Daily GK Dose November 16th 2018

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Daily GK Dose November 16th

1. International Film Festival of India to commence in Goa from 20th-28th Nov

The 49th International Film Festival of India 2018 will be held in Goa from 20th to 28th November, 2018.

1. 49th edition of the festival will showcase 212 films from over 68 countries which reflects diversity of taste.
2. International Competition section has 15 films out of which 3 are Indian. Competition section itself represents films produced and co-produced by 22 countries.

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Daily GK Dose November 15th 2018

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Daily GK Dose November 15th

1. World Diabetes Day: 14 November

World Diabetes Day is observed on 14 November. The day is observed by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization on November 14 in response to the escalating health threat posed by diabetes.

1. The theme for World Diabetes Day this year is "The Family and Diabetes".
2. Over 425 million people in the world are currently living with diabetes. Most of these cases are type 2 diabetes.

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Daily GK Dose November 14th 2018

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Daily GK Dose November 14th

1. INDO-Russian joint exercise INDRA 2018

The joint military exercise between Indian and Russia EXERCISE INDRA 2018 on combating insurgency under the aegis of United Nations (UN) is being conducted at Babina Field Firing Ranges, Babina Military Station from 18 November 2018.

1. The aim of the exercise is to practice joint planning and conduct to enhance interoperability of the two Armies in the peace keeping/ enforcement environment under the aegis of the UN.
2. It is the tenth edition of Exercise INDRA series.

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Daily GK Dose November 13th 2018

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Daily GK Dose November 13th

1. Department of Biotechnology and Welcome Trust (India Alliance) completes 10 year of partnership

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) under the Ministry of Science and Technology, in collaboration with the Welcome Trust ,to support a three-tier fellowship programme on biomedical research at post-doctoral level,  celebrated 10 years of their joint partnership in an event in New Delhi.

1. The Welcome Trust is an independent charity funding research to improve human and animal health. Established in 1936 and with an endowment of around £15 billion, it is the largest non-governmental source of funds for biomedical research in the United Kingdom.

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Daily GK Dose November 12th 2018

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Daily GK Dose November 12th

1. Commerce Minister leads delegation for RCEP meet in Singapore

RCEP is a pact that aims to cover goods, services, investments, economic and technical cooperation, competition and intellectual property rights.

1. The RCEP members include 10 ASEAN members – Brunei Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Laos and Vietnam and their 6 free trade agreement partners – India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand.

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Daily GK Dose November 11th 2018

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Daily GK Dose November 11th

1. The Pneumonia and Diarrhea Progress Report 2018: IVAC

The report is released by the International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

1. The report, released ahead of the 10th annual World Pneumonia Day, reviews progress and gaps in coverage of interventions to “protect against, prevent and treat” pneumonia and diarrhea.
2. The report lists exclusive breastfeeding, vaccination, access to care and use of antibiotics, oral rehydration solution, and zinc supplementation as key interventions to help prevent and treat pneumonia and diarrhea.

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Daily GK Dose November 10th 2018

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Daily GK Dose November 10th

1. Indian Food and Agro Buyer Seller Meet in Jaddah

Indian exporters of four key commodities of rice, tea, spices and dry fruits will be meeting the major importers in Saudi Arabia during a Food and Agro Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM) organized by Consulate General of Indian in Jeddah in association with Jeddah Chamber and Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI).

1. Saudi Arabia is India’s one of the most important trade partners and is a major FDI partner of India after the UAE in Gulf region. India’s export to Saudi Arabia was worth USD 5 billion in 2017.
2. The major products exported by India to Saudi Arabia were rice, Chemicals, refined petroleum oil and motor vehicles and its parts.

2. Bilateral Exercise Between Indian & Republic of Singapore Navies – SIMBEX 18 – MARKS Silver Jubilee this year

The 25^th editorial of SIMBEX, an acronym for “Singapore – India Maritime Bilateral Exercise” is scheduled from 10^th to 21^st November 2018 off Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal.

1. Bilateral cooperation between Singapore and India was first formalized when RSN ships began training with the Indian Navy in 1994.
2. Complementing India’s Act-East’ Policy. There have been a number of agreements and high level visits in the recent past between the two countries. Indo – Singapore bilateral relations have been on an upswing in the recent past.

