Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Cabinet recently relaxed the requirement of Aadhaar Card seeded data to avail of the benefits of which scheme?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Cabinet has also relaxed the mandatory requirement of Aadhaar-seeded data as a pre-condition for release of funds to the beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme to November 30.
Category : National
2.
On which of the following dates World Sight Day is celebrated?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Sight Day 2019 is observed annually on 10th October. The day aims to create awareness to focus global attention on blindness and vision impairment.
Category : Important Days
3.
India has condemned which of the following country's military offensive in Syria?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has condemned Turkey for its unilateral military offensive in north-east Syria. India called on Turkey to exercise restraint and respect Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Category : International
4.
Which newspaper recently announced to stop its print venture and go digital completely?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Daily News & Analysis on Wednesday said it is stopping the print edition from Thursday and will go digital.
Category : National
5.
Who among the following has been appointed as Lokpal of Punjab?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Punjab government has appointed Justice Vinod Kumar Sharma (retired) as the new Lokpal.
Category : Persons
6.
At which of the following places Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) will be established?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Berhampur (IISER) is a public research and education institute in Berhampur, Odisha.
Category : National
7.
At which of the following places 9th RCEP Intersessional Ministerial meeting will be held?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will be attending the 9th RCEP Intersessional Ministerial meeting at Bangkok in Thailand. The meeting will be held on October 11, 2019.
Category : International
8.
According to IMF, Which of the following is India's Projected Growth in 2019?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Acc. to IMF, India's Projected Growth is at 7.3% in 2018 and 7.4% in 2019.
Category : National
9.
Which of the following countries has banned ads for the unhealthiest sugary drinks?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Singapore imposed ban on ads for the unhealthiest sugary drinks in its latest move to combat rising diabetes rates.
Category : International
10.
Who among the following lead SEBI delegation visiting the US?
11.
Which Programme has been launched by the Union Government to encourage talented children to enrich their skills?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Ministry of Human Resource Development recently launched the Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme - DHRUV to encourage talented children to enrich their skills and knowledge.
Category : National
12.
Passport of which of the following countries has been named as the most powerful in the world?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
For the second time in a row, Japan retained its top spot as the world's most powerful passport in 2019, according to the Henley Passport Index. Singapore retains 2nd spot; India at 79.
Category : International
13.
Sumitra Mahajan has inaugurated Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference of India Region for Zone III, in which of the following city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sumitra Mahajan is an Indian politician has inaugurated Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference of India Region for Zone III in Guwahati.
Category : National
14.
Which Country has tested Ghauri ballistic missile successfully?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pakistan has tested Ghauri ballistic missile successfully, capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads up to a distance of 1,300 kilometers.
Category : Defence
15.
Where is the headquarters of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
UNEP has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. CII and the UN Environment has signed a MoU in 2018 to implement the environmental dimension of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2030.
Category : National
16.
When is the World Mental Health Day observed every year?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Mental Health Day, observed on 10 October, an opportunity to raise awareness of mental health issues.
Category : Important Days
17.
Which of the following devices has been launched for ocean states forecast and mapping potential fishing zones?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A device named GEMINI for ocean states forecast and mapping potential fishing zones was launched. It stands for Gagan Enabled Mariner's Instrument for Navigation and Information.
Category : Science
18.
Christine Wolf has won the Hero Women's Indian Open at Gurugram belongs to which of the following country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Austria's Christine Wolf has won the Hero Women's Indian Open at Gurugram, Haryana.
Category : Sports
19.
William D Nordhaus and Paul M Romer were awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for the year 2018, belongs to which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
William D Nordhaus (America) and Paul M Romer (America) were awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for the year 2018.
Category : Awards and Honours
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