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| 1851. |
India has established individual bilateral 'air bubbles' with France and ____ . |
| Answer» Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri informed that India has established individual bilateral 'air bubbles' with France and the United States (US). In addition to this, a similar arrangement with Germany has been established and Lufthansa will be operating the flights. This agreement allows countries' airlines to operate international flights. | |
| 1852. |
Azad Pattan Hydel Power Project is an agreement between Pakistan and which country? |
| Answer» Pakistan and China have signed an agreement for construction of Azad Pattan Hydel Power Project in Sudhoti district of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK). | |
| 1853. |
Finance Track for the G20 Leaders Summit 2020 is to be hosted by which country at the end of 2020? |
| Answer» As a part of Finance Track for the G20 Leaders Summit 2020, which is to be hosted by Saudi Arabia at the end of 2020, the 3rd G20 (Group of Twenty) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting was held virtually. It was organized under the Saudi Arabian Presidency where Indian side was represented by Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman | |
| 1854. |
What is the rank of India according to the report of "The Global Direct Selling - 2019 Retail Sales"? |
| Answer» In accordance with the report of "The Global Direct Selling - 2019 Retail Sales" by the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations (WFDSA), India was ranked 15th in global direct selling industry with sales of USD 2.477 billion in 2019. | |
| 1855. |
Hope mission has been launched by which country to mars? |
| Answer» A mission titled as "Hope" has been launched to "Mars" by the United Arab Emirates. With this mission, UAE aims to provide a complete picture of the Martian atmosphere for the first time, studying daily and seasonal changes. | |
| 1856. |
Hamed Bakayoko has been appointed as the Prime Minister of which country? |
| Answer» The Republic of Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has appointed Defence Minister Hamed Bakayoko(55 years old) as Prime Minister(PM)after acting as an interim PM since the sudden death of Amadou Gon Coulibaly on July 8, 2020. Hamed Bakayoko will also hold his position as defence Minister. | |
| 1857. |
Which country has listed Reliance Jio among the companies that are becoming "Clean Telcos"? |
| Answer» The United States has listed Reliance Jio among the companies that are becoming "Clean Telcos", saying they are rejecting doing business with companies like Huawei that are tools of the Chinese Communist Party's surveillance state. | |
| 1858. |
Men's T20 World cup, 2020 will hold in which country? |
| Answer» The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that the Men's T20 World cup, 2020 scheduled to be played in Australia in October - November, has been postponed to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| 1859. |
India is finalizing Defence Logistics Agreement with which country that will enable seamless access to military bases and support facilities? |
| Answer» India and Russia are finalizing Defence Logistics Agreement that will enable seamless access to military bases and support facilities. The formal agreement is to be signed between the countries by the end of 2020. | |
| 1860. |
India signed an agreement for the establishment of 'Emergency Medical Services' with which country? |
| Answer» India and Maldives have signed an agreement for the establishment of 'Emergency Medical Services' in Male, Maldives. The Emergency Medical Service is financed by India under grant assistance of 20 million USD for neighbouring countries. | |
| 1861. |
Which country recently approved Dexamethasone as a second treatment of COVID-19? |
| Answer» The Japanese Government recently approved Dexamethasone as a second treatment of COVID-19. The approval came in after Britain showed that the drug reduced death rates in COVID-19 patients. | |
| 1862. |
Which country passed bipartisan legislation to de-escalate the situation along Line of Actual Control? |
| Answer» The US House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to de-escalate the situation along Line of Actual Control. The act slammed China's aggression against India in the Galwan Valley. It also condemned the growing territorial assertiveness in and around South China Sea. | |
| 1863. |
Which world organization along with Pure Earth released the report titled "The Toxic Truth: Children's Exposure to Lead Pollution Undermines a Generation of Future Potential"? |
| Answer» United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and Pure Earth, international non-profit organization authored and published the first of kind report on the health crisis titled "The Toxic Truth: Children's Exposure to Lead Pollution Undermines a Generation of Future Potential" states that around lead poisoning affects large number of children all across the globe. The report states that around 1 in every 3 that is around 800 million children across the world has the blood lead level above or at 5 micrograms per decilitre, the amount at which action is required and Almost 50% of these children live in South Africa. | |
| 1864. |
