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Q1. Recently Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launched which initiative to connect with
stakeholders of of the rivers?
Answer: Ganga Amantaran
Explanation: Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launched a unique initiative called ‘Ganga
Amantran’ to connect with the stakeholders of the river. It is a pioneering exploratory open- water rafting and
kayaking expedition on the Ganga river.
Q2. Who will head the high level inter-ministerial committee to check money laundering activities?
Answer: Ajay Bhushan Pandey
Explanation: The government set up a high-level inter-ministerial committee chaired by Ajay Bhushan Pandey,
revenue secretary for better coordination among various departments and law enforcement agencies to
prevent money laundering activities.
Q3. As announced by Union Minister Prakash Javedkar, Bharat Stage (BS) VI fuel will be made available in the
country from Which day?
Answer: April 1,2020
Explanation: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said that the Bharat Stage (BS) VI fuel will be made available in
the country from April 1 next year. The BS-VI compliant vehicles will also be made available from next year. This
initiative will reduce pollution in the air by 80-90 per cent.
Q4. Which state launched Mukhya Mantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana?
Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on the occasion of Mahanavmi introduced the
Mukhya Mantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana.
Q5. Recently S&P Global Ratings reduced India’s growth projection for 2019-20 to how much percent?
Answer: 6.3%
Explanation: S&P Global Ratings reduced India’s growth projection for 2019-20 from 7.1% to 6.3%, but said it
expected a “decent, albeit unspectacular” recovery in 2020-21 to 7%.
Q6. The FIA Women’s Grand Prix 2019 held in which country?
Answer: Russia
Explanation: India’s Koneru Humpy is the new World No. 3, according to the latest rankings issued by FIDE.
Recently, the 32-year-old from Andhra Pradesh made a brilliant comeback after a two-year hiatus to win the FIA
Women’s Grand Prix held in Skolkovo, Russia.
Q7. Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz; James Peebles won the 2019 Noble Prize for Physics for which of the
following work?
Answer: For the optical tweezers and their application to biological systems.
Explanation: Canadian-American cosmologist James Peebles and Swiss scientists Michel Mayor and Didier
Queloz won the 2019 Nobel Prize for Physics for shedding light on the evolution of the universe and discovering
planets orbiting distant suns.
Q8. Recently Arjun Bansal and which other Indian personality featured in Fortune’s 2019 ‘40 Under 40’ list?
Answer: Ankiti Bansal
Explanation: Arjun Bansal, the Vice President of artificial intelligence (AI) software and AI Lab at Intel, and Ankiti
Bose, the CEO and co-founder of Zilingo, are two Indian-origin individuals featuring in Fortune’s 2019 ‘40 Under
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40’ list.
Q9. Recently External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar inaugurated which telecom education project for
the African Countries?
Answer: e VidyaBharti
Explanation: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar inaugurated tele-education and tele-medicine project
for African countries.The EAM inaugurated e-VidyaBharti and e-ArogyaBharti (tele-education and tele-medicine
project) for African countries on the occasion of the 55th Anniversary of India’s flagship capacity building
programme – Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC).
Q10. Recently the government inaugurated 1st Day Care Recreation Centre for senior citizens in which place?
Answer: Leh
Explanation: The first Government-sponsored and operated day-care cum recreation centre for senior citizens
has been inaugurated in Leh.
Q11. What is the rank of India in latest Annual Global Competitiveness Index?
Answer: 68th
Explanation: India has moved down 10 places to rank 68th on the annual Global Competitiveness Index, largely
due to improvements witnessed by several other economies.Singapore, meanwhile, has replaced the US as the
world’s most competitive economy.The annual Global Competitiveness Index is compiled by the Geneva-based
World Economic Forum (WEF).
Q12. Recently which company received a licence from the Reserve Bank of India to set up a non-banking
financial company?
Answer: Shubh Loans
Explanation: Fintech start-up Shubh Loans has received a licence from the Reserve Bank of India to set up a
non-banking financial company.
