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| 1251. |
Which country Sees Decline In Electric Vehicle Sales For Second Consecutive Month? |
| Answer» China reported a decline of 16 per cent in electric vehicle sales for the month of August. Last month the cumulative sales of all pure-electric, fuel-celled, and plugin hybrids vehicles stood at 85,000 units the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, compared to 100,000+ vehicles sold during the same month in 2018. The decline in year-on-year YoY sales, China registered month-on-month MoM drop of 4.7 per cent compared to the total EV sales in July 2019. | |
| 1252. |
Arcadia Education Project has been awarded the prestigious Aga Khan Architecture Award 2019. It belongs to which country? |
| Answer» Arcadia Education Project which involves construction of floating school for marginalised children in South Kanarchor of Bangladesh, has been awarded the prestigious Aga Khan Architecture Award 2019. The award ceremony was held in Kazan, republic of Tatarastan. The architect of the project Saif Ul Haque designed a school which remains on the ground during dry season and floats when the area is submerged in water during monsoon. He utilised only the local material-bamboo, used tyres and steel drums for constructing the amphibious structure for school. | |
| 1253. |
The Kerala government has recently inked MoU with which country on cancer care? |
| Answer» The Kerala government and the Regional Cancer Centre (RCC) have jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maldives (GoM) to strengthen cancer care in the island nation. The aim of the pact is to bolster cancer care programmes in the Maldives through the expertise of RCC. As part of the agreement, doctors, nurses, pharmacists and laboratory staff with the health care centres in the Maldives are to be provided with special training at RCC. | |
| 1254. |
Which country's cricket team created new record of most consecutive T20I (twenty twenty International) victories? |
| Answer» Afghanistan cricket team created a new record of most consecutive T20I (twenty twenty International) victories after their 12th successive win in T20I during 2019 Bangladesh Tri-Nation Series held at Dhaka, Bangladesh against Bangladesh. Afghanistan broke their own previous record of most consecutive wins (11 wins in T20I) from 2016 to 2017 and now equals Australia with 12 consecutive victories. | |
| 1255. |
Which country unveils South Asias tallest tower, funded by China? |
| Answer» Sri Lanka unveiled South Asia's tallest tower, costing over $100 million, 80% of which has been funded by China under the controversial Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The 350-metre-tall 17-storey Lotus Tower, located in the heart of Colombo city, comprises a television tower, a hotel, a telecommunications museum, restaurants, auditorium, an observation deck, a shopping mall and a conference centre. The tower, spread over an area of 30,600 sq. constructed at a cost of over $100 million, 80% of which was funded by China, Sri Lankan. | |
| 1256. |
Name the country which will honour the Five Indian women police officers for their excellent performance in the body's mission. |
| Answer» Five women police officers from India were honoured by the United Nations for their exceptional services in the international body's mission in South Sudan. The police officers include Reena Yadav, Gopika Jahangir, Bharati Samantre, Ragini Kumari and Kamal Shekhawat. | |
| 1257. |
Which South Asian country on September 16 unveiled South Asia's tallest tower? |
| Answer» The 350-metre-tall 17-storey Lotus Tower, located in the heart of Colombo city, comprises a television tower, a hotel, a telecommunications museum, restaurants, auditorium, an observation deck, a shopping mall and a conference centre. | |
| 1258. |
The 63rd Annual Regular Session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference will be held in __________. |
| Answer» The 63rd Annual Regular Session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference is being held from 16 September to 20 September 2019 at Vienna, Austria. The Indian delegation to the conference was headed by Dr. K N Vyas, Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) and Secretary of Department of Atomic Energy. Other high-ranking officials and representatives from the IAEA Member States are participating in the conference. | |
| 1259. |
According to United Nation's report, which country has leading diaspora in 2019? |
| Answer» India was the leading country of origin of international migrants in 2019 with a 17.5 million strong diaspora, according to new estimates released by the United Nations, which said the number of migrants globally reached an estimated 272 million. | |
| 1260. |
Which country has supplied Guided Bomb Spice-2000 to the Indian Air Force (IAF)? |
| Answer» The Indian Air Force (IAF) has received the first consignment of the upgraded version of the Guided Bomb Spice-2000 with Mark 84 warheads and bombs from Israel at the Gwalior airbase, Madhya Pradesh. The bombs are being given to India under a contract worth about Rs 300 crore signed between India and Israel in June 2019. | |
| 1261. |
As per the RBI, which nation has emerged as a top nation in making non-resident investments in Indian mutual funds? |
