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| 1651. |
What is India's rank in the 2019 IMD World Talent Ranking? |
| Answer» India has slipped 6 places to 59 rank on a global annual list of 63 countries, due to low quality of life and expenditure on education, according to the latest edition of IMD World Talent Ranking, which was topped by Switzerland. | |
| 1652. |
What is India's rank in 2019 Global Terrorism Index? |
| Answer» With 350 Indians killed and 540 injured in 748 terrorist incidents in 2018, India is at seventh place in a global think tank's list of countries most affected by terrorism. | |
| 1653. |
'SHIKHAR SE PUKAR' is a documentary film related to which topic? |
| Answer» Union Minister for Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat released a short documentary film on Water Conservation named 'SHIKHAR SE PUKAR' in New Delhi. | |
| 1654. |
Who will direct historical drama 'King Leopold's Ghost'? |
| Answer» Ben Affleck has set King Leopold's Ghost, a true story of rebellion against genocide in the Congo in the late 1800s, as his next directorial project. | |
| 1655. |
What is the rank of Indian in the report regarding physical activity of adolescents aged between 11 and 17 years? |
| Answer» The World Health Organization on November 22, 2019 published its study about physical activity of adolescents aged between 11 and 17 years. India was ranked eighth reporting lowest level of physical activity. | |
| 1656. |
Dallol Geothermal Field belongs to which country? |
| Answer» Researchers have found an aquatic environment on Earth with complete absence of any form of life. The findings revealed that any form of microbial life was absent in the hot, saline, hyperacid ponds of Dallol Geothermal Field in Ethiopia. | |
| 1657. |
Who is the author of 'The Secret Commonwealth'? |
| Answer» The line between fantasy and reality is blurry in the world of Philip Pullman. Which, he thinks, is how it should be. The British author's latest book, The Secret Commonwealth, is set in a world of mystery, magic, witches and daemons - as well as untrustworthy politicians, manipulative charmers and fake news. | |
| 1658. |
As per UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2019, how much global temperature will rise by 2100? |
| Answer» Recently released United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Emissions Gap Report-2019 warns that the Earth's average temperature may rise by 3.2 degrees Celsius by 2100. It states that GHG emissions have increased by 1.5% since last decade and that carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions have reached an all-time high figure of 55.3 gigatons. | |
| 1659. |
Which edition of UN climate change conference COP has recently started in Spain? |
| Answer» The UN climate change conference COP25 has started in Madrid, Spain on behalf of the United Nations. It was earlier scheduled to be held in Santiago, Chile, but the government there has expressed its inability to organize COP-25. This conference will be held from 2 December to 13 December in Madrid. The venue was changed in view of the growing protests in Chile. | |
| 1660. |
India Ranking Society has been established to rank which one? |
| Answer» On December 2, 2019, the Ministry of Human Resource Development informed Lok Sabha that the "Indian Ranking Society" was approved by the ministry in August 2019. The aim of the society is to develop methodologies and systems to rank higher educational institutions in the country. The proposal was approved in the 127th meeting of the AICTE Executive Council. | |
| 1661. |
What is India's ranking in terms of invasive use of biometric data? |
| Answer» India is the fifth worst country after China, Malaysia, Pakistan and the US in terms of extensive and invasive use of biometric data, according to a new report from Britain-based tech research firm Comparitech on December 4. India shares the fifth position with Taiwan, Indonesia and the Philippines. | |
| 1662. |
What is India's rank in terms of gender gapaccording to the World Economic Forum report? |
| Answer» On December 17,2019 , the World Economic Forum released its report according to which India ranked 112th in terms of gender gap. The report said that the India was ranked in bottom-five in terms of survival and economic participation.India was in 108th position in 2018. Its performance weakened in the year 2019 according to the report. India's performance was lagging in three out of four metrics used for ranking the countries. India slipped to 150th rank in health and survival, 149th in economic participation, 112th in educational attainment. India improved to 18th place in terms of political empowerment. | |
| 1663. |
Who is the author of the novel "Half the Night Is Gone" that has won the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature 2019? |
