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| 1101. |
The researchers of which country have found that Electronic cigarettes damages brain stem cells? |
| Answer» The researchers in the United States (US) have found that Electronic Cigarettes (ECs) produce a stress response in brain stem cells. They identified the mechanism underlying EC-induced stem cell toxicity as "Stress-Induced Mitochondrial Hyper-fusion (SIMH) using cultured mouse neural stem cells. The study showed that exposure of stem cells to e-liquids, aerosols, or nicotine produces a response that leads to SIMH. Stem cells are present throughout life & become specialized cells with more specific functions, such as brain cells, blood cells, or bone. ECs are nicotine-delivery devices that aerosolize nicotine and flavour chemicals through heating. The high levels of nicotine in ECs lead to a nicotine flooding of special receptors in the neural stem cell membrane. If the nicotine stress persists, SIMH collapses, the neural stem cells get damaged and could eventually die. If that happens, no more specialised cells, astrocytes and neurons, for example, can be produced from stem cells. Then, damaged stem cell mitochondria could accelerate aging and lead to neurodegenerative diseases. Nicotine exposure during prenatal or adolescent development can affect the brain in multiple ways that may impair memory, learning, and cognition. | |
| 1102. |
Which country has launched a space telescope Spektr-RG on 13 July 2019? |
| Answer» Russia launched a space telescope, Spektr-RG, from the cosmodrome in Baikonur, Kazakhstan on 13 July 2019. The Spektr-RG, developed with Germany, is a space observatory intended to replace the Spektr-R, known as the 'Russian Hubble'. Spektr-R was launched in 2011 to observe black holes, neutron stars and magnetic fields. | |
| 1103. |
The US House passed a Bill to remove __________ cap on issuing Green Card. |
| Answer» The United States (US) House of Representatives passed a Bill 'Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act, 2019 or HR 1044' which removes the present 7% country-cap on issuing Green Cards. A Green Card allows a person to live and work permanently in the US. According to the Congressional Research Service (CRS), the bill increases the per-country cap on family-based immigrant visas from 7% of the total number of such visas available that year to 15% and eliminates the 7% cap for employment-based immigrant visas. It was passed by the 435-member House by majority of 365-65 votes. It establishes transition rules for employment-based visas from FY 2020-22 by reserving a percentage of EB-2 (workers with advanced degrees or exceptional ability), EB-3 (skilled and other workers) and EB-5 (investors) visas for individuals from other than the two countries that get the largest number of such visas. | |
| 1104. |
Where did India Holds its First Ever Artificial Limb Fitment Camp? |
| Answer» The doctrine of Humanity, India offering to the world since long ago through 'actions'. The six-week-long Artificial Limb Fitment Camp in Tanzania which benefited over 500 differently abled Tanzanians. The camp was jointly organized by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and Jaipur Foot and held at Muhimbilli Orthopedic Institute, Dar es Salaam. The camp provided free of cost artificial limbs to over 500 differently abled Tanzanians by a 7-member technical team from Bhagvan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), Jaipur. | |
| 1105. |
In order to facilitate trade between Bhutan and which country India has set up a waterway in Brahmaputra River? |
| Answer» Bhutan can now transport goods to Bangladesh through India. The transportation that will save 30 % cost and eight-ten days of time is a first of many to come as Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) will facilitate trade between Bhutan and Bangladesh via the country's waterways. | |
| 1106. |
Julie Sweet was appointed as the new CEO of which of the company? |
| Answer» Accenture Inc, a consulting and outsourcing services provider, appointed Julie Sweet as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) succeeding David Rowland. She is currently the CEO of Accenture's business in North America. Before that, she was a partner for 10 years in the law firm of Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. David Rowland was appointed as Executive Chairman of Accenture. He is the current interim CEO of the company. | |
| 1107. |
India and this country have decided to set up a fast track mechanism to facilitate investors and companies. |
