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| 451. |
Which country vetoes Arab-backed UN draft resolution to protect Palestinians? |
| Answer» The United States vetoed an Arab-backed UN draft resolution calling for measures to protect the Palestinians after more than 100 people were killed in Israeli fire during protests at the border with Gaza. Ten countries including China, France, and Russia voted in favor of the draft put forward by Kuwait on behalf of Arab countries at the Security Council. The Four countries Britain, Ethiopia, the Netherlands and Poland abstained. A draft resolution requires nine votes to be adopted in the 15-member council and no veto from the five permanent members including the US. US Ambassador Nikki Haley told the council that the measure was wildly inaccurate in its characterization of recent events in Gaza by condemning Israel for the violence. She said, there is not a single mention of Hamas in the resolution when it is chiefly responsible for the recent violence in Gaza. | |
| 452. |
Which country is hosting the 2018 BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting? |
| Answer» The BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting has started in the South African city of Johannesburg on June 4, 2018. The meeting is expected to lay the foundation for 2018 annual summit of the grouping which will also be held in Johannesburg. The BRICS comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is leading the Indian delegation. Beside this, Mrs Swaraj will also chair a meeting of Foreign Ministers of IBSA (India, Brazil, South Africa), another bloc working to deepen coordination among the three countries on major global issues. She will also attend a series of events marking the 125th anniversary of the historic incident where a young Mahatma Gandhi was thrown out of a train compartment in Pietermaritzburg railway station in 1893. | |
| 453. |
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched RuPay card, BHIM and SBI apps at 'Business, Innovation and Community Event' with which country? |
| Answer» Minister Narendra Modi launched RuPay card, BHIM and SBI apps at 'Business, Innovation and Community Event' with singapore. These apps were Rupay Card, BHIM app and SBI app. These were launched in 'Business, Innovation and Community Event'. This would be beneficial for Indian blue collar workers as they can transfer money as remittance upto Rs. 10000 with this. | |
| 454. |
Name the country which has temporarily banned processed and frozen fruit and vegetable imports from Kerala? |
| Answer» Saudi Arabia has temporarily banned processed and frozen fruit and vegetable imports from Kerala amid concerns over Nipah virus outbreak. On May 29, the United Arab Emirates also banned imports from Kerala and had earlier asked its citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to Kerala. | |
| 455. |
The Fuego volcano has recently erupted in __________. |
| Answer» The Fuego volcano is an active stratovolcano in Guatemala that has recently erupted violently and buried several villages on its southern flank. The death toll has risen to 99 in the Fuego volcano eruption. The National Forensic Sciences Agency stated that, of the 99 people, only 28 have been identified, so far. Some 200 people are still missing, amid fears of a new blowup of the 3,763-metre volcano. The volcano is only 27 miles southwest of the capital Guatemala City, and ash has reached as far as the city's airport, forcing it to close. At its peak, the Fuego reaches 12,346 feet above sea level and it is one of the most active volcanoes in Latin America. | |
| 456. |
India and this country signed an MoU on sustainable development. |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet apprised the MoU signed between India and Denmark. The objective of this MoU is to promote bilateral cooperation in the field of sustainable and smart urban development on the basis of reciprocity and mutual benefit through an exchange of knowledge, institutional cooperation, research. Under this MoU, a Joint Working Group (JWG) will be set up to strategise. | |
| 457. |
Myanmar and this organisation sign pact for Rohingyas recently. |
| Answer» Myanmar and U.N. agencies signed an agreement that might eventually lead to the return of some of the 700,000 Rohingya Muslims. The MoU signed promises to establish a "framework of cooperation" that aims to create the conditions for "voluntary, safe, dignified and sustainable" repatriation of Rohingya refugees. The U.N. and U.S. have described the army crackdown as "ethnic cleansing". | |
| 458. |
Which country has launched the spy bird drone to boost Government surveillance recently? |
| Answer» China has launched bird-shaped drones fitted with a camera, GPS antenna, and satellite communication capability, to monitor citizens living in different parts of the country. The program reportedly code named "Dove", is run by Song Bifeng, a professor at Northwestern Polytechnical University. | |
| 459. |
This is the host country of 2018 anti-doping sports conference 'Clean Sport=Fair Outcome'? |
| Answer» The anti-doping sports conference titled Clean Sport=Fair Outcome was held at Oslo in Norway to address the issue of doping menace. The conference is a joint initiative of the World Forum for Ethics in Business (WFEB), Anti-Doping Norway and FairSport to propose a substantial agenda for action, enabling it to have an impact on the ongoing anti-doping reforms and policy framework. The conference will not only address various governance issues in sports but also celebrate role models by announcing the winner of the 2018 Ethics in Sports Award. | |
| 460. |
Which country's Chief of the Army Staff visit India for 6 days recently? |
