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1901.

The Appointments Committee of UIDAI appointed whom as the revenue secretary?

Answer» The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet appointed Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) CEO Ajay Bhushan Pandey as the new revenue secretary. He will succeed current Finance and Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia. Mr Adhia is retiring on November 30. Mr Pandey will continue to hold the charge as the CEO of UIDAI and GSTN Chairman until further orders. Pandey is a 1984 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Maharashtra cadre.
1902.

Thomas Kurian will head Google's cloud division. He was the ex-product chief of this company.

Answer» Oracle's ex-product chief Thomas Kurian will head Google's cloud division. He will replace Diane Greene. Kurian will join Google Cloud on November 26 and transition into the leadership role in early 2019. Greene, who will remain a director on the Alphabet board, had joined Google in December 2015 to run its cloud business.
1903.

Who was appointed as the new Brexit Secretary by British Prime Minister Theresa May?

Answer» Stephen Barclay, Junior Health Minister who voted to leave European Union in the 2016 referendum has been appointed as the new Brexit Secretary by British Prime Minister Theresa May. Stephen Barclay replaced Dominic Raab who resigned over Theresa May's draft plan for leaving EU. Barclay will focus on domestic readiness for Brexit.
1904.

Who will lead the pannel for resolving large bad loans called as Sashakt India Asset Management?

Answer» Sunil Mehta, the chairman of a bankers' panel working on the faster resolution of stressed assets in public sector banks, had announced that an asset management company (AMC) for resolving large bad loans has been formed and will be called as Sashakt India Asset Management. The panel is now working towards identifying potential investors for an alternate investment fund (AIF) which will fund the AMC.
1905.

Name the person who was appointed the Lokayukta of West Bengal for a period of three years.

Answer» Retired Calcutta High Court judge Asim Kumar Roy was appointed the Lokayukta of West Bengal for a period of three years. He will be the second Lokayukta in the state succeeding Samaresh Banerjee, who had served in the post between 2006 and 2009. Justice Roy is presently serving as the chairperson of the West Bengal Clinical Establishment Regulatory Commission.
1906.

Who was elected as the President of Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)?

Answer» Eminent breast cancer surgeon Raghu Ram who is also the director of KIMS Ushalakshmi centre for breast diseases has been elected the President of Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) by defeating Tamonas Chaudhuri from Kolkata. The result was declared at ASI Headquarter in Chennai by Mr. Arvind Kumar who acted as the chief election officer. Raghu Ram is a recipient of Padma Shri award and B.C. Roy National Award. ASI regarded as "Voice of Surgery" in India is the largest surgical Association of Asia Pacific Region.Americal College of Surgeons is the largest surgical association of the world.
1907.

Who will addressed the Vietnam India business forum?

Answer» President Ram Nath Kovind addresses Vietnam India business forum and Indian Community at Hanoi in Vietnam on Monday. The President urged Vietnamese and Indian businesses to partner each other for trade and investment, and technology collaboration.
1908.

Name the CM who won the Universal Acceptance Thought Leader award from UASG?

Answer» UASG (Universal Acceptance Steering Group) conferred "Universal Acceptance Thought Leader award" on Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje for providing Rajmail email service for citizens of Rajasthan in local script. UASG has recognised the work of Vasundhara Raje and IT Department for Rajmail project that offers access to email address to people in Rajasthan in Indic script. The technology for Rajmail was developed by Data XGen Technologies, a Rajasthan based firm.
1909.

The first Indian who wins Sir Henry Cotton Rookie Of the year title is;

Answer» Chandigarh based Young Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma became the first Indian to win Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the year in DP WORLD TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP held in Dubai.
1910.

Who launched the NSE's new app NSE goBID for retail investors to buy government securities?

Answer» National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has launched a mobile application and web-based platform for retail investors to buy government securities. The new app - NSE goBID, was launched by Sebi chairman Ajay Tyagi. The platform will allow retail investors to invest in treasury bills (T-Bills) of 91 days, 182 days and 364 days and various government bonds from one year to almost 40 years.
1911.

Indian-American Shantanu Narayen, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Adobe, has been named by Fortune in its 2018 Business Person of the Year list. He ranks ___________ on the list of 20 business executives.

Answer» Indian-American Shantanu Narayen, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Adobe, has been named by Fortune in its 2018 Business Person of the Year list. The list ranks 20 business executives delivering on the bottom line and beyond. Fifty six year old Shantanu Narayen ranks 12th on the list. The list is topped by Tricia Griffith, CEO of insurance company Progressive. Second and third ranks are occupied by software company VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger, and graphics chipmaker Nvidia CEO, Jensen Huang, respectively.
1912.

