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(a) 14th October
(b) 15th October
(c) 16th October
(d) 17th October
(e) 18th October
Answer/ Explanation
Answer: (d) 17th OctoberExplanation:
* The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed every year on October 17 to eradicate poverty from the world and build a sustainable future for all.
* The theme of 2019 is ‘Acting together to empower children, their families and communities to end poverty’.
* The UN has set the goal to eradicate the extreme poverty level for those who are living less than $ 1.25 a day By 2023.
Q. Which country won the 9th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2019 by defeating India in the final?
(a) Malaysia
(b) Pakistan
(c) England
(d) China
(e) Japan
Answer/ Explanation
Answer: (c) EnglandExplanation:
* Indian junior hockey men’s team lost a second consecutive final to Great Britain in the 2019 Sultan of Johor Cup as it succumbed to a 1-2 loss at Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
* In the tournament India’s Shilanand Lakra with 5 goals emerged as a top scorer;
* Japan’s Kosei Kawabe was named as the Best player and Oliver Payne of Great Britain was named as the Goalkeeper of the tournament.
* The 2019 Sultan of Johor Cup (9th – edition) was an international men’s under–21 field hockey tournament held in Malaysia.
Q. The C40 World Mayors Summit 2019 was held in which city?
(a) Hamburg, Germany
(b) Copenhagen, Denmark
(c) Paris, France
(d) London, UK
(e) New York, USA
Answer/ Explanation
Answer: (b) Copenhagen, DenmarkExplanation:
* Copenhagen is hosting the C40 Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark. (9th October to 12th October 2019)
* The main objective of the summit is to show how cities are delivering their strong commitments for healthier, sustainable, resilient and inclusive future.
* The 2019 summit in specific aims to build a global coalition of cities, citizens and businesses that rallies around ambitious climate action that the earth needs right now.
* The 2019 marks 14 – year establishment of C40 Leadership group.
Q. China _________Pakistan call for early resumption of US-Taliban peace talks?
(a) Russia
(b) Iran
(c) Iraq
(d) Indonesia
Answer/ Explanation
Answer: Option BExplanation: China Russia Pakistan call for early resumption of US-Taliban peace talks.
Q. India and France explore _______country projects in Western Indian Ocean region?
(a) 3rd
(b) 4th
(c) 5th
(d) 2nd
Answer/ Explanation
Answer: Option AExplanation: India and France explore 3rd country projects in Western Indian Ocean region.
Q. Who among the following has been appointed as the chairman of the Airports Authority of India (AAI)?
(a) Sukhbir Singh
(b) Arvind Singh
(c) Sanjeev Nandan Sahai
(d) Pramod Kumar Das
(e) Ajay Kumar
Answer/ Explanation
Answer: (b) Arvind SinghExplanation:
* On October 24, 2019, Government of India (GoI) has appointed Arvind Singh as the chairman of Airports Authority of India(AAI).
* He replaces Anuj Aggarwal.
* Singh is at present serving in his cadre-state Maharashtra.
Q. Name the country which has been appointed as the host to conduct the inaugural edition of the new format of 24-team Club World Cup in 2021?
(a) Russia
(b) Brazil
(c) France
(d) China
(e) Spain
Answer/ Explanation
Answer: (d) ChinaExplanation:
* On October 24, 2019 the FIFA 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 Champions League.
* The 2022 FIFA world cup will be hosted by Qatar.
Q. Who is the author of the book titled “Dewas Ki Sanskritik Parampara” released during the “Digital Bharat – Digital Sanskriti” event by the Union Minister of State (MoS) for Culture & Tourism, Mr. Prahalad Singh?
(a) Jeevan Singh Thakur
(b) Mridula Garg
(c) Krishna Sobti
(d) Neelam Saxena Chandra
(e) Indira Dangi
Answer/ Explanation
Answer: (a) Jeevan Singh ThakurExplanation:
• On October 21, 2019, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Culture & Tourism (Independent Charge) Mr. Prahalad 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 (CCRT).
• During the event he 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.
Q. Who among the following has won the Royal Society Science Book Prize 2019 at an awards ceremony at the Royal Society, London, United Kingdom (UK)?
(a) Caroline Criado Perez
(b) Germaine Greer
(c) Helene Cixous
(d) Naomi Wolfe
(e) Bell Hooks
Answer/ Explanation
Answer: (a) Caroline Criado PerezExplanation:
* 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 became the 32nd winner and the fifth woman to be awarded the Royal Society Science Books Prize & her book was chosen from a shortlist of 6 to win the award.
* It was instituted in 1988, the Royal Society Science Book Prize is given to popular science writing across the world for non-specialist readers.
Q. __________Russia Pakistan call for early resumption of US-Taliban peace talks?
(a) China
(b) India
(c) Indonesia
(d) Iran
Answer/ Explanation
Answer: Option AExplanation: China Russia Pakistan call for early resumption of US-Taliban peace talks.