| Answer» Amitabh Bagchi's new novel titled, "Half the Night Is Gone" won the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature 2019. The Award was given by Nepal Foreign Affairs Minister - Pradeep Gawali. | |
| 1664. |
Who is the author of book Exam Warrior, whose Braille Edition has been recently launched? |
| Answer» Centre released the Braille Edition of the book Exam Warriors. It was authored by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The book was released by the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot on 18 December. The Braille Edition was prepared in Hindi and English. It was prepared in the Braille Press of Rajasthan Netraheen Kalyan Sangh. All the pictures of the book have been well described for the benefit of blinds readers. It is expected to benefit millions of blind students of the country by providing motivation and mental strength. Exam Warriors is a compilation of speeches made by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. | |
| 1665. |
Who is the author of 'Dreams of a Billion: India and the Olympic Games'? |
| Answer» 'Dreams of a Billion: India and the Olympic Games', book by Boria Majumdar & Nalin Mehta is to be released in January 2020. | |
| 1666. |
Financial Stability Report has been released by which organization? |
| Answer» On December 27, 2019, RBI released Financial Stability Report. The report is biennial and reflects the collective assessment of the Sub-committee of Financial Stability and Development Council. The report said that the non-performing asset ratio of banks is increasing. It was 9.9% in September 2019 and may rise to 9.9% in September 2020. | |
| 1667. |
What is India's rank in the Global House Price Index Q3 2019 report? |
| Answer» On December 28, 2019 global property consultant Knight Frank released a report titled "Global House Price Index Q3 2019". The report was about housing prices in a particular quarter of the financial year. As per the report, India was ranked at 47th place out of 56 countries, while Hungary topped the list. | |
| 1668. |
Who has been named as India's first Chief of Defence Staff? |
| Answer» Indian Army General Bipin Rawat named as the country's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). Chief of Defence Staff will be a 4-star General, the principal military advisor to the defence minister, and will head the new Department of Military Affairs. | |
| 1669. |
Fausta, which recently died in Tanzania was the world's oldest? |
| Answer» Fausta, a female black rhino, who was believed to be the world's oldest rhino has died at the age of 57 in a Tanzanian conservation area. Fausta diedof natural causes in captivity in Ngorongoro Crater, which lies in Ngorongoro Conservation Area of Tanzania. | |
| 1670. |
What is India's current rank in the Global economy? |
| Answer» According to a report released by UK based Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR), India will overtake Germany in 2026 to become the world's fourth largest economy. The report also said that by 2034, India will overtake Japan and become third largest economy in the world. Today, India is the fifth largest economy in the World after US (20.49 trillion USD), China (13.41 trillion USD), Japan (4.97 trillion USD) and Germany (4 trillion USD). | |
| 1671. |
World Health Organization has designated 2020 as the year of which one of the below topics? |
| Answer» World Health Organization (WHO) designated 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife to honor the 200th birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale.The World Health Organization (WHO) is the collaborating partner in the three-year Nursing Now Campaign (2018-2020). | |
| 1672. |
Which country got the top spot in Henley Passport Index? |
| Answer» Japan has topped Henley Passport Index while Afghanistan is last (107th). A country's ranking is based on the number of countries its holders can enter without prior visa approval. Japanese citizens can enter 191 countries while Afghan nationals can only travel to 26 countries without a visa. | |
| 1673. |
Who is the author of 'Asha and the Spirit Bird'? |
| Answer» Jasbinder Bilan has won the UK based Costa Children's Award 2019. She has won the award for her debut novel 'Asha and the Spirit Bird'. She will receive 5,000 pounds as prize money associated with the award. | |
| 1674. |
What is India's rank in the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index? |
| Answer» India ranked 80th in the global Corruption Perceptions Index 2019 (CPI-2019). In 2018, India ranked 78th in the index. The index was released by Transparency International. | |
| 1675. |
Who is the author of "Pax Sinica: Implications for the Indian Dawn"? |
| Answer» 'Pax Sinica: Implications for the Indian Dawn is a book on China authored by Samir Saran & Akhil Deo was recently released. | |
| 1676. |
According to 'The Global Cost of Internet Shutdowns in 2019' report, India is the _______ most affected country? |
