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| 601. |
The 6th meeting of UAE - India High Level Joint Task Force on Investments was held in __________. |
| Answer» The sixth meeting of the UAE - India High Level Joint Task Force on Investments ('the Joint Task Force') was held in Mumbai to review the progress being made in addressing the agreed actions of the previous meeting held in Abu Dhabi in January 2018 and to elaborate a number of new key issues of mutual importance. The two sides noted the positive outcomes achieved by the Joint Task Force to date and agreed upon the need to further explore ways to facilitate investment in key Indian and UAE sectors with the potential for economic growth. | |
| 602. |
Preparatory Meeting for the First National Summit on Invest in AYUSH held in ___________. |
| Answer» Preparatory Meeting for the First National Summit on Invest in Ayush is held in New Delhi, which is Presided by the Union Minister of State(Independent Charge) of Ayush Shripad Yesso Naik. This Summit is to encourage all the Departments of the Government and Private Companies to invest in AYUSH. Many Initiatives are taken by Ministry to increase the market size of AYUSH for this they had a close relationship with FICCI, CII, PHD Chambers and ASSOCHAM etc. To strengthen the existing AYUSH Industry sector including manufacturers of AYUSH drugs, cosmetics, food supplements, hospital industry, etc. | |
| 603. |
WDC's 14th Annual general meeting to be held in __________. |
| Answer» The World Diamond Council (WDC) is to hold its 14th annual general meeting (AGM) in Mumbai on October 22 -23, 2018. It will focus on reform of the Kimberley Process and WDC System of Warranties in support of a commitment to sustainable development by the diamond industry. Kimberley process is established in 2000 to prevent 'conflict diamonds' from entering the mainstream rough diamond market. The meeting will be hosted by the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council and the agenda will be to continue to focus on a push for reform. | |
| 604. |
The 5th edition of the Women of India Organic Festival will be held in which city? |
| Answer» The 5th edition of the Women of India Organic Festival will be held from October 26 to November 4 at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts in New Delhi. It is being organised by the Women and Child Development (WCD) Ministry to promote women organic farmers and entrepreneurs. The move aims to empower women to boost organic culture and promote women organic farmers and entrepreneurs. Over 500 women entrepreneurs from across the country would take part in the fest with their organic products such as cereals, rice, pulses, skin-care products, fabric and jewellery. | |
| 605. |
Angria, India's first luxury cruise ship, has been inaugurated at __________. |
| Answer» Angria, India's first luxury cruise ship, has been inaugurated at Mumbai. Union minister for shipping Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis flagged-off the cruise which will operate between Mumbai and Goa. Named after the first Maratha Navy Admiral Kanhoji Angre and the Angria bank coral reef near Vijaydurg, the luxury ship has 104 rooms, divided into eight different categories. It can accommodate 399 passengers and will have 67 crew members including hospitality and marine crew. | |
| 606. |
The 27th Fusion Energy Conference held in __________, Gujarat. |
| Answer» The 27th IAEA Fusion Energy Conference (FEC 2018) was held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It aims to provide a forum for the discussion of key physics and technology issues as well as innovative concepts of direct relevance to the use of nuclear fusion as a source of energy. | |
| 607. |
The first India-China high-level meeting on bilateral security cooperation was held in __________. |
| Answer» The first India-China high-level meeting on bilateral security cooperation held in New Delhi recently. During the meeting, the two sides discussed issues of mutual interest including bilateral cooperation on counter-terrorism and welcomed increased cooperation between India and China in the area of security. An Agreement on security cooperation was also signed by Home Minister Rajnath Singh and State Councilor and Minister of Public Security of China, Zhao Kezhi. | |
| 608. |
Where is the headquarters of Moody's Investors Service? |
| Answer» Moody's Investors Service in its report stated that the profitability of Indian banks is "distinctively weak" compared to the other BRICS nations. In India, the system-wide asset quality is weak due to stressed public sector banks, which dominate the sector. Indian banks have a tangible common equity ratio of 8.7 percent at the end of 2017. It is unprofitable and has a negative ROA due to high credit costs at dominant state-owned banks. | |
| 609. |
The first trilateral meeting among India, Afghanistan and Iran of the Coordination Council of the Chabahar Agreement was held in __________. |
