Current Affairs Quiz/Questions-answers September 2013, September 30-september To October 06

1. The Minister of Shipping GK Vasan inaugurated the fifth edition of the India International Regatta Competition in Chennai on 30 September 2013. The India International Regatta Competition is associated with which sport?

Mallakhamb

Fighter kite

Buffalo racing

Sailing

The India International Regatta (IIR) Competition is the only International sailing event held in India every year.

Level of Difficulty: Medium

Explanation

The India International Regatta (IIR) Competition is the only International sailing event held in India every year.

Level of Difficulty: Medium

2. When is the International Day of Non-Violence observed?

1 October

2 October

3 October

4 October

The International Day of Non-Violence was observed on 2 October across the world on the occasion of birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The International Day of Non-Violence is also known as Gandhi Jayanti in India.

Level of Difficulty: Easy

Explanation

The International Day of Non-Violence was observed on 2 October across the world on the occasion of birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The International Day of Non-Violence is also known as Gandhi Jayanti in India.

Level of Difficulty: Easy

3. The new breeding station by Bayer CropScience India will focus on the breeding and development of germplasm for high performing hybrids in which three crops?

Rice, Millet and Cotton

Wheat, Rice and Bajra

Cotton, Pulses and Wheat

Millet, Rice and Wheat

The new breeding station will focus on the breeding and development of germplasm for high performing hybrids in rice, millet and cotton.

Level of Difficulty: Medium

Explanation

The new breeding station will focus on the breeding and development of germplasm for high performing hybrids in rice, millet and cotton.

Level of Difficulty: Medium

4. The Geological Survey of India (GSI) on 4 October 2013 acquired a ship named __________ for the purpose of undertaking deep-sea surveys as well as exploration of the minerals lying in the depths of oceans. Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.

Samudra Ratnakar

Samudra Shaudhikama

Samudra Manthan

Samudra Kaustubh

At present, Samudra Ratnakar is docked at Kandla port and will be dedicated to the nation by Mines Minister Dinsha Patel in the third week of October 2013.

Level of Difficulty: Medium

Explanation

At present, Samudra Ratnakar is docked at Kandla port and will be dedicated to the nation by Mines Minister Dinsha Patel in the third week of October 2013.

Level of Difficulty: Medium

5. The Union Tourism Minister K Chiranjeevi revealed on 28 September 2013 that the Kanhoji Angre lighthouse will be the new tourist attraction. Where is the Kanhoji Angre lighthouse located?

Gujarat

Mumbai

Bhubaneswar

Port Blair

Kanhoji Angre Light House is named after the famous Maratha Admiral–Kanhoji Angre. It is located on Kanhoji Angre Island, which was previously known as Kennery Island or Khanderi Island.

Level of Difficulty: Medium

Explanation

Kanhoji Angre Light House is named after the famous Maratha Admiral–Kanhoji Angre. It is located on Kanhoji Angre Island, which was previously known as Kennery Island or Khanderi Island.

Level of Difficulty: Medium

6. Which country won the 3rd Under-21 Sultan of Johor Cup hockey tournament in Johor Bahru on 29 September 2013?

Malaysia

China

India

Japan

India defeated Malaysia 3-0 to win 3rd Under-21 Sultan of Johor Cup hockey tournament in Johor Bahru on 29 September 2013.

Level of Difficulty: Easy

Explanation

India defeated Malaysia 3-0 to win 3rd Under-21 Sultan of Johor Cup hockey tournament in Johor Bahru on 29 September 2013.

Level of Difficulty: Easy

7. Who was elected as the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on 29 September 2013?

Rajeev Shukla

Narayanaswamy Srinivasan

Gurunath Meiyappan

Jagmohan Dalmiya

Narayanaswamy Srinivasan was on 29 September 2013 re-elected as the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for a third term at its 84th annual general meeting (AGM) held at Chennai.

Level of Difficulty: Easy

Explanation

Narayanaswamy Srinivasan was on 29 September 2013 re-elected as the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for a third term at its 84th annual general meeting (AGM) held at Chennai.