The Underground Ballistic Missiles during 'Great Prophet 14' Military Exercise was launched by; |
| Answer» Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a paramilitary force, launched the underground ballistic missiles from the depths of the Earth in a completely camouflaged way during the last day of 'Great Prophet 14'(code name- "Payambar e Azam 14") military exercise near Gulf waters. | |
| 1865. |
Narendra Modi along with Pravind Jugnauth inaugurated the supreme court building of which country (July 2020)? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his Mauritian counterpart Pravind Jugnauth jointly inaugurated the new Supreme Court building of Mauritius in Port Louis through video conference. The Supreme Court building has been constructed with Indian grant assistance of US$ 30 million and is the first India-assisted infrastructure project within the capital city of Port Louis. | |
| 1866. |
Grand Renaissance Dam reservoir on Nile river is in which country? |
| Answer» Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan to resume talks to break a deadlock on Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance Dam reservoir on Nile. | |
| 1867. |
A virtual meeting between India and Southern African Customs Union (SACU) took place to achieve a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA). How many countries are there in Southern African Customs Union? |
| Answer» A virtual meeting between India and Southern African Customs Union (SACU), consisting of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, have been revived to achieve a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) and to discuss its various aspects. | |
| 1868. |
Which country for the first time conducted a successful flight test of the MGTD-20 gas turbine engine made by 3D-printing? |
| Answer» The Russian Foundation for Advanced Research Projects in the Defense Industry informed that Russia for the first time conducted a successful flight test of the MGTD-20 gas turbine engine made by 3D-printing. | |
| 1869. |
Which country has released its first list of verified news portals? |
| Answer» The Bangladesh Government has released its first list of verified news portals. The nation's Information Minister said that the registration of online news portals will be a continuous and ongoing process. | |
| 1870. |
Which country became the 25th country who was granted observer status in the World Trade Organization? |
| Answer» Turkmenistan became the 25th country who was granted observer status in the World Trade Organization (WTO) enabling the nation to establish permanent residence at WTO headquarter in Geneva, Switzerland and monitor it's proceedings. | |
| 1871. |
Virtual meeting of the G20 Digital Economy Minister was held under the presidency of which country? |
| Answer» Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad represented India in the virtual meeting of the G20 Digital Economy Minister under the presidency Saudi Arabia. | |
| 1872. |
The Tianwen-1, first fully homegrown Mars Mission, was launched by which country? |
| Answer» On 23rd July 2020, The Tianwen-1, China's first fully homegrown Mars Mission, was launched by Long March 5 Rocket from the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center in Hainan Island at 12:41 a.m. EDT (0441 GMT). | |
| 1873. |
India with which country inked an agreement to set up Geydoshu Mas Plant (Neighborhood Fish Processing Plants)? |
| Answer» India and Maldives inked an agreement to set up Geydoshu Mas Plant (Neighborhood Fish Processing Plants) at two islands in the Addu city of Maldives namely Maradhoo and Hulhudhoo. The Contract signing ceremony was held in Addu City, which attended virtually Maldives' Foreign Secretary Abdul Ghafoor Mohamed, High Commissioner of India to the Maldives Sunjay Sudir, along with other members of Maldives' Ministry of Foreign affairs. | |
| 1874. |
Which country became the 87th country to sign the International Solar Alliance(ISA) Framework Agreement? |
| Answer» On 23rd July 2020, The Republic of Nicaragua became the 87th country to sign the International Solar Alliance(ISA) Framework Agreement, an initiative to promote sustainable energy, led by India. | |
| 1875. |
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has agreed to a USD 400 million currency swap facility for which country? |
| Answer» Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has agreed to a USD 400 million currency swap facility for Sri Lanka, valid till November 2022. This will help Sri Lanka to meet its short-term international liquidity requirements and to boost its foreign exchange reserves following the economic crisis resulting from COVID-19. | |
| 1876. |
Government of India has extended medical assistance in the form of anti-tuberculosis medicines worth about US$ 1 million to which country? |
| Answer» On the request of the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Government of India (GoI) has extended medical assistance in the form of anti-tuberculosis medicines worth about US$ 1 million to Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). This medical assistance is provided as a part of ongoing WHO's anti-tuberculosis programme in DPRK. | |
| 1877. |
On July 27, 2020, the first batch of Rafael Jets flew out to reach India from which country? |
