Top News Current Affairs The Wake Up Show. 21 st March (2018)

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1 Top News Current Affairs The Wake Up Show 21 st March (2018)

2 Breaking News Four MoUs signed under aegis of DoNER for promotion of tourism in the NorthEast First India-Japan Workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction inaugurated in New Delhi Curtain Raiser for 3rd National Conclave on Mines and Minerals to be held in New Delhi President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FINE) in New Delhi

3 Breaking News Indo-French joint naval exercise Varuna 2018 began on March 19, 2018 in Goa F-16 jet production unit will be set up in India BHEL commissions 1st unit of Kishanganga hydro project in J&K Vladimir Putin wins Russian Presidential Election

4 Breaking News Li Keqiang re-elected as Prime Minister of China for second term Sony India announced Sunil Nayyar as its Managing Director (MD) in place of Kenichiro Hibi Aamir Khan replaces Ranveer Singh as Vivo India s Brand Ambassador

5 Four MoUs signed under aegis of DoNER for promotion of tourism in the NorthEast On March 19, 2018, four memorandum of understanding (MoUs) were signed in New Delhi under the aegis of the Ministry of Development of North East Region (DoNER) for promotion of tourism in the North-East India.

6 Details about MoUs for promotion of tourism in North East: The MoUs were signed between various entities in North East India and Airbnb, one of the world s leading community-driven hospitality companies. These MoU are aimed at creating hospitality micro-entrepreneurs across key destinations in the North East of India.

7 The aim of creating more sustainable accommodation options to enhance the hospitality service standards in North East Region and thereby doubling tourist growth rate in the next three years. The MoUs were signed on behalf of North East Tourism Development Council (NETDC) and North Eastern Council (NEC)and two key livelihood initiatives, North Eastern Region Community Resource Management Project (NERCORMP) and North East Rural Livelihood Project (NERLP).

8 First India-Japan Workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction inaugurated in New Delhi On March 19, 2018, Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog, Dr. Rajiv Kumar inaugurated the First India-Japan Workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction in New Delhi

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10 Highlights of First India-Japan Workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction: This workshop has been jointly organised by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Union Ministry of Home Affairs and Government of Japan. It is the first formal initiative under the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on Disaster Risk Reduction signed between India and Japan in September 2017.

11 Speaking at the occasion, Dr. Rajiv Kumar outlined a six-pronged approach to enhance resilience, which includes Risk Identification, Preparedness, Risk Reduction, Financial Protection, Resilient Reconstruction and Societal Awareness. Fifty delegates from Japan and 70 Indian delegates including experts from government, technical institutions and private sector are participating in this two-day workshop.

12 During the course of this workshop, India and Japan will identify possible areas of cooperation in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction. Quick Facts about Japan: Capital Tokyo Currency Japanese yen Current Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Important Rivers Shinano, Tone, Ishikari

13 Curtain Raiser for 3rd National Conclave on Mines and Minerals to be held in New Delhi On 20 March 2018, the 3rd National Conclave on Mines & Minerals will be held at Convention Hall in Hotel Ashoka, New Delhi.

14 3rd National Conclave on Mines and Minerals: The 3rd National Conclave on Mines and Minerals is organized by the Ministry of Mines. Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI) partners the event. Public and private mining companies will participate in the conclave. Minister of Mines, Narendra Singh Tomar will present the awards for 5 Star rating to the 20 best performing mines.

15 Technical sessions will be conducted on the following topics: Auction of Mineral Blocks & Implementation of Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojna (PMKKKY), Impetus on Exploration, Sustainable Development Framework Sharing of Best Practices. About Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI): President Mr. Sanjay Kumar Pattnaik Location New Delhi

16 President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FINE) in New Delhi On 19 March 2018, President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated a Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FINE) at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.

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18 Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FINE): Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FINE) is organised by Rashtrapati Bhavan along with the Department of Science and Technology and the National Innovation Foundation-India from 19 March 21 March Ram Nath Kovind also presented the Gandhian Young Technological Innovation Awards. FINE aims to recognise, display and reward innovations and to create a supportive ecosystem for innovators.

19 It provides an In-Residence Program through which 10 innovation scholars will stay at Rashtrapati Bhavan and will receive mentoring and opportunities to share ideas with important stakeholders. FINE also features an exhibition of innovations that will be open for public view till 23 March 2018.

20 About National Innovation Foundation- India: Chairperson Dr. R A Mashelkar Set up by Department of Science and Technology (DST)

21 Indo-French joint naval exercise Varuna 2018 began on March 19, 2018 in Goa On 19 March 2018, Phase I of Varuna 18, an Indo-French Naval Exercise, began in Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) in Goa.

