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Current Affairs Questions for CLAT, IBPS Clerk and IBPS PO November GA Quiz 29 Directions: Study the following questions carefully and answer the questions given below.

1. Mathew Thomas has recently resigned as the Water Resources Minister of which of the following states? A. Kerala

B. Madhya Pradesh

D. Maharashtra

E. None of these

C. Jharkhand

2. Which of the following airports is going to be renamed after Vajpayee? A. Jaipur Airport

B. Dehradun Airport

D. Kangra Airport

E. None of these

C. Kullu–Manali Airport

3. Name the person who was Oscar-Winning Director of ‘The Last Emperor’ passed away at the age of 77. A. Bernardo Bertolucci

B. Pier Paolo Pasolini

D. Jean‑Luc Godard

E. None of these

C. Marlon Brando

4. Who among the following has recently inaugurated the 14th Formation Day of NDMA? A. Kiren Rijiju

B. Jitendra Singh

C. Radha Mohan Singh

D. Sarbananda Sonowal E. None of these

5. Indian Organ Donation Day was recently observed on which of the following dates?

A. November 26

B. November 27

D. November 28

E. None of these

C. November 25

6. Which of the following countries is going to host 2019 Laureus Awards on February 18? A. France

B. Monaco

D. Morocco

E. None of these

C. Andorra

7. ‘HAUSLA-2018’ was recently inaugurated in which of the following cities? A. Mumbai

B. Allahabad

D. Kolkata

E. None of these

C. New Delhi

8. Teodor Melescanu is foreign minister of which of the following countries who was on a visit to India recently? A. Romania

B. Brazil

D. Indonesia

E. None of these

C. Saudi Arabia

9. India and _________ have amended the bilateral tax treaty which will help prevent tax evasion by allowing exchange of information. A. Japan

B. South Korea

D. Canada

E. None of these

C. China

10. The Center and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have recently signed 200 million dollar loan pact to upgrade state highways in which of the following states? A. Bihar

B. Jharkhand

D. Uttar Pradesh

E. None of these

C. West Bengal

Correct answers: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A B A A B B C

8 9 A C

10 A

Explanation: 1. Hints to Remember Who: Kerala Water Resources Minister Mathew Thomas What: has resigned When: published on 26th November 2018 Kerala Water Resources Minister Mathew T Thomas, a nominee of the Janata Dal (Secular) in the CPI(M)-led LDF government, on Monday submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The move comes after the JD(S), a key partner in the LDF, Friday decided to replace Thomas with Chittur MLA K Krishnankutty. Thomas handed over the resignation letter to Vijayan at the latter's official residence, Cliff House, this morning. For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://www.news18.com/news/politics/kerala-water-resources-ministermathew-thomas-resigns-1950587.html

2. Hints to Remember

Who: Dehradun Airport What: to be renamed after Vajpayee When: published on 24th November 2018 The Uttarakhand government on Saturday decided to rename the Dehradun airport after former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, an official said. The proposal to rename the Jolly Grant airport after Vajpayee was approved by the state cabinet at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, the official said. The cabinet also gave its nod to the setting up of the Uttarakhand State Agency for Public Services to ensure time-bound delivery of services and redressal of complaints, said government spokesperson Madan Kaushik. The cabinet has cleared a total of 27 proposals, including convening a three-day Winter Session of the Assembly from December 4, the official added. For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://www.news18.com/news/india/dehradun-airport-to-be-renamed-aftervajpayee-1949477.html

3. Hints to Remember Who: Bernardo Bertolucci What: passed away When: published on 26th November 2018

Bernardo Bertolucci, whose epic “The Last Emperor” won nine Oscars and who influenced generations of filmmakers with other groundbreaking works such as “The Conformist” and “Last Tango in Paris,” in which he explored politics and sexuality through personal storytelling and audacious camera work, has died. He was 77. His publicist, Flavia Schiavi, said Bertolucci died at his home in Rome at 7 a.m. Monday. He had been suffering from cancer. Italy’s greatest auteur of his generation, Bertolucci managed to work both in Europe and Hollywood, though his relationship with the studios had its ups and downs. But even when he operated within the studio system, Bertolucci always managed to make films that were considered projections of his inner world. For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://variety.com/2018/film/global/bernardo-bertolucci-dead-dies-directorthe-last-emperor-1203036077/

4. Hints to Remember Who: Kiren Rijiju What: inaugurated the 14th Formation Day of NDMA When: published on 27th November 2018 Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, inaugurated the 14th Formation Day of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) here today. The theme of this year’s Formation Day is ‘Early Warning for Disasters’.

