Indira Gandhi quotes

Indira Gandhi quotes:

• Even if I died in the service of the nation, I would be proud of it. Every drop of my blood... will contribute to the growth of this nation and to make it strong and dynamic.
• My grandfather once told me that there are two kinds of people: those who do the work, and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was much less competition there.
• I'm certainly not a workaholic.
• My father was a statesman, I am a political woman. My father was a saint. I am not.
• I don't mind if my life goes in the service of the nation. If I die, every drop of my blood will invigorate the nation.
• My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was much less competition.
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• Winning or losing of the election is less important than strengthening the country.
• To become capable, one must have faith in oneself.
• The purpose of life is to believe, to hope, and to strive.
• Ability is not always gauged by examination.
• Whenever you take a step forward, you are bound to disturb something.
• I cannot understand how anyone can be an Indian and not be proud.
• Difficulties can't be eliminated from life. Individuals will always have them, countries will always have them...The only thing is to accept them, if possible overcome them, otherwise to come to terms with them. It's all right to fight, yes, but only when it's possible.
• The power to question is the basis of all human progress.
• Popularity is not a guarantee of quality.
• Education is a liberating force, and in our age it is also a democratizing force, cutting across the barriers of caste and class, smoothing out inequalities imposed by birth and other circumstances.
• Let's not forget that in India the symbol of strength is a woman; the goddess Shakti.
• Happiness is a state of mind, you know. I don't think you are permanently happy. One is happy about certain things and not so happy about others.
• If I die a violent death, as some fear and a few are plotting, I know that the violence will be in the thought and the action of the assassins, not in my dying.
• Martyrdom does not end something, it only a beginning.
• If I see something dirty or untidy, I have to clean it up.
• I am proud that I spent the whole of my life in the service of my people ... I shall continue to serve until my last breath and when I die, I can say, that every drop of my blood will invigorate India and strengthen it.
• Opportunities are not offered. They must be wrested and worked for. And this calls for perseverance... and courage.
• To be liberated, woman must feel free to be herself, not in rivalry to man but in the context of her own capacity and her personality.
• Every new experience brings its own maturity and a greater clarity of vision.
• People tend to forget their duties but remember their rights.
• Women sometimes go too far, it's true. But it's only when you go too far that others listen.
• Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave.
• Wearing khadi was a badge of honour. It was something one was proud to do.
• On the one hand, the rich look askance at our continuing poverty - on the other, they warn us against their own methods.

India sends 1st wheat shipment to Afghanistan via Chabahar port

India on 29th October began shipment of wheat to Afghanistan through the Iranian port of Chabahar. A press release from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) noted that the consignment would be the first to use the new route via Chabahar to access Afghanistan, even as India plans similar transfers in the coming months.

The operationalisation of Chabahar will also boost India's efforts to conenct with resource-rich Central Asia and Russia.  The shipment is a part of commitment made by India to supply 1.1 million tonnes of wheat for the people of Afghanistan on grant basis, according to a MEA statement.  Six more wheat shipments will be sent to Afghanistan over the next few months. 

The use of Chabahar for wheat transhipment indicates the firming up of an alternative route to extend necessary support to Afghanistan, in the absence of overland transit rights by Pakistan. The move also indicates that Chahbahar that India has been developing for some years, will soon be fully operational. India had earlier sent goods through the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas in 2003 as Pakistan had not eased land access to Afghanistan.

Italian PM Paolo Gentiloni arrived in India

Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni arrived in New Delhi on a state visit on 30th October 2017.  Upon arrival, he was accorded the ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The visit is aimed at strengthening the bilateral political and economic relations between the two countries. During his visit, the Italian PM will hold talks with the top leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Announcing the visit, External Affairs ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said the prime ministerial trip from Italy was happening after more than a decade. The last visit of an Italian premier to India was in February 2007.

