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Which country topped Economic Freedom Index 2018?
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore has been named the top Indian institute for the fifth straight year in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and was placed in the 251-300 bracket.
The Government of India has set-up POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission) which was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on 8thMarch, 2018 from Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan.
4
Famous ‘Indra Jatra’ festival celebrations recently began in which place?
Indra Jatra festival is one of the most exciting and revered festivals of the Newari community of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.
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Tata AIA Life has recently announced that its board has appointed ____________ as the new chief executive officer and managing director, subject to regulatory approval from IRDAI.
Tata AIA Life has recently announced that its board has appointed Rishi Srivastava as the new chief executive officer and managing director, subject to regulatory approval from IRDAI. Srivastava will take over from current chief executive officer Naveen Tahilyani who takes over as chief executive officer, group partnership distribution, AIA Group, Hong Kong.
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What is the theme of this year’s World Tourism Day (WTD)?
A
Tourism and the Digital Transformation
B
Sustainable Tourism – a Tool for Development
C
Tourism for all – promoting universal accessibility
Globally, Oxford University claimed first position for the third consecutive year, also topping the list for its the research pillar (volume, income and reputation). Cambridge retained the second spot, while Stanford in the US holds steady in third.
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Which of the following country recently relaunched T20 league?
Cricket South Africa started a recruitment process for a re-launched Twenty20 league. This T20 match will be from November 9 until December 16.
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An Indian Air Force contingent comprising of four Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft landed at Darwin Air Force Base, Australia for participating in the Exercise named ___________.
An Indian Air Force contingent comprising of four Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft landed at Darwin Air Force Base, Australia for participating in the Exercise Pitch Black-2018. This is the first time that an Indian Air Force contingent is participating in this multinational air exercise in Australia.
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India's first electric hypercar concept ‘Shul’ was unveiled by which company?