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November GA Quiz 29
Directions: Study the following questions carefully and answer the questions
given below.
9. India and _________ have amended the bilateral tax treaty which
will help prevent tax evasion by allowing exchange of information.
A. Japan B. South Korea C. China
10. The Center and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have recently
signed 200 million dollar loan pact to upgrade state highways in which
of the following states?
A. Bihar B. Jharkhand C. West Bengal
Explanation:
1.
Hints to Remember
Kerala Water Resources Minister Mathew T Thomas, a nominee of the Janata Dal
(Secular) in the CPI(M)-led LDF government, on Monday submitted his resignation
to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
The move comes after the JD(S), a key partner in the LDF, Friday decided to
replace Thomas with Chittur MLA K Krishnankutty.
Thomas handed over the resignation letter to Vijayan at the latter's official
residence, Cliff House, this morning.
https://www.news18.com/news/politics/kerala-water-resources-minister-
mathew-thomas-resigns-1950587.html
2.
Hints to Remember
Who: Dehradun Airport
What: to be renamed after Vajpayee
When: published on 24th November 2018
The proposal to rename the Jolly Grant airport after Vajpayee was approved by
the state cabinet at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat,
the official said.
The cabinet also gave its nod to the setting up of the Uttarakhand State Agency
for Public Services to ensure time-bound delivery of services and redressal of
complaints, said government spokesperson Madan Kaushik.
https://www.news18.com/news/india/dehradun-airport-to-be-renamed-after-
vajpayee-1949477.html
3.
Hints to Remember
His publicist, Flavia Schiavi, said Bertolucci died at his home in Rome at 7 a.m.
Monday. He had been suffering from cancer.
https://variety.com/2018/film/global/bernardo-bertolucci-dead-dies-director-
the-last-emperor-1203036077/
4.
Hints to Remember
Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, inaugurated the 14th
Formation Day of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) here today.
The theme of this year’s Formation Day is ‘Early Warning for Disasters’.
Delivering the inaugural address, Shri Rijiju said, “NDMA has changed the way
Disaster Management is looked upon as a subject - that a disaster can be
prevented. With such a vast geography and population while also being a
democracy, we have come a long way in managing disasters; the world cannot
ignore India when it comes to Disaster Risk Reduction. India is taking a lead role in
matters pertaining to Disaster Management.” He also emphasized that half the
battle against the disasters would be won by increasing disaster awareness and
improving early warning systems. He said that the Prime Minister Shri Narendra
Modi is taking special interest in making the country more disaster resilient.
http://pib.nic.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1553946
5.
Hints to Remember
9th Indian Organ Donation Day was organized by the National Organ and Tissue
Transplant Organization (NOTTO) in Delhi recently.
Anupriya Patel, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. C. Vijaya
Baskar, Minister of Health, Government of Tamil Nadu, Preeti Sudan, Secretary
(Health), Dr. R.K. Vats, Addl. Secretary and Dr S. Venkatesh, DGHS, were also
present at the event.
https://www.biospectrumindia.com/news/77/12128/notto-organizes-9th-indian-
organ-donation-day.html
6.
Hints to Remember
Who: Monaco
What: to host 2019 Laureus Awards on February 18
When: published on 23rd November 2018
Considered the 'Oscars of sports', the Laureus World Sports Awards celebrate
global sporting achievements across the calendar year.
The nominations to honour the sporting achievements of 2018 will start later this
month.
Former India cricket captains Kapil Dev, Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar are
members of the Laureus Academy, which also has big sporting names like Boris
Becker, Martina Navratilova, Sergey Bubka, Luis Figo, Michael Johnson, Sebastian
Coe, Vivian Richards, Ian Botham, Steve Waugh among others.
Last year, tennis great Roger Federer won the Laureus Sportsman of the Year
award for a record fifth time, while Serena Williams won the Sportswoman of the
Year recognition for the fourth time.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/monaco-to-host-
2019-laureus-awards-on-february-18/articleshow/66761925.cms
7.
Hints to Remember
Who: ‘HAUSLA-2018’
What: was inaugurated in New Delhi
When: published on 26th November 2018
The National Festival for Children of Child Care Institutions (CCIs) “Hausla 2018” of
the Women and Child Development Ministry was inaugurated by Secretary
Rakesh Srivastava.
Speaking at the four-day event, from November 26 to 29, the Secretary said the
idea behind the entire event is to provide a national platform for the children
from CCIs across India to showcase their talent, to make them realise the hidden
talent they possess and to help take it forward in their life.
He said that this event would instil confidence in them to achieve greater heights
in life. The event shall inspire children of Child Care Institutions so that they can
reach the national stage for expressing their capabilities. The theme for the event
is “Child Safety”.
http://www.uniindia.com/child-festival-hausla-2018-inaugurated-in-
delhi/india/news/1416940.html
8.
Hints to Remember
H.E. Mr. Teodor Melescanu, Foreign Minister of Romania visited India from 24-27
November 2018.
The visit of the Romanian Foreign Minister took place against the backdrop of the
celebration of 70 years of bilateral diplomatic relations and five years since the
Joint Statement on establishing an Extensive Partnership between India and
Romania. The visit was also an opportunity to follow up on the recent visit of the
Vice President of India to Romania in September 2018.
The bilateral talks were held in a warm, cordial and positive atmosphere,
reflecting the long-standing and friendly bilateral relationship between India and
Romania. In the discussions, External Affairs Minister, Smt. Sushma Swaraj,
highlighted the constructive cooperation between the two countries on
international and bilateral issues. She expressed India’s commitment towards
strengthening of existing bilateral ties and broadening its scope.
https://www.mea.gov.in/press-
releases.htm?dtl/30644/Visit+of+Romanian+Foreign+Minister+to+India+Novemb
er+2427+2018
9.
