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| 101. |
India ranks __________ in 2017 Global Competitiveness Index. |
| Answer» India placed at 40th spot among 137 countries in World Economic Forum's (WEF) Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) 2017-18. The Top 5 Countries are Switzerland (1st), United States (2nd), Singapore (3rd), Netherlands (4th) and Germany (5th). | |
| 102. |
With which country India extended bilateral cooperation in the health sector? |
| Answer» India and Norway have extended bilateral cooperation in the health sector through the Norway-India Partnership Initiative for a period of three years starting 2018. Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs signed a letter of intent recently. The Partnership Initiative now extends to Jammu and Kashmir and four other States- Bihar, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are already covered under it. | |
| 103. |
All cities and towns of __________ states has declared as Open Defecation Free. |
| Answer» Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Mr. Hardeep Singh Puri announced that five more States viz., Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chattisgarh, Jharkhand and Haryana have reached the milestone of making all cities and towns Open Defecation Free. It is to be noted that On October 2, 2017, 'Swacch Bharat Mission' completed three years. As against the target of building about 66 lakh individual household toilets in urban areas, 38 lakh toilets have already been built and construction of another 14 lakh toilets is in progress. | |
| 104. |
With which country India signed $4.5 billion LoC recently? |
| Answer» Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley signing the third line of credit (LoC) agreement involving $4.5 billion to be spent on infrastructure and social sector development. The two agreements for the implementation of the third LoC and the 'Joint Interpretative Notes on the Agreement between India and Bangladesh for the Promotion and Protection of Investments' would also be signed in the presence of Mr. Jaitley and his Bangladesh counterpart A.M.A. Muhith. | |
| 105. |
Which project was launched by Union Government recently? |
| Answer» The Union Government launched SECURE Himalaya, a six-year project to ensure conservation of locally and globally significant biodiversity and land. The Himalayan ecosystem spread over four states namely Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Sikkim. The system was launched by Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in association with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). | |
| 106. |
With which country India have signed agreements on trade, communication, and media to boost bilateral ties? |
| Answer» India and Ethiopia have signed agreements on trade, communication, and media to boost bilateral ties. The agreements were signed after wide ranging talks between President Ram Nath Kovind and his Ethiopian counterpart Mulatu Teshome at Addis Ababa. The signed agreements are Trade Agreement Agreement in the field of Information, Communication, and Media. | |
| 107. |
How many agreements signed during 14th India-EU Summit in New Delhi? |
| Answer» 14th Annual Summit between India and the European Union (EU) was held in New Delhi on October 6, 2017. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Donald Tusk, President of the European Council and Mr. Jean Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission reviewed the wide-ranging cooperation under the India-EU Strategic Partnership. | |
| 108. |
What is the rank of India in the Valuable Nation Brand List? |
| Answer» India is ranked the eighth most valuable nation brand while the United States retained its top position and China took the second spot in the league of nations according to Brand Finance's Nation Brands 2017. The Top 10 Valuable Nation brands are: United States, China, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Canada, India, Italy, South Korea. | |
| 109. |
With which country India signed a MoC for setting up flexible LNG market? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently approved signing of the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Japan on establishing a Liquid, Flexible and Global LNG Market. The MoC will provides a framework to cooperate in facilitating flexibility in LNG contracts,abolition of Destination Restriction Clause (DRC) and also explore possibilities of cooperation in establishing reliable LNG spot price indices, reflecting true LNG demand and supply. This MoC is expected to be signed during the forthcoming visit of Hon'ble Minister for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship during October 16-18, 2017 at Tokyo. | |
| 110. |
India ranks __________ largest market for pharma according to LinkedIn Report. |
