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| 1751. |
Former World Top 25 tennis star Jamie Hampton announced her retirement from professional tennis at the age of 30 due to the injuries. She was from which country? |
| Answer» Former World Top 25 and US tennis star Jamie Hampton announced her retirement from professional tennis at the age of 30 due to the injuries she suffered during the last six years. The Alabama player reached heights in her career in 2013 by reaching a world rank of 24. | |
| 1752. |
Which University jointly with the University of Connecticut in the US have discovered two bacterial secreted proteins that can effectively inactivate a series of viruses, including the novel coronavirus, dengue, and the HIV? |
| Answer» Researchers from Tsinghua University, China and the University of Connecticut in the US have jointly discovered two bacterial secreted proteins that can effectively inactivate a series of viruses, including the novel coronavirus, dengue, and the HIV. | |
| 1753. |
Twitter labels tweets from which leader as misleading ? |
| Answer» Twitter labels tweets from US President Donald Trump as misleading as they falsely claimed mail-in ballots would lead to widespread voter fraud. | |
| 1754. |
Which country survey team became the first and perhaps only group to climb Mt Everest this year to remeasure the exact height of the worlds tallest mountain? |
| Answer» A 53-member team from China's Ministry of National Resources has been conducting scientific work on Everest since early March. A Chinese survey team became the first and perhaps only group to climb Mt Everest this year part of a project to remeasure the exact height of the worlds tallest mountain. | |
| 1755. |
Which country will host the 2022 Women's Football Asian Cup? |
| Answer» India is to host the 2022 Women's Asian Cup. The hosting rights have been awarded to India by the Asian Football Confederation. This is the second time India will be hosting the event. India hosted the event for the first time in 1979. The information was passed by the All India Football Federation. | |
| 1756. |
Which country approves sanctions on Chinese officials involved in ill-treatment of Uighurs in Xinjiang? |
| Answer» US House approves sanctions on Chinese officials involved in ill-treatment of Uighurs in Xinjiang. | |
| 1757. |
Which organisation release the report "Children in monetary poor households and COVID-19: Technical Note"? |
| Answer» According to the report "Children in monetary poor households and COVID-19: Technical Note" released jointly by the UNICEF & Save the Children, a United Kingdom based non-profit organisation which works for child rights, the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus epidemic may increase the number of children living in poor households in low- and middle-income countries by 86 to reach 672 million by the end of 2020. | |
| 1758. |
Which company launched an experimental app named 'Collab' that lets users make short music videos? |
| Answer» Facebook launched an experimental app named 'Collab' that lets users make short music videos. | |
| 1759. |
Which country hosted the Meeting of the Heads of Tax Authorities of the BRICS countries on 29 May 2020? |
| Answer» Meeting of the Heads of Tax Authorities of the BRICS countries was held on 29 May 2020. The BRICS Countries that participated in the meeting are Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa. The meeting was hosted by the Federal Tax Service of Russia, which currently holds the BRICS Presidency. Dr. Ajay Bhushan Pandey, Finance Secretary, Government of India, represented India at the meeting. | |
| 1760. |
Which country has joined an international panel of G7 for setting up ethical guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence? |
| Answer» The United States has joined an international panel of Group of Seven (G7) for setting up ethical guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence. The partnership was launched after a virtual meet of technology ministers of member nations. The aim of this panel is to counter the China's twisting technology in ways that threaten civil liberties. | |
| 1761. |
The United Nations Security Council has extended the individual sanctions, travel ban and an arms embargo in which country until May 2021? |
| Answer» The United Nations Security Council has extended the individual sanctions, travel ban and an arms embargo in South Sudan until May 2021. An arms embargo is a restriction or a set of sanctions that applies solely to weaponry. | |
| 1762. |
A 4-member team of ASI has discovered a 1100-year-old monolithic sandstone Shiva lingam, a representation of the Hindu deity Shiva in which country? |
