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| 201. |
This country has been chosen as the partner country for the 23rd edition of Technology Summit in New Delhi. |
| Answer» Canada has been chosen as the partner country for the 23rd edition of Technology Summit which is scheduled to be held from 14th - 15th November, 2017 in New Delhi. This event is India's largest knowledge and technology conference and exhibition. It is jointly organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Indian Department of Science and Technology (DST). The theme of this summit will be 'Advanced Manufacturing' focusing on advances in various sectors including aerospace, Aviation, Artificial Intelligence and Life Sciences. | |
| 202. |
Recently, India, __________ & South Africa signs IBSA Trust Fund agreement. |
| Answer» India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) have signed the IBSA Trust Fund Agreement that seeks to fight poverty in developing countries. It was signed at the 8th IBSA trilateral Ministerial Commission Meeting in Durban, South Africa. It is an international tripartite grouping for promoting international cooperation among these countries. | |
| 203. |
With India Which Country to participate in first-ever tri-services military exercise? |
| Answer» The first-ever Tri-Services Joint Exercise between Indian and Russian Armed Forces, INDRA-2017 began. The Indian contingent comprises of 350 personnel from Army, 80 from Air Force, two IL 76 aircraft and one Frigate and Corvette each from the Navy. It is a landmark event in the history of Indo-Russian defense co-operation and will strengthen mutual confidence, inter-operability and enable sharing of best practices between both the armed forces. | |
| 204. |
Which Asian countries parliament approved country's first budget in 12 years? |
| Answer» Lebanon's parliament approved country's first budget in 12 years. This budget is aimed towards reforming the fragile economy and preventing rising debt from becoming a crisis-like situation.Political crisis gripped Lebanon since assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri in 2005, thereby preventing successive government from passing the budget. | |
| 205. |
4th ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting was held in __________. |
| Answer» The 4th ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting (ADMM)-Plus was held in Clark, Philippines. It was hosted by the Philippine Department of National Defence. The meeting was chaired by Secretary of National Defence of the Philippines Delfin Lorenzana. Defence department leaders from 10 ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) nations and 8 dialog partners participated. They delivered speeches on regional security situations and issues of common concern. | |
| 206. |
Which country tops Asia-Pacific list of nations elected to United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)? |
| Answer» The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) elected 15 States to serve on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) of which Nepal topped the countries representing the Asian Group in the 47-member council. UNHRC, Geneva-based highest intergovernmental body looking into matters relating to protection and promotion of human rights globally, elects its members through a secret ballot. Nepal topped the Asia-Pacific group with 165 votes followed by Qatar with 155, Pakistan with 151, and Afghanistan by 130. | |
| 207. |
This country will host the 4th ADMM (ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting)-Plus meeting 2017? |
| Answer» The 4th ADMM (ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting)-Plus meeting will be held in Philippines from October 23, 2017 to deliberate extensively on the situation in Afghanistan and Syria besides China's growing military presence in the disputed South China Sea. The ADMM-Plus is a platform for ASEAN and its eight dialogue partners to strengthen security and defence cooperation for peace, stability, and development in the region. The two-day meeting will discuss ways to enhance defence and security cooperation among the member nations to effectively counter various transnational security challenges facing the region. From India, Union defense minister Nirmala Sitharaman will attend the meeting. | |
| 208. |
This country introduces World's first track-less train. |
| Answer» China tests its world's first track-less train in Zhuzhou city, China. China's world's first track-less train, that runs on virtual track is promoted as the 'World's First smart train'. This train could travel at the speed of 70 kmph. This train is called Autonomous Rail Transit (ART). This train was created to reduce urban traffic problems. This was developed by CRRC Corporation Limited. | |
| 209. |
This country Introduces Minimum Wage for First Time. |
| Answer» The tiny Gulf state host of the 2022 football World Cup Qatar committed that it will introduce a minimum wage for workers in the country. The announcement was made by labour and social affairs minister Issa Saad al-Jafali al-Nuaimi. The announcement came a day before a meeting of the UN's International Labour Organisation (ILO). | |
| 210. |
Which country is named best country to visit in 2018 as per the Survey of Lonely Planet? |
| Answer» Lonely Planet, the travel guide company, ranked Chile as the number one country to visit in 2018, in its Best in Travel 2018 list. In the top 10 countries category, Chile was ranked the number one country. It was followed by South Korea and Portugal in the 2nd and 3rd positions. | |
