Current Affairs Quiz -17 October 2019

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1. Which state has topped the India Innovation Index (III) 2019 among the major states category?
   A) Karnataka
   B) Gujarat
   C) Tamil Nadu
   D) Telangana
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: NITI Aayog released the first ever India Innovation Index (III) 2019 which looks into the innovation ecosystem of Indian states and union territories to help policymakers design policies to drive innovation across regions. Ranking is done in three categories: Major States’, ‘North East and Hill States’ and ‘Union Territories (UTs)/City and Small States. Major states category: Topped by Karnataka, followed by Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra
2. Which of these days is held on International Day for the Eradication of Poverty?
   A) October 15
   B) October 16
   C) October 17
   D) October 14
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed every year on October 17 throughout the world to raise awareness of the need to eradicate poverty and destitution worldwide, particularly in developing countries. 2019 Theme: Acting Together to Empower Children, their Families and Communities to End Poverty.
3. The joint air training exercise “EX EASTERN BRIDGE-V” is being conducted by the Indian Air Force with which country?
   A) Israel
   B) Oman
   C) Bangladesh
   D) Singapore
   
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   Option B
   Explanation: The joint air training exercise named “EX EASTERN BRIDGE-V” has started between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Air Force Oman (RAFO) at Air Force Base Masirah in Oman.
4. Who is the author of the book Mind Master: Winning Lessons from a Champion’s Life?
   A) Abhinav Bindra
   B) M.S. Dhoni
   C) Chetan Bhagat
   D) Viswanathan Anand
   
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   Option D
   Explanation: Indian Chess player, Viswanathan Anand has penned a book titled “Mind Master: Winning Lessons from a Champion’s Life”.
5. Name the winner of the 2018-19 European Golden Shoe award ?
   A) Lionel Messi
   B) Luis Suárez
   C) Francesco Totti
   D) Cristiano Ronaldo
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: Barcelona captain Lionel Messi was awarded the European Golden Shoe award 2018-19 for being the top goal scorer in the European leagues. This is the 6th Golden shoe award and third straight award (2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19) for the Argentina superstar. 
6. Government has recently expanded the PM’s Economic Advisory Council by including more members. What is the total strength of the current advisory council?
   A) 4
   B) 5
   C) 7
   D) 9
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: Govt expands PM’s Economic Advisory Council; appoints 3 part-time members- Now total strength of PM-EAC is 7; Head- Bibek Debroy
7. The World’s first dedicated Artificial Intelligence University has been opened in which city?
   A) Paris
   B) Abu Dhabi
   C) Melbourne
   D) London
   
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   Option B
   Explanation: Abu Dhabi, UAE opens world’s first dedicated AI university – Mohammad Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI).
8. What was the profession of Kanwar Sain Jolly who died recently?
   A) Professor
   B) Politician
   C) Actor
   D) Journalist
   
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   Option D
   Explanation:Veteran journalist Kanwar Sain Jolly passed away at 86
   
9. Shirui Lily Festival is the state festival of:
   A) Jammu & Kashmir
   B) Himachal Pradesh
   C) Manipur
   D) Arunachal Pradesh
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: The third edition of the four-day state festival of Manipur, “Shirui Lily Festival 2019” was inaugurated by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism and Culture Prahlad Singh Patel on October 16, 2019 at Shirui Vangayan Ground of Ukhrul district.
10. Which among these has topped the India Innovation Index (III) 2019 among UT segment?
    A) Andaman & Nicobar Islands
    B) Delhi
    C) Chandigarh
    D) Daman
    
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    Option B
    Explanation: Union Territories/City states/Small States category: Delhi has topped the list, followed by Chandigarh and Goa. North Eastern and Hill states region category: Topped by Sikkim followed by Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand

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