Current Affairs Quiz/Questions-answers October 2013, October 14-october 20
- 1.
The International Herald Tribune on 14 October 2013 published its final edition under its own brand name. It was re-branded on 15 October 2013. What is the new name of The International Herald Tribune?
- A.
The International New York Times
- B.
The Gordon Bennett Times
- C.
The New York Herald Tribune
- D.
The American Herald Tribune
Correct Answer
A. The International New York TimesExplanation
The International Herald Tribune is headquartered in Paris and is printed throughout the world. It was re-branded on 15 October 2013 as the International New York Times.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Mohan Dharia, the former Union Minister died on 14 October 2013 in New Delhi. He was 88 years old. Apart from politics, in which other field did he play an active role?
- A.
Social Service
- B.
Environment
- C.
Science
- D.
Music
Correct Answer
B. EnvironmentExplanation
Through his organisation called Vanrai, he led the movement for water conservation, after retiring from the active politics.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The Ministry of Railways took measures in order to prevent the misuse of Izzat Monthly Season Ticket (Izzat MST). The Izzat Monthly Season Ticket is aimed at which section of the society?
- A.
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
- B.
Physically Handicapped
- C.
Low Income Group
- D.
Mentally Challenged
Correct Answer
C. Low Income GroupExplanation
Izzat Monthly Season Ticket (Izzat MST) is aimed at the person belonging to low income category. The new measures became effective from 15 October 2013.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Name the Cuban-American writer (the first Latino to win the Pulitzer Prize) who died on 13 October 2013 in New York City at the age of 62 years.
- A.
James Gould Cozzens
- B.
MacKinlay Kantor
- C.
Harper Lee
- D.
Oscar Hijuelos
Correct Answer
D. Oscar HijuelosExplanation
He was an American-born novelist of Cuba origin. His first novel was Our House in the Last World. He won the 1990 Pulitzer Prize.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Very Severe Cyclonic Storm affected Indian states of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand and West Bengal as well as Thailand, Myanmar and Nepal on 12 October 2013. What was the name of this storm?
- A.
Phailin
- B.
Katrina II
- C.
Tycoon
- D.
Tragedy
Correct Answer
A. pHailinExplanation
Cyclonic Storm Phailin made its landfall near Gopalpur in Odisha coast and subsequently weakened. It was last noted on 14 October 2013.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Name the youngest ever winner of the Man Booker Prize. She is the second New Zealander to win the Man Booker Prize.
- A.
Keri Hulme
- B.
Eleanor Catton
- C.
Hilary Mantel
- D.
Ben Okri
Correct Answer
B. Eleanor CattonExplanation
Eleanor Catton, the New Zealand author, at the age of just 28 years, became the youngest ever winner of the Man Booker Prize for her novel The Luminaries on 15 October 2013 at the London's Guildhall.Rate this question:
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- 7.
A scientific expedition by the Conservation International discovered 60 new species which included fish, snakes and frogs in the jungle region of southeastern Suriname. Where is Suriname located?
- A.
Northern South America
- B.
West of South America
- C.
Northern South Africa
- D.
West of New Zealand
Correct Answer
A. Northern South AmericaExplanation
The expedition took part during the 2012 in Suriname, which is the thinly-populated South American country north of Brazil and bounded by Guyana, French Guiana and the Atlantic Ocean.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Scientists discovered six new planets with super-fast orbits. The newly discovered planets are very close to their host stars. What is the period of the orbits of these planets?
- A.
9 Hours
- B.
10 Hours
- C.
11 Hours
- D.
12 Hours
Correct Answer
D. 12 HoursExplanation
The preliminary survey revealed about six planets, all of which have the periods less than 12 hours. Their short periods mean that they can be detected by making use of the currently operating ground-based facilities.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Name the book which on 15 October 2013 won the Man Booker Prize 2013. This is the longest ever book to win man Booker Prize.
- A.
Wolf Hall
- B.
The Luminaries
- C.
The Rehearsal
- D.
Bring Up the Bodies
Correct Answer
B. The LuminariesExplanation
The Luminaries is the longest ever book to win this Prize, beating Hilary Mantel's 672-page Wolf Hall which received the Man Booker Prize 2009.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Manipur defeated which state to lift the Girls' title of the 54th Subroto Cup football tournament on 17 October 2013?
- A.
Maharashtra
- B.
Gujarat
- C.
Haryana
- D.
Punjab
Correct Answer
C. HaryanaExplanation
Manipur won against Government Senior Secondary School, Alakhpura, Bhiwani (Haryana) by six goals to four.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Exhibition entitled From Organic Forms to Light Art: Selection from the Contemporary Hungarian Art was inaugurated at National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi. What was the objective of this exhibition?
