Current Affairs Quiz - October, 2019
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1. Which Assam district has launched ‘Plants for Plastic’ campaign?
[A] Karbi Anglong
[B] Dhemaji
[C] Bongaigaon
[D] Goalpara
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Correct Answer: C [Bongaigaon ]
Notes:
In Assam, the ‘Plants for Plastic’ campaign has been launched by the Bongaigaon District administration in a bid to gradually collect and remove the harmful plastics from the eco- system. The aim of the campaign is to encourage people to collect and remove plastic from their houses, commercial establishments and educational institutions. Under this unique initiative, any person can deposit 1Kg plastic in the Municipality office and get a valuable sapling for free.
2. Sumit Nagal, who has become first Indian tennis player to win on South American clay court, is from which state?
[A] Haryana
[B] Punjab
[C] UP
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: A [Haryana ]
Notes:
In Tennis, Sumit Nagal from Haryana has won the men’s singles title of 2019 ATP Challenger Tournament at Buenos Aires in Argentina. He defeated local favourite Facundo Bognis in straight-sets 6-4, 6-2 to claim the $54,160 prize money. With this feat, Nagal became first Indian to win on South American clay court. Earlier, Nagal grabbed headlines after he made his Grand Slam debut and produced a spirited fight against the legendary Roger Federer in the first-round of the US Open.
3. 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.
4. Who has become the first Indian musician to have minor planet named after him?
[A] Parveen Sultana
[B] Pandit Jasraj
[C] Kumar Gandharva
[D] Prabha Atre
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Correct Answer: B [Pandit Jasraj]
Notes:
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has named an asteroid after Indian classical singer Pandit Jasraj. With this, Pandit Jasraj has become the first Indian maestro to have a planet named after him. The asteroid, which is located between Mars and Jupiter, was discovered by Mt. Lemmon Survey at Mount Lemmon in Arizona (United States) in November 2006.
5. Which Indian company has won the 2019 Deming Prize for Total Quality Management (TQM)?
[A] Infosys
[B] Reliance
[C] Elgi Equipments
[D] Wipro
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Correct Answer: C [Elgi Equipments]
Notes:
The Coimbatore-headquartered company “Elgi Equipments” has bagged the coveted 2019 Deming Prize for Total Quality Management (TQM). ELGi is the first globally established Industrial air compressor manufacturer, outside of Japan, to win the prestigious award in over 60 years and will formally receive the prize on the 6th of November 2019 in Tokyo, Japan.
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. Annu Rani is associated to which sports?
[A] Javelin Throw
[B] Cricket
[C] Wrestling
[D] Boxing
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Correct Answer: A [Javelin Throw]
Notes:
Annu Rani has become the first Indian to qualify for Women’s Javelin Throw final at World Athletics Championships (WAC) in Doha. She smashed her own national record during the qualification round of the Championships with best attempt of 62.43 metres.
8. Who has been conferred the ‘Most Effective Swachhata Ambassador’ award?
[A] Amitabh Bachchan
[B] Mary Kom
[C] P V Sindhu
[D] Sachin Tendulkar
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Correct Answer: D [Sachin Tendulkar]
Notes:
On the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar bagged the ‘Most Effective Swachhata Ambassador’ award by the President Ram Nath Kovind for making use of his popularity and fame to ensure India achieves its goal of a Swachh Bharat. He has been promoting cleanliness drives in India for almost 10 years.
9. 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.
10. On which date, the 2019 edition of World Animal Day (WAD) is observed?
[A] October 3
[B] October 4
[C] October 6
[D] October 5
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Correct Answer: B [October 4]
Notes:
The World Animal Day (WAD) is celebrated every year on 4th October to educate humans about how their actions impact animals and create awareness about the protection of animals all over the world.
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