| Answer» On July 27, 2020, the first batch of Rafael Jets flew out of France. The jets are to reach India on July 29, 2020. The jets can attain a maximum speed of 2,222.6 km/hr. It can climb up to 50,000 feet. It can be refueled in the mid air. | |
| 1878. |
The Cotton Corporation of India will set up its own warehouse in which country to boost cotton exports? |
| Answer» The Cotton Corporation of India is holding surplus stocks of cotton. With the next harvest season approaching, the CCI is trying to boost exports. To export the current stocks, India will sign Memorandum of Understanding with Bangladesh to export 1.5 to 2 million bales of cotton. One bale is 170 kilo grams. Also, the CCI will set up its own warehouse in Vietnam to boost cotton exports. | |
| 1879. |
Which country closed the United States Consulate in Chengdu city? |
| Answer» On July 27, 2020, the United States Consulate in Chengdu city of China was closed in response to the closure of Chinese consulate in Houston. | |
| 1880. |
According to the World Wildlife Crime Report, which two countries are the main source countries for shipments seized in international trade of tiger parts? |
| Answer» The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime recently released the World Wildlife Crime Report. The report highlighted trafficking in protected species. According to the report Thailand and India are the main source countries for shipments seized in international trade of tiger parts. | |
| 1881. |
The Sree Sree Joykali Matar temple is in which country? |
| Answer» A 300-year-old Kali temple was jointly inaugurated by the Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das and State Minister of ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak on July 27, 2020. The Sree Sree Joykali Matar temple is among the oldest temples in Bangladesh. It was built approximately 300 years back in the early 18th century. | |
| 1882. |
Q7 What is the name of the new high-resolution mapping satellite sent by China into space through Long March-4B carrier rocket? |
| Answer» China sent a new high-resolution mapping satellite namely "Ziyuan III 03", developed by the China Academy of Space Technology, into space through Long March-4B carrier rocket from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in the Northern Province of Shanxi, China. It was the 341st flight mission by the Long March rocket series. | |
| 1883. |
The 14th Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) 2020 was held virtually for the first time amid COVID-19 between which two countries? |
| Answer» The 14th Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) 2020 was held virtually for the first time amid COVID-19 between India and United Kingdom (UK), which was co-chaired by Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Vedprakash Goyal and UK Secretary of State for International Trade, Elizabeth Mary Truss. Both nations have affirmed their shared commitment towards Free Trade Agreement (FTA). . | |
| 1884. |
Indian Oil Corporation(IOC) has formed an equal(50:50) Joint Venture(JV) with which country's company to manufacture and market high-quality innovative bitumen derivatives? |
| Answer» Indian Oil Corporation(IOC) has formed an equal(50:50) Joint Venture(JV) with France's Total S.A. to manufacture and market high-quality innovative bitumen derivatives and superior quality products like polymer-modified bitumen, crumb rubber modified bitumen among others for the growing road-building industry in India | |
| 1885. |
In which country India is going to set up solar power plants under the aegis of International Solar Alliance(ISA) NTPC Ltd ? |
| Answer» Under the aegis of International Solar Alliance(ISA) NTPC Ltd, Largest power generation utility of India plans to establish solar power plants in Sri Lanka as a part of the strategy to exhibit the presence of India in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) amid China's attempt to attract nations into the "Belt and Road" initiative. | |
| 1886. |
Indian railways has handed over the specifically modified 10 railway broad gauge locomotives to which country (July 2020)? |
| Answer» Indian Railways handed over the specifically modified 10 railway broad gauge locomotives to Bangladesh, which will help in handling the increasing volume of passenger and freight train operations in Bangladesh. All locomotives can attain speed of up to 120 km per hour and have a residual life of 28 years or more. | |
| 1887. |
Which country is going to host the 6th annual meeting of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in 2021? |
| Answer» During the meet it was also decided that the sixth Annual Meeting will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Oct. 27-28, 2021 which will be the first annual meeting in the Middle East. It will take place in parallel with the Dubai World Expo. UAE was also one of the founding members of AIIB. | |
| 1888. |
Which edition of annual meeting of the board of governors of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) held recently? |
| Answer» The 5th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) was held virtually from Beijing, China, was originally planned to be held in-person there, focusing on "Connecting for Tomorrow". The meet saw the re-election of Jin Liqun as AIIB President, and a roundtable discussion on the theme "AIIB 2030-Supporting Asia's Development over the Next Decade". Notably, India's Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman was the Lead Speaker at the roundtable discussion. | |
