduced. The day is organised by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) annually. This year’s campaign features “THAT’S OSTEOPOROSIS” as a headline. For the first time, it will highlight emotionally impactful visuals and stories of real people living with osteoporosis in all regions of the world.

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41) On which date, National Solidarity Day is observed to commemorate the national integrity shown by Indians at Sino- Indo war against China ? 1) October 20 2) October 19 3) October 18 4) October 17 5) None of these Answer – 1) October 20 Explanation: National Solidarity Day was observed on October 20, 2019 which commemorates the national integrity shown by Indians at Sino- Indo war against China. China had attacked India on this day in 1962.In 1966 a committee constituting the then Prime Minister Late Indira Gandhi and other dignitaries decided to dedicate 20th October as National Solidarity Day annually.

42) On which date, Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders(IDD) Prevention Day also known as World Iodine Deficiency day is observed ? 1) October 18 2) October 19 3) October 20 4) October 21 5) None of these Answer – 4) October 21 Explanation: The Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders(IDD) Prevention Day also known as World Iodine Deficiency day is observed annually on October 21. The aim of this day is to create awareness on iodine deficiency which leads to many health problems and also on the adequate use of iodine in day to day life.

43) ______edition of National Police Commemoration Day is observed on October 21, 2019, to pay homage to the CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) personnel who were killed by the Chinese Army in 1959. 1) 53 2) 55 3) 61 4) 58 5) None of these Answer – 3) 61 Explanation: 61st Edition of National Police Commemoration Day was observed on October 21, 2019, to pay homage to the CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) personnel who were killed by the Chinese Army in 1959.

44) Which state has announced weekly offs for police for the first time in India ? 1) Andhra Pradesh 2) Kerala 3) Maharashtra 4) Uttar Pradesh 5) None of these Answer – 1) Andhra Pradesh Explanation: Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh YS Jagan Mohan Reddy announced weekly offs for police in the state. It is given for the first time in India during the 61st Edition of National Police Commemoration Day.

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45) International Stuttering Awareness Day(ISAD)is observed annually on ______. 1) October 22 2) October 21 3) October 20 4) October 19 5) None of these Answer – 1) October 22 Explanation: The International Stuttering Awareness Day(ISAD) is observed annually on October 22 to raise awareness on the people of 1% of the world’s population having speech disorder of stuttering (also known as stammering). This ISAD is organised by 3 organisation. They are the European League of Stuttering Associations(ELSA), International Fluency Association (IFA) and International Stuttering Association(ISA). The day was designated to be observed in 1998, sixteen years ago by these organisations. The theme for the year 2019 is “Growth Through Speaking”.

46) On which date, International Snow Leopard day is observed annually ? 1) October 20 2) October 21 3) October 22 4) October 23 5) None of these Answer – 4) October 23 Explanation: The International Snow Leopard day is observed annually on October 23. The day is observed to raise awareness on protecting and preserving the rarest and endangered animal (snow leopards) on the planet. This day was first observed in 2014, after the signing of the Bishkek Declaration on the conservation of snow leopards during the 1st Global Snow Leopard Forum in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan in 2013.

47) 7th International lead poisoning prevention week (ILPPW) is observed from ______. 1) 20–26 October 2019 2) 21–27 October 2019 3) 22–28 October 2019 4) 23–29 October 2019 5) None of these Answer – 1) 20–26 October 2019 Explanation: 7th International lead poisoning prevention week (ILPPW) is being observed from 20–26 October 2019 to raise awareness about the health effects of lead poisoning. The three key themes for 2019 are: Learn the Risks, Join the Action, Eliminate Lead Paint.

48) Who launched the 1st national protocol to enumerate the snow leopard population in the nation ? 1) Nitin Gadkari 2) Rajnath Singh 3) Prakash Javadekar 4) Ram Vilas Paswan 5) None of these Answer – 3) Prakash Javadekar Explanation: Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Prakash Javadekar launched the 1st national protocol to enumerate the snow leopard population in the nation. This protocol will applicable to all 12 range countries, that signed the Bishkek declaration.