Q13. Who won 15th World Gymnastics Championships Title?
Answer: Simone Biles
Explanation: US gymnastics star Simone Biles clinched a record-extending 15th world championship gold medal
as the Americans won the women’s team title in Stuttgart.
Q14. Recently Bastian Schweinsteiger has announced his retirement from which sports?
Answer: Football
Explanation: The former Bayern Munich, Germany and Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger
has announced his retirement from football at the age of 35.
Q15. Who won the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry?
Answer: John B. Goodenough, M. Stanley Whittingham, Akira Yoshino
Explanation: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2019 was awarded jointly to John B. Goodenough, M. Stanley
Whittingham and Akira Yoshino “for the development of lithium-ion batteries.”
Q16. Recently who has been conferred with an honorary doctorate by the University of Salford in Greater
Manchester, England?
Answer: Asha Bhosle
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Explanation: Ace singer Asha Bhosle has been conferred with an honorary doctorate by the University of
Salford in Greater Manchester, England.
Q17. Recently which Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme has been launched from Indian Space
Research Organisation (ISRO) Headquarters at Bengaluru?
Answer: Dhruv
Explanation: Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme- ‘DHRUV’, a 14 day learning programme, has
been launched from Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Headquarters at Bengaluru.
Q18. Recently the Union Cabinet approved how much percent hike in DA to Central government employees?
Answer: 5%
Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved an additional installment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central
Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners with effect from July 1, 2019.
Q19. Recently Union Minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai launched which application to facilitate
railway passengers?
Answer: Sahyatri
Explanation: Union Minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai launched a Government Railway Police (GRP)
website and a mobile App (Sahyatri-Delhi Railway police) at NDMC convention centre in Delhi.
Q20. Which state government launched a new eye care programme named ‘Dr. YSR Kanti Velugu’ on the
occasion of World Sight Day?
Answer: Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy launched a new eye
care programme named ‘Dr. YSR Kanti Velugu’ on the occasion of World Sight Day.
Q21. Recently PM Narendra Modi released a commemorative stamp in honour of which personality?
Answer: Arjan Singh
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a commemorative stamp in honour of Marshal of the
Indian Air Force late Arjan Singh. This year is the birth centenary of him.
Q22. Which system was recently developed by research agencies to warn fishermen of danger?
Answer: GEMINI
Explanation: To avoid communication blackouts that led to 20 fishermen going missing in the aftermath of
Cyclone Okchi in 2017, a slew of government departments, research agencies and private companies have
developed GEMINI, a portable receiver linked to ISRO-satellites, that is “fail-proof” and warn fishermen of
danger.
Q23. Recently RBI rejected which bank plan to merge with Indiabulls Housing Finance?
Answer: Lakshmi Vilas Bank
Explanation: The proposed merger of private sector lender Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) with home financier
Indiabulls Housing Finance has failed to get approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Q24. Recently RBI has given the final approval for the merger of which state district cooperative banks?
Answer: Kerala
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India has given the final approval for the merger of district co-operative banks
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(DCBs) in Kerala with Kerala State Co-operative Bank. The combined entity will be called the ‘Kerala Bank’.
Q25. As per World Bank,Asia Pacific growth may slow to how much percent in 2019?
Answer: 5.8%
Explanation: Growth in developing East Asian and Pacific economies is expected to slow from 6.3 per cent last year
to 5.8 per cent in 2019 and to 5.7 and 5.6 per cent in 2020 and 2021 respectively, reflecting a broad-based decline
in export growth and manufacturing activity, the World Bank said.
Q26. Recently at how much percent India GDP will grow in FY20 according to India Ratings?
Answer: 6.1%
Explanation: India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) revised its forecast of India’s gross domestic product (GDP)
growth in current financial year downward to 6.1 per cent following the Central Statistical Organisation (CSO)
estimating Q1 growth to be 5 per cent, much lower than Ind-Ra’s estimate of 5.7 per cent.
Q27. Who has become the first woman cricketer to complete 20 years in the international cricket?
