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| 1. |
How many countries cut their diplomatic ties with Qatar? |
| Answer» Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Yemen, Libya and UAE cut diplomatic ties with Qatar. The countries accused Qatar supported Sunni Islamist terrorism and Iranian designs in the region. | |
| 2. |
Which country recently test fired the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)? |
| Answer» United States of America for the first time successfully tested its defence system against an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM). A ground-based interceptor was launched at a California air base and shot down a mock ballistic missile. It was the first live-fire test against a simulated ICBM for the Ground-Based Missile Defense. | |
| 3. |
Which country abolished its 457 Visa programme which is used largely by Indians? |
| Answer» The programme, known as 457 visa, allows business to employ foreign workers for a period up to four years in skilled jobs where there is a shortage of Australian workers. | |
| 4. |
Parliament of this country in April 2017 decided to transfer the control of royal agencies from the government to the new King Maha Vajiralongkorn. |
| Answer» The Parliament of Thailand on 20 April 2017 agreed to transfer control of royal agencies from the government to the new King Maha Vajiralongkorn. Members of the military-appointed legislature said that the decision was taken in a confidential session. | |
| 5. |
Which country to host the first-ever World Ocean Festival (WOF)? |
| Answer» The first-ever World Ocean Festival (WOF) will be held in New York City, United States from June 4, 2017, which will be organized by the Global Brian Foundation (GBF). As part of the festival, activists and enthusiasts will take to the streets and waterways of New York City to raise their voices to reverse the declining health of our oceans. | |
| 6. |
Which country to host 2017 BRICS Film Festival? |
| Answer» The 2017 BRICS Film Festival will be held in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province from June 23 to 27. During the festival, 30 films from BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South AfricA) will be screened, including an anthology by five directors from the aforementioned countries, "Where has the time gone". The feature film consisting of five 18-minute shorts on the same theme is a joint work by Walter Salles from Brazil, Aleksey Fedorchenko from Russia, Madhur Bhandarkar from India, Jahmil X. T. Qubeka from South Africa, and Jia Zhangke from China. | |
| 7. |
Which country is going to launch its first cargo spacecraft into space? |
| Answer» China launched its first unmanned cargo spacecraft on a mission to dock with the country's space station, marking further progress in the ambitious Chinese space program. It was powered by a Long March-7 Y2 carrier rocket, Tianzhou-1 roared into the air from the Wenchang Space Launch Centre in the southern Hainan Province, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. | |
| 8. |
For which issue the United Nations released a treaty recently? |
| Answer» The United Nations released a first draft nuclear ban treaty banning the possession and use of nuclear weapons and confirms that use of nuclear weapons is a violation of the International Humanitarian Law. his treaty can get opposition from the countries the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Russia, China, France, India, Pakistan, North Korea and Israel. | |
| 9. |
Who signed MoU with US to control terror organisations? |
| Answer» Six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the United States of America have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Riyadh to curb financing of terror organizations like Lashkar-e-Taiba, the Haqqani network. The MoU signed to establish the Terrorist Financing Targeting Centre (TFTC). | |
| 10. |
Pakistan has leased the Gwadar Port to a company belonging to this country for 40 years. |
| Answer» A state-run Chinese company will handle the operations of Pakistan's strategic Gwadar port for a period of 40 years. Minister for Ports and Shipping Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo said the China Overseas Port Holding Company (COPHC) would carry out all the development work on the port on the Arabian Sea. The COPHC has 91 per cent share of revenue collection from gross revenue of terminal and marine operations and 85 per cent share from gross revenue of free zone operation | |
| 11. |
With this country India signed a MoU to cooperate in the field of defence shipbuilding. |
| Answer» India and South Korea signed an agreement today to firm up bilateral cooperation in defence shipbuilding. MoU conceived under the umbrella of the special strategic partnership, the two sides will nominate one shipyard. | |
| 12. |
India contributed this much amount to the Election Commission Division of the UN recently. |
| Answer» India has made a quarter-million-dollar contribution to the UN programme for helping countries to hold elections and develop their electoral systems. This is the second Indian contribution of $250,000 to the programmes for electoral assistance and capacity building. | |
| 13. |
Which country will host the 2017 BRICS Film Festival? |
| Answer» The 2017 BRICS Film Festival will be held in Chengdu, southwest China. There will be 30 films from BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) screened during the festival, including an anthology by five directors from the aforementioned countries. | |
| 14. |