| 211. |
This country becomes first country to leave International Criminal Court? |
| Answer» African country Burundi has withdrawn from International Criminal Court (ICC) with effect has thus become the first nation. International Criminal Court is an international tribunal (located in Hague, Netherlands) having authority to prosecute individuals for the international crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. | |
| 212. |
This country will host 4th South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation in Law (SAARCLAW) Conference. |
| Answer» The 14th South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation in Law (SAARCLAW) Conference has started in Colombo, Sri Lanka along with the 11th SAARC Chief Justices Conference on October 27, 2017. The three-day conference was inaugurated by Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and will see participation from South Asia s top Judges, legal practitioners and academics. The conference provides a platform for legal professionals to meet and discuss issues of mutual interests and emerging legal trends in the South Asian countries. The conference will deal with issues like artificial intelligence, human trafficking, FDIs and environmental protection concerns. | |
| 213. |
Which country has become the first country to leave International Criminal Court (ICC)? |
| Answer» Burundi has become the first country to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) with effect from October 27, 2017. | |
| 214. |
What is the theme of the United Nations for 2017 World Cities Day (WCD)? |
| Answer» This year, in 2017, the United Nations has selected the theme "Innovative Governance, Open Cities" to highlight the important role of urbanization as a source of global development and social inclusion. | |
| 215. |
The United Nations appointed Knut Ostby as interim resident coordinator of which country? |
| Answer» The United Nations announced that, it has appointed Knut Ostby as interim resident coordinator in Myanmar and resident representative for the U.N. Development Program in Myanmar. | |
| 216. |
What is the India's rank in the 2017 World Economic Forum's (WEF) Global Gender Gap index? |
| Answer» India slipped 21 places on the 2017 World Economic Forum's (WEF) Global Gender Gap index to rank 108th among 144 countries, primarily due to less participation of women in the economy and low wages. | |
| 217. |
The Assam government has recently signed MoU with which country for skilling state's youth? |
| Answer» Assam government signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Terms of Reference (ToR) with Singapore for skilling youth of the state. The MoU and ToR for North East Skills Centre (NESC) was signed between Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship Department, of Assam and ITE Education Service, Singapore, in Guwahati, Assam. | |
| 218. |
Name the Indian state which signed sister-state agreement with Indiana, a State in the US? |
| Answer» Indiana, a State in the US, and Karnataka have signed an agreement to establish sister-state ties for cooperation in economic, educational and cultural fields. The agreement, was signed between Indiana Governor Eric J Holcomb and Priyank Khage, Karnataka Minister for IT, BT and Tourism. The Indiana delegation is on a tour in India and visited a few US companies. | |
| 219. |
Where is the headquarters of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ)? |
| Answer» Recently, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has released a global investigation 'The Paradise Papers' that reveals the offshore interests and activities of some of the world's most powerful people and companies, including information about at least 31,000 persons or parties. India ranked 19th out of the 180 countries represented in the data in terms of the number of names. | |
| 220. |
Which city is hosting the 2017 World Youth Forum (WYF)? |
| Answer» The 2017 World Youth Forum has started at Sharam El Shiekh in Egypt on November 4, 2017. | |
| 221. |
Who will be the new US Ambassador to India? |
| Answer» Kenneth Juster, a top economic expert on India, has been appointed as the new US Ambassador to India, which is unanimously confirmed by US Senate on November 3, 2017. | |
| 222. |
Which country launched BeiDou-3 satellites, aiming to build its own global positioning network with more than 30 satellites? |
| Answer» China successfully launched two navigation satellites, named BeiDou-3 satellites, aimed to build its own global positioning network with more than 30 satellites. The BeiDou-3 satellites were launched with Long March-3B carrier rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan, China. | |
| 223. |
Which country recently adopted a new law enforcing a three-year punishment for disrespecting the national anthem? |
| Answer» China adopted a new law enforcing a three-year punishment for disrespecting the national anthem, which would be enforced in the specially administered provinces of Hong Kong and Macau. | |
| 224. |
Which country recently joined the International Solar Alliance? |
| Answer» Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj held a meeting with Guinea's Foreign Minister, Mamady Toure. During the course of this meeting, Mamady Toure handed over Guinea's Instrument of Accession to the India-initiated International Solar Alliance (ISA). The International Solar Alliance is an alliance of countries which are located completely or partly between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn. It was jointly launched by the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and the then President of France Francois Hollande in November 2015 in Paris, on the side lines of COP21. | |
