16,November, 2018 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
16,November,
2018 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
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The 2018 Global Digital Content Market was held in
__________.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The conference on Global Digital Content Market
(GDCM) 2018 has started in New Delhi with focus on 'Asia Pacific region'. The
2-day conference will feature sessions on music, film, broadcasting and
publishing, as well as collective management, emerging models and the
implications for the market and policy makers. It is being organized by the
Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce
and Industry. India has been chosen as a host nation for the conference
byWorld Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO) due to the strong creative
industry in the country in films, music and media. GDCM 2018 is the second
edition of the conference. The aim of GDCM 2018 is to give industry
stakeholders a platform to come together and discuss new avenues in the
films, music, gaming and creative industry.
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With which city, Vilnius signed a MoU of cooperation as
part of 'International Urban Cooperation' in Vilnius?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Kochi Corporation and Vilnius signed a memorandum
of understanding of cooperation in Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania.
The MOU was signed by: Kochi Corporation delegation and opposition leader
K.J. Antony to Vilnius. It was signed as a part of the European Union (EU)
project 'International Urban Cooperation'. It consists of cooperation in:
Urban planning, Corporate planning, Transport, Solid water management and
water management.
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India's first multi-modal terminal has recently
inaugurated on __________.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's
first multi-modal terminal on the Ganga river in his parliamentary
constituency in Varanasi and received the country's first container cargo
transported on inland waterways from Kolkata. This is the first of the four
multi-modal terminals being constructed on the National Waterway-1 (River
Ganga) as part of the World Bank-aided 'Jal Marg Vikas Project' of the Inland
Waterways Authority of India. The total estimated cost of the project is Rs
5,369.18 crore, which will be equally shared between the Government of India
and the World Bank. The aim of the Centre's Jal Marg Vikas Project is to
develope the stretch of the river between Varanasi and Haldia for navigation
of large vessels weighing up to 1,500 tonnes to 2,000 tonnes.
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Which is the Partner Country at the 38th India
International Trade Fair (IITF-2018)?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The 38th India International Trade Fair (IITF)
has started at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi with theme - Rural Enterprises in
India. The 14-day annual event will continue till 27th of this month.
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. For the
general public, the trade fair will open from 18th to 27th of November.
During a public holiday, the price of the ticket will be Rs.120 for adult and
Rs. 60 for the child. While during working days, the ticket charges will be
Rs. 60 for adult and 40 rupees for the child.
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Mahindra Electric Mobility has opened a new electric
technology manufacturing hub in which of the following city?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Mahindra Electric Mobility has opened a new
electric technology manufacturing hub which is of worth Rs.100 crore in
Bengaluru. The new plant has rolled out its lithium-ion three-wheeler range,
Treo and Treo Yaari. The new facility will make battery packs, power
electronics and motor assembly which are an integral part of an electric
powertrain. The plant uses global standards of manufacturing processes. It
will increase the manufacturing capacity to 25,000 units per annum from the
current 5,000 units. It will also have a flexible production line where
Mahindra can make both three- and four-wheelers.
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The theme of 2018 Vigilance Awareness Week is
___________.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Vigilance Awareness Week was observed by Indian
Army from 29th October to 3rd November 2018 regarding maintaining core values
of honesty and integrity in the organization. During the Vigilance Awareness
Week various events like workshops, seminars, lectures, competitions and
pledge of Integrity towards organization were conducted across India. The
theme of Vigilance Awareness Week 2018 was "Eradicate Corruption-Build a
New India".
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Astronomers recently found a 'cold super-Earth'. The
planet has been labeled ___________.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The planet for Barnard's star - 2nd closest star
system to our sun - appears to be a cold super-Earth. The planet has been
labeled Barnard's Star b (GJ 699 b). It orbits its red star every 233 days
near the snow-line, a distance where water freezes. Barnard's star is six
light-years away from earth.
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8.
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O.P. Bhatt quits from the search and selection
committee of this bank.
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
O.P. Bhatt, former SBI chairman, has resigned
from the search and selection committee of Yes Bank which was set up to
identify a new Managing Director and CEO. He cited conflict of interest. Mr.
Bhatt has attended three meetings of the search committee. Yes Bank stated
that the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) has decided to continue
with the existing members to complete the process as per the timeline
communicated by RBI.
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What is the name of the e-learning portal launched by
Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
In consonance with the spirit of digital India,
Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik launched the force's e-learning
portal NIPUN and training division website on November 14. The e-learning
portal aims to give online training and information through specialised
courses designed by experts in the field.
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10.
