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| 401. |
Which city to host the 7th edition of Home Expo India 2018? |
| Answer» The 7th edition of Home Expo India 2018 will be inaugurated by Smriti Zubin Irani, the Union Minister of Textiles and Information and Broadcasting, at India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida on April 16, 2018. The 3-day expo, organized by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), is on three segmented categories shows comprising Housewares, Textiles and Furniture. This will be one of leading business-to-business shows where more than 650 Indian exporters will be displaying a wide range of tableware, home textiles, kitchenware, houseware and bathroom accessories. International buyers, leading manufacturers and exporters will share the same platform and will exchange various ideas related to this industry. This event will showcase the finest artistic elements and craftsmanship in harmony with innovative designs and latest products. | |
| 402. |
Which city is hosting the biannual Army Commander's Conference? |
| Answer» The biannual Army Commanders' Conference, Chaired by Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, has started in New Delhi on April 16, 2018. In it, the senior commanders will deliberate on specific issues to Army formations and Army as a whole at the conference. Important issues that are likely to be discussed are management of the extant security dynamics, mitigation of future security threats and enhancement of combat edge over potential adversaries. Other issues like infrastructure development for capacity enhancement along the Northern borders, review of strategic railway lines, issues related to Border Road Organization projects, etc., will be discussed in detail for planning and execution. Army Commanders' Conference is held biannually for formulating important policy decisions through collegiate deliberations. It is an important event for planning and execution process of the Indian Army. | |
| 403. |
The biannual Indian army commanders conference begins in __________. |
| Answer» On 16th April 2018, the biannual Indian army commanders conference began in New Delhi. The Biannual Army Commanders' Conference is held for 6 days. Discussions will be made on management of the extant security dynamics, mitigation of future security threats and enhancement of combat edge over potential adversaries. The opening address was delivered by Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre. The conference is chaired by General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff. Senior commanders will also discuss issues related to Army formations and Army as a whole. | |
| 404. |
The 2018 Island Tourism Festival has started in ____________. |
| Answer» The Islands Tourism Festival has inaugurated by Chief Secretary of A & N Administration Anindo Mazumdar at Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar on April 18, 2018. During this five days festival, cultural programmes, adventure sports, flea market and traditional games will be organised. Artist from different parts of the country will also present cultural programme. | |
| 405. |
The India-Wiesbaden Conference 2018 will be held on __________. |
| Answer» The India-Wiesbaden Conference 2018 was held at the Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi. The India-Wiesbaden Conference 2018 was hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs, India, along with the Government of Germany and the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA). Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) was the industry partner for the event. Title of the Conference: The Title of the Conference is 'Securing Global Supply Chains through Government-Industry Partnerships towards Effective Implementation of UNSC Resolution 1540'. The Conference saw participation from representatives of Government and Industry of 39 countries, and experts from the UNSC 1540 Committee and UN Office for Disarmament Affairs in New York. The Conference offered an opportunity to share experiences on export control systems for the participants and to identify legal and technical assistance, action plans and challenges in national level implementation of UNSC 1540. The UN Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) establishes legally binding obligations on all States to adopt and implement measures to prevent the proliferation to non-State actors of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons and their delivery systems. | |
| 406. |
Which city will host the India Skills Kerala 2018, as part of the World Skills India 2018? |
| Answer» Kerala will host the India Skills Kerala 2018 - in Kochi from April 28 to 30, as part of the World Skills India 2018. The event is aimed at identifying and training talents to get medals at the World Skills Competition Kazan 2019. The proposed India Skills Kerala 2018 is an avenue provided to the youngsters in the State to showcase their vocational skills. | |