29, 30, 31 October 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

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Current Affairs Questions on 29, 30, 31 October 2017 :
Who has been honoured with the Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award 2017?
A. Vishwanathan Anand
B. AR Rahman
C. Javed Akhtar
D. Sulochana Tai
Answer: C
Explanation: Veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar has been honoured with the 2017 Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award at an event in Mumbai which marked the 28th anniversary of Hridayesh Arts and the 80th birthday of veteran music composer Hridaynath Mangeshkar. ...... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Catalan regional parliament has voted to declare independence from which country recently?
A. England
B. France
C. USA
D. Spain
Answer: D
Explanation: Catalan regional parliament has voted to declare independence from Spain, while the Spanish parliament has approved direct rule over the region. Catalan MPs easily approved the move amid an opposition boycott. Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy had told senators direct rule was needed to return "law, democracy and stability" to Catalonia. The crisis began earlier this month when Catalonia held a controversial referendum on independence. ...... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who wins Men's singles title of French Open 2017?
A. B. Sai Praneeth
B. Kidambi Srikanth
C. Parupalli Kashyap
D. Prannoy kumar
Answer: B
India's Kidambi Srikanth created history as he became the first Indian player to win four Superseries titles in a year after he won the men's singles title at the French Open on 29th October 2017. He defeated Japan's Kenta Nishimoto 21-14, 21-13 in the final to achieve this feat. ...... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who becomes Fastest Batsman to Score 9000 ODI Runs?
A. MS Dhoni
B. Rohit Sharma
C. Virat Kohli
D. AB Delivers
Answer: C
Explanation: Virat Kohli became the sixth Indian to complete 9000 ODI runs during the third game against New Zealand. He went on to score his 32nd ODI century off 96 balls. Mahendra Singh Dhoni had reached the milestone in 2016 while other Indians who have done so are Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly and Mohammad Azharuddin. ...... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

India ships wheat for first time to Afghanistan via which port?
A. Pradeep
B. Chabahar
C. Gwadar
D. Shikago
Answer: B
Explanation: India on 29th October began shipment of wheat to Afghanistan through the Iranian port of Chabahar. A press release from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) noted that the consignment would be the first to use the new route via Chabahar to access Afghanistan, even as India plans similar transfers in the coming months....... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

The world’s first hybrid electric tram powered by hydrogen fuel cells has started in which country?
A. USA
B. Germany
C. China
D. France
Answer: C
Explanation: The world’s first hybrid electric tram powered by hydrogen fuel cells has started running in China to give big boost to green energy in public transport. The tram was put into commercial operation for the first time in Tangshan, north China’s Hebei Province. With water being its only emission, the tram emits no pollutants.... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which bowler secures top spot in ICC T20 Rank in November 2017?
A. Mohammad Amir
B. Jasprit Bumrah
C. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
D. Imad Wasim
Answer: B

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah climbed to the number one spot in the latest ICC T20 rankings while his fifth-ranked team could go as high as second if it beats New Zealand in the three-match series beginning in October 2017. Bumrah, who attained a career-best third position in the ODI rankings, has regained the T20 top spot after Pakistan spinner Imad Wasim slipped one place. India captain Virat Kohli edged AB de Villiers to claim the top ranking in ODIs.

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England wins FIFA Under 17 World Cup 2017

England wins FIFA Under 17 World Cup 2017 trophy. England defeat Spain by 5-2. Rhian Brewster turned out a second scintillating display in as many matches to fire England U17s past Brazil U17s to book a spot in the World Cup final. Brewster backed up his formidable display in the quarter-final with his second hat-trick in as many outings to ensure Steve Cook's side came away 3-1 winners against the Brazilians. The triple strike took Brewster to seven goals, the highest in the tournament. This is the first time that a player has scored two hat-tricks in the same edition of a tournament.

Spain staved off a battling Mali to emerge 3-1 winners in a rip-roaring, action-packed semi-final contest to enter the summit clash of the FIFA U-17 World Cup at the D Y Patil Stadium, in Navi Mumbai. By virtue of this win, Spain has entered the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup for the fourth time.

Pro Kabaddi League 2017 Winner is Patna Pirates

Patna Pirates defeated Gujarat Fortunegiants 55-38 in the final of Pro Kabaddi League 2017 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on 28th October 2017. Pardeep Narwal scored incredible 24 points to steer Patna Pirates to third consecutive Pro Kabaddi title. Pardeep, who had scored 76 points in tthree playoffs, helped Patna come from behind and thump Gujarat Fortunegiants 55-38 in the summit clash of Pro Kabaddi season 5. Fortunegiants took initial lead before Pardeep’s back to back successful raids gave Patna a 21-18 lead at halftime. While the first half saw an equal context between the two teams, second half was completely dominated by the Pirates. 

