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| 1001. |
Where did the world's rarest Albino Panda caught recently? |
| Answer» For the first time, world's rarest Albino Panda was caught on camera at Wolong National Nature Reserve in the southwestern Sichuan province of China. The spotless, red-eyed, all-white panda is believed to be the world's solely recognized albino giant panda. China's People's Daily mentioned that the Panda is one to two years old and its gender is yet to be identified. Pandas are listed as vulnerable species. It means that their survival is threatened and conservation efforts are undertaken to reduce the risk of extinction. More than 80% of the world's wild pandas live in Sichuan and rest are spotted in Shaanxi and Gansu province and according to World Wildlife Fund, the population of the pandas is decreasing to 2,000. | |
| 1002. |
Name the country which will host the 2020 World Leaders Conference to Combat Anti-Semitism? |
| Answer» Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven announced that Sweden will host an International Conference against Anti-Semitism in memory of the Holocaust in October 2020. It will be held in Malmo, Southern Sweden, on October 27 and 28, 20 years after the Declaration of the Stockholm International Forum on the Holocaust and 75 years after the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. | |
| 1003. |
Which bank launched 'Bank on Wheels' facility for the customers? |
| Answer» Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has announced that it has launched 'Bank on Wheels' facility in 14 of its lead districts in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, besides Vijayawada. The mobile van facility will enable the public, especially senior citizens, conveniently get door-step banking facility available at identified locations of the lead districts. A dedicated banking correspondent will accompany the vehicle with a micro-ATM inside the van to take care of services such as account opening, enrollment of customers in Social Security Scheme, passbook printing, and other financial inclusion activities. | |
| 1004. |
Mohamed Nasheed has been nominated as the- parliamentary speaker of which country? |
| Answer» The former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed has been nominated as the country's parliamentary speaker. Nasheed was unanimously chosen to head the People's Majlis, or the parliament, by his Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) which won a near three-quarter majority in the 87-member assembly in April. | |
| 1005. |
Scott Morrison has been sworn in as the Prime Minister of __________. |
| Answer» Scott Morrison has been sworn in as the Australia's Prime Minister, 11 days after retaining the position in the country's general election. He was sworn in by Queen Elizabeth's official representative in Australia, Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove, at a ceremony in Canberra. | |
| 1006. |
The United States recently removed which country from its currency monitoring watchlist? |
| Answer» The United States recently removed India from its currency monitoring watchlist. The US placed India, China, Japan, Germany, Switzerland and South Korea in the bi-annual currency watch list in October 2018. | |
| 1007. |
Which nation celebrated its 12th Republic Day on May 29, 2019? |
| Answer» Nepal is celebrating its 12th Republic Day on 29th May 2019. A number of programmes are being organized in different parts of the country to mark the occasion. The main function was held at Army Pavilion in Kathmandu, which was attended by the President Bidya Devi Bhandari, Prime Minister K.P.Sharma Oli, cabinet ministers, senior government officials, heads and representatives of various diplomatic missions and other dignitaries. | |
| 1008. |
US President Donald Trump announces tariffs on all goods from which country? |
| Answer» US President Donald Trump has announced tariffs on all goods coming from Mexico in a bid to curb illegal immigration. From 10th June 2019, a five percent tariff would be imposed and slowly raised until the Illegal Immigration problem is remedied. President Trump has declared a national emergency to tackle what he claims is a crisis at the US southern border. | |
| 1009. |
This country rejected an Iranian request to buy S-400 missile defense systems. |
| Answer» Russia has rejected an Iranian request to buy S-400 missile defense systems, concerned that the sale would stoke more tension in the Middle East. The request was rebuffed by President Vladimir Putin on condition of anonymity because they're not authorized to discuss the matter. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif visited Moscow May 7. Russia's Foreign Ministry didn't reply to a request for comment, and Iranian officials couldn't be reached for a response. | |
| 1010. |
Who has issued the first Golden Residence Permit in Abu Dhabi, as part of the Investors Permanent Residence System? |
| Answer» UAE's Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) has issued the first Golden Residence Permit in Abu Dhabi, as part of the Investors Permanent Residence System aimed to attract investors, entrepreneurs and qualified individuals who meet its criteria. Brigadier Saeed Salem Al Shamsi, Executive Director of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi, awarded the first permit to investor Yousuf Ali, Board Member of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) and Chairman of the Lulu International Group, during a ceremony that also honoured him for his role in promoting economic growth in the country. | |
| 1011. |