| Answer» India and Italy have decided to set up a fast track mechanism to facilitate investors and companies. The meeting was attended by Ambassador of Italy to India, Lorenzo Angeloni and Secretary of Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ramesh Abhishek. The fast-track system in Italy aims to identify and solve problems faced by Indian companies and investors. | |
| 1108. |
Which is the host country of 2020 Shooting World Cup? |
| Answer» India will be hosting next year's International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Combined World Cup from March 15-26. The Combined World Cup involves events in rifle, pistol and shotgun. ISSF Executive Committee approved the dates of the 2020 ISSF World Cup stages. | |
| 1109. |
Which country has won the top spot with 82 Medals in the 30th Summer University Games 2019? |
| Answer» Japan won the top spot with 82 Medals (33 Gold, 21 Silver, 28 Bronze). Whereas India got 29th place in the list with the total medal tally of 4 (1Gold, 1Silver, 2 Bronze). | |
| 1110. |
Name the country which was penalized by World Bank Arbitration Court worth $5.8 billion for unlawful denial of a mining lease to Tethyan Copper Company for the Reko Diq project in 2011? |
| Answer» World Bank Arbitration Court imposed a penalty of $5.8 billion on Pakistan for unlawful denial of a mining lease to Tethyan Copper Company for the Reko Diq project in 2011.Background: In 2012, Tethyan Copper Company had approached the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) after the Balochistan government declined its lease request. Pakistan's Supreme Court had terminated the deal in 2013. The case continued for at least 7 years. | |
| 1111. |
Which is the first country to be the recipient of AIIB (Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank) Local Currency Funding? |
| Answer» India is the first country to be the recipient of AIIB (Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank). AIIB president Jin Liqun had on Friday announced the bank's intention to roll out local currency financing to provide more options to borrowers. | |
| 1112. |
US bans __________ army chief over Rohingya 'ethnic cleansing' |
| Answer» USA bans Myanmar army chief over Rohingya 'ethnic cleansing'.The USA banned visits by Myanmar's Army Chief and three other top officers due to their role in the "ethnic cleansing" of the Rohingya minority. | |
| 1113. |
Motihari- Amlekhgunj petroleum pipeline project is connected to India & which country? |
| Answer» The Rs 325 crore Motihari- Amlekhgunj petroleum pipeline project has been successfully completed & will start commercial operation by August 2019. The 69-Km long petroleum pipeline from Motihari in Bihar to Amelkhgunj in Nepal has been constructed by India. It will ensure smooth, cost effective and environment friendly supply of petroleum products to Nepal. The pipeline will help in tackling the oil storage problem in Nepal and doing away with transportation of petroleum products through tankers. Hence, Nepal will officially start fuel trade with India via the pipeline after its virtual launch by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. The Motihari-Amlekhgunj oil pipeline project was first proposed in 1996. | |
| 1114. |
Hand-in-Hand is a major military exercise of which two counties? |
| Answer» India and China will carry out a major military exercise called 'Hand-in-Hand' in December, 2019. The exercise will take place at Umroi, Meghalaya. It will be based on counter-terrorism, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. | |
| 1115. |
Where is the headquarter od ADB(Asian Development Bank)? |
| Answer» The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank established on 19 December 1966, which is headquartered in the Ortigas Center located in the city of Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines. | |
| 1116. |
For which country, US is not to sell F-35 fighter jets? |
| Answer» The President of the United States (US) Donald Trump informed that the US would not sell the F-35 fighter jets to Turkey after Ankara, capital of Turkey, purchased the S-400 missile defense system from Russia. F-35 is a stealth, fifth-generation, multirole combat aircraft, designed for ground-attack and air-superiority missions. As per current US laws, any country purchasing major defence equipment from Russia could be subject to American sanctions. The US Congress has made amendments in the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) for a presidential waiver. | |
| 1117. |
