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Thursday 12 October 2017

11.10.2017 Current Affairs Quiz


1) _______ launches fourth Michibiki satellite for hi-tech GPS.
(A) USA
(B) China
(C) Japan
(D) Russia
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Answer-(C) Japan
Explanation:
  • It was fourth satellite in Michibiki series i.e. Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).
  • It is own version of GPS and is dubbed as Michibiki system. Michibiki means guidance in Japanese.
  • It is intended for civilian use, with a claimed positioning accuracy down to mere centimetres.
  • The QZSS constellation of 8 satellites will trace out a figure-8 pattern over Japan, the Western Pacific, and Australia.

  • 2) India hosts International Conference on Dialogue of Civilizations – IV at __________.
    (A) New Delhi
    (B) Ahmedabad
    (C) Lucknow
    (D) Hyderabad
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    Answer-(A) New Delhi
    Explanation:
  • International conference on “Dialogue of Civilizations – IV” was inaugurated by Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Culture Dr. Mahesh Sharma in New Delhi.
  • It has been organised by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under Union Ministry of Culture in collaboration with National Geographic Society (NGS).

  • 3) Who was appointed as new Chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune?
    (A) Amitabh Bachchan
    (B) Rajesh Khanna
    (C) Prithviraj Kapoor
    (D) Anupam Kher
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    Answer-(D) Anupam Kher
    Explanation:
  • He will succeed Gajendra Chauhan whose tenure ended in March 2017.
  • Earlier he had held post of chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification and the National School of Drama in India.
  • He is currently the chairman at Actor Prepares.

  • 4) What is the theme of ‘International day of the girl child’ 2017?
    (A) EmPOWER Girls : Before, during and after crises
    (B) Girls’ Progress = Goals’ Progress: What Counts for Girls
    (C) Ending child marriage
    (D) Innovating for girl's education
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    Answer-(A) EmPOWER Girls : Before, during and after crises
    Explanation:
  • International Day of the Girl Child is an international observance day declared by the United Nations; it is also called the Day of the Girl and the International Day of the Girl.
  • October 11, 2012, was the first Day of the Girl.
  • Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Week - 9 to 14 October 2017.
  • This day is observed to raise awareness about several issues faced by girl child pertaining to education, nutrition, child marriage, legal and medical rights.

  • 5) Who was the first Indian scored in FIFA Football match?
    (A) Jeakson Singh
    (B) Anwar Ali
    (C) Abhijit Sarkar
    (D) Dheeraj Moirangthem
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    Answer-(A) Jeakson Singh

    6) SBI to setup country’s largest Innovation Centre in _____________.
    (A) Chennai
    (B) Kolkata
    (C) Mumbai
    (D) Amravati
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    Answer-(C) Mumbai
    Explanation:
    State Bank of India (SBI) announced the setting up of its 15,000 square feet Innovation Centre, India’s largest Innovation Centre, in Navi Mumbai.

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