1. Where was the first MeitY
Start-up Summit 2019 held ?
1)
Guwahati,
Assam
2)
Kolkata,
West Bengal
3)
Mumbai,
Maharashtra
4)
New Delhi,
Delhi
5)
None of
these
2. Who inaugurated the MeitYStartup Hub(MSH)
portal during the first MeitY Start-up Summit 2019 in New Delhi ?
1)
Nitin
Gadkari
2)
Ravi Shankar
Prasad
3)
Ram Vilas
Paswan
4)
Prakash
Javadekar
5)
None of
these
3. Which organization has released
the annual Crime in India Report 2017, after a delay of 2 years on October 21,
2019 ?
1)
Central
Bureau of Investigation(CBI)
2)
Bureau of
Police Research and Development (BPRD)
3)
National
Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)
4)
National
Investigation Agency(NIA)
5)
None of
these
4. Name the state, which has the
most number of crimes against women with 56,011 cases as per the National Crime
Records Bureau (NCRB)’s annual Crime in India Report 2017 .
1)
Maharashtra
2)
Assam
3)
Uttar
Pradesh
4)
Delhi
5)
None of
these
5. Which state was encountered with the
maximum number on circulation of false/fake news and rumours as per the
National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)’s annual Crime in India Report 2017 ?
1)
Madhya
Pradesh
2)
Maharashtra
3)
Kerala
4)
Uttar
Pradesh
5)
None of
these
6. Where was the US India Strategic
Partnership Forum (USISPF) summit 2019 held ?
1)
New York,
United States
2)
Mumbai,
India
3)
Washington
D.C., United States
4)
New Delhi,
India
5)
None of
these
7. What does ‘3D’ stands for, which
was stated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during the US India Strategic
Partnership Forum (USISPF) summit 2019 ?
1)
Democracy,
Diverse and Development
2)
Democracy,
Demography and Dimaag(Brain)
3)
Diverse,
Democracy and Dimaag(Brain)
4)
Democracy,
Diverse and Democracy
5)
None of
these
8. Name the missile, which was
purchased by the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) to increase the firepower of
Indian Tanks & auxiliary power unit (APU) for T-72 and T-90 battle tanks .
1)
Anti-Tank
Guided Missile (ATGM)
2)
Anti-Submarine
Missile (ASM)
3)
Ground-Launched
Cruise Missile (GLCM)
4)
Intermediate-Range
Ballistic Missile (IRBM)
5)
None of
these
9. Ministry of AYUSH has signed an
MoU with Ministry of Defence for providing health services to armed forces,
Expand AYUSH ?
1)
AYUSH-Ayurvedic,
Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Herbal
2)
AYUSH-Ayurvedic,
Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy
3)
AYUSH-Ayurvedic,
Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy
4)
AYUSH-Ayurvedic,
Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Herbal
5)
None of
these
10. Which E-Commerce company was
allowed by Indian Railways to use its EMU (electric multiple unit) services
under its new pilot project ?
1)
Myntra
2)
Flipkart
3)
Snapdeal
4)
Amazon
5)
None of
these
11. Name the institute that topped in
the 2nd edition of Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) India University Rankings 2020 .
1)
Indian
Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M)
2)
Indian
Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B)
3)
Indian
Institute of Science, Bangalore (IIS-B)
4)
Indian
Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-D)
5)
None of
these
12. What is the revenue growth of
India for the year 2010-18, within India’s banking sector as per the McKinsey
& Company’s Global Banking Annual Review 2019 ?
1)
10.3%
2)
15.3%
3)
17.3%
4)
20.3%
5)
None of
these
13. Which entity has partnered with
State Bank of India(SBI) to offer EMIs (equated monthly instalments) for debit
card transactions ?
1)
BankBazaar
2)
MobiKwik
3)
Pine Labs
4)
Capital
Float
5)
None of
these
14. Name the film which won the Best
film award from India in the Regional Asian Academy Creative Awards 2019 (AAA)
.
1)
Badla
2)
Article 15
3)
Manikarnika:
The Queen of Jhansi
4)
Gully Boy
5)
None of
these
15. Name the app that was developed
by a team of students from Bharti Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Delhi
which sends an SOS (save our souls) alert based on audio snippets in case of
emergency .
1)
Help
2)
Rakshak
3)
Alert
4)
Emergency
5)
None of
these
16. Who was appointed as the new CEO
(Chief Executive Officer) of the Unique Identification Authority of India
(UIDAI) ?
1)
Pankaj Kumar
2)
Rajesh
Kotecha
3)
Tarun
Shridhar
4)
Trilochan
Mohapatra
5)
None of
these
17. To which country, Godavarthi
Venkata Srinivas concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India ?
1)
Republic of
Senegal
2)
Republic of
Seychelles
3)
Republic of
Cabo Verde
4)
Republic of
Suriname
5)
None of
these
18. Who was appointed as the chairman
of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) ?
1)
Tarun
Shridhar
2)
Trilochan
Mohapatra
3)
Braj Raj
Sharma
4)
Rajesh
Bhushan
5)
None of
these
19. Where did a group of scientists
have discovered Six new species of Lizard of ‘Dravidgerco’ family ?
1)
Akathiyoor,
Kerala
2)
Mulugu,
Telangana
3)
Visakhapatnam,
Andhra Pradesh
4)
Aurangabad,
Maharashtra
5)
None of
these
20. Name the online portal of India’s
technological capability launched by Lt. Gen (Dr) Rajesh Pant .
1)
Keya
2)
TechSagar
3)
Digital form
4)
Darpan-Pli
5)
None of
these
21. Who won the 7th season of 2019
Vivo Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) ?
1)
Bengal
Warriors
2)
Bengaluru
Bulls
3)
Dabang Delhi
4)
U Mumba
5)
None of
these
22. Pardeep Narwal is associated with
which sport ?
1)
Cricket
2)
Tennis
3)
Kabaddi
4)
Football
5)
None of
these
23. Name the 65th chess Grandmaster
(GM) of India .
1)
Saptarshi
Roy
2)
Nihal Sarin
3)
Arjun
Erigaisi
4)
Raunak
Sadhwani
5)
None of
these
24. Who won the Men’s Singles title
in the 16th Danisa Denmark Open 2019 ?
1)
Kevin
Sanjaya Sukamuljo
2)
Kento Momota
3)
Chen Long
4)
Marcus
Fernaldi Gideon
5)
None of
these
25. International Stuttering
Awareness Day(ISAD)is observed annually on ___________ .
1)
October 22
2)
October 21
3)
October 20
4)
October 19
5)
None of
these
26. Which Armed force, is set to
conduct the exercise codenamed “Sindhu Sudarshan” to evaluate the capability of
the defence services in an integrated air-land battle in Rajasthan deserts ?
1)
Indian Navy
(IN)
2)
Indian Army
(IA)
3)
Indian
Airforce(IA)
4)
All the
above
5)
None of
these
27. Name the Indian City, which
topped in the Mobile download speed as per the report released by Ookla .
1)
Hyderabad
2)
Indore
3)
Visakhapatnam
4)
Mumbai
5)
None of
these
28. Which Indian City has became the
fastest mean download speed over fixed broadband ?
1)
Chennai
2)
Mumbai
3)
Hyderabad
4)
Bengaluru
5)
None of
these
29. What will be the theme of “Hunar
Haat” exhibhition for the year 2019 & 2020 ?
1)
“Innovate:
Evolve, Progress: Exploring Science since 40 years”
2)
“Towards a
Common Future”
3)
“Ek Bharat
Shresth Bharat”
4)
“Hear the
Future”
5)
None of
these
30. Which country topped in the
contribution for global wealth growth with $3.8 trillion as per the 10th
edition of the 2019 Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report ?
1)
Russia
2)
United
States (US)
3)
India
4)
China
5)
None of
these
31. Which country has became the
fastest wealth creator in the world in 2019, whose household wealth grew by
5.2% according to 10th Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report 2019 ?
1)
Russia
2)
United
States (US)
3)
India
4)
China
5)
None of
these
32. Which organization has carried
out the Supply Chain Dynamics and Food Inflation in India survey 2019 ?
1)
Reserve Bank
of India(RBI)
2)
Food
Corporation of India(FCI)
3)
National
Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development(NABARD)
4)
Securities
and Exchange Board of India(SEBI)
5)
None of
these
33. Name the Financial Service firm,
which received the non-banking finance company (NBFC) license from the Reserve
Bank of India (RBI) recently .
1)
Incap
Financial Services Limited
2)
IFCI
Financial Services Ltd.
3)
Adroit
Financial Services Pvt. Ltd.
4)
Vreedhi
Financial Services (VFS)
5)
None of
these
34. Which entity has signed a
partnership agreement with Indian Dental Association (IDA) to offer EMIs
(equated monthly installments) for patients getting dental treatments ?
1)
Centbank
Financial Services Ltd.
2)
Aditya Birla
Finance Limited (ABFL)
3)
Ratnabali
Capital Markets Ltd.
4)
Blend
Financial Services Ltd.
5)
None of
these
35. Name the bank that has signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Government e-Marketplace (GeM) for payment-related
services .
1)
Indian Bank
2)
Canara Bank
3)
Federal Bank
4)
State Bank
of India
5)
None of
these
36. Who were named as the brand
ambassadors of ‘Bharat Ki Laxmi‘ movement ?
1)
Deepika
Padukone and Pusarla Venkata(PV) Sindhu
2)
Ayushmann
Khurrana and Deepika Padukone
3)
Deepika
Padukone and Ranveer Singh
4)
Virat Kohli
and Anushka Sharma
5)
None of
these
37. To which country, Arun Kumar Sahu
was concurrently accredited as the next new High Commissioner ?
1)
Trinidad and
Tobago
2)
Guyana
3)
Suriname
4)
Grenada
5)
None of
these
38. Who was appointed to raise
awareness and speak up against sexual abuse of children by United Nations
Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Union Ministry of Women and Child Development
(MWCD) ?
1)
Ranveer
Singh
2)
Ayushmann
Khurrana
3)
Arjun Kapoor
4)
Vicky
Kaushal
5)
None of
these
39. Name the cricketer, who was
appointed as the 39th President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India
(BCCI) .
1)
Maharajkumar
2)
Kapil Dev
3)
Sourav
Ganguly
4)
Sachin
Tendulkar
5)
None of
these
40. Which entity was decided to merge
with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) by government recently ?
1)
Mahanagar
Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL)
2)
Tata Docomo
3)
Jio
4)
Vodafone
Idea
5)
None of
these
41. Which type of Brahmos missile was
test fired from mobile platform by Indian Air Force(IAF) recently ?
1)
Anti-ship
missile
2)
Land-attack
missile
3)
Air-launched
cruise missile
4)
Surface to
Surface Missile
5)
None of
these
42. Where was the Brahmos surface to
surface missile test fired ?
1)
Visakhapatnam,
Andhra Pradesh
2)
Trak Island,
Andaman Nicobar Islands
3)
Balasore,
Odisha
4)
Bengaluru,
Karnataka
5)
None of
these
43. What is the strike range of the
Brahmos surface to surface missile ?
1)
100kms
2)
200kms
3)
300kms
4)
400kms
5)
None of
these
44. Name the world’s loudest bird
which hits 125.4 decibels.
1)
Male White
Bellbird(Procnias albus)
2)
Screaming
Phias (Lipaugus vociferans)
3)
Hawkheads
4)
Alexandrines
5)
None of
these
45. Which city is set to host the
2024 summer olympic and paralympic games ?
1)
New Delhi,
India
2)
Tokyo, Japan
3)
Beijing,
China
4)
Paris,
France
5)
None of
these
46. Abhishek Nayar is associated with
which sport, who announced retirement recently ?
1)
Football
2)
Cricket
3)
Badminton
4)
Tennis
5)
None of
these
47. Against which country, India had
whitewashed the test series by winning all the 3 matches in the test series for
the first time ?
1)
New zealand
2)
Bangladesh
3)
South Africa
4)
Australia
5)
None of
these
48. Who surpassed former Australia
cricketer Don Bradman’s record of the most number of 150 plus scores as captain
in international cricket ?
1)
Virat Kohli
2)
Rohit Sharma
3)
MS Dhoni
4)
Ravichandran
Ashwin
5)
None of
these
49. Who became the third Indian to
reach the top 10 in all three formats ?
1)
Virat Kohli
2)
Rohit Sharma
3)
MS Dhoni
4)
Ravichandran
Ashwin
5)
None of
these
50. Paralympic athlete Marieke
vervoort ends her life with euthanasia, she belonged to which country ?
1)
New Zealand
2)
Russia
3)
England
4)
Belgium
5)
None of
these
51. TP Radhamani passed away
recently, she was a __________ .
1)
Director
2)
Producer
3)
Actor
4)
Politician
5)
None of
these
52. Who is the author of the book
titled “Ten Studies in Kashmir: History and Politics” ?
1)
Kashi Nath
Pandit
2)
Braj Kachru
3)
Arun Shourie
4)
Yashwant
Sinha
5)
None of
these
53. Find the final book of late
British economist Anthony Barnes Atkinson, which was released by the Penguin
Random House recently ?
1)
The Code of
Capital: How the Law Creates Wealth and Inequality
2)
Measuring
Poverty around the World
3)
The
Technology Trap: Capital, Labor, and Power in the Age of Automation
4)
Inequality:
What Can Be Done?
5)
None of
these
54. On which date, International Snow
Leopard day is observed annually ?
1)
October 20
2)
October 21
3)
October 22
4)
October 23
5)
None of
these
55. 7th International lead poisoning prevention
week (ILPPW) is observed from _______.
