Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz – 7th October 2019
GK & Current Affairs Questions – October 2019
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Daily Current Affairs Questions – 7th October 2019
1.The Cabinet has recently approved a new process of strategic disinvestment with a view to expediting privatisation of select PSUs. The government has set a target of mobilising Rs ______ from disinvestment proceeds.
1.05 lakh crore
1.15 lakh crore
1.25 lakh crore
1.35 lakh crore
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. 1.05 lakh crore
Explanation: Disinvestment proceeds are important for the government to stick to its target of keeping fiscal deficit at 3.3%. DIPAM and NITI Aayog will now jointly identify PSUs for strategic disinvestment. Notably, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management has been made the nodal department for the strategic stake sale.
2. Pragati Rath of the HDFC Bank, sometimes seen in the news, was recently launched in ______.
Himachal Pradesh
UP
Kerala
Maharashtra
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: Pragati Rath is a month long initiative of the HDFC bank. Under this initiative, the van would move to different parts of the state to provide financial and digital literacy to the people.
3. Who bagged the heptathlon gold at the World Championships in Doha?
Verena Preiner
Dina Asher
Katarina Johnson
Ritu Chawla
None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Katarina Johnson
Explanation: Johnson comprehensively defeated her main rival Nafissatou Thiam to win heptathlon gold at the World Championships. She won with a British record 6,981 points. Whereas, Austria’s Verena Preiner took third.
4. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has partnered with _____ to offer a smart Wi-Fi onboarding feature in India.
Paytm
Bhim
RailTel
Infosys
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Paytm
Explanation: This partnership will enable users to use BSNL provided public Wi-Fi in select areas. Paytm will also show validity and data consumption details. Notably, this step is likely to increase the digital footprint and give further boost to the mission of a Digital and Connected India.
5.The United Nations has designated the first ______ of October of every year as World Habitat Day.
Monday
Thursday
Sunday
Friday
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Monday
Explanation: World Habitat Day 2019 will be celebrated at Monday, on 7th of October. It aims to reflect on the state of our Urban areas, and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter.
6.Who was elected president of Karnataka State Cricket Association in landslide win?
Karan Desai
J Abhiram
Roger Binny
Shavir Tarapore
None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Roger Binny
Explanation: Binny received 943 votes while his competitor M.M Harish got 111. Notably, October 4 is the last date for the state associations to hold the elections as per the SC order.
7. _____ has been successful in developing various environment-friendly fireworks such as sound-emitting crackers.
CSIR
NITI Aayog
DRDO
NGT
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. CSIR
Explanation: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan recently launched eco-friendly green firecrackers. A green logo as well as a Quick Response (QR) coding system has been developed for differentiation of such crackers.
8. Who recently became the first Indian cricketer to play 100 T20I games for the national team?
Harmanpreet Kaur
Mithali Raj
Veda Krishnamurthy
Jhulan Goswami
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Harmanpreet Kaur
Explanation: Till date, no other Indian player apart from Harmanpreet has played 100 T20Is. She achieved this milestone before MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, who have played 98 T20Is for India. For her all-round brilliance, Kaur was adjudged player of the match in the 5th T20I.
9.All the regulatory hurdles have been overcome for the merger of Bandhan Bank & ________.
Gruh Finance
Bank of Baroda
ICICI Bank
Yes Bank
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Gruh Finance
Explanation: The scheme has been approved by NCLT’s Kolkata and Ahmedabad benches. This merger will help Bandhan Bank diversify its loan portfolio of Rs 45,400 crore.
10. World Animal Day is internationally celebrated every year on ______.
3rd Oct
4th Oct
5th Oct
6th Oct
None of these
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Correct Answer – B. 4th Oct
Explanation: This day is recognised worldwide for animal rights as well as welfare. Heinrich Zimmermann organized its first celebration in Berlin. World Animal Day is led and sponsored by UK-based animal welfare charity, Naturewatch Foundation.
11. _India’s first plastic to diesel conversion plant was inaugurated in ______ recently.
Mathura
Bengaluru
Ladakh
Varanasi
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Mathura
Explanation: The country’s first plastic to diesel conversion plant has been inaugurated in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh by Mathura MP Hema Malini. This plant will eliminate the plastic waste & it will be turned into more useful diesel.
12. National Health Authority (NHA) has joined hands with _____ to collaborate and strengthen the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).
Google
Microsoft
Infosys
Reliance
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Google
Explanation: Both will be working closely to explore various user cases for increasing process efficiencies. Moreover, the digital partner will also help provide training to NHA personnel to build on digital skills. The mission of NHA is to create the world’s best health assurance programme.
13.World Teachers’ Day is observed on __________ annually.
4th Oct
5th Oct
6th Oct
7th Oct
None of these
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Correct Answer – B. 5th Oct
Explanation: It is observed to commemorate the adoption of 1996 ILO/ UNESCO recommendation. This year the theme for the World Teachers’ Day is “Young Teachers: The Future of the Profession”. It is an occasion to reflect on ways to counter the remaining challenges in the teaching profession.
14. _______ recently launched UCash, Digilocker and an app.
Yes Bank
UCO Bank
PNB
Bank of Baroda
None of these
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Correct Answer – B. UCO Bank
Explanation: It is worth mentioning that UCO Bank has recently become the regional bank for the east. Digilocker aims to eliminate the use of physical documents, while UCash enables customers to withdraw money from ATMs through mobile banking.
15. ______ launched the ‘YSR Vahana Mitra’ welfare scheme in Eluru town of West Godavari district.
Andhra Pradesh
Telangana
MP
Kerala
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: This scheme provides an annual cash incentive (Rs 10,000) to drivers of autos, taxis and maxi-cabs, who also own their vehicles. The Department of Transport, Govt. of AP is responsible for supervising and monitoring this scheme.
