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| 101. |
Which country is hosting the 2017 SAARC Ministers of Law and Order (Interior/ Home Affairs) meeting? |
| Answer» The 8th edition of the SAARC Ministers of Law and Order (Interior/ Home Affairs) has started in Colombo, Sri Lanka on July 11, 2017. The 3-day meeting will focus on the issue of tackling terrorism apart from discussing liberalization of visa, illegal trafficking in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and small arms. | |
| 102. |
According to (OECD)-FAO Agricultural Outlook which country will become the world's largest milk producer by 2026? |
| Answer» According to recently released the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2017-2026, India will be the world's largest milk producer by 2026 and will account for the biggest increase in wheat production globally. | |
| 103. |
This coutry joins International Solar Alliance program led by India and France. |
| Answer» Australia became the 35th country to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA), an initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November 2015 in Paris. It is co-led by India and France. Australia's foreign minister Julie Bishop has signed the framework agreement to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA). | |
| 104. |
Which country hosted the 2017 Everest International Model United Nations (EIMUN) Regional Conference? |
| Answer» The fourth edition of Everest International Model United Nations (EIMUN) Regional Conference was held in Kathmandu, Nepal from July 10-14, 2017. The event is organised by the US Embassy in partnership with the Youth Thinker's Society (YTS). Youths from 12 South and Central Asian countries including India participated in 5-day conference. The basic aim of the EIMUN was to provide a platform to young minds to channelize energy and resources for a more prosperous and peaceful world. | |
| 105. |
Indonesia's northern parts of exclusive economic zone "South China Sea" is renamed as __________. |
| Answer» Indonesia has renamed northern parts of its exclusive economic zone of South China Sea as 'North Natuna Sea'. The move is considered as an act of defiance against Beijing's territorial ambitions in the region. | |
| 106. |
Which country is among top asylum-seekers according to the International Migration Outlook 2017? |
| Answer» According to the International Migration Outlook 2017 report on Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) member countries Indians are among top asylum-seekers in other countries such as New Zealand, Australia, Finland, Japan, Latvia, Slovak Republic, United Kingdom and the United States of America. India and China were the largest source countries of asylum-seekers (11% and 9%), followed by Fiji (8%), Iraq (7%) and Pakistan (6%). | |
| 107. |
India signs MoU with this country to develop a village with the construction of 153 new houses. |
| Answer» India and Sri Lanka signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a village in Anuradhapura District (in Sri Lanka) at a cost of 30 crores Sri Lankan rupees. The village in the name of a famous Buddhist monk Sobitha Thero envisages construction of 153 new houses, a multi-purpose community building, internal water supply system and renovation of monk's quarters & library. | |
| 108. |
What is the name of the mobile application launched by the The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) recently? |
| Answer» The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched 'mAadhaar', a new mobile application for syncing Aadhaar data on mobile phones. It allows users to carry their unique Aadhaar information including name, date of birth, gender, address, and the linked photograph, on their smartphones. The app also allows users to lock or unlock biometrics data. | |
| 109. |
This country hosts the 2018 World Short Course Swimming Championships. |
| Answer» 2018 FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) will be held at Hangzhou in China. It is swum in a short course (25m) pool, and has been held in the years when FINA has not held its main World Championship. | |
| 110. |
What is the rank of India in an index that rates countries by their commitment to reducing inequality? |
| Answer» India has been ranked 132 out of 152 countries in an index that rates countries by their commitment to reducing inequality. The US had the highest level of inequality among developed countries, though it is the wealthiest country in history. The index and the inequality report were put together by the international NGO Oxfam and Development Finance In ternational to measure the efforts of governments that had pledged to reduce inequality as part of the sustainable development goals. | |
| 111. |
This country will hosts the World's Largest Conference on Cyber Space at the end of this year. |
| Answer» India will host World's Largest Conference on Cyber Space at the end of this year with the theme "An Inclusive, Sustainable, Developmental, Safe and Secure Cyberspace, the GCCS 2017". It will take place on the 23rd and 24th of November, 2017 in Aero City, New Delhi. The Global Conference on Cyberspace (GCCS) aims to deliberate on the issues related to promotion of cooperation in cyberspace, norms for responsible behaviors in cyberspace and to enhance cyber capacity building. | |
| 112. |
In which country the law enforcement officers are instructed to shoot drug traffickers who resist arrest? |
| Answer» Indonesian President Joko Widodo instructed the law enforcement officers to shoot drug traffickers who resist arrest. This comes after a Taiwanese man who was trying to smuggle one tonne of crystal methamphetamine into the country. | |
| 113. |
India and this country signed an agreement to connect both the countries by waterways. |
| Answer» India and Bangladesh signed an agreement to connect both the countries by waterways. The waterways will facilitate movement of passengers and goods between India's northeast and West Bengal with Bangladesh. | |