Who laid the foundation of India's first Sri Vishwakarma Skill Development University in Haryana?

Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation of India's first Sri Vishwakarma Skill Development University in Palwal district of Haryana. Ane he also inagurated Western Peripheral Expressway (WPE), also known as the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal stretch. 3.2 km-long Escorts Mujesar-Ballabgarh corridor of Delhi Metro's Violet Line.
1913.

Which minister released a book named 'Radio Kashmir - In Times of Peace & War' written by Dr Rajesh Bhat in New Delhi?

Answer» Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), Prime Minister's Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh released a book named 'Radio Kashmir - In Times of Peace & War' written by Dr Rajesh Bhat in New Delhi. The book has been published by Stellar Publishers. The book explains the role played by Radio Kashmir in serving the people of Kashmir and strengthening democratic institutions in Kashmir, since the inception of Radio Kashmir in 1947.
1914.

Who inaugurated a five-day exhibition on "Our Vote- Our Future" in Hyderabad.

Answer» Telangana Chief Electoral Officer Dr Rajat Kumar inaugurated a five-day exhibition on "Our Vote- Our Future" in Hyderabad. This exhibition was organized by the Regional Outreach Bureau of Information and Broadcasting Ministry. It aims to increase the polling percentage at least 10 per cent. 46 panels of photos were displayed depicting election process to prepare Telangana for polling which is going to be held on 7th December 2018.
1915.

Who was appointed as acting Executive Director of UNEP?

Answer» Tanzanian national Joyce Msuya was appointed as acting Executive Director of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) following the resignation of the executive director Erik Solheim.
1916.

Thierry Bollore was appointed as the Chief Operating Officer of this company recently.

Answer» Renault has appointed its Chief Operating Officer (COO) Thierry Bollore as deputy CEO to ensure day-to-day management of the company. His appointment was made after the arrest of its CEO Carlos Ghosn but he will remain as its CEO. Renault's move to appoint a temporary leader was in line with a demand by the French government, which owns a 15% stake in the automaker.
1917.

Who got the third Sayaji Ratna Award?

Answer» Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan was awarded the third Sayaji Ratna Award, established in the memory of erstwhile Baroda ruler Sayajirao Gaekwad III. Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy and noted industrialist Ratan Tata have been given the award earlier.
1918.

Who has been elected as the next president of Interpol?

Answer» South Korea's Kim Jong Yang has been elected as Interpol's next president, edging out a longtime veteran of Russia's security services, Alexander Prokopchuk, who was strongly opposed by the US, Britain and other European nations. Prokopchuk is a general in the Russian interior ministry and serves as an Interpol vice-president. Interpol's 94 member states chose Kim at a meeting of their annual congress in Dubai. He will serve until 2020.
1919.

The first Indian player who touch 11,000-run milestone in Ranji Trophy is;

Answer» Veteran first-class cricketer Wasim Jaffer became the first Indian player to touch the 11,000 run figure in the Ranji Trophy by scoring an impressive knock of 153 off 284 balls during the third round match against Baroda in Nagpur at Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium. The Right Hand Vidarbha batsman had played 32 international test matches and scored 1944 with the average of 34.11.
1920.

Who has been appointed interim head coach of West Indies for the tour of Bangladesh?

Answer» Fielding coach Nic Pothas has been appointed interim head coach of West Indies for the tour of Bangladesh. He replaces Stuart Law. Nic Pothas will be in charge during the tour of Bangladesh. In April 2017, Nic Pothas resigned as the fielding consultant of Sri Lanka.
1921.

Voreqe Bainimarama has Sworn in as the Prime Minister of this country.

Answer» Voreqe Bainimarama has Sworn in as Fiji's Prime Minister for four more years after winning an election with a reduced majority. Voreqe Bainimarama was affirmed prime minister in a ceremony in the capital Suva after his FijiFirst Party won just over half the votes in the recent election. Bainimarama first seized power in a military coup in 2006 and refashioned himself as a legitimate leader after winning an election in 2014.
1922.

Which minister chaired the 27th BASIC Ministerial Meeting on Climate Change in New Delhi?

Answer» The 27th BASIC Ministerial Meeting on Climate Change was held in New Delhi, India. The meeting was chaired by Dr Harsh Vardhan, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India. The meeting has urged the advanced countries to enhance their support to the developing nations in effectively implementing the Paris Agreement to combat climate change.
1923.