Debutants Gujarat, who had made it to the final with a thumping win over Bengal. Pardeep continued his rampant form in the big match and picked up points at will in the important clash against the sturdy Gujarat defence.

27, 28 October 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

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Which DTH operator announced shutdown of its DTH services on 25 October 2017?
A. Airtel
B. TATA Sky
C. Dish TV
D. Reliance Comm
Answer: D
Explanation: Anil Ambani-led Reliance Communications (RCom) has decided to shut down its direct-to-home (DTH) business under the brand Reliance Digital TV with effect from 18 November 2017. The company, which started in 2008, cited expiry of its DTH licence as the reason behind the shutdown. It will not renew its license....... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which country has been named the best country to visit in 2018, according to Lonely Planet ‘Best in Travel 2018’ list?
A. Australia
B. Chile
C. England
D. New Zealand
Answer: B
Explanation: Chile has been named the best country to visit in 2018 by Lonely Planet in its ‘Best in Travel 2018’ list and is followed by South Korea, Portugal, Djibouti and New Zealand....... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which country wins FIFA Under 17 World Cup 2017?
A. Brazil
B. England
C. Spain
D. India
Answer: B
Explanation: England wins FIFA Under 17 World Cup 2017 trophy. England defeat Spain by 5-2. Rhian Brewster turned out a second scintillating display in as many matches to fire England U17s past Brazil U17s to book a spot in the World Cup final. ...... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which becomes first nation to leave international criminal court?
A. India
B. Pakistan
C. Somalia
D. Burundi
Answer: D
Explanation: Burundi on 27th October became the first nation ever to leave the international criminal court, set up 15 years ago to prosecute those behind the world’s worst atrocities. The government on Friday hailed it a “historic” day and called on people to demonstrate across the country on Saturday in celebration. ...... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Patna Pirates defeat Gujarat to win Pro Kabaddi League 2017 title
A. Patna Pirates
B. Gujarat Fortunegiants
C. Bengaluru Bulls
D. Dabang Delhi
Answer: A
Explanation: Patna Pirates defeated Gujarat Fortunegiants 55-38 in the final of Pro Kabaddi League 2017 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on 28th October 2017. Pardeep Narwal scored incredible 24 points to steer Patna Pirates to third consecutive Pro Kabaddi title....... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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Catalans declare independence from spain

Catalan regional parliament has voted to declare independence from Spain, while the Spanish parliament has approved direct rule over the region. Catalan MPs easily approved the move amid an opposition boycott. Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy had told senators direct rule was needed to return "law, democracy and stability" to Catalonia. The crisis began earlier this month when Catalonia held a controversial referendum on independence.

About Catalonia and Spain:

• Catalonia is a region in the northeastern extremity of the Iberian Peninsula. Its constitutional status is the subject of a dispute between the Kingdom of Spain, which views it as an autonomous community within Spain, and the Generalitat de Catalunya, which views it as an independent republic following a unilateral declaration of independence from Spain on 27 October 2017. 
• On October 5, the Constitutional Court of Spain suspended the Catalan parliamentary session on Monday, October 9, after Puigdemont said they would be pushing for a declaration of independence. 
• On October 10, Puigdemont signed a declaration of independence. On 22 October 2017, Catalans demonstrated against prime minister Mariano Rajoy's plan to impose direct rule. 
• On 27 October 2017, the Catalan parliament voted to declare independence. On the same day, the Senate of Spain voted to institute direct rule, via Article 155 of the Spanish Constitution.

India 2017 Yearbook Rajiv Mehrishi e-Book, PDF

e-book India 2017 Yearbook Rajiv Mehrishi in PDF: Rajiv Mehrishi, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India(CAG) and former Union home secretary, has authored an e-book titled “India 2017 Yearbook” on current affairs in India. It is recently launched by Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje in Jaipur. The e-book includes a plethora of information on important dignitaries, state policy, public schemes and important data about demographics, trade, economy and many other topics.

