11, November, 2018 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
11,
November, 2018 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
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US has granted a waiver from sanctions
for New Delhi's role in the development of Chabahar port in __________.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The US, which
has allowed India to continue importing oil from Iran, has granted a waiver
from sanctions for New Delhi's role in the Chabahar port of Iran and the
construction of a railway line from the Iranian port city to the Afghan
border. India has committed $500 million to the project and $2 billion to
build a railway line from Chabahar in Iran to Hajigaj in Afghanistan. India
signed an agreement with Iran and Afghanistan in May 2016 for the port's
development.
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2.
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Indian shooter who has won the historic
men's skeet gold at the Asian Shotgun Championship 2018 in Kuwait.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
In the 8th Asian
Shotgun Championship 2018 in Kuwait, Angad Vir Singh Bajwa has won the men's
skeet gold with a perfect score of 60 - a World record - in the final on
November 7. With this, he became the first Indian skeet shooter to win a
continental or world level event. Angad shot a perfect 60 out of 60 in the
final round to claim top spot ahead of China's Di Jin who shot 58. UAE's
Saeed Al Maktoum won bronze with a score of 46. In the concurrently held 11th
Asian Air Gun championship, Indian team of Elavenil Valarivan and Hriday
Hazarika won the mixed air rifle gold with a world junior record of 502.1.
The other Indian team of Mehuli Ghosh and Arjun Babuta bagged the bronze.
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3.
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Who of the following inaugurated the
Queen Huh Memorial along with the CM of UP at Queen Huh Park in Ayodhya?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and South Korean first lady Kim-Jung Sook
inaugurated the Queen Huh Memorial at Queen Huh Park in Ayodhya. Adityanath
claimed that Ayodhya can be called Korea's maternal home.
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4.
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Who among the following has been elected
the new President of International Boxing Association (AIBA)?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Gafur Rakhimov,
an Uzbek businessman and sports administrator, has been elected as the new
President of the International Boxing Association (AIBA), which is an amateur
boxing's global governing body. AIBA is a sport organization that sanctions
amateur (Olympic-style) boxing matches and awards world and subordinate
championships. Its headquarters is located at Lausanne, Switzerland.
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5.
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The Indian Army will induct a new
artillery guns and equipment, including K9 Vajra and M777 howitzers at
__________, in Maharashtra.
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Indian Army
inducted new artillery guns and equipment, including K9 Vajra and M777
howitzers, at Deolali artillery centre in Nashik, Maharashtra. The induction
ceremony took place in the presence of Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
and Army chief General Bipin Rawat.
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6.
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India has been elected as a member of the
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Council for __________.
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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. India secured 165 votes and ranked third among the 13 countries
elected to the council from the Asia-Australasia region, and 8th among the 48
countries elected to the council globally. The ITU has 193 member states who
elect representatives to the Council. India has been a regular member of the
ITU Council since 1952, and has played an important role in harmonising the
contributions of member states from the region, always respecting the
principles of equality and consensus-building.
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7.
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West Bengal government has decided to
observe 'Rosogolla Day' on which date?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
West Bengal
government has decided to observe 'Rosogolla Day' on November 14, to
commemorate the first anniversary of the state's famous sweet getting
Geographical Indication (GI) tag as 'Bengal's Rosogolla'. The GI tag is a sign
that identifies a product as originating from a particular place.
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8.
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Name of the Indian city where the world's
largest hospital opened is;
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Bihar
cabinet gave its nod for the redevelopment of Patna Medical College and
Hospital (PMCH) into a world's largest 5462-bed hospital at an estimated cost
of Rs 5540.07 crore. The hospital would be redeveloped by Bihar Medical
Services & Infrastructure Corporation Ltd (BMSICL). The PMCH was
established in 1925. The hospital would be redeveloped in three phases in
seven years. The new PMCH will have 250 MBBS seats against the existing 150,
and 200 PG seats against the existing 146.
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9.
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India to open their campaign against New
Zealand in ICC Women's World T20. The team was headed by;
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
India to open
their campaign against New Zealand in ICC Women's World T20. The Indian team
is led by skipper Harpreet Singh.
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10.
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Who inagurated the Indian War Memorial on
a three-day visit to France?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Vice President M
Venkaiah Naidu is on a three-day visit to France. He inaugurated Indian War
Memorial at Villers Guislain. Earlier the Vice President attended the Indian
community reception in Paris. The main ceremony at Arc de Triomphe monument
in Paris was presided over by the French President Emmanuel Macron. The Vice
President also met the Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay.
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11.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will
inaugurate two important national highways in __________.
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Prime Minister
Narendra Modi will inaugurate two important national highways in Varanasi on
November 12, having a total length of 34 kilometres and constructed at a cost
of Rs 1,571.95 crore. The 16.55 km Varanasi Ring Road Phase-I has been
completed at a cost of Rs 759.36 crore, while the work of four-laning and
construction of 17.25 km Babatput-Varanasi road on NH-56 has cost Rs 812.59
crore. The roads have been constructed by the National Highway Authority of
India (NHAI) under Bharatmala programme. The Babatpur Airport highway will
link Varanasi to the airport and go on to Jaunpur, Sultanpur and Lucknow. The
Ring Road, with two Road Over Bridges and a flyover, will provide a way for
traffic on NH 56 (Lucknow-Varanasi), NH 233 ( Azamgarh-Varanasi), NH 29
(Gorakhpur-Varanasi) and Ayodhya - Varanasi highways to bypass Varanasi city,
thereby reducing traffic congestion in the city.
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12.
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Which port plans to host an edible oil
refinery to maximise revenue and ensure captive cargo?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
India's largest
container port JNPT is planning to host an edible oil refinery to maximise
revenue and ensure captive cargo. The port already has a liquid cargo
terminal in addition to the 4 container terminals. The port is situated in
Maharashtra.
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13.
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On which date, the World Science Day for
Peace and Development is celebrated?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
World Science
Day for Peace and Development highlights the important role that science has
in society and is celebrated each year on November 10. It also highlights the
need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues. The
theme of 2018 World Science Day for Peace and Development is Science, a Human
Right.
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14.
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This state government decided to launch a
digital platform for Agriculture land.
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Gujarat
government decided to launch a digital platform for the conversion of
agricultural land to Non-Agriculture (NA). Under the scheme of Digital India,
all district collector offices and District Panchayats will be covered and
monitored through a dedicated online system.
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15.
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Which ministry enhances financial powers
to Vice Chiefs of three Services, recently?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Defence
Ministry enhanced financial powers to Vice Chiefs of the three Services. The
move is aimed at expediting the decision-making process involved in the
procurements for the Armed Forces
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