| Answer» The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) notified that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerged as a top nation in making non-resident investments in Indian mutual funds (MFs). As of March 31, 2019, the foreign liabilities of units in Indian MFs made by UAE stood at Rs 14,979 crore, registering a share of 16%. The second place was acquired by the United States (US) with Rs 8,989 crore (9.6% share) followed by the United Kingdom (UK) with Rs 7,751 crore (8.3% share). | |
| 1262. |
In which city of Texas(USA) US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet twice on September 22, 2019? |
| Answer» September 22, US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet twice in Houston. One meet-up between the two leaders shall be at an event hosted by the Indian-American community, with over 50,000 in audience where both Modi and Trump will be jointly present, and both shall address. The other meet-up will be a Modi-Trump summit. | |
| 1263. |
Protodontopteryx ruthae world's oldest bird species is discovered in which country? |
| Answer» Scientists from the Canterbury Museum(England) have discovered the world's oldest bird species' fossils in Waipara, New zealand that lived 62 million years ago. It was a sea bird, and is named as Protodontopteryx ruthae with its discovery details mentioned in the journal 'Palaeontology'. The bird which was smallest in size of its family, maintained size of an average sea gull while its descendants had wingspans more than five metres. It was first found by palaeontologist Leigh Love of the Canterbury museumat the Waipara Greensand fossil site in 2018. | |
| 1264. |
Which country announced that the Doctors and Nurses need not take TOEFL & IELTS exam to practice? |
| Answer» Doctors, nurses and dentists now need not undertake the TOEFL and IELTS English language tests to practice in the United Kingdom (UK). Only the scores of the Occupational English Test (OET) are enough to register with the healthcare regulator in the UK. | |
| 1265. |
In which city is the World Tourism Organisation headquartered? |
| Answer» UNWTO's membership includes 158 countries, 6 territories and over 500 affiliate members representing the private sector, educational institutions, tourism associations and local tourism authorities. Its headquarters are located in Madrid. | |
| 1266. |
Name the country which has cut off power to parts of West Bank. |
| Answer» Israel cut off power to some parts of occupied West Bank on Sunday saying that there were outstanding payments amounting to almost US$483 million. | |
| 1267. |
Which country has won a membership in IAEA Board for a period of two years 2019-2021? |
| Answer» Saudi Arabia has won a membership in the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for a period of two years 2019-2021. The election was held in the 63rd session of the IAEA General Conference held in Vienna, Austria. The board is responsible for making most of the policy of the IAEA and makes recommendations to the General Conference on IAEA activities. | |
| 1268. |
How many countries are committed to achieve net zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050? |
| Answer» Sixty-six countries signaled their intent to achieve net zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050 The 66 governments are joined by 10 regions, 102 cities, 93 businesses and 12 investors all committed to net zero CO2 emissions by 2050 Around 60 world leaders have convened for the UN Climate Action Summit in New York. | |
| 1269. |
India and this country will hold their first tri-services exercise 'Tiger Triumph'. |
| Answer» India and the United States are set to hold their first trilateral-service military exercise codenamed 'Tiger Triumph' at Visakhapatnam and Kakinada in November 2019. The exercise is being organized under the aegis of the headquarters of the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS). | |
| 1270. |
Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas will be the next Ambassador of India to __________. |
| Answer» According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India (GoI), Shri Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas, a 1993 batch IFS ( Indian Foreign Service) officer has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Guinea Bissau, with residence in Dakar.He will succeeds Partha Satpathy. | |
| 1271. |
How much did the India PM announce for the Pacific Island nations at the India-Pacific Islands Developing States (PSIDS) Leaders' Meeting? |
| Answer» India-Pacific Islands Developing States (PSIDS) Leaders' Meeting was held in New York, US on the sidelines of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA). In the meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a $150 million line of credit to the group of Pacific island nations. The grant will help to undertake solar, renewable energy and climate-related projects based on their requirement. | |
| 1272. |
Name the country which launches "World's Biggest Transport Space Ship" for Space Station. |
| Answer» Japan launched an unmanned H-2B rocket towards the International Space Station. The H-2B rocket lifted off with cargo vessel Kounotori8, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The launch took place from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan. This Rocket is considered as the world's biggest transport spaceship. It intends to deliver about 5.3 tonnes of supplies to astronauts at the ISS. | |
| 1273. |
Name the country which topped the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2019? |
