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| 1401. |
Which country has conducted a test at sohae facility which was dismantled earlier in 2018? |
| Answer» North Korea had promised to close the Sohae facility. The site was rebuilt after having partially dismantled it at the start of denuclearization talks with the United States 2018 | |
| 1402. |
Who has become the world's youngest PM? |
| Answer» Sanna Marin is set to take over as the new Prime Minister of Finland, becoming the youngest-ever prime minister in the world. The 34-year-old was selected to head Finland's coalition government after she was elected as the leader of the Social Democratic Party, the largest party in the coalition. | |
| 1403. |
Which country's students will launch self-made satellite from Sriharikota? |
| Answer» Three youngsters, Alon Abramovich, MeitavAssulin and Shmuel Aviv Levi, from an Israeli school, will travel to India to launch a satellite, Duchifat 3. The three 17 to 18 years old are the students of Sha'arHaNegev High school in Israel's southern region. The satellite was designed and built by the students aboard PSLV C48 from ISRO's Sriharikota launch site. The satellite is to be launched on 11 December. | |
| 1404. |
Which country recently abolished rules requiring restaurants to provide separate entrances for women? |
| Answer» Saudi Arabia has abolished its age-old rule that mandated separate entrances and seating areas for men and women. The gulf nation's Municipal and Rural Affairs Ministry lifted the ban through a twitter announcement. Earlier, all restaurants in Saudi Arabia were required to have one entrance for women and families and another entrance for men dining on their own. Unrelated men and women were barred for decades from mixing in public places. This was decreed by the strict social rules put in place decades ago by the hardline clerics. | |
| 1405. |
Which edition of AIM-SIRIUS Programme was recently concluded between India and Russia? |
| Answer» The second phase of NITI Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and Russia's Scientific International Research in Unique Terrestrial Station (SIRIUS) Deep Technology Learning and Innovation Programme 2019 culminated as the 25 Indian students returned with best practices of contemporary innovation and entrepreneurship. | |
| 1406. |
Which country has recently appointed one of its military officers as spy chief? |
| Answer» Sri Lanka, a military officer, appointed as head of the country's main intelligence agency. Brigadier Suresh Sallay, former director of Military Intelligence appointed as head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS). | |
| 1407. |
Indonesia foreign minister arrived on 13 December on a two-day visit to India. Who is the foreign minister of Indonesia? |
| Answer» Indonesia foreign minister Retno L P Marsudi arrived on 13 December on a two-day visit to India. The Minister will attend key talks on the Indo-Pacific region. She will hold talks with the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on 13 December. | |
| 1408. |
Who has been appointed as the new High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Ghana? |
| Answer» C. Sugandh Rajaram has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Ghana. Rajaram is presently the Consul General, Consulate General of India to Southern Germany. He will replace Birender Singh Yadav as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Ghana. | |
| 1409. |
Which country has become the sixth largest oil supplier of India? |
| Answer» United States has surpassed Kuwait to become India's sixth-largest oil supplier. The US has supplied 5.4 million tonnes of crude oil during the first six months of 2019-20. Overall, the US supplied 70% more crude to India during April-September. | |
| 1410. |
Which country has been left out of European Union's 2050 climate neutrality agreement? |
| Answer» The European Union (EU) left Poland out of a 2050 climate neutrality agreement. The agreement is part of a plan to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent. | |
| 1411. |
Who recently won the Presidential election in Algeria? |
| Answer» Thousands of protesters have gathered on the streets of Algeria's capital after former Prime Minister Abdelmadjid Tebboune was declared the winner of Algeria's presidential election. Tebboune - who also served as housing minister under Abdelaziz Bouteflika - the former president was forced to step down in April following mass protests - won 58.15 percent of votes. | |
| 1412. |
Which country has received a loan from World Bank for Khyber Economic Corridor project? |
| Answer» Pakistan and the World Bank have signed a loan agreement worth USD 406 million for the Khyber Pass Economic Corridor (KPEC) project. | |
| 1413. |
Which country is to host the 36th International Geological Congress? |
| Answer» India is to host the 36th International Geological Congress (IGC) in New Delhi during the first week of March 2020. It is popularly described as the Olympics of Geosciences. The theme of the event is Geosciences: The Basic Science for a Sustainable Development. | |
| 1414. |
How many Indian-origin candidates have been elected to House of Commons in UK? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative party won the UK's General election with a majority vote. Indian-origin candidates in both the ruling Conservative and opposition Labour parties have registered equally strong results of seven wins on each side. Around 15 MPs have made into the UK's House of Commons, the lower house. | |