| 114. |
Which country has recently given the sweeping powers to its President to appoint the country's top judges without consulting any other institution? |
| Answer» Zimbabwe's parliament recently passed a bill amending the constitution to give the president sweeping powers to appoint the country's top judges without consulting any other institution. Under the 2013 constitution, the president could only appoint a chief justice from individuals recommended by the judicial services commission and after public interviews of the candidates. The bill will give Robert Mugabethe sole responsiblity to appoint the chief justice and their deputy. | |
| 115. |
In which country 2017 BRICS Youth Forum held to discuss youth development in the BRICS member-nations? |
| Answer» The 2017 BRICS Youth Forum opened in China to discuss youth development in the BRICS member-nations. Theme: 'Enhance BRICS Partnership, Promote Youth Development', the three-day forum gathered 50 youth representatives working as civil servants, scholars, entrepreneurs, artists and journalists from the BRICS countries. | |
| 116. |
Which country has sent its first uranium shipment to India for testing purposes ahead of possible commercial sales? |
| Answer» Australia has sent its first uranium shipment to India for testing purposes ahead of possible commercial sales. This comes after India and Australia signed an agreement for civil nuclear cooperation in 2014 to meet India's growing energy needs. This is a first of its kind agreement as India is not a party to the nuclear non-proliferation treaty. | |
| 117. |
This country will host AFC U-19 Championship. |
| Answer» The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Competition Committee officially awarded Indonesia the hosting of the AFC Under-19 championship next year. The decision was made during a meeting of the AFC competition committee. The AFC U-19 championship is scheduled to be held from October 18 to November 4 of next year. The AFC U-19 championship is scheduled to be held from 18 October to 4 November 2018. | |
| 118. |
Which country launched successfully satellite-carrying rocket? |
| Answer» Iran successfully launched its most advanced satellite-carrying rocket into space. A confirmed launch of the "Simorgh" rocket would mark another step forward for the Islamic Republic's young space program. The launch of a "Simorgh" rocket that is capable of carrying a satellite weighing 250 kilograms (550 pounds). "Simorgh" means "phoenix" in Farsi. | |
| 119. |
Which country signed a deal with China for the control and development of the southern deep-sea port of Hambantota? |
| Answer» Sri Lanka has signed a $1.1bn (£837m) deal with China for the control and development of the southern deep-sea port of Hambantota. The deal had been delayed by several months over concerns that the port could be used by the Chinese military. | |
| 120. |
Which country is the world's largest exporter of beef as per the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2017-2026 report? |
| Answer» As per the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2017-2026 report, Brazil is the world's largest exporter of beef, followed by Australia and India. As per report, India exported 1.56 million tonnes of beef in 2016. It is expected to maintain its position as the third-largest exporter of the meat till 2026 by exporting 1.93 tonnes that year. According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the total world beef exports in 2016 was 10.95 million tonnes and was expected to increase to 12.43 million tonnes by 2026. | |
| 121. |
India and this country signed an agreement on Trade Commerce recently. |
| Answer» The new bilateral Agreement on Trade Commerce and Transit between India and Bhutan. It aims to further strengthen the bilateral trade relations between both countries. The agreement provides for a free trade regime between the territories of India and Bhutan. The bilateral trade relations between India and Bhutan are governed by the Agreement on Trade, Commerce, and Transit. | |
| 122. |
According to United Nations report, Which country joined with India at home to 39% of young Internet users? |
| Answer» Neighbouring countries India and China are home to 39 per cent of the 830 million youngsters worldwide who use the Internet, according to the data released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialised agency for Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). | |
| 123. |
India and this country signed an agreement for the transfer of sentenced persons. |
| Answer» India and Somalia signed a bilateral agreement for the transfer of sentenced persons, thus deepening humanitarian cooperation between the two countries. The agreement will help Indian inmates imprisoned in Somalia or vice versa be near their families while serving the remainder of their sentence and also facilitate their social rehabilitation. | |
| 124. |
China has formally opened its first overseas military base in __________. |
| Answer» China has formally opened its first overseas military base in Djibouti with a flag raising ceremony and military parade. China began constructing a base in Djibouti last year. It will be used to resupply navy ships taking part in peacekeeping and humanitarian missions off the coasts of Yemen and Somalia, in particular. Djibouti is a tiny barren nation sandwiched between Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia. | |
| 125. |
Which country launches its first Environmental Research Satellite recently? |
| Answer» The first Israeli satellite for environmental research was launched early from the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The satellite is a joint effort by the Israel Space Agency, under the aegis of the Science and Technology Ministry, and the French Space Agency (CNES) and was built in Israel by Israel Aerospace Industries. It weighs only 265 kilograms , at an altitude of 720 kilometers. | |
| 126. |
