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October Current GK Quiz
Question 1) Which among the following institutions has topped the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023 in India.?
A) IISC Bengaluru
B) IIT Kanpur
C) IIT Bombay
D) IIT Hyderabad
E) None of these
Answer – A) IISC Bengaluru
Explanation:
IISC Bengaluru has topped the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023 in India.
Question 2) India has secured _____ place with one gold, one silver and two bronze medals at the World Shotgun Championships in Osijek, Croatia.
A) Fourth
B) Fifth
C) Sixth
D) Seventh
E) None of these
Answer – B) Fifth
Explanation:
India has secured fifth place with one gold, one silver and two bronze medals at the World Shotgun Championships in Osijek, Croatia.
Croatia:
Capital : Zagreb.
Currency : Croatian Kuna.
President : Zoran Milanovic.
Question 3) The 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention will be held in _____
A) Tripura
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Gujarat
D) Rajasthan
E) None of these
Answer – B) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention will be held in Madhya Pradesh.
Question 4) The President of India, Droupadi Murmu has inaugurated ‘PARAM KAMRUPA’ Supercomputer facility at _______
A) IIT Guwahati
B) IIT Kanpur
C) IIT Hyderabad
D) IIT Bombay
E) None of these
Answer – A) IIT Guwahati
Explanation:
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu has inaugurated ‘PARAM KAMRUPA’ Supercomputer facility at IIT Guwahati.
Question 5) Abdul Latif Rashid has been elected as the new president of _______
A) Suria
B) Iran
C) Iraq
D) Israel
E) None of these
Answer – C) Iraq
Explanation:
Abdul Latif Rashid was sworn in recently as the new Iraqi president.
Iraq:
Capital: Baghdad
Currency: Iraqi Dinar.
Question 6) Coal India Limited (CIL) will set-up the 1190MW solar power plant in ______
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Telangana
C) Rajasthan
D) Uttarakhand
E) None of these
Answer – C) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Coal India Limited (CIL) Will set-up the 1190 MW solar power plant in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan.
Question 7) The Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik has released a book titled “Pandemic Disruptions and Odisha’ s Lessons in Governance” The book has been written by____________
A) Pratibha Ray
B) Krutibas Nayak
C) Amar Patnaik
D) Bibhuti Patnaik
E) None of these
Answer – C) Amar Patnaik
Explanation:
Naveen Patnaik, Odisha’s Chief Minister, recently released a book named “Pandemic Disruptions and Odisha’s Lessons in Governance”. The book has been written by Amar Patnaik.
Question 8) Which among the following states has launched a Universal Health Insurance scheme?
A) Arunachal Pradesh
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Nagaland
E) None of these
Answer – D) Nagaland
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio has launched a Universal Health Insurance scheme.
Question 9) Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep singh Puri has inaugurated the 5th south Asian Geoscience Conference (GEO India 2022) in ______
A) Assam
B) Chandigarh
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Rajasthan
E) Delhi
Answer – D) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, recently inaugurated ‘GEO India 2022’ (5th South Asian Geoscience Conference) in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Question 10) Which among the following states will host the 9th World Ayurveda Congress & Arogya Expo in December 2022?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Goa
C) Haryana
D) Kerala
E) None of these
Answer – B) Goa
Explanation:
Goa will host the 9th World Ayurveda Congress & Arogya Expo in December 2022.
Question 11) Which among the following Countries has hosted the 90th General Assembly of INTERPOL?
A) USA
B) UK
C) Germany
D) India
E) None of these
Answer – D) India
Explanation:
India has hosted the 90th General Assembly of INTERPOL in New Delhi.
Question 12) “Ambedkar: A Life”- Biography of BhimRao Ramji Ambedkar has been written by______
A) Jairam Ramesh
B) Ashok Gehlot
C) Shashi Tharoor
D) Manish Tewari
E) None of these
Answer – C) Shashi Tharoor
Explanation:
“Ambedkar : A Life”- Biography of BhimRao Ramji Ambedkar has been written by Shashi Tharoor.
Question 13) Who among the following Persons has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Parliamentary standing Committee on Chemical & Fertilizers?
A) Jairam Ramesh
B) Ashok Gehlot
C) Shashi Tharoor
D) Manish Tewari
E) None of these
Answer – C) Shashi Tharoor
Explanation:
Shashi Tharoor has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Parliamentary standing Committee on Chemical & Fertilizers.
Question 14) India has secured ______ rank in the world in terms of fist Production.
A) 1st
B) 2nd
C) 3rd
D) 4th
E) None of these
Answer – C) 3rd
Explanation:
India has secured 3rd rank in the world in terms of fish Production.
