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| 51. |
Which is the host country of 2017 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)? |
| Answer» Belgium is the host country of 28th edition of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit on May 24 and 25, 2017 in which terrorism will top the agenda of the meeting. It is expected that NATO is to join the US-led anti-Islamic State coalition(IS) to fight against Islamist terrorism. | |
| 52. |
Which is the first Asian country to recognize same sex marriage? |
| Answer» Taiwan has become the first Asian country to recognize same sex marriage after the constitutional court's ruling comes in support of legalizing same-sex marriage. The panel of judges has given the island's parliament, known as the Legislative Yuan, two years to amend or enact new laws, which could potentially make Taiwan the first place in Asia to allow same-sex marriage. The island has a large gay community and its annual gay pride parade is the biggest in Asia. | |
| 53. |
Which country hosting the 2017 World Street Food Congress (WSFC17)? |
| Answer» Philippines hosting the 2017 World Street Food Congress for the 2nd time. The WSFC17's theme is "Re-imagine Possibilities" and it aims to open people's minds, eyes, and palates and create a bigger appetite for heritage street food opportunities around the world. | |
| 54. |
The 2017 G7 Summit was held in ________. |
| Answer» The two-day G7 Summit, which focused on issues related to security and development, was launched in Italy. hose participating in the Taormina Summit include German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron, along with the Prime Ministers of Italy, Japan and the UK, Paolo Gentiloni, Shinzo Abe and Theresa. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and European Council President Donald Tusk will be representing the European Union at the summit. | |
| 55. |
Which country has the most complex tax jurisdiction in Asia-Pacific, as per 2017 Asia Pacific Tax Complexity Survey? |
| Answer» China has been ranked first in having most complex jurisdiction for taxation and most complicated requirements of tax in the Asia Pacific region, as per 2017 Asia Pacific Tax Complexity Survey conducted by Deloitte. India ranks only after China in the most complex tax jurisdiction in Asia-Pacific. a. The report surveyed over 300 financial and tax executives on their views of the current and anticipated tax environment of 20 jurisdictions across Asia Pacific. | |
| 56. |
Which of the country launched cybersecurity law to ensure its national security, amid criticism from foreign companies? |
| Answer» China launched cybersecurity law to ensure its national security, amid criticism from foreign company. It is designed to safeguard China's cyberspace sovereignty, national security, public interest, as well as the rights and interests of citizens, legal persons and other organisations. | |
| 57. |
Which country launched a new satellite to improve Global Positioning System? |
| Answer» Japan launched a new satellite to improve the global positioning system's (GPS) accuracy and establish an efficient communication system in the event of natural disasters. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launched the latest version of the H-IIA rocket with the Michibiki 2 communications satellite on board from the Tanegashima Island space centre in Kagoshima. | |
| 58. |
2017 Shanghai Cooperation Organization is hosted by _____________. |
| Answer» The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan on June 8-9, 2017. In this summit, India and Pakistan will become full members of the organization. India and Pakistan signed the memorandum of obligations on 24 June 2016 at Tashkent, thereby starting the formal process of joining the SCO as full members. It is mainly aimed at military cooperation between the members and involves intelligence- sharing, counter-terrorism operations in Central Asia. Afghanistan, Belarus, India, Iran, Mongolia and Pakistan have observer status. | |
| 59. |
Which two countries signed an agreement to develop the hydropower project? |
| Answer» Nepal and China signed an agreement to develop a 1,200-megawatt hydropower project, the country's largest to be built in central Nepal. It is being developed by China's Gezhouba Group Corporation and will cost around $ 2.5 million. This is the 2nd major hydro investment after China secured a deal early to develop a 750 Mega Watt project. | |
| 60. |
Which country become the 29th member of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)? |
| Answer» Montenegro officially joined North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and thereby became the 29 member country. Foreign Minister Srdjan Darmanovic submitted the small Balkan state's official accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation in a ceremony at the US State Department. | |
| 61. |
Which nation ban the metal mining recently? |
| Answer» Central America's smallest nation El Salvador became first country in the world to ban metal mining nationwide. | |
| 62. |
How many countries are considered as the top prospective destinations for FDI: UNCTAD? |
| Answer» The three countries US, China and India are considered to be the most prospective destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI), predicted the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in its annual report on investment. | |
