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| 151. |
India and this country signed an agreement on co-operation in customs matters. |
| Answer» Cabinet approves agreement between India and Philippines on co-operation in customs matters. Cabinet approves India's Membership for European Bank for Reconstruction & Development. Cabinet approves signing of India - Russia Agreement on cooperation in combating terrorism. | |
| 152. |
For which country, India plans to help the digital locker servicess? |
| Answer» The Government of India will assist Mauritius to develop and set up digital locker services. The government will offer technical support and advisory services to Mauritius. The decision was taken during a bilateral meeting during the conference. DigiLocker is a key initiative of the Indian government under its flagship Digital India program. The free service provides citizens a shareable private space on a public cloud wherein they can store their documents. | |
| 153. |
Which union ministry has launched a Digital Signature campaign on Constitution Day? |
| Answer» The Ministry of Human Resources Affairs Development launched a Digital Signature campaign on Constitution Day affirming faith in Indian Constitution and to generate awareness on fundamental duties enshrined in the Constitution. Giving the link in a tweet, Mr Javadekar stated that people can join the campaign by filling a form online. The 26th November is celebrated as Constitution Day. | |
| 154. |
Which country to host 36th International Geological Congress (IGC - 2020)? |
| Answer» The 36th edition of International Geological Congress (IGC - 2020) will be held in New Delhi, India in the year 2020. The event is being jointly funded by the Ministry of Mines (MoM) and Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) with the active support of the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) and the Science Academies of the other neighbouring co-host countries - Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It is expected to attract 7000+ geoscientists from all over the world. The event is to be organized under the aegis of International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) and as per the statutes of IUGS-IGC Council. | |
| 155. |
With which country, India signs an Air Services Agreement? |
| Answer» India and Greece have signed Air Services Agreement (ASA) and MoU on Cooperation (MoC) in the field of New and Renewable Energy. The agreements were signed after bilateral talks between External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj and her visiting counterpart Minister for Foreign Affairs of Greece Nikos Kotzias in New Delhi. | |
| 156. |
Central Government sanctioned Rs __________ for Global Centre for Security and Counter Terrorism. |
| Answer» Central Government has sanctioned Rs 275 crore for establishing a Global Centre for Security and Counter-Terrorism in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Central Government will allocate Rs. 165 crore and Rajasthan State Government will bear Rs 110 crore for setting-up this centre. It is to be noted that Vasundhara Raje-led BJP government in Rajasthan will complete four years in office on December 13, 2017. | |
| 157. |
India and __________ ink major pact on marine security. |
| Answer» India and Singapore inked a major pact on marine security in New Delhi. It was signed during Singaporean Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen's visit to India. Naval cooperation pact between India and Singapore envisages increased engagement in the maritime security sphere, temporary deployments from each other's naval facilities, joint exercises and logistics support. | |
| 158. |
India's first crypto-currency exchange "Coinome" has launched by __________. |
| Answer» India's first crypto-currency exchange "Coinome" has been launched by Mumbai-based payment gateway Billdesk. Coinome is incorporated under Hatio Innovations Pvt. Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of BillDesk. It will allow users to be on-boarded via Instant e-KYC. It means that users can start transacting in crypto-currencies almost immediately upon registering. The exchange supports instant deposits using payment gateway and instant withdrawals, thereby allowing transactions even on weekends or business holidays. Currently, Coinome offers the trading of Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash, but the exchange plans to support 20 mainstream crypto-currencies by 2018. | |
| 159. |
Which Indian Armed Force has conducted the regional level marine oil pollution response exercise 'Clean Sea-2017'? |
| Answer» The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted the regional level marine oil pollution response exercise 'Clean Sea-2017' at sea off Port Blair on November 29. The purpose of the exercise was to ascertain preparedness of the ICG, resource agencies and other stakeholders in responding to a major oil spill in line with the provisions of the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOS-DCP). The highlight of the exercise was participation of one ICG Pollution Control Vessel and integration of the Indian Coast Guard Dornier/Chetak aircraft into the Oil Spill Disaster Management System for aerial assessment/ delivery of Oil Spill Dispersant for mitigation of the spilled oil. The Indian Coast Guard has established three pollution response centres at Mumbai, Chennai and Port Blair. | |
| 160. |
With which country India signed an MoU for upgrading medical infrastructure? |