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49) What was the theme of the United Nations (UN) Day 2019 ? 1) “Traditions of Peace and Non-violence” 2) "Potential in Diversity" 3) “Our Planet. Our Future” 4) “Freedom First” 5) None of these Answer – 3) “Our Planet. Our Future” Explanation: United Nations (UN) Day is observed every year on October 24, 2019, since 1948. It marks the anniversary of its entry into force in 1945 of the United Nations (UN) Charter. 2019 theme for this day is “Our Planet. Our Future”.

50) On which date, World Development Information Day (WDID) 2019 is observed ? 1) October 24 2) October 23 3) October 22 4) October 21 5) None of these Answer – 1) October 24 Explanation: On October 24, 2019, the World Development Information Day (WDID) was observed to draw the attention of the world to development problems and necessity of strengthening international cooperation to solve them.

51) 2019 edition of Disarmament Week is being observed from ______. 1) 21- 27 October 2019 2) 22- 28 October 2019 3) 23- 29 October 2019 4) 24- 30 October 2019 5) None of these Answer – 4) 24- 30 October 2019 Explanation: Observed annually, the 2019 edition of Disarmament Week is being observed from 24- 30 October 2019 in various parts of the world to highlight the danger of the arms race, propagate the need for its cessation and increase public understanding of the urgent tasks of disarmament.

52) What was the overarching theme for world Polio Day as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the United States (US) ? 1) A celebration of the unsung heroes of Polio eradication 2) Stories of Progress: Past and present 3) End Polio Now 4) End Polio now, make history today 5) None of these Answer – 2) Stories of Progress: Past and present Explanation: The World Polio Day is observed across the world on 24 October 2019 to raise awareness and resources to support the polio eradication effort. As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the United States (US), the overarching theme for world Polio Day was “Stories of Progress: Past and present”.

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53) The newly formed western command of Indo-Tibetian Border Police (ITBP) will be based on ______. 1) Nasik 2) Mumbai 3) Chandigarh 4) Gandhi Nagar 5) None of these Answer – 3) Chandigarh Explanation: The Indo-Tibetian Border Police (ITBP), one of the seven Central Armed Police Forces (CRPF) of India, raised on 24 October 1962, has celebrated its 58th Raising Day on October 24, 2019, at ITBP’s Headquarter in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The two new commands( western to be based at Chandigarh and eastern at Guwahati) will be chaired by Additional Director General (ADG)-rank officers and will have several leaders under them that will oversee troops and battalion deployments along the China front, starting from Ladakh – Arunachal Pradesh.

54) International Animation Day is observed annually on ______. 1) October 25 2) October 26 3) October 27 4) October 28 5) None of these Answer - 4) October 28 Explanation: On October 28, 2019, The 18th edition of International Animation Day (IAD) was celebrated all over the world to recognize and celebrate all the artists, the scientists and the technicians behind the animation.

55) What was the theme of the 4th National Ayurveda Day for 2019/ Dhanwantari Jayanti ? 1) Theme – “Ayurveda for Prevention and Control of Diabetes” 2) Theme – “Ayurveda for Longevity” 3) Theme – “Ayurveda for Public Health” 4) Theme – “Prevention and Control of Diabetes through Ayurveda” 5) None of these Answer – 2) Theme – “Ayurveda for Longevity” Explanation: National Ayurveda Day/ Dhanwantari Jayanti was observed on October 25, 2019. It was the 4th edition and was celebrated by the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy) at the National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur, Rajasthan. Dhanvantari is a Hindu God who cures diseases. The theme of the day was “Ayurveda for Longevity”.

56) What was the theme of the Vigilance Awareness Week 2019 ? 1) Theme – “Integrity- A way of life” 2) Theme – “Eradicate Corruption-Build a New India” 3) Theme – “My Vision-Corruption Free India” 4) Theme – “Public Participation in promoting Integrity and Eradicating Corruption” 5) None of these Answer - 1) Theme – “Integrity- A way of life” Explanation: The Vigilance Awareness Week is observed annually from October 28 till November 2nd, the birth anniversary (October 31st) week of freedom fighter Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The theme for the year 2019 is “Integrity- A way of life”. The week aims to promote integrity in public life. The day is observed by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).

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57) On which date, World Day for Audiovisual Heritage (WDAH) 2019 is observed ? 1) October 26 2) October 25 3) October 28 4) October 27 5) None of these Answer – 4) October 27 Explanation: On October 27, 2019, World Day for Audiovisual Heritage (WDAH) was celebrated to raise awareness of the significance and preservation of recorded sound and audiovisual documents (films, sound and video recordings, television and radio programmes) for future generations.The theme for the year 2019 is “Engage the Past Through Sound and Images”.

