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| 151. |
This country banned North Korean individuals and enterprises from doing new business in the country. |
| Answer» China has banned North Korean individuals and enterprises from doing new business in the country, in line with United Nations Security Council sanctions passed earlier this month. New sanctions by China, Japan, the United States and the United Nations are aimed at pressuring Pyongyang to end its nuclear weapons programme. According to a notice released on the Commerce ministry's website, new joint venture enterprises, new wholly owned businesses and the expansion of existing entities involving North Korean individuals or companies are prohibited in China. | |
| 152. |
This country signs Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CA Institute. |
| Answer» The CA Institute of India signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN). Nilesh Vikamsey, President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and Prakash Jung Thapa, President--ICAN exchanged the MoU. | |
| 153. |
Which country is being slapped by United States with strong financial sanctions, barring banks from any new deals with the government? |
| Answer» The United States has slapped strong financial sanctions on Venezuela, barring banks from any new deals with the government. The President's new action prohibits dealings in new debt and equity issued by the Venezuelan government and its state oil company. It also prohibits dealings in certain existing bonds owned by the Venezuelan public sector, as well as dividend payments to the government. | |
| 154. |
From which country the government of India restricted imports of gold and silver items? |
| Answer» The government restricted imports of gold and silver items from South Korea in a bid to check spurt in inbound shipments of precious metals from that country. The importers will now have to obtain a license from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) for importing gold and silver from South Korea. Gold imports from South Korea has jumped to USD 338.6 million between July 1 and August 3 this year. The import in 2016-17 stood at USD 70.46 million. India is the world's second biggest gold consumer after China. The imports mainly take care of demand by the jewellery industry. | |
| 155. |
The two-day Indian Ocean Conference to be held in _________. |
| Answer» External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will participate in the two-day Indian Ocean Conference to be held in Colombo, Srilanka. The theme of the conference is peace, progress, and prosperity. It is the second ICO conference, the first was held in Singapore in 2016. | |
| 156. |
India and this country agree to Disengage at Doklam recently. |
| Answer» India and China agreed to withdraw their troops from Doklam after being in a standoff for over two months. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the expeditious disengagement has been agreed. The standoff started after India objected to China constructing a road in the disputed area. | |
| 157. |
India and Nepal signs _________ MoUs on the second day of the neighbouring country's visiting Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba in New Delhi. |
| Answer» India and Nepal signed eight memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on the second day of the neighbouring country's visiting Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba in New Delhi. | |
| 158. |
Which is the least visited country in 2016 as per 2017 UNWTO report on least-visited nations? |
| Answer» According to 2017 report by the United Nations World Tourism (UNWTO), the island of Tuvalu was the least visited country in 2016. Only 2,000 people ventured to the South Pacific paradise of Tuvalu in 2016. The latest report reveals that there are 15 least-visited countries globally. Kiribati is the 2nd least visited country, followed by Sao Tome and Principe, Montserrat, Comoros, Djibouti, San Marino, Timor-Leste, Liechtenstein, Sierra Leone, Anguilla, Moldova, Bangladesh, Bhutan and French Guiana. | |
| 159. |
With Which country India signed agreement to improve grid integration of renewable energy? |
| Answer» India and Germany signed an agreement on technical cooperation under the Indo-German Energy Programme - Green Energy Corridors (IGEN-GEC). The main aim of this programme is to improve the sector framework and conditions for grid integration of renewable energy. | |
| 160. |
Which country imposed the world's toughest law against plastic bags recently? |
| Answer» Kenyans producing, selling or even using plastic bags will risk imprisonment of up to four years or fines of $40,000 from Monday, as the world's toughest law aimed at reducing plastic pollution came into effect. The East African nation joins more than 40 other countries that have banned, partly banned or taxed single use plastic bags, including China, France, Rwanda, and Italy. Kenya's law allows police to go after anyone even carrying a plastic bag. | |
