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251.

Which country to help India to set up National Crisis Response Centre?

Answer» Russia agreed to assist India to set up National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC) in the country to handle disaster and other emergency situations. This was agreed during a meeting between Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Russian Minister for Emergency Situations Vladimir Puchkov in Moscow. Both sides agreed that EMERCOM of Russia would cooperate with India in the establishment of the National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC) in India.
252.

With which country India sign MoU in Urban Transport Sector?

Answer» India and United Kingdom (UK) will soon sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the urban transport sector for cooperation in policy planning, technology. The draft of MoU was finalised by Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari and Chris Grayling, Secretary of State for Transport of UK. It will also help in promoting digital transactions and induction of high capacity diesel and electric vehicles (EVs) in India.
253.

Which country hosts Inter-Governmental Meeting of Asia and Pacific Decade for Persons with Disabilities?

Answer» The High-Level Inter-Governmental Mid-Point review meeting of Asia and Pacific Decade for Persons with Disabilities, 2013-2022 was held in Beijing, China. A number of countries in the Asia-Pacific region had participated in it. The Indian delegation was led by Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment Thawaarchand Gehlot. The meeting was organised by United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) in cooperation with China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF).
254.

This country will host ministerial meeting of UN Security Council (UNSC) on North Korea' nuclear efforts?

Answer» Japan will host a ministerial meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC) on December 15, which will be focused on finding peaceful ways to pressure North Korea to halt its nuclear and ballistic missile tests and de-nuclearise the Korean peninsula. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is expected to brief the council. This year's meeting has the backing of nine members - the United States, France, Britain, Italy, Japan, Senegal, Sweden, Ukraine and Uruguay.
255.

With which country South Korea launches the Largest Air Exercise?

Answer» South Korea and the United States launched their largest-ever joint aerial drills. The annual US-South Korean drill, called Vigilant Ace, will run for 5-days, with six F-22 Raptor stealth fighters to be deployed among the more than 230 aircraft taking part. Around 12,000 US service members, including from the Marines and Navy, have joined South Korean troops.
256.

Which country has launched new virtual currency "Petro"?

Answer» Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro launched a crypto-currency "Petro" to advance issues of monetary sovereignty, make financial transactions and overcome the financial blockade. Beside this, Petro will also circumvent US-led financial sanctions. The digital currency will be backed by Venezuelan reserves of gold, oil, gas and diamonds.
257.

This country withdraws from UN Global Compact on Migration.

Answer» The United States of America pulled out of UN Global Compact on Migration. It has argued that Obama-era negotiated UN compact process deal contains numerous provisions that inconsistent with country's immigration and refugee policies and Trump Administration's immigration principles. Its genesis can be found in New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants adopted in September 2016 by UN General Assembly.
258.

Which country will host the Third DRC-NITI Aayog Dialogue?

Answer» The 3rd edition of the Dialogue between the NITI Aayog and the Development Research Council of China, the DRC- NITI Aayog Dialogue was held in Beijing. The meeting was co-chaired by Vice Chairman NITI Aayog, Dr. Rajiv Kumar, and Mr Li Wei, President (Minister), DRC. The two sides agreed that the 4th NITI Aayog - DRC Dialogue will be convened in India in 2018. The dialogue took place under the MOU between NITI Aayog and the Development Research Centre (DRC), State Council of the China.
259.

Which country's airline, Avior Airlines, has been banned from European Union skies?

Answer» Venezuela's Avior Airlines has been banned from European Union skies after a commission determined it no longer meets international safety standards. The European Commission announced that Avior had been added to a list of international airlines prohibited from flying within the union because the European Aviation Safety Agency detected unaddressed safety deficiencies.
260.

This country announced officially recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Answer» The United States of America recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. It's a move that upends decades of U.S. policy, was the announcement made by the U.S President Donald Trump which invited lots of criticism but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu termed this as 'historic day' for Israel. The Israeli leader says his country will continue to work with the president and his team to make that dream of peace come true.
261.

Which country has granted citizenship to Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks?

Answer» Ecuador has granted citizenship to Wikileaks founder Julian Assange in an attempt to resolve the political impasse over his continued presence in the United Kingdom (UK). Ecuador Foreign Minister Maria Fernanda Espinosa informed that Assange, who is an Australian, became an Ecuadoran citizen on December 12, 2017. This news announced on January 12, 2018. Assange has been living in the Ecuadorian embassy in London since 2012, when he was faced with extradition to Sweden for allegedly sexually assaulting two women. Ecuador has also sought to give Assange diplomatic status, but Britain has rejected the request. The diplomatic immunity would allow him to leave the embassy without the possibility of being arrested for jumping bail in 2012.
262.

