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1
Which of the following ministries has launched the 'Digital Sky Platform' for the registration
of drones and their operators?
The Civil Aviation Ministry launched the 'Digital Sky Platform' for the registration of
drones and their operators on 1 December 2018.
To get permissions to fly drones, operators or remote pilots will have to file a flight
plan.
Payments for Unmanned Aerial Operator's Permit and Unique Identification Numbers (UIN) will be accepted through the Bharat Kosh (bharatkosh.gov.in) portal.
2
Which of the following rocket is to be launched by NASA to get a closer look at how the earth’s atmosphere is leaking into space?
NASA is set to launch VISIONS-2 rocket to get a closer look at the how the earth’s atmosphere is leaking into space. The VISIONS-2 mission, Visualizing Ion Outflow via Neutral Atom Sensing-2, is scheduled to be launched on December 4.
Atlawim Debebe of Ethiopia won the 'Pune International Marathon' with the timing of
2 hours 17 minutes 17 seconds on 2 December 2018.
Teshome Getachew claimed second and Bekele Asefa third position in the marathon.
In women’s Full Marathon Pascalia Chepkogei from Kenya stood first with the timing
of 2 hour 50 minutes 27 seconds.
This was the 33rd year of Pune International Marathon.
4
Which Ministry announced that 15 helipads will be implemented across the country to improve tourism prospects?
The 80th session of the three-day Policy Commission of the World Customs
Organisation (WCO) began in Mumbai from 3 December 2018.
The meeting will conclude on 5 December 2018.
Issues like trade facilitation and controlling illicit financial flow will be discussed at
the meeting.
The meeting is being organised by the WCO and hosted by the Central Board of
Indirect Taxes and Customs.
6
In which State does the people celebrate the famous HornBill festival?
The Hornbill Festival is held at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama which is about 12 km from Kohima, Nagaland.
7
Who will co-chair the '12th India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting' for Economic and
Technical Cooperation with UAE Foreign Minister, Sheikh Abdullah in Abu Dhabi?
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 3
December 2018.
She will co-chair the 12th India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting for Economic and
Technical Cooperation with UAE Foreign Minister, Sheikh Abdullah in Abu Dhabi.
She will also inaugurate a 'Gandhi-Zayed Digital Museum' in Abu Dhabi.
The capital of UAE is Abu Dhabi and its currency is Dirham.
State Bank of Mauritius bank gets RBI approval for subsidiary.
9
Very recently, government of India has formed a six-member committee to look at selling
small and marginal oil and gas fields. Who is the head of the committee?
The government of India has constituted a six-member committee to look at selling
small and marginal oil and gas fields of state-owned ONGC and Oil India.
The panel is headed by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar and includes Cabinet
Secretary P. K. Sinha and Oil Secretary M. M. Kutty.
The smaller fields of ONGC and Oil India accounted for just 5% of the domestic crude
oil production.
10
Who becomes first Indian to be elected ISSF Vice President?
