Current Affairs Quiz: October 14 2018

October 14, 2018

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Which state launched 3 apps namely i-Khet Machine, e-PEHaL and e-Prevent to prevent crop residue burning, on 11th October 2018?
1) Rajasthan
2) Gujarat
3) Punjab
4) Odisha
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Punjab
Explanation:
On October 11, 2018, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh launched 3 apps to prevent crop residue burning. Its objective is to check and create awareness about environmental effects of crop residue burning. The apps are: i-Khet Machine, e-PEHaL and e-Prevent. The three Android mobile applications have been developed by Punjab Remote Sensing Centre (PRSC). The Agriculture department will work with the science, technology and environment department to intensify campaign to educate farmers about stubble burning.
Where was the 32nd world conference of World Union of Wholesale Markets inaugurated on 13th October 2018?
1) New Delhi, Delhi
2) Pune, Maharashtra
3) Bengaluru, Mysuru
4) Gurugram, Haryana
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Gurugram, Haryana
Explanation:
On October 13, 2018, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Purushottam Rupala inaugurated the 32nd world conference of World Union of Wholesale Markets, WUWM at Gurugram, Haryana. This is for the first time a WUWM conference is being organized in India at Gurugram. The theme for the conference is: ‘The Wholesale Markets in the Digital Era: Challenges and Opportunities.’ The conference was hosted jointly by:
• The Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board (HSAMB), Panchkula and
• The National Council of State Agricultural Marketing Boards (COSAMB), New Delhi with
• World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM), Hague, Netherlands.
Finance Ministry increased interest rates for non-governmental provident funds, gratuity and superannuation to _____ % from existing 7.6 %, on 13th October 2018?
1) 8 %
2) 8.5 %
3) 7.9 %
4) 8.7 %
5) None of these
Answer – 1) 8 %
Explanation:
On October 13, 2018, the Finance Ministry increased interest rates for non-governmental provident funds, gratuity and superannuation to 8 percent from existing 7.6 percent. Also, the interest rates for small savings schemes has been hiked by 40 basis points. These include: Public Provident Fund (PPF), Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme, National Savings Certificate and post office time deposits. The changes are effective from October 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018, for the 3rd quarter.
National Mission for Clean Ganga laid down the limits of ecological flow of the river Ganga for the first time and the government announced the draft Ganga Act that was framed by a committee in 2016 under the chairmanship _____?
1) Justice (retired) Giridhar Malviya
2) Justice Narendra Parbhu S
3) Justice (retired) Keerthi Reddy
4) Justice Kunal Kaushik
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Justice (retired) Giridhar Malviya
Explanation:
On October 11, 2018, the National Mission for Clean Ganga laid down the limits of ecological flow of the river Ganga for the first time. This would enable the hydropower projects to modify their operations along the river stretches. The limitations are as follows:
• The upper stretches of the river-from its origin in glacier to Haridwar- will have to maintain 20% of the average flow of the preceding 10-days between November and March which are the dry seasons,
• 25% during October, April and May,which are the lean seasons,
• 30% during monsoon months of June-September.
• In the main stem from Haridwar to Unnao, minimum flow of various barrages have been specified-
• For Haridwar’s Bhimgoda to have 36 cumecs in October to 57 cumecs in monsoon and
• For barrages at Kanpur, Bijnor and Narora to have 24 cumecs in October to 48 in monsoon.
The government also announced that the draft Ganga Act that was framed by a committee in 2016 under the chairmanship of Justice (retired) Giridhar Malviya.
The Online Assurances Monitoring System (OAMS) launched recently to create transparency in assurance process in Parliamentary affairs, was developed by which Union Ministry?
1) Union Ministry for Science and Technology
2) Union Ministry for Commerce and Industry
3) Union Ministry for Human Resource Development
4) Union Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Union Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Explanation:
On October 13, 2018, Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Statistics & Programme Implementation, Shri Vijay Goel, inaugurated the Online Assurances Monitoring System (OAMS). Its objective is to create transparency in assurance process in Parliamentary affairs. This was developed by Union Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. It will help in information regarding assurances given on the floor of the Houses of Parliament paper less and in digital format. Through this, the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs through e-Office will give out the assurances to concerned ministries.
