Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz – 11th October 2019
GK & Current Affairs Questions – October 2019
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Daily Current Affairs Questions – 11th October 2019
1.World Mental Health Day, sometimes seen in the news, is annually observed on _______.
10th Oct
11th Oct
12th Oct
13th Oct
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. 10th Oct
Explanation: This day raises awareness of mental health issues and advocate against social stigma. This year, the theme of World Mental Health Day is “Suicide Prevention”.
– India has the highest suicide rate in the South-East Asian region, according to WHO.
– India now accounts for over a third of the world’s annual female suicides
– Socio-cultural issues, discrimination, and competition for highly paid jobs are the most common reasons for suicide among youth
2. The Breast Cancer Awareness Month is marked in countries across the world every _______.
September
October
November
December
None of these
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Correct Answer – B. October
Explanation: This month helps to increase attention and support for awareness, as well as palliative care for women facing this disease.
– There are about 1.7 million new cases & 522000 deaths from breast cancer every year
– Current Indian data show that one in 22 women develop breast cancer
3. “World Development Report (WDR) 2020: Trading for Development in the Age of Global Value Chains”, sometimes seen in the news, has been released by _____.
World Bank
IMF
ILO
UNICEF
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. World Bank
Explanation: According to the report, GVCs (Global value chains) account for almost 50% of global trade today. GVCs can continue to be a force for sustainable and inclusive development. Today, almost 50% of global trade involves GVCs.
4. Union HRD minister kicked off the Prime Minister Innovative Learning Programme _______ at the ISRO Head Office.
Dhruv
Buddhi
Shakti
Virat
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Dhruv
Explanation: Under the PM Innovative Learning Program – Dhruv, the students will be called Dhruv Tara. 60 students have been selected for this ambitious programme in the first batch. It’s objective would be to allow talented students realise their full potential and contribute to society.
5.The Indian government has officially condemned which country’s unilateral military offensive in north-east Syria?
Pakistan
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
Yemen
None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Turkey
Explanation: It is worth mentioning that Turkish jets targeted Kurdish-controlled areas in Syria, a few days ago. The Turkish invasion has been widely condemned around the world.
India-Turkey:
The bilateral ties have nosedived after Turkey stood with Pak on the Kashmir issue. India openly criticised Turkey’s military action in Syria.
6.Peter Handke and Olga Tokarczuk have won Nobel Prizes in ________.
Literature
Peace
Physics
Chemistry
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Literature
Explanation: Two winners were named – one for 2019 and one for 2018. Handke won the 2019 prize, while the 2018 prize went to Tokarczuk. 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature was postponed last year over a scandal involving sexual assault allegations.
7. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) recently inked an agreement with the IIM _____ for introducing a two-year Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF).
Ahmedabad
Bangalore
Goa
Delhi
None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Bangalore
Explanation: This programme is aimed at boosting skill development at the district level. It has been designed under Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP).
8. World Post Day is celebrated each year on _______, on the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874.
8 October
9 October
10 October
11 October
None of these
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Correct Answer – B. 9 October
Explanation: This date was first declared World Post Day at the 1969 UPU Congress in Tokyo. Thsi day highlights the importance of the postal service. Notably, it was mooted by an Indian, Anand Mohan Narula at Universal Postal Union (UPU) Congress.
9. SC Judge, Justice S Abdul Nazeer, inaugurated the first government-sponsored and operated Day Care-cum-Recreation Centre for senior citizens in ______ recently.
Leh
Mumbai
Patiala
Kolkata
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Leh
Explanation: The centre will be one stop-shop for legal aid, entertainment, medical services for the aged people. It will provide a raft of medical facilities including health consultations and check-ups, geriatric care etc.
10. In a bid to enhance MSME and startups in the leading stock exchange, BSE in association with _____ has organised a session to identify gaps in the existing policies and make suggestions for robust policies.
CII
NSE
FICCI
NITI Aayog
None of these
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Correct Answer – C. FICCI
Explanation: The brainstorming session was held to identify gaps in the existing policies. Notably, BSE facilitate SMEs in raising funds through ‘BSE SME’: a dedicated platform for such enterprises.
11. The University of _______ has awarded Asha Bhosle with an Honorary Doctor of Arts degree in recognition of her contribution to the field of music.
Oxford
Salford
Cambridge
Melbourne
None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Salford
Explanation: Fondly called ‘Asha Tai’, she has won several other prestigious awards. She has been a recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2000) and the Padma Vibhushan (2008).
12. Which state government launched '112' as the new integrated emergency number for police, fire and medical emergencies replacing the traditional dial number '100'?
Goa
Punjab
Odisha
Kerala
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Goa
Explanation: With this, the response time of agencies concerned to any emergency will come down drastically. It is an integration of police (100), fire (101), health (108) and women (1090) helpline number.
13. The Union Health Ministry has launched the ‘World Health Organisation (WHO) India CCS 2019–2023: A Time of Transition’. Expand CCS.
Country Complicated Strategy
Country Complex Strategy
County Cooperation Strategy
Country Cooperation Strategy
None of these
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Correct Answer – D. Country Cooperation Strategy
Explanation: The CCS provides a strategic roadmap towards achieving India’s health sector goals. The strategy outlines how WHO can support the health ministry and allied ministries to drive impact.
14. Two custom-made ______ planes will be used to fly Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top Indian dignitaries from July next year.
B777
T888
A333
H444
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. B777
Explanation: According to the reports, the two Boeing 777 airplanes will be used to fly the PM, President and Vice-President. Currently, they fly on Air India’s Boeing 747 aircraft. This is the first time an Indian aircraft will be equipped with SPS (self protection suites). These planes will be maintained byAir India Engineering Services Limited.
15. The Centre has given its green nod for developing a commercial airport in Kutch, Gujarat, entailing an investment of about Rs _______.
1,400 crore
2,400 crore
3,400 crore
4,400 crore
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. 1,400 crore
Explanation: The proposed project to be developed by Mundra International Airport Pvt Ltd. The project is proposed to be commissioned in 2021-22. It’s estimated to generate employment for over 8,000 persons.