Which country has signed Inter-Institutional Agreement with India in regenerative medicine and 3D(Three-Dimensional) bioprinting, new technologies, recently? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet gave its approval to the Inter-Institutional Agreement between India and the USA in the areas of regenerative medicine and 3D(Three-Dimensional) bioprinting, new technologies, exchange of scientific information and technologies, and joint use of scientific infrastructure. Benefits of MoU:The agreement opens door to all qualified scientists and technologists for joint research projects, training programs, conferences, seminars, etc that will be supported on the basis of scientific merit and excellence.Both sides will anticipate the general academic exchange regarded under the Agreement will lead to the development of specific projects, each of which may have academic, clinical and commercial implications. | |
| 1118. |
The scientists of which country have developed a concept named Ramanujan Machine? |
| Answer» The scientists from Technion - Israel Institute of Technology (IIT) have developed a concept & have named Ramanujan Machine, after the Indian mathematician. It is not really a machine but an algorithm that automatically generates conjectures for fundamental constants. The Conjectures are mathematical statements which are proposed as true statements. In other words, they are mathematical statements that are, as yet, unproven. Typically, people provide the input and the algorithm (hopefully) finds the solution. The Ramanujan Machine reverses the process. The researchers hope that their creation will inspire younger mathematicians. If a user develops a new proof or algorithm, it will be named after him. The algorithm reflects the way Srinivasa Ramanujan worked during his brief life (1887-1920). | |
| 1119. |
Which country has been suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC) with immediate effect after it breached the ICC Constitution? |
| Answer» Zimbabwe cricket has been suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC) with immediate effect after it breached the ICC Constitution by failing to provide free and democratic elections and ensuring that there is no government interference in its administration. The decision was taken by the ICC board during the ICC Annual Conference in London. With this suspension, Zimbabwe Cricket will be frozen and representative teams from Zimbabwe will not be allowed to participate in any ICC tournaments. | |
| 1120. |
Which Country topped the medals tally in the ISSF Junior World Cup 2019? |
| Answer» India has topped the championship by securing 10 gold, 9 silver and 5 bronze with a total of 24 medals in the ISSF Junior World Cup 2019 in Suhl, Germany. | |
| 1121. |
When is Commerce and Industry Ministry going to launch 'Global Innovation Index' 2019? |
| Answer» Union Minister of Commerce, Industry and Railways Piyush Goyal will launch the Global Innovation Index (GII) in New Delhi, July 24, 2019. This is the first time that the GII is being launched in an emerging economy. | |
| 1122. |
After successful launch of Chandrayaan-2 by India, which country has expressed a desire to work on space programs with India? |
| Answer» China congratulated India after successful launch of the Chandrayaan-2. China has also shared its desires to work with India for upcoming outer space programmes. China has launched its five lunar explorations missions to the Moon till date. | |
| 1123. |
This country has developed a method to convert Jute fibre into Bio-Degradable plastic alternative called 'Sonali'. |
| Answer» A team of scientists from state-run Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) developed a process to convert Jute fibre into Bio-Degradable cellulose sheets 'Sonali'. The country will start the commercial production of these bags by 2019 end. | |
| 1124. |
India and __________ bilateral scheme launched on Pilot basis. |
| Answer» India and UK bilateral scheme launched on Pilot basis.The UKEIRI Mobility Programme launched on a pilot basis to support Britain's universities to collaborate with Indian partners to facilitate the United Kingdom (UK) students to visit India during their studies. UKERI stands for 'UK-India Education Research Initiative'. | |
| 1125. |
Which country test-fired two short-range missiles which flew about 430 km and reached an altitude of 50 km? |
| Answer» North Korea successfully test-fired two short-range missiles from its eastern coastal city of Wonsan on 25 July. The missiles flew about 430 km and reached an altitude of 50 km. The ballistic missile is a short-range, of about 1,000 kilometres or less. It will be used only in the short distances between some countries and the missiles are low cost. North Korea tested its last weapons in 9 May which included short-range missiles and also smaller rockets. | |
| 1126. |
Name the country which was invited as a partner country for Gita Jayanti Mahotsav 2019. |
