1.
Who
will head the Committee of Secretaries(CoS) formed by government to examine the
financial stress of the telecom sector faced by service providers such as
Bharti Airtel and Vodafone-Idea Ltd ?
1)
Nripendra
Misra
2)
Rajiv
Mehrishi
3)
Pradeep
Kumar Sinha
4)
Rajiv Gauba
5)
None of
these
2.
Name
the University, which topped among the Indian University & ranked 17th
globally in the Financial Times(FT)- Masters in Management Rankings 2019 .
1)
Indian
Institute of Management- Bangalore(IIMB)
2)
Indian
Institute of Management- Calcutta (IIMC)
3)
Indian
Institute of Management- Ahmedabad (IIMA)
4)
Indian
Institute of Management- Udaipur (IIMU)
5)
None of
these
3.
Which
university topped in the Financial Times(FT)- Masters in Management Rankings
2019 ?
1)
University
of St.Gallen
2)
HEC Paris
3)
London
Business School
4)
MIT Sloan
School of Management
5)
None of
these
4.
Name
the CEO, who topped among the Indian CEO & ranked 6th globally in the ‘The
Best-Performing CEOs in the World, 2019’ list prepared by Harvard Business
Review (HBR) .
1)
Indra Nooyi
2)
Satya
Narayana Nadella
3)
Shantanu
Narayen
4)
Ajaypal
Singh Banga
5)
None of
these
5.
Which
insurance firm has received the in-principle approval from insurance regulator
IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) to act as a
direct insurance broker ?
1)
Religare
Health Insurance Company Limited
2)
Edelweiss
General Insurance
3)
Aditya Birla
Sun Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
4)
BSE-Ebix
Insurance Broking Pvt Ltd
5)
None of
these
6.
Name
the India’s first international award that honours exemplary work and
achievements of the heads of state and govt. and other distinguished
persons/organizations around the world .
1)
Mahatma
Gandhi Honorary Award
2)
Gandhi
Mandela Award
3)
Gandhi Peace
Award
4)
Mahatma Gandhi
Award
5)
None of
these
7.
Who
presented the 1st edition of National Corporate Social Responsibility Awards
(NCSRA) for 2019 in New Delhi ?
1)
Ram Nath
Kovind
2)
Narendra
Modi
3)
Venkaiah
Naidu
4)
Amit Shah
5)
None of
these
8.
Which
firm was conferred with the National CSR Award 2018 for excellence in corporate
social responsibility during the 1st edition of National Corporate Social
Responsibility Awards (NCSRA) for 2019 ?
1)
Cholamandalam
Investment and Finance Company
2)
Indiabulls
Housing Finance
3)
Edelweiss
Financial Services
4)
Bajaj
Finserv Ltd.
5)
None of
these
9.
Who
created a new speed record by climbing the world’s 14 highest peaks in 7 months
?
1)
Ganesh Jena
2)
Harish
Kapadia
3)
Raghav
Joneja
4)
Nirmal Purja
5)
None of
these
10.Who was appointed as the 47th
Chief Justice of India (CJI) succeeding Ranjan Gogoi ?
1)
Rajendra Mal
Lodha
2)
Sharad
Arvind Bobde
3)
Jagdish
Singh Khehar
4)
Dipak Misra
5)
None of
these
11.To which country, Birender Singh
Yadav was appointed as the next Ambassador of India ?
1)
Republic of
Iraq
2)
Syria
3)
Turkey
4)
Iran
5)
None of
these
12.Who has been concurrently
accredited as the next high commissioner of India to the Independent state of
Samoa ?
1)
Rahul
Kulshreshth
2)
Vikram Misri
3)
Muktesh
Kumar Pardeshi
4)
Ashok Das
5)
None of
these
13.Name the Indian-American interventional
gastroenterologist, who was appointed to prestigious 2019-20 class of white
house fellows .
1)
Aabha Nagral
2)
Amit Sachdev
3)
Rajesh Gupta
4)
Dinesh Kumar
Singal
5)
None of
these
14.Where was the 7th CISM Military
World Games for the year 2019 held ?
1)
Sochi,
Russia
2)
Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil
3)
Mungyeong-si,
South Korea
4)
Wuhan, China
5)
None of
these
15.Which country topped the medal
tally in the 7th CISM Military World Games for the year 2019 ?
1)
India
2)
China
3)
Russia
4)
Brazil
5)
None of
these
16.Which country won the Fair-Play
Honor Award in the 7th CISM Military World Games for the year 2019 ?
1)
France
2)
Russia
3)
China
4)
Brazil
5)
None of
these
17.Anandan Gunasekaran, who is in
news recently is associated with which sport ?
1)
Shotput
2)
Tennis
3)
Para-athletics
4)
Badminton
5)
None of
these
18.Who won gold medal in the Men’s
Javelin Throw in 7th CISM Military World Games for the year 2019 ?
1)
Surendran
Pillai
2)
Deepak
3)
Aneesh Kumar
4)
Shivpal
Singh
5)
None of
these
19.What is the other name of the
Vienna Open ?
1)
Winston-Salem
Open
2)
Erste Bank
Open
3)
Rosmalen
Open
4)
Estoril Open
5)
None of
these
20.Who won the Men’s singles title
in the 45th edition of Erste Bank Open(Vienna Open) for the year 2019 ?
1)
Dominic
Thiem
2)
Roger
Federer
3)
Milos Raonic
4)
Denis
Shapovalov
5)
None of
these
21.Name the Padma Shri awardee &
India’s oldest Yoga teacher, who passed away recently .
1)
Deepika
Mehta
2)
Brahmakumari
Shivani
3)
V. Nanammal
4)
Abhijata
Sridhar Iyengar
5)
None of
these
22.Actor, comedian & Mimicry
artist Mano passed away recently, he was from which state ?
1)
Karnataka
2)
Maharashtra
3)
West Bengal
4)
Tamil Nadu
5)
None of
these
23.Who is the author of the book
titled “The Unquiet River: A biography of the Brahmaputra” ?
1)
Himanjali
Sankar
2)
Arupjyoti
Saikia
3)
Saikat
Majumdar
4)
Chitra
Banerjee Divakaruni
5)
None of
these
24.Find the novel of Romesh Gunesekera,
which is set to released on November , 2019 .
1)
Suncatcher
2)
We are
Displaced
3)
The lies we
Tell
4)
The Fate of
Butterflies
5)
None of
these
25.On which date, International
Internet Day is observed annually ?
1)
October 26
2)
October 28
3)
October 29
4)
October 27
5)
None of
these
26.World Stroke Day is observed
annually on ______________ .
1)
October 26
2)
October 27
3)
October 28
4)
October 29
5)
None of
these
27.What was the campaign theme of
the International Chefs Day 2019 ?
1)
Pass It On
2)
How Healthy
Food Works
3)
Healthy
Foods for Growing Up
4)
Foods For
Healthy Heroes
5)
None of
these
28.Name the father of yoga in the
west, whose 125th birth anniversary was commemorated by releasing a coin of
face value Rs.125 by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman .
1)
Jiddu
Krishnamurti
2)
Paramahansa
Yogananda
3)
Ramana
Maharshi
4)
Swami
Kriyananda
5)
None of
these
29.Which country’s human milk bank
model is set to be adopted by India ?
1)
Russia
2)
China
3)
South Africa
4)
Brazil
5)
None of
these
30.Which year is set as target by
India to achieve at least 70% infants to have access to Breast Milk(BM) ?
1)
2020
2)
2022
3)
2025
4)
2030
5)
None of
these
31.Where was the BRICS (Brazil,
Russia, India, China, South Africa) Health Ministers Conference 2019 held ?
1)
Brazil
2)
Russia
3)
China
4)
South Africa
5)
None of
these
32.Where was the 3rd Future
Investment Initiative(FII) also known as the ‘Davos in the Desert‘ Forum for
the year 2019 held ?
1)
Manama,
Bahrain
2)
Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia
3)
Abu Dhabi,
United Arab Emirates(UAE)
4)
Doha, Qatar
5)
None of
these
33.Name the Indian delegate, who
addressed the 3rd Future Investment Initiative(FII) also known as the ‘Davos in
the Desert‘ Forum for the year 2019 in Riyadh.
1)
Subrahmanyam
Jaishankar
2)
Venkaiah
Naidu
3)
Ram Nath
Kovind
4)
Narendra
Modi
5)
None of
these
34.How many Memorandum of
Understandings(MoU)’s were signed between India and Saudi Arabia during Narendra
Modi’s visit to Saudi Arabia ?
1)
13
2)
10
3)
12
4)
11
5)
None of
these
35.Name the third nation in the West
Asia, where did India launch the RuPay card to initiate India’s digital payment
system .
1)
Saudi Arabia
2)
Qatar
3)
United Arab
Emirates
4)
Oman
5)
None of
these
36.Which country has released a new
coin worth Rs.50 to commemorate the 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak
?
1)
Nepal
2)
Pakistan
3)
India
4)
Sri Lanka
5)
None of
these
37.Name the country, which has
signed Strategic partnership council agreement with Saudi Arabia thus becoming
fourth country to do so .
1)
Nepal
2)
Pakistan
3)
India
4)
Bangladesh
5)
None of
these
38.Which country based AirCarbon Pte
Ltd launched the world’s first blockchain-based carbon trading exchange ?
1)
Philippines
2)
Indonesia
3)
Malaysia
4)
Singapore
5)
None of
these
39.Which firm was stated as the most
disruptive companies in the KPMG’s report titled “Disruptive companies and
business models”?
1)
Amazon
2)
Apple
3)
Alibaba
4)
All the
above
5)
None of
these
40.Name the airline, which became
the member of International Air Transport Association (IATA) .
1)
IndiGo
2)
SpiceJet
3)
GoAir
4)
Air India
Express
5)
None of
these
41.Which organization has received
the SEED Awards in the Low Carbon category ?
1)
Realty Corp
2)
Aikya
Organics
3)
GreenMyLife
4)
Datawrkz
5)
None of
these
42.Who has been appointed as the new
Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on October
30, 2019?
1)
Khaled
Toukan
2)
Lassina
Zerbo
3)
Rafael
Mariano Grossi
4)
Yukiya Amano
5)
None of
these
43.Which country’s Prime Minister,
Saad al-Hariri was resigned on October 29, 2019 ?
1)
Turkey
2)
Syria
3)
Libya
4)
Lebanon
5)
None of
these
44.Who was appointed as the Deputy
National Security Advisor (Dy NSA) on October 29, 2019 ?
1)
Dattatray
Padsalgikar
2)
Rakesh Maria
3)
Subodh Kumar
Jaiswal
4)
Sanjay Barve
5)
None of
these
45.Which institute has created the
first-ever ‘Indian brain atlas’(IBA) in collaboration with the Department of
Imaging Sciences and Interventional Radiology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute
for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST)?
1)
Tata
Institute of Fundamental Research
2)
Indian
Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad(IIIT-H)
3)
Indian
Institute of Information Technology Bangalore(IIIT-B)
4)
Indian
Institute of Science Bangalore(IIS-B)
5)
None of
these
46.Name the new technology, which
has been developed by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology (MIT), United States (US) to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from air .