Delivering the inaugural address, Shri Rijiju said, “NDMA has changed the way Disaster Management is looked upon as a subject - that a disaster can be prevented. With such a vast geography and population while also being a democracy, we have come a long way in managing disasters; the world cannot ignore India when it comes to Disaster Risk Reduction. India is taking a lead role in matters pertaining to Disaster Management.” He also emphasized that half the battle against the disasters would be won by increasing disaster awareness and improving early warning systems. He said that the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is taking special interest in making the country more disaster resilient. On the occasion, Shri R. K. Jain, Member, NDMA highlighted the activities undertaken by NDMA during the last one year since the last formation day. Highlighting the importance of NDMA, he said, “Over the past 13 years since its formation, NDMA has contributed a great deal not only for effective disaster response, which is visible, but towards overall disaster risk reduction.” For the complete information kindly visit given link: http://pib.nic.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1553946

5. Hints to Remember Who: Indian Organ Donation Day What: was observed When: published on 27th November 2018 9th Indian Organ Donation Day was organized by the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) in Delhi recently.

Anupriya Patel, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. C. Vijaya Baskar, Minister of Health, Government of Tamil Nadu, Preeti Sudan, Secretary (Health), Dr. R.K. Vats, Addl. Secretary and Dr S. Venkatesh, DGHS, were also present at the event. Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated, “People’s participation and people’s awareness is the key for encouraging organ donation.” For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://www.biospectrumindia.com/news/77/12128/notto-organizes-9th-indianorgan-donation-day.html

6. Hints to Remember Who: Monaco What: to host 2019 Laureus Awards on February 18 When: published on 23rd November 2018 Considered the 'Oscars of sports', the Laureus World Sports Awards celebrate global sporting achievements across the calendar year. The nominations to honour the sporting achievements of 2018 will start later this month. Former India cricket captains Kapil Dev, Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar are members of the Laureus Academy, which also has big sporting names like Boris Becker, Martina Navratilova, Sergey Bubka, Luis Figo, Michael Johnson, Sebastian Coe, Vivian Richards, Ian Botham, Steve Waugh among others.

Last year, tennis great Roger Federer won the Laureus Sportsman of the Year award for a record fifth time, while Serena Williams won the Sportswoman of the Year recognition for the fourth time. For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/monaco-to-host2019-laureus-awards-on-february-18/articleshow/66761925.cms

7. Hints to Remember Who: ‘HAUSLA-2018’ What: was inaugurated in New Delhi When: published on 26th November 2018 The National Festival for Children of Child Care Institutions (CCIs) “Hausla 2018” of the Women and Child Development Ministry was inaugurated by Secretary Rakesh Srivastava. The inter-Child Care Institution festival is witnessing participation of more than 600 children drawn from CCIs from 18 states in the various events like painting competition, athletics meet, football, chess competition and speech writing as part of the festival. Speaking at the four-day event, from November 26 to 29, the Secretary said the idea behind the entire event is to provide a national platform for the children from CCIs across India to showcase their talent, to make them realise the hidden talent they possess and to help take it forward in their life.

He said that this event would instil confidence in them to achieve greater heights in life. The event shall inspire children of Child Care Institutions so that they can reach the national stage for expressing their capabilities. The theme for the event is “Child Safety”. For the complete information kindly visit given link: http://www.uniindia.com/child-festival-hausla-2018-inaugurated-indelhi/india/news/1416940.html

8. Hints to Remember Who: Romanian Foreign Minister Teodor Melescanu What: was on a visit to India When: published on 27th November 2018 H.E. Mr. Teodor Melescanu, Foreign Minister of Romania visited India from 24-27 November 2018. The visit of the Romanian Foreign Minister took place against the backdrop of the celebration of 70 years of bilateral diplomatic relations and five years since the Joint Statement on establishing an Extensive Partnership between India and Romania. The visit was also an opportunity to follow up on the recent visit of the Vice President of India to Romania in September 2018. The bilateral talks were held in a warm, cordial and positive atmosphere, reflecting the long-standing and friendly bilateral relationship between India and Romania. In the discussions, External Affairs Minister, Smt. Sushma Swaraj, highlighted the constructive cooperation between the two countries on

international and bilateral issues. She expressed India’s commitment towards strengthening of existing bilateral ties and broadening its scope. For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://www.mea.gov.in/pressreleases.htm?dtl/30644/Visit+of+Romanian+Foreign+Minister+to+India+Novemb er+2427+2018

9. Hints to Remember Who: India and China What: have amended the Double Taxation Avoidance Treaty When: published on 26th November 2018 India and China have amended the bilateral tax treaty which will help prevent tax evasion by allowing exchange of information, the Finance Ministry said. The Government of India and the People's Republic of China signed a protocol on Nov. 26 to amend the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement for the avoidance of double taxation and for the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. "The protocol updates the existing provisions for exchange of information to the latest international standards," the ministry said in a statement. The protocol also incorporates changes required to implement treaty-related minimum standards under the action reports of Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Project. Besides minimum standards, the protocol brings in changes as per BEPS Action reports as agreed upon by the two sides, the ministry added.