| Answer» India and Italy signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for enhancing bilateral cooperation in the health sector. It was signed between Union Health Minister J P Nadda and the visiting Italian Health Minister Beatrice Lorenzin. The MoU envisages cooperation in health sector by pooling in technical, financial and human resources for accomplishing the ultimate objective to upgrade infrastructural resources, medical education and research in both countries. | |
| 161. |
Which country re-elected to International Maritime Organisation Council? |
| Answer» India re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation under a category that represents nations with the largest interests in international seaborne trade. He had assured the organisation during his UK visit that India would rededicate itself with a renewed commitment towards the development of the objectives of IMO if re-elected, and leverage the opportunity for the accelerated and sustained growth of the global maritime community. It has been one of the earliest members of the IMO, having ratified its convention and joined it as a member-state in the year 1959. | |
| 162. |
With which country India planned to implement Rapid Rail Transit System? |
| Answer» India signed a technical cooperation agreement with Spain to implement a Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) under which the trains run at a speed of 180Kmph. The Minister Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri stated that a collaboration with Spain would enable availability of technical advice on specific issues related to the high-speed rail transit. 3 RRTS corridors are expected to link Delhi with Meerut, Panipat and Alwar. An Indo-Spanish technical cooperation agreement was signed between the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) and the Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias (ADIF), Spain. | |
| 163. |
Which country become the biggest importer of U.S. oil refinery by-product 'petcoke'. |
| Answer» India has become the biggest importer of U.S. oil refinery by-product 'petcoke', which in 2016 got almost a fourth of all the fuel-grade "petcoke" the U.S. shipped out. Petroleum coke called as 'petcoke', a U.S. oil refinery by-product, is cheaper and burns hotter than coal. But it also contains more planet-warming carbon and heart and lung-damaging sulfur.In 2016, the U.S. sent more than 8 million metric tonnes of petcoke to India. That's about 20 times more than in 2010. | |
| 164. |
With which country India signed a MoU on cooperation in Health Sector? |
| Answer» India and Cuba signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for enhanced cooperation in the health sector, here today. Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Dr Roberto Tomas Morales Ojeda, Public Health Minister of Cuba signed the MoU in the presence of senior officers from the Health Ministry and a high level delegation from Cuba. | |
| 165. |
Which country is the new member of Wassenaar Arrangement? |
| Answer» Wassenaar Arrangement (WA) decided to admit India as its new member. India's entry into the export control regime would enhance its credentials in the field of non-proliferation despite not being a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty. The decision was taken at the two-day plenary meeting of the grouping in Vienna. The grouping statement that the Wassenaar Arrangement participating states reviewed the progress of a number of current membership applications and agreed at the plenary meeting to admit India. India will become the Arrangement's 42nd participating state as soon as the necessary procedural arrangements for joining the WA are completed. | |
| 166. |
India grants __________ crore rupees to develop Sri Lankan Kankesanthurai Harbour into a commercial port. |
| Answer» India has granted a financial assistance worth over Rs.288 crore ($45.27 million) to develop Sri Lanka's Kankesanthurai (KKS) Harbour into a commercial port. Sri Lanka's ministry of finance and Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) signed an agreement in this regard. The KKS Harbour was destroyed by the LTTE during Sri Lanka's civil war. | |
| 167. |
This country will Host 3rd Annual Meeting of Board of Governors of AIIB. |
| Answer» India will host the 3rd Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) at Mumbai in June 2018. The Theme of the Annual Meeting, 2018 will be "Mobilizing Finance for Infrastructure: Innovation and Collaboration". The Government of India and AIIB Secretariat signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to delineate the duties and responsibilities of major stakeholders who would be involved in organizing the aforesaid Annual Meeting. | |
| 168. |
With which country India holds first 2+2 dialogue with focus on strategic, defence ties? |
| Answer» To boost bilateral strategic and defence ties, India and Australia held their inaugural 2+2 Foreign Secretaries and Defence Secretaries Dialogue on December 12, 2107 in New Delhi. In the 2+2 Dialogue with Australia, India was represented by foreign secretary S Jaishankar and defence secretary Sanjay Mitra, while secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Frances Adamson and Secretary of Department of Defence, Greg Moriarty participated from the Australian side. In context of international relations, a mechanism between two countries, wherein their respective defence and foreign affairs ministries, jointly hold discussions is referred to as 2+2 dialogue. | |
| 169. |