1)
20–26
October 2019
2)
21–27
October 2019
3)
22–28
October 2019
4)
23–29
October 2019
5)
None of
these
56. Who launched the 1st national
protocol to enumerate the snow leopard population in the nation ?
1)
Nitin
Gadkari
2)
Rajnath
Singh
3)
Prakash
Javadekar
4)
Ram Vilas
Paswan
5)
None of
these
57. Where was the 1st
India-Bangladesh Stakeholders’ Meet held ?
1)
Kolkata,
West Bengal
2)
Bengaluru,
Karanataka
3)
Guwahati,
Assam
4)
New Delhi,
Delhi
5)
None of
these
58. Which policy has received the
Cabinet approval on 23rd October, 2019 ?
1)
Environmental
policy
2)
Fuel
Retailing Policy
3)
Economy
Policy
4)
Energy
policy
5)
None of
these
59. Name the rabi crop, which has the
highest increase in Minimum Support Price(MSP) during the RMS (Rabi Marketing
Season) 2020-21 .
1)
Mung bean
2)
Legume
3)
Chickpea
4)
Lentil
5)
None of
these
60. Which country’s proposal in the
field of Traditional Systems of Medicine was approved by Cabinet Committee of
India on 23rd October, 2019 ?
1)
St. Vincent
& the Grenadines
2)
St Kitts and
Nevis
3)
Antigua and
Barbuda
4)
Anguilla
5)
None of
these
61. Cabinet Committee has approved
the MoU between India and Kuwait in which of the following field ?
1)
Capacity
building
2)
Financial
and audit knowledge base
3)
Strengthening
the accounting
4)
All the
above
5)
None of
these
62. Where will the India’s first
International multi-model hub at a cost of 600 crore rupees to be set up ?
1)
Hyderabad,
Telangana
2)
Nasik,
Maharashtra
3)
Jogighopa,
Assam
4)
New Delhi,
Delhi
5)
None of
these
63. Which country topped in the 11th
edition of the 2019 Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index (MMGPI) ?
1)
United
States
2)
Netherlands
3)
Australia
4)
Denmark
5)
None of
these
64. Based on how many sub indices,
Mercer ranks the country for Global Pension Index ?
1)
3
2)
4
3)
5
4)
6
5)
None of
these
65. What is the rank of India in the
11th edition of the 2019 Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index (MMGPI) ?
1)
31
2)
30
3)
35
4)
32
5)
None of
these
66. Where was the 19th Indo – Swedish
Joint Commission for Economic, Industrial and Scientific Cooperation (JCEC)
held ?
1)
Gothenburg,
Swedan
2)
New Delhi,
India
3)
Stockholm,
Sweden
4)
Mumbai,
India
5)
None of
these
67. Name the Indian delegation, who
addressed the 19th Indo – Swedish Joint Commission for Economic, Industrial and
Scientific Cooperation (JCEC) .
1)
Suresh
Prabhu
2)
Piyush Goyal
3)
Prakash
Javadekar
4)
Nitin
Gadkari
5)
None of
these
68. Kartarpur Corridor was in news
recently, it is a border corridor of which two countries ?
1)
India and
Nepal
2)
India and
Bangladesh
3)
India and
Pakistan
4)
India and
China
5)
None of
these
69. Where was the 4th ASEAN
(Association of Southeast Asian Nations) -India Business Summit for 2019 held ?
1)
Manila,
Philippines
2)
Washington
D.C., United States(U.S.)
3)
Geneva,
Switzerland
4)
Vienna,
Austria
5)
None of
these
70. How many agreements were signed
between India and Philippines during President Ram Nath Kovind’s visit ?
1)
10
2)
8
3)
6
4)
4
5)
None of
these
71. Where did President Ram Nath
Kovind laid the foundation stone of Sri Sathya Sai Sanathana Samskruti Project
?
1)
Makati,
Philippines
2)
Kakegawa,
Japan
3)
Manila,
Philippines
4)
Osaka, Japan
5)
None of
these
72. Who enthroned as the Emperor of
Japan recently ?
1)
Fumihito
2)
Hirohito
3)
Naruhito
4)
Akihito
5)
None of
these
73. Which entities have received the
‘Maharatna‘ status by the Department of Public Enterprises recently ?
1)
Hindustan
Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) and Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd
(PGCIL)
2)
Neyveli
Lignite Corporation Limited(NLCL) and Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd
(PGCIL)
3)
Power
Finance Corporation Limited(PFCL) and Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd
(PGCIL)
4)
Bridge &
Roof Company (India) Limited(BRCL) and Power Finance Corporation Limited(PFCL)
5)
None of
these
74. Name the organization, which
released the “Doing Business 2020-Comparing Business Regulation in 190
Economies” report .
1)
Organisation
for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD)
2)
International
Monetary Fund(IMF)
3)
United
Nation(UN)
4)
World
Bank(WB)
5)
None of
these
75. What is the rank of India in the
17th edition of World Bank’s (WB),“Doing Business 2020-Comparing Business
Regulation in 190 Economies ” report ?
1)
75
2)
63
3)
60
4)
77
5)
None of
these
76. Which country topped in the 17th
edition of World Bank’s (WB),“Doing Business 2020-Comparing Business Regulation
in 190 Economies ” report ?
1)
China
2)
Denmark
3)
New Zealand
4)
Singapore
5)
None of
these
77. What is the Gross Domestic
Product (GDP) of India for the FY20 forecasted by American credit rating
agency, Fitch Ratings ?
1)
5.5%
2)
5.2%
3)
5%
4)
4.5%
5)
None of
these
78. Who received the Udyog Rattan
Award 2019 from the Institute of Economic Studies (IES) recently ?
1)
Ram Singh
2)
Sudhir Singh
3)
Mahender
Singh
4)
Thakur Anup
Singh
5)
None of
these
79. Which organization has received
the DigiDhan Mission Fin-tech Award 2018-2019 for ‘Innovation in Digital
Payments through Emerging Technology’ at the MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology) Start-up Summit 2019 ?
1)
NeoGrowth
2)
BharatPe
3)
BharatPay
4)
KredX
5)
None of
these
80. Name the Uighur economist, who
won the European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize 2019 for defending China’s Uighur
minority over 20 years .
1)
Liu Xiaobo
2)
Lutpulla
Mutellip
3)
Ilham Tohti
4)
Xu Zhiyong
5)
None of
these
81. Who conferred National Panchayat
Awards 2019 to 240 panchayats in New Delhi ?
1)
Narendra
Singh Tomar
2)
Radha Mohan
Singh
3)
Ram Vilas
Paswan
4)
Thawar Chand
Gehlot
5)
None of
these
82. Name the Spatial Planning
Application, which is a Geo Spatial based decision support system for the
panchayats .
1)
Gram Parivar
2)
Shiksha Gram
3)
Gram Bandhu
4)
Gram
Manchitra
5)
None of
these
83. Who has been appointed as the
chairman of Airports Authority of India(AAI) ?
1)
Anuj
Aggarwal
2)
Arvind Singh
3)
Arun Kumar
4)
Indrakanti
Narasimha Murthy
5)
None Of
These
84. To which of agency, Sukhbir Singh
Sandhu has been appointed as the chief ?
1)
Electronics
Corporation of India Limited (ECIL)
2)
Indian Space
Research Organisation (ISRO)
3)
National
Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
4)
Airports
Authority of India (AAI)
5)
None of
these
85. Name the application launched by
Southern Railway for hassle-free working and transactions with the railway
personnel and customers.
1)
Rail
Dhandora
2)
Rail Madad
3)
Rail Saarthi
4)
Rail Aaykar
5)
None of
these
86. Which country has received FIFA
(Fédération Internationale de Football Association) permission to host the
inaugural edition of expanded 24-team Club World Cup in 2021?
1)
Thailand
2)
Japan
3)
India
4)
China
5)
None of
these
87. Name the first Indian man, who
won a gold medal at the Wushu World Championships 2019.
1)
Surya Bhanu
Partap Singh
2)
Praveen
Kumar
3)
Vikrant
Baliyan
4)
Rajvir Singh
5)
None of
these
88. Which country topped in FIFA
(Fédération Internationale de Football Association) rankings released on October
24, 2019?
1)
India
2)
Brazil
3)
Belgium
4)
France
5)
None of
these
89. At what position, India was
ranked as per the latest FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football
Association) rankings on October 24, 2019 ?
1)
106
2)
105
3)
104
4)
103
5)
None of
these
90. Who is the author of the book
titled “The True Meaning of Yoga” ?
1)
Prabhat
Ranjan Sarkar
2)
Nisargadatta
Maharaj
3)
Krishnananda
Saraswati
4)
Atman in
Ravi
5)
None of
these
91. Name the 2 Hindu mythological
texts, which was translated in English by Economist and author Bibek Debroy .
1)
‘Brahmanda Purana’
and ‘The Bhagavad Gita’
2)
‘Markendya
Purana’ and ‘The Bhagavad Gita’
3)
‘Matsya
Purana’ and ‘The Bhagavad Gita’
4)
‘Padma
Purana’ and ‘The Bhagavad Gita’
5)
None of
these
92. What was the theme of the United
Nations (UN) Day 2019 ?
1)
“Traditions
of Peace and Non-violence”
2)
“Potential
in Diversity”
3)
“Our Planet.
Our Future”
4)
“Freedom
First”
5)
None of
these
93. On which date, World Development
Information Day (WDID) 2019 is observed ?
1)
October 24
2)
October 23
3)
October 22
4)
October 21
5)
None of
these
94. 2019 edition of Disarmament Week
is being observed from ____________ .
1)
21- 27
October 2019
2)
22- 28
October 2019
3)
23- 29
October 2019
4)
24- 30
October 2019
5)
None of
these
95. What was the overarching theme
for world Polio Day as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
of the United States (US) ?
1)
A
celebration of the unsung heroes of Polio eradication
2)
Stories of
Progress: Past and present
3)
End Polio
Now
4)
End Polio
now, make history today
5)
None of
these
96. The newly formed western command
of Indo-Tibetian Border Police (ITBP) will be based on __________ .
1)
Nasik
2)
Mumbai
3)
Chandigarh
4)
Gandhi Nagar
5)
None of
these
97. Which city will host the 1st
edition of “Global Bio-India 2019” Summit ?
1)
Chennai,
Tamil Nadu
2)
Kolkata,
West Bengal
3)
New Delhi,
Delhi
4)
Mumbai,
Maharashtra
5)
None of
these
98. Who released the
Nano-pharmaceuticals guidelines for safe and efficient assessment of novel
nano-formulations ?
1)
Harsh
Vardhan
2)
Ramesh
Pokhriyal
3)
Arjun Munda
4)
Piyush Goyal
5)
None of
these
99. Name the joint exercise of the
Armies of India and France, that in Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan.
1)
Shatrujeet-2019
2)
Emerald
Mercury-2019
3)
Nomadic
Elephant-2019
4)
Ex Shakti
-2019
5)
None of
these
100. Who will head the panel formed by
government of India to resolve differences between Ministry of Electronics and
IT (MeitY) & National Institution for Transforming India(NITI) Aayog over
AI mission implementation ?
1)
Upinder
Singh Bhalla
2)
Krishnaswamy
VijayRaghavan
3)
Satyajit
Mayor
4)
Rajagopala
Chidambaram
5)
None of these
101. Which country topped in the
Global Health Security (GHS) Index 2019 ?
1)
Netherlands
2)
India
3)
United
States (US)
4)
United
Kingdom
5)
None of
these
102. What is the rank of India in the
recently released Global Health Security (GHS) Index 2019?
1)
57
2)
61
3)
63
4)
67
5)
None of these
103. Based on how many indicators, 195
countries were assessed for Global Health Security (GHS) Index 2019 ranking?
1)
7
2)
4
3)
5
4)
6
5)
None of
these
104. Which country has recently
permitted Indian and Chinese tourists or businessman to visit its country
without visa ?
1)
Costa Rica
2)
Brazil
3)
Mexico
4)
Cuba
5)
None of
these
105. Name the bank that has signed a
tripartite loan agreement worth $ 165 million with Government of India (GoI),
Government of Odisha with the aim to Support Climate Resilient Agriculture for
125,000 Smallholder Farmers .
1)
Reserve Bank
of India(RBI)
2)
New
Development Bank(NDB)
3)
World
Bank(WB)
4)
Asian
Development Bank(ADB)
5)
None of
these
106. For which of the following
project, Indian government is set to receive $ 300 million worth loan from New
Development Bank (NDB) ?
1)
Renewable
Energy Sector Development Project
2)
MSME Growth
Innovation and Inclusive Finance Project
3)
National
AIDS Control Support Project
4)
Integrated
Child Development Services
5)
None of
these
107. Who will head the 8 member panel
newly constituted by Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of
India(IRDAI) to evaluate applications filed under the Regulatory Sandbox(RS) ?
1)
I S N Prasad
2)
B V Naidu
3)
S
Gopalakrishnan
4)
S Sadagopan
5)
None of
these
108. Which bank has partnered with the
Universal Sompo General Insurance Company Ltd & launched a co-branded
health care plus insurance policy ?
1)
ICICI Bank
2)
Indian
Overseas Bank (IOB)
3)
State Bank
of India (SBI)
4)
Indian Bank
(IB)
5)
None of
these
109. Name the organization, which has
partnered with the 7 mining and metals companies to accelerate responsible
sourcing of raw materials under the new ‘Mining and Metals Blockchain
Initiative‘.
1)
Confederation
of Indian Industry(CII)
2)
International
Finance Corporation(IFC)
3)
World
Economic Forum (WEF)
4)
United
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO)
5)
None of
these
110. Who won the $1 million Berggruen
Prize 2019 for philosophy and culture ?