Question 15) Union Home and Cooperation Minister, Amit Shah has launched an MBBS Course in Hindi for the in _________
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Goa
C) Haryana
D) Kerala
E) None of these
Answer – A) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Union Home and Cooperation Minister, Amit Shah has launched an MBBS Course in Hindi for the in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Question 16) “International Chefs Day” is observed on _____
A) October 15
B) October 14
C) October 20
D) October 17
E) October 12
Answer – C) October 20
Explanation:
“International Chefs Day” – October 20.
Question 17) “International Stuttering Awareness Day” is observed on_____
A) October 11
B) October 20
C) October 17
D) October 22
E) October 24
Answer – D) October 22
Explanation:
“International Stuttering Awareness Day” – October 22.
Theme 2022: “Being Seen, Being Heard: Representation and Normalisation of stuttering in the mainstream”
Question 18) “World Polio Day” is observed on _____
A) October 17
B) October 25
C) October 20
D) October 24
E) October 19
Answer – D) October 24
Explanation:
“World Polio Day” October 24.
Question 19) “United Nations Day” is observed on _____
A) October 15
B) October 12
C) October 24
D) October 17
E) October 19
Answer – C) October 24
Explanation:
“United Nations Day” – October 24.
Question 20) When is the International Day of Diplomat observed?
A) October 24
B) October 15
C) October 18
D) October 20
E) October 19
Answer – A) October 24
Explanation:
“International Day of Diplomats” – October 24.
Question 21) Ananth Narayan Gopalakrishnan has assumed charge as the fourth whole time member in the _____
A) NABARD
B) SEBI
C) SIDBI
D) IRDAI
E) None of these
Answer – B) SEBI
Explanation:
Ananth Narayan Gopalakrishnan has assumed charge as the fourth Whole time member in the Securities Exchange Board of India(SEBI).
Question 22) UNESCO has released a list of _____ exclusive and iconic heritage textile crafts of India.
A) 70
B) 40
C) 10
D) 50
E) None of these
Answer – D) 50
Explanation:
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) has released a list of 50 exclusive and iconic heritage textile crafts of India.
Question 23) The 12th edition of biennial DefExpo is held from 18 to 22 October in______
A) Tripura
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Gujarat
D) Rajasthan
E) None of these
Answer – C) Gujarat
Explanation:
The 12th edition of biennial DefExpo is held from 18 to 22 October in Gujarat.
Question 24) PM Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone of a bulk drug park in _____
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Telangana
C) Tripura
D) Himachal Pradesh
E) None of these
Answer – D) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone of a bulk drug park in Una, Himachal Pradesh.
Question 25) Who among the following Persons has been appointed as the Director in the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)?
A) D.Roopa
B) Mrinalini Shrivastava
C) Kanchan Chandry Bhattacharya
D) B. Chandrakala
E) None of these
Answer – B) Mrinalini Shrivastava
Explanation:
Mrinalini Shrivastava has been appointed as the Director in the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
Question 26) An offshore security exercise, ‘Prasthan’ was conducted in _______
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Telangana
C) Tripura
D) Uttarakhand
E) None of these
Answer – A) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
An offshore security exercise, ‘Prasthan’ was conducted in Andhra Pradesh.
Question 27) Who among the following Persons has launched the World Anti – Doping Agency (WADA) Athlete Biological Passport Symposium -2022?
A) Amit shah
B) Anurag Thakur
C) J.P.Nadda
D) Piyush Goyal
E) None of these
Answer – B) Anurag Thakur
Explanation:
Anurag Thakur, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports of India has launched the World Anti – Doping Agency (WADA) Athlete Biological Passport Symposium -2022.
Question 28) Which among the following states has announced its first-ever draft “State Mental Health and Social Care Policy”?
A) Arunachal Pradesh
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Meghalaya
E) None of these
Answer – D) Meghalaya
Explanation:
The state government of Meghalaya has announced its first-ever draft “State Mental Health and Social Care Policy”.
Question 29) Which among the following States/UTs has launched an ‘e-monitoring’ app to track all the ongoing and upcoming projects under various departments?
A) Assam
B) Chandigarh
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Maharashtra
E) Delhi
Answer – E) Delhi
Explanation:
The Delhi Govt. has recently launched an app named ‘Delhi e-monitoring’ in order to track the upcoming and ongoing projects under different departments of the city.
Question 30) A museum dedicated to the life and message of Mahatma Gandhi has opened in the _______.
