1.The 2017 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP) is observed on which date?
[A] October 18
[B] October 17
[C] October 16
[D] October 19
Correct Answer: B [October 17]
Answer Explanation:
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP) is observed every year on October 17 to raise people’s awareness of the need to eradicate poverty and destitution worldwide, particularly in developing countries. The 2017 theme ‘Answering the Call of October 17 to end poverty: A path toward peaceful and inclusive societies’ reminds us of the importance of the values of dignity, solidarity and voice underscored in the Call to Action to fight to end poverty everywhere. This year’s celebration also marks the 25th anniversary of the declaration of the day by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which had adopted the resolution on 22 December 1992.
2.Which e-commerce company has tied up with Union Ministry of Textile to promote handloom industry?
[A] Myntra
[B] HomeShop18
[C] Amazon
[D] Indiatime
Correct Answer: A [Myntra]
Answer Explanation:
E-commerce major Myntra has launched its CSR initiative in association with the Union Ministry of Textile to work directly with weavers and promote the handloom industry. It will work on bringing artisans and their products online to provide them with access to new customers and opportunities. These products will retail on Myntra via a dedicated online store, creating a one-stop shop for handloom products. Myntra will also launch a new handloom brand during its upcoming annual Brand Summit “The Tech Threads” on November 2 in Bengaluru. So far, about 49 brands associated with Myntra have pledged to be a part of this initiative and source handloom products from the weaver community. These include names like W, Biba, Peter England, Raymond, Welspun, Chennai Silks, Metro and others.
3.Who has been chosen for the 2017 Padma Prabha Puraskaram?
[A] M Mukundan
[B] Veerendra Kumar
[C] Prabha Varma
[D] Thomas Chandy
Correct Answer: C [Prabha Varma]
Answer Explanation:
Prabha Varma, the well-known poet, lyricist and journalist, has been chosen for the 2017 Padma Prabha Puraskaram for his contribution to Malayalam literature. Varma’s major works include ‘Chandananaazhi’,’Kalaprayaaga’, ‘Avicharithram’ and ‘Manjinotu Veyil Enna Poleyum’. The award carries cash prize of Rs 75,000, a plaque and a citation. It was instituted by Kalpetta-based Padma Prabha Memorial Trust in memory of M K Padmaprabha, a leading socialist and one of the founders of modern Wayanad.
4.Who has become the India’s first-ever woman wrestler to sign for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)?
[A] Geeta Phogat
[B] Babita Kumari
[C] Sakshi Malik
[D] Kavita Devi
Correct Answer: D [Kavita Devi]
Answer Explanation:
Kavita Devi from Haryana has become the first ever woman wrestler from India to sign up for the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). She also has the distinction of being the first Indian woman to compete in a WWE ring, as she was a featured participant in the Mae Young Classic women’s tournament. She is expected to begin training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida from January 2018. The WWE Performance Center is the home of the developmental system for WWE. With seven training rings, a world-class strength and conditioning program and cutting-edge edit and production facilities, the Performance Center allows new recruits to hone their skills through a comprehensive program that includes in-ring training, physical preparedness and character development.
5.Shamsher Khan, who passed away recently, was associated with which sports?
[A] Swimming
[B] Boxing
[C] Wrestling
[D] Table Tennis
Correct Answer: A [Swimming]
Answer Explanation:
Shamsher Khan (86), India’s first swimmer who had participated in the 1956 Melbourne Summer Olympics, has passed away at his native village Repalle in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh on October 15, 2017. Mr. Khan had enrolled himself in the Indian Army in 1949. He had taken part in various national swimming competitions. He won a place in the Indian Olympics contingent that had visited Australia in 1956. However, he secured 4th place in the competition. He continued to serve in the Army till he retired in 1973.