Which Union Ministry announced setting up a four-member committee to examine all #MeToo cases, on 12thOctober 2018?
1) Union Ministry of Human Resource Development
2) Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
3) Union Minister for Women and Child Development
4) Union Ministry of Home Affairs
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Union Minister for Women and Child Development
Explanation:
On October 12, 2018, Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Maneka Gandhi announced setting up a four-member committee to examine all #MeToo cases. The panel would consist of senior judicial and legal persons as members. They will form a legal and institutional framework which will handle the complaints of sexual harassment and advise the ministry on how to strengthen the policies. It was placed through “The Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act’ of 2013. Also, the ministry has created a woman friendly environment where complaints can be anonymously addressed.
Where was the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, India, launched by World Economic Forum (WEF) on 12th October 2018?
1) New Delhi
2) Hyderabad
3) Kolkata
4) Maharashtra
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Maharashtra
Explanation:
On October 12, 2018, Ministry of Commerce released The New Industrial Policy framed in consultation with all Ministries of Government of India, State Governments, Industry. It was launched by the Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, at the launch of the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, India, by the Geneva-based World Economic Forum (WEF) in New Delhi. It aims to align India with the emerging technologies of drones, artificial intelligence and block chain. The policy is in sync with the challenges and opportunities of the 4th industrial revolution technologies and will boost India’s presence in the global supply and value chains. The recently launched DIGI YATRA by the Ministry of Civil Aviation is an example of India’s adoption to the digital technology in the 4th Industrial Revolution. In connection to this, the WEF is setting up a Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Maharashtra. Other centers are in San Francisco, USA, Japan and China.
Where did India and Australia held their 2nd edition of ‘2+2’ secretary-level dialogue, on 10th October 2018?
1) New Delhi, India
2) Mumbai, India
3) Canberra, Australia
4) Sydney, Australia
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Canberra, Australia
Explanation:
On October 10, 2018, India and Australia held their 2nd edition of ‘2+2’ secretary-level dialogue in Canberra. The Indian side was represented by: Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale and Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra. The Australian side had Secretary of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Frances Adamson and Secretary of Department of Defence Greg Moriarty.
The governments of Germany and the UK, with support from the World Bank launched a new Global Risk Financing Facility (GRiF),with an initial corpus of _____ dollar?
1) $150 million
2) $200 million
3) $300 million
4) $250 million
5) None of these
Answer – 1) $150 million
Explanation:
On October 12, 2018, the governments of Germany and the UK, with support from the World Bank launched a new Global Risk Financing Facility (GRiF). Its objective to support vulnerable countries to climate and disaster shocks. This fund will consist of an initial corpus of $150 million. It will primarily focus on climate and disaster risk but eventually the financing will be extended to projects and instruments to help wider crises and in humanitarian emergencies.
Which one of the following countries decided to abolish the death penalty, on 11th October 2018?
1) India
2) China
3) Saudi Arabia
4) Malaysia
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Malaysia
Explanation:
On October 11, 2018, Malaysia’s Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad decided to abolish the death penalty. This would save more than 1,200 people on death row convicted of various crimes like murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking etc. According to Amnesty International, China is believed to be the “world’s top executioner” with other nations like Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Pakistan in the list. In Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand have death penalty laws.
What is the rank of India among 157 countries in the World Bank’s Human Capital Index (HCI) released at the October 2018 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and The World Bank Group in Bali, Indonesia?
1) 111
2) 45
3) 99
4) 115
5) None of these
Answer – 4) 115
Explanation:
On October 13, 2018, according to World Bank’s Human Capital Index (HCI), India stands at 115th position out of 157 countries. It was released at the October 2018 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and The World Bank Group in Bali, Indonesia. According to the HCI, a child born in India today will be only 44 per cent as productive. Girls fared slightly better at 0.45 than boys, who scored 0.43. A child who starts school at age of 4 can expect to complete 10.2 years of school by her 18th birthday. Probability of Survival to Age 5 is 96 out of 100 children born in India. Students in India score 355 on a scale where 625 represents advanced attainment and 300 represents minimum attainment.
