Current Affairs Quiz - October, 2019
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1. Viju Khote, who passed away recently, was the renowned actor of which regional cinema?
[A] Tamil
[B] Marathi
[C] Telugu
[D] Malayalam
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Correct Answer: B [Marathi ]
Notes:
Viju Khote (77), the veteran Hindi and Marathi film-theatre actor, has passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He had acted in more than 300 Hindi and Marathi films. He gained fame for his character Kaliya in the blockbuster film Sholay. Khote was popular for his comedy roles in many films including ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ and ’Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’. His role in TV serial ‘Jaban Sambhal Ke’ also gained popularity.
2. The floral festival ‘Bathukamma’ of which state has started recently?
[A] Telangana
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] J&K
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: A [Telangana ]
Notes:
The floral festival titled ‘Bathukamma’has started in Telangana on 28th September 2019, which is celebrated particularly by the women of state. The 9-day festival takes place towards the end of the monsoon season, just before the onset of winter. Traditionally, Bathukamma is all about worshipping the local goddesses of Telangana and revering to their power during the monsoon season.
3. The 94th Raising Day of the Military Nursing Service (MNS) has recently celebrated on which date in India?
[A] September 30
[B] October 1
[C] October 2
[D] September 29
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Correct Answer: B [October 1]
Notes:
The 94th Raising Day of the Military Nursing Service (MNS) has celebrated on 1st of October 2019. The MNS is the only all women corps in the Armed Forces. It came into existence on 28th March 28 1888 with the arrival of first batch of 10 qualified British Nurses in Bombay, to organize nursing in Military hospitals in India. In 1893, it was designated as Indian Army Nursing Service and in 1902 as Queen Alexandra Military Nursing Service (QAMNS). On October1,1926, a permanent Nursing Service for the India troops was formed and was designated as the Indian Military Nursing Service (IMNS).
4. Which state has topped the NITI Aayog’s report titled ‘The Success of Our Schools-School Education Quality Index’ (SEQI)?
[A] Puducherry
[B] Kerala
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala ]
Notes:
Kerala has topped the NITI Aayog’s report titled ‘The Success of Our Schools-School Education Quality Index’ (SEQI) in list of 20 states, followed by Rajasthan and Karnataka. While the most-populous state Uttar Pradesh was ranked at the bottom position during 2016-17. The report is based on indexing of states and Union Territories (UTs) on the learning outcomes for school-going children. Of the 7 UTs, Chandigarh came at the top position, followed by Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Delhi, Puducherry, Daman & Diu, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep. This school education report has considered 2015-2016 as the base year and 2016-2017 as the reference year.
5. Who has been appointed Chairman of International Egg Commission (IEC)?
[A] Harish Khare
[B] Anuranjan Jha
[C] Suresh Chitturi
[D] Patricia Mukhim
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Correct Answer: C [Suresh Chitturi]
Notes:
Suresh Chitturi, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Hyderabad-based Srinivasa Farms, has become the first Indian and Asian to be elected as Chairman of the International Egg Commission (IEC) for 2 years. The London-based organisation ‘IEC’was established at the 2nd International Egg Conference in Bologna, Italy in 1964.
6. 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’.
7. 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.
8. Babita Tade, who won Rs 1 crore on KBC, has been chosen as EC ambassador of which district for Maharashtra Assembly polls?
[A] Nagpur
[B] Amravati
[C] Hingoli
[D] Nanded
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Correct Answer: B [Amravati ]
Notes:
Babita Tade, who won Rs. 1 crore on quiz show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, has been appointed as the Amravati district ambassador for the Election Commission (EC)’s SVEEP programme ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly polls. The Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) is a flagship programme of the Election Commission for spreading voter awareness and promoting voter literacy in the country. Tade works as a mid-day meal cook in a government school for a meager sum.
9. The Swachh Bharat Diwas 2019 has inaugurated from which city?
[A] Raipur
[B] Indore
[C] Ahmedabad
[D] Surat
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Correct Answer: C [Ahmedabad ]
Notes:
In Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Swachh Bharat Diwas 2019 in Ahmedabad & declared India as Open Defecation Free (ODF) country. He also released postage stamp and silver coin to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. PM Modi also underlined that the government would achieve its target of single-use plastic-free India by 2022.
10. Dr. HL Trivedi, who passed away recently, was the renowned specialist in which field?
[A] Nephrology
[B] Endocrinology
[C] Cardiology
[D] Pulmonology
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Correct Answer: A [Nephrology ]
Notes:
Dr Hargovind Laxmishanker Trivedi (87) was the renowned nephrologist, immunologist and stem cell researcher. He passed away in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on 2nd October 2019. He was an expert in handling kidney transplant surgeries & was awarded Padma Shri in 2015 for his contribution to society as a nephrologist.
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