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| 501. |
Recently, This country joined with the India-initiated International Solar Alliance. |
| Answer» Myanmar joined the India-initiated International Solar Alliance (ISA), thus, becoming the 68th signatory to the Framework Agreement of the ISA that aims for optimum utilisation of solar energy. | |
| 502. |
This country will host the 2018 BIMSTEC summit. |
| Answer» The 2018 Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit is to commence from August 30, 2018 in Nepal. This is the fourth summit of BIMSTEC since its formation in 1997. Nepal is hosting it for the first time. It will see the heads of states from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand along with Nepal. | |
| 503. |
Which country has topped the 2018 'Soft Power 30' index? |
| Answer» UK has topped an annual global ranking of nations' soft power. The 2018 'Soft Power 30' index is published by UK-based strategic communications consultancy firm Portland and the University of Southern California Center on Public Diplomacy. This index has listed 30 countries in which France gets second place, Germany third and United States fourth. India does not feature in this list. | |
| 504. |
Pakistan PM launched first land based communication link with this country, recently. |
| Answer» Pakistan Prime Minister Nasirul Mulk inaugurated the Pakistan-China Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) project that would serve as the first land-based communication link between the two countries, and as a part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. The project includes an 820 km-long underground OFC from Rawalpindi to Khunjerab and a 172-km aerial OFC link from Karimabad to Khunjerab. | |
| 505. |
According to data speed tester Ookla, which country ranked first in overall 4G mobile internet speeds? |
| Answer» According to data speed tester Ookla, Qatar ranked first in the list with 63.22 Mbps average download speed. Norway stood second in the list with 62.14 Mbps download speed. India ranks 109th in overall 4G mobile internet speeds with an average download speed of 9.12 Mbps which is less than Pakistan (14.03 Mbps). Out of the list comprising 124 countries. | |
| 506. |
European Union and __________ have signed Massive Free Trade Deal recently. |
| Answer» European Union (EU) and Japan have signed Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). It was signed at EU-Japan summit in Tokyo by EU Presidents Jean-Claude Juncker and Donald Tusk and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. It is biggest ever trade deal negotiated by the EU and creates free trade zone covering nearly third of the world's GDP. | |
| 507. |
Name of the country which host the biennial multi-national large force employment warfare exercise "Pitch Black 2018 (PB-18)". |
| Answer» The biennial multi-national large force employment warfare exercise "Pitch Black 2018 (PB-18)" will be hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in Australia, which is scheduled from 24th July to 18th August. For the first time, the Indian Air Force is participating in the mega exercise with fighter aircraft, which will involve over 100 aircraft from around the globe. The IAF contingent consists of 145 air-warriors including Garud team, 04 X Su-30 MKI, 01 X C-130 and 01 X C-17. The contingent is being led by Group Captain CUV Rao VM and would aim to undertake simulated air combat exercises in a controlled environment and mutual exchange of best practices towards enhancing IAF operational capability. | |
| 508. |
How many new members took oath of office in the Rajya Sabha? |
| Answer» 7 new members took oath of office in the Rajya Sabha. | |
| 509. |
How many agreements have been signed between India and Ghana recently? |
| Answer» India and Ghana signed two agreements in an effort to enhance the bilateral cooperation between the two countries. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Raveesh Kumar announced that two MOUs on Cultural Exchange Programme and on cooperation between Bureau of Indian Standards and Ghana Standards Authority were signed. | |
| 510. |
The 8th BRICS Health Minister's Meeting was held at which country? |
| Answer» The 8th BRICS Health Minister's Meeting was held at Durban, South Africa. Indian deligation was led by Mr J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare. He stated that India is committed to eliminating TB by 2025. ndia's achievement in reducing the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) by 77%, from 556 per 1,00,000 live births in 1990 to 130 per 1,00,000 live births in 2016, was commended by the Regional Director of WHO South-East Asia Regional Office (SEARO). | |
| 511. |
According to a recent UN report, which country placed with the increase of HIV? |
| Answer» According to a recent UN report, India saw a major reduction in new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths. And Pakistan and the Philippinesn in Asia where HIV-Related cases are growing. | |