A) Germany
B) UK
C) USA
D) Brazil
E) None of these
Answer – C) USA
Explanation:
A museum dedicated to the life and message of Mahatma Gandhi has opened in the Atlantic City of the United States.
Question 31) Which among the following states has topped the Logistics Index in the LEADS (Logistics Ease Across Different States) 2022 report?
A) Maharashtra
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Andhra Pradesh
E) None of these
Answer – D) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh has topped the Logistics Index in the LEADS (Logistics Ease Across Different States) 2022 report.
Question 32) Which among the following states has bagged the top position in the Category of big states in the Public Affairs Index -2022?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Haryana
D) Kerala
E) None of these
Answer – C) Haryana
Explanation:
Haryana recently bagged the 1st position in the Category of big states on the 2022 Public Affairs Index.
Question 33) Which among the following Cities has won the overall “World Green City Award 2022” and “Living Green for Economic Recovery and Inclusive Growth’ award at the International Association of Horticulture Producers (AIPH) 2022 World Green City Awards held in South Korea?
A) Mumbai
B) Pune
C) Hyderabad
D) Kolkata
E) None of these
Answer – C) Hyderabad
Explanation:
Hyderabad recently won the overall “World Green City Award 2022” and “Living Green for Economic Recovery & Inclusive Growth’ award at the International Association of Horticulture Producers (AIPH) 2022 World Green City Awards held in South Korea.
Question 34) The Central Government has approved the construction of an iconic cable stayed – cum – suspension bridge across the _____ river.
A) Mahanadi
B) Kaveri
C) Godavari
D) Krishna
E) None of these
Answer – D) Krishna
Explanation:
The Central Government has approved the construction of an iconic cable stayed-cum-suspension bridge across the Krishna river.
Question 35) India ranked _____ out of 121 Countries in the Global Hunger Index 2022 with its child wasting rate at 19.3%.
A) 104
B) 101
C) 107
D) 103
E) None of these
Answer – C) 107
Explanation:
India ranked 107 out of 121 Countries in the Global Hunger Index 2022 with its child wasting rate at 19.3%.
Question 36) “World Food Day” is observed on _____
A) October 15
B) October 10
C) October 16
D) October 17
E) October 12
Answer – C) October 16
Explanation:
“World Food Day” – October 16
Theme 2022: “Leave No one Behind”
Question 37) “International Day of the Eradication of Poverty” is observed on_____
A) October 11
B) October 12
C) October 10
D) October 17
E) October 15
Answer – D) October 17
Explanation:
“International Day of the Eradication of Poverty” – October 17.
Question 38) “World Trauma Day” is observed on _____
A) October 11
B) October 12
C) October 15
D) October 17
E) October 19
Answer – D) October 17
Explanation:
“World Trauma Day” – October 17.
Question 39) “World Statistics Day” is observed on _____
A) October 15
B) October 12
C) October 20
D) October 17
E) October 19
Answer – C) October 20
Explanation:
“World Statistics Day” – October 20.
Question 40) “World Osteoporosis Day” is observed on ______
A) October 18
B) October 15
C) October 13
D) October 20
E) October 12
Answer – D) October 20
Explanation:
“World Osteoporosis Day” – October 20.
Question 41) As per the latest Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index (CRII), India has secured _____ rank out of 161 countries for reducing inequality.
A) 115th
B) 123rd
C) 117th
D) 143rd
E) None of these
Answer – B) 123rd
Explanation:
India has secured 123rd rank out of 161 countries for reducing inequality, according to the latest Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index (CRII).
Question 42) Who among the following persons has become the first Indian Woman Cricketer to win ICC Player of the Month?
A) Mithali Raj
B) Smriti Shriniwas Mandhana
C) Harmanpreet Kaur
D) Jhulan Goswami
E) None of these
Answer – C) Harmanpreet Kaur
Explanation:
Harmanpreet Kaur has become the first Indian Woman Cricketer to win ICC Player of the Month.
Question 43) Alexander Van Der Bellan has been re-elected as the President of ______
A) Italy
B) Austria
C) Croatia
D) Belgium
E) None of these
Answer – B) Austria
Explanation:
Alexander Van Der Bellan – President of Austria
Austria:
Capital: Vienna
Currency: Euro
Question 44) Who among the following persons has won the Nobel prize 2022 in Economics?
A) Anton ceilinger
B) Ales Bialiatski
C) Alain Aspect
D) Douglas W. Diamond
E) None of these
Answer – D) Douglas W. Diamond
Explanation:
Douglas W. Diamond has won the Nobel prize 2022 in Economics.
