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1 .
Who created a new national record in women's 20 km race walk at the 37th National Games in Goa?
A)
Priyanka Goswami
B)
Aditi Sinha
C)
Rupali Shah
D)
Akanksha Singh

Correct Answer :   Priyanka Goswami

Sportsmanship and camaraderie are on full display at the 37th National Games in Goa. Tejas Ashok Shirse of Maharashtra achieved an incredible feat, setting a new National Games record in Men's 110M hurdles by finishing it in 13.80 seconds 30th Oct 2023.

Priyanka Goswami of Uttar Pradesh has also set a new National Games record in the women’s 20km Race Walk with an impressive time of 1 hour 36 minutes 35 seconds.

 

Gold medal of Women’s 3M Springboard bagged by Palak Sharma of Madhya Pradesh and that of Men's won by H London Singh of Services. The gold medal in women's modern pentathlon was won by Adhya Singh of Madhya Pradesh and the Gold medal in men's modern pentathlon was won by Mayank Chaphekar of Maharashtra.

In men's Hockey, Maharashtra, Karnataka and West Bengal dominated the game, while in women's hockey, Haryana and Jharkhand showed dominance over their opponents. Maharashtra is leading the medal table in the National Games 2023 with 114 medals including 47 gold. Haryana was on second spot with 50 medals, while defending champion Services Sports Control Board is placed in third place with 33 medals..

Source : AIR

Published On : October 31, 2023
2 .
Who has been awarded the prestigious Ballon d'Or Award for the year 2023?
A)
Vinicius Junior
B)
Lionel Messi
C)
Erling Holland
D)
Emiliano Martinez

Correct Answer :   Lionel Messi

* Football legend Lionel Messi has been honored with the prestigious Ballon d'Or award for the year 2023.

* Messi has won the Ballon d'Or award for a record eighth time.

* The 67th Ballon d'Or Awards was held at the Theater du Châtelet in Paris, France.

* The Ballon d'Or is an annual award presented by the French magazine France Football.

Published On : October 31, 2023
3 .
Agartala-Akhaura Rail Project is related to India and which country?
A)
Nepal
B)
Sri Lanka
C)
Bangladesh
D)
Bhutan

Correct Answer :   Bangladesh

Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina will jointly inaugurate the Agartala-Akhaura cross-border rail link project on Wednesday (1st Nov 2023). The rail link will boost cross-border trade and significantly reduce the travel time between Agartala and Kolkata via Dhaka.

IRCON, CPSE of Railways is the executing agency for the Indian side and also Project Management Consultant (PMC) for Bangladesh Railways. Earlier, the project was scheduled to be completed by the year 2020. However, due to various reasons, the project gets delayed.

The national transporter on 30 October 2023 (Monday) conducted the trial-run on the newly built Akhaura-Agartala rail route. The locomotive engine attached with four wagons entered Tripura through the border..

Published On : October 31, 2023
4 .
Who flagged off Gujarat's first heritage train?
A)
Narendra Modi
B)
Amit Shah
C)
Ratan Tata
D)
Rajnath Singh

Correct Answer :   Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged off Gujarat's first heritage train that will run from Ekta Nagar to Ahmedabad, bringing tourists to the Statue of Unity, the memorial to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The three-coach heritage train will be hauled by an electric engine that has been designed to look like a steam locomotive, replete with foggers to produce exhaust fumes and sound system to produce the sound of a steam locomotive. "The train is a blend of heritage and modern facilities," Modi said, flagging off the train during Ekta Divas celebrations here. Ekta Nagar, also known as Kevadiya, is in Narmada district



Ekta Nagar-Vadodara Heritage Train Features :

The three coaches have 48 seats each and tourists can enjoy a cup of tea and snacks in the 28-seater AC restaurant dining car with teak wood dining tables and two seater cushioned sofas. "The train will ply as a weekly service on Sundays from November 5. The frequency will be increased after taking into account the response to the service," Jitendra Kumar Singh, Divisional Railway Manager, Vadodara, said. All the coaches have teak wood interiors designed at the Integral Coach Factory at Perambur, Chennai.