| Answer» The 13.7 percent contribution to the global pharmaceuticals and biotechnology workforce India has emerged as the second largest market for the industry, a report by professional networking giant LinkedIn has revealed. The report, detailed in the newly released e-book "The Indian Pharma and Biotech Industry", showed that while New Delhi, Kolkata, and Chandigarh are thriving grounds for talent in this sector in India, talent migration is highest to the US. | |
| 111. |
The joint training exercise "Mitra Shakti 2017" has started between India and which country? |
| Answer» Mitra Shakti 2017, a joint exercise between India and Sri Lanka for military co-operation and interoperability, will be conducted at the Aundh Military Camp in Pune between October 13 and 25. The training exercise is considered an important effort in India's response to China's growing influence in South Asia and the Indian Ocean region. | |
| 112. |
India ranked _________ among 119 developing countries on the Global Hunger Index 2017. |
| Answer» India is ranked 100th among 119 developing countries on the Global Hunger Index 2017. As per the report, India ranks below many of its neighbouring countries such as China (29th rank), Nepal (72), Myanmar (77), Sri Lank (84) and Bangladesh (88). It is ahead of Pakistan (106) and Afghanistan (107). | |
| 113. |
Graduate Muslim Girls to get ___________ Shaadi Shagun from Modi Government. |
| Answer» Meritorious Muslim girls who go on to complete graduation before marriage will get a special gift of Rs.51,000 from the Narendra Modi government. The shaadi shagun - as the scheme is called- is aimed at incentivising higher education among minority groups. | |
| 114. |
What is the maximum age of joining the National Pension System (NPS)? |
| Answer» Union Ministry of Finance increased the maximum age of joining the National Pension System (NPS) from the existing 60 years to 65 years. | |
| 115. |
Which country peacekeepers awarded UN medal in South Sudan? |
| Answer» 50 Indian peacekeepers placed in South Sudan were awarded the UN Medal for their service in maintaining peace in South Sudan. The award was presented by UNMISS Force Commander General Frank Mushyo Kamanzi. Indian Ambassador to South Sudan, Srikumar Menon, attended the medal ceremony. | |
| 116. |
With which country India Signs Pact to Send Interns? |
| Answer» India signed a Memorandum of Co-operation (MoC) with Japan to send youngsters there as technical interns for on-the-job training for a period of three to five years. The MoC on Technical Intern Training Programme was signed by Skill Development Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Japanese Minister of Health, Labour, and Welfare with Katsunobu Kato in Tokyo. India is the third country with which Japan has signed the MoC. | |
| 117. |
Which country tops in the list of pollution-linked deaths in world as per the survey of Lancet Commission on Pollution and Health? |
| Answer» As per a study conducted by Lancet Commission on Pollution and Health, released in Lancet medical journal, India has topped the list of countries with highest pollution-related deaths in year 2015. In this context, pollution-related death refers to death caused by diseases linked to air, water and other forms of pollution. As per the study, out of 9 million pollution-related deaths worldwide in 2015, 6.5 million deaths were linked to air pollution whereas water pollution and workplace-related pollution caused 1.8 million and 0.8 million deaths respectively. | |
| 118. |
India and ___________ resolve to fight common challenge of terrorism. |
| Answer» India and Bangladesh planned to protect their societies from hate, violence, and terror by adopting a zero tolerance policy and a comprehensive approach. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj called on Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka discussed ways to deepen bilateral co-operation. | |
| 119. |
This country becomes 3rd Highest Number of Family-Owned Businesses. |
| Answer» India has 108 publicly-listed family-owned businesses, third highest in the world, while China tops the tally with 167 such companies followed by the US which has 121, according to the Credit Suisse report. As per the Credit Suisse Research Institute's (CSRI) latest "CS Family 1000" report, with an average market capitalisation of USD 6.5 billion, India ranks 5th in Asia Pacific excluding Japan, and 22nd globally, in terms of average m-cap. | |
| 120. |
Which country hosted the first-ever meeting of BIMSTEC Task Force on Traditional Medicine? |
| Answer» The Union Ministry of AYUSH hosted the first-ever meeting of BIMSTEC Task Force on Traditional Medicine (BITFM) on October 24-25, 2017 at Parvasi Bhartiya Kendra in New Delhi. India being a major stake holder in the field of Traditional Medicine plays an important role in influencing the policies and strategies related to the Traditional Medicine in the BIMSTEC Forum. The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is an International Organisation involving a group of countries in the South Asia and South East Asia namely, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan and Nepal. | |
