Current Affairs Quiz based on "The Hindu" (Latest October)

1. Fugitive underworld don Chhota Rajan, one of India’s most wanted criminals and a leading figure in the Mumbai underworld, was arrested in which country?
Answer. Bali in Indonesia

2. Which country will help India for Indian citizens who have been kidnapped in Libya?
Answer. Tunisia 

3. Where is the 3rd India¬-Africa Forum Summit started?
Answer. New Delhi

4. Days after the Indian Air Force announced that it will induct women as fighter pilots, which defence force has decided to allow women pilots in various streams?
Answer. The Indian Navy

5. Name the Comedian and political neophyte who was elected President of Guatemala?
Answer. Jimmy Morales

6. Name the political party in Poland who won parliamentary election defeating the pro¬-EU ruling party?
Answer.  Poland’s Law and Justice party (PiS)

7. Which country has announced that special presidential task force would be constituted to ensure protection of children in that country?
Answer. Sri Lanka, announced by President Maithripala Sirisena

8.Name the mission which is a part of the proposed overhaul of the innovation ecosystem in the country, which will encourage and promote self¬-employment as a career option for young people?
Answer. Atal Innovation Mission

9. A NITI Aayog panel on innovation has recommended that the private sector should help fund research and development, including in research labs at universities and startups. Who headed the panel?
Answer. Prof. Tarun Khanna

10. What is the full form of SETU?
Answer. Self Employed and Talent Utilization (SETU) scheme

11. Who has been appointed as the Australia's new Davis Cup captain?
Answer. Lleyton Hewitt

12. Name the company which will be acquired by the Grofers, an express delivery service?
Answer. Townrush

13. Which country has said it is ready to provide any kind of assistance to Afghanistan and Pakistan where the earthquake occurred on 26th October?
Answer. USA

14. What is the epicenter of the 7.5 magnitude earthquake, centered in the Hindu Kush mountains, which hit northern Afghanistan and Pakistan?
Answer. Afghanistan's Jurm

15. Name the former British Prime Minister who stated that he was sorry that the intelligence behind the decision to attack Saddam Hussein's regime in 2003 was wrong, and admitted there had been mistakes in the planning of the operation?
Answer. Tony Blair

16. Which state has proposed to spend Rs 405.17 crore on enhancing water supply in 11 AMRUT cities in the state during the current fiscal year?
Answer. Telangana