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| 1951. |
World Health Organization (WHO) declared which continent free of Wild Poliovirus? |
| Answer» On August 25, 2020 the African Continent was declared free of wild polio by the independent body, the Africa Regional Certification Commission(ARCC), which is responsible for certifying the eradication of wild poliovirus in the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region. | |
| 1952. |
Which nation released testing video of the largest ever Hydrogen bomb blast? |
| Answer» On August 27, 2020, Russia released a 40-minute video of detonation of the world's most powerful hydrogen bomb. The bomb was called the Tsar Bomb. It is believed to be 3,333 times more destructive than that of the Hiroshima Nagasaki Atom bombs Little Boy and Fat Man. Highlights The Hydrogen bomb was first tested over . | |
| 1953. |
Ericsson partnered with which organisation to map Internet Connectivity in schools of 35 Countries? |
| Answer» On 26th August 2020, Ericsson, Swedish Telecom Company, partnered with United Nations Children's Fund(UNICEF) to map internet connectivity landscape for schools in 35 countries by the end of 2023 to provide digital learning access to the children. | |
| 1954. |
Which nation's Prime Minister resigned due to health issues? |
| Answer» On 28th August 2020, Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan announced his resignation owing to his worsening health condition due to ulcerative colitis. 65-year-old Shinzo Abe of Liberal Democratic Party(LDP) was the longest serving Prime Minister of Japan. | |
| 1955. |
Which nation launched India backed infrastructure projects? |
| Answer» On August 27, 2020, the government of Maldives launched India backed infrastructure projects viz. Hulhumale Central Park and renovation of the Arrival Jetty in Maldives during a ceremony which was attended by Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid, Hulhumale MP Ali Niyaz, High Commissioner Sunjay Sudhir, MD of Housing Development Corporation Limited (HDC) Suhail Ahmed and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Maldives | |
| 1956. |
Defence Policy Dialogue was held in video conference between which two nations? |
| Answer» On August 28, 2020, the India-Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue was held in video conference. The countries agreed to discuss number of issues of bilateral defence engagements. They agreed to enhance the security partnership. Highlights The HADR agreement was signed between the countries during the dialogue. HADR is Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief. Defence Cooperation India. | |
| 1957. |
Which nation Government launched AGRIOTA, a new technology driven agricultural commodity trading platform that will bridge the rural farmers from India and the gulf Food Industry? |
| Answer» The UAE Government launched AGRIOTA, a new technology driven agricultural commodity trading platform that will bridge the rural farmers from India and the gulf Food Industry Highlights The E-Market place allows the farmers to connect with the UAE food industry directly bypassing intermediaries. This optimizes the supply chain and ensures traceability creating value for all | |
| 1958. |
Which nation builds missile site in Kailash-Mansarovar? |
| Answer» Amidst border tensions between India and China, China has reportedly built a missile launch site in Kailash-Mansarovar. Highlights The Kailash-Mansarovar is revered by four religions and is linked to high spiritual scriptures in India. The Hindus in India call the Mountain as the abode of Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati. | |
| 1959. |
Russia declared joint winners of 2020 Online FIDE Chess Olympiad with which country? |
| Answer» On 30th August, 2020 India and Russia were declared joint winners of the 2020 Online FIDE (International Chess Federation) Chess Olympiad after the final was marred by internet disconnection. This was the first time that FIDE was holding the Olympiad in an online format due to the ongoing Pandemic. Initially, Russia were declared winners after two Indian players - Nihil Sarin and Divya Deshmukh lost out on time in the final due to a disconnection in the server. | |
| 1960. |
Which nation developed World's Largest Solar Tree? |
| Answer» The CSIR-CMERI operating under the Ministry of Science and Technology has developed world largest solar tree. The tree has an annual capacity of generating 12,000 to 14,000 units of Clean and Green power. Highlights The Solar Tree has been designed in such a way that maximum exposure of each Solar Photo Voltaic Panel is achieved. | |
| 1961. |
Which International Military-Technical Forum "Army-2020 held in Russia? |
| Answer» The 60th International Military-Technical Forum "Army-2020" was held between August 23-29, 2020 at the Patriot Park near Moscow, Russia which was organized by Russian Defence Ministry and operated by International Congresses and Exhibitions Ltd. (ICE Ltd). During the forum, Indian Pavilion was inaugurated by Secretary (Defence Production) Raj Kumar and Indian Ambassador to Russia D.Bala Venkatesh Varma. | |
| 1962. |
Which country has launched Agriota, a new technology-driven agri-commodity trading and sourcing e-market platform during a launch ceremony? |
| Answer» On August 29, 2020, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched Agriota, a new technology-driven agri-commodity trading and sourcing e-market platform during a launch ceremony, which was also attended by Pavan Kapoor, Ambassador of India to the UAE. The market platform aims to bridge the gap between millions of rural farmers in India and the Gulf nation's food industry. | |
| 1963. |