| Answer» A 4-member team of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has discovered a 1100-year-old monolithic sandstone Shiva lingam, a representation of the Hindu deity Shiva, at the Cham Temple Complex located in My Son Sanctuary of Quang Nam Province, Vietnam. They found during an excavation of the 4th season of conservation work of Group 'A' temples (annual work schedule of January-June 2020). | |
| 1763. |
Which country has proposed the expansion of the G7 grouping as G7+4 ,which includes India, Australia, South Korea and Russia? |
| Answer» The United States and the United Kingdom have proposed the expansion of the G7 grouping. While the United States has proposed G7+4 ,which includes India, Australia, South Korea and Russia,the United Kingdom wants a G7+3, calling it '10 Democracies (D10)' which excludes Russia. | |
| 1764. |
India and which country signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Energy Cooperation to develop cooperation in the power sector? |
| Answer» India and Denmark signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Indo-Denmark Energy Cooperation to develop cooperation in the power sector. The MoU was signed between the Ministry of Power, India, and the Ministry for Energy, Utilities, and Climate, Denmark. The MoU was signed by Mr. Sanjiv Nandan Sahai, Secretary from India and Mr. Freddy Svane, Ambassador of Denmark to India from Denmark. | |
| 1765. |
The President of which country, Pierre Nkurunziza passed away at the age of 55 due to cardiac arrest? |
| Answer» The President of Republic of Burundi, Pierre Nkurunziza passed away at the age of 55 due to cardiac arrest at the hospital in Karuzi, eastern Burundi. On 9th June 2020, The Government of Burundi entered the seven day of mourning. He was born on 18th December 1964 in Ngozi Province. | |
| 1766. |
The Embassy of India and the Central Level Project Implementation Unit of the Ministry of Education, Nepal signed 7 MoUs for re-building how many higher secondary schools? |
| Answer» The Embassy of India and the Central Level Project Implementation Unit of the Ministry of Education, Nepal signed 7 MoUs for re-building 56 higher secondary schools. Included areas in the MOU for the reconstruction of schools are located in Gorkha, Nuwakot, Dhading, Dolakha, Kavrepalanchowk, Ramechhap and Sindhupalchowk district of Nepal. | |
| 1767. |
How many countries have been declared as COVID-19 free till 9 June? |
| Answer» New Zealand is the latest addition to the list of Coronavirus free countries as the country declared itself free from COVID-19 on June 8. So far, a total of nine countries have been declared as COVID-19 free. These countries are New Zealand, Tanzania, Vatican, Fiji, Montenegro, Seychelles, Timor-Leste, Papua New Guinea and St Kitts and Nevis. | |
| 1768. |
33-year-old lightweight boxing champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk also known as "The Nail" announced his retirement. He is from which country? |
| Answer» On 10th June 2020, the 33-year-old Ukrainian lightweight boxing champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk also known as "The Nail" announced his retirement. He was born on 15th April 1987 in Kharkiv, Ukraine. He won the Bronze medal in the 2012 Olympic games. He won the 2018 World Boxing Councils light heavyweight world title against Adonis Stevenson in Quebec. | |
| 1769. |
In accordance with the "SIPRI Yearbook 2020-Armaments, Disarmament and International Security", from 2019 there is an increase in the nuclear weapons stockpile of India and China. Where is SIPRI Headquarters located? |
| Answer» In accordance with the "SIPRI Yearbook 2020-Armaments, Disarmament and International Security" of Swedish think tank, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), from 2019 there is an increase in the nuclear weapons stockpile of India and China. However India's overall possession of nuclear weapons is less than half of Beijing's and also slightly lower than what Pakistan possesses. Headquarters of SIPRI is in Stockholm, Sweden. | |
| 1770. |
Which country hands over first shipment of 100 ventilators to Indian Red Cross Society? |
| Answer» The US handed over to India 100 ventilators, valued at about $1.2 million, as part of President Donald Trump's offer of assistance to New Delhi in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster handed over the first shipment of 100 ventilators to Indian Red Cross Society Secretary General RK Jain. | |
| 1771. |
The government of which country has decided to scrutinize the Muse-Mandalay railway project connecting Mandalay with the capital city of Yunnan province in China? |
| Answer» The government of Myanmar has decided to scrutinize the Muse-Mandalay railway project connecting Mandalay with the capital city of Yunnan province in China. A Swiss company will review the feasibility study of the railway project submitted by the Chinar Railway Eryuan Engineering Group. | |