| 512. |
How much did China offer to Sri Lanka for the construction of the Chinese-funded kidney hospital in Polonnaruwa? |
| Answer» Chinese President Xi Jinping offered a gift of $295 million to Sri Lanka, as Beijing tries to expand its influence in the island nation. President Maithripala Sirisena of Sri Lanka, a partner in China's Belt and Road project, made the announcement at a ceremony to mark the start of construction of a Chinese-funded kidney hospital in his home constituency of Polonnaruwa. China has gifted $295 million for the utilization of the project. | |
| 513. |
This country plans to explore concepts to save UNESCO World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. |
| Answer» Australia announced plans to explore concepts such as firing salt into clouds and covering swathes of water with a thin layer of film in a bid to save the embattled Great Barrier Reef. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed reef, about the size of Japan or Italy, is reeling from two straight years of bleaching as sea temperatures rise because of climate change. The site contains the world's largest collection of coral reefs, with 400 types of coral, 1,500 species of fish and 4,000 types of mollusc. Experts have warned that the 2,300-kilometre long area could have suffered irreparable damage. To resolve the issue, the Australian Government offered US$1.5 million to attract innovative ideas to protect the site. Out of 69 submissions, 6 schemes has been shortlisted that will be tested to see if they are feasible. | |
| 514. |
The host country of 4th BIMSTEC Summit 2018 is; |
| Answer» The 4th BIMSTEC Summit 2018 will be held in Kathmandu from 30 to 31 August. The main focus of the summit will be to increase connectivity between the BIMSTEC nations including roads, airways and transmission lines. The Bay of Bengal Initiatives for Multi-Sectoral, Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a regional economic bloc comprising 7 member states lying in the littoral and adjacent areas of the Bay of Bengal constituting a contiguous regional unity. The group was formed in 1997 and it brings together Bangladesh, Bhutan India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Thailand. Nepal is the current chair of BIMSTEC. | |
| 515. |
Which country became second largest supplier of crude oil to Indian public sector firms during April-June quarter of 2018? |
| Answer» Iran has overtaken Saudi Arabia to be the second largest supplier of crude oil to Indian public sector firms during April-June quarter. Iraq remains India's No:1 supplier of crude. State firms that buy oil from Iran include Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL), Indian Oil Corp (IOC) and Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL). New Delhi shipped in 7.27 million tonnes of oil from Iraq, while shipments from Saudi Arabia totalled 5.22 million tonnes. | |
| 516. |
This country got its first-ever woman Chief Justice of a high court. |
| Answer» Pakistan has got its first-ever woman Chief Justice of a high court. Justice Tahira Safdar was named as the Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar. Justice Safdar had made history in 1982 when she became the first woman civil judge in Balochistan. She is currently a member of the three-judge special court conducting the trial of former President Pervez Musharraf for committing treason by proclaiming a state of emergency in November 2007. | |
| 517. |
India and __________ signed an MoU to promote investment facilitation. |
| Answer» Invest India and Business France have signed an MoU to promote investment facilitation and cooperation between startups of India and France. The goal will be to facilitate direct foreign investment by providing practical investment information to enterprises and support the companies. Invest India and Business France will collaborate to promote business and startup ecosystem cooperation through joint activities and exchange experiences to strengthen institutional knowledge. | |
| 518. |
This country will organize the international conference of female parliamentarians on September. |
| Answer» Named "The International Congress of Parliamentary Women's Caucuses" will be held at Dublin Castle on September 9-10 and the event will be attended by an estimated 300 delegates from over 27 countries. This conference is organised by the Irish Women's Parliamentary Caucus (IWPC), a cross-party forum for female parliamentarians within the Irish parliament. | |
| 519. |
Invest India and __________ Ministry sSign MoU for Technological Cooperation. |
| Answer» Invest India and the UAE Minister for Artificial Intelligence (AI) signed an MoU for India - UAE Artificial Intelligence Bridge in New Delhi. This partnership will generate an estimated USD 20 billion in economic benefits during the next decade for both countries. The MoU was signed in the presence of Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu and H.E. Ahmad Sultan Al Falahi, Minister Plenipotentiary - Commercial Attache, UAE Embassy at the India leg of GovHack series of World Government Summit. | |
