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1
Who has won the International Tennis Federation's $25,000 Women's tournament in
Singapore on 20 January 2019?
India's Ankita Raina has won the International Tennis Federation's $25,000 Women's
tournament in Singapore on 20 January 2019.
She defeated world number 122 Arantxa Rus of the Netherlands in the final match.
It was the first title of the season and eighth singles title of her career.
2
Which country got fifth position in UK Economy Rankings?
On 19 January 2019, the Odisha government announced a hike of Rs 200 per month
in the social security pension under 'Madhu Babu Pension Yojana'.
About 48 lakh elderly, widows and destitute women will be benefited from the
scheme.
The pension holders will get a revised pension of Rs 500 per month against Rs 300
while people aged over 80 years will get Rs 700 per month instead of Rs 500.
Andry Rajoelina was sworn in as President of Madagascar on 19 January 2019.
The High Constitutional Court of Madagascar had declared him as the winner of the
Presidential election on 8th January with 55.66%of the votes.
He was the President of Madagascar from 2009 to 2014.
Madagascar's capital is Antananarivo and its currency is Malagasy Ariary.
6
Which company promotes Rishi Vasudev to head Myntra-Jabongs fashion & lifestyle categories?
The 15th edition of Pravasi Bhartiya Divas was inaugurated at Varanasi in Uttar
Pradesh on 21 January 2019.
The theme for the 15th edition of Pravasi Bhartiya Divas is, 'Role of Indian Diaspora in
building New India'.
Several world leaders of Indian origin, including Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind
Kumar Jugnauth, will take part in the event.
8
Which city has been announced as the World Capital of Architecture for 2020 by UNESCO?
The UNESCO has announced that the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro will be the World
Capital of Architecture for 2020.
Rio will be the first city to receive the title under a program launched together by
UNESCO and the International Union of Architects (UIA) in November last year.
The city will host the World Congress of UIA, in July 2020, an event that occurs every
three years.
9
The world's oldest man Masazo Nonaka of which country has died at the age of 113 on 20
January 2019 ?
The world's oldest man, Masazo Nonaka of Japan, has died at the age of 113 on 20
January 2019.
He was officially recognised as the oldest male in the world by Guinness World Records in April 2018.
He was born on 25 July 1905.
Japan has one of the world’s highest life expectancies and was home to several
people recognised as among the oldest humans to have lived.
10
Where was the 15th edition of Pravasi Bhartiya Divas inaugurated on 21 January 2019?
The 15th edition of Pravasi Bhartiya Divas was inaugurated at Varanasi in Uttar
Pradesh on 21 January 2019.
The theme for the 15th edition of Pravasi Bhartiya Divas is, 'Role of Indian Diaspora in
building New India'.
Several world leaders of Indian origin, including Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind
Kumar Jugnauth, will take part in the event.
