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    India on 7 October 2013 successfully test-fired it’s indigenously developed nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile. Prithvi-II missile belongs to which of the following categories?

    • Surface-to-Surface
    • Surface-to-Air
    • Air-to-Air
    • Air-to-Surface
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Explore key events from early October 2013 with this current affairs quiz. Cover topics like India's defense capabilities, sports achievements, and significant appointments, enhancing your knowledge on diverse subjects relevant to that period.

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  • 2. 

    Which team clinched the Champions League Twenty-20 title by defeating Rajasthan Royals by 33 runs in New Delhi on 6 October 2013?

    • Chennai Super Kings

    • Delhi daredevils

    • Pune Warriors

    • Mumbai Indians

    Correct Answer
    A. Mumbai Indians
    Explanation
    Mumbai Indians clinched the Champions League Twenty-20 title by defeating Rajasthan Royals by 33 runs in New Delhi on 6 October 2013.

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  • 3. 

    When is the World Habitat Day observed?

    • 7 October

    • 10 October

    • First Sunday of Every October

    • First Monday of Every October

    Correct Answer
    A. First Monday of Every October
    Explanation
    First Monday of October every year is designated as the World Habitat Day by the United Nation. World Habitat day is observed across the world on 7 October 2013.

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  • 4. 

    Who took charge as the first woman Chairperson of SBI on 7 October 2013?

    • Shikha Sharma

    • Kalpana Morparia

    • Chanda Kochhar

    • Arundhati Bhattacharya

    Correct Answer
    A. Arundhati Bhattacharya
    Explanation
    She is the first woman to take charge as the Chairperson of SBI, the largest bank of India. She succeeded Pratip Chaudhuri who retired on 30 September 2013.

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  • 5. 

    When is the Indian Air Force Day celebrated?

    • 8 October

    • 9 October

    • 10 October

    • 11 October

    Correct Answer
    A. 8 October
    Explanation
    The Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on 8 October 2013. It is the 81st anniversary of the Indian Air Force.

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  • 6. 

    Name the former Sephardi Chief Rabbi of Israel, the influential spiritual leader of Israel's Sephardic Jewish community who died on 7 October 2013 at Jerusalem.

    • Yisroel Yaakov Fisher

    • Ovadia Yosef

    • Ovadia Hedaya

    • Yefet ben Ali

    Correct Answer
    A. Ovadia Yosef
    Explanation
    He was elected as the Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel in the year 1973 by a majority of 81 to 68 votes. He replaced Yitzhak Nissim.

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  • 7. 

    Which India’s leading industrialist was inducted into National Academy of Engineering (NAE) in the US for his outstanding contributions to industrial development in India as well as the world?

    • Vijay Kumar

    • Bal Raj Sehgal

    • Ratan Tata

    • Pradeep S Sindhu

    Correct Answer
    A. Ratan Tata
    Explanation
    Apart from Ratan Tata, eight Indian-Americans were also inducted in the NAE. 75-year-old Ratan tata, the Chairman Emeritus of the Tata Group was inducted as the Foreign Associate.

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  • 8. 

    Who won the 2013 Nobel Prize for Medicine and Physiology on 7 October 2013?

    • James Rothman, Randy Schekman and Thomas Suedhof

    • Peter Higgs and Francois Englert

    • Michael Levitt, Martin Karplus and Arieh Warshel

    • Lars Peter Hansen and Robert Shiller

    Correct Answer
    A. James Rothman, Randy Schekman and Thomas Suedhof
    Explanation
    They were awarded for their groundbreaking work on how the cell organises its transport system.

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  • 9. 

    All-India Association of Industries (AIAI) on 8 October 2013 announced that it entered into an agreement with the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI). What was the objective of this agreement?

    • Promotion of trade between India and Pakistan

    • Promotion of cordial relations between India and Pakistan

    • Promotion of exchange of technology between India and Pakistan

    • Promotion of exchanging opinions between India and Pakistan

    Correct Answer
    A. Promotion of trade between India and Pakistan
    Explanation
    For this purpose, a memorandum of understanding was signed with a purpose of enhancing the trade and investments between the two nations.

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  • 10. 

    The Union Cabinet on 8 October 2013 approved a notification for issuing Presidential order to establish a separate development board for Hyderabad-Karnataka region in Karnataka. Which one of the following articles in the Constitution grants special status to six backward districts in Hyderabad- Karnataka region?