Vadodara has a rich heritage of railways with the first attempt to run rail services being made in 1862 by Khanderao Gaekwad, the then ruler of Baroda State. Back then the trains were hauled by oxen on a eight-mile track between Dabhoi and Miyagam. Locomotives were used regularly on the route by 1880.


Ekta Nagar-Vadodara Heritage Train Timing & Fare :
The train will depart Ahmedabad at 6:10 am and reach Ekta Nagar, the railway station at Kevadia, which is home to the Statue of Unity in the reservoir of the Sardar Sarovar dam, at 9:50 am. On the return journey, the train will depart from Ekta Nagar at 8:23 pm and reach Ahmedabad at five minutes past midnight. The fare for one-way journey will be Rs 885. The train will not have any stoppage during the 182-km journey between Ekta Nagar and Ahmedabad..

Source : Zeenews

Published On : October 31, 2023
5 .
Climate change expert Professor Saleemul Huq has passed away, he was a resident of which country?
A)
Japan
B)
India
C)
Pakistan
D)
Bangladesh

Correct Answer :   Bangladesh

Famous climate change expert Professor Saleemul Huq, director of International Centre for Climate Change and Development, passed away on Saturday (28th Oct 2023) night at his residence in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
 
Saleemul Huq was Professor at the Independent University Bangladesh (IUB). He was an expert in adaptation to climate change in the most vulnerable developing countries and a lead author of the third, fourth and fifth assessment reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

He also advised the Least Developed Countries (LDC) group in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
 
 

Prof Huq was affiliated with the UN Food System Summit for 2021 as co-chair of the Action Track 5 on Building Resilience to Vulnerabilities, Shocks & Stress.
 
He was an associate of the International Institute on Environment and Development (IIED) of the United Kingdom. He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2022 New Year Honours for services to combating international climate change.
 
In addition, he was the Chair of the Expert Advisory Group for the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) and Senior Adviser on Locally Led Adaptation with Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA), headquartered in the Netherlands..

Source : Ddnews

Published On : October 30, 2023
6 .
Which country has recently been removed by the Financial Action Task Force from its 'grey list'?
A)
Myanmar
B)
Pakistan
C)
Albania
D)
Malaysia

Correct Answer :   Albania

Albania is no longer on the Financial Action Task Force ‘grey list’, which names countries where concerns about money laundering and terrorist financing are not adequately addressed by the authorities but stakeholders say the impacts of money laundering are still felt in the economy.
 
The FATF is a global body responsible for tackling financial crimes, and those who make the grey list are subject to monitoring. Countries on the list often face heightened controls internationally, with financial institutions increasing scrutiny on transactions coming from, or going to them.
 
“This decision brings a number of positive outcomes, both in terms of reputation and in easing the costs of financial transactions in the banking system at home and abroad,” Finance Minister Ervin Mete said after announcing Albania’s three-year tenure on the list had come to an end.
 
Albania made a substantial commitment to cooperate with the FATF and the Council of Europe’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing evaluation body, Moneyval, in February 2020, following its re-inclusion in the grey list. Since then, the country has seen a notable rise in money laundering cases leading to indictments.
 
 

In the summer, the Council of Europe upgraded Albania’s compliance with FATF recommendations from partially compliant to largely compliant. They continued that the country took several measures “which addressed important shortcomings” and improved measures for regulating and supervising notaries and real estate agents.
 
“Overall, Albania has made progress in addressing most of the technical compliance shortcomings identified in its 2018 Mutual Evaluation Report,” the Council of Europe stated, noting Albania must report back in two years on all matters and any further progress.
 
However, concerns remain, at least locally, over money laundering. During the summer, the value of the euro decreased significantly against the lek due to a glut of the EU currency on the local market. While much was attributed to tourism and increased foreign investment, some remain sceptical and suspect foul play.
 
“Some strengthening (of the lek) has come from non-formal economic factors or in Albanian: informal or criminal economy,” said analyst and political commentator Neritan Sejamini.
 
He added the government and the Bank of Albania could help resolve the issue by lowering lek interest rates, raising the level of obligatory banking reserves in the currency, increasing public spending and lowering taxes. But this is not happening.
 
