CURRENT AFFAIRS- 2019 October 01 to 15 (Chapter - 03)
61. National postal week 2019 is observed from -------
- 9 to 15th October 2019
62. Which state government has launched a welfare scheme “YSR Vahana Mitra”?
- Andhra Pradesh
63. What was the theme of the World Migratory Bird Day 2019 ?
- “Protect Birds: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution”
On October 12, 2019, World Migratory Bird Day was observed all over the world to create awareness on the need for conservation of migratory birds and their habitats.
64. Which oil company has launched drive to turn plastic to specialized bitumen?
- IOC
65. About how much percent of Visual impairment in India was reduced as per the National Blindness and Visually Impaired Survey 2019 released by Dr. Harsh Vardhan ?
- 52%
66. What is the theme of the 2019 edition of World Space Week ?
- The Moon: Gateway to the Stars
67. Which country will issue a commemorative coin to mark the 150th birthday anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi ?
- United Kingdom(UK)
68. Which bank has launched a short-term online fixed deposit product “Express FD”?
- Axis Bank
69. Which country becomes the member of Group of 20 (G20) Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance recently ?
- India
70. Which union ministry has instituted the Vayoshreshtha Samman-2019?
- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
71. Who was conferred with the Health Council Award 2019 in Healthcare technology category by Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin ?
- Hitesh Bhatt
72. Who is the author of the book ‘India and the Netherlands - Past, Present and Future’?
- Venu Rajamony
73. Name the first Ethiopian, who was felicitated with Nobel Peace Prize 2019 ?
- Abiy Ahmed Ali
The 2019 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed who made peace last year with bitter foe Eritrea.
74. Who topped in the Forbes India Rich List 2019 for the 12th consecutive year with a net worth of $51.4 billion by Forbes India ?
- Mukesh Ambani
75. Name the space weather satellite launched by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to study earth’s ionosphere ?
- Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON)
76. What is the name of the app launched by Mr. Hardeep Singh Puri, to encourage public engagement in planting trees and Green drives ?
- mHariyali
77. Name the 1st & unique eel-loach species of miniature well-dwelling subterranean fish discovered in the Kozhikode, Kerala ?
- Pangio bhujia
78. What is the name of the app launched by Indian Railways, through which the passengers can register their complaints online?
- Sahyatri
79. Which country’s women cricket team broke the record for most consecutive wins in One Day International (ODI) cricket with their 18th triumph
by defeating Sri Lanka?
- Australia
80. What was the theme of the International Day of the Girl Child 2019 ?
- GirlForce: Unscripted and Unstoppable
81. On which date, World Obesity Day is observed annually ?
- October 11
82. What was the theme of the World Egg Day 2019 ?
- Eat your egg today and every day
The World Egg Day which is celebrated annually on the second Friday of October, was observed on October 11, 2019.
83. Where was the 13th Conference of Central Council of Health and Family Welfare for 2019 held ?
- New Delhi, Delhi
84. Name the late Indian Air Marshall, who was honoured with commemorative stamp for his exemplary service ?
- Arjan Singh
On October 9, 2019, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has released a commemorative stamp of Marshal of the Indian Air Force (IAF) late Arjan Singh in honor of his exemplary service to our nation.
85. Which country has delivered the first set(36) Rafale aircrafts to India ?
- France
86. Name the Indian delegate, who visited Mongolia to address the ceremony for commissioning the oil refinery project in Mongolia ?
- Dharmendra Pradhan
87. Which countries topped in the Passport Index 2019 released by the Henley & Partners on October 9, 2019 ?
- Japan and Singapore
On October 9, the latest 2019 Henley Passport Index ranking was released. In the report, India is currently ranked at 82nd place in 2019, which is one place down from its previous rank of 81 in 2018.
88. Which country has become the first country to ban ads for unhealthy sugary drinks ?
- Singapore
89. Which state has received the approval from Reserve Bank of India for setting up its own Bank, by amalgamating 13 district co-operative banks (DCBs) with its State Co-operative Bank ?
- Kerala – Kerala Bank
90. Who won the 2018 Nobel Prize of Literature for a narrative imagination that with encyclopedic passion represents the crossing of boundaries as a form of life?