Answer: Mithali Raj
Explanation: India skipper Mithali Raj has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first woman cricketer to
complete 20 years in the international cricket.
Q28. Who will become the first woman referee to officiate in an International Cricket Council (ICC) event?
Answer: GS Lakshmi
Explanation: Indian referee G S Lakshmi will become the first woman referee to officiate in an International
Cricket Council (ICC) event as the apex body of cricket announced the list of the match officials for the league
phase of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019.
Q29. Who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature 2019?
Answer: Sarbat Da Bhala Express
Explanation: The Nobel Prize in Literature 2019 was awarded to Austrian author Peter Handke “for an influential
work that with linguistic ingenuity has explored the periphery and the specificity of human experience.”The Nobel
Prize in Literature for 2018 is awarded to the Polish author Olga Tokarczuk “for a narrative imagination that with
encyclopedic passion represents the crossing of boundaries as a form of life.”
Q30. What is the theme of this year’s World Mental Health Day?
Answer: Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention
Explanation: World Mental Health Day (10 October) is an international day for global mental health education,
awareness and advocacy against social stigma.This year’s theme is “Mental Health Promotion and Suicide
Prevention”.
Q31. What is theme of this year’s World Sight Day?
Answer: Vision First
Explanation: World Sight Day, observed annually on the second Thursday of October, is a global event meant to
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draw attention on blindness and vision impairment. This year it was celebrated on 10th October.This year’s theme
is “Vision First”.
Q32. Recently the central government launched which scheme which assures free medicines for pregnant
womens?
Answer: SUMAN
Explanation: Aiming zero preventable maternal and newborn deaths in India, the central government launched
the Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan (SUMAN) scheme, under which pregnant women, mothers up to 6 months after
delivery, and all sick newborns will be able to avail free healthcare benefits.
Q33. India’s first plastic to diesel conversation plant to be operational in which city?
Answer: Mathura
Explanation: India’s first plastic to diesel conversation plant in Mathura, UP, which was recently inaugurated by
MP Hema Malini, is now become operational from October 11.
Q34. The C40 Climate Change Summit held in which country?
Answer: Denmark
Explanation: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addressed the ‘C40 Climate Change Summit’ through video
conferencing on solutions to tackle air pollution.
Q35. Recently PM Abiy Ahmed Ali of which country was awarded the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to
achieve peace and international cooperation?
Answer: Eithopia
Explanation: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali was awarded the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to
achieve peace and international cooperation.
Q36. The 9th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Intersessional Ministerial meeting held in
which city?
Answer: Bangkok
Explanation: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal attended the ninth Regional Comprehensive
Economic Partnership (RCEP) Intersessional Ministerial meeting in Bangkok.
.Q37. Recently the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with which
bank for transfer of funds through GeM Pool Accounts (GPA)?
Answer: Union Bank of India
Explanation: Government e-Marketplace (GeM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Union
Bank of India (UBI). Through this partnership, UBI will be able to offer an array of services including transfer of
funds through GeM Pool Accounts (GPA), advising of Performance Bank Guarantees (e-PBG) and Earnest Money
Deposit (EMD) to the registered users on the GeM portal.
Q38. Recently International rating agency Moody’s lowered India’s GDP growth to how much percent?
Answer: 5.8%
Explanation: International rating agency Moody’s announced the lowering of India’s Gross Domestic Products
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(GDP) growth to 5.8 per cent. This is lowest projection after the Reserve Bank of India cut the GDP growth to 6.1
per cent earlier this month.
Q39. Recently World Bank lowered India’s GDP growth forecast at how much percent for FY20?
Answer: 6.0%
Explanation: The World Bank has sharply cut India’s growth forecast for current fiscal to 6%, down from 7.5%
forecast in April, and said the main policy challenge for the country is to address the sources of softening
private consumption and the structural factors behind weak investment.
Q40. Which player has most double hundreds for an Indian batsman?