- A.
Reflecting the development of the Hungarian cultural roots
- B.
Reflecting cultural similarities between India and Hungary
- C.
Reflecting the light art of Hungary in Indian events
- D.
Reflecting science, techniques and art of India and Hungary
Correct Answer
A. Reflecting the development of the Hungarian cultural rootsExplanation
The exhibition was realised by the National Gallery of Modern Art and reflected the development of the Hungarian cultural roots and their impact on the world culture.Rate this question:
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- 12.
India and Hungary signed the bilateral agreement for the promotion and development of ________ systems of medicine on 17 October 2013. Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
- A.
Allopathic
- B.
Homeopathic
- C.
Traditional
- D.
Home-Made
Correct Answer
C. TraditionalExplanation
The main objective of this MoU is to strengthen, promote and develop cooperation in the field of traditional systems of medicine namely Ayurveda, Unani, Yoga and Naturopathy, Siddha, Homeopathy and Sowa-Rigpa (Namchi).Rate this question:
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- 13.
The inaugural Global Slavery Index published on 17 October 2013 revealed that around 30 million people across the world were living in the modern-day slavery. Which organisation conducted this Global Slavery Index?
- A.
Walk Free Foundation
- B.
Fight the Slavery Foundation
- C.
Break-through the Slavery Foundation
- D.
Free Walking Foundation
Correct Answer
A. Walk Free FoundationExplanation
The Walk Free Foundation explained in the meanwhile that India, by far, had the largest population of enslaved people.Rate this question:
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- 14.
The Supreme Court of India on 15 October 2013 ruled that co-operative societies do not fall within the ambit of Right to Information (RTI). Which of the following statements are correct regarding Cooperative societies?
- A.
Cooperative Societies comes under State list in Indian Constitution
- B.
Forming a Cooperative Society is a fundamental right
- C.
Cooperative Societies comes under Union list in Indian Constitution
- D.
Both a and b are correct
Correct Answer
D. Both a and b are correctExplanation
Both a and b are correct. Cooperative societies come under the State list in the Indian Constitution, which means that the state governments have the power to legislate and regulate them. Forming a cooperative society is considered a fundamental right, as it allows individuals to come together and pool their resources for their common economic and social welfare. The Supreme Court's ruling that cooperative societies do not fall within the ambit of Right to Information (RTI) further supports the fact that they are regulated by state laws rather than being under the purview of the central government.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Li-Fi Technology-is a new cheaper way of getting connected to internet by using signals sent through light bulbs instead of radio frequencies as in ‘Wi-Fi’. Who Developed the Li-Fi Technology?
- A.
Scientists from Fudan University, Shanghai
- B.
Scientists from Columbia University, US
- C.
Scientists from IIT Delhi, India
- D.
Scientists from massachusetts university
Correct Answer
A. Scientists from Fudan University, ShanghaiExplanation
The correct answer is Scientists from Fudan University, Shanghai. This suggests that the Li-Fi technology was developed by a group of scientists from Fudan University in Shanghai.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Where in India was the second International Tourism Mart (ITM) inaugurated on 19 October 2013?
- A.
Arunachal Pradesh
- B.
Assam
- C.
Manipur
- D.
Sikkim
Correct Answer
A. Arunachal PradeshExplanation
The International Tourism Mart is organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in association with the North-Eastern States and West Bengal. It was officially inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh on 19 October 2013.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Union Ministry of Environment and Forest on 16 October 2013 decided to turn approximately 60000 square kilometres of the Western Ghats (37 percent of the Western Ghats) across six States into an Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA). The decision was taken based on which committee report?
- A.
Sunitha Narain committee
- B.
MS Swaminathan committee
- C.
Kasturirangan Panel Report
- D.
Madhav Gadgil Committee (WGEEP)
Correct Answer
C. Kasturirangan Panel ReportExplanation
The correct answer is the Kasturirangan Panel Report. This report was the basis for the decision made by the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest to declare a significant portion of the Western Ghats as an Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA). The Kasturirangan Panel was formed to assess the Gadgil Committee Report (WGEEP) and provide recommendations for the conservation and sustainable development of the Western Ghats.Rate this question:
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- 18.
The largest Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower of India was inaugurated at which airport?
- A.
Indira Gandhi International Airport
- B.
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
- C.
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
- D.
Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
Correct Answer
C. Chhatrapati Shivaji International AirportExplanation
The largest Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower of India was inaugurated outside the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai on 18 October 2013.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Which day was observed as World Food Day?
- A.
16 October
- B.
16 September
- C.
18 October
- D.
18 September
Correct Answer
B. 16 September -
- 20.