| Answer» Nepal's Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Rajendra Chhetri is on a six-day visit to India. He is visiting India at the invitation of COAS General Bipin Rawat. General Chhetri will attend the Officer Cadet's 'Passing Out Parade' as Chief Reviewing officer at Indian Military Academy in Dehradun. | |
| 461. |
With which country Norway sign MojU to extend health cooperation through NIPI? |
| Answer» Ministry of Health and Family Welfare signed an MoU with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Norway to extend the cooperation within health sector through the Norway India Partnership Initiative (NIPI) for a period of 3 years starting from 2018 to 2020. The partnership was based on India's health initiative, the National Health Mission (NHM) and works to provide best health care for the child and mother. The area of focus include maternal, new-born, child health, and shall build on experiences from NIPI phase I and II. The focus states are Bihar, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan and also as a RMNCHA+ partner in Jammu & Kashmir. | |
| 462. |
PM of India arrived __________ to attend the 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Qingdao, China, to attend the two-day long 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. This will be India's first participation in the summit as a full-time member of the organization. India, along with Pakistan, became a full-time member during the Astana summit in June 2017. | |
| 463. |
India and ___________ sign MoU in the field of sustainable and smart urban development. |
| Answer» Indian and Denmark signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of Sustainable and Smart Urban Development. The MoU will create employment in the areas of integrated solid waste management including waste to energy, sustainable transport systems, water and sanitation management, energy efficiency, resource mobilization. The objective of this MoU is to promote bilateral cooperation in the field of sustainable and smart urban development on the basis of reciprocity and mutual benefit through the exchange of knowledge, institutional cooperation, research and development and commercial relations on related issues. | |
| 464. |
Name of the country which has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for a two-year term. |
| Answer» Indonesia was elected a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for a two-year term. Maldives and Indonesia had contested for a seat in the UNSC. Indonesia won the seat after securing 144 votes against 46 for the Maldives. The other newly elected non-permanent members of UNSC are Germany, Belgium, Dominican Republic and South Africa. | |
| 465. |
The 44th G7 summit was held in __________. |
| Answer» The 44th G7 summit was held on June 8-9, 2018, in Quebec, Canada. This was the sixth time since 1981 that Canada has hosted the meetings. The 44th G7 summit was the first summit for Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte. The 45th G7 summit or next G7 summit will be held in 2019 in France. | |
| 466. |
Which country will host the high-level Conference on "International Decade for Action: Water for Sustainable Development, 2018-2028"? |
| Answer» The high-level Conference on "International Decade for Action: Water for Sustainable Development, 2018-2028" will be held in Tajikistan from June 20, 2018. The two-day conference is being organized by the United Nations and Government of Tajikistan to discuss key water-related issues of sustainable development goals adopted by UN member countries. India will be represented by Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation. In it, Mr. Gadkari will share the initiatives, solutions and best practices that Government of India (GoI) is taking in the field of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Water Resource Assessment, Resource Distribution, Management, Conservation and Harvesting. | |
| 467. |
This country has decided to provide security guarantees to North Korea, in exchange of Pyongyang's firm and unwavering commitment to complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula. |
| Answer» The United States has decided to provide security guarantees to North Korea, in exchange of Pyongyang's firm and unwavering commitment to complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula. This is according to the joint document which was signed by US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un following their historic maiden talks at Singapore's Sentosa island. Both nations commit to establishing new relations in accordance with the desire of the people of the two countries for peace and prosperity. | |
| 468. |
United States has approved USD ___________ billion on import of goods from China. |
| Answer» US President Donald Trump has approved tariffs worth USD 50 billion on import of goods from China. Following the decision, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro said tariffs must be seen as one tool among many the US could use to hold bad actors like China accountable and bring the Chinese government to the table to secure a more favourable balance of trade. | |
| 469. |
World Bank and this country signed an agreements of $565 mn in power, water sectors for NTDC project and Sindh irrigation project. |
| Answer» Pakistan and the World Bank inked agreements worth $565 million to help build and support the projects in power and water sectors. The total cost of NTDC's project would be $536.33 mn out of which the NTDC would provide $111.33 mn. Rest of the $425 mn will be provided by World Bank for the National Transmission Modernisation (Phase-I) project which is designed to increase the capacity and reliability of selected segments of the national transmission system and for NTDC. The total cost of the project is $152.2 million for Sindh Barrages Improvement Project which is aimed at improving the reliability and safety of Guddu Barrage and strengthening the Sindh Irrigation Department's capacity. | |
