Exercise :: State - Latest Current Affairs
- State - Latest Current Affairs
| 1. | Which city will organize 'Block Hash Live 2019' conclave? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Top block chain experts and thought leaders from around the world will take part in a two-day conclave, 'Block Hash Live 2019' to be held at Kochi from December 12. The experts will share ideas and lead discussions on collaborative opportunities in leveraging the technology for public good, and positioning Kerala as the country's blockchain hub. As a prelude to the event, KBA has planned BlockHack2019 on December 10 and 11 at Integrated Startup Complex (ISC), Kerala Technology Innovation Zone, Kalamassery.
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| 2. | Which city is to organize "Transforming Education Conference for Humanity2019"? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: A three-day TECH (Transforming Education Conference for Humanity) 2019, being organised jointly by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP), is being held at Novotel hotel in Vishakhapatnam from December 10.As a prelude to TECH 2019, the organisers brought together policymakers on digital learning, representatives from educational technology companies and other stakeholders at a Policy Forum on Digital Learning.
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| 3. | How many fast track courts will be set up by U.P. for speedy disposal of cases of sexual crimes against women, children? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Amid the outrage over the death of the Unnao rape victim, the Uttar Pradesh government on December 9 announced that it would set up 218 fast track courts for the speedy disposal of sexual crimes against women and children.The decision was taken by the State Cabinet, a day after the last rites of the Unnao victim were performed in her native village, 75 km from Lucknow.The State at present has 42,389 pending cases of sexual offences against children and 25,749 pending cases of rape and sexual crimes against women.
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| 4. | 3rd India-Australia Secretary-level 2+2 Dialogue was recently held in which of the following city? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The third India-Australia Secretary-level 2+2 Dialogue was held in New Delhi on December 9. The Indian delegation was led by Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar and Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale, while the Australian side was led by Defence Secretary Greg Moriarty and Foreign Secretary Frances Adamson.
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| 5. | Which city organized the FICCI ARISE Conference 2019? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: FICCI ARISE Conference 2019 in New Delhi on December 9-10; theme: 'Future Ready Learners and Schools'. Inaugurating the FICCI ARISE Conference on School Education, M. Venkaiah Naidu called for value-based education and said that education is not just for employment but also for empowerment and enlightenment of individuals and the society. He stressed upon inculcating values such as patience, honesty, respect, tolerance and empathy in the students.
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