Recently India will now have how many Union territories?
A)10
B)7
C)6
D)9
Option D
Explanation: India has two more Union Territories and one less state after the Union government decided to abolish the law that gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir and passed a new reorganisation bill that bifurcates the northern state into Union Territorie…
Who has been roped in as the brand ambassador of the Rising Himachal Global Investors’ Meet 2019?
A)Deepika Padukone
B)Katrina Kaif
C)Disha Patani
D)Yami Gautam
Option D
Explanation: The Himachal Pradesh government has roped in Bollywood actress Yami Gautam as the brand ambassador of the Rising Himachal Global Investors’ Meet 2019.
What is the rank of India in The Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2019 Global Microscope on Financial Inclusion report?
A)1st
B)6th
C)5th
D)3rd
Option C
Explanation: India has been ranked at 5th spot in The Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2019 Global Microscope on Financial Inclusion report. Colombia has topped the ranking.
Which Indian Institute have created the first-ever ‘Indian brain atlas’(IBA)?
A)IITDelhi
B)IIIT Hyderabad
C)MNNIT
D)IIT Kanpur
Option B
Explanation: Researchers from the Indian Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIIT-H), Telangana have created the first-ever ‘Indian brain atlas’(IBA).
Recently The US FederalReserve cutted US’ benchmark interest rate to how much percent?
A)2.00-2.25%
B)1.25-1.50%
C)1.50-2.00%
D)1.50-1.75%
Option D
Explanation: The United States’ benchmark interest rate has been cut by 25 basis points to a range of 1.50 per cent to 1.75 per cent, the Federal Reserve said.
Recently which country successfully tested Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile?
A)China
B)Russia
C)India
D)USA
Option B
Explanation: Russia’s most advanced new nuclear-powered submarine has successfully test-launched a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile, according to its defence ministry.
Which bank has partners with Srei Equipment Finance to offer loans under a co-lending program?
A)Indian Overseas Bank
B)IDBI Bank
C)UCO Bank
D)United Bank of India
Option D
Explanation: In a bid to provide loans to the retail customers and MSMEs, the United Bank of India has joined hands with the Srei Equipment Finance Limited — a wholly-owned subsidiary of Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited — to jointly offer loans to MSME sector and retail customers under a co-lending arrangement.
which Indian male boxer has won gold medal in Olympic Test Event for Boxing in Tokyo, Japan?
A)Robin Singh
B)P Sreejesh
C)Shiv Thapa
D)Naresh Jain
Option C
Explanation: Indian boxers Shiva Thapa and Pooja Rani clinched gold medals in Olympic Test Event for Boxing in Tokyo, Japan.
Who will represent Asian bloc in athlete ambassadors group in Tokyo Olympics 2020?
A)Sania Mirza
B)PV Sindhu
C)Virat Kohli
D)Mary Kom
Option D
Explanation: Six-time world champion M C Mary Kom has been included in a 10-strong athlete ambassadors group to represent boxers in the build-up to next year’s Tokyo Olympic Games by the IOC’s Task Force for the sport.
Which Indian pair has claimed 9th rank in the latest badminton rankings issued recently?
A)Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
B)Chinmay Swamy and Atrinksha Reddy
C)Chirag Shetty and Akanksha Chaturvedi
D)Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Ankur Negi
Option A
Explanation: After their first final appearance at a Super 750 level event on the BWF World Tour, India’s promising doubles pairing of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have claimed 9th rank in the latest badminton rankings issued recently.
Who has been appointed Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh with effect from October 31?
A)Umang Narula
B)Pawan Negi
C)Arvind Dutta
D)PN Singh
Option A
Explanation: Indian Administrative Service (IAS) 0fficer Umang Narula has been appointed Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh with effect from October 31.
Who has been appointed the next Adjutant General of the Indian Army?