58) On which date, International Internet Day is observed annually ? 1) October 26 2) October 28 3) October 29 4) October 27 5) None of these Answer – 3) October 29 Explanation: The International Internet Day is observed annually on October 29 to commemorate the day in the history of telecommunication and technology celebrating the event of sending the first electronic message through the internet from one computer to another in 1969 in California, United States(US). The year 2019 also marks the 50th anniversary of the International Internet Day.

59) World Stroke Day is observed annually on ______. 1) October 26 2) October 27 3) October 28 4) October 29 5) None of these Answer – 4) October 29 Explanation: The World Stroke Day is observed annually on October 29 to create awareness on prevention of the seriousness of strokes and to ensure better care and support for stroke survivors. The day was first started by the World Stroke Organization(WSO) in 2006 and it was declared as a public health emergency in 2010. The hashtag for 2019 on WSD is “#DontBeTheOne” focusing to prevent the disease, as one in 4 people are at the risk of suffering from stroke.

60) What was the campaign theme of the International Chefs Day 2019 ? 1) Pass It On 2) How Healthy Food Works 3) Healthy Foods for Growing Up 4) Foods For Healthy Heroes 5) None of these Answer – 2) How Healthy Food Works Explanation: International Chefs Day is observed annually on October 20, 2019, to celebrate the profession of chefs. The day was first observed in 2004 by chef Dr. Bill Gallagher of Worldchefs, an organization of the World Association of Chef Societies. The Worldchefs has partnered with Nestlé professionals about the importance of healthy eating. The 2019 campaign theme is “How Healthy Food Works”. 209 | Page Follow Our – Current Affairs Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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61) When was the National Unity Day, also known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is observed ? 1) October 28 2) October 31 3) October 30 4) October 29 5) None of these Answer – 2) October 31 Explanation: On October 31, 2019 the National Unity Day, also known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was observed, marking the 144th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

62) Who was the first deputy prime minister of India ? 1) Bhagat Singh 2) Rajendra Prasad 3) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel 4) Subhas Chandra Bose 5) None of these Answer – 3) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Explanation: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first deputy prime minister of India. Also familiarly known as the “Iron Man of India”, Patel’s dream of scrapping Article 370 and full integration of Jammu and Kashmir with India came to effect on his 144th birthday as a tribute to him. The national unity day has been observed since 2014 and was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

63) Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated “technology demonstration site’ on National Unity Day, also known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas ? 1) Kevadiya, Gujarat 2) Mumbai, Maharashtra 3) New Delhi, Delhi 4) Kolkata, 5) None of these Answer – 1) Kevadiya, Gujarat Explanation: ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Parade’ was conducted in Gujarat by personnel of Gujarat Police and central armed forces after which, Pm Modi inaugurated “technology demonstration site’ in Kevadiya town of Gujarat.

64) On which date, 73rd Infantry Day is celebrated ? 1) October 30 2) October 29 3) October 28 4) October 27 5) None of these Answer – 4) October 27 Explanation: 73rd Infantry Day was celebrated on October 27, 2019 by the Indian Army. The day is observed to commemorate the dedication and duties of the Indian Army’s gallant infantrymen. Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat paid tribute at Amar Jawan Jyoti in New Delhi.

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3) Sunil Lanba 4) Birender Singh Dhanoa 5) None of these Answer – 2) Bipin Rawat Explanation: On October 25, 2019, Army chief General Bipin Rawat released a commemorative stamp on Siachen Glacier. It is issued by the Department of Post, a subsidiary of the Ministry of Communications of the Government of India.Siachen is known as the world’s highest battlefield.

66) What was the theme of the World Cities Day(WCD) 2019 ? 1) Theme – “Better Life, Better City, Better Country” 2) Theme – “Innovative Governance, Open Cities” 3) Theme – “Changing the world: innovations and better life for future generations” 4) Theme – “Building Sustainable and Resilient Cities” 5) None of these Answer – 3) Theme – “Changing the world: innovations and better life for future generations” Explanation: The World Cities Day(WCD) is observed annually on October 31 by the United Nations(UN) under the resolution (A/RES/68/239). The day is observed to promote global urbanization and to address challenges in urbanization. The day also aims to implement the New Urban Agenda globally. Theme: The theme for the year 2019 is “Changing the world: innovations and better life for future generations”. The general theme of WCD is ‘Better City, Better Life’.