The 1st Arctic Train Service was launched by __________. |
| Answer» In Russia, the first tourist train traveling through Russia's Arctic region and on to Norway set off from St. Petersburg station with 91 passengers aboard for the inaugural trial journey. The tourists came from seven countries including the US, Germany, Norway and Russia. The train, named, Zarengold, complete with two restaurant cars will travel from Saint Petersburg through, the whole trip will take 11 days and allow passengers to discover areas difficult to access by other means. | |
| 1012. |
Global efforts to impose a unified tax policy on Google, Facebook and other internet giants have cleared a major hurdle ahead of a G20 summit in; |
| Answer» Global efforts to impose a unified tax policy on Google, Facebook and other internet giants have cleared a major hurdle ahead of a G20 summit in Japan. The Paris-based Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) stated that 129 countries had signed off on a road-map to grab a fairer tax share of the companies' booming sales. | |
| 1013. |
Name the Arab nation which launched its first Underwater Military Museum, recently. |
| Answer» Jordan has recently launched its first Underwater Military Museum on the bed of Red Sea off the coast of Aqaba. The dive Site includes several tanks, an ambulance, a military crane, a troop carrier, an anti-aircraft battery, guns and a combat helicopter. The kingdom is hoping the 19 decommissioned pieces of military hardware, submerged at depths up to 28 metres (92 feet), will attract tourists to the already popular diving resort of Aqaba. The aim of the museum is to offer a new and unique museum experience where adventure-loving tourists can experience the interaction between sports, the environment and the display pieces. Coral reefs in the northern Red Sea are a popular destination for divers and other tourists due to its good health despite global reef depletion due to global warming. | |
| 1014. |
Name the country which has launched a space rocket from the sea for the first time. |
| Answer» China launched a space rocket from the sea for the first time on 5 June 2019. With this China will be the third nation to successfully demonstrate the ability to launch satellites into orbit from a floating platform following the U.S. and Russia. | |
| 1015. |
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will attend the two-day meeting of G-20 Finance Ministers and central bank governors in which country? |
| Answer» Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will attend the two-day meeting of G-20 Finance Ministers and central bank governors in Japan. This will be the first overseas visit of Sitharaman as the Finance Minister. She took charge as the first full-time woman Finance Minister of the country, recently. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das is also likely to attend the meeting at Fukuoka in Japan. | |
| 1016. |
Name the country which conferrs Prime Minister Narendra Modi with 'Nishan Izzuddin'. |
| Answer» Maldives will confer 'Nishan Izzuddin' award on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is the highest award to honour foreign nationals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Male on the first leg of his two-nation tour to the Maldives and Sri Lanka. This will also be the first bilateral visit to the Maldives of an Indian Prime Minister after 2011. | |
| 1017. |
Indian Air Force signed a deal with __________ to buy 100 more SPICE bombs for Rs 300 crore. |
| Answer» The Indian Air Force signed a deal with Israel to buy more than 100 SPICE 2000 bombs, worth around Rs 300 crore. SPICE bombs were used by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to attack the madrasa of Jaish-e-Mohammed in Balakot, Pakistan, on February 26, in response to the terrorist attack on a CRPF convoy in Pulwama which resulted in the martyrdom of 40 CRPF personnel. | |
| 1018. |
With which government, India signed an agreement for the Exchange of Information with respect to taxes? |
| Answer» The Agreement between the Government of India and the Government of the Marshall Islands for the Exchange of Information with respect to taxes was signed on 18th March, 2016 at Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The Indian-Marshall Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) was notified to the gazette of India. The agreement provides a framework for the exchange of Information in tax matters which helps in tax evasion and tax avoidance. It provides information like banking and ownership between two countries for tax purposes. | |
| 1019. |
The 16-year old climate activist, Greta Thunberg Amnesty won International's 'Ambassador of Conscience' Award 2019. She belongs to which country? |
| Answer» The 16-year old climate activist, Greta Thunberg of Sweden won Amnesty International's 'Ambassador of Conscience' Award 2019 for mobilising world public opinion global warming. She is a Swedish teenage climate activist and a fierce campaigner who began protesting outside Swedish parliament in August 2018. She skipped school every Friday demanding Swedish government take more serious action to tackle climate crisis. Her demand was soon joined by other students. She announced that she would take a year off school to pursue her campaigning. | |
| 1020. |
Mount Sinabung volcano has been erupted recently. It was located in __________. |
| Answer» Mount Sinabung volcano has been erupted spreading a column of ash at 7 km high in the island of Sumatra in western Indonesia. It erupted in 2010 for the first time and 2013 in a second time. Mt. Sinabung is among 129 active volcanoes in Indonesia. | |
