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December 19Th, 2018 Legal Current Affairs Questions December 2018 Legal Current Affairs for Law Entrance Exam DEC LEGAL CA QUIZ 19 Directions: Study the following questions carefully and answer the questions given below. 1. The Foundation Stone of Institute of High-Altitude Medicinal Plants (IHAMP) was recently laid in ________________. A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Himachal Pradesh C. Jammu and Kashmir D. Meghalaya E. None of these 2. Shree Saini was recently crowned Miss India Worldwide 2018. She is from which of the following countries? A. Russia B. Canada C. India D. USA E. None of these 3. Who among the following has recently broken another record; now second fastest to score 25 Test Centuries after Sir Don Bradman? A. Rohit Sharma B. Virat Kohli C. Shikhar Dhawan D. Murali Vijay E. None of these 4. Which one of the following has recently organized the third edition of the Women Transforming India Awards? A. NITI Aayog B. Ministry of Human Resource Development C. Indian Air Force D. Press Trust of India E. None of these 5. Centre has recently suggested President’s Rule in which of the following states as governors rule comes to an end? A. Tripura B. Assam C. Jammu and Kashmir D. Sikkim E. None of these 6. Cyclonic storm Phethai has recently struck which of the following states? A. Tamil Nadu B. Andhra Pradesh C. Karnataka D. Maharashtra E. None of these 7. President of which of the following countries has recently declared 2019 as Year of Tolerance? A. USA B. UAE C. UK D. China E. None of these 8. Union Cabinet has recently changed law that Aadhaar is not compulsory for: A. banking B. SIM cards C. gas connections D. Only A and B E. None of these 9. 35 civic projects implemented at a cost of Rs. 22 crore was inaugurated by Chief Minister of which of the following states? A. Maharashtra B. Tamil Nadu C. Andhra Pradesh D. Kerala E. None of these 10. Telecom Ministry has recently announced that 5G services likely to be rolled out by: A. August 2019 B. September 2019 C. July 2019 D. October 2019 E. None of these Correct answers: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 C D B A C B B D B A Explanations: 1. Hints to Remember Who: The Foundation Stone of Institute of High-Altitude Medicinal Plants (IHAMP) What: was laid in Jammu and Kashmir When: published on 15th December 2018 The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH Shri Shripad Yesso Naik and Union Minister of State in Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Dr. Jitendra Singh on December 15, 2018 laid the foundation stone of Institute of High Altitude Medicinal Plants (IHAMP) at Bhaderwah in District Doda in J&K. The estimated cost of this prestigious project is Rs. 100 crore that is to be established in the lush green valleys of charming region of Bhaderwah. For the complete information kindly visit given link: http://www.gstimes.in/national-foundation-stone-of-institute-of-high- altitude-medicinal-plants-ihamp-at-bhaderwah/ 2. Hints to Remember Who: Shree Saini from USA What: was crowned Miss India Worldwide 2018 When: published on 15th December 2018 Indian-American Shree Saini has been crowned Miss India Worldwide 2018 at a pageant held in the Fords City of New Jersey. Sakshi Sinha from Australia and Anusha Sareen from United Kingdom were respectively declared first and second runner ups in the 27th annual global pageant for people of Indian origin. Organised by the New York-based India Festival Committee (IFC), the pageant is said to be the oldest and largest event for the Indian Diaspora community. For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://www.dailypioneer.com/2018/trending-news/shree-saini-from-usa- crowned-miss-india-worldwide-2018.html 3. Hints to Remember Who: Virat Kohli What: 2nd fastest after Don Bradman to hit 25 Test hundreds When: published on 16th December 2018 Virat Kohli has become the second fastest batsmen to scored 25 Test hundreds as he reached the milestone in 127 innings on Day 3 of the Perth Test between India and Australia at the brand new Optus Stadium. Don Bradman took just a mere 68 innings to score 25 Test hundreds but Kohli has left Sachin Tendulkar behind who took 130 innings to score as many hundreds in Tests. This is Virat Kohli's seventh Test hundred vs Australia while his 6th Down Under. In Oceania, Kohli has now scored 7th hundred while this is Indian captain's 14th hundred in away Tests. This is also Virat Kohli's 18th Test century as the captain of the team, which goes on to show exactly how much he has led his team from the front and has taken captaincy as a means to improve himself. For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-australia-virat- kohli-2nd-fastest-25-test-hundreds-don-bradman-1410447-2018-12-16 4. Hints to Remember Who: NITI Aayog What: organized