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| 1101. |
Which city topped in the Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU)'s 2019 "Global Liveability Index"? |
| Answer» The 2019 "Global Liveability Index" prepared by the Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU) has ranked Vienna, the capital of Austria as 1st for the second consecutive time whereas Damascus, the capital of Syria was ranked last becoming the least liveable city at 140th position. Russia's St. Petersburg topped the list among BRICS nations at 71st spot. | |
| 1102. |
The First National Conference on Cyber Crime Investigation and Cyber Forensics held in which city? |
| Answer» The Director of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Rishi Kumar Shukla inaugurated the first National Conference on Cyber Crime Investigation and Cyber Forensics in New Delhi at the CBI headquarters. It was a 2-day conference held on September 4-5, 2019. It included one of the mandates of CBI which notifies to investigate crimes with inter-state & international ramifications. It aimed to create a platform and bring together investigators, lawyers, forensic experts and academia to discuss challenges related to cybercrime and ways to find solutions. | |
| 1103. |
Which is the host city of 28th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol exercise? |
| Answer» The 28th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol is being conducted between the Indian Navy (IN) and the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) during 5 - 15 September 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand. For this purpose, IN Dornier arrived at Bangkok along with aircrew. | |
| 1104. |
The grand Swachh Mahotsav event 2019 was held in __________. |
| Answer» The Swachh Mahotsav event 2019 was held in New Delhi. The historic event was organized by the Ministry of Jal Shakthi. President Ramnath Kovind conferred the Swachh India awards to the outstanding performance in Swachh India Mission (SBM). There are More than 1300 swachhata champions include college youngsters, NCC cadets, volunteers from NSS and NYKS, swachagrahies, sarpanches, representatives from States and UTs central government ministries and media persons participated in the grand event. | |
| 1105. |
Where did the 6th India China SED held? |
| Answer» The 6th round of India-China strategic economic dialogue is being held in New Delhi. The three day event will be held on 7-9 September 2019. The dialogue will discuss various issues, including infrastructure, energy and pharmaceuticals. The dialogue includes events like round table meetings of joint working groups (JWG) on infrastructure, high-tech, energy, resource conservation, pharmaceuticals and policy coordination. | |
| 1106. |
Where was the 3rd round of meeting between officials of India & Pakistan on the modalities for operationalization of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor held? |
| Answer» The 3rd round of meeting between officials of India & Pakistan on the modalities for operationalization of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor held at Attari in Amritsar, Punjab. This is the second meeting between the two countries in the backdrop of tensions arising between India and Pakistan after the withdrawal of special state status from Jammu and Kashmir(J&K). | |
| 1107. |
Where did the exibition named "Superbugs: The End of Antibiotics" inagurated? |
| Answer» The exhibition 'Superbugs: The End of Antibiotics' was inaugurated on 6 September 2019 at National Science Centre, New Delhi. The Exhibition explores how society is responding to the enormous challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and antibacterial resistance (ABR) in particular featuring scientific research from across the globe and personal stories of those waging war on Superbugs. | |
| 1108. |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's first industrial smart city in __________, Maharashtra. |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Aurangabad Industrial City (AURIC), India's first industrial smart city, in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The programme aims to boost the Government of India's Smart Cities programme. | |
| 1109. |
The First IoT in Mini Piped Water Scheme was launched at which city of Assam? |
| Answer» The Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) Assam and Piramal Water Pvt Ltd (Piramal Sarvajal), launched a project on the deployment of the first Internet of Things (IoT) solution in single village mini piped water supply scheme at Amingaon, Assam. Internet of Things (IoT) The Internet of Things is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, animals or people that are provided with unique identifiers. | |
| 1110. |
Which city hosted the 'ANGAN', an international Conference on Energy Efficiency in Building Sector? |
| Answer» Augmenting Nature by Green Affordable New-habitat (ANGAN), an international conference on Energy Efficiency in Building Sector was held in New Delhi on September 9, 2019. The Conference was organised by India's Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in collaboration with GIZ under the Indo German Technical Cooperation. | |