67) 7th edition of Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week is observed from ______. 1) 24 to 31 October 2019 2) 23 to 30 October 2019 3) 22 to 29 October 2019 4) 21 to 28 October 2019 5) None of these Answer – 1) 24 to 31 October 2019 Explanation: 7th edition of Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week observed from 24 to 31 October 2019 to review and celebrate the progress achieved towards “MIL for All”. The theme for the year 2019 is “Media and Information Literate Citizens: Informed, Engaged, Empowered”.

68) What was the theme of the World Savings Day (WSD), also called the World Thrift Day 2019 ? 1) Theme – “Saving is essential” 2) Theme – “Think and Save” 3) Theme – “Savings is good” 4) Theme – “Savings give life a lift” 5) None of these Answer – 4) Theme – “Savings give life a lift” Explanation: World Savings Day (WSD), also called the World Thrift Day was observed on October 31, 2019. It is celebrated every year across the world since 1924. The day promotes the value of bank savings and re- establishes the citizen’s confidence in banks. The theme for 2019 is “Savings give life a lift”.

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1) Jewar airport is located in which state ? Answer – Uttar Pradesh Explanation: This Airport located in Uttar Pradesh.It was in news recently because it was announced that this airport will have six runaways, which would make it the largest airport in India once completed.Currently, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport is the only one in the country to have three runaways.

2) Where is the headquarter of Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) located ? Answer – Hyderabad, Telangana Explanation: Reserve Bank of India has announced two contests to promote innovations and ideas in the payment and settlement systems.The contest will be organised through Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT), Hyderabad.

3) Ulawun volcano is located in which country? Answer – Papua New Guinea Explanation: The Volcano is located in Papua New Guinea.The volatile Ulawun volcano erupted sending a column of red lava shooting up into the sky and forcing the evacuation of recently returned residents. Mount Ulawun, situated on the remote Bismarck Archipelago chain, displaced between 7,000 and 13,000 people from their homes when it last erupted in June.

4) Sultan Of Johor Cup is associated with which sport ? Answer – Hockey Explanation: Sultan Of Johor Cup is associated with Hockey. India announced an 18-member Junior Men's squad for the upcoming 9th Sultan of Johor Cup. The tournament will commence from October 12 in Malaysia. Team India will face Malaysia, New Zealand, Japan, Australia and Great Britain in the round-robin league stage.

5) What is the tagline of Axis Bank ? Badhti Ka naam Zindagi

6) Dachigam National Park is located in which State/UT ? Jammu and Kashmir

7) Who is the President of Badminton World Federation(BWF) ? Poul-Erik Hoyer Larsen

8) Who is the Chief economist of International Monetary Fund (IMF) ? Gita Gopinath

9) What is the tagline of Bank of Baroda (BoB) ? India’s International Bank 10) Who is the Chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) ? Pramod Chandra Mody

11) Name the India's oldest chimpanzee that died in Delhi zoo recently .

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Answer – Rita Explanation: Rita was born on December 12, 1960 in Amsterdam Zoo.India's oldest chimpanzee Rita, who had been battling age-related health problems, died at the age age of 59 in Delhi Zoo.

12) Gangotri National Park is located in which state ? Uttarakhand

13) What is the Capital and Currency of Niue ? Capital: Alofi & Currency: Niue dollar, New Zealand dollar

14) Where is the headquarter of UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is located ? Geneva, Switzerland

15) What is the tagline of Bank of Baroda (BOB) ? India’s International Bank

16) Papikonda National Park is located in which state ? Andhra Pradesh

17) Who is the UN general assembly President ? Tijjani Muhammad-Bande

18) What is the tagline of UCO bank ? Honors Your Trust

19) What is the Capital and Currency of Mauritius ? Capital- Port Louis & Currency- Mauritian rupee

20) Who is the CEO of International Cricket Council (ICC) ? Manu Sawhney

21) Where is the Lalabhai Contractor Stadium located ? Surat, Gujarat

22) What is the tagline of ICICI Bank ? Hum Hai na,Khayal apka

23) Where is the head quarter of Asia Amateur Swimming Federation (AASF) located ? Muscat, Oman

24) What is the Capital and Currency of Mongolia ? Capital- Ulaanbaatar & Currency- Mongolian tögrög

25) Where is the head quarter of Central Command of Indian Army located ? Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

26) Clouded Leopard National Park is located in which state ? Tripura

27) What is the tagline of ICICI Bank ?