Jovanka Broz, the widow of Josip Broz Tito, died on 20 October 2013 in Belgrade at the age of 88. She belongs to which of the following country.
- A.
Japan
- B.
France
- C.
Croatia
- D.
Germany
Correct Answer
C. CroatiaExplanation
Jovanka Broz, the widow of Josip Broz Tito, died in Belgrade, which is the capital of Serbia. However, she was born in the village of Pećane in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, which is now part of modern-day Croatia. Therefore, she belongs to Croatia.Rate this question:
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- 21.
India and which of the following country signed an agreement on 15 October 2013 to produce indigenous ethanol and reduce country’s dependence on its import?
- A.
Russia
- B.
China
- C.
Finland
- D.
Pakistan
Correct Answer
C. FinlandExplanation
India and Finland signed an agreement on 15 October 2013 to produce indigenous ethanol and reduce India's dependence on its import. This agreement signifies the collaboration between the two countries to promote the production of ethanol within India, which would help in reducing the country's reliance on imported ethanol. By producing ethanol domestically, India can enhance its energy security and reduce the costs associated with importing ethanol from other countries.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Cricketer Pradeep Sangwan was on 19 October 2013 slapped with an 18-month ban from cricket after being found guilty of consuming a banned steroid by the Anti-Doping Tribunal of BCCI. Pradeep Sangwan is belongs to which one of the following states?
- A.
Andhra Pradesh
- B.
Delhi
- C.
Karnataka
- D.
Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer
B. DelhiExplanation
Pradeep Sangwan, the cricketer who was banned for consuming a banned steroid, belongs to Delhi.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Who won Nobel Prize 2013 for literature?
- A.
Alice Munro
- B.
Mo Yan
- C.
Tomas Transtromer
- D.
Herta Muller
Correct Answer
A. Alice MunroExplanation
Alice Munro won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2013. She is a Canadian author known for her short stories. Munro's writing explores themes of love, family, and the complexities of human relationships. Her stories are often set in small-town Canada and delve into the lives of ordinary people. Munro's unique storytelling style and her ability to capture the depth of human emotions have earned her critical acclaim and the prestigious Nobel Prize.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Who won the Kremlin Tennis Cup 2013 on 20 October 2013?
- A.
Simona Halep
- B.
Samantha Stosur
- C.
Serena Williams
- D.
Li NA
Correct Answer
A. Simona HalepExplanation
Simona Halep of Romania defeated Samantha Stosur of Australia 7-6 (1), 6-2 to win the Kremlin Cup on 20 October 2013 at Moscow, Russia.Rate this question:
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- 25.
The Supreme Court of India on 15 October 2013 ruled that co-operative societies do not fall within the ambit of Right to Information (RTI). Which of the following statements are correct regarding Cooperative societies?
- A.
Cooperative Societies comes under State list in Indian Constitution
- B.
Forming a Cooperative Society is a fundamental right
- C.
Cooperative Societies comes under Union list in Indian Constitution
- D.
Both a and b are correct
Correct Answer
D. Both a and b are correctExplanation
The Supreme Court of India ruled that cooperative societies do not fall within the ambit of Right to Information (RTI). This means that cooperative societies are not obligated to provide information under the RTI Act. The correct answer, "Both a and b are correct," is justified because cooperative societies come under the State list in the Indian Constitution, meaning that the state governments have the power to legislate and govern them. Additionally, forming a cooperative society is considered a fundamental right, giving individuals the freedom to come together and establish such societies.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Which of the following Indian woman squash player won the Macau Open title at Macau, China on 20 October 2013?
- A.
Dipika Pallikal
- B.
Joshna Chinappa
- C.
Kavita
- D.
Vaidehi Reddy
Correct Answer
A. Dipika PallikalExplanation
Dipika Pallikal won the Macau Open title at Macau, China on 20 October 2013.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Hockey India on 15 October 2013 announced the appointment of Terence Walsh as Chief Coach of the Senior Men National Hockey Team in New Delhi. Terence Walsh belongs to which country?
- A.
Netherlands
- B.
America
- C.
Australia
- D.
New Zealand
Correct Answer
C. AustraliaExplanation
Terence Walsh, who was announced as the Chief Coach of the Senior Men National Hockey Team by Hockey India in 2013, belongs to Australia.Rate this question:
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Who won the Duleep Trophy 2013-14 Edition?
- A.
South Zone
- B.
North Zone
- C.
East Zone
- D.
A & B
Correct Answer
D. A & BExplanation
The Duleep Trophy is a domestic first-class cricket tournament in India. In the 2013-14 edition, the trophy was shared by two teams, South Zone and North Zone. Therefore, the correct answer is A & B.Rate this question:
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