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1
Who amongst these was conferred with the ‘Global Education Award’ in Dubai on 8
November 2018?
Mathematician and Super 30 founder Anand Kumar was conferred with the ‘Global
Education Award’ in Dubai on 8 November 2018.
He was awarded for his 'pioneering' contributions to the field of education and
illuminating the lives of many talented students.
The award was presented by ‘Malabar Gold & Diamonds’, a flagship company of
Malabar Group, a leading Indian business conglomerate.
2
Which of the following news agencies has launched fake news fight-back with global campaign?
3
On 8 November 2018, Union Cabinet has approved the mechanism and procedure for sale
of the enemy shares. Which of the following departments has been authorised to sell the
shares?
A
Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion
B
Department of Public Enterprises
C
Department of Investment and Public Asset Management
On 8 November 2018, the Union Cabinet has approved the mechanism and
procedure for sale of the enemy shares.
The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management has been authorised to
sell the shares.
According to Enemy Property Act, 1968, 'Enemy property' refers to any property
belonging to, held or managed on behalf of an enemy, an enemy subject or an enemy
firm.
4
Which network unveils Asia expansion plans with 17 new originals?
Jawahar Lal Sarin was conferred with France's highest civilian honour by French
Ambassador to India Alexandre Ziegler on 9 November 2018.
He was given France's highest civilian honour 'Knight of the Legion of Honour'.
He was awarded for his outstanding contribution to enhancing Indo-French cultural
cooperation and promoting the French language.
6
Which country hosts the 2018 “Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities (GITC)”?
This year, India is hosting the event during 9-11 November, 2018 in collaboration with Government of Korea and Rehabilitation International (RI). 18 countries participate in this event.
7
Who amongst these won the gold medal in the 10m air pistol junior men's event of the
Asian Airgun Championship held in Kuwait city, Kuwait on 8 November 2018?
Saurabh Chaudhary won the gold medal in the 10m air pistol junior men's event of the Asian Airgun Championship held in Kuwait City, Kuwait on 8 November 2018.
He won the gold medal in shooting at the Asian Games in August 2018.
He also won the gold medal at the World Shooting Championships in September
2018 and the Youth Olympic Games in Argentina in October 2018.
8
World's first AI news anchor unveiled by which Chinese press agency ?
On 8 November 2018, the Union Cabinet approved setting up of a Central Tribal
University in Andhra Pradesh.
The 'Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh' will be set up in Vizianagaram
District as provided under the Thirteenth Schedule to the Andhra Pradesh
Reorganisation Act, 2014.
It also approved the funds of Rs. 420 crore for the establishment of the Central Tribal
University.
10
Which two countries are involved in the maritime exercise 'SIMBEX'?
The 'Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise' (SIMBEX) is scheduled from 10th to
21st November 2018.
The 2018 edition marks the Silver Jubilee of SIMBEX. The exercise will have two
phases: Sea phase and Harbour phase.
The initial harbour phase will be held at Port Blair from 10 to 12 November 2018 and
followed by Sea Phase from 12 to 16 November 2018 in the Andaman Sea.