Who has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of anti-obesity campaign of Maharashtra government?

Answer» The Maharashtra government has appointed Dr Jagannath Dixit as the Brand Ambassador of its anti-obesity campaign. Dr Dixit has been appointed due to his experience and knowledge in the field. Dr Dixit is attached to the Government Medical College, Latur as a Professor.
1924.

Who inaugurated a multi-media digital exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi at the International Film festival of India in Goa?

Answer» Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore today inaugurated a multi-media digital exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi at the International Film festival of India (IFFI) in Panaji, Goa. Titled "Mahatma on Celluloid", the exhibition provides a state-of-the-art digital experience to the viewers who can relive the life and times of Mahatma, and draw inspiration from his ideas and work.
1925.

Who launched a grand challenge, in the Startup India Portal platform, for improving the Ease of Doing Business in New Delhi?

Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a grand challenge, in the Startup India Portal platform, for improving the Ease of Doing Business in New Delhi. This iniative will invite innovative ideas based on cutting-edge technology to reform Government processes and better India's Ease of Doing Business rank. This is a step towards PM's vision of achieving the goal of 50th position in the Ease of Doing Business.
1926.

Azim Premji has won Forbes India Leadership Awards 2018. He was the chairman of;

Answer» Azim Premji, chairman of Wipro, has won Forbes India Leadership Awards 2018, Lifetime Achievement. Wipro is India's fourth-biggest software services company by revenue and Ajim Premji is the second richest Indian. The Forbes India Leadership Awards, India's most prestigious honour for the top executives, was held in Mumbai. Forbes India honoured entrepreneurs and company bosses across nine categories, with an emphasis on excellence, innovation, and transformational leadership.
1927.

Who won Sixth World Championship Title for Boxing?

Answer» MC Mary Kom created history by becoming the first woman to win six boxing world titles by clinching the 48 kg gold at the 2018 AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships in New Delhi. The 35-year-old Indian legend got the better of Ukrainian Hanna Okhota in the summit clash.
1928.

Who has been appointed as the first 'Youth Advocate' of UNICEF for the north eastern region?

Answer» Popular Assamese singer, Nahid Afrin was appointed as the first 'Youth Advocate' of the north eastern region by the United Nations Children's Fund, (UNICEF) to fight for child rights at an event held in Guwahati. Nahid Afrin from Biswanath Chariali, Assam made her playback debut in 2016 in the Bollywood film Akira, starring Sonakshi Sinha and won several awards. The 17-year-old Nahid received the best female playback singer award at the Assam state Film Award 2018. UNICEF India also appointed Hima Das as India's Youth Ambassador on 15th Nov 2018.
1929.

The first Indian academician who won the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle, the highest civilian honour given to a foreigner by Mexico is;

Answer» For the first time, the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle, the highest civilian honour given to a foreigner by Mexico, was awarded to Professor Shyama Prasad Ganguly in the India International Center (IIC).He was the first Indian Academician to receive such honour. He was decorated with the striking gold-yellow insignia by Mexican Ambassador Melba Pria. The award was in recognition of his "outstanding work in the study and dissemination of the Spanish language and Mexican culture". He is a Hispanist who has headed the Centre for Spanish and Latin American Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University five times.
1930.

Sidharth Rath was appointed as the Managing Director & CEO of ___________.

Answer» State Bank of Mauritius (SBM) has appointed Sidharth Rath as the Managing Director & CEO of SBM Bank (India). Before this he was working with Axis Bank as Group Executive and Head of Corporate, Transaction Banking and International Banking. SBM Bank (India) has been recently granted licence by the RBI to carry on business as a scheduled commercial bank under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, with effect from 1st December. It claims to be the first foreign bank to have been granted a universal banking licence under RBI's wholly-owned subsidiary scheme. Currently SBM Bank has a total of four branches across Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Ramachandrapuram.
1931.

Which filmmaker is the recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award at the 49th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2018?

Answer» Israeli filmmaker Dan Wolman has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 49th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2018 in Panaji, Goa on November 20th 2018.
1932.

Who has been appointed as the first 'Youth Advocate' of the northeastern region by the UNICEF to fight for child rights?

Answer» Popular singer Nahid Afrin of Assam has been appointed as the first 'Youth Advocate' of the northeastern region by the UNICEF to fight for child rights.
1933.

Who heads the Cabinet committee on Economic Affairs?

