Current Affairs based on "The Hindu"

1. In which country the Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack on a Shia Muslim mosque in that country?

Answer. Bangladesh

2. Which country’s air forces had flown bombers and other jets through a strait between Japanese islands on their way to drills in the Western Pacific recently?
Answer. China's air force

3. Queen Elizabeth II is set to open the Commonwealth heads of government meeting in which place? 

Answer. On the Mediterranean island of Malta

4. The Israeli military has conducted successful test of the Barak-8 missile, jointly developed with which country?

Answer. India

5. China has successfully launched a remote sensing satellite which will focus on experiments on survey of land, crop yields and disaster relief. What is the name of the satellite?

Answer. Yaogan - 29

6. Chinese naval forces held their first joint drill with which organization’s ships, which will help to improve communications between ships on anti-piracy duties so that they can together maintain maritime security and stability in the Gulf of Aden?

Answer. NATO

7. Which airline company of India has announced first-ever non-stop flight from New Delhi to San Francisco from December 2?

Answer. Air India

8. Which country has proposed to convert its existing 225-member-strong Parliament into Constitutional Assembly, whose primary responsibility will be to produce a fresh Constitution of the country?

Answer. Sri Lanka

9. India’s ODI cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has bagged his first endorsement deal outside the country, signing up to be the brand ambassador of Dubai-based hospitality and event management company. What is the name of the company?

Answer. Grand Midwest Group

10. Jayanthibai C. Patel, passed away recently at the age of 85 years. He was a?

Answer. Cricketer