Current Affairs Quiz: 29 September 2016

1. World Rabies Day takes place each year on 28th September since
a. 2007
b. 2008
c. 2009
d. 2006



2. Former Israeli Prime Minister (PM) and President Shimon Peres (93-year) passed away who won Nobel prize for peace in
a. 1997
b. 1995
c. 1996
d. 1994


3. Eminent Bangla poet, playwriter and essayist who died on Septmber 29, 2016 is 
a. Maladhar Basu
b. Krittibas Ojha

c. Syed Shamsul Haq
d. Romesh Chunder Dutt


4. In September 26 2016, Pakistan’s Parliament has passed
a. Hindu Marriage bill
b. Inter-caste Marriage bill
c. The Civil Courts (Amendment) Act
d. The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act


5. Committee that has recommended that the NET exam, the qualification criterion for university teachers should be held in the subject of yoga is 
a. Baba Ramdev
b. Acharya Balkrishan
c. H R Nagendra

d. Swami Sivananda


6. India’s rank in Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) 2016-17, released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) is
a. 41st
b. 39th 

c. 35th
d. 21st


7. Which country has retained its top position as the world’s most competitive economy for seventh year in Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) 2016-17 in a row 
a. Japan
b. Switzerland

c. Hong Kong
d. Sweden


8. Indian shuttler Rituparna Das has wins
a. Polish Open
b. French Open
c. Brazil Open
d. Japan Open


9. Which country did Indian Women Kabaddi team beat in 5th Asian Beach Games and won gold medal?
a. Pakistan
b. Iran
c. Banglades
d. Thailand