Q. Where is the headquarters of EPFO?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Chennai
(c) Hyderabad
(d) Mumbai
Answer/ Explanation
Answer: Option AExplanation: The headquarters of EPFO is New Delhi.
Q. India and France explore 3rd country projects in ______________?
(a) Western Indian Ocean region
(b) Central India region
(c) Northeast India region
(d) South Central Region
Answer/ Explanation
Answer: Option AExplanation: India and France explore 3rd country projects in Western Indian Ocean region.
Q. Indian American Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee has been awarded Nobel Prize in Economics jointly with her wife Esther Duflo and United States Michael Kremer for their experimental approach to ‘alleviating global poverty’. Abhijit Banerjee is a professor at __________ in US.
(a) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
(b) Harvard University
(c) Yale University
(d) Stanford University
(e) Columbia University
Answer/ Explanation
Answer: (a) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)Explanation:
• The 2019 Nobel Prize for Economics has been jointly won by Indian American Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee (58-year), his wife, Esther Duflo (the French American) and United States Michael Kremer (professor at Harvard University) for their experimental approach to ‘alleviating global poverty’.
• Currently, Mr. Abhijit Banerjee (taken American citizenship in 2017) and Esther Duflo (46-years) are professors at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), US.
• The prize amount of 9 million Swedish krona (Rs. 6,54,17,544) will be shared equally between the three Laureates.
Q. The World Iodine Deficiency Day is observed annually on which date?
(a) 19th October
(b) 20th October
(c) 21st October
(d) 22nd October
(e) 23rd October
Answer/ Explanation
Answer: (c) 21st OctoberExplanation:
* The World Iodine Deficiency day also known as Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) Prevention 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.
Q. Where IRCTC headquarters located?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Chennai
(c) Hyderabad
(d) Mumbai
Answer/ Explanation
Answer: Option AExplanation: The IRCTC headquarters located at New Delhi
Q. What is the captial of Russia?
(a) Moscow
(b) Kazan
(c) Vladivostok
(d) Sochi
Answer/ Explanation
Answer: Option AExplanation: Moscow is captial of Russia.
Q. China Russia Pakistan call for early resumption of __________Taliban peace talks?
(a) Iran
(b) USA
(c) Indonesia
(d) Iraq
Answer/ Explanation
Answer: Option BExplanation: China Russia Pakistan call for early resumption of US-Taliban peace talks.
Q. Indian Railways to convert 200 saloons into ______tourist trains to be run by IRCTC?
(a) 10
(b) 9
(c) 8
(d) 12
Answer/ Explanation
Answer: Option AExplanation: Indian Railways to convert 200 saloons into 10 tourist trains to be run by IRCTC.
Q. Which company board okays 6,500 cr equity infusion?
(a) Larsen and Tourbo
(b) Ashok Leyland
(c) Tata Board
(d) Tech Mahindra
Answer/ Explanation
Answer: Option CExplanation: Tata Sons board okays 6,500 cr equity infusion in Tata Motors.
Q. Indian Railways to convert _______ saloons into 10 tourist trains to be run by IRCTC?
(a) 200
(b) 180
(c) 190
(d) 210
Answer/ Explanation
Answer: Option AExplanation: Indian Railways to convert 200 saloons into 10 tourist trains to be run by IRCTC.
Q. Tata Sons board okays _______ equity infusion in Tata Motors.
(a) 6,500
(b) 8,500
(c) 7,200
(d) 9,600
Answer/ Explanation
Answer: Option AExplanation: Tata Sons board okays 6,500 cr equity infusion in Tata Motors.
Q. India and _______explore 3rd country projects in Western Indian Ocean region?
(a) Russia
(b) France
(c) Indonesia
(d) Iran
Answer/ Explanation
Answer: Option BExplanation: India and France explore 3rd country projects in Western Indian Ocean region.
Q. Centre plans to run ___________completely on renewable energy?
(a) Ladakh
(b) Kathua
(c) Poonch
(d) Ramban
Answer/ Explanation
Answer: Option AExplanation: Centre plans to run Ladakh completely on renewable energy.
Q. India and France explore ________country projects in Western Indian Ocean region?
(a) 3rd
(b) 4th
(c) 2nd
(d) 5th
Answer/ Explanation
Answer: Option AExplanation: India and France explore 3rd country projects in Western Indian Ocean region.
Q. On October 24, 2019, the American credit rating agency, Fitch Rating has downgraded India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast for FY 2020 to _______ from the previous estimate of 6.6%.
(a) 5.2 percent
(b) 5.5 percent
(c) 5.7 percent
(d) 6.0 percent
(e) 6.1 percent
Answer/ Explanation
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.
* The reduction in the growth forecast mainly attributed to the slowdown in the Indian economy which is 6-year low.
* This reduction in GDP by Fitch is lower than that of the Reserve Bank of India’s GDP forecast of 6.1% in October 2019.
