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| 1701. |
China announced how much additional grant for WHO to fight against COVID-19? |
| Answer» China announces additional USD 30 million grant for WHO to fight against COVID-19. | |
| 1702. |
Which country abolishes flogging as a punishment? |
| Answer» Saudi Arabia abolishes flogging as a punishment. | |
| 1703. |
Which country's Navy successfully test-fired a series of anti-ship missiles in the North Arabian Sea on 25 April? |
| Answer» The Pakistan Navy successfully test-fired a series of anti-ship missiles in the North Arabian Sea on 25 April. The missile test was witnessed by the Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi. | |
| 1704. |
India sent 50,000 surgical gloves and one lakh tablets of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) to which country to help its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic? |
| Answer» India sent 50,000 surgical gloves and one lakh tablets of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) to Bangladesh to help its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The information was passed by India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das. | |
| 1705. |
Which country ends death penalty for crimes committed by minors? |
| Answer» Saudi Arabia ends death penalty for crimes committed by minors. | |
| 1706. |
Which has partnered with Global Fund, UNTAID, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), etc. and launched the "Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator or the ACT Accelerator"? |
| Answer» World Health Organization (WHO) has partnered with Global Fund, UNTAID, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), etc. and launched the "Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator or the ACT Accelerator". ACT Accelerator initiative provides a global platform for action to enhance connections and leverage interdependencies for collective partnership. It also enhance problem-solving, mobilizing and guiding investments, and driving equitable access for new COVID-19 diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines. | |
| 1707. |
Union Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar joins his counterparts from Brazil, Russia, China, and South Africa for a meeting on 28 April. Which country will host BRICS 2020? |
| Answer» Union Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar joins his counterparts from Brazil, Russia, China, and South Africa for a meeting on 28 April. The foreign ministers of BRICS member countries will hold an extraordinary video conference to discuss ways to jointly combat the coronavirus pandemic. The event will be chaired by Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister. The BRICS presidency was passed from Brazil to Russia from 1 January 2020. | |
| 1708. |
Who was the second-largest spender in military expenditure in 2019? |
| Answer» China ($261 billion, 5.1% increase) and India ($71.1 billion, 6.8% increase) were the second- and third-largest military expenditure spenders, after the US ($732 billion,5.3% increase). | |
| 1709. |
Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) released its Global Report on Internal Displacement (GRID) 2020 on 29 April. Which country reported highest displacement in the world, due to disasters, including cyclones and monsoon floods? |
| Answer» Geneva-based Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) released its Global Report on Internal Displacement (GRID) 2020 on 29 April. The reports stated that 5 million people were displaced in India in 2019, the highest in the world, due to disasters, including cyclones and monsoon floods. | |
| 1710. |
Which organisation names India among 'countries of particular concern' over condition of religious minorities? |
| Answer» USCIRF (US Commission for International Religious Freedom) names India among 'countries of particular concern' over condition of religious minorities. | |
| 1711. |
A programme was organized for Delhi Police personnel at New Delhi on 30 April which aims to fight against corona through simple and time tested Ayurveda immunity-boosting measures.What was the name of programme? |
| Answer» A programme titled AYURAKSHA "Corona Se Jung- Delhi Police Ke Sang" was organized for Delhi Police personnel at New Delhi on 30 April. The programme aims to fight against corona through simple and time tested Ayurveda immunity-boosting measures. | |
| 1712. |
The US, through its aid agency USAID, has announced to provide how much additional aid to India, for mitigating the spread of COVID-19? |
| Answer» The US, through its aid agency USAID, has announced to provide an additional $3 million to India, for mitigating the spread of COVID-19. The fund will be used to the Partnerships for Affordable Healthcare Access and Longevity (PAHAL) project. | |
| 1713. |
The US space agency NASA has partnered with SpaceX, Blue Origin and Dynetics to build lunar landing systems that can carry astronauts to the moon by 2024. Who is the owner of Blue Origin company? |
| Answer» The US space agency NASA has partnered with SpaceX, Blue Origin and Dynetics to build lunar landing systems that can carry astronauts to the moon by 2024. The mission is accelerated under the space agency's Moon-to-Mars campaign. | |
| 1714. |
Students form which university have developed an intelligent device that will analyze if a coughing person is a COVID-19 carrier? |
| Answer» Students from Jadavpur University, Kolkata have developed an intelligent device that will analyze if a coughing person is a COVID-19 carrier. The two undergraduate students are from the Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering of the University. | |
| 1715. |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. He is Prime Minister of which country? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister of Thailand H.E. Gen (ret) Prayut Chan-o-cha. The two leaders shared information on the steps being taken in their respective countries to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| 1716. |
