07,December, 2018 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
07,December,
2018 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
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India's heaviest communication satellite that is
launched successfully from French Guiana.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
ISRO's heaviest and most advanced high throughput
communication satellite 'GSAT-11' was successfully launched by an European
Ariane-5 vehicle (Flight VA246) rocket from Guiana Space Centre at Kourou in
French Guiana. Initially, the satellite is placed in the Geosynchronous
Transfer Orbit (GTO) and will be raised to the Geostationary Orbit (36,000 km
above the equator) through phase-wise orbit-raising manoeuvres in the days
ahead, using its on-board propulsion systems. GSAT-11 will be positioned at
74-degree east longitude in the geostationary orbit.The mission of the
5,854-kg giant 'bird' is to provide high data rate connectivity to users of
Indian mainland and islands through 32 user beams in Ku-band and 8 hub beams
in Ka-band. It will boost the broadband connectivity to rural and
inaccessible Gram Panchayats under BharatNet Project which is part of the
Digital India initiative. The satellite is capable of providing high
bandwidth connectivity with speeds of up to 16 gigabytes per second. GSAT-11'
s co-passenger is South Korea's GEO-KOMPSAT-2A, a meteorology satellite.
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AI 4 All Global Hackathon was organised by __________.
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
NITI Aayog organised 'AI 4 All Global Hackathon'
to source sustainable, innovative and technologically-enabled solutions to
address various challenges in the development space, with the vision of
'Artificial Intelligence, AI for All'. Taking the initiative forward, NITI
Aayog is now partnering with Perlin - a Singapore-based AI start up - to
launch the 'AI 4 All Global Hackathon', and is inviting developers, students,
start-ups and companies to develop AI applications to make significant
positive social and economic impact for India.
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Who inagurated the Dr. Bhim Rao Ramji Ambedkar School
Of Media Empowerment (ASME), to train Dalit and tribal youth in journalism?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
On the 62nd death anniversary of B R Ambedkar,
Social Justice and Empowerment minister Thaawarchand Gehlot launched the
website of a first-of-its-kind media school, Dr. Bhim Rao Ramji Ambedkar
School Of Media Empowerment (ASME), to train Dalit and tribal youth in
journalism. The media school, ASME supported by the Indian Institute of Mass
Communication (IIMC), will have its branches in Pune, Assam, Uttarakhand, and
other regions. The Pune branch will begin shortly.
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Noted agriculturalist Nel Jayaraman passed away
recently. He belongs to which state?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Noted agriculturalist Nel Jayaraman (54), who
pioneered the protection and propagation of indigenous paddy varieties in
Tamil Nadu, passed away in Chennai on December 6, 2018. Hailing from
Thiruthuraipoondi, in the heart of Tamil Nadu's delta rice bowl, Jayaraman
has been credited with documenting and protecting more than 170 paddy
varieties.His diligent work in the field of protecting the gene prototypes of
indigenous paddy varieties won him the National Award in 2015 and a state
award in 2011.
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Who of the following has been elected to Asia Pacific
seat on the UN's Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A former senior Indian diplomat, Preeti Saran,
has been elected unopposed to an Asia Pacific seat on the UN's Committee on
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR). Saran was elected to the CESCR
for a four-year term beginning on the 1st of January 2019. All States are
obliged to submit regular reports to the committee on how the rights are being
implemented. The committee examines each report and addresses its concerns
and recommendations to the State party in the form of concluding
observations. The panel meets in Geneva and holds two sessions per year.
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With which country, India signed an agreement on Joint
Activities under the Human Spaceflight Programme recently?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi has signed an MoU between India and Russia on Joint Activities
under the Human Spaceflight Programme on Dec 6, 2018. It includes an MoU between
India and Tajikistan on Cooperation on Peaceful Uses of Space Technology for
Development. Agreement between India and Algeria on Cooperation in the field
of Space Sciences, Technologies and Applications. MoC between India and Japan
in the field of Healthcare and Wellness.
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Which team won the Admiral's Cup 2018?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Team Italy won the Admiral's Cup 2018. The ninth
edition of 'Admirals Cup' Sailing Regatta (2018) concluded with a glittering
closing ceremony at Ettikulam Beach at Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala.
Team Singapore was the Runners-Up and Team USA came third. The host country
team (Indian Naval Academy) finished fourth in the overall position of
Admiral's Cup 2018.
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World's first country to make all public transport free
from 2020.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Luxembourg is set to become the first country in
the world to make all public transport free, implementing the move in 2020.
The move is aimed at addressing environmental issues and the problem of
traffic congestion. Earlier, Luxembourg introduced free transport for all
people under the age of 20.
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International Volunteer Day (IVD) is observed every
year on 5 December. The theme of 2018 IVD is;
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
International Volunteer Day (IVD) is observed
every year on 5 December. It is an international observance mandated by the
UN General Assembly in 1985. The theme for IVD 2018 is 'Volunteers build
Resilient Communities'. IVD is a chance for individual volunteers,
communities and organisations to promote their contributions to development at
the local, national and international levels.
