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1
Which of the following countries has built an 'artificial sun'?
China has built an 'artificial sun' that reaches temperature six times that of the core
of the sun.
The reactor named 'Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak' (EAST) is
designed to replicate the processes of the sun as part of a project to turn hydrogen
into cost-effective green energy.
It involves fusion of hydrogen atoms together to form heavier elements, such as
helium.
2
Which country beat Ireland by 52 runs to enter semi-finals of ICC Women's World T20?
National Press Day is observed on 16 November every year.
On this day, Press Council of India (PCI) started functioning as a moral watchdog.
The PCI was first set up in the year 1966 by the Parliament on the recommendations
of the 'First Press Commission'.
The PCI has been mandated by Parliament to improve the standards of journalism
and maintain its freedom.
4
Which country has initiated to create an international research center to fight against resistance to antibiotics?
Denmark signed MoU with CGIAR to establish an international research center. 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.
5
Which of the following countries inaugurated a US$ 3.9 billion 'Rogun hydro-electric project'
on 16 November 2018?
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.
6
Who to inaugurate National Press Day celebrations in New Delhi ?
Financial Minister to inaugurate National Press Day celebrations in New Delhi.
7
Who will head the tribunal for adjudicating whether or not the two Tripura-based militant
outfits should be declared banned organisations under the law?
The Government of India has set up a tribunal for adjudicating whether or not two
Tripura-based militant outfits should be declared banned organisations under the
law.
The two militant outfits are National Liberation Front of Tripura and All Tripura Tiger
Force.
The tribunal will be headed by Delhi High Court Judge Justice Suresh Kait.
The decision has been taken by the Home Ministry.
8
Which company recently named Jayesh Sanghrajka as its interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO)?
India's second largest IT services firm Infosys named Jayesh Sanghrajka as its interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
9
In which country have French President Emmanuel Macron and King Mohammed VI
inaugurated first high-speed rail line, the first ever such line in Africa?
French President Emmanuel Macron and Morocco's King Mohammed VI have
inaugurated Morocco's first high-speed rail line, the first ever such line in Africa.
The king named the first line as 'Al Boraq'.
It will connect the economic hubs of Tangier and Casablanca.
The $2 billion project was launched in September 2011.
10
International Day for Tolerance is annually observed on which day?
The International Day for Tolerance is an annual observance declared by UNESCO in 1995 to generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance. It is observed on 16 November.