Which nation launch resilient supply chain initiative in the Indo-Pacific region? |
| Answer» On September 1, 2020 India, Japan and Australia agreed to launch a trilateral Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI) in the Indo-Pacific region. The initiative will help in building a resilient supply chain with focus on free, transparent trade & investment environment in the region. | |
| 1964. |
MoD inked Contracts Worth Rs 2580 Cr with companies of which country? |
| Answer» The Acquisition Wing of Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts with Bharat Earth Movers Ltd. (BEML), Tata Power Company Ltd. (TPCL) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for supply of Six Pinaka Regiments to the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army at an approximate cost of Rs. 2580 Crores. | |
| 1965. |
Which nation extends Emergency Loan of JPY 50 Billion for India to fight Covid-19 pandemic? |
| Answer» Japan extended an Emergency Support Loan of up to 50 Billion Japanese Yen (Approximately Rs 3, 500 Crore) to help India's response to the COVID-19 crisis. The financial support will support India's implementation of health, medical policies and development of hospitals equipped with ICUs. | |
| 1966. |
Which bank is to invest € 650 Million in Kanpur's 1st city metro line? |
| Answer» The European Investment Bank (EIB) will invest 650 million euro(€) in the construction of Kanpur's(Uttar Pradesh) 1st city metro line. The 32.4 km urban rail line, with 18 elevated and 12 underground stations is EIB's 2nd biggest operation outside the European Union(EU) till date. It is the 2nd metro rail project supported by the EIB in Uttar Pradesh(UP), following the €450 million investment in Lucknow metro rail system. Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (UPMRC) is the promoter-Financial intermediary for this project. | |
| 1967. |
Which Country Planned to host a summit of the councils of the head of the government of the Shengai cooperation Organization on November 30? |
| Answer» India will host a summit of the council of heads of government of the SCO on November 30 with a focus on contributing to the trade and economic agenda of the influential grouping, a senior official in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said. | |
| 1968. |
Which nation has pledged not to supply arms to Pakistan? |
| Answer» Russia on September 3, 2020 assured that it will follow a policy of 'no arms supply to Pakistan' following a request from India during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's meeting with his Russian counterpart Gen. Sergey Shoigu. | |
| 1969. |
Which nation has signed a deal with India to set up an AK203 assault rifles factory at Amethi? |
| Answer» India and Russia on September 3, 2020 agreed to increase the engagement of their defence industries and finalised a major deal, under which an AK203 assault rifles factory will be established at Amethi. | |
| 1970. |
Which nation launched Indo-Pacific Strategy? |
| Answer» The current European Union President and the largest economy of Europe, Germany launched Indo-Pacific strategy. It was launched with India. Highlights The strategy has several indirect references to Chinese behaviour in the Indo-Pacific region. Germany has also suggested to play a key role in the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation. | |
| 1971. |
India signed agreement on manufacturing AK-203 rifles with which country? |
| Answer» The Defence Minister is at Russia's capital Moscow attending SCO meet. He arrived on September 2, 2020 and is on a three-day visit. Highlights The Defence Minister on the side lines of the SCO meet held talks with his Russian counter part Shoigu. During the meet, the leaders signed the AK-203 rifles deal. | |
| 1972. |
Which country hosted G-20 Foreign Ministers meeting from Riyadh? |
| Answer» The G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting will take place as part of the Sherpa Track for the G20 Leaders Summit 2020, which is to be hosted by Saudi Arabia at the end of 2020. | |
| 1973. |
Mustapha Adib is set to become the next Prime Minister of which nation? |
| Answer» Lebanon's Ambassador to Germany, Mustapha Adib is set to become the country's next Prime Minister. Adib was named by four former Lebanon Prime Ministers as their choice for the post. | |
| 1974. |
Which country launched a 'reusable experimental spacecraft' into orbit? |
| Answer» China launched an experimental reusable spacecraft into orbit on Friday (Sept. 4), with few details about what the spacecraft will do. A report from Chinese state media's Xinhua said the launch was successful and that a Long March 2F rocket sent the spacecraft into orbit from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert, but it provided no information about exact launch time or what technologies the spacecraft will test. | |
| 1975. |
Which country successfully test fires Hypersonic Technology Demonstration vehicle? |
| Answer» The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired the Hypersonic Technology Demonstration Vehicle at 11 am on September 7, 2020 from the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Launch Complex at Wheeler Island, off the coast of Odisha. The successful flight test of the indigenously-developed Hypersonic Technology Demonstration Vehicle (HSTDV) enabled the successful demonstration of the Hypersonic air-breathing scramjet technology, which is a major technological breakthrough for India. | |
| 1976. |
Which three countries decided to work together in 5G technology? |
| Answer» India, Israel and the Unites States recently held a summit virtually. During the summit, the countries decided to work together in 5G technology. Highlights The trilateral summit was initiated by PM Modi during his visit to Israel in 2017. The outcomes of the summit were not disclosed due to security concerns. | |
