Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which country has won the ownership of the North Korean vessel that was seized for violating the sanctions?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States has been granted the ownership of a North Korean vessel "The Wise Honest" that was seized earlier for violating the international sanctions. This vessel is one of the largest cargo ships in North Korea's fleet.
Category : International
2.
Which country has stopped the postal services with India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pakistan has stopped postal mail services between the two countries. This has happened for the first time in history after the partition of India and Pakistan.
Category : International
3.
Who has been appointed as secretary of the department of investment and public asset management (DIPAM)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government has appointed Tuhin Kanta Pandey as secretary of the department of investment and public asset management (DIPAM).
Category : Persons
4.
Who has been named as the ambassadors for 'Bharat Ki Laxmi' by PM Modi?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Actor Deepika Padukone and shuttler PV Sindhu has been named as the ambassadors for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new initiative called 'Bharat Ki Laxmi' movement.
Category : National
5.
Who among the following has been nominated by the US President Donald Trump for the post of Energy Minister?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dan Brouillette has previously worked at Ford Motor Company on various positions. He has been nominated for the post of Energy Minister.
Category : International
6.
Which state government has decided not to give government job to people having more than two children?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Assam Government has decided not to give the government job to the people having more than two children from January 1, 2021.
Category : State
7.
International Snow Leopard Day is celebrated on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Snow Leopard day is observed annually on October 23. It is an international observance that focuses on snow leopard conservation.
Category : Important Days
8.
International Stuttering Awareness Day is observed on which of the following days?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Stuttering Awareness Day is observed on 22 October. The day was designated in 1998. The Day aims to awareness of the Stuttering issue that can cause crippling social anxiety for those that suffer.
Category : Important Days
9.
Which one advanced digital imaging solution has secured Guinness World Record for developing the smallest commercially available image sensor?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
OmniVision, an advanced digital imaging solution, has secured the Guinness World Record for developing the smallest commercially available image sensor.
Category : Science
10.
Which actor has joined hands with UNICEF and Ministry of Women and Child Development for benefits of children?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana joins hands with UNICEF and Ministry of Women and Child Development to raise awareness against sexual abuse of children.
Category : National
11.
Who has been appointed as the Chairman of Staff Selection Commission (SSC)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bureaucrat Braj Raj Sharma appointed Chairman of Staff Selection Commission (SSC).
Category : Persons
12.
Who has been appointed as the new CEO of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government has appointed Pankaj Kumar, IAS (NL87), as the new CEO of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). He is currently serving as the Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Category : Persons
13.
In Canada Elections 2019, the Justin Trudeau-led Liberal Party won how many seats?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Justin Trudeau's Liberal party won 157 out of the total 338 seats in Canada Elections 2019, falling short of the required majority. The party's vote share was 33 percent, lower than the Conservatives which had 34.4% vote share.
Category : International
14.
Two-day long manoeuvres by Sudarshan Chakra Vahini of Indian Army Started at which field firing range in Rajasthan?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Two-day long manoeuvres by Sudarshan Chakra Vahini of Indian Army Started at Jaisalmer, field firing range in Rajasthan. In this war exercise, the army is going to exhibit its strength regarding Agni Missile and artillery.
Category : Defence
15.
When is the United Nations Day observed globally?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) Day 2019 will be observed across the world on October 24, 2019 to mark the 74th anniversary of the UN Charter and celebrate ever achievement and initiative of the UN.
Category : Important Days
16.
Which bank has won the DigiDhan Mission Digital Payments Award 2018-19?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
YES Bank won the DigiDhan Mission Digital Payments Award 2018-19 for the Overall Performance in Digital Payments.
Category : Banking
17.
Which Indian Cricketer has broken the record of Stephen Fleming in scoring the highest 30+ runs in 10 balls?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Umesh Yadav has scored 31 runs on 10 balls with a strike rate of 310. Interestingly, with a strike rate of 310, Yadav topped the highest strike rate chart in a 10-ball innings in Test match history.
Category : Sports
18.
Which state government has decided to impose spot fines for storage, sale and purchase of banned firecrackers?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The West Bengal government has decided to impose spot fines for storage, selling and purchasing of banned fire crackers in the state.
Category : State
19.
According to Global Wealth Report recorded more members of the global top 10% than the United States?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Credit Suisse Research Institute publishes its tenth edition of the Global Wealth Report. This year, for the first time, China recorded more members of the global top 10% (100 million) than the United States (99 million).
Category : International
20.
Which state topped the crime list in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
With registration of 3.1 lakh FIRs, UP topped the crime list in India accounting for 10.1% of total crimes in 2017: NCRB.
Category : National
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