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1
Who amongst these following authors has become the youngest author to be shortlisted for the
prestigious Man Booker Prize 2018?
British writer Daisy Johnson became the youngest author to be shortlisted for the
prestigious Man Booker Prize 2018. She has been shortlisted for her mother-daughter tale,
"Everything Under". The 27-year-old joins fellow UK authors Anna Burns for "Milkman" and
Robin Robertson for "The Long Take". The shortlisted authors each receive 2,500 pounds
and a specially-bound edition of their book.
2
Which Ministry has exchanged the MoUs with the Tata Trusts and Dell to provide a technological platform for
nationwide prevention, control, screening and management program of NonCommunicable
Diseases (NCDs) ?
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare exchanged the MoUs with the Tata
Trusts and Dell. The MoU has been signed to provide a technological platform for
nationwide prevention, control, screening and management program of NonCommunicable
Diseases (NCDs). The aim is to bring healthcare technology transformation
in 'Comprehensive Primary Health Care NCD program' under Ayushman Bharat.
Jaffna Airport, also known as Palaly Airport and SLAF Palaly, is an air force base and domestic airport in the town of Palali in Jaffna District, Northern Province, Sri Lanka.
4
In which state a new Cyber University is to be started?
India successfully test-fired its indigenously developed surface-to-surface shortrange
tactical ballistic missile 'Prahaar' on 20 September, 2018. 'Prahaar' has been
developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The missile
is equipped with state-of-the-art navigation, guidance and electromechanical actuation
systems with advanced on board computer.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Indian Space Research Organization
(ISRO), Department of Space are collaborating together to set up an advance Integrated
Control Room for Emergency Response (ICR-ER). The ISRO will render its technical
expertise for setting up of proposed ICR-ER. The project will be executed under the overall
supervision of MHA
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Which country inks MoU with India for Construction Of 5000-MT Temperature Controlled Warehouse?
Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and weightlifter Mirabai Chanu will receive the
prestigious 'Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna' on September 25, 2018. Chanu was chosen for the
prestigious award following her gold medal in the 48kg category at the World
Championships 2017. Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was among 20 sportspersons picked
for the Arjuna Awards.
10
Which country introduced the New Southern Policy?
One of the major foreign policy initiatives by the South Korean government is ‘New Southern Policy’. The South Korean President Moon Jae-in said that the policy aims at deepening its ties with Southeast Asian nations and India and building an inclusive regional architecture in Asia.