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28) Which country celebrates the Fulpati Festival ? Answer – Nepal Explanation: In Nepal, the festival of Fulpati is being celebrated with gaiety and religious fervor today. Fulpati is observed on the seventh day of Dashain festival. In Nepali,"Ful" means flower and "Pati" means leaves and plants. There is a tradition in Nepal to bring nine types of Fulpati into homes on the seventh day of Navaratri. It is believed that Fulpati represents nine Goddess and they brings health, wealth and prosperity to the homes.

29) Who is the governor of Tripura ? Ramesh Bais

30) Where is the headquarter of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) located ? Paris, France

31) Who is the chairman of Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) ? Chris Kermode

32) What is the Capital and Currency of Australia ? Capital: Canberra & Currency: Australian dollar

33) Who is the President of International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) ? Sebastian Coe

34) What is the tagline of Bank of Baroda (BOB) ? India’s International Bank

35) Where is the headquarter of Nippon Life Insurance located ? Osaka, Japan

36) Who is the President of Basketball Federation of India (BFI) ? Govindaraj Kempareddy

37) Where is the headquarter of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) located ? Nairobi, Kenya

38) What is the Capital and Currency of Israel ? Capital- Jerusalem & Currency- Israeli new shekel

39) Where is the head quarter of International Cricket Council (ICC) located ? Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

40) Who is the President of International Basketball Federation (FIBA) ? Hamane Niang

41) Which state is set to get its 7th tiger reserve named, “Ratapani Tiger Reserve” ? Answer - Madhya Pradesh Explanation:

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Recently declared the Tiger State Of India, Madhya Pradesh is inching closer to getting its seventh tiger reserve — the Ratapani Tiger Reserve.

42) Who is the Director General(DG) of World Health Organisation(WHO) ? Tedros Adhanom

43) What is the Capital and Currency of El Salvador ? Capital: San Salvador & Currency: United States Dollar

44) Van Vihar National Park is in news recently, it is located in which state ? Answer – Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Explanation: Van Vihar National Park in Madhya Pradesh was in news recently because the oldest tigress in the Park ''Priya'', died due to age-related issues.

45) Where is the head quarter of World Economic Forum(WEF) ? Cologny, Switzerland

46) Who is the Managing Director & CEO of National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) ? Sujoy Bose

47) What is the tagline of the Lakshmi Vilas Bank(LVB) ? The Changing Face of Prosperity

48) Mathikettan Shola National Park is located in which state ? Kerala

49) What is the Capital and Currency of Mongolia ? Capital- Ulaanbaatar & Currency- Mongolian tögrög

50) Name the author of the book titled “Grand Union" . Zadie Smith

51) Divij Sharan was in news recently, he was associated with which sport ? Answer – Tennis Explanation: Divij Sharan was in news recently, because he has become not only India's number one but also the top- ranked Asian in the ATP doubles list with a recent three-place jump that took him to number 42 in the world.

52) Hindon airport was in news recently, it is located in which state ? Answer - Uttar Pradesh Explanation: Hindon airport was in news recently because it is ready to operate its first flight. District Magistrate Ajay Shankar Pandey informed that the first flight will be to Pithoragarh from Heritage Aviation Company. The airport has come as a relief for passengers from western Uttar Pradesh as they would not have to travel all the way to Delhi airport to catch flights for certain destinations such as Shimla, Faizabad, Nasik and Hubli.

53) Nirmala Sheoran is associated with which sport ? Answer – Sprinting Explanation:

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Nirmala Sheoran was in news recently because she was banned for 4 years & stripped off two Asian championships gold medals.

