Current Affairs Quiz By ( Vikram Sir)

1. JIMEX-18 is a maritime exercise of India with which of the following countries?

China

Nepal

Japan

Indonesia

It is an India-Japan maritime exercise. It has commenced in Visakhapatnam

Explanation

It is an India-Japan maritime exercise. It has commenced in Visakhapatnam

2. 'Bihu' is a folk dance of which of the following States in India?

West Bengal

Manipur

Nagaland

Assam

The Bihu dance is an indigenous folk dance from the Indian state of Assam related to the Bihu festival and an important part of Assamese culture

Explanation

The Bihu dance is an indigenous folk dance from the Indian state of Assam related to the Bihu festival and an important part of Assamese culture

3. Which of the following is the first Private train of India that was flagged off recently?

Vande Bharat

Maitri

Science Express

Tejas Express

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flagged off Tejas express from Charbagh railway station in Lucknow. This is India's first private train. It will run by IRCTC six days a week except for Tuesday.

Explanation

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flagged off Tejas express from Charbagh railway station in Lucknow. This is India's first private train. It will run by IRCTC six days a week except for Tuesday.

4. Which state government announced a complete ban on tobacco and pan-masala products in the state?

Rajasthan

Uttar Pradesh

Jharkhand

Odisha

Rajasthan has imposed a complete ban on all types of tobacco products including storage, advertising and sale of pan-masala products. Earlier, two states Maharashtra and Bihar also banned tobacco and pan-masala products.

Explanation

Rajasthan has imposed a complete ban on all types of tobacco products including storage, advertising and sale of pan-masala products. Earlier, two states Maharashtra and Bihar also banned tobacco and pan-masala products.

5. Who among the followings won the Nobel prize for Physics-2019?

Michel Mayor

Didier Queloz

James Peebles

All of the above

The 2019 Nobel Prize for Physics was awarded to Swiss Scientists Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz and Canadian - American physicist James Peebles

Explanation

The 2019 Nobel Prize for Physics was awarded to Swiss Scientists Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz and Canadian - American physicist James Peebles

6. Indian Air Force day is observed on which of the following dates?

8 October

9 October

10 October

11 October

Indian Air Force celebrating 87th Air Force Day on the coming 08 October 2019.

Explanation

Indian Air Force celebrating 87th Air Force Day on the coming 08 October 2019.

7. Which of the following ranks India has achieved on Global Competitiveness Index?

68

67

66

65

India ranked 68th on the Global Competitiveness Index. The list is compiled by the Geneva-based World Economic Forum (WEF)

Explanation

India ranked 68th on the Global Competitiveness Index. The list is compiled by the Geneva-based World Economic Forum (WEF)

8. Which of the following railway stations has topped the Indian Railways Station Cleanliness Survey 2019?

Jaipur

Jodhpur

Jammu Tawi

Durgapura

Railways have been conducting third party audit and cleanliness ranking of 720 major stations, Jaipur railways station was found on top.

Explanation

Railways have been conducting third party audit and cleanliness ranking of 720 major stations, Jaipur railways station was found on top.

9. Who among the following has received the 'Most Effective Swachhata Ambassador' Award?

Akshay Kumar

Priyanka Chopra

Saina Nehwal

Sachin Tendulkar

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar bagged the 'Most Effective Swachhata Ambassador' award. President Ram Nath Kovind presented the award to him

Explanation

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar bagged the 'Most Effective Swachhata Ambassador' award. President Ram Nath Kovind presented the award to him

10. Which country released postage stamps on the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi?

France

Singapore

Pakistan

Bangladesh

On the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, a postage stamp bearing the photograph of Gandhiji has been issued in France. French postal service company La Poste has released this stamp. Similar stamps were issued on Gandhi Jayanti in many countries of the world - Uzbekistan, Turkey, Palestine and other countries.

Explanation

On the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, a postage stamp bearing the photograph of Gandhiji has been issued in France. French postal service company La Poste has released this stamp. Similar stamps were issued on Gandhi Jayanti in many countries of the world - Uzbekistan, Turkey, Palestine and other countries.

11. The Khirganga National Park is located in which Indian state?

Himachal Pradesh

Karnataka

Uttarakhand

Madhya Pradesh

Khirganga National Park is a national park in Himachal Pradesh, India established in 2010. It covers an area of about 710 square kilometres.

Explanation

Khirganga National Park is a national park in Himachal Pradesh, India established in 2010. It covers an area of about 710 square kilometres.

12. Centre for Disability Sports will be set up in ?

Jaipur

Jodhpur

Pune

Gwalior

A Centre for Disability Sports will be set up at Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh. Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry said, Centre will ensure effective participation of Persons with Disabilities in sports activities and also enable them to compete at national and international levels.The Ministry said, the project is expected to be completed by 31st March, 2021.

Explanation

A Centre for Disability Sports will be set up at Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh. Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry said, Centre will ensure effective participation of Persons with Disabilities in sports activities and also enable them to compete at national and international levels.The Ministry said, the project is expected to be completed by 31st March, 2021.

13. Vande Bharat Express-1 runs between Delhi and which of the following states?

Lucknow

Amritsar

Kolkata

Katra

Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off the Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express from New Delhi Railway Station to Katra.

Explanation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off the Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express from New Delhi Railway Station to Katra.

14. Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to reduce the policy repo rate, what is the rate now?

5.15%

5.40%

5.25%

4.90%

Monetary Policy Committee has decided to reduce the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by 25 basis points to 5.15 % from 5.40 %

Explanation

Monetary Policy Committee has decided to reduce the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by 25 basis points to 5.15 % from 5.40 %

15. Who among the following players has become the 1st Indian cricket player to play 100 T20 International matches?

Virat Kohli

Mithali Raj

Harmanpreet Kaur

Jhulan Goswami

Harmanpreet Kaur has become the 1st Indian cricket player to play 100 T20 International matches

Explanation

Harmanpreet Kaur has become the 1st Indian cricket player to play 100 T20 International matches