Which country is hosting the "Bodhi Parva: BIMSTEC Festival of Buddhist Heritage"?

Answer» India is hosting the 'Bodhi Parva: BIMSTEC Festival of Buddhist Heritage' in New Delhi from December 8 to 10, 2017 as part of celebrations of 20th anniversary of BIMSTEC. The purpose of the fest is to emphasize and raise awareness of BIMSTEC's rich and common heritage. It was inaugurated by Dr. Mahesh Sharma, the union minister of state for Culture (Independent Charge).
263.

Which country Starts $151 million floating solar power plant recently?

Answer» A unit of China Three Gorges Corp. is building a 1 billion yuan ($151 million) floating solar power plant, the world's biggest, in the nation's eastern province of Anhui. China Three Gorges New Energy Company started building the 150-megawatt project in July and part of the plant was connected to the grid. The project features panels fixed to floats on the surface of a lake that formed after a coal mine collapsed, according to the unit. The entire facility is expected to come online by May 2018.
264.

Which country will host the Southeast Asia connectivity summit?

Answer» India will host the Southeast Asia connectivity summit. India's initiative of connectivity with Southeast Asia under its Act East Policy, New Delhi will host an Asean-India Connectivity Summit (AICS) on December 11-12. The event comes ahead of the visit of the leaders of the 10 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) here next month for the commemorative summit of 25 years of the India-Asean dialogue partnership.
265.

Which country announces lifting of ban on movie theatres after 35 years?

Answer» Saudi Arabia will have its first public cinemas in more than 35 years after the government announced the lifting of the ban on movie theatres. Minister of Culture and Information Awwad bin Saleh Alawwad in a statement said that opening cinemas will act as a catalyst for economic growth and diversification. The government statement said that the licensing process for cinema operators will start within 90 days and the films will be subject to censorship according to media policy standards of the kingdom.
266.

UN paid tribute to __________ peacekeepers killed in recent attack in Congo recently.

Answer» Recently 14 United Nations Peacekeepers were killed in Congo and several others were injured. Later UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described as the "worst attack" on UN peacekeepers or UN "blue helmets" in recent history. The mission's military, police and civilian staff were encouraged to continue their efforts to implement the operation's mandate, including the protection of civilians
267.

Which country has clinched gold at the Hockey World League (HWL-2017) tournament?

Answer» The Australian hockey team has defeated Rio Olympics champions Argentina 2-1 in the final of the Hockey World League Final to win gold at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on December 11, 2017. Goals from Blake Govers and Jeremy Hayward helped the defending champions to beat Argentina hockey team. Earlier in the day, India reclaimed the bronze medal in the tournament. In the third-fourth place classification match, they defeated Germany 2-1. Indian took the lead in the 21st minute through SV Sunil. Germany equalised through its reserve custodian Mark Appel in the 36th minute. A penalty corner conversion by Harmanpreet Singh in the 54th minute sealed the win and the third place for the Indians. India had also won the bronze in the last edition of the tournament in Raipur in 2015.
268.

The 54th meeting of SAARC programming committee has started in __________.

Answer» The 54th meeting of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) programming committee has started at the Kathmandu-based SAARC Secretariat in Nepal on December 11, 2017. The 2-day meeting will discuss about budget issues of the Secretariat, SAARC five regional centers and four specialized bodies. The representatives of all 8 member countries are participating in it. The SAARC is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of nations in South Asia. Its member states include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, the Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
269.

Which country Sign MoU with India for Enhanced Cooperation in Healthcare?

Answer» India and Morocco signed a MoU for enhanced cooperation in the health sector in New Delhi. Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Dr Abdelkader Amara, Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Morocco signed the MoU. The main areas of cooperation include the following: Non-communicable diseases, including child cardiovascular diseases and cancer; Drug Regulation and Pharmaceutical quality control; Maternal, child and neonatal health; Hospital twinning for the exchange of good practices.
270.

Which country bans its banks from dealing in Bitcoin recently?

Answer» South Korea banned its financial institutions from dealing in virtual currencies such as Bitcoin, as the cryptocurrency soars in a bubble fuelled by retail speculators, many of them from the country. There are many of them small-time investors, are estimated to own Bitcoins and demand is so high that prices for the unit are around 20 percent higher than in the US, its biggest market. The hyper-wired country has emerged as a hotbed for cryptocurrency trading, accounting for some 20 percent of global Bitcoin transactions about 10 times its share of the world economy.About one million South Koreans, many of them small-time investors, are estimated to own Bitcoins, and demand is so high that prices for the unit.
271.

