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Current Affairs Quiz -22 October 2019

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  1. How much amount has been contributed by India towards the global wealth in 2019 as per the Global Wealth Report 2019?
    A) USD 285 billion
    B) USD 540 billion
    C) USD 625 billion
    D) USD 499 billion
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    India has made a contribution of $625 billion (nearly 7% of total) to the global wealth. 
  2. What is the enhanced monetary limit under gift policy set by the Central government for accepting gifts by itsGroups ‘A’ and ‘B’ category employees?
    A) Rs 3,000
    B) Rs 5,000
    C) Rs 4,000
    D) Rs 2,000
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    The Central government has increased the monetary limits for accepting gifts by all its employees. All officials under Groups ‘A’ and ‘B’ categories shall not accept any gift without the sanction of the government if the value exceeds Rs 5,000. Earlier this limit was Rs 1,500. Group ‘C’ employees will be able to accept gifts up to Rs 2,000 instead of Rs 500 without taking government approval. The government has also removed the limit of Rs 1,000 for government employees to receive and retain gifts from foreign dignitaries.
  3. Who has been elected as the Prime Minister of Canada?
    A) Justin Trudeau
    B) Stephen Harper
    C) Emmanuel Macron
    D) Maxime Bernier
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    Justin Trudeau has won the second term as the Prime Minister of Canada after his Liberal Party won 157 seats of the total 338 seats. However, the 47-year-old will form minority government, as his party failed by 13 seats to form majority government.  
  4. Who releases the Global Wealth Report?
    A) Morgan Stanley
    B) Goldman Sachs
    C) Credit Suisse Research Institute
    D) CRISIL
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    The Global Wealth Report is published by Credit Suisse Research Institute (CSRI) 
  5. Which among the following days is marked as theNational Police Commemoration Day?
    A) October 19
    B) October 22
    C) October 20
    D)October 21
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    Option D
    Explanation: 
    National Police Commemoration (Police Martyrs’ Day): October 21 
  6. The E-Inspection mobile App has been developed by which body to inspect industries for pollution?
    A) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
    B) Central Pollution Control Board
    C) NITI Aayog
    D) NGT
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    Central Pollution Control Board has developed a mobile application that will enable it to inspect industries through live streaming videos and ultimately keep tab on polluting industries. An E-Inspection App has been developed by the IT Division, CPCB to provide a facility for remote inspection of industries through live streaming of videos and images.
  7. Which state has decided that from January 2021 no government jobs will be given to persons having more than two children?
    A) Rajasthan
    B) Gujarat
    C) Assam
    D) Andhra Pradesh
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    The Assam Cabinet has decided that no government jobs will be given to persons having more than two children with effect from January 1, 2021 as per the small family norm. 
  8. According to theGlobal Wealth Report 2019, the global wealth in 2019 raised by what amount?
    A) USD 9 trillion
    B) USD 5 trillion
    C) USD 7 trillion
    D) USD 8 trillion
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    As per the 10th edition of the Global Wealth Report published by Credit Suisse Research Institute (CSRI), global wealth has risen by $9 trillion to $360 trillion in 2019.
  9. Which country has been given the ownership of the North Korean cargo ship, Wise Honest?
    A) France
    B) Russia
    C) Japan
    D) United States
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    Option D
    Explanation: the
    United States has been awarded ownership of a North Korean cargo ship, Wise Honest, that was seized by US in 2019 for violating international sanctions.   
  10. Which country will host the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit2019?
    A) India
    B) Russia
    C) Azerbaijan
    D) Nepal
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    Option C
    Explanation: 
    The 18th Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) member-states will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan on October 25-26. 
  11. When is theWorld Iodine Deficiency Day observed?
    A) October 22
    B) October 21
    C) October 20
    D) October 19
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    World Iodine Deficiency Day (Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day): October 21 
  12. Denis Shapovalov has recently won the Stockholm Open Tennis tournament. He represents which country?
    A) Australia
    B) Spain
    C) Argentina
    D) Canada
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    Canada’s Denis Shapovalov defeats Filip Kranjinovic of Serbia to capture his first ATP Tour title at Stockholm Open (Tennis)  
  13. Dadu Chougule who died recently was related to which of these sports?
    A) Wrestling
    B) Football
    C) Hockey
    D) Boxing
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    Maharashtra based Wrestling legend and recipient of the prestigious Dhyan Chand Award, Dadu Chougule passes away at 73 
  14. Central Government has removed the limit set for government employees to receive and retain gifts from foreign dignitaries. What was this limit?
    A) Rs 1,500
    B) Rs 1,000
    C) Rs 2,000
    D) Rs 500
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    The government has also removed the limit of Rs 1,000 for government employees to receive and retain gifts from foreign dignitaries. 
  15. How many nations are the members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)?
    A) 92
    B) 115
    C) 120
    D) 138
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    Option C
    Explanation:
     120 member states; 17 states (observers); 10 international organisations

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