12,November, 2018 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
12,November, 2018 Current Affairs -
Daily Current Affairs
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The 5th World Internet Conference (WIC)
held in __________.
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The 5th World
Internet Conference (WIC), also known as the Wuzhen Summit, was held in
Wuzhen, China. The conference aimed to bring out exchanges, mutual learning,
cooperation and sharing in the digital fields and stressed on peace and
development of the global cyberspace. Top 15 of the latest scientific and
technological achievements in the global internet industry were unveiled.
They were selected from more than 400 candidate projects and programs, aimed
at reaching faster Internet speed, more digital profit, and better web
security. Two reports were released on Internet development in China and the
world. More than 20 themed forums and discussions were conducted.
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Who among the following has bagged with
the 2018 London Press Freedom award?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Swati Chaturvedi
has won the 2018 London Press Freedom Award for Courage. She is a freelance
journalist who has been the target of online trolling and harassment for her
investigative reports. Ms.Chaturvedi won the award for her work in exposing
the "IT cell" within the Bharatiya Janata Party for keeping an army
of angry trolls. The award ceremony displayed the importance of press freedom
and safety of journalists, especially in the wake of the killing of Saudi
Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi embassy in Istanbul last
month.
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Which state bans importing of fish
officially for 6 months?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Goa has banned
importing/bringing fish from outside. The announcement was made on November
10. The ban included import from Karnataka. The announcement has kicked off a
controversy with fishermen from the State questioning the rationale behind
the decision. The ban has come for a second time this year, the first being
in August for 15 days. Later, the government set up border check-posts to
inspect whether the marine products complied with FDA regulations. The
stringent measures have affected Karnataka fishermen and traders are facing a
difficult situation. Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that unless and
until the consignment has FDA certification, fish cannot be brought/imported
into Goa. Also, the government is to set up quality control laboratories in
the State to test marine products within 6 months.
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4.
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SIMBEX, the 25th edition of the
India-Singapore bilateral naval exercise is being held in which port?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
SIMBEX,
the 25th edition of the India-Singapore bilateral naval exercise has begun at
the tri-services command on November 10, 2018. The exercise is being held in
Port Blair, Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal. It will conclude on November
21. India and Singapore have vastly expanded their military cooperation in
recent years under India's Act East policy. In 2017, the two countries signed
a naval agreement which has a provision for mutual logistical support and
gives India access to the Changi naval base. The trilateral exercise between
the countries is with an Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)
country, likely Thailand, and eventually, plan to scale it up to a
multilateral format.
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5.
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Nokia and this IT company join hands to
work in AI and machine learning driven solutions.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Finnish mobile
telecom network maker Nokia and Indian IT services firm Infosys joined hands
to work in AI and machine learning driven solutions. The partnership will
help drive digital transformation in various sectors, such as: Industries,
transportation, energy and manufacturing, media and entertainment, and
education. It will couple technology, products and services from Nokia with
platform solutions, engineering and operations management expertise from
Infosys.
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6.
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Researchers of which institute have
developed fluorescent carbon nanodots for simultaneous detection and
destruction of cancer cells?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Researchers at
the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, have developed fluorescent
carbon nanodots for simultaneous detection and destruction of cancer cells.
The nanosized (10-9 metre) carbon materials would serve as therapeutic and
diagnostic agents for cancer. They have been extracted from the leaves of the
rosy periwinkle plant. The research team is led by P Gopinath. The research
is supported by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) and the
Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Union Ministry of Science and Technology.
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Which state government plans to acquire
26% shares of Palatana thermal project from IL and FS?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Tripura
government to acquire 26% shares of Palatana thermal project from IL and FS.
Palatana gas thermal power project is a 726.6 MW gas-based power project. It
is run by ONGC Tripura Power Company (OTPC). Tripura owns 0.5 % share in the
project. IL&FS will be selling its entire 26 % in the Palatana thermal
project. Tripura is in the process of opening a dialogue with IL&FS to
buy the 26 % shares. IL&FS purchased 26 % equity shares at Rs 2.91
billion. Now, the equity shares are estimated at Rs 3 billion. Ministry of
power allocated over 58 % energy from the Palatana project to north-eastern
states.
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8.
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What is the position of India in the
largest smartphone market as per the report of Canalys?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
According to a
report by research firm Canalys, India overtook US as the 2nd largest
smartphone market after China. China saw a shipment of 100.6 million
smartphones in the 3rd quarter followed by India which saw 40.4 million units
during the same period. US was at 40 million units in the July-September 2018
period. Worldwide smartphone shipments fell by 7.2 per cent year-on-year to
348.9 million units during July-September 2018, a fourth consecutive quarter
of decline. This was also the worst third quarter performance since 2015.
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9.
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Recently, Reserve Bank of India cancelled
the certificate of registrations of how many non-banking finance companies
(NBFCs)?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank
of India cancelled the certificate of registrations of as many as 31
non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) for unspecified reasons. A majority 27
of the 31 companies which lost their licences are from Bengal. Bengal is
followed by Uttar Pradesh, which has seen four NBFC licence cancellations. A
majority of voluntary application for licence cancellation are also from
Bengal. This can be seen from the fact that it also cancelled the certificate
of registrations of 17 NBFCs following a request by them for the same.
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10.
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Armistice Day is commemorated on
__________ to mark the end of the 1914-1918 conflict (World War I).
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Armistice Day is
commemorated on November 11 to mark the end of the 1914-1918 conflict. More
than 10 million German and Russian soldiers died in the war and more than
twice as many suffered injuries. World leaders gathered to lead global
commemorations marking 100 years since the end of First World War in Paris.
