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| 551. |
This country has minted a gold coin encrusted with rare pink diamonds worth US$1.8 million to meet growing demand for high-end collectables? |
| Answer» Australia has minted a gold coin encrusted with rare pink diamonds worth Aus$2.48 million (US$1.8 million) to meet growing demand for high-end collectables from the ultra-rich. The two-kilogramme treasure, which depicts a sailing ship, a gold prospector and boab trees found in Western Australia, is considered legal tender and will be sold to the highest bidder. It is the most valuable coin ever made in Australia and is expected to be sold to a buyer from Asia or the Middle East. | |
| 552. |
India plans to buy 18 bullet trains from __________ for Rs 7,000 crore. |
| Answer» India to buy 18 bullet trains from Japan for Rs 7,000 crore. Each train will have 10 coaches and would be able to cruise at the speed of 350 km per hour. Purpose:- To launch India's first bullet train by 2022. The 508-km high speed train corridor between Mumbai and Ahmedabad at an estimated cost of Rs 1,10,000 crore is expected to be operational by 2022. National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) will be responsible for executing the project of the high-speed train corridor. | |
| 553. |
This country built the world's tallest timber tower named Mjos Tower? |
| Answer» Norway has built the world's tallest timber tower named Mjos Tower. It is environmentally friendly and fire resistant. It is situated near and named after a lake located about 100km north of Oslo. It has a height of 85.4 m and 18 floors. | |
| 554. |
Which country became top oil supplier to India in August 2018? |
| Answer» Iraq has replaced Saudi Arabia as India's largest oil supplier in August. Iran remained the third biggest oil supplier to India in August. The US is reimposing sanctions on Iran following its decision in May to withdraw from the 2015 nuclear deal. | |
| 555. |
This is the host country of 87th Izmir International tradeshow 2018? |
| Answer» Turkey is hosting the 87th Izmir International tradeshow 2018 in Izmir from September 7th to 11th, in which India is the Partner Country. In this tradeshow, India will also launch a mega business pavilion 'Source India' to increase India's exports to Turkey and other neighbouring countries. Owing to India's participation as Focus Country status, India's National Anthem will be played and the National Flag displayed on the screens put up in the show. Special signage will be erected to lead buyers and visitors to the 'Source India' pavilion. Source India, with 75 Indian participating companies, is a multi-product pavilion though some of the key potential areas for increasing trade with Turkey are ceramics, cereals and machinery or mechanical appliances. | |
| 556. |
Which country will be Jharkhand's partner country at the Food Processing Summit? |
| Answer» Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das was on a four-day visit to China at the invitation of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC). He invited China to participate in food processing summit, which will be organised by Jharkhand Government in November. | |
| 557. |
With which country India have signed an implementation agreement on 'Mobilise Your City' (MYC)? |
| Answer» India and France have signed an implementation agreement on 'Mobilise Your City' (MYC) in the presence of Minister of State (I/C), Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) Hardeep Singh Puri and Alexander Ziegler, Ambassador of France in India. Mobilise Your City (MYC) is part of an international initiative which is supported by the French and the German Governments and was launched at 21st Conference of Parties (COP21) meeting. | |
| 558. |
Which country will host the 2018 Global Summit on Climate Action? |
| Answer» The 2018 Global Summit on Climate Action will be held at San Francisco in California, United States from September 12 to 14, 2018. The summit is a platform that brings together several decision makers and officials, as well as people, from around the world to discuss proposals for future action on climate change. It will serve as a starting point for broader and more effective global commitments, to reduce the impacts of climate change and achieve the objectives of the Paris Agreement. It will also promote climate action in five key areas: Healthy Energy Systems, Inclusive Economic Growth, Sustainable Communities, Land and Ocean Stewardship and Transformative Climate Investments. | |
| 559. |
Which country agreed to enhance the 'New Development Partnership' with Afghanistan? |
| Answer» India and Afghanistan agreed to enhance cooperation under the 'New Development Partnership'. India had announced taking up 116 "high impact community developmental projects" in Afghanistan. The decision was taken at the 3rd meeting of the 'Joint Working Group on Political and Security Cooperation' between India and Afghanistan in Kabul. | |
| 560. |
Which country to come together with India for strengthening cooperation in Tourism MoU to boost economy for both countries? |
