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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • October 6, 2019 Current Affairs
1.
Under which Article of the Constitution of India the President has the power of pardon or remission?
Article 72
Article 71
Article 76
Article 74
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The President shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence under Article 72 of the Constitution of India.

2.
Who is the CEO of International Cricket Council (ICC)?
Manu Sawhney
Shashank Manohar.
David Richardson
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Manu Sawhney has been appointed as new Chief Executive Officer of International Cricket Council.

3.
A small spike Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) was inducted into the Indian army recently, from which country it belongs to?
Israel
America
Russia
France
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On October 4, 2019, the Indian Army inducted a limited number of small Spike anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) of Israel.

4.
Which state has launched the first of its Village Secretariat system in India?
Gujarat
Andhra Pradesh
Telangana
Punjab
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh launched the first of its kind Village Secretariat system at Karapa village near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.

5.
Changthang is a geographical feature what is that?
A Plateau
A Mountain
A River
A Sea
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Changthang is a plateau in western and northern Tibet that extends into Southeastern Ladakh.

6.
Which of the following was the profession of Krishna Gopalkrishna Kadekodi, who recently passed away?
Dancer
Painter
Philatelist
Music Director
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Centenarian philatelist and coin collector Krishna Gopalkrishna Kadekodi passed away. He was 102.

7.
Which of the following fats is not favourable for our body?
Unsaturated fat
Saturated fat
Trans fat
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Trans fats are the most harmful type of fats which can have much more adverse effects on our body than any other dietary constituents.

8.
Papikonda National Park is located in which state?
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
Kerala
Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Papikonda National Park is located in Andhra Pradesh.

9.
Which of the following state is the largest producer of Suvin Cotton?
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Andhra Pradesh
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SUVIN, the finest quality of Extra Long Staple Cotton produced in Tamil Nadu having the highest fibre length.

10.
Which of the following is the highest civilian award of Bangladesh?
Aga Khan Award
Dr Kalam Smriti
Ekushey Padak
RISK Award
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The second highest Buddhist leader of Bangladesh Satyapriya Mohathero, was awarded the second-highest civilian award of Bangladesh Ekushey Padak in 2015 for social work.

11.
The second informal summit between India and China is scheduled in which city?
Chennai
Kolkata
Hyderabad
Bangalore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The second informal summit between the leaders of India and China is scheduled to take place in the coastal town of Mamallapuram, south of Chennai.

12.
When the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) formed?
2007
2008
2006
2004
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Disaster Response Force is a specialised force constituted "for the purpose of specialist response to a threatening disaster situation or disaster" under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. Founder: Government of India, Founded: 2006, Headquarters: New Delhi.

13.
Which one of the following countries has top rank in e-waste production?
America
China
India
Germany
Answer: Option
Explanation:
America has a top rank in e-waste production.

14.
Who among the following has been appointed as the president of Mumbai Cricket Association?
Neena Gupta
Vijay Patil
Sachin Dubey
Amol Kale
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vijay Patil has been elected the president of Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), while Sanjay Naik and Amol Kale were elected as secretary and vice-president respectively.

15.
Which state government has rejected the Centre's proposal for amendment to Indian Forests Act?
Mizoram
Manipur
Nagaland
Chhattisgarh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Mizoram government has rejected the Centre's proposed amendment to Indian Forests Act, 1927. On the basis that it violates the special provisions guaranteed to the state by the Constitution of India.