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1
Who has been elected as treasurer of the World Steel Association on 18 October 2018?
World Steel Association (worldsteel) has elected JSW Steel CMD Sajjan Jindal as its
treasurer.
The association has also appointed Tata Steel MD TV Narendran and ArcelorMittal
Chief L N Mittal as its members.
The new officers are elected for a one-year period.
World Steel Association is the international trade body for the iron and steel
industry.
Its headquarters is in Brussels, Belgium
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2
Where will the World Diamond Council hold its 14th annual general meeting on October
22-23, 2018?
The World Diamond Council (WDC) will hold its 14th annual general meeting in Mumbai on October 22 -23,2018.
The meeting will be hosted by The Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council.
The focus will be on reforming the Kimberley Process and WDC System of
Warranties.
Kimberley Process was established in 2000 to prevent ‘conflict diamonds’ from
entering the mainstream rough diamond market.
The United Nations (UN) has requested Sri Lanka to immediately repatriate Lt. Col. Kalana Amunupure, the commander of the country’s contingent in the UN peacekeeping force in Mali.
4
When is the World Osteoporosis Day 2018 observed every year?
World Osteoporosis Day 2018 is observed on October 20.
The day is meant to raise awareness about osteoporosis, a condition which causes
the bones to become weak and brittle.
World Osteoporosis Day 2018 calls for global action in order to improve bone health
and prevent fractures caused by osteoporosis.
The day is organized by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF).
5
Which country imposes anti-dumping duty on certain steel products from China ?
The 2019 Military World Games will be held in China.
It will for the first time include badminton, tennis, table tennis and men's gymnastics.
The Military World Games is a multi-sport event for the armed forces being
organised by the International Military Sports Council every four years since 1995.
India hosted the games in 2007.
7
Who tops Wildlife Photo Award In Junior Category ?
Minal Patel Davis has been honoured with a Presidential award by US Secretary of
State Mike Pompeo.
She has been awarded for her extraordinary contribution towards combatting human
trafficking in Houston.
She is the Special Advisor on Human Trafficking to Houston Mayor.
She is a past speaker at the United Nations World Humanitarian Summit.
9
Which of the following country announced gender-balanced Cabinets with 50% women?
Rwanda, the East African nation, announced gender-balanced Cabinets with 50% women.
10
The world's longest sea bridge 'Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge' will be opened on 24
October 2018. It is situated in the Lingdingyang waters of the ________.
The world's longest sea bridge 'Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge' will be opened on
24 October 2018.
The 55-kilometre-long bridge is situated in the Lingdingyang waters of the Pearl
River Estuary.
The bridge connects the cities of Hong Kong, Macau and Zhuhai across the South
China Sea.
The construction of the bridge begun in December 2009.