| Answer» The first trilateral meeting among India, Afghanistan and Iran of the Coordination Council of the Chabahar Agreement took place on in Tehran, Iran. The Indian delegation was led by Secretary (Economic Relations) TS Tirumurti. Detailed discussions were held between the three sides on full operationalisation of the trilateral Agreement for international transit and transport through Chabahar Port. During the meeting, it was decided to constitute a Follow-up committee that will hold its first meeting within two months in Chabahar Port, Iran. The next meeting of the Coordination Council will be held in India in the first half of next year. | |
| 610. |
International Conference on Status and Protection of Coral Reefs STAPCOR 2018 was held in __________. |
| Answer» International Conference on Status and Protection of Coral Reefs STAPCOR 2018 was held in Lakshadweep. The conference was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan. The theme for the conference was: "Reef for Life". Nearly 150 delegates from India and other countries participated. | |
| 611. |
METRO INOX of which city has become India's First Rooftop Solar Powered Cinema? |
| Answer» Mumbai's METRO INOX is now South Mumbai's largest cinema and India's First Rooftop Solar Powered Cinema. It has launched two INSIGNIA screens which are 100% solar powered. It has become the first multiplex in India to join the solar revolution. The INSIGNIA screens also contribute to protecting the environment by reducing 282 tons of CO2 during its operational life. It is one of nine PSUs under the Union Ministry of Defence of India. | |
| 612. |
Which city is the venue of the 2018 WETEX? |
| Answer» The 2018 WETEX (Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition) has started at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Dubai from October 23. It is considered as one of the leading sustainability exhibitions in the Middle East and North Africa region. More than 40 Indian exhibitors having expertise in the field of water, solar and renewable energy, electrical, oil and gas, wire and cables etc. are participating in the three-day exhibition. The India Pavilion at WETX 2018 is in line with the vision and commitment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to have sustainable and inclusive growth for all with access to clean water, electricity and housing. The 2018 WETEX shows the latest solutions in conventional and renewable energy, water, sustainability, and conservation. | |
| 613. |
Dr Jitendra Singh inagurates the 10th Nuclear Energy Conclave in __________. |
| Answer» The 10th Nuclear Energy Conclave was inaugurated by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh, in New Delhi. Theme of the conclave was: "Nuclear Power: Towards A Clean And Base Load Energy". It was organized by Indian Energy Forum (IEF). A roundtable on "Growth of Nuclear Power: Fleet Mode Implementation" and 2 sessions titled 'Nuclear Energy Applications in Medical and Agriculture' and 'Long term perspective of Nuclear Power' were conducted. | |
| 614. |
The 13th Annual Summit between India and Japan was held in ___________. |
| Answer» The 13th Annual Summit between India and Japan was held in presence of PM Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe in Tokyo, Japan. Issues of mutual interest, including forging ties in newer areas were discussed during the talks. The areas include health, digital technologies, agriculture and food processing and disaster risk reduction. The two sides also reviewed the existing defence and security ties besides the ongoing infrastructure projects in India with Japanese involvement. | |
| 615. |
Indian Railways to build world's highest railway line in ___________ region. |
| Answer» Indian railways announced the world's highest railway line that will run along the India-China border. The rail line will have a highest road point of 5,360 metres above mean sea level. The estimated cost to build this 465 km-line will be Rs 83,360 crore. It will consist of 74 tunnels, 124 major bridges and 396 minor bridges and 30 stations. | |
| 616. |
2018 Senior World Wrestling Championships, was held in __________. |
| Answer» 2018 Senior World Wrestling Championships, was held in Budapest, Hungary. It was the 15th edition of World Wrestling Championships of combined events. A 30-member Indian team led by Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik and Asian Games gold medalist Bajrang Punia represented India. Jagminder Singh was the chief coach of freestyle team and Kuldeep Malik was in charge of women's squad. India won 2 medals: 1 bronze medal and 1 silver medal. India's 24-year-old Pooja Dhanda from Haryana defeated Grace Jacob Bhullen of Norway 10-7 and won bronze medal in the 57kg category. | |
| 617. |
The country's first gallery on robotic dinosaurs was opened in __________, Punjab. |
| Answer» The country's first gallery on robotic dinosaurs was opened to the public at the Pushpa Gujral Science City, Kapurthala. Built at a cost of Rs 1.50 crore, the gallery with its robotic dinosaurs as well as manually operated ones will take the visitors million of years back to the period when dinosaurs roamed the earth freely, adding to the overall entertainment quotient. A total of seven moving dinosaurs, made from robust steel and silica gel with durable motors, have been added to the already existing 46 exhibits of the extinct species. | |
