Current Affairs Quiz: 22 October 2018

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1. How many people have been benefitted till now under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana?
(a) 1 lakh
(b) 2 lakh
(c) 3 lkah
(d) 4 lakh

Answer :

1. (a) 1 lakh
Union Health Minister JP Nadda on October 21, 2018 announced that nearly a month after the roll out of the health insurance scheme ‘Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)’ (Ayushman Bharat), one lakh people have availed of the ambitious programme.

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2. When is the National Police Commemoration Day observed in India?
(a) 20 October
(b) 21 October
(c) 22 October
(d) 23 October

Answer :2. (b) 21 October
The National Police Commemoration Day is observed on 21 October every year to pay homage to the 10 men of the Central Reserve Police Force killed in an ambush by Chinese troops in 1959 in Ladakh’s Hot Spring area. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 21, 2018 dedicated the National Police Memorial to the nation on the occasion of the Police Commemoration Day 2018.

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3. The famous Shahi litchi recently got the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. It belongs to which state?
(a) Punjab
(b) Sikkim
(c) Bihar
(d) Assam

Answer :3. (c) Bihar
The famous Shahi litchi of North Bihar got the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. It is the 4th product from the state after Jardalu mango, Katarni rice and Magahi paan to have got the GI tag.

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4. Which state is about to become India’s first smoke-free state?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Pondicherry
(c) Meghalaya
(d) Kerala

Answer :4. (d) Kerala
Kerala is set to become the India’s first smoke-free State with public sector oil companies aiming for 100 percent LPG penetration. It is estimated that one crore tonnes of emissions, from poisonous gases like firewood cooking, have been contained and 25 lakh trees have been saved with the introduction of LPG in villages.

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5. The Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces treaty was signed between which two nations?
(a) US and USSR
(b) Russia and China
(c) USSR and India
(d) US and NATO nations

Answer :5. (a) US and USSR
The INF treaty was signed in December 1987 between the then US President Ronald Reagan and his USSR counterpart Mikhail Gorbachev on the elimination of intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles.

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6. The European space agency has decided to send an aircraft, in a first-of-its-kind mission, to explore which planet?
(a) Venus
(b) Mars
(c) Mercury
(d) Jupiter

Answer :6. (c) Mercury
In a first-of-its-kind mission, a UK-built spacecraft will set off for Mercury to determine whether the plant, which is the closest to the Sun, contains water. The European Space Agency’s (ESA) BepiColombo mission will send two orbiters to explore the planet where the surface temperatures reach about 450 degrees Celsius.

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7. When was International Day for Eradication of Poverty observed globally?
(a) 17th October
(b) 16th October
(c) 13th October
(d) 15th October

Answer :7. (a) 17 October

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty was observed across the world on October 17, 2018. This year’s theme of the day is ‘coming together with those furthest behind to build an inclusive world of universal respect for human rights and dignity.

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8. Which country has become the second one in the world to legalise the use of cannabis?
(a) Portugal
(b) Mexico
(c) Spain
(d) Canada

Answer :8. (d) Canada
Canada on October 17, 2018 legalised the possession and use of recreational cannabis. After Uruguay, it has become the second country and the largest country to do so. The Canadian government will also pardon the Canadians convicted of possession of marijuana. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would pardon individuals convicted in the past for possession of up to 30 grams of marijuana.

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9. Which Indian think tank has launched guidelines for public-private partnership in treatment of non-communicable diseases?
(a) Indian Council of Medical Research
(b) Centre for Public Policy
(c) Niti Aayog
(d) Observer Research Foundation

Answer :9. (c) Niti Aayog
NITI Aayog has launched the model guidelines for Public-Private partnership in Non-Communicable Diseases. Under the guidelines, the private partner will invest in upgrading, building and deploying human resources. They will be responsible for operational management and service delivery.

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10. This vessel will boost Indian Navy’s submarine rescue capability.
(a) DSRV
(b) INS Tarangini
(c) INS Arihant
(d) INS Vikrant

Answer :10. (a) DSRV
The Indian Navy on October 13, 2018 inducted its first Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) at its base in Mumbai, enhancing its operational capabilities. With the move, India joined a select list of international navies with the ability to search, locate and provide assistance to downed or disaster-struck submarines at high sea

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11. What is the interest rate for the Rabi Food & Oilseeds crops in Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)?
(a) 2.0%
(b) 1.5%
(c) 5.0%
(d) 3.5%

Answer :11.(b)
PMFBY will provide a comprehensive insurance cover against failure of the crop thus helping in stabilising the income of the farmers and encourage them
for adoption of innovative practices. The Maximum Premium payable by the farmers will be 2% for all Kharif Food & Oilseeds crops, 1.5% for Rabi Food & Oilseeds crops and 5% for Annual Commercial/Horticultural Crops.

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12. Which Bank’s credit card issuer has announced the launch of ‘ELA’ (Electronic Live Assistant), a virtual assistant for customer support and services?
(a) State Bank of India
(b) HDFC Bank
(c) Bank of Baroda
(d) Axis Bank

Answer :12.(a)
SBI Card, the country’s second largest credit card issuer, today announced the launch of ‘ELA’ (Electronic Live Assistant), a virtual assistant for customer support and services. Driven by Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, ELA is designed to enhance customer experience by providing relevant and instant responses to customer queries.

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Q13. Which Bank is all set to roll out a capacity building project with farmers in Haryana and Rajasthan under its ‘Livelihood and Water Security’ CSR initiative?
(a) ICICI Bank
(b) Bank of India
(c) State Bank of India
(d) Yes Bank

Answer :13.(d)
YES Bank is all set to roll out a capacity building project with farmers in Haryana and Rajasthan under its ‘Livelihood and Water Security’ CSR initiative.

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Q14. The World Bank has approved Rs.6000 crore to Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation for which scheme?
(a) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
(b) Atal Bhujal Yojana
(c) Atal Pension Yojana
(d) Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana

Answer :14.(b)
The World Bank has approved Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABHY), a Rs.6000 crore Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation. The scheme is to be implemented over a period of five years from 2018-19 to 2022-23, with World Bank assistance. The scheme proposal has already been recommended by the Expenditure Finance Committee and the Ministry will be seeking Cabinet approval for the project shortly.

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Q15. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched “financial literacy week” based on theme of _____________________ in Jammu and Kashmir with an aim for good practices for safe digital banking experience.
(a) money and education
(b) consumer protection
(c) how to recover NPA
(d) konw your rights

Answer :15.(b)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched “financial literacy week” based on theme of consumer protection in Jammu and Kashmir with an aim for good practices for safe digital banking experience.

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Q16. According to SEBI, investors will be permitted to purchase mutual funds worth up to Rs ______________ through digital wallets.
(a) Rs 1,50,000
(b) Rs 1,00,000
(c) Rs 50,000
(d) Rs 5,000

Answer :16.(c)
Investors will be permitted to purchase mutual funds worth up to Rs 50,000 through digital wallets, the market regulator, Sebi said in a release. “Investments up to Rs 50,000 per mutual fund per financial year can be made using e-wallets,” the regulator said while redemptions of such investments can be made only to the bank account of a unit holder.

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