Current Affairs Quiz/Questions-answers October 2013, October 14-october 20

He was an American-born novelist of Cuba origin. His first novel was Our House in the Last World. He won the 1990 Pulitzer Prize.

Cyclonic Storm Phailin made its landfall near Gopalpur in Odisha coast and subsequently weakened. It was last noted on 14 October 2013.

The preliminary survey revealed about six planets, all of which have the periods less than 12 hours. Their short periods mean that they can be detected by making use of the currently operating ground-based facilities.

The Luminaries is the longest ever book to win this Prize, beating Hilary Mantel's 672-page Wolf Hall which received the Man Booker Prize 2009.

Manipur won against Government Senior Secondary School, Alakhpura, Bhiwani (Haryana) by six goals to four.

The main objective of this MoU is to strengthen, promote and develop cooperation in the field of traditional systems of medicine namely Ayurveda, Unani, Yoga and Naturopathy, Siddha, Homeopathy and Sowa-Rigpa (Namchi).

The Walk Free Foundation explained in the meanwhile that India, by far, had the largest population of enslaved people.

Both a and b are correct. Cooperative societies come under the State list in the Indian Constitution, which means that the state governments have the power to legislate and regulate them. Forming a cooperative society is considered a fundamental right, as it allows individuals to come together and pool their resources for their common economic and social welfare. The Supreme Court's ruling that cooperative societies do not fall within the ambit of Right to Information (RTI) further supports the fact that they are regulated by state laws rather than being under the purview of the central government.

The correct answer is Scientists from Fudan University, Shanghai. This suggests that the Li-Fi technology was developed by a group of scientists from Fudan University in Shanghai.

The International Tourism Mart is organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in association with the North-Eastern States and West Bengal. It was officially inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh on 19 October 2013.

The correct answer is the Kasturirangan Panel Report. This report was the basis for the decision made by the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest to declare a significant portion of the Western Ghats as an Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA). The Kasturirangan Panel was formed to assess the Gadgil Committee Report (WGEEP) and provide recommendations for the conservation and sustainable development of the Western Ghats.

The largest Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower of India was inaugurated outside the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai on 18 October 2013.

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Jovanka Broz, the widow of Josip Broz Tito, died in Belgrade, which is the capital of Serbia. However, she was born in the village of Pećane in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, which is now part of modern-day Croatia. Therefore, she belongs to Croatia.

India and Finland signed an agreement on 15 October 2013 to produce indigenous ethanol and reduce India's dependence on its import. This agreement signifies the collaboration between the two countries to promote the production of ethanol within India, which would help in reducing the country's reliance on imported ethanol. By producing ethanol domestically, India can enhance its energy security and reduce the costs associated with importing ethanol from other countries.

Pradeep Sangwan, the cricketer who was banned for consuming a banned steroid, belongs to Delhi.

Alice Munro won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2013. She is a Canadian author known for her short stories. Munro's writing explores themes of love, family, and the complexities of human relationships. Her stories are often set in small-town Canada and delve into the lives of ordinary people. Munro's unique storytelling style and her ability to capture the depth of human emotions have earned her critical acclaim and the prestigious Nobel Prize.

Simona Halep of Romania defeated Samantha Stosur of Australia 7-6 (1), 6-2 to win the Kremlin Cup on 20 October 2013 at Moscow, Russia.

The Supreme Court of India ruled that cooperative societies do not fall within the ambit of Right to Information (RTI). This means that cooperative societies are not obligated to provide information under the RTI Act. The correct answer, "Both a and b are correct," is justified because cooperative societies come under the State list in the Indian Constitution, meaning that the state governments have the power to legislate and govern them. Additionally, forming a cooperative society is considered a fundamental right, giving individuals the freedom to come together and establish such societies.

Dipika Pallikal won the Macau Open title at Macau, China on 20 October 2013.

Terence Walsh, who was announced as the Chief Coach of the Senior Men National Hockey Team by Hockey India in 2013, belongs to Australia.

Eleanor Catton, the New Zealand author, at the age of just 28 years, became the youngest ever winner of the Man Booker Prize for her novel The Luminaries on 15 October 2013 at the London's Guildhall.

The expedition took part during the 2012 in Suriname, which is the thinly-populated South American country north of Brazil and bounded by Guyana, French Guiana and the Atlantic Ocean.

The exhibition was realised by the National Gallery of Modern Art and reflected the development of the Hungarian cultural roots and their impact on the world culture.

The Duleep Trophy is a domestic first-class cricket tournament in India. In the 2013-14 edition, the trophy was shared by two teams, South Zone and North Zone. Therefore, the correct answer is A & B.

Through his organisation called Vanrai, he led the movement for water conservation, after retiring from the active politics.

Izzat Monthly Season Ticket (Izzat MST) is aimed at the person belonging to low income category. The new measures became effective from 15 October 2013.

The International Herald Tribune is headquartered in Paris and is printed throughout the world. It was re-branded on 15 October 2013 as the International New York Times.