| 1772. |
Which country's parliament, passes bill to include India's territories of Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh in its new map? |
| Answer» Nepal's lower house of parliament, Pratinidhi Sabha, passes bill to include India's territories of Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand in its new map. | |
| 1773. |
Which United States company has become the 9th investors respectively in the Jio Platforms, as the latter has sold 0.39% stake for Rs 1,894.50 crore? |
| Answer» The United States private equity firms TPG Capital and L Catterton have become the 8th and 9th investors respectively in the Jio Platforms, as the latter has sold 0.93% stake in TPG for Rs 4,546.80 crore and 0.39% stake sold to L Catterton for Rs 1,894.50 crore. | |
| 1774. |
India has pledged to construct a Rs.2.33 crore sanitation facility at the Pashupatinath Temple complex in which country? |
| Answer» India has pledged to construct a Rs.2.33 crore sanitation facility at the Pashupatinath Temple complex in Kathmandu, Nepal. It will improve the infrastructure in the holy shrine for the pilgrims. | |
| 1775. |
The Asian Paralympic Committee announced that the 4th Asian Youth Para Games will take place in which country? |
| Answer» The Asian Paralympic Committee announced that the 4th Asian Youth Para Games will take place in Bahrain from December(1-10) 2021. The event will be organised in partnership with the National Paralympic Committee(NPC) of Bahrain with the support of the local government. | |
| 1776. |
According to the 32nd edition of World Competitiveness Index 2020 which country is on 1st position? |
| Answer» According to the 32nd edition of World Competitiveness Index 2020, which ranked performance of 63 economies across the globe, prepared by Switzerland-based International Institute for Management and Development (IMD)'s World Competitiveness Center (WCC), the Indian economy remained at 43rd position this year. While Singapore continues to occupy the first place in the list due to its strong economic performance comes from robust international trade and investment, employment and labor market measures. | |
| 1777. |
Which country was second biggest growth driver of primary energy consumption in the world, behind China, in 2019? |
| Answer» India was second biggest growth driver of primary energy consumption in the world, behind China, in 2019 even though it witnessed fall in demand in oil and coal, according to BP Statistical Review. | |
| 1778. |
Which country will provide loan of 200 million euros to India to support Delhi's Covid response? |
| Answer» France will provide loan of 200 million euros to India to support Delhi's Covid response. | |
| 1779. |
Which country will serve as the president of the United Nation security Council (15-Member) for the month of August 2021? |
| Answer» India will serve as the president of the United Nation security Council (15-Member) for the month of August 2021, which has been elected as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for two years(2021-22). Following the English alphabetical order of the member states' names,the presidency of the Council is held by each of the members in turn for one month. | |
| 1780. |
Which company has agreed to partner with Atal Innovation Mission , NITI Aayog to proactively support the flagship mission's innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives across the country? |
| Answer» Coal India Limited has agreed to partner with Atal Innovation Mission , NITI Aayog to proactively support the flagship mission's innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives across the country. A Statement of Intent (SoI) of a strategic partnership between AIM and Coal India Limited was signed and exchanged in a virtual e-summit for the same. | |
| 1781. |
In a bid to woo Bangladesh, Which country has provided a huge trade boost to the country by announcing tariff exemption for 97 per cent of Bangladeshi products effective from July 1? |
| Answer» In a bid to woo Bangladesh, China has provided a huge trade boost to the country by announcing tariff exemption for 97 per cent of Bangladeshi products effective from July 1. The decision has come one month after Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a discussion to upgrade their bilateral relations during the COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| 1782. |
Indian officials have participated in the 32nd special Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG) plenary meeting 2020. How many countries are member of EAG? |
