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1
Where was the 26th National Childres's Science Congress inaugurated on 27 December
2018?
The 26th National Childres's Science Congress was inaugurated by the Odisha's
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in Bhubaneswar on 27 December 2018.
The event will provide a platform for children to showcase their creativity and ability
in science innovation.
The event is supported by the National Council for Science and Technology
Communication (NCSTC).
2
Which of the following police station bagged the top spot in the List of Top 10 Performing Police Stations 2018 across India?
The top three police stations in India for 2018 are Kalu (Bikaner, Rajasthan), Campbell Bay ( Andaman & Nicobar Islands) and Farakka (Murshidabad, West Bengal).
Central Railway's Nagpur division has developed the robot named USTAAD
(Undergear Surveillance Through Artificial Intelligence Assisted Droid).
It would click pictures and record videos of the under-gears of trains and send them
to engineers for repairs and maintenance.
By use of this robot, the chances of a mistake and any deficiency overlooked by
human eye can be eliminated.
4
Which of the following becomes 1st country in Southeast Asia to legalize medical marijuana?
NITI Aayog released the 'Second Delta Ranking' of the Aspirational Districts
Programme (ADP) on December 27, 2018.
The ranking will measure the incremental progress made by districts between 1 June
2018, and 31 October 2018.
The districts have been ranked on parameters like Health & Nutrition, Education etc.
The first Delta ranking for the Aspirational Districts was released in June 2018.
6
Across which river the Mekedatu dam has been constructed ?
Colin O’Brady, an American adventurer, has become the first person to complete a
solo trek across Antarctica without the assistance of any kind.
He took 54 days to complete the nearly 1,000-mile (1,600-km) crossing Antartica.
He arrived at the finish point on the Ross Ice Shelf on the Pacific Ocean.
In 1996-97, a Norwegian explorer, Borge Ousland, made the first solo crossing of
Antarctica.
8
Which state released the book ‘Prince, Patron and Patriarch Maharaja Jagatjit Singh of Kapurthala?
Punjab state released the book ‘Prince, Patron and Patriarch Maharaja Jagatjit Singh of Kapurthala.
9
RBI, in consultation with GoI, has set up a six-member committee to review the 'Economic
Capital Framework' of the central bank. Who will be the chairman of this committee?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in consultation with the government of India, has set
up a six-member committee to review the 'Economic Capital Framework' of the
central bank.
Former RBI Governor Bimal Jalan will be the committee’s Chairman.
The other members are Economic Affairs Secretary Subash Chandra Garg, RBI
Deputy Governor N.S. Vishwanathan and two board members of the RBI.
10
Who has been recently appointed as managing director and chief executive officer of the Corporation Bank?