| 121. |
This country hosting the 2017 global conference on consumer protection? |
| Answer» The global conference on consumer protection has inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on October 26, 2017 with theme "Empowering Consumers in New Markets". This is the first time that an international conference on consumer protection is being organised by India for countries of the region which account for a majority of the global consumers and share common challenges and experiences. The 2-day conference will deliberate upon steps taken by Asian countries to implement the United Nations guidelines on consumer protection as well as challenges faced by consumers of financial services and e-commerce. Experts from different countries and India will present their papers and views. Twenty two countries from East, South and South-East Asia are participating in the conference. | |
| 122. |
Which country joined with Asian Development Bank Signed $65.5 Million Loan to Support Coastal Protection? |
| Answer» The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $65.5 million loan agreement in New Delhi to continue interventions to check coastal erosion on the Western Coast in Karnataka. The loan is the Second Tranche of a $250 million financing facility under the Sustainable Coastal Protection and Management Investment Program. The financing will be used to address the immediate coastal protection needs and for strengthening institutional capacity of Karnataka s Public Works, Ports and Inland Water Transport Department. | |
| 123. |
Which country Overtakes US to Become Second Largest Smartphone Market: Report? |
| Answer» India overtake the US to become the world s second-largest smartphone market, trailing only China, according to a new report by analyst firm Canalys. In the second quarter of 2017, India s smartphone market recovered quickly with shipments growing 23% year-on-year in the third quarter to reach just over 40 million units. Low smartphone penetration and the explosion of LTE (long-term evolution, or 4G) are the main drivers behind this. | |
| 124. |
Who is Appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Zambia? |
| Answer» N.J.Gangte appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Zambia. Shri N.J.Gangte (IFS: 1994), presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Zambia. | |
| 125. |
Who has been appointed the Private Secretary to President Ram Nath Kovind? |
| Answer» Vikram Singh, the 1997 batch officer of the Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS), has been appointed Private Secretary to President Ram Nath Kovind for a period of two years. | |
| 126. |
Which country to host the 13th session of United Nations (UN) Global Wildlife Conference? |
| Answer» The 13th session of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) of Wild Animals (CMS COP13) will be hosted by India in 2020. | |
| 127. |
Indian Air Force left to which country to participate in exercise 'Blue Flag-17'? |
| Answer» A 45 member contingent of the Indian Air Force left for Israel to participate in exercise 'Blue Flag-17'. | |
| 128. |
The joint training exercise "PRABAL DOSTYK - 2017" has started between India and which country? |
| Answer» The 14-day joint training exercise "PRABAL DOSTYK - 2017" has started between the Indian Army and the Kazakhstan Army at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. The purpose of the joint exercise is to enhance the military ties between the two countries as also at achieving interoperability between the two armies. | |
| 129. |
Which country is hosting the 21st World Congress of Mental Health (WCMH) 2017? |
| Answer» The 21st World Congress of Mental Health has started in India (New Delhi) with theme "Partnerships for Mental Health" on November 2, 2017, which is organised by the World Federation for Mental Health in partnership with Caring Foundation and other institutions. | |
| 130. |
Totally how many advance pricing agreements (APAs) are signed by Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) with Indian taxpayers? |
| Answer» Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has signed seven unilateral advance pricing agreements (APAs) with Indian taxpayers during October 2017. Including these 7 agreements, CBDT has so far entered into 184 APAs, out of which 171 are unilateral and 13 are bilateral. 32 APAs (2 bilateral and 30 unilateral) have been signed in 2017-18 itself. Objective of APA scheme is to provide certainty to taxpayers in the domain of transfer pricing by specifying the methods of pricing and setting the prices of international transactions in advance. | |
| 131. |
Who is the chairman of recently reconstituted Inter-State Council? |