| 618. |
COAI and DoT organized 2018 IMC in __________. |
| Answer» India Mobile Congress is one of the biggest marquee Mobile, Internet, and Technology event for South-East Asia organized by COAI and DoT. IMC 2018 was held in Aerocity, New Delhi. The congress was held under the theme of NEW DIGITAL HORIZONS. The congress aims at building ideas, forging lasting Industry relationships, showcasing cutting-edge mobile technology & product trends, providing sectoral insights, industrial solutions, case studies & workshops. | |
| 619. |
The world's largest airport terminal "under one roof" was opened in which city? |
| Answer» The world's largest airport terminal "under one roof" with a capacity to serve 90 million passengers has been officially opened on October 29 in Istanbul, which marks the Republic Day of Turkey. Overall the first phase has cost 7.5 billion Euro. The airport has been envisioned to have a total capacity of up to 200 million passengers, once all four phases are completed in the next 10 years. | |
| 620. |
The first India-US Dialogue on Intellectual Property has been launched in __________. |
| Answer» The first ever India-US Dialogue on Intellectual Property has been launched in Delhi to deepen bilateral strategic cooperation on IP policy. The dialogue was launched by US Chamber of Commerce's Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) and FICCI in partnership with the US-India Business Council. It will be convened annually, alternating between New Delhi and Washington, DC. | |
| 621. |
The fifth World Buddhist Forum held in __________. |
| Answer» China has host the fifth World Buddhist Forum held from 28th to 30th October 2018. It was held in the Chinese city of Putian. More than 1,000 participants from 55 countries and regions participated. | |
| 622. |
The first 'Little India Gate' was inaugurated in __________. |
| Answer» The first-of-its-kind 'Little India Gate' was inaugurated at Kampung Madras or Madras Village area in Medan city, Indonesia. It was jointly inaugurated by India's ambassador to Indonesia and Timor Leste Pradeep Kumar Rawat and Mayor of Medan H T Dzulmi Eldin S. It was developed to recognize the contribution of Indian community in the development of Medan city, the 4th largest city of the country. It will be promoted as an iconic tourist spot in Medan city as it is the first such structure in entire Indonesia. It represents Bhinneka Tunggal Ika' or Unity in Diversity of Indonesia and of the Indian belief in 'Vasudev Kutubakam', meaning the world is one family. | |
| 623. |
ICGS Varaha new offshore patrol vessel has been launched by Indian Coast Guard on 3 November 2018 in __________. |
| Answer» A new offshore patrol vessel called ICGS Varaha was launched by Indian Coast Guard in Chennai on 3 November 2018. The vessel has been designed and built indigenously. ICGS Varaha will soon be fitted with advanced navigation and communication equipment, sensors and machineries. | |
| 624. |
India International Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 will be held in __________, Meghalaya. |
| Answer» Shillong is set to host the second edition of the India International Cherry Blossom Festival between November 14 and 17. This is the world's only autumn cherry blossom festival. This festival attracted more than one lakh visitors last year, boosting the local economy by 300 per cent. | |
| 625. |
Which Indian city tops in terms of safety and ranked the best among the big cities? |
| Answer» Kolkata tops in public transport index in terms of cleanliness and affordability of public transport. New Delhi was rated highly in terms of safety and ranked the best among the big cities in affording parking space to its residents. Patna and Bhubaneswar topped the list for growing and emerging cities. | |
| 626. |
India-UAE Partnership Summit 2018 was held in __________. |
| Answer» India-UAE Partnership Summit (IUPS) 2018 was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The summit aimed to promote investments from UAE to India and India to UAE. It aimed to identify the investment areas, projects, funding needs and helped to raise investments to funds vital infrastructure projects. The focus sectors for IUPS 2018 were: investments in Education and SME's, Skill Development and Placements. Focus Indian States were: Delhi, Assam, Punjab and West Bengal. | |
| 627. |
Shanghai Cooperation Organization Joint Exercise on Urban Earthquake Search & Rescue -2019 was held in __________. |
| Answer» The two-day long preparatory meeting of the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Joint Exercise on Urban Earthquake Search & Rescue- 2019" concluded in New Delhi. It was the first phase of the main exercise scheduled for 21-24 February, 2019 in Delhi which will be organized by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on behalf of Government of India. The meeting focused on chalking out the plan, discuss requirements, details and modalities of main exercise, which is scheduled for February, 2019. It also highlighted on sensitization about the dimensions of disaster and responsibility of SCO. | |
| 628. |