| 1415. |
Which former politician has been sentenced to death by Pakistan court for high treason? |
| Answer» A three-judge Bench of a special court in Pakistan on December 17 handed down a death sentence to former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf for high treason.Musharraf is facing treason charges for suspending the Constitution and imposing emergency rule in 2007, a punishable offence for which he was indicted in 2014.The Lahore High Court on December 16 issued a notice to the federal government on former Pakistan's military ruler Pervez Musharraf's plea urging it to stay the treason case trial before a special court in Islamabad. | |
| 1416. |
Global Refugee Forum was held in which city? |
| Answer» On 17 and 18 December 2019, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and the Government of Switzerland jointly hosted in Geneva a world meeting on refugees, the first-ever Global Refugee Forum (GRF). The two-day global conference was the first gathering at the Ministerial level to follow up on the practical implementation of the Global Compact on Refugees, affirmed at the UN in New York in December 2018. | |
| 1417. |
How many Presidents of USA have been impeached so far? |
| Answer» On December 18, 2019, Donald Trump became the third President to be impeached by the US House. He was accused of enlisting foreign government to investigate political rival before 2020 election. The House called for voting process alleging that the President pressurized Ukraine to announce investigations against his political rival Joe Biden ahead of 2020 elections. | |
| 1418. |
The Ilisu Dam, sometimes seen in news belongs to which country? |
| Answer» In Turkey, the main body of the 610-year-old Er-Rizk mosque was removed from the town of Hasankeyf ahead of its submergence as part of a Ilisu dam project. The Ilisu Dam will generate 1,200 megawatts of electricity, making it Turkey's fourth-largest dam in terms of energy production. | |
| 1419. |
UNESCO removed 'Racist' carnival from the heritage list. The carnival belongs to which country? |
| Answer» The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) removed 'Racist' the Belgian carnival from the heritage list. It was removed over the recurring repetition of racist and antisemitic representations as the carnival mocks Jews.The carnival is celebrated in the Belgian city of Aalst every year. It was initially added to UNESCO's list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2010. | |
| 1420. |
Which Bank will provide a loan to Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) in India? |
| Answer» The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $250 million loan to Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). The agreement aims to expand energy efficiency investments in India. The agreement is expected to benefit residential, agricultural, and institutional consumers. The Clean Technology Fund (CTF) will provide $46 million in financing. It will be administered by ADB. In 2016, EESL was offered a $200 million by ADB for Demand-Side Energy Efficiency Sector Project. The project focused on efficient lighting and appliances. | |
| 1421. |
US redesignated which country among 7 other countries of particular concern for violation of religious freedom? |
| Answer» US re-designates Pakistan and China among 7 other countries of particular concern for violation of religious freedom. | |
| 1422. |
Which edition of National Council of the Awami League has started in Bangladesh? |
| Answer» The 21st National Council of the Awami League has been started. The national flag released pigeons and balloons to mark the occasion. The inaugural function in Dhaka, Sheikh Hasina pledged to build a hunger and poverty-free Sonar Bangla as dreamt by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The inauguration took place at the Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka where Sheikh Mujibur Rahman given his famous 7th March address in 1971. | |
| 1423. |
Which country launched its first satellite from China? |
| Answer» Ethiopia launched its first satellite, 'Ethiopian Remote Sensing Satellite' (ETRSS) from China. ERSS is a remote-sensing microsatellite that was launched in order to help African country's research into climate change. It was sent into space together with 8 other satellites by a Long March-4B carrier rocket from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center (TSLC) in Shanxi Province of north China. | |
| 1424. |
APEDA sent its first trial shipment of fresh vegetables from Varanasi to Which city by sea route? |
| Answer» On December 20, 2019, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) sent its first trial shipment of fresh vegetables from Varanasi to Dubai by sea route. APEDA is the organization under Ministry of Commerce and Industry that promotes export of agricultural and processed food products from India. | |
| 1425. |
Which country is to launch a Gandhi Citizenship Education Prize ? |
| Answer» Portugal is to launch a Gandhi Citizenship Education Prize with an aim to promote Mahatma Gandhi's ideals. The announcement was made by the Portuguese Prime Minister, Antonio Costa. at the second meeting of the National Committee for Commemoration of the 150th Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at New Delhi on 19 December 2019. | |
