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1
Who has joined International Monetary Fund (IMF) as its Chief Economist on 7 January
2019?
Gita Gopinath has joined International Monetary Fund (IMF) as its Chief Economist
on 7 January 2019.
She is the first woman to occupy the top IMF post.
She succeeds Maurice Obstfeld as Economic Counsellor and Director of the IMF's
Research Department who retired on 31 December 2018.
She is the professor of International Studies and Economics at Harvard University.
2
Who is appointed as CBI Chief; to look in to corruption charges by High-Committee panel and CVC?
The 86th National Billiards and Snooker Championship will be held in Indore from 18
January 2019.
The event will be hosted by Madhya Pradesh Billiards and Snooker Association.
Top cueists, including Pankaj Advani, will take part in the event.
The prize money of the event is 10 lakh rupees.
The event will conclude on 10 February 2019.
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has set up a law commission on 7 January
2019.
Justice (Retd) M K Hanjura was appointed as its Chairperson.
The law commission will identify the redundant and obsolete laws that can be
repealed and suggest measures for quick redress of public grievances.
The term of the Jammu and Kashmir State Law Commission will be for three years.
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Which company introduces Kumbh Jio Phone app for pilgrims ?
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim will step down from his position on 1 February
2019.
He was appointed as President of World bank in July 2012.
Kristalina Georgieva, World Bank CEO, will assume the role of interim President from
1 February 2019.
The United States is the largest shareholder of the World Bank.
The World Bank's headquarter is in Washington D.C.
8
Who announces cash awards for triumphant Team India members?
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announces cash awards for triumphant Team India members.
9
________ pavilion received 'Exhibitor of the Year Award' at 106th Indian Science Congress
(ISC) held at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) pavilion received
'Exhibitor of the Year Award' at 106th Indian Science Congress (ISC) held at Lovely
Professional University (LPU) in Punjab.
The DRDO Pavillion at ISC was inaugurated on 3 January 2019.
The pavilion exhibited surface-to-air missile system - Akash, a model of BrahMos
missile, remotely operated vehicle etc.
10
Which small bank finance Launches Current Account with Unique Auto-Sweep Facility?