Under Section 90 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, India can enter into an agreement with a foreign country or specified territory for avoidance of double taxation of income, for exchange of information for the prevention of evasion. For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://www.bloombergquint.com/global-economics/india-china-amendsdouble-taxation-avoidance-treaty#gs._ZHg3KY

10. Hints to Remember Who: The Center and Asian Development Bank (ADB) What: signed 200 million dollar loan pact to upgrade state highways in Bihar When: published on 26th November 2018 The Centre and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a 200 million dollar loan agreement to finance widening and upgrading of about 230 Kilometers State Highways in Bihar to all-weather standards with road safety features. According to an official release, the agreement was signed by Additional Secretary in the Finance Ministry Sameer Kumar Khare and Officer-in-Charge of ADB's India Resident Mission, Rajeev P. Singh in New Delhi. Mr. Khare said that this loan will help the State government to upgrade all State Highways to meet the minimum two-lane standard with better surfaces and improved road safety. For the complete information kindly visit given link: http://www.newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=355911

Top 10 news of the day : 29th November, 2018 1. The Center and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed 200 million dollar loan pact to upgrade state highways in Bihar. (29th November 2018 Current Affairs Questions) The Centre and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a 200 million dollar loan agreement to finance widening and upgrading of about 230 Kilometers State Highways in Bihar to all-weather standards with road safety features. According to an official release, the agreement was signed by Additional Secretary in the Finance Ministry Sameer Kumar Khare and Officer-in-Charge of ADB's India Resident Mission, Rajeev P. Singh in New Delhi. Mr. Khare said that this loan will help the State government to upgrade all State Highways to meet the minimum two-lane standard with better surfaces and improved road safety. 2. India and China have amended the Double Taxation Avoidance Treaty. (Daily Current Affairs Quiz of 29th November 2018) India and China have amended the bilateral tax treaty which will help prevent tax evasion by allowing exchange of information, the Finance Ministry said. The Government of India and the People's Republic of China signed a protocol on Nov. 26 to amend the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement for the avoidance of double taxation and for the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. "The protocol updates the existing provisions for exchange of information to the latest international standards," the ministry said in a statement. The protocol also incorporates changes required to implement treaty-related minimum standards under the action reports of Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Project. Besides minimum standards, the protocol brings in changes as per BEPS Action reports as agreed upon by the two sides, the ministry added.

Under Section 90 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, India can enter into an agreement with a foreign country or specified territory for avoidance of double taxation of income, for exchange of information for the prevention of evasion. 3. Romanian Foreign Minister Teodor Melescanu was on a visit to India. (Most Important Current Affairs Questions of 29th November 2018) H.E. Mr. Teodor Melescanu, Foreign Minister of Romania visited India from 24-27 November 2018. The visit of the Romanian Foreign Minister took place against the backdrop of the celebration of 70 years of bilateral diplomatic relations and five years since the Joint Statement on establishing an Extensive Partnership between India and Romania. The visit was also an opportunity to follow up on the recent visit of the Vice President of India to Romania in September 2018. The bilateral talks were held in a warm, cordial and positive atmosphere, reflecting the long-standing and friendly bilateral relationship between India and Romania. In the discussions, External Affairs Minister, Smt. Sushma Swaraj, highlighted the constructive cooperation between the two countries on international and bilateral issues. She expressed India’s commitment towards strengthening of existing bilateral ties and broadening its scope. 4. ‘HAUSLA-2018’ was inaugurated in New Delhi. (Important Current Affairs Quiz of 29th November 2018) The National Festival for Children of Child Care Institutions (CCIs) “Hausla 2018” of the Women and Child Development Ministry was inaugurated by Secretary Rakesh Srivastava. The inter-Child Care Institution festival is witnessing participation of more than 600 children drawn from CCIs from 18 states in the various events like painting competition, athletics meet, football, chess competition and speech writing as part of the festival.