| 1021. |
Which Country will host India in all 3 formats of Cricket in 2020? |
| Answer» India will tour New Zealand in 2020 to play in all three formats - T20 Internationals, One-Day Internationals and Test matches, beginning January 24, 2020. | |
| 1022. |
Name the country which has approved the sale of armed drones NASAMS-II to India? |
| Answer» The United States has approved the sale of armed drones to India also offered integrated air and missile defence systems. Its objective is to improve India's military capabilities and to protect Indo-Pacific region. NASAMS-II is an upgraded version of the NASAMS developed by Raytheon in partnership with KONGSBERG Defence and Aerospace of Norway. NASAMS-II is highly adaptable mid-range solution for any operational air defence requirement. | |
| 1023. |
Which country will host the 2023 Asian Cup confirmed by Asian Football Confederation (AFC)? |
| Answer» Asian Football Confederation (AFC), confirmed that China will host the 2023 Asia Cup. This will be the second time China is hosting the quadrennial continental tournament, after the 2004 edition. Earlier Korea was competing with China for hosting rights but the former took it back to concentrate on securing the hosting rights for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. China ranked 74th in the FIFA's rankings and is qualified for the World Cup in 2002. | |
| 1024. |
Manpreet Vohra concurrently authorized as India's next high commissioner to which country? |
| Answer» The present Additional secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Indian Ambassador-designate to Mexico, has been concurrently authorized as the next High commissioner of India to Belize with the house in Mexico City. He succeeds Muktesh Kumar Pardeshi. He is a 1988-batch IFS(Indian Foreign Service) officer. He has previously served as India's Ambassador to Afghanistan, Peru, and Bolivia. He previously served as Deputy high commissioner of India in Islamabad and Nairobi. He did a post-graduate diploma in international alternate and a certificate in diplomatic research from Oxford. | |
| 1025. |
Name the country which has organised a 'Gandhi Cycle Rally for Peace' recently. |
| Answer» The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia organised a "Gandhi cycle rally for peace" in Riyadh on Friday to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The cycle rally was organized in association with the Diplomatic Quarter Authority and Saudi Cycling Federation. Over 150 participants from all walks of life, cultural and ethnic identities participated in the cycle rally. The rally was flagged off by Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was one of the first events of its kind held at the Diplomatic Quarters in Riyadh and reflected the increasingly friendly relations between India and Saudi Arabia especially after the historic visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Kingdom in April 2016 and the state visit of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to India in February 2019. | |
| 1026. |
Name the country which banned the single-use plastics from 2021? |
| Answer» Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that single-use plastics will be banned in the country from 2021. He declared it a global challenge to phase out the plastic bags, straws and cutlery clogging the world's oceans. Less than 10% of plastics used in Canada are currently recycled. Each year a million birds and more than 100,000 marine mammals worldwide suffer injury or death by becoming entangled in plastic or ingesting it through the food chain. | |
| 1027. |
Which country won gold medal in all the 4 events in the 24th edition of ITTF World Tour Hong Kong open? |
| Answer» The 2019 Hong Kong Open, a part of the 24th edition of ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) World Tour was held from 6th to 9th June 2019 at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Hong Kong. The prize money of the tournament was USD 175000. It comprises Men's single & doubles and Women's singles & doubles. Hong Kong Open was first held in 2018.China claimed four gold medals at the tournament. | |
| 1028. |
India and this country has partnered to set up a national maritime heritage museum at Lothal? |
| Answer» India has partnered with Portugal to set up a national maritime heritage museum at the ancient Indian site of Lothal in Gujarat. It is likely to come up on the lines of a similar museum at Lisbon, which is administered by the Portuguese Navy. The Government of India (GoI) has allocated a grant for building the maritime museum and the foundation stone for the project was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2019. The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Shipping through its Sagarmala programme, with the involvement of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the State government and other stakeholders. | |
| 1029. |
The 12 year strategy plan adopted by the cabinet of United Arab Emirates (UAE) is; |
| Answer» The Cabinet of United Arab Emirates (UAE)adopteda 12-year strategy 'National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031' during its meeting at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi. It will be chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The newly adopted strategy has 2 objectives: To make UAE a world leader in quality of life by launching 90 new projects that will improve the physical, psychological and digital health of future generations. To promote an integrated concept of well being by supporting UAE Vision 2021 and UAE Centennial 2071. | |
