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1
Which country will rejoin the Commonwealth in 2018, two years after withdrawing from the
53-nation grouping?
The Maldives cabinet has approved to rejoin the Commonwealth, two years after
withdrawing from the 53-nation grouping.
The country left the Commonwealth during former President Abdulla Yameen's
administration in October 2016.
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih sworn in as President of Maldives on 17 November 2018.
2
Which of the following man-portable air defence systems does India plan to buy from Russia?
The 14th edition of international children's theatre festival, 'JashneBachpan', was
inaugurated in New Delhi on 17 November 2018.
The festival is organised by the National School of Drama (NSD).
The nine-day theatre festival will see performances from Switzerland, Sri Lanka and
Indonesia along with their Indian counterparts.
The festival will conclude on 25 November 2018.
4
On which day Africa Industrialization Day is observed ?
IRS officer Sanjay Kumar Mishra was appointed as the full-time Chief of the
Enforcement Directorate (ED) on 18 November 2018.
He was appointed as the Principal Special Director in ED in October 2018 and was
given the 'additional' charge of ED director for three months.
The post of ED director is an additional secretary rank post in the Union government.
'Nari Sashaktikaran Sankalp Abhiyan' or Women Empowerment campaign was launched in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on 20 November 2018.
The month-long campaign is aimed to empower women in the state through various
programmes.
The campaign will educate women about the schemes being run by central and state
governments for their welfare and security.
8
Who launched SME affordable housing funds?
A
Vermont State Housing & Conservation Trust Fund.
On 19 November 2018, the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Central Board decided to
constitute a 'Board for Financial Supervision' (BFS).
BFS will examine the framework for banks under Prompt Corrective Action (PCA).
The Central Board also decided to constitute an expert committee to examine
the Economic Capital Framework (ECF).
10
Who has launched the 'Ease of Doing Business Grand Challenge' on 19 November 2018?
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi launched the 'Ease of Doing Business Grand
Challenge' on 19 November 2018.
The objective of this challenge is to invite innovative ideas based on Artificial
Intelligence, Internet of Things, Big Data Analytics, Blockchain and other cutting-edge
technology to reform Government processes.
The platform for the Grand Challenge is the Startup India Portal.