1)
Ruth Bader
Ginsburg
2)
Onora
O’Neill
3)
Martha
Nussbaum
4)
Charles
Taylor
5)
None of
these
111. Name the third Indian Women
Cricketer, who won the 7th edition of Wisden India Almanack Cricketer of the
Year 2019 award .
1)
Jhulan
Goswami
2)
Harmanpreet
Kaur
3)
Jemimah
Rodrigues
4)
Smriti
Mandhana
5)
None of
these
112. Who is the author of the book
titled “Cricket Country: The Untold History of the First All India Team”, which
was adjudged the Wisden India Book of the Year 2019 ?
1)
Angela Saini
2)
Kavita Puri
3)
Prashant
Kidambi
4)
Ali Ansari
5)
None of
these
113. Who claimed the world’s richest
man title 2019 ?
1)
Warren
Buffett
2)
Bill Gates
3)
Jeff Bezos
4)
Mark
Zuckerberg
5)
None of
these
114. To which country, Godavarthi
Venkata Srinivas concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India
on October 24, 2019?
1)
Guyana
2)
Ghana
3)
Republic of
Gambia
4)
Senegal
5)
None of
these
115. Who was elected as the 5th &
current President of Botswana (interim) on October 25, 2019 ?
1)
Mokgweetsi
Eric Keabetswe Masisi
2)
Quett Masire
3)
Ian Khama
4)
Festus Mogae
5)
None of
these
116. Find the Chemical element, whose
stable form was discovered by the international team of scientists, led by the
Helmholtz Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR).
1)
India and
Russia
2)
India and
the United States (US)
3)
India and
China
4)
India and
Japan
5)
None of
these
117. Whose name was named for a tiny,
honey-coloured insect, blind and wingless beetle in Britain’s Natural History
Museum ?
1)
Donald Trump
2)
Luisa
Neubauer
3)
Greta
Thunberg
4)
Malala
Yousafzai
5)
None of
these
118. Which country is set to host the
13th edition of International Cricket Council (ICC) U19 Cricket World Cup 2020
?
1)
South Africa
2)
India
3)
Russia
4)
New Zealand
5)
None of
these
119. Who won the gold medal in Men’s
Singles title in 2nd edition of World Deaf Tennis Championships 2019?
1)
Vidisha
Baliyan
2)
Parul Gupta
3)
Jafreen
Shaik
4)
Prithvi Sekhar
5)
None of
these
120. Andy Murray is associated with
which sport ?
1)
Badminton
2)
Tennis
3)
Table Tennis
4)
Cricket
5)
None of
these
121. Which team clinched the 18th
season of Vijay Hazare Trophy 2019-20 also known as the Ranji One-Day Trophy
via VJD method (Jaydevan System or Gokul Gurandi system) ?
1)
Mumbai
2)
Tamil Nadu
3)
Karnataka
4)
Chhattisgarh
5)
None of
these
122. Harika Dronavalli is associated
with which sport ?
1)
Tennis
2)
Chess
3)
Badminton
4)
Cricket
5)
None of
these
123. K R Wadhwaney passed away
recently, he was a _____________ .
1)
Sports Journalist
and author
2)
Politician
and author
3)
Actor and
Director
4)
Singer and
Actor
5)
None of
these
124. Which state’s former Chief
Minister, Dilip Ramanbhai Parikh passed away recently ?
1)
Maharashtra
2)
Uttar
Pradesh
3)
West Bengal
4)
Gujarat
5)
None of
these
BANKING CURRENT AFF 22 TO 28 OCT. 2019
ANSWER KEY
1.
Answer-4)
New Delhi, Delhi
The first MeitY Start-up Summit 2019 held in
New Delhi.
2.
Answer-2)
Ravi Shankar Prasad
Explanation:
On October 21, 2019 the Union minister of law
& justice, communications, electronics & Information Technology(IT),
Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad unveiled new initiatives by the Ministry of
Electronics & Information (MeitY) in the first MeitY Start-up Summit 2019
held in New Delhi. Some of the important events in the summit are as follows
3. Answer-3) National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)
Explanation:
On October 21, 2019, The annual Crime in India Report 2017 was released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) after a delay of 2 years (last in 2016). 3,59,849 cases of crime against women were reported in India.
Explanation:
On October 21, 2019, The annual Crime in India Report 2017 was released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) after a delay of 2 years (last in 2016). 3,59,849 cases of crime against women were reported in India.
4. Answer-3) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
On October 21, 2019, The annual Crime in India Report 2017 was released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) after a delay of 2 years (last in 2016). 3,59,849 cases of crime against women were reported in India. Uttar Pradesh topped the list of states with the most number of crimes against women with 56,011 cases. It was followed by Maharashtra with 31,979 cases and West Bengal with 30,002 cases.
Explanation:
On October 21, 2019, The annual Crime in India Report 2017 was released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) after a delay of 2 years (last in 2016). 3,59,849 cases of crime against women were reported in India. Uttar Pradesh topped the list of states with the most number of crimes against women with 56,011 cases. It was followed by Maharashtra with 31,979 cases and West Bengal with 30,002 cases.
5. Answer-1) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
For the first time, data was collected on circulation of false/fake news and rumours. Under this, maximum incidents were reported from Madhya Pradesh (138), Uttar Pradesh (32) and Kerala (18) as per the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)’s annual Crime in India Report 2017 .
Explanation:
For the first time, data was collected on circulation of false/fake news and rumours. Under this, maximum incidents were reported from Madhya Pradesh (138), Uttar Pradesh (32) and Kerala (18) as per the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)’s annual Crime in India Report 2017 .
6.
Answer-4) New Delhi
Explanation:
On October 21, 2019 the members of the US India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) under the delegation of its chairman Mr. John Chambers, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi for the USISPF summit 2019. This meet was part of US-India’s combined partnership in fields of economic growth, entrepreneurship, employment-creation, and innovation.
Explanation:
On October 21, 2019 the members of the US India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) under the delegation of its chairman Mr. John Chambers, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi for the USISPF summit 2019. This meet was part of US-India’s combined partnership in fields of economic growth, entrepreneurship, employment-creation, and innovation.
7.
Answer- 2) Democracy, Demography and
Dimaag(Brain)
Explanation:
3D stands for Democracy, Demography and Dimaag(Brain).Shri Modi ensured the govt.s target of ease of living with India’s unique strength of three D’s. They are Democracy, Demography and Dimaag(Brain). Ease of Doing Business like reduction of corporate tax and labour reforms were also discussed.
Explanation:
3D stands for Democracy, Demography and Dimaag(Brain).Shri Modi ensured the govt.s target of ease of living with India’s unique strength of three D’s. They are Democracy, Demography and Dimaag(Brain). Ease of Doing Business like reduction of corporate tax and labour reforms were also discussed.
8.
Answer- Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)
Explanation:
On October 21, 2019, The Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the purchase of more than Rs 3300 crore of military equipment for the armed forces, including indigenously designed and developed anti-tank guided missiles. The first two projects include the purchase of a third generation anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) to increase the firepower of Indian Tanks & auxiliary power unit (APU) for T-72 and T-90 battle tanks. The APU will enable various upgrades to the Fire Control System and to add night fighting capability to the tanks.
Explanation:
On October 21, 2019, The Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the purchase of more than Rs 3300 crore of military equipment for the armed forces, including indigenously designed and developed anti-tank guided missiles. The first two projects include the purchase of a third generation anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) to increase the firepower of Indian Tanks & auxiliary power unit (APU) for T-72 and T-90 battle tanks. The APU will enable various upgrades to the Fire Control System and to add night fighting capability to the tanks.
9.
Answer-3) AYUSH-Ayurvedic, Yoga and
Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy
Explanation:
On October 21, 2019Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH(Ayurvedic, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) and Defence Shri Shripad Yesso Naik signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) between the ministry of AYUSH and Defence to provide health services of AYUSH under the health establishments of Directorate General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS). The MoU was signed during the inauguration of Ayurveda Palliative Care Unit at Palliative Care Centre, base Hospital in New Delhi.
Explanation:
On October 21, 2019Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH(Ayurvedic, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) and Defence Shri Shripad Yesso Naik signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) between the ministry of AYUSH and Defence to provide health services of AYUSH under the health establishments of Directorate General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS). The MoU was signed during the inauguration of Ayurveda Palliative Care Unit at Palliative Care Centre, base Hospital in New Delhi.
10. Answer-4) Amazon
Explanation:
Indian Railways has allowed e-commerce companies to use its EMU (electric multiple unit) services under its new pilot project. Eastern Railway has also allowed Amazon to use the vendor compartment from Sealdah – Dankuni (West Bengal) EMU Local (suburban services) to carry its goods.
Explanation:
Indian Railways has allowed e-commerce companies to use its EMU (electric multiple unit) services under its new pilot project. Eastern Railway has also allowed Amazon to use the vendor compartment from Sealdah – Dankuni (West Bengal) EMU Local (suburban services) to carry its goods.
11. Answer-2) Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB)
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019, In the latest 2nd edition of Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) India University Rankings 2020, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) has again topped all Indian Institutes in the list with an overall score of 88.5 followed by IISc- Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (ranked 2nd with 84.7 score) & Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD),which has improved a notch to rank 3rd with 82.2 scores.
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019, In the latest 2nd edition of Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) India University Rankings 2020, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) has again topped all Indian Institutes in the list with an overall score of 88.5 followed by IISc- Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (ranked 2nd with 84.7 score) & Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD),which has improved a notch to rank 3rd with 82.2 scores.
12. Answer-1) 10.3%
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019, McKinsey & Company released its Global Banking Annual Review 2019. According to the report, Indian revenue growth within India’s banking sector reduced from 22% (2002-07) to 10.3% (2010-18).
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019, McKinsey & Company released its Global Banking Annual Review 2019. According to the report, Indian revenue growth within India’s banking sector reduced from 22% (2002-07) to 10.3% (2010-18).
13. Answer- 3) Pine Labs
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019, Pine Labs,an Indian merchant platform company has joined hands with Indian multinational, public sector bank, State Bank of India (SBI) to offer EMIs (equated monthly instalments) for debit card transactions.The tie-up will enable SBI to widen its EMI facility at the Pine Labs Point-of-Sales (PoS) terminals at more than 40,000 merchants across over 1,500 cities.
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019, Pine Labs,an Indian merchant platform company has joined hands with Indian multinational, public sector bank, State Bank of India (SBI) to offer EMIs (equated monthly instalments) for debit card transactions.The tie-up will enable SBI to widen its EMI facility at the Pine Labs Point-of-Sales (PoS) terminals at more than 40,000 merchants across over 1,500 cities.
14. Answer-4) Gully Boy
Explanation:
The Asian Academy Creative Awards 2019 (AAA) Regional Winners were announced. The awards will be presented over two nights on December 5 and 6, 2019 at the Victoria Theatre, Singapore. These awards are the constituent event of the Singapore Media Festival and hosted by the Singapore Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). These awards are given for creative excellence. Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt starrer ‘Gully Boy’, India’s official entry to the 92nd Oscar Awards, was named as the best film from India. It is directed by Zoya Akhtar.
Explanation:
The Asian Academy Creative Awards 2019 (AAA) Regional Winners were announced. The awards will be presented over two nights on December 5 and 6, 2019 at the Victoria Theatre, Singapore. These awards are the constituent event of the Singapore Media Festival and hosted by the Singapore Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). These awards are given for creative excellence. Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt starrer ‘Gully Boy’, India’s official entry to the 92nd Oscar Awards, was named as the best film from India. It is directed by Zoya Akhtar.
15. Answer-2) Rakshak
Explanation:
On October 21, 2019, a team of students from Bharti Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Delhi, won the 2019 Marconi Society’s Celestini Programme awards for their innovative solutions for addressing challenges of women’s safety and air pollution. The team won first prize of $1500 for the app “Rakshak” that sends an SOS (save our souls) alert based on audio snippets in case of an emergency. Another team from the same college has won the second prize of $500 for the app “VisionAir” that uses photos of the horizon taken from a smartphone to estimate the air quality.
Explanation:
On October 21, 2019, a team of students from Bharti Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Delhi, won the 2019 Marconi Society’s Celestini Programme awards for their innovative solutions for addressing challenges of women’s safety and air pollution. The team won first prize of $1500 for the app “Rakshak” that sends an SOS (save our souls) alert based on audio snippets in case of an emergency. Another team from the same college has won the second prize of $500 for the app “VisionAir” that uses photos of the horizon taken from a smartphone to estimate the air quality.
16. Answer-1) Pankaj Kumar
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019, As per the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), Government of India(GoI), Pankaj Kumar (a 1987 batch Indian Administrative Service -IAS officer of Nagaland cadre) has been appointed as the new CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). He replaces Ajay Bhushan Pandey.
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019, As per the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), Government of India(GoI), Pankaj Kumar (a 1987 batch Indian Administrative Service -IAS officer of Nagaland cadre) has been appointed as the new CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). He replaces Ajay Bhushan Pandey.
17. Answer-3) Republic of Cabo Verde
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019, The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of the Government of India notified that Mr Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas was concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Cabo Verde, with residence in Dakar. At present, he serves as the Ambassador of India to the Republic of Senegal. He is the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Officer of 1993 batch, succeeding Mr Rajeev Kumar.
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019, The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of the Government of India notified that Mr Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas was concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Cabo Verde, with residence in Dakar. At present, he serves as the Ambassador of India to the Republic of Senegal. He is the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Officer of 1993 batch, succeeding Mr Rajeev Kumar.
