Daily Quiz October 19

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Quiz

 

1. What was a key focus of the 14th High-Level Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard and the Korea Coast Guard held in Incheon?
   1.   Launching a joint satellite
   2.   Enhancing maritime search and rescue cooperation
   3.   Discussing nuclear disarmament
   4.   Negotiating a free trade agreement
2. What is the primary focus area of the newly inaugurated BRIC-CDFD–ONT India Genomics Centre of Excellence?
   1.   Renewable energy solutions
   2.   Space technology development
   3.   Artificial intelligence for agriculture
   4.   Genomics research in rare diseases and cancer
3. Which Indian territory was declared fully literate in October 2026 under the ULLAS–Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram?
   1.   Puducherry
   2.   Andaman and Nicobar Islands
   3.   Daman and Diu
   4.   Lakshadweep
4. Who was appointed the new Governor of Odisha in the reshuffle announced by President Droupadi Murmu in October 2026?
   1.   Dhal Singh Bisen
   2.   Dushyant Gautam
   3.   Braj Mohan Ram
   4.   Dr Sudha Yadav
5. Which two major defence acquisitions were covered by the Ministry of Defence’s contracts worth approximately Rs 4,106 crore signed in October 2026?
   1.   GSAT-7C satellite and Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes
   2.   Tejas Aircraft and Akash Missiles
   3.   INS Vikrant and BrahMos Missiles
   4.   Pinaka Rockets and Arjun Tanks
6. With the addition of Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel, what is the total number of Ramsar sites in India as of October 2026?
   1.   100
   2.   103
   3.   110
   4.   95
7. What is the main purpose of the National Strategic Trade Command Centre (NSTCC) launched by Piyush Goyal in October 2026?
   1.   To consolidate and analyse trade-related data for evidence-based governance
   2.   To monitor sports achievements
   3.   To manage railway infrastructure
   4.   To regulate agricultural exports
8. What was the value of India’s merchandise exports in September 2026, and what was the year-on-year growth rate?
   1.   USD 44.40 billion; 23.04%
   2.   USD 36.08 billion; 10.99%
   3.   USD 80.75 billion; 15.84%
   4.   USD 74.61 billion; 11.84%
9. What is the primary function of the Anna Seve app launched statewide in Karnataka in October 2026?
   1.   Online education for rural students
   2.   Monitoring crop insurance claims
   3.   Booking appointments at government offices
   4.   Home-based ration card e-KYC for PDS beneficiaries
10. What is the primary objective of the National SARAS Mela, as highlighted by President Droupadi Murmu?
    1.   To display government welfare schemes for urban youth.
    2.   To organise cultural performances from all Indian states.
    3.   To conduct training for government officials.
    4.   To promote rural artisans and women SHGs by providing a platform to showcase and market their products.