| 470. |
The 2018 Asia and Oceania Region Inter-Governmental Ministerial meeting on anti-doping will be the hosted by the country of; |
| Answer» The annual Asia and Oceania Region Inter-Governmental Ministerial meeting on anti-doping has started in Colombo, Sri Lanka with representatives from 29 countries including India. The 15th such annual gathering is also being attended by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to discuss important anti-doping issues that will help in the fight for clean sport. It is chaired by Faiszer Musthapha, Sri Lanka's Minister for Provincial Councils, Local Government and Sports. The two-day meeting will discuss how to make the most of government engagement, ensure compliance with the world anti-doping code, support capacity building and a range of other topics. | |
| 471. |
For which country the World Bank approves $700 Mn to improve the primary education sector. |
| Answer» The World Bank has approved $700 million to help Bangladesh achieve its education for all vision by improving the primary education sector. The Quality Learning for All Program (QLEAP) will cover more than 18 million children studying in pre-primary level to grade 5. It will also finance implementation of the government's Fourth Primary Education Development Program (PEDP4). | |
| 472. |
Which nation withdrew from the United Nations Human Rights Council, recently? |
| Answer» The United States withdrew from the United Nations Human Rights Council, accusing it of a "chronic bias against Israel," a move that activists warned would make advancing human rights globally even more difficult. The United Nations Human Rights Council consists of 47 member states, with a specific number of seats given to each region of the world. Members are elected by the U.N. General Assembly for three-year terms and cannot serve more than two terms in a row. | |
| 473. |
Which country has signed an agreement to supply technical security equipment to India? |
| Answer» Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) had announced that its subsidiary Nikiret has signed an agreement with Indian engineering services firm Core Energy Systems Pvt Ltd for the promotion of its technical security equipment in India. The partnership will explore opportunities in the Indian government's Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) project. | |
| 474. |
Which nation has become the second nation in the world the first G7 nation to legalize marijuana? |
| Answer» Canada has become the second nation in the world the first G7 nation to legalize marijuana. Uruguay was the first country to legalize marijuana's production, sale and consumption in December 2013. Medical marijuana is already legal in Canada. | |
| 475. |
With which country, South Korea have agreed to indefinitely suspend two exchange program training exercises? |
| Answer» The United States and South Korea have agreed to indefinitely suspend two exchange program training exercises. The announcement comes on the heels of the summit in Singapore between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Freedom Guardian along with two Korean Marine Exchange Program training exercises have been suspended. | |
| 476. |
Which country has signed an agreement with Indian for the promotion of its technical security equipment in India? |
| Answer» Russian state atomic energy corporation Rosatom said that its subsidiary Nikiret has signed an agreement with Indian engineering services firm Core Energy Systems Pvt Ltd for the promotion of its technical security equipment in India. According to Core Chief Executive Pranay Kumar, the partnership will explore opportunities in the Indian government's Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) project. | |
| 477. |
This is the last country in the World to allow women to drive. |
| Answer» Women in Saudi Arabia have been legally allowed to drive for the first time in the history of one of the most conservative countries. On June 4, Saudi Arabia issued the first driving license to women, as Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud officially announced in September 2017 to allow women to drive. Driving schools for women have been set up in five cities in the kingdom. | |
| 478. |
Which country bans import of 1,400 items to support domestic products? |
| Answer» To boost the sales of domestic products amid US sanctions, Iran's Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade has banned the import of 1,400 items. The move also aims to manage the outflow of currency. | |
| 479. |
Which country conducts drill in Tibet 1st time since Doklam standoff? |
| Answer» China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted a drill in Tibet "to test their logistics and armament support capabilities. This was reportedly the first drill carried out by China in Tibet since the Doklam standoff with India last year. The drill was a move towards enhancing military-civilian integration in the region. | |
| 480. |
The 42nd session of World Heritage Committee (WHC) meeting of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was held in __________. |
| Answer» The 42nd session of World Heritage Committee (WHC) meeting of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) held in Manama, Bahrain has inscribed four cultural sites on the World Heritage List. These four cultural sites are Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai (India), Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of Fars region (Iran), Hidden Christian Sites in Nagasaki Region (Japan) and Sansa Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea (South Korea). | |
| 481. |
The 15th Session of the India-Australia Joint Ministerial Commission was held in which country? |
