Which country has become the first country to leave International Criminal Court (ICC)?
Correct Answer: C [Burundi]
Answer Explanation:
Burundi has become the first country to withdraw from the
International Criminal Court (ICC) with effect from October 27, 2017.
According to ICC officials , a preliminary investigation launched by the
prosecutor in April 2016 into possible crimes against humanity in the
central African nation would continue. Burundi’s withdrawal does not
affect the jurisdiction of the court with respect to crimes alleged to
have been committed during the time it was a state party. It must be
noted that Burundi has faced deadly political turmoil since April 2015,
when President Pierre Nkurunziza announced plans to seek a disputed
third term that he ultimately won. In 2002, the ICC was established in
The Hague, Netherlands to prosecute those behind the world’s worst
atrocities.
Punathil Kunjabdulla, the renowned Malayalam writer passed away. He hailed from which state?
Correct Answer: A [Kerala]
Answer Explanation:
Punathil Kunjabdulla (77), the renowned writer and Malayalam
novelist, has passed away in Kozhikode, Kerala. His works includes more
than 45 books, including 7 novels, 15 short story collections, memoirs,
an autobiography and travelogues. His masterpiece ‘Smarakashilakal’
published in 1977, is one of the most significant novels of all time in
Malayalam. It won the both the Kerala and Central Sahitya Akademi
Awards.
Which state chief minister has been honoured with the Golden Peacock Award under the category ‘Global Leadership in Public Service and Economic Transformation’?
Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]
Answer Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has been honoured
with the prestigious Golden Peacock Award under the category – Global
Leadership in Public Service and Economic Transformation for excelling
in public services at the 17th London Global Convention by the Institute
of Directors for Leadership in Transferring Governance in England. In
1991, the Institute of Directors established the Golden Peacock Awards
for the recognition of “corporate excellence”.
Who has officially been sworn in as the new Prime minister of New Zealand?
Correct Answer: D [Jacinda Ardern]
Answer Explanation:
Jacinda Ardern, the leader of the Labour Party, has officially been
sworn in as the prime minister of New Zealand on October 26, 2017. She
promised to tackle climate change, eradicate child poverty and improve
the lives of the country’s most vulnerable people.
Which state to host the 36th edition of National Games of India in 2018?
Correct Answer: A [Goa ]
Answer Explanation:
The 36th edition of National Games of India will be held in Goa from
November 4 to 17, 2018. The Games were originally scheduled to be held
in November 2016 but the Goa administration requested a postponement at
the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)’s annual general meeting based on
extraneous factors, mainly the State elections. The delays to the 34th
and 35th editions of the Games, which were hosted by Jharkhand and
Kerala respectively, affected Goa’s plan to hold the mega-event.
Which country’s team has won the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup?
Correct Answer: A [England ]
Answer Explanation:
England has won their first-ever FIFA Under-17 World Cup by defeating
European Champions Spain in the final by 5-2 at the Salt Lake Stadium
in Kolkata on October 28, 2017. England’s goal-machine Rhian Brewster
won the ‘Golden Boot’ with 8 goals to his credit.
India and which country have agreed to implement HOSTAC to strengthen maritime security?
Correct Answer: B [United States]
Answer Explanation:
India and the United States have agreed to implement Helicopter
Operations from Ships other Than Aircraft Carriers (HOSTAC) programme to
strengthen maritime security. The decision in this regard was taken by
Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her US Counterpart Jim Mattis
during their meeting in Philippines on October 25, 2017 on the sidelines
of the ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting-Plus.
Gautam Adhikari, who passed away recently, was the co-founder of which TV channel?
Correct Answer: D [SAB TV]
Answer Explanation:
Gautam Adhikari (67), the chairman and whole time director of the SAB
group, has passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra on October 27, 2017. The
group is behind the successful SAB TV channel, most popularly known for
the show ‘Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’. Adhikari produced and
directed several films and television series, including Hello Inspector,
Commander, Marshall, Silsila and Waqt ki Raftar.
The Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary (IGWLS) is located in which country?
Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu]
Answer Explanation:
The Anamalai Tiger Reserve, which is earlier known as Indira Gandhi
Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park (IGWLS&NP), is located in the
Anaimalai Hills of Pollachi, Valparai and Udumalpet taluks of Coimbatore
District and Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu. It is home to golden
jackal, leopard cat, jungle cat, spotted deer, barking deer, mouse deer,
wild boar, common langur, bonnet macaque, Asian palm civet, etc. It is
also home to 15 of 16 species of birds endemic to the Western Ghats.
Over 250 species of birds have been identified in the park such as
cormorants, ducks, teal, darter, partridge, quail, etc.
Which team has won the 5th edition of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2017?
Correct Answer: B [Patna Pirates]
Answer Explanation:
Patna Pirates (PTP) has won the 5th edition of Pro Kabaddi League
(PKL) by defeating Gujarat Fortunegiants in the final by 55-38 at the
Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is their
third consecutive Pro Kabaddi title. The PTP team is led by Pardeep
Narwal and coached by Ram Mehar Singh. The league is organised by Mashal
Sports and Star India.
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