GK & Current Affairs Quiz: October 30, 2019
October 30, 2019 May 21, 2021
1. Which Indian public sector bank has recently launched an healthcare insurance policy in collaboration with Universal Sompo General Insurance Company Ltd?
[A] Canara Bank
[B] Indian Overseas Bank
[C] Union Bank of India
[D] Bank of India
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Overseas Bank]
Notes:
Public sector Indian Overseas Bank unveiled a healthcare insurance policy through online platform in association with Universal Sompo General Insurance Company Ltd. The policy offered on real time basis to customers at the branches of Indian Overseas Bank through integration of technology of the two institutions. The co-branded healthcare policy designed by Universal Sompo General Insurance is offered with a sum insured from ₹50,000 to ₹15 lakh. The one of its kind family floater policy where the premium is charged as per the age of the proposer with no medical checkup up to the 50 years of age.
2. Manohar Lal Khattar, who has recently become CM of Haryana state for second time, represents which constituency of Haryana Legislative Assembly?
[A] Jind
[B] Karnal
[C] Rohtak
[D] Bhiwani
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Correct Answer: B [Karnal]
Notes:
Manohar Lal Khattar represents Karnal constituency in Haryana Legislative Assembly, and was sworn-in as Chief Minister of Haryana after BJP’s win in the 2014 Haryana Legislative Assembly election. He was sworn in a second time as the Chief Minister on 27 October 2019 after making an alliance with Jannayak Janta Party post 2019 Haryana Legislative Assembly election.
3. Which cyclone recently became first Super Cyclonic storm in Arabian Sea in last 12 years?
[A] Cyclone Fani
[B] Cyclone Hikaa
[C] Cyclone Kyarr
[D] Cyclone Vayu
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Correct Answer: C [Cyclone Kyarr]
Notes:
Super Cyclonic Storm Kyarr, after a trail of destruction in Goa, moved away from the West Coast, with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting reduction in the rainfall. It was an extremely powerful tropical cyclone that became the first Super Cyclonic Storm over the North Indian Ocean since Gonu in 2007.
4. In Mumbai, Indian Railways recently launched 42 Automatic Ticket Vending Machines for fast delivery of tickets of local trains. These ATVMs work on which operating system?
[A] Windows
[B] Linux
[C] Debian
[D] HeliOS
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Correct Answer: B [Linux]
Notes:
On October 24, 2019, the Indian Railways launched the “one touch ATVM” at 42 suburban stations. The purpose of the service is to render fast ticketing to millions of commuters, especially in the Mumbai Suburban Network. ATVM are Automatic Ticket Vending Machines. They work on Linux software.
5. Which Buddhist site of Bihar was recently in news for 50th anniversary of establishment of Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda)?
[A] Gaya
[B] Rajgir
[C] Nalanda
[D] Bodh Gaya
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Correct Answer: B [Rajgir]
Notes:
Addressing 50th anniversary of establishment of Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda) at Rajgir in Bihar; President Ram Nath Kovind said the timeless teachings of Lord Buddha and Gandhi are panacea for fundamental problems faced by individuals, a community, a country and the entire world.
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