1. What is the theme of 2019 edition of World Cities Day (WCD)?
[A] Designed to Live Together
[B] Inclusive Cities, Shared Development
[C] Changing the world
[D] Promoting a better urban future
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Correct Answer: C [Changing the world]
Notes:
The World Cities Day (WCD) is observed every year on 31 October to promote the international community’s interest in global urbanization, push forward cooperation among countries in meeting opportunities and addressing challenges of urbanization, and contributing to sustainable urban development around the world. The 2019 theme “Changing the world: innovations and a better life for future generations” discusses how urbanization can be used to achieve sustainable development.
2. John Witherspoon, who passed away recently, was the noted actor and comedian of which country?
[A] United States
[B] France
[C] Japan
[D] China
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Correct Answer: A [United States]
Notes:
John Witherspoon, the US actor and comedian, has passed way . He was best known for his role as rapper Ice Cube’s father in the comedy trilogy Friday. He made his film debut in the 1980 ‘The Jazz Singer’ and appeared in Hollywood Shuffle, Boomerang, Vampire in Brooklyn and The Ladies Man
3. Girija Kir, who passed away recently, was the noted author of which language?
[A] Marathi
[B] Tamil
[C] Telugu
[D] Odia
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Correct Answer: A [Marathi ]
Notes:
Girija Kir (86), the noted Marathi author, has passed away in Bandra, Maharashtra on 31st October 2019. Kir has written dozens of novels, stories, travelogues and children’s books. She also worked as an assistant editor of ‘Anuradha’ magazine for 10 years from 1968 to 1978. Kir has won several awards for her writings, which largely originated from her on-field experiences in labour colonies, residences of patients suffering from leprosy and tribal areas. Her recent book ‘Janmathep’ was based on her study of inmates at Pune’s Yerawada jail.
4. India’s first-ever Arts Exposition for talents with intellectual challenges “eCAPA 2019” has started in which city?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Kochi
[C] Dehradun
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: D [New Delhi]
Notes:
India’s first-ever Arts Exposition for Artists blessed with Down Syndrome, Autism, Mental Retardation, Seizure Disorder and Dyslexia has started in New Delhi on 3rd November 2019. The “eCAPA 2019 – Art from the Heart” is a unique nationwide platform-cum social venture for such artists to showcase their visual and performing arts. The aim of this exposition is to create an exclusive platform to showcase the visual and performing art talents of young adults with intellectual challenges. It will also provide Divyang artists with opportunities to find mentors in the visiting artists and eminent masters of different crafts. This exposition will continue till 14th November at STIR Gallery, Chattarpur Farms.
5. The 2019 meeting of Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of SCO was held in which city?
[A] Tashkent
[B] Bishkek
[C] Ashgabat
[D] Baku
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Correct Answer: A [Tashkent ]
Notes:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has represented India at a meeting of Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tashkent on November 1-2. It was the 3rd CHG meeting of the SCO after India became the member of the grouping in 2017.The SCO is an influential regional security grouping which is seen as a counterweight to NATO. The aim of the SCO is to maintain peace, stability and security of the region. The SCO represents over 40% of humanity and nearly 20% of the global GDP.
6. Which Indian organization is hosting the 2019 SCO Joint Exercise on Earthquake Rescue?
[A] NDRF
[B] CISF
[C] CRPF
[D] BSF
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Correct Answer: A [NDRF]
Notes:
On 4th November 2019, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Joint Exercise on Urban Earthquake Search and Rescue in New Delhi. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is hosting the event which will continue till 7th of this month. The purpose of the exercise is to rehearse the disaster response mechanism, share knowledge, experience and technology for mutual coordination. This simulation exercise will also provide an opportunity to enhance the coordination and co-operation involving multi-agency operations in an earthquake scenario.
7. The biennial Commonwealth Law Ministers’ Conference has recently begun in which city?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Colombo
[C] Tokyo
[D] Male
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Correct Answer: B [Colombo ]
Notes:
In Sri Lanka, the biennial Commonwealth Law Ministers’ Conference has recently begun in Colombo under the theme Equal Access to Justice and the Rule of Law. In the 4-day conference participated by Law Ministers and Attorney Generals from Commonwealth countries seeks to address challenges faced by millions of people seeking to resolve legal problems or disputes. Union Minister for Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad isrepresenting India at the conference.
8. Pooja Gehlot has won India’s 2nd silver in Under-23 World Wrestling Championships in which category?
[A] 57kg
[B] 53kg
[C] 63kg
[D] 65kg
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Correct Answer: B [53kg]
Notes:
Pooja Gehlot (53kg) has won India’s 2nd silver at the 2019 U-23 World Wrestling Championships in Budapest, Hungary. In the final, she defeated by Japan’s Haruna Okuno by in the finals of championships. India’s first silver was won by Ravinder (61kg).
9. The documentary of which Indian Football league has won the ‘BAFTA Scotland’ Awards 2019 in the ‘Single Documentary’ category?
[A] Churchill Brothers
[B] Lonestar Kashmir
[C] Real Kashmir
[D] Madhya Bharat
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Correct Answer: C [Real Kashmir]
Notes:
The documentary on Real Kashmir Football Club has bagged the prestigious British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) and Scotland Awards 2019 at a glittering ceremony in Glasgow, Scotland. The documentary narrates the journey of former Rangers ace David Robertson as the coach of Real Kashmir FC, which is currently India’s second tier football league. The hour-long film won in the ‘Single Documentary’ category.
10. Who led Indian parliamentary delegation at the 6th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit?
[A] S Jaishankar
[B] Om Birla
[C] Piyush Goyal
[D] Nitin Gadkari
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Correct Answer: B [Om Birla]
Notes:
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla represented the Indian parliamentary delegation at the 6th Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit of the G20 Countries in Tokyo, Japan. The purpose of the summit is to strengthen the role of legislatures in global affairs. The Parliamentary summit is unofficially called P20, which is jointly organized by House of Councillors of National Diet of Japan and Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