| 520. |
The US elevated this country's status in the export control regime and designated it as a Strategic Trade Authorization-1 (STA-1) country. |
| Answer» The US has elevated India's status in the export control regime and designated it as a Strategic Trade Authorization-1 (STA-1) country. This will allow India to buy more advanced and sensitive technologies from America. India is the only South Asian country to be on the list. Currently there are 36 countries on STA-1 list. Other Asian countries designated as STA-1 are Japan and South Korea. | |
| 521. |
With which country India sign Pact on Financial And Technical Cooperation? |
| Answer» India and Germany have signed an agreement on financial and technical cooperation focusing on sustainable urban development and renewable energy. The government-to-government Umbrella Agreement on Financial Cooperation and Technical Co-operation 2017 is worth about 5,000 thousand crore rupees. The agreement under the Indo-German Bilateral Development Cooperation was signed between Joint Secretary in the Finance Ministry, Sameer Kumar Khare, and German Ambassador to India, Martin Ney, in New Delhi. | |
| 522. |
India & __________ to cooperate in bamboo sector in Tripura. |
| Answer» A team from the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi and stakeholders in the Bamboo handicraft sector of Tripura took part in a workshop called 'Bridging Japan and India by Bamboo'. The Japanese team, led by Kenko Sone, Minister, Economic and Development, Embassy of Japan, India. | |
| 523. |
Which country got warning from UNICEF about the outbreak of cholera ? |
| Answer» World Health Organization (WHO) warned Yemen may be on the verge of another cholera epidemic, which could be deadlier than previous ones because of widespread malnutrition in the war-torn country. Since April 2017 to February 2018, more than 1,060,000 suspected cases of cholera and 2300 deaths have been reported in Yemen. | |
| 524. |
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and this country minister discussed the bilateral ties on health, tourism, defence and security. |
| Answer» External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Kyrgyzstan Foreign Minister Erlan Abdyldaev discussed possible areas of collaboration and the areas discussed during the bilateral meeting includes political and parliamentary exchanges, defense and security, science and technology, economic, health and tourism. | |
| 525. |
This country became 3rd Asian nation to get STA 1 status from US. |
| Answer» India has become the third Asian nation after Japan and South Korea, 37th overall, and first south Asian nation to get the Strategic Trade Authorization-1 (STA - 1) status from the US. This status paves way for high-technology product sales to New Delhi, particularly in civil space and defence sectors. The US made an exception for India, which is yet to become a member of Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). India so far was listed in STA-2 category along with Albania, Hong Kong, Israel, Malta, Singapore, South Africa and Taiwan. | |
| 526. |
Rashida Tlaib set to become the 1st Muslim woman to be elected to the parliament of; |
| Answer» Rashida Tlaib set to become 1st Muslim woman in US Congress. She (42-year-old) is the daughter of Palestinian immigrants and won a Democratic primary election to represent Michigan's 13th district, securing 33.6 percent of the vote. Tlaib is set to replace John Conyers. She served in the Michigan state house from 2009 to 2014, and was also the first Muslim woman ever elected to the state's legislature. | |
| 527. |
This country hosted the communication exercise "Pacific Endeavor-2018 (PE-18)" under the Multinational Communications Interoperability Program (MCIP), recently. |
| Answer» The communication exercise "Pacific Endeavor-2018 (PE-18)" under the Multinational Communications Interoperability Program (MCIP) has started in Kathmandu, Nepal on August 6, 2018. The basic objective of 12 day exercise is to develop common communications operating procedures to enable military forces in the Asia Pacific region to collectively work in the wake of disaster. Around 270 personnel from 20 Asia-Pacific Countries are participating in the exercise, which is jointly organised by the Nepali Army and United States Pacific Command (USPC). The Pacific Endeavor began in 2005 and it focuses on establishing rapid and effective inter-operable communication systems to jointly act in disaster relief operations. | |
| 528. |
Which country has emerged as the top source of inward remittances according to the Reserve Bank of India's survey for 2016-17? |