18. Answer-3) Braj Raj Sharma
Explanation:
Braj Raj Sharma, the current secretary in Home minister Department of Border Management, has been appointed as the chairman of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). He replaces Ashim Khurana.Rajesh Bhushan will be Secretary (Coordination) in the Cabinet Secretariat. He will replace IAS Arun Goyal.
Explanation:
Braj Raj Sharma, the current secretary in Home minister Department of Border Management, has been appointed as the chairman of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). He replaces Ashim Khurana.Rajesh Bhushan will be Secretary (Coordination) in the Cabinet Secretariat. He will replace IAS Arun Goyal.
19. Answer-4) Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019, A group of scientists have discovered Six new species of Lizard in the Western Ghats Mountains in Aurangabad,Maharashtra. The discovery is crucial as only one species of the ‘Dravidgerco’ family (of Dravidogecko anamallensis described in 1875 by German-born British zoologist Albert Gunther was recognised under this genus) showed up to date.
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019, A group of scientists have discovered Six new species of Lizard in the Western Ghats Mountains in Aurangabad,Maharashtra. The discovery is crucial as only one species of the ‘Dravidgerco’ family (of Dravidogecko anamallensis described in 1875 by German-born British zoologist Albert Gunther was recognised under this genus) showed up to date.
20. Answer-2) TechSagar
Explanation:
On October 21, 2019, Lt. Gen (Dr) Rajesh Pant, National Cyber Security Coordinator of India launched an online portal of India’s technological capability named ‘TechSagar’. It was launched by the National Cyber Security Coordinator’s office in partnership with Data Security Council of India (DSCI). It can be accessed at:www.techsagar.in
Explanation:
On October 21, 2019, Lt. Gen (Dr) Rajesh Pant, National Cyber Security Coordinator of India launched an online portal of India’s technological capability named ‘TechSagar’. It was launched by the National Cyber Security Coordinator’s office in partnership with Data Security Council of India (DSCI). It can be accessed at:www.techsagar.in
21. Answer-1) Bengal Warriors
Explanation:
The 7th season of 2019 Vivo Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) had begun on July 20, 2019 and concluded on October 19, 2019 in which Bengal Warriors won their first title by defeating Dabang Delhi by 39-34 points at the EKA Arena by TransStadia, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Explanation:
The 7th season of 2019 Vivo Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) had begun on July 20, 2019 and concluded on October 19, 2019 in which Bengal Warriors won their first title by defeating Dabang Delhi by 39-34 points at the EKA Arena by TransStadia, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
22. Answer-3) Kabaddi
Explanation:
Pardeep Narwal is associated with Kabaddi. Pardeep Narwal of Patna Pirates became the first player to score 1,000 raid points in PKL history against the match with Tamil Thalaivas at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Indoor Stadium in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Explanation:
Pardeep Narwal is associated with Kabaddi. Pardeep Narwal of Patna Pirates became the first player to score 1,000 raid points in PKL history against the match with Tamil Thalaivas at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Indoor Stadium in Kolkata, West Bengal.
23. Answer-4) Raunak Sadhwani
Explanation:
A 13-year-old Raunak Sadhwani from Nagpur, Maharashtra became the 65th chess Grandmaster (GM) of India. Raunak achieved this feat in the FIDEChase.com (Federation Internationale des Echecs or International) Grand Swiss 2019, an 11-round Swiss tournament took place from 10-21 October 2019 in the COMIS Hotel and Golf Resort in Douglas, Isle of Man, a self-governing British Crown dependency in the Irish Sea between England and Ireland. At 13 years, nine months and 26 days, he is the ninth youngest GM in the world. He also Maharashtra’s youngest and Nagpur’s first chess Grandmaster.
Explanation:
A 13-year-old Raunak Sadhwani from Nagpur, Maharashtra became the 65th chess Grandmaster (GM) of India. Raunak achieved this feat in the FIDEChase.com (Federation Internationale des Echecs or International) Grand Swiss 2019, an 11-round Swiss tournament took place from 10-21 October 2019 in the COMIS Hotel and Golf Resort in Douglas, Isle of Man, a self-governing British Crown dependency in the Irish Sea between England and Ireland. At 13 years, nine months and 26 days, he is the ninth youngest GM in the world. He also Maharashtra’s youngest and Nagpur’s first chess Grandmaster.
24. Answer-2) Kento Momota
Explanation:Danisa Denmark Open 2019, a Super 750 badminton tournament, was held at Odense Sports Park, Odense, Denmark from October 15-20, 2019. It was the 16th tournament of the 2019 Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour and a part of the Denmark Open championships.
Explanation:Danisa Denmark Open 2019, a Super 750 badminton tournament, was held at Odense Sports Park, Odense, Denmark from October 15-20, 2019. It was the 16th tournament of the 2019 Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour and a part of the Denmark Open championships.
25. Answer- 1) October 22
Explanation:
The International Stuttering Awareness Day(ISAD) is observed annually on October 22 to raise awareness on the people of 1% of the world’s population having speech disorder of stuttering (also known as stammering). This ISAD is organised by 3 organisation. They are the European League of Stuttering Associations(ELSA), International Fluency Association (IFA) and International Stuttering Association(ISA). The day was designated to be observed in 1998, sixteen years ago by these organisations. The theme for the year 2019 is “Growth Through Speaking”.
Explanation:
The International Stuttering Awareness Day(ISAD) is observed annually on October 22 to raise awareness on the people of 1% of the world’s population having speech disorder of stuttering (also known as stammering). This ISAD is organised by 3 organisation. They are the European League of Stuttering Associations(ELSA), International Fluency Association (IFA) and International Stuttering Association(ISA). The day was designated to be observed in 1998, sixteen years ago by these organisations. The theme for the year 2019 is “Growth Through Speaking”.
26. Answer-2) Indian Army (IA)
Explanation:
The Indian Army (IA) is to conduct exercise codenamed “Sindhu Sudarshan” for the year 2019 in the deserts of Rajasthan from November 29 to December 4, 2019. The aim of this exercise is to evaluate the capability of the defence services in an integrated air-land battle.
Explanation:
The Indian Army (IA) is to conduct exercise codenamed “Sindhu Sudarshan” for the year 2019 in the deserts of Rajasthan from November 29 to December 4, 2019. The aim of this exercise is to evaluate the capability of the defence services in an integrated air-land battle.
27. Answer-4) Mumbai
Explanation:
Mumbai topped in the Mobile download speed as per the report released by Ookla.They were relatively flat in India, fluctuating between 10.63 Mbps and 11.18 Mbps during Q2-Q3 2019. Mumbai (11.87 Mbps), Indore (11.80 Mbps), Visakhapatnam (11.74 Mbps), Hyderabad (11.48) and Kolkata (11.46 Mbps) had the fastest mobile download speeds. The slowest mean download speed was measured in Lucknow (8.94 Mbps).
Explanation:
Mumbai topped in the Mobile download speed as per the report released by Ookla.They were relatively flat in India, fluctuating between 10.63 Mbps and 11.18 Mbps during Q2-Q3 2019. Mumbai (11.87 Mbps), Indore (11.80 Mbps), Visakhapatnam (11.74 Mbps), Hyderabad (11.48) and Kolkata (11.46 Mbps) had the fastest mobile download speeds. The slowest mean download speed was measured in Lucknow (8.94 Mbps).
28. Answer-1) Chennai
Explanation:
Chennai became the fastest mean download speed over fixed broadband (51.07 Mbps), followed by Bengaluru (42.50 Mbps) and Hyderabad (41.68 Mbps). The slowest download speeds were measured in Nagpur (20.10 Mbps), followed by Pune (22.78 Mbps) and Kanpur (23.20 Mbps).
Explanation:
Chennai became the fastest mean download speed over fixed broadband (51.07 Mbps), followed by Bengaluru (42.50 Mbps) and Hyderabad (41.68 Mbps). The slowest download speeds were measured in Nagpur (20.10 Mbps), followed by Pune (22.78 Mbps) and Kanpur (23.20 Mbps).
29. Answer-3) “Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat”
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019, Union Minority Affairs Minister Mr. Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi notified that the “Hunar Haat” exhibition will be organised at North Central Zone Cultural Centre in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh (UP) from November 1-10, 2019. All the “Hunar Haat”, to be organised in 2019 and 2020 will be based on the theme of “Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat”. It is organized by the Minority Affairs Ministry.
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019, Union Minority Affairs Minister Mr. Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi notified that the “Hunar Haat” exhibition will be organised at North Central Zone Cultural Centre in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh (UP) from November 1-10, 2019. All the “Hunar Haat”, to be organised in 2019 and 2020 will be based on the theme of “Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat”. It is organized by the Minority Affairs Ministry.
30. Answer-2) United States (US)
Explanation:
United States (US) topped in the contribution for global wealth growth with $3.8 trillion as per the 10th edition of the 2019 Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report.As per the report United States (US), China and Europe contributed the most towards global wealth growth and topped with $3.8 trillion, $1.9 trillion and $1.1 trillion respectively. Also the global wealth during the past year grew by 2.6% to $360 trillion and wealth per adult reached a new record high of $70,850.
Explanation:
United States (US) topped in the contribution for global wealth growth with $3.8 trillion as per the 10th edition of the 2019 Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report.As per the report United States (US), China and Europe contributed the most towards global wealth growth and topped with $3.8 trillion, $1.9 trillion and $1.1 trillion respectively. Also the global wealth during the past year grew by 2.6% to $360 trillion and wealth per adult reached a new record high of $70,850.
31. Answer- 3) India
Explanation:
India became the fastest wealth creator in the world in 2019, with household wealth in dollar terms growing faster by 5.2%than any other region. Total wealth in India increased 4 times between 2000 and 2019. India also ranked 5th globally in terms of the number of ultra-high net worth individuals. Net wealth per adult grew at 3.3%, but slower than the average of 11% growth rate reported in the 20 years till 2019. Wealth per Indian adult was at $14,569. However, the average number is skewed (suddenly changed) heavily by a few wealthy individuals.
Explanation:
India became the fastest wealth creator in the world in 2019, with household wealth in dollar terms growing faster by 5.2%than any other region. Total wealth in India increased 4 times between 2000 and 2019. India also ranked 5th globally in terms of the number of ultra-high net worth individuals. Net wealth per adult grew at 3.3%, but slower than the average of 11% growth rate reported in the 20 years till 2019. Wealth per Indian adult was at $14,569. However, the average number is skewed (suddenly changed) heavily by a few wealthy individuals.
32. Answer- 1) Reserve Bank of India(RBI)
Explanation:
On October 11, 2019, As per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Supply Chain Dynamics and Food Inflation in India survey 2019 carried out across 18 states, Indian farmers get average share in the consumers’ rupee in the range between 28 % and 78 % across 14 crops, with a lower share in the case of perishables (particularly, vegetables like potato and onion) and higher share in case of non-perishables (such as oilseeds and spices).
Explanation:
On October 11, 2019, As per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Supply Chain Dynamics and Food Inflation in India survey 2019 carried out across 18 states, Indian farmers get average share in the consumers’ rupee in the range between 28 % and 78 % across 14 crops, with a lower share in the case of perishables (particularly, vegetables like potato and onion) and higher share in case of non-perishables (such as oilseeds and spices).
33. Answer- 4) Vreedhi Financial Services (VFS)
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gave Vreedhi Financial Services (VFS) a license to act as a non-banking finance company (NBFC). It’s objective is to provide credit and other services to micro-enterprises operating in tier two-three cities and small towns.
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gave Vreedhi Financial Services (VFS) a license to act as a non-banking finance company (NBFC). It’s objective is to provide credit and other services to micro-enterprises operating in tier two-three cities and small towns.
34. Answer-2) Aditya Birla Finance Limited (ABFL)
Explanation:
On October 22, 20219, A leading well-diversified financial services company, Aditya Birla Finance Limited (ABFL) has signed a partnership agreement with Indian Dental Association (IDA) to offer EMIs (equated monthly installments) for patients getting dental treatments, during 11th world dental show 2019 held in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Explanation:
On October 22, 20219, A leading well-diversified financial services company, Aditya Birla Finance Limited (ABFL) has signed a partnership agreement with Indian Dental Association (IDA) to offer EMIs (equated monthly installments) for patients getting dental treatments, during 11th world dental show 2019 held in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
35. Answer-3) Federal Bank
Explanation:
On October 23, 2019, A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and Federal Bank to offer a number of services including transfer of funds through GeM Pool Accounts (GPA), advising of Performance Bank Guarantees (e-PBG) and Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) to the registered users on the portal. It was signed by S. Suresh Kumar, Addl. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), GeM and R. Vardharajan, Country Head – Government Business, Federal Bank along with Deepesh Gehlot, Director (GeM) and Hemant Mahindru, State Business Head – Government Business, Federal Bank in the presence of Talleen Kumar, CEO, GeM.
Explanation:
On October 23, 2019, A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and Federal Bank to offer a number of services including transfer of funds through GeM Pool Accounts (GPA), advising of Performance Bank Guarantees (e-PBG) and Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) to the registered users on the portal. It was signed by S. Suresh Kumar, Addl. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), GeM and R. Vardharajan, Country Head – Government Business, Federal Bank along with Deepesh Gehlot, Director (GeM) and Hemant Mahindru, State Business Head – Government Business, Federal Bank in the presence of Talleen Kumar, CEO, GeM.
36. Answer-1) Deepika Padukone and Pusarla Venkata(PV) Sindhu
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019 Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone and Indian badminton player Pusarla Venkata Sindhu were named as the brand ambassadors of ‘Bharat Ki Laxmi‘ movement.
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019 Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone and Indian badminton player Pusarla Venkata Sindhu were named as the brand ambassadors of ‘Bharat Ki Laxmi‘ movement.