| 1030. |
Which country has decided to invest Rs 13,000 cr in India's northeast region? |
| Answer» Japan is planning to invest Rs 13,000 cr in the northeast region of India. Some of the important projects in which Japan will collaborate include Guwahati Water Supply Project and Guwahati Sewage Project in Assam and Northeast Road Network Connectivity Improvement Project spread over Assam and Meghalaya. | |
| 1031. |
Name the country which launched a New app to help students wishing to study in that country. |
| Answer» The U.S. Embassy organised its fifth annual 'Student Visa Day' and launched 'EducationUSA India'. It is a mobile application to provide Indian students with "current, comprehensive and accurate information about studying in the U.S. It was launched by the Embassy in collaboration with the United States-India Educational Foundation. | |
| 1032. |
Which country's import to India is declined by 92% in March 2019 to $2.84 million? |
| Answer» Imports from Pakistan to India declined by 92% in March 2019 to $2.84 million due to the imposition of 200% customs duties on all products after Pulwama terror attack. India had hiked the customs duty to 200% on all goods imported from Pakistan including cotton, fresh fruits, cement, petroleum products and mineral ore on February 16, 2019. It had also revoked the MFN (Most Favoured Nation) status which was given to Pakistan in 1996. | |
| 1033. |
Which two nations reaffirmed a joint commitment to fight against terrorism? |
| Answer» United Arab Emirates and Germany have reaffirmed their joint commitment to fight against terrorism and violent extremism, in all its forms, at both regional and international levels in a joint statement issued on June 12, 2019. | |
| 1034. |
Which country has unveiled a growth-friendly budget focussed on infrastructure development? |
| Answer» Bangladesh has unveiled a growth-friendly budget focussed on infrastructure development. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has set a GDP growth rate of 8.2 percent for the current financial year and announced that the poverty rate will be brought down by 10 percent in the next four years. | |
| 1035. |
According to annual report on internet trends by venture capitalist Mary Meeker. Which country tops with the largest internet user? |
| Answer» As annual report on internet trends by venture capitalist Mary Meeker. China has the largest base, accounting for 21% of all internet users globally, and India accounting for about 12% of them, retaining its second position. And the US comes third at 8%. | |
| 1036. |
Which country is to release the new Banknotes of 10,000, 20,000 and 50,000 denominations for racketing hyperinflation which eroded the currency's value? |
| Answer» The Venezuelan government announced that it will issue new banknotes due to racketing hyperinflation which eroded the currency's value. The central bank of Venezuela will release new Banknotes of 10,000, 20,000 and 50,000 bolivar denominations.The highest bill in circulation was 500 bolivar note before the announcement.The largest denominations banknotes of 50,000 bolivars are worth about Rs.560 ($8) which is more than the minimum wage of 40,000 bolivars. | |
| 1037. |
Which country topped in the FIFA World Rankings? |
| Answer» Belgium continued to top in the list.The top countries in the list are Belgium(1), France (2), Brazil (3), England(4) Portugal (5) Croatia (6) Spain(7)Uruguay (8), Switzerland (9) and Denmark(10). ii. Asian countries rank: Indian is at 18th position among Asian countries, followed by Iran (20th), Japan (28), Korea (37), Australia (4C) and Qatar (55). | |
| 1038. |
The government of which country has banned commercials that reinforce gender prejudices. |
| Answer» UK government has banned commercials that reinforce gender prejudices. Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), UK's advertising watchdog introduced the ban because it found evidence suggesting that adverse stereotypes could restrict the choices, aspirations and opportunities of children, young people and adults. These kinds of stereotypes can be reinforced by some advertising that plays a part in unequal gender outcomes. The new rule follows a review of gender stereotyping in adverts the organisation that administers the UK Advertising Codes, which cover both broadcast and non-broadcast adverts, including online and social media. | |
| 1039. |
__________ and Qatar to be the guest nations at the 2020 Copa America. |
| Answer» Australia will be one of the two guest nations at the 2020 Copa America. Qatar will also return to 2020 tournament, which will be co-hosted by Argentina and Colombia. Qatar and Japan are the guest nations in 2019 Copa, which started on June 15 in Brazil. This year's Copa America broadcast to a record 178 countries. | |
| 1040. |
US allows this country to import Iranian gas for its power grid for another three months by extending a waiver to sanctions. |
| Answer» The United States has allowed Iraq to import Iranian gas for its power grid for another three months by extending a waiver to sanctions. But the US insisted that Iraq finds an alternative measure for its need of electricity, including by harnessing gas energy and reducing flaring at oil production sites. Iraq has had several extensions to the waiver first granted in 2018 after Washington reimposed sanctions on Tehran's oil sector forbidding countries from purchasing Iranian energy. The extension was given during a phone call between Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. The United States continued to insist on diversifying energy imports away from Iran. | |
| 1041. |