1)
Non-Faradaic
Magnetic-swing reactive adsorption system
2)
Faradaic
Magnetic-swing reactive adsorption system
3)
Faradaic
electro-swing reactive adsorption system
4)
Non-Faradaic
electro-swing reactive adsorption system
5)
None of
these
47.Name the deep sea fish which
belongs to the family Argentinidae which reported for the first time in India.
1)
Cirrhinus
cirrhosus
2)
Glossanodon
macrocephalus
3)
Labeo rohita
4)
Systomus
sarana
5)
None of
these
48.Who led the team of the
researchers from Zoological Survey of India(ZSI) to discover a new deep-sea
fish named “Glossanodon macrocephalus” which belongs to the family Argentinidae
of the genus Glossanodon ?
1)
L. Kosygin
Singh
2)
Avtar Kaur
Sidhu
3)
Chelladurai
Raghunathan
4)
Bineesh K.K.
5)
None of
these
49.Where was the new deep-sea fish
named “Glossanodon macrocephalus” which belongs to the family Argentinidae of
the genus Glossanodon discovered ?
1)
Kerala
2)
Andhra
Pradesh
3)
Telangana
4)
Karnataka
5)
None of
these
50.Which country’s cricketer, Shakib
Al Hasan (32) was banned from Cricket by International Cricket Council (ICC)
for 2 years ?
1)
Australia
2)
New Zealand
3)
Bangladesh
4)
Pakistan
5)
None of
these
51.Name the first woman, first
Japanese person and the first female United Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees (UNHCR), who passed away recently .
1)
Kazu Ando
2)
Sadako Ogata
3)
Michiko
Inukai
4)
Izumi
Nakamitsu
5)
None of
these
52.Find the book, which was authored
by Sadako Ogata ?
1)
“Rescue:
Refugees and the Political Crisis of Our Time”
2)
“Seeking
Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis”
3)
“Violent
Borders: Refugees and the Right to Move”
4)
“The
Turbulent Decade — Confronting the Refugee Crises of the 1990s”
5)
None of
these
53.Former judge of the Supreme
Court, Justice Nanje Gowda Venkatachala passed away recently, he also served as
the Lokayukta of which state ?
1)
Karnataka
2)
Kerala
3)
Andhra
Pradesh
4)
Telangana
5)
None of
these
54.Who is the author of the book
titled “Phoenix” which was translated and released in English titled “The
Parrot Green Saree” ?
1)
Emma
Georgina Rothschild
2)
Mrinal Pande
3)
Nabaneeta
Sen
4)
Eva Colorni
5)
None of
these
55.How many states and Union
Territories are there in India after Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and Ladakh
formally inducted as the new Union Territories ?
1)
26 states
and 11 UTs
2)
27 states
and 10 UTs
3)
28 states
and 9 UTs
4)
29 states
and 8 UTs
5)
None of
these
56.Who recently received permission
from Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) and are eligible
to apply for National Pension System (NPS) ?
1)
Overseas
Citizens of India(OCI)
2)
Disabled
Citizen of India(DCI)
3)
People older
than 80
4)
Non Resident
India (NRI)
5)
None of
these
57.Under which act, Overseas
Citizens of India(OCI) can apply for the pension system at par with Non
Resident Indians (NRIs) ?
1)
Pension Fund
Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Act 2010
2)
Pension Fund
Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Act 2011
3)
Pension Fund
Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Act 2012
4)
Pension Fund
Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Act 2013
5)
None of
these
58.What was the theme of the
National Symposium to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis that held in New Delhi ?
1)
“Simulation
to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis”
2)
“United to
Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis”
3)
“Investigation
to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis”
4)
“Enquiry to
Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis”
5)
None of
these
59.Where was the 5th edition of
International Conference on ROADTECH 2019 with agenda Sustainable Roads and
Highways-Smart Use of Available Resources for Green and Sustainable Roads, held
?
1)
Chennai
2)
Mumbai
3)
New Delhi
4)
Kolkata
5)
None of
these
60.Which two countries have signed
the International Solar Alliance (ISA) framework agreement taking the total
number of signatories to 83 ?
1)
Eritrea and
St. Kitts & Nevis
2)
Somalia and
St. Kitts & Nevis
3)
Djibouti and
Somalia
4)
Comoros and
Somalia
5)
None of
these
61.Who unveiled a 15-point charter
during the “Arun Jaitely Memorial Lecture on Strengthening of Parliamentary
Institutions in the Country” in Delhi University in New Delhi ?
1)
Ram Nath
Kovind
2)
Subrahmanyam
Jaishankar
3)
Narendra
Modi
4)
Venkaiah
Naidu
5)
None of
these
62.Which institute has signed an MoU
(Memorandum of understanding) with Frankfurter Innovationszentrum
Biotechnologie GmbH (FiZ), Germany in New Delhi for research in the field of
genomics ?
1)
National
Institute of Health and Family Welfare(NIHFW)
2)
All India
Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA)
3)
Institute of
Genomics and Integrative Biology(IGIB)
4)
Ayurvedic
and Unani Tibbia College(AUTC)
5)
None of
these
63.Which bank has partnered with
Srei Equipment Finance Ltd (SEFL) to provide loans to MSME and retail sector
customers ?
1)
Union Bank
of India
2)
Punjab
National Bank
3)
United Bank
of India
4)
State Bank
of India
5)
None of
these
64.Who led the High-Level Advisory
Group (HLAG) on trade and policy, that suggests the simpler regulatory and tax
framework for overseas investment funds ?
1)
Surjit
Bhalla
2)
Rathin Roy
3)
Bibek Debroy
4)
Swapan
Dasgupta
5)
None of
these
65.Which year is set as target to
increase the Capital base of the EXIM (Export Import) Bank to Rs 20,000 crore ?
1)
2025
2)
2020
3)
2021
4)
2022
5)
None of
these
66.Which organization has released
the 12th edition of the report titled “Global Microscope 2019: The enabling
environment for financial inclusion” ?
1)
World Bank
(WB)
2)
Economist
Intelligence Unit (EIU)
3)
World
Economic Forum (WEF)
4)
International
Monetary Fund (IMF)
5)
None of
these
67.At what position does India ranks
as per the recently released “Global Microscope 2019: The enabling environment
for financial inclusion” ?
1)
3
2)
4
3)
5
4)
6
5)
None of
these
68.Who received the Golden dragon
award at Cardiff international film festival 2019 held in Wales, UK ?
1)
Nawazuddin
Siddiqui
2)
Pankaj
Tripathi
3)
Anurag
Kashyap
4)
Saif Ali
Khan
5)
None of
these
69.Name the Russia’s most advanced
version of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine that test fired the
Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile for first time .
1)
Bulava
Vladimir
2)
Tochka
Vladimir
3)
Stiletto
Vladimir
4)
Knyaz
Vladimir
5)
None of
these
70.Name the first Indian pair to
enter the finals of a BWF World Tour Super 750 event at the Yonex French Open
2019 .
1)
Srikanth
Kidambi and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
2)
Satwiksairaj
Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
3)
Srikanth
Kidambi and Chirag Shetty
4)
Parupalli
Kashyap and Srikanth Kidambi
5)
None of
these
71.Who has been inducted into the
10-member sports ambassador group by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
on Boxing workforce to represent boxers ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games ?
1)
Vijender
Singh
2)
Devendro
Singh
3)
Mangte
Chungneijang Mary Kom
4)
Shiva Thapa
5)
None of
these
72.Name the Indian politician and a
leader of the Communist Party of India (CPI), who has passed away in
Kolkata,West Bengal .
1)
Gurudas
Dasgupta
2)
Sudip
Bandyopadhyay
3)
Tarun Mandal
4)
Basudeb
Acharia
5)
None of
these
73.Actress Geetanjali passed away recently,
she hailed from which state ?
1)
Tamil Nadu
2)
Kerala
3)
Andhra
Pradesh
4)
Telangana
5)
None of
these
74.When was the National Unity Day,
also known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is observed ?
1)
October 28
2)
October 31
3)
October 30
4)
October 29
5)
None of
these
75.Who was the first deputy prime
minister of India ?
1)
Bhagat Singh
2)
Rajendra
Prasad
3)
Sardar
Vallabhbhai Patel
4)
Subhas
Chandra Bose
5)
None of
these
76.Where did Prime Minister Narendra
Modi inaugurated “technology demonstration site’ on National Unity Day, also
known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas ?
1)
Kevadiya,
Gujarat
2)
Mumbai,
Maharashtra
3)
New Delhi,
Delhi
4)
Kolkata,
5)
None of
these
77.On which date, 73rd Infantry Day
is celebrated ?
1)
October 30
2)
October 29
3)
October 28
4)
October 27
5)
None of
these
78.Who released a commemorative
stamp on Siachen Glacier ?
1)
Karambir
Singh
2)
Bipin Rawat
3)
Sunil Lanba
4)
Birender
Singh Dhanoa
5)
None of
these
79.What was the theme of the World
Cities Day(WCD) 2019 ?
1)
Theme –
“Better Life, Better City, Better Country”
2)
Theme –
“Innovative Governance, Open Cities”
3)
Theme – “Changing
the world: innovations and better life for future generations”
4)
Theme –
“Building Sustainable and Resilient Cities”
5)
None of
these
80.7th edition of Global Media and
Information Literacy (MIL) Week is observed from _________.
1)
24 to 31
October 2019
2)
23 to 30
October 2019
3)
22 to 29
October 2019
4)
21 to 28
October 2019
5)
None of
these
81.What was the theme of the World
Savings Day (WSD), also called the World Thrift Day 2019 ?
1)
Theme –
“Saving is essential”
2)
Theme –
“Think and Save”
3)
Theme –
“Savings is good”
4)
Theme – “Savings
give life a lift”
5)
None of
these
82.Who released the 14th edition of
the National Health Profile(NHP) 2019 in New Delhi ?
1)
Smriti Irani
2)
Prakash
Javadekar
3)
D. V.
Sadananda Gowda
4)
Harsh
Vardhan
5)
None of
these
83.Which state/UT has the highest
population density with 11,320 people per square kilometer ?
1)
Maharashtra
2)
Delhi
3)
Uttar
Pradesh
4)
Gujarat
5)
None of
these
84.Name the mission, which was
launched with an objective to achieve 100% immunization .
1)
Bhartam
Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0
2)
Suraksha
Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0
3)
Intensified
Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0
4)
Sansad
Adarsh Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0
5)
None of
these
85.Where was the 3rd edition of the
Global Ayurveda Summit 2019 held ?
1)
Kochi,
Kerala
2)
Mumbai,
Maharashtra
3)
New Delhi,
Delhi
4)
Kolkata,
West Bengal
5)
None of
these
86.Which two countries had recently
signed a joint declaration of intent on cooperation in agriculture market
development ?
1)
India and
United States
2)
India and
Japan
3)
India and
Russia
4)
India and
Germany
5)
None of
these
87.Name the German Minister of Food
& Agriculture, who visited India recently .
1)
Franziska
Giffey
2)
Julia
Klockner
3)
Annegret
Kramp-Karrenbauer
4)
Katarina
Barley
5)
None of
these
88.Which city is set to host the
2019 United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (also known as Conference of
the Parties (COP) 25 climate summit 2019) after Chile’s withdrawal ?
