Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz – 1st October 2019
GK & Current Affairs Questions – October 2019
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Daily Current Affairs Questions – 1st October 2019
1.Which Indian state has launched the world’s first trading programme for particulate air pollution?
Gujarat
Haryana
Kerala
Odisha
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Gujarat
Explanation: The pilot replicates a market-based system. This programme was put in place in Surat, a densely populated industrial belt. Globally, the cap-and-trade systems have been used to reduce other forms of pollution.
2. Former Delhi High Court Chief Justice _________ has been recommended for the post of Armed Forces Tribunal chairperson.
G Sikri
Yashwant Singh
KK Venugopal
Rajendra Menon
None of these
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Correct Answer – D. Rajendra Menon
Explanation: The incumbent chairperson, Justice Virender Singh, will retire on Oct 6. Notably, the Armed Forces Tribunal Act 2007, was passed by the Parliament. Armed Forces Tribunal has its Principal Bench at New Delhi.
3. The IRCTC IPO through which the government aims to collect Rs _____ was subscribed 81.31% at the end of opening day.
136 crore
381 crore
645 crore
752 crore
None of these
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Correct Answer – C. 645 crore
Explanation: IRCTC is engaged in internet ticketing, catering, packaged drinking water and travel & tourism. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is a subsidiary of the Indian Railways. The IRCTC IPO is the largest of all the railway offerings so far.
4. State Bank of Pakistan granted an in-principle approval to ___ to operate as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) in Pakistan.
NayaPay
TellerMoney
AnyFund
IslamFund
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Tejas Thackeray
Explanation: This new species is non-venomous and is known to grow up to 890 mm. It is known to feed on the eggs of the frogs. This new species is presently only known in a few localities near Koyna in Satara district.
5.Paying tribute to the soldiers who were killed in Pulwama terror attack, a Hyderabad artist ______ painted their sketches while walking on a treadmill.
Harsha
Madhu Bhandari
Suresh Kumar
Sanjay Singh
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Harsha
Explanation: With his innovative achievement, he has also made it to the Guinness Book of World Records. Recently, Harsha was also invited as a guest on the Dubai National day where he made the King’s live portrait.
6.The 2019 World Weightlifting Championships was recently held in _________.
Thailand
Russia
South Korea
Argentina
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Thailand
Explanation: The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) is a permanent non-profit organization. It aims to promote, lead and govern the sport of weightlifting throughout the world. It is worth noting that Egypt has been banned from participating in the weightlifting world championships owing to doping offences.
7. ______ launched a Preventive Vigilance portal to facilitate its staff members to check procedural lapses and promote good practices.
PNB
SBI
Bank of Baroda
HDFC Bank
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. PNB
Explanation: This will usher in a coherent climate conducive to banking for the modern age. This will facilitate all staff members to contribute towards arresting procedural lapses & unhealthy practices.
8. The floral festival of ________, Bathukamma, which is sometimes seen in the news, began on a colourful note.
Telangana
Madhya Pradesh
Kerala
Maharashtra
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Telangana
Explanation: The folk festival symbolises the state’s rich cultural identity and marks the beginning of the nine-day festival. Ever since Telangana’s formation, Bathukamma is being celebrated as the state festival. The government is spending Rs 313 crore on the programme this year.
9.World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting is to be held in _____ from 21st to 24″‘ January 2020.
Denmark
Switzerland
Germany
India
None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Switzerland
Explanation: Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh will attend the WEF Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. It is worth noting that the World Economic Forum (WEF) is a Swiss nonprofit foundation.
10. The 7th annual World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) began in ________.
Mumbai
Kolkata
New Delhi
Jaipur
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Mumbai
Explanation: WHEF was created to bring together financially successful members in Hindu society. The three-day event has been held in India’s financial capital for the first time. Earlier in July, WHEF has launched its Nepal Chapter in Kathmandu.
11. Airtel Payments Bank announced its partnership with ______ to launch Mosquito Diseases Protection Policy (MDPP).
HDFC ERGO
Max Bupa
Star Life
LIC
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. HDFC ERGO
Explanation: Mosquito Disease Protection Policy (MDPP) offers cover against 7 common mosquito-borne diseases.
– Dengue
– Malaria
– Chikungunya
– Japanese Encephalitis
– Kala-azar
– Lymphatic Filariasis
– Zika Virus
12. Which foreign country has launched three commemorative coins to mark the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak?
Nepal
US
Sri Lanka
Malaysia
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Nepal
Explanation: Guru Nanak Ji is said to have visited Balaju area in the outskirt of Kathmandu five hundred years ago. The launching of the coins displays the deep Sikh connection in Nepal.
13.Which teenage clothing emporium that rode America’s mall boom and bust, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy?
Forever 21
Forever 22
Forever 23
Forever 24
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Forever 21
Explanation: Forever 21 is planning to overhaul its planning business. It will close between 300 and 350 stores. While Forever 21 will continue to operate in Mexico and Latin America.
14. ______ and India have signed agreements for Rs 2,400 crore to boost trade ties between the two countries.
Thailand
Nepal
Sri Lanka
Pakistan
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Thailand
Explanation: Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister of the southeast Asian country Jurin Laksanawisit was on visit to India. The bilateral two-way trade was at USD 12 billion in 2018.
15. ______ retained the numero uno spot for the sixth consecutive year in the sixth edition of BrandZ Top 75 Most Valuable Indian Brands ranking.
HDFC Bank
SBI
Reliance Industries
Axis Bank
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Cochin
Explanation: This airport was emerged the topper in 5-15 million passenger category (Asia-Pacific region). The annual Airport Service Quality (ASQ) awards recognise and reward the best airports in the world.