India 2017 falls under the yearbook/reference segment and is an absolute must for all students preparing for the UPSC / State Civil Service or other competitive examinations in India. The yearbook is an authoritative compilation by Shri Rajiv Mehrishi, the incumbent Union Home Secretary, on various issues that are regularly queried in various competitive examinations, including political and economic policy, public schemes, international relations, current affairs and important data related to demographics, trade, economy and others.

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25, 26 October 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

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Current Affairs Questions on 25, 26 October 2017 :
Who has been appointed as the Government of India (GoI) representative to hold sustained dialogue on Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)?
A. Sambit Patra
B. Anupam Kher
C. Dineshwar Sharma
D. Rajiv Jain
Answer: C
Explanation: Former IB Chief Dineshwar Sharma, a 1976 batch Kerala cadre IPS officer, has been appointed as the Government of India (GoI) special representative to hold sustained dialogue on Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) with all stakeholders. He will hold the position of a Cabinet Secretary. As an interlocutor, he will hold peace talks with Assam’s insurgent groups, including the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and will be free to decide whom to talk to. Sharma is retired as director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) on December 31, 2016....... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who has been appointed as the new MD & CEO of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)?
A. Rajeev Kumar
B. Sanjeev Reddy
C. Suresh Sethi
D. Udit Mahatre
Answer: C
Explanation: Suresh Sethi, the former MD of Vodafone M-Pesa Ltd., has been appointed as the new Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB). He succeeded A.P. Singh, who had been the interim MD & CEO of IPPB since January 2017. ...... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Polling for Gujarat Assembly Elections will be held in how many phases?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 3
D. 1
Answer: A
Explanation: Gujarat will go to polls in two phases on December 9th and 14th for 182 assembly seats. The Chief Election Commissioner of India Mr. A K Joti made this announcement. The 89 seats will go to polls in the first phase and the rest 93 in the second phase. ...... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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Man Booker Prize 2017 Winner - George Saunders

Man Booker Prize 2017 Winner, Name is George Saunders: George Saunders (United States) won the 2017 Man Booker Prize for his first full-length novel, ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’.  He was conferred the prestigious award carrying cash prize of £50,000 on 17 October 2017 by the Duchess of Cornwall. Saunders’ novel ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’ is based around a real event: the night in 1862 when Abraham Lincoln buried his 11-year-old son Willie in a Washington cemetery. Saunders is the second American in a row to win the Booker prize, after last year’s winner Paul Beatty. Saunders’ win falls four years after eligibility rules were changed to allow writers of any nationality writing in the English language and published in the UK. There has been fierce criticism of the rule change. In his acceptance speech, Saunders, 58, noted that "we live in a strange time," adding he saw the key question of the era being whether society responded to events with "exclusion and negative projection and violence," or "with love/."

Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan

Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA) is expected to make 6 crore rural households digitally literate by March 2019, making it one of the largest digital literacy programmes in the world. PMGDISHA aims at imparting digital literacy to citizens in rural areas free of cost. It aims to provide access to information, knowledge, education, and healthcare. It will create avenues for livelihood generation and financial inclusion through digital payments and help bridge the digital divide. It is expected to reach around 40% rural households in country by March 2019. 

Eligible Household: A household is defined as a unit comprising of Head of family, spouse, children and parents. All such households where none of the family member is digitally literate will be considered as eligible household under the Scheme.

Entry criteria: The beneficiary should be Digitally Illiterate; Only one person per eligible household would be considered for training; Age Group: 14-60 years.

Participants of the adult literacy mission: Digitally illiterate school students from class 9th to 12th, provided facility of Computer/ICT Training is not available in their schools. Preference would be given to SC, ST, BPL, women, differently-abled persons and minorities. The identification of the beneficiaries would be carried out by CSC-SPV in active collaboration with DeGS, Gram Panchayats, and Block Development Officers. The list of such beneficiaries would be made available on the scheme portal.