Gjergi Erebara, a journalist with BIRN, also believes that the presence of black money in the economy is behind the current state of affairs..

Source : Euractiv

Published On : October 30, 2023
7 .
Where was the 4th annual conference of the Indian Association for Economics and Allied Sciences held?
A)
Patna
B)
Srinagar
C)
Jaipur
D)
Varanasi

Correct Answer :   Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the fourth annual conference of the Indian Economics & Allied Sciences Association at the University of Kashmir, Srinagar, with a valedictory ceremony held on Sunday (29th Oct 2023).

The conference delved into themes including Atmanirbhar Bharat and infrastructure development, J&K and Ladakh economy, health reforms and educational reforms such as NEP-2020 among others.

The primary objective of the conference was to introduce young researchers and students to the latest advancements in the field of economics and encourage in-depth discussions on various aspects of the Indian economy.

Following the presentations, an academic discussion took place where experts from various academic and research institutions across India reviewed the research and offered their insights on the discussed themes.

The participants and members of IEASA were felicitated and certificates were distributed to recognise their contributions.

While speaking on the valedictory function KU Vice Chancellor, Prof Nilofer Khan said, "We have witnessed the exchange of ideas, the presentation of groundbreaking research and the fostering of new collaborations during the last few days," adding that there is tremendous intellectual capacity within our community to advancing the field of economics and allied sciences.

 

MD & CEO, J&K Bank, Baldev Prakash talked about the bank’s role in J&K economy and ensured his full support under CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) to the university and other programmes which directly or indirectly contribute to the development of the nation.

Head, Department of Economics, KU Prof Imtiyaz ul Haq expressed his well-wishes for the participants' future endeavours.

KU Registrar, Dr Nisar Ahmad Mir; Commissioner, State Tax Department, Dr Rashmi Singh; MD & CEO, J&K Bank, Mr. Baldev Prakash and other prominent economists from across India attended the valedictory function.

Pertinently, Lieutenant Governor, Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha inaugurated the conference on Friday, emphasising India's development strategy of Aatma Nirbhar Bharat, development issues of J&K, Ladakh and the tribal population in India.

The Lt Governor commended the contributions of the Indian Economics and Allied Sciences Association in enhancing the understanding of India's development process and economic policies.

President, IEASA, Prof Sudhakar Panda; Secretary, IEASA, Dr Alok Kumar also spoke during the inaugural session emphasising the key features of the annual conference.
The Lt Governor also released the Conference Souvenir during the event.

KU Vice Chancellor, Prof Nilofer Khan; KU Registrar, Dr Nisar Ahmad Mir; Conference President IEASA, Prof Pulin B Nayak; Member Secretary, ICSSR, Prof Dhananjay Singh; Conference Chief Coordinator, Prof G M Bhat; educationists, economists, experts, heads of various KU departments, research scholars and students were present at the inaugural ceremony..

Source : Brighterkashmir

Published On : October 30, 2023
8 .
Which city will host Beautyworld Middle East 2023?
A)
Muscat
B)
Dubai
C)
Abu Dhabi
D)
Kuwait City

Correct Answer :   Dubai

Dubai will host Beautyworld Middle East 2023, the leading international trade show that redefines the landscape of the beauty and wellness industry, from October 30 - November 1, 2023, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. An impressive assembly of 1,750 exhibitors from 57 countries spanning across 15 halls, boasting an astounding 20 per cent expansion in size over the previous edition.
 
Local, regional and international exhibitors will launch new products, innovations, trends and services to a highly engaged audience of over 50,000 industry attendees. Participants at the largest international trade fair for the beauty and wellness industry will experience an exhilarating array of sessions encompassing market intelligence, emerging trends, and revolutionary technologies reshaping the beauty sector on both regional and global scales.
 
 

Popular features include Next in Beauty, a platform for high-profile industry figures to share insights into global trends, beauty tech developments, sustainable practices and cosmetics regulations. Signature Scent sees several top international fragrance houses create their own interpretation of a signature scent, while Quintessence is an exclusive platform dedicated to artistic and niche fragrances.
 
