Current Affairs Quiz: October 3, 2019

Current Affairs 3 October 2019 Quiz

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  1. On the occasion of which birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi,PM Modi declared India to be an ‘open defecation free’ (ODF) country?
    A)150th
    B)100th
    C)175th
    D)155th
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:
    On the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 2nd October declared India to be an ‘open defecation free’ (ODF) country.

  2. Recently President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the 70th TB (tuberculosis) seal campaign of the Tuberculosis Association of India in which city/UT?
    A)Pune
    B)Kochi
    C)NewDelhi
    D)Kolkata
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation:
    President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the 70th TB (tuberculosis) seal campaign of the Tuberculosis Association of India at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

  3. Recently Smriti Irani inaugurated world’s largest plastic made charkha in which city/UT?
    A)NewDelhi
    B)Noida
    C)Kolkata
    D)Lucknow
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation:
    Union Minister Smriti Irani inaugurated a 1,650-kg ‘charkha’ (spinning wheel) made of plastic waste in Noida on the eve of Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary.

  4. Recently Ram Vilas Paswan launched which application for registering consumer grievances?
    A)Consumer App
    B)Grievence App
    C)Consumer Redressing App
    D)Consumer Grievance App
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:
    In order to fast-track consumer grievance redressal process and provide an effective forum for consumers to give their valuable suggestions to the Department on consumer related issues, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Shri Ram Vilas Paswan launched the ‘Consumer App’.

  5. Recently Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has launched DIN.What does “I” stands in DIN?
    A)Identity
    B)Identification
    C)Imagine
    D)Immediate
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation:
    The Documentation Identification Number (DIN) system of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has come into existence with the generation of about 17,500 communications with DIN on the very first day, the Finance Ministry said in a statement.

  6. which state government has launched the ‘Village Secretariat system’?
    A)Odisha
    B)Telangana
    C)Assam
    D)Andhra Pradesh
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy inaugurated the ‘Village Secretariat system’ in the state and asserted that the state government aims to strengthen the village ecosystem.

  7. Which state has recently has launched five new schemes like Mukhyamantri Suposhan Abhiyaan on October 2 to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi?
    A)Odisha
    B)Chhattisgarh
    C)Bihar
    D)Assam
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation:
    Chhattisgarh government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has launched five new schemes on October 2 to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

  8. which state government launched a policy to promote buy-back of the non-recyclable and single-use plastic waste from the rag pickers and households?
    A)Himachal Pradesh
    B)Uttar Pradesh
    C)Assam
    D)Sikkim
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:
    Himachal Pradesh government launched a policy to promote buy-back of the non-recyclable and single-use plastic waste from the rag pickers and households, providing minimum support price of Rs 75 per kilogram, for its collection and deposit in the collection centres of the Urban Local Bodies

  9. Recently Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Nitin Gadkari launched which bottles of of 700 ml to 900 ml capacity made by a Tripura-based organisation?
    A)Bamboo
    B)plastic
    C)Thermocol
    D)Rubber
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:
    Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Nitin Gadkari launched bamboo bottles of 700 ml to 900 ml capacity made by a Tripura-based organisation.

  10. Which organisation has completed full one year of a total ban on all types of water bottles packaged or otherwise on the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi?
    A)DRDO
    B)RBI
    C)ISRO
    D)SAIL
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:
    On the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, DRDO Headquarters has completed full one year of a total ban on all types of water bottles packaged or otherwise.

  11. The exercise KAZIND is a exercise between India and which other country?
    A)China
    B)Afghanistan
    C)Kazakhstan
    D)Uzbekistan
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation:
    Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2019 between India and Kazakhstan began at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. The exercise will comprise of nearly 100 soldiers from both Indian and Kazakhstan Army who would be sharing their experience gained during conduct of various counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations in the past.

  12. Which organisation of India have provided helpline numbers to tackle age fraud in game?
    A)Indian Carrom Federation
    B)Shooting Federation of India
    C)Indian Olympic Committee
    D)Board of Control for Cricket in India
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have provided helpline numbers to all cricketers, team support staff and administrators of State Cricket Associations to avoid any age fraud in the game.

  13. The 10th Asian Age Group Championships 2019 is being held in which city?
    A)Kolkata
    B)Pune
    C)NewDelhi
    D)Bengaluru
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    India’s N. Wilson Singh and Satish Kumar Prahapati produced impressive performances to win the gold medal in the 10m platform synchronised diving event at the ongoing 10th Asian Age Group Championships

  14. Who scripted history by scoring the highest-ever individual score in women’s T20I?
    A)SuzieBates
    B)Mithali Raj
    C)Ellese Perry
    D)Alyssa Healy
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    Australia women batter Alyssa Healy scripted a record by scoring the highest-ever individual score in women’s T20I at North Sydney Oval stadium.

  15. Who was appointed as executive director for India at International Monetary Fund?
    A)TN Manoharan
    B)Surjit S Bhalla
    C)Amitabh Kant
    D)Rakesh Singh
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation:
    The government appointed Economist Dr Surjit S Bhalla as Executive Director for India at International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a period of three years.

  16. Who has assumed charge as the Commander of the Central Command of Indian Army.?
    A)Karambir Singh
    B)Dalbir Singh
    C)Abhay Krishna
    D)Iqroop Singh Ghuman
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    Lieutenant Iqroop Singh Ghuman has assumed charge as the Commander of the Central Command of Indian Army. He has succeeded Lieutenant-General Abhay Krishna who retired on September 30.

  17. Who was presented with most effective Swachchta Ambassador Award by President Ram Nath Kovind?
    A)Virat Kohli
    B)MS Dhoni
    C)Sachin Tendulkar
    D)Saurav Ganguly
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation:
    President Ram Nath Kovind presented the most effective Swachchta Ambassador award to legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

  18. When is International Day of Non Violence observed?
    A)October 4
    B)October 3
    C)October 1
    D)October 2
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. Many people, governments, and non-government organizations around the world observe the International Day of Non-Violence through various events and activities.

STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

  1. Where is the HQ of Central Board of Direct Taxes?
    A)Mumbai
    B)Chennai
    C)NewDelhi
    D)Kolkata
    View Answer
    Option C

  2. What is the capital of Kazakhstan?
    A)Akmola
    B)Nursultan
    C)Bishkek
    D)Astana
    View Answer
    Option B

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