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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • October 11, 2019 Current Affairs
1.
Cabinet recently relaxed the requirement of Aadhaar Card seeded data to avail of the benefits of which scheme?
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan)
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM- SYM)
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY
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.

2.
On which of the following dates World Sight Day is celebrated?
October 12
October 11
October 10
October 9
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.

3.
India has condemned which of the following country's military offensive in Syria?
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
USA
Israel
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.

4.
Which newspaper recently announced to stop its print venture and go digital completely?
The Statesman
Daily News & Analysis
Business Today
The Millennium Post
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Daily News & Analysis on Wednesday said it is stopping the print edition from Thursday and will go digital.

5.
Who among the following has been appointed as Lokpal of Punjab?
Vinod Kumar Sharma
Satish Kumar Mittal
Dilip B Bhosale
Pradip Kumar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Punjab government has appointed Justice Vinod Kumar Sharma (retired) as the new Lokpal.

6.
At which of the following places Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) will be established?
Kerala
Odisha
Manipur
Telangana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Berhampur (IISER) is a public research and education institute in Berhampur, Odisha.

7.
At which of the following places 9th RCEP Intersessional Ministerial meeting will be held?
Durban
Beijing
Bangkok
Kathmandu
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.

8.
According to IMF, Which of the following is India's Projected Growth in 2019?
7.2%
7.4%
6.5%
8.2%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Acc. to IMF, India's Projected Growth is at 7.3% in 2018 and 7.4% in 2019.

9.
Which of the following countries has banned ads for the unhealthiest sugary drinks?
Singapore
Sweden
Finland
Saudi Arabia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Singapore imposed ban on ads for the unhealthiest sugary drinks in its latest move to combat rising diabetes rates.

10.
Who among the following lead SEBI delegation visiting the US?
U.K Sinha
C.B Bhave
M. Damodaran
Ajay Tyagi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The delegation was led by Chairman Ajay Tyagi.

11.
Which Programme has been launched by the Union Government to encourage talented children to enrich their skills?
DHRUV
LAKSHAY
PRATIBHA
PRATIGYA
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.

12.
Passport of which of the following countries has been named as the most powerful in the world?
South Korea
Singapore
Japan
USA
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.

13.
Sumitra Mahajan has inaugurated Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference of India Region for Zone III, in which of the following city?
Guwahati
Kolkata
Bhubaneshwar
Darjeeling
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sumitra Mahajan is an Indian politician has inaugurated Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference of India Region for Zone III in Guwahati.

14.
Which Country has tested Ghauri ballistic missile successfully?
Afghanistan
India
Pakistan
Sri lanka
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.

15.
Where is the headquarters of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)?
Geneva
Los Angeles
Nairobi
New Delhi
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.

16.
When is the World Mental Health Day observed every year?
8th October
9th October
10th October
11th October
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Mental Health Day, observed on 10 October, an opportunity to raise awareness of mental health issues.

17.
Which of the following devices has been launched for ocean states forecast and mapping potential fishing zones?
Nishta
GEMINI
SEAFORC
None of the above
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.

18.
Christine Wolf has won the Hero Women's Indian Open at Gurugram belongs to which of the following country?
Austria
Switzerland
France
Italy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Austria's Christine Wolf has won the Hero Women's Indian Open at Gurugram, Haryana.

19.
William D Nordhaus and Paul M Romer were awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for the year 2018, belongs to which country?
Germany
America
Italy
France
Answer: Option
Explanation:
William D Nordhaus (America) and Paul M Romer (America) were awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for the year 2018.