| Answer» Internet shutdown: India suffers $1.3 billion economic loss; 3rd most affected country after Iraq and Sudan says 'The Global Cost of Internet Shutdowns in 2019' report of internet research firm Top10VPN. | |
| 1677. |
What is India's rank in the Henley Passport Index 2020? |
| Answer» Henley Passport Index 2020 was launched recently by Henley & Partners. India ranked 84th in the index. Japan has the world's strongest passport. The index was based on the data collected from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). | |
| 1678. |
Global Investment Trend Monitor report is a report released by which organisation? |
| Answer» Global Investment Trend Monitor report released by UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development). India among top 10 recipients of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in 2019, attracting USD 49 billion (16% increase from 2018). | |
| 1679. |
What is India's rank in WEF's Social Mobility Index? |
| Answer» India has been ranked very low at 76th place out of 82 countries on a new Social Mobility Index compiled by the World Economic Forum, while Denmark has topped the charts. | |
| 1680. |
What is India's rank in Economist Intelligence Unit's Democracy Index? |
| Answer» India slipped 10 places to 51st position in the 2019 Democracy Index's global ranking, according to The Economist Intelligence Unit, which cited "erosion of civil liberties" in the country as the primary cause for the downtrend.India's overall score fell from 7.23 in 2018 to 6.90 in the Index that provides a snapshot of the current state of democracy worldwide for 165 independent states and two territories. | |
| 1681. |
Scientists have discovered warm water in Antarctica below which glacier? |
| Answer» As indicated by the news reports, the researchers have just found warm water underneath the Thwaites Glacier, which earned the epithet Doomsday Glacier for being Antarctica's quickest softening ice sheets. Estimating 74000 sq mi, this ice sheet evaluated to be the size of Florida in the United States of America. This disclosure has raised an alert about the icy mass breakdown, which can prompt almost 3 ft to ascend in the ocean level. | |
| 1682. |
What was the theme of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2020? |
| Answer» International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is observed on 6 February. The theme for the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM for the year 2020 is "Unleashing Youth Power: One decade of accelerating actions for zero female genital mutilation". The theme focuses on mobilizing youth around the eliminations of harmful practices including FGM. | |
| 1683. |
Who is the author of the book 'A Child of Destiny: An Autobiography'? |
| Answer» Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu expressed deep anguish over recent happenings in some legislatures and Parliament in which members resorted to acrimonious behaviour. Addressing the gathering after releasing a book titled, 'A Child of Destiny', an autobiography penned by Prof. K. Ramakrishna Rao, an educationist, Naidu said that he was perturbed by the "vitriolic language" used by members against their opponents and underscored that they were only political rivals and not enemies. | |
| 1684. |
What is rank of India in the global Animal Protection Index 2020? |
| Answer» The international animal welfare charity, World Animal Protection, released the global Animal Protection Index 2020. India has ranked second as the better-performing countries in the Animal Protection Index (API). | |
| 1685. |
Which app has been launched by CREDAI to connect homebuyers with its member developers to purchase properties? |
| Answer» The 'CredaiAwaas' app was launched in Raipur by Mohammad Akbar, Minister of Transport, Housing and Environment, Forest and Law, Chhattisgarh government. Chhattisgarh RERA Chief Vivek Dhand was also present. The app will facilitate ease of purchase of residential properties by homebuyers. | |
| 1686. |
What is the rank of India as Arm importer according to the "Trends in international arms transfers 2019" report of Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) data? |
| Answer» India stands as the world's second-largest arms importer as per the "Trends in international arms transfers 2019" report of Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) data. The data was released on 9 March. Saudi Arabia topped the list. Also, India has ranked 23rd position among the top 25 weapon exporters. | |
| 1687. |
Which rank has been secured by India according to the 2020 Global Technology Industry Innovation Survey" report? |
| Answer» According to KPMG's "2020 Global Technology Industry Innovation Survey" report, India shared the second position with China as the most promising source of disruptive technology in the world. The report was topped by the United States as the most promising market for developing disruptive technologies. | |