Beauty Tech is another key feature and will showcase the sector's game-changing solutions and future developments. Premium Club, meanwhile, will connect senior buyers and key decision-makers..

Source : Devdiscourse

Published On : October 30, 2023
9 .
Who has been appointed by State Bank of India as its new brand ambassador?
A)
MS Dhoni
B)
Virat Kohli
C)
Rohit Sharma
D)
Sachin Tendulkar

Correct Answer :   MS Dhoni

The State Bank of India (SBI), the nation’s largest lender, has appointed the legendary cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its official Brand Ambassador. Dhoni, who is widely regarded as one of India’s greatest cricket captains, will assume a crucial role in various marketing and promotional campaigns for SBI. This development reflects SBI’s commitment to engaging with a younger, more diverse customer base. List of companies and products androse by MS Dhoni such as Oreo, India Cements, Dream11 and Reebok in 2023.
 
The Trend of Sporting Icons as Brand Ambassadors in Banking : SBI is not the only public sector bank to capitalize on the appeal of popular sports personalities. Other banks, such as Bank of Baroda (BOB) and Punjab National Bank (PNB), have also leveraged the star power of athletes in their brand endorsement strategies. Bank of Baroda notably enlisted former cricketer Rahul Dravid as its brand ambassador, while BOB’s lineup of brand ambassadors includes badminton players P V Sindhu and K Srikanth, along with cricketer Shafali Verma. Punjab National Bank had earlier signed on the renowned cricketer Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador, underlining the growing trend of using sports icons to connect with the masses.
 
 

Dhoni’s Remarkable Career and Recent Brand Endorsements : Mahendra Singh Dhoni, a former Indian cricket captain, is a revered figure in Indian cricket. He recently revealed an interesting insight during an event in Bengaluru, where he shared that he had a premonition of his retirement from international cricket during the 2019 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup semifinal, which turned out to be his last match for Team India. Beyond his association with SBI, Dhoni has also taken up the role of brand ambassador for Reliance Industries Limited’s JioMart. His list of brand endorsements for 2023 includes well-known companies and products such as Oreo, India Cements, Dream11, and Reebok.
 
State Bank of India’s Impressive Financial Portfolio : State Bank of India, a financial powerhouse in the Indian banking sector, boasts an impressive financial portfolio. As of June 2023, the bank’s home loan portfolio has surged past ₹6.53 lakh crore, highlighting its dominant position in the housing finance market. SBI’s deposit base stands at a staggering ₹45.31 lakh crore, with a Current Account Savings Account (CASA) ratio of 42.88%. Furthermore, the bank’s advances have crossed ₹33 lakh crore, cementing its role as a key player in the lending landscape. In addition, SBI commands a substantial market share of 33.4% in home loans and 19.5% in auto loans, reinforcing its prominence in retail banking.
 
The association between MS Dhoni and State Bank of India marks an exciting chapter in the bank’s branding journey, as it seeks to resonate with a younger and more diverse audience, leveraging the charisma of one of India’s most beloved sports figures

Published On : October 30, 2023
10 .
Who Launches 'Swayampurna e-bazaar' in Goa?
A)
Digambar Kamat
B)
Vijai Sardesai
C)
Bhupendrabhai Patel
D)
Pramod Sawant

Correct Answer :   Pramod Sawant

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday (26th Oct 2023) launched Swayampurna e-bazaar, an online platform that supports self-help groups.

Chief Minister Sawant said that his government launched this online platform to give market to different kinds of products made by self-help groups and women.

“We have launched the Swayampurna e-bazaar on the occasion of Dussehra. We launched this e-bazaar to give market to different kinds of products made by self-help groups and women. These products will be available for people across India,” Pramod Sawant said.

The Swayampurna e-bazaar is an extension of the successful Swayampurna Chavath Bazar. The Chaturthi e-Market, another platform, also received a good response, said officials.

The Chavath e Bazaar is an online portal integrated with the Swiggy app for seamless ordering. Goan entrepreneurs and self-help groups can contact 9262626262 to join this platform and sell their products online, One can also shop via www.goaebazaar.com, thereby supporting rural Goans’ artisans and craftsmanship..

Source : The Statesman

Published On : October 28, 2023