| 63. |
Which country launched the first World Pest Day? |
| Answer» China launches first World Pest Day in the capital with an aim to eventually reduce and eliminate pest-borne diseases. It is Initiated by the Chinese Pest Control Association (CPCA), international organisations and associations, it was proposed to increase awareness of pest-borne diseases and safeguard public health through scientific and professional pest control methods. | |
| 64. |
The first media forum of BRICS nations was opened in _________. |
| Answer» The first media forum of BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) opened in Beijing. The contacts between media are an important basis for friendship, trust and mutual cultural exchange between the countries. During an inaugural session of the BRICS Media Forum in the Chinese capital, Cai Mingzhao, president of Xinhua News Agency and executive president of the Forum, announced that the news agency will invest $1 million for boosting media cooperation in the five-nation grouping. | |
| 65. |
Which group established a one million dollar fund for boosting media cooperation? |
| Answer» The Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa (BRICS) grouping established a one million dollar fund for boosting media cooperation in the five-nation grouping. This proposal aimed at the joint development of BRICS digital media, financial information services and promoting people- to-people contacts. | |
| 66. |
The first Ocean Conference was held in? |
| Answer» The 2017 United Nations Ocean Conference is a United Nations conference that took place on 5-9 June 2017 which sought to mobilize action for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans, seas and marine resources. | |
| 67. |
With Which country the Panama break its diplomatic ties recently? |
| Answer» Panama broke all of its relationship with Taiwan and established diplomatic ties with China in a major victory for Beijing, as it lures away the dwindling number of countries that have formal relations with the self-ruled island. Panama's President Juan Carlos Varela announced that his country upgraded its commercial ties with China and has established full diplomatic links with China. | |
| 68. |
Which country launched the world's largest floating solar farm recently? |
| Answer» China launched world's largest floating solar farm in Anhui province. It consists of 160,000 panels with 40-megawatt power plant resting on a lake. It's an appropriate symbol for China's changing energy policies; the nation is projected to get 20 percent of its power consumption from low-emission energy, including nuclear, by 2030. | |
| 69. |
For which China's item India imposes anti dumping duty? |
| Answer» India has imposed an anti-dumping duty on import of ceramic table and kitchenware items from China. The anti-dumping duty imposed shall be levied for a period not exceeding six months (unless revoked, amended or superseded earlier). | |
| 70. |
The G7 Environment Ministers Meeting was held in ________. |
| Answer» Group of Seven (G7) Environment Ministers Meeting was held in Bologna, Italy. '5 year Bologna Roadmap' was adopted at the meeting, which focuses on important issues such as resource efficiency indicators, citizen involvement, awareness on food waste and economic analysis of the efficient use of resources. | |
| 71. |
India and this country will participate in bilateral maritime exercise AUSINDEX-17. |
| Answer» Navies of India and Australia will participate in bilateral maritime exercise AUSINDEX-17 with an aim to enhancing interoperability and cooperation between the two forces. Indian naval ships Jyoti, Shivalik and Kamorta are on a port visit to Freemantle, Australia from June 13 to 17 and will join the exercise. | |
| 72. |
The Nalanda University has signed MoU with which country for academic linkages and colloborations? |
| Answer» The Nalanda University has signed MoU with South Korea's Academy of Korean Studies for academic linkages and collaborations in Patna, Bihar. As per the MoU, both the universities will increase their bilateral ties through joint research programmes, faculty and student exchange, mutual sharing of data,academic research/education, joint teaching & cooperation in other areas. | |
| 73. |
Which country planned to exchange Information Sharing with India regarding black Money in the year 2019? |
| Answer» Switzerland signed an automatic exchange of financial account information with India in order to facilitate immediate sharing of details.The 'Joint Declaration' for implementation of Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) was signed between India and Switzerland in November 2016. | |
| 74. |
After India, which country becomed the second biggest yoga day celebration in the world? |
| Answer» China to have second biggest International Yoga Day celebrations in the world after India. The Third United Nations (UN) International Day of Yoga held in China where thousands of Chinese would participate in scores of events organized across the country. | |
| 75. |
India bags this place to sign UN International Convention on Road Transports. |
| Answer» India became the 71st country to ratify the United Nations TIR (Transports Internationaux Routiers) Convention, a move that will help boost trade through smoother movement of goods across territories. It is a part of India's multi-modal transport strategy that aims to integrate the economy with global and regional production networks through better connectivity. | |