54) Who is the Administrator of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) ? Jim Bridenstine

55) What is the tagline of Union Bank of India (UBI) ? Good people to bank with

56) Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state ? Andhra Pradesh

57) Where is the headquarter of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) located ? Nairobi ,Kenya

58) Who is the Prime Minister of Bangladesh ? Sheikh Hasina

59) What is the Capital and Currency of Denmark ? Capital: Copenhagen & Currency: Danish krone

60) Where is the headquarter of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) located ? Rome, Italy

61) Who is the President of the World Bank ? David Malpass

62) What is the tagline of the Life Insurance Council ? Together in service

63) Where is the headquarter of Asian Development Bank (ADB) located ? Mandaluyong, Philippines

64) What is the Capital and Currency of Japan ? Capital: Tokyo & Currency: Japanese yen

65) What is the Motto of Indian Army ? “Service Before Self”

66) Who is the President of Badminton World Federation (BWF) ? Poul-Erik Høyer

67) Where is the Jaffna international airport located ? Answer – Sri Lanka Explanation: Jaffna international airport, located in Tamil-majority North of Sri Lanka was built with Indian assistance, will commence its operations from October 17, 2019. President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe along with other dignitaries are scheduled to grace the inaugural event.

68) Who is the Chairman of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) ? Subhash Chandra Khuntia

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69) What is the tagline of ICICI Bank ? Hum Hai Na, Khyal Apka

70) Dudhwa National Park is located in which state ? Uttar Pradesh

71) Gorumara National Park is located in which state ? West Bengal

72) What is the Capital and Currency of Georgia ? Capital: Tbilisi & Currency: Georgian lari

73) Who is the President of the Union of the Comoros ? Mr. Azali Assoumani

74) Who is the Executive Director of United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) ? Henrietta Holsman Fore

75) Where is the headquarter of Badminton World Federation(BWF) located ? Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

76) Yashasvi Jaiswal is associated with which sport ? Answer – Cricket Explanation: Mumbai teenager Yashasvi Jaiswal was in news because he smashed his way into the record books by becoming the youngest player to score a List-A double century.

77) Nandankanan Zoological Park is located in which state ? Answer – Odisha Explanation: This park was in news recently because Subhranshu, a white tiger passed away recently in the park.

78) Who is the Secretary General of United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) ? Mukhisa Kituyi

79) Who is the Chief Economist of International Monetary Fund (IMF) ? Gita Gopinath

80) How many deputy governors are there in Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ? 4

81) Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state ? Uttar Pradesh

82) Where is the head quarter of Worldsteel located ? Brussels, Belgium

83) Pung Cholom dance form is associated with which state ? Manipur

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84) What is the tagline of Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) ? Smart Way to Bank

85) Who is the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) of Indian Air Force(IAF) ? Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria

86) Where is the headquarter of European Central Bank (ECB) located ? Frankfurt, Germany

87) Who is the Chairperson of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) ? MS Sahoo

88) Where is the headquarter of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) located ? Paris, France

89) Who is the President of United Nation Human Rights Council(UNHRC) ? Coly Seck

90) When was NITI Aayog formed ? January 1, 2015

91) Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is located in which state ? Answer – Tamil Nadu Explanation: The second 1,000 MW nuclear power unit at Kudankulam, owned by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India LtdNSE 2.45 % (NPCIL) stopped power generation .

92) What is the Capital & Currency of Republic of Nicaragua ? Capital: Managua & Currency: Nicaraguan córdoba

93) Where is the headquarter of Indian Banks’ Association(IBA) located ? New Delhi

94) Who is the Chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) ? Pramod Chandra Mody

95) Where is the headquarter of International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) located ? Lyon, France

96) Who is the CEO of PayPal ? Dan Schulman

97) What is the Capital and Currency of Myanmar ? Capital: Nay Pyi Taw (Naypyidaw) & Currency: Burmese kyat

98) Who is the MD & CEO of Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance ? Tarun Chugh

99) Taman Daya Hockey Stadium is located in which country ? Malaysia

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100) Where is the headquarter of United Nations Statistical Commission (UNDS/StatCom) located? New York, US

101) Which state’s biggest trade fair is known as the “Baliyatra” ? Answer – Odisha Explanation: Baliyatra, one of the biggest trade fairs of Odisha, is scheduled to begin on November 12. The trade fair will continue for eight days. This year’s Baliyatra will be jointly organized by the Cuttack District Administration, District Cultural Council, and the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC).