What is the India's rank in the 2017 Legatum Prosperity Index (GPI)? |
| Answer» India has been ranked 100th out of 149 countries at the 11th edition of Legatum Prosperity Index (LPI-2017). The index offers an insight into how prosperity is forming and changing across the world. It is the world's leading global measure of economic and social well-being that studies 104 indicators under these categories: Economic Quality, Business Environment, Governance, Personal Freedom, Social Capital, Safety and Security, Education, Health and Natural Environment. The list is topped by Norway, followed by New Zealand, Finland, Switzerland and Sweden. | |
| 170. |
What is the position of India in the Global Innovation Index? |
| Answer» India currently ranks 60th out of 127 countries on the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2017 as compared to 66th rank on GII 2016. The list was topped by Switzerland. NITI Aayog, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) together launched a mega initiative "India Innovation Index". This Index will rank states on Innovations through country's first online innovation index portal that will capture data on innovation from all Indian states on innovation and regularly update it in real time. | |
| 171. |
Which country is hosting the World Conference on Vedas? |
| Answer» Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu has inaugurated the World conference on Vedas " Vishwa Ved Sammelan" at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA) in New Delhi on December 15, 2017. The 3-day conference will have in-depth discussions on the universal message of the ancient scriptures to bring world peace, ensure human rights and work towards the Sustainable Development Goals. It will also have in-depth discussions on de-mystifying various myths and fallacies surrounding the Vedas and Manu Smriti. The valedictory function of the conference on the 17th December will be attended by former president Pranab Mukherjee. | |
| 172. |
India and this country join hands in the field of agriculture and fisheries with an aim to boost the economy and mutual co-operation of both the countries. |
| Answer» India and Columbia are set to join hands in the field of agriculture and fisheries with an aim to boost the economy and mutual co-operation of both the countries. Notably, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Colombia in the field of agriculture and fisheries.The MoU provides for cooperation in the following fields of agriculture and Fisheries Innovative agricultural practices/approaches, New agricultural mechanizations, Successful models of agricultural marketing, To develop projects in association with agricultural companies for production of seed, Innovative production models and value generation processes in horticulture(vegetables, fruits and flowers). | |
| 173. |
India places __________ position on horticultural crops, fruits production list. |
| Answer» Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh research and development projects in horticulture crops have yielded encouraging results, as a result, the production of horticulture crops have been more than food grains irrespective of adverse climatic conditions. After China, India is the second largest producer of horticultural crops and fruits. The Agriculture Minister said more than 9 crore metric ton of fruits on 63 lakhs hectare land were produced during 2015-16. According to an estimate, a production of 30 crore metric ton horticulture crops on 2.5 crore hectare land is expected during 2016-17 in which contribution of fruit is significant. The record achievement includes 42 million ton of fruit production on 65 lakh hectare land. In terms of area in India, the citrus fruits hold second position (10.37 lakh hectare) and third (12 million tonnes) in production. | |
| 174. |
Which country to host Meeting of WTO Member Countries on Food Security? |
| Answer» India will host a meeting of WTO member countries in February 2018 to muster support for food security and other issues. The announcement was made by Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu in New Delhi. The proposed meeting would be in the backdrop of developed nations forming groupings to prepare the ground for pushing investment facilitation, preparing rules for e-commerce, promoting gender equality and reducing subsidy on fisheries. | |
| 175. |
India and this country signed a MoU with which country for enhanced cooperation in healthcare. |
| Answer» India and Morocco has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for enhanced cooperation in the health sector in New Delhi on December 14, 2017. Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare J P Nadda and Dr. Abdelkader Amara, Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Morocco signed the MoU in the presence of senior officers from the Union Health Ministry and a high level delegation from Morocco. The main areas of cooperation include the following: Non-communicable diseases, including child cardiovascular diseases and cancer; Drug Regulation and Pharmaceutical quality control; Communicable Diseases; Maternal, child and neonatal health; Hospital twinning for exchange of good practices and Training in administration and management of health services and Hospitals. | |
| 176. |
With which country India completes 2nd phase of joint oceanographic survey? |