| 76. |
Which country pledged to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2045? |
| Answer» Sweden pledged to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2045 in an ambitious move to tackle climate change. The first climate report will be presented in the second half of 2018, and first action plan will be presented in the year of 2019. | |
| 77. |
Which country announced publicly for the first time train that runs on Virtual Tracks? |
| Answer» China announced publicly about world's first train that runs on a virtual track making use of sensor technology instead of metal rails. The train is capable of reaching a top speed of 70 kilometers per hour and can travel a distance of 25 km by just charging for 10 minutes. They are fitted with sensors which are capable of detecting the dimensions of the road permitting it to follow the routes without the need for metal rails. | |
| 78. |
This country signed an agreement with India to promote Cooperation in The Field of Archives. |
| Answer» India and Portugal signed a protocol of cooperation in the field of archives. As a part of the Cooperation, the Torre do Tombo (National Archives of Portugal) has handed over digital copies of 62 volumes of the collection known as 'Moncoes do Reino' (Monsoon correspondence) to the National Archives of India. | |
| 79. |
This country launches research project to compile data about South China Sea. |
| Answer» China launched a research project to compile historical data obtained during expeditions by its teams to the disputed the South China Sea. The project is one of the 14 resource investigation programs approved by the Ministry of Science and Technology. | |
| 80. |
Which country approved Sale of UAV Technology to India? |
| Answer» The United States cleared the sale of the state-of-the-art Guardian 22 unmanned Guardian flights to India. The deal to sell Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) flights to India is estimated to be worth $2 to $3 billion. The transfer of the state-of-the-art UAV technology to India will be the first significant progress after India's entry into the exclusive Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) and after the US has designated India as a major defence partner. | |
| 81. |
Which country has officially started building the world's first forest city? |
| Answer» China has officially started building the world's first forest city in the north of Liuzhou, Guangxi Province to fight against pollution and climate change, which is set to be completed in 2020. It is designed by Stefano Boeri Architetti, a team that develops green projects all around the world. The Liuzhou Forest City is expected to absorb nearly 10,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide yearly and produce 900 tonnes of oxygen. | |
| 82. |
USA declare this country among the World's Worst offenders on human trafficking in its annual Trafficking in Persons Report. |
| Answer» United States of America (USA) is set to declare China as one among the World's Worst offenders on human trafficking in its annual Trafficking in Persons Report. The declaration would place China in the same category as North Korea, Zimbabwe, and Syria. | |
| 83. |
Which country test fired a submarine-launched Intercontinental Ballistic Missile? |
| Answer» The Russian military has successfully test-fired a submarine-launched Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (IBM). The Yuri Dolgoruky is the first in a series of Borei-class submarines carrying the Bulava. | |
| 84. |
Which country citizen becomes the second largest group of migrants living in Australia? |
| Answer» Indians have become the second largest group of migrants living in Australia since 2011 at 1,63,000, following people of Chinese origin, according to the latest census data. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released the latest figures of the country's fast changing population and demographics that has recorded 1.3 million new migrants settled in Australia since 2011 from around 180 countries, including India and China. The census updated the Australian population to 24.4 million people in 2016 from over 21.5 million in 2011. | |
| 85. |
Donald Trump appointed Indian-American Krishna R as the new United States Ambassador to _________. |
| Answer» Donald Trump appointed Indian-American Krishna R as the new United States Ambassador to Peru. He is serving as Charge of Affairs of the United States Embassy in Madrid, Spain. | |
| 86. |
Which country launched its Biggest Naval Destroyer? |
| Answer» China launched its most powerful naval destroyer, the Type 055, at the Shanghai port. It is one among the largest warships in the world. | |
| 87. |
This country planned to land an astronaut on the moon by 2030. |
| Answer» Japan's Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) planned to land an astronaut on the moon by 2030, joining China in a new manned race to space. | |
| 88. |
Which country plans to sign a new contract to develop a gas deal with French oil firm called Total? |
| Answer» Iran, the third largest producer in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), plans to sign a new contract to develop its giant South Pars gas field with France's oil firm named "Total" and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC). The firm Total will grant USD 4.8 billion (Rs. 31,000 crore) to develop a gas field in Persian Gulf alongside China's CNPC and Iran's Petropars. | |