| Answer» The United States topped the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2019 followed by Singapore at the 2nd rank, Sweden at 3rd, Denmark at 4th rank and Switzerland at 5th rank. | |
| 1274. |
With which country India have signed agreements to boost the trade for Rs 2,400 crores? |
| Answer» Thailand and India have signed agreements for Rs 2,400 crores Aim: To boost trade ties between the two countries The pacts were across segments including rubber, construction material, food and beverages, logistics. The breakup of the agreements, Laksana Visit on his first visit to India said the agreements signed in Mumbai total 4.45 billion Thai baht (about Rs 900 crore) while in Chennai, it was 7.623 billion Thai baht (about Rs 1,500 crore). | |
| 1275. |
Which company has received the United Nations Global Climate Action Award in the 'Climate Neutral Now' category? |
| Answer» IT major Infosys has received the United Nations Global Climate Action Award in the 'Climate Neutral Now' category. Infosys is the only corporate from India to earn the recognition for its efforts to combat climate change. The announcement of the winners was made after the UN Climate Summit in New York convened by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The award will be presented to Infosys at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP25) in Santiago, Chile (December 2019). | |
| 1276. |
Which two countries lead the new Leadership Group for Industry Transition that was launched at the summit to guide the world's heaviest greenhouse gas emitting industries towards low-carbon economy? |
| Answer» A new Leadership Group for Industry Transition was launched at the summit to guide the world's heaviest greenhouse gas emitting industries towards low-carbon economy. It is led by India and Sweden together with Argentina, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, South Korea and the United Kingdom (UK), as well as a group of companies. | |
| 1277. |
Who is selected as the new chief and Managing Director of International Monetary Fund? |
| Answer» Bulgaria's Kristalina Georgieva was selected as the new chief and Managing Director of International Monetary Fund on September 25, 2019. Kristalina Georgieva has become the second-ever woman to lead the IMF. IMF comprises 189 member states. | |
| 1278. |
What is the rank given to India in IMDs World Digital Competitiveness Rankings 2019? |
| Answer» According to the latest report of the International Institute for Management Development's (IMD) World Digital Competitiveness Rankings (WDCR) 2019, India has moved up by 4 places from 48th rank in 2018 to rank at 44th position in 2019. | |
| 1279. |
How many nations are there in CARICOM group of countries? |
| Answer» There are a total of 15 member nations and dependencies. The countries that are part of CARICOM cover a total area of over 177,000 square miles, and the total population among the 15 countries is more than 18 million. There were four founding members of CARICOM. It is an organisation having primary objectives to promote economic integration and cooperation among its members, to ensure that the benefits of integration are equitably shared, and to coordinate foreign policy. | |
| 1280. |
Which country stops postal exchange with India recently? |
| Answer» The ongoing tension between India and Pakistan following the scrapping of special status for Jammu & Kashmir, Islamabad now stopped the postal mail exchange between the two countries. The people in Punjab on the Indian side have stopped receiving regular mails such as magazines, publications, and even letters which they used to get regularly earlier from Pakistan via post. The postal mails going to other countries from India are handled through Foreign Post Offices (FPOs) of the Department of Post (DoP) under the central Ministry of Communications. | |
| 1281. |
Which country planned to invest $100 billion in India? |
| Answer» Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil exporter to invest USD 100 billion in India in areas of petrochemicals, infrastructure and mining. India is an attractive investment destination for Saudi Arabia and it is eyeing long-term partnerships with New Delhi in key sectors such as oil, gas and mining. Saudi Arabia is looking at making investments in India potentially worth USD 100 billion in the areas of energy, refining, petrochemicals, infrastructure, agriculture, minerals and mining. | |
| 1282. |
Shri Prakash Javedakar inaugurates exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi and Leo Tolstoy at __________. |
| Answer» Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Shri Prakash Javadekar inaugurated a unique exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi and Leo Tolstoy at Yasnaya Polyana, Russia. Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting inaugurated a special day-long seminar. The seminar was organised to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi as part of 150 years of celebrating the Mahatma. He also inaugurated special day-long seminar organised to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi as part of 150 years of celebrating the Mahatma. | |
| 1283. |
Which country is going to give online tourist visa for the first time? |
| Answer» Saudi Arabia plans to offer tourist visas for the first time, opening up the kingdom to holidaymakers as part of a push to diversify its economy away from oil. | |
| 1284. |
India has signed a MoU with which country on key deliverables including collaboration on small arms technology, and surveillance? |