Which country has appointed Faiz Hameed as the new Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)? |
| Answer» Pakistan has appointed Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed as the new Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). He was previously serving as the head of the Counter Intelligence wing in the ISI. Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed replaces Lieutenant Gen Asim Munir, who was appointed to head the ISI only eight months ago. | |
| 1042. |
Which country will host the COP-14 of UNCCD? |
| Answer» India will be hosting the 14th session of the Conference of Parties (COP-14) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) for the first time. COP-14 will be held between September 2 and 14 in Delhi. The Centre launched a flagship project, part of a larger international initiative called the Bonn Challenge ahead of the COP-14. The flagship project aims to enhance India's capacity for forest landscape restoration (FLR). The Bonn Challenge is a global effort to bring 150 million hectares of the world's deforested and degraded land under restoration by 2020, and 350 million hectares by 2030. | |
| 1043. |
Operation Sunrise 2 is military operation between India and which country? |
| Answer» Operation Sunrise 2 is a coordinated military operation which was carried out between India and Myanmar to target militant groups. The Indian army and Myanmar Army carried out a three-week-long coordinated operation in their respective border areas from May 16. The operation targeted several militant groups operating in Manipur, Nagaland and Assam. The first phase of "Operation Sunrise" was conducted in March along the Indo-Myanmar border. In the operation a number of camps of north-east-based militant groups were busted. During "Operation Sunrise 2", the armies coordinated with each other to bust camps of militant outfits, including the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), NSCN (Khaplang), the United Liberation Front of Assam (I) and the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB). Nearly six dozen militants belonging to these groups were nabbed and several of their camps destroyed during the operation. | |
| 1044. |
Which Cricket team has recorded the 2nd highest successful chase in World Cup history? |
| Answer» Bangladesh has recorded the second highest successful chase in World Cup history. The Bangladesh cricket team chased down the target of 322 against West Indies. Bangladesh (322/3) beat West Indies (321/8) by 7 wickets in Taunton. The previous second highest successful chase in World Cup was also recorded by Bangladesh when they chased down the target of 319 against Scotland in 2015. Notably, it is also Bangladesh's highest ever chase in ODI cricket. | |
| 1045. |
Which team wins FIH Series Finals 2019? |
| Answer» In the FIH (Federation Internationale de Hockey) Men's Series Finals hockey tournament 2019, India thrashed South Africa with 5-1 in a summit clash at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The goals were scored in the 2nd, 11th, 25th, 36th and 50th minutes. The points scored with this win will place India in the top five of the FIH World Rankings, to be updated in September. Manpreet Singh won the Best Player of the Tournament Award, while Vivek Sagar wins the Best Junior Player Award. Jonathan Klagus of USA gets the Best Goalkeeper Award. Harmanpreet and Varun shared the top scorer award along with Semen Matkovsky. | |
| 1046. |
Where did the 5th Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Summit 2019 held? |
| Answer» The 5th Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Summit 2019 was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, from 14-15 June 2019. The theme of the 5th Summit is "Shared Vision for a Secure and More Prosperous CICA Region". India is a member of CICA since 1999. | |
| 1047. |
Which nation's researchers have developed a new type of cooling vest for sports athletes? |
| Answer» Japanese researchers have developed a new type of cooling vest for sports athletes that may help them compete safely in sweltering summer conditions. | |
| 1048. |
This country decided to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030 as part of a major strategy to protect the environment. |
| Answer» Ireland decided to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030 as part of a major strategy to protect the environment. It is one among the 180 measures of the Irish government published in the 'Climate Action Plan'. They plan to have 950,000 electric vehicles on Irish roads supported by a network of charging stations. This plan also includes the elimination of non-recyclable plastic and higher fees for plastic items which are difficult to recycle. | |
| 1049. |
According to the Asian Development Bank, which nation emerged as the fastest growing economy among the 45 countries of the Asia-Pacific region? |
| Answer» According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Bangladesh emerged as the fastest growing economy among the 45 countries of the Asia-Pacific region. Higher public sector investment, stronger consumption demand, revival in exports, improved power supply and higher growth in private sector credit were the key factors of the high growth performance of Bangladesh. Bangladesh registered a growth rate of 7.9%. They predicted that the growth will be 8% in the next financial year 2019-20. | |
| 1050. |
What is the state flower of Haryana? |
| Answer» Lotus, the beautiful flower comes from the family of Nelumbo nucifera, has been selected by the government of Haryana, an Indian state as state flower. | |