| 1111. |
The Ministry of Civil Aviation organised India's first-ever helicopter summit in __________. |
| Answer» The Ministry of Civil Aviation organised India's first-ever helicopter summit in Dehradun. The Indian Air Force was invited at the summit to talk on the "role of IAF helicopters in MEDEVAC (Medical evacuation) at the national level. The conclave was attended by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, the Aviation Secretary, and the Chief Secretary of Uttrakhand. | |
| 1112. |
Asia's first 5th Generation - VR based Advanced Driver Training simulator centre launched at __________. |
| Answer» Asia's first 5th Generation - Virtual Reality based Advanced Driver Training Simulator Centre was launched at the Automobile Association of Southern India Centre (AASI), Chennai. In the first 6 months, AASI will train 200 Ambulance drivers free of cost, under 'Safe Drivers Campaign'. In the first 6 months, AASI will train 200 Ambulance drivers free of cost under 'Safe Drivers Campaign'. The simulator was ideated, designed and developed by Chennai based Red Chariots Technologies Pvt Ltd. | |
| 1113. |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana at __________. |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana on the 12th of September at Ranchi, Jharkhand.The Scheme shall secure the lives of 5 Crore Small and Marginal Farmers by providing a minimum pension of Rs 3000 per month to attain 60 years of age.The scheme has an outlay of Rs 10,774 Crores for the next three years.The small and marginal farmers who are currently between the ages of 18 to 40 years can apply for the scheme. | |
| 1114. |
The 24th World Energy Congress was held in __________. |
| Answer» The 24th World Energy Congress commence in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. World Energy Congress aims to bring together international energy stakeholders, including governments, private and state corporations, academia and media. The theme of this World Energy Congress is "Energy for Prosperity". | |
| 1115. |
PM Modi will inaugurate India's second Multi-Modal Terminal (MMT) in which city? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon be launching India's second Multi-Modal Terminal (MMT) at Sahibganj in Jharkhand. This is the second of the planned three Multi-Modal Terminals being built over River Ganga under the Jal Marg Vikas Project. The first Terminal was inaugurated at Varanasi in November 2018. | |
| 1116. |
The traffic police of this city have tied up with Google maps for real time traffic updates. |
| Answer» The Gurugram traffic police have tied up with Google maps for real time traffic updates. The traffic related information will be shared in real time for public use. The information such as planned road closures, diversions, traffic alerts regarding road crash etc. will be shared by Gurugram traffic police with Google maps. Responding to the situation, Google maps will immediately update the information on its public maps. The basic idea behind this arrangement is to prompt commuters to make intelligent choices in order to make their commuting experience hassle-free. | |
| 1117. |
Where did the first meeting of the Apex Committee for DefExpo 2020 held? |
| Answer» The first meeting of the Apex Committee for DefExpo 2020 was held in New Delhi. It was chaired by the Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh and it was also attended by Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Shri Yogi Adityanath. 11th edition of DefExpo will be held for the first time in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh from February 05 - 08, 2020 with the theme 'Digital Transformation of Defence'. An MoU was signed between the officials of the Ministry of Defence and Uttar Pradesh Government highlighting the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders. | |
| 1118. |
The first conference on military medicine for SCO member-states is being held in __________. |
| Answer» The first conference on military medicine for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states is scheduled to be held in New Delhi from September 12 to 13, 2019. The aim of the conference is to share best practices in the field of military medicine, build capacities and overcome common challenges. | |
| 1119. |
Union Minister for Environment and Forest and Information & Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar flagged off a Jaldoot vehicle in which city? |
| Answer» Union Minister for Environment and Forest and Information & Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar flagged off a Jaldoot vehicle in Pune. The van carrying the 'SAVE WATER' message will travel to different parts of the state. An exhibition on 100 days of Union Government has also been organized on the occasion by Regional Outreach Bureau in Pune. | |
| 1120. |
RUDRASHILA, a white water Rafting Expedition was flagged off at __________. |