1)
Edinburgh,
Scotland
2)
London,
United Kingdom
3)
Madrid,
Spain
4)
Paris,
France
5)
None of
these
89.Which organization has released a
report titled “Adolescents, Diets and Nutrition: Growing Well in a Changing
World 2019” ?
1)
UNICEF
(United Nations Children’s Fund)
2)
UNESCO(United
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
3)
World Bank
4)
International
Monetary Fund(IMF)
5)
None of
these
90.Name the Organization, which
released a report titled “ Intensified Attacks, New Defences; Developments in
the Fight to Protect Journalists and End Impunity” .
1)
UNICEF
(United Nations Children’s Fund)
2)
UNESCO(United
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
3)
World Bank
4)
International
Monetary Fund(IMF)
5)
None of
these
91.Which was the deadliest part of
the world for journalists where 30 % of global killings- 149 people killed
between 2014-18 as per the UNESCO report titled “ Intensified Attacks, New
Defences; Developments in the Fight to Protect Journalists and End Impunity” ?
1)
Asian Nation
2)
Latin
America
3)
Caribbean
region
4)
Arab States
5)
None of
these
92.Who was conferred with the 28th
Vyas Samman for the year 2018 in New Delhi for his 12th anthology of poetry
collection ‘Jitne Log Utne Prem’.
1)
Sachchidananda
Vatsyayan
2)
Kedarnath
Singh
3)
Leeladhar
Jagoori
4)
Manglesh
Dabral
5)
None of
these
93.Name the Swedish teenage climate
activist who has refused to accept Nordic Council’s environmental award 2019 .
1)
Greta
Thunberg
2)
Vic Barrett
3)
Luisa
Neubauer
4)
Kallan
Benson
5)
None of
these
94.Name the Chief Justice of Patna
High Court, who was transferred to the Madras High Court on 30th October, 2019
.
1)
Sanjay Yadav
2)
Amreshwar
Pratap Sahi
3)
Ajay Kumar
Mittal
4)
Sanjay Karol
5)
None of
these
95.Under which article the Chief
Justice of the High Court’s are transferred ?
1)
Article 222
of the constitution of India
2)
Article 322
of the constitution of India
3)
Article 422
of the constitution of India
4)
Article 522
of the constitution of India
5)
None of
these
96.To which country, Pavan Kapoor
was appointed as the Ambassador of India ?
1)
Oman
2)
Bahrain
3)
Qatar
4)
United Arab
Emirates (UAE)
5)
None of
these
97.Name the Managing Director (MD)
and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dhanlaxmi Bank, who resigned from the post
on October 30, 2019 .
1)
K.N. Murali
2)
Lakshmy Devi
3)
T. Latha
4)
K Srinivasan
5)
None of
these
98.Which organization has acquired
the Indian e-commerce platform ShopClues ?
1)
Qoo10
2)
Taobao
3)
ZALORA
4)
Shopee
5)
None of
these
99.Name the Institute which has
collaborated with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to set up a
space technology cell (STC) .
1)
Indian
Institute of Technology (IIT), Bengaluru
2)
Indian
Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi
3)
Indian
Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras
4)
Indian
Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur
5)
None of
these
100.
Which
country’s women team won the Emerging asia cup 2019 title in Colombo, Sri Lanka
?
1)
Australia
2)
Bangladesh
3)
Sri Lanka
4)
India
5)
None of
these
BANKING CURRENT AFF. ANSWER KEY
DATE :- 29 OCT. TO 01 NOV. 2019
1. Answer-4) Rajiv Gauba
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019, Union government formed a Committee of Secretaries (CoS), headed by Cabinet Secretary Mr Rajiv Gauba to examine the financial stress of the telecom sector faced by service providers such as Bharti Airtel and Vodafone-Idea Ltd and suggest measures to overcome it. The panel includes the secretaries to the ministries of finance, law, and telecom.
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019, Union government formed a Committee of Secretaries (CoS), headed by Cabinet Secretary Mr Rajiv Gauba to examine the financial stress of the telecom sector faced by service providers such as Bharti Airtel and Vodafone-Idea Ltd and suggest measures to overcome it. The panel includes the secretaries to the ministries of finance, law, and telecom.
2. Answer-2) Indian Institute of Management- Calcutta (IIMC)
Explanation:On October 28, 2019 The Financial Times(FT)- Masters in Management Rankings 2019 was released. Among the Indian B(business) schools, the Indian Institute of Management- Calcutta (IIMC) topped the list, 17th position overall.
Explanation:On October 28, 2019 The Financial Times(FT)- Masters in Management Rankings 2019 was released. Among the Indian B(business) schools, the Indian Institute of Management- Calcutta (IIMC) topped the list, 17th position overall.
3. Answer-1) University of St.Gallen
Explanation:On October 28, 2019 The Financial Times(FT)- Masters in Management Rankings 2019 was released. Among the Indian B(business) schools, the Indian Institute of Management- Calcutta (IIMC) topped the list, 17th position overall. Other Indian institutes in the top 50 rankings were IIM-Ahmedabad ranked at 21st place and IIM Bangalore at 44th rank. The list was topped by University of St.Gallen in Switzerland.
Explanation:On October 28, 2019 The Financial Times(FT)- Masters in Management Rankings 2019 was released. Among the Indian B(business) schools, the Indian Institute of Management- Calcutta (IIMC) topped the list, 17th position overall. Other Indian institutes in the top 50 rankings were IIM-Ahmedabad ranked at 21st place and IIM Bangalore at 44th rank. The list was topped by University of St.Gallen in Switzerland.
4. Answer-3) Shantanu Narayen
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019, Three Indian-origin CEOs (chief executive officer), Shantanu Narayen (CEO of Adobe Inc), Ajaypal Singh Banga (CEO of Mastercard) and Satya Narayana Nadella (CEO of Microsoft) are among the world’s top 10 best-performing chief executives, featured in a list of ‘The Best-Performing CEOs in the World, 2019′ prepared by Harvard Business Review (HBR). Narayen of Adobe is at 6th place in the list and Banga is at 7th position. Microsoft’s Nadella ranks 9th on the list.
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019, Three Indian-origin CEOs (chief executive officer), Shantanu Narayen (CEO of Adobe Inc), Ajaypal Singh Banga (CEO of Mastercard) and Satya Narayana Nadella (CEO of Microsoft) are among the world’s top 10 best-performing chief executives, featured in a list of ‘The Best-Performing CEOs in the World, 2019′ prepared by Harvard Business Review (HBR). Narayen of Adobe is at 6th place in the list and Banga is at 7th position. Microsoft’s Nadella ranks 9th on the list.
5. Answer- 4) BSE-Ebix Insurance Broking Pvt Ltd
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019, Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) ,Asia’s first stock exchange and its joint venture (JV) partner Ebix, US (United States) based insurance exchange, has received in-principle approval from insurance regulator IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) to act as a direct insurance broker under the IRDAI (Insurers Brokers) Regulations, 2018. The JV, named as BSE-Ebix Insurance Broking Pvt Ltd.
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019, Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) ,Asia’s first stock exchange and its joint venture (JV) partner Ebix, US (United States) based insurance exchange, has received in-principle approval from insurance regulator IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) to act as a direct insurance broker under the IRDAI (Insurers Brokers) Regulations, 2018. The JV, named as BSE-Ebix Insurance Broking Pvt Ltd.
6. Answer-2) Gandhi Mandela Award
Explanation:
On October 25, 2019 New Delhi based Non-Profit Organisation(NPO), the Gandhi Mandela Foundation has constituted the first ever Gandhi Mandela Award in 2019. It is India’s first international award announced on 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2, 2019. The award honours exemplary work and achievements of the heads of state and govt. and other distinguished persons/organizations around the world.These awards will be given to people with contributions in the fields of Peace, Social Welfare, Culture, Environment, Education, Healthcare, Sports and Innovation.
Explanation:
On October 25, 2019 New Delhi based Non-Profit Organisation(NPO), the Gandhi Mandela Foundation has constituted the first ever Gandhi Mandela Award in 2019. It is India’s first international award announced on 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2, 2019. The award honours exemplary work and achievements of the heads of state and govt. and other distinguished persons/organizations around the world.These awards will be given to people with contributions in the fields of Peace, Social Welfare, Culture, Environment, Education, Healthcare, Sports and Innovation.
7. Answer-1) Ram Nath Kovind
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019, The President of India, Mr Ram Nath Kovind conferred the 1st Edition of National Corporate Social Responsibility Awards (NCSRA) for 2019 in New Delhi. The jury recommended 19 winners and 19 honourable mentions across the 3 award categories, out of the 528 entries received for NCSRA.
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019, The President of India, Mr Ram Nath Kovind conferred the 1st Edition of National Corporate Social Responsibility Awards (NCSRA) for 2019 in New Delhi. The jury recommended 19 winners and 19 honourable mentions across the 3 award categories, out of the 528 entries received for NCSRA.
8. Answer-3) Edelweiss Financial Services
Explanation:
Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd was conferred with the National CSR Award 2018 for excellence in corporate social responsibility. Chairman and CEO of Edelweiss Group Rashesh Shah received the award from President Ram Nath Kovind. Edelweiss Group set up its philanthropic initiative EdelGive Foundation in 2008.
Explanation:
Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd was conferred with the National CSR Award 2018 for excellence in corporate social responsibility. Chairman and CEO of Edelweiss Group Rashesh Shah received the award from President Ram Nath Kovind. Edelweiss Group set up its philanthropic initiative EdelGive Foundation in 2008.
9. Answer-4) Nirmal Purja
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019, The mountaineer from Nepal, Nirmal Purja, aged 36, created a new speed record by climbing the world’s 14 highest peaks over 8,000 metres (26,250 feet) in just 7 months. The 14th peak which he climbed was Shishapangma, located at Nyalam County, Tibet Autonomous Region, China.
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019, The mountaineer from Nepal, Nirmal Purja, aged 36, created a new speed record by climbing the world’s 14 highest peaks over 8,000 metres (26,250 feet) in just 7 months. The 14th peak which he climbed was Shishapangma, located at Nyalam County, Tibet Autonomous Region, China.
10. Answer-2) Sharad Arvind Bobde
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019, President Ram Nath Kovind has signed the warrant appointing Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde (63) as the 47th Chief Justice of India (CJI) & he will continue in this post for 17 months till 23 April 2021. The current Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi (46th ) is retiring on November 17, 2019, & Bobde will take over as Chief Justice on 18 November 2019. His appointment has been made under Article 124 (2) of the Constitution of India.
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019, President Ram Nath Kovind has signed the warrant appointing Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde (63) as the 47th Chief Justice of India (CJI) & he will continue in this post for 17 months till 23 April 2021. The current Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi (46th ) is retiring on November 17, 2019, & Bobde will take over as Chief Justice on 18 November 2019. His appointment has been made under Article 124 (2) of the Constitution of India.
11. Answer-1) Republic of Iraq
Explanation:
On October 25, 2019 Shri Birender Singh Yadav was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Iraq. The 1997 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, shri Birender Singh replaced Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit as the ambassador.
Explanation:
On October 25, 2019 Shri Birender Singh Yadav was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Iraq. The 1997 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, shri Birender Singh replaced Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit as the ambassador.
