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1
Who has been appointed as the first BCCI ombudsman in February 2019?
The Supreme Court appointed a retired judge of the court Justice D.K.
Jain as the first BCCI ombudsman. 10/17
He was appointed under the new BCCI Constitution approved on
August 9, 2018.
One of his first jobs would be to look into allegations of sexual assault
against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri.
2
Which country conferred Sushma Swaraj with 'Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit'?
Spanish Government presented 'Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit' to Sushma Swaraj for India's support in evacuating 71 Spanish nationals during April 2015 Nepal earthquakes.
UP CM, Yogi Adityanath launched a scheme for adolescent girls on 21
February 2019.
It will focus on girls aged between 11 to 14 years who have left
studies and will take steps for proper nutrition and special care for
them.
The state will also observe Adolescent girls day on 8th of every month
at Anganwadi centers across the state.
4
Which state police inducted India's first humanoid robot 'KP-BOT' into their force?
Kerala state police has become the first police department in India to use a robot for police work. The humanoid robot has been named KP-Bot and awarded with Sub Inspector (SI) rank.
5
Where has the ISSF (International Shooting Sports Federation) World Cup
2019 begun on 21 February 2019?
The ISSF (International Shooting Sports Federation) World Cup 2019
began in New Delhi on February 21, 2019.
Various events in the World cup will start from February 23rd and
end on 27th at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range.
Around 503 shooters from 58 countries will be competing for top
honours with 8 of the 10 events offering Olympic quota places.
6
International Vision Zero Conference to promote Occupational Safety and Health inaugurated in ----------
A 3-day medical trade show, Medical Fair India (MFI) 2019, kickstarted
in New Delhi on 21 February 2019.
It will see the participation of global medical device manufacturers,
healthcare experts, industry bodies, think tanks and policymakers
from over 25 countries.
The MFI is being organised by Messe Dusseldorf India, the world's
leading trade fair organiser and exhibitions service provider.
8
Who won the Professional Photographer of the Year award in the 7th National Photography Awards?
The 7th National Photography Awards were presented by Union Minister of State (IC) for Information & Broadcasting Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore. Professional Photographer of the Year - Shri SL Shanth Kumar.
9
Who took oath as the First Lokayukta of Nagaland on February 22, 2019?
Justice Uma Nath Singh took oath as the First Lokayukta of Nagaland
on February 22, 2019.
Governor PB Acharya administered the oath of office to Justice Singh
at a ceremony at Raj Bhavan in Kohima.
He is a former Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court and will hold the
office of the Lokayukta of Nagaland for a term of 5 years or till he
attains the age of 70.
10
Who received the prestigious Seoul Peace Prize for 2018 for his/her
contribution to international cooperation and fostering global economic
growth?
PM Narendra Modi received the prestigious Seoul Peace Prize for
2018 for his contribution to international cooperation and fostering
global economic growth.
The award was presented to him by the Seoul Peace Prize
Foundation at a grand ceremony.
A short film on the life and achievements of Prime Minister Modi was
also screened at the event.
He is the 14th recipient of the award.