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Denmark and this signed an agreement to establish an
international research center.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Denmark signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with CGIAR to establish an international research center. The MoU was signed
by Danish Health Minister Ellen Trane Norby Denmark in Seattle, in the United
States, with the international network of research centers CGIAR. Denmark has
planned to create an international research center. The main focus of the
center is to fight against resistance to antibiotics, a scourge affecting
almost half a million people worldwide. The center aims in leading future
global work on finding new solutions for the serious challenges with
antimicrobial resistance that the world is facing today. The International
Centre for Interdisciplinary Solutions on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is
being financed by Denmark and private investors. It is expected to be
inaugurated in 2019 and is to employ up to 500 people.
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11.
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Who has been honoured with the 2018 Munin Barkotoki
Literary Award?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Young writer-critic Dr Debabhuson Borah has been
honoured with the prestigious Munin Barkotoki Literary Award 2018 in Assam
for his book on literary criticism titled 'Nirbochon' The annual award, which
carries a cash prize of Rs 50,000 along with a citation and a plaque, was
instituted in the memory of renowned writer, critic and journalist Munin
Barkotoki to encourage young and promising authors writing in Assamese. The
Awards for the years 2017 and 2018 will be given away at a function to be
held here in February 2019. It must be noted that Short-story writer Dalim
Das has been selected for the 2017 award for his collection 'Hari Jadu
Madhu'.
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The communication satellite which was successfully
launched by ISRO recently?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully
launched its latest communication satellite GSAT-29, which was put in
Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit by India's 5th generation heavy-lift rocket
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III D2 (GSLV-Mk III D2). GSLV Mk
III D2 was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra
Pradesh. This was the second successful developmental flight for GSLV Mark
III, which is considered ISRO's most powerful rocket. GSLV Mark III is
India's heaviest launch vehicle. GSAT (Geo synchronous Satellite) -29 is the
heaviest satellite launched in orbit by an Indian launch vehicle. GSAT-29
satellite weighs 3423 kg. It carries Ka and Ku band high throughput
transponders that will provide communication services to remote places in the
North East and Jammu and Kashmir.
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13.
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Abhay Thakur was appointed the next High Commissioner
of India to which of the following country?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Abhay Thakur was appointed the next High
Commissioner of India to the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Abhay Thakur is an
Indian Foreign Service Officer (IFS) of 1992 batch. At present, he is the
High Commissioner of India to Mauritius. He has been appointed as the next
High Commissioner of India to the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He will
replace B.N.Reddy. He will take up this assignment soon.
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Famous singer Chitta Jena was passed away recently. He
belong to which of the following state?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Odia singer Chitta Jena died with the illness in
Cuttack, Odisha. Chitta Jena was 76 years old. He was popular for his
versatility and talent. He made his debut as a playback singer in 1974 in the
movie Mana Akasha. He awarded Prafulla Kar Samman for his remarkable
achievement in the field of music.
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Which union ministry prepared a draft of new Scheme
called Indian Wind Turbine Certification Scheme (IWTCS) in consultation with
National Institute of Wind Energy, Chennai?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy prepared a
draft of new Scheme called Indian Wind Turbine Certification Scheme (IWTCS).
This was done in consultation with National Institute of Wind Energy Chennai.
The draft Scheme comprises of guidelines for the benefit of all the
stakeholders from concept to lifetime of wind turbine.
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Jayesh Sanghrajka was appointed as the Chief Financial
Officer of __________.
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
India's second largest IT services firm Infosys
named Jayesh Sanghrajka as its interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The
current CFO, MD Ranganath, step down after an 18-year career with the
company. Sanghrajka has spent 13 years in Infosys over two stints and is
currently Executive Vice President and Deputy Chief Financial Officer.
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Which city is the venue of the regional meeting of the
World Customs Organisation (WCO)?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The regional meeting of the World Customs
Organisation has started in Jaipur, Rajasthan with representatives of 33
member countries of Asia attending it. The meeting is slated to deliberate
upon various issues including the steps required for the capacity building
and reforms in customs.The participants would also discuss and deliberate
upon the amended Kyoto protocol, digital customs, e-commerce among other
issues. The meeting is being jointly chaired by WCO Deputy Secretary General
Ricardo Travino and Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Chairman S
Ramesh.
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Who inaugurated the National Press Day celebrations in
New Delhi?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will inaugurate the
National Press Day celebrations in New Delhi. Press Council of India Chairman
CK Prasad the winners of the National Awards for Excellence in Journalism
will be honored on the occasion. Eminent journalist and Chairman of the Hindu
Publishing Group, N Ram has been selected under prestigious award category of
Raja Ram Mohan Roy award. Ruby Sarkar, Chief Correspondent of Deshbandhu,
Bhopal and Rajesh Josh of Daily Pudhari in Ratnagiri will share the award in
the category of Rural Journalism. The selection of the awardees was carried
out by a jury comprising eminent working journalists, and senior editors,
among others. The Delegates from neighboring Press Councils of SAARC
countries - Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives will be present on
the occasion
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