| Answer» Indian officials, including representatives from enforcement agencies, have participated in the 32nd special Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG) plenary meeting 2020, under the aegis of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The EAG is a regional body comprising nine countries: India, Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Belarus. | |
| 1783. |
Which country will set up a "national security agency" in Hong Kong to administer a new law aimed at cracking down on dissent? |
| Answer» China to set up a "national security agency" in Hong Kong to administer a new law aimed at cracking down on dissent. The details of the new national security legislation were unveiled, paving the way for the most profound change to the city's way of life since it returned to Chinese rule in 1997. | |
| 1784. |
The United Nations World Food Programme India have joined hands with institute to support state and national governments in achieving food and nutrition security? |
| Answer» The United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP) India and Indian Institute of Technology Delhi have joined hands to support state and national governments in achieving food and nutrition security. | |
| 1785. |
Who won the controversial parliamentary election in Serbia? |
| Answer» Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic won the controversial parliamentary election. The Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) won over 60% of the vote, which is around 190 seats in the 250-seat Serbian parliament. | |
| 1786. |
Which country has announced that it has decided to join the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty to regulate its arms sales? |
| Answer» China announced that it has decided to join the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (UN-ATT) to regulate its arms sales. The decision was made during a three-day meeting which was held from 18-20 June of the top lawmaking committee in China- Legislative Affairs Committee. | |
| 1787. |
United Nations Human Rights Council has asked which country to ensure a safe and voluntary return of Rohingya Muslims in the country? |
| Answer» United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has asked Myanmar to ensure a safe and voluntary return of Rohingya Muslims in the country. In this regard, the UNHRC adopted a resolution on June 23, 2020. Myanmar has also been asked to provide media and diplomatic corps access to the cuntry and lift off the internet shutdown in Rakhine state. | |
| 1788. |
India has pledged to provide additional funding of how much Rs to UNRWA - United Nations Relief and Works Agency for next two years for Palestine Refugees? |
| Answer» India has pledged to provide additional funding of USD 10 million to UNRWA - United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for next two years for Palestine Refugees in Near East. While several countries withdrew their funding from the UNRWA, India stepped up its funding. India also gave USD 2 million to the UN arm this year. | |
| 1789. |
Which country has successfully launched the last Satellite of its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, which is a rival for the Global Positioning System of the US, to become a major space power? |
| Answer» China has successfully launched the last Satellite of its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), which is a rival for the Global Positioning System (GPS) of the US, to become a major space power. The satellite was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch center in Sichuan Province. BDS is one of the four global navigation networks among the US's GPS, Russia's GLONASS and European Union's Galileo. A Long March 3B rocket launched the final BDS into orbit from the satellite launch center. | |
| 1790. |
Which country has awarded the Project Management Consultancy contract to NTPC Limited in an event held on 24 June 2020? |
| Answer» The Republic of Mali has awarded the Project Management Consultancy contract to NTPC Limited, a central PSU that functions under the Ministry of Power, in an event held on 24 June 2020. The contract aims to develop 500 MW Solar Park. The event was chaired by the Union Minister of State for Power R.K.Singh, NRE, Skill Development and President of International Solar Alliance (ISA), and Mr.H.E. Sekou Kasse, the Ambassador of Mali. | |
| 1791. |
Which minister from India attended the 75th Victory Day Parade in Moscow's Red Square on June 24? |
| Answer» Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the 75th Victory Day Parade in Moscow's Red Square on June 24. The Tri-Service contingent of Indian Armed Forces also participated in the parade. President Vladimir Putin along with other higher authorities has attended the parade. It marked the 75th Diamond Jubilee of 1941-1945 Great Patriotic War. The parade also remembers both the capitulation of Nazi Germany in the 2nd World War in 1945 and historic Moscow Victory Parade of 1945. | |