| 89. |
Which country conducted a successful Intercontinental Ballistic Missile test? |
| Answer» North Korea has successfully tested an Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). United States Pacific Command tracked "the single launch of a land-based, intermediate range ballistic missile" lifted off from an airfield north-west of Pyongyang. The missile could reach a maximum range of roughly 6,700 km on a standard trajectory. | |
| 90. |
Which country approves the firstever EU-Cuba agreement recently? |
| Answer» The European Parliament approved a first-ever cooperation deal between the European Union and Cuba. The French city of Strasbourg approved the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement which was signed in December 2016. | |
| 91. |
The 12th G20 (Group of 20) summit has been hosted by __________. |
| Answer» 12th G20 (Group of 20) summit has been hosted by Germany for the first time, at the Hamburg Messe and Congress. G20 is an international meeting between heads of states, finance ministers and central bank governors from the world's 20 leading economies. The G20 group makes up 85 per cent of the world's GDP and two-thirds of its population. G20 members are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States of America, The European Union. | |
| 92. |
Which 3 countries invloved in the Malabar naval exercise? |
| Answer» The Joint Naval Malabar drills of United States, India, and Japan will kick off on July 10 in the Bay of Bengal. Major warships taking part in Malabar Drill - US navy's USS Nimitz, the world's largest aircraft carrier. Indian Navy's solitary aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya, and Japan's Izumo-class helicopter carrier will also be among the 20-odd warships taking part in the exercise. | |
| 93. |
How many countries approved the Nuclear Weapons Banning treaty at UN Meeting? |
| Answer» 122 countries approved the first-ever treaty on nuclear weapons banning at a UN meeting boycotted by all nuclear-armed nations. Nine Countries which does not took part in the negotiations or voting are United States, Russia, Britain, China, France, India, Pakistan, North Korea and Israel. | |
| 94. |
State Bank of India has launched a digital village initiative in __________. |
| Answer» State Bank of India has launched a digital village initiative in Nepal by installing a cash recycling centre. It has been launched in Jarisingpouwa. It was inaugurated jointly by Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank Chiranjibi Nepal & Chairwoman of SBI Arundhati Bhattacharya. | |
| 95. |
Which two countries signed an agreement to set up a border law enforcement centre to manage and curb border related crimes? |
| Answer» Nepal and China have signed an agreement to set up a border law enforcement centre to manage and curb border related crimes while respecting each other's sovereignty. The main aim is to cooperate each other on the border security management and to curb border related crimes. | |
| 96. |
India and this country have decided to construct a bridge to facilitate trade & improve communication. |
| Answer» India & Bangladesh have decided to construct a bridge over Mizoram's Khawthlangtuipui river to facilitate trade & improve communication. The bridge has been proposed to be made as closer as possible to the nearest land custom station in Bangladesh side. | |
| 97. |
Which country to host 2017 World Petroleum Congress (WPC) International Conference? |
| Answer» Turkey has won the bid to host the 22nd World Petroleum Congress (WPC) in 2017, widely recognized as the 'Olympics' of the oil and gas industry. The tri-annual WPC Conference is widely recognized as the 'Olympics' of the oil and gas industry. It attracts Ministers, CEOs of Oil and Gas MNCs, experts and academics from the hydrocarbon sectors and provides an ideal forum to showcase potential of India's hydrocarbon sector, highlight the recent policy reforms to international investors and interact with policy makers, technologists, scientists, planners and management experts, entrepreneurs, service providers and vendors in order to attract foreign investments into India's growing oil and gas sector. | |
| 98. |
This country gave the first Medal of Honor recipient to James McCloughan after 48 years for the selfless acts of bravery. |
| Answer» An Army medic who ran into danger to save wounded soldiers during a Vietnam War battle despite his own serious wounds became the first Medal of Honor recipient under President Donald Trump. 48 years after the selfless acts of bravery, James McCloughan is now nationally recognised. | |
| 99. |
The world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge opened in ________. |
| Answer» The world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge opened in Switzerland, a ribbon-thin span nearly a third of a mile long that challenges hikers to proceed in places at nearly 28 stories above ground. | |
| 100. |
Which country has recently Declared 'Total Independence' from World Bank And IMF? |
| Answer» Evo Morales, the President of Bolivia, has recently declared his government's full independence from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, after announcing last year that Bolivia will no longer respond to their demands. | |