December 12Th, 2018 Legal Current Affairs Questions

December 2018 Legal Current Affairs for Law Entrance Exam

DEC LEGAL CA QUIZ 12 Directions: Study the following questions carefully and answer the questions given below. 1. India has successfully test-fired Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile Agni-5. What is the range of the missile?

A. 7000 km B. 5000 km C. 3000 km

D. 10000 km E. None of these 2. The opening ceremony of Sino-India Joint Exercise, Hand-in- Hand 2018 was recently held in:

A. Sichuan B. Beijing C. Shanghai

D. Chengdu E. None of these 3. Prathamesh Maulingkar has recently won the Mister Supranational 2018. He is from which of the following countries?

A. Sri Lanka B. India C. Nepal

D. Bangladesh E. None of these 4. The 2018 International Mountain Day was recently observed on which of the following dates?

A. December 9 B. December 10 C. December 12

D. December 11 E. None of these

5. Name the person who served as the Pro Vice-Chancellor of Jamia between 1992-96 and later in the capacity of VC between 2004-09, passed away recently.

A. Ritu Menon B. Mushirul Hasan C. Zoya Hasan

D. Gauhar Raza E. None of these 6. President Ram Nath Kovind was on a four-day visit to Myanmar from 10th December 2018. What is the capital of Myanmar?

A. Yangon B. Mandalay C. Bagan

D. Naypyidaw E. None of these 7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently inaugurated the 4th Partners’ Forum in ______.

A. Mumbai B. Varanasi C. New Delhi

D. Gorakhpur E. None of these 8. To connect with Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), an online portal “ENSURE” has been launched by which of the following ministries?

A. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

B. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry

D. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

E. None of these

9. Which of the following ministries has recently launched Twitter Account '@CyberDost'?

A. Health Ministry B. Finance Ministry C. Home Ministry

D. Cultural Ministry E. None of these 10. Sascha Bajin has recently becomes the 1st ever WTA Coach of the Year. He is coach of which of the following players?

A. Naomi Osaka B. Serena Williams C. Maria Sharapova

D. Simona Halep E. None of these

Correct answers: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A D B D B D C B C A

Expalanations:

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Who: India What: successfully test-fires Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile Agni-5 When: published on 10th December 2018

The indigenously built Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile Agni-5 has been test-fired successfully from Abdul Kalam island under Chandipur Interim Test Range.

This is the fourth successful test of this missile. Previously the test of Agni 4 was unsuccessful. Having 17 meters length and 2 meters diameter the missile can hit the target from a distance of 5 thousand kilometres.

It can carry both nuclear and traditional weapons. The first test was conducted in 2012 from ITR Chandipur in Balasore district.

For the complete information kindly visit given link: http://www.newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=356524

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Who: Sino-India Joint Exercise Hand-in-Hand 2018 What: was held in Chengdu, China When: published on 11th December 2018

Opening ceremony for the 7th Sino-India joint exercise Hand-in-Hand 2018, scheduled from 10 to 23 December 2018 was held on 11 December 2018 at Chengdu, China. Company size contingents of 11 SIKHLI from Indian Army and a regiment from Tibetan Military District of People’s Liberation Army participated in the exercise. The Indian contingent was led by Col Puneet Pratap Singh Tomar, Commanding Officer, 11 SIKHLI, while the Chinese contingent was led by Col Zhou Jun. Major General Kuang Dewang, senior representative of joint training from PLA, reviewed the parade in presence of a number of officials from both the nations.

For the complete information kindly visit given link: http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=186243

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Who: India's Prathamesh Maulingkar What: wins Mister Supranational 2018 When: published on 9th December 2018

Prathamesh Maulingkar from India was adjudged Mister Supranational 2018 during the third edition of the pageant that took place in Krynica-

Zdrój, Poland. The man of the hour defeated 39 other finalists to clinch the main title for India the very first time.

