1. Sabah Al Khalid Al Sabah, who has resigned recently, was the Prime Minister of which country?
[A] Bahrain
[B] Kuwait
[C] Oman
[D] Saudi Arabia
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Correct Answer: B [Kuwait]
Notes:
The Kuwait Government headed by the Prime Minister Sabah Al Khalid Al Sabah submitted its resignation recently.
The New Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah has directed the cabinet to carry on its duties and prepare for the parliamentary elections that are due this year. The current cabinet was formed last December.
2. Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) has partnered with which organization to promote new agricultural technology?
[A] Prasar Bharati
[B] Press Information Bureau
[C] Press Trust of India
[D] ANI News Agency
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Correct Answer: A [Prasar Bharati]
Notes:
Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) has partnered with Prasar Bharati to promote new agricultural technology and innovations.
As per the agreement, DD Kisan channel will broadcast various innovative techniques adopted in agriculture and the innovations of IFFCO through 30 minutes program series.
3. Dinesh Kumar Khara has been appointed as the Chairman of which public sector bank?
[A] State Bank of India
[B] Punjab National Bank
[C] Union Bank of India
[D] Canara Bank
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Correct Answer: A [State Bank of India]
Notes:
The Union Government has appointed Dinesh Kumar Khara as Chairman of State Bank of India for three years from 7 October.
According to a notification issued by the Finance Ministry, Khara will replace SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar, whose three-year term is ending on October 7. Khara was serving as the Managing Director of SBI since August 2016.
4. What is the name of the 7th Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel that was commissioned in Chennai?
[A] Vigraha
[B] Viraat
[C] Varaha
[D] Veer
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Correct Answer: A [Vigraha]
Notes:
The seventh offshore patrol vessel of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), ‘Vigraha’ was formally commissioned at Kattupalli port, Chennai.
The vessel was built by Larsen and Toubro and is the last in the series of seven offshore patrol vessels contracted to the company by the Ministry of Defence in 2015. This is the first time a private sector shipyard has undertaken the design and construction of OPV class of ships.
5. In which month is the Wildlife Week celebrated in India?
[A] September
[B] October
[C] November
[D] December
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Correct Answer: B [October]
Notes:
Wildlife Week is celebrated every year in India between October 1 and 8, to promote and preserve the wild lives.
Wildlife Week was conceptualized in the year 1952 to create awareness and safe guard the lives of wildlife through critical action. This year, the Wildlife Institute of India is organising a series of webinar in this regard.
