Monthly Current Affairs Quiz - October, 2019
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1. Which Indian scientist has won the M P Birla Memorial Award 2019?
[A] Jayant Narlikar
[B] Thanu Padmanabhan
[C] Yamuna Krishnan
[D] Sulabha K. Kulkarni
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Correct Answer: B [Thanu Padmanabhan]
Notes:
Noted Physicist Thanu Padmanabhan, a professor of Inter-university Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics in Pune, has won the M P Birla Memorial Award 2019 for his contributions to the world of cosmology. It consists of a citation, trophy and a cheque for Rs 2,51,000.
2. Who has been awarded India’s Most Powerful Women in Media award at British Parliament?
[A] Rana Ayyub
[B] Kalli Purie
[C] Neha Dixit
[D] Shoma Chaudhury
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Correct Answer: B [Kalli Purie]
Notes:
Renowned journalist Kalli Purie, who is India Today Group Vice-Chairperson, has been conferred the India’s Most Powerful Women in Media award at the famed Confluence Excellence Awards in British Parliament. Earlier, she was honoured with the ‘Outstanding Media & Entertainment Award’ at the annual 21st Century Icon Awards 2019 in London.
3. What is the theme of the 2019 edition of International Day of Older Persons?
[A] Longevity: Shaping the Future
[B] Rights of Older Persons
[C] Take A Stand Against Ageism
[D] The Journey to Age Equality
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Correct Answer: D [The Journey to Age Equality]
Notes:
The International Day of Older Persons is observed every year on 1st October to highlight the important contributions that older people make to society and raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges of ageing in today’s world. The 2019 theme is ‘The Journey to Age Equality’.
4. Who is the author of the book ‘The RSS: Roadmaps for the 21st Century’?
[A] Sunil Ambekar
[B] Vivek Aggarwal
[C] Yasmin Ali Haque
[D] M S Golwalkar
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Correct Answer: A [Sunil Ambekar]
Notes:
The book titled ‘The RSS: Roadmaps for the 21st Century’ has been authored by Sunil Ambekar of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) student wing. The book represents RSS roadmap and vision for every sector in the country.
5. Who became the new president of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC)?
[A] Glenn McGrath
[B] Kapil Dev
[C] Kumar Sangakkara
[D] James Anderson
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Correct Answer: C [Kumar Sangakkara]
Notes:
Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has become the first non-British official to take charge of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) as the President and he will hold the post for one year. His tenure will include two Tests at Lord’s – against West Indies and Pakistan – and the launch of The Hundred competition.
6. Where is the headquarters of National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC)?
[A] Pune
[B] New Delhi
[C] Lucknow
[D] Shimla
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with State-owned construction firm National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) to provide project management consultancy for development of National Sports University at Imphal, Manipur. The approximate cost of project would be Rs 400 crore. The headquarters of NBCC (India) is located in New Delhi.
7. IRCTC has decided to compensate the passengers of which train for delays?
[A] New Delhi-Jaipur Tejas Express
[B] New Delhi-Lucknow Tejas Express
[C] New Delhi-Agra Tejas Express
[D] New Delhi-Bhopal Tejas Express
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi-Lucknow Tejas Express]
Notes:
In a first of its kind offer from any national carrier, IRCTC will compensate passengers of India’s first corporate train – New Delhi-Lucknow Tejas Express – in case of delay in the train schedule. An amount of Rs 100 will be paid in case the delay is for over an hour and Rs 250 for delay of over two hours. The latest offer is in addition to the Rs 25-lakh free insurance that will be given to passengers of the train. This travel insurance also includes coverage of Rs 1 lakh against household theft and robbery during travel period of the passengers, which is again a first for those travelling on board trains. The train will be flagged off on October 4.
8. India’s largest ‘charkha’ made of waste plastic inaugurated in which city?
[A] Kolkata
[B] Gandhi Nagar
[C] Bikaner
[D] Noida
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Correct Answer: D [Noida]
Notes:
On the eve of Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary, India’s largest ‘charkha’ (the 1,650-kg spinning wheel) made of used plastic waste was inaugurated by Union Minister Smriti Irani in Noida. The ‘charkha’ symbolizes Gandhi’s dream of Swadeshi (self sufficing and self reliance). It measures 14 ft × 20 ft × 8ft and is made of 1,250 kg of used plastic. The charkha has been recognized as the largest made of used plastic waste in the country by India Book of Records.
9. Who is the author of the book ‘India and the Netherlands – Past, Present and Future’?
[A] P C Chagla
[B] Navtej Sarna
[C] Venu Rajamony
[D] Harsh Vardhan Shringla
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Correct Answer: C [Venu Rajamony]
Notes:
The book titled ‘India and the Netherlands – Past, Present and Future’ has been penned by Indian Ambassador to the Netherlands Venu Rajamony. The book highlights the significant place India occupied in the Dutch worldview and the relationship between the two nations secured by strong economic ties and vibrant exchanges in culture, sports, and yoga.
10. Which state cabinet has approved India’s first sports university?
[A] Punjab
[B] UP
[C] Delhi
[D] MP
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Correct Answer: C [Delhi ]
Notes:
The Delhi Cabinet has recently approved a Bill to set up India’s first sports university in Delhi, which will offer graduation, post graduation and doctorate degrees in cricket, football, and hockey among other sports. The Delhi Sports University (DSU) is proposed to be set up as a State university and it will have a full-fledged Delhi Sports School (affiliated to the CBSE) for imparting education with emphasis on sports and to groom the students for a career in sports. The university will come up in 90 acres of land in Mundka and there will also be sports schools.
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