| 1792. |
Which country's court ordered the Johnson & Johnson to pay $2.1 billion in damages for causing ovarian cancer by talcum powder? |
| Answer» A US court has upheld a verdict that talcum powder sold by Johnson & Johnson caused ovarian cancer and ordered the pharmaceutical giant to pay $2.1 billion in damages. | |
| 1793. |
Financial Action Task Force in its 3rd and final plenary meeting under the Chinese Presidency of Xiangmin Liu retained Pakistan on the grey list till which month? |
| Answer» Financial Action Task Force(FATF) in its 3rd and final plenary meeting under the Chinese Presidency of Xiangmin Liu over a virtual platform, retained Pakistan on the grey list till October 2020, for failing to prosecute and penalise terrorist financing in the country before the deadline fixed by FATF. Germany will take over the presidency of the FATF from July, 2020 for a year. | |
| 1794. |
45th edition of Toronto International Film Festival 2020, which is to be held virtually will be held on which dates? |
| Answer» Actor Priyanka Chopra and Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap named among the 50 ambassadors for the 45th edition of Toronto International Film Festival(TIFF) 2020, which is to be held virtually. The festival will take place from September 10-19 with physical screenings and drive-ins, digital screenings, virtual red carpets, press conferences and industry talks. | |
| 1795. |
The US Space Agency, NASA has announced that its headquarters in Washington, D.C. will be named after which engineers? |
| Answer» The US Space Agency, NASA has announced that its headquarters in Washington, D.C., will be named after Mary W. Jackson, one of its history-making engineers. The information was passed by NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine. | |
| 1796. |
What is the name of world's first yoga university launched in Los Angeles, United States of America? |
| Answer» As a part of International Yoga day, on 23rd June 2020, V Muraleedharan, the Minister of State of External Affairs and P P Chaudhary, Chairperson of the Standing Committee on External Affairs, jointly launched World's First Yoga University "Vivekananda Yoga University"(VaYU) in Los Angeles, United States of America, over the virtual event at the Consulate General of India in New York. The event was jointly hosted by Sandeep Chakravorty, Consulate General and the founding director of VaYU, Prem Bhandari, the chairperson of Jaipur Foot USA. | |
| 1797. |
Which country plans to establish a permanent military base in the Indian Ocean by March 2021? |
| Answer» Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) plans to establish a permanent military base in the Indian Ocean by March 2021. This was announced by IRGC Navy Commander Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri. The Navy Commander informed that the Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has given the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps the task of setting up a permanent base in the waters far away from the country. | |
| 1798. |
Which country has blocked Pakistan's attempt to proscribe an Indian national as a global terrorist by the UN Security Council 1267 sanctions committee? |
| Answer» The Union States has blocked Pakistan's attempt to proscribe an Indian national as a global terrorist by the UN Security Council (UNSC) 1267 sanctions committee. Pakistan reportedly failed to produce the required evidence against the concerned Indian citizen after which the United States blocked and terminated its proposal, delivering a huge setback to the nation. | |
| 1799. |
Who became Ireland's new prime minister? |
| Answer» Micheal Martin became Ireland's new prime minister replacing Leo Varadkar. The Irish parliament elected Martin, 59, as prime minister in Dublin, four months after a general election failed to produce a clear winner. | |
| 1800. |
Who has been sworn in as president of Malawi after winning an election rerun? |
| Answer» Malawi's opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera has been declared winner of the southern African country's historic presidential election redo. The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) announced the 65-year-old Chakwera leader of the Malawi Congress Party- MCP and torch-bearer of a nine political party alliance had won an absolute majority by amassing 2.6 million votes or 58.6% of the votes cast on Tuesday June 23. His main rival, incumbent president Peter Mutharika, 79, of the Democratic Progressive Party, came second with 1.7 million votes or 39.4%. | |