| 225. |
Which country to host the Organic World Congress (OWC) - 2017? |
| Answer» The 19th edition of Organic World Congress (OWC- 2017) will be held at India Expo Centre in Greater Noida from Nov 9-11. The International Federation of Organic Farming Movements (IFOAM) and OAFI are organizing the event where 55 seeds group from 15 Indian states will showcase 4,000 varieties of seeds. | |
| 226. |
Which is the first country to partner with social networking site Facebook on disaster response? |
| Answer» Union minister Kiren Rijiju said that, India is the first country to partner with social networking site Facebook on disaster response. According to the Home Ministry, the programme in collaboration with Facebook, will be piloted in two disaster-prone states: Assam and Uttarakhand. | |
| 227. |
Which country hosted the 39th session of the General Conference of the UNESCO? |
| Answer» The 39th session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) was held in Paris, France. | |
| 228. |
Which country is hosting the 2017 Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) summit? |
| Answer» The 2017 Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) summit has started in Danang, Vietnam with theme "Creating New Dynamism, Fostering a Shared Future" on November 10, 2017. The 2-day summit will gives an opportunity to tout the benefits of global free trade. | |
| 229. |
Which international organisation will get 2017 Mother Teresa Memorial Award Award for social justice? |
| Answer» The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has been named as the recipient of the Harmony Foundation's 2017 Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice as an acknowledgement of its exceptional work worldwide. | |
| 230. |
Kirti Nidhi Bista, who passed away recently, was the former Prime Minister of which country? |
| Answer» Kirti Nidhi Bista (90), the former Prime Minister and veteran politician of Nepal, has passed away on November 11, 2017 in Gyaneshwor, Kathmandu. He served as Prime Minister of Nepal from 1969 to 1970, 1971 to 1973 and 1977 to 1979 and was also the Vice-chair in the government led by then King Gyanendra Shaha. | |
| 231. |
Which country to host the 12th edition of East Asia Summit (EAS-2017)? |
| Answer» The 12th edition of East Asia Summit (EAS) will be held in Angeles, Philippines on November 13-14, 2017. It is a unique Leaders-led forum of 18 countries of the Asia-Pacific region formed to further the objectives of regional peace, security and prosperity. | |
| 232. |
Who won Miss International 2017? |
| Answer» Indonesia's Kevin Lilliana was crowned Miss International 2017 by the Philippines' Kylie Verzosa at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Japan. | |
| 233. |
Which country hosted the 4th Global Conference on Sustained Eradication of Child Labour? |
| Answer» The 4th Global Conference on Sustained Eradication of Child Labour was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina from November 14-16, 2017. The conference has been organized jointly by Government of Argentina and International Labour Organization (ILO). | |
| 234. |
Who has topped the Forbes list of Asia's Richest Families for the first time with a net worth of $44.8 billion? |
| Answer» India's Ambani family has topped the Forbes list of Asia's Richest Families for the first time with a net worth of$44.8 billion, up $19 billion from the previous year. | |
| 235. |
What is India's rank as the most vulnerable country in the world on Global Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2018 released by Germanwatch? |
| Answer» India has been ranked as sixth most vulnerable country in the world on Global Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2018 released by Germanwatch (an independent Berlin-based development and environmental organisation). | |
| 236. |
Which country is hosting the 10th South Asia Economic Summit (SAES-2017)? |
| Answer» The 10th South Asia Economic Summit (SAES-2017) has started in Kathmandu, Nepal on November 14, 2017 with theme "Deepening Economic Integration for Inclusive and Sustainable Development in South Asia". | |
| 237. |
Which country is hosting the 7th Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan? |
| Answer» The 7th Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan has started in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on November 14, 2017 to discuss investment opportunities in war-torn country. | |
| 238. |
Which country has launched the world's first fully electric cargo ship? |
| Answer» China has launched the world's first all-electric ship in Guangzhou in South China's Guangdong Province, which can travel up to 80km with 2000-tonnes cargo after a two-hour charge. The vessel, manufactured by the Guangzhou Shipyard International Company Ltd, is powered by a 26-tonne lithium battery. | |
| 239. |
Which country promised to simplify its visa rules for Indians from January 2018 and issue multiple-entry visa for short-term stays? |
| Answer» The Japanese embassy said that, Japan will simplify its visa rules for Indians from January 2018 and issue multiple-entry visa for short-term stays. Multiple entry visas with a validity of maximum five years and stay of maximum 90 days will be issued to applicants who have travel records to Japan twice or more in the last one year. In this case, the eligible applicants may submit only their passports and visa application form. Their employment certificate and explanation letter will be exempted. | |
