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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • October 24, 2019 Current Affairs
1.
Which country has won the ownership of the North Korean vessel that was seized for violating the sanctions?
China
South Korea
USA
Japan
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.

2.
Which country has stopped the postal services with India?
Nepal
China
Bangladesh
Pakistan
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.

3.
Who has been appointed as secretary of the department of investment and public asset management (DIPAM)?
Anil Kumar Khachi
T.V.Mittal
Radhesh Singh
Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government has appointed Tuhin Kanta Pandey as secretary of the department of investment and public asset management (DIPAM).

4.
Who has been named as the ambassadors for 'Bharat Ki Laxmi' by PM Modi?
P. V. Sindhu
Deepika Padukone
Geeta Phougat
Both A and B
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.

5.
Who among the following has been nominated by the US President Donald Trump for the post of Energy Minister?
Dan Brouillette
Mark Esper
Kevin Macaleen
Henry Roots
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.

6.
Which state government has decided not to give government job to people having more than two children?
Assam
Bihar
Haryana
Telangana
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.

7.
International Snow Leopard Day is celebrated on which date?
October 23
October 22
October 25
October 21
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.

8.
International Stuttering Awareness Day is observed on which of the following days?
October 22
October 21
October 23
October 24
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.

9.
Which one advanced digital imaging solution has secured Guinness World Record for developing the smallest commercially available image sensor?
Omni Vision
Mini Vision
Ultra Vision
Infra Vision
Answer: Option
Explanation:
OmniVision, an advanced digital imaging solution, has secured the Guinness World Record for developing the smallest commercially available image sensor.

10.
Which actor has joined hands with UNICEF and Ministry of Women and Child Development for benefits of children?
Salman Khan
Vicky Kaushal
Ayushmann Khurrana
Akshay Kumar
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.

11.
Who has been appointed as the Chairman of Staff Selection Commission (SSC)?
Braj Raj Sharma
Nandan Nilekani
J.V.Bobde
None of the above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bureaucrat Braj Raj Sharma appointed Chairman of Staff Selection Commission (SSC).

12.
Who has been appointed as the new CEO of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)?
Pankaj Kumar
Rajnish Singh
Rakesh Shukla
Vahini Mittal
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).

13.
In Canada Elections 2019, the Justin Trudeau-led Liberal Party won how many seats?
157
167
121
134
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.

14.
Two-day long manoeuvres by Sudarshan Chakra Vahini of Indian Army Started at which field firing range in Rajasthan?
Ajmer
Jodhpur
Udaipur
Jaisalmer
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.

15.
When is the United Nations Day observed globally?
22nd October
23rd October
24th October
25th October
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.

16.
Which bank has won the DigiDhan Mission Digital Payments Award 2018-19?
SBI
YES Bank
HDFC
ICICI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
YES Bank won the DigiDhan Mission Digital Payments Award 2018-19 for the Overall Performance in Digital Payments.

17.
Which Indian Cricketer has broken the record of Stephen Fleming in scoring the highest 30+ runs in 10 balls?
Virat Kohli
Umesh Yadav
Jaspreet Bumrah
Rohit Sharma
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.

18.
Which state government has decided to impose spot fines for storage, sale and purchase of banned firecrackers?
Bihar
Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
Gujarat
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.

19.
According to Global Wealth Report recorded more members of the global top 10% than the United States?
China
India
Australia
Saudi Arabia
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).

20.
Which state topped the crime list in India?
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
Jharkhand
Madhya Pradesh
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.