How many EU nation signed the landmark PESCO pact to establish closer defence ties recently?

Answer» 25 'Europen Union' nations signed the landmark PESCO pact to establish closer defence ties. The projects is seen as a major step towards establishing the 'Eurpoean Defence Union'. This was followed by the announcement for setting up a 5.5-billion euro European Defence Fund. Currently, the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) has been signed. Currently, Britain, Denmark, Malta & Ireland are the only EU members who haven't taken up the deal.
272.

Which country Becomes First Nation to Shut National Broadcasts on FM?

Answer» Norway became the world's first country to shut down national broadcasts of its FM network by completing its transition to digital radio. The transition will allow for better sound quality, a greater number of channels and more functions, at a cost eight times lower than FM radio. The transition concerns only national radio channels.
273.

With which country Egypt have signed an agreement for state-owned Rosatom to construct Egypt's first nuclear plant?

Answer» Russia and Egypt have signed an agreement for state-owned Rosatom to construct Egypt's first nuclear plant. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Egypt and Russia signed a contract which commences the construction of the Dabaa nuclear power plant in Marsa Matrouh.
274.

Which country become the 163rd nation to accede to the anti-personnel mine ban convention?

Answer» Sri Lanka became the 163rd nation to accede to the anti-personnel mine ban convention. Sri Lanka's Permanent Mission to the UN Rohan Perera deposited the Instrument of Accession to the Convention of the Prohibition of the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines and on their destruction. It prohibits the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of antipersonnel mines. Sri Lanka, in March 2016, had pledged that it will be acceding to the convention to become the 163rd state of the Convention.
275.

This country plans to extend defense budget to ounter North Korean threat.

Answer» North Korea threat is becoming stronger and the situation is taking difficult turns, Japan is also trying to boost its defence as much as possible. The country has planned a record 5.19 trillion yen defence budget for the next fiscal year to strengthen its missile defence. This amount is approximately 70 billion yen (about $ 625 million) more than the last year. The current defence budget of the country is 5.12 trillion yen for this fiscal year. If defence increases the budget for next fiscal year also, then it will mark the sixth year of increase. Most of the money will be allocated for protection of Japan from North Korean missile development and nuclear nukes.
276.

This country opens first museum dedicated to female artist exiled for decades.

Answer» Iran opened its first museum dedicated to Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian, a solo female artist who has garnered widespread international attention during decades of exile. 'Monir Museum', which opened in Tehran, displays 51 works, including her signature mirror mosaics, reverse glass paintings inspired by geometric patterns and abstract monotypes. This museum is being managed by Tehran University.
277.

Which country is declared as the polio-free country by the World Health Organization (WHO)?

Answer» The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared Gabon a "polio-free country" because of lack of new reported or suspected cases in the central African country. Polio is a highly-infectious viral disease which mainly affects young children and can result in permanent paralysis. There is no cure and it can only be prevented through immunization. The cases of polio have decreased by 99% since 1988, when polio was endemic in 125 countries and 350,000 cases were recorded worldwide. Now the disease is endemic only in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where the WHO recorded four cases this year-two in each country. Last year, there were 37 cases globally.
278.

This country become the world's first country to end national radio broadcasts on FM network.

Answer» Norway has become the first country in the world to shut down national broadcasts of its Frequency Modulation (FM) network by completing its transition to digital radio. The transition, which began on January 2017, allows for better sound quality and more channels and functions at an eighth of the cost of FM radio. The digital switchover means that only the country's local radio stations continue to use FM frequencies. Other countries, including Switzerland, Britain and Denmark, are due to follow suit in the coming years.
279.

The 8th edition of bilateral military exercise "EKUVERIN 2017" has started between India and ___________.

Answer» The 8th edition of bilateral military exercise "EKUVERIN 2017" has started between India and Maldives from December 15 in Belagavi, Karnataka. It is a 14-day joint military training between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), which is held alternatively in India and Maldives since 2009. 'Ekuverin' means 'friends' in the Maldivian language. The focus of the exercise is to acquaint both armies with each other's operating procedures in the backdrop of a counter-insurgency or counter-terrorist operations in an urban or semi-urban environment under the United Nations (UN) Charter, with an overall aim to enhance interoperability between the two armies.
280.

Which is the official emblem for Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games?

Answer» The Beijing 2022 Organising Committee (BOCOG) has recently launched the official emblems for the 2022 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games at a ceremony held at the National Aquatic Center in the Chinese capital on December 15, 2017. The emblems for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games have been named "Winter Dream" and "Flight," respectively. The emblems combine traditional and modern elements of Chinese culture, as well as features embodying the passion and vitality of winter sports. The chief designer of the two emblems is Lin Cunzhen, deputy dean of China Central Academy of Fine Arts' Design School.
281.