Which country bans use of saliva, sweat to shine Cricket ball under COVID-19 guidelines? |
| Answer» Australia bans use of saliva, sweat to shine Cricket ball under COVID-19 guidelines. | |
| 1717. |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to participate in a virtual summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on 4 May. Who is current president of NAM? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to participate in a virtual summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on 4 May. The summit aims to enhance the coordination of the member states in their fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will also participate in the summit.The summit will be conducted under the Presidency of Azerbaijan, who is the president of the NAM till 2022. | |
| 1718. |
EXIM Bank extended a Line of Credit of how much to the Government of the Republic of Nicaragua for the reconstruction of Aldo Chavarria Hospital? |
| Answer» Export-Import(EXIM) Bank on behalf of the Indian Government, extended a Line of Credit(LOC) of USD 20.10 million to the Government of the Republic of Nicaragua for the reconstruction of Aldo Chavarria Hospital. | |
| 1719. |
Which country signed a credit financing agreement promising 200 million euros (Rs. 1709 crore) to support the social welfare system and India's covid response? |
| Answer» France and India signed a credit financing agreement promising 200 million euros (Rs. 1709 crore) to support the social welfare system and India's covid response. The fund will be provided to India through the AFD, French Development Agency (Agence Francaise de Developpement). | |
| 1720. |
Mount Merapi spewed ash and hot gas in a massive column as high as 6km into the sky. Mount Merapi is located in which country? |
| Answer» Indonesia's most volatile volcano Mount Merapi's spewed ash and hot gas in a massive column as high as 6km into the sky. Mount Merapi's clouds of ash, accompanied by a rumbling sound heard kilometres (miles) away, blanketed several villages on the main island of Java. | |
| 1721. |
According to Global Report on Food Crisis, 2020, which country was the hardest-hit nation in 2019 with 15.9 million people under food crisis? |
| Answer» The Global Network against Food Crisis released the Global Report on Food Crisis (GRFC) 2020. The report stated that around 135 million people are living under the food crisis. According to Global Report on Food Crisis, 2020, Yemen was the hardest-hit nation in 2019 with 15.9 million people under food crisis, which is almost 53 percent of its population. | |
| 1722. |
Which country's new Long March 5B carrier rocket took its maiden flight on May 5, 2020 carrying the trial version of the country's new-generation manned spaceship and a cargo return capsule for test into space? |
| Answer» China's new Long March 5B carrier rocket took its maiden flight on May 5, 2020 carrying the trial version of the country's new-generation manned spaceship and a cargo return capsule for test into space. The large white rocket blasted off from Wenchang Space Launch Centre in China's island province of Hainan. Around 488 seconds later, the experimental spacecraft with no crew separated from the rocket and entered its planned orbit along with the cargo return capsule. | |
| 1723. |
Russia announced that it is to launch the country's first satellite for monitoring the Arctic climate and the environment from the Baikonur space center on 9 December 2020. What is the name of satellite? |
| Answer» Russia announced that it is to launch the country's first Arktika-M satellite from the Baikonur space center on 9 December 2020. The announcement was made by the General Director of the Lavochkin aerospace company Vladimir Kolmykov.The number one Arktika-M spacecraft which has been developed is undergoing radio-electronic testing. The satellite will be used for monitoring the Arctic climate and the environment. | |
| 1724. |
Ministry of Commerce recommends continuation of anti-dumping duty on which country's chemical that is used in the food and pharma industry? |
| Answer» Ministry of Commerce recommends continuation of anti-dumping duty on Chinese chemical. The Commerce Ministry has recommended the continuation of anti-dumping duty on a Chinese chemical that is used in the food and pharma industry. The ministry's investigation arm, Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) informed that there is "positive" evidence that removal of the existing anti-dumping duty on Chinese chemical Sodium Citrate would cause injury to the domestic industry. | |
| 1725. |
Which organisation reappointed environmentalist and actor-producer Dia Mirza's term as its National Goodwill Ambassador for another two years till the end of 2022? |
| Answer» The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) extended environmentalist and actor-producer Dia Mirza's term as its National Goodwill Ambassador for another two years till the end of 2022. Dia is also a United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Advocate. | |
| 1726. |
According to International Organization for Migration Migrants stranded all over world at heightened risk of COVID-19. Who is Director-General of IOM? |
| Answer» Migrants stranded all over world at heightened risk of COVID-19. International Organization for Migration (IOM) Director-General Antonio Vitorino said that more onerous health-related travel restrictions might discriminate disproportionately against migrant workers in future. | |
| 1727. |
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN's postal agency have released a commemorative postage stamp on 9 May to commemorate which anniversary of the eradication of smallpox? |
| Answer» The World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN's postal agency have released a commemorative postage stamp on 9 May to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the eradication of smallpox. WHO's smallpox eradication campaign was launched in 1967. In 1980 May, the 33rd World Health Assembly issued its official declaration that the world and all its peoples have won freedom from smallpox. | |