21 to 24 October 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

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Current Affairs Questions on 21 to 24 October 2017 :
What is the name of the Solicitor-General of India who resigned from his post on 20 October 2017?
A. Nitesh Sharma
B. Ranjit Kumar
C. Maninder Singh
D. L.Nageswara Rao
Answer: B
Explanation: Ranjit Kumar, the Solicitor-General of India, which is the second highest ranking law officer of the government, resigned with immediate effect on 20 October 2017. He had joined the government’s team of law officers in the Supreme Court in 2014. His tenure of three years as Solicitor General had ended on 6 June 2017, but the government had extended the tenure on an ad hoc basis. Earlier Mukul Rohatgi had quit as Attorney-General of India in June 2017 and had returned to private practice.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22 October 2017 inaugurated the first phase of Ro-Ro (Roll on, Roll off) ferry service in which state?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Gujarat
D. Maharashtra
Answer: C
Explanation: The Ro-Ro (Roll on, Roll off) ferry service between Ghogha and Dahej in Gujarat is claimed as South Asia’s first world-class Ro-Ro ferry service. The first phase of this ferry service was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra on 22 October 2017. The 31-km ferry service will cut travel time from nearly eight hours to one and hugely benefit the people working in the diamond-cutting and polishing hub of Surat. The on-road distance between the two towns will be down from 360 km to 30 km. The ferry service has been funded partly by the Gujarat government and the Sagarmala project of the central government. The project has been constructed and designed by Essar Projects, the EPC arm of the Essar Group.

India defeated which country in the finals on 22 October 2017 to win the 2017 Asia Cup Hockey title?
A. Bangladesh
B. China
C. Pakistan
D.Malaysia
Answer: D
Explanation: India’s National field hockey team has won the 10th edition of Men’s Hockey Asia Cup tournament – 2017 by defeating Malaysia in the final by 2-1 at Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh on October 22. India started strongly and scored first goal through Ramandeep Singh in the first quarter and the second goal was scored by Lalit in the second quarter. The victory came to India under massive pressure from Malaysia. Pakistan won the bronze medal after edging out Korea 6-3 in the third-fourth place play-off match. The winner of this tournament qualified for the 2018 Men’s Hockey World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in India.

Which Indian player won the men’s singles title of 2017 Denmark Open badminton Super Series on 22 October 2017? – Kidambi Srikanth
A. PC Thulasi
B. Ajay Jayaram
C. Kidambi Srikanth
D. Parupalli Kashyap
Answer: C
Explanation: Indian ace Kidambi Srikanth registered a comfortable 21-10, 21-5 victory over his opponent Lee Hyun-Il of South Korea to win the men’s singles title of 2017 Denmark Open Super Series. Lee had no answers to Srikanth’s razor-sharp smashes and cross court returns as he won the final in just 25 minutes. This was Srikanth’s third Super Series title this year after Australian Open and Indonesian Open. Earlier, 2013 World Champion Ratchanok Inthanon (Thailand) produced another gritty display to stave off the challenge from World No. 5 and defending champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan 14-21, 21-15, 21-19 to win her first title of the season.

Who has been named as the 2017 Best FIFA Men’s Player?
A. Lionel Messi
B. Gianluigi Buffon
C. Cristiano Ronaldo
D. Neymar
Answer: C
Explanation: Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid’s Portugal striker, has been named the 2017 Best FIFA Men’s Player award for a second straight year at the 2017 award ceremony in London, England on October 23, 2017. He is four-time Ballon d’Or winner, who helped Real to a Champions League-La Liga double in 2016-17. Lieke Martens of FC Barcelona and the Netherlands won the best FIFA Women’s Player award and Real Madrid’s Zinedine Zidane was named best men’s coach and Netherlands’ Sarina Wiegman the best female coach....... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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Current Affairs Questions on 16 to 20 October 2017 :
Who won the Man Booker Prize for 2017 on 17 October 2017?
A. Mathias Enard (France)
B. George Saunders (US)
C. Roy Jacobsen (Norway)
D. Amos Oz (Israel)
Answer: B
Explanation: George Saunders (United States) won the 2017 Man Booker Prize for his first full-length novel, ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’.  He was conferred the prestigious award carrying cash prize of £50,000 on 17 October 2017 by the Duchess of Cornwall. Saunders’ novel ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’ is based around a real event: the night in 1862 when Abraham Lincoln buried his 11-year-old son Willie in a Washington cemetery. Saunders is the second American in a row to win the Booker prize, after last year’s winner Paul Beatty. Saunders’ win falls four years after eligibility rules were changed to allow writers of any nationality writing in the English language and published in the UK. There has been fierce criticism of the rule change. In his acceptance speech, Saunders, 58, noted that "we live in a strange time," adding he saw the key question of the era being whether society responded to events with "exclusion and negative projection and violence," or "with love/."