12. Answer- 3) Muktesh Kumar Pardeshi
Explanation:
On October 25, 2019, As per the ministry of external affairs (MEA), Government of India (GoI), Shri Muktesh Kumar Pardeshi has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to the Independent State of Samoa, with residence in Wellington. He replaces Shri Sanjiv Kohli.
Explanation:
On October 25, 2019, As per the ministry of external affairs (MEA), Government of India (GoI), Shri Muktesh Kumar Pardeshi has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to the Independent State of Samoa, with residence in Wellington. He replaces Shri Sanjiv Kohli.
13. Answer- 2) Amit Sachdev
Explanation:
On October 28, 2019, New York-based Indian-American Amit Sachdev, an interventional gastroenterologist & board-certified internist, is among 15 people selected to the prestigious 2019-2020 Class of White House Fellows with the Department of Health and Human Services, White House, Washington, USA (United States of America).
Explanation:
On October 28, 2019, New York-based Indian-American Amit Sachdev, an interventional gastroenterologist & board-certified internist, is among 15 people selected to the prestigious 2019-2020 Class of White House Fellows with the Department of Health and Human Services, White House, Washington, USA (United States of America).
14. Answer-4) Wuhan, China
Explanation:
The 7th CISM Military World Games – 7th PEACE GAMES for the year 2019 were held at Wuhan Sports Center in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China from October 18–27, 2019 under the motto Military Glory, World Peace. It was the first international military multi-sport event to be held in China. This event occurs once in 4 years.
Explanation:
The 7th CISM Military World Games – 7th PEACE GAMES for the year 2019 were held at Wuhan Sports Center in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China from October 18–27, 2019 under the motto Military Glory, World Peace. It was the first international military multi-sport event to be held in China. This event occurs once in 4 years.
15. Answer-2) China
Explanation:The 7th CISM Military World Games – 7th PEACE GAMES for the year 2019 were held at Wuhan Sports Center in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China from October 18–27, 2019 under the motto Military Glory, World Peace. It was the first international military multi-sport event to be held in China. This event occurs once in 4 years. The medal standing was topped by China while India ranked 27th.
Explanation:The 7th CISM Military World Games – 7th PEACE GAMES for the year 2019 were held at Wuhan Sports Center in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China from October 18–27, 2019 under the motto Military Glory, World Peace. It was the first international military multi-sport event to be held in China. This event occurs once in 4 years. The medal standing was topped by China while India ranked 27th.
16. Answer- 1) France
Explanation:
Col. Mamby Koita, secretary-general of CISM presented Fair-Play Honor to France. It secured 13 gold, 20 silver, 24 bronze medals by participating in 25 events.
Explanation:
Col. Mamby Koita, secretary-general of CISM presented Fair-Play Honor to France. It secured 13 gold, 20 silver, 24 bronze medals by participating in 25 events.
17. Answer-3) Para-athlete
Explanation:
Anandan Gunasekaran was a Para-athlete.He won gold in the Disabled Men’s 100m IT1, Men’s 200m IT1 & Men’s 400m IT1 in the 7th CISM Military World Games for the year 2019.
Explanation:
Anandan Gunasekaran was a Para-athlete.He won gold in the Disabled Men’s 100m IT1, Men’s 200m IT1 & Men’s 400m IT1 in the 7th CISM Military World Games for the year 2019.
18. Answer- 4) Shivpal Singh
Explanation:Shivpal Singh won the gold medal in the Men’s Javelin Throw in 7th CISM Military World Games for the year 2019.
Explanation:Shivpal Singh won the gold medal in the Men’s Javelin Throw in 7th CISM Military World Games for the year 2019.
19. Answer-2) Erste Bank Open
Explanation:
Vienna Open is also known as the Erste Bank Open. The 45th Edition of Erste Bank Open (Vienna Open) 2019, a men’s tennis tournament, was held at Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria from October 21-27, 2019. It was a part of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) World Tour 500 Series of the 2019 ATP Tour and had prize money of €2,296,490.
Explanation:
Vienna Open is also known as the Erste Bank Open. The 45th Edition of Erste Bank Open (Vienna Open) 2019, a men’s tennis tournament, was held at Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria from October 21-27, 2019. It was a part of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) World Tour 500 Series of the 2019 ATP Tour and had prize money of €2,296,490.
20. Answer- 1) Dominic Thiem
Explanation:
Vienna Open is also known as the Erste Bank Open. The 45th Edition of Erste Bank Open (Vienna Open) 2019, a men’s tennis tournament, was held at Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria from October 21-27, 2019. In Men’s singles category, Dominic Thiem of Austria clinched his first Vienna open title by defeating Diego Schwartzman of Argentina. In Men’s Doubles category, Rajeev Ram of America & Joe Salisbury of Great Britain defeated Łukasz Kubot (Poland) & Marcelo Melo (Brazil) to clinch the title.Italy’s Matteo Berrettini reached Top 10 for the first time in his career in the ATP rankings after the Vienna Open. He is currently ranked 8th.
Explanation:
Vienna Open is also known as the Erste Bank Open. The 45th Edition of Erste Bank Open (Vienna Open) 2019, a men’s tennis tournament, was held at Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria from October 21-27, 2019. In Men’s singles category, Dominic Thiem of Austria clinched his first Vienna open title by defeating Diego Schwartzman of Argentina. In Men’s Doubles category, Rajeev Ram of America & Joe Salisbury of Great Britain defeated Łukasz Kubot (Poland) & Marcelo Melo (Brazil) to clinch the title.Italy’s Matteo Berrettini reached Top 10 for the first time in his career in the ATP rankings after the Vienna Open. He is currently ranked 8th.
21. Answer-3) V. Nanammal
Explanation:
On October 26, 2019, India’s oldest yoga teacher V. Nanammal passed away at her residence near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu due to old age ailments at the age of 99. She had trained one million students over 45 years.She received Nari Shakti Puraskar award received from former President of India Pranab Mukherjee in 2016, India’s fourth-highest civilian award the Padma Shri in 2018, Yoga Ratna award in 2017, etc.
Explanation:
On October 26, 2019, India’s oldest yoga teacher V. Nanammal passed away at her residence near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu due to old age ailments at the age of 99. She had trained one million students over 45 years.She received Nari Shakti Puraskar award received from former President of India Pranab Mukherjee in 2016, India’s fourth-highest civilian award the Padma Shri in 2018, Yoga Ratna award in 2017, etc.
22. Answer-4) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
On October 28, 2019, Famous Kollywood (Tamil cinema) actor, comedian & Mimicry artist Mano has died in a car accident in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He was 37.Mano acted in the Tamil film Puzal,which was directed by Azhagu. He had participated in several reality shows and was also a very good dancer & television (TV) hos
Explanation:
On October 28, 2019, Famous Kollywood (Tamil cinema) actor, comedian & Mimicry artist Mano has died in a car accident in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He was 37.Mano acted in the Tamil film Puzal,which was directed by Azhagu. He had participated in several reality shows and was also a very good dancer & television (TV) hos
23. Answer-2) Arupjyoti Saikia
Explanation:
On October 28, 2019, a new book titled “The Unquiet River: A biography of the Brahmaputra” by historian Arupjyoti Saikia is to be released. The book which will be published by Oxford University Press (OUP), portrays the landscape of Assam valley and the livelihoods around, that shaped the river.
Explanation:
On October 28, 2019, a new book titled “The Unquiet River: A biography of the Brahmaputra” by historian Arupjyoti Saikia is to be released. The book which will be published by Oxford University Press (OUP), portrays the landscape of Assam valley and the livelihoods around, that shaped the river.
24. Answer-1) Suncatcher
Explanation:
Man Booker Prize-shortlisted Sri Lankan author Romesh Gunesekera‘s new novel “Suncatcher” is set to release in November 2019. It is published by Bloomsbury Publishers. It is a coming-of-age story about difficult friendships and sudden awakenings.His previous book was “Noontide Toll” which described the key moments in post-war Sri Lanka.
Explanation:
Man Booker Prize-shortlisted Sri Lankan author Romesh Gunesekera‘s new novel “Suncatcher” is set to release in November 2019. It is published by Bloomsbury Publishers. It is a coming-of-age story about difficult friendships and sudden awakenings.His previous book was “Noontide Toll” which described the key moments in post-war Sri Lanka.
25. Answer-3) October 29
Explanation:
The International Internet Day is observed annually on October 29 to commemorate the day in the history of telecommunication and technology celebrating the event of sending the first electronic message through the internet from one computer to another in 1969 in California, United States(US). The year 2019 also marks the 50th anniversary of the International Internet Day.
Explanation:
The International Internet Day is observed annually on October 29 to commemorate the day in the history of telecommunication and technology celebrating the event of sending the first electronic message through the internet from one computer to another in 1969 in California, United States(US). The year 2019 also marks the 50th anniversary of the International Internet Day.
26. Answer-4) October 29
Explanation:
The World Stroke Day is observed annually on October 29 to create awareness on prevention of the seriousness of strokes and to ensure better care and support for stroke survivors. The day was first started by the World Stroke Organization(WSO) in 2006 and it was declared as a public health emergency in 2010. The hashtag for 2019 on WSD is “#DontBeTheOne” focusing to prevent the disease, as one in 4 people are at the risk of suffering from stroke.
Explanation:
The World Stroke Day is observed annually on October 29 to create awareness on prevention of the seriousness of strokes and to ensure better care and support for stroke survivors. The day was first started by the World Stroke Organization(WSO) in 2006 and it was declared as a public health emergency in 2010. The hashtag for 2019 on WSD is “#DontBeTheOne” focusing to prevent the disease, as one in 4 people are at the risk of suffering from stroke.
27. Answer- 2) How Healthy Food Works
Explanation:
International Chefs Day is observed annually on October 20, 2019, to celebrate the profession of chefs. The day was first observed in 2004 by chef Dr. Bill Gallagher of Worldchefs, an organization of the World Association of Chef Societies. The Worldchefs has partnered with Nestlé professionals about the importance of healthy eating. The 2019 campaign theme is “How Healthy Food Works”.
Explanation:
International Chefs Day is observed annually on October 20, 2019, to celebrate the profession of chefs. The day was first observed in 2004 by chef Dr. Bill Gallagher of Worldchefs, an organization of the World Association of Chef Societies. The Worldchefs has partnered with Nestlé professionals about the importance of healthy eating. The 2019 campaign theme is “How Healthy Food Works”.
28. Answer-2) Paramahansa Yogananda
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019 the union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman released commemorative coin with face value Rs.125 of Paramahansa Yogananda, the father of yoga in the west, marking his 125th birth anniversary in New Delhi. Shri Paramahansa Yogananda was the founder of Yogoda Satsanga Society(YSS) of India and Self-Realisation Fellowship(SRF) organisations.
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019 the union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman released commemorative coin with face value Rs.125 of Paramahansa Yogananda, the father of yoga in the west, marking his 125th birth anniversary in New Delhi. Shri Paramahansa Yogananda was the founder of Yogoda Satsanga Society(YSS) of India and Self-Realisation Fellowship(SRF) organisations.
29. Answer-4) Brazil
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019, The Minister of State (MoS) for Health and Family Welfare Mr Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated that India will adopt the Brazil model of human milk bank.