| Answer» Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has invited Nepal to be the partner country for this year's 'Gita Jayanti Mahotsav 2019' scheduled to be held at Kurukshetra. He extended the invitation to Ambassador of Nepal to India Nilamber Acharya. | |
| 1127. |
Recently, with which country India signs MoU on Defence Co-Operation? |
| Answer» Minister of State for Defence and Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services of Myanmar signed MoU to enhancing defence co-operation, review joint exercises and training provided to Myanmar Defence Services, strengthen maritime security by joint surveillance and capacity building, medical co-operation, pollution response and for developing new infrastructure. | |
| 1128. |
The scientists of which country have developed a statistical model that predict pollution levels using oceans' memory? |
| Answer» Researchers from China and the U.S. have developed a novel computer model that can help accurately predict air pollution levels in the region a season in advance. The statistical model uses certain climatic patterns related to the oceans which have a regulatory effect on the wintertime air pollution over northern India. The new model could allow the government to forecast aerosol pollution conditions in winter and accordingly improve plans for pollution control. The study found that the inter-annual variability of wintertime aerosol pollution over northern India is regulated mainly by a combination of El Nino -- a climate cycle in the Pacific Ocean with a global impact on weather patterns -- and the Antarctic Oscillation (AAO), a low-frequency mode of atmospheric variability of the southern hemisphere. Both El Nino sea surface temperature (SST) anomalies and AAO-induced anomalies can persist from autumn to winter, offering prospects for a pre-winter forecast of wintertime aerosol pollution over northern India. | |
| 1129. |
Which country opens historic Hindu temple in Punjab? |
| Answer» Pakistan has opened a 1,000 year old Hindu temple in eastern city Sialkot for worship for the first time since partition on the demand of the local Hindu community. The Shawala Teja Singh temple, located in city's congested Dhaarowal locality, some 100 km from Lahore, is more than 1,000 years old, according to the book 'History of Sialkot' by the late Rashid Niaz. | |
| 1130. |
Durand Line is the line demarcating the boundaries of _________ |
| Answer» Durand Line is the line demarcating the boundaries of Pakistan and Afghanistan. | |
| 1131. |
Name the country which announced one-month free visa on arrival to foreign nationals from nearly 50 nations. |
| Answer» Sri Lanka announced on Wednesday that it will give a one-month free visa on arrival to visitors from nearly 50 countries. The move is a part of its latest efforts to revive its tourism industry, which received a major hit after the Easter Sunday terror attacks that killed 263 people. | |
| 1132. |
__________ and the US successfully tested Arrow-3 Anti-Ballistic Missile System. |
| Answer» Israel's Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Benjamin Netanyahu informed that Israel and the United States (US) successfully conducted tests of the advanced anti-ballistic missile system "Arrow-3". The test was carried out with U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) at Pacific Spaceport Complex-Alaska (PSCA) in Kodiak, Alaska, US. Arrow-3 is jointly manufactured by the Boeing Company and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and is intended to serve as Israel's highest-altitude missile interception system. It is designed by IAI. It passed its first full interception test over the Mediterranean sea in 2015 and was deployed in Israel in 2017. | |
| 1133. |
Which country topped Asia In Dell Global Women Entrepreneur Cities Index 2019? |
| Answer» According to the latest "Women Entrepreneur Cities Index 2019", sponsored by Dell and conducted by London-based global information provider, IHS Markit, The Singapore tops in Asian city ranked at 21st position. Indian cities Bangalore(Karnataka) and Delhi ranked 43rd (7th in Asia) and 50th (10th in Asia).The ranking measures a city's ability to attract and support high potential women entrepreneurs. And it is constructed using five "pillars" They include market, talent, capital (all 3 under operating Environment), culture and technology(under Enabling Environment).San Francisco Bay Area topped the list.They secured 63.7 points It is followed by New York(62.9 points) and London(3rd ). | |
| 1134. |
Which country's space agency has signed an MoU with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on cooperation in the exploration and uses of outer space for peaceful purposes? |
