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| 1351. |
The 8th session of the Governing Body of International Treaty of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) is being organized in which country? |
| Answer» The eight-session of the Governing Body of International Treaty of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) is being held in Rome, Italy from 11-16 November 2019. The Governing Body sessions are biennial. | |
| 1352. |
Which country will host 19th SCO Heads of Government Council in 2020? |
| Answer» India will host the 19th Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization next year, the first such high level meeting of the eight-member grouping to be organized in New Delhi. | |
| 1353. |
Tesla is to build its first European plant in which city? |
| Answer» The electric-car maker will build its first European factory as well as an engineering and design center in Berlin. By building a plant in Germany, Tesla will be able to add the "Made in Germany" accolade. | |
| 1354. |
How much amount will India contribute to the UN Palestine refugee agency? |
| Answer» India has announced that it is to contribute $5 million in 2020 to the UN Palestine refugee agency. It aims to provide services to refugees in the fields of education and health. | |
| 1355. |
Which country has recently declared a health emergency due to dengue and malaria? |
| Answer» Yemen has declared a health emergency, as the nation is battling severe cases of malaria and dengue fever. | |
| 1356. |
Which country is to do clinical trials of second Ebola vaccine on 50,000 people? |
| Answer» A second Ebola vaccine is to be offered to around 50,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as part of a major clinical trial. The European Commission has also approved the vaccine. More than 2,100 people have died in DR Congo, in the second-largest Ebola outbreak on record. | |
| 1357. |
Which country organized the 2nd Summit of World Religious Leaders? |
| Answer» The 2nd Summit of World Religious Leaders began in Baku, Azerbaijan. The summit was held from 14-15 November 2019. | |
| 1358. |
Which country's upper house unanimously passed resolution honouring Sikh Community? |
| Answer» The United States Senate has unanimously passed a resolution recognizing the historical, cultural and religious significance of the 550th birthday of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev, besides the Sikh's contributions in the US' growth. | |
| 1359. |
Who has sworn in as the new Sri Lankan president recently? |
| Answer» Sri Lanka's controversial wartime defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa won the hotly contested presidential election, defeating the ruling party candidate Sajith Premadasa by more than 13 lakh votes, marking the return of the powerful Rajapaksa dynasty known for its pro-China tilt. | |
| 1360. |
Which country will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Forum of Young Scientists and Innovators in 2020. |
| Answer» India will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Forum of Young Scientists and Innovators in 2020.The 5th Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member States Heads of Ministries and Departments of Science and Technology and Permanent Working Group on S&T Cooperation concluded in Moscow, Russia. | |
| 1361. |
The Plenary meeting of Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS)-2019 is to be hosted by which country? |
| Answer» The Plenary meeting of Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) is to be hosted by India between November 18, 2019 and November 22, 2019. | |
| 1362. |
India has partnered with which country to tackle chronic air pollution of Delhi? |
| Answer» Atmospheric scientists from the U.K. and India have partnered to tackle chronic air pollution, which is impacting the health of more than 20 million people in Delhi. | |
| 1363. |
Which country has been given permission by India to use Chandipur test range? |
| Answer» India and Singapore on November 20 exchanged a Letter of Intent that could pave the way for the city-state to conduct live firing of missiles like the Spyder air defence system at the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha. It is perhaps for the first time that India will open Chandipur Integrated Test Range for any foreign country. | |
| 1364. |
Kranji War Memorial is located in which country? |
| Answer» Visiting the Kranji War Memorial in Singapore, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who is on a two-day visit to the island city, paid tributes to those who sacrificed their lives during the World War-II. | |
| 1365. |
Which country is to host India-ASEAN InnoTech Summit 2019? |
| Answer» A three-day India ASEAN InnoTech Summit is to being held in Davao, Philippines. The Summit is organized between 20 November, 2019 and 22 November, 2019. | |
| 1366. |
Which country hosted the World Customs Organization RCP meeting of Asia Pacific? |
| Answer» India hosted the 29th World Customs Organization (WCO) Asia Pacific Regional Contact Points (RCP) that was held for 3 three days in Puducherry (from Nov 18 to 20, 2019). | |
| 1367. |
India has made an agreement with which country for expeditious grant of patents to Indian entities and individuals? |
| Answer» The patent offices of India and Japan have inked an agreement for expeditious grant of patents to Indian entities and individuals. The Union Cabinet approved a proposal for Bilateral Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) programme between the Indian Patent Office and patent offices of other interested countries. | |
| 1368. |
AIIA will work with which country for integrating Ayurveda principles with modern medicine? |
| Answer» The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Australia's Western Sydney University with aim to promote collaboration in research and developing guidelines for integrating Ayurveda principles with modern medicine. | |
| 1369. |
Singapore with which country has recently signed an MOU on Cybersecurity Cooperation? |
| Answer» Singapore signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with South Korea to enhance cooperation and information-sharing on cybersecurity, according to a statement from the city-state's government. | |
| 1370. |
The 13th Asia Pacific Screen Awards were awarded in which country? |
