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| 1801. |
Russia's Energia space corporation has announced that it is to take the first tourist on a spacewalk in which year, under the terms of a new contract with a US partner? |
| Answer» Russia's Energia space corporation has announced that it is to take the first tourist on a spacewalk in 2023, under the terms of a new contract with a US partner. Energia has signed a contract with Space Adventures. Under this, two space tourists to the International Space Station (ISS). | |
| 1802. |
WHO -led coalition ACT-Accelerator needs how much fund over the next 12 months to fight the CVOVID-19 and to develop and roll out tests, treatments and vaccines? |
| Answer» The World Health Organization (WHO)-led coalition ACT-Accelerator announced that it needs $31.3 billion over the next 12 months to fight the CVOVID-19 and to develop and roll out tests, treatments and vaccines. As per the report, $3.4 billion had been collected of which $13.7 billion was urgently needed. It leaves the organization with a funding gap of $27.9 billion. | |
| 1803. |
World Bank, an international financial institution, has sanctioned how much fund for "Western Economic Corridor and Regional Enhancement Phase I project" to improve road connectivity in Bangladesh? |
| Answer» World Bank (WB), an international financial institution, has sanctioned $ 500 million for "Western Economic Corridor and Regional Enhancement (WeCARE) Phase I project" to improve road connectivity in Bangladesh's Jashore-Jhenaidah corridor, which consists of four western districts to connect with the capital Dhaka as well as with India and Bhutan. | |
| 1804. |
SIDBI has set up which fund to facilitate free onboarding of MSMEs on Trade Receivables Discounting System platform? |
| Answer» Small Industries Development Bank of India(SIDBI) has informed that it has set up 'Swavalamban Crisis Responsive Fund'(SCRF), an open-ended fund to facilitate free onboarding of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs) on Trade Receivables Discounting System(TReDS) platform. | |
| 1805. |
What was the theme of 36th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit? |
| Answer» The 36th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit was held via video conference on the theme "Cohesive and Responsive ASEAN". The summit was chaired by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc as Vietnam is ASEAN's chair in 2020. The focus of the meet was on COVID-19 response, post-pandemic recovery and further cooperation with partners. | |
| 1806. |
The World bank enhanced the support to India's programme to rejuvenate the Ganga with how much funding through Second National Ganga River Basin Project? |
| Answer» The World bank enhanced the support to India's programme to rejuvenate the Ganga with $400 million through Second National Ganga River Basin Project (SNGRBP), for the development of infrastructure projects Under the National Ganga River Basin Project. | |
| 1807. |
Who has been elected as president of Iceland? |
| Answer» Gudni Johannesson, president of Iceland was re-elected by winning above 92% of votes in the Presidential election.He defeated Gudmundur Franklin Jonsson who secured only 6.5% of the vote. Each Presidential term in Iceland is four years & there is no term limit.(i.e. A Person can be a President for n number of times) | |
| 1808. |
The WTO Dispute Settlement Body has established a panel after the European Union has dragged which country into the Dispute Settlement System of WTO for the second time against import duties on information and communication technology products? |
| Answer» The World Trade Organization Dispute Settlement Body has established a panel after the European Union has dragged India into the Dispute Settlement System of WTO for the second time against import duties on ICT (information and communication technology) products, including mobile phones, cameras, headphones and earphones, imposed by the country. | |
| 1809. |
Which country became the first African country to submit the results for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change? |
| Answer» Uganda became the first African country to submit the results for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD+) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which has opened the way for potential results based payments to Uganda. | |
| 1810. |
Who has won Russian electorate and will become President until 2036? |
| Answer» The 77.9% Russian electorate have voted in favour of constitutional amendments that will allow 67 years old President Vladimir Putin to stay in power until 2036 i.e. until the age of 83. His current term of 6 years will end in 2024. Means now, he will be re-elected twice under the constitutional amendments. He is already the longest-serving leader in modern Russian history. | |
| 1811. |
Edouard Phillipe Prime Minister of which country resigned during the expected government reshuffle? |
| Answer» French Prime Minister Edouard Phillipe resigned during the expected government reshuffle. The French President Emmanuel Macron has planned to open a new chapter for the two remaining years to focus on efforts to relaunch the French economy deeply hit by the coronavirus crisis. | |
| 1812. |
Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of France? |
| Answer» Jean Castex has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of France. The appointment of Jean Castex as the new french PM was made by the french President Emmanuel Macron. He has replaced the former french Prime Minister Edouard Philippe who resigned from the post ahead of a government reshuffle. | |
| 1813. |
Who launched the "Fit Hai To Hit Hai India" webinar program? |