Answer» The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, headed by the Prime Minister of India.
1934.

Indian Constitution Day is celebrated on which date?

Answer» 26 November is celebrated as Indian Constitution Day. On this day in 1949, the constitution was adopted which came into force on January 26, 1950, marking the beginning of a new era in the history of India.
1935.

Who laid the the foundation stone of the Dera Baba Nanak Kartarpur Sahib corridor for Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan?

Answer» Vice President M Venkiah Naidu laid the foundation stone of the Dera Baba Nanak Kartarpur Sahib corridor for Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan. The groundbreaking ceremony was held at village Mann of district Gurdaspur near Indo Pak border. Punjab Governor VP Singh Badnore was the guest of honour. Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib is situated in district Narowal 4 KM away from Indo Pak border in Pakistan. Presently Sikh pilgrims have to go through long visa processes and they have to wait for the particular dates of buses to reach Gurudwara via Wagah border only.
1936.

Which music director has composed the Odisha Men's Hockey World Cup-2018 anthem?

Answer» Recently, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik released the Odisha Men's Hockey World Cup-2018 anthem in the presence of music director A R Rahman here who has composed the music for it. The lyrics for the Hockey World Cup anthem 'Jai Hind, Jai India' have been penned by well known lyricist Gulzar. The 14th edition of the tournament will be held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar from 28 November to 16 December, 2018. Apart from this, Turtle Olly was declared the official mascot of 2018 tournament at the Puri sea beach in Odisha. Alongside the promotion of the event, the mascot aims to raise awareness about the conservation of the Olive Ridley turtle, which is said to be on the verge of extinction in the state of Odisiha.
1937.

The Indian Cricketer who became the first player to pick up a hat-trick in the history of cricket's newest format T-10 League?

Answer» 47 years old Indian Cricketer Pravin Tambe became the first player to pick up a hat-trick in the history of cricket's newest format T-10 League. Playing for Sindhis, He picked 5 wickets in his two-over spell by giving just 15 runs against Kerala Knights. His performance helped Sindhis beat Kerala Knights by nine wickets. He had played for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) under the captainship of veteran player Rahul Dravid. The tournament began on 21st November 2018 in United Arab Emirates (UAE).
1938.

The first Indian who win gold in Senior Commonwealth Fencing Championship 2018 is

Answer» Bhavani Devi from India has won the gold in the Sabre event in the Senior Commonwealth Fencing Championship 2018 held in Canberra, Australia. She defeated England's Emily Ruaux 15-12 in the final. With this feat, Bhavani became the first Indian to win a gold medal in the Commonwealth Championship. Earlier, Bhavani Devi won a silver medal in the Tournoi Satellite Fencing Championship in Iceland.
1939.

Who launched the book 'The Illustrated History of Indian Hockey: A Saga of Triumph, Pain and Dreams'?

Answer» Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley released a curated coffee table book titled 'The Illustrated History of Indian Hockey: A Saga of Triumph, Pain and Dreams'. It was released alongside International Hockey Federation (FIH) and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narinder Batra and Hockey India President Mohd. Mushtaq Ahmad. It was launched in the run-up to the Hockey World Cup 2018 that would begin in Kalinga Stadium Bhubaneswar on November 28- December 16 2018. The book documents the journey of the game from the beginning since India's participation in the 1928 Olympics and in-depth information including the World Cups, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.
1940.

Who has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner of India?

Answer» Sunil Arora has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner of India. He succeeds Om Prakash Rawat. He will take over the top job on December 2. A former bureaucrat, Arora was appointed as Election Commissioner in August 2017.
1941.

Name the Minister who inagurated the 14th Formation Day of National Disaster Management Authority.

Answer» The Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju has inaugurated the 14th Formation Day of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on 27th November 2018 in New Delhi. The theme of this year's Formation Day is 'Early Warning for Disasters'. On the occasion, NDMA also released a training manual for masons on Hazard-Resistant Construction. A study report on "Gujarat floods 2017: A Case Study" will also be released.
1942.

Name the person who topped in the list of Fortune India's Most Powerful Women list 2018.

Answer» The top five Fortune India's Most Powerful Women list 2018: 1. Zia Mody - Co-founder, AZB & Partners; 2. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw - Chairperson and MD, Biocon; 3. Suneeta Reddy - Managing director, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise; 4. Alice G. Vaidyan - Chairman and managing director, General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re); 5. Mallika Srinivasan - Chairman and CEO, Tractors and Farm Equipment (TAFE). Shah Rukh Khan's wife and Renowned interior designer and co-owner of Red Chillies Entertainment, Gauri Khan debuts on the list of 'Fortune India's 50 Most Powerful Women' in business' this year. Being the founder and chief executive office of Gauri Khan Designs, Gauri gained the 42nd spot.
1943.