| Answer» The Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) is an international cultural initiative of the Brisbane City Council, Australia, to honour and promote the films, actors, directors, and cultures of the Asia-Pacific region to a global audience and to realize the objectives of UNESCO to promote and preserve the respective cultures through the influential medium of film. The 13th Asia Pacific Screen Awards were awarded in Brisbane, Australia. | |
| 1371. |
Which country organized the WATEC Conference? |
| Answer» Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat represented India at the WATEC Conference in Israel. The Water Technology and Environment Control (WATEC) conference help to get updates on technologies related to water and environmental management. Several countries participated in the conference showcasing their revolutionary technologies and solutions. Israel is considered as the world hero in terms of water management. They reuse 80% of its sewage water for agriculture. | |
| 1372. |
Which country has the highest number of diplomatic missions in the world? |
| Answer» According to the Sydney-based Lowy Institute, China overtook the US in 2019 and currently has 276 diplomatic posts globally, three more than America. China has 169 embassies, 96 consulates, eight permanent missions and three other missions. | |
| 1373. |
India and which country recently signed the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) and Protocol? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet approved the agreement signed between the Republic of India and the Republic of Chile to avoid double taxation. | |
| 1374. |
India and which country recently signed an MOU on bilateral cooperation for Prevention of Trafficking in persons? |
| Answer» Union Cabinet has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Myanmar on bilateral cooperation for Prevention of Trafficking in Persons; Rescue, Recovery, Repatriation and Re-integration of victims of Trafficking. | |
| 1375. |
India and which country recently signed an MOU to combat illicit trafficking and smuggling of Narcotic Drugs? |
| Answer» PM Modi led Cabinet gave ex-post facto approval for the Memorandum of understanding (MoUs) signed between India and Saudi Arabia in the field of combating illicit trafficking and smuggling of Narcotic Drugs, any chemical precursors and psychotropic Substances. | |
| 1376. |
What was the name of the last Sumatran female rhinoceros, that recently died in Malaysia? |
| Answer» The last Sumatran female rhinoceros, named Iman, in Malaysia died. With this, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Environment announced that Sumatran rhinoceros is now extinct in Malaysia. | |
| 1377. |
India has signed an MOU for cooperation in the field of education with which country? |
| Answer» India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vietnam to improve the field of education. The agreement came after the meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Vietnam's Chief of the General Staff General Phan Van Giang. | |
| 1378. |
India has announced a $400 million line of credit to which country? |
| Answer» India has announced a $400 million line of credit to Sri Lanka to help strengthen its economy. India also announced a $50million line of credit to the nation to fight against terrorism. Sri Lanka also announced that it will release all Indian boats in their custody. | |
| 1379. |
Which country is planning to set up a refinery in Maharashtra? |
| Answer» The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia is planning to set up a refinery in Maharashtra, India. The minimum estimated cost to set up the refinery is $70 billion. It exceeds the initial $44 billion estimate that was previously announced. The initiative was first announced in 2018. The aim is to develop the petrochemicals complex and refinery which would secure the supply of 600,000 barrels per day of Saudi and Emirati crude oil for India's market. | |
| 1380. |
How many hi-tech parks will be set up by India in Bangladesh? |
| Answer» India will set up 12 hi-tech parks in Bangladesh at a cost of $193 million. Responding to the issue of the trade imbalance between the two countries, diversification of the product basket of Bangladesh will help reduce the gap by increasing exports to India. | |
| 1381. |
18th World Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition (WWEC2019) was organized in which country? |
| Answer» World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) organized the 18th World Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition (WWEC2019) from 25-27 November 2019 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The conference focused on opportunities offered by a renewable energy strategy. | |
| 1382. |
Which country has been elected as a member of the World Heritage Committee? |
| Answer» Thailand has been elected as a member of the World Heritage Committee. It was selected during the 22nd session of the General Assembly of States Parties to the World Heritage Convention in Paris. The representatives from 193 countries cast their votes to fill nine vacant seats on the 21-member World Heritage Committee. | |
| 1383. |
Carl XVI Gustaf is the King of which country? |
| Answer» King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden are on a five-day visit to India aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. The Swedish royal couple, who arrived in India on December 2,2019 were accorded a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. | |
| 1384. |
Which became the first Asian country to be the 'Guest of Honour Country' at the International Book fair, Mexico? |
| Answer» Minister of State for Human Resource Development Sanjay Dhotre inaugurated the India Pavilion at International Book Fair in Guadaljara, Mexico. This fair is the biggest book fair in the Spanish-speaking world. India is the 'Guest of Honour Country' in this book fair and it becomes the first Asian country to participate as 'Guest of Honour' in the Fair. | |
| 1385. |
India with which country will sign an MOU for polar science cooperation? |
| Answer» India and Sweden are likely to sign their first maritime cooperation agreement, Cooperation in Polar Science, during the visit to India of the Swedish royal couple and senior Ministers, including Foreign Minister Anne Linde. | |
| 1386. |
India with which country has signed an MOU to set up Savitribai Phule Pune University's campus abroad? |