| Answer» India and Malta to come together for strengthening cooperation in Tourism MoU to boost economy for both countries. The MoU will help in increasing tourist arrivals in both countries that will lead to a boost in the economy. The Main objectives of the MoU are to encourage the quality destination of tourism industry in both countries. increase tourist arrivals in both countries from the entire world through the territories of India and Malta Promoting human resource development in tourism and travel-related industries in both countries Contribute to a new tourism, offer, particularly through the promotion of natural and tangible, and intangible cultural heritage, the development of sustainable tourism and the use of information technologies. | |
| 561. |
The 4th Eastern Economic Forum was held in __________. |
| Answer» The 3-day 4th Eastern Economic Forum was held in Vladivostok, Russia. It is launched for the development of the Far East in logistics, energy, natural resources. The theme of the Forum was 'The Far East: Expanding the Range of Possibilities'. It was attended by 6,002 delegates and 1,357 media representatives from 60 foreign countries including People's Republic of China, the Republic of Korea , Mongolia, the USA and the UK & North Korea. | |
| 562. |
With which country India singed an MOU for establishment of the Mahatma Gandhi International Convention Centre? |
| Answer» India and Niger singed an MOU for establishment of the Mahatma Gandhi International Convention Centre in Niamey, Niger. This was signed Mr. Saidil Mohamed's visit in India. The Convention Centre is being established in the context of the African Union (AU) Summit that Niger is to host in 2019. India has offered to establish Mahatma Gandhi Convention Centres in more than 20 countries in Africa, of which Centres in 9 countries are being taken up in the immediate phase. | |
| 563. |
The world's first hydrogen-powered train was launched in which country? |
| Answer» Germany launched the world's first hydrogen-powered train. The hydrogen-powered train technology is costlier but eco-friendly. The two bright blue Coradia iLint trains are built by French TGV-maker Alstom. It runs a 100km between the towns and cities of Cuxhaven, Bremerhaven, Bremervoerde and Buxtehude in northern Germany. Similar to the range of diesel trains, these trains can also run for around 1,000 km on a single tank of hydrogen, Hydrogen trains are equipped with fuel cells that produce electricity through a combination of hydrogen and oxygen. This process leaves steam and water as the only emissions. As an alternate, excess energy is stored in ion-lithium batteries on board the train. Countries including Britain, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Italy and Canada are planning to introduce the pollution free hydrogen trains. | |
| 564. |
Recently, India and __________ signed the revised Air Services Agreement. |
| Answer» India and Morocco signed the revised Air Services Agreement between the two countries enabling greater connectivity through a modernized agreement. The delegation of the two countries have met three times in the past years wherein they have worked towards liberalization of markets between the two countries and updating of the existing Air Services Agreement. The two sides cleared the legal and technical difficulties and agreed to a modern new text for the Air Services Agreement. Thereafter, both sides took approval for the agreed text of the Air Services Agreement from the respective governments. | |
| 565. |
Scientists from this country grew miniature human oesophagus in lab with stem cells for the first time. |
| Answer» US scientists from the Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Ohio, for the first time have used stem cells to grow human oesophagus - known as the food pipe - in the laboratory. They have used pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) in the process. The bio-engineered tissues grew to a length of about 300-800 micrometres in about two months. It can be used to study birth defects like esophageal atresia, the organoids can be used to study diseases like eosinophilic esophagitis and Barrett's metaplasia. | |
| 566. |
This become the first country in the world to double its tiger population. |
| Answer» Nepal is set to become the first country in the world to double its tiger population as part of the World Wildlife Foundation's (WWF) 'Tx2' programme which aims to double the number of tigers all over the world. The government of Nepal announced on September 23, 2018, on the occasion of National Conservation Day, that there are now an estimated 235 wild tigers in the nation, nearly double the number (235) from around 121 in 2009. The earlier tiger survey in 2013 had estimated the tiger population in the nation to be around 198. | |
| 567. |
With which country, India have agreed to explore the possibility of using high resolution satellite images in boundary survey? |
| Answer» India and Nepal have agreed to explore the possibility of using high resolution satellite images in boundary survey work during a meeting of the Nepal-India boundary working group (BWG). The BWG is a joint body constituted by Nepal and India in 2014 to carry out works in the fields of construction, restoration and repair of boundary pillars, including clearance of no-man's land. | |
| 568. |
Which country tops in the 'Human Capital' Score? |
