11. Which state government has launched a welfare scheme “YSR Vahana Mitra”?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Karnataka
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched the YSR Vahana Mitra welfare scheme under which the owner-driver of an auto-rickshaw (or taxicab) gets Rs 10,000 grant per annum. The amount is meant to meet maintenance expenses, and for obtaining insurance and fitness certificates among other documents.
12. Who won the 2019 Japan Open tennis title?
[A] Andy Murray
[B] Rafael Nadal
[C] Novak Djokovic
[D] Roger Federer
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Correct Answer: C [Novak Djokovic]
Notes:
Novak Djokovic, World No. 1 won his 76th tour-level title by defeating Aussie John Millman 6-3, 6-2 to win the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships. It is the 10th time the Serbian has lifted a trophy on his main draw debut at a tour-level event.
13. The paintings of Jodhaiya Bai Baiga of which Indian state are being showcased at exhibition in Italy?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Gujarat
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Chhattisgarh
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Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
In Italy, the paintings and artworks created by an 80-year-old tribal woman “Jodhaiya Bai Baiga” has being showcased at the ongoing exhibition at Milan, which is the global capital of fashion and design. Jodhaiya hails from Umaria district’s Lorha village of Madhya Pradesh. Her painting style mainly includes nature and animals. Her teacher Ashish Swami said that this will motivate other members of the Adivasi community to engage in different activities.
14. Mohammad Hasnain, who has become the youngest-ever cricketer to take a hat-trick in T20I, is from which country?
[A] South Africa
[B] Afghanistan
[C] Pakistan
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: C [Pakistan ]
Notes:
Pakistan pacer Mohammad Hasnain has become the youngest-ever cricketer to take a hat-trick in T20I. He achieved the feat against Sri Lanka in the first Twenty20 international in Lahore.
15. Which company’s Mutual Fund has been renamed as Nippon India Mutual Fund (NIMF)?
[A] Aditya Birla
[B] Wipro
[C] TATA
[D] Reliance
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Correct Answer: D [Reliance ]
Notes:
The Reliance Mutual Fund has been renamed as Nippon India Mutual Fund (NIMF). The name change came after Nippon Life Insurance of Japan completed the acquisition of 75% stake in Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management from Reliance Capital. Nippon Life is Japan’s largest life insurance company and a global financial services conglomerate. It manages assets worth over $700 billion.
16. The 2019 Nobel prize in Chemistry has been awarded for discovery in which field?
[A] Directed evolution of enzymes
[B] Cryo-electron microscopy
[C] Lithium-ion batteries
[D] Phage display of peptides and antibodies
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Correct Answer: C [Lithium-ion batteries]
Notes:
The Nobel Prize 2019 for Chemistry has jointly been awarded to three scientists – John D. Goodenough, M. Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino – for the development of lithium-ion batteries that we use in everyday life from mobile phones to electric vehicles.
17. Nirmala Sheoran, who has been banned for 4 years, is associated to which sports?
[A] Sprint
[B] Wrestling
[C] Boxing
[D] Weightlifting
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Correct Answer: A [Sprint]
Notes:
Indian sprinter Nirmala Sheoran has been banned for four years for doping and stripped of her 400m and 4x400m relay titles from the 2017 Asian Championships. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has stated that she tested positive for steroids drostanolone and metenolone in sample taken at the Inter-State meet in Guwahati in June 2018. Hence, the ban was backdated to June 29, 2018 & her results from August 2016 to November 2018 were disqualified.
18. The 1st Government-sponsored Day Care Recreation Centre for senior citizens has been inaugurated in which city?
[A] Delhi
[B] Leh
[C] Shimla
[D] Dehradun
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Correct Answer: B [Leh]
Notes:
The first Government-sponsored and operated day-care cum recreation centre for senior citizens has been inaugurated by Supreme Court judge – Justice S. Abdul Nazeer – in Leh. The centre will be one stop-shop for entertainment, medical services and legal aid for the aged people of the Ladakh region. It will also provide a raft of medical facilities including geriatric care, health consultations and check-ups, physiotherapy as well legal service the senior citizens would require on various legal issues. The premise will also be equipped with computer learning and a library and the aged citizens can entertain themselves with indoor games and recreational activities.
19. The first ever India International Cooperatives Trade Fair (IICTF) has started in which city?
[A] Chennai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Bangaluru
[D] Pune
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
The first-ever India International Cooperatives Trade Fair (IICTF) has started at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on 11th October 2019. The 3-day fair is a major platform to promote export of Indian cooperative produce which will lead to enhanced rural and farm prosperity. The event is also packed with exhibitions, B2B/C2C meetings, conferences, cultural programmes etc. The organizations from 36 countries are participating in the Fair.
20. Which union ministry has organized the 2019 SARAS Aajeevika Mela?
[A] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
[B] Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
[C] Ministry of Rural Development
[D] Ministry of Textiles
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Rural Development]
Notes:
On 12th October 2019, the SARAS Aajeevika Mela has been organised by the Ministry of Rural Development at India Gate Lawns in New Delhi and will carry on till October 23. It was formally inaugurated by Rural Development Minister Narendra Singh Tomar. The aim of this SARAS Mela to bring the rural women Self Help Groups (SHGs) formed with support of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), under one platform to show-case their skills, sell their products and help them build linkages with bulk buyers.