| Answer» Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave its approval about an MoU, which was signed on March 29,2019 between Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Bolivian Space Agency on Cooperation in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space for peaceful purposes during the visit of President of India to Bolivia. The MoU will help develop a joint activity in the field of application of space technologies for the benefit of humanity.It enables the following potential interest areas of cooperation such as remote sensing of the earth, satellite communication, satellite based navigation, use of spacecraft and space systems and ground system.The MoU would lead to set up a Joint Working Group, drawing members from ISRO and the Bolivian Space Agency (ABE), which will further work out the action plan including the time-frame and the means of implementing this MoU. | |
| 1135. |
The team of researchers from __________ & US developed a new computer model that predict India's pollution levels. |
| Answer» The team of researchers from China and the United States developed a new computer model that can help accurately predict air pollution levels in the region a season in advance. The data from El Nino and Antarctic Oscillation events can be used to predict air pollution levels in northern India. It will allow the government to forecast aerosol pollution conditions in winter and formulate plans for pollution control. The research was published in the journal Science Advances. Meng Gao from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University in the US said that the statistical prediction model uses 2 autumn temperature variation patterns as predictors. According to the State of Global Air 2019 Report, over 1.2 million people died in India due to air pollution in 2017. | |
| 1136. |
This country becomes the fourth African nation to join global coalition to protect pollinators. |
| Answer» Nigeria becomes the fourth African nation to join global coalition to protect pollinators. Ethiopia is the first African nation to be part of this global coalition in 2017. Burundi is the second African country to join this global group. The non-African nations such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Dominican Republic, Ireland, and Mexico had joined the global group last year. Nigeria will also focus on research to conserve pollinators and share its experiences on the same. The annual market value of the five to eight percent of production that is directly linked with pollination services is estimated at $235 billion-$577 billion worldwide. Pollinator-Dependent crops have higher prices than non- pollinator-dependent crops. | |
| 1137. |
Nagar kirtan from Pakistan reaches this country for the first time since Partition. |
| Answer» To mark the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev , the Sikhism founder, a Nagar Kirtan , a Sikh religious procession was taken out for 1st time after Independence from Nankana Sahib district(birthplace of Guru Nanak Dev) of Pakistan's Punjab province to Attari village in Amritsar,Punjab Indian side through the Attari-Wagah land route. The procession which comprising around 500 Sikh devotees will halt will at Sultanpur Lodhi in Kapurthala district of Punjab after passing through various cities and towns. The procession carrying the holy Guru Granth Sahib was organized by Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC), an apex religious body of the Sikhs with the support from both Indian and Pakistani authorities. | |
| 1138. |
This country contributed $1 million to the United Nations (UN) Development system. |
| Answer» India contributed $1 million to reform the United Nations (UN) Development system by contributing to the UN Special Purpose Trust Fund (SPTF) for the resident coordinator system. It is a specific fund established mainly to receive, consolidate, manage and account for all contributions and financial transactions in an efficient and transparent way. It is housed within the UN secretariat. SPTF web portal: The web portal displays in real-time all commitments, contributions and expenditures recorded for the fund. | |
| 1139. |
Which country's Women cricket team has made history by posting the highest T20 Internationals score made by a team? |
| Answer» Ireland women's cricket team made two records in the 2019 Netherlands Women's Quadrangular series against the Netherlands held at Sportpark Het Schootsveld cricket ground in Deventer, Netherlands from August 8-14, 2019. It made history by posting the highest T20Internationals score made by a team. They scored 213-4 from 20 overs. Other records: It is also the second highest T20I team score for Ireland(men or women) and 7th highest team score in T20I history.Irish Opener Gaby Lewis made her second ever T20I half-century with a total score of 71 runs from 41balls marking her highest T20I score. | |