What is the rank of India out of 123 countries in the RTI rating by Access Info Europe and the Centre for Law and Democracy?
1) 24
2) 103
3) 6
4) 45
5) None of these
Answer – 3) 6
Explanation:
On October 13, 2018, according to the RTI rating by Access Info Europe and the Centre for Law and Democracy, India ranked at 6th position out of 123 countries, after a downfall of 4 positions from the previous year. The survey was carried by Transparency International India. India got a score of 128 out of 150. India performed worst under the section “Sanctions and Protections”, scoring just above 60 percent points. It scored just above 80% failing in 5 sections namely- Scope of the RTI Act, requesting procedures, exceptions and refusals and measures taken to promote the Act. It shows that India doesn’t provide protection for whistleblowers.
What is the rank of India in the 2018 Global Hunger Index (GHI) prepared jointly by global NGOs Concern Worldwide (Ireland) and Welthungerhilfe (Germany)?
1) 34
2) 44
3) 78
4) 103
5) None of these
Answer – 4) 103
Explanation:
On October 10, 2018, the 2018 Global Hunger Index (GHI) prepared jointly by global NGOs namely, Concern Worldwide (Ireland) and Welthungerhilfe (Germany) was published. According to the report, India was ranked 103rd out of 119 qualifying countries. In its findings, it states that: 50 countries will fail to achieve low hunger levels by 2030, 79 countries have already failed to reach the goal. The survey was carried in the regional, national and sub-national levels. At the regional level, South Asia and Africa have serious levels of hunger, Latin America and Carribean islands including Haiti show alarming or extremely alarming levels. 27 countries show moderate levels of hunger and 40 countries show low levels of hunger. Stunting and wasting in children is high for the South Asian region.
World Bank announced concessional loan worth _____ dollars to Nepal to reform the country’s financial and energy sectors, on 12th October 2018?
1) USD 195 million
2) USD 789 million
3) USD 345 million
4) USD 900 million
5) None of these
Answer – 1) USD 195 million
Explanation:
On October 12, 2018, the World Bank announced concessional loan worth USD 195 million to Nepal to reform the country’s financial and energy sectors. It was announced during the ongoing annual meeting of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) at Bali in Indonesia.
Which body has notified LIC (Life Insurance Corporation) that Insurance claim cannot be denied on the ground of common lifestyle diseases?
1) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
2) Finance Ministry
3) National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)
4) Reserve Bank of India
5) None of these
Answer – 3) National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)
Explanation:
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has made clear to LIC (Life Insurance Corporation) that insurance claims cannot be denied on the ground of common lifestyle diseases.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has allowed foreign entities to participate in the commodity derivatives segment of stock exchanges in the Indian market and the foreign entities would be known as _____?
1) Eligible Foreign Entities (EFEs)
2) Permitted Foreign Entities (PFEs)
3) Allowed Foreign Entities (AFEs)
4) Neutral Foreign Entities (NFEs)
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Eligible Foreign Entities (EFEs)
Explanation:
On October 9, 2018, Capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has allowed foreign entities to participate in the commodity derivatives segment of stock exchanges in the Indian market. The foreign entities shall be known as eligible foreign entities (EFEs). This will help move liquidity in these commodities. All commodity derivatives traded on Indian exchanges except for those contracts defined as “sensitive commodity” will be eligible for the derivatives segment. The commodities include: mustard seeds, guar gum, guar seed and cardamom that are not traded in other international exchanges.
The government exempted _____ % of Long term capital gains (LTCG) tax on IPOs, ESOPs, bonus. Etc, on 7thOctober 2018?
1) 10%
2) 12 %
3) 15 %
4) 59 %
5) None of these
Answer – 1) 10%
Explanation:
On October 7, 2018, the government exempted 10% of Long term capital gains (LTCG) tax on IPOs, ESOPs, bonus. Etc. This concession would be eligible even if the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) has not been prepaid while acquiring the equities. This is applicable for exceeding Rs. 1 lakh from sale of shares. This has been re-introduced in the budget after a gap of 14 years. Also the off-market transactions undertaken by non-residents in line with FDI guidelines, venture capitalists etc too could avail this offer.