The first India-Indonesia Energy Forum was held in? |
| Answer» Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines, Shri Piyush Goyal and H.E. Mr. Ignasius Jonan, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Republic of Indonesia met on 20th April, 2017 for the 1st 'India Indonesia Energy Forum', held in Jakarta, Indonesia. | |
| 15. |
By divesting it's 9.2% stake in NALCO, the Union Government has raised |
| Answer» The Central Government has raised Rs. 1,200 crore by divesting 9.2% of paid-up capital in National Aluminum Company Ltd. (NALCO). With this disinvestment, Government's shareholding in NALCO has become 65.37%. | |
| 16. |
Which country will host the next annual meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group? |
| Answer» India will be hosting the next annual meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group at Mahatma Gandhi Convention Centre, Ahmedabad from 22 to 26 May 2017. AfDB was established in 1963 with a view to promote the economic development and social progress of its regional members. This will be a mega international event to be attended by over 5,000 delegates from 80 member countries of the AfDB. | |
| 17. |
Which country to host 15th edition of International Musculoskeletal Congress (IMC)-2017? |
| Answer» The 15th edition of WFH International Musculoskeletal Congress (IMC) will be held in Seoul, South Korea from May 5-7, 2017, which is been organized by the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) and the Korea Hemophilia Foundation. The purpose of IMC is to bring together orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, physiatrists, rehabilitation medicine specialists, rheumatologists, hematologists, scientists, researchers, and other health professionals from around the world to discuss a variety of surgical and non-surgical approaches to the prevention and management of hemophilic arthropathy. | |
| 18. |
Which two countries recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to restore the diplomatic ties after a hiatus of 37 years? |
| Answer» Morocco and Cuba have restored diplomatic ties after 37-year hiatus. To this effect ambassadors of the two countries to the United Nations (UN) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in New York. | |
| 19. |
Which is the world's largest military spender, as per the report of Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)? |
| Answer» As per SIPRI military expenditure database, the United States is the largest military spender in the world with an expenditure of $611 billion, followed by China, Russia and Saudi Arabia. India has acquired the 5th position as largest military spender in 2016 with expenditure of $55.9 billion for 2016-17. | |
| 20. |
Which country has become the world's largest importer of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), according to Petroleum Planning & Analysis cell? |
| Answer» China is the world's largest importer of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), where as India toppled Japan to acquire second position. It is because of Indian government's drive to provide free cooking connections to women from extremely poor households resulted in 32.5 million new LPG connections being added in FY17. The government's efforts have pushed up India's active LPG user count to about 200 million. It aims to increase the households using LPG to 80% of total households in India by FY19 from 72.8% as on April 1, 2017. | |
| 21. |
Which countries were elected to the Committee for Programme and Coordination (CPC), a subsidiary body of the UN Economic and Social Council (EOSOC)? |
| Answer» India along with 12 other members, was elected to the Committee for Programme and Coordination (CPC), a subsidiary body of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The country garnered the most number of votes in the Asian group,with 49 out of 50 members of ECOSOC voting in its favour. | |
| 22. |
Which country prohibited parents from choosing baby names like Islam, Medina, Jihad and Quran for their children? |
| Answer» The Chinese government prohibited parents from choosing baby names like Islam, Medina, Jihad and Quran for their children, thereby strengthening its hold on Muslims living in western China. The list titled "List of Banned Ethnic Minority Names" includes over two dozen names including Mujahid, Arafat, Muhammad, Quran, Mecca, Jihad, Imam, Saddam, Hajj and Medina. | |
| 23. |
15 UAE's first solar-powered gas station opens in _______. |
| Answer» UAE's first solar-powered gas station has been opened by the Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC)in Dubai. It lies on the city's main Sheikh Zayed Road and covered with solar panels that can generate up to 120 kilowatt hours, about 30 percent more energy than the station needs. The station will reduce CO2 emissions by 195 million metric tonnes each year. | |
| 24. |
The International Road federation (IRF) announced this country will host the 18th World Road Meeting? |
| Answer» The International Road federation (IRF) informed that India will host the 18th World Road Meeting (WRM 2017). WRM is the biggest global platform for road engineers, safety and transport experts and companies engaged in road safety products. The theme of WRM 2017 is 'Safe Roads and Smart Mobility: The Engines of Economic Growth'. | |
| 25. |
Which country appointed Hana Khatib as first female judge in its Muslim Sharia Court system? |