| Answer» According to the Reserve Bank of India's survey of inward remittances for 2016-17, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as the top source of inward remittances, while Kerala has received the maximum funds sent from abroad. UAE's share in total remittances was 26.9%, followed by the United States (22.9%), Saudi Arabia (11.6%), Qatar (6.5%) and Kuwait (5.5%). According to the survey, 82% of the total remittances received by India originated from eight countries - UAE, the U.S, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, the United Kingdom and Malaysia. | |
| 529. |
Which country opens Visa Application Centre in Kolkata? |
| Answer» Israel opened a visa application centre in the city of Kolkata for tourists from West Bengal and north eastern states. Visa applications in the jurisdiction under the New Delhi centre would also be accepted here. The visa application categories include : employment, business, tourism, meeting and conferences, students. Israel announced a reduction in visa fees to INR 1,100 from its previous INR 1700 charge from Indians. | |
| 530. |
Which country has decided to recommence the Adoption Programme with India, as per Hague Convention on Inter-Country Adoption? |
| Answer» The Australia Government has decided to recommence the Adoption Programme with India, as per Hague Convention on Inter-Country Adoption. The Australian Government had put on hold adoptions from India, 8 years ago, due to allegations of child trafficking for Inter-country adoption by some recognized Indian placement agencies. Inter-country adoption regulations have been made stricter by the Indian Government with the passing of Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 and notification of Adoption Regulations, 2017. | |
| 531. |
Which country forms the 'Iran Action Group' for Post-Nuclear Deal Policy? |
| Answer» US secretary of state, Mike Pompeo announced the formation of the Iran Action Group (IAG) to coordinate and run the country's policy towards Iran. The development follows President Donald Trump's announcement of the unilateral withdrawal of the United States from the multinational Iran nuclear deal. The aim behind the formation of IAG is to change the Iranian regime's behaviour. Pompeo has named Brian Hook, the State Department's director of policy planning, as the group's head. | |
| 532. |
This country plans to invest 15 Billion in Turkey's Financial Markets and Banks? |
| Answer» Qatar King Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has pledged to make direct investment in Turkey and announced a 15-billion US dollar investment into the country's financial markets and banks. The announcement came after holding talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. Turkey is currently grappling with a currency crisis and heightened tensions with the United States, its NATO ally. Sheikh Tamim is the first foreign head of state to visit Ankara since the stand-off with Washington. | |
| 533. |
Who has been appointed as the head of the Iran Action Group? |
| Answer» Mike Pompeo, the US secretary of state, has announced the creation of the Iran Action Group (IAG). IAG is a dedicated group to coordinate and run the US's policy towards Iran following President Donald Trump's unilateral withdrawal from a multinational nuclear deal with Tehran. Brian Hook, the Department of State's director of policy planning, has been appointed as its head. | |
| 534. |
Pakistan Foreign Minister Qureshi called India for an Uninterrupted dialogue in 2018 because; |
| Answer» Pakistan's newly elected Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi extended the hand of friendship. He offered an Uninterrupted dialogue. This talk is aimed to resolve all outstanding issues so that peace can be maintained between the countries. He also said that Pakistan is interested in resolving the Kashmir issue and to rebuild ties with eastern and western neighbours and to create peace in the region. Mr.Qureshi welcomed the wishes from India's External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. He said Pakistan will bilaterally try to resolve all issues with Afghanistan as it will be working through socio-economic development. | |
| 535. |
With which country Indian government agree to expand maritime co-operation to ensure peace & stability in Indo-Pacific region? |
| Answer» India and Japan have resolved to expand their maritime cooperation and work together to ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Both sides also exchanged views on the current security situation in the Indo-Pacific region, including developments in the Korean Peninsula. | |
| 536. |
According to European Stability Mechanism, which country has successfully exited its final, 3-year bailout programme? |
| Answer» According to European Stability Mechanism (ESM), Greece has successfully exited its final, 3-year bailout programme, agreed in August 2015 to help it cope with the continued fallout from a debt crisis.The ESM has disbursed 61.9 billion euros over 3 years in support of macroeconomic adjustment and bank recapitalisation.The ESM is a European Union agency that provides financial assistance. | |
