GK & Current Affairs Quiz: October 22, 2019
October 22, 2019 May 21, 2021
1. Chewang Rinchen Setu, which is in news recently, is located in which city / region?
[A] Shillong
[B] Gangtok
[C] Ladakh
[D] Darjeeling
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Correct Answer: C [Ladakh ]
Notes:
Rajnath Singh has recently inaugurated Col. Chewang Rinchen Setu which has been constructed at an altitude of 14,650 feet in the forward area of Ladakh region. This bridge has been built by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). This Bridge is built on the strategically important road Durbuk Shyok Daulat Beg Oldie in sub sector north in eastern Ladakh. According to BRO, micro pile technology was used during the foundation of the bridge to overcome the technological challenges in the remote areas of Ladakh. It is named in honor of Colonel Chewang Rinchan who was one of the highly decorated officer in the Indian Army from Ladakh and he was awarded the Maha Vir Chakara twice.
2. Who has been sworn-in as the new President of Indonesia?
[A] Susilo Yudhoyono
[B] Jusuf Kalla
[C] Maruf Amin
[D] Joko Widodo
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Correct Answer: D [Joko Widodo]
Notes:
In Jakarta, Indonesian President Joko Widodo has been sworn-in for a second and final 5-year term with a pledge to take bolder actions in the course of a string of fresh challenges around security, corruption and economic slowdown. Widodo clinched victory with 55.5% of the vote in the April presidential election.
3. Which state has decided to adopt NCERT course in Class 9th & 10th standard in all govt schools?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Haryana
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to implement NCERT course in Class ninth and tenth standard in all government schools of the state from the next academic session. The School Education Minister Dr Prabhuram Chaudhary has said that Parents-Teachers Association meetings will be held once in every 3 months in order to improve the standard of education in government schools. In it, parents and teachers will have an open discussion on students’ education and their problems. He also pointed that Madhya Pradesh is the first state in the country, where the tradition of transfer of teachers as per their convenience has been started online.
4. KB Siddaiah, who passed away recently, was the veteran personality in which field?
[A] Poetry
[B] Journalism
[C] Politics
[D] Arts
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Correct Answer: A [Poetry]
Notes:
Sociopolitical philosopher-writer KB Siddaiah (65) has passed away in Bengaluru. He was one of the founder members of Dalitha Sangharsha Samithi (DSS) during the 80’s and co-authored many songs to inspire the movement. He was a disciple of Jnapith awardee Dr U R Anantamurthy and critic Ki Ram Nagaraj.
5. Who has been appointed as the new chairman of Indian Banks’ Association (IBA)?
[A] Rakesh Sharma
[B] Rajnish Kumar
[C] S S Mallikarjuna Rao
[D] Madhav Kalyan
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Correct Answer: B [Rajnish Kumar]
Notes:
SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar has been appointed as the new chairman of Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) for 2019-20. He succeeded Sunil Mehta, who was the MD & CEO of Punjab National Bank (PNB). The IBA represents banks’ interests with the government and regulators.
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