| 1688. |
Who topped the Bloomberg Billionaires Index? |
| Answer» Bloomberg Billionaires Index reported that Jack Ma became Asia's richest man. Mukesh Ambani, who stood as Asia's richest man, has moved to the second position after oil prices collapsed along with global stocks. The novel coronavirus erased $5.8 billion from Ambani's net worth on and pushed him to No.2 on the list of Asia's richest people. | |
| 1689. |
According to the world language database Ethnologue, Hindi is the _______ most spoken language of the world? |
| Answer» The 22nd edition of the world language database Ethnologue reported that Hindi is the 3rd most spoken language of the world in 2019.Ethnologue brought out a yearly database of living languages of the world since its establishment in 1951. | |
| 1690. |
__________ anniversary of the launch of PM-KISAN scheme is to be observed on February 24, 2020? |
| Answer» Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) celebrated the first anniversary of the new Central Sector Scheme on 24 February 2020. The Central Government has released more than Rs.50850 crores so far. The total number of beneficiaries covered under the scheme, based on estimates of the Agriculture Census 2015-16, is about 14 crores. | |
| 1691. |
Who is author of the book 'Who is Bharat Mata'? |
| Answer» Former Prime Minister of India Dr Manmohan Singh on February 23 released the book 'Who is Bharat Mata' by Prof Purushottam Agrawal and its Kannada translation 'Yaaru Bharat Maate?' by Prof K E Radhakrishna. The book has been published by Swapna Book House, Bengaluru in association with Delhi Karnataka Sangha. | |
| 1692. |
What is India's rank in 'Freedom in the World 2020'? |
| Answer» On March 5, 2020, According to the 'Freedom in the World 2020" report, which analyzes democratic values and people's freedom in 195 countries & 15 territories and ranks them category-wise, released by the Freedom House, a U.S (United States) -based watchdog that conducts research and advocacy on democracy, India has ranked 83rd in the report along with Timor-Leste and Senegal in 'Free' category. | |
| 1693. |
Verily is a subsidiary of which company? |
| Answer» Verily is a subsidiary of Google's parent company Alphabet "focused on life sciences and healthcare". Launched in 2015, Verily claims its mission is to "make the world's health data useful so that people enjoy healthier lives". It is helping the US government develop a website "to determine whether a test is warranted and to facilitate testing at a nearby convenient location". | |
| 1694. |
Gender Social Norms Index has been released by which organization? |
| Answer» 90% of all people have 'a deeply ingrained bias' against women according to the UNDP Gender Social Norms Index. | |
| 1695. |
What is the name of the debut novel of Filmmaker Saurabh Thakur? |
| Answer» Filmmaker Saurabh Thakur launched his debut novel 'Aham', a bold step for the fantasy fiction genre in India. The book has been published by Locksley Hall Publishing. Aham is the story of creation set in a world where demons, spirits, and humans inhabit different realms, and the world of humans is protected by a race of warriors called Rekhyts | |
| 1696. |
What is the rank of India in world as per study titled 'Women On Board 2020'? |
| Answer» India has been ranked 12th in the world as per study titled 'Women On Board 2020'. The list was topped by Norway with 40.72% women on board. A study on 'Women On Board 2020' has been done jointly by global recruitment tendering platforms MyHiringClub and Sarkari-Naukri. The 7824 listed companies across 36 countries were considered for the study. From India, 628 listed companies participated in an online study. | |
| 1697. |
Panathenaic stadium is in which city? |
| Answer» Greece hands over Olympic flame to Tokyo 2020 organizers at the Panathenaic stadium in Athens. | |
| 1698. |
What is the rank of India in 8th World Happiness Report 2020? |
| Answer» On March 21, 2020 the United Nations (UN) released the 8th World Happiness Report 2020 to measure the happiness of people of 156 countries where India(3.573) ranks in 144th position & Finland(7.809) tops the 3rd time. | |
| 1699. |
Economic Freedom Index has been released by which organization? |
| Answer» The Heritage Foundation published its 26th annual edition of Economic Freedom Index 2020 to measure the level of economic freedom in 186 countries. India (56.5) ranks in 120th position & Singapore (89.4) tops the index for the 1st time. | |
| 1700. |
According to a recent study ,the glaciers of which part of Himalayas are melting at higher pace than others? |
| Answer» Scientists from the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), Dehradun found that glaciers in Sikkim are melting at a higher magnitude as compared to other Himalayan regions. | |