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019, The Minister of State (MoS) for Health and Family Welfare Mr Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated that India will adopt the Brazil model of human milk bank.
30. Answer-3) 2025
Explanation:
India’s target is to achieve at least 70% infants to have access to breast milk (BM) by 2025 and it will subsequently be increased to 100%.
Explanation:
India’s target is to achieve at least 70% infants to have access to breast milk (BM) by 2025 and it will subsequently be increased to 100%.
31. Answer- 1) Brazil
Explanation:
Minister of State (MoS) for Health and Family Welfare Mr Ashwini Kumar Choubey had attended the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) Health Ministers Conference 2019 in Brazil.
Explanation:
Minister of State (MoS) for Health and Family Welfare Mr Ashwini Kumar Choubey had attended the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) Health Ministers Conference 2019 in Brazil.
32. Answer-2) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
3rd Future Investment Initiative(FII) Forum held in Riyadh.
Explanation:
3rd Future Investment Initiative(FII) Forum held in Riyadh.
33. Answer-4) Narendra Modi
Explanation:
The Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi paid a 2-day visit, to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from October 28-29, 2019, at the invitation of the Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud for attending the Plenary Session of the 3rd Future Investment Initiative(FII) Forum in Riyadh. It is the second visit of Prime minister in 3 years to Saudi Arabia.
Explanation:
The Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi paid a 2-day visit, to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from October 28-29, 2019, at the invitation of the Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud for attending the Plenary Session of the 3rd Future Investment Initiative(FII) Forum in Riyadh. It is the second visit of Prime minister in 3 years to Saudi Arabia.
34. Answer-3) 12
Explanation:India and Saudi Arabia have signed a total of 12 Memorandum of Understandings(MoU) in the presence of PM Modi and Crown prince Mohamed Bin Salman, in areas such as defence, security cooperation, civil aviation etc. The MoUs are as follows.
Explanation:India and Saudi Arabia have signed a total of 12 Memorandum of Understandings(MoU) in the presence of PM Modi and Crown prince Mohamed Bin Salman, in areas such as defence, security cooperation, civil aviation etc. The MoUs are as follows.
35. Answer-1) Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
Agreement by both nations to launch the RuPay card in the Saudi Arabia makes Saudi, the gulf nation as the third nation in the West Asia to initiate India’s digital payment system. The Rupay cards are expected to benefit not only the 2.6 million Indians, who are the largest expatriate community in the Saudi, but also the pilgrims of Hajj and Umrah.
Explanation:
Agreement by both nations to launch the RuPay card in the Saudi Arabia makes Saudi, the gulf nation as the third nation in the West Asia to initiate India’s digital payment system. The Rupay cards are expected to benefit not only the 2.6 million Indians, who are the largest expatriate community in the Saudi, but also the pilgrims of Hajj and Umrah.
36. Answer-2) Pakistan
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019, The government of Pakistan released a new coin worth Pakistan Rupees (PKR) 50 to commemorate the 550th anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak. It will be available at the Kartarpur Sahib along with a postal stamp worth PKR 8 to the traveling pilgrims.
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019, The government of Pakistan released a new coin worth Pakistan Rupees (PKR) 50 to commemorate the 550th anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak. It will be available at the Kartarpur Sahib along with a postal stamp worth PKR 8 to the traveling pilgrims.
37. Answer- 3) India
Explanation:
India and Saudi Arabia decided to establish Strategic Partnership Council to strengthen the cooperation in combating against terrorism. The agreement in this regard was signed by Prime Minister Modi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman in Riyadh. With this agreement, India became the fourth country to sign such an agreement with Saudi Arabia after the United Kingdom(UK), France and China. The strategic council will be headed by top leadership on either side. Ahead of the visit, 450 Indian prisoners were also released. The year 2020 will mark Saudi Arabia’s hosting of the G20 Summit whereas India will host the summit in 2022, the year of the 75th anniversary of Indian independence.
Explanation:
India and Saudi Arabia decided to establish Strategic Partnership Council to strengthen the cooperation in combating against terrorism. The agreement in this regard was signed by Prime Minister Modi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman in Riyadh. With this agreement, India became the fourth country to sign such an agreement with Saudi Arabia after the United Kingdom(UK), France and China. The strategic council will be headed by top leadership on either side. Ahead of the visit, 450 Indian prisoners were also released. The year 2020 will mark Saudi Arabia’s hosting of the G20 Summit whereas India will host the summit in 2022, the year of the 75th anniversary of Indian independence.
38. Answer-4) Singapore
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019, Singapore-based AirCarbon Pte launched the world’s first blockchain-based carbon trading exchange. It will permit airlines and other corporate buyers to buy and sell tokens backed by carbon offset credits approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019, Singapore-based AirCarbon Pte launched the world’s first blockchain-based carbon trading exchange. It will permit airlines and other corporate buyers to buy and sell tokens backed by carbon offset credits approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
39. Answer-4) All the above
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019, KPMG (Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler), a global network of professional services firm, released a report titled “Disruptive companies and business models”, in which it stated that Amazon, Apple & Alibaba are the most disruptive companies. More than 740 technology industry business leaders were surveyed globally. Along with the top 3 companies, DJI, Google, Netflix, Airbnb, Microsoft, Facebook, and Baidu made into the Top 10.
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019, KPMG (Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler), a global network of professional services firm, released a report titled “Disruptive companies and business models”, in which it stated that Amazon, Apple & Alibaba are the most disruptive companies. More than 740 technology industry business leaders were surveyed globally. Along with the top 3 companies, DJI, Google, Netflix, Airbnb, Microsoft, Facebook, and Baidu made into the Top 10.
40. Answer- 1) IndiGo
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019, Budget carrier IndiGo became a member of International Air Transport Association (IATA). In 2019, Indigo expanded its international flight operations wherein it connected India with countries such as Turkey, Vietnam, Myanmar and China.In March 2019, SpiceJet became the first Indian low-cost carrier to take membership of the IATA and its chairman and managing director Mr. Ajay Singh was also elected to its board.
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019, Budget carrier IndiGo became a member of International Air Transport Association (IATA). In 2019, Indigo expanded its international flight operations wherein it connected India with countries such as Turkey, Vietnam, Myanmar and China.In March 2019, SpiceJet became the first Indian low-cost carrier to take membership of the IATA and its chairman and managing director Mr. Ajay Singh was also elected to its board.
41. Answer-2) Aikya Organics
Explanation:
In the SEED Low Carbon category, an organisation named Aikya Organics, located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh won the award from India. This organization works to promote gender equality by training 1,200 women farmers.Stonesoup, Aarohana EcoSocial Developments, Ecozen Solutions, and Farmers Fresh Zone were the other finalists from India selected under SEED Low Carbon Awards 2019.The prizes will be conferred on January 20, 2020.
Explanation:
In the SEED Low Carbon category, an organisation named Aikya Organics, located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh won the award from India. This organization works to promote gender equality by training 1,200 women farmers.Stonesoup, Aarohana EcoSocial Developments, Ecozen Solutions, and Farmers Fresh Zone were the other finalists from India selected under SEED Low Carbon Awards 2019.The prizes will be conferred on January 20, 2020.
42. Answer-3) Rafael Mariano Grossi
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019, Rafael Mariano Grossi (58) of Argentina has been appointed as the new Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) , an international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons. Grossi has been appointed for a term of 4 years and assumes office from December 3, 2019. He will be the 6th head of IAEA since it was founded in 1957.
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019, Rafael Mariano Grossi (58) of Argentina has been appointed as the new Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) , an international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons. Grossi has been appointed for a term of 4 years and assumes office from December 3, 2019. He will be the 6th head of IAEA since it was founded in 1957.
43. Answer-4) Lebanon
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019, The Prime Minister(PM) of Lebanon, Saad El-Din Rafik Al-Hariri resigned from his post amid protests in the country for the government to resign due to corruption, poor public services and years of economic mismanagement etc. The next prime minister is yet to be decided.
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019, The Prime Minister(PM) of Lebanon, Saad El-Din Rafik Al-Hariri resigned from his post amid protests in the country for the government to resign due to corruption, poor public services and years of economic mismanagement etc. The next prime minister is yet to be decided.
44. Answer-1) Dattatray Padsalgikar
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019, Former Mumbai Police Commissioner (from 2016 – 2018) and Maharashtra DGP (director general of police- 2018) Dattatray Padsalgikar (61), has been appointed as the deputy national security advisor (NSA).He will now act as an assistant to national security adviser Ajit Doval.
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019, Former Mumbai Police Commissioner (from 2016 – 2018) and Maharashtra DGP (director general of police- 2018) Dattatray Padsalgikar (61), has been appointed as the deputy national security advisor (NSA).He will now act as an assistant to national security adviser Ajit Doval.
45. Answer-2) Indian Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad(IIIT-H)
Explanation:
On October 28, 2019 researchers from the Indian Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad(IIIT-H), Telangana have created the first-ever ‘Indian brain atlas’(IBA). As per their research, the average Indian brain is smaller when compared with western and eastern countries like China, Korea etc. The Indian brain atlas was constructed in collaboration with the Department of Imaging Sciences and Interventional Radiology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Explanation:
On October 28, 2019 researchers from the Indian Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad(IIIT-H), Telangana have created the first-ever ‘Indian brain atlas’(IBA). As per their research, the average Indian brain is smaller when compared with western and eastern countries like China, Korea etc. The Indian brain atlas was constructed in collaboration with the Department of Imaging Sciences and Interventional Radiology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
46. Answer-3) Faradaic electro-swing reactive adsorption system
Explanation:
The researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), United States (US) have developed a new technology named ” faradaic electro-swing reactive adsorption system” to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from a stream of air. This study was published in the journal Energy and Environmental Science. The authors of the study are Sahag Voskian and T. Alan Hatton.
Explanation:
The researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), United States (US) have developed a new technology named ” faradaic electro-swing reactive adsorption system” to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from a stream of air. This study was published in the journal Energy and Environmental Science. The authors of the study are Sahag Voskian and T. Alan Hatton.
47. Answer-2) Glossanodon macrocephalus
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019 researcher team from Zoological Survey of India(ZSI) discovered a new deep-sea fish Glossanodon macrocephalus. The fish is usually found in muddy bottoms at depths 300-600mts. It is the first time that the family has been reported from India.
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019 researcher team from Zoological Survey of India(ZSI) discovered a new deep-sea fish Glossanodon macrocephalus. The fish is usually found in muddy bottoms at depths 300-600mts. It is the first time that the family has been reported from India.
48. Answer- 4) Bineesh K.K.
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019 researcher team from Zoological Survey of India(ZSI), led by Bineesh K.K., discovered a new deep-sea fish Glossanodon macrocephalus.The fish which belongs to family Argentinidae of the genus Glossanodon is whitish with the silvery body. The discovery of this fish species is published in the journal ‘zootaxa’.
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019 researcher team from Zoological Survey of India(ZSI), led by Bineesh K.K., discovered a new deep-sea fish Glossanodon macrocephalus.The fish which belongs to family Argentinidae of the genus Glossanodon is whitish with the silvery body. The discovery of this fish species is published in the journal ‘zootaxa’.