| 1889. |
The union cabinet approved MoU between India and which country on Cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Zimbabwe on Cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy., which was signed on November 3rd, 2018. The objective of the MoU is to promote traditional systems of medicine and homeopathy between two nations on the basis of equality and mutual benefit. | |
| 1890. |
Lee Teng-hui popularly known as Mr Democracy is the former president of which country? |
| Answer» On July 30, 2020, the former Taiwanese President, Mr. Lee Teng-hui died at the age of 97 at Beitou District, Taipei City, Taiwan due to infection, and heart ailments. He was born on 15th January 1923, Sanzhi, Taiwan. He was popularly known as "Mr. Democracy" for eradicating the dictatorial rule in favour of unbiased pluralism in Taiwan. | |
| 1891. |
With which country, India signed a five new medicinal research projects recently? |
| Answer» Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon, The Minister of State for South Asia and the Commonwealth announced funding and tie up between the United Kingdom(UK) and India for five new medicinal research projects worth 8 million pounds (around Rs.78 crore) to tackle the anti-microbial resistance to support the combat against antibiotic resistant bacteria and genes during his 'virtual visit' to India. | |
| 1892. |
Recently, India and this country Collaborated to develop rapid testing for COVID-19 in under 30 seconds. |
| Answer» Experts from India and Israel have collaborated to develop rapid testing for COVID-19 in under 30 seconds by merging the technological expertise of Israel with Indian development and production capabilities. They have started to conduct trials at a special testing site at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital on a large sample of patients for 4 different kinds of technologies namely, Voice test, Breath analyser test, Isothermal testing and Polyamine acid testing. | |
| 1893. |
Footballer Benedikt Howedes retires at 32 belongs to which country? |
| Answer» On July 31, 2020, German footballer Benedikt Howedes retired.He was part of the 2014 world-cup winning Germany team. He was one of the 3 players who had played every minute for the team in the tournament. | |
| 1894. |
India tie up for new 8 Million Pounds Medicinal Research with which country? |
| Answer» On 28th July 2020, Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon, The Minister of State for South Asia and the Commonwealth announced funding and tie up between the United Kingdom (UK) and India for five new medicinal research projects worth 8 million pounds (around Rs.78 crore) to tackle the anti-microbial resistance to support the combat against antibiotic resistant bacteria and genes during his 'virtual visit' to India. | |
| 1895. |
Which nation has become the first one in the Arab world to produce nuclear energy? |
| Answer» The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become the first gulf nation to produce nuclear energy. Unit 1 of the Abu Dhabi-based Barakah nuclear power plant has become operational. | |
| 1896. |
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to restrict the use of this visa. |
| Answer» The United States President Donald Trump on August 3, 2020 signed an executive order to restrict H1B Visa use. The order will restrict the federal agencies from contracting or subcontracting the foreign workers, affecting Indian IT professionals who have been working in the US on H1B Visa. | |
| 1897. |
Which country has provisionally approved dexamethasone for COVID treatment? |
| Answer» Taiwan has provisionally approved the use of dexamethasone to treat COVID-19 infection. The approval comes as the nation faces a shortfall of the antiviral drug remdesivir after the United States bought nearly all global supplies. Dexamethasone is a cheap and widely-used steroid. | |
| 1898. |
In which country the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) plans to set up its own warehouse? |
| Answer» The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), which is holding surplus stocks of cotton just ahead of the next harvest season, is trying to boost exports of the fibre crop. A memorandum of understanding is being worked out to export 1.5-2 million bales (of 170 kilograms each) of cotton to Bangladesh while the state-run CCI will also set up its own warehouse in Vietnam to boost cotton exports. | |
| 1899. |
Who heads the expert committee formulated by International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to suggest ways to develop the international retail businesses? |
| Answer» The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) announced the establishment of an expert committee headed by Pradip Shah,Chairman of Indasia Fund Advisors Pvt Ltd. to suggest ways to develop the international retail businesses in International Financial Services Centres (IFSC). | |
| 1900. |
Tick-borne virus has re-emerged in which nation? |
| Answer» Tick-borne SFTS virus has re-emerged in China, killing around 7 people and infecting around 60 others. This was reported on August 5, 2020. With the virus infecting several people, it has raised warning of the possibility of its human-to-human transmission. | |