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1
Which of these two nations have agreed to explore the possibility of using high resolution
satellite images in boundary survey work?
India and Nepal have agreed to explore the possibility of using high resolution
satellite images in boundary survey work during a meeting of the Nepal-India boundary
working group (BWG). The BWG is a joint body constituted by Nepal and India in 2014 to
carry out works in the fields of construction, restoration and repair of boundary pillars,
including clearance of no-man's land.
2
Which telecom company has inked a pact with Japan’s Softbank and NTT Communications to roll
out 5G and internet of things (IoT) technology in India?
BSNL has inked a pact with Japan’s Softbank and NTT Communications to roll out
5G and internet of things (IoT) technology in India. Under the agreement with Softbank,
BSNL will look at collaborating with the NTT Communications for its satellite constellation
to provide high speed internet services. BSNL has signed an agreement with Nokia and
Cisco as well for developing 5G ecosystem.
Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang died on 21 September, 2018. A career
security officer and four-star general, Quang was elected president of Vietnam in April
2016. He was the second most powerful man in the country after General Secretary
Nguyen Phu Trong. He rose through the ranks at various positions at the Ministry of Public
Security before being appointed the minister in 2011.
5
Which of these films have been been selected as India's official entry to the Oscars 2019?
Assamese movie 'Village Rockstars' has been selected as India's official entry to
the Oscars 2019. The film is directed by Rima Das. The film which had its World Premiere
at the Toronto International Film Festival and India premiere at the Mumbai Film Festival
2018. It also won the Best Feature film Award at the 65th National Film Awards.
6
Which of the following country is to join as the third strategic partner of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)?
Peter Farrelly's dramatic comedy movie 'Green Book', won the Toronto
International Film Festival audience prize. British writer Daisy Johnson became the
youngest author to be shortlisted for the prestigious Man Booker Prize 2018. The allwomen
crew of INSV Tarini has bagged the prestigious Tenzing Norgay National Adventure
award.
9
Which of the following ministries launched an online ‘e-Sahaj’ portal for grant of Security
Clearance for companies?
The Uttar Pradesh Police will launch 'dial-FIR scheme' where a common man can
register regular crimes without going to a police station. The Ministry of Home Affairs
launched an online ‘e-Sahaj’ portal for grant of Security Clearance for companies. 'Atal
Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna' was launched for insured persons covered under the Employees'
State Insurance Act, 1948.
10
Who is the new Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission?
Renowned scientist Kamlesh Nilkanth Vyas has been appointed the secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy and chairman of the
Atomic Energy Commission