Speaking at the four-day event, from November 26 to 29, the Secretary said the idea behind the entire event is to provide a national platform for the children from CCIs across India to showcase their talent, to make them realise the hidden talent they possess and to help take it forward in their life. He said that this event would instil confidence in them to achieve greater heights in life. The event shall inspire children of Child Care Institutions so that they can reach the national stage for expressing their capabilities. The theme for the event is “Child Safety”. 5. Monaco to host 2019 Laureus Awards on February 18. (Daily Current Affairs Capsule of 29th November 2018) Considered the 'Oscars of sports', the Laureus World Sports Awards celebrate global sporting achievements across the calendar year. The nominations to honour the sporting achievements of 2018 will start later this month. Former India cricket captains Kapil Dev, Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar are members of the Laureus Academy, which also has big sporting names like Boris Becker, Martina Navratilova, Sergey Bubka, Luis Figo, Michael Johnson, Sebastian Coe, Vivian Richards, Ian Botham, Steve Waugh among others. Last year, tennis great Roger Federer won the Laureus Sportsman of the Year award for a record fifth time, while Serena Williams won the Sportswoman of the Year recognition for the fourth time. 6. Indian Organ Donation Day was observed. (Daily Current Affair Questions and Answers of 29th November 2018) 9th Indian Organ Donation Day was organized by the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) in Delhi recently. Anupriya Patel, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. C. Vijaya Baskar, Minister of Health, Government of Tamil Nadu, Preeti Sudan, Secretary

(Health), Dr. R.K. Vats, Addl. Secretary and Dr S. Venkatesh, DGHS, were also present at the event. Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated, “People’s participation and people’s awareness is the key for encouraging organ donation.” 7. Kiren Rijiju inaugurated the 14th Formation Day of NDMA. (Top 10 Current Affairs Questions and Answers of 29th November 2018) Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, inaugurated the 14th Formation Day of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) here today. The theme of this year’s Formation Day is ‘Early Warning for Disasters’. Delivering the inaugural address, Shri Rijiju said, “NDMA has changed the way Disaster Management is looked upon as a subject - that a disaster can be prevented. With such a vast geography and population while also being a democracy, we have come a long way in managing disasters; the world cannot ignore India when it comes to Disaster Risk Reduction. India is taking a lead role in matters pertaining to Disaster Management.” He also emphasized that half the battle against the disasters would be won by increasing disaster awareness and improving early warning systems. He said that the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is taking special interest in making the country more disaster resilient. On the occasion, Shri R. K. Jain, Member, NDMA highlighted the activities undertaken by NDMA during the last one year since the last formation day. Highlighting the importance of NDMA, he said, “Over the past 13 years since its formation, NDMA has contributed a great deal not only for effective disaster response, which is visible, but towards overall disaster risk reduction.” 8. Bernardo Bertolucci passed away, recently. (Latest Current Affairs Quiz of 29th November 2018) Bernardo Bertolucci, whose epic “The Last Emperor” won nine Oscars and who influenced generations of filmmakers with other groundbreaking works such as “The Conformist” and “Last Tango in Paris,” in which he explored politics and

sexuality through personal storytelling and audacious camera work, has died. He was 77. His publicist, Flavia Schiavi, said Bertolucci died at his home in Rome at 7 a.m. Monday. He had been suffering from cancer. Italy’s greatest auteur of his generation, Bertolucci managed to work both in Europe and Hollywood, though his relationship with the studios had its ups and downs. But even when he operated within the studio system, Bertolucci always managed to make films that were considered projections of his inner world. 9. Dehradun Airport is going to be renamed after Vajpayee. (Top 10 Current Affairs Questions of 29th November 2018) The Uttarakhand government on Saturday decided to rename the Dehradun airport after former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, an official said. The proposal to rename the Jolly Grant airport after Vajpayee was approved by the state cabinet at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, the official said. The cabinet also gave its nod to the setting up of the Uttarakhand State Agency for Public Services to ensure time-bound delivery of services and redressal of complaints, said government spokesperson Madan Kaushik. The cabinet has cleared a total of 27 proposals, including convening a three-day Winter Session of the Assembly from December 4, the official added. 10. Kerala Water Resources Minister Mathew Thomas has resigned. (Top 10 Objective Current Affairs Quiz of 29th November 2018) Kerala Water Resources Minister Mathew T Thomas, a nominee of the Janata Dal (Secular) in the CPI(M)-led LDF government, on Monday submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

The move comes after the JD(S), a key partner in the LDF, Friday decided to replace Thomas with Chittur MLA K Krishnankutty. Thomas handed over the resignation letter to Vijayan at the latter's official residence, Cliff House, this morning.