| Answer» Human Capital rank the countries for their levels of spending on education and health care. The study, conducted by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the request of the World Bank, is the first of its kind to measure and compare the strength of countries' "human capital". The study places Finland at the top followed by Iceland and Denmark. India ranks 158th in the world for its investments in education and health care, according to the first-ever scientific study ranking countries for their levels of human capital. The nation is placed behind Sudan (ranked 157th) and ahead of Namibia (ranked 159th) in the list. | |
| 569. |
Which two countries celebrated the 100 years of Battle of Haifa recently? |
| Answer» India has recently celebrated the 100 years of Battle of Haifa with a grand function in New Delhi on September 23, 2018. It is being commemorated in Israel, Delhi and Jaipur. On this day, in 1918, the Indian soldiers from the Mysore, Hyderabad and Jodhpur Lancers liberated the strategically important city of Haifa, known for its deep water bay in the eastern Mediterranean. The sacrifice made by the Indian soldiers is honoured and memorialized in 7 cemeteries across Israel, from Jerusalem to Haifa. Close to 900 Indian soldiers are buried in these cemeteries, which act as an immortal testimonial for their heroism. The Indian Army commemorates September 23 every year as Haifa Day to pay its respects to the two brave Indian Cavalry Regiments "Mysore and Jodhpur Lancers" that helped liberate the city following a dashing cavalry action by the 15th Imperial Service Cavalry Brigade. | |
| 570. |
Which is the host country of 2018 World Tourism Day (WTD)? |
| Answer» The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), World Tourism Day (WTD) is celebrated worldwide annually on September 27. The theme of this year - 'Tourism and the Digital Transformation' The official celebrations this year took place in Budapest, Hungary. In India, the celebrations begun in Goa and are organised by Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC). | |
| 571. |
Which country will host the Interfaith Alliance Forum to address and discuss social challenges? |
| Answer» The UAE will host the Interfaith Alliance Forum in Abu Dhabi on 19th and 20th Nov 2018. The forum aims to address and discuss social challenges and to strengthen efforts by religious leaders for protection of the young individuals from extortion and crime via the internet. The alliance also highlight the importance of unifying views among religions to ensure the protection of children. | |
| 572. |
India ranks __________ on Economic Freedom Index. |
| Answer» As per the 2018 report on Economic Freedom in the World, released by the Centre for Civil Society (CCS) in conjunction with Canada's Fraser Institute, India stands at 96th rank out of 162 countries in economic freedom. Last year, India's rank was 98. Hong Kong and Singapore again topped the index ranking first and second respectively. The other countries in the top 10 were: New Zealand, Switzerland, Ireland, the US, Georgia, Mauritius, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada (tied for 10th) respectively. | |
| 573. |
With which country, India planned to enhance Bilateral Cooperation recently? |
| Answer» India and Oman Agree To Enhance Bilateral Cooperation. The Ministers undertook a comprehensive review of bilateral defence cooperation and discussed measures to further enhance bilateral exchanges. The three wings of the Armed Forces hold staff talks and advanced joint exercises with each other. Several enabling agreements and Memoranda of Understanding have been signed between the two countries pertaining to defence related issues. | |
| 574. |
Vikram Misri has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to __________. |
| Answer» Ambassador of India to Myanmar, Vikram Misri has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to China, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Mr Misri, a 1989 batch IFS officer, is expected to take up the assignment shortly. | |
| 575. |
India is to gift three MiG-21 fighter jets to __________. |
| Answer» India is to gift three MiG-21 fighter jets to Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin is to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi be in New Delhi on October 4 and 5 for the annual summit. The handing over of 3 MiG-21s is based on a request from Russian Defence Minister to Indian Defence Minister. The gifts comprise of one Type 75 aircraft and two Type 77 aircraft. This is a major symbolic gesture to showcase the all-weather friendship and deep strategic partnership between India and Russia, which has been put to test in recent times due to changing geopolitical conditions. About MiG-21: Design Group: Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau in the 1950s Type: Fighter and interceptor aircraft National Origin: Soviet Union MiG-21 is a product of the Soviet Union It made first flight in 1956 and entered service in 1959. From 1985, Russia stopped producing the aircraft while India continued operating the upgraded variants. | |
| 576. |
This country has received $57.1 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). |
| Answer» Argentina has received $57.1 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), for boosting the country's struggling economy. Argentina originally secured a $50 billion loan back in June, when an initial $15 billion tranche was handed over. | |