49. Answer- 1) Kerala
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019 researcher team from Zoological Survey of India(ZSI), led by Bineesh K.K., discovered a new deep-sea fish Glossanodon macrocephalus (common name Kerala argentine) in the Arabian Sea, off the southwestern coast of India, Kerala. The fish which belongs to family Argentinidae of the genus Glossanodon is whitish with the silvery body. The discovery of this fish species is published in the journal ‘zootaxa’.
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019 researcher team from Zoological Survey of India(ZSI), led by Bineesh K.K., discovered a new deep-sea fish Glossanodon macrocephalus (common name Kerala argentine) in the Arabian Sea, off the southwestern coast of India, Kerala. The fish which belongs to family Argentinidae of the genus Glossanodon is whitish with the silvery body. The discovery of this fish species is published in the journal ‘zootaxa’.
50. Answer-3) Bangladesh
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019, Global governing body of cricket, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned Bangladesh cricket team’s star all-rounder and its Test and T20 (Twenty-20) captain Shakib Al Hasan (32) for 2 years. Shakib was accused of being approached by bookies during the tri-series (Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe) 2018 and IPL (Indian Premier League) 2018 in January 2018 but he did not fully convey the ICC’s anti-corruption unit (ACU).
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019, Global governing body of cricket, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned Bangladesh cricket team’s star all-rounder and its Test and T20 (Twenty-20) captain Shakib Al Hasan (32) for 2 years. Shakib was accused of being approached by bookies during the tri-series (Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe) 2018 and IPL (Indian Premier League) 2018 in January 2018 but he did not fully convey the ICC’s anti-corruption unit (ACU).
51. Answer-2) Sadako Ogata
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019 the first woman, the first Japanese person, and the first academic as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Sadako Ogata passed away at the age of 92 in Tokyo, Japan. She served as the 8th Chief of the UN refugees from 1991-2000. She had also served as the head of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) from 2003- 2012 and also as the chairman of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) from 1978-1979.
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019 the first woman, the first Japanese person, and the first academic as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Sadako Ogata passed away at the age of 92 in Tokyo, Japan. She served as the 8th Chief of the UN refugees from 1991-2000. She had also served as the head of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) from 2003- 2012 and also as the chairman of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) from 1978-1979.
52. Answer-4) “The Turbulent Decade — Confronting the Refugee Crises of the 1990s”
Explanation:
Ogata was the first Japanese woman to represent the country at UN (United Nations) in 1976 before becoming the chief of the UN refugees. She is also the author of book “The Turbulent Decade — Confronting the Refugee Crises of the 1990s”.
Explanation:
Ogata was the first Japanese woman to represent the country at UN (United Nations) in 1976 before becoming the chief of the UN refugees. She is also the author of book “The Turbulent Decade — Confronting the Refugee Crises of the 1990s”.
53. Answer-1) Karnataka
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019, Former Karnataka Lokayukta and former judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Nanje Gowda Venkatachala, aged 89, passed away in Bengaluru, Karnataka after he had an accidental fall. He was born on July 3, 1930 in Mittur village in Mulabagal taluk in Kolar district, Karnataka. He had served as Karnataka Lokayukta (July 3, 2001 to July 2, 2006), head of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 during 1990, Acting Chief Justice, Karnataka High Court (1992) and a judge of the Supreme Court (July 1, 1992- July 1995).He was known for bringing to light the existence of Karnataka’s autonomous anti-corruption wing as the Lokayukta.
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019, Former Karnataka Lokayukta and former judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Nanje Gowda Venkatachala, aged 89, passed away in Bengaluru, Karnataka after he had an accidental fall. He was born on July 3, 1930 in Mittur village in Mulabagal taluk in Kolar district, Karnataka. He had served as Karnataka Lokayukta (July 3, 2001 to July 2, 2006), head of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 during 1990, Acting Chief Justice, Karnataka High Court (1992) and a judge of the Supreme Court (July 1, 1992- July 1995).He was known for bringing to light the existence of Karnataka’s autonomous anti-corruption wing as the Lokayukta.
54. Answer-3) Nabaneeta Sen
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019, the last novel of Bengali writer Nabaneeta Sen’s Naxal trilogy, “Phoenix” has been translated and released in English. The book is titled as “The Parrot Green Saree” in english. The book portrays the story of two women, two generations and two worlds having different expectations and desires. The book which is translated by Tutun Mukherjee, has been published by Niyogi Books.
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019, the last novel of Bengali writer Nabaneeta Sen’s Naxal trilogy, “Phoenix” has been translated and released in English. The book is titled as “The Parrot Green Saree” in english. The book portrays the story of two women, two generations and two worlds having different expectations and desires. The book which is translated by Tutun Mukherjee, has been published by Niyogi Books.
55. Answer-3) 28 states and 9 UTs
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019, The 144th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first home minister of India, which is celebrated as National Unity Day, the 2 new Union territories of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and Ladakh formally came into existence. As per the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, 2 UTs came into existence at the stroke of midnight on 31 October 2019, almost three months after the Centre revoked Article 370. With this, India now has 28 states and 9 UTs.
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019, The 144th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first home minister of India, which is celebrated as National Unity Day, the 2 new Union territories of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and Ladakh formally came into existence. As per the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, 2 UTs came into existence at the stroke of midnight on 31 October 2019, almost three months after the Centre revoked Article 370. With this, India now has 28 states and 9 UTs.
56. Answer-1) Overseas Citizens of India(OCI)
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019, the union finance ministry of the govt. has made an announcement that Overseas Citizens of India(OCI) are now eligible to apply for National Pension System (NPS) at par with Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), as permitted by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019, the union finance ministry of the govt. has made an announcement that Overseas Citizens of India(OCI) are now eligible to apply for National Pension System (NPS) at par with Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), as permitted by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).
57. Answer- 4) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
Act 2013
Explanation:
As per the released notification, the OCIs can apply for the pension system according to the PFRDA Act 2013 and the amount will also be repatriable based on Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) 1999, guidelines.
Explanation:
As per the released notification, the OCIs can apply for the pension system according to the PFRDA Act 2013 and the amount will also be repatriable based on Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) 1999, guidelines.
58. Answer-2) “United to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis”
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019 the Union minister of Health & Family Welfare(HWF), Science and technology and earth sciences, Shri Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the National symposium under the theme “United to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis”, in order to eliminate the disease, in New Delhi. During the event, Shri Vardhan also signed ‘Call to Action to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis by 2021’ with the govt’s commitment to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis from 2021.
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019 the Union minister of Health & Family Welfare(HWF), Science and technology and earth sciences, Shri Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the National symposium under the theme “United to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis”, in order to eliminate the disease, in New Delhi. During the event, Shri Vardhan also signed ‘Call to Action to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis by 2021’ with the govt’s commitment to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis from 2021.
59. Answer-3) New Delhi
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019, The 5th edition of International Conference on ROADTECH 2019 with agenda “Sustainable Roads and Highways-Smart Use of Available Resources for Green and Sustainable Roads”, organized by ASSOCHAM India (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India ), was held in Hotel Shangri, New Delhi. Union Minister of State for Road Transport Vijay Kumar Singh addressed the meeting. Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways was its Chief Guest.
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019, The 5th edition of International Conference on ROADTECH 2019 with agenda “Sustainable Roads and Highways-Smart Use of Available Resources for Green and Sustainable Roads”, organized by ASSOCHAM India (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India ), was held in Hotel Shangri, New Delhi. Union Minister of State for Road Transport Vijay Kumar Singh addressed the meeting. Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways was its Chief Guest.
60. Answer-1) Eritrea and St. Kitts & Nevis
Explanation:
The 2nd Assembly of International Solar Alliance (ISA) was held in New Delhi on October 30-31, 2019. It was hosted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Mr R.K. Singh, Minister for New and Renewable Energy and Power was the President of the ISA Assembly and Ms Brune Poirson, Minister of State for the Ecological and Inclusive Transition Govt. of France, was the Co-President of the Assembly. 2 countries, Eritrea and St. Kitts & Nevis signed the ISA framework agreement taking the total number of signatories to 83.
Explanation:
The 2nd Assembly of International Solar Alliance (ISA) was held in New Delhi on October 30-31, 2019. It was hosted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Mr R.K. Singh, Minister for New and Renewable Energy and Power was the President of the ISA Assembly and Ms Brune Poirson, Minister of State for the Ecological and Inclusive Transition Govt. of France, was the Co-President of the Assembly. 2 countries, Eritrea and St. Kitts & Nevis signed the ISA framework agreement taking the total number of signatories to 83.
61. Answer-4) Venkaiah Naidu
Explanation:
On October 30 2019, the Vice President of India shri Venkaiah Naidu, unveiled a 15-point charter during the delivery of first Arun Jaitley Memorial Lecture in Delhi University in New Delhi, in-order to create reforms in parliament for its effective functioning. The charter was mainly created citing poor attendance in legislatures and quality of debate in the parliament. The parties are entitled to ensure at-least 50% of attendance of their legislators.
Explanation:
On October 30 2019, the Vice President of India shri Venkaiah Naidu, unveiled a 15-point charter during the delivery of first Arun Jaitley Memorial Lecture in Delhi University in New Delhi, in-order to create reforms in parliament for its effective functioning. The charter was mainly created citing poor attendance in legislatures and quality of debate in the parliament. The parties are entitled to ensure at-least 50% of attendance of their legislators.
62. Answer-2) All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA)
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019, All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) under Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa and Homoeopathy) has signed an MoU (Memorandum of understanding) with Frankfurter Innovationszentrum Biotechnologie GmbH (FiZ), Germany in New Delhi to research in the field of genomics & develop norms supported with new-age technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019, All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) under Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa and Homoeopathy) has signed an MoU (Memorandum of understanding) with Frankfurter Innovationszentrum Biotechnologie GmbH (FiZ), Germany in New Delhi to research in the field of genomics & develop norms supported with new-age technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).
63. Answer-3) United Bank of India
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019 in a bid to provide loans to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and to the retail sectors, the United Bank of India (UBI) and Srei Equipment Finance Ltd (SEFL), the Non-Banking Financial Company(NBFC) and wholly owned subsidiary of the Srei Infrastructure Finance Ltd have partnered together under a co-lending agreement (Intercreditor Agreement). They both have also jointly organised “Loan Utsavs” across 20 cities in India.
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019 in a bid to provide loans to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and to the retail sectors, the United Bank of India (UBI) and Srei Equipment Finance Ltd (SEFL), the Non-Banking Financial Company(NBFC) and wholly owned subsidiary of the Srei Infrastructure Finance Ltd have partnered together under a co-lending agreement (Intercreditor Agreement). They both have also jointly organised “Loan Utsavs” across 20 cities in India.
64. Answer- 1) Surjit Bhalla
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019, The High-Level Advisory Group (HLAG) on trade and policy led by Surjit Bhalla, a former member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (PM-EAC) submitted its report to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The group suggested a simpler regulatory and tax framework for overseas investment funds, allowing individual investment from abroad in Indian debt and capital markets, and state-specific policies to facilitate foreign direct investment in agro-processing.
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019, The High-Level Advisory Group (HLAG) on trade and policy led by Surjit Bhalla, a former member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (PM-EAC) submitted its report to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The group suggested a simpler regulatory and tax framework for overseas investment funds, allowing individual investment from abroad in Indian debt and capital markets, and state-specific policies to facilitate foreign direct investment in agro-processing.