Who has been named captain of the ICC Women's World Twenty20 XI?

Answer» Harmanpreet Kaur has been named captain of the ICC Women's World Twenty20 XI, which also featured opener Smriti Mandhana and leg-spinner Poonam Yadav. A selection panel of ICC in Dubai picked up the team on the basis of the players' performances in the 2018 ICC Women's World Twenty-20 tournament , which concluded recently with Australia winning the title.Three players from England, two from Australia and one each from Pakistan, New Zealand and the Windies have also been named in the eleven. The next ICC World T20 tournament will take place in Australia in 2020.
1944.

Which Union minister launched the logo and brochure of Logix India 2019 in New Delhi?

Answer» the Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, launched the logo and brochure of Logix India 2019 in New Delhi. 3-day Logix India 2019 is scheduled to take place in New Delhi from 31st January to 2nd February 2019. It will be organized by the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) to improve logistics cost effectiveness and operational efficiencies for India's global trade. FIEO will also focus on investment opportunities in infrastructure development, warehouse consolidation, technology integration and IT enablement and skilling of manpower.
1945.

Which Indian actress led India to achieve a new Guinness World Record for 'Most people holding the abdominal plank position', at the Bajaj Allianz Life Plankathon, in Pune?

Answer» 2018 bollywood actress and fitness enthusiast Shilpa Shetty Kundra led India to achieve a new title on the Guinness World Records as 2,353 people held the abdominal plank position for 60 seconds simultaneously at the Armed Forces Medical College ground in Pune. The record was made under the 'Bajaj Allianz Life Plankathon' event which was organised by Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company for promoting good health. The participants set a new Guinness World Records feat for 'Most people holding the abdominal plank position' together for one minute by breaking the earlier record created by China where 1,779 people held a plank for one minute. The record breaking Bajaj Allianz Life Plankathon was the finale event to the company's very successful '#36SecPlankChallenge' campaign in which individuals challenged their friends, family, and colleagues on social media to hold a plank for 36 seconds.
1946.

Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of Union Public Service Commission?

Answer» Arvind Saxena has been appointed as the new Chairman of Union Public Service Commission. UPSC is the institution responsible for conducting examination for selection bureaucrats, diplomats and police officers. Saxena will be serving in the office till August 7, 2020, when he attains the age of 65 years.
1947.

Who launched the Mission Raksha?

Answer» Defence Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman launched Mission Raksha. The main aim is to provide a boost to the Intellectual Property Right (IPR) culture in indigenous defence industry The event showcased the successful outcomes of adopting and utilizing the Intellectual Property Right (IPR) applications which enhanced inventions and innovations among Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs). Department of Defence Production and Directorate General Quality Assurance (DGQA) had a significant role in spreading awareness about the benefits of creating the Intellectual Property culture in the defence sector.
1948.

Name the Indian Tennis player who won a bronze medal in the U-21 Men's singles category in the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).

Answer» India's Manav Thakkar settled for a bronze medal in the U-21 Men's singles category in the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)Challenge Belgosstrakh Belarus Open held in Minsk, Belarus. Manav Thakkar lost to Russia's Denis Ivonin in the semifinals by 2-3 to miss out on the gold. Zhao Zihao of China won the gold medal in the U-21 singles category by defeating Denis Ivonin of Russia.
1949.

Which two Indians are honored at the 'Asian of The Year' awards 2018 at Singapore?

Answer» Indian Navy commander Vijay Varma and Captain P. Rajkumar were among those honored at the 'Asian of The Year' awards at Singapore on 28th November. The two were acknowledged for their selfless service and bravery in rescue operations during the Kerala floods. They were awarded for their death-defying rescue flying during the floods in Kerala earlier this year. Others awarded included the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre), and Singapore NGO Mercy Relief, who operated amid large-scale flooding, earthquakes and a variety of other disasters.
1950.

Who will inaugurate the international 'Conference on Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health' in New Delhi on 12 December 2018?

Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate two-day international 'Conference on Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health' in New Delhi on 12 December 2018. The objective of the conference is to improve knowledge and accountability to accelerate action on women's and children's health. The programme has been framed around the objectives of the global strategy of 'Survive, Thrive and Transform'.