| 577. |
This country agreed to sign a trade deal with the United States and Mexico. |
| Answer» Canada agreed to sign a trade deal with the United States and Mexico, revamping the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) after almost a year of negotiations. The new deal has been named the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The trilateral pact is expected to be signed by the three North American countries, after which it would be submitted to Congress. Under the agreement, Canada has agreed to export a quota of 2.6 million vehicles to the United States in the wake of 25% global autos tariffs imposed by the US on national security grounds. | |
| 578. |
Barham Salih has been elected as the President of __________ |
| Answer» Iraq's parliament has elected the moderate Kurdish politician Barham Salih as president. He has named Shiite Adel Abdul Mahdi as Prime Minister of the country. The move will pave the way to form a new government, nearly five months after national elections. | |
| 579. |
Which country will hold the fifth World Internet Conference (WIC) on November 7-9 2019? |
| Answer» China will hold the fifth World Internet Conference (WIC) in its river town of Wuzhen on November 7-9 2019. Theme: "creating a digital world for mutual trust and collective governance - towards a community with a shared future in cyberspace". The conference will advocate exchanges, mutual learning, cooperation and sharing in the digital fields. | |
| 580. |
Asian Development Bank approved a Loan amount of $150 million for this country to establish a Global Skills Park. |
| Answer» Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $150 million Loan Agreement in New Delhi to establish a Global Skills Park (GSP) in Madhya Pradesh, the First Multi-Skills Park in India, to enhance the quality of Technical and Vocational Education And Training (TVET) System in the State and create a more skilled workforce. This Project will help improve the quality and relevance of the State's TVET programs and will help impart advanced job-ready skills training of international standards that can meet the employment needs of the State's emerging sectors. | |
| 581. |
Which county used a tiny chips to steal U.S. technology secrets? |
| Answer» The Bloomberg News report said tiny chips were inserted in the U.S. computer equipment that was manufactured in China in order to steal U.S. technology secrets. The U.S. authorities alerted after finding a chip, that is the size of a grain of rice, were used on equipment made for Amazon and Apple, and possibly for other companies and government agencies. The report also suspected a unit of the People's Liberation Army has involved the operation that placed the chips on equipment manufactured in China for U.S.-based Super Micro Computer Inc. The Super Micro also manufactured equipment for Department of Defense data centres, the CIA's drone operations, and onboard networks of Navy warships. | |
| 582. |
The Parliament of this country approved a Bill to counter terrorist financing. |
| Answer» Iran's Parliament approved a Bill to counter terrorist financing. It was strongly opposed by conservatives but seen as vital to salvaging the nuclear deal with European and Asian partners. The objective of the Bill is to bring Iran's laws in line with international standards and allow it to join the UN Terrorism Financing Convention. The Bill, that was put forward by Iran's government, is a bid to meet demands by the international Financial Action Task Force (FATF). FATF urged Iran to tighten its laws against money laundering and terror financing. The issue has become particularly pressing since the United States walked out of the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran earlier this year and began reimposing sanctions. | |
| 583. |
Union Cabinet approved the Second Protocol amending the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) between India and which country? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved to the Second Protocol amending the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) between India and Singapore. The CECA was signed on 24th August 2018. It will enhance bilateral trade and will deepen the Economic Cooperation between India and Singapore. | |
| 584. |
With which country India signed Mow including political relations, strategic research, agriculture, renewable energy, Culture and Disaster Management? |
| Answer» President Ram Nath Kovind had a meeting with his Tajikistan counterpart Mr. Emomali Rahmon in Dushanbe. On this occasion, both countries signed MoUs in various fields including political relations, strategic research, agriculture, renewable energy, traditional medicine, space technology, youth affairs, Culture and Disaster Management. The President held bilateral level talks his Tajikistan counterpart Emomali Rahmon. Indian grant of 20 million US dollars was announced for Tajikistan to finance development projects. Several other key bilateral pacts were also signed. | |
| 585. |
Ghauri ballistic missile was successfully testfired by which country? |
