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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • October 7, 2019 Current Affairs
1.
Atal Innovation Mission has jointly launched Youth Co-Lab with which of the following?
ISRO
UNDP
DRDO
WHO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched Youth Co: Lab which aims at accelerating social entrepreneurship and innovation in young India.

2.
Under which Article of the Constitution of India media has the right to broadcast their news?
Article 19
Article 17
Article 16
Article 18
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Article 19 (1) of the Constitution of India also confers on the citizens of India the right "to freedom of speech and expression". Right of speak, write, printing etc.

3.
Which of the following city Swachh Bharat Diwas inaugurated on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's birthday?
Ahmedabad
Jaipur
New Delhi
Pune
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Prime Minister inaugurated the Swachh Bharat Diwas 2019 on the occasion of the Mahatma's 150th birth anniversary in Ahmedabad.

4.
A famous player Koneru Humpy is related to which of the following game?
Badminton
Chess
Swimming
Polo
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Humpy Koneru is an Indian chess grandmaster. Koneru Humpy held the reigning Women's World Champion Ju Wenjun to a quick draw in the final round to clinch the Fide World Grand Prix title.

5.
S-400 aerial-defence system belongs to which of the following countries?
Russia
China
USA
Israel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India will buy S-400 aerial-defence system from Russia. The deal is of $5-billion.

6.
Who is appointed as the UNESCO's goodwill ambassador for indigenous people?
Jennifer Lawrence
Kim Kardashian
Megan Fox
Yalitza Aparicio
Answer: Option
Explanation:
UNESCO has appointed Mexican actress Yalitza Aparicio as its goodwill ambassador for indigenous people.

7.
The annual military exercise KAZIND-2019 between India Kazakhstan army commenced at pithoragarh in Uttrakhand, Which edition is this for this exercise?
4th
3rd
2nd
5th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2019 between India and Kazakhstan will be conducted at Pithoragarh from 02 to 15 October 2019. The year 2019 is the 4th edition of joint military exercise.

8.
Which of the following is the first Private train of India that was flagged off recently?
Vande Bharat
Maitri
Science Express
Tejas Express
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flagged off Tejas express from Charbagh railway station in Lucknow. This is India's first private train. It will run by IRCTC six days a week except for Tuesday.

9.
India's largest 'charkha' made of waste plastic inaugurated in which city?
Jaipur
Indore
Noida
Ahmadabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The country's largest charkha, or spinning wheel, made of used plastic waste was inaugurated in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

10.
Which of the following is the font designed using the principles of cognitive psychology?
Arial
Bookman Old
Bahanschrift condensed
Sans Forgetica
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sans Forgetica is a font designed using the principles of cognitive psychology to help us to better remember study notes.

11.
Which of the following state government announced Rs.60 crore for the construction of GMCH Bambolim?
Goa
Gujarat
Maharashtra
TamilNadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Goa government released Rs.60 crore for the super-specialty block being constructed at the Goa Medical College Hospital (GMCH) in Bambolim, Goa. The fund will be paid in 12 installments of Rs.5 crore each.

12.
Who among the following will be the Chief Guest at the 2020 Raisina Dialogue in India?
Donald Trump
Sheikh Hasina
Scott Morrison
Boris Johnson
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Australian PM Scott Morrison will be the Chief Guest at the 2020 Raisina Dialogue, India's premier Dialogue on foreign policy and strategic affairs.

13.
Indian Air Force day is observed on which of the following dates?
5 October
6 October
7 October
8 October
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Air Force celebrating 87th Air Force Day on the coming 08 October 2019.

14.
Which union ministry has launched the Audio Odigos app?
Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of IT and Communication
Ministry of AYUSH
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ministry of Tourism launches Audio Guide facility App "Audio Odigos" for 12 sites of India.

15.
The Wildlife Week is celebrated on which of the following dates?
1 October-7 October
2 October-8 October
4 October-10 October
5 October-11 October
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Wildlife Week is celebrated all over the country every year between 2nd October and 8th October.