| Answer» Minister for Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation of India, Suresh Prabhu co-chaired the 15th Session of the India-Australia Joint Ministerial Commission with the Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Steven Ciobo was held in Canberra, Australia. Discussions on India's reform journey, including GST implementation, competition policy, insolvency and bankruptcy acts, and ease of doing business initiatives were held and India's contribution to Australia's economy. The critical role of the private sector andthe importance of Australian and Indian businesses engaging directly for practical solutions. | |
| 482. |
In JLL's Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI) 2018, which country is at the top position? |
| Answer» India has emerged as one of the top 10 countries to have registered maximum improvement in transparency in real estate over last two years, showed JLL's Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI) 2018. According to the survey, UK is at the top position followed by Australia and the US. France, Canada, Netherlands, New Zealand, Germany, Ireland and Sweden are in top 10 in the list of 100 countries. Venezuela is the least transparent market with 100th rank. | |
| 483. |
Which country unveiled 'Hello Kitty' themed bullet train, to boost local economy and tourism? |
| Answer» The Japanese government has used the famous cartoon character to boost local economy and tourism. This train will begin a three month run between the Osaka and Fukuoka cities. The train's first carriage named 'Hello! Plaza' will not have any seats and will offer passengers souvenirs and local food. | |
| 484. |
Which country has been tagged "worst human trafficking nation" as per the report of US State Department's 2018 Trafficking in Persons? |
| Answer» As per US State Department's 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report, North Korea has been tagged "worst human trafficking nation" for the 16th straight year, citing the use of forced labour. North Korea has been included in the Tier 3 category, which is the lowest ranking, along with China, Russia and Iran. The report stated that the North Korean government does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking and is not making significant efforts to do so. It is continued to use forced labour in prison camps and labour training centres. In a stark contrast, South Korea has been ranked at the highest category, that is, in the list of Tier 1 countries for the 16th consecutive year, along with US, UK, France and Canada. | |
| 485. |
For which country, China approved USD 1 billion after the selection in FATF's grey list? |
| Answer» China approved USD 1 billion grant to Pakistan after it has been placed in Financial Action Task Force FATF's 'grey list'. The idea behind putting Pakistan in the grey list is to tighten their economy and curb terror financing. Earlier Saudi Arabia and China had pulled out from any cooperation but this time around China is providing financial aid to the nation. The move comes after Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves dropped to $9.66 billion last week from $16.4 billion in May 2017. | |
| 486. |
Russia will build two nuclear power units in ___________. |
| Answer» Russia's state nuclear power corporation Rosatom and China's National Energy Administration signed a deal to build the two 1,200-megawatt units at the Tianwan nuclear power plant. These two nuclear power plants are expected to be operational by 2026 and 2027 respectively. Russia has built 35 nuclear power units around the world under intergovernmental agreements. Russia and China are also working together on One Belt, One Road initiative. Trade between Moscow and Beijing has grown 31 percent this year and is projected to reach the $100 billion target. | |
| 487. |
Turkey to sell four corvette warships to which country? |
| Answer» Turkey signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build four corvettes for Pakistan under the MiLGEM project in May 2017. Two of the corvettes will be built in Istanbul while the other two in Pakistan's Karachi. Two corvettes will join the Pakistan Navy in 2023 and the remaining two in 2024. | |
| 488. |
The Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport would be operated as a joint venture of Sri Lanka and this country. |
| Answer» The Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) would be operated as a Sri Lanka-India joint venture. The $210 million facility, 241km south-east of Colombo, is dubbed the "world's emptiest airport" due to a lack of flights. ndia would operate the airport as a Sri Lanka-India joint venture. The joint venture would see India gain a major stake of the airport. Currently, it is running a massive loss of Rs.20 billion. | |
| 489. |
With which country India signed a deal to reduce tariffs on Indian medicines, anti cancer drugs? |
| Answer» Indian drugs, specially cancer curing medicines, are in big demand in China. About 4.3 million people are diagnosed with cancer annually in China, according to a report of the state-run China Central Television. Beijing, which earlier announced a cut on import duties on over 8,500 Indian items, will relax taxes on more goods from India and other countries as its trade war with the US heats up. There is a popular movie 'Dying to Survive' about zero tariff imposition on anti-cancer medicines in China. The two countries slapped tariffs on each other's products to the tune of $70 billion recently. | |
| 490. |
Which country announced new NATO training Centre? |
| Answer» Canada has announced that it will assume command of a new NATO training and capacity building mission in Iraq. Canadian troops will be deployed in the Baghdad region to help Iraq build a more effective national security structure and improve training of security forces. Canada is part of the US-led coalition fighting the ISIS is contributing air power & helping in training Iraqi forces. | |