| Answer» The Inter-State Council, has been reconstituted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as its Chairman and six Union ministers and all chief ministers as members. Inter-State Council investigates and advises on disputes between states. | |
| 132. |
Who is appointed as the Additional Director General of Border Security Force (BSF)? |
| Answer» Home Ministry announced that, Nasir Kamal has been appointed as Additional Director General of Border Security Force (BSF). | |
| 133. |
On which river near china border India helped Nepal to build a bridge? |
| Answer» Nepal inaugurated a bridge on the Kaligandaki River at Jomsom area in Mustang district near China border. This bridge has been built with financial assistance of 44.5 million Nepali rupees provided by India. The financial assistance was provided as a part of India-Nepal Economic Cooperation (INEC) programme. | |
| 134. |
The Bandhan Express, a passenger train was flagged of and inaugurated virtually between India and which country? |
| Answer» Bandhan Express' a passenger train between Kolkata and Bangladesh's southwestern industrial city of Khulna was inaugurated on November 9, 2017. | |
| 135. |
Which Indian department is organisaing the National Conference on utilization models leveraging BharatNet infrastructure? |
| Answer» The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is organizing a National Conference with the State Governments and Service Providers to brainstorm and showcase various utilization models leveraging BharatNet infrastructure in New Delhi on November 13, 2017. | |
| 136. |
Which union minister has released India Youth Development Index and Report 2017? |
| Answer» Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, the Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports (Independent Charge), has released the India Youth Development Index (YDI) and Report 2017 in New Delhi on November 13, 2017. The Index enables recognizing the high and low performing states, identifies the weak domains and informs the policy makers the priority areas of intervention for youth development in the states. | |
| 137. |
On which field, the Cabinet approves MoU between India and Philippines? |
| Answer» Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved following initiatives and bilateral agreements. Cabinet approves MoU between India and Philippines on agriculture and related fields. Cabinet has approved agreement between India and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of China for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to taxes on income. | |
| 138. |
Who is the ambassador to India? |
| Answer» Kenneth Juster has been sworn in as the US ambassador to India with Vice President Mike Pence voicing confidence that he will build an even stronger partnership that will benefit both countries and their people. | |
| 139. |
Who has won the 2017 Slovenian presidential election? |
| Answer» Slovenia's internet-savvy President Borut Pahor has been re-elected for a second term after winning the 2017 Slovenian presidential election on November 12, 2017. Centre-left ex-premier Pahor won the run-off with roughly 53% of the vote, but the voter turnout was the lowest in any presidential election since independence in 1991. | |
| 140. |
The Madhya Pradesh Govt has partnered with which states under "Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat" scheme to strengthen cultural relations between them? |
| Answer» As per Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat scheme, the Madhya Pradesh Government has partnered with Nagaland and Manipur to strengthen cultural relations between them. | |
| 141. |
Which web portal has been launched by the Union Government for monitoring universal household electrification? |
| Answer» R.K. Singh, Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, launched the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana - 'Saubhagya' Web Portal on November 17, 2017. | |
| 142. |
India and this country joint hands to boost mutual ties in IT renewable energy. |
| Answer» ndia and Finland joined hands to boost mutual ties in the areas of trade and investment, renewable energy and science and technology. Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj and Finnish counterpart held talks in New Delhi to discuss upon strengthening mutual relations. The two ministers reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations and agreed to ramp up cooperation in trade. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said Swaraj and Soini agreed to deepen cooperation in trade and investment, IT, new and renewable energy, science and technology, culture and people-to-people contact. | |
| 143. |
This company partners with Suzuki to bring electric vehicles to India by 2020. |
