Current Affairs Quiz , 31 Oct 2019

1) Which among the following statements not one of the Neglected Tropical Diseases?

a) Trachoma
b) Lymphatic Filariasis
c) Dengue
d) None of the above

Answer: d
• All of the above are Neglected Tropical Diseases.

2) Space scientists have discovered a new celestial body using Very Large Telescope in Chile. It is called

a) Omuaomua
b) Bennu
c) Hygiea
d) None of the above

Answer: c
• Space scientists have discovered a new celestial body Hygiea using Very Large Telescope in Chile.

3) Who was sworn in as the first Lt. Governor of Ladakh?

a) RK Mathur
b) SP Malik
c) V S K Kaumudi
d) None of the above

Answer: a
• Ex-IAS Officer Radha Krishna Mathur took oath as the first Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh. The UT of Ladakh came into being on 30 October after the centre’s decision to end special status to J&K and split it into two union territories.

4) Who all are eligible for National Pension Scheme (NPS)?

a) Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)
b) Non-Resident Indians
c) citizens of Indian
d) All of the above

Answer: d
• Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has now permitted Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) to enrol in National Pension Scheme (NPS) at par with Non-Resident Indians.

5) Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) System is used in

a) Ballistic missiles
b) Fighter aircraft
c) Aircraft carriers
d) Submarines

Answer: d
• It is any technology which allows a non-nuclear submarine to operate without the need to access atmospheric oxygen (by surfacing or using a snorkel).