Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
In which country, demonstrations are going on in response to a proposed tax on calls via WhatsApp and other messaging services?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Thousands of protesters gathered in Central Beirut and other cities of Lebanon in response to a proposed tax on calls via WhatsApp and other messaging services. Demonstrations began spontaneously on 17 October, 2019.
Category : International
2.
The Ayurveda Palliative Care Unit was inaugurated recently in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
AYUSH Ministry recently inaugurated the Ayurveda Palliative Care Unit at Palliative Care Centre, the Base Hospital at Delhi Cantt, New Delhi.
Category : National
3.
Who will be the first Lt.Governor of Ladakh?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Radha Krishna Mathur (born 25 November 1953) is a retired 1977 batch IAS officer of Tripura cadre who has been appointed as the first Lieutenant Governor of the union territory of Ladakh.
Category : Persons
4.
Who has been appointed head of Tiktok in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nikhil Gandhi is the new India head of the popular short-video Chinese app TikTok.
Category : Persons
5.
Who has become the brand ambassador for the Chelsea Football club for India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Arjun Kapoor has been roped in as the Brand Ambassador of Chelsea Football Club (FC) for India.
Category : Sports
6.
When was the Police Commemoration Day 2019 observed in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Police Commemoration Day was observed across India on October 21, 2019 with an aim to commemorate the brave policemen who sacrificed their in the line of duties.
Category : Important Days
7.
Which state has decided to include the Japanese encephalitis patients under the Atal Amrit Abhiyan health scheme?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Assam State Cabinet adopted the new land policy on 21 October 2019. The State Assembly also passed a 25% hike in bus fares. The State also decided to include the Japanese encephalitis patients under the Atal Amrit Abhiyan health scheme.
Category : State
8.
Which Indian cricketer broke Don Bradman's record of highest average in Test cricket on home soil?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rohit Sharma broke Australian cricketer Don Bradman's record of highest average in Test cricket on home soil during the Day 2 of India's third test against South Africa.
Category : Sports
9.
Naruhito will be Japan's emperor of which number?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Naruhito is the 126th monarch according to Japan's traditional order of succession.
Category : International
10.
Amit Panghal belongs to which of the following sport?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Boxing, World Championships silver medalist Amit Panghal won his opening bout in the men's flyweight category as the boxers gave India a good start in the 7th CISM World Military Games in Wuhan, China.
Category : Sports
11.
Who among the following writers, philosopher and founder member of Dalitha Sangharsha Samithi (DSS) passed away recently?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Veteran Kannada writer KB Siddhaiah passed away on Friday (18th Oct 2019) morning at Manipal Hospital. He was one of the founder members of Dalitha Sangharsha Samithi (DSS) during the '80s and co-authored many songs to inspire the movement.
Category : Obituary
12.
World's oldest known natural pearl was discovered off which city's coast?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World's oldest known natural pearl was discovered off the coast of Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. It was discovered by archaeologists working at a Neolithic site on Marawah Island
Category : International
13.
Gandhi Sankalp padyatra has started in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ms Irani flagged off a motorcade of "Gandhi Sankalp Padyatra" beginning from Ramleela ground in Jagdishpur in Amethi.
Category : State
14.
Which version of BHIM has been recently launched by Indian Government?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a major thrust for the digital and cashless payments ecosystem in India, the Central government launched the BHIM 2.0 Universal Payments Interface (UPI).
Category : National
15.
Who is the 1st women scientist from ISRO to stay at Antarctica for 403 days?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mangala Mani is the 1st women scientist from ISRO to stay at Antarctica for 403 days.
Category : National
16.
When was the International Social Security Association (ISSA) formed?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Social Security Association (ISSA) was formed in 1927. The ISSA is a leading international organization established for the social security institutions, government departments and agencies.
Category : International
17.
Who will take over as the 39th president of the BCCI?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
One of India's most decorated captains Sourav Ganguly will be taking over as the 39th president of the BCCI on Wednesday at its AGM, ending a tumultuous 33-month reign of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators.
Category : Sports
18.
Siachen Glacier, the highest battlefield is in which mountain range?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Siachen Glacier at the height of around 20,000 ft in the Karakoram Range is known as the highest militarized zone in the world where the soldiers have to battle frostbite and high winds.
Category : National
19.
Which of the following badminton pair win the mixed doubles title at the Egypt International 2019 in Cairo, Egypt?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kuhoo Garg and Dhruv Rawat win the badminton mixed doubles title at the Egypt International 2019 in Cairo, Egypt.
Category : Sports
20.
The International Judo Federation has banned which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Judo Federation (IJF) said Tuesday it had banned Iran from competition indefinitely over the country's refusal to face Israeli competitors.
Category : International
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