| 161. |
India and which country will jointly issue postage stamps with Diwali as theme? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently informed that India and Canada have mutually agreed to jointly issue a set of two Commemorative Postage Stamps on the theme Diwali. The joint stamps will be released on September 21, 2017, as per MoU signed between the postal departments of the two countries. In this joint issue, the theme "Diwali" has been selected as it is a cultural theme for both the countries and also considering the large presence of Indian Diaspora in Canada. | |
| 162. |
The world's largest and powerful X-ray laser-Electron Laser (XFEL) was unveiled in __________. |
| Answer» The world's largest and powerful X-ray laser- European X-ray Free Electron Laser (XFEL) unveiled in Hamburg, Germany. The XEFL is series of 3.4-kilometer tunnels up to 38 meters underground near the city of Hamburg. It has the capacity to generate extremely intense laser flashes, at a rate of 27,000 per second generated by Self-Amplified Spontaneous Emission (SASE). | |
| 163. |
Which country is hosting the 2017 International Hindu Conference (IHC)? |
| Answer» The 3-day International Hindu Conference has started in Kathmandu, Nepal with the theme of 'Emerging spiritualism: Renaissance of Hinduism' on August 31, 2017. The aim of the conference is to make Kathmandu the global capital of Hinduism. Approx 500 Hindu scholars, religious leaders, Hindu activists and officials from different countries including India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, the US and the UK are are taking part in the conference. The conference will discuss papers on various contemporary issues including, scientific basis of Hinduism, climate change and global warming. | |
| 164. |
Which country has signed UN assistance package for a USD 635 million for 2018-2022? |
| Answer» Nepal has signed UN assistance package for a USD 635 million for 2018-2022. The UNDAF lays out the development strategy for the UN Country Team for the next five years. The package will involve 26 individual UN agencies, spans interventions and it also aimed at assisting in four broad areas: | |
| 165. |
With which country India signed a Mou on Technical Cooperation in Rail Sector? |
| Answer» A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Switzerland on Technical Cooperation in Rail Sector. The MoU will enable technical cooperation in the traction rolling stock, EMU and train sets, traction propulsion equipment, freight and passenger cars and tilting trains. It will also cover railway electrification equipment, train scheduling and operation improvement, railway station modernization, multimodal transport and tunneling technology. | |
| 166. |
How many millions funding Plan for BRICS announced by China? |
| Answer» China gave 500 million yuan ($76.4 million) for a BRICS economic and technology cooperation plan, and another $4 million for projects at the BRICS countries' New Development Bank stated Chinese President Xi Jinping. The announcement came amid questions over the relevance of BRICS and China's commitment to its New Development Bank (NDB) in light of the Belt and Road initiative and the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. | |
| 167. |
Which country has became the ninth member to ratify the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework Agreement? |
| Answer» Seychelles became the ninth member and ratifies international solar alliance framework pact. The ISA aims to get at least six more countries on board before October-end. It will need the ratification of just six more countries to become a recognised inter-governmental body. Till now India, France, Nauru, Niger, Fiji, Mauritius, Tuvalu and Bangladesh have ratified the ISA Framework Agreement. | |
| 168. |
This country banned individuals and organisations from raising funds through initial coin offerings (ICO). |
| Answer» China has banned individuals and organisations from raising funds through initial coin offerings (ICO). It allows raising large sums quickly by creating and selling digital "tokens" with little or no regulatory oversight. As per the People's Bank of China Individuals and organisations that have completed ICO fund-raisings should make arrangements to return funds. According to cryptocurrency analysis website Cryptocompare in total, $2.32 billion has been raised through ICOs, with $2.16 billion of that being raised since the start of 2017. | |
| 169. |
In which country UJALA scheme was launched? |
| Answer» Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) under Ministry of Power, Government of India has launched UJALA (Unnat Jyoti by Affordable Lighting for All) Scheme in the State of Melaka, Malaysia. The Scheme was launched by Chief Minister of Melaka Datuk Seri Utama Ir. Hj. Idris Bin Hj. Haron. Under this scheme, each household in Melaka will get 10 high-quality 9-watt LED bulbs. | |
| 170. |
Which country is hosting the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF-2017)? |
