10, November, 2018 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
10,
November, 2018 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
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Mahila-E-Haat online portal to promote
women farmers and entrepreneurs launched by which ministry?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Mahila-E-Haat
online portal to promote women farmers and entrepreneurs launched by the
Ministry of Women and Child Development. The main aim is to unique organic
products of the women farmers and entrepreneurs from across the country. It
will serve as an e-platform to bring them together and promote the
achievements of women farmers. It was launched during the 5th "Women of
India National Organic Festival, 2018".
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2.
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Who among the following was conferred
with the Global Education Award recently?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Mathematician
and Super 30 founder Anand Kumar was awarded 'Global Education Award'. This
was awarded by Malabar Gold & Diamonds', flagship company of Malabar
Group, a leading Indian business conglomerate. He was honoured for his
"pioneering" contributions to the field of education. His selection
was done from a list of 100 names working in the field of education by a
12-member jury.
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3.
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European Intervention Initiative a joint
military force was launched in __________.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Defence ministers
from European countries met in Paris on 7 November 2018 and launched a joint
military force known as the 'European Intervention Initiative' or EI2. The
military force could rapidly be deployed in response to a conflict or natural
disaster. Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia,
Portugal, Britain and Finland are part of this initiative.
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4.
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Which country unveils 'most advanced'
stealth drone - UAV - CH7 recently?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
UAV CH7: China
unveils most advanced stealth drone. It was unveiled at the Air Show China
2018 in Zhuhai, China. UAV - CH7, China become the second country following
the US, to produce high-altitude long-endurance combat UAVs with advanced
penetration capabilities. It can launch weapons, like anti-radiation
missiles, air-to-ground or anti-ship missiles and long-distance
precision-guided bombs. It can be customized. It is 10 meters long. It has a
wingspan of 22-meters.
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5.
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Gaddam Dharmendra was appointed as the
Ambassador of India to __________.
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Gaddam
Dharmendra, a 1990-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, has been appointed
India's new Ambassador to Iran. He will succeed Saurabh Kumar, who was
appointed India's ambassador to Myanmar. Dharmendra's appointment comes at a
time when the global focus is on oil imports from Iran as the US has recently
imposed "the toughest ever" sanctions aimed at altering the Iranian
regime's "behaviour".
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6.
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The 2018 National Ayurveda Day (NAD) is
celebrated on November 5 with the theme of;
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The 2018
National Ayurveda Day (NAD) is celebrated on November 5 with the theme
"Ayurveda for Public Health" to create awareness on people's
health. The day focus on strengths of Ayurveda and its unique treatment
principles. It create a sense of awareness in today's generation and promote
Ayurvedic principles of healing in society. The main aim of Ayurveda is the
prevention of disease and promotion of health. Lord Dhanvantari is considered
as divine propagator of Ayurveda. He is conferred with the virtues of
granting health and wealth. Hence, Dhanvantari Jayanti (Dhanteras) was
preferred for celebration of Ayurveda Day to nationalize this system of
medicine which can prove to be a cornerstone for its ultimate globalization.
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Ayodhya Deepotsav 2018 was set as
3,01,152 diyas and enters Guinness Book of World Records. It was located on
which Indian state?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A new world
record was set as 3,01,152 diyas were lit on the banks of River Sarayu,
during Deepostav 2018, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Deepostav 2018 was
organised by Uttar Pradesh government on the occasion of Diwali. It has
entered the Guinness Book of Records for lighting 3,01,152 earthen lamps.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and South Korean first lady
Kim-Jung Sook were present while achieving this feat. They also performed
'aarti' with the earthen lamps. Yogi Adityanath also announced that a new
airport will be named after Lord Rama, and a medical college will be named
after Raja Dashratha in Uttar Pradesh.
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8.
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The Asian countries of RCEP have offered
a concession to this country to open up its markets?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Several Asian
member countries of the proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
(RCEP) have offered India a concession on the extent to which it needs to
open up its markets. India can now open up 83% of its market against the
earlier 92%. The RCEP is a proposed trade agreement between the ASEAN
countries and the six free trade agreement partners.
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9.
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Who will be awarded the Maharashtra
government's Natvarya Prabhakar Panshikar Lifetime Achievement award?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Marathi actor
Jayant Sawarkar will be awarded the Maharashtra government's Natvarya
Prabhakar Panshikar Lifetime Achievement award in the field of theatre. Also,
Tabla artist Vinayak Thorat will be awarded the Sangeetacharya Annasaheb
Kirloskar Lifetime Achievement. Both the awards consist of cash prizes of Rs
5 lakh, citation and memento each. Dates for the presentation of the awards
have not yet been announced. Jayant Sawarkar started his career in Marathi
theatre as a backstage artist. His role as a clown in "Samrat
Singh" fetched him fame.
