Correct Answer : Option (D) - Open Books, Open Minds

The 38th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is being held from 30th of October to 9th of November 2019 with theme 'Open Books, Open Minds'. Here, authors, publishers, intellectuals and artists from across the world will bring their experiences and expertise to this prominent event and partake in a vibrant cultural programme. Apart from this, UNESCO has also named Sharjah as the World Book Capital City (WBCC) for the year 2019 in recognition of the city's continuous efforts in promoting books and literacy.

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received the Dr Kalam Smriti International Excellence Award 2019 in Dhaka. The award citation lauded Prime Minister Hasina for her vision of a peaceful and prosperous South Asia, free of tension, conflicts and terrorism. The award has been instituted in the memory of former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. The award is given every year to honour statesmen or leaders who have shown excellence in respective fields to achieve the best for their countries.

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Ranveer Duggal

In the International Billiards Snooker Federation's (IBSF) World Under-16 Snooker Championship 2019 held in Tyumen, Russia, Ranveer Duggal, aged 15 from Chandigarh, clinched bronze medal. He is a student of IX standard at St Stephen's School, Sector 45, Chandigarh.He was the youngest player at the age of 6 to play in national pool championship in Ludhiana, Punjab in 2011.

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Engineering for change

The 52nd Engineers Day was celebrated in India on September 15, 2019 under the theme "Engineering for change". It was also celebrated in SriLanka and Tanzania while others countries celebrate this day on other dates. It was 1st observed on 1967.

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh became the first state in July 2019, to amend DMF rules. The new rule mandates the inclusion of 10 Gram Sabha members directly from mining-affected areas in the DMF Governing Council (GC).

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Daniel Zhang

Daniel Zhang, Alibaba's CEO, will replace Jack Ma as Executive Chairman of the group.

Correct Answer : Option (D) - India

FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup, 2020 will be held in India from Nov 2- Nov21.

Correct Answer : Option (A) - 32 Years and Healing

The United Nations observes 16 September every year as International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. The ozone layer is a fragile shield of gas which protects the Earth from the harmful portion of the rays of the sun and thus help in preserving life on the planet. Theme of the day for 2019: 32 Years and Healing. The theme for this year celebrates over three decades of remarkable international cooperation to protect the ozone layer and the climate under the Montreal Protocol. The Montreal Protocol has led to the phase-out of 99 per cent of ozone-depleting chemicals in refrigerators, air-conditioners and many other products.

Correct Answer : Option (B) - State Bank of India

The State Bank of India(SBI) has announced revision in charges of deposits and withdrawals that will be effective from October 1, 2019. The new revision is applicable to cash withdrawals, non-maintenance in Average Monthly Balance(AMB) and deposits.

Correct Answer : Option (C) - India

India won Track Asia Cup 2019. India topped the medal tally with 10 gold, 8 silver and 7 bronze medals. Uzbekistan finished overall second with 4 gold and 3 silver while Malaysia secured third place with 4 gold and 1 silver