| Answer» Hana Khatib was selected by an Israeli justice committee to become a religious judge in the courts ruling on personal law for Muslims inside Israel. Sharia courts in Israel deal with personal status issues for the Muslim community, such as marriage, divorce, conversion, inheritance and prevention of domestic violence. | |
| 26. |
Which country planned to invest Rs 10,000-crore Deep Sea Mission? |
| Answer» India planned to invest Rs 10,000-crore Deep Sea Mission to commence by the year end to explore mineral wealth beneath the ocean floor. It was an interministerial and interdisciplinarity project. hey give seven and a half thousand kilometres of coastline and 2.4 million square km of Exclusive Economic Zone. | |
| 27. |
Which country has become the first country to open an honorary consulate office in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City)? |
| Answer» Belgium has become the first country to open an honorary consulate office in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). The consulate was inaugurated by Belgian Secretary of State for Foreign Trade, Pieter De Crem, at an event where Ajay Pandey, Managing Director and Group CEO, GIFT City. | |
| 28. |
Which country emerged as one of the top ODA (Official Development Assistance) donors to Nepal? |
| Answer» India has again emerged as one of the top ODA (Official Development Assistance) donors to Nepal, clawing its way back to the list of top 5 bilateral development partners of the country. India disbursed US $ 35.76 million from July 16 2015 to July 15 2016 to claim its place among the top 5 bilateral development partners of Nepal. This is 3.33 per cent of total ODA received by Nepal in the year. | |
| 29. |
Which bill does USA president Donald trump replace? |
| Answer» US President Donald Trump repeal and replace the Obamacare the healthcare reform introduced by President Obama, which has helped 11million more Americans afford health insurance. Obamacare, or The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, was introduced in 2010 and extended health insurance coverage to some of the 15 per cent estimated who were not covered. | |
| 30. |
Which two countries have strongly condemned the "use of double standards" in combating terrorism and agreed to strengthen cooperation in effectively dealing with the menace both bilaterally and at multilateral fora? |
| Answer» India and Turkey agree to the "use of double standards" in Combating terrorism and agreed to strengthen cooperation in effectively dealing with the menace both bilaterally and at multilateral fora. The joint statement was issued after extensive talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in New Delhi. | |
| 31. |
Which country conducted first glide test of its first amphibious aircraft AG600, stated to be the largest in the world? |
| Answer» China conducted a maiden glide test of its first amphibious aircraft AG600. It is the world's largest amphibious aircraft, the 37-meter AG600 with a wingspan of 38.8 meters, has a maximum take-off weight of 53.5 tonnes. | |
| 32. |
Which country going to introduce its own Encyclopaedia by 2018? |
| Answer» China plans to launch its own online encyclopaedia by 2018 to build a 'cultural Great Wall' that can rival Wikipedia as a go-to information source for Chinese Internet users. The project will be under the guidance of the state-owned China Publishing Group. | |
| 33. |
Which three countries signed an agreement to set up "de-confliction zones" in Syria? |
| Answer» Russia, Turkey and Iran signed an agreement to create a safe zones in Syria. The major objective of the memorandum is to stop the violence and facilitate conditions for the safe, voluntary return of refugees as well as to provide rapid and uninterrupted delivery of relief supplies and medical aid. | |
| 34. |
Which flight had its maiden fly recently in china? |
| Answer» The C919 single-aisle jet, which can hold up to 168 passengers was the first large Chinese-made passenger jet. The twin - engine 158 - 174 seat passenger jet made by state owned commercial Aircraft corporation it features several imported elements like German landing Gear and Austrian interior. | |
| 35. |
According to the Dubai Tourism reports which country's people are the most visitors of Dubai? |
| Answer» India has topped the list of Dubai's 100 tourist source markets for the second time, with a total of 1.8 million visitors as per the Annual Visitor Report 2016 released by Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism). | |
| 36. |
Which country has been elected as the President of UN-Habitat? |
| Answer» India has been elected as the president of the UN-Habitat, an organ of the United Nations promoting sustainable human settlements across the globe. On behalf of India, Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Minister M Venkaiah Naidu will preside over the deliberations of the 58-member Governing Council (GC) of the UN-Habitat for the next two years. | |
| 37. |
The host country of 26th session of the Governing Council (GC) of UN-Habitat-2017 is |
| Answer» The twenty-sixth session of the Governing Council of UN-Habitat will take place from 8 - 12 May 2017 in Kenya. The theme of the twenty-sixth session of the Governing Council (GC26) is 'Opportunities for the effective implementation of the New Urban Agenda'. The session follows the adoption of the New Urban Agenda during the Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III) in Quito. | |
| 38. |
Which country will host the 2017 Arctic Energy Summit (AES)? |