37. Answer-4) Grenada
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019, the present High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Shri Arun Kumar Sahu was concurrently accredited as the next new High Commissioner of India to Grenada, by replacing Bishwadip Dey, with residence in Port of Spain.
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019, the present High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Shri Arun Kumar Sahu was concurrently accredited as the next new High Commissioner of India to Grenada, by replacing Bishwadip Dey, with residence in Port of Spain.
38. Answer-2) Ayushmann Khurrana
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019, The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) appointed Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana to raise awareness and speak up against sexual abuse of children. He recently shot a video on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) to educate the people on the same and it will be played on social media, television and cinema halls. The Act aims to make people aware of the protection and legal support that it offers against child sexual abuse.
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019, The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) appointed Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana to raise awareness and speak up against sexual abuse of children. He recently shot a video on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) to educate the people on the same and it will be played on social media, television and cinema halls. The Act aims to make people aware of the protection and legal support that it offers against child sexual abuse.
39. Answer-3) Sourav Ganguly
Explanation:
On October 23, 2019, At the BCCI’s General Body meeting in Mumbai, former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly, aged 47, took over as the 39th President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Prior to his appointment, C K Khanna served as the interim president. With this, the 33-month reign of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) has come to an end.He will serve only 9 months as BCCI president.He became the second captain to become a full-time president after former Indian captain, Maharajkumar of Vizianagram or Vizzy.
Explanation:
On October 23, 2019, At the BCCI’s General Body meeting in Mumbai, former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly, aged 47, took over as the 39th President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Prior to his appointment, C K Khanna served as the interim president. With this, the 33-month reign of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) has come to an end.He will serve only 9 months as BCCI president.He became the second captain to become a full-time president after former Indian captain, Maharajkumar of Vizianagram or Vizzy.
40. Answer-1) Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL)
Explanation:
On October 23, 2019, As per the Union Minister for Communications and Electronics and Information Technology , Ravi Shankar Prasad, the Central government has decided to merge the loss-making state-owned telecom companies, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) to revive them. The revival plan includes raising funds through sovereign bonds, monetization of corporate assets and voluntary retirement schemes (VRS) for employees
Explanation:
On October 23, 2019, As per the Union Minister for Communications and Electronics and Information Technology , Ravi Shankar Prasad, the Central government has decided to merge the loss-making state-owned telecom companies, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) to revive them. The revival plan includes raising funds through sovereign bonds, monetization of corporate assets and voluntary retirement schemes (VRS) for employees
41. Answer-4) Surface to Surface Missile
Explanation:
On October 21 and 22, 2019 the Indian Air Force(IAF) has successfully test-fired 2 Brahmos surface to surface missile .The test-firing was a part of routine operational training.
Explanation:
On October 21 and 22, 2019 the Indian Air Force(IAF) has successfully test-fired 2 Brahmos surface to surface missile .The test-firing was a part of routine operational training.
42. Answer-2) Trak Island, Andaman Nicobar Islands
Explanation:
On October 21 and 22, 2019 the Indian Air Force(IAF) has successfully test-fired 2 Brahmos surface to surface missile from mobile platform at Trak Island of the Andaman Nicobar Islands. The test-firing was a part of routine operational training.
Explanation:
On October 21 and 22, 2019 the Indian Air Force(IAF) has successfully test-fired 2 Brahmos surface to surface missile from mobile platform at Trak Island of the Andaman Nicobar Islands. The test-firing was a part of routine operational training.
43. Answer-3) 300kms
Explanation:
On October 21 and 22, 2019 the Indian Air Force(IAF) has successfully test-fired 2 Brahmos surface to surface missile from mobile platform at Trak Island of the Andaman Nicobar Islands. The test-firing was a part of routine operational training. Both the missiles, 2.5 tonnes each, directly hit the mock target close to 300kms away. The ground targets were engaged with accuracy from mobile platform.
Explanation:
On October 21 and 22, 2019 the Indian Air Force(IAF) has successfully test-fired 2 Brahmos surface to surface missile from mobile platform at Trak Island of the Andaman Nicobar Islands. The test-firing was a part of routine operational training. Both the missiles, 2.5 tonnes each, directly hit the mock target close to 300kms away. The ground targets were engaged with accuracy from mobile platform.
44. Answer-1) Male White Bellbird(Procnias albus)
Explanation:
The male white bellbird(Procnias albus) is the world’s loudest bird which hits 125.4 decibels, as loud as a very loud rock concert. This study was published in the journal Current Biology. The call by the bird is made as part of their mating rituals and its mating call is about three times louder than screaming phias (Lipaugus vociferans) — the previous loudest bird singer.
Explanation:
The male white bellbird(Procnias albus) is the world’s loudest bird which hits 125.4 decibels, as loud as a very loud rock concert. This study was published in the journal Current Biology. The call by the bird is made as part of their mating rituals and its mating call is about three times louder than screaming phias (Lipaugus vociferans) — the previous loudest bird singer.
45. Answer-4) Paris, France
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019 the organising committee of the Paris(France) 2024 summer olympic and paralympic games officially known as the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad has unveiled its new emblem. The logo is created with combination of 3 symbols connected to the Olympics and France. The symbols are the gold medal depicted as the yellow circle, the Olympic and Paralympic flames, and Marianne- the mascot for the Paris game which is the French symbol of the revolution and the Republic’s ideals of liberty, egality (equality) and fraternity.
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019 the organising committee of the Paris(France) 2024 summer olympic and paralympic games officially known as the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad has unveiled its new emblem. The logo is created with combination of 3 symbols connected to the Olympics and France. The symbols are the gold medal depicted as the yellow circle, the Olympic and Paralympic flames, and Marianne- the mascot for the Paris game which is the French symbol of the revolution and the Republic’s ideals of liberty, egality (equality) and fraternity.
46. Answer- 2) Cricket
Explanation:
On October 23, 2019, Indian team all-rounder, Abhishek Mohan Nayar (36) of Secunderabad, Telangana, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. He played first-class cricket for Mumbai & played three ODIs (One-day Internationals) for India.
Explanation:
On October 23, 2019, Indian team all-rounder, Abhishek Mohan Nayar (36) of Secunderabad, Telangana, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. He played first-class cricket for Mumbai & played three ODIs (One-day Internationals) for India.
47. Answer-3) South Africa
Explanation:
India vs South Africa Test Series was held in India in which India won the 3 match series by 3-0. It was the first time that India whitewashed South Africa in the history of Test cricket. The South Africa cricket team toured India from September 15, 2019, to play 3 test matches and 3 Twenty 20 International series (match drawn).
Explanation:
India vs South Africa Test Series was held in India in which India won the 3 match series by 3-0. It was the first time that India whitewashed South Africa in the history of Test cricket. The South Africa cricket team toured India from September 15, 2019, to play 3 test matches and 3 Twenty 20 International series (match drawn).
48. Answer-1) Virat Kohli
Explanation:
Virat Kohli surpassed former Australia cricketer Don Bradman’s record of the most number of 150 plus scores as captain in international cricket in the 2nd test match. The former has nine scores of 150 plus while captaining India, whereas the latter had eight scores of more than 150.
Explanation:
Virat Kohli surpassed former Australia cricketer Don Bradman’s record of the most number of 150 plus scores as captain in international cricket in the 2nd test match. The former has nine scores of 150 plus while captaining India, whereas the latter had eight scores of more than 150.
49. Answer-2) Rohit Sharma
Explanation:
Rohit Sharma became the third Indian to reach the top 10 in all three formats after captain Virat Kohli and retired opener Gautam Gambhir. He advanced 12 places to 10th position in the ICC Test Player Rankings.
Explanation:
Rohit Sharma became the third Indian to reach the top 10 in all three formats after captain Virat Kohli and retired opener Gautam Gambhir. He advanced 12 places to 10th position in the ICC Test Player Rankings.
50. Answer-4) Belgium
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019, Marieke Vervoort, Belgian Paralympic athlete has ended her life at the age of 40 through euthanasia (the practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering). Euthanasia is legal in Belgium. She won gold in the 100 meters and silver in the 200 meters at the 2012 London Games, while at the Rio Games 2016 she managed to win silver in the 400 meters and bronze in the 100 meters.
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019, Marieke Vervoort, Belgian Paralympic athlete has ended her life at the age of 40 through euthanasia (the practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering). Euthanasia is legal in Belgium. She won gold in the 100 meters and silver in the 200 meters at the 2012 London Games, while at the Rio Games 2016 she managed to win silver in the 400 meters and bronze in the 100 meters.
51. Answer-3) Actor
Explanation:
On October 20, 2019, Veteran actress TP Radhamani who was predominantly active in Malayalam & Tamil films passed away in Chennai,Tamil Nadu due to cancer. She was 67. Hailing from Palakkad district of Kerala, Radhamani began her acting career at the age of 14. She has also appeared in a few hindi films.Radhamani acted in more than 105 films & is better known for her role in ‘Utharayanam’. ‘Oru Yathramozhi’-1997 film was her last Malayalam movie.
Explanation:
On October 20, 2019, Veteran actress TP Radhamani who was predominantly active in Malayalam & Tamil films passed away in Chennai,Tamil Nadu due to cancer. She was 67. Hailing from Palakkad district of Kerala, Radhamani began her acting career at the age of 14. She has also appeared in a few hindi films.Radhamani acted in more than 105 films & is better known for her role in ‘Utharayanam’. ‘Oru Yathramozhi’-1997 film was her last Malayalam movie.
52. Answer-1) Kashi Nath Pandit
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019, An Indian historian, educationist and Padma Shri recipient, Kashi Nath Pandit’s new book entitled “Ten Studies in Kashmir: History and Politics”, published by Academic Foundation, has been released by vice-chancellors of various universities at a function at the Jammu University in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019, An Indian historian, educationist and Padma Shri recipient, Kashi Nath Pandit’s new book entitled “Ten Studies in Kashmir: History and Politics”, published by Academic Foundation, has been released by vice-chancellors of various universities at a function at the Jammu University in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
53. Answer-2) “Measuring Poverty around the World”
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019, the final book of late British economist Anthony Barnes Atkinson titled “Measuring Poverty around the World” has been released and published by Penguin Random House. Born on 4 September 1944 in the United Kingdom(UK), Anthony Atkinson familiarly known as Tony Atkinson, was unable to finish the final book due to his death from cancer in 2007. The book has been edited by his colleagues John Micklewright and Andrea Brandolini as requested by the author and was then published. The book portrays the better measurements to be taken to alleviate poverty.
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019, the final book of late British economist Anthony Barnes Atkinson titled “Measuring Poverty around the World” has been released and published by Penguin Random House. Born on 4 September 1944 in the United Kingdom(UK), Anthony Atkinson familiarly known as Tony Atkinson, was unable to finish the final book due to his death from cancer in 2007. The book has been edited by his colleagues John Micklewright and Andrea Brandolini as requested by the author and was then published. The book portrays the better measurements to be taken to alleviate poverty.
54. Answer-4) October 23
Explanation:
The International Snow Leopard day is observed annually on October 23. The day is observed to raise awareness on protecting and preserving the rarest and endangered animal (snow leopards) on the planet. This day was first observed in 2014, after the signing of the Bishkek Declaration on the conservation of snow leopards during the 1st Global Snow Leopard Forum in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan in 2013.
Explanation:
The International Snow Leopard day is observed annually on October 23. The day is observed to raise awareness on protecting and preserving the rarest and endangered animal (snow leopards) on the planet. This day was first observed in 2014, after the signing of the Bishkek Declaration on the conservation of snow leopards during the 1st Global Snow Leopard Forum in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan in 2013.
55. Answer-1) 20–26 October 2019
Explanation:
7th International lead poisoning prevention week (ILPPW) is being observed from 20–26 October 2019 to raise awareness about the health effects of lead poisoning. The three key themes for 2019 are: Learn the Risks, Join the Action, Eliminate Lead Paint.
Explanation:
7th International lead poisoning prevention week (ILPPW) is being observed from 20–26 October 2019 to raise awareness about the health effects of lead poisoning. The three key themes for 2019 are: Learn the Risks, Join the Action, Eliminate Lead Paint.
56. Answer-3) Prakash Javadekar
Explanation:
Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Prakash Javadekar launched the 1st national protocol to enumerate the snow leopard population in the nation. This protocol will applicable to all 12 range countries, that signed the Bishkek declaration.
Explanation:
Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Prakash Javadekar launched the 1st national protocol to enumerate the snow leopard population in the nation. This protocol will applicable to all 12 range countries, that signed the Bishkek declaration.
57. Answer- 3) Guwahati, Assam
Explanation:
The 1st India-Bangladesh Stakeholders’ Meet was held from 22- 23 October 2019 in Guwahati, Assam, with the participation of a 70-member delegation from Bangladesh including its Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi & a similar team represented the Indian side.
Explanation:
The 1st India-Bangladesh Stakeholders’ Meet was held from 22- 23 October 2019 in Guwahati, Assam, with the participation of a 70-member delegation from Bangladesh including its Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi & a similar team represented the Indian side.
58. Answer-2) Fuel Retailing Policy
Explanation:
The cabinet committee approved to review the guidelines for granting authorization in marketing transportation fuels such as petrol and diesel. Existing policy: The existing policy had not undergone any changes for the past 17 years (since 2002). New policy benefits: The new policy will improve the “Ease of Doing Business” and also encourage investment from the private and foreign sectors. It would create new jobs and setting up of new retail outlets(ROs) would also result in better competition.
Explanation:
The cabinet committee approved to review the guidelines for granting authorization in marketing transportation fuels such as petrol and diesel. Existing policy: The existing policy had not undergone any changes for the past 17 years (since 2002). New policy benefits: The new policy will improve the “Ease of Doing Business” and also encourage investment from the private and foreign sectors. It would create new jobs and setting up of new retail outlets(ROs) would also result in better competition.
