Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz – 18th October 2019
GK & Current Affairs Questions – October 2019
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Daily Current Affairs Questions – 18th October 2019
1.The first graduate-level and research-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) university in the world was announced established in _____.
UAE
USA
India
Russia
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. UAE
Explanation: The university will offer Master of Science (MSc) and PhD level programs. By 2030, AI is expected to contribute $16 trillion to the global economy, according to Price water house Coopers.
2. Which bank was authorised to issue and encash electoral bonds through its 29 authorised branches with effect from October 1 to October 10?
SBI
PNB
Bank of Baroda
HDFC
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. SBI
Explanation: • Electoral bonds have been introduced to promote transparency in funding and donations
These bonds will allow donors to pay political parties using banks
• The electoral bond will not carry the name of the payee
3. Lead Bank Scheme (LBS), sometimes seen in the news, was introduced on the basis of recommendations of _________.
DR Gadgil Study Group
Abid Hussian Committee
Bhurelal Commission
Abhijit Sen Study Group
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. DR Gadgil Study Group
Explanation: LBS was introduced in 1969. Each district was assigned to one bank. It is worth mentioning that Gadgil group also pioneered the idea of providing social banking. In 2018, The lead bank scheme of the RBI was made to apply to metros also, to address the problem of financial exclusion.
4. International Coffee Organization (ICO) is organizing its 5th Edition of World Coffee Conference to be held in _______.
India
North Korea
Malaysia
Sri Lanka
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. India
Explanation: Approximately 2.5 billion cups of coffee are consumed every single day. India is the 6th largest producer of coffee in the world (5% of world coffee production). The theme of the Conference will be Brewing Sustainable Solutions.
5.Railways Minister Piyush Goyal recently flagged off nine trains connecting small towns to major cities. Name this particular category of trains.
Sewa Service
Grameen Rail
Rurban Sewa
Vande Bharat
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Sewa Service
Explanation: Tamil Nadu is the biggest beneficiary in the first set of launches. The flagging off of the Kota-Jhalawar City train has been postponed. The ‘Sewa service’ initiative aims for better connectivity between smaller towns and important cities.
6. India has ranked ____ among the 128 countries surveyed by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) in its World Giving Index.
23
56
82
102
None of these
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Correct Answer – C. 82
Explanation: The study surveyed 1.3 million people in 128 countries over a decade. According to the World Giving Index, in India:
34 per cent people helped a stranger
24 per cent donated money
19 per cent volunteered or donated their time
But this position may not be representing the complete picture as giving culture remains informal & unorganized.
7. Vahli Dikri Yojana, sometimes seen in the news, is a scheme by which among the following states?
Rajasthan
MP
Gujarat
Maharashtra
None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Gujarat
Explanation: The state government, under this scheme, grants a subsidy of INR 1,10,000 on birth of the first girl child. This scheme aims to reduce the child mortality rate and eliminate child marriage cases in society.
8. Mastercard, along with cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni, has announced the launch of a nationwide initiative called _________.
Team Cashless India
PAiSA Portal
Bharat Payments
User Bharat
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Team Cashless India
Explanation: This initiative aims to increase the acceptance and adoption of digital payments among merchants. Currently do not accept digital payments. Mastercard will work together with other stakeholders to support nominated merchants to deploy digital payments acceptance infrastructure.
9.Which among the following launched “KayPay”, a Fund Transfer service for Facebook users?
Dena Bank
Yes Bank
Axis Bank
Kotak Mahindra Bank
None of these
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Correct Answer – D. Kotak Mahindra Bank
Explanation: Kotak Mahindra Bank has set a limit of Rs 2,500 per transaction. It is bank’s agnostic payment product for Facebook users to send money to each other.
10. India recently handed over the second pair of Mi-24V helicopters to which among the following countries?
Iran
Afghanistan
Maldives
Bangladesh
None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Afghanistan
Explanation: These helicopters will boost the capability of the Afghan forces. Reportedly, these are meant as replacement for 4 helicopters that had earlier been gifted by India. In addition to this, India will be sending a consignment of 75000 MT (metric tonnes) of wheat to Afghanistan in November 2019.
11. Pema Khandu has undertaken a 122 km motorcycle ride to promote tourism in the state. He is presently the CM of which among the following states?
Nagaland
Arunachal Pradesh
Sikkim
Uttar Pradesh
None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: To promote the state as a destination for long-distance motorcycle rides, Khandu rode from Upper Siang district to East Siang district. Pema Khandu took oath as the 10th chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh in May 2019.
12. Who received the 2018/19 Golden Shoe recently, the sixth of his career and the third consecutively?
Cristiano Ronaldo
Lionel Messi
Luis Suarez
Kylian Mbappe
None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Lionel Messi
Explanation: Messi became the first player to win the accolade for three successive years. Notably, this award is given to the player who scores the most league goals across Europe’s top divisions.
13.Which actress rapidly set a new record for the fastest time to reach one million followers in just 5 hours and 16 minutes on Instagram?
Kate Hudson
Ellen Degeneres
Jennifer Aniston
Neil Vorderman
None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Jennifer Aniston
Explanation: Aniston joined the social media platform on Tuesday. The previous record holders – Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan, whose joint account made this record in 5 hours and 45 minutes.
14. . India’s livestock population has increased to over 535 million showing an increase of ______ over Livestock Census-2012.
4.6%
6.8%
8.1%
10.5%
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. 4.6%
Explanation: The 20th Livestock Census report was released by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying. Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of livestock of 67.8 million, followed by Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh & West Bengal, among the states. Notably, the Rashtriya Gokul Mission also aims to promote indigenous breeds.
15. Who recently assumed charge as the new Controller General of Accounts, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure?
Alka Sirohi
Manohar Khatri
JPS Chawla
Neha Bharti
None of these
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Correct Answer – C. JPS Chawla
Explanation: Chawla is a 1985-batch Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) Officer. He was instrumental in the finalisation of the accounting procedure of GST Network. He also served as Principal Chief Controller of Accounts, Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs.