| Answer» Indian Navy in collaboration with its Sri Lankan counterpart has successfully completed the second phase of the joint oceanographic survey conducted off the South Western Coast of Sri Lanka. The survey commenced on 26 October with the arrival of Indian Naval Ship Sutlej in Sri Lanka. The Indian side yesterday handed over the survey charts to the Commander of the Sri Lankan Navy. A statement by of island nation Navy said the aim of the joint survey was to update all the navigational charts covering the southern Sri Lankan waters with the latest hydrographic data. The survey extended to a depth contour of 200 m from the coastline, ranging from Colombo to Galle. The move is expected to benefit the international shipping traffic passing the southern coast of Sri Lanka and will pave the way for the blue economy. | |
| 177. |
India and this country signed MoU on Rakhine State Development Programme and on Government to Government agreement on long-term socio-economic development of the state. |
| Answer» India and Myanmar signed MoU on Rakhine State Development Programme and on Government to Government agreement on long-term socio-economic development of the state. This MoU is the first G to G agreement signed by the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement of Myanmar. Under this MoU, Government of India proposes to take up, among others, a project to build prefabricated housing in Rakhine State so as to meet the immediate needs of returning people. | |
| 178. |
With which country India signed a deal for Information Exchange? |
| Answer» In a move aimed at combating black money stashed abroad, India signed an agreement with Switzerland that would allow automatic sharing of tax-related information from January 1, 2017. The agreement was signed by CBDT chairman Sushil Chandra and Swiss Ambassador to India Andreas Baum at the North Block. | |
| 179. |
What is the position of India as per the report of 2017 Expedia Vacation Deprivation? |
| Answer» According to Expedia Vacation Deprivation Report 2017, India is the fifth most vacation deprived country. This report has been compiled on basis of an online survey conducted by Northstar Research Partners on behalf of Expedia, an international travel company.In the survey, 60 per cent Indian respondents admitted of being vacation deprived due to heavy work schedule. | |
| 180. |
India and this country has signed an agreement to share tax-related information from Jan 2018. |
| Answer» Indian Government has signed an agreement with Switzerland to allow automatic sharing of tax- related information. This agreement was signed on December 21, 2017 and will be effective from January 1, 2018. Under this agreement, from 2018, India and Switzerland would start collecting data in line with global standards and will exchange it from 2019 onwards. | |
| 181. |
Which country has announced to set up a Centre of Excellence in Information Technology (CEIT) at Al Azhar University, Egypt? |
| Answer» India has announced that, it would set up a Centre of Excellence in Information Technology (CEIT) at Al Azhar University, Egypt. India's Ambassador to Egypt, Sanjay Bhattacharyya, said that, the equipment and course material for CEIT have reached Egypt. Also, the premises are under construction. | |
| 182. |
This country plans to purchase 240 bombs,131 Barak Missiles to strengthen its Defence. |
| Answer» India to purchase 240 bombs,131 Barak Missiles to strengthen its Defence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led central government right from the day one of its rules taken various initiatives, decisions that have anonymously strengthened our country's defense sector. Notably, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman cleared two procurement proposals in a bid to strengthen armed forces. The first proposal was related to procurement of 240 bombs, at a cost of Rs. 1254 cr. from M/s JSC Rosonboron Exports, Russia. These bombs fall under the category of Precision Guided Munitions, are used by Indian Air Force (IAF). This procurement will address the deficiency of Precision Guided Munitions in the IAF arsenal, besides enhancing the offensive capabilities of the IAF. | |
| 183. |
Which country exempts biometric enrolment for cruise tourists arriving with e-visa aims to boost tourism? |
| Answer» India an attractive cruise tourist destination the central government has exempted cruise tourists arriving with e-visa from the requirement of biometric enrolment for a period of three years i.e. till 31.12.2020. The decision was taken by Ministry of Home Affairs on request of the Ministry of Shipping. This will make immigration clearance of such passengers faster, leaving them with more time to spend on shore. This is also an important factor that helps cruise lines decide whether or not to include a destination in their itinerary. The Ministry of Shipping has been working towards simplifying the immigration clearance procedure and providing passengers with a customer friendly and hassle-free logistics process when they embark on or disembark from their cruise at the Indian ports. E-Visa has been in place in the five major ports of Mumbai, Mormugao, New Mangalore, Cochin, and Chennai. Till now biometrics of passengers were required at a port of the first arrival for immigration clearance. | |
| 184. |
Under which Project, India will link highway corridors to international trade points for Rs 25000 crore? |