65. Answer-4) 2022
Explanation:
The capital base of the EXIM (Export Import) Bank should be increased by Rs 20,000 crore by 2022 and that of the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) by Rs 350 crore.
Explanation:
The capital base of the EXIM (Export Import) Bank should be increased by Rs 20,000 crore by 2022 and that of the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) by Rs 350 crore.
66. Answer-2) Economist Intelligence Unit
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019, The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) 2019 Global Microscope on Financial Inclusion report was released. The report assessed 55 countries based on enabling environment for financial access.
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019, The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) 2019 Global Microscope on Financial Inclusion report was released. The report assessed 55 countries based on enabling environment for financial access.
67. Answer- 3) 5
Explanation:As per the report, India was placed at the 5th spot in the nations having the most conducive environments for inclusive finance. Columbia topped the spot, followed by Peru, Uruguay and Mexico in the second, third and fourth spot respectively.
Explanation:As per the report, India was placed at the 5th spot in the nations having the most conducive environments for inclusive finance. Columbia topped the spot, followed by Peru, Uruguay and Mexico in the second, third and fourth spot respectively.
68. Answer- 1) Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019, Nawazuddin Siddiqui (45), an Indian actor, known for his works in Hindi cinema , has been awarded the prestigious Golden Dragon Award at the Cardiff International Film Festival (CIFF ) 2019 held in historical Pierhead Building in the heart of Cardiff Bay, Wales, UK (United Kingdom) from 24th – 27th October, 2019. Siddiqui was given this award by counsel general of Wales, UK, Mick Antoniw, for his commendable contribution to the cinema world.
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019, Nawazuddin Siddiqui (45), an Indian actor, known for his works in Hindi cinema , has been awarded the prestigious Golden Dragon Award at the Cardiff International Film Festival (CIFF ) 2019 held in historical Pierhead Building in the heart of Cardiff Bay, Wales, UK (United Kingdom) from 24th – 27th October, 2019. Siddiqui was given this award by counsel general of Wales, UK, Mick Antoniw, for his commendable contribution to the cinema world.
69. Answer- 4) Knyaz Vladimir
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019, On October 30, 2019 Russia’s most advanced version of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine named Knyaz Vladimir(Prince Vladimir) of Borei-class vessel, test fired the Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile for first time. The launch was conducted in the white sea of the northwest coast of Russia with a dummy payload and had precisely hit the target range of thousand kms away in the Russian region of Kamchatka.
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019, On October 30, 2019 Russia’s most advanced version of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine named Knyaz Vladimir(Prince Vladimir) of Borei-class vessel, test fired the Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile for first time. The launch was conducted in the white sea of the northwest coast of Russia with a dummy payload and had precisely hit the target range of thousand kms away in the Russian region of Kamchatka.
70. Answer-2) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019, Indian men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were ranked 9th in the Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) World Rankings 2019. They were the runners in the men’s doubles category at Yonex French Open 2019. They gained two places in the ranking. The ranking was topped by the Indonesian pair of Marcus Fernaldi Gideon & Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo. They were the first Indian pair to enter the finals of a BWF World Tour Super 750 event at the Yonex French Open 2019 and become the 2nd Indian doubles pair after Partho Ganguli and Vikram Singh in 1983 to win the French Open.
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019, Indian men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were ranked 9th in the Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) World Rankings 2019. They were the runners in the men’s doubles category at Yonex French Open 2019. They gained two places in the ranking. The ranking was topped by the Indonesian pair of Marcus Fernaldi Gideon & Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo. They were the first Indian pair to enter the finals of a BWF World Tour Super 750 event at the Yonex French Open 2019 and become the 2nd Indian doubles pair after Partho Ganguli and Vikram Singh in 1983 to win the French Open.
71. Answer-3) Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019, The 6-time world champion Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom (36) has been inducted into the 10-member sports ambassador group by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Boxing workforce to represent boxers ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019, The 6-time world champion Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom (36) has been inducted into the 10-member sports ambassador group by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Boxing workforce to represent boxers ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
72. Answer-1) Gurudas Dasgupta
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019, Gurudas Dasgupta ,an Indian politician and a leader of the Communist Party of India (CPI) has passed away in Kolkata,West Bengal after suffering from kidney and heart-related ailments.He was 83. Gurudas was a member of Rajya Sabha 3 times (1985,1988 &1994)and Lok Sabha twice (from Panskura constituency of West Bengal in 14th Lok Sabha (2004) and Ghatal in the 15th Lok Sabha (2009).
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019, Gurudas Dasgupta ,an Indian politician and a leader of the Communist Party of India (CPI) has passed away in Kolkata,West Bengal after suffering from kidney and heart-related ailments.He was 83. Gurudas was a member of Rajya Sabha 3 times (1985,1988 &1994)and Lok Sabha twice (from Panskura constituency of West Bengal in 14th Lok Sabha (2004) and Ghatal in the 15th Lok Sabha (2009).
73. Answer-4) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019, Popular Telugu actress of yesteryears Geetanjali, aged 74, passed away due to cardiac arrest in Hyderabad, Telangana. She was renowned for her role as Goddess Sita in the movie ‘Sitarama Kalyanam’. She acted in nearly 500 films and some of her other memorable films include ‘Doctor Chakravarti’, ‘Letha Manasulu’ and ‘Sambarala Rambabu’. Born as Mani, in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, she also acted in Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi films for several decades.
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019, Popular Telugu actress of yesteryears Geetanjali, aged 74, passed away due to cardiac arrest in Hyderabad, Telangana. She was renowned for her role as Goddess Sita in the movie ‘Sitarama Kalyanam’. She acted in nearly 500 films and some of her other memorable films include ‘Doctor Chakravarti’, ‘Letha Manasulu’ and ‘Sambarala Rambabu’. Born as Mani, in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, she also acted in Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi films for several decades.
74. Answer-2) October 31
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019 the National Unity Day, also known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was observed, marking the 144th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019 the National Unity Day, also known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was observed, marking the 144th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
75. Answer-3) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation:
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first deputy prime minister of India. Also familiarly known as the “Iron Man of India”, Patel’s dream of scrapping Article 370 and full integration of Jammu and Kashmir with India came to effect on his 144th birthday as a tribute to him. The national unity day has been observed since 2014 and was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first deputy prime minister of India. Also familiarly known as the “Iron Man of India”, Patel’s dream of scrapping Article 370 and full integration of Jammu and Kashmir with India came to effect on his 144th birthday as a tribute to him. The national unity day has been observed since 2014 and was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
76. Answer- 1) Kevadiya, Gujarat
Explanation:
‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Parade’ was conducted in Gujarat by personnel of Gujarat Police and central armed forces after which, Pm Modi inaugurated “technology demonstration site’ in Kevadiya town of Gujarat.
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‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Parade’ was conducted in Gujarat by personnel of Gujarat Police and central armed forces after which, Pm Modi inaugurated “technology demonstration site’ in Kevadiya town of Gujarat.
77. Answer-4) October 27
Explanation:
73rd Infantry Day was celebrated on October 27, 2019 by the Indian Army. The day is observed to commemorate the dedication and duties of the Indian Army’s gallant infantrymen. Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat paid tribute at Amar Jawan Jyoti in New Delhi.
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73rd Infantry Day was celebrated on October 27, 2019 by the Indian Army. The day is observed to commemorate the dedication and duties of the Indian Army’s gallant infantrymen. Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat paid tribute at Amar Jawan Jyoti in New Delhi.
78. Answer-2) Bipin Rawat
Explanation:
On October 25, 2019, Army chief General Bipin Rawat released a commemorative stamp on Siachen Glacier. It is issued by the Department of Post, a subsidiary of the Ministry of Communications of the Government of India.Siachen is known as the world’s highest battlefield.
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On October 25, 2019, Army chief General Bipin Rawat released a commemorative stamp on Siachen Glacier. It is issued by the Department of Post, a subsidiary of the Ministry of Communications of the Government of India.Siachen is known as the world’s highest battlefield.
79. Answer-3) Theme – “Changing the world: innovations and better life for future
Explanation:
The World Cities Day(WCD) is observed annually on October 31 by the United Nations(UN) under the resolution (A/RES/68/239). The day is observed to promote global urbanization and to address challenges in urbanization. The day also aims to implement the New Urban Agenda globally. Theme: The theme for the year 2019 is “Changing the world: innovations and better life for future generations”. The general theme of WCD is ‘Better City, Better Life’.
Explanation:
The World Cities Day(WCD) is observed annually on October 31 by the United Nations(UN) under the resolution (A/RES/68/239). The day is observed to promote global urbanization and to address challenges in urbanization. The day also aims to implement the New Urban Agenda globally. Theme: The theme for the year 2019 is “Changing the world: innovations and better life for future generations”. The general theme of WCD is ‘Better City, Better Life’.
80. Answer-1) 24 to 31 October 2019
Explanation:
7th edition of Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week observed from 24 to 31 October 2019 to review and celebrate the progress achieved towards “MIL for All”. The theme for the year 2019 is “Media and Information Literate Citizens: Informed, Engaged, Empowered”.
Explanation:
7th edition of Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week observed from 24 to 31 October 2019 to review and celebrate the progress achieved towards “MIL for All”. The theme for the year 2019 is “Media and Information Literate Citizens: Informed, Engaged, Empowered”.
81. Answer-4) Theme – “Savings give life a lift”
Explanation:
World Savings Day (WSD), also called the World Thrift Day was observed on October 31, 2019. It is celebrated every year across the world since 1924. The day promotes the value of bank savings and re-establishes the citizen’s confidence in banks. The theme for 2019 is “Savings give life a lift”.
Explanation:
World Savings Day (WSD), also called the World Thrift Day was observed on October 31, 2019. It is celebrated every year across the world since 1924. The day promotes the value of bank savings and re-establishes the citizen’s confidence in banks. The theme for 2019 is “Savings give life a lift”.
82. Answer-4) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019, the union minister of Health and Family Welfare (HFW), Science and technology and earth science, Shri Harsh Vardhan released the 14th edition of the National Health Profile(NHP) 2019, and also its ebook at an event in New Delhi. CBHI has been publishing the NHP since 2005 and its digital version since 2015. The health profile covers information on demographics, socio-economic health status, health finance indicators, health infrastructure and health of human resources in the country.
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019, the union minister of Health and Family Welfare (HFW), Science and technology and earth science, Shri Harsh Vardhan released the 14th edition of the National Health Profile(NHP) 2019, and also its ebook at an event in New Delhi. CBHI has been publishing the NHP since 2005 and its digital version since 2015. The health profile covers information on demographics, socio-economic health status, health finance indicators, health infrastructure and health of human resources in the country.
83. Answer- 2) Delhi
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019, the union minister of Health and Family Welfare (HFW), Science and technology and earth science, Shri Harsh Vardhan released the 14th edition of the National Health Profile(NHP) 2019. Delhi reported the highest population density with 11,320 people per square kilometre while the lowest was in Arunachal Pradesh with density of 17.
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On October 31, 2019, the union minister of Health and Family Welfare (HFW), Science and technology and earth science, Shri Harsh Vardhan released the 14th edition of the National Health Profile(NHP) 2019. Delhi reported the highest population density with 11,320 people per square kilometre while the lowest was in Arunachal Pradesh with density of 17.