22 Varuna 18: The phase I of Varuna 18 will be conducted till 24 March Second and third phases will be conducted in April 2018 and May 2018 in Chennai and La Reunion Island respectively. Rear Admiral M A Hampiholi, Flag Officer Commanding, Western Fleet and Rear Admiral Didier Piaton, Joint Commander of the French Naval Forces deployed in Indian Ocean and French Joint Forces stationed in UAE, inaugurated the 1 phase of Varuna 18.

23 Varuna 18 will be conducted in 3 sea areas: the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and South Western Indian Ocean. First phase of Varuna 18 will be conducted in the Arabian Sea. French Submarine and frigate Jean de Vienne and Indian Naval Ship (INS) Destroyer Mumbai, frigate Trikand with internal helicopters participate in phase I of Varuna 18.

24 INS Kalavari, P8-I and Dornier Maritiem Patrol Aircraft and Mig 29-K fighter aircraft also take part in this exercise. About Varuna: Type bilateral maritime exercises between Indian and French navies Started 2001

25 BHEL commissions 1st unit of Kishanganga hydro project in J&K On March 19, 2018, government-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) announced that it has commissioned the first unit of 110 MW of the Kishanganga hydro-electric project (HEP) of NHPC in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).

26 Commissioning of Kishanganga hydro project s 1 unit: The 340 MW Kishanganga hydro project is located in Bandipora district of J&K on the river Kishanganga (a tributary of the Jhelum). Once the other two units will be commissioned, the project will generate 1350 million units (MU) of clean electricity every year

27 BHEL has been entrusted with the task of supplying components for setting up and executing this project. BHEL has so far commissioned 31 Hydro sets with a cumulative capacity of 1257 MW in J&K.

28 Quick Facts about Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL): Founded in 1964 Headquarters New Delhi Current Chairman and MD Atul Sobti

29 F-16 jet production unit will be set up in India Lockheed Martin has announced the setting up of F-16 jet production unit in India.

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31 F-16 jet production unit will be set up in India: Lockheed Martin is an American aerospace and defence giant. It said that, the F-16 jet production unit to be set up in India will be an exclusive one and will be in line with the Make in India initiative. Lockheed Martin has assured to relocate its entire production line to India. It said that, the unit will not be a mere assembly line. It will be a better facility that has never been provided by any other fighter aircraft manufacturer earlier

32 About Lockheed Martin: Chairman, President and CEO Marillyn A. Hewson Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Bruce L. Tanner

33 Vladimir Putin wins Russian Presidential Election On 19 March 2018, Russian President Vladimir Putin won the presidential elections and has been named as Russian President for a 6 year term.

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35 Vladimir Putin wins Russian Presidential Election: Vladimir Putin s fourth term as president will continue till He had obtained 76.6% of the total votes cast in the presidential election. His main rival Alexei Navalny was barred from the election. Vladimir Putin had been ruling Russia as either president or prime minister since 1999.

36 About Russia: Capital Moscow Official language Russian Currency Russian rubble

37 Li Keqiang re-elected as Prime Minister of China for second term On 18 March 2018, Li Keqiang was reelected as Chinese Prime Minister for a second five-year term.

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39 Li Keqiang Prime Minister of China: Li Keqiang became Prime Minister of China first in He has been reelected as Prime Minister by the members of National People s Congress (NPC).

40 He obtained 2,964 positive votes and two negative votes. Also, Xu Qiliang and Zhang Youxia were elected as vice chairmen of Central Military Commission (CMC). Yang Xiaodu was named the chief of new anti-graft body, the National Supervisory Commission.

41 About Central Military Commission (CMC): Purpose takes charge of the overall administration of China s armed forces Units 15 functional sections

42 Sony India announced Sunil Nayyar as its Managing Director (MD) in place of Kenichiro Hibi On 19 March 2018, Sony India announced the appointment of Sunil Nayyar as its Managing Director (MD).

43 Sunil Nayyar Managing Director (MD) of Sony India: Sunil Nayyar replaces Kenichiro Hibi as MD of Sony India. Kenichiro Hibi has been made the President for Sony Brazil. ii. Sunil Nayyar currently serves as head of Retail Experience in Sony North America. Earlier, he was Sales Head from 2006 to He joined Sony in 1995

44 About Sony: Founded 1946 Headquarters Tokyo, Japan

45 Aamir Khan replaces Ranveer Singh as Vivo India s Brand Ambassador On 19 March 2018, Vivo announced the appointment of actor Aamir Khan as its brand ambassador for India.