Answer: Virat Kohli
Explanation: Skipper Virat Kohli scored his seventh double ton and he now has the most number of 200 plus
scores for an Indian batsman.
Q41. What is the theme of this year’s International Day of the Girl Child?
Answer: GirlForce: Unscripted and unstoppable
Explanation: International Day of the Girl Child is an international observance day on October 11 each year; it is
also called the Day of Girls and the International Day of the Girl. The observation supports more opportunity for
girls and increases awareness of gender inequality faced by girls worldwide based upon their gender. This
inequality includes areas such as access to education, nutrition, legal rights, medical care, and protection from
discrimination, violence against women and forced child marriage.This year’s theme is “GirlForce: Unscripted
and unstoppable”.
Q42. Recently India announced how much amount of line of credit to Comoros in the field of energy and
maritime defence cooperation?
Answer: $60 million
Explanation: India has said, it will extend a Line of Credit of over 60 million US Dollars to Comoros in the field of
energy and maritime defence cooperation.
Q43. Who was conferred the highest Civilian Honour of Comoros — The Order of the Green Crescent?
Answer: M Venkaiah Naidu
Explanation: Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu was conferred the highest Civilian Honour of Comoros — The
Order of the Green Crescent. The honour was conferred by the President of the Union of Comoros Azali
Assoumani in Moroni, the capital city of Comoros.
Q44. Recently which application was launched by ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs to encourage Public
engagement in planting trees and other such Green drives?
Answer: mHariyali
Explanation: Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has launched the mobile app, “mHariyali”. The app is aimed to
encourage Public engagement in planting trees and other such Green drives.
Q45. Recently the 2nd edition of Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) started between India and which other
country?
Answer: Bangladesh
Explanation: The 2nd edition of Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) of the navies of India and Bangladesh has begun in
Northern Bay of Bengal.
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Q46. Which organisation launched first World report on vision?
Answer: WHO
Explanation: More than 1 billion people worldwide are living with vision impairment because they do not get
the care they need for conditions like short and far sightedness, glaucoma and cataract, according to the first
World report on vision issued by the World Health Organization.
Q47. Who become the first country in the world to ban ads for the most unhealthy sugary drinks in its latest
move to combat rising diabetes rates?
Answer: Singapore
Explanation: Singapore will become the first country in the world to ban ads for the most unhealthy sugary
drinks in its latest move to combat rising diabetes rates.
Q48. What is rank of India passport in the latest global passport Index released by Henley & Partners?
Answer: 82
Explanation: The Indian passport has dropped a rank to end at 82 in the latest global passport Index released by
Henley & Partners.
Q49. Recently which company has received a non-banking financial company (NBFC) licence from the Reserve
Bank of India?
Answer: Credit Saison India
Explanation: Credit Saison India, the domestic subsidiary of Japanese financial services leader Credit Saison, has
received a non-banking financial company (NBFC) licence from the Reserve Bank of India.
Q50. What is the theme of this year’s World Egg Day?
Answer: Eat your egg today and every day
Explanation: World Egg Day falls on the second Friday of October every year, when more than 40 countries
around the world celebrate the food marvel that is The Incredible Egg!. This year is was observed on 11th
October.This year’s theme is “Eat your egg today and every day”.
Q51. What is the theme of this year’s World Migratory Bird Day?
Answer: Protect Birds: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution!
Explanation: World Migratory Bird Day is observed on 12 October every year. It is an annual awareness-raising
campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It has a global
outreach and is an effective tool to help raise global awareness of the threats faced by migratory birds.This year’s
theme is “Protect Birds: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution!”.
Q52. Recently Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched which scheme to honour good samaritans who
take accident victims to hospital?
Answer: P Farishte Dilli ke
Explanation: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched a scheme ‘Farishte Dilli Ke’ to honour good samaritans
who take accident victims to hospital, and said at least 3,000 lives were saved during the pilot project of the
initiative which ran for 18 months.
Q53. Recently India’s first Garbage Café was inaugurated in which state?