| Answer» The Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) has started at Russky Island, which is part of Russia's city of Vladivostok, on September 6-7, 2017. The delegates from at least 24 countries including the US, Japan, China, Australia, Canada, Britain and Germany are attending the gathering. From India, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is attending the forum. The EEF is considered as the biggest international communication platform for cooperation between businesses leaders and senior government representatives from Russia, the Pacific Region and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). | |
| 171. |
Asian Development Bank announced that it would provide $152 million loan to __________ to enhance power transmission. |
| Answer» Asian Development Bank announced that it would provide $152 million loan to Nepal, to enhance power transmission, in Kathmandu. he loan agreement was signed between Nepal's Finance Secretary Mr.Shanta Raj Subedi and Officer-in-charge of the ADB's Nepal Resident Mission Mr.Sharad Bhandari, in Kathmandu. The loan amount would be utilized to implement the Power Transmission and Distribution Efficiency Enhancement Project (PTDEEP). | |
| 172. |
With which country Pakistan have agreed to strengthen anti-terrorism and security cooperation recently? |
| Answer» China and Pakistan have agreed to strengthen anti-terrorism and security cooperation along a USD 50 billion economic corridor that links the restive regions of the two countries through a network of rail and road projects. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) connects Xinjiang province in northwest China with the deep-water Gwadar port on the Arabian Sea in south western Pakistan. | |
| 173. |
With Which country India sign four pacts in areas of health and transport? |
| Answer» External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Salahuddin Rabbani in New Delhi signed four agreements recently. The four agreements were exchanged in areas like health and transport. Both the nations remain united in overcoming challenges posed by cross border terrorism and safe havens and sanctuaries of terrorism. | |
| 174. |
Which country signed 10 agreements to expand cooperation recently? |
| Answer» India and Belarus inked 10 agreements to expand cooperation in a range of areas and decided to explore joint development and manufacture of military platforms, giving a fresh momentum in bilateral ties. It includes MoU between the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus. | |
| 175. |
This country has signed a deal with Russia to buy S-400 missile defence systems. |
| Answer» urkey has signed a deal with Russia to buy S-400 missile defence systems in its first major weapons purchase from Moscow, quoted President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The purchase of the surface-to-air missile defence batteries, Ankara's most significant deal with a non-NATO supplier, comes with Turkey in the throes of a crisis in relations with several Western states. | |
| 176. |
Recently, India and Japan ink ___________ agreements for enhancing bilateral co-operation. |
| Answer» India and Japan signed 15 agreements for enhancing bilateral cooperation in several key areas including investment promotion, civil aviation, and science and technology. The agreements were signed in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe after 12th annual summit talks in Gandhinagar. | |
| 177. |
Which country has started producing 'Civet Coffee' the most expensive coffee in the world? |
| Answer» India has started producing 'Civet Coffee' the most expensive coffee in the world, in Karnataka. Civet Coffee is made from the feces of a species of cat called 'Civet Cat'. Civet cats eat the flesh of the coffee cherries and digest the coffee beans as whole. This induces a flavour into the coffee beans. The coffee beans are then collected from the feces of the Civet Cat. | |
| 178. |
Which country signs Deal to Buy Russian S-400 Missile Systems? |
| Answer» Turkey signed a deal with Russia to buy S-400 missile defence systems in its first major weapons purchase from Moscow, according to the President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The accord for the surface-to-air missile defence batteries is Ankara's most significant pact with a non-North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) supplier. | |
| 179. |
With which country India planned to conduct a joint head count of tigers? |
| Answer» Nepal and India will conduct a joint head count of tigers in the national parks, forests and sanctuaries in Nepal and those in India adjoining Nepal using the same camera tapping method. Cameras would be installed in various locations in the tiger habitats and their roaming areas. Images would be captured and animals' footsteps would be accessed. The counting starts from second week of November 2017. | |
| 180. |
This country's quality of nationality is ranked highest in the world. |