| 1140. |
Which country has officially withdrawn from Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF)? |
| Answer» The United States has officially withdrawn from Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty with Russia. The INF Treaty is a Cold War-era missile treaty that was signed by then US President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in 1987. The treaty banned both countries from deploying land-launched cruise missiles in the 500- to 5,500-km range. It was a key to ending the arms race between the (then) two super powers and helped protect the U.S.'s NATO allies in Europe from Soviet missile attacks. The reasons for withdrawal are as follows: the Trump and Obama administrations have repeatedly alleged that Russia was violating the treaty by fielding a ground-based cruise missile - the Novator 9M729 ("SSC-8" in NATO terminology) that could strike Europe at a short notice, an allegation that Russia has repeatedly denied. | |
| 1141. |
Who is the president of Brazil? |
| Answer» The Constitution of Brazil, along with several constitutional amendments, establishes the requirements, powers, and responsibilities of the president, their term of office and the method of election. Jair Bolsonaro is the 38th and current President. | |
| 1142. |
Which country's head of National Institute for Space Research left his position amid criticism by its President about the agency's reports on deforestation in the Amazon? |
| Answer» The head of Brazil's National Institute for Space Research left his position on Friday amid criticism by President Jair Bolsonaro about the agency's reports on deforestation in the Amazon. | |
| 1143. |
This country has officially labeled China a "currency manipulator". |
| Answer» The United States has officially labeled China a "currency manipulator". The US has accused China of using yuan to gain "unfair competitive advantage" in trade. The US took the action as Beijing has allowed its yuan to fall below the politically sensitive level of "seven" to the U.S. dollar for the first time in 11 years. | |
| 1144. |
Which continent has the maximum number of countries? |
| Answer» Africa, consisting of 54* countries (2* disputed), has the most number of countries; followed by Asia with 47* countries, Europe with 43* countries, North America with 23 countries, Australia plus Oceania* with 14 countries, South America with 12 countries and Antarctica with no country. | |
| 1145. |
Bangladesh signs uranium supply deal with __________. |
| Answer» Bangladesh signed a deal with Russia for the supply of uranium for its 2400 MW Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP). The deal was signed in Dhaka between the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission and Russian Nuclear Fuel Supply Company (TVEL). Under this deal, Russia will supply the nuclear fuel needed for the plant during its entire life cycle. | |
| 1146. |
The largest international airline in the world is__________ |
| Answer» Emirates is the largest airlin in the world in the terms of market cap. | |
| 1147. |
Iran unveiled __________ precision-guided missiles in Tehran. |
| Answer» Iran unveiled three precision-guided missiles "Yasin", "Balaban" and a new series of "Ghaem" in Tehran. The air-to-air missiles were developed jointly by the Ministry of Defence of Iran and Sa Iran. Yasin is a smart, guided-missile with folding wings that can be fired from a range of 50 kilometres (30 miles) of its target from manned or unmanned aircraft. Balaban is guided by GPS (Global Positioning System) and sensors. It is equipped with folding wings and can be mounted under the aircraft. Ghaem is a heat-seeking missile which can hit within 50 centimeters of a target. | |
| 1148. |
Who is the present Governor of J&K? |
| Answer» Now, whenthe GOI has scrapped Article 370 and 35 A, Satya Pal Malik is the governor in J&K. | |
| 1149. |
The first among the P-5 countries to say that revocation of article 370 is an internal matter of India? |
| Answer» Russia became the first P-5 nation to formally state that abrogation of Article 370 is an internal matter for India. Moscow also called for resolving all Indo-Pak differences based on Shimla agreement and Lahore declaration. | |
| 1150. |
The world's first-ever thermal battery plant was inaugurated in which state? |
| Answer» The world's first-ever thermal battery plant was inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh in Amaravati. | |