3. PM Modi to attend swearing-in ceremony of Maldives President-elect on Nov 17

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the swearing-in ceremony of Maldives President-elect Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.

1. MEA spokesperson said, in keeping with India’s neighborhood first policy, it is looking forward to closely work with Maldives in further deepening its partnership.

4. Tripura Government set to buy IL&FS shares in Palatana project

The Tripura government will soon start dialogue for purchase of 26% equity shares of the Palatana gas thermal power project from Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS).

1. The 726.6 Megawatt (MW) gas – based power project, run by ONGC Tripura Power Company (OTPC), was launched in 2014 as a joint venture between ONGC, IDFC, IL & FS and the Tripura government.
2. The ministry of power allocated over 58% energy from the Palatana project to north eastern states.

5. Manu – Saurabh win mixed event gold with junior world record

Indian pair of Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary have won Gold medal creating a world record in the 10 meter air pistol mixed team junior event at 11^th Asian Airgun Championships in Kuwait.

1. Youth Olympic Games Champion Manu and Saurabh created a junior world record score of 485.4 in the finals. Indian junior teams score was well ahead of Chinese pair of Wang Xiaoyu and Hong Shuqi who scored 477.9 winning Silver medal.
2. Another Chinese pair clinched the Bronze medal while India’s second pair in the finals, Abhidnya Patil and Anmol Jain Finished fourth.

6. India beat New Zealand by 34 runs in ICC Women’s world T-20

India beat New Zealand by 34 runs in the opening match at the ICC Women’s word T-20 tournament in Guyana last night.

1. After a brilliant display with the bat, a combined bowling effort helped India restrict New Zealand 160 for nine in 20 overs.
2. Chasing a mammoth target of 195, New Zealand got off to a solid start, but lost the momentum after losing three wickets in quick succession. Suzie Bates 67 was the top scorer for the team. Dayalan Hemalatha and Poonam Yadav took 3 wickets each while Radha Yadav 2 and Arundhati Reddy 1 were the other wicket takers for India.

7. Ashok Kumar Gupta appointed as Chairperson of Competition Commission of India

Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appointed former IAS officer Ashok Kumar Gupta as Chairperson of Competition Commission of India (CCI).

1. He replaces acting chairperson Sudhir Mital. He will be in office till October 25, 2022 i.e. till he attains age of 65 years or until further orders, whichever is the earliest. Gupta is former IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre.
2. CCI is quasi-Judicial statutory body established under the Competition Act, 2002. It was established in October 2003 and became fully functional in May, 2009.

8. Jawahar Lal Sarin presented with France’s highest civilian honour

Renowned French scholar Jawahar Lal Sarin was presented with France’s highest civilian honour Chevalier de la Lgion d’Honneur.

1. He was presented with this award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to enhancing Indo-French cultural cooperation and promoting French language.
2. Jawahar Lal Sarin president of Alliance franaise de Delhi’s governing body.
3. He had studied French for five years at the Punjab University, Chandigarh, and later at the Sorbonne University, Paris.
4. It is the highest civilian award given by the French government to person for his outstanding service to France, Regardless of the nationality.
5. It was instituted in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte.

Daily GK Dose November 9th 2018

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Daily GK Dose November 9th

1.Vice President to embark on a State visit to France; -

The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, at the invitation of the Government of the Republic of France, will be visiting Paris from 9 to 11 November 2018, to represent Government of India in the activities commemorating the centenary of the Armistice of World War I.

1. India was one of the largest contributors of soldiers during World War I. India’s participation at the Armistice Centenary ceremony will be a befitting tribute to the sacrifices made by these soldiers, underlining India’s historical contribution to global peace and security.
2. The Heads of State / Heads of Government of over 50 countries and their representatives are expected to participate in the centenary activities. On 11 November, the Vice President will attend the ceremony to commemorate the armistice of World War I at Arc de Triomphe, presided over by the French President, Mr. Emmanuel Macron.
3. As part of the Armistice Centenary, the French Government will also be hosting the Paris Peace Forum, which will take place in Paris from 11-13 November 2018.

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