The first WHO Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health was held in which city? |
| Answer» The first Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health was held at World Health Organisation (WHO) Headquarters in Geneva on October 30, 2018. The 2-day conference was organized by WHO in collaboration with UN Environment, World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the Secretariat of the UNFCCC, the Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (CCAC) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). The theme of the conference was: "Improving Air Quality, Combating Climate Change- Saving Lives". Some 92% of people worldwide breathe unhealthy air, resulting in about 6.5 million deaths annually. In it, household air pollution is a leading killer in poor rural and urban homes. | |
| 629. |
National Seminar on Entrepreneurship and Business Development in Ayurveda was held in __________. |
| Answer» The National Seminar on Entrepreneurship and Business Development in Ayurveda was started at Dr. Ambedkar International centre in New Delhi. The 2-day seminar is being organised by Ministry of AYUSH in association with NITI Aayog with the aim of encouraging entrepreneurs and Ayurveda stakeholders towards businesses opportunities in the sector. The seminar is expected to develop awareness among stakeholders about business opportunities, encouraging young entrepreneurs to use modern technologies and highlight opportunities at global level. Experts in marketing, innovation, policymakers, experts in start-up as well as experienced entrepreneurs in Ayurveda pharmaceuticals and hospital industry will guide and share their experiences with the participants. Nearly 800 participants from across the country are expected to take part in the seminar. | |
| 630. |
India's first asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge "Signature Bridge" was inagurated in which city? |
| Answer» India's first asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge "Signature Bridge" has recently inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal across the Yamuna River. The bridge connects Outer Ring Road on the western flank of the Yamuna river with the Wazirabad Road on the east. It shortens the travel time between north and northeast Delhi. The 675-metre long bridge, originally conceptualised in 2004, has finally available for public use from November 5. Just like the Eiffel Tower in France, Signature Bridge will also have the facility to transport tourists on top of the main pillar, which is 154 m high, from where distance view of North Delhi can be seen.The pylon of the Signature bridge is tallest structure in Delhi and is double the height of Qutb Minar, which act as selfie points for people. | |
| 631. |
Which city has been ranked as number one Asian city in the Sustainability Index by engineering firm Arcadis? |
| Answer» Singapore has maintained its rank as number one Asian city in the Sustainability Index by engineering firm Arcadis. The Sustainability Index assessed cities based on 3 pillars: profit pillar, people pillar and planet pillar. Singapore secured fourth place in global rankings. As per the study, Singapore ranked first for the profit pillar that assesses the business environment and economic performance of cities. Singapore ranked 31st out of 100 cities, for the people pillar that tests social mobility and quality of opportunity and life. Singapore secured 41st spot for the planet pillar that assesses the management of energy use, pollution and emissions. | |
| 632. |
The 24th edition of the India-Italy Technology Summit held in __________. |
| Answer» The 24th edition of the India-Italy Technology Summit was held in New Delhi. It was co-hosted by India and Italy. The Summit was organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The summit focused on a number of areas including healthcare, aerospace, education, clean technology, renewable energy and information and communication technology. | |
| 633. |
Ekana International Stadium was renamed as Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium. It was located in __________. |
| Answer» The newly-built Ekana International Stadium of Lucknow was renamed after former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The stadium will now be known as 'Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium'. The stadium was renamed just ahead of the first-ever international cricket match - the T20 International between India and West Indies. The city hosted its first international match at the stadium when India played against West Indies in the second T20 International match. | |
| 634. |
Who bags IPI-India Award for excellence in journalism 2018? |
| Answer» Namrata Ahuja is a senior special correspondent with The Week magazine. She has received this award for her exclusive story on Nagaland underground camps. The award consisted of a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh, a trophy, and a citation. The jury was headed by former Attorney-General of India Soli Sorabjee. | |
| 635. |
China's 1st International Import Expo (CIIE) was held in __________. |