| 491. |
HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar will inaugurate the 17th World Sanskrit Conference in __________. |
| Answer» HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar will inaugurate the 17th World Sanskrit Conference to be held at Vancouver, Canada from 9th to 13th July, 2018. The conference aims to promote, preserve & practice the Sanskrit language all over the world by the people. World Sanskrit Conference is being held in various countries across the globe once in every 3 years & so far it has been held thrice in India. | |
| 492. |
Which country launched the new visas to Indian scientists? |
| Answer» The UK has launched new visas that will be open to overseas scientists and researchers, including Indians. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science, Research, and Academia scheme is being added to the already existing Tier 5 visa route. UKRI along and other organisations such as the Natural History Museum will now be able to directly sponsor highly skilled individuals. The UK's Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) will monitor the activity of the scheme on a regular basis along with UKRI. | |
| 493. |
The 6th edition of biennial World Cities Summit will be held in __________. |
| Answer» The 6th edition of biennial World Cities Summit was held in Singapore from July 8 to 12, 2018. Its theme was "Liveable & Sustainable Cities: Embracing the Future through Innovation and Collaboration". ". The summit was held together with Singapore International Water Week and CleanEnviro Summit Singapore. The summit was jointly organised by Singapore's Centre for Liveable Cities and Urban Redevelopment Authority. | |
| 494. |
How many MoUs was signed between India & South Korea in the field of Science and Technology? |
| Answer» India and South Korea have signed five MoUs in the field of Science and Technology in New Delhi. Science and Technology Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan and his South Korean counterpart You Young Min signed three MoUs which are Programme of Cooperation 2018-21, Establishment of Future Strategy Group and Cooperation in Bio-technology and Bio-economy. Two other MoUs were signed between Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and South Korean National Research Council for Science and | |
| 495. |
How many MoU's have been signed between India and South Korea, recently? |
| Answer» India and South Korea have signed 11 MoU's during South Korean President Moon Jae-in's visit to India. A MoU on trade remedies was signed for cooperation in the area of trade remedies like anti-dumping, subsidy, countervailing and safeguard measures through consultations. A MoU on future strategy group was also inked for cooperation in the development of cutting-edge technologies. | |
| 496. |
M. Venkaiah Naidu became the first Chairman of Rajya Sabha to sign an MOU, with which country he signed an agreement for promoting inter-parliamentary dialogue? |
| Answer» The Rajya Sabha has, for the first time in 76 years since it came into being, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a foreign counterpart for promoting inter-parliamentary dialogue. With this, M. Venkaiah Naidu became the first Chairman of the Rajya Sabha to sign such an agreement. He signed an MOU with the visiting President of the Senate of the Republic of Rwanda, Bernard Makuza, on 10th July 2018. The MOU with 6 articles of cooperation seeks to promote Inter-Parliamentary dialogue, Capacity building of parliamentary staff, Organisation of conferences, forums, seminars, staff attachment programmes, workshops and exchanges, Collaboration in mutual interest in regional and international multilateral parliamentary bodies in furtherance of bilateral relations and friendship between the two nations. | |
| 497. |
Which country is in the 1st position of Global Innovation Index 2018? |
| Answer» Switzerland has been ranked at the top of 2018 Global Innovation Index. This year, India ranked as the 57th most innovative nation in the world, and has improved its ranking from 60th position last year. | |
| 498. |
A new integrated state-of-the-art Integrated Indian Visa Application Centre Inaugurated in __________. |
| Answer» A new integrated state-of-the-art integrated Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) was jointly inaugurated by Home Minister Rajnath Singh and his Bangladeshi counterpart Asaduzzaman Khan at Dhaka's Jamuna Future Park. Rajnath Singh also inaugurated the Bangladesh-India Friendship building in Bangladesh Police Academy in Sardah. | |
| 499. |
Which country approved a law that will allow citizens to change their gender and name from the age of 16 without a medical report showing identity disruption? |
| Answer» Portugal has become the sixth European country to grant the right to self-determination of transgender identitywithout the guardianship of a third party and without a diagnosis of identity disruption following Denmark, Malta, Sweden, Ireland and Norway. The change of gender and name will be independent from any possible sex change operation. A law that was in force since 2011 required transgender citizens to have a medical diagnosis that reported gender dysphoria, when gender does not correspond to biological sex. | |
| 500. |
Name of the country which has taken the seat vacated by United States at the UN Human Rights Council? |
| Answer» The UN members have unanimously elected Iceland to take a seat on the world body's 47-member Human Rights Council. US had left the UNHRC in June, 2018 calling it a cesspool of political bias for its criticism of Israeli regime's crimes against Palestinians. | |