59. Answer-4) Lentil
Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), approved to increase the Minimum Support Price(MSP) for all Rabi crops (agricultural crops that are sown in winter and harvested in the spring in India) of 2019-20 that are to be marketed in the Rabi season of 2020-21.For the Rabi crops of RMS 2020-21, the highest increase in MSP was recommended for lentil which would be Rs. 325/quintal. The procurement of the rabi crops will be done by the state govt. under the National Food Security Act(NFSA). The losses incurred will be fully undertaken by the govt, as per the guidelines.
Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), approved to increase the Minimum Support Price(MSP) for all Rabi crops (agricultural crops that are sown in winter and harvested in the spring in India) of 2019-20 that are to be marketed in the Rabi season of 2020-21.For the Rabi crops of RMS 2020-21, the highest increase in MSP was recommended for lentil which would be Rs. 325/quintal. The procurement of the rabi crops will be done by the state govt. under the National Food Security Act(NFSA). The losses incurred will be fully undertaken by the govt, as per the guidelines.
60. Answer-1) St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Explanation:
The cabinet committee approved the proposal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and St. Vincent & the Grenadines signed on cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine on 11th September 2019 in New Delhi.The MoU will lead to mutual cooperation of the two nations and lead to promotion of traditional medicinal system of St. Vincent & the Grenadines and also India’s AYUSH (Ayurvedic, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) medicinal systems.
Explanation:
The cabinet committee approved the proposal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and St. Vincent & the Grenadines signed on cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine on 11th September 2019 in New Delhi.The MoU will lead to mutual cooperation of the two nations and lead to promotion of traditional medicinal system of St. Vincent & the Grenadines and also India’s AYUSH (Ayurvedic, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) medicinal systems.
61. Answer-4) All the above
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet approved MoU between India and Kuwait for capacity building and strengthening the accounting, financial and audit knowledge base in Kuwait. Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), New Delhi and Kuwait Accountants and Auditors Association (KAAA), Kuwait will work together in audit based areas and will also work on corporate governance.
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet approved MoU between India and Kuwait for capacity building and strengthening the accounting, financial and audit knowledge base in Kuwait. Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), New Delhi and Kuwait Accountants and Auditors Association (KAAA), Kuwait will work together in audit based areas and will also work on corporate governance.
62. Answer-3) Jogighopa, Assam
Explanation:
India’s first International multi-model hub at a cost of 600 crore rupees to be set up in Jogighopa, Assam.
Explanation:
India’s first International multi-model hub at a cost of 600 crore rupees to be set up in Jogighopa, Assam.
63. Answer-2) Netherlands
Explanation:
On October 23, 2019 the 11th edition of the 2019 Mercer Global Pension Index (MMGPI) was released by the human resource consulting firm Mercer. The report was on the pension and retirement benefits given to citizens of different income groups of 37 countries that were covered. The list was topped by Netherlands, followed by Denmark and Australia in the second and third spot respectively.
Explanation:
On October 23, 2019 the 11th edition of the 2019 Mercer Global Pension Index (MMGPI) was released by the human resource consulting firm Mercer. The report was on the pension and retirement benefits given to citizens of different income groups of 37 countries that were covered. The list was topped by Netherlands, followed by Denmark and Australia in the second and third spot respectively.
64. Answer-1) 3
Explanation:
The countries were ranked based on 17 indicators grouped into 3 sub-indices namely adequacy, sustainability and integrity.
Explanation:
The countries were ranked based on 17 indicators grouped into 3 sub-indices namely adequacy, sustainability and integrity.
65. Answer-4) 32
Explanation:
On October 23, 2019 the 11th edition of the 2019 Mercer Global Pension Index (MMGPI) was released by the human resource consulting firm Mercer. The report was on the pension and retirement benefits given to citizens of different income groups of 37 countries that were covered. India ranked 32nd on the list for the year 2019 from its previous rank of 33 in 2018. The list was topped by Netherlands, followed by Denmark and Australia in the second and third spot respectively.
Explanation:
On October 23, 2019 the 11th edition of the 2019 Mercer Global Pension Index (MMGPI) was released by the human resource consulting firm Mercer. The report was on the pension and retirement benefits given to citizens of different income groups of 37 countries that were covered. India ranked 32nd on the list for the year 2019 from its previous rank of 33 in 2018. The list was topped by Netherlands, followed by Denmark and Australia in the second and third spot respectively.
66. Answer- 3) Stockholm, Sweden
Explanation:
19th Indo – Swedish Joint Commission for Economic, Industrial and Scientific Cooperation (JCEC) for 2019 between India and Sweden was held in Stockholm, Sweden on October 22- 23, 2019.
Explanation:
19th Indo – Swedish Joint Commission for Economic, Industrial and Scientific Cooperation (JCEC) for 2019 between India and Sweden was held in Stockholm, Sweden on October 22- 23, 2019.
67. Answer-2) Piyush Goyal
Explanation:
19th Indo – Swedish Joint Commission for Economic, Industrial and Scientific Cooperation (JCEC) for 2019 between India and Sweden was held in Stockholm, Sweden on October 22- 23, 2019. It was co-chaired by Ms. Anna Hallberg, Minister of Foreign Trade, Government of the Kingdom of Sweden and Piyush Goyal, Commerce and Industry Minister, Government of India.
Explanation:
19th Indo – Swedish Joint Commission for Economic, Industrial and Scientific Cooperation (JCEC) for 2019 between India and Sweden was held in Stockholm, Sweden on October 22- 23, 2019. It was co-chaired by Ms. Anna Hallberg, Minister of Foreign Trade, Government of the Kingdom of Sweden and Piyush Goyal, Commerce and Industry Minister, Government of India.
68. Answer- 3) India and Pakistan
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019 India and Pakistan have signed an agreement to operationalise the Kartarpur corridor (under construction border corridor between India and Pakistan) ahead of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev (founder of Sikhism). As per the agreement, Indian pilgrims, will now be able to visit Darbar Sahib established by Sikh faith founder Guru Nanak Dev in 1522 in Pakistan.
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019 India and Pakistan have signed an agreement to operationalise the Kartarpur corridor (under construction border corridor between India and Pakistan) ahead of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev (founder of Sikhism). As per the agreement, Indian pilgrims, will now be able to visit Darbar Sahib established by Sikh faith founder Guru Nanak Dev in 1522 in Pakistan.
69. Answer-1) Manila, Philippines
Explanation:
Mr Kovind addressed the India-Philippines Business Conclave and the 4th ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) -India Business Summit for 2019 in Manila, Philippines.
Explanation:
Mr Kovind addressed the India-Philippines Business Conclave and the 4th ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) -India Business Summit for 2019 in Manila, Philippines.
70. Answer-4) 4
Explanation:
4 agreements in the field of the maritime domain, security, tourism, science and technology, and culture were signed between both countries.
Explanation:
4 agreements in the field of the maritime domain, security, tourism, science and technology, and culture were signed between both countries.
71. Answer-2) Kakegawa, Japan
Explanation:
President laid the foundation stone for Sri Sathya Sai Sanathana Samskruti Project at Sai no Sato, Kakegawa, Japan.Sai no Sato will be developed as a temple on the lines of Akshardham and Swaminarayan Temple to promote Indian traditional culture
Explanation:
President laid the foundation stone for Sri Sathya Sai Sanathana Samskruti Project at Sai no Sato, Kakegawa, Japan.Sai no Sato will be developed as a temple on the lines of Akshardham and Swaminarayan Temple to promote Indian traditional culture
72. Answer- 3) Naruhito
Explanation:
President reached Tokyo, Japan in the final leg of his visit to two nations – the Philippines and Japan. He attended the enthronement ceremony of the Emperor Naruhito of Japan in the Imperial Palace.
Explanation:
President reached Tokyo, Japan in the final leg of his visit to two nations – the Philippines and Japan. He attended the enthronement ceremony of the Emperor Naruhito of Japan in the Imperial Palace.
73. Answer-1) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) and Power Grid
Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL)
Explanation:
On October 23, 2019 the Department of Public Enterprises, under the Ministry of Heavy Industry and Public Enterprises(MoHI&PE), granted ‘Maharatna‘ status to state-owned Public Sector Units(PSU) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) and Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL).
Explanation:
On October 23, 2019 the Department of Public Enterprises, under the Ministry of Heavy Industry and Public Enterprises(MoHI&PE), granted ‘Maharatna‘ status to state-owned Public Sector Units(PSU) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) and Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL).
74. Answer- 4) World Bank(WB)
Explanation:
World Bank’s (WB) released the report titled “Doing Business 2020-Comparing Business Regulation in 190 Economies”.
Explanation:
World Bank’s (WB) released the report titled “Doing Business 2020-Comparing Business Regulation in 190 Economies”.
75. Answer-2) 63
Explanation:
On October 23, 2019, According to the 17th edition of World Bank’s (WB) report ,“Doing Business 2020-Comparing Business Regulation in 190 Economies”, India has ranked 63rd in the list with the score of 71.0. It has improved by 14 places among 190 nations as against 77th position in the 2018-19 list. while in 2017, India was ranked 100.
Explanation:
On October 23, 2019, According to the 17th edition of World Bank’s (WB) report ,“Doing Business 2020-Comparing Business Regulation in 190 Economies”, India has ranked 63rd in the list with the score of 71.0. It has improved by 14 places among 190 nations as against 77th position in the 2018-19 list. while in 2017, India was ranked 100.
76. Answer-3) New Zealand
Explanation:New Zealand topped in the 17th edition of World Bank’s (WB),“Doing Business 2020-Comparing Business Regulation in 190 Economies ” report.
Explanation:New Zealand topped in the 17th edition of World Bank’s (WB),“Doing Business 2020-Comparing Business Regulation in 190 Economies ” report.
77. Answer-1) 5.5%
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019, the American credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings has downgraded India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast for FY20 (Fiscal Year 20) to 5.5% from its previous estimate of 6.6%. The GDP is expected to increase to 6.2% FY21 and will further increase to 6.7% year after.
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019, the American credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings has downgraded India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast for FY20 (Fiscal Year 20) to 5.5% from its previous estimate of 6.6%. The GDP is expected to increase to 6.2% FY21 and will further increase to 6.7% year after.
78. Answer- 4) Thakur Anup Singh
Explanation:
On October 21, 2019 Thakur Anup Singh, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Marg ERP received Udyog Rattan Award 2019 from the Institute of Economic Studies (IES) affiliated to Government of India in an award function held at New Delhi, for his work in transforming how Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) can accelerate their business by using technology.
Explanation:
On October 21, 2019 Thakur Anup Singh, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Marg ERP received Udyog Rattan Award 2019 from the Institute of Economic Studies (IES) affiliated to Government of India in an award function held at New Delhi, for his work in transforming how Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) can accelerate their business by using technology.
79. Answer-2) BharatPe
Explanation:
On October 23, 2019, India’s largest merchant financial technology(fin-tech) company, BharatPe has received the DigiDhan Mission Fin-tech Award 2018-2019 for ‘Innovation in Digital Payments through Emerging Technology’ at the MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) Start-up Summit 2019 held in New Delhi. The award was given by Ravi Shankar Prasad, Minister of Communication, Electronics & IT (Information Technology) and Law & Justice.
Explanation:
On October 23, 2019, India’s largest merchant financial technology(fin-tech) company, BharatPe has received the DigiDhan Mission Fin-tech Award 2018-2019 for ‘Innovation in Digital Payments through Emerging Technology’ at the MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) Start-up Summit 2019 held in New Delhi. The award was given by Ravi Shankar Prasad, Minister of Communication, Electronics & IT (Information Technology) and Law & Justice.
80. Answer-3) Ilham Tohti
Explanation:
Ilham Tohti (50), an Uighur economist serving a life sentence in China for “separatism” has won the European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize 2019 for his over 20 years of work defending China’s Uighur minority. The EU’s top human rights award will be presented on December 18, 2019, at an event in Strasbourg, France.
Explanation:
Ilham Tohti (50), an Uighur economist serving a life sentence in China for “separatism” has won the European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize 2019 for his over 20 years of work defending China’s Uighur minority. The EU’s top human rights award will be presented on December 18, 2019, at an event in Strasbourg, France.
81. Answer-1) Narendra Singh Tomar
Explanation:
On October 23, 2019, Union Minister for Panchayati Raj Mr Narendra Singh Tomar conferred National Panchayat Awards 2019 in New Delhi to 240 panchayats out of the 2.5 lakh panchayats of India. The Panchayati Raj Ministers from states of Karnataka, Chattisgarh, Assam and Tamil Nadu along with representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions across the country took part in the award ceremony.
Explanation:
On October 23, 2019, Union Minister for Panchayati Raj Mr Narendra Singh Tomar conferred National Panchayat Awards 2019 in New Delhi to 240 panchayats out of the 2.5 lakh panchayats of India. The Panchayati Raj Ministers from states of Karnataka, Chattisgarh, Assam and Tamil Nadu along with representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions across the country took part in the award ceremony.
82. Answer-4) Gram Manchitra
Explanation:
The Minister launched a Spatial Planning Application called ‘Gram Manchitra’ which is a Geo Spatial based decision support system for the panchayats.
Explanation:
The Minister launched a Spatial Planning Application called ‘Gram Manchitra’ which is a Geo Spatial based decision support system for the panchayats.