| Answer» India's leading car companies Toyota and Suzuki have joined their hands to make an electric car for our country. Both the companies have signed a memorandum of understanding which will see both companies working together for introducing electric vehicles (EVs) in the Indian market by around 2020. Suzuki is to produce Electronic Vehicle (EVs) for the Indian market and will supply some to Toyota, while Toyota is to provide technical support. Additionally, Toyota and Suzuki intend to conduct a comprehensive study of activities for the widespread acceptance and popular use of EVs in India. | |
| 144. |
Which country's goverment has ranked as third most trusted government in the world as per Government at a Glance 2017 published by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)? |
| Answer» Indian government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ranked as third most trusted government in the world as per Government at a Glance 2017 published by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). This list is topped by Switzerland wherein 84% have expressed confidence in national government. Indonesia has ranked 2nd on this list. As per the report, nearly 74 percent of Indians have expressed confidence in their national government. | |
| 145. |
As per the report of International Monetary Fund (IMF) India ranks _________ in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita. |
| Answer» As per data which forms part of the latest World Economic Outlook report of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), India ranks 126th out of 200 countries in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita. GDP Per Capita of a country is computed by dividing its gross domestic product(GDP) by the number of people in the country. In theoretical terms, higher GDP per capita results in to a higher standard of living. India's rank has improved by one spot as compared to previous year's rank. This improvement is on account of increase in GDP to USD 7170 in 2017, from USD 6690 in the previous year. | |
| 146. |
Under which scheme Nagaland, Andaman & Nicobar Islands Sign MoU with India recently? |
| Answer» On the 2nd Anniversary of Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY), the Government of India signed four MoUs under the Scheme with the State of Nagaland and with Union Territories (UTs) of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu for operational improvements. An overall net benefit of approximately Rs. 551 crores, Rs. 18 crores, Rs. 13 crores and Rs. 10 crores respectively would accrue to the State of Nagaland & UT of Andaman & Nicobar, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. | |
| 147. |
With which country World Bank inks $98 million loan pact for renewable energy? |
| Answer» India and the World Bank signed a $98 million loan pact and a $2 million grant agreement to help the country increase power generation capacity through cleaner, renewable energy sources. The Shared Infrastructure for Solar Parks Project will finance Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited(IREDA), to provide sub-loans to states to invest in various solar parks. | |
| 148. |
India and this country joint hands to provide visa free entry for flight crew members. |
| Answer» India and Russia have joined their hands and signed a pact for giving visa-free entry to the crew members of chartered and scheduled flights in both the nations. The agreement will facilitate visa-free entry, stay and exit of the crew of aircraft of the designated airlines as well as other aircraft companies operating chartered and scheduled flights in the respective territories on a reciprocal basis. This ease has made the relationship between the two nations more concrete. The crew visas are associated with the request for permission to enter a country for a short duration and perform the predefined duties in the given areas, distinct from actual formal permission for an alien to enter and remain in the country. | |
| 149. |
What is the position of India in fish producing? |
| Answer» India has become the second largest fish producing country in the world, Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh stated while addressing a conference on the occasion of World Fisheries Day in New Delhi. The scheme 'Blue Revolution' has been launched with the outlay of Rs. 300 crore for the integrated development of the Fisheries sector in the country. | |
| 150. |
Which union ministry is observing Vasectomy Fortnight in India? |
| Answer» The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare observed Vasectomy Fortnight to raise awareness about male sterilization and to promote the participated of men in family planning. Under this awareness campaign, all states and union territories observed Vasectomy Fortnight by providing quality of male sterilization services by providing quality of male sterilization services at public health facilities. The Vasectomy fortnight will be observed up to block level with a focus on family planning service delivery along with information, education, communication, and advocacy. The theme for this is "Zimmedar Purush ki yehi hai Pehchan, Parivar Niyojan mein jo de Yogdaan". | |