Who is the author of the book “Beyond the Dream Girl”?
A. Vimal Jain
B. Priyanka Pathak Narain
C. Ram Kamal Mukherjee
D. Rajani Bala
Answer: C
Explanation: The biography of actress and BJP MP Hema Malini “Beyond the Dream Girl” has been authored by veteran journalist Ram Kamal Mukherjee, which is recently launched on October 16, 2017. The book is published by HarperCollins India and will give readers an in-depth look into her life. It is divided into 23 chapters, covering her childhood, teens, Bollywood, rise as an actor, romance, colleagues, marriage, her second innings, launching Shah Rukh Khan in Dil Aashna Hai — which she directed — her ballet, her political journey and spiritual journey. This book will also have Hemaji’s family tree, which has not been published earlier, and there will be a lot of exclusive unseen photographs from her personal, professional and political spheres.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 19 October 2017 celebrated Diwali with the jawans of Indian Army and BSF in which state?
A. Jammu and Kashmir
B. Gujarat
C. Rajasthan
D. Assam
Answer: A
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with the jawans of Indian Army and BSF, in the Gurez Valley, near the Line of Control (LoC), in Jammu and Kashmir. This was the fourth successive Diwali that the Prime Minister has celebrated with jawans on the border. The PM spent two hours with the jawans and addressed them after sharing sweets with them. The Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Bipin Rawat, and other senior Army Officers were present on the occasion....... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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11 to 15 October 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

11 to 15 October 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for October 2017, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 11 to 15 October 2017 :
What is the India’s GDP forecast for FY18 by IMF in its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report?
A. 7.7%
B. 6.7%
C. 7.9%
D. 6.2%
Answer: B
Explanation: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently released its October 2017 World Economic Outlook. In it, IMF slashed India’s growth forecast by 0.5% points to 6.7% in FY 18 due to the lingering effects of disruption caused by demonetisation and transition costs of GST. Earlier, in April, the IMF had pegged India’s GDP growth at 7.2% for FY18. It has also lowered the growth projection for FY 19 ( 2018-19) to 7.4% from its earlier estimate in April and June of 7.7%. Though, the IMF was more optimistic about medium-term growth prospects for India through gains from the new indirect tax levy. Apart from IMF, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has also lowered its growth projection to 6.7% for the current financial year from its earlier estimate of 7.3% due to adverse impact on economic growth by the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST).

What does PMGDISHA stand for in the context of digital literacy?
A. Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan
B. Pradhan Mantri Gaon Digital Saksharta Abhiyan
C. Pradhan Mantri Gramin Dual Saksharta Abhiyan
D. Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Ayojana
Answer:A
Explanation: PMGDISHA is expected to make 6 crore rural households digitally literate by March 2019, making it one of the largest digital literacy programmes in the world. PMGDISHA aims at imparting digital literacy to citizens in rural areas free of cost. It aims to provide access to information, knowledge, education, and healthcare. It will create avenues for livelihood generation and financial inclusion through digital payments and help bridge the digital divide. It is expected to reach around 40% rural households in country by March 2019.

Who has been appointed president of USIBC on 10th Oct 2017?
A. Nisha Desai Biswal
B. Indra Nooyi
C. Mukesh Aghi
D. Niti Mohan
Answer: A
Explanation: Nisha Desai Biswal, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, has been appointed president of the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC). USIBC is a forum of U.S. businesses under the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The USIBC has been at the centre of a recent controversy after its previous board decided to set up a new organisation called the U.S-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), breaking away from the Chamber. Former President of the USIBC Mukesh Aghi is heading the USISPF, which has on its board PepsiCo chairman Indra Nooyi and CISCO chairman John T. Chambers, among others.

Jemson Ningthoujam is associated with which sports?
A. Boxing
B. Tennis
C. Chess
D. Archery
Answer: D
Explanation: The mixed pair of Jemson Ningthoujam and Ankita Bhakat clinched gold at the 2017 World Archery Youth Championship in Rosario, Argentina.This is India’s first world title at the youth championships since Deepika Kumari’s victories in 2009 and 2011. India also bagged one silver and one bronze in a promising show by the youngsters.