    • Article 371-J

    • Article 371-I

    • Article 356

    • Article 361

    Correct Answer
    A. Article 371-J
    Explanation
    Article 371-J of the Constitution grants special status to six backward districts in the Hyderabad-Karnataka region. This article provides for the establishment of a separate development board for the region and includes provisions for reservation in education and employment, financial assistance, and equitable allocation of funds for the development of the region.

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    According to the researchers from the Imperial College London and the King's College London, what led to increased risk of heart problems?

    • Sitting for 4 hours at a stretch

    • Not eating for 5 hours at a stretch

    • Noise from the aircraft

    • Sudden shock

    Correct Answer
    A. Noise from the aircraft
    Explanation
    The study was conducted on 3.6 million residents near Heathrow Airport. The study suggested that the risks of these people increase by 10-20 percent with the highest levels of aircraft noise.

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  • 12. 

    Name the nine-time Prime Minister of Belgium and who led the European Union's Christian Democrat group, died on 9 October 2013 at Lokeren, in East Flanders.

    • Paul-Henri Spaak

    • Camille Huysmans

    • Wilfried Martens

    • Joseph Pholien

    Correct Answer
    A. Wilfried Martens
    Explanation
    He was the co-founder of the European People's Party (EPP) in 1976 and remained its President since 1992. He was preceded by Jacques Santer.

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  • 13. 

    Where will the Commonwealth Games 2014 be hosted?

    • Gold Coast, Australia

    • Glasgow, Scotland

    • Auckland, New Zealand

    • Edinburgh, Scotland

    Correct Answer
    A. Glasgow, Scotland
    Explanation
    Chris Hoy, the Scottish cycling star carried the Commonwealth Games baton to Buckingham Palace on 9 October 2013 for starting the relay which in turn will conclude with opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in 2014 in Glasgow.

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  • 14. 

    Union Minister for Mines Dinsha J. Patel dedicated state of art Geo-scientific research vessel RV Samudra Ratnakar to the nation on 12 October 2013. The vessel was inaugurated at which of the following port?

    • Kandla Port of Gujarat

    • Paradeep Port of Odhisha

    • Kochi Port, Kerala

    • Chennai Port, Tamil Nadu

    Correct Answer
    A. Kandla Port of Gujarat
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Kandla Port of Gujarat. The Union Minister for Mines, Dinsha J. Patel, dedicated the state-of-the-art Geo-scientific research vessel RV Samudra Ratnakar to the nation on October 12, 2013, at Kandla Port in Gujarat.

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  • 15. 

    Samsung Electronics on 9 October 2013 became the first manufacturer to launch the first curved screen smartphone of the world. What is the name of this curved screen smartphone?

    • Galaxy Round

    • Galaxy Globe

    • Galaxy Curve

    • Galaxy Oval

    Correct Answer
    A. Galaxy Round
    Explanation
    The new device is known as Galaxy Round and features flexible 5.7-inch HD display. The device curves from side to side.

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  • 16. 

    The Supreme Court of India on 8 October 2013 directed the Union and all state governments to provide job reservation to disabled persons in all their departments, companies and institutions. How much percentage of the posts directed by the Supreme Court of India?

    • 4 percent

    • 3 percent

    • 5 percent

    • 6 percent

    Correct Answer
    A. 3 percent
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 3 percent. The Supreme Court of India directed the Union and all state governments to provide job reservation to disabled persons in all their departments, companies, and institutions. The percentage of the posts directed by the Supreme Court of India is 3 percent.

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  • 17. 

    Novak Djokovic clinched his fourth China Open title in five years on 6 October 2013 6-3 6-4 in the final. Novak Djokovic won the title against which player?

    • Rafael Nadal

    • Roger Federer

    • Andy Murray

    • Juan Martín del Potro

    Correct Answer
    A. Rafael Nadal
    Explanation
    Novak Djokovic clinched his fourth China Open title in five years on 6 October 2013 against Rafael Nadal 6-3 6-4 in the final. The 26-year-old Djokovic clinched the title with the 3-0 lead in the first set.

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  • 18. 

    The Union Rural Development Minister on 6 October 2013 announced that the food subsidy and foodgrain allocation would be doubled for the state of Bihar under the National Food Security Act. Who is the Union Rural Development Minister of India?

    • Sharad Pawar

    • Salman Khurshid

    • Jairam Ramesh

    • Kapil Sibal

    Correct Answer
    A. Jairam Ramesh
    Explanation
    Jairam Ramesh announced that Bihar's food subsidy will increase from 5500 crore Rupees to 11500 crore Rupees, under the National Food Security Act.

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