14,November, 2018 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
14,November, 2018 Current
Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
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The National education day was observed on __________.
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
National education day was celebrated across
India. In 2008, Central Government declared November 11 as National education
day. This day commemorates the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad,
freedom fighter, educationist and the first Education Minister of independent
India from 1947 to 1958. This day recalls the contribution of Maulana Abul
Kalam Azad to education in India. On this day, various programmes are
organized in schools throughout India.
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2.
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With which state government, All India Football
Federation (AIFF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), recently?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Odisha government signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) at the
Kalinga Stadium complex, Bhubaneswar, Odisha in the presence of Chief
Minister Naveen Patnaik. As per the agreement, the State government will host
National team camps and also I-League side Indian Arrows. The training and
connected infrastructure like gymnasiums, swimming pool, etc, will be housed
at the Kalinga Stadium Complex.
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3.
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Who won Munin Barkotoki Literary Award?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Munin Barkotoki Literary Award 2018 in Assam has
been given to young writer-critic Dr Debabhuson Borah for his book on
literary criticism titled 'Nirbochon'. The Munin Barkotoki Memorial Trust
announced the annual Award instituted to encourage young and promising
writers in Assamese.
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4.
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Who addressed the world's largest financial technology
festival Fintech in Singapore?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the
world's largest financial technology festival Fintech in Singapore.
Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister stated Fintech is a celebration of
belief in the spirit of innovation and power of technology. Mr Modi is the
first Head of Government to deliver his address at Singapore in the event.
About 30 thousand people attended the keynote address of Mr. Modi at this
Festival.
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5.
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2018 is decided as the Year of the Disabled Soldier by;
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat announced that
Indian Army has dedicated the Year 2018 to the welfare of Disabled Soldiers
who have been disabled in the line of duty, when serving for India.
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6.
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The 38th India International Trade Fair held in New
Delhi. The theme of this year is;
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The 38th India International Trade Fair (IITF)
has begun at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The 14-day annual event will continue
till 27th of November. This year the theme of the fair is 'Rural Enterprises
in India'. Afghanistan is the Partner Country, while Nepal will be the Focus
Country. Jharkhand is participating as a Partner State in the event. Around
800 participants from States and government departments, domestic and
international companies are taking part to showcase their product.
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7.
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Whom has been appointed as the new Enforcement
Directorate Director (ED)?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Indian Revenue Service officer Sanjay Mishra was
appointed as the new Enforcement Directorate Director (ED) in an additional
capacity for three months. He has replaced Karnal Singh. He has also been
appointed as the Principal Special Director in the same agency.
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8.
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Who won the Brazilian Grand Prix title in Brazil?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Five-time world champion Lewis Hamilton won
Brazilian Grand Prix in Brazil. This is Lewis Hamilton's 10th victory of 2018
and 72nd victory of his career. Mercedes won the constructors championshipfor
the 5th consecutive season.
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Which of the following inked 1st e-commerce agreement?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Economic ministers from the Association of
Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on 12 November 2018 signed an agreement to
facilitate cross-border e-commerce transactions within the region. The
agreement is the grouping's first agreement on e-commerce. It also aims to
deepen cooperation among ASEAN member states so as to spur the use of
e-commerce as a way of driving regional economic growth.
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The Public Service Broadcasting Day is observed on this
day to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's visit to the studio of All India Radio,
Delhi in 1947.
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Public Service Broadcasting Day was celebrated
across India on 12th November. Public Service Broadcasting Day is celebrated
annually to commemorate the only visit of Mahatma Gandhi to the studio of All
India Radio, Delhi in 1947. The Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi addressed
the displaced people, who had temporarily settled at Kurukshetra in Haryana
following partition. On 12th November 2018, a function was organized at the
premises of All India Radio in New Delhi.
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11.
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Who has taken its first step towards its
mid-2023-planned mission to Venus?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has
taken its first step towards its mid-2023-planned mission to Venus. It issued
an announcement of opportunity (AO) to the international space community to
propose their scientific payloads to be carried on the mission. This AO for
space-based experiments to study Venus is open to international scientists
from various space agencies.
