09,November, 2018 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
09,November, 2018 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
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Who has been appointed as the nee Chairman of Electric
carmaker Tesla?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Electric carmaker Tesla has appointed Robyn
Denholm as the Chairman of the company's board of directors, replacing Elon
Musk. She will also be leaving her role as CFO and Head of Strategy at
Telstra, Australia's largest telecommunications company. She has been on the
Tesla board as an independent director since 2014. Elon Musk will remain the
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tesla.
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This bank plans to set up a digital Public Credit
Registry (PCR) to capture all the details of borrowers.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India initiated the process to
set up a digital Public Credit Registry (PCR) to capture all the details of
borrowers including wilful defaulters and also the pending legal suits in
order to check financial delinquencies.
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Who won the fourth annual "Breakthrough Junior
Challenge" for 2018, a US-based global science video competition?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Samay Godika won the fourth annual
"Breakthrough Junior Challenge" for 2018, a global science video
competition. Samay Godika is 16 years old. He is a native of Boston. He now
lives in India and studies at the National Public School-Koramangala in
Bengaluru. He submitted a video in the life sciences category on circadian
rhythms for the US-based Breakthrough Junior Challenge. He will receive
$400,000 (nearly Rs. 2.92 crore) in educational prizes for himself, his
teacher and his school. He will receive a $250,000 college scholarship. His
ninth and tenth grade science teacher Pramila Menon will get $50,000. His
school will receive an advanced science lab worth $100,000.
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Which country unveiled new 'Heavenly Palace' space
station, which is set to become the replacement of the International Space
Station (ISS)?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
With a lifespan of roughly 10 years, China's
Tiangong space station, otherwise known as Heavenly Palace is set to become
the replacement of the International Space Station, which is due to retire in
2024. Three astronauts will be permanently stationed in the 60-tonne orbiting
lab, which will enable the crew to conduct biological and microgravity
research. The International Space Station (ISS) - a collaboration between the
United States, Russia, Canada, Europe and Japan - has been in operation since
1998, but is due to be retired in 2024. China will then have the only space
station in orbit, though it will be much smaller than the ISS which weighs
400 tonnes and is as large as a football pitch.
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Which is the host country of Global IT Challenge for
Youth with Disabilities, 2018?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The "Global IT Challenge for Youth with
Disabilities, 2018" (GITC) is being organised by the Department of
Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under Ministry of Social
Justice and Empowerment here during 9-11 November, 2018. This year, India is
hosting the event in collaboration with Government of Korea and
Rehabilitation International (RI). It propagates implementation of United
Nations Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) - Article
21 relates to access to information. 18 countries namely, Indonesia, China,
Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Mongolia,
Cambodia, Laos, Philippines, Korea, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, UAE, India and UK
- participate in this event.
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Which of the following technology will be used in ICC
Women's T20 tournament for the first time?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Decision Review System (DRS), using
ball-tracking and edge detection technology, will be implemented from this
year's International Cricket Council (ICC) women's World Twenty20 edition,
which is slated to be held from November 9 to November 24 in the West Indies.
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Name the company which has partnered with the United
Nations World Food Programme to eliminate hunger.
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and
Alibaba Group (Alibaba) entered into a strategic partnership to support
efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 - a world with
zero hunger. To support efforts towards the goal of ending world hunger by
2030. Under the framework, Alibaba will provide its leading technology and
resources to support the digital transformation of WFP's operations. Alibaba
Cloud the cloud computing arm of Alibaba, will collaborate with WFP to
develop a digital "World Hunger Map" to monitor the status of
global hunger.
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New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has launched
QR-enabled fridge magnets for digital payment of bills along with SignCatch
and this bank.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) launched a
"smart" initiative to distribute quick response-enabled smiley
fridge magnets to its consumers. This is a collaborative project between:
NDMC, a Delhi-based retail tech startup called SignCatch and the Axis Bank
for the initiative.
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The World's first AI news anchor was unveiled by;
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Chinese press agency Xinhua unveiled AI-based
anchor that can read the news in English and Chinese, as naturally as a professional
news anchor. The system, developed with Beijing-based search engine operator
Sogou, produces realistic-looking speech, lip movements and facial
expressions.
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Paytm tied up with 2 govt departments of this state for
the better payment experience.
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Paytm tied up with 2 govt depts in Karnataka for
better payment experience. The two departments of Karnataka government are:
The Directorate of Electronic Delivery of Citizen Services (EDCS) and DPAR
(Department of Personnel and Administrative Service). Further, Paytm extended
a cashback of 10 percent for up to a maximum of Rs 20 per user on a minimum
transaction amount of Rs 200 for payments.
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Recently, Which district was renamed as Ayodhya by
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
renamed Faizabad as Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram. The Faizabad
district comprises the twin towns of Faizabad and Ayodhya on the banks of the
river Saryu. He also announced a medical college that would be named after
Lord Ram's father in the epic Ramayana, Raja Dashrath. An airport in Ayodhya
will be named after Lord Ram.
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Which country has recently announced a waiver on the
visa-on-arrival fee for visitors from 20 countries including India, China?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
To boost the slump in tourism, the Thai cabinet
has announced a waiver on the visa-on-arrival fee for visitors from 20
countries - Andora, Bulgaria, Bhutan, China, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Fiji, India,
Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Papua New Guinea,
Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. The fee of 2,000
Baht (nearly ₹4,400) will be waived between December 1 and January 31. The
waiver is expected to increase tourism in Thailand by 30%.
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Odisha governmen formed a committee to address issues
raised by farmers. It consists of how many membesrs?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Odisha government constituted a 3-member
inter-ministerial committee to address issues raised by farmers. The
committee will be headed by: Finance Minister Shashi Bhusan Behera. Other
members of the committee are: Agriculture & Panchayatiraj Minister
Pradeep Moharathy and Cooperative Minister Surjya Narayan Patro. Issues to be
discussed are: welfare of the farmers and development of agriculture in the
state.
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With which company Doppelmayr signed MOU for End-To-End
Solutions for Passenger Ropeway Projects?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Water and Power Consultancy Services Limited
(WAPCOS) and Doppelmayr signed MOU for End-To-End Solutions for Passenger
Ropeway Projects. The main aim is to provide end-to-end solutions for
passenger ropeway projects. The MoU includes Preparing feasibility studies,
detailed project reports, construction, equipment supply, operation and
maintenance, etc. Enabling development of ropeway projects in various states
using globally accepted standards for passenger safety and reliability.
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On which date the International Day of Radiology is
observed?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
International Day of Radiology was observed
throughout the world on 8th November. This day marks the date of discovery of
the existence of X-rays by Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen in 1895. Main theme of
International Day of Radiology 2018 is: Cardiac imaging.
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The Supreme Court gave nod for a separate High Court
for Andhra Pradesh. It will be the __________ High Court in the country.
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The new court, which will be the 25th High Court
in the country, will start functioning from 1 January 2019 in Amravati. Presently,
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have a common High Court situated at Hyderabad.
The existing court will from next year be known as the Telangana High Court.
The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, which resulted in the
bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, also has a provision for
separate High Courts.
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