| Answer» The 2017 Arctic Energy Summit is a multidisciplinary event expected to draw several hundred industry officials, scientists, academics, policy makers, energy professionals, and community leaders together to collaborate and share best practices as they relate to a comprehensive array of Arctic energy issues. It was host by Finland during Finland's Chairmanship of the Arctic Council (2017-2019). | |
| 39. |
Which country will host first-ever One Belt One Road (OBOR) Summit? |
| Answer» The One Belt One Road (OBOR) Summit will be held in Bejing, China on May 14 -15, 2017. The 29 heads of state including Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Myanmar and high-level delegations from Bangladesh and Nepal will attend the two-day Belt and Road Forum in China. India will not attend the forum. The main reason behind India's opposition towards the policy is the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which is a part of OBOR. | |
| 40. |
Uk and this country signs MoU to increase efficiency of urban transport system. |
| Answer» India and the UK today agreed to sign an MoU in the urban transport sector for cooperation in policy planning, technology transfer and institutional organisation. This finalised the bilateral cooperation arrangement between the Transport for London (TfL) and the India's Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to cover a wide range of transport mobility solutions and associated activities in urban environments. | |
| 41. |
For which missile, the United Nations Security Council held meeting recently? |
| Answer» The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will hold an emergency meeting on North Korea's latest missile test. The long-range strategic ballistic rocket Hwasong-12 (Mars-12) is launched by North Korea. | |
| 42. |
Which organisation launches the Year of Polar Prediction to improve predictions of weather, climate and ice conditions in the Arctic and Antarctic? |
| Answer» The UN launches "Year of Polar Prediction" to improve predictions of weather, climate and ice conditions in the Arctic and Antarctic. The main goal is to learn more about and improve the understanding of the weather changes at the poles. | |
| 43. |
India and this country started the 2017 bilateral maritime exercise "SIMBEX-17". |
| Answer» The 24th edition of bilateral maritime exercise "SIMBEX-17" has started between Navies of the Republic of Singapore and India in the South China Sea from May 18 and will continue to May 21, 2017. The purpose of the exercise is to increase interoperability between the two navies as well as to develop common understanding and procedures for maritime security operations. SIMBEX is an acronym for "Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercises". | |
| 44. |
Which cabinet approved a bill to allow Emperor Akihito to resign paving the way for the first resignation? |
| Answer» The Japanese government approved a one-off bill allowing ageing Emperor Akihito to step down from the Chrysanthemum Throne. The bill is likely to receive swift final approval in parliament. | |
| 45. |
The ferry services is launched between these two countries to develop links and boost economic co-operation. |
| Answer» North Korea and Russia have started first ever 'passenger ferry service' to develop links and boost economic co-operation without being affected by United Nations sanctions. It is launched by a north Korean passenger Ferry Docking in Russia's port city of Vladivostok. A ferry is a merchant vessel used to carry passengers across a body of water. | |
| 46. |
Who is elected as the new Director-General of WHO? |
| Answer» WHO elected Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as the new Director-General of WHO. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will succeed Dr Margaret Chan. Tedros is a former health and foreign affairs minister from Ethiopia. | |
| 47. |
The 3rd Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Inter-sessional Ministerial Meeting was coducted in _______. |
| Answer» Commerce and Industry Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman led the Indian delegation to the 3rd RCEP Inter-sessional Ministerial Meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam. RCEP is a mega regional free trade agreement being negotiated amongst 16 countries, comprising 10 ASEAN countries and six ASEAN FTA partners. | |
| 48. |
Airlander 10, the world's largest aircraft has successfully completed a test flight in ____________. |
| Answer» The world's largest aircraft has successfully completed a test flight,bringing the massive helium-filled airship in Cardington, United Kingdom. It is 92-metre-long and 43.5m wide and designed to fly at altitudes of 6,100 meters and reach speeds of 148 kilometers per hour. | |
| 49. |
Which country has ratify the International Solar Alliance (ISA) framework? |
| Answer» Nauru, the world's smallest republic, has become the sixth country to ratify the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework pact initiated by the Indian and French Governments at the climate change summit held at Paris in 2015. The motivating factor behind the ISA is the need for continents like Asia and Africa to protect the environment while generating energy for development goals. | |
| 50. |
The 70th edition of World Health Assembly (WHA70) has started in ____________. |
| Answer» The 70th edition of World Health Assembly (WHA70) has started in Geneva, Switzerland on May 22, 2017 and ends on May 31, 2017. In it, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of Ethiopia has elected a new Director-General of World Health Organization (WHO). He will succeed Dr. Margaret Chan and will take office for a five-year term on July 1, 2017. | |