| 1426. |
Which country became the first country to recognize Indian Pharmacopoeia? |
| Answer» The National Department of Regulation of Medicines and Health Products of the Ministry of Public Health of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan organized the Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP). Afghanistan became the first country to recognize IP pursuant to the efforts of the Department of Commerce, and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. It will also be used based on the requirement as reputable pharmacopoeia in the laboratory of medicines and health products quality. | |
| 1427. |
CBERS-4A is a satellite of Brazil with which other country? |
| Answer» The China-Brazil Earth Resource Satellite-4A (CBERS-4A), a new satellite jointly developed by China and Brazil as part of a bilateral programme, was recently sent into space, thus further pushes forward the aerospace cooperation between two countries. It was launched on a Long March-4B carrier from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi Province of China. | |
| 1428. |
Scientists have discovered the remnants of world's oldest fossil forest in which country? |
| Answer» Scientists have discovered the remnants of world's oldest fossil forest- an extensive network of trees around 386 million years old in a sandstone quarry in United States (US). According to the researchers from Binghamton University, and New York State Museum in U.S., the fossil forest in Cairo would have spread from New York all the way into Pennsylvania and beyond. The findings were published in journal Current Biology. | |
| 1429. |
Which country recently launched the space Force? |
| Answer» Describing space as the world's newest war-fighting domain, US President Donald Trump officially launched US military 'Space Force' at an army base near Washington. Trump highlighted that the Space Force will help to deter aggression and control ultimate high ground. | |
| 1430. |
Govt. of India constructed Girls Hostel for armed Police Force School of which country? |
| Answer» Govt. of India constructed Girls Hostel for Nepal Armed Police Force School, Kirtipur. Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India, Dr. Ajay Kumar inaugurated hostel building at Kirtipur in Kathmandu district. Mayor of Kirtipur Municipality, senior officers of Nepal Armed Police Force and political, community leaders also attended the inaugural ceremony. | |
| 1431. |
Who took charge as European Council President? |
| Answer» PM Modi congratulates Charles Michel on assumption of office of European Council President. | |
| 1432. |
Dr Monisha Ghosh, who is appointed as the first woman Chief Technology Officer at the US government's powerful Federal Communications Commission (FCC) belongs to which country? |
| Answer» Indian-American Dr Monisha Ghosh appointed as the first woman Chief Technology Officer at the US government's powerful Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Indian-American Chairman of the FCC Ajit Pai and the agency on technology and engineering issues, and work closely with the Office of Engineering and Technology. Dr Ghosh will take charge on January 13. She replaces Dr Eric Burger. | |
| 1433. |
Chabahar Port is in which country? |
| Answer» India and Iran agreed to accelerate work on the strategic Chabahar project as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held wide-ranging talks with his Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif on regional and global issues of mutual interest. Chabahar port jointly being developed by India, Iran and Afghanistan is considered a gateway to golden opportunities for trade with central Asian nations by the three countries. | |
| 1434. |
Jim Mattis, who announced his resignation, was the state defense secretary of which country? |
| Answer» USA States Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has announced his resignation. James Norman Mattis is the 26th and current United States Secretary of Defence and a former United States Marine Corps general. He commanded the 1st Marine Division during the 2003 invasion of Iraq and served as the 11th Commander of United States Central Command during the Presidency of Barack Obama. | |
| 1435. |
A lately-discovered amphibian from Panama will be named after which politician? |
| Answer» A lately-discovered amphibian from Panama will be named after Donald Trump. The small creature is with no legs and poor eyesight and these features of the amphibian match the Donald Trump's opinion on climate change as in June last year USA withdrew from the Paris climate change agreement. | |
| 1436. |
Where is the secretariat of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation? |
| Answer» The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has voiced concern over the Citizenship Amendment Act and the verdict in the Ayodhya case.The body has usually been supportive of Pakistan and often sided with Islamabad in its disputes with India. Organisation of Islamic Cooperation is an international organization founded in 1969, consisting of 57 member states.It is the second largest inter-governmental organization after the United Nations. Permanent Secretariat is in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. | |
