CONTENTS VOL-15 ISSUE -12 Editor N.K. Jain Advisors Neeraj Chabra K.C.Gupta Registered Office Mahendra Publication Pvt. Ltd. NOBEL 103, Pragatideep Building, Plot No. 08, Laxminagar, PRIZE District Centre, New Delhi - 110092 TIN-09350038898 2019 w.e.f. 12-06-2014 Branch Office Mahendra Publication Pvt. Ltd. E-42,43,44, Sector-7, Noida (U.P.) For queries regarding Interview 5 promotion, distribution & Current Affairs - One Liner 6-9 advertisement, contact:- [email protected] Spotlight 10 Ph.: 09208037962 The People 11-15 Owned, printed & published by News Bites 16-45 N.K. Jain Word of English - Etymology 46 103, Pragatideep Building, Plot No. 08, Laxminagar, Nobel Prize 2019 47-55 District Centre, New Delhi - 110092 Designation : Who's Who 56 Please send your suggestions and grievances to:- Quiz Time - General Awareness 60-67 Mahendra Publication Pvt. Ltd. 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MICA includes highly acclaimed sections such as, Newsletters, News Diary, One Liner, World of English, which are directly related to your preparation for competitive examinations. Chalte - Chalte is one of the most steering elements of MICA on the go, which is mentioned below every page. This edition of MICA will accompany you through the major topics and issues that were the source of news headlines for a longer period. We have taken in-depth analysis and research to present unbiased facts and figures while leaving enough space for your cognizance. Being the last issue of 2019, we have concentrated all our efforts to focus on one topic. We have managed to capture all relevant data that might help our aspirants to succeed in any event that requires a better understanding and profound knowledge of the Nobel Prize. This edition has thoroughly discussed all the nooks and corners of the Nobel Prize. All the surprises of the Nobel Prize have been captured in one frame. We have also presented the analytic view of this coveted prize. You will certainly enjoy reading the astonishing truths of the Nobel Prize and the circumstances leading to its origin. This edition is very special as we shall be serving you on the other side of the year with the same zeal and compassion. As a wish for your bright and prosperous future we are providing “CRP PO MAINS: MODEL PAPER 2019 “and “UPSSSC LOWER SUBORDINATE EXAM 2019” for your self-assessment. You can also test your Current Affairs by visiting the Quiz Time section for self-assessment, which includes all possible multiple-choice questions from the current affairs of this month. To serve you better we will diligently serve you our level best with various new topics and news that is important from the examination point of view Best of luck for your exams. Your suggestions will be highly valuable and welcomed. With Best Wishes Editor : N.K. 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Amit Panghal has become the first Indian male boxer to reach the final at theWorld Boxing DECEMBER 2019 MICA Championships. 5 CURRENT AFFAIRS One Liner Liner ONEPERSONS IN NEWS # Who has been appointed as Defence Secretary of # Who launched the Management Information System India? - Ajay Kumar under the Accessible India Campaign? # Who has been appointed as the new Home Secretary? - Thaawarchand Gehlot - Ajay Kumar Bhalla # Who will replace Sanjay Bangar as India's new batting # Who has become the first IPS officer to be honoured coach? - Vikram Rathour with the prestigious Tenzing Norgay National # Who has become India's first female military Adventure Award 2018? - Aparna Kumar diplomat? - Wing Commander # What is the name of young environmental activist who Anjali Singh called for Global School strike for climate on 20 and 27 September? - Greta Thunberg AWARDS # Who has been appointed as the Indian High Commissioner # Which country awarded Prime Minister Narendra in Lesotho? - Jaydeep Sarkar Modi 'The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance'? # Who was recently fired by US President Donald Trump - Bahrain from his post of National Security Adviser? # Which Ministry has won the Swachh Bharat award in - John Bolton Swachhta Action Plan category? # Who has taken the oath as the Governor of Rajasthan - Ministry of Railways recently? - Kalraj Mishra # Which country has won the ‘Best Video’ award for the # Name the India’s first woman Director General of Asia & Pacific Region in the UNWTO Tourism Video Police (DGP) who passed away recently. 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