Prathamesh was sashed by Gabriel Correa Mister Supranational 2017 and he received the trophy from Miss Supranational 2018 Valeria Vazquez. At the same pageant Mister Supranational Poland Jakub Kucner was adjudged first runner up. The second runner up title was won by Mister Supranational Brazil Samuel Costa. Meanwhile the third runner up title was conferred on Mister Supranational Thailand Kevin Dasom, with Mister Supranational Netherlands Ennio Fafieanie winning fourth runner up title.

For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/mister-supranational/indias- prathamesh-maulingkar-wins-mister-supranational- 2018/articleshow/67007370.cms

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Who: 2018 International Mountain Day What: was observed on December 11, 2018 When: published on 11th December 2018

The 2018 International Mountain Day was observed on 11th December 2018 across the world with theme “#MountainsMatter”.

December 11, "International Mountain Day", was designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2003. The General Assembly "encouraged the international community to organize events at all levels on that day to highlight the importance of sustainable mountain development."

International Mountain Day is "observed every year with a different theme relevant to sustainable mountain development. FAO is the U.N. organization mandated to lead observance of International Mountain Day.

The theme for International Mountain Day 2010 was "Mountain minorities and indigenous peoples." It aims to raise awareness about indigenous peoples and minorities who live in mountain environments and the relevance of their cultural heritage, traditions and customs."

For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/international-mountain-day-theme- protect-mountains-a4014371.html

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Who: Prof Mushirul Hasan, renowned historian What: passes away at 71 When: published on 10th December 2018

Padma Shri Professor Mushirul Hasan, a renowned historian who served as vice-chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, passed away early Monday morning. He was 71. A former Director General of the National Archives of India, Hasan has been credited for writing extensively on the partition of India, and histories of Islam in south-Asia. He served as the Pro Vice-Chancellor of Jamia between 1992-96 and later in the capacity of VC between 2004-09.

For the complete information kindly visit given link:

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/prof-mushirul-hasan-renowned- historian-passes-away-at-71-5485921/

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Who: President Ram Nath Kovind What: was on a four-day visit to Myanmar from 10th December 2018 When: published on 10th December 2018

President Ram Nath Kovind will be on a four-day visit to Myanmar. During his stay, the President will visit capital Nay Pyi Taw and Yangon, and interact with his counterpart U Win Myint and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. A high-level delegation is also accompanying Mr Kovind.

Our correspondent reports that in the past three years, India's political, economic and defence ties with Myanmar have grown rapidly. Through this visit, the President will reaffirm India’s commitment to developing an important partnership with Myanmar.

The visit is expected to maintain the momentum generated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Myanmar in September last year and the visit of Myanmar State Counsellor, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to New Delhi in January this year.

For the complete information kindly visit given link: http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=356507

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Who: PM Narendra Modi What: inaugurates 4th Partners’ Forum in New Delhi When: published on 12th December 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, India is one of the first countries to advocate focused attention on adolescence and implement a full-fledged health promotion and prevention programme for them.

He said, India stands ready to support its fellow countries in the march to achieving their development goals through skill building and training programmes, providing affordable medicines and vaccines, knowledge transfers and exchange programs.

Mr Modi stressed on partnerships between citizens, partnerships between communities and partnerships between countries. He said, goals can be achieved through partnership.

For the complete information kindly visit given link: http://www.newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=356575

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Who: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare What: has launched a portal ENSURE- National Livestock Mission-EDEG developed by NABARD

When: published on 11th December 2018

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shri Radha Mohan Singh launched a portal ENSURE- National Livestock Mission-EDEG developed by NABARD and operated under the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries today. On this occasion, he informed that the National Livestock Mission has been conceived by Modi government for the sustainable development of the livestock sector. Under the Mission’s component called Entrepreneurship Development and Employment Generation (EDEG), subsidy payment for activities related to poultry, small ruminants, pigs etc. through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) goes directly to the beneficiary’s account. In order to make it better, simpler and transparent, the NABARD has developed an online portal “ENSURE” (https://ensure.nabard.org) so that the information related to beneficiary and processing of application can be made readily available.