11th October is celebrated as?
A. International Day of the Girl Child
B. World Obesity Day
C. Earth Day
D. Both A and B
Answer: D
Explanation:  International Day of the Girl Child is celebrated on 11th October. On the International Day of the Girl Child, UN commits to investing in skills training and education for girls and livelihood activities for young women around the world who are facing crises. Read more» This year, International Day of the Girl (11 October) will focus on the theme, "EmPOWER girls: Before, during and after conflict". World Obesity Day is observed globally on 11 October with the view of promoting practical solutions to end the global obesity crisis. It is organised by the World Obesity Federation, a non-profit body which is in official relations with the World Health Organisation and is a collaborating body on the Lancet Commission on Obesity. The first World Obesity Day took place in 2015.

The joint training exercise “Mitra Shakti 2017” has started between India and which country?
A. USA
B. China
C. Japan
D. Sri Lanka
Answer: D
Explanation: The 5th India-Sri Lanka joint training exercise “Mitra Shakti 2017” has started at Aundh Military Station in Pune, Maharshtra. The exercise is based on Counter Terrorist Operations (CTO) and an Infantry company from both the countries is participating in the same. It will be conducted for next 14 days upto 26 Oct 17 & will involve sharing and learning from each others experiences.

Who has been chosen for the 2017 Mathrubhumi Literary award (MLA)?
A. YN Singh
B. M Leelavathy
C. M K Sanu
D. Ranjeet Singh
Answer: C
Explanation: M K Sanu, the well-known critic, biographer and orator, has been chosen for the Mathrubhumi Literary Award for 2017 in recognition of his rich contribution to the Malayalam literature. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh, a citation and a statuette. Sanu is a permanent member of International body for Human rights. He is also the founding member of Mithram, School for Mentally Handicapped, at Mulanthuruthy village in Ernakulam District, Kerala.

Who was appointed the new Chairman of Pune-based Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)?
A. Pehlaj Nihlani
B. Anupam Kher
C. Kiran Kher
D. Irfan Khan
Answer: B
Explanation: Noted actor Anupam Kher was appointed the new Chairman of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune on 11 October 2017. Kher replaces Gajendra Chauhan, who had a controversial tenure as head of the institute. Chauhan’s appointment was met with strident opposition from students, faculty and many in the film fraternity as they felt that he lacked the credentials for the post. Kher who has appeared in over 500 films is a recipient of the Padma Shri in 2004 and the Padma Bhushan in 2016 for his contribution in the field of cinema and arts. The veteran star has won many national and international awards including two National Film Awards of Govt. of India. ...... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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9, 10 October 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

9, 10 October 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for October 2017, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 9, 10 October 2017 :
Who wins China Open 2017 Title?
A. Rafael Nadal
B. Novak Djokovic
C. Roger Federer
D. Andy Murray
Answer: A
Explanation: World number one Rafael Nadal (Spain) won his sixth title of this year. He defeated Nick Kyrgios (Australia) at the China Open 2017. Nadal, a 16-time Grand Slam winner, came to the Chinese capital Beijing on the back of winning his third US Open. In US Open 2017 Rafael Nadal defeated Kevin Anderson (South Africa) in Men's Singles. ..... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who has been chosen for Vayalar Ramavarma Literacy award 2017?
A. Kailash satyarthi
B. UK Kumaran
C. TD Ramakrishna
D. Malala Yousafzai
Answer: C
Explanation: T D Ramakrishnan has been chosen for the 2017 Vayalar Ramavarma Literary Prize for his novel “Sugandhi Enna Andal Devanayaki”. The 40th award ceremony will be held on 27th October 2017, the death anniversary of the late poet and lyricist Vayalar Ramavarma. The Vayalar Award is given for the best literary work in Malayalam...... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who wins 2017 Nobel Prize in economics?
A. Cass Sunstein
B. Daniel Kahneman
C. Raghuram Rajan
D. Richard Thaler
Answer: D
Explanation: University of Chicago professor Richard Thaler won a Nobel Prize in economics on 9th October 2017 for upending the popular notion that individuals make rational choices about their futures and finances and developing policy solutions he believed could fix decision-making foibles. ..... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which city to host India International Science Fest 2017?
A. Delhi
B. Chennai
C. Mumbai
D. Bangaluru
Answer: B
Explanation: India International Science Fest will be held on 13-16 October 2017 in Chennai, Tamilnadu. A four-day 'India International Science Festival,' organised by the Union Ministry of Science and Technology, will begin here on October 13...... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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India International Science Fest on 13-16 October at Chennai