Hints to Remember
India and China have amended the bilateral tax treaty which will help prevent tax
evasion by allowing exchange of information, the Finance Ministry said.
The Government of India and the People's Republic of China signed a protocol on
Nov. 26 to amend the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement for the avoidance of
double taxation and for the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on
income.
"The protocol updates the existing provisions for exchange of information to the
latest international standards," the ministry said in a statement.
https://www.bloombergquint.com/global-economics/india-china-amends-
double-taxation-avoidance-treaty#gs._ZHg3KY
10.
Hints to Remember
The Centre and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a 200 million dollar
loan agreement to finance widening and upgrading of about 230 Kilometers State
Highways in Bihar to all-weather standards with road safety features.
http://www.newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=355911
Top 10 news of the day : 29th November, 2018
1. The Center and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed 200 million dollar loan
pact to upgrade state highways in Bihar.
The Centre and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a 200 million dollar
loan agreement to finance widening and upgrading of about 230 Kilometers State
Highways in Bihar to all-weather standards with road safety features.
2. India and China have amended the Double Taxation Avoidance Treaty.
India and China have amended the bilateral tax treaty which will help prevent tax
evasion by allowing exchange of information, the Finance Ministry said.
The Government of India and the People's Republic of China signed a protocol on
Nov. 26 to amend the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement for the avoidance of
double taxation and for the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on
income.
"The protocol updates the existing provisions for exchange of information to the
latest international standards," the ministry said in a statement.
H.E. Mr. Teodor Melescanu, Foreign Minister of Romania visited India from 24-27
November 2018.
The visit of the Romanian Foreign Minister took place against the backdrop of the
celebration of 70 years of bilateral diplomatic relations and five years since the
Joint Statement on establishing an Extensive Partnership between India and
Romania. The visit was also an opportunity to follow up on the recent visit of the
Vice President of India to Romania in September 2018.
The bilateral talks were held in a warm, cordial and positive atmosphere,
reflecting the long-standing and friendly bilateral relationship between India and
Romania. In the discussions, External Affairs Minister, Smt. Sushma Swaraj,
highlighted the constructive cooperation between the two countries on
international and bilateral issues. She expressed India’s commitment towards
strengthening of existing bilateral ties and broadening its scope.
The National Festival for Children of Child Care Institutions (CCIs) “Hausla 2018” of
the Women and Child Development Ministry was inaugurated by Secretary
Rakesh Srivastava.
He said that this event would instil confidence in them to achieve greater heights
in life. The event shall inspire children of Child Care Institutions so that they can
reach the national stage for expressing their capabilities. The theme for the event
is “Child Safety”.
Considered the 'Oscars of sports', the Laureus World Sports Awards celebrate
global sporting achievements across the calendar year.
The nominations to honour the sporting achievements of 2018 will start later this
month.
Former India cricket captains Kapil Dev, Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar are
members of the Laureus Academy, which also has big sporting names like Boris
Becker, Martina Navratilova, Sergey Bubka, Luis Figo, Michael Johnson, Sebastian
Coe, Vivian Richards, Ian Botham, Steve Waugh among others.
Last year, tennis great Roger Federer won the Laureus Sportsman of the Year
award for a record fifth time, while Serena Williams won the Sportswoman of the
Year recognition for the fourth time.
9th Indian Organ Donation Day was organized by the National Organ and Tissue
Transplant Organization (NOTTO) in Delhi recently.
Anupriya Patel, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. C. Vijaya
Baskar, Minister of Health, Government of Tamil Nadu, Preeti Sudan, Secretary
(Health), Dr. R.K. Vats, Addl. Secretary and Dr S. Venkatesh, DGHS, were also
present at the event.
Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, inaugurated the 14th
Formation Day of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) here today.
The theme of this year’s Formation Day is ‘Early Warning for Disasters’.
Delivering the inaugural address, Shri Rijiju said, “NDMA has changed the way
Disaster Management is looked upon as a subject - that a disaster can be
prevented. With such a vast geography and population while also being a
democracy, we have come a long way in managing disasters; the world cannot
ignore India when it comes to Disaster Risk Reduction. India is taking a lead role in
matters pertaining to Disaster Management.” He also emphasized that half the
battle against the disasters would be won by increasing disaster awareness and
improving early warning systems. He said that the Prime Minister Shri Narendra
Modi is taking special interest in making the country more disaster resilient.
Bernardo Bertolucci, whose epic “The Last Emperor” won nine Oscars and who
influenced generations of filmmakers with other groundbreaking works such as
“The Conformist” and “Last Tango in Paris,” in which he explored politics and
sexuality through personal storytelling and audacious camera work, has died. He
was 77.
His publicist, Flavia Schiavi, said Bertolucci died at his home in Rome at 7 a.m.
Monday. He had been suffering from cancer.
The proposal to rename the Jolly Grant airport after Vajpayee was approved by
the state cabinet at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat,
the official said.
The cabinet also gave its nod to the setting up of the Uttarakhand State Agency
for Public Services to ensure time-bound delivery of services and redressal of
complaints, said government spokesperson Madan Kaushik.
Kerala Water Resources Minister Mathew T Thomas, a nominee of the Janata Dal
(Secular) in the CPI(M)-led LDF government, on Monday submitted his resignation
to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
The move comes after the JD(S), a key partner in the LDF, Friday decided to
replace Thomas with Chittur MLA K Krishnankutty.
Thomas handed over the resignation letter to Vijayan at the latter's official
residence, Cliff House, this morning.