A)PC Dhawan
B)Anshul Jain
C)Bipin RawT
D)Arvind Dutta
Option D
Explanation: Lieutenant General Arvind Dutta has been appointed the next Adjutant General of the Indian Army. The officer, who is presently commanding the Vajra Corps in Jalandhar, would succeed Lieutenant Gen Ashwini Kumar, who will superannuate on October 31.
Which Indianactor has been honoured with the prestigious Golden Dragon Award at the Cardiff International Film Festival for excellence in cinema in the global arena?
A)Rajkumar Rao
B)Irfan Khan
C)Salman Khan
D)Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Option D
Explanation: Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been honoured with the prestigious Golden Dragon Award at the Cardiff International Film Festival for excellence in cinema in the global arena.
Recently Geetanjali passed away.She was related to which field?
A)Sports
B)Journalist
C)Actress
D)poet
Option C
Explanation: Telugu actor Geetanjali passed away in Hyderabad after suffering a heart attack at the age of 72. Geetanjali has worked in various Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil films and was known for her roles in films like ‘Illalu’, ‘Abbayigaru Ammayigaru’, ‘Kaalam Marindi’ and ‘Sambarala Rambabu’.
Recently Gurudas Dasgupta passed away.Hewas related to which profession?
A)Journalist
B)Politics
C)Sports
D)actor
Option B
Explanation: Former Lok Sabha MP and Communist Party of India (CPI) leader Gurudas Dasgupta passed away in Kolkata. He was 83.
Recently John Whitherspoon passed away.He is related to which profession?
A)Social Activist
B)Sports
C)Comedian
D)Author
Option C
Explanation: American Actor and comedian John Witherspoon passed away recently. He was best known best known for the hit Friday franchise and The Wayan Brothers.
What is the theme of this year’s International Chefs Day?
A)Worldon a plate
B)Foods for Healthy Heroes
C)Healthy Food for growing up
D)How Heathy Food Works
Option D
Explanation: International Chef’s Day is observed on 20th October each year. This day is focused on educating kids around the world about the importance of eating healthy, promote the career of chefs and help change their local communities.This year’s campaign theme is ‘How Healthy Food Works’.
What is the theme of this year’s World Cities Day?
A)Changing the world: innovations and better life for future generations
B)Cities:The planet
C)Building Sustainable and Resilient Cities
D)Changing the world
Option A
Explanation: The United Nations General Assembly has designated the 31st of October as World Cities Day, by its resolution 68/239. The Day is expected to greatly promote the international community’s interest in global urbanization, push forward cooperation among countries in meeting opportunities and addressing challenges of urbanization, and contributing to sustainable urban development around the world.This year’s theme: Changing the world: innovations and better life for future generations.
What is the theme of this year’s WorldSavings Day?
A)Savethe Money
B)Savings and Future
C)Live and Spend
D)Holdon to your financial future
Option D
Explanation: World Savings Day (Word Thrift Day) is observed on 31st October every year. The day focuses on the stabilising role played by savings and retail banking in the overall financial system. It evokes some of the ethos of local banks: responsible partners in communities, close to the customers, serving households, small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) and local authorities.This year’s theme is “Hold on to your financial future”.
Whatis the theme of this year’s Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week?
A)Media and Democracy
B)Media:Reimagining ways of learning in Information environments
C)Media and Information Literate Cities:Voices,Powers and Change Makers
D)Media and Information Literate Citizens: Informed, Engaged, Empowered
Option D
Explanation: The seventh annual global celebration of Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week took place from 24 to 31 October 2019. MIL Week, commemorated annually, is a major occasion for stakeholders to review and celebrate the progress achieved towards “MIL for All”.This year’s theme is “Media and Information Literate Citizens: Informed, Engaged, Empowered”.
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What is the currency of Russia?
A)Dollar
B)Rupee
C)Euro
D)Ruble
Option D
Where is the HQ Of United Bank of India?
A)NewDelhi
B)Mumbai
C)Chennai
D)Kolkata
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