| Answer» India participated in China's 1st International Import Expo (CIIE) at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. It is held from 5th to 10th November 2018. Chinese President Xi Jinping inaugurated 6-day China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. It is considered to be the world's first import-themed national-level expo. Leaders of 18 countries, including Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan took part in it. 12 countries - Brazil, Canada, Egypt, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Mexico, Pakistan, Russia, South Africa, Vietnam and the UK will be the "Guest of Honour" at the mega business event. The Indian delegation was led by Commerce Secretary Anup Wadhawan. | |
| 636. |
Shri K.J. Alphons, inaugurated the Tourist Facilitation and Information Counter at __________. |
| Answer» Union Minister for Tourism, Shri K.J. Alphons, inaugurated the Tourist Facilitation and Information Counter at Indira Gandhi International Airport New Delhi. 24x7 information to both domestic and international visitors arriving into IGI Airport, New Delhi. The is first of its kind facilitation centre is located at the T3 terminal arrival gates of the IGI Airport. The counter will be connected to the 24x7 Helpline - '1363' of the Tourism Ministry where the non-English speaking tourists can speak directly to agents and get guidance. | |
| 637. |
Which city is the venue of the 18th IORA Council of (Foreign) Ministers Meetings (COM)? |
| Answer» South Africa hosted the 18th Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of (Foreign) Ministers Meetings (COM) in Durban under the theme of "IORA - Uniting the Peoples of Africa, Asia, Australasia and the Middle East through Enhanced Co-operation for Peace, Stability and Sustainable Development". This meeting was held during the on-going celebrations of the 150th year of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the 100th birth anniversary of Nelson Mandela. The Indian delegation was led by Gen.(Dr.) VK Singh (Retd.), Minister of State for External Affairs. The IORA is an international organisation consisting of coastal states bordering the Indian Ocean. The Association comprises 21 member states and its headquarters is located at Ebene, Mauritius. | |
| 638. |
Empire State Building was lit in orange for the first time to celebrate Diwali. The building is located in _________. |
| Answer» New York's iconic Empire State Building was lit in orange for the first time to celebrate Diwali. It was organised by the Federation of Indian Associations in cooperation with the Empire State Realty Trust. Miss America 2014 Nina Davuluri and singer Jay Sean flipped the switch to turn on the lights on top of the building. | |
| 639. |
Name of the Indian city where the world's largest hospital opened is; |
| Answer» The Bihar cabinet gave its nod for the redevelopment of Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) into a world's largest 5462-bed hospital at an estimated cost of Rs 5540.07 crore. The hospital would be redeveloped by Bihar Medical Services & Infrastructure Corporation Ltd (BMSICL). The PMCH was established in 1925. The hospital would be redeveloped in three phases in seven years. The new PMCH will have 250 MBBS seats against the existing 150, and 200 PG seats against the existing 146. | |
| 640. |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate two important national highways in __________. |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate two important national highways in Varanasi on November 12, having a total length of 34 kilometres and constructed at a cost of Rs 1,571.95 crore. The 16.55 km Varanasi Ring Road Phase-I has been completed at a cost of Rs 759.36 crore, while the work of four-laning and construction of 17.25 km Babatput-Varanasi road on NH-56 has cost Rs 812.59 crore. The roads have been constructed by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) under Bharatmala programme. The Babatpur Airport highway will link Varanasi to the airport and go on to Jaunpur, Sultanpur and Lucknow. The Ring Road, with two Road Over Bridges and a flyover, will provide a way for traffic on NH 56 (Lucknow-Varanasi), NH 233 ( Azamgarh-Varanasi), NH 29 (Gorakhpur-Varanasi) and Ayodhya - Varanasi highways to bypass Varanasi city, thereby reducing traffic congestion in the city. | |
| 641. |
The 5th World Internet Conference (WIC) held in __________. |
| Answer» The 5th World Internet Conference (WIC), also known as the Wuzhen Summit, was held in Wuzhen, China. The conference aimed to bring out exchanges, mutual learning, cooperation and sharing in the digital fields and stressed on peace and development of the global cyberspace. Top 15 of the latest scientific and technological achievements in the global internet industry were unveiled. They were selected from more than 400 candidate projects and programs, aimed at reaching faster Internet speed, more digital profit, and better web security. Two reports were released on Internet development in China and the world. More than 20 themed forums and discussions were conducted. | |
| 642. |
Where was the 34th National Junior Athletics Championships 2018 held? |