102) Who is the Executive Director of United Nations World Food Programme(UNWFP) ? David Beasley

103) Where is the headquarter of World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) located ? Geneva, Switzerland

104) Border Road Organization (BRO) works under which ministry ? Ministry of Defence

105) Who is the MD of International Monetary Fund (IMF) ? Kristalina Georgieva

106) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state ? Answer – Assam Explanation: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Assam.This was in news recently because two wild buffaloes in the sanctuary was dead due to the anthrax outbreak.

107) Riya Bhatia was in news recently, she is associated with which sport ? Answer – Tennis Explanation: Riya Bhatia beat Nastja Kolar of Slovenia 7-5, 1-6, 6-3 in the final of the $25,000 ITF women’s tennis tournament in Lagos, Nigeria.

108) Name the world’s highest battlefield, which is now open for tourists . Answer - Siachen Glacier Explanation: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh opened the world’s highest battlefield, Siachen Glacier, is for tourists. Tourism will be allowed from Siachen base camp to Kumar Post that lies above 15,000 feet. Siachen base camp at Partapur is at an altitude of 12,000 feet and temperatures can dip as low as -60 degrees during the winter. The highest post in Siachen is Bana Post, which is 23,000 feet. Other than an annual civilian expedition, this is the first time that the area has been opened by the army for tourists

109) Who is the CEO of Data Security Council of India (DSCI) ? Rama Vedashree

110) What is the Capital and Currency of Republic of Cabo Verde ? Capital: Praia & Currency: Cape Verdean escudo 111) Wanakbori power project is located in which state ? Answer – Gujarat Explanation:

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Wanakbori power project was in news recently because the State-run engineering firm BHEL said that it has commissioned an 800 megawatt unit at Wanakbori power project in Gujarat.

112) Mettur dam is located in which state? Tamil Nadu

113) Who is the Prime Minister of France ? Édouard Philippe

114) Who is the Chairman & MD of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) ? Pravin Kumar Purwar

115) What is the Capital and Currency of Grenada ? Capital- St. George’s (also the largest city). Currency- East Carribean dollar

116) Where was the spinning wheel made of plastic scrap located ? Answer – Noida Explanation: A recently-inaugurated spinning wheel made its place in the Asia Book of Records as the largest such model made of plastic scrap in the continent, officials said. Officials of the agency handed over the certificate to Noida Authority CEO Ritu Maheshwari at the authority's headquarters in Sector 6. The 1,650-kg charkha is installed in Noida's Sector 94 near Mahamaya flyover and was inaugurated by Union minister Smriti Irani, Gautam Buddh Nagar MP Mahesh Sharma, Noida MLA Pankaj Singh on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti.

117)Where will the India's first plant to convert paddy straw into biogas will be set up ? Answer - Karnal in Haryana Explanation: India's first plant to convert paddy straw into biogas that can be used as CNG in automobiles will come up at Karnal in Haryana as agencies double effort to prevent burning of crop stubble that is said to be the main reason for pollution in the national capital region.

118)Who is the Co-founder, and CEO of BharatPe ? Ashneer Grover

119) What is the Motto of World Bank ? Working for a World Free of Poverty

120) Where is the Headquarters India’s largest electric power transmission utility firm, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) located ? Gurgaon, Haryana

121) Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda)is located in which state? Answer - Rajgir in Bihar Explanation: President Ram Nath Kovind addressed 50th anniversary of establishment of Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda) at Rajgir in Bihar, Mr. Kovind said, the teaching of Lord Buddha can do lot for conflict resolution in present day. He said, these days there is a need to connect larger number of people with ideals of Buddha so that peace can prevail in the world. 122) Tom Sole was banned from bowling in international cricket recently, he belongs to which country ? Answer – Scotland

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Explanation: Tom Sole of Scotland, Abiodun Abioye of Nigeria and Selladore Kumar of Singapore have been suspended from bowling in international cricket after their actions were found illegal. Sole was reported by match officials during Scotland's match against Kenya on 19 October, Abioye in Nigeria's match against Canada on 21 October and Kumar during Singapore's match against Scotland on 18 October.

123) Kittur Utsav festival is celebrated in which state? Answer – Karnataka Explanation: Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa inaugurate Kittur Utsav in Kittur. The three-day festivities will include sports, cultural programmes and lectures by resource persons on the kingdom of Rani Channamma. The State government has released Rs.1 crore for the utsav.

