GK & Current Affairs Quiz: October 9-10, 2019
October 10, 2019 May 21, 2021
1. The 2019 Nobel prize in physics has been awarded for discovery in which field?
[A] Cosmology
[B] Laser
[C] Gravitational waves
[D] Neutrino oscillations
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Correct Answer: A [Cosmology]
Notes:
The Nobel Prize 2019 for Physics has jointly been awarded to three scientists – James Peebles, Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz – groundbreaking discoveries about the evolution of the universe and the Earth’s place in the cosmos. One half of the award was given to James Peebles for theoretical discoveries in physical cosmology and the other half jointly to Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz for the discovery of an exo-planet orbiting a solar-type star. They will share a 9-million kronor cash award, a gold medal and a diploma. The laureates will receive them at a ceremony in Stockholm on December 10.
2. The 63rd Dhammachakra Pravartan Day 2019 has recently for which noted personality?
[A] Mahatma Gandhi
[B] B R Ambedkar
[C] Lal Bahadur Shastri
[D] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Correct Answer: B [B R Ambedkar]
Notes:
In Maharashtra, the 63rd Dhammachakra Pravartan Din has celebrated at Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur on 9th October 2019. The Buddhist followers from the different parts of the country and abroad reached at the venue to pay homage to the Architect of Indian Constitution Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. It is a day to celebrate the Buddhist conversion of Dr. Ambedkar.
3. India’s first e-waste clinic is being set up in which city?
[A] Bhopal
[B] New Delhi
[C] Jaipur
[D] Nagpur
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Correct Answer: A [Bhopal]
Notes:
India’s first e-waste clinic is being set up in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. For this noble cause, the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) have signed pact that would enable segregation, processing and disposal of waste from both household and commercial units. Initially, it will be 3-month pilot project and being successful, it would be replicated elsewhere in the country. The clinic will be formed in compliance with the Solid Waste Management Rules of 2016.
4. The 2019 World Parliament of Science, Religion and Philosophy was held in which city?
[A] Jabalpur
[B] New Delhi
[C] Pune
[D] Kolkata
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Correct Answer: C [Pune ]
Notes:
The 5th edition of the World Parliament of Science, Religion and Philosophy has been organized by the MIT World Peace University in Pune on October 2. The theme of the 5-day event for year 2019 is ‘Role of science, religion and philosophy for world peace and well-being of mankind’. The aim of the Parliament was to create and promote interfaith and inter-religious movement for World Peace.
5. NITI Aayog has launched Youth Co:Lab in collaboration with which international organisation?
[A] UNDP
[B] WHO
[C] UNESCO
[D] WTO
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Correct Answer: A [UNDP]
Notes:
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India have jointly launched Youth Co:Lab that aims to accelerate youth-led social entrepreneurship, innovation in India. Through Youth Co:Lab, young entrepreneurs and innovators will get a chance to connect with governments, mentors, incubators and investors, who will help equip them with entrepreneurial skills. It will invite young people in the age group of 18-29 years and start-ups to showcase their proposed ideas and solutions to tackle some of the region’s biggest social challenges.
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