| Answer» From 2nd to 5th November 2018, 34th National Junior Athletics Championships 2018 was held at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand. It was organized by Jharkhand Athletics Association under the guidance of Athletics Federation of India (AFI). This is an Annual Athletics event of AFI. Over 2000 athletes from various parts of India took part in the championship. 14 junior national records and 24 meet marks were created. | |
| 643. |
The 33rd edition of the ASEAN Summit begins in __________. |
| Answer» The 33rd edition of the ASEAN Summit begun in Singapore. Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong is the Chairman of the Summit, which will continue till 15th November along with other related summits like East Asia Summit (EAS), Regional Comprehensive Economic Summit, (RCEP) and ASEAN plus summits. Fintech Conference which is a part of Fintech festival will also take place alongside. | |
| 644. |
Where was the India- Taiwan SME Development Forum held? |
| Answer» The 5-Day long India- Taiwan SME Development Forum was held at Taipei, Taiwan. The Indian Delegation was led by Secretary MSME Dr. Arun Kumar Panda. Currently, there are over 63 million MSMEs across various industries that employ more than 111 million persons and produce more than 8,000 products, ranging from traditional to high-tech precision items. MSME is the second largest employment generating sector after agriculture. | |
| 645. |
Where did Indian Army officials and Chinese PLA troops organize a high-level meeting where they reaffirmed to strengthen friendship and maintain peace along Line of Actual Control? |
| Answer» Indian Army officials and Chinese PLA troops organized a high-level meeting at Bumla, near Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh. The two sides reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen friendship and maintain peace along the 4057-km-long Line of Actual Control separates India from China. India was by led by Major General PGK Menon and the Chinese side had Major General Li Xi Zhong. This was the first time major generals of the two countries took part in a border personnel meeting (BPM), since its initiation in 1990. | |
| 646. |
Where was the 11th Asian Air Gun championship held? |
| Answer» The 11th Asian Air Gun championship was held at Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Olympic Shooting Complex at Kuwait City, in Kuwait. India's junior shooters won a total of 11 medals: 4 gold, 5 silver and 2 bronze medals. | |
| 647. |
Which city is the venue of the regional meeting of the World Customs Organisation (WCO)? |
| Answer» The regional meeting of the World Customs Organisation has started in Jaipur, Rajasthan with representatives of 33 member countries of Asia attending it. The meeting is slated to deliberate upon various issues including the steps required for the capacity building and reforms in customs.The participants would also discuss and deliberate upon the amended Kyoto protocol, digital customs, e-commerce among other issues. The meeting is being jointly chaired by WCO Deputy Secretary General Ricardo Travino and Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Chairman S Ramesh. | |
| 648. |
The 9th Session of the India-Kyrgyz Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation (IK-IGC) was held in which Indian city? |
| Answer» The 9th Session of the India-Kyrgyz Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation (IK-IGC) was held in New Delhi. The IK-IGC was co-chaired by The Union Minister for Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, and Mr. Kosmosbek Cholponbaev, Minister of Health, Government of the Kyrgyz Republic. India and Kyrgyzstan have identified potential sectors where both sides may engage in areas like healthcare and pharmaceutical, environmental and technical safety, agriculture, information, tourism and culture, textiles and clothing, banking, labor and social development, mines and standards, metrology and certification sector. | |
| 649. |
Union minister of state for Ayush Shripad Naik laid the foundation stone for the All India Institute of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy at this city. |
| Answer» Union minister of state for Ayush Shripad Naik laid the foundation stone for the All India Institute of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy at Dhargal, North Goa. The project will be a medical hub and will contribute to research due to its proximity to the biodiverse Western Ghats and the sea. The institute will house a 100-bed hospital, outpatient department and a research centre; and offer postgraduate and PhD courses. It will also boost tourism in Goa by offering various short-term courses on yoga and naturopathy. | |
| 650. |
India's first specialised hospital for elephants will be opened in which city of Uttar Pradesh? |
| Answer» India's first specialised hospital for elephants was inaugurated by Agra Divisional Commissioner Anil Kumar in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district - Churmura village. It offers laser therapy, hydrotherapy, quarantine facilities and has a medical hoist to lift elephants. It also has an observation deck that allows veterinary students and interns to observe elephants' behaviour. | |