This country will host the 15th meeting of the Foreign Ministers of BIMSTEC countries? |
| Answer» The 15th meeting of the Foreign Ministers of BIMSTEC countries will be held in Kathmandu, Nepal from August 10-11, 2017. From India, the Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will represent India in the meeting and will hold bilateral meetings with the leaders of the members countries. During the BIMSTEC meeting, progress on several programmes will be discussed. | |
| 127. |
Iran and this country call for early operationalisation of Chabahar Port. |
| Answer» India and Iran have expressed commitment for early completion and operationalisation of Chabahar Port besides strengthening bilateral ties. Both the countries in a series of meetings held during the Union Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari two-day visit to Iran. | |
| 128. |
This country hosts the 8th edition of Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES). |
| Answer» The 8th edition of Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)-2017 will be hosted by India and is scheduled to be held on November 28, 2017. The NITI Aayog in association with the Ministry of External Affairs and the Andhra Pradesh government have been assigned with organising the event. The GES brings together investors and entrepreneurs from around the world to create new opportunities for collaboration. The summit will promote economic growth, inclusion and opportunities among entrepreneurs from across the world, with a special focus on emerging nations from Africa and Asia. | |
| 129. |
For how many counties, Qatar annonced a programme to allow visa-free entry? |
| Answer» Qatar announced a programme to allow visa-free entry for citizens of 80 countries to encourage air transport and tourism amid a two-month boycott imposed on the Gulf state by its neighbors. Nationals from dozens of countries in Europe and elsewhere including India, Lebanon, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United States will now receive tourist visas on arrival to the gas-rich country which hosts the soccer World Cup in 2022. | |
| 130. |
Which country will soon open a new diplomatic station in Chennai? |
| Answer» Bangladesh will soon open a new diplomatic station in Chennai. The new station is likely to focus on medical tourism and educational centres that draw thousands of Bangladeshi citizens to India every year. | |
| 131. |
India and this country hosts the Global Entrepreneurship Summit from 28-30 November, 2017. |
| Answer» India and US will be co-hosting the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) at Hyderabad from 28-30 November, 2017. The Summit is a unique opportunity for bringing together entrepreneurs and start ups with global leaders. | |
| 132. |
Which country becomes the first to ban FM radio brodcasting? |
| Answer» Norway is set to become the first nation to start switching off its FM radio which have until now been broadcast via the radio. This started its' switching to Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) that offers a wider range of broadcasting options and greater sound quality. The main reason behind this technological shift is to offer a better radio service to the whole population. | |
| 133. |
Which country is declared as the Polio free by the World Health Organisation? |
| Answer» The United Nations World Health Organisation (WHO) declared no record of any case of polio disease in Somalia in the last three years declaring the country polio free. Somalia is still responding to an outbreak of acute watery diarrhea/cholera which began in January 2017. | |
| 134. |
Which two country signs three agreements to boost energy, economic ties? |
| Answer» China and Nepal signed three agreements to further boost their ties in power, energy and economic sectors. It cover three different domains namely economic and technological cooperation, a framework agreement on the promotion of investment and China-aid oil and gas resources survey project. | |
| 135. |
Which country launches the first cyber court for the e-commerce hub of Hangzhou? |
| Answer» China launched its first cyber court specializing in handling Internet-related cases in the e-commerce hub of Hangzhou. The Hangzhou Internet Court in Hangzhou will handle cases such as online trade disputes and copyright lawsuits. Hangzhou is home to many Internet companies, including e-commerce giant Alibaba. | |
| 136. |
Japan and this country agreed to advance their multilateral security and defense cooperation with countries like India. |
| Answer» The United States of America and Japan agreed to advance their multilateral security and defense cooperation with countries like India, South Korea, and Australia, amidst China's growing assertiveness in the Asia Pacific region. During the meeting, the ministers underscored the importance of cooperating to promote a rules-based international order, taking note of the United States continued the commitment to maintain a strong presence in the region and Japan initiatives demonstrated by its "Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy". | |
| 137. |
This country will host a summit of G-7 interior ministers centered on security issues. |
| Answer» Italy will host a summit of G-7 interior ministers centered on security issues. The summit is expected to be held in October. According to Italian Interior Minister Marco Minniti, the meeting is being organized at the request of Italy's G-7 partners namely Canada, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan and the United States. | |
| 138. |
The Union Cabinet cleared MoU between which two countries? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet cleared MoU signed between India and Sweden on intellectual property right (IPR) cooperation, aimed at benefiting entrepreneurs, investors and businesses. The MoU establishes a wide-ranging and flexible mechanism through which both countries can exchange best practices and work together on training programmes and technical exchanges. | |