India International Science Fest  on 13-16 October 2017 in Chennai, Tamilnadu. A four-day 'India International Science Festival,' organised by the Union Ministry of Science and Technology, will begin here on October 13, Union Science Minister Harsh Vardhan said in Chennai. The fest, to be held in multiple venues, including Anna University, Central Leather Research Institute (CSIR-CLR) here will feature a series of events, he said. Stating that the response to the fest was overwhelming, he said after the science festival, there "should be good quality scientific temper and passion." On the progress made by premier research institution CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research), he said the institution which last year was at the 12th position among about 1,200 government funded research institutions worldwide, had moved up to ninth rank as per the Scimago Institutions ranking World Report 2017.

Similarly in global ranking for private and public funded institutions, CSIR which held the 99th position, had improved to 75th rank among about 5200 institutions across the world. Besides Anna varsity and CSIR-CLRI, events will be held at Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR-SERC), National Institute of Ocean Technology and IIT-Madras, he added. A meeting of Science and Technology Ministers will be held on the inaugural day of the festival at IIT Madras here.

Economic Nobel Prize in 2017 Winner - Richard Thaler

University of Chicago professor Richard Thaler won a Nobel Prize in economics on 9th October 2017 for upending the popular notion that individuals make rational choices about their futures and finances and developing policy solutions he believed could fix decision-making foibles. Richard Thaler co-wrote a bestselling book on the nudge concept read by politicians around the world and soon had them embracing the notion that people can be influenced by prompts – such as changing the wording of tax demands – to alter their behaviour.

Nobel committee said the 72-year-old, who made a guest appearance in the 2015 credit crunch film The Big Short with Selena Gomez, has provided a “more realistic analysis of how people think and behave when making economic decisions.” Asked what he planned to do with his 9m krona (£840,000) prize money, Thaler joked that he intended to spend it “as irrationally as possible”, in a nod to his work showing how people’s choices on economic matters are not always rational. Nudging stems from the field of behavioural economics, examining how gut instincts can often overrule rational choices, in which Thaler is regarded as a pioneer.

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7, 8 October 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

7, 8 October 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for October 2017, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 7, 8 October 2017 :
The first-ever ASEAN-India Music Festival is being held in which city?
A. Jaipur
B. Pune
C. Sanghai
D. New Delhi
Answer: D
Explanation: The first ever ASEAN-India music festival began at Purana Quila in New Delhi. The 3-day festival is being organised by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India in collaboration with Culture Ministry to celebrate the 25th year anniversary of ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations...... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which insurance company has launched ‘Neo’ a servicing bot for Twitter?
A. ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
B. SBI Life
C. LIC
D. HDFC Life
Answer: D
Explanation: The HDFC Life Insurance Company has launched ‘Neo’, that uses artificial intelligence for customer service. This is the second bot put in operation by HDFC Life, after the launch of SPOK, which was an email bot to answer customer queries. ..... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who wins Nobel Peace Prize 2017 ?
A. Amnesty International
B. International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons
C. International Organization for Migration
D. International Atomic Energy Agency
Answer: B
Explanation: International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), a coalition of non-governmental organisations from over 100 countries around the globe with its headquarters in Geneva (Switzerland), has been awarded the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize. This was announced by the Nobel Prize committee on 6 October 2017. ..... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who becomes first Indian Journalist to win Anna Politkovskaya Award?
A. Anaisha Singh
B. Arundhati Roy
C. Gauri Lankesh
D. Shashi Deshpande
Answer: C
Explanation: Journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh, who was shot dead by unknown assailants recently, has been posthumously accorded with the prestigious Anna Politkovskaya Award, instituted by Reach All Women (RAW) in War. ..... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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