Answer: Chhattisgarh
Explanation: Chhattisgarh Health Minister T S Singhdeo inaugurated a ‘Garbage Cafe’, which will provide free
food in exchange for plastic waste.
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Q54. Recently which Indian nun sister was declared saint by Pope Francis at a grand ceremony at the Vatican
City, Rome?
Answer: Mariam Thresia
Explanation: Indian nun Sister Mariam Thresia and four others were declared Saints by Pope Francis at a grand
ceremony at the Vatican City, Rome.
Q55. The Inter Parliamentarian Union (IPU) Meeting held in which country?
Answer: Serbia
Explanation: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited Serbia to attend the 141st Assembly of the Inter
Parliamentarian Union (IPU) from October 13 to October 17.
Q56. The exercise Vajra Prahar is between India and which other country?
Answer: USA
Explanation: The 10th edition of the joint military exercise ‘Vajra Prahar’ between India and the US was held at
Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Seattle, USA.
Q57. Recently India signed how much amount of loan agreement with Asian Development Bank for improving
road connectivity in Rajasthan?
Answer: $190 million
Explanation: The Asian Development Bank and the Government of India signed a $190 million loan to upgrade
754 kilometres of state highways and major district roads (MDRs) to two-lane or intermediate-lane standards
that will benefit about 26 million people in 14 districts of Rajasthan.
Q58. What is the rank of India in the Brand Finance Nation ranking of 2019 released by independent brand
valuation consultancy Brand Finance?
Answer: 7th
Explanation: As per the latest report by independent brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance, India jumped
two levels to 7th position in the Brand Finance Nation ranking of 2019 despite the reduction in the overall
economic growth due to slowdown in the manufacturing and construction sectors.
Q59. Eliud Kipchoge has become the 1st athlete to run sub 2-hour marathon.He belongs to which country?
Answer: Kenya
Explanation: Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge has become the 1st athlete to run sub 2-hour marathon. He busted the
mythical 2-hour barrier for the marathon on a specially prepared course in a huge Vienna park.
Q60. Recently Sara Danuis passed away.She was related to which field?
Answer: Nilgiri
Explanation: Sara Danius, the first female head of the prestigious Swedish body that awards the Nobel Prize in
Literature, has passed away. She was 57. She passed away following a long illness.
Q61. What is the theme of this year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction?
Answer: Reduce disaster damage to critical infrastructure and disruption of basic services
Explanation: The United Nations observes International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on 13 October every
year. The day celebrates how people and communities around the world are reducing their exposure to disasters
and raising awareness about the importance of reining in the risks that they face.This year’s theme is “Reduce
disaster damage to critical infrastructure and disruption of basic services”.
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Q62. What is the theme of this year’s World Arthritis Da?
Answer: Time2Work
Explanation: World Arthritis Day is celebrated every year on October 12. It is observed to raise awareness about
the Arthritis around the world.The theme of the World Arthritis Day 2019 is Time2Work.
Q63. Recently Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh said that India will achieve 175GW of
renewable energy target by which year?
Answer: 2022
Explanation: Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh exuded confidence that India will achieve
175GW of renewable energy target by 2022.
Q64. Which state government recently announced to set up Skills and Entrepreneurship University?
Answer: New Delhi
Explanation: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that his government will soon set up the ‘Delhi Skills
and Entrepreneurship University’.
Q65. Recently the World Bank cutted India’s GDP growth rate to how much percent?
Answer: 6%
Explanation: The World Bank cut India’s economic growth forecast by the most among South Asian nations,
below the outlook pegged by the nation’s central bank for this year, mainly because of a deceleration in domestic
demand.
Q66. Who won the Dutch Open men’s singles title 2019?
Answer: Lakshya Sen
Explanation: ising Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen clinched his maiden BWF World Tour title by winning the Dutch
Open men’s singles title after beating Yusuke Onodera of Japan in the summit clash.
Q67. Who lifted the 26th All India Railway Hockey Championship trophy?
