07,November, 2018 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
November 7, 2018 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
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Which of the following satellite is used
for faster Internet connectivity?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
GSAT-11, the
heaviest Indian communication satellite built to date is back at the Guiana
Space Centre for an early December launch. The satellite is for faster
Internet connectivity. It returns to the South American port for the second
time in six months after it was taken back to Bengaluru in April for
inspections. K. Sivan, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation
(ISRO) and Secretary, Department of Space said that the 5,700 kg spacecraft
was shipped out of Bengaluru and has reached the European launch port.
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With which state, World Bank have signed
the loan agreement for a $172.20 million project to enhance agricultural
productivity, profitability, and climate resilience?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Central and
Andhra Pradesh governments and the World Bank have signed the loan agreement
for a $172.20 million project to enhance agricultural productivity,
profitability, and climate resilience of poor and marginalized farmers in
Andhra Pradesh. The projects seek to ensure that farming continues to remain
a financially viable activity. The Andhra Pradesh Integrated Irrigation and
Agriculture Transformation Project (APIIATP) will be implemented in rural
areas largely dependent upon rain-fed agriculture.
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3.
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Who was honoured as a 'Distinguished
Fellow' by IndiaGlobal recently?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Veteran actor
Anupam Kher was honoured as a 'Distinguished Fellow' by IndiaGlobal - a
leading US think-tank that works on issues concerning non-resident Indians.
The actor was given a fellowship at the 3rd IndiaGlobal Summit. The event was
held at the prestigious MIT Sloan School of Management in Boston, and was
facilitated by MIT Sloan India Business Club.
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Which country has been elected as a member
of the International Telecommunications Union-ITU Council from 2019 to 2022?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
India has been
elected as a member of the International Telecommunications Union-ITU Council
for another four-year term from 2019 to 2022. The elections to the Council
were held during the ongoing ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2018 at Dubai.
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India and this country signed a Loan
Agreement worth Rs. 1,817 crore for the construction of hydel power project
recently.
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Turga pumped
storage hydel power project is to be constructed at Purulia in West Bengal.
This project will contribute to the industrial development and living
standards in the state. The deal was signed by the Additional Secretary of
the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), C.S. Mohapatra, and Katsuo
Matsumoto, chief representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency
(JICA).
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6.
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Ekana International Stadium was renamed
as Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium. It was
located in __________.
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The newly-built
Ekana International Stadium of Lucknow was renamed after former Prime
Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The stadium will now be known as 'Bharat Ratna
Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium'. The stadium was renamed
just ahead of the first-ever international cricket match - the T20
International between India and West Indies. The city hosted its first
international match at the stadium when India played against West Indies in
the second T20 International match.
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Name the declaration that was signed for
agricultural and rural development, at the end of a forum on international
development cooperation in Changsha, China.
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Over 20
countries committed to the Changsha Declaration at the end of a forum on
international development cooperation in Changsha, China. 26 countries and 11
international organisations including Food and Agriculture Organisation
(FAO), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), World Food Programme (WFP),
and the World Health Organisation (WHO) signed the Changsha Declaration. The
Changsha Declaration focuses on agricultural and rural development. It aims
to eliminate poverty and hunger. It aims to enhance the efforts towards
South-South Cooperation, an initiative for eliminating hunger and
malnutrition through mutual sharing and exchange of good practices,
resources, and know-how between countries of the global south.
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8.
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Which state government launched the Mo
Bus services?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Odisha
government has launched a new initiative named 'Mo Bus' services in the
Bhubaneshwar ahead of the Men's Hockey World Cup. The service will be
launched as a part of state government-owned Capital Region Urban Transport's
(CRUT) 'City Bus Modernisation' programme. The services will be launched for
the residents of Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Puri. The buses will operate daily
for 15 hours from 7 AM to 10PM on 9 routes according to the network plan
finalised earlier. Following the launch, buses will be available in 10-12 min
duration for commuters.