| 537. |
Which country is the current chairperson of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)? |
| Answer» Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) will be held at Kathmandu in Nepal on August 30 and 31. BIMSTEC is a regional economic bloc comprising seven member states lying in the littoral and adjacent areas of the Bay of Bengal constituting a contiguous regional unity. The group was formed in 1997. Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka Myanmar and Thailand. | |
| 538. |
Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in as the president of which country? |
| Answer» Emmerson Mnangagwa has taken the oath as Zimbabwe's president in front of a stadium crowd after a divisive election, as US observers of the vote questioned the country's democratic credentials. | |
| 539. |
The 9th edition of Mountain Echoes Literature Festival 2018 is hosted by the country of; |
| Answer» The 9th edition of Mountain Echoes Literature Festival 2018 has started in Thimphu, Bhutan to serve as a collaborative platform for knowledge sharing, leading to global cultural potpourri of ideas. The 4-day Literature Festival began with a tribute to former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who was remembered at the annual event for his animated style of poetry recitations. It will celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations between India and Bhutan. The 2018 edition will focus on subjects such as Spirituality and Philosophy, Performing Arts, Environmental Conservation, Food, as well as Film and Theatre, among others. The literary festival of Bhutan was established under the patronage of Her Majesty the Royal Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck and is known for bringing together literary stalwarts from across the world in the lap of the Himalayas. | |
| 540. |
How much amount did the European Union announce to aid flood-hit Kerala to the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS)? |
| Answer» The European Union announced an offer of € 190,000 (Rs.1.53 crore) in aid funding to the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS). It is to provide immediate relief to flood-affected people in Kerala. The announcement was made by the office of the grouping that comprised 28 European countries. The funding is part of the EU's overall contribution to the Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). It is said the aid will directly benefit 25,000 people from some of the worst hit areas of the state, adding a humanitarian expert from the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Operations (ECHO) has also been deployed to assess the situation in the state. As outbreaks of vector-borne diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and malaria are common following the flood, disease prevention and hygiene promotion activities are also being conducted. The mosquito nets are being provided. | |
| 541. |
This country becomes the world's first country to provide free sanitary products to all students in a bid to tackle "period poverty". |
| Answer» Scotland has become the world's first country to provide free sanitary products to all students in a bid to tackle "period poverty". Scottish government approved a £5.2 million ($6.7 million) initiative that will make sanitary products free at all schools, colleges and universities. Nearly 4 lakh pupils and students are expected to benefit from the Scottish government's scheme. One UNESCO report estimates that one in 10 girls in sub-Saharan Africa miss 20 percent of the school year because of their period. | |
| 542. |
Which country's government banned VIP protocol at airport, recently? |
| Answer» Pakistan government has banned the VIP protocol given by Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to influential people at airports. The VIP protocol was given to politicians, legislators, senior bureaucrats, judges, military officials and journalists. The decision came into effect on 26th August. The Interior Ministry said that the ban will be strictly implemented to provide equal opportunities to all travellers. It also warned that in case any FIA official is caught giving protocol to a VIP, he would face strict action. | |
| 543. |
The G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting was held in which country? |
| Answer» The G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting was held in Salta, Argentina. It took place as part of Sherpa Track for 2018 G20 Leaders' Summit, which is to be hosted by Argentina by end of 2018. The theme of the meeting was 'Building consensus for fair and sustainable development'. Its three key issues for the agenda were future of work, infrastructure for development, and sustainable food future. It concluded with the adaptation of declaration that reflects G20's commitment towards promoting policies and actions that catalyze digital transformations. | |
