18,November, 2018 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
18,November, 2018 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
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Who won the Tata Steel's Chess India
Blitz Tournament in Kolkata?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Viswanathan
Anand won the inaugural Tata Steel Chess India Blitz Tournament in Kolkata.
In the play-off, Viswanathan Anand beat Hikaru Nakamura 1.5-0.5 and won the
inaugural Tata Steel Chess India Blitz Tournament title.
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2.
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Under Swadesh Darshan Scheme, how many
projects are inagurated by the Arunachal Pradesh government?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Two important
projects under Swadesh Darshan Scheme of Ministry of Tourism, Government of
India were inaugurated at PTSO Lake in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. These
projects are 1) "Development of North East Circuits: Bhalukpong- Bomdila
- Tawang Project & 2) Nafra- Seppa- Pappu, Pasa, Pakke Valleys-
Sangdupota- New Sagalee- Ziro- Yomcha Project ". The project Development
of Bhalukpong- Bomdila - Tawang was sanctioned by the Ministry of Tourism in
March 2015 for Rs. 49.77 Crores. Under this project the Ministry has
developed facilities like Accommodation, Cafeteria, wayside Amenities, last
Mile Connectivity, Pathways, Toilets, Multipurpose Hall at Jang, Sorang
Monastery, Lumpo, Zemithang, Bumla Pass, Gritsang TSO lake, PTSO Lake,
Thingbu and Grenkha Hot Spring, Lumla, Sela Lake. The project Development of
Nafra- Seppa- Pappu, Pasa, Pakke Valleys- Sangdupota- New Sagalee- Ziro-
Yomcha was sanctioned by the Ministry of Tourism in December 2015 for Rs.
97.14 Crores. The facilities developed under this project includes Helipad,
Wayside amenities, trekking trails, Rafting Centre, Log Huts, craft bazaar,
Eco Park, Tourist facilitation centres, parking, multipurpose Hall, festival
ground etc.
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Name of the country which launched the
Rogun hydro-electric project with a worth US$ 3.9 billion.
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Tajikistan
inaugurated a US$ 3.9 billion 'Rogun hydro-electric project' on 16 November
2018. It has been built on the Vakhsh River in southern Tajikistan. The
project will enable Tajikistan to eliminate domestic energy shortages and
export electricity to Afghanistan and Pakistan. The first of six turbines in
the Rogun hydroelectric dam went online on 16 November 2018.
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4.
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Where was the 2018 South Asian Regional
Conference on Urban Infrastructure held?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The South Asian
Regional Conference on "Urban Infrastructure: New Approaches to Public
& Private Partnerships and Municipal Finance Innovations" was held
at Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra in New Delhi from November 15-16, 2018. It was
organised by NITI Aayog in partnership with the United Nations Economic and
Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) and the Asian
Development Bank (ADB). The conference discussed the key issues, perspectives
and the way forward in the Urban Infrastructure. The South Asian regional
conference is a first of its kind, with participation from across the South
Asian region including leaders from the government, industry, research
organizations, academia, think tanks and civil society. The Conference aims
to review overall issues and assess the sustainability of PPPs and urban
finance in South Asia, specifically India, while broadening the knowledge
base and engaging on international best practices.
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5.
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RBI imposed fine of Rs 3 crore each on
Deutsche Bank and this bank.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of
India imposed a fine amounting to Rs. 6.1 crores fine each on two lenders --
Deutsche Bank and Jammu and Kashmir Bank. A monetary penalty of Rs 30.10
million on Deutsche Bank was imposed. The reasons are for non-compliance with
the directions issued by RBI on Income Recognition and Asset Classification
(IRAC) norms. Know Your Customer/Anti-money Laundering (KYC/AML) norms, and
on disclosure of monetary penalties imposed by the regulator.
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For which car company, NGT make Rs.100
crore as penalty?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The National
Green Tribunal (NGT) directed auto major Volkswagen to pay an interim amount
of Rs.100 crore with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) after the
allegation were made on the company saying that it used cheat devices in
emission tests in its diesel vehicles. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson
Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel further constituted a committee comprising
representatives from the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change,
Ministry of Heavy Industries, Central Pollution Control Board and the
Automotive Research Association of India, to estimate the quantum of
environmental loss.