Which contry will organise first International Wheelchair Cricket Tournament?

Answer» The first ever International Wheelchair Cricket Tournament was organised in Kathmandu, Nepal. The International Wheelchair Cricket Tournament has participation of teams from Nepal, India and Bangladesh. Bangladesh is supported by the Sushil Koirala Memorial Foundation and technical assistance from the Kathmandu Cricket Training Center.
282.

Which country unveiled world's steepest funicular railway link to the alpine resort of Stoos?

Answer» Switzerland unveiled world's steepest funicular railway link to the alpine resort of Stoos. Funicular is a type of cable railway (a cable attached to a pair of tram-like vehicles on rails) on an inclined pane of cliff. The latest funicular unveiled in Switzerland rises 743 metres along gradients as steep as 110% and has a track length of 1720 metres.
283.

Which country has Largest Diaspora Population in World?

Answer» As per a report by United Nations, nearly 15.6 million people from India live overseas, thus making Indian Diaspora, the largest in the world.
284.

This country overtakes Saudi Arabia as top crude oil supplier to India.

Answer» Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan stated that, Iraq has overtaken Saudi Arabia to become India's top crude oil supplier in 2017-18. For April-October period of 2017-18, Iraq supplied 25.8 million tonnes (MT) of oil to India and overtook Saudi Arabia, which has traditionally been India's top oil supplier. Saudi Arabia supplied 21.9 MT of crude oilto India during this period. Currently, India's 80 per cent oil demand is met from imports.India imported 125.8 MT of crude oil in the April -October 2017.
285.

How many Mega Food Parks will be created in India for modern infrastructure in food processing?

Answer» The government has approved setting up of a total 42 Mega Food Parks in the country to create modern infrastructure for food processing. Out of these, 9 Mega Food Parks have become functional and Ministry has targeted to make 6 more Mega Food Parks functional in this financial year and 12 more by the next financial year. The Scheme of Mega Food Park aims at providing a mechanism to link agricultural production to the market by bringing together farmers, processors and retailers so as to ensure maximizing value addition, minimizing wastage, increasing farmers' income and creating employment opportunities particularly in rural sector.
286.

Which country will host a mini-ministerial meeting of 40 WTO in 2018?

Answer» Suresh Prabhu, Commerce and Industry Minister, announced that India will host a mini-ministerial meeting of 40 WTO (World Trade Organisation) members in February 2018. The aim of this mini-ministerial meeting is that the WTO should also focus on relevant issues of today's world. In the meeting support for food security and other issues will be discussed. India has been bringing up agricultural issues at the WTO. It also opposes the practice of bringing issues to WTO which are not directly linked to trade.
287.

Which country Passes Law to Ban all Oil and Gas Production by 2040?

Answer» France's parliament has approved a law banning all exploration and production of oil and natural gas by 2040 within the country and its overseas territories. Under that law that passed a final vote, existing drilling permits will not be renewed and no new exploration licenses will be granted. The French government claims the ban is a world first.
288.

Which country topped in Forbes rankings of best countries in the world for business in 2018?

Answer» The United Kingdom topped Forbes' rankings of best countries in the world for business in 2018 for the first time, up from fifth last year. The list ranks 153 countries on 15 factors including property rights, innovation, taxes and red tape. The UK is followed by New Zealand and the Netherlands, while India was ranked 62nd on the list. The UK's $2.6 trillion economy is the fifth largest in the world. The world's second (China) and third (Japan) biggest economies rank 66th and 21st, respectively. Chad ranks last for the third straight year.
289.

Which country Signed agreement between Germany for Pare Hydroelectric Plant Project?

Answer» A loan agreement has been signed between India and Germany for providing additional funding of EUR 20 million for the Pare Hydroelectric Plant project under Indo-German Bilateral Development Cooperation. The objective of the project is the generation of hydroelectric power for the socio-economic development of the North Eastern region. The government of Germany signed a loan agreement with North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) for providing EUR 80 million with the government of India's guarantee for the Pare Hydroelectric Plant project.
290.

World Bank has granted USD 825 million loan for this country's infrastructure.

Answer» World Bank has granted USD 825 million loan Pakistan for upgrading its energy and public finance sectors. World Bank has stated that, USD 425 million out of the total loan would be used to modernise Pakistan's national power grid. Remaining USD 400 million loan will be deployed to improve the management of public finances which would consequentially improve the delivery of health and education services.
291.