83. Answer-2) Arvind Singh
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019, As per the appointment committee of the cabinet, Government of India (GoI), Arvind Singh (1988 batch IAS – Indian Administrative Service officer of Maharashtra cadre) has been appointed as the chairman of Airports Authority of India(AAI) in the rank and pay of additional secretary. He replaces Anuj Aggarwal. Singh is at present serving in his cadre-state Maharashtra.
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019, As per the appointment committee of the cabinet, Government of India (GoI), Arvind Singh (1988 batch IAS – Indian Administrative Service officer of Maharashtra cadre) has been appointed as the chairman of Airports Authority of India(AAI) in the rank and pay of additional secretary. He replaces Anuj Aggarwal. Singh is at present serving in his cadre-state Maharashtra.
84. Answer-3) National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019 , As per the appointment committee of the cabinet, Government of India (GoI), Sukhbir Singh Sandhu (a 1988-batch IAS officer of Uttarakhand cadre), has been appointed as the chief of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). He replaces Nagendra Nath Sinha, who was earlier appointed as the secretary, department of border management.
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019 , As per the appointment committee of the cabinet, Government of India (GoI), Sukhbir Singh Sandhu (a 1988-batch IAS officer of Uttarakhand cadre), has been appointed as the chief of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). He replaces Nagendra Nath Sinha, who was earlier appointed as the secretary, department of border management.
85. Answer-1) Rail Dhandora
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019, Southern Railway launched a new application called Rail Dhandora for the railway personnel and customers for the hassle-free working and transactions with the Railways. It was launched by John Thomas, General Manager, Southern Railway (SR), in the presence of Priamvada Viswanathan, Principal Chief Commercial Manager, and J. Vinayan, Chief Commercial Manager, Passenger Marketing in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Explanation:
On October 22, 2019, Southern Railway launched a new application called Rail Dhandora for the railway personnel and customers for the hassle-free working and transactions with the Railways. It was launched by John Thomas, General Manager, Southern Railway (SR), in the presence of Priamvada Viswanathan, Principal Chief Commercial Manager, and J. Vinayan, Chief Commercial Manager, Passenger Marketing in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
86. Answer-4) China
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019, the FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) has appointed China as the host, to conduct the inaugural edition of the new format of 24-team Club World Cup in 2021. Currently, the Club World Cup of the football association features 7 teams including the holders of the UEFA (Union of European Football Association) Champions League.
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019, the FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) has appointed China as the host, to conduct the inaugural edition of the new format of 24-team Club World Cup in 2021. Currently, the Club World Cup of the football association features 7 teams including the holders of the UEFA (Union of European Football Association) Champions League.
87. Answer-2) Praveen Kumar
Explanation:
15th edition of the World Wushu Championships (WWC) 2019 was held at Minhang Gymnasium in Shanghai, China from October 19-23, 2019. Praveen Kumar of India defeated Philippines’ Russel Diaz in the 48kg category men’s sanda event and clinched gold. With this, he became the first Indian man to win a gold medal at the Wushu World Championships. In 2017, Pooja Kadian became the first Indian to be crowned world champion in wushu after she defeated Evgeniya Stepanova of Russia in the women’s 75 kg sanda event.
Explanation:
15th edition of the World Wushu Championships (WWC) 2019 was held at Minhang Gymnasium in Shanghai, China from October 19-23, 2019. Praveen Kumar of India defeated Philippines’ Russel Diaz in the 48kg category men’s sanda event and clinched gold. With this, he became the first Indian man to win a gold medal at the Wushu World Championships. In 2017, Pooja Kadian became the first Indian to be crowned world champion in wushu after she defeated Evgeniya Stepanova of Russia in the women’s 75 kg sanda event.
88. Answer-3) Belgium
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019, the latest FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) rankings were released. The ranking was topped by Belgium, followed by France and Brazil in the second and third spots respectively. Indian National football team is also known as Blue tigers.
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019, the latest FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) rankings were released. The ranking was topped by Belgium, followed by France and Brazil in the second and third spots respectively. Indian National football team is also known as Blue tigers.
89. Answer-1) 106
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019, the latest FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) rankings were released. According to the latest rankings, India dropped to the 106th position from its previous rank of 104. The ranking was topped by Belgium, followed by France and Brazil in the second and third spots respectively. Indian National football team is also known as Blue tigers.
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019, the latest FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) rankings were released. According to the latest rankings, India dropped to the 106th position from its previous rank of 104. The ranking was topped by Belgium, followed by France and Brazil in the second and third spots respectively. Indian National football team is also known as Blue tigers.
90. Answer-4) Atman in Ravi
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019, Spiritual philosopher, mentor and author, Atman in Ravi’s (AiR) new book entitled “The True Meaning of Yoga” has been released. The book has been published by AiR Institute of Realization, a Non-profit organization in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019, Spiritual philosopher, mentor and author, Atman in Ravi’s (AiR) new book entitled “The True Meaning of Yoga” has been released. The book has been published by AiR Institute of Realization, a Non-profit organization in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
91. Answer-2) ‘Markendya Purana’ and ‘The Bhagavad Gita’
Explanation:
Economist and author Bibek Debroy has written English translations of 2 Hindu mythological texts- ‘Markendya Purana’ and ‘The Bhagavad Gita’. These are published by Penguin Publishers. They are translated from Sanskrit.
Explanation:
Economist and author Bibek Debroy has written English translations of 2 Hindu mythological texts- ‘Markendya Purana’ and ‘The Bhagavad Gita’. These are published by Penguin Publishers. They are translated from Sanskrit.
92. Answer-3) “Our Planet. Our Future”
Explanation:
United Nations (UN) Day is observed every year on October 24, 2019, since 1948. It marks the anniversary of its entry into force in 1945 of the United Nations (UN) Charter. 2019 theme for this day is “Our Planet. Our Future”.
Explanation:
United Nations (UN) Day is observed every year on October 24, 2019, since 1948. It marks the anniversary of its entry into force in 1945 of the United Nations (UN) Charter. 2019 theme for this day is “Our Planet. Our Future”.
93. Answer- 1) October 24
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019, the World Development Information Day (WDID) was observed to draw the attention of the world to development problems and necessity of strengthening international cooperation to solve them.
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019, the World Development Information Day (WDID) was observed to draw the attention of the world to development problems and necessity of strengthening international cooperation to solve them.
94. Answer-4) 24- 30 October 2019
Explanation:
Observed annually, the 2019 edition of Disarmament Week is being observed from 24- 30 October 2019 in various parts of the world to highlight the danger of the arms race, propagate the need for its cessation and increase public understanding of the urgent tasks of disarmament.
Explanation:
Observed annually, the 2019 edition of Disarmament Week is being observed from 24- 30 October 2019 in various parts of the world to highlight the danger of the arms race, propagate the need for its cessation and increase public understanding of the urgent tasks of disarmament.
95. Answer-2) Stories of Progress: Past and present
Explanation:
The World Polio Day is observed across the world on 24 October 2019 to raise awareness and resources to support the polio eradication effort. As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the United States (US), the overarching theme for world Polio Day was “Stories of Progress: Past and present”.
Explanation:
The World Polio Day is observed across the world on 24 October 2019 to raise awareness and resources to support the polio eradication effort. As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the United States (US), the overarching theme for world Polio Day was “Stories of Progress: Past and present”.
96. Answer- 3) Chandigarh
Explanation:
The Indo-Tibetian Border Police (ITBP), one of the seven Central Armed Police Forces (CRPF) of India, raised on 24 October 1962, has celebrated its 58th Raising Day on October 24, 2019, at ITBP’s Headquarter in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The two new commands( western to be based at Chandigarh and eastern at Guwahati) will be chaired by Additional Director General (ADG)-rank officers and will have several leaders under them that will oversee troops and battalion deployments along the China front, starting from Ladakh – Arunachal Pradesh.
Explanation:
The Indo-Tibetian Border Police (ITBP), one of the seven Central Armed Police Forces (CRPF) of India, raised on 24 October 1962, has celebrated its 58th Raising Day on October 24, 2019, at ITBP’s Headquarter in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The two new commands( western to be based at Chandigarh and eastern at Guwahati) will be chaired by Additional Director General (ADG)-rank officers and will have several leaders under them that will oversee troops and battalion deployments along the China front, starting from Ladakh – Arunachal Pradesh.
97. Answer- 3) New Delhi,
Delhi
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019 the Union Minister of Science & Technology(ST), Earth Sciences(ES) and Health & Family Welfare(H&FW), Shri Harsh Vardhan at a curtain-raiser in New Delhi, announced for the 1st edition of “Global Bio-India 2019” Summit which is to be held from November 21-23, 2019 in New Delhi, the host state of the summit. The Global Bio-India 2019 summit is one of the largest biotechnology stakeholders’ conglomerates (gathering together into a compact mass).
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019 the Union Minister of Science & Technology(ST), Earth Sciences(ES) and Health & Family Welfare(H&FW), Shri Harsh Vardhan at a curtain-raiser in New Delhi, announced for the 1st edition of “Global Bio-India 2019” Summit which is to be held from November 21-23, 2019 in New Delhi, the host state of the summit. The Global Bio-India 2019 summit is one of the largest biotechnology stakeholders’ conglomerates (gathering together into a compact mass).
98. Answer-1) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
Shri Harsh Vardhan released “Guidelines for Evaluation of Nano pharmaceuticals in India” for safe and efficient assessment of novel nano-formulations. These guidelines would also regulate nanopharmaceuticals in India. These guidelines will contribute to the mission on “Affordable Health Care for All”.
Explanation:
Shri Harsh Vardhan released “Guidelines for Evaluation of Nano pharmaceuticals in India” for safe and efficient assessment of novel nano-formulations. These guidelines would also regulate nanopharmaceuticals in India. These guidelines will contribute to the mission on “Affordable Health Care for All”.
99. Answer-4)Ex Shakti -2019
Explanation:
‘Ex Shakti -2019‘, a joint exercise of the Armies of India and France will be held from 31 October 2019- to November 13, 2019, in the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. The exercise will be fully focused on anti-terrorist operations.
Explanation:
‘Ex Shakti -2019‘, a joint exercise of the Armies of India and France will be held from 31 October 2019- to November 13, 2019, in the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. The exercise will be fully focused on anti-terrorist operations.
100.
Answer-2) Krishnaswamy VijayRaghavan
Explanation:
On October 23, 2019, the government has set up a panel to resolve the difference between the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) and govt. think tank National Institution for Transforming India(NITI) Aayog over the implementation of the ambitious Artificial Intelligence (AI) mission. The panel will be headed by principal scientific advisor Shri Krishnaswamy Vijay Raghavan and will be represented by Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology; Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of NITI Aayog Shri Amitabh Khant and Secretary of MEITY, Shri Ajay Prakash Sawhney.
Explanation:
On October 23, 2019, the government has set up a panel to resolve the difference between the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) and govt. think tank National Institution for Transforming India(NITI) Aayog over the implementation of the ambitious Artificial Intelligence (AI) mission. The panel will be headed by principal scientific advisor Shri Krishnaswamy Vijay Raghavan and will be represented by Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology; Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of NITI Aayog Shri Amitabh Khant and Secretary of MEITY, Shri Ajay Prakash Sawhney.
101.
Answer-3) United States (US)
Explanation:
On October 25, 2019, Global Health Security (GHS) Index 2019 was released. It is a project of the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) and the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security (CHS), with research by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). It is the first comprehensive assessment of epidemic and pandemic threats globally. United States (US) topped the list globally, overall with a score of 83.5, followed by United Kingdom (77.9) and Netherlands (75.6).
Explanation:
On October 25, 2019, Global Health Security (GHS) Index 2019 was released. It is a project of the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) and the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security (CHS), with research by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). It is the first comprehensive assessment of epidemic and pandemic threats globally. United States (US) topped the list globally, overall with a score of 83.5, followed by United Kingdom (77.9) and Netherlands (75.6).
102.
Answer-1) 57
Explanation:
On October 25, 2019, Global Health Security (GHS) Index 2019 was released. It is a project of the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) and the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security (CHS), with research by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). It is the first comprehensive assessment of epidemic and pandemic threats globally. In this Index, India was ranked 57th out of 195 countries with a score of 46.5 out of 100.
Explanation:
On October 25, 2019, Global Health Security (GHS) Index 2019 was released. It is a project of the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) and the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security (CHS), with research by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). It is the first comprehensive assessment of epidemic and pandemic threats globally. In this Index, India was ranked 57th out of 195 countries with a score of 46.5 out of 100.
103.
Answer-4) 6
Explanation:
The countries were assessed on 6 indicators namely Prevention; Detection & Reporting; Rapid Response; Health System; Compliance with international norms and Risk environment. India’s indicator wise performance:
Explanation:
The countries were assessed on 6 indicators namely Prevention; Detection & Reporting; Rapid Response; Health System; Compliance with international norms and Risk environment. India’s indicator wise performance:
104.
Answer-2) Brazil
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019, As per the Brazilian President Jair Messias Bolsonaro (64), Indian tourists and businessmen would not need a visa to come to Brazil. It has been decided to reduce the visa requirements for the people of China and India.Bolsonaro came to power as the 38th President of Brazil on 1 January 2019 & has reduced the visa requirements for many developed countries.
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019, As per the Brazilian President Jair Messias Bolsonaro (64), Indian tourists and businessmen would not need a visa to come to Brazil. It has been decided to reduce the visa requirements for the people of China and India.Bolsonaro came to power as the 38th President of Brazil on 1 January 2019 & has reduced the visa requirements for many developed countries.
105.
Answer-3) World Bank
On October 24, 2019, The World Bank has signed a tripartite $ 165 million loan agreement with Government of India (GoI), Government of Odisha, with the aim to Support Climate Resilient Agriculture for 125,000 Smallholder Farmers from 15 districts in Odisha & diversify and improve the marketing of their produce, for increased income by managing 128,000 ha (hectare) of agricultural land.