Around 70 leaders, including U.S. and Russian Presidents Donald Trump and
Vladimir Putin, marked the centenary of the 1918 Armistice in the French
capital at 11 a.m. local time (10:00 GMT). The leaders paid homage to the
fallen soldiers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arc de Triomphe.
The memorial ceremony included classical music and the reading aloud of
letters by the First World War soldiers.
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11.
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Name of the NASA's space instrument that
will travel with the Lucy mission to Jupiter's Trojan asteroids, in 2021.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
NASA's Ralph, a
space instrument, will travel with the Lucy mission to Jupiter's Trojan
asteroids, in 2021. The Lucy spacecraft carries a near-twin of Ralph named
L'Ralph. L'Ralph will investigate Jupiter's Trojan asteroids. Lucy will fly
by 6 Trojans and 1 Main Belt asteroid, which is more than any other previous
asteroid mission. L'Ralph will detect the chemical fingerprints of Trojan
asteroids. These data would be helpful in finding how organic molecules form
in primitive bodies, a process that might have led to the emergence of life
on Earth.
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12.
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November 7 is observed as National Cancer
Awareness Day in India. On this day, a Book which explains about Mouth Cancer
and prevention of the disease is released. It was named as;
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
November 7 is
observed as National Cancer Awareness Day in India each year. The day is
marked out to teach people to combat the Cancer. Dr Murali Mohan Chuntharu, a
Dental Surgeon and also DK Home Guard Commandant written a book named
"Arivu", which explains about Mouth Cancer and prevention of the
disease.
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13.
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SEBI give an approval for this state to
launch State Shelter Fund to fund affordable housing.
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Securities and
Exchange Board of India (SEBI) gave nod to Tamil Nadu for launching its State
Shelter Fund for attracting investments in the affordable housing segment.
The fund's name is Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Fund. This was announced at an
event called 'Innovative and Alternative Finance for Business and
Infrastructure Development in India. It was organized by the United Economic
Forum (UEF) Chamber of Commerce and the World Islamic Economic Forum
Foundation (WIEF).
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14.
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Indian Wrestler who becomes World No.1 in
65 kg category is;
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Star Indian
wrestler Bajrang Punia touched a new high in his career by achieving the
number one rank in the world in the 65kg category. The 24-year-old Bajrang,
who has won five medals this season, including CWG and Asian Games gold and a
silver at the World Championship, was placed atop the ranking table with 96
points in the UWW list. It has turned out to be a remarkable season for
Bajrang, who was also the only Indian grappler to be given a seeding at the
Budapest World Championship.
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15.
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Who was appointed the next Ambassador of
India to the Republic of Madagascar?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Abhay Kumar was
appointed the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Madagascar. He is
an Indian Foreign Service Officer (IFS) of the 2003 batch. At present he is
Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) at the Indian Embassy of Brasilia. He has been
appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Madagascar. He
will replace Subir Dutta. He will take up this assignment soon.
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16.
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Where was the 34th National Junior
Athletics Championships 2018 held?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
From 2nd to 5th
November 2018, 34th National Junior Athletics Championships 2018 was held at
the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand. It was organized by
Jharkhand Athletics Association under the guidance of Athletics Federation of
India (AFI). This is an Annual Athletics event of AFI. Over 2000 athletes
from various parts of India took part in the championship. 14 junior national
records and 24 meet marks were created.
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17.
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The 33rd edition of the ASEAN Summit
begins in __________.
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The 33rd edition
of the ASEAN Summit begun in Singapore. Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien
Loong is the Chairman of the Summit, which will continue till 15th November
along with other related summits like East Asia Summit (EAS), Regional
Comprehensive Economic Summit, (RCEP) and ASEAN plus summits. Fintech Conference
which is a part of Fintech festival will also take place alongside.
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18.
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Union Minister Ananth Kumar passed away
recently, He was the former minister of which of the following department?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Union Minister
Ananth Kumar passes away at 59 in Bengaluru. He held two portfolios in the
NDA Government; of Parliamentary affairs and Chemicals and Fertilizers. Kumar
had represented the Bengaluru south parliamentary constituency six times
since 1996. In 1998, he was inducted into the Union cabinet headed by Atal
Bihari Vajpayee as the minister for civil aviation and was instrumental in
the signing of the MoU for the Bengaluru international airport. Kumar was the
youngest minister in the Vajpayee cabinet.
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India's Food and Agro Buyer-Seller Meet
(BSM) was held in Jeddah. It was inaugurated by ___________.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Food and Agro
Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM) was held in Jeddah. It was inaugurated by Md. Noor
Rahman Sheikh, Consul General of India in Jeddah and Hassan Ibrahim Dahlan,
Secretary General of Jeddah Chamber. It was organized by Consulate General of
India in Jeddah in association with Jeddah Chamber and Trade Promotion
Council of India (TPCI). 25 Indian companies from food and agricultural products
sector met the Saudi importers at the BSM.
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Who was conferred with France's highest
civilian honour 'Knight of the Legion of Honour'?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Jawahar Lal
Sarin was conferred with France's highest civilian honour 'Knight of the
Legion of Honour'. It was given by French Ambassador to India Alexandre
Ziegler. He received the honor due to his outstanding contribution to
enhancing Indo-French cultural cooperation and promoting the French language.
He is currently the president of the governing body of Alliance Franaise.
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