| Answer» Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari has stated that India will link its major highway corridors to international trade points in order to facilitate trade with bordering countries. The linking of highway corridors to International trade points will be carried out for facilitating trade with Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Myanmar. About 2000 kms of highways will be constructed under this project. This construction will be part of Central Government's Bharatmala Project. Cost for construction of 2000 kms highways under this project is estimated to be Rs. 25000 crore. In addition to this project , Central Government is also working on plans to facilitate India's international connectivity with countries in South Asia. | |
| 185. |
Which country to overtake UK, France to become 5th-largest economy in 2018? |
| Answer» India to become the world's fifth-largest economy in dollar terms by Next year. The Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) consultancy's 2018 World Economic League Table painted an upbeat view of the global economy, boosted by cheap energy and technology prices. Deputy Chairman of Cebr, Douglas McWilliams said, despite temporary setbacks, India's economy has still caught up with that of France and the UK and next year, will overtake both of them. | |
| 186. |
Which rank did India obtain in List of Countries with Highest NPA Levels? |
| Answer» As per a report by CARE Ratings, India has ranked 5th on list of countries with highest non-performing assets (NPA) levels. The report classified countries into four categories viz. countries having very low levels of NPAs, countries having low levels of NPAs, countries having medium levels of NPAs and countries having high levels of NPAs. The report classified countries into four categories viz. countries having very low levels of NPAs, countries having low levels of NPAs, countries having medium levels of NPAs and countries having high levels of NPAs. With an NPA ratio of 9.85 percent, India has been placed in fourth category i.e. of 'high levels of NPAs'. Only countries where NPAs scenario is worse than India are Greece (36.67%), Italy (16.35%), Portugal (15.52%), and Ireland (11.85%). | |
| 187. |
India plans to celebrate the Republic Day 2018 with the leaders of __________. |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Republic Day celebration in 2018 would be "remembered through the ages" because the government for the first time in India's history would host leaders of 10 ASEAN countries as chief guests on 26th January 2018. The Republic Day will be celebrated with leaders of all 10 (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) ASEAN countries coming to India as chief guests. This time, not one but 10 chief guests would grace the Republic Day. | |
| 188. |
India and this country signed MoU on Cooperation in Oil and Gas Sector. |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet approved the signing of MoU between India and Israel on cooperation in the Oil and Gas Sector. The cooperation envisaged under the agreement will facilitate promotion of investments in each other's countries, technology transfer, R&D, conducting joint studies, capacity building of human resources and collaboration in the area of Start-ups. | |
| 189. |
With which country India approved Land Border Crossing agreement? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet approved the Agreement between India and Myanmar on Land Border Crossing. The Agreement will facilitate regulation and harmonization of already existing free movement rights for people of both countries. It will also facilitate movement of people on the basis of valid passports and visas which will enhance economic and social interaction between the two countries. The Agreement is an enabling arrangement for movement of people across India-Myanmar border. | |
| 190. |
India and this country signed a Bilateral Annual Haj 2018 recently. |
| Answer» According to the Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Saudi Arabia given the green signal for India's decision to revive the option of sending Haj pilgrims through sea route also. The practice of ferrying Haj pilgrims between Mumbai and Jeddah by waterways was stopped in 1995. For the first time, Muslim women from India will go to Haj without "Mehram" (male companion). Separate accommodation and transport have been arranged for these women Haj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia and women "Haj Assistant" will be deployed for their assistance. | |
| 191. |
Which country topped in the worldwide growth chart of domestic air passenger traffic for the month of November 2017? |
| Answer» As per data released by global aviation body, International Air Transport Association (IATA), India topped the worldwide growth chart of domestic air passenger traffic for the month of November 2017. On a month-on-month basis, India has witnessed double-digit growth for the 39th consecutive month. As per IATA data, total revenue passenger kilometres (RPK) in November 2017 marked 8 per cent growth as compared to November 2016. | |
| 192. |
With which country India unveils 'Special logo' for Golden Jubilee celebrations, recently? |
| Answer» Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Bhutan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Lyonpo Damcho Dorji jointly unveiled the 'Special logo' for the Golden Jubilee celebrations in New Delhi and Thimphu through video-conference.India Bhutan i. Golden Jubilee of the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between Bhutan and India is being celebrated in the year 2018. | |
| 193. |
India and Israel have signed __________ agreements to boost cooperation in the areas of space, cyber security and oil and gas between both countries. |