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Name of the Indian boy who won the World
u-12 open chess championships in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
International
Master, D.Gukesh, with 10 points, won the World u-12 open chess championships
in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Around 851 participants from 86 federations
took part in the Championship event. Volodar Murzin of Russia finished second
by securing 8.5 points and Nico Chasin of USA settled for third place by
securing 8.5. India stood second with two golds, while China and USA took the
1st and 3rd spot.
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8.
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Which ministry organised Aadi Mahotsav
with the theme 'A Celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Culture, Craft, Cuisine
and Commerce'.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
'Aadi Mahotsav',
a National Tribal Festival is being organised from 16th to 30th November 2018
in New Delhi by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The theme of the festival is
'A Celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Culture, Craft, Cuisine and Commerce'.
The Mahotsav will comprise of display and sale of items of tribal art and
craft, tribal medicine and healers, tribal cuisine etc.
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9.
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International day of tolerance is
observed on 16 November with the heme of;
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
International
day of tolerance is observed of 16 November every year to educate people
about the negative effects of intolerance and make people aware about the
need of tolerance in society. It is an annual observance declared by UNESCO
in 1995. The First ever World Tolerance Summit held in Dubai on November
15-16. It was organized by International Institute of Tolerance. Leaders from
all over the world had visited the summit. The aim of the summit was to
discuss the importance of tolerance, equality and peace among the people of
different religion, Color and race. The Theme of the Summit was 'Prospering
from Pluralism: Embracing Diversity through Innovation and Collaboration'.
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10.
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Ms Nina Tshering La was appointed the
next Ambassador of India to which of the following countries?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Ms Nina Tshering
La was appointed the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Congo. At
present Nina Tshering La is the Ambassador of India to the Democratic
Republic of Congo. She has been concurrently appointed as the next Ambassador
of India to the Republic of Congo, with residence in Kinshasa, Democratic
Republic of Congo. She will take up this assignment soon.
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11.
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Which state government unveiled its new
emblem for official use?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
After 5 years of
bifurcation in 2014, Andhra Pradesh government unveiled its new emblem for
official use. It consists of "Dhamma Chakka" - "the Wheel of
Law" embellished with a ring of Triratnas alternating with pinnate
leaves and precious stones. The three circles of decorative beads are in
ascending order of numbers 48 in the inner, 118 in the middle and 148 in the
outer circle. It has a "Puna Ghataka" or "The vase of
Plenty" is at the hub of the Dhamma Chakka which is decorated with a
four-banded garland on the main body with medallions and tassels. The colours
used in the symbol are: green, red and yellow.
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12.
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When was the National Press Day
celebrated in India?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
National Press
Day was celebrated in India on 16th November. National Press Day commemorates
the day on which Press Council of India (PCI) started functioning. PCI was
constituted on 4 July 1966 and started functioning on November 16, 1966. This
day is a symbolism of a free and responsible press in India. Minister of
Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley inaugurated the National Press Day
celebrations organised by PCI in New Delhi.
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13.
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The 62nd National shooting championships
begins in ___________.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The 62nd
National shooting championships, rifle, and pistol, began on 16th November at
the Vattiyoorkavu shooting ranges, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The women's
10m air rifle preliminaries which have attracted a record 815 entries. The
event will conclude on December 7. Around 6000 shooters will be participating
in this championship event. The shooters are given free training also. The
event is being held here for a second consecutive year in the location where
the facilities which were created for the 35th National Games held in the
State three years ago.
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Which city is the venue of the 4th
edition of Intex South Asia 2018?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The fourth
edition of Intex South Asia was inaugurated in Colombo by Mr. Taranjit Singh
Sandhu, Indian high commissioner to Sri Lanka. It is the largest
international textile sourcing show in South Asia. The event has been
organized by Worldex India Exhibition and Promotion Pvt. Ltd in partnership
with Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL), Retailers
Association of India, Clothing Manufacturers Association of India,
Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) etc. It has participation of over
200 suppliers from around 15 countries showcasing a wide variety of
innovative textiles products such as yarns, apparels, denim clothing,
accessories etc.
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Who constituted the Himalayan State
Regional Council in New Delhi?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
NITI Aayog
constituted the 'Himalayan State Regional Council' in New Delh to ensure
sustainable development of the Himalayan region. It will be chaired by the Dr
VK Saraswat, Member, NITI Aayog. The council will review and implement the
identified action points based on the Reports of five Working Groups.
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