124) Harsil Apple festival was celebrated in which state? Answer – Uttarakhand Explanation: The two-day apple festival concluded at Harsil in Uttarkashi district. Uttarkashi DM and MLA of Gangotri had inaugurated the festival. Local farmers, agricultural experts, scientists and enthusiasts were present on the occasion. About five hundred farmers, local youths and tourists attended the festival.

125) What is the Capital and Currency of Botswana ? Capital: Gaborone & Currency: Botswana pula

126) Where is Manas National Park located ? Answer – Assam Explanation: India, Nepal and Bhutan have drafted a memorandum of understanding to create a a trans-boundary wildlife conservation 'peace park', Soumitra Dasgupta, inspector-general of forests (wildlife) under the environment, forest and climate change ministry. There is already one trans-boundary Protected Area in India and Bhutan, which includes the Manas landscape of Assam, and the new tripartite park will be an extension of this.

127) Who is the President of Badminton World Federation (BWF) ? Poul-Erik Høyer

128) What is the Capital and Currency of Belgium ? Capital– Brussels & Currency– Euro

129) Where is the headquarter of National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC) located ? Answer – New Delhi

130) What is the Motto of World Bank ? Working for a World Free of Poverty

131) Where is the headquarter of International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO) located ? Montreal, Canada Explanation: International Civil Aviation Organisation(ICAO) was in news recently because India has taken up the issue of Pakistan's denial of use of its airspace to the prime minister's flight to ICAO. In September, Pakistan denied overflight clearance to the prime minister's aircraft during his visit to the US.

132) Kudankulam nuclear power plant located in which state?

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Answer – Tamil Nadu Explanation: Kudankulam nuclear power plant was in news because some said that the plant was hacked. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant’s (KKNPP) Site Director Sanjay Kumar said the totally isolated network of KKNPP could not be accessed by any outside network from any part of the globe. Hence, there was no question of it being hacked.

133) Chandaka Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state ? Odisha

134) Who is the Chairman of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) ? Chris Kermode

135) What is the Capital and Currency of Samoa ? Capital: Apia & Currency: Samoan tala

136) Lisa Keightley is associated with which sport ? Answer – Australia Explanation: Former Australian international Lisa Keightley became the first woman to be appointed full-time coach of the England women's cricket team .

137) Where is INS Baaz located ? Answer - Campbell Bay, Andaman & Nicobar Islands Explanation: Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh reviewed the operational facilities at the strategically located INS Baaz, which is the southernmost air station of the armed forces and overlooks the Malacca Strait, at Campbell Bay in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. INS Baaz is currently equipped to operate light to heavy aircraft capable of “short-field operations’’ from a runway of about 3,500-feet. But work is currently underway to increase the runway length by another 1,000-feet, with another 6,600-feet to be added at a later stage, to enable unrestricted operation of all categories of aircraft including fighters and heavy-lift aircraft.

138) Uluru or Ayers Rock was in news recently, it is located in which country ? Answer – Australia Explanation: Uluru, one of Australia's most famous tourist attractions, is considered sacred by the indigenous Anangu people.Rock climbing was banned.

139) What is the Capital and Currency of Lebanon ? Capital- Beirut & Currency- Lebanese pound

140) Where is the headquarter of International Air Transport Association (IATA) located ? Montreal, Quebec, Canada

141) Which country celebrates the festival named “Tihar” ? Answer – Nepal Explanation: Tihar, one of the biggest festivals of Nepal, also known as Deepawali, formally began in Nepal. The five- day festival is celebrated with fervour and gaiety worshipping animals as well as the human body. As the celebrations last for five days, it is called Yama Panchak.

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142) Which bank will continue with USD 6 billion lending target for India ? Answer – World Bank Explanation: World Bank President David Malpass said the multi-lateral funding agency will continue with USD 6 billion lending target for India. As many as 97 projects are being currently executed with loan assistance from the World Bank. "World Bank right now has 97 projects with USD 24 billion committed. So, we expect the programme to continue and to reflect the projects and reforms that were going on in India.

143) Rangapahar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state ? Answer – Nagaland

144) Where is the headquarter of United Nations Alliance of Civilizations(UNAOC) located ? Answer - New York City,US

145) Who is the President of Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India(ASSOCHAM) ? Answer - Balkrishan Goenka

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