| 1977. |
Indian Navy is to begin the exercise in the Bay of Bengal from Sept 4-5 with the navy of which country? |
| Answer» The Indian and Russian naInds began a two-day mega military exercise in the Bay of Bengal to further consolidate their interoperability in dealing with various security challenges. A wide-range of activities across the spectrum of maritime operations like surface and anti-aircraft drills, firing exercises, helicopter operations and replenishment at sea will be part of the 11th edition of the biennial exercise Indra Navy. | |
| 1978. |
Who announced Wilmington as the 1st WWII Heritage City? |
| Answer» President of the USA, Donald Trump has announced Wilmington, North Carolina as the first World War II Heritage City. The announcement was made at a ceremony held to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II on September 2, 2020. | |
| 1979. |
Which nation hosted virtual G 20 Education Minister meet from Riyadh? |
| Answer» The Education Ministers Meeting will take place as part of the Sherpa Track for the G20 Leaders Summit 2020, which is to be hosted by Saudi Arabia at the end of 2020. The Saudi Arabian Presidency has selected the following theme for the G20's 2020 activities: Realizing Opportunities of the 21st Century For All. The meet was chaired by Saudi Arabia's Education Minister Dr Hamad Al-Asheikh where India was represented by Union Minister of Education, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, in the virtual mode. | |
| 1980. |
Which country is to host FAO Asia Pacific Regional Conference in 2022? |
| Answer» Bangladesh will host the 36th Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific (APRC) of the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), for the first time in 2022 since joining the organization in 1973. | |
| 1981. |
Which two nations agreed to collaborate with India in developing 5G technology? |
| Answer» In yet another setback for China, two developed nations - Israel and the United States - have begun collaboration with India in developing the next generation of emerging technologies. The three countries have agreed to work together for developing a transparent, open, reliable and secure 5G communication network. | |
| 1982. |
Angola held 1st joint commission meet with which nation? |
| Answer» India and Angola on Monday held the first Joint Commission Meeting during which the two sides agreed to diversify their trade relationship and discussed cooperation in health, pharmaceuticals, defence, agriculture, food processing, digitization and telecom. The meeting was co-chaired by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Angola counterpart Tete Antonio. | |
| 1983. |
Which nation Signed the $500-Million Loan Pact With ADB? |
| Answer» India has signed a $500 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank for funding the 82-km-long Delhi-Meerut highway. With a design speed of 180 km/hour and high-frequency operations of every 5-10 minutes, the 82-km corridor connecting Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Modipuram in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, is expected to reduce the journey time to about one hour. | |
| 1984. |
India signed MoU on reciprocal provision of supplies & services with which country? |
| Answer» India and Japan signed an agreement concerning Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services between the Armed Forces of India and The Self-Defense Forces of Japan. This agreement forms the enabling framework for closer cooperation between the Armed Forces of India and Japan in reciprocal provision of supplies and services while engaged in bilateral training activities, United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, Humanitarian International Relief and other mutually agreed activities. | |
| 1985. |
Which country attended 10th East Asia Summit Foreign Minister meet? |
| Answer» The Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan represented India at the 10th East Asia Summit held virtually on international and regional developments including COVID-19 pandemic. Highlights The meeting discussed ways and means to strengthen the East Asia Summit platform. | |
| 1986. |
Which three nations Trilateral Dialogue held virtually? |
| Answer» The first India-France-Australia Trilateral Dialogue was held virtually. The meeting was held with the objective of building on the strong bilateral relations that the three countries share with each other and synergising their respective strengths to ensure a peaceful, secure, prosperous and rules-based Indo-Pacific Region. During the dialogue, the three sides discussed economic and geostrategic challenges and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and domestic responses to COVID-19. | |
| 1987. |
Which nation conduct siren testing after cold war? |
| Answer» For the first time since the end of the cold war in 1990, the whole of Germany resonated with the sound of the emergency siren as an emergency test. 10th September will now be observed as National Warning Day or Warn tag across the country. | |
| 1988. |
Which country cancelled 1000 Chinese Student's Visa? |
| Answer» This recently US revoked the visa of more than a thousand Chinese students who were coming to the US from China on a student visa. | |
| 1989. |
The ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting held recently was co-chaired by the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, along with his Thailand counterpart. The meeting adopted new ASEAN-India Plan of Action. This plan is applicable for how many years? |
