Current Affairs Quiz - October, 2019
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1. Which Assam district has launched ‘Plants for Plastic’ campaign?
[A] Karbi Anglong
[B] Dhemaji
[C] Bongaigaon
[D] Goalpara
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Correct Answer: C [Bongaigaon ]
Notes:
In Assam, the ‘Plants for Plastic’ campaign has been launched by the Bongaigaon District administration in a bid to gradually collect and remove the harmful plastics from the eco- system. The aim of the campaign is to encourage people to collect and remove plastic from their houses, commercial establishments and educational institutions. Under this unique initiative, any person can deposit 1Kg plastic in the Municipality office and get a valuable sapling for free.
2. The Bada Dashain is the biggest festival of which country?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] Nepal
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] India
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Correct Answer: B [Nepal ]
Notes:
The biggest festival of Nepal – Bada Dashain – has begun at famous Hanumandhoka Dashain Ghar in Kathamndu with Vedic rituals. The 15-day festival starts on first day of Navaratri with Ghatsthapana (traditional urn). Devotees performed Ghatsthapana and sowed maize and barley seeds for germination of the auspicious Jamara (barley shoots) in various parts of the country today. During Dashain, people worship goddess Durga for nine days. On tenth day of festival, elders give golden barley shoots and put Tika on the forehead of younger members of the family and bless them for peace, progress and prosperity in the life.
3. Viju Khote, who passed away recently, was the renowned actor of which regional cinema?
[A] Tamil
[B] Marathi
[C] Telugu
[D] Malayalam
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Correct Answer: B [Marathi ]
Notes:
Viju Khote (77), the veteran Hindi and Marathi film-theatre actor, has passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He had acted in more than 300 Hindi and Marathi films. He gained fame for his character Kaliya in the blockbuster film Sholay. Khote was popular for his comedy roles in many films including ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ and ’Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’. His role in TV serial ‘Jaban Sambhal Ke’ also gained popularity.
4. International opera singer Jessye Norman, who has passed away recently, is from which country?
[A] France
[B] Sweden
[C] United States
[D] United Kingdom
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Correct Answer: C [United States]
Notes:
Jessye Norman (74), the renowned international opera singer of the 20th Century, has passed away in New York, United States. She was a pioneering young black woman in the white world of classical music & showcased her majestic the voice in performances around the world. She won four Grammy Awards and the National Medal of Arts.
5. The NITI Aayog & which international organization has launched ‘The Gandhian Challenge’?
[A] UNESCO
[B] UNICEF
[C] FAO
[D] WHO
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Correct Answer: B [UNICEF ]
Notes:
‘The Gandhian Challenge’ have been launched by Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog’s Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) and UNICEF India on the occasion of 150th birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. This innovation challenge provides a platform for every child across India to ideate innovative solutions for a sustainable India of their dreams, using Gandhi’s principles. The problem statement for the Gandhian Challenge is: “Share your innovative solutions/ideas to create a futuristic and sustainable world of your dreams, following Gandhi’s principles”. The contest – open for every child in India from 2 October to 20 October – also celebrates 70 years of partnership between Government of India and UNICEF India to enable ‘Every Right for Every Child’.
6. Which union ministry has instituted the Vayoshreshtha Samman-2019?
[A] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
[B] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
[C] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[D] Ministry of Culture
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment ]
Notes:
As part of the celebration of the 2019 International Day of Older Persons, President Ram Nath Kovind has conferred the Vayoshreshtha Samman-2019 on the eminent senior citizens and institutions in recognition of their services towards the cause of the elderly persons. The Vayoshreshtha Samman is a Scheme of awards instituted by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and gradually upgraded to the status of National Awards for institutions involved in rendering distinguished service for the cause of elderly persons. The awards are intended to show-case the government’s concern for senior citizens and its commitment towards them with the aim of strengthening their legitimate place in the society.
7. Which state has become the India’s third state to ban certain categories of pan masala?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Bihar
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan ]
Notes:
Under the Food Safety Act of 2006, the Rajasthan government has recently announced a ban on paan masala containing magnesium carbonate, nicotine, tobacco, mineral oil and flavoured ‘supari’ in the state to reduce addiction among the youth. With this, Rajasthan has become the third State after Maharashtra and Bihar to announce such a move.
8. What is the current repo rate as per RBI’s 4th bi – monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2019-20?
[A] 5.75%
[B] 5.15%
[C] 5.50%
[D] 5.25%
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Correct Answer: B [5.15%]
Notes:
As per 4th bi – monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2019-20, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cut its key lending rate — repo rate – by 25 basis points to 5.15% in an effort to boost a sluggish economy as inflation remains in a comfortable zone. This is the 5th consecutive rate cut by the apex bank this year.
9. On which date, the 2019 edition of World Animal Day (WAD) is observed?
[A] October 3
[B] October 4
[C] October 6
[D] October 5
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Correct Answer: B [October 4]
Notes:
The World Animal Day (WAD) is celebrated every year on 4th October to educate humans about how their actions impact animals and create awareness about the protection of animals all over the world.
10. Mohammad Hasnain, who has become the youngest-ever cricketer to take a hat-trick in T20I, is from which country?
[A] South Africa
[B] Afghanistan
[C] Pakistan
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: C [Pakistan ]
Notes:
Pakistan pacer Mohammad Hasnain has become the youngest-ever cricketer to take a hat-trick in T20I. He achieved the feat against Sri Lanka in the first Twenty20 international in Lahore.