| Answer» The white water Rafting Expedition christened 'RUDRASHILA' being undertaken by Kalidhar Battalion was Flagged Off on 11 September 2019 at Jaisalmer. 'Rudrashila' has been organised to commemorate the 75th Raising day of the Kalidhar Battalion. | |
| 1121. |
A newly 'Make In India' train Pulathisi Express was flagged off from which railway station of Sri Lanka? |
| Answer» A newly 'Make In India' train Pulathisi Express rake was flagged off from Colombo Fort Railway station. The rake of the train was manufactured in the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai. The train which has been inducted under an Indian Line of Credit has an on-board entertainment system, modular interiors and fully-rotating seats in Air Conditioned Chair cars for passenger comfort. | |
| 1122. |
Great Ganga Run-2019 flagged off in which city? |
| Answer» Jal Shakti Minister and Sports Minister flagged off "Great Ganga Run-2019" at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. The marathon was organised to create awareness about River Ganga. The marathon was organised by Ministry of Jal Shakti. A large number of people from all age groups participated in the marathon. | |
| 1123. |
India's 1st National Antimicrobial Resistance Hub set up in __________. |
| Answer» India's first National Antimicrobial Resistance Hub was recently inaugurated in Kolkata. The Kolkata centre would be the hub for research on antibiotic resistance not only for the country but for the entire South Asia. The centre was jointly inaugurated by the ICMR, in association with the U.S. Consulate of Kolkata and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. | |
| 1124. |
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) organised the 5th International Ramayan Festival in __________. |
| Answer» The 5th International Ramayan Festival organized by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), in New Delhi. ICCR was established with the vision of propagating Indian culture and its values to the whole world. The Union Minister for Home Affairs, Amit Shah presided as Chief Guest over the 5th International Ramayan Festival. International Ramayan Festival is being organized for 5th year in a row, during which 17 countries have participated with their artists and rendered their versions of Ramayan. Ramayan is one such scripture that has transcended Personal, Societal, Religious, Cultural and National boundaries and reached a global audience. | |
| 1125. |
National Centre for Clean Coal Research and Development was inagurated at; |
| Answer» Union Minister of Science & Technology, Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the National Centre for Clean Coal Research and Development at Indian Institute of Science (IISc)-Bengaluru. Dr. Harsh Vardhan also dedicated an Interdisciplinary Centre for Energy Research(ICER) to the Nation which is India's first of its kind centre equipped with state-of-art facilities. | |
| 1126. |
Which Indian city hosted the 20th IIFA awards ceremony on 18 September 2019? |
| Answer» The international Indian film academy awards are to be held in India for the first time in their history. Mumbai hosted the 20th IIFA awards ceremony on 18 September 2019. The event has been held in countries around the world since it began in 2000, with previous host cities including London, Toronto and Singapore, and most recently Bangkok. | |
| 1127. |
Where did the 31st International Conference on Sindh held? |
| Answer» The World Sindhi Congress (WSC) hosted a 31st international conference on Sindh in London. In WSC the participants highlighted issues such as enforced disappearances of activists, human rights violations and forced conversion of religious minorities in Pakistan. The 31st International Conference on Sindh slammed Pakistan over its failure to respect democratic rights and curbs on by the country's military and called on the need to tackle growing religious extremism. | |
| 1128. |
The Google Research India AI lab will be set up in which city? |
| Answer» Google announced the setting up of Google Research India, a new AI research team in Bengaluru, which will focus on advancing computer science and applying AI research to solve big problems in healthcare, agriculture and education. | |
| 1129. |
India's first central police university will be set up in __________. |
| Answer» The country's first central police university will be set up by the Union home ministry off the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida. The Centre had given in-principle approval for the university and a 100-acre plot has been identified in Sector Techzone. The government wants to set up an institution to tackle modern-day policing challenges. The national university for policing will help in improving police personnel training, skills, research and also policymaking with regard to policing in India. | |
| 1130. |
7th World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) 2019 held in __________. |
