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| 1901. |
Which country unveiled a new political map that include Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir as a part of country's territory for the first time? |
| Answer» Pakistan PM Imran Khan has unveiled a "new political map" of Pakistan that includes Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K) as part of the country's territory for the first time. Furthermore, the new map also shows Siachen as a part of Pakistan. The Indian government has described it as'political absurdity'. The map also includes parts of Western Gujarat. | |
| 1902. |
Which country planned to issue a coin in honor of Mahatma Gandhi to mark the 150th birth anniversary? |
| Answer» The Royal Mint of United Kingdom is working on a proposal for a new coin commemorating Mahatma Gandhi as the first ethnic minority face to feature on British currency amid criticism by some prominent PIOs. | |
| 1903. |
Which is the 1st country in the world that plans to require Facebook & Google to pay for news content provided by media companies? |
| Answer» Australia will force US tech giants Facebook Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google to pay Australian media outlets for news content in a landmark move to protect independent journalism that will be watched around the world. Australia will become the first country to require Facebook and Google to pay for news content provided by media companies under a royalty-style system. | |
| 1904. |
Who registers victory in Sri Lankan Parliamentary elections? |
| Answer» Parliamentary elections in Sri Lanka were held on 5 August 2020 to elect 225 members to Sri Lanka’s 16th Parliament. Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) headed by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has won 145 (plus five more seats from allies) in the elections, securing two-thirds majority in the parliament. | |
| 1905. |
Global remittances may lose how much amount in 2020? |
| Answer» In accordance with the report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) published on August 3, 2020, if the economic impact of Covid-19 persists throughout the year then global remittances may fall by $108.6 billion in 2020.Migrant workers are in extreme situations while many others are facing scant job security and limited access to social assistance. In the last three months of the outbreak, global remittances will fall by $108.6 billion in 2020. This is equivalent to an 18.3% decline from what would have been expected without the impact of Covid-19. | |
| 1906. |
India extended US$18 million Line of Credit to Maldives for expansion of which facilities at MIFCO? |
| Answer» On August 5, 2020, India has extended the Line of Credit (LoC) worth US$18 million to the Government of Maldives for the expansion of fishing facilities at Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) based in Felivaru, Lhaviyani Atoll, through the development of fish collection and storage facilities, and the setting up of a tuna cooked plant and fishmeal plant. | |
| 1907. |
Which bank partnered with Bharti AXA General Insurance to offer "Smart Plan Shop Package Policy" |
| Answer» On August 6, 2020, Airtel Payments Bank has entered into a partnership with Bharti AXA General Insurance to offer the latter's affordable and newly launched shop insurance product namely "Smart Plan Shop Package Policy" for financial protection of the bank's retailers and merchants.The policy will provide financial protection in case of damage to assets inside the shop due to fire and allied perils and burglary, among others, as covered in the product. | |
| 1908. |
Which country declares emergency as stranded ship spills fuel? |
| Answer» The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius declared a "state of environmental emergency" on August 7, 2020 after a Japanese-owned ship MV Wakashio that ran aground offshore on July 25 began spilling tons of fuel. The Panama-flagged bulk carrier had been en route from China to Brazil. | |
| 1909. |
Where will the Kavkaz 2020 strategic command-post exercise take place in September 2020 in which India along with some other countries will take part? |
| Answer» In a resumption of bilateral and multilateral military exercises which were deferred due to coronavirus (COVID-19), India will take part in the Russian Kavkaz 2020 strategic command-post exercise next month. The invitees for the exercise also include China and Pakistan apart from other member-states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). | |
| 1910. |
Which country will host ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 as announced by the International Cricket Council? |
| Answer» The International Cricket Council confirmed that the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2020 that was postponed due to Covid-19 will be held in Australia in 2022. India will host the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 as planned. | |
| 1911. |
Who becomes New Prime Minister of Peru, Succeeds Pedro Cateriano? |
| Answer» President of Peru(Republic of Peru) Martin Vizcarra appointed Walter Roger Martos Ruiz, the former defense minister and retired army general, as the country's new Prime Minister. He succeeds Pedro Alvaro Cateriano Bellido . The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Government Palace in Lima. | |
| 1912. |
Who is appointed as Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Mauritania? |