84. Answer-3) Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0
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On October 31, 2019, the union minister of Health and Family Welfare(HWF), science and technology and earth science Dr.Harsh Vardhan launched Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0 portal in New Delhi ahead of the launch of IMI 2.0 programme in December 2019-March 2020. The IMI 2.0 is a rechristened version of mission Indhradanush-Univerasal Immunization Programme(UIP) that aims to achieve 100% immunization.
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019, the union minister of Health and Family Welfare(HWF), science and technology and earth science Dr.Harsh Vardhan launched Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0 portal in New Delhi ahead of the launch of IMI 2.0 programme in December 2019-March 2020. The IMI 2.0 is a rechristened version of mission Indhradanush-Univerasal Immunization Programme(UIP) that aims to achieve 100% immunization.
85. Answer-1) Kochi, Kerala
Explanation:
The governor of Kerala Arif Mohammed Khan inaugurated the 2-day long 3rd edition of the Global Ayurveda Summit 2019 in Kochi, Kerala from October 30-31, 2019. The theme of the summit was ‘Mainstreaming Ayurveda through Startups, Innovation and Branding’ and was organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
Explanation:
The governor of Kerala Arif Mohammed Khan inaugurated the 2-day long 3rd edition of the Global Ayurveda Summit 2019 in Kochi, Kerala from October 30-31, 2019. The theme of the summit was ‘Mainstreaming Ayurveda through Startups, Innovation and Branding’ and was organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
86. Answer-4) India and Germany
Explanation:
On November 1, 2019, The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar held bilateral meeting with his German counterpart Ms. Julia Klockner, German Minister of Food & Agriculture in New Delhi. Both Ministers of India & Germany signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on cooperation in agriculture market development, during the meeting.
Explanation:
On November 1, 2019, The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar held bilateral meeting with his German counterpart Ms. Julia Klockner, German Minister of Food & Agriculture in New Delhi. Both Ministers of India & Germany signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on cooperation in agriculture market development, during the meeting.
87. Answer-2) Julia Klockner
Explanation:
On November 1, 2019, The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar held bilateral meeting with his German counterpart Ms. Julia Klockner, German Minister of Food & Agriculture in New Delhi.
Explanation:
On November 1, 2019, The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar held bilateral meeting with his German counterpart Ms. Julia Klockner, German Minister of Food & Agriculture in New Delhi.
88. Answer-3) Madrid, Spain
Explanation:
On November 1, 2019, The Spanish government confirmed that it has offered to host the 2019 United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (also known as Conference of the Parties (COP) 25 climate summit 2019) in Madrid on the original scheduled dates of December 2-13, 2019. Previously this conference was to be held in Chile but in view of the anti-government protest in Santiago, there will no longer be a conference held in Chile.
Explanation:
On November 1, 2019, The Spanish government confirmed that it has offered to host the 2019 United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (also known as Conference of the Parties (COP) 25 climate summit 2019) in Madrid on the original scheduled dates of December 2-13, 2019. Previously this conference was to be held in Chile but in view of the anti-government protest in Santiago, there will no longer be a conference held in Chile.
89. Answer-1) UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund)
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019, As per the report “Adolescents, Diets and Nutrition: Growing Well in a Changing World 2019” released by UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund, originally known as the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) more than 80 % of adolescents in India suffer from “hidden hunger”(a form of undernutrition), and less than 10 % of boys and girls eat fruits and eggs daily.
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019, As per the report “Adolescents, Diets and Nutrition: Growing Well in a Changing World 2019” released by UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund, originally known as the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) more than 80 % of adolescents in India suffer from “hidden hunger”(a form of undernutrition), and less than 10 % of boys and girls eat fruits and eggs daily.
90. Answer-2) UNESCO(United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization)
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019, According to the new UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) report 2019 (covers the period 2014-2018), “ Intensified Attacks, New Defences; Developments in the Fight to Protect Journalists and End Impunity”, almost 90 % of those responsible for the killing of 1,109 journalists around the world between 2006 and 2018 have not been convicted.
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019, According to the new UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) report 2019 (covers the period 2014-2018), “ Intensified Attacks, New Defences; Developments in the Fight to Protect Journalists and End Impunity”, almost 90 % of those responsible for the killing of 1,109 journalists around the world between 2006 and 2018 have not been convicted.
91. Answer-4) Arab States
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019, According to the new UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) report 2019 (covers the period 2014-2018), “ Intensified Attacks, New Defences; Developments in the Fight to Protect Journalists and End Impunity”.Arab States constituted the deadliest part of the world for journalists (30 % of global killings- 149 people killed between 2014-18), followed by Latin America and the Caribbean region (26 %, 127 people killed) and the Asia and Pacific States (24 %, 120 people killed).
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019, According to the new UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) report 2019 (covers the period 2014-2018), “ Intensified Attacks, New Defences; Developments in the Fight to Protect Journalists and End Impunity”.Arab States constituted the deadliest part of the world for journalists (30 % of global killings- 149 people killed between 2014-18), followed by Latin America and the Caribbean region (26 %, 127 people killed) and the Asia and Pacific States (24 %, 120 people killed).
92. Answer-3) Leeladhar Jagoori
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019 renowned Hindi writer Leeladhar Jagoori was conferred with the 28th Vyas Samman for the year 2018 in New Delhi. The award was conferred to him by well-known author Govind Mishra, for his 12th anthology (collection of poems or other pieces of writing) of poetry collection ‘Jitne Log Utne Prem’.
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019 renowned Hindi writer Leeladhar Jagoori was conferred with the 28th Vyas Samman for the year 2018 in New Delhi. The award was conferred to him by well-known author Govind Mishra, for his 12th anthology (collection of poems or other pieces of writing) of poetry collection ‘Jitne Log Utne Prem’.
93. Answer-1) Greta Thunberg
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019, Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg (16) has refused to accept an environmental award 2019 , saying that the climate campaign requires that, those in power start following ‘science’ rather than giving the award. she also refused to accept the prize money of 350,000 Danish kroner (around Rs 36,90,741).
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019, Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg (16) has refused to accept an environmental award 2019 , saying that the climate campaign requires that, those in power start following ‘science’ rather than giving the award. she also refused to accept the prize money of 350,000 Danish kroner (around Rs 36,90,741).
94. Answer-2) Amreshwar Pratap Sahi
Explanation:On October 30, 2019 the union law ministry announced the transfer of 3 high court Chief Justices(CJs). They are as follows: The Patna high court(HC) CJ, Amreshwar Pratap Sahi was transferred to Madras HC, replacing incumbent Justice Vineet Kothari. Vineet was appointed for a temporary term following the resignation of the previous CJ of Madras HC, justice Vijaya Tahilramani in September 2019. Tripura HC Chief Justice Sanjay Karol, has been appointed to Patna HC replacing Justice Sahi. Meghalaya HC chief Justice Ajay Kumar Mittal has been appointed as CJ to the Madhya Pradesh HC replacing chief justice Sanjay Yadav.
Explanation:On October 30, 2019 the union law ministry announced the transfer of 3 high court Chief Justices(CJs). They are as follows: The Patna high court(HC) CJ, Amreshwar Pratap Sahi was transferred to Madras HC, replacing incumbent Justice Vineet Kothari. Vineet was appointed for a temporary term following the resignation of the previous CJ of Madras HC, justice Vijaya Tahilramani in September 2019. Tripura HC Chief Justice Sanjay Karol, has been appointed to Patna HC replacing Justice Sahi. Meghalaya HC chief Justice Ajay Kumar Mittal has been appointed as CJ to the Madhya Pradesh HC replacing chief justice Sanjay Yadav.
95. Answer-1) Article 222 of the constitution of India
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019 the union law ministry announced the transfer of 3 high court Chief Justices(CJs) under article 222 of the constitution of India.
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019 the union law ministry announced the transfer of 3 high court Chief Justices(CJs) under article 222 of the constitution of India.
96. Answer-4) United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Explanation:
On Oct 29 2019, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has appointed Shri Pavan Kapoor as India’s Ambassador to UAE (United Arab Emirates). He was a 1990 batch Indian Foreign Service officer (IFS). He will replace Navdeep Singh Suri.Pavan Kapoor was India’s High Commissioner to Mozambique and the Kingdom of Swaziland from January 2014 to February 2016.
Explanation:
On Oct 29 2019, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has appointed Shri Pavan Kapoor as India’s Ambassador to UAE (United Arab Emirates). He was a 1990 batch Indian Foreign Service officer (IFS). He will replace Navdeep Singh Suri.Pavan Kapoor was India’s High Commissioner to Mozambique and the Kingdom of Swaziland from January 2014 to February 2016.
97. Answer-3) T. Latha
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019, private sector lender Dhanlaxmi Bank, Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) T. Latha has resigned from her post due to personal reasons. The bank’s board has accepted the resignation.Ms Latha was appointed as MD and CEO of Dhanlaxmi Bank for three years due to the retirement of former MD and CEO G Sreeram.
Explanation:
On October 30, 2019, private sector lender Dhanlaxmi Bank, Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) T. Latha has resigned from her post due to personal reasons. The bank’s board has accepted the resignation.Ms Latha was appointed as MD and CEO of Dhanlaxmi Bank for three years due to the retirement of former MD and CEO G Sreeram.
98. Answer- 1) Qoo10
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019 Indian e-commerce platform ShopClues owned by Clues Network Pvt. Ltd was acquired by Singapore based e-commerce platform Qoo10 private Ltd. Shopclues which once attained unicorn status (private company valued over $ 1billion) in 2015 with a value of $1.1 billion, is expected to have been bought at acquisition cost of $70-100 million.
Explanation:
On October 31, 2019 Indian e-commerce platform ShopClues owned by Clues Network Pvt. Ltd was acquired by Singapore based e-commerce platform Qoo10 private Ltd. Shopclues which once attained unicorn status (private company valued over $ 1billion) in 2015 with a value of $1.1 billion, is expected to have been bought at acquisition cost of $70-100 million.
99. Answer-2) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will set up a space technology cell (STC) to contribute to the space technology research areas such as AI (Artificial Intelligence), nanotechnology, functional textiles, smart manufacturing at its campus. The institute will also act as the academic partner of ISRO.
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will set up a space technology cell (STC) to contribute to the space technology research areas such as AI (Artificial Intelligence), nanotechnology, functional textiles, smart manufacturing at its campus. The institute will also act as the academic partner of ISRO.
100.
Answer-4) India
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019, Indian Women’s Cricket Team has defeated hosts Sri Lanka by 14 runs in the final on the basis of Duckworth-Lewis (DLS)method and won the Emerging Asia Cup 2019 title at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.The tournament, organized by Asian Cricket Council (ACC),was held from 22- 29, October , 2019 with the participation of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh.
Explanation:
On October 29, 2019, Indian Women’s Cricket Team has defeated hosts Sri Lanka by 14 runs in the final on the basis of Duckworth-Lewis (DLS)method and won the Emerging Asia Cup 2019 title at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.The tournament, organized by Asian Cricket Council (ACC),was held from 22- 29, October , 2019 with the participation of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh.
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