| 139. |
the first regional centre of the New Development Bank opened in __________. |
| Answer» The first regional centre of the New Development Bank was officially opened on 17th August 2017 by South African President Jacob Zuma and the banks Indian head K V Kamath. It was set up by India and other BRICS nations. The idea for setting up NDB was proposed by India at the 4th BRICS summit in 2012 held in New Delhi. The Creation of a NDB was the main theme of the meeting. | |
| 140. |
USA and __________ began a 10-day-long annual military exercise recently. |
| Answer» The United States of America (USA) and South Korea began a 10-day-long annual military exercise. The Ulchi Freedom Guardian drill is a computer-simulated defensive exercise designed to enhance readiness and maintain stability on the Korean peninsula. | |
| 141. |
Which country plans to help strengthen Myanmar's women police force? |
| Answer» Narendra Modi's cabinet approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Myanmar on up gradation of the Women's Police Training Centre at Yamethin, Myanmar. Myanmar shares a long land border of over 1600 Km with India as well as a maritime boundary in the Bay of Bengal. Both countries share a heritage of religious, linguistic and ethnic ties. India and Myanmar signed a trade agreement in 1970. | |
| 142. |
Which country has opened the world's largest bicycle parking garage recently? |
| Answer» Netherland's Utrecht has opened the world's largest bicycle parking garage. The parking lot is spread in an area of over 17,100 sq m and three storeys. In the Netherlands, where bicycles outnumber citizens, bike parking is serious business. The country just opened the first phase of what will soon become the world's largest bike parking garage-a 184,000-square-foot space beneath Utrecht's central train station, capable of holding 12,500 parked bikes by the end of next year. | |
| 143. |
Which country to host the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2017? |
| Answer» The 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup will be held in India from October 6 to 28, which is first-ever FIFA tournament in India. It is in news because the curtain raiser function for FIFA U-17 World Cup was held in Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on August 19, 2017. The trophy for FIFA World Cup was also displayed at the stadium. The objective of the programme was to promote football in India, especially among children and youth. | |
| 144. |
Which country joins with India for free trade agreement in New Delhi? |
| Answer» The 10th round of negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement between India and Canada started in New Delhi. The negotiations for the agreement, officially dubbed as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), were launched in November 2010 to boost bilateral trade and investments. The proposed pact seeks to eliminate or reduce duties on goods, open services sector and facilitate investment proposals. | |
| 145. |
How many MoI were signed between India and Nepal recently? |
| Answer» India and Nepal signed eight Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) in various fields including Housing grant and prevention of drugs, reconstruction packages in health and education sectors. It were inked after delegation level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his visiting Nepalese counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. | |
| 146. |
For which country US sent the first-ever shipment of its coal? |
| Answer» The US has sent the first-ever shipment of its coal to Ukraine under a deal between a US mining company and Ukrainian state-run thermal energy producer. This shipment will boost both of our country's economies by supporting jobs in the coal and transportation industries. | |
| 147. |
This country will host the International Military Music Festival (IMMF-2017). |
| Answer» The 2017 International Military Music Festival "Spasskaya Tower" has started in Moscow, Russia on August 24 and will continue till September 3, 2017. The Indian Navy Band "Tri- Services" is participating in the fest. It is the parade of the best military music bands of Russia and other countries that takes place every year at Red Square in Moscow. This Music Festival is a mega event, where military musicians represent the variety of national, artistic and military traditions of the world. Every year about 1500 musicians, military men and other artists from around 40 countries perform at the "Spasskaya Tower". | |
| 148. |
Which country launched its climate-smart snow leopard landscape management plan? |
| Answer» Nepal has launched its climate-smart snow leopard landscape management plan. It has been launched to safeguard the Snow Leopard endangered species, also found in India, and its habitat. This is the first climate-smart landscape management plan for snow leopard conservation in the world. It will be used as a model for other range countries to adopt. | |
| 149. |
Google is extending its successful Google Station program for __________. |
| Answer» Google is extending its successful Google Station program to Indonesia, according to TechCrunch. The company is partnering with internet service providers (ISPs), venue owners, and system integrators in Indonesia to provide consumers with free access to Wi-Fi at railway stations, universities, and other public areas. | |
| 150. |
India and this country agrees to boost joint infra projects. |
| Answer» India, Nepal agrees to boost joint infra projects. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held comprehensive talks with his Nepalese counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba and later in a joint statement the two leaders expressed satisfaction over the excellent state of India-Nepal relations. The two prime ministers noted with satisfaction the utilisation of the two Lines of Credit of USD 100 million and USD 250 million for development of roads and power infrastructure in Nepal. | |