Question 45) Which among the following States has launched the “Football for All” Programme?
A) Tripura
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Odisha
D) Rajasthan
E) None of these
Answer – C) Odisha
Explanation:
The State Government of Odisha has launched the “Football for All” Programme.
Question 46) Which among the following has launched “Education 4.O India Report”?
A) ADB
B) WEF
C) WB
D) UNESCO
E) None of these
Answer – B) WEF
Explanation:
World Economic Forum (WEF) has launched “Education 4.O India Report.
Question 47) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the 2nd edition of the UN World Geospatial International Congress in __________
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Telangana
C) Tripura
D) Uttarakhand
E) None of these
Answer – B) Telangana
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the 2nd edition of the UN World Geospatial International Congress in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Question 48) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Phase I of the Mahakal Lok Project in _______
A) Arunachal Pradesh
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Himachal Pradesh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Phase I of the Mahakal Lok Project to the nation at Shri Mahakal Lok in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
Question 49) Which among the following states has launched a new scheme called, “HIMCAD” to help farmers?
A) Assam
B) Kerala
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Maharashtra
E) None of these
Answer – C) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The state Government of Himachal Pradesh has launched a new scheme called, “HIMCAD” to help farmers.
Question 50) Which among the following Companies has launched its new electric scooter, “Vida V1”?
A) Tvs
B) Honda
C) Hero Motocorp
D) Bajaj
E) None of these
Answer – C) Hero Motocorp
Explanation:
Hero Motocorp has launched its new electric scooter, “Vida V1”.
Question 51) India’s 1st “Kadavur slender Loris sanctuary” has been notified in
A) Maharashtra
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Kerala
E) None of these
Answer – B) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
India’s first “Kadavur slender Loris sanctuary” has been notified in Tamil Nadu.
Question 52) MS Dhoni has inaugurated IPL Franchise Chennai Super Kings new talent factory in _______
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Telangana
D) Kerala
E) None of these
Answer – B) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
MS Dhoni has inaugurated IPL Franchise Chennai Super Kings new talent factory in Hosur, Tamil Nadu.
Question 53) Union Home Minister, Amit Shah has unveiled a 14 feet high statue of Lok Nayak Jayprakash Narayan, in ______
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Telangana
D) Bihar
E) None of these
Answer – D) Bihar
Explanation:
Union Home Minister, Amit Shah has unveiled a 14 feet high statue of Lok Nayak Jayprakash Naraya, at sitabdiara in saran district of Bihar.
Question 54) Which among the following companies has received an approval to operate 24/7 in New Delhi?
A) Flipkart
B) Swiggy
C) Zomato
D) Meesho
E) Amazon India
Answer – E) Amazon India
Explanation:
Amazon India has received an approval to operate 24/7 in New Delhi.
Question 55) PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated the phase 1 of “Modi Shaikshanik Sankul” an educational complex for needy students in ________
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Gujarat
C) Tripura
D) Uttarakhand
E) None of these
Answer – B) Gujarat
Explanation:
PM Modi recently inaugurated in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, the phase 1 of “Modi Shaikshanik Sankul”, an educational complex for disadvantaged students.
Question 56) “International E-Waste Day” is observed on _____
A) October 11
B) October 12
C) October 14
D) October 17
E) October 13
Answer – C) October 14
Explanation:
“International E-Waste Day” – October 14.
Question 57) When is the “World Students Day” observed?
A) October 11
B) October 12
C) October 10
D) October 17
E) October 15
Answer – E) October 15
Explanation:
“World Students Day” – October 15.
Question 58) “International Day of Rural Women” is observed on _____
A) October 11
B) October 12
C) October 15
D) October 17
E) October 19
Answer – C) October 15
Explanation:
“International Day of Rural Women” – October 15
Question 59) “Global Handwashing Day” is observed on _____
A) October 15
B) October 12
C) October 10
D) October 17
E) October 19
Answer – A) October 15
Explanation:
“Global Handwashing Day” – October 15
Question 60) “World Sight Day” is observed on ______
A) 2nd Friday of October
B) 2nd Thursday of October
C) 2nd Tuesday of October
D) 2nd Monday of October
E) 2nd Wednesday of October
Answer – B) 2nd Thursday of October
Explanation:
2nd Thursday of October is observed as the World Sight Day.
Theme 2022. “Love your Eyes”
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Summary
Sixty questions covered in the above CA quiz are based on the events that were in news in the month of October this year. Relevant information pertaining to the questions has been provided, wherever required. Still, in case of any doubt do feel free to write in to us at vidyagurudelhi@gmail.com.