| Answer» India and the US signed a statement of intent (SOI) on key deliverables, including collaboration on strategic projects in the areas of unmanned aerial systems, small arms technology, and surveillance. | |
| 1285. |
Which country hosted 64th Commonwealth parliamentry conference? |
| Answer» The annual meeting of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association is taking place in Kampala, Uganda and is hosted by the Parliament of Uganda. The Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference is one of the largest gatherings of Commonwealth parliamentarians and is a unique and valuable opportunity to network with legislators for shared-learning and to build diplomatic relations. | |
| 1286. |
DF-41 - the most powerful intercontinental-range ballistic missile on the Earth, belongs to which country? |
| Answer» On the 70th National Day of China which was observed on October 1, 2019, it launched DF-41 (Dongfeng-41) the most powerful intercontinental-range ballistic missile on the planet during the National Day parade at Chang'an Avenue in Beijing. | |
| 1287. |
Drone Innovators Network Summit-2019 is being held in ______ . |
| Answer» Drone Innovators Network Summit-2019 is being held in New Delhi. Organised by the World Economic Forum under the aegis of the Ministry of Civil Aviation. | |
| 1288. |
Which country released postage stamps on the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi? |
| Answer» On the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, a postage stamp bearing the photograph of Gandhiji has been issued in France. French postal service company La Poste has released this stamp. Similar stamps were issued on Gandhi Jayanti in many countries of the world - Uzbekistan, Turkey, Palestine and other countries. | |
| 1289. |
The second informal summit between India and China is scheduled in which city? |
| Answer» The second informal summit between the leaders of India and China is scheduled to take place in the coastal town of Mamallapuram, south of Chennai. | |
| 1290. |
Which is become the first country in the UK to criminalize the smacking of children? |
| Answer» Scotland has become the first country in the UK to ban outright the physical punishment of children, making it a criminal offence for parents to smack their offspring. | |
| 1291. |
How many Chinese Companies have been blacklisted by USA over Uighur repression? |
| Answer» The US put 28 Chinese public security bureaus and companies - including video surveillance company Hikvision - on a US trade blacklist over Beijing's treatment of Uighur Muslims and other predominantly Muslim ethnic minorities. | |
| 1292. |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Metro Express and a new ENT Hospital in Mauritius digitally. How much amount has been granted by India for the two landmark projects? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi jointly inaugurated a metro express service and a hospital in Mauritius with Mauritian premier Pravind Jugnauth. India has granted $ 289 million for the two landmark projects. | |
| 1293. |
Who is elected as new President of TUNISIA? |
| Answer» Kais Saied is elected as the new President of Tunisia. | |
| 1294. |
Which organization is to lend India $190 million loan for improving road connectivity in Rajasthan? |
| Answer» The Asian Development Bank and the Government of India signed a $190 million loan to upgrade 754 kilometres of state highways and major district roads (MDRs) to two-lane or intermediate-lane standards that will benefit about 26 million people in 14 districts of Rajasthan. The signatories to the Tranche 2 loan agreement for the Rajasthan State Highway Investment Programme were Shri Sameer Kumar Khare, Additional Secretary (Fund Bank and ADB), Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance, on behalf of the Government of India, and Mr Kenichi Yokoyama, Country Director of ADB’s India Resident Mission, who signed for ADB. The Tranche 1 loan of $220 million under the Programme, signed in July 2017, upgraded about 1,000 km of state roads. | |
| 1295. |
Prince William and Kate Middleton visited which country first time in 13 years? |
| Answer» Prince William and Kate Middleton are on a five day State visit to Pakistan from 14 October to 18 October 2019. This is the first royal visit to Pakistan in 13 years. | |
| 1296. |
Who has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Georgia? |
| Answer» Kishan Dan Dewal (IFS officer of 2003 batch), has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to Georgia. He will replace Yogeshwar Sangwan. | |
| 1297. |
Britain and Spain have joined hands with other major powers to suspend military exports to which one country? |
| Answer» Britain and Spain have joined hands with other major powers to suspend military exports to Turkey. The move comes after the incursion into northeastern Syria. | |
| 1298. |
At which place Sri Lanka's third International airport was inaugurated recently? |
| Answer» Sri Lanka's third international airport inaugurated in Jaffna with flight arriving from Chennai | |
| 1299. |
Which country has ended the Kafala System? |
| Answer» Qatar ended the 'Kafala' system that ties foreign workers to their employer and requires them to have their company's permission to leave the country: | |
| 1300. |
What is the rank of India in coffee production in the world? |
| Answer» India is the sixth-largest producer of coffee in the world. It produces about 5% of the total world coffee production. | |