For the complete information kindly visit given link: http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=186251

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Who: Home Ministry What: launched Twitter Account '@CyberDost' When: published on 11th December 2018

Home Ministry has launched a Twitter account to spread awareness about cybercrimes and normal precautions to be taken. The Twitter handles - @CyberDost - is aimed at enhancing people's basic knowledge about cybercrimes and precautions to be taken for prevention.

Home Ministry said in the release that government is committed to creating an ecosystem to prevent and control cyber crimes to mitigate the possibility of disruption in normal business activities or losses due to cybercrimes.

For the complete information kindly visit given link: http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=356558

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Who: Naomi Osaka's coach What: becomes first ever WTA Coach of the Year When: published on 11th December 2018

Sascha Bajin, coach of the world number five Naomi Osaka, has become the first-ever recipient of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Coach of the Year Award.

Heaping praise on Bajin for being the man behind Japanese star's victory in the US Open, WTA tweeted: "The first ever #WTA Coach of the Year award goes to the man behind @Naomi_Osaka_'s rise to @usopen champion! Congrats @BigSascha!"

Thanking the team management and Osaka, Bejin in his reply wrote, "Aahhhh! I'm speechless and turning a bit red. Such an honor It wouldn't have happened without my team around me who did amazing work this whole year and Naomi who had the biggest part in all this. Easy to be a good coach when you have a great student. Thanks to you all."

For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/naomi-osaka-s- coach-becomes-first-ever-wta-coach-of-the-year-118121100591_1.html

Top 10 news of the day : 12th December, 2018

1. India successfully test-fires Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile Agni-5.

(12th December 2018 Legal Current Affairs Quiz)

The indigenously built Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile Agni-5 has been test-fired successfully from Abdul Kalam island under Chandipur Interim Test Range.

It can carry both nuclear and traditional weapons. The first test was conducted in 2012 from ITR Chandipur in Balasore district.

2. Sino-India Joint Exercise Hand-in-Hand 2018 was held in Chengdu, China.

(12th December 2018 Current Affairs Questions for CALT 2019)

3. India's Prathamesh Maulingkar wins Mister Supranational 2018.

(CLAT 2018 Current Affairs Capsule of 12th December 2018)

Prathamesh Maulingkar from India was adjudged Mister Supranational 2018 during the third edition of the pageant that took place in Krynica-

Zdrój, Poland. The man of the hour defeated 39 other finalists to clinch the main title for India the very first time.

4. 2018 International Mountain Day was observed on December 11, 2018.

(Latest Legal Current Affairs Quiz of 12th December 2018)

The 2018 International Mountain Day was observed on 11th December 2018 across the world with theme “#MountainsMatter”.

5. Prof Mushirul Hasan, renowned historian passes away at 71.

(Most Important Current Affairs Questions for CLAT 2019 of 12th December 2018)

6. President Ram Nath Kovind was on a four-day visit to Myanmar from 10th December 2018.

(Top 10 Legal Objective Current Affairs Quiz of 12th December 2018)

7. PM Narendra Modi inaugurates 4th Partners’ Forum in New Delhi.

(12th December 2018 Top 10 Questions and Answer of Current Affairs for 2019 CLAT)

Mr Modi stressed on partnerships between citizens, partnerships between communities and partnerships between countries. He said, goals can be achieved through partnership.

8. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has launched a portal ENSURE- National Livestock Mission-EDEG developed by NABARD.

(Top 10 MCQs on Current Affairs for CLAT 2019 of 12th December 2018)

9. Home Ministry launched Twitter Account '@CyberDost'.

(Today’s Current Affairs Questions and Answers of 12th December 2018)

10. Naomi Osaka's coach becomes first ever WTA Coach of the Year.

(12th December 2018 Important Current Affairs Questions for CLAT 2019)

Sascha Bajin, coach of the world number five Naomi Osaka, has become the first-ever recipient of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Coach of the Year Award.