| Answer» Pakistan has successfully test-fired Ghauri ballistic missile capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads up to a distance of 1,300 kilometres. The launch was conducted by Army Strategic Forces Command and was aimed at testing the operational and technical readiness. In April, Pakistan successfully test-fired an enhanced version of the indigenously-built Babur cruise missile that can deliver conventional and non-conventional weapons with a range of 700 kilometres. | |
| 586. |
How many high-end armed drones will be selling to Pakistan? |
| Answer» China is to sell 48 high-end armed drones to Pakistan. This will be the largest deal of its kind. The cost of the major defence deal hasn't been revealed yet. Wing Loong II is a high-end reconnaissance, strike and multi-role endurance unmanned aerial system, capable of being fitted with air-to-surface weapons. This type of drone is roughly equivalent to the American MQ-9 Reaper drone. The drones will also be jointly manufactured by China and Pakistan. Last year, China reportedly sold to countries like the UAE and Egypt the Wing Loong II at an estimated $1 million per unit. Till now China is the largest weapon supplier to its all-weather ally Pakistan Army. Both countries also jointly manufacture JF-Thunder a single engine multi-role combat aircraft. | |
| 587. |
Which country has been chosen as the host of the 2022 Youth Olympic Games by International Olympic Committee (IOC)? |
| Answer» International Olympic Committee (IOC) has made Senegal the host of the 2022 Youth Olympic Games, making it the first African host of any Olympics. Senegal will host the youth games in 3 places: Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly. Senegal President Macky Sall announced that a 50,000-seat Olympic Stadium will be built. The budget for the games is estimated to be $150 million. The construction project for the games include a rail link and an athletes village. | |
| 588. |
Which country tops in the Human Capital Index released by the World Bank? |
| Answer» The World Bank released the Human Capital Index (HCI) as part of the World Development Report 2019. Broader theme of the World Development Report (WDR) this year is "The Changing Nature of Work". As part of this report, the World Bank has launched a Human Capital Project (HCP). The HCI has been constructed for 157 countries. The HCI for India has been estimated at 0.44. The Index was released at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings in Bali, Indonesia. Singapore topped the poll after it was highly rated for its universal health care system, education exams results and life expectancy figures. It is followed by South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and Finland. India was ranked at the 115th position lower than Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Bangladesh. | |
| 589. |
The Union Cabinet signs an MoU between India and this country for cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors?. |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Lebanon for cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors. The MoU will promote understanding of best Agricultural practices in the two countries. The MoU will also help in better productivity at farmer fields as well as improved global market. | |
| 590. |
Which two countries agreed to take measures to enhance bilateral trade relations? |
| Answer» India and Azerbaijan have agreed to take measures to enhance bilateral trade relations. The two countries signed a protocol on trade and economic, science and technology cooperation at the 5th meeting of India-Azerbaijan Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade and Economic, Science and Technology Cooperation which concluded in New Delhi. The two-day meeting was co-chaired by Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu and Azerbaijan's Ecology and Natural Resources Minister Mukhtar Babayev. The next meeting of the Commission will be held in Baku. | |
| 591. |
For which country, India and China have launched their first joint programme to train its diplomats? |
| Answer» India and China have launched their first joint programme for Afghanistan to train its diplomats. According to the Indian Embassy in Beijing, Indian Ambassador to Afghanistan, Vinay Kumar hosted 10 Afghan Diplomats who will be travelling to India for the 1st India-China joint training programme for Afghan diplomats under the aegis of the Trilateral Cooperation between India, China and Afghanistan. | |
| 592. |
Sri Lanka and this country has signed two MoU for construction of 1200 houses through 50 model villages. |
| Answer» India and Sri Lanka has signed two MoU for construction of 1200 houses through 50 model villages, using Indian grant assistance of 60 crore Srilankan rupees. The MoUs were signed by Mr. Taranjit Singh Sandhu, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, and Mr. Bernard Vasantha, Secretary to the Ministry of Housing and Construction, in the presence of Sajith Premadasa, Minister of Housing and Construction. With this, India's collaboration with Srilankan government under Model Villages Housing Program stands at 2400 houses in 100 model villages. As per the new MoUs, 600 houses each will be constructed in the Southern and Northern Provinces. | |
| 593. |
The 6th RCEP Inter-sessional Ministerial Meeting was held in __________. |