Answer: South Eastern Railway
Explanation: South Eastern Railway defeated North Eastern Railway 2-0 to lift 26th All India Railway Hockey
Championship trophy.
Q68. What is the theme of this year’s World Standards Day?
Answer: Video standards create a global stage
Explanation: World Standards Day (or International Standards Day) is celebrated internationally each year on 14
October. The aim is to raise awareness among regulators, industry and consumers as to the importance of
standardization to the global economy.This year’s theme is “Video standards create a global stage”.
Q69. Which airline became first airlineglobally to use ‘Taxibot’ on Airbus flight?
Answer: AirIndia
Explanation: Air India scripted history by becoming the first airline in the world to use a TaxiBot on an Airbus
A320 aircraft operating a commercial flight with passengers onboard.
Q70. The 2nd phase of an Indo-Dutch project called Local Treatment of Urban Sewage Streams for Healthy
Reuse, or LOTUS-HR was launched in which city/UT?
Answer: New Delhi
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Explanation: The 2nd phase of an Indo-Dutch project called Local Treatment of Urban Sewage Streams for
Healthy Reuse, or LOTUS-HR was launched at Barapullah drain in New Delhi.
Q71. Which bank has launched a new Fixed Deposit (FD) scheme – FD Health?
Answer: ICICI Bank
Explanation: ICICI Bank has launched a new Fixed Deposit (FD) scheme – FD Health. The scheme offers FD with a
health benefit through a critical illness coverage. Customers will be offered a complimentary insurance cover of
Rs 1 lakh.
Q72. Who won men’s singles title at the Bahrain International Series Badminton at Isa Town, Bahrain?
Answer: Priyanshu Rajawat
Explanation: Indian shuttler Priyanshu Rajawat won the men’s singles title at the Bahrain International Series
Badminton at Isa Town, Bahrain.
Q73. As per Edelgive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2019,who topped the list for 2019 as top philanthropistg?
Answer: Shiv Nadar
Explanation: According to the Edelgive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2019, Shiv Nadar from HCL is the most
philanthropic private individual.
Q74. Recently Margaret Atwood and whom have jointly won the 2019 Booker Prize?
Answer: Bernardine Evaristo
Explanation: Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo have jointly won the 2019 Booker Prize after judges flout
the rules by declaring a tie.
Q75. What is the theme of this year’s International Day of Rural Women?
Answer: Rural Women and Girls Building Climate Resilience
Explanation: The International Day of Rural Women is observed on 15th October. The day recognizes the crucial
role of women and girls in ensuring the sustainability of rural households and communities, improving rural
livelihoods and overall wellbeing.This year’s theme is “Rural Women and Girls Building Climate Resilience”.
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Static GK Questions Based on Current Affairs
Q1. What is the capital of Indonesia?
Answer: Jakarta
Q2. What is the capital of Vietnam?
Answer: Hanoi
Q3. What is the capital of Mongolia?
Answer: Ulannbaatar
Q4. Where is the HQ of World Economic Forum?
Answer: Geneva
Q5. Where is the HQ of Central Board of Direct Taxes?
Answer: New Delhi
Q6. Where is the HQ of Lakshmi Vilas Bank?
Answer: Chennai
Q7. What is the capital of Myanmar?
Answer: Naypayitaw
Q8. What is the capital of Thailand?
Answer: Bangkok
Q9. Where is the HQ of World Bank?
Answer: Washington DC
Q10. Where is the HQ of ISRO?
Answer: Bengaluru
Q11. What is the currency of Denmark?
Answer: Krone
Q12. Where is the HQ of World Health Organisation?
Answer: Geneva
Q13. Where is the HQ of World Economic Forum?
Answer: Switzerland
Q14. What is the capital of Comoros?
Answer: Moroni
Q15. What is the capital of Serbia?
Answer: Belgrade
Q16. Where is the HQ of Air India?
Answer: New Delhi
Q17. What is the capital of Sierra Leone?
Answer: Freetown
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