7th, 8th October 2016 Current Affairs MCQs

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Current Affairs Questions on 7th, 8th October 2016:
What is growth forecast for India in FY17 by World Economic Outlook (WEO) report?
A. 7.1%
B. 8.2%
C. 10%
D. 7.6%
Answer: D
Explanation: As per latest revised edition of World Economic Outlook (WEO) report of International Monetary Fund (IMF), India’s GDP growth forecast has been raised by 0.2 % to 7.6 % for FY17 (2016-17 ) and FY18 (2017-18). Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Yusuf Arakkal, who passed away recently, was a well-known personality of which field?
A. Cricket
B. Politics
C. Painting
D. Business
Answer: C
Explanation: Yusuf Arakkal (71), who recently passed away in Bengaluru, was a Malayali painter and was known for his contribution to the world of abstract and contemporary art. He was also known for his works depicting social issues. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which state on 7th October becomes 17th State to join UDAY Scheme ?
A. Punjab
B. Maharashtra
C. Kerala
D. Delhi
Answer: B
Explanation: Government of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Government of Maharashtra and Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) under the Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) at the two-day State Power Ministers Conference in Vadodara on 7th October 2016. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who won the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize?
A. Barack Obama
B. European Union (EU)
C. Juan Manuel Santos
D. Shekh Hasina
Answer: C
Explanation: Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos won the Nobel Peace Prize on 7th October for his efforts to end Latin America's longest-running conflict, an honor that came just five days after Colombian voters dealt him a stunning blow by rejecting a peace deal with left-wing rebels. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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