Current Affairs Mcqs – 5th October

Vizhinjam Port located in?

Options:

A. Tamil Nadu

B. Kerala 

C. Maharashtra

D. Karnataka

Answer: B 

Explanation:

• Fishermen’s demand that Kerala’s building of the Vizhinjam port be stopped was denied by the government.
• The deep-water port is being developed by Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd to serve as India’s first massive trans-shipment container terminal.

Which nation and India recently signed an MoU on the preservation of biodiversity?

Options:

A. Sri Lanka

B. Myanmar

C. Nepal

D. China

Answer: C 

Explanation:

According to a proposal made by the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, India has ratified an MoU with the Government of Nepal on biodiversity conservation.

It also intends to include the reopening of corridors and places that connect them, as well as information and best practises exchange between the two nations.

To which nation did India sign a contract to export the Pinaka missile system for the first time?

Options:

A. Bangladesh

B. Iran 

C. Armenia

D. Saudi Arabia 

Answer: C

Explanation:

India has agreed to deliver weaponry and ammunition to Armenia for USD 250 million.

India will give Armenia, an ex-Soviet country, multi-barrel Pinaka launchers, anti-tank rockets, and a variety of other weaponry.

Which National Park / Wildlife sanctuary of Tamil Nadu is called as Top Slip?

Options:

A.Anaimalai National park

B.Mudumalai Wildlife sanctuary

C.Guindy National Park

D.Palani hills National Park

Answer: A

Explanation:

Anaimalai Tiger reserve was also known as Indira Gandhi Wildlife sanctuary and National Park. The practice of sliding timber logs down the hills from a place located in the northeast corner of the park is named as Top Slip.

Who is the founder of the organization East India Association?

A. Anand Mohan Bose

B. Dadabhai Naoroji

C. Mahadev Govind Ranade

D. Devendranath Tagore

Answer: B

Explanation:

The East India Association was founded by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866 in collaboration with Indians and retired British officials in London. It was one of the predecessor organisations of Indian National Congress.

Which of the following was another name of Pallava king Narasimhavarman I?

Options:

A.Mammalan

B.Mahendravarman

C.Appar

D.Nandivarman

Answer: A

Explanation:

Narasimhavarman I was one of the most famous Tamil kings of the Pallava dynasty who ruled South India and founded Mahabalipuram.