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According to EY FinTech Adoption Index, what is the
position of India?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
According to EY FinTech Adoption Index, India has
the second highest FinTech adoption rate among digitally active consumers at
52percent, only second to China at 69 percent. Usage is significantly high in
large cities with a 66 percent adoption rate followed by 51 percent usage and
adoption in small and medium cities. In India, fintech industry is being
encouraged by the various government initiatives such as Jan Dhan Yojana,
Aadhaar and the emergence of UPI which provide a good foundation to boost
financial inclusion in India. Rural India lags at 33 percent. Money transfers
and payments services leading the charge in India with adoption standing at
72 percent. Insurance is the next popular category with an adoption rate of
47 per cent, much higher than the global average of 24 per cent.
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Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion,
Government of Goa and this ministry hosted the annual Startup India Venture
Capital Summit in Goa.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion
(DIPP) in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Government of Goa,
hosted the annual Startup India Venture Capital Summit in Goa. The theme of
the Summit was 'Mobilizing Global Capital for Innovation in India.' The event
showcased the Indian startup opportunity for funds from around the world. The
key objectives of the Summit were to showcase the India opportunity, increase
capital flow for Indian startups and further promote ease of doing business.
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Which city will host the 2023 World Athletics
Championship?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The International Association of Athletics
Federations (IAAF) announced that Budapest will host the 'World Athletics
Championship' in 2023. Budapest is the capital of Hungary. Budapest has twice
hosted the IAAF world indoor championships and the European athletics
championships. The 2019 'World Athletics Championship' will be held in Doha
and the 2021 edition in Eugene, Oregon.
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Who released a book 'Blue Waters Ahoy!' on 04 December
2018?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Admiral Sunil Lanba, chief of the Naval Staff,
released a book titled 'Blue Waters Ahoy!'. It tells Indian Navy's History
from 2001-10. It was unveiled on the occasion of the Indian Navy Day,
celebrated every year on 04 December 2018. The book is authored by Vice
Admiral Anup Singh, who retired as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of
Eastern Naval Command in 2011.
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Where was the Conference on EU-India Partnership for
Cultural Heritage Conservation held?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A two-day "Conference on EU-India
Partnership for Cultural Heritage Conservation" commenced at the
National Museum Auditorium, Janpath, New Delhi. It concluded on December 5,
2018. To enhance EU-India collaboration in the field of cultural heritage
conservation. The conference was inaugurated by: Minster of State (I/C) Shri.
Hardeep Singh Puri. As part of this, the Delegation of the European Union
together with the National Museum Institute, Government of India, will
convene 20 Indian and 18 European experts. t also marked the pinnacle of the
European Year of Cultural Heritage (EYCH), which will conclude on December
6-7, 2018.
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eATM : Instant fund credit feature to get cash within
30 minutes launched by __________.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
ICICI Securities (ISec), a brokerage firm,
launched the 'eATM' instant fund credit feature to enable real-time payments
in bank accounts upon selling stocks in Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). This
feature is available to retail investors who can get payment against sell of
stocks in BSE instantly compared to earlier waiting time of T+2 days. The
payment is made directly to the bank accounts to within 30 minutes and the
limit is Rs. 50,000 per client per day. This is being offered to all
ICICIdirect customers at no additional cost and will be available to stocks
sold on the BSE. It is open to all trades in cash segment on nearly 600
stocks traded in BSE.
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On which date, Armed Forces Flag Day is observed?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
07 December is observed as Armed Forces Flag Day
throughout India to honour the martyrs as well as men and women in uniform,
who valiantly fight on our borders to safeguard the country's honour. The
'Armed forces Flag Day Fund' (AFFDF) has been constituted by the Government
of India for the welfare and rehabilitation of the Ex-Servicemen (ESM)
community. The fund collection throughout the country is managed by local
arms of the Kendriya Sainik Board, which is part of the Ministry of Defence.
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Which company opened its new technology and innovation
hub in Hartford?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Infosys opened its new technology and innovation
hub in Hartford, Connecticut. It has hired more than 7,000 American workers
in the last 18 months. The Hartford hub will help Infosys work more closely
with its clients in the region and serve as the global hub for Infosys'
InsurTech and HealthTech efforts. It is expected that labs at the Hartford
hub will bring together expertise in business and technologies such as
blockchain, extended reality and cognitive capabilities with techniques like
design thinking, agile and DevOps.
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Name the IT firm which will buy 7 IBM Products over Rs
12,700 crore.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Noida-based IT major HCL Technologies will
acquire seven IBM products by mid-2019 for $1.8 billion (over Rs 12,700
crore) in its biggest ever acquisition so far. The all-cash deal entails
software in areas including security, marketing, collaboration solutions, and
represents a total addressable market of over $50 billion. The deal includes
the transfer of some IBM employees as well.
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Who has been selected to host the 2019 Academy Awards?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Kevin Hart (39-year-old) has been selected to
host the 2019 Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, for the first time.
The 91st Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on February 24,
2019. Hart takes over hosting duties from Jimmy Kimmel who presided over the
last two ceremonies. The Oscar nominations will be announced on January 22,
2019.
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Ministry of Finance approves __________ to upgrade
Doordarshan and All India Radio.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Finance ministry has approved Rs 850 crore
investment to upgrade Doordarshan (DD) and All India Radio (AIR). The
sanctioned amount will be invested over FY19 and FY20. Decision came after
Centre has started a manpower audit of Prasar Bharati, acting on the
recommendation of an expert committee in 2014 led by Sam Pitroda which
recommended that Prasar Bharati 'undertake a comprehensive manpower audit and
human resources planning exercise to map workforce requirements for the
future, in line with the public broadcaster's mandate'.
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