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10.
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Who was sworn in as the chairperson of
Meghalaya's first Lokayukta?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Justice (Retd)
of Gauhati High Court, Pranoy Kumar Musahary, was sworn in as the chairperson
of Meghalaya's first Lokayukta. Upon appointment, he urged the Conrad Sangma
government to speed up the appointment of 4 other members of the Lokayukta.
The Lokayukta is empowered to probe allegations of corruption against public
functionaries.
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11.
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The first Indian woman who was awarded an
honorary doctorate by the University of Strathclyde of United Kingdom in
Glasgow, Scotland is;
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Arunima Sinha
was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Strathclyde of United
Kingdom in Glasgow, Scotland. She has been awarded for her inspirational
achievements in mountaineering. She is 30 years old. In 2013, she became the
world's first woman amputee to climb Mount Everest. She is a former Indian
national Volleyball player. Her left leg was amputated below the knee after
being thrown from a train while resisting a robbery.
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12.
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__________ and Kochi signs MoU with the
cooperation of urban planning, corporate planning, transport, solid water
management and water management.
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
As part of the
European Union (EU) project 'International Urban Cooperation', Kochi
Corporation and Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania, have signed a
memorandum of understanding. The primary focus of the cooperation would be
urban planning, corporate planning, transport, solid water management and
water management. The delegation held discussions on urban development
policies, cultural heritage, democratic administrative system and modern
technologies of both cities with Remigijus Simasaiusa Mbn, the Mayor of Vilnius.
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13.
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Empire State Building was lit in orange
for the first time to celebrate Diwali. The building is located in _________.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
New York's
iconic Empire State Building was lit in orange for the first time to
celebrate Diwali. It was organised by the Federation of Indian Associations
in cooperation with the Empire State Realty Trust. Miss America 2014 Nina
Davuluri and singer Jay Sean flipped the switch to turn on the lights on top
of the building.
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Who has approved strategic disinvestment
of 100% Government of India's shares in Dredging Corporation of India Limited
(DCIL)?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Cabinet
Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved strategic disinvestment of
100% Government of India's shares in Dredging Corporation of India Limited
(DCIL) to consortium of four ports. Presently, Central Government holds
73.44% shares in DCIL. The consortium of four ports consists of
Vishakhapatnam Port Trust (Andhra Pradesh), Paradeep Port Trust (Odisha),
Jawahar Lal Nehru Port Trust (Maharashtra) and Kandla Port Trust (Gujarat).
The government's divestment target for fiscal 2018-19 was Rs 80,000 crore and
so far it has garnered over Rs 15,000 crore from PSU stake sales.
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15.
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Who won the 2018 Men's Singles title at
the Rolex Paris Masters?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
In Tennis, Karen
Khachanov has lifted the 2018 Men's Singles title at the Rolex Paris Masters
with a stunning win over World No. 2 Novak Djokovic. In the title clash,
Khachanov defeated Djokovic in straight sets by 7-5, 6-4 to end the Serb's
22-match unbeaten run. With the victory, Khachanov has become the first
Russian since Nikolay Davydenko in 2009 to win a Masters 1000 title.
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16.
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Odisha Government launched the
'Bhubaneswar Me Wi-Fi' project in Bhubaneswar with how many hotspots
initially?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Odisha
Government launched the 'Bhubaneswar Me Wi-Fi' project in Bhubaneswar. The
project is implemented by Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL), which is a
Special Purpose Vehicle incorporated by Odisha Government. It will initially
have 100 hotspots enabled locations with 275 access points. One wi-fi hotspot
would be able to handle 150 users at a given point of time. With this move,
the Capital will stamp its entry as a global Smart City with 500 hotspots
spanning the entire city.
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Which city is the venue of the 18th IORA
Council of (Foreign) Ministers Meetings (COM)?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
South Africa
hosted the 18th Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of (Foreign)
Ministers Meetings (COM) in Durban under the theme of "IORA - Uniting
the Peoples of Africa, Asia, Australasia and the Middle East through Enhanced
Co-operation for Peace, Stability and Sustainable Development". This
meeting was held during the on-going celebrations of the 150th year of the
birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the 100th birth anniversary of Nelson
Mandela. The Indian delegation was led by Gen.(Dr.) VK Singh (Retd.),
Minister of State for External Affairs. The IORA is an international
organisation consisting of coastal states bordering the Indian Ocean. The
Association comprises 21 member states and its headquarters is located at
Ebene, Mauritius.
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