Level of Difficulty: Easy

8. M. Hamid Ansari released a commemorative postage stamp in the memory of Baba Jumdev in Gondia, Maharashtra on 30 September 2013. to which field does Baba Jumdev belong?

Politics

Sports

Spirituality and Social Activity

Painting

Baba Jumdev was a prominent spiritual leader and revered social activist. He was a spiritual guide and a social reformer for who worked towards the service of humanity.

Level of Difficulty: Medium

Explanation

Baba Jumdev was a prominent spiritual leader and revered social activist. He was a spiritual guide and a social reformer for who worked towards the service of humanity.

Level of Difficulty: Medium

9. Polly Anthony died in the last week of September 2013. She was 59 years old. To which field did Polly Anthony belong?

Politics

Music

Theatre

Fashion Designing

She led Epic Records from the year 1997 to 2003. She died because of pancreatic cancer in Beverly Hills, California.

Level of Difficulty: Medium

Explanation

She led Epic Records from the year 1997 to 2003. She died because of pancreatic cancer in Beverly Hills, California.

Level of Difficulty: Medium

10. The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee presented the First National Award for Senior Citizens on the occasion of International Day of Older Persons. What is the name of this National Award?

Vayoshreshtha Samman

Shreshthavridha Samman

Sarvashreshta Vridha Samman

Vridha Samman

The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee presented the First National Award for Senior Citizens-Vayoshreshtha Samman, 2013 on the occasion of International Day of Older Persons at a function in New Delhi on 1 October 2013.

Level of Difficulty: Medium

Explanation

The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee presented the First National Award for Senior Citizens-Vayoshreshtha Samman, 2013 on the occasion of International Day of Older Persons at a function in New Delhi on 1 October 2013.

Level of Difficulty: Medium

11. _________, the writer known for thrillers, especially The Hunt for Red October and Patriot Games, died in Baltimore, US on 1 October 2013. Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.

John Grisham

J. K. Rowling

Jack Ryan

Tom Clancy

He was an American author who was best known for detailed espionage as well as military sciences stories set during and after the time period of the Cold War.

Level of Difficulty: Easy

Explanation

He was an American author who was best known for detailed espionage as well as military sciences stories set during and after the time period of the Cold War.

Level of Difficulty: Easy

12. The researchers at the University of Southampton revealed that the ability of honeybees to find the flowers can be hindered by the chemical in diesel exhaust. Which chemical in the diesel exhaust was responsible for this hinderance?

Mono-nitrogen oxide

Carbon Monoxide

Nitric Oxide

Sulphur Dioxide

The two odour chemicals lost during this had chemically reacted with a component of the diesel exhaust, mono-nitrogen oxide, also called NOx.

Level of Difficulty: Medium

Explanation

The two odour chemicals lost during this had chemically reacted with a component of the diesel exhaust, mono-nitrogen oxide, also called NOx.

Level of Difficulty: Medium

13. Which of the following activities, according to the American Cancer Society can significantly bring down the chances of developing the symptoms of breast cancer in menopausal women?

Sleeping

Dancing

Walking

Talking

The American Cancer Society, in the first week of October 2013 revealed that the post-menopausal women who walk for one hour every day can significantly bring down their chances of developing the symptoms of breast cancer.

Level of Difficulty: Medium

Explanation

The American Cancer Society, in the first week of October 2013 revealed that the post-menopausal women who walk for one hour every day can significantly bring down their chances of developing the symptoms of breast cancer.

Level of Difficulty: Medium

14. __________ was on 3 October 2013 selected as the first Miss Universe contestant to represent Myanmar in more than 50 years time. Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.

Moe Set Wine

Khin Lapyae Zaw

Nang Khin Zay Yar

Khin Wint Wah

Myanmar’s Moe Set Wine, 25, was on 3 October 2013 selected as the first Miss Universe contestant to represent her country in more than 50 years time.