| 1728. |
The Carlyle Group, an United States(US) based private equity firm acquired how much stake in SeQuent Scientific Limited, the largest animal healthcare company from India? |
| Answer» On 8th May 2020, The Carlyle Group, an United States(US) based private equity firm acquired 74% stake in SeQuent Scientific Limited, the largest animal healthcare company from India for Rs.1,587 crore($210 million) for Rs.86 apiece. SeQuent is a pure-play animal healthcare company with global operations and provides pharmaceutical ingredients, formulations and analytical services in more than 100 countries and manufacturing in India, Spain, Turkey, Germany and Brazil. | |
| 1729. |
Which company has announced a new policy that will allow all of its employees to work from home, not only currently in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic but also indefinitely afterward? |
| Answer» Twitter said in a statement recently that it has announced a new policy that will allow all of its employees to work from home, not only currently in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic but also indefinitely afterward if they wish to. The statement read that twitter employees are in a role and situation that enables them to work from home and they can continue to do so forever if they want to. The employees will have the option of returning to work in the companies officer by taking additional precautions when it is deemed safe to return to them. | |
| 1730. |
The New Development Bank of the BRICS countries have fully disbursed $1 billion emergency assistance loan to India to help it contain the spread of COVID-19. Where is the headquarters of NDB? |
| Answer» The Shanghai-based New Development Bank of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) countries have fully disbursed $1 billion emergency assistance loan to India to help it contain the spread of COVID-19 and reduce human, social and economic losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The 'Emergency Assistance Program Loan' to India was approved by the NDB Board of Directors on 30 April. | |
| 1731. |
Amidst the border dispute with India, which country's cabinet has accepted a new political map showing Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura under its territory? |
| Answer» Amidst the border dispute with India, Nepal's cabinet has accepted a new political map showing Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura under its territory. The new map shows the northern, southern, eastern and western international borders of Nepal. The politics and administrative systems of the areas adjacent to these borders are also mentioned. | |
| 1732. |
According to the latest data of the United Nations World Tourism Organization(UNWTO) the international tourism could decline by 60-80% in 2020. Where is the headquarters of UNWTO? |
| Answer» According to the latest data of the United Nations World Tourism Organization(UNWTO) the international tourism could decline by 60-80% in 2020 when compared with 2019 figures, due to COVID-19 pandemic outbreak which will result in loss of USD 910 billion to USD 1.2 trillion and places millions of livelihoods at risk and threatens to curtail the progress made in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs). Headquarters of UNWTO is in Madrid, Spain. | |
| 1733. |
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal participated in the second G-20 Virtual Trade and Investment Ministers Meeting held under which country's Presidency? |
| Answer» Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal participated in the second G-20 Virtual Trade and Investment Ministers Meeting. The meeting focused on immediate and concrete actions that can ease the distress being faced by people all over the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The second G20 Ministers Virtual Meeting was held under the Saudi Presidency. | |
| 1734. |
The Government of India (GoI), West Bengal state government, and which bank signed a loan agreement for a $145 million project? |
| Answer» The Government of India (GoI), West Bengal state government, and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) signed a loan agreement for a $145 million project. The main objective is to improve flood management and irrigation services in the Damodar Valley Command Area (DVCA) in West Bengal state. | |
| 1735. |
Which country has become the first country in the whole of Europe to declare an end to its COVID-19 outbreak? |
| Answer» Slovenia has become the first country in the whole of Europe to declare an end to its COVID-19 outbreak, the announcement for which was made by the Slovenian government after it saw a dramatic slowdown in new cases. | |
| 1736. |
US investment firm General Atlantic will be acquiring 1.34% stake in which indian company for around Rs 6600 crore on a fully diluted basis? |
| Answer» US investment firm General Atlantic will be acquiring 1.34% stake in Reliance Jio for around Rs 6600 crore on a fully diluted basis. This is the 4th largest investment in Jio platform in last 30 days following the deals done by Facebook, Silver Lake and Vista Equity Partners. With this, the total investment in Mukesh Ambani's Jio platforms now stands at Rs 67,194.75 crore. | |
| 1737. |
India is among how many countries that have moved a proposal at the World Health Assembly to "identify the zoonotic source" of the coronavirus? |
| Answer» India is among 62 countries that have moved a proposal at the World Health Assembly to "identify the zoonotic source" of the coronavirus. | |
| 1738. |
Who has become the prime minister of Israel on 17 May? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finally swore in his new government on 17 May for the fifth time. The ceremony of the swearing-in of Israel's new government, the Knesset, was held in accordance with coronavirus social distancing directives. Netanyahu will be in power until 13 November 2021. This ended the 18-month political crisis in the country. Benny Gantz will serve in the specially created role of alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister. | |