| 240. |
The 2017 UN Climate Change Conference (COP23) was held in which country? |
| Answer» The UN Climate Change Conference (COP23) has concluded on November 17, 2017 after two weeks of talks in Boon, Germany. | |
| 241. |
Who won Miss World 2017? |
| Answer» Miss World 2017 was the 67th edition of the Miss World pageant was held on 18 November 2017 at the Sanya City Arena in Sanya, China. 118 contestants from all over the world competed for the crown. Stephanie Del Valle of Puerto Rico crowned her successor Manushi Chhillar of India at the end of the event. This is the sixth time that India has won the Miss World. | |
| 242. |
With which country Indian cabinet signed the agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation? |
| Answer» Cabinet approves the establishment of the National Anti-profiteering Authority under GST. Cabinet approves agreement between India and Belarus on Scientific and Technological Cooperation. Cabinet approves MoU between India and Poland for the promotion of Civil Aviation Cooperation. | |
| 243. |
This country appoints the first female Black Rod in 650 years recently. |
| Answer» Britain's Queen Elizabeth on Friday approved the appointment of Sarah Clarke as the country's first female Black Rod, in over 650-year history of the office. She will formally take on the duties as Lady Usher of the Black Rod next year. The Black Rod is responsible for controlling access to and maintaining order within the UK's House of Lords. | |
| 244. |
Which is the richest country in the World Per Capita? |
| Answer» Based on the per capita income of its people, Qatar has been named the world's richest country as per the recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) report. The per capita GDP (gross domestic product) of Qatar is over Rs. 81 lakh. With per capita GDP of over Rs. 38 lakh, the United States is at No. 12. India, with a GDP of over Rs. 4 lakh per person, is not even in the top 100. The Top 3 Countries in the list are Qatar- GDP of Rs. 81 lakh per person. Luxembourg- GDP of Rs. 70 lakh per person. Singapore- GDP of Rs. 60 lakh per person. | |
| 245. |
How many millions did BRICS Bank approves loans for India and Russia? |
| Answer» New Development Bank (NDB) floated by BRICS nations approved two infrastructure and sustainable development projects in India and Russia with loans of $400 million. These projects are in line with NDB's primary objective to provide financial support for infrastructure and sustainable development in Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS). NDB approved total seven projects worth $1.5 billion. | |
| 246. |
Which two countries sign deal for return of Rohingya Muslims? |
| Answer» Bangladesh and Myanmar signed a memorandum of understanding on the return of Rohingya Muslims who fled the Rakhine state in Myanmar to escape a military crackdown. Since August 2017, nearly 600000 Rohingya people fled Myanmar to the neighbouring Bangladesh after army started an operation in response to an attack by Rohingya militants. | |
| 247. |
Which country is hosting the 2017 International Multilateral Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (IMMSAREX)? |
| Answer» The 2017 International Multilateral Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (IMMSAREX) has started in Bangladesh from November 26 to 28, 2017. The exercise will be inaugurated by Prime Minister of Bangladesh on November 27, 2017 in Cox Bazar, Bangladesh. From India, Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba will participate in the exercise to consolidate the bilateral naval relations between India and Bangladesh and to explore new avenues for naval cooperation. The exercise is taking place under the aegis of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) - an initiative of the Indian Navy that was launched in 2008 to bring together littoral states in the region. | |
| 248. |
This country raises Bali volcano alert to highest level. |
| Answer» ndonesia raised its warning for Bali's Mount Agung volcano to the top level four alert closed the holiday island's airport and told residents near the summit to immediately evacuate, warning of the "imminent" risk of a larger eruption. Bali's airport was closed for 24 hours, disrupting 445 flights and some 59,000 passengers, due to the eruption warning and the presence of volcanic ash from Agung. | |
| 249. |
India and __________ sign comprehensive anti-terror pact. |
| Answer» India and Russia have signed comprehensive anti-terror pact agreement for enhancing bilateral cooperation in tackling all forms of terrorism and count. The agreement was signed by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Russia's Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev in Moscow after they held wide-ranging talks. Both countries emphasized the need to the strength of the relationship between them which has been consolidated in past 70 years in all areas. | |
| 250. |
Which country ink pact with India to deepen cooperation in health sector? |
| Answer» India and Italy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for enhanced cooperation in the health sector by exchanging and training of medical doctors, officials, other health professionals and experts. The Union Health Minister JP Nadda and Beatrice Lorenzin, Health Minister of Italy signed the MoU in the presence of senior officers from the Health Ministry and a high-level delegation from Italy. He stated that both the countries share a strong and rich traditional relationship which has been enhanced by high-level visits. | |