Name the Microsoft AI-enabled bat launched by former India captain Anil Kumble’s technology start-up Spektacom Technologies, on 11th October 2018?
1) Power Bat
2) Intelli Bat
3) Smart Bat
4) AI Bat
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Power Bat
Explanation:
On 11th October 2018, former India captain Anil Kumble’s technology start-up Spektacom Technologies launched the “Power Bat”. The Power Bat has been powered by Microsoft’s Azure Cloud platform and its Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) services. Star India is the broadcasting partner. Power Bat will provide real-time data on a player’s performance based on parameters like speed of the ball on impact, twist on impact and quality of the shot. A light weight sticker is stuck on the shoulder of the bat. In a live match, when the batsman hits the ball, data is captured in a new unit of measurement called Power Speks.
Who took charge as the new CEO of Bhilai Steel plant, on 11th October 2018?
1) Sadasiva Nair
2) Ram Shankar
3) Arun Kumar Rath
4) M Ravi
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Arun Kumar Rath
Explanation:
On 11th October 2018, Arun Kumar Rath took charge as the new CEO of Bhilai Steel plant. Arun Kumar Rath was the CEO of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)’s Durgapur Steel Plant. He has replaced M Ravi who was removed from the position two days after a major fire accident at the Bhilai plant in Durg district of Chhattisgarh. Following the explosion, the Centre has announced a compensation of Rs 3.3 million each to the families of workers who lost their lives.
Who was appointed as CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Amway with effect from January 2, 2019?
1) Milind Pant
2) Raman Solanki
3) Sonakshi Rao
4) Shruthi Gandhi
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Milind Pant
Explanation:
Amway has announced appointment of Milind Pant, first Indian and non-family individual, as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from January 2, 2019. Amway has been co-led by Steve Van Andel who has served as Amway Chairman since 1995 and Doug DeVos who has served as Amway’s President since 2002.
Name National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s probe which is on its way outside the influence of the Sun and it could be close to interstellar space?
1) Voyager 2
2) Voyager 1
3) Kepler IV
4) Hobbit I
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Voyager 2
Explanation:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s Voyager 2 probe is on its way outside the influence of the Sun and it could be close to interstellar space. Voyager 2 was launched on August 21, 1977. It has crossed the Kuiper Belt, an interstellar space beyond Pluto. Voyager 2 could be the second space probe to reach interstellar space after Voyager 1 which crossed into interstellar space in 2014. So far, Voyager 2 has reached a distance of 11.03 billion miles away from Earth and 11.04 billion miles away from Sun.
Who has become the first Indian wrestler to get seeded at the World Championship that will be held in Budapest, Hungary from October 20 to 28, 2018?
1) Sushil Kumar
2) Deepak Punia
3) Bajrang Punia
4) Srishti Dave
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Bajrang Punia
Explanation:
Bajrang Punia has become the first Indian wrestler to get seeded at the World Championship that will be held in Budapest, Hungary from October 20 to 28, 2018. In the 65kg category of men’s freestyle event, Bajrang Punia has been seeded third, with 45 points in the ranking list released by United World Wrestling. Turkey’s Selahattin Kilicsallayan is seeded first with 50 points in the 65 kg category. He is followed by Russia’s Ilias Bekbulatov in 2nd spot. United World Wrestling has launched the seeding system for the first time in the World Championship. It is based on the pre-championship performance ranking points. This follows the new ranking series announced at the 2017 World Championship in Paris.
Name the official mascot for the Odisha Men’s Hockey World Cup, which will be held at the Kalinga Stadium in Odisha from November 28 to December 16, 2018?
