Current Affairs Quiz 29 September 2018
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- The first ever corn festival of India has been organised in which state?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Gujarat
C) Maharashtra
D) Uttar Pradesh
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Option A
Explanation: The first corn festival of India has been organised in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. The festival is one of a kind international event. Madhya Pradesh is one of the largest corn producing states in India, with Chhindwara being the highest corn producing district.
- Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana has been launched by which state for interest free loan to SHG for purchase of vehicle?
A) Rajasthan
B) Haryana
C) Punjab
D) Bihar
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Option C
Explanation: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh will launch – Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana – on October 2 to provide interest-free loans to members of self help groups for purchase of a vehicle not costing more than Rs 6 lakh.
- Name the initiative launched by World Health Organization (WHO) to spread awareness about harmful affects of alcohol?
A) SECURE
B) SAFER
C) DEFEND
D) SHIELDED
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Option B
Explanation: The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new initiative and technical package named SAFER,outlining five high-impact strategies that can help governments reduce the harmful use of alcohol and related health, social and economic consequences. SAFER provides five high-impact strategic actions prioritised for implementation to promote health and development:
- Name the winner of women’s’ single title in 2018 Wuhan Open
A) Anett Kontaveit
B) Elise Mertens
C) Barbora Strycova
D) Aryna Sabalenka
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Option D
Explanation: The 2018 Wuhan Open was the 5th edition of women’s tennis tournament held between September 23–29, 2018 at the Optics Valley International Tennis Center in Wuhan, China. Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus) won singles title defeating Anett Kontaveit (Estonia)
- Pandit Tulsidas Borkar passed away recently. He was a veteran player of____________
A) Tabla
B) Sitar
C) Harmonium
D) Flute
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Option C
Explanation: Pandit Tulsidas Borkar, the legendary exponent of the harmonium, passed away suffering from chest infection. He was 83.
- World Heart Day is observed annually on___________
A) September 29
B) September 28
C) September 27
D) September 26
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Option A
Explanation: World Heart Day is an annual event that takes place on 29th September. Created by the World Heart Federation, the day is world’s biggest platform for raising awareness about cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke.
- Headquarter of World Health Organisation is located at__________
A) Washington DC
B) Geneva
C) New York
D) London