| 544. |
Which country using robots to teach the Kindergarten children? |
| Answer» China is using robots to teach the Kindergarten children. The 60cm high, autonomous Keeko robot is an unconventional teacher. It covers things like storytelling and problem-solving. More than 600 kindergartens across the country use Keeko robots. The robot makers are hoping to expand it into Greater China and Southeast Asia. Beijing has invested money and manpower in developing artificial intelligence as part of its "Made in China 2025" plan. | |
| 545. |
The 6th RCEP Trade Minister's Meeting begin in which country? |
| Answer» Union Minister of Commerce& Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, is leading the Indian delegation for the 6th RCEP Trade Minister's Meeting which has begun in Singapore. The Minister will participate in the meeting consisting of 10 ASEAN countries and six ASEAN FTA partners namely, India, China, Japan, Korea, Australia and New Zealand. | |
| 546. |
The 6th East Asia Summit- Economic Minister's Meeting (EAS-EMM) was held in __________. |
| Answer» Commerce & Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu attended the 6th East Asia Summit- Economic Ministers' Meeting (EAS-EMM) and 15th India-ASEAN Economic Ministers' Meeting (AEM) in Singapore. Singapore is currently holding the Chair of ASEAN. The 6th East-Asia Economic Minister's Meeting was chaired by Chan Chun Sing, Minister for Trade and Industry, Singapore, and was attended by Economic Ministers from 10 ASEAN countries and their eight dialogue partners, Australia, China, India, Japan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the Russian Federation and the United States of America. | |
| 547. |
With which country, India signed an MoU on Preliminary Engineering-cum-Traffic Survey on Broad Gauge Rail Line? |
| Answer» India and Nepal have signed an MoU on Preliminary Engineering-cum-Traffic Survey on Broad Gauge Rail Line between Raxaul (Bihar) and Kathmandu. Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri and Nepal's Secretary of Ministry of Physical Planning and Works, Madhusudan Adhikari signed the MoU in Kathmandu. India and Nepal had agreed in April 2018 to construct a new electrified rail line with India's financial support connecting the border city of Raxaul in India to Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. has been entrusted to conduct a preliminary engineering-cum-traffic survey of the new rail line in consultation with the Government of Nepal. | |
| 548. |
Cyprus and this country signed a key agreements to expand cooperation in the fields of IT, tourism, shipping and renewable energy. |
| Answer» India and Cyprus signed key agreements in various fields cementing bilateral ties after delegation-level talks between President Ram Nath Kovind and his Cyprus counterpart Nicos Anastasiades in Nicosia. Both countries also agreed to expand cooperation in the fields of IT, tourism, shipping and renewable energy. One of MoUs was signed between Financial Intelligence Unit of India and Unit for Combating Money Laundering of Cyprus. Another MoU was signed for cooperation in the field of environment. Cyprus reaffirmed its support to India for its membership of the Nuclear Supplier's Group (NSG). | |
| 549. |
This country offered USB 60 bn funds to Africa in order to boost industry, counter hunger, and enhance security. |
| Answer» China has offered USB 60 bn funds to Africa in order to boost industry, counter hunger, and enhance security. China will carry out 50 China-Africa security assistance programmes will be launched under the flagship Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The China-Africa "green envoys programme" would strengthen Africa's capacity for environmental management, pollution prevention and control, as well as green development. China also vowed to set up an environmental cooperation centre where research on environmental issues will be conducted. China will also train 1,000 high-calibre Africans, provide 50,000 government scholarships, sponsored seminars and workshops that would benefit 50,000 Africans, and invite 2,000 African youths to visit China for exchanges. | |
| 550. |
This country will host the International Women Entrepreneurs Summit (IWES) 2018? |
| Answer» Nepal is hosting the International Women Entrepreneurs Summit (IWES) 2018 in Kathmandu with theme "Equality begins with Economic Empowerment" from September 3. The main purpose of the 3-day summit is to bring together achievers, women business leaders, professionals, international service providers, resource organizations, experts, government representatives and other stakeholders with a focus on innovative economic transformation through discussions and collaborations. The delegates from the SAARC, ASEAN, EU, Africa, Arab countries and China participating in the summit. The event is organised by the South Asian Women Development Forum (SAWDF). | |