| Answer» Mauritania's President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has named Mohamed Ould Bilal as the 16th Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania on August 06, 2020. Mohamed Ould Bilal belongs to the political party of Union for the Republic (UPR). He has served as Political Advisor and headed several state agencies. | |
| 1913. |
Which country shares AI-based technology, high-end equipment with AIIMS to help combat COVID-19? |
| Answer» As part of Israel-India cooperation to fight the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic, Israel has shared Artificial Intelligence (AI) based technology and high-end equipment with All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), Delhi, India. Ambassador of Israel to India Dr Ron Malka handed over the 'state-of-the-art artificial intelligence-based technologies and high-end equipment' to Director of AIIMS Dr Randeep Guleria in the presence of Sanjay Bhattacharya, Secretary, (Consular and Diaspora) Ministry of External Affairs at an event held on August 12, 2020. | |
| 1914. |
Which country decided to Construct a monument for the Indian soldiers Killed by Pakistan in the 1971? |
| Answer» On 7th August 2020, Mozammel Haque, Bangladesh War Liberation Minister announced the decision to construct a standalone monument for the Indian Soldiers who were killed by Pakistan in 1971 Liberation War against Pakistan. | |
| 1915. |
Prime Minister Hassan Diab who steps down, belongs to which country? |
| Answer» On August 10, 2020 Hassan Diab, Lebanon(Republic of Lebanon) Prime Minister(PM) and his government resigned due to public outrage and the pressure from within his own Cabinet as his government was blamed for the August 4 explosion in Beirut's port which killed at least 160 people and injured about 6,000 others. | |
| 1916. |
India inked Contract with whom for Development of 5 Eco-Tourism Zones? |
| Answer» On August 10, 2020, India and Maldives signed a contract for the development of five eco-tourism zones in Addu atoll of Maldives during an online signing ceremony held from Addu City. The virtual ceremony was attended by High Commissioner of India to the Maldives Sunjay Sudir and Maldives Foreign Secretary Abdul Ghafoor Mohamed. | |
| 1917. |
Which is the 1st Country to Register COVID-19 Vaccine, 'Sputnik V'? |
| Answer» Russia becomes the 1st country to officially register a coronavirus(COVID-19) vaccine and declare it ready for use. The vaccine will be marketed in foreign markets under the name 'Sputnik V', after the world's first satellite Sputnik. The vaccine has been developed jointly by the Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology and the Russian Defence Ministry. | |
| 1918. |
Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko wins sixth term with what pecentage of votes? |
| Answer» The Central Election Commission of the Republic of Belarus said that the country's longtime authoritarian leader Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko has won his sixth consecutive presidential term(1994-present) by taking over 80% of the votes. | |
| 1919. |
India Extends an Assistance of how much to Antigua and Barbuda's COVID-19 Response? |
| Answer» As a part of India's efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, India extended an assistance of 1 million USD to the government of Antigua and Barbuda to combat the global COVID-19 pandemic and to improve their health infrastructure and capacity. | |
| 1920. |
Which country Successfully tested its Arrow-2 Ballistic Missile Interceptor? |
| Answer» Israel Defence Minister Benny Gantz, announced that Israel has successfully tested their advanced missile defence system, Arrow-2, a ballistic missile interceptor, which serves as the top tier integrated Israeli shield built to withstand various missile salvoes, was built with the support of the United States of America. | |
| 1921. |
India Signs MoU with which country on Space Cooperation? |
| Answer» On 13th August 2020, Government of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on space cooperation with the Federal government of Republic of Nigeria at the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. | |
| 1922. |
Which country granted USD 500 mn Aid for Maldives Connectivity Project & USD 250 mn as Budgetary Support? |
| Answer» On August 14, 2020, India has granted a US$250 million as budgetary support and US$500 million for the 6.7 Km Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP) during a virtual conversation between India's Union Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Maldivian Counterpart Abdulla Shahid. | |
| 1923. |
Who Provide 1.65 million euros in Humanitarian Aid Funding to Support Victims of South Asia Floods? |
| Answer» The European Union (EU) will provide 1.65 million euros in humanitarian aid funding to support flood victims of South Asia most notably in Bangladesh, India and Nepal. The funding is part of the EU's Acute Large Emergency Response Tool (ALERT). | |
| 1924. |
India sends Humanitarian aid to which nation to assist Explosion Victims? |
| Answer» The Government of India has sent 58 tonnes of emergency humanitarian aid to the people affected by Beirut Explosion in Lebanon. This includes Personal Protective Equipment, surgical gowns, surgical gloves as well. | |
| 1925. |
4th session of BRICS anti-drug working group held under the chairmanship of which country? |