Level of Difficulty: Difficult

Explanation

Myanmar’s Moe Set Wine, 25, was on 3 October 2013 selected as the first Miss Universe contestant to represent her country in more than 50 years time.

Level of Difficulty: Difficult

15. (Corporate Quiz) ICSI on 4 October 2013 launched the ICSI Primer on its Foundation Day. What was the objective of ICSI Primer?

Explain functioning of ICSI

Explain about the Companies Act 2013

Explain the laws related to accountancy

Explain the career scope in ICSI

The ICSI Primer on Companies Act 2013 is a set of 16 videos of around 35 minutes each. These videos have been uploaded on the website of the ICSI and on YouTube so that people can learn about some important aspects of the new Companies Act 2013.

Level of Difficulty: Medium

Explanation

The ICSI Primer on Companies Act 2013 is a set of 16 videos of around 35 minutes each. These videos have been uploaded on the website of the ICSI and on YouTube so that people can learn about some important aspects of the new Companies Act 2013.

Level of Difficulty: Medium

16. Which popular Indian traditional brand got its exclusive mark for ensuring its authenticity on 30 September 2013?

Khadi

Charkha

Pashmina

Basmati

The Khadi and Village Industry Commission (KVIC) announced on 29 September 2013 that Khadi will get a new push in context with its brand identity with the introduction of an exclusive mark.

Level of Difficulty: Easy

Explanation

The Khadi and Village Industry Commission (KVIC) announced on 29 September 2013 that Khadi will get a new push in context with its brand identity with the introduction of an exclusive mark.

Level of Difficulty: Easy

17. The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) announced on 2 October 2013 that an endangered sub-species of tiger was born at the zoo. What was the name of this sub-species?

The Sumatran tiger

The Siberian tiger

The South China tiger

The Indochinese tiger

The Sumatran tiger, also known as Panthera tigris sumatrae is the rare sub-species of Tiger which inhabits the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It is the critically endangered tiger sub-species and was declared so by the IUCN.

Level of Difficulty: Medium

Explanation

The Sumatran tiger, also known as Panthera tigris sumatrae is the rare sub-species of Tiger which inhabits the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It is the critically endangered tiger sub-species and was declared so by the IUCN.

Level of Difficulty: Medium

18. Name the Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical major on 17 September 2013 announced that it received approval for Azacitidine for injection 100 mg/vial by the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA).

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Limited

Ranbaxy

Sun Pharma

Lupin

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Limited is the correct answer because it is a Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical major that announced receiving approval for Azacitidine for injection 100 mg/vial by the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) on 17 September 2013.

Explanation

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Limited is the correct answer because it is a Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical major that announced receiving approval for Azacitidine for injection 100 mg/vial by the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) on 17 September 2013.

19. The Union Cabinet on 3 October 2013 approved the proposal to establish a Central Armed Police Forces Institute of Medical Sciences (CAPFILMS). CAPFILMS will be established as __________.

Company

Society

Trust

Non-Profit Organisation

CAPFILMS will be registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and shall have a Governing Body and a Governing Council, under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Level of Difficulty: Medium

Explanation

CAPFILMS will be registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and shall have a Governing Body and a Governing Council, under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Level of Difficulty: Medium

20. _________, the commander who led Vietnam to victory over the US and France, died on 4 October 2013 at Hanoi, Vietnam. Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.

Nguyen Viet Thanh

Cao Van Vien

Le Nguyen Khang

Vo Nguyen Giap

He participated in some of the significant battles such as Lạng Sơn (1950); Hòa Bình (1951–1952); Điện Biên Phủ (1954); the Tết Offensive (1968); the Easter Offensive (1972); and the final Hồ Chí Minh Campaign (1975).

Level of Difficulty: Difficult

Explanation

He participated in some of the significant battles such as Lạng Sơn (1950); Hòa Bình (1951–1952); Điện Biên Phủ (1954); the Tết Offensive (1968); the Easter Offensive (1972); and the final Hồ Chí Minh Campaign (1975).

Level of Difficulty: Difficult