Current Affairs Quiz
1. The magnificent __________________ could finally get some protection with IUCN all set to declare it a critically endangered species.
a) Western roe deer
b) Kashmiri Red Stag
c) Capreolinae
d) Eurasian elk
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Answer b) Kashmiri Red Stag. The magnificent Kashmiri Red Stag or Hangul could finally get some protection with the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) all set to declare it a ‘critically endangered’ species. Known for its giant antlers bearing 11 to 16 points, Hangul has been hunted over centuries and its habitat destroyed, leading to its population in the wild plunging to a mere 150.
2. The 43rd India International Knit Fair is scheduled between October 19 and 21 at India Knit Fair Complex in ________________
a) Andra Pradesh
b) Gujarat
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Kerala
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Answer c) Tamil Nadu. The 43rd India International Knit Fair is scheduled between October 19 and 21 at India Knit Fair Complex, Tirupur, Tamil Nadu, India. Tirupur District Collector S Jayanthi is to inaugurate the event. Exhibitors would showcase Autumn/Winter and Mid-summer collection 2017 at this expo. A Sakthivel, Chairman, India Knit Fair Association, said that the response from overseas buyers and buying agents has been very encouraging.
3. The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed on ______________
a) October 14
b) October 15
c) October 16
d) October 17
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Answer d) October 17. The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed on October 17 each year since 1993. This year theme is “Moving from humiliation and exclusion to participation: Ending poverty in all its forms”. 2016 theme of the day highlights how important it is to recognize and address the humiliation and exclusion endured by many people living in poverty.
4. Who has been selected for the Mathrubhumi Literary Award in recognition of his contribution to the field of literature?
a) Thoppil Bhasi
b) C Radhakrishnan
c) Sreenath
d) PG Viswambaran
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Answer b) C Radhakrishnan. Eminent writer C Radhakrishnan has been selected for the Mathrubhumi Literary Award in recognition of his contribution to the field of literature. The award carries a cash prize of Rs two lakh, a citationand a statuette. Radhakrishnan was selected by a panel chaired by novelist M Mukundan with Sethu and Sarah Joseph being the othermembers of the jury, Mathrubhumi Managing Director M P Veerendra Kumar and Managing Editor P V Chandran said in a statement.
5. A unique walking rally with an aim to spread the message of ‘Unity in Diversity’ was held in __________
a) Agra
b) Hyderabad
c) Mumbai
d) Pune
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Answer a) Agra. A unique walking rally with an aim to spread the message of ‘Unity in Diversity’ was held in the iconic city of Agra. People were seen dancing to the tunes of music during the rally. The rally of ‘Unity in Diversity’ under the aegis of Sanskar Bharti was taken out by theatre artists who had come from various states to take part in it.
6. The US Navy has commissioned its largest, most expensive and technologically advanced destroyer, which named as _____________
a) ADMIRAL GORSHKOV CLASS
b) SACHSEN CLASS
c) SHIVALIK CLASS
d) USS Zumwalt
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Answer d) USS Zumwalt. The US Navy has commissioned its largest, most expensive and technologically advanced destroyer, The USS Zumwalt. The Zumwalt, costing nearly USD 4.4 billion, is striking in appearance, with sharp angles and weaponry concealed behind flat surfaces, a design that makes it many times more difficult to spot on radar than conventional destroyers.
7. The Warley Museum, considered being the world’s smallest museum, recently opened in ____________
a) USA
b) UK
c) India
d) China
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Answer b) UK. The Warley Museum, considered being the world’s smallest museum, recently opened up inside a phone booth in Yorkshire, England. The museum exhibits photographs, etched glass, and a selection of personal items revealing information about the history of the village. While the current theme for the display is local history, the group plans to change it every three months.
8. Which company launched ‘Circuit’, the first zero-emission electric bus made entirely in India?
a) Bajaj
b) Tata Motors
c) Ashok Leyland
d) Mahindra and Mahindra
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Answer c) Ashok Leyland. Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland launched ‘Circuit’, the first zero-emission electric bus made entirely in India. Created specifically for Indian roads and passenger conditions, the bus costs between ₹1.50 to ₹3.50 crore and can travel up to 120 kilometres on a single charge. The bus has a seating capacity of 65 passengers.
9. Typhoon __________ smashed into the main Philippine island of Luzon
a) Songda
b) Chaba
c) Megi
d) Sarika
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Answer d) Sarika. Typhoon Sarika smashed into the main Philippine island of Luzon, ripping off roofs, toppling power lines and forcing more than 12,000 people to flee to safer ground. Minor landslides and flooding were also reported a day after the cyclone brushed past a remote island and left one person drowned and three others missing. Minor landslides were also reported as well as floods.
