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1
The "Armed Forces Flag Day" is observed throughout India on which day ?
The Armed Forces Flag Day is observed throughout India on 7th December.
The aim of the day is to honour the martyrs as well as men and women in uniform,
who valiantly fight on borders to safeguard India.
The ‘Armed forces Flag Day Fund’ (AFFDF) has been constituted by the Government
of India for the welfare and rehabilitation of the Ex-Servicemen (ESM) community.
2
Where did Infosys open its new technology and innovation hub recently?
The ninth edition of 'Admiral's Cup' Sailing Regatta 2018 concluded on 6 December
2018 in Kerala.
Team Italy won the 'Admiral's Cup' Sailing Regatta 2018.
Team Singapore came second and Team USA came third.
'Admiral’s Cup' Regatta is a prestigious international military sailing event hosted
annually by Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala.
4
Who won 2018 ‘IAAF Male Athletes of the Year' award?
World marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya won the 2018 IAAF Male Athlete of the Year.
5
A National Challenge for Youths, 'Ideate for India - Creative Solutions using Technology'
was launched by which of the following ministries on 6 December 2018?
A National Challenge for Youths, 'Ideate for India - Creative Solutions using
Technology', was launched on 6 December 2018.
The aim of this challenge is to give school students across the country a platform
and opportunity to become solution creators for the problems.
The Challenge has been designed and launched by the National e-Governance
Division, Ministry of Electronics & IT.
The Golden Globe Awards are accolades bestowed by the 93 members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association beginning in January 1944, recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign.
7
In which of these cities has the Ministry of Shipping approved a freight village on 6
December 2018?
The Ministry of Shipping approved a freight village in Varanasi on 6 December 2018.
It will boost the professional logistics industry in Varanasi.
It will be developed by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI).
A freight village is a designated area where facilities for various modes of
transportation, distribution of goods and other logistics are available on a large scale.
8
Who has been selected to host the 2019 Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, for the first time?
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting will launch the books on selected
speeches of President Ram Nath Kovind on 8 December 2018.
The titles of the books are 'The Republican Ethic' and 'Loktantra Ke Swar'.
The book is a collection of 95 selected speeches out of a total of 243 speeches made
by President Ram Nath Kovind in the first year of his office.
10
Which of the following films nominated in the 'Best Film - Drama' category at the 2019 Golden Globe Awards?
Chadwick Boseman starrer 'Black Panther' and Rami Malek's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' are among the films nominated in the 'Best Film - Drama' category at the 2019 Golden Globe Awards.
