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1
The 'International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed
Conflict' is observed every year on which day?
The 'International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict' is observed every year on 6 November.
The aim is to educate people about the damaging effects of war and armed conflict
on the environment.
The day was declared by the United Nations on 5 November 2001.
2
Who became the fifth Indian to be inducted in the 'ICC Hall of Fame'?
Elavenil Valarivan won a bronze medal at the 11th Asian Shooting Championship in
Kuwait on 6 November 2018.
Elavenil shot 227.9 in the corresponding Women’s event to claim the bronze medal.
Shi Mengyao of China won the gold medal while Xu Hong won the silver medal at the
event.
4
Which country data got recovered from crashed Lion Air flight recorder?
Uzbek businessman Gafur Rakhimov was elected as the President of the
International Boxing Association (AIBA) on 3 November 2018.
Rakhimov beat his only opponent, former boxer Serik Konakbayev of Kazakhstan.
The International Boxing Association (AIBA) is a sports organisation that sanctions
amateur (Olympic-style) boxing matches and awards world and subordinate
championships.
6
Which country defeated West Indies by five wickets in first T20 International?
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated a 'Jaipur Foot' camp in Malawi on 5
November 2018.
The camp was launched under the 'India for Humanity' programme, which honours
Mahatma Gandhi's service to humanity.
The Indian government partnered with Bhagwan Mahavir Viklang Sahayta Samiti for
'India for Humanity initiative'.
The 'India for Humanity' was launched on 2 October 2018.
8
Which country will host a Formula One race in April 2020?
Vietnam capital Hanoi will be the second Southeast Asian city to host a race in 2020 along with Singapore.
9
Who amongst these was honoured as a 'Distinguished Fellow' by IndiaGlobal - a leading
think-tank that works on issues concerning non-resident Indians?
Anupam Kher was honoured as a 'Distinguished Fellow' by IndiaGlobal - a leading
think-tank that works on issues concerning non-resident Indians.
The actor was given a fellowship on November 3, 2018 at the 3rd IndiaGlobal
Summit.
The event was held at the prestigious MIT Sloan School of Management in Boston
and was facilitated by MIT Sloan India Business Club.
10
Who inaugurated the Tourist Facilitation and Information Counter at Indira Gandhi
International Airport New Delhi on 5 November 2018?
K.J. Alphons, Union Minister for Tourism inaugurated the Tourist Facilitation and
Information Counter at Indira Gandhi International Airport New Delhi on 5 November
2018.
The counter will be connected to the 24x7 Helpline ‘1363’ of the Tourism Ministry.
It shall also cater to non-English speaking tourists.
It is located at the T3 terminal arrival gates of the IGI Airport.