10. Which country launched its longest manned space mission?
a) India
b) North Korea
c) China
d) Russia
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Answer c) China . China launched its longest manned space mission, sending two astronauts into orbit to spend a month aboard a space laboratory that is part of a broader plan to have a permanent manned space station in service around 2022. Chinese astronauts Jing Haipeng, 50, and Chen Dong, 37, were blasted off into space by Shenzhou-11 (heavenly vessel) spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre near the Gobi Desert in northern China. The Shenzhou-11 was put into orbit by a Long March-2F carrier rocket.
11. Which country has been declared the safest country in the world according to the ‘Global Travel and Terrorism Report’ by the World Economic Forum?
a) Switzerland
b) Finland
c) Iceland
d) Qatar
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Answer b) Finland . Finland is the safest country on The Earth, According to Global Travel and Terrorism Report by the World Economic Forum (WEF). India meanwhile comes down at the 11th most unsafe countries in the world. Qatar and the United Arab Emirates follow Finland in the ranking. Their high position is bound to surprise some, given their location in the troubled Middle East. Iceland and Austria complete the top five.
12. Which airport has been declared as the best airport among the 54 airports in the country rated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI)?
a) Trivandrum International Airport
b) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
c) Chandigarh International airport
d) Indira Gandhi International Airport
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Answer c) Chandigarh International airport. Chandigarh International airport has been declared as the best airport among the 54 airports in the country rated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI). While Chhattisgarh’s Raipur airport was placed second, the third position was shared by Mangaluru (Karnataka) and Udaipur (Rajasthan) airports. The performance of the airports was rated on the basis of overall customer satisfaction.
13. The World Food Day is observed on?
a) October 16
b) October 17
c) October 18
d) October 19
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Answer a) October 16. The World Food Day is celebrated annually on October 16 to celebrate the founding of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945. To mark the day, events are celebrated across 150 countries to promote awareness about hunger issues, food security, and nutrition. The theme for this year is “Climate is changing. Food and agriculture must too”.
14. Indian shuttler ______________ won the Chinese Taipei Masters Grand Prix title 2016
a) Aditya Joshi
b) Chetan Anand
c) Sourabh Varma
d) Sanave Thomas
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Answer c) Sourabh Varma. Indian shuttler Sourabh Varma won the Chinese Taipei Masters Grand Prix title after his opponent Malaysia’s Daren Liew retired hurt in the final in Taipei City on Sunday. Liew, ranked 106th worldwide, was trailing 10-12, 10-12, 3-3 to world number 82 Sourabh when he quit the game. This is Sourabh’s fifth international title overall and his first Grand Prix win.
15. Who became second most successful ODI captain in cricket?
a) Virat Kohli
b) Steven Smith
c) Ricky Ponting
d) MS Dhoni
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Answer d) MS Dhoni. India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni added another feather in hisillustrious cap as India won the first ODI against New Zealand by six wickets here at Himachal PradeshCricket Association (HPCA) Stadium. With this convincing win against New Zealand, ‘Captain Cool’ registered 108th ODI win under his captaincy and left Australia’s legendary skipper Allan Border (107 wins) behind.
16. Who won the Shanghai Masters title 2016 in men’s single category?
a) Roger Federrer
b) Andy Murray
c) Rafael Nadal
d) Novak Djokovic
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Answer b) Andy Murray. Britain’s Andy Murray won the Shanghai Masters, this is the fifth title of 2016, defeating Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6(7-1), 6-1. World number two Murray won the China Open a week ago, besides winning the men’s singles event at the Rio Olympics and Wimbledon earlier this year. He is now 915 points behind top-ranked Novak Djokovic in the ATP rankings.
17. Which team became the first team to play 900 ODI matches in cricket?
a) Australia
b) Pakistan
c) New Zealand
d) India
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Answer d) India . India’s ODI against New Zealand at Dharamshala is the team’s 900th, making it the world’s first side to achieve the milestone. Out of the 899 ODIs, India has won 454, lost 399, tied seven, while 39 were abandoned. Australia, which has played 888 ODIs, is next on the list of most ODIs, while Pakistan is third with 866.
18. Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal received an honorary doctorate in literature from _______________
a) Anna University
b) SRM University
c) Bharat University
d) Sathyabama University
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Answer b) SRM University. Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal received an honorary doctorate in literature from SRM University in Chennai. In her acceptance speech, Saina said, “My father will be very proud of me today because he is a scientist, and he always wanted me to be a doctor.” Nehwal is the third sportsperson to be conferred a doctorate by the university.
19. _____________has lifted the 1st BRICS U-17 Football Tournament 2016 held at Goa
a) India
b) Russia
c) Brazil
d) China
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Answer c) Brazil . Brazil has lifted the 1st BRICS U-17 Football Tournament 2016 held at Goa after defeating the South Africa in the title clash with 5-1. For the 3rd place between Russia and China, Russia defeated China 2-1. This type of tournament inspired millions of youth of the country and spur India’s impetus towards ‘Khelo India’ and ‘Mission 11 Million’.