- Olga Tokarczuk
61. National postal week 2019 is observed from -------
- 9 to 15th October 2019
62. Which state government has launched a welfare scheme “YSR Vahana Mitra”?
- Andhra Pradesh
63. What was the theme of the World Migratory Bird Day 2019 ?
- “Protect Birds: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution”
On October 12, 2019, World Migratory Bird Day was observed all over the world to create awareness on the need for conservation of migratory birds and their habitats.
64. Which oil company has launched drive to turn plastic to specialized bitumen?
- IOC
65. About how much percent of Visual impairment in India was reduced as per the National Blindness and Visually Impaired Survey 2019 released by Dr. Harsh Vardhan ?
- 52%
66. What is the theme of the 2019 edition of World Space Week ?
- The Moon: Gateway to the Stars
67. Which country will issue a commemorative coin to mark the 150th birthday anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi ?
- United Kingdom(UK)
68. Which bank has launched a short-term online fixed deposit product “Express FD”?
- Axis Bank
69. Which country becomes the member of Group of 20 (G20) Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance recently ?
- India
70. Which union ministry has instituted the Vayoshreshtha Samman-2019?
- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
71. Who was conferred with the Health Council Award 2019 in Healthcare technology category by Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin ?
- Hitesh Bhatt
72. Who is the author of the book ‘India and the Netherlands - Past, Present and Future’?
- Venu Rajamony
73. Name the first Ethiopian, who was felicitated with Nobel Peace Prize 2019 ?
- Abiy Ahmed Ali
The 2019 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed who made peace last year with bitter foe Eritrea.
74. Who topped in the Forbes India Rich List 2019 for the 12th consecutive year with a net worth of $51.4 billion by Forbes India ?
- Mukesh Ambani
75. Name the space weather satellite launched by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to study earth’s ionosphere ?
- Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON)
76. What is the name of the app launched by Mr. Hardeep Singh Puri, to encourage public engagement in planting trees and Green drives ?
- mHariyali
77. Name the 1st & unique eel-loach species of miniature well-dwelling subterranean fish discovered in the Kozhikode, Kerala ?
- Pangio bhujia
78. What is the name of the app launched by Indian Railways, through which the passengers can register their complaints online?
- Sahyatri
79. Which country’s women cricket team broke the record for most consecutive wins in One Day International (ODI) cricket with their 18th triumph
by defeating Sri Lanka?
- Australia
80. What was the theme of the International Day of the Girl Child 2019 ?
- GirlForce: Unscripted and Unstoppable
81. On which date, World Obesity Day is observed annually ?
- October 11
82. What was the theme of the World Egg Day 2019 ?
- Eat your egg today and every day
The World Egg Day which is celebrated annually on the second Friday of October, was observed on October 11, 2019.
83. Where was the 13th Conference of Central Council of Health and Family Welfare for 2019 held ?
- New Delhi, Delhi
84. Name the late Indian Air Marshall, who was honoured with commemorative stamp for his exemplary service ?
- Arjan Singh
On October 9, 2019, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has released a commemorative stamp of Marshal of the Indian Air Force (IAF) late Arjan Singh in honor of his exemplary service to our nation.
85. Which country has delivered the first set(36) Rafale aircrafts to India ?
- France
86. Name the Indian delegate, who visited Mongolia to address the ceremony for commissioning the oil refinery project in Mongolia ?
- Dharmendra Pradhan
87. Which countries topped in the Passport Index 2019 released by the Henley & Partners on October 9, 2019 ?
- Japan and Singapore
On October 9, the latest 2019 Henley Passport Index ranking was released. In the report, India is currently ranked at 82nd place in 2019, which is one place down from its previous rank of 81 in 2018.
88. Which country has become the first country to ban ads for unhealthy sugary drinks ?
- Singapore
89. Which state has received the approval from Reserve Bank of India for setting up its own Bank, by amalgamating 13 district co-operative banks (DCBs) with its State Co-operative Bank ?
- Kerala – Kerala Bank
90. Who won the 2018 Nobel Prize of Literature for a narrative imagination that with encyclopedic passion represents the crossing of boundaries as a form of life?
- Olga Tokarczuk
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