Which country appoints first female ambassador to Saudi Arabia?

Answer» Belgium is to become the first country to send a resident female ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Dominique Mineur, the country's current ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, will take the position. Dominique Mineur will move to Riyadh to head up the embassy from next year. Newly-appointed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has promised to modernise the kingdom and has abolished the law that prohibits women from driving.
292.

The world's longest glass bridge has been opened in __________.

Answer» The world's longest glass bridge has been opened in China to the public. Though it has a capacity to hold 2000 people, only 500 would be allowed at a time. Located in Shijiazhuang, the magnificent bridge lies 218 meters above hanging between the two cliffs in Hongyagu Scenic Area in Pingshan county. The bridge is 488 meters long and two meters wide, with two dragon statues on top that could produce smoke.
293.

Which country has signed an agreement to build the first nuclear power plant for electricity production in Sudan?

Answer» Russian State Corporation for Atomic Energy (Rosatom) announced that it has signed an agreement to build the first nuclear power plant for electricity production in Sudan. An agreement in this regard was signed by Rosatom Overseas and Sudan's Ministry of Water Resources, Irrigation and Electricity in Khartoum, Sudan. The nuclear power plant will be completed in one and a half years. This project is a part of Sudan's plan to generate more than 5000 megawatts by 2020. Last month a nuclear energy cooperation agreement was signed between Sudan and Russia.
294.

India and this country exchange the list of Nuclear Installations.

Answer» India and Pakistan exchanged the list of nuclear installations and facilities through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad under a three-decade old bilateral pact. As per the press release of External Affairs Ministry, the lists were exchanged under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations between India and Pakistan. This is the twenty seventh consecutive exchange of such a list between the two countries, the first one took place on January 1, 1992.
295.

Which country has started the construction works of its first eco-friendly thermal plant?

Answer» Construction of Bangladesh's first eco-friendly thermal power plant with ultra-modern clean coal technology has been started by a Chinese consortium in central Bangladesh. The thermal power plant is constructed near a sea port in Payra town in Patuakhali district of Bangladesh. It consists of two units. Both the units would be commissioned in April and October 2019 respectively. Estimated cost of the project is USD 1.56 billion.
296.

This country plans to provide a medical assistance to Yemen to provide humanitarian assistance.

Answer» India provided medical assistance worth about $1 million to Yemen as part of its commitment to provide humanitarian assistance. This assistance was provided in response to a request from the Yemeni government. In the past, India has helped Yemen by providing food and medical assistance.
297.

Which country successfully tested its first Photovoltaic road?

Answer» China successfully tested its first photovoltaic (solar) highway based on home-grown technology in country's eastern Shandong province. With this, China became the second country in the world to construct a photovoltaic highway. China's photovoltaic highway is constructed using solar panels which have a thin sheet of transparent concrete on top of them, protecting the surface.
298.

Which country's State Bank allows the use of Chinese Currency Yuan for Bilateral Trade & Investment Activities?

Answer» Pakistan allowed Chinese currency Yuan for exports and financing transactions. According to Pakistan, external affairs ministry, both public and private sector enterprises of Pakistan and China are free to choose Yuan for bilateral trade and investment activities. As per current foreign exchange regulations, Chinese Yuan is an approved foreign currency for denominating foreign currency transactions in Pakistan.
299.

After United States, which country has officially confirmed withdrawal from UNESCO?

Answer» Israel has has officially confirmed withdrawal from United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) over an anti-Israel bias. Audrey Azoulay, the UNESCO chief, stated that she had been officially notified that Israel would leave on December 31, 2018. Earlier in October 2017, the US formally notified the UNESCO that it would withdraw from the organization on December 31, 2018. The 195-member body is best known for producing a list of World Heritage sites that have become tourist favourites. UNESCO also runs science, educational and cultural programmes, including programmes to educate people about the Holocaust and promote intercultural dialogue.
300.

Which country cuts the ribbon of its first solar highway which will charge the running electric vehicles?

Answer» China cuts the ribbon of its first solar highway which will charge the running electric vehicles. The project will serve as a clean energy testbed to evaluate new technologies, with an overarching goal to reduce the amount of land needed for solar farms and transmission wires. The panels, covering 5,875 square meters, can generate 1 million kWh of power in a year, enough to meet the everyday demand of around 800 households. Electricity produced by the test section will be used to power highway lights, signboards, surveillance cameras, tunnel and toll gate facilities. Surplus power will be supplied to the state grid. Future functions to be developed include mobile charging for electric vehicles and providing internet connection.