Current Affairs Quiz- November, 2019

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Dr Vinaya Shetty from Mumbai has become the first Indian and Asian to be elected to the position of General Vice President (GVP) of International Organisation Development Association (IODA) since its inception in 1986. The IODA is a non-profit association & has members from 50 countries that are initiating and supporting organizational and societal change processes all over the world. IODA is a community as well as a platform for OD (Organisational Development) professionals to connect, share and exchange ideas.

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Iran has recently restarted enriching uranium to 5% at its Fordow underground mountain nuclear plant  in a new departure from its commitments under a landmark international 2015 nuclear pact. Iran’s latest move comes after the passing of a deadline it set for the remaining parties to the 2015 pact to come up with a mechanism that would allow foreign firms to continue doing business with Iran without incurring US penalties.

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In Switzerland, the 50th anniversary of the World Economic Forum (WEF)  Annual Meeting is being held in Davos in January. Over 100 Indian CEOs, several political leaders and many Bollywood stars are expected to participate in the meeting. The annual meeting of rich and powerful from across the world is expected to be even a bigger affair this time because it would be its 50th anniversary. 

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The International Day of Radiology (IDoR) is observed every year on 8th of November to promote the role of medical imaging in modern healthcare. The day coincides with the anniversary of the discovery of x-rays. The 2019 theme ‘Sports Imaging’ , focuses on musculoskeletal radiology which plays a crucial role of imaging in the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of sports injuries.

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Sundar Singh Gurjar from Jaipur has defended World Para Athletics Championships title in the men’s F46 javelin throw event. He has also secured Tokyo Paralympic Games quota, along with the bronze winner Ajeet Singh and Rinku in Dubai.Gurjar not only defended his London Worlds 2017 title but also became the only 2nd Indian to have clinched two World Championships medals after Devendra Jhajharia’s gold and silver in 2013 Lyon and 2015 Doha Championships.The F46 category athletes have a single below or above the elbow amputation.

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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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Sri Lanka has become the first South Asian nation to criminalize several offences related to match-fixing after it passed a bill labelled “Prevention of Offences Related to Sports” in which offences related to corruption in sports will carry a prison term of up to 10 years, as well as various fines. The legislation not only seeks to punish any person related to a sport who is directly involved in fixing, but also those who provide inside information. If a curator prepares a pitch to benefit betting operators or any other ground staff or support staff receives money or any other reward to disclose the condition of the playing surface comes under the ambit of a criminal offence. 

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The 11th BRICS Summit 2019 has been attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Brasilia.During the summit, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro accepted Prime Minister Modi’s invitation to be the Chief Guest at India’s Republic Day celebrations in 2020.

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Renowned mathematician Vashishtha Narayan Singh passed away in Patna on 14th November 2019. Born in 1942 in Basantpur village of the Bhojpur district in Bihar, Singh became a legend as a student when he was allowed by Patna University to appear in the two-year course of B.Sc (Hons) in Mathematics in its very first year.