| Answer» 4th session of BRICS anti-drug working group held under the chairmanship of Russia; India represented by NCB (Narcotics Control Bureau) Director General Rakesh Asthana. | |
| 1926. |
Where did Tricolour hoisted for first time on 15 August 2020? |
| Answer» The tricolour was hoisted for the first time at the iconic Times Square in New York yesterday to celebrate India's 74th Independence Day. India's Consul General in New York, Randhir Jaiswal hoisted the Indian flag during a special commemoration of Independence Day at Times Square. | |
| 1927. |
UK Launched £3 million Innovation Challenge Fund for which nation to Tackle Covid-19 Challenges & Climate Change? |
| Answer» On August 17, 2020, The UK government has launched a 3-million pound innovation challenge fund in India to support scientists in academia and industry to tackle the most acute global challenges such as COVID-19 and the threat to the environment. | |
| 1928. |
Which two countries agreed for peace agreement namely "Abraham Accord"? |
| Answer» On August 17, 2020, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates have agreed for the Israel-United Arab Emirates peace agreement, or the Abraham Accord to establish full diplomatic ties. In this regard, Israeli will halt further annexation of Palestinian lands. | |
| 1929. |
Who sworn in as 54th president of Dominican Republic? |
| Answer» Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona has been sworn in as the 54th President of Dominican Republic. Luis Rodolfo Abinader is a businessman who has never held any other elected office. He succeeds Danilo Medina of Liberation Party. | |
| 1930. |
Who released draft framework for self-regulatory body for payment system operators? |
| Answer» On August 18, 2020, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released a draft framework for grant of recognition to an industry association as a Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) for Payment System Operators (PSOs). This draft framework is released on the lines of an announcement in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory policies issued as part of the Monetary Policy statement dated February 6, 2020. The framework is placed for public comments till September 15, 2020. | |
| 1931. |
Who was reappointed as the Prime Minister of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea? |
| Answer» Francisco Pascual Eyegue Obama Asue was reappointed as the Prime Minister of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea and He was sworn in at the People's Palace in Malabo before President Teodoro Obiang on 18th August 2020. | |
| 1932. |
Which country unveiled locally made Surface-to-Surface Ballistic Missile? |
| Answer» Iran(officially the Islamic Republic of Iran) has inaugurated a locally made surface-to-surface ballistic missile, called Martyr Qassem Soleimani, which has a range of 1,400 kilometers-km (870-mile) and a new cruise missile, called Martyr Abu Mahdi which has a range of over 1000 km(620-mile). | |
| 1933. |
Which nation signed cultural agreement to strengthen bilateral relations to promote people to people exchange with Israel? |
| Answer» On 20th August 2020 India signed a cultural agreement with Israel, which outlines a three year programme of cooperation for 2020 to 2023, to strengthen the strategic bilateral relations through promoting the people to people exchange. | |
| 1934. |
Who becomes Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago? |
| Answer» On August 19, 2020 Keith Rowley(Full name- Keith Christopher Rowley) sworn in as Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago for a 2nd consecutive 5 year term at the President's House, following victory in general elections held on August 10, 2020. In addition to him, his new cabinet ministers were also sworn in. He is from the ruling People's National Movement (PNM). | |
| 1935. |
Who observeed the slowly splitting South Atlantic anomaly, a dent in Earth's Magnetic Field? |
| Answer» NASA observes the South Atlantic Anomaly(SAA), a strange dent in Earth's magnetic field over South America and the nearby Atlantic Ocean which was there for more than 10 years is growing and splitting this change in the magnetic field will affect the earth. The scientists of NASA in geomagnetic, geophysics, and heliophysics research groups observe and model the SAA to monitor and predict its future changes to help with the challenges in satellite missions and humans in space. | |
| 1936. |
Tripura recieved first Inland Shipping Cargo from which country? |
| Answer» Relations between India and Bangladesh reached another milestone on Thursday, following the operationalization of the Daukandi (Bangladesh)-Sonamura (Tripura) Inland Waterway Protocol route. This would be the first-ever export consignment from Bangladesh to Tripura through the inland waterways. | |
| 1937. |
Which country recently published an annual report on Chinese Military power? |
| Answer» The United States recently published an annual report on Chinese Military power. According to the report, the Chinese Navy is now the largest in the world. Highlights The report says that the overall battle force of China is approximately 350 ships and submarines. This includes 130 major surface combatants. | |
| 1938. |
Who Urged Developed Nations to join Covax Facility to counter "Vaccine Nationalism"? |