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47 Aamir Khan Vivo India s Brand Ambassador: Aamir Khan replaces actor Ranveer Singh as Vivo India s Brand Ambassador. Ranveer Singh had been the brand ambassador for the past two years. Aamir Khan has been signed for future brand and product communication initiatives of Vivo India. He will be involved in a full-fledged marketing campaign and a new TV commercial soon.

48 About Vivo: Founded 2009 Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Vivo India Kenny Zeng

49 Keep Calm and lets play QUIZ...!! All The Best

50 Current Affairs Quiz 1. Four memorandum of understanding (MoUs) were signed in New Delhi under the aegis of the Ministry of Development of North East Region (DoNER) for promotion of tourism in the North-East India. These MoU s were signed between various entities in North East India and? a. Youtube b. Airbnb c. Jet Airways d. Reliance

51 Current Affairs Quiz 1. Four memorandum of understanding (MoUs) were signed in New Delhi under the aegis of the Ministry of Development of North East Region (DoNER) for promotion of tourism in the North-East India. These MoU s were signed between various entities in North East India and? a. Youtube b. Airbnb c. Jet Airways d. Reliance

52 Current Affairs Quiz 2. Who inaugurated the First India-Japan Workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction in New Delhi? a. Narendra Modi b. Amitabh Kant c. Bibek Debroy d. Dr. Rajiv Kumar

53 Current Affairs Quiz 2. Who inaugurated the First India-Japan Workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction in New Delhi? a. Narendra Modi b. Amitabh Kant c. Bibek Debroy d. Dr. Rajiv Kumar

54 Current Affairs Quiz 3. Which Indian city hosted the 3rd National Conclave on Mines & Minerals 2018? a. Mumbai b. New Delhi c. Jaipur d. Hyderabad

55 Current Affairs Quiz 3. Which Indian city hosted the 3rd National Conclave on Mines & Minerals 2018? a. Mumbai b. New Delhi c. Jaipur d. Hyderabad

56 Current Affairs Quiz 4. Where did the President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated a Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FINE) 2018? a. Mumbai b. New Delhi c. Agra d. Kolkata

57 Current Affairs Quiz 4. Where did the President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated a Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FINE) 2018? a. Mumbai b. New Delhi c. Agra d. Kolkata

58 Current Affairs Quiz 5. In which coastal state, Phase I of Varuna 18, an Indo-French Naval Exercise, began at? a. Gujarat b. Kerala c. Tamil Nadu d. Goa

59 Current Affairs Quiz 5. In which coastal state, Phase I of Varuna 18, an Indo-French Naval Exercise, began at? a. Gujarat b. Kerala c. Tamil Nadu d. Goa

60 Current Affairs Quiz 6. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) commissioned the first unit of 110 MW of the Kishanganga hydro-electric project (HEP) in which state? a. Jammu and Kashmir b. Punjab c. Himachal Pradesh d. Arunachal Pradesh

61 Current Affairs Quiz 6. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) commissioned the first unit of 110 MW of the Kishanganga hydro-electric project (HEP) in which state? a. Jammu and Kashmir b. Punjab c. Himachal Pradesh d. Arunachal Pradesh

62 Current Affairs Quiz 7. Who won the Russian presidential elections and has been named as Russian President for the next 6 year term? a. Maksimovich Yakovlev b. Anatoly Sliva c. Vyacheslav Khizhnyakov d. Vladimir Putin

63 Current Affairs Quiz 7. Who won the Russian presidential elections and has been named as Russian President for the next 6 year term? a. Maksimovich Yakovlev b. Anatoly Sliva c. Vyacheslav Khizhnyakov d. Vladimir Putin

64 Current Affairs Quiz 8. India won the Nidahas Trophy at R Premadasa Stadium, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, who declared As Hero of the series? a. Washington Sundar b. Dinesh Karthik c. Rohit sharma d. Vijay shankar

65 Current Affairs Quiz 8. Which country won the Nidahas Trophy at R Premadasa Stadium, in Colombo, Sri Lanka? a. Washington Sundar b. Dinesh Karthik c. Rohit sharma d. Vijay shankar

66 Static Gk What is the currency of Japan?

67 Answer Japanese yen

68 Static Gk What is the full form of Bhel?

69 Answer Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)

70 Static Gk What is the currency of Russia?

71 Answer Russian rubble

72 Positive mind, positive vibes, positive life. Good Day...