| Answer» India and Israel have signed nine agreements to boost cooperation in the areas of space, cyber security and oil and gas between both countries. The agreements were signed following delegation-level talks headed by Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu in New Delhi. Netanyahu is first Israeli Prime Minister to visit India in the span of last 15 years and second one overall. Agreement on Film-co-production. Protocol on Amendments to Air Transport Agreement MoU on Cyber Security Cooperation between India and Israel Memorandum MoU between the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and the Ministry of Energy on Cooperation inOil and Gas Sector LoI between IOCL and Yeda Research MoU between Central Council for Research in Homeopathy and Ministry of AYUSH and Centre for Integrative Complementary Medicine, Shaare Zedek MoU between Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) and Technion- Israel Institute of Technology for cooperation in the field of space. | |
| 194. |
Which country's first agri-Options unveiled for doubling farmers income? |
| Answer» Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister, Arun Jaitley launched India's First Agri-commodity Options in Guar Seed on National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) platform in New Delhi. The purpose of this new initiative is to benefit farmers and ensure better prices in the coming days. The guar seeds options is one of the most liquid contracts on the exchange platform. Around 1.5 million farmers are associated with this commodity. Options are derivatives which give a buyer the right but not the obligation to buy or sell an underlying asset or instrument at a specific price on or before a certain date. NCDEX is the second exchange after MCX to launch options trading in commodities. In October 2017, MCX had launched gold options. | |
| 195. |
India has contributed __________ to UN's Youth Mission to raise awareness and attention to youth issues globally. |
| Answer» India has contributed $50,000 to the UN's youth mission which works to raise awareness and attention to youth issues globally. UN Youth Envoy Jayathma Wickramanayake received the cheque from Paulomi Tripathi, a First Secretary in India's UN mission at the UN headquarters in New York on Jan 12, 2018. The contribution is voluntary with no strings attached and is in addition to the regular payments India makes to the UN's general and peacekeeping budgets. The Youth Envoy's mission is to promote the engagement of youth and advocate for them across all the four pillars of the UN's work - sustainable development, human rights, peace and security and humanitarian action. | |
| 196. |
Which country builds World's Biggest Air Purifier recently? |
| Answer» China constructed a 330-foot tall air purifying tower dubbed the "world's biggest air purifier". The tower, which is being tested by researchers, has produced more than 10 million cubic meters of clean air since it was launched. The air purification system works through greenhouses covering about half the size of a soccer field around the base of the tower. | |
| 197. |
This country offers Yoga classes at World Economic Forum. |
| Answer» India will offer Yoga training sessions at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, in a move aimed at promoting Indian traditions abroad. More than 70 heads of states are expected to attend the summit next week. PM Narendra Modi will be the first Indian Prime Minister to attend the summit in 21 years. Two yoga teachers from India will hold daily classes next week at the summit, which has attracted 70 heads of state and government, including U.S. President Donald Trump as well as celebrities, chief executives and top bankers. Modi will be the first Indian prime minister to attend the WEF in 21 years, since when the economy has more than doubled to $2.3 trillion and become the world's seventh largest. | |
| 198. |
What is the rank of India in FIFA rankings of 2018? |
| Answer» India climbed up 3 places to secure 102nd spot in the first FIFA rankings of 2018. India has secured a total of 333 points. Indian team remained unbeaten in 2017 and had won seven of nine matches conducted by FIFA. The top 14 positions remained unchanged. Germany secured 1st spot. It is followed by Brazil, Portugal, Argentina and Belgium. | |
| 199. |
India became ___________ Member of Australia Group recently. |
| Answer» India joined the Australia Group export control regime and has become the 43rd Member of that Group. It is an informal forum which seeks to ensure that exports do not contribute to the development of chemical or biological weapons. The inclusion will raise India's stature in the field of non-proliferation and help in acquiring critical technologies. India managed entry into Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), the Wassenaar Arrangement and Australia Group despite not being a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty. | |
| 200. |
India Ranks __________ on WEFs Inclusive Development Index. |
| Answer» India was ranked at the 62nd place among emerging economies on an Inclusive Development Index of World Economic Forum (WEF). In the report, China is on 26th position and Pakistan is on 47th. Norway remains the world's most inclusive advanced economy, while Lithuania again tops the list of emerging economies, according to the report. India was ranked 60th among 79 developing economies in 2017. Among advanced economies, Norway is followed by Ireland, Luxembourg, and Switzerland in top three. | |