| Answer» Maharashtra's Savitribai Phule Pune University (STPU) and Qatar's Milestone International Education signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enable the University to set up its campus in Doha. | |
| 1387. |
Which country has introduced mandatory face scans for mobile users? |
| Answer» China will require telecom operators to collect face scans when registering new phone users at offline outlets. According to the country's information technology authority, as Beijing continues to tighten cyberspace controls. | |
| 1388. |
13th South Asian Games have recently been inaugurated in which country? |
| Answer» 13th South Asian Games have formally begun in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. President of Nepal Bidya Devi Bhandari declared games open in a glittering ceremony at Dasaratha Rangshala in Kathmandu on December 1. Over 2700 athletes from seven South Asian Countries participated in the march past. | |
| 1389. |
What is the name of the typhoon that recently hit Philippines? |
| Answer» A powerful typhoon is blowing through the central Philippines, damaging homes and heading toward the capital, Manila. Typhoon Kammuri hit the eastern coast overnight and was moving west through Quezon province ripping off roofs, toppling trees and knocking out power. It had maximum sustained winds of 155 km per hour and gusts of up to 190 kph. Nearly 90,000 residents were evacuating coastal and low-lying areas prone to flash floods and landslides. | |
| 1390. |
What is the length of recently launched pipeline for transportation of natural gas from Siberia to northeast China? |
| Answer» Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on December 2 oversaw the launch of a landmark pipeline that will transport natural gas from Siberia to northeast China, an economic and political boost to ties between Moscow and Beijing. The 3,000-km-long (1,865 mile) Power of Siberia pipeline will transport gas from the Chayandinskoye and Kovytka fields in eastern Siberia, a project expected to last for three decades and to generate $400 billion for Russian state coffers. | |
| 1391. |
India and which country has joined hands to set up Healthcare Innovation Centre in India? |
| Answer» India and Sweden on December 3 joined hands to set up a healthcare innovation centre to promote research, broadly in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and help scale-up Indian start-ups in the sector. State Secretary to the Minister for Health and Social Affairs Maja Fjaestad, who is travelling with the Swedish royal couple on its ongoing visit to India, said the cooperation between India and Sweden has "grown in strength" over the decade. | |
| 1392. |
Which country's parliament has recently passed the Uighur bill? |
| Answer» The U.S. House of Representatives on December 3 overwhelmingly approved a bill that would require the Trump administration to toughen its response to China's crackdown on its Muslim minority, demanding sanctions on senior Chinese officials and export bans. | |
| 1393. |
OPEC has set the new production target per day of how many barrels? |
| Answer» On December 6, 2019, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries reached a deal deepening their output cuts. They have set the target as 500,000 barrels a day. The action is being implemented in order to eliminate surplus and bolster crude prices. | |
| 1394. |
Which City will organize India-EU Summit 2020? |
| Answer» Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to visit Brussels in 2020 for the India-EU Summit 2020. He was invited to participate in the 2020 EU-Summit by the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. India-EU partnership: India-EU partnership is based on shared values such as multilateralism, democracy, respect for rule of law, rules-based trade and international order.The summit is aimed at expanding strategic partnership with Europe. | |
| 1395. |
India and which country have signed JDI to strengthen Indian railways? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet assessed and approved the Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) between India and Germany. The JDI was aimed at strengthening the cooperation on strategic projects in the field of Railways. The Joint Declaration of Intent was signed in the month of November 2019. Under the agreement, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy of Germany will provide a platform to Indian Railways to interact and share the latest developments and knowledge in the field of Railways. | |
| 1396. |
Which country has recorded the highest estimated number of cervical cancer deaths in 2018? |
| Answer» A report by Lancet Global Health said India recorded the highest estimated number of cervical cancer deaths in 2018. The report titles Estimates of incidence and mortality of cervical cancer in 2018: a worldwide analysis said that the global cervical cancer cases reported in India and China together contributed 35% of the global cases in 2018. | |
| 1397. |
Exim Bank signed an agreement with which country's Armed Forces Division to provide $500 million? |
| Answer» On 11 April 2019, the Exim Bank signed an agreement with Bangladesh's Armed Forces Division. The agreement was to provide India-supported line of credit (LoC) $500 million to Bangladesh. The agreement under the LoC came to effect from 7 November 2019. | |
| 1398. |
5th edition of annual 'MED - Mediterranean Dialogues' is being held in which city? |
| Answer» The fifth edition of "MED - Mediterranean Dialogues", the annual high-level conference promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and ISPI (Italian Institute of International Political Studies), is held in Rome from December 5 to December 7.The core of MED has not changed since the first edition put the spotlights on the positive development in the region. | |
| 1399. |
Which city is to organize the annual summit PM Modi and Shinzo Abe? |
| Answer» The annual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe is to take place between 15-17 December 2019. The announcement was made by the External Affairs Ministry. The summit is expected to take place in Guwahati, Assam. | |
| 1400. |
Which country recorded the first polio case in 27 years? |
| Answer» A polio case has been confirmed in the country, the first in Malaysia in 27 years. The Health Ministry confirmed that a three-month-old Malaysian boy from Tuaran, Sabah had been admitted into a hospital's Intensive Care Unit after experiencing fever and weakness of limbs. | |