On October 24, 2019, The World Bank has signed a tripartite $ 165 million loan agreement with Government of India (GoI), Government of Odisha, with the aim to Support Climate Resilient Agriculture for 125,000 Smallholder Farmers from 15 districts in Odisha & diversify and improve the marketing of their produce, for increased income by managing 128,000 ha (hectare) of agricultural land.
106.
Answer-1) Renewable Energy Sector Development
Project
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019, the New Development Bank (NDB)’s Board of Directors has approved two projects namely, Fundo Clima Brazil National Climate Fund Project ($ 500 million )& Renewable Energy Sector Development Project ($ 300 million) with the loans totaling $ 800 million. Now the Bank’s portfolio stands at 44 projects with loans aggregating to $ 12.4 billion.
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019, the New Development Bank (NDB)’s Board of Directors has approved two projects namely, Fundo Clima Brazil National Climate Fund Project ($ 500 million )& Renewable Energy Sector Development Project ($ 300 million) with the loans totaling $ 800 million. Now the Bank’s portfolio stands at 44 projects with loans aggregating to $ 12.4 billion.
107.
Answer-4) S Sadagopan
Explanation:
On October 25, 2019, Inorder to promote innovative ideas to foster growth in the insurance sector, an autonomous body tasked with regulating insurance industries in India. IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India), has formed an 8-member panel headed by the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B) Director S Sadagopan to evaluate applications filed under the Regulatory Sandbox (RS). The Committee will have a term of one year & meet whenever required.
Explanation:
On October 25, 2019, Inorder to promote innovative ideas to foster growth in the insurance sector, an autonomous body tasked with regulating insurance industries in India. IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India), has formed an 8-member panel headed by the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B) Director S Sadagopan to evaluate applications filed under the Regulatory Sandbox (RS). The Committee will have a term of one year & meet whenever required.
108.
Answer-2) Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
Explanation:
On October 25, 2019, A major public sector bank, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) in association with Universal Sompo General Insurance Company Ltd has launched co-branded health care plus insurance policy with a sum insured from Rs 50,000 – Rs 15 lakh through online platform for IOB customers on real time basis.
Explanation:
On October 25, 2019, A major public sector bank, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) in association with Universal Sompo General Insurance Company Ltd has launched co-branded health care plus insurance policy with a sum insured from Rs 50,000 – Rs 15 lakh through online platform for IOB customers on real time basis.
109.
Answer-3) World Economic Forum (WEF)
On October 25, 2019, 7 mining and metals companies– Tata Steel, Antofagasta Minerals, Eurasian Resources Group Sarl, Glencore, Klockner & Co, Minsur SA and Anglo American/De Beers (Tracr) partnered with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to accelerate responsible sourcing of raw materials under the new ‘Mining and Metals Blockchain Initiative‘.
On October 25, 2019, 7 mining and metals companies– Tata Steel, Antofagasta Minerals, Eurasian Resources Group Sarl, Glencore, Klockner & Co, Minsur SA and Anglo American/De Beers (Tracr) partnered with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to accelerate responsible sourcing of raw materials under the new ‘Mining and Metals Blockchain Initiative‘.
110.
Answer-1) Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Explanation:
On October 23, 2019, Los Angeles-based Berggruen Institute announced United States (US) Supreme Court Justice Ms. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, aged 86, as the winner of the $1 million Berggruen Prize 2019 for philosophy and culture. She won the award for her pioneering legal work towards gender equality and her support for the rule of law.
Explanation:
On October 23, 2019, Los Angeles-based Berggruen Institute announced United States (US) Supreme Court Justice Ms. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, aged 86, as the winner of the $1 million Berggruen Prize 2019 for philosophy and culture. She won the award for her pioneering legal work towards gender equality and her support for the rule of law.
111.
Answer-4) Smriti Mandhana
Explanation:
Smriti Mandhana became the third woman to win ‘Cricketer of the Year’, after Mithali Raj and Deepti Sharma.Indian cricketers Jasprit Bumrah & Smriti Mandhana won 7th Edition of Wisden India Almanack Cricketer of the Year 2019 award. They are the 2 Indians among the 5 winners, which were announced on October 25, 2019. The other 3 winners are Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman, Sri Lanka’s Dimuth Karunaratne and Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan.
Explanation:
Smriti Mandhana became the third woman to win ‘Cricketer of the Year’, after Mithali Raj and Deepti Sharma.Indian cricketers Jasprit Bumrah & Smriti Mandhana won 7th Edition of Wisden India Almanack Cricketer of the Year 2019 award. They are the 2 Indians among the 5 winners, which were announced on October 25, 2019. The other 3 winners are Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman, Sri Lanka’s Dimuth Karunaratne and Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan.
112.
Answer-3) Prashant Kidambi
Explanation:
The book titled “Cricket Country: The Untold History of the First All India Team” by Prashant Kidambi was adjudged the Wisden India Book of the Year 2019 (Publisher: Penguin India). Former Indian cricketers Gundappa Viswanath and Lala Amarnath were inducted into the Wisden India Hall of Fame.
Explanation:
The book titled “Cricket Country: The Untold History of the First All India Team” by Prashant Kidambi was adjudged the Wisden India Book of the Year 2019 (Publisher: Penguin India). Former Indian cricketers Gundappa Viswanath and Lala Amarnath were inducted into the Wisden India Hall of Fame.
113.
Answer-2) Bill Gates
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019, Bill Gates (63) in full William Henry Gates III, an American business magnate, author, and Microsoft co-founder, has crowned the title of world’s richest man 2019 by beating Jeffrey Preston Bezos (55), the founder & CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of the legendary e-commerce American company Amazon.
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019, Bill Gates (63) in full William Henry Gates III, an American business magnate, author, and Microsoft co-founder, has crowned the title of world’s richest man 2019 by beating Jeffrey Preston Bezos (55), the founder & CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of the legendary e-commerce American company Amazon.
114.
Answer-3) Republic of Gambia
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019, the present Ambassador of India to the Republic of Senegal, Shri Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas, has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of the Gambia, with residence in Dakar, Senegal. The 1993 batch Indian Foreign Service(IFS) officer Shri Srinivas, has replaced Shri Partha Satpathy.
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019, the present Ambassador of India to the Republic of Senegal, Shri Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas, has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of the Gambia, with residence in Dakar, Senegal. The 1993 batch Indian Foreign Service(IFS) officer Shri Srinivas, has replaced Shri Partha Satpathy.
115.
Answer-1) Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi
Explanation:
On October 25, 2019, Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi (58) the 5th and current President of Botswana (interim), has won a 5-year term in Botswana’s elections for President role which saw his ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) attains the minimum 29 parliamentary seats required to form a government after securing more than 51 % vote.
Explanation:
On October 25, 2019, Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi (58) the 5th and current President of Botswana (interim), has won a 5-year term in Botswana’s elections for President role which saw his ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) attains the minimum 29 parliamentary seats required to form a government after securing more than 51 % vote.
116.
Answer-2) India and the United States (US)
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019, India and the United States (US) signed a joint Statement of Intent (SoI) to co-develop a range of cutting-edge warfighting technologies and systems for their militaries like virtual augmented reality (VAR), air-launched unmanned airborne systems (UAS), networked operations, brand new weapon and light-weight ammo (ammunition) designs. It was signed during the 9th meeting of the India US Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) 2019 held in New Delhi.
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019, India and the United States (US) signed a joint Statement of Intent (SoI) to co-develop a range of cutting-edge warfighting technologies and systems for their militaries like virtual augmented reality (VAR), air-launched unmanned airborne systems (UAS), networked operations, brand new weapon and light-weight ammo (ammunition) designs. It was signed during the 9th meeting of the India US Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) 2019 held in New Delhi.
117.
Answer-3) Greta Thunberg
Explanation:
On October 25, 2019, Britain’s 146-year-old Natural History Museum named a tiny, honey-coloured insect, blind and wingless beetle after climate activist Greta Thunberg (16). It measures less than one millimetre. It was discovered in the Kenyan capital Nairobi in the 1960s.
Explanation:
On October 25, 2019, Britain’s 146-year-old Natural History Museum named a tiny, honey-coloured insect, blind and wingless beetle after climate activist Greta Thunberg (16). It measures less than one millimetre. It was discovered in the Kenyan capital Nairobi in the 1960s.
118.
Answer-1) South Africa
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019, The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that the 13th edition of ICC Under-19 (U19) Cricket World Cup 2020 will be held in South Africa from January 17- February 10, 2020. The JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom will be the main venue. Benoni and Kimberley are the other host cities.
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019, The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that the 13th edition of ICC Under-19 (U19) Cricket World Cup 2020 will be held in South Africa from January 17- February 10, 2020. The JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom will be the main venue. Benoni and Kimberley are the other host cities.
119.
Answer-4) Prithvi Sekhar
Explanation:
The 2nd Edition of World Deaf Tennis Championships 2019 was held from October 12-19, 2019 in Antalya, Turkey. India’s unseeded Prithvi Sekhar, aged 26, defeated third seed Jaroslav Smedek of the Czech Republic by 6-4, 6-3 points and clinched the men’s singles title.
Explanation:
The 2nd Edition of World Deaf Tennis Championships 2019 was held from October 12-19, 2019 in Antalya, Turkey. India’s unseeded Prithvi Sekhar, aged 26, defeated third seed Jaroslav Smedek of the Czech Republic by 6-4, 6-3 points and clinched the men’s singles title.
120.
Answer-2) Tennis
Explanation:
Andy Murray is associated with Tennis. European Open 2019, the 4th edition of men’s tennis tournament, was held from October 14-20, 2019 at the Lotto Arena in Antwerp, Belgium. In Men’s singles category, Scotland’s Andy Murray defeated Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka and clinched the title. It was his first title after his hip surgery.In Men’s doubles category, Germany’s Kevin Krawietz and Andreas Mies defeated Rajeev Ram (United States) and Joe Salisbury (Great Britain) to clinch the doubles title.
Explanation:
Andy Murray is associated with Tennis. European Open 2019, the 4th edition of men’s tennis tournament, was held from October 14-20, 2019 at the Lotto Arena in Antwerp, Belgium. In Men’s singles category, Scotland’s Andy Murray defeated Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka and clinched the title. It was his first title after his hip surgery.In Men’s doubles category, Germany’s Kevin Krawietz and Andreas Mies defeated Rajeev Ram (United States) and Joe Salisbury (Great Britain) to clinch the doubles title.
121.
Answer-3) Karnataka
Explanation:
Karnataka clinched the 18th season of Vijay Hazare Trophy 2019-20 also known as the Ranji One-Day Trophy, a List A cricket tournament in India which was held from 24 September – 25 October 2019. The final match was held between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and the match was called off due to rain and Karnataka was declared as winners by 60 runs via VJD method (Jaydevan System or Gokul Gurandi system). It is calculation of targeted scores. Final Match was held at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was the 4th title for Karnataka.
Explanation:
Karnataka clinched the 18th season of Vijay Hazare Trophy 2019-20 also known as the Ranji One-Day Trophy, a List A cricket tournament in India which was held from 24 September – 25 October 2019. The final match was held between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and the match was called off due to rain and Karnataka was declared as winners by 60 runs via VJD method (Jaydevan System or Gokul Gurandi system). It is calculation of targeted scores. Final Match was held at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was the 4th title for Karnataka.
122.
Answer-2) Chess
Explanation:
Harika Dronavalli is associated with Chess.Grandmaster Harika Dronavalli, aged 28, won the Best Women’s Player prize in FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs or World Chess Federation) Chess.com Grand Swiss tournament 2019 held at the Comis Hotel & Golf Resort in Douglas, Isle of Man from October 10-21, 2019. The tournament was organized by IOM International Chess Limited with the total prize money of $433,000. i.D. Harika is a three-time World Championship bronze medallist and a Padma Shri recipient (2019).
Explanation:
Harika Dronavalli is associated with Chess.Grandmaster Harika Dronavalli, aged 28, won the Best Women’s Player prize in FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs or World Chess Federation) Chess.com Grand Swiss tournament 2019 held at the Comis Hotel & Golf Resort in Douglas, Isle of Man from October 10-21, 2019. The tournament was organized by IOM International Chess Limited with the total prize money of $433,000. i.D. Harika is a three-time World Championship bronze medallist and a Padma Shri recipient (2019).
123.
Answer-1) Sports Journalist and author
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019, veteran sports journalist and author K R Wadhwaney passed away at the age of 90 at his residence in New Delhi due to old age ailments. He had also authored 31 books on sports and other aspects.
Explanation:
On October 24, 2019, veteran sports journalist and author K R Wadhwaney passed away at the age of 90 at his residence in New Delhi due to old age ailments. He had also authored 31 books on sports and other aspects.
124.
Answer-4) Gujarat
Explanation:
On October 25, 2019, Dilip Ramanbhai Parikh, Former Gujarat Chief Minister (CM) has passed away at a private hospital in Ahmedabad, Gujarat after a prolonged illness. He was 82. Parikh, an economics graduate from Elphinstone College, Mumbai, started his political career as a BJP MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) in the mid-1990s. He was an industrialist and has also been the President of the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Explanation:
On October 25, 2019, Dilip Ramanbhai Parikh, Former Gujarat Chief Minister (CM) has passed away at a private hospital in Ahmedabad, Gujarat after a prolonged illness. He was 82. Parikh, an economics graduate from Elphinstone College, Mumbai, started his political career as a BJP MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) in the mid-1990s. He was an industrialist and has also been the President of the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