1) Riley
2) Olly
3) Molly
4) Shelly
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Olly
Explanation:
Turtle ‘Olly’ has been declared as the official mascot for the Odisha Men’s Hockey World Cup, which will be held at the Kalinga Stadium in Odisha from November 28 to December 16, 2018. ‘Olly’ represents the endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles that travel thousands of miles in the ocean and arrive in millions on Rushikulya and Gahirmatha beaches of Odisha every year for their annual nesting. ‘Olly’ was also the mascot for Asian Athletics Championships held at the Kalinga Stadium in Odisha in 2017.
What rank has India secured in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) global Women’s T20I Team Rankings released on 12th October 2018?
1) 2
2) 4
3) 5
4) 1
5) None of these
Answer – 3) 5
Explanation:
India has secured 5th rank in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) global Women’s T20I Team Rankings released on 12th October 2018. Australia has topped the ICC global Women’s T20I Team Rankings which lists 46 teams. ICC has launched the women’s T20I rankings to award international status to all T20 matches between member countries. All women’s T20 matches between members have international status since the Asia Cup in June 2018.
Annapurna Devi, passed away due to age related ailments, in Mumbai, on 13th October 2018. What was her profession?
1) Musician
2) Actor
3) Politician
4) Journalist
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Musician
Explanation:
On 13th October 2018, eminent Hindustani Classical Musician Annapurna Devi, passed away due to age related ailments, at Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai. Annapurna Devi was 92 years old. She was born in Maihar town of Madhya Pradesh. She had received the Padma Bhushan award. She was fondly addressed as ‘Ma’. She had learnt music from her father, legendary maestro Ustad Alauddin Khan. She played Sitar and Surbahar.
What was the theme of World Migratory Bird Day 2018 observed on 13th October and earlier on 12th May 2018?
1) Conserve and safeguard endangered birds
2) Unifying our Voices for Bird Conservation
3) Stand up for conservation of Birds
4) Help Conserved Migratory Birds
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Unifying our Voices for Bird Conservation
Explanation:
On 13th October 2018, World Migratory Bird Day was observed all over the world. In 2017, International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) and World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) were merged. From 2018, World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated twice a year, on the second Saturday in May and in October. In 2018, it was celebrated on 12th May and now on 13th October. World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) aims to create awareness on the need for conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. Theme: for World Migratory Bird Day 2018 is “Unifying our Voices for Bird Conservation”. Also 2018 is the “Year of the Bird”.
What was the theme of International Day for Disaster Reduction 2018 that was observed on 13th October 2018?
1) Economic Impacts of Disasters
2) Reducing Disaster Economic Losses
3) Awareness on Natural Disasters
4) Reducing the impact of Natural Disasters
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Reducing Disaster Economic Losses
Explanation:
On 13th October 2018, International Day for Disaster Reduction was observed all over the world. In 1989, United Nations (UN) General Assembly, declared the second Wednesday of October as International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction. Also, 1990-1999 was designated as the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction. In 2009, UN General Assembly declared 13 October as the commemoration day and also changed the day’s name to International Day for Disaster Reduction. It celebrates how people are reducing their exposure to disasters and creates awareness about the importance of handling the potential risks. Theme for International Day for Disaster Reduction 2018 is ‘Reducing Disaster Economic Losses’.
When was World Egg Day celebrated?
1) October 10
2) October 11
3) October 12
4) October 13
5) None of these
Answer – 3) October 12
Explanation:
On 12th October 2018, the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Government of India organized “World Egg Day”. Minister of State of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Parshottam Rupala released a booklet on poultry entrepreneurs’ success stories. Sanction orders were given to 5 entrepreneur beneficiaries under the Poultry Venture Capital Fund – Entrepreneurship Development and Employment Generation component of National Livestock Mission. International Egg Commission (IEC) Vienna 1996 conference declared second Friday of October every year as World Egg Day. This day aims to create awareness on the nutritional benefits of eggs. India is the third highest producer of eggs in the world, with per capita availability of 69 eggs per person per year.

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Who is the Prime Minister of Malaysia?
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Name the Director General of National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)?
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Name the Chairman and headquarters of World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM)?
Chairman – Mr Zengjun Ma; Headquarters – Hague, Netherlands
Where is Bir Aishvan Wildlife sanctuary located?
Punjab
Name the Chairman and headquarters of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?
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