| Answer» The Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution C. R. Chaudhary, attended the 6th RCEP Inter-sessional Ministerial Meeting (IMM) in Singapore. The Ministers from 16 RCEP countries met in Singapore to discuss a modern, comprehensive and mutually beneficial economic partnership agreement among ASEAN and ASEAN's FTA partners. Next round meeting of Trade Negotiating Committee (TNC) is scheduled to be held in Auckland, New Zealand. | |
| 594. |
With which country, India signs 20MoUs in the 9th Session of Joint Commission on Economic, Technical and Scientific Cooperation in New Delhi. |
| Answer» India and Tanzania signed two MoUs in presence of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Tanzanian Foreign Minister Dr. Augustine Mahiga. The MoUs are between Foreign Service Institute of India and Centre for Foreign Relation, Tanzania and National Research Development Corporation and Tanzania Industrial Research and Development Corporation. The agreements were signed following India-Tanzania 9th Session of Joint Commission on Economic, Technical and Scientific Cooperation in New Delhi. | |
| 595. |
Which country formed a comiittee named "Break Into India Strategy Committee" recently? |
| Answer» Sri Lanka constituted a 8-10 member 'Break Into India Strategy Committee' to formulate strategy to help Sri Lankan businesses invest more into the Indian market. This was constituted by the Ministry of Development strategies and International trade of Sri Lanka. It would be led by Export Development Board (EDB) Chairperson Indira Malwatte and Former Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Suresh Shah. The committee is mandated with preparing an interim report and a market entry strategy by 2018. This will work on issues and initiative as per ongoing negotiations for Economic and Technological cooperation agreement (ETCA). | |
| 596. |
Which country tops in the Global Competitiveness Report 2018? |
| Answer» World Economic Forum released the Global Competitiveness Report 2018. According to the report, India has jumped five spots to become the 58th most competitive economy on the Global Competitiveness Index 2018 (GCI 4.0). India witnessed the largest gain among the G20 nations. The index covers 140 nations and it measures national competitiveness. The United States ranked number one again with a score of 85.6. Federation, India, South Africa and Brazil respectively. The Top 5 countries on the Index are: 1. US, 2. Singapore, 3. Germany, 4. Switzerland, and 5. Japan. | |
| 597. |
Which two countries successfully launched Ariane 5 rocket? |
| Answer» European and Japanese space agencies stated that an Ariane 5 rocket successfully lifted a spacecraft carrying two probes into orbit for a joint mission to Mercury, the closest planet to the sun. The unmanned BepiColombo spacecraft successfully separated and was sent into orbit from French Guiana as planned to begin a seven-year journey to Mercury. | |
| 598. |
The 7th meeting of education ministers of member states of SCO was held in; |
| Answer» The 7th meeting of education ministers of member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was held in Astana, Kazakhstan. The meeting was organised with the assistance of: Government of Kazakhstan, Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and Rector's Office of the University of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, (USCO) and the main (basic) universities of Kazakhstan, affiliated with USCO. Minister of Education and Science of Kazakhstan Yerlan Sagadiyev chaired the event. Implementation of the agreement between the governments of SCO member states on establishing and operating USCO was approved. It was agreed to conduct the 8th meeting of education ministers of SCO member states in the Russian Federation during the Russian Federation's presidency of SCO. | |
| 599. |
This national party will form a new government in Bhutan. |
| Answer» The Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) will form new government in Bhutan after the party winning 30 seats in 47 member National Assembly, the lower house of the parliament. The Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) has got remaining 17 seats. This is the first time in Bhutan's decade old parliamentary democracy that a new party has been chosen to form the government. According to the Election Commission of Bhutan, 71.46% polling was recorded in the third general election. DNT President Dr. Lotay Tshering won from South Thimphu constituency with a huge margin and vowed to work for "nation building" in the country which is battling high foreign debt, mainly owed to India, as well as youth employment, rural poverty and criminal gangs. | |
| 600. |
India and __________ signs MoU towards Sittwe Port operationalization on 22nd October 2018. |
| Answer» India and Myanmar signed a MoU for the appointment of a private Port Operator for the Operation and Maintenance of Sittwe Port, Paletwa Inland Water Terminal and associated facilities included in the Kaladan Multi Model Transit Transport Project in implementation of India's Act East Policy. Once operations commence at this port, it will provide new infrastructure for trade between India and Myanmar. It will enhance job opportunities and development in the entire region, mainly in the Rakhine and Chin States of Myanmar. | |