| Answer» "Fit Hai To Hit Hai India" webinar program was launched, under the India's flagship Fit India campaign, by the Union Minister of Human Resource Development Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' and Minister of State (MoS) for Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs and Ministry of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju. This webinar marked the launch of '#FitIndiaTalks', which will see a series of talks and interactive sessions being held by leading sports celebrities for students. The first session was held on 3rd July itself with the participation of P.V. (Pusarla Venkata) Sindhu and Sunil Chhetri. | |
| 1814. |
Who launched the 'Aatma Nirbhar Bharat App Innovation Challenge' for Indian tech entrepreneurs and startups? |
| Answer» The 'Aatma Nirbhar Bharat App Innovation Challenge' for Indian tech entrepreneurs and startups was launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, with an objective to support and build Aatmanirbhar App Ecosystem. Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (Meity) in partnership with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) launched the challenge & will regulate the challenge. | |
| 1815. |
Which country has reported a suspected case of Bubonic Plague on July 5, 2020? |
| Answer» A Northern China's city reported a suspected case of Bubonic Plague on July 5, 2020. Following this, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Bayannur gave out a level III warning for prevention and control of plague. Under the level III alert, people need to immediately report sick or dead marmot and rodents that look like squirrels. | |
| 1816. |
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port has started a new shipping service between Kolkata Dock System and which country? |
| Answer» Amid frequent disruption of cross-border trade via the Petrapole-Benapole land ports, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port has started a new shipping service between Kolkata Dock System (KDS) and Chattogram (Bangladesh ) through Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route to transport containers with the aim to increase the Indo-Bangla trade. | |
| 1817. |
The Indian Railways and RailTel signed a MoU for installation of an IP-based video surveillance system at how many railway stations across the country? |
| Answer» The Indian Railways and RailTel signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for installation of an IP-based video surveillance system at 6,049 railway stations across the country.This is a part of Digital India initiative. | |
| 1818. |
In order to bolster the comprehensive strategic partnership a MoU has been signed between the Indian Coast Guard and which country on 'Maritime Safety and Security'? |
| Answer» In order to bolster the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and Indonesia, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Indonesian Coast Guard (Badan Keamanan Laut Republik Indonesia) on 'Maritime Safety and Security'.The objective of this MoU is to enhance the collaborative and cooperative engagements in maritime law enforcement, maritime search and rescue and marine pollution response. | |
| 1819. |
In order to strengthen the bilateral development partnership, the Government of India has inked 5 Memorandam of understanding with which country under the former's high impact community development projects programme? |
| Answer» In order to strengthen the bilateral development partnership, the Government of India has inked 5 Memoranda of understanding with Afghanistan under the former's high impact community development projects programme. The objective behind these MoUs is the development of educational infrastructure in four Afghan provinces namely Nooristan, Farah, Badakhshan and Kapisa. | |
| 1820. |
Which country has successfully launched a new spy satellite "Ofek 16" into orbit by using a locally-developed Shavit rocket? |
| Answer» The Space Administration in the Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMoD), and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), have successfully launched a new spy satellite "Ofek 16" into orbit by using a locally-developed Shavit rocket from a launchpad at Palmachim airbase in central Israel at 4:00 AM. | |
| 1821. |
A new four-storey school building, developed with the Indian assistance of Rs 1.94 crore has been inaugurated in which country? |
| Answer» A new four-storey school building, developed with the Indian assistance of Rs 1.94 crore (Nepalese Rupees (NR) 31.13 million) under the Nepal-Bharat Maitri Development Cooperation programme has been inaugurated in Shri Saptmai Gurukul Sanskrit Vidyalaya, located in Ilam district of Nepal to boost the learning environment for students. The project was implemented by the District Coordination Committee (DCC), Ilam. | |
| 1822. |
Which country became the first industrialized country to phase out of both coal and nuclear energy? |
| Answer» Germany became the first industrialized country to phase out of both coal and nuclear energy, On 3rd July 2020, both the houses of the German parliament approved the bill for shutting down the coal fired power plant by 2038 and to provide around 45 billion USD (40 billion Euro) for the affected regions. | |
| 1823. |
Which Organization has formulated an Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response (IPPR) to evaluate the world's response to the COVID-19 pandemic? |
| Answer» World Health Organization (WHO) has formulated an Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response (IPPR) to evaluate the world's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Panel will be co-chaired by former Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Elizabeth Clark and former President of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. | |
| 1824. |
The cable TV operators of which country have banned all the news channels of India, except Doordarshan? |
