Current Affairs Quiz 1 October 2019
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Question 1:The __________ edition of World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) 2019 was held in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
A. 7th
B. 8th
C. 9th
D. 10th
Answer and Explanation
The 7th edition of World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) 2019 was held in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Question 2:Indian journalist Kallie Puri of __________ was honoured with ‘India’s Most Powerful Women in Media’ award.
A. The Hindu Group
B. India Today Group
C. Times of India Group
D. DNA Group
Answer and Explanation
Indian journalist Kallie Puri of India Today Group was honoured with ‘India’s Most Powerful Women in Media’ award.
Question 3:__________ and Central University of Jammu has signed an MoU to set up Kalam Centre for Science and Technology.
A. DRDO
B. ISRO
C. HAL
D. BEL
Answer and Explanation
DRDO and Central University of Jammu has signed an MoU to set up Kalam Centre for Science and Technology.
Question 4:The International Day of Older Persons is observed on __________each year.
A. October 1
B. October 2
C. October 3
D. October 4
Answer and Explanation
The International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1 each year. On December 14, 1990 the United Nations General Assembly voted to establish October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons as recorded in Resolution 45/106. The holiday was observed for the first time on October 1, 1991.
Question 5:Indo-___________ Joint exercise ‘Maitree’ is ongoing at Umroi Military station in Meghalaya.
A. Saudi Arabia
B. Thailand
C. Indonesia
D. Malaysia
Answer and Explanation
Indo-Thailand Joint exercise ‘Maitree’ is ongoing at Umroi Military station in Meghalaya.
Question 6:________ has launched H-2B rocket with cargo vessel Kounotori8 towards International Space Station which intends to deliver 5.3 tonnes of supplies to astronauts at the ISS.
A. Russia
B. China
C. Japan
D. USA
Answer and Explanation
Japan has launched H-2B rocket with cargo vessel Kounotori8 towards International Space Station which intends to deliver 5.3 tonnes of supplies to astronauts at the ISS.
Question 7:__________ has initiated ‘Project NETRA’ which is an early warning system in space to detect debris and other hazards to Indian satellites.
A. HAL
B. DRDO
C. ISRO
D. BHEL
Answer and Explanation
ISRO has initiated ‘Project NETRA’ which is an early warning system in space to detect debris and other hazards to Indian satellites.
Question 8:Indian Tennis player __________ has won the Buenos Aires Challenger Tournament.
A. Sumit Nagal
B. Yuki Bhambri
C. Saketh Myneni
D. Ankit Raina
Answer and Explanation
Indian Tennis player Sumit Nagal has won the Buenos Aires Challenger Tournament.
Question 9:Who has won Gold Medal at Men’s 100 metres Event at World Athletics Championships 2019?
A. Christian Coleman
B. Noah Lyles
C. Michael Norman
D. Justin Gatlin
Answer and Explanation
Men’s 100 metres Gold Medal: Christian Coleman of USA || Women’s 100 metres Gold Medal: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica
Question 10:Assam Tourism Development Corporation has announced its collaboration with ________ to provide fresh impetus to tourism.
A. Facebook
B. Instagram
C. Twitter
D. WhatsApp
Answer and Explanation
Assam Tourism Development Corporation has announced its collaboration with Instagram to provide fresh impetus to tourism.
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