10.10.2017 Current Affairs Quiz

1) _________ became first state in the country to incorporate skill development programme in higher education.
(A) Tamil Nadu
(B) Telangana
(C) Rajasthan
(D) Madhya Pradesh
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Answer-(C) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) in collaboration with state’s Department of College Education has prepared 16 courses for entrepreneurs and skill development for colleges in the state.

2) India ranks _____ in 2017 Valuable Nation Brand List.
(A) 8th
(B) 9th
(C) 10th
(D) 12th
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Answer-(A) 8th
Explanation:

According to Brand Finance’s recently released Nation Brands 2017 report, India was ranked 8th out of 100 countries on a list of most valuable nation brands.

This year India slipped by one spot compared to 7th rank in 2016 and ceded its previous spot to Canada.

Top 10 Valuable Nation brands are United States (1st), China (2nd), Germany (3rd), Japan (4th), United Kingdom (5th), France (6th), Canada (7th), India (8th), Italy (9th) and South Korea (10th).

3) Which airport to be the first Aadhaar-enabled airport in the country by December 2018?
(A) Chennai
(B) Bengaluru
(C) Hyderabad
(D) Kochi
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Answer-(B) Bengaluru

4) Theme of India Water Week 2017 is _________.
(A) Water and Energy for Inclusive Growth
(B) Save Water Save Nature
(C) Water is the Driving Force of Nature
(D) Pure Water is the First and Foremost Medicine
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Answer-(A) Water and Energy for Inclusive Growth
Explanation:

It is held from 10th to 14th October, 2017.

India Water Week 2017 is a platform to discuss ideas with global-level decision makers, politicians, researchers and entrepreneurs in the field of water resources for mutual benefit.

Current Affairs Quiz