11. Which state has become the India’s third state to ban certain categories of pan masala?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Bihar
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan ]
Notes:
Under the Food Safety Act of 2006, the Rajasthan government has recently announced a ban on paan masala containing magnesium carbonate, nicotine, tobacco, mineral oil and flavoured ‘supari’ in the state to reduce addiction among the youth. With this, Rajasthan has become the third State after Maharashtra and Bihar to announce such a move.
12. Which union ministry has launched an Automated Real Time Performance Smart-board?
[A] Ministry of Law and Justice
[B] Ministry of Human Resource Development
[C] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
[D] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology]
Notes:
Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) has launched an Automated Real Time Performance Smart-board for effective monitoring and measurement of the key programmes of the government such as Digital India, Aadhaar, Digital Payments etc. The aim of Smart-board is to be a single window access for Centre, State or District specific projects implemented by MeitY. It will provide real-time, dynamic analytical project monitoring for critical and high priority Programme of the ministry.
13. What is the current repo rate as per RBI’s 4th bi – monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2019-20?
[A] 5.75%
[B] 5.15%
[C] 5.50%
[D] 5.25%
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Correct Answer: B [5.15%]
Notes:
As per 4th bi – monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2019-20, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cut its key lending rate — repo rate – by 25 basis points to 5.15% in an effort to boost a sluggish economy as inflation remains in a comfortable zone. This is the 5th consecutive rate cut by the apex bank this year.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. Which state government has launched a new governance initiative ‘Mo Sarkar’?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Tripura
[C] Nagaland
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: D [Odisha ]
Notes:
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has recently launched a new governance initiative ‘Mo Sarkar’ on the occasion of 150th Gandhi Jayanti. The objective of the ‘Mo Sarkar’ is to provide service with dignity to people who are coming to government offices for different purposes. The phone numbers of people who are coming to government offices will be collected randomly with the purpose to improve the governance system by collecting feedback on behaviour and professionalism of government officers. The employees will be ranked as good or bad on the basis of the feedback and those with good rank will get out-of-turn promotion and action will be taken against employees with bad rank.
17. Which oil company has launched drive to turn plastic to specialized bitumen?
[A] IOC
[B] ONGC`
[C] Hindustan Petroleum
[D] GAIL
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Correct Answer: A [IOC]
Notes:
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has launched drive to convert the single use plastic waste into specialized bitumen (CRMB55) that can be used for construction of roads and highways. This initiative was launched to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatama Gandhi and as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
18. Which state government has launched the Pragati Rath of the HDFC bank?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has launched the Pragati Rath of the HDFC bank that will provide financial and digital literacy to the people during a month-long initiative by moving to different parts of the state.
19. 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.
20. The 2019 Nobel prize in physics has been awarded for discovery in which field?
[A] Cosmology
[B] Laser
[C] Gravitational waves
[D] Neutrino oscillations
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Correct Answer: A [Cosmology]
Notes:
The Nobel Prize 2019 for Physics has jointly been awarded to three scientists – James Peebles, Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz – groundbreaking discoveries about the evolution of the universe and the Earth’s place in the cosmos. One half of the award was given to James Peebles for theoretical discoveries in physical cosmology and the other half jointly to Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz for the discovery of an exo-planet orbiting a solar-type star. They will share a 9-million kronor cash award, a gold medal and a diploma. The laureates will receive them at a ceremony in Stockholm on December 10.