| Answer» According to the Henley & Partners - Kochenov Quality of Nationality Index (QNI) Germany's quality of nationality is ranked first in the world. Germany scored 82.7% out of a possible 100% on the index while Afghanistan sitting at the bottom of the index with a score of 14.6%. India was ranked 101 among 159 countries. The index takes into account various factors including the country's economic growth and level of human development. | |
| 181. |
Which country postal department released postage stamps on Yoga Expert Mr.Bishnu Charan Ghosh? |
| Answer» Japanese postal department released postage stamps on Yoga Expert Mr.Bishnu Charan Ghosh and his family members, in Kolkata. The country released postage stamps on Indian Yoga experts Mr.Bishnu Charan Ghosh, his son Mr.Biswanath Ghosh, daughter Ms.Karuna Ghosh and Karuna's father in law Mr.Asutosh Ghosh. | |
| 182. |
For which country, China planned to provide $10 billion credit line? |
| Answer» A Chinese state-owned investment firm has provided a $10 billion credit line for Iranian banks. The contract was signed in Beijing between China's CITIC investment group and a delegation of Iranian banks led by central bank president Valiollah Seif. The Iran Daily said the funds would finance water, energy and transport projects. | |
| 183. |
Recently, which country unveils statue of AK-47 assault rifle inventor "Mikhail Kalashnikov"? |
| Answer» The nine-metre (30ft) statue of Mikhail Kalashnikov, the inventor of the AK-47 assault rifle, has been unveiled in Russian capital Moscow in a controversial ceremony. Kalashnikov designed "Avtomat Kalashnikova", which became the standard issue rifle of the Soviet army, in 1947 - hence the abbreviation AK-47. | |
| 184. |
With which country India signed a MoU to upgrade Thondaman Vocational Training Centre? |
| Answer» India and Sri Lanka signed a MoU to upgrade Thondaman Vocational Training Centre in Sri Lanka. The MoU was signed by Taranjit Singh Sandhu, High Commissioner of India in Sri Lanka and Mrs. R. Nadarasapillai, Secretary, Ministry of Hill Country New Villages, Infrastructure and Community Development. Government of India would provide LKR 199 million to upgrade the training facility. | |
| 185. |
Which country bans export of key petroleum products to North Korea? |
| Answer» China ban exports of some petroleum products to North Korea and as well as imports of textiles from the isolated North, in line with a UN Security Council resolution, passed after Pyongyang's latest nuclear test. The USA and South Korea are technically still at war with North Korea because the 1950-53 Korean conflict ended with a truce and not a peace treaty. | |
| 186. |
7th ASEM Economic Minister's Meeting was held in ___________. |
| Answer» The 7th ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) Economic Ministers' Meeting was held in Seoul, South Korea. Theme for this year's meeting was 'Innovative Partnership for Inclusive Prosperity'. The meeting was conducted under the Chairmanship of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea. | |
| 187. |
This country allows women into sports stadium for the first time. |
| Answer» Saudi Arabian women were allowed to attend celebrations at a sports stadium in Riyadh, for the first time in its history. The celebrations took place at King Fahd stadium in Riyadh. Women with their families were seated separately from single men in the stadium. Celebrations included concerts, folk dance and fireworks. | |
| 188. |
This country baby becomes world's first with genderless ID card. |
| Answer» Canadian officials have issued a baby named Searyl Alti a health card without a gender marker. The health card has a 'U' in the space for 'sex', which could stand for 'unassigned' or 'undetermined'. The child's identification card is thought to be the first government ID to be issued that does not designate either male or female on the card. | |
| 189. |
Which country starts "sin" taxes on tobacco products, energy drinks and soft drinks? |
| Answer» United Arab Emirates (UAE) has begun collecting new "sin" taxes on tobacco products, energy drinks and soft drinks. Tobacco and energy drinks will be taxed at 100% and soft drinks at 50%. A sin taxis an excise tax specifically levied on certain goods deemed harmful to society, for example alcohol and tobacco, candies, drugs, soft drinks, fast foods, coffee and sugar. | |
| 190. |
Which countr launched world's largest nuclear-powered icebreaker ship Siberia? |
| Answer» Russia has launched world's largest nuclear-powered icebreaker ship named Sibir (Siberia). It was launched into the water at the Baltic Shipyard in St Petersburg. Sibir has been developed by the Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation to open up crucial shipping lanes in the icy Northern Sea Route. | |
| 191. |
Which country agrees to purchase S400 missile defence systems from Russia? |