| 1739. |
The US Secretary of State, Michael R Pompeo condemned the exclusion of which country from the World Health Assembly (WHA)? |
| Answer» The US Secretary of State, Michael R Pompeo condemned the exclusion of Taiwan from the World Health Assembly (WHA). The statement released by the United States accused WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for not inviting Taiwan under pressure from the People's Republic of China. The statement also highlighted that Taiwan is one of the successful nations to effectively contain the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| 1740. |
Which country has developed "i-Feel you", an intelligent bracelet which will help users respect social distancing rules? |
| Answer» The Genoa-based Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) has developed "i-Feel you", an intelligent bracelet which will help users respect social distancing rules. The technology was launched at a video conference which involved the participation of Liguria governor Giovanni Toti and IIT President Giorgia Metta. | |
| 1741. |
Which company has acquired Ahmedabad- based AI (Artificial Intelligence) startup Byte Prophecy for an undisclosed sum? |
| Answer» Accenture plc, an Irish-domiciled multinational professional services company, has acquired Ahmedabad (Gujarat)-based AI (Artificial Intelligence) startup Byte Prophecy for an undisclosed sum. Byte Prophecy has been a part of the Accenture Ventures program since 2018 and has done a lot of work on collaboration and innovation, with Accenture and its Asia Pacific clients on advanced data and analytics projects. | |
| 1742. |
American brokerage Goldman Sachs expects the Indian economy to contract by how much percent which will be the deepest compared to all recessions India has ever experienced since 1979? |
| Answer» American brokerage Goldman Sachs expects the Indian economy to contract by 5% in FY21 (i.e -5%), which will be the deepest compared to all recessions India has ever experienced since 1979. It is against its earlier forecast of 0.4% contraction before revising it down to a level it shares with Japanese brokerage Nomura. | |
| 1743. |
Which nation's Senate has passed a bill to delist Chinese firms from stock exchanges? |
| Answer» The US Senate passed legislation on May 20, 2020 that seeks to delist Chinese firms from US securities exchanges unless they follow US standards of audits and regulations. | |
| 1744. |
UNICEF partnered with which company to support the school children in the coronavirus affected areas and provide them access to remote learning in africa? |
| Answer» United Nations Children's Fund partnered with Bharti Airtel's Africa Arm to support the school children in the coronavirus affected areas and provide them access to remote learning and financial assistance to their families through mobile cash transfer. | |
| 1745. |
Which country has announced about his plans to withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty signed with Russia after around 18 years? |
| Answer» US President Donald Trump recently announced about his plans to withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty signed with Russia after around 18 years. The treaty was signed in 2002 to enhance military transparency. President Trump claimed that Russia has not stuck to its role as per the deal. The treaty has 35 signatories. | |
| 1746. |
The virtual Global Vaccine Summit 2020 was hosted by which country's Prime Minister? |
| Answer» The virtual Global Vaccine Summit 2020 was hosted by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson from London in which business leaders, UN agencies, civil society, government ministers, Heads of State and country leaders participated from over 50 ?countries.Global Vaccine Summit organised by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (Gavi). | |
| 1747. |
The first India-Australia virtual leader's summit was held between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister. Who is current Australian Prime Minister? |
| Answer» The first India-Australia virtual leader's summit was held between Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison. The focus of the meet was to further strengthen the bilateral ties in areas like healthcare, trade and defence. | |
| 1748. |
Tennis great Ashley Cooper dies at 83. He was from which country? |
| Answer» Australian tennis great Ashley Cooper dies at 83. Australian tennis great Ashley Cooper, who won four Grand Slam singles titles in the 1950s, died after a long battle with illness on 22 May. | |
| 1749. |
HIL INDIA, a PSU under the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals is to supply 25 MT Malathion Technical for supply to locust control programme to which country under Government to Government arrangement? |
| Answer» Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers announced that HIL INDIA, a PSU under the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, is to produce and supply the pesticides for the farming community, amid the COVID-19 lockdown. HIL is to supply 25 MT Malathion Technical for supply to locust control programme to Iran under Government to Government arrangement. | |
| 1750. |
Which country successfully destroyed an unmanned aerial vehicle with a solid-state laser "Laser Weapon System Demonstrator " from Pacific? |
| Answer» The amphibious transport dock ship, USS Portland (LPD-27) of the United States Navy successfully destroyed an unmanned aerial vehicle with a solid-state laser "Laser Weapon System Demonstrator " from Pacific. The exact location of testing has not been specified by the US Navy. It was the first system-level implementation of a high-energy class solid-state laser to disable an aerial drone aircraft. | |