GK & Current Affairs Quiz: November 14, 2019

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According to NASA Scientists, they have detected a massive thermonuclear X-ray explosion from outer space through their Neutron Star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) telescope on the International Space Station (ISS).The explosion released as much energy in 20 seconds as the Sun does in nearly 10 days. The X-ray burst has came from an object named “J1808” i.e., located about 11,000 light-years away in the constellation Sagittarius. NASA spotted the burst because it sent out an intense beam of x-rays that got picked up by its  orbital observatory NICER.

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NASA has recently launched its first all-electric experimental aircraft  (or X-plane). The aircraft has been designated as X-57, and will be known as “Maxwell” for short. The aircraft is expected to take its first test flight by late 2020 from Edwards Air Force Base in the desert of southern California.

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Pravind Jugnauth has been sworn-in as new Prime Minister of Mauritius for a 5-year term after elections in which his coalition consolidated its grip on parliament. His  swearing-in took place at the residence of President Barlen Vyapoory. 

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As per Article 356 (1) of the Constitution,President Ram Nath Kovind approved a proclamation imposing President’s Rule in Maharashtra, following a recommendation from Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari. It has been imposed in Maharashtra for 6 months due to inability of political parties to form a government after 2019 assembly election.The Assembly will be kept under suspended animation.The President’s Rule can be revoked before the 6-month period if a situation emerges for formation of a stable government, If political parties fail to form a government within 6 months, Maharashtra will have to go for another election. However, this is the 3rd instance when President’s Rule has been imposed in the 59-year-old history of the state. The present-day Maharashtra came into existence on 1st May 1960. 

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The 7th edition of the North East Festival (NEF-2019) was held at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in New Delhi on 11th November. The aim of the 3-day fest is to showcase and create awareness about India’s North-East, and to promote entrepreneurship and tourism. The festival was an attempt to bring the best of the region under one roof and build bridges.