| Answer» 7th World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) 2019 held in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The theme of (WHEF) 2019 "Prosperous Society: Stronger Society" to bring together financially successful members in Hindu society such as traders, bankers, technocrats, investors, industrialists to share business knowledge, expertise and resources with their fellow brethren. The World Hindu Economic Forum has earlier been organised in London, Chicago, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Nairobi. | |
| 1131. |
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) inagurated India's first National Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Hub in __________. |
| Answer» The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) inaugurated India's first National Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Hub in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was developed by ICMR in association with the United States (US) Department of Health and Human Services. ICMR director-general Balram Bhargava, National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases (NICED) director Shanta Dutta and US ambassador to India Kenneth I Juster were among the dignitaries present at the inaugural ceremony. | |
| 1132. |
Where was the first International Conference on Sustainability Education(ICSE) 2019 held? |
| Answer» The first International Conference on Sustainability Education (ICSE) 2019 was held at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. It was jointly organised by Mobius Foundation, the Climate Reality Project, India in partnership with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) New Delhi office. | |
| 1133. |
The 16th Session of the Joint Economic Commission (JEC) between India and Belgium Luxembourg Economic Union (BLEU) was held in __________. |
| Answer» The 16th Session of the Joint Economic Commission (JEC) between India and Belgium Luxembourg Economic Union (BLEU) was held in New Delhi. The Joint Economic Commission between India and Belgium Luxembourg Economic Union (India-BLEU) was established in 1997 and is the main vehicle for discussing bilateral economic and commercial issues. The importance of JEC between India and BLEU was reiterated & both sides negotiate cooperation on a wide range of issues of mutual interest, such as, transportation and logistics, renewable energy, aerospace and satellites, audio and visual industry, agro and food processing industry, life sciences, ICT(Information and communications technology), traditional medicine, Ayurveda and yoga, and tourism. | |
| 1134. |
The 35th Tri-Services Commanders Conference for the year 2019 was held in __________. |
| Answer» The 35th Tri-Services Commanders Conference for 2019 was held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan from September 18-20, 2019. It was held under the aegis of the Army Southern Command headquartered in Pune and was hosted by Southern Army Commander Lieutenant-General SK Saini. | |
| 1135. |
Where did the 37th Good and Service Tax (GST) Council Meeting held? |
| Answer» The 37th Good and Service Tax (GST) Council Meeting under the Chairmanship of Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman was held in Panaji, Goa on September 20, 2019. It was attended by Union Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs Shri Anurag Thakur, Chief Minister of Goa Shri Pramod Sawant, Finance Ministers of States & Union territories (UTs) and senior officers of the Ministry of Finance. | |
| 1136. |
Central Board of Direct Tax has set up National e-Assessment Centre (NeAC) in __________. |
| Answer» Central Board of Direct Tax(CBDT) has newly set up National e-Assessment Centre (NeAC) in Delhi. The initiative is a part of government efforts to reduce human discretion in assessments and scrutiny, which in turn will eliminate possibilities of corruption, by leveraging new technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, video conferencing, telecommunication application software and mobile applications. CBDT has also appointed 1984 batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Krishna Mohan Prasad as the first Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax of NeAC. | |
| 1137. |
Which city hosted the Howdy Modi event? |
| Answer» PM Narendra Modi and the US President Donald Trump addressed the 'Howdy, Modi' event in Houston on September 23rd, 2019. Trump is the first US President to share the stage with Indian Prime Minister to address the Indian-American Community. | |
| 1138. |
The National Conference on Agriculture Rabi Campaign was held in __________. |
| Answer» National Conference on Agriculture Rabi Campaign 2019 held on New Delhi. | |
| 1139. |
The 2019 C40 World Mayors Summit to be held in which city? |
| Answer» The Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will attend the 2019 C40 World Mayors Summit held in Copenhagen, Denmark to speak on his government's experience in lowering pollution, including the Odd-Even scheme, and other issues. He will join leaders of several cities such as New York, London, Paris, Los Angeles and Berlin to deliberate on the climate crisis impacting the world at the summit from October 9-12. | |
| 1140. |