| Answer» In order to provide rapid, fair and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines worldwide, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has invited countries to join its Covid-19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) facility by August 31, 2020. This facility is led by the WHO, along with the GAVI vaccine alliance (formerly the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation), and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). | |
| 1939. |
Which nation discovered Natural Gas reserves in Black Sea? |
| Answer» On August 21, 2020, the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the discovery of large natural gas reserves in the Black Sea coast. According to the announcement made by the President, 320 billion cubic metres of natural gas has been discovered. Highlights Turkey is to start using the discovered natural gas by 2023. | |
| 1940. |
Who pushed back against China funded China-Myanmar Economic Corridor? |
| Answer» Myanmar has pushed back against China after trying to widen its influence through China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC). The decision was influenced from the experience of Pakistan in China Pakistan Economic Corridor and with Sri Lanka being pushed towards debt trap. Highlights China proposed the CMEC as a part of the BRI initiative. | |
| 1941. |
Which nation sells most advanced warship to Pakistan? |
| Answer» On August 23, 2020, China launched an advanced warship for Pakistan. This is the largest it has built for a country and also the first among the four most sophisticated naval platforms. | |
| 1942. |
With which nation Uzbekistan Co-chaired the First National Coordination Committee Meeting? |
| Answer» On 24th August 2020, V Muraleedharan, Minister of State for External Affairs, Government of India and Sardor Umurzakov, Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan co-chaired the first National Coordination Committee Meeting. | |
| 1943. |
Which country successfully launched New Optical Remote-Sensing Satellite "Gaofen-9 05" along with 2 smaller payloads? |
| Answer» On August 23, 2020, China launched its fifth Gaofen-9 series satellite named "Gaofen-9 05" along with two smaller payloads viz. Tiantuo-5 and Duo Gongneng Shiyan Weixing through Long March-2D carrier rocket from its Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre (JSLC) in northwest China. This launch was the 343rd mission of the Long March rocket series and the 23rd for China in 2020. | |
| 1944. |
Singapore commit to further enhance security partnership with which country? |
| Answer» India and Singapore carried out a review of their defence ties at the virtual meet of the 14th India-Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue(DPD). The DPD was co-chaired by India's Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar and Permanent Secretary (Defence), Singapore Mr Chan Heng Kee. | |
| 1945. |
India granted 4th tranche of US$5mn to which nation? |
| Answer» India granted 4th tranche of $5 million to Myanmar for the development of the India-Myanmar Border Area. In this regard, the Indian Ambassador to Myanmar Saurabh Kumar handed over the ceremonial cheque to Lt-Gen Ye Aung, Minister for Border Affairs, Myanmar. | |
| 1946. |
What percent of UN peacekeepers are women? |
| Answer» India co-sponsored United National Security Council Resolution for Greater Participation of women in peacekeeping forces. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution called on full, effective and meaningful participation of women in peacekeeping operations. According to 2019 data, only six percent of UN peacekeepers are women. In total, there are 86,687 peacekeepers in the UN of which 5,243 are female. | |
| 1947. |
Which country's ASTROSAT detected extreme UV light from AUDFs01 Galaxy? |
| Answer» On August 24, 2020, in accordance with the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) in Pune, Maharashtra, India's first multi- wavelength satellite observatory, ASTROSAT, has detected an extreme ultraviolet (UV) light from a galaxy called "AUDFs01" which is 9.3 billion light-years away from Earth. The galaxy is located in the Hubble Extreme Deep field (XDF). | |
| 1948. |
Which organisation declared Africa free of Wild Polio? |
| Answer» On August 25, 2020, the World Health Organisation declared Africa polio-free. The disease is now found only in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Highlights Nigeria is the last African country to be declared free from wild polio. More than 95% of Africa population have now been immunised. This was the major condition set by the Regional Certification. | |
| 1949. |
Which country launched most advanced Warship Type-054 class for Pakistan navy? |
| Answer» On 23rd August, 2020 China launched the first of the four advanced naval warships, Type-054 class frigates for the Pakistan Navy. The Type-054 class frigate is manufactured by China Shipbuilding Trading Company Ltd (CSTC) and was launched in the Chinese state-owned Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard, Shanghai. | |
| 1950. |
Which company has signed an agreement with Russia's Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) and Russoft, an association of software developing companies? |
| Answer» On August 26, 2020, Indian Institute of Technology's (IIT) Alumni Council has signed an agreement with Russia's Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) and Russoft, an association of software developing companies, to access and transfer key technologies from Russia to build the world's largest and fastest hybrid quantum computer in India. | |