| 1437. |
Manuel Marrero Cruz has been appointed as prime minister of which country? |
| Answer» Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has appointed Manuel Marrero Cruz as the country's first prime minister in more than four decades (40 years). Marrero Cruz who was named prime minister for a five-year term, has served as Cuban tourism minister for 16 years. He is an architect by trade and has helped boost Cuba's economy by making tourism one of the engines of growth. The post of prime minister was scrapped in 1976 by the then-revolutionary leader and Cuba's last Prime Minister Fidel Castro. | |
| 1438. |
The first relapse of current Ebola epidemic found in which country? |
| Answer» Health officials in Eastern Congo recently documented the first relapse of current Ebola epidemic. The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has so far infected more than 3,300 people and killed more than 2,200 since the middle of 2018, making it the second-worst on record. According to World Health Organisation (WHO), this recent relapse happened in Aloya district where a motorcycle taxi operator is said to have come into contact with 33 people is potentially the cause of 11 new confirmed Ebola cases in past week. | |
| 1439. |
Which country imposes sanctions on companies building Nord Stream 2 pipeline under the Baltic Sea? |
| Answer» US imposes sanctions on companies building Nord Stream 2 pipeline under the Baltic Sea for transporting Russian natural gas to Germany. | |
| 1440. |
The eight West African nations have agreed to change the name of their common currency from 'CFA franc' to which new name? |
| Answer» The eight West African nations have agreed to change the name of their common currency from 'CFA franc' to 'Eco', after they jointly severed the CFA franc's links to former colonial ruler France. The announcement was made during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to Ivory Coast, who hailed the decision as a historic reform. Even though the deal took six months in making, common currency Eco will see the light of day in 2020. | |
| 1441. |
What is the length of the recently opened railway bridge connecting Russia to Crimea? |
| Answer» Russian President Vladimir Putin opens 19-km long railway bridge connecting Russia to Crimea. | |
| 1442. |
India has signed an agreement with which country on Bioenergy Cooperation? |
| Answer» Union Cabinet has given its approval for signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Republic of India and Federative Republic of Brazil on Bioenergy Cooperation. | |
| 1443. |
Which is the only country having hypersonic weapons? |
| Answer» Russia is the only country in the world that has hypersonic weapons. Hypersonic weapons travel more than five times the speed of sound, and may evade surveillance. | |
| 1444. |
Which country is to import Polio Markers from India? |
| Answer» The Pakistan Government decided to import Polio markers from India recently. The Government had suspended the trade with New Delhi for months after abrogation of Article 370. | |
| 1445. |
In which foreign language five sign boards have been out up at ASI protected archaeological sites located in Uttar Pradesh? |
| Answer» Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (IC) Shri Prahlad Singh Patel confirmed the sign boards in the Chinese language to put up at 5 ASI protected archaeological sites located in Uttar Pradesh. They include the archaeological site at Sarnath, the Buddhist relics at Chaukhandi Stupa, Kushinagar and the Mahaparinirvana Temple, Piparahwa and Shravasti. | |
| 1446. |
Typhoon Phanfone hits which country recently? |
| Answer» Typhoon Phanfone swept across remote villages and popular tourist areas of central Philippines on Christmas day. The wind range for typhoon Phanfone was approx. 195 Km/hr. | |
| 1447. |
Which country is to rewrite Bible and Quran to reflect socialist values? |
| Answer» China will rewrite the Bible and Quran to 'reflect socialist values' amid crackdown on the country's religious groups. The new editions must not contain any content that contradicts socialism | |
| 1448. |
Louis Pasteur birthday was celebrated on December 27 every year. He was from which country? |
| Answer» Louis Pasteur was born on December 27, 1822, in Dole, Jura, France, to a Catholic family of a poor tanner. In Pasteur's early work as a chemist, beginning at the Ecole Normale Superieure, and continuing at Strasbourg and Lille, he examined the chemical, optical and crystallographic properties of a group of compounds known as tartrates. | |
| 1449. |
CSIR has developed a new low-cost technology to produce Geranium saplings. The Saplings is native to which country? |
| Answer» CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) has developed a new low-cost technology to produce Geranium saplings. Geranium acts as an anti-inflammatory and anti-septic agent. It has several medicinal values. The development has been made under Aroma Mission. The plant is originally from South Africa and is predominantly used in manufacturing essential oils. | |
| 1450. |
Which country executed its first foreigner in 10 years? |
| Answer» Japan executed its first foreigner in 10 years on a Chinese man convicted in the 2003 murder and robbery of a family of four. Wei Wei, 40 hanged in Fukuoka more than 16 years. | |