Nitin Gadkari and Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurated the India Tourism Mart (ITM) 2019 in __________. |
| Answer» Nitin Gadkari and Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurated the India Tourism Mart (ITM) 2019 in New Delhi on 23 September 2019. The Ministry of Tourism and the Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH) have jointly organized this Mart. Over 240 international delegates from 51 countries and 160 exhibitors from across the country are taking part in the second edition of ITM. | |
| 1141. |
Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 'Gandhi Solar Park' recently? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 50 kilowatt 'Gandhi Solar Park' at the UN headquarters. PM Modi and other leaders also released a commemorative postage stamp of Mahatma Gandhi, at the programme "Relevance of Mahatma Gandhi in the Contemporary World" at the UN headquarters. The event was hosted to celebrate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, which will underline the continuing relevance of Gandhian thoughts and values in today's world. | |
| 1142. |
The Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism inaugurated the exhibition of India Tourism Mart (ITM) 2019 in __________. |
| Answer» The Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge), inaugurated the exhibition of India Tourism Mart (ITM) 2019 in New Delhi. The Ministry of Tourism and the Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH) have jointly organized this Mart. Over 240 international delegates from 51 countries and 160 exhibitors from across the country are taking in the part in the second edition of ITM. The Mart will provide a platform at the national level for trade and hospitality service providers in the country to interact and conduct business with their counterparts from overseas. | |
| 1143. |
The 21st session of the Food and Agriculture Organisation and World Health Organisation Coordinating Committee of Asia for the 2019 held in __________. |
| Answer» The 21st session of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and World Health Organisation (WHO) Coordinating Committee of Asia for 2019 was held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Goa- Panaji, Goa from September 23-27, 2019. It was the second session of the Coordinating Committee in Asia, organized by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in collaboration with the WHO and FAO of the United Nations (UN). | |
| 1144. |
Which International Airport has received a mass fever screening system to enhance the screening process of passengers? |
| Answer» Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has received a mass fever screening system to enhance the screening process of passengers. There are two more scanners in the Airport. The thermal scanner is a ceiling mounted one and is capable of scanning, detecting and tracking persons having fever or showing symptoms of fever and also persons with high skin temperature. The scanner automatically adapts to the room temperature without any human intervention. The thermal scanner has been provided by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in coordination with Asian Development Bank funded by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). | |
| 1145. |
Serum Institute of India and US-based Novavax signed an agreement for supply of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccines in India. The Institute was located at __________. |
| Answer» Pune's Serum Institute of India and US-based Novavax signed an agreement for supply of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccines in India as well as in other low- and middle- income countries. Under the agreement, at least 1 billion doses of vaccine, also known as NVX-CoV2373, will be made available for India and other countries. | |
| 1146. |
In which city did AYUSH Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurate SCO's 1st International Conference & Expo on Traditional Medicine? |
| Answer» AYUSH Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated SCO's 1st International Conference & Expo on Traditional Medicine in Guwahati. | |
| 1147. |
Indian Railways has commissioned the first GCT at which of its division? |
| Answer» The Indian Railways has commissioned the first 'Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal' (GCT) in Asansol Division of Eastern Railways, under the PM GATI-SHAKTI programme. | |
| 1148. |
The annual summit of the India Global Forum has been organized in which city? |
| Answer» The annual summit of the India Global Forum has been organized in Bengaluru, Karnataka. | |
| 1149. |
The 19th meeting of JSC on India-Bangladesh Cooperation in the energy sector was held in which city? |
| Answer» The 19th meeting of the Joint Steering Committee (JSC) on India Bangladesh cooperation in the energy sector was held in Dhaka. | |
| 1150. |
Dominic Ongwen, who was convicted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes, is from which country? |
| Answer» Dominic Ongwen, a former rebel commander in Uganda, is convicted by the ICC for war crimes and crimes against humanity. | |