the third edition of the Women Transforming India Awards When: published on 15th December 2018 Government think-tank NITI Aayog will organise the 3rd edition of the Women Transforming India Awards 2018 and launch the upgraded portal of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu will present the awards and launch the portal, the Aayog said in a release Friday. NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar and CEO Amitabh Kant will also be present on the occasion. For the complete information kindly visit given link: http://www.ddnews.gov.in/business/niti-aayog-organise-3rd-edition- women-transforming-india-awards 5. Hints to Remember Who: Centre What: suggested President’s Rule in J&K as governors rule comes to an end When: published on 20th December 2018 After completion of six months of Governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, the state will be under President's rule from today paving the way for the union cabinet to take all policy decisions related to the militancy-hit state. President Ram Nath Kovind signed the proclamation for imposition of central rule in the state, which plunged into a political crisis in June after the Mehbooba Mufti-led coalition government was reduced to minority following withdrawal of support by the 25-member BJP in the state. For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/after- governors-rule-presidents-rule-comes-into-force-in-jammu-and- kashmir/articleshow/67168758.cms 6. Hints to Remember Who: Cyclone Phethai What: to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh today, alert sounded When: published on 17th December 2018 Phethai, the cyclone, over southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal is very likely to intensify into a “severe cyclonic storm” during the next six hours and move north-northwest, and cross Andhra Pradesh coast around Kakinada on Monday afternoon, said the Cyclone Warning Centre at Visakhapatnam in its latest 4.35 pm bulletin on Sunday. The cyclonic storm lay centred at 2.30 pm on Sunday at about 480 km southeast of Machilipatnam and 510 km south-southeast of Kakinada. For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/cyclone-phethai-likely-to-hit- andhra-coast-monday-afternoon-alert-sounded/story- h0phci7VONOJ14TR4OsGyL.html 7. Hints to Remember Who: UAE President What: names 2019 the Year of Tolerance to reflect Zayed's vision When: published on 15th December 2018 The UAE government announced that 2019 will be officially proclaimed the Year of Tolerance to strengthen the nation’s role of encouraging stability and prosperity in the region. Leaders took to social media to announce the move, following on from the Year of Zayed in 2018 and the Year of Giving in 2017. The announcement came days after it was revealed Pope Francis will visit Abu Dhabi in February, a sign that the UAE is welcoming and tolerant of all religions. For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://www.thenational.ae/uae/government/uae-names-2019-the-year- of-tolerance-to-reflect-zayed-s-vision-1.802853 8. Hints to Remember Who: Union Cabinet What: gives nod to make Aadhaar voluntary for mobile, bank accounts When: published on 18th December 2018 The cabinet approved amendments to communications and money laundering laws to comply with Supreme Court rulings relating to privacy and Aadhaar, sources said. Amendments to the Telegraph Act and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) will allow use of the 12-digit biometric ID for obtaining mobile numbers or opening bank accounts if customers opt for its use. ET had reported that the government was considering amendments to these laws to provide for this. For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/cabinet- nod-to-law-amendment-for-aadhaar-seeding-with-mobile-numbers-bank- account/articleshow/67133010.cms 9. Hints to Remember Who: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister What: inaugurated 35 civic projects When: published on 18th December 2018 Chennai Corporation’s 35 civic projects implemented at a cost of Rs. 22 crore in various parts of the city was inaugurated by Chief Minister Edappadi K.Palaniswami. The projects include parks, decentralised solid waste management projects, mobile diagnostic units, garbage clearing equipment, new box culverts for flood mitigation and facilities for persons with disability. For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/10-parks-among-35- projects-inaugurated-by-cm/article25767322.ece 10. Hints to Remember Who: 5G services What: likely to be rolled out by August 2019 When: published on 17th December 2018 The government expects to complete processes for 5G spectrum auction by August 2019 and the services will be rolled out by 2020, Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said.
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