| Answer» The cable TV operators of Nepal have banned all the news channels of India, except Doordarshan. Though there is no official notification by Nepal's Government, a channel operator of Nepal informed the ANI that they turned off the signals of all Indian news channels. The move came after Deputy PM Narayan Kaji Shrestha said that the Indian media has crossed all limits against Nepali government and PM KP Sharma Oli. | |
| 1825. |
Which Arab nation announced to send probe to Mars to capture comprehensive image of the weather in the atmosphere of Mars? |
| Answer» United Arab Emirates has announced to send probe to Mars to capture comprehensive image of the weather in the atmosphere of Mars. With this, the UAE will be the first Arab nation to achieve the milestone. The UAE's probe will help pave the way for scientific breakthroughs in studying the Mars Atmosphere. | |
| 1826. |
Which bank has signed a MoU to increase the collaboration on sustainability with a focus on energy sector resilience in Asia and the Pacific? |
| Answer» Asian Development Bank (ADB), a regional development bank has renewed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for 3 years with the Paris (France) based International Energy Agency (IEA) during IEA's Clean Energy Transitions Summit 2020 with the aim to further increase the collaboration on sustainability with a focus on energy sector resilience in Asia and the Pacific as this sector is a key promoter of growth and human development, especially during recovery from the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. | |
| 1827. |
Master has announced to invest what amount to support Indian MSME? |
| Answer» Mastercard has announced that it will invest Rs 250 crore (USD 33 million) to support Indian Small and Medium Enterprises(SMEs) to enable the SMEs to restart itself and help them in business recovery. SMEs have been hit hardest during the lockdown caused by COVID-19 due to their dependence on the cash-economy and disruption of the supply chain. | |
| 1828. |
Which country has launched a two month campaign to promote a healthy online environment for all in the country? |
| Answer» The internet control and regulatory agency of the People's Republic of China- Cyberspace Administration of China has launched a campaign for two month from 13th July 2020. As per the Cyberspace Administration of China, the Campaign is to promote a healthy online environment for all in the country, for this, the websites that have contents aimed at users base of mostly below the age of 18 will be monitored and if required will be blocked or removed for access in China. | |
| 1829. |
Who is the prime minister of Singapore? |
| Answer» Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has secured a "clear mandate" with his ruling People's Action Party (PAP) winning 83 of the 93 contested parliamentary seats in the general election held amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Opposition gaining ground by winning a record 10 seats. | |
| 1830. |
Which country has become the second largest Foreign Direct Investor in the United Kingdom (UK)after the United States in 2019? |
| Answer» According to the United Kingdom's government's figures released on 10 July 2020, India has become the second largest ForeignA Direct Investor in the United Kingdom (UK) after the United States in 2019, by investing in 120 projects and creating 5,429 new jobs in the UK. | |
| 1831. |
Hagia Sophia Museum is in which country? |
| Answer» Turkey's govt. converts Istanbul's Hagia Sophia museum back into a mosque after a favourable court ruling. Hagia Sophia was a church built under Byzantine Emperor Justinian in 6th century It was converted into a mosque by Ottomans in 1453 following their conquest of Constantinople Modern Turkey's government converted the mosque into a museum in 1934 | |
| 1832. |
Tropical Storm Fay hits which country? |
| Answer» Tropical Storm Fay makes landfall in New Jersey (US). | |
| 1833. |
The COVID-19 vaccine developed by Gamalei Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology has successfully completed the Human Clinical Trials. The institute belongs to which country? |
| Answer» The COVID-19 vaccine developed by Russia's Gamalei Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology has successfully completed the Human Clinical Trials. The trials on volunteers were conducted from 18th June 2020 at Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University. | |
| 1834. |
Qualcomm has informed that it has invested Rs 730 crore in Reliance Industries' subsidiary company- Jio Platforms. Qualcomm belongs to which country? |
| Answer» The United States-based Multinational Corporation-Qualcomm has informed on 12th July 2020 that it has invested Rs 730 crore in Reliance Industries' subsidiary company- Jio Platforms. Rs 730 crore of investment will translate to 0.15 percent of an equity stake for Qualcomm in Jio Platforms. In a matter of 12 weeks since 22nd April 2020, this was the 13th foreign investment, and the 12th Foreign Investor (Silver Lake has invested Twice) in Jio Platforms. | |
| 1835. |
The Indian army is to acquire hand-launched, remotely controlled unmanned aerial vehicle Raven from which country? |
| Answer» The Indian army is to acquire hand-launched, remotely controlled unmanned aerial vehicle Raven from the US and state-of-the-art Israeli Spike Firefly. The aim is to add lethality to its ground infantry apart from long-range precision artillery shells with a range of over 40 kilometres. | |
| 1836. |
Andrzej Duda won the 2020 Presidential Election of which country? |
| Answer» Polish President Andrzej Duda won the 2020 Presidential Election of Poland on 12 July 2020. He has secured another five-year in office. Andrzej Duda's current term will expire on 6 August 2020. | |