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Indian Coast Guard has launched a new
offshore patrol vessel in Chennai, recently. It was named as;
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Indian Coast
Guard has launched a new offshore patrol vessel named ICGS Varaha from a
corporate shipyard near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. ICGS Varaha has been designed
and built indigenously. This is the 3rd vessel in a series of 7 similar ships
to be handed over to the Coast Guard. All the vessels would be delivered by
March 2021. ICGS Varaha will be soon equipped with advanced navigation and
communication equipment, sensors and machineries. The weapons will include a
30 mm gun with Fire Control Systems. It will be able to carry a twin-engine
helicopter and 4 high-speed boats for Search and Rescue and Maritime Patrol.
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10.
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Who is the author of the book "Notes
of a Dream: The Authorized Biography of A.R. Rahman"?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Oscar-winning
musician A.R. Rahman, whose biography Notes of a Dream: The Authorized
Biography of A.R. Rahman was launched in Mumbai says the book has been a
journey for him and took him to those corners of his life which have remained
candid for a long time. Written by author Krishna Trilok, the biography in
association with Landmark and Penguin Random House was launched in Mumbai.
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11.
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Who signed MOU for collaboration in LPG
Services with CSC SPV?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Oil Marketing
Companies (IOCL, HPCL & BPCL) and CSC e-Governance Services India Limited
signed an MOU for collaboration in LPG services. This will be done under
Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana (PMUY). Ministry of Petroleum & Natural
Gas announced appointment of 1 Ujjawala Didi for every 5 villages whose prime
responsibility is to support and give service to Ujjawala Beneficiaries. CSCs
will conduct session in 100 LPG Panchayats where one hour training and demo
will be given to Ujjawala beneficiaries on safety mode of using gas cylinders
and on Refill option. Village Level Entrepreneurs will be given incentives
for delivery of services.
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12.
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Which city has been ranked as number one
Asian city in the Sustainability Index by engineering firm Arcadis?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Singapore has
maintained its rank as number one Asian city in the Sustainability Index by
engineering firm Arcadis. The Sustainability Index assessed cities based on 3
pillars: profit pillar, people pillar and planet pillar. Singapore secured
fourth place in global rankings. As per the study, Singapore ranked first for
the profit pillar that assesses the business environment and economic
performance of cities. Singapore ranked 31st out of 100 cities, for the
people pillar that tests social mobility and quality of opportunity and life.
Singapore secured 41st spot for the planet pillar that assesses the
management of energy use, pollution and emissions.
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13.
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Name of the gymnast who won the 13th
world championship gold medal?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Simone Biles
became the first ever gymnast to win 13 world championship gold medals, by
winning her 13th gold medal at the world gymnastics championships in Doha,
Qatar. Simone Biles has surpassed the previous all-time record of 12 world
championship gold medals by Belarusian Vitaly Scherbo, made in 1996. She won
her 13th career gold medal in the individual vault competition. She won a
total of the 3 gold medals and 1 silver medal, in the championship at Doha.
She won gold in the team and all-around events. She won silver medal in the
uneven bars event.
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14.
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The 24th edition of the India-Italy
Technology Summit held in __________.
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The 24th edition
of the India-Italy Technology Summit was held in New Delhi. It was co-hosted
by India and Italy. The Summit was organized by the Department of Science and
Technology (DST) in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry
(CII). The summit focused on a number of areas including healthcare,
aerospace, education, clean technology, renewable energy and information and
communication technology.
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Who was appointed as the next Ambassador
of India to Lao People's Democratic Republic?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Dinkar Asthana
was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Lao People's Democratic
Republic. Dinkar Asthana is an Indian Foreign Service Officer (IFS) of the
1990 batch. Currently, he is Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External
Affairs. He has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Lao
People's Democratic Republic. He replaces Mr. Ravi Shankar Aisola. He will
take up this assignment
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