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12.
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Siddharth Tiwari was joining as the Chief
Representative for Asia and the Pacific. This announcement was approved by;
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
announced a new addition to its team, with Siddharth Tiwari joining as the
Chief Representative for Asia and the Pacific. He succeeds Eli Remolona, who
was the previous Chief Representative of the Asian Office who held this
position from 2008 to 2018.
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13.
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The theme for World Diabetes Day 2018 and 2019 is
__________.
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The World Diabetes Day is organized on 14
November throughout the world. The theme for World Diabetes Day 2018 and 2019
is 'The Family and Diabetes'. The primary aim of the World Diabetes Day and
World Diabetes Month 2018-19 campaign is to raise awareness of the impact
that diabetes has on the family and to promote the role of the family in the
management, care, prevention and education of the condition.
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14.
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Which bank signed a loan agreement US$13 million loan
pact with EESL to promote efficient energy usage in India?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide
US$13 million loan to Energy Efficiency Services (EESL) to promote efficient
energy usage in India. The loan amount will be provided by the Global
Environment Facility (GEF). The grant, to be administered by ADB, is tied to
the USD 200 million ADB-financed Demand-Side Energy Efficiency Sector
Project.
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Where was the 11th Asian Air Gun championship held?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The 11th Asian Air Gun championship was held at
Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Olympic Shooting Complex at Kuwait City, in Kuwait.
India's junior shooters won a total of 11 medals: 4 gold, 5 silver and 2
bronze medals.
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International Symposium to Promote Innovation &
Research in Energy Efficiency INSPIRE 2018 was inagurated by;
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
R K Singh, Union Minister of State for Power and
New & Renewable Energy inaugurated the 'International Symposium to
Promote Innovation & Research in Energy Efficiency' (INSPIRE 2018) on 11
November 2018. It is being organised by Energy Efficiency Services Limited
and World Bank. It will focus on enhancing grid management, e-Mobility, and
technologies for energy efficiency in India.
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Recently, Who released the book 'Yoga and Mindfulness'
by Mansi Gulati?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu released the
book 'Yoga and Mindfulness' authored by Yoga exponent, Ms. Mansi Gulati, at
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Conference Hall, Vice President's House, in New
Delhi. This book stresses that, yoga is not just asanas, but anything you do
with mindfulness and dedication is yoga. This book helps in making yoga a
part of your daily day life. It explains the link between physical exercises
and mindfulness. It helps in understanding the philosophy behind yoga and
also explains how various asanas are performed, with the help of pictures. It
also lists the benefits of every asana.
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18.
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Who get an additional charge of the Ministry of
Chemicals & Fertilizers?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
After the demise of Union Minister Ananth Kumar,
Union Minister DV Sadananda Gowda has got the additional charge of the
Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Narendra Singh Tomar was assigned
the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. Currently, DV Sadananda Gowda holds
the portfolio of Statistics and Programme Implementation, while Narendra
Singh is Minister of Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Mines. Mr Ananth
Kumar passed away recently due to multiple organ failure.
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19.
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Name the firm which implement a Transparency Policy for
Buying Political Adverts Ahead of Indian Elections.
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Google to implement a Transparency Policy for
Buying Political Adverts ahead of Indian Elections. The company put in place
a global framework and will also establish tools to stop the spread of fake
news related to elections. Google brought its newly expanded Safety Centre to
India. The Safety Centre, as its name suggests, is designed as a one-stop
place from where you can access all the relevant resources to enhance their
privacy and safety across all Google products and services.
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20.
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The 7th RCEP Inter-Sessional Ministerial Meeting
Concludes in __________.
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Seventh RCEP Inter-Sessional Ministerial Meeting
Concludes in Singapore. The Minister for Trade and Industry of Singapore Mr.
Chan Chun Sing was the Chair of the meeting as Singapore is currently the
Chair of ASEAN this year.he Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
(RCEP) is a mega regional free trade agreement being negotiated amongst 16
countries, comprising 10 ASEAN countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos,
Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam) plus six
ASEAN FTA partners, namely Australia, China, India, Japan, Korea and New
Zealand.
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