| Answer» The Union Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar co-chaired the ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting on 12 September 2020, with his Thailand counterpart Don Pramudwinai. The virtual meeting saw the participation of Foreign Ministers of the 10 ASEAN Member States and India. The new ASEAN-India Plan of Action for next five years (2021-2025) was adopted at the meeting. | |
| 1990. |
Which session of the United Nation General Assembly High-Level Forum on the Culture of Peace held Recently? |
| Answer» The United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 74/21 on 12 December 2019 at its 74th session, in which the Assembly requested the President, H.E. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, to consider convening a high-level forum, as appropriate and within existing resources, devoted to the implementation of the Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace on the occasion of the anniversary of its adoption, on or around 13 September. | |
| 1991. |
India held the inter-sessional meeting with which country? |
| Answer» India and the United States held a bilateral 2+2 Inter-sessional meeting in virtual mode. During the meeting, both sides reviewed the progress and developments in bilateral ties in defence, security, and foreign policy areas. They explored opportunities for enhancing ongoing cooperation in these fields based on mutual interest. They also exchanged views about regional developments, and agreed to pursue their quest for a free, open, inclusive, peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific. | |
| 1992. |
Which country became member of UN's ECOSOC body? |
| Answer» India has been elected as a member of the United Nation's Commission on Status of Women, a body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). India will be a member of United Nation's Commission on Status of Women for four years, 2021 to '25. | |
| 1993. |
Which country banned exports of all kinds of onions? |
| Answer» Recently Government of India released a notification outlawing the export of all kinds of onions. The ban is imposed three months after the central government made changes in the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. | |
| 1994. |
Who is going to succeed Shinzo Abe as Japan's PM? |
| Answer» Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary, Yoshihide Suga has been elected as the new Chief of country's ruling, Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Prime Minister-designate of Japan. The 71-year-old will assume charge of the office from 16 September 2020. | |
| 1995. |
Brucellosis Outbreak took place in which country? |
| Answer» Brucellosis, also known as Malta fever has recently affected thousands of people in Northwest of China. The infection spread in the country after a leak from a Bio pharmaceutical company in 2019. | |
| 1996. |
Which nation launched 9 satellites into space from ocean platform? |
| Answer» China launched a Long March 11 rocket from an ocean platform in the Yellow Sea early Tuesday (Sept. 15), successfully sending nine satellites into orbit. The launch took place at 09:23 local time (01:23 GMT/9:23 p.m. Eastern Monday) from a 524-feet-long (159.6 meters) launch platform named De Bo 3. The mission is China's second ocean-based launch, following a first Long March 11 sea launch in June 2019. It is the first time however that China has used new seaport facilities at Haiyang in eastern China. China is only the third country to perform a sea launch, following the U.S. and Russia. | |
| 1997. |
Which nation signed historic US-brokered peace deals? |
| Answer» Israel, Bahrain, and UAE signed Abraham Accords on September 15, 2020, in a signing ceremony which was presided over by the President of United States Donald Trump at the White House. The Abraham Accords have been signed to establish the foundation of peace agreements between Israel and the two Arab nations- Bahrain and UAE. | |
| 1998. |
India conducted 10th DTTI Group Meeting virtually with which Nation? |
| Answer» The 10th Defense Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) Group Meeting was held virtually by the Indian and U.S. Defense Delegations. The meeting was co-chaired by Mr. Raj Kumar, Secretary, Defence Production, from the Indian Ministry of Defence and Ms. Ellen M. Lord, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, from the U.S. Department of Defense. During the meeting, the co-chairs signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) that declared their intent "to strengthen our dialogue on defense technology cooperation by pursuing detailed planning and making measurable progress" on several specific DTTI projects. | |
| 1999. |
Which country has become the first in the world to issue a sovereign bond linked to the sustainable development goals set by the United Nations? |
| Answer» Mexico became the first country in the world to issue a sovereign bond linked to the sustainable development goals set by the United Nations, raising EUR 750 million ($890 million). | |
| 2000. |
India hold 10th defence corporation meeting with which nation? |
| Answer» The United States and India virtually held the 10th edition of the Defense Trade and Technology Initiative (DTTI) Group Meeting on September 15. According to a U.S. Department of Defense press release, the DTTI co-chairs - Indian Ministry of Defense's Secretary of Defense Production Raj Kumar and the U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Ellen M. Lord - signed a statement of intent "to strengthen our dialogue on defense technology cooperation by pursuing detailed planning and making measurable progress" on several existing DTTI projects. | |