| Answer» Saudi Arabia agreed to purchase S400 missile defence systems from Russia on the sidelines of a visit by Saudi King Salman to Moscow. The S-400 Triumf is an anti-aircraft, anti-ballistic missile and anti-cruise missile defense system that has been in service with the Russian Army since 2007. The system uses four missiles, a very-long-range 400 km missile, a long-range 250 km missile, a medium-range 120 km missile and a short-range 40 km missile. | |
| 192. |
Which country started world's first 'negative emissions' power plant? |
| Answer» World's first 'negative emissions' power plant started operating in Iceland. It indicates that the power plant eliminates more carbon dioxide (CO2) than it produces. This feat has been accomplished by a climate-startup named Climeworks by refitting a geothermal plant in Iceland. In this power plant, Climeworks' patented air filter captures the carbon dioxide (CO2) from ambient air. Thereafter the low-grade heat from geothermal power plant heats up the filter which results in the extraction of pure CO2. | |
| 193. |
U.S. approves sale of Rs. 98,000 crore THAAD missiles to __________. |
| Answer» U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale of a THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) anti-missile defence system to Saudi Arabia at an estimated cost of $15 billion (Rs. 98,000 crore). The deal includes 44 THAAD launchers and 360 missiles along with fire control stations and radars. | |
| 194. |
Which Country joins the US in pulling out of the UN's cultural organisation UNESCO? |
| Answer» Israel joins the US in pulling out of the UN's cultural organisation UNESCO, after US officials cited "anti-Israel bias". The agency UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is known for designating world heritage sites such as Syria's Palmyra and the US Grand Canyon. Important Persons: UNESCO head:- Irina Bokova Israeli Prime Minister - Benjamin Netanyahu. | |
| 195. |
Which country became the First Nation to accept bitcoin as Payment for its Citizenship Program? |
| Answer» Vanuatu has become the first country in the world to accept Bitcoin in exchange for citizenship. Currently, the citizenship programme of Vanuatu costs USD 200000. With Bitcoin price hovering around USD 6000, Vanuatu citizenship can be availed at a price of nearly 35 Bitcoins. The investment immigration/citizenship industry is estimated to be worth more than $2 billion USD annually. | |
| 196. |
Iran and this country signs MoU to improve border security management. |
| Answer» Pakistan and Iran have agreed not to let their territories be used for terrorism against each other as the two neighbouring countries signed an MoU to improve border security management. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed during the 21st two-day meeting of Pakistan-Iran Joint Border Commission in the port city of Gwadar in Balochistan province. | |
| 197. |
India and this country agreed to implement HOSTAC to strengthen maritime security. |
| Answer» India and the United States have agreed to implement the programme for Helicopter Operations from Ships other Than Aircraft Carriers (HOSTAC). This decision was taken during a meeting between Indian Defense Minister, Ms. Nirmala Sitharama and US Secretary of Defence Jim Mattis. Besides taking a decision on HOSTAC, range of other initiatives to strengthen US-India defense cooperation and enhance India s leadership role in the Indo-Pacific were also discussed during this meeting. | |
| 198. |
Which country is hosting the 6th annual LNG Producers Consumer Conference - 2017? |
| Answer» The 6th annual LNG Producers Consumer Conference will be held in Tokyo, Japan from Oct 16-18, 2017. From India, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan will participate in the conference to enhance the bilateral engagements in the Oil and Gas sectors within the overall framework of India-Japan Energy Dialogue. The visit also aims to enhance cooperation in establishing a transparent, efficient, truly global and balanced Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) market. The conference is a global annual dialogue to promote active dialogue among LNG producers, consumers and other stakeholders with a view to deepening shared understandings of market trends and to develop a global LNG market. | |
| 199. |
This country bans Fruit, Vegetable imports as Forex Crunch Deepens. |
| Answer» The east African landlocked country Zimbabwe, with immediate effect, banned the import of fruits and vegetables to preserve the scarce foreign currencies. Last year Zimbabwe spent more than $80 million on fruit and vegetables which included tomatoes, onions, carrots, grapes, apples and oranges. | |
| 200. |
Which country elected among 15 nations to UN Human Rights Council? |
| Answer» The15 member nations including Pakistan have been elected to serve on the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council. 15 new member nations who have been elected are Afghanistan, Angola, Australia, Chile, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Qatar, Senegal, Slovakia, Spain and Ukraine. | |