| 1837. |
Which one is the name of the robotic helicopter that is to be deployed in Mars 2020 mission of NASA? |
| Answer» Ingenuity is a robotic helicopter that is to be deployed in Mars 2020 mission of NASA. Mars 2020 mission is to be launched on July 30, 2020. | |
| 1838. |
Which country will resume Afghanistan's exports through the Wagah border with India? |
| Answer» Pakistan to resume Afghanistan's exports through the Wagah border with India from July 15. | |
| 1839. |
PM Modi will deliver an address at the Valedictory of High-Level Segment of UN ECOSOC.Which country was the first president of ECOSOC? |
| Answer» On July 17, 2020, PM Modi will deliver an address on the eve of 75th anniversary of the UN. The Prime Minister is to speak at the Valedictory of High-Level Segment of UN ECOSOC. The first meeting of ECOSOC was held in 1946. India was the first president of ECOSOC. | |
| 1840. |
World Wildlife Crime Report has been released by which organsiation? |
| Answer» The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released its World Wildlife Crime Report stating that the Seizure of the scales of the Pangolins, the most trafficked wild animal in the world has increased 10 times between the year 2014 and 2018. | |
| 1841. |
India and which country have signed an agreement to further expand their collaboration in dealing with cyber threats? |
| Answer» The COVID-19 pandemic has not only impacted the routine life but it also made the virtual world vulnerable to cyber threats as there was a rapid increase in digitization during the last 5 months of global lockdown. In order to deal with this situation, on July 16, 2020, India and Israel have signed an agreement to further expand their collaboration in dealing with cyber threats. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), a unit of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and Israel's National Cyber Directorate (INCD). | |
| 1842. |
15th summit between India and the European Union was held virtually where India was represented by PM Narendra Modi, the EU was represented by President of the European Council. Who is President of the European Council? |
| Answer» 15th summit between India and the European Union (EU) was held virtually where India was represented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the EU was represented by Charles Michel, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. | |
| 1843. |
Which country is set to ban Huawei from its high-speed wireless 5-G network? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Boris Johnson banned Huawei Technologies from Britain's 5G network, angering China but delighting US President Donald Trump by signalling that the world's biggest telecoms equipment maker is no longer welcome in the West. | |
| 1844. |
India and which country opened a new trade route between to establish easy connectivity and to increase trade amid the COVID-19 pandemic? |
| Answer» India and Bhutan opened a new trade route between Jaigaon in West Bengal and Ahlay, Pasakha in Bhutan to establish easy connectivity and to increase trade between India and Bhutan amid the COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| 1845. |
Elyes Fakhfakh, who has submitted his resignation, was Prime Minister of which country? |
| Answer» Prime Minister of Tunisia, Elyes Fakhfakh has submitted his resignation to the President of Tunisia. His resignation has come after a campaign to oust him in a vote of no confidence gathered momentum and to avoid more conflicts between state institutions in the country. | |
| 1846. |
Indian-origin, Chandrikapersad 'Chan' Santokhi has been elected the president of which country? |
| Answer» Indian-origin, Chandrikapersad 'Chan' Santokhi has been elected the president of South American country "Suriname". A former Justice Minister, Santokhi of the Progressive Reform Party (PRP) was elected unopposed. He will succeed Desi Bouterse, a former military strongman, whose National Party of Suriname (NPS) lost the election in May as he sent the country to an economic precipice. | |
| 1847. |
India partnered with which country co-hosted the "On the road to the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables 2021? |
| Answer» India partnered with Chile & Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) co-hosted the "On the road to the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables 2021: Highlighting health and nutritional benefits through sustainable production and consumption of fruits and vegetables", side event of 2020 High-level Political forum. | |
| 1848. |
Which country celebrates 'Bastille Day' ceremony also called as Fete nationale? |
| Answer» Bastille Day is the common English name given to the national day of France, which is celebrated on July 14. In French, the day is formally referred to as Fete Nationale and is it the anniversary day for the storming of the Bastille that took place on July 14, 1789. | |
| 1849. |
Who has been appointed as the First Women Prime Minister of Gabon? |
| Answer» Ali Bongo Ondimba, President of Gabon appointed Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda(56), as the First Women Prime Minister of Gabon succeeding Julien Nkoghe Bekale, On 16 July 2020. She is the sixth Prime Minister under Bongo's Presidency since 2009. | |
| 1850. |
Which country records the largest reduction in the number of People living in poverty as around 273 million people moved out of the multidimensional poverty over 10 years? |
| Answer» The United Nations' "the Multidimensional Poverty Index(MPI) 2020: Charting pathways out of multidimensional poverty: Achieving the SDGs" states that India records the largest reduction in the number of People living in poverty as around 273 million people moved out of the multidimensional poverty over 10 years. | |