| 407. |
The 25th Commonwealth heads of Govt meeting began in __________. |
| Answer» The two-day 25th Commonwealth heads of Govt meeting began in London. The Summit focuses on peace, prosperity, security, trade and investment. Discussions on strengthening cooperation in the fight against global terrorism & cyber crime are expected. It is after 20 years that the UK is hosting the Commonwealth Heads of Govt Meeting. PM Narendra Modi is attending the summit for the first time. | |
| 408. |
The 3rd edition of the Annual 5G India Congress 2018 will be held in __________. |
| Answer» The 3rd edition of the Annual 5G India Congress 2018 will be held on April 20 in New Delhi. 5G Indian Congress 2018 will focus more on understanding and analysing current Network infrastructure and its developments, 5G market condition and requirements. The Indian Government has plans to roll out 5G by 2020. 5G will enable individuals, govts & companies to remain in sync in real time. | |
| 409. |
This city will host India's first-ever nationwide food archaeology conference "ArchaeoBroma"? |
| Answer» India's first-ever nationwide conference on the archaeology, anthropology and sociology of food will be held in Mumbai, Maharashtra from on May 5 and 6, 2018. The conference titled "ArchaeoBroma" is being touted as India's first-ever national meet on "food as culture". It will be organised by the India Study Centre Trust (INSTUCEN Trust) and the Centre for Extra-Mural Studies (CEMS) of the University of Mumbai. Topics like concepts in food studies will focus on creating an academic framework for examining food from point of views of history, archaeology and sociology. | |
| 410. |
"Harimau Shakti", a joint training exercise between India and Malaysia will be conducted in ___________. |
| Answer» "Harimau Shakti", a joint training exercise between India and Malaysia will be conducted in the forests of Sengai Perdik, Hulu Langat, Malaysia from 30 April 2018 to 13 May 2018. Harimau Shakti is aimed to enhance cooperation & coordination between armed forces of India and Malaysia and to share the expertise of both the contingents. Counter insurgency operations will be conducted in jungle terrain. Indian contingent will be represented by 4 GRENADIERS, one of the oldest infantry battalions. The Malaysian contingent will be represented by soldiers from 1 Royal Ranjer Regiment and the Royal Malay Regiment. Main focus of the exercise will be on tactical operations in jungle warfare. A cross training phase and a field training phase of seven days in the jungles of Hulu Langat will be carried out. | |
| 411. |
Where was the First edition of Cancer Screening Mela organized? |
| Answer» A Cancer Screening Mela was organized in Mizoram by the Health Department of Mizoram jointly with Public Foundation of India and National Health Mission under the initiative of Swasth Uttar Purv. The Cancer Screening Mela was funded by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) at Kolasib District, Diakkawn YMA Hall in Mizoram. The event saw participation from a wide range of people belonging to various fields. Theme of the mela was: 'Come on Mizoram, together let's beat Cancer'. Over 1000 participants participated in the screening. The mela was conducted to create awareness on cancer prevention and early diagnosis, early detection and management. | |
| 412. |
India's first Culinary Institute has been established in ___________. |
| Answer» The Indian Culinary Institute (ICI) was inaugurated by Union Tourism Minister KJ Alphons in Noida on April 27, 2018.The institute will further government's commitment of creating skilled manpower in the field of hospitality. It will also help in promoting the research and development in Culinary Arts. Another ICI campus is being set up in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati. | |
| 413. |
This is the host city of the Asia-Pacific Regional Workshop of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). |
| Answer» The Asia-Pacific Regional Workshop of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) was held in New Delhi on April 24, 2018 to build the capacity of the Asia-Pacific Region to monitor and report on land degradation. The workshop was jointly hosted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and UNCCD Secretariat. The 4-day workshop trained the participants in the use of an innovative land degradation monitoring tool by Conservation International, for the reporting process of UNCCD. The participants included delegates from about 40 Asia Pacific countries, as well as representatives from 12 Indian states affected by land degradation, scientists and researchers from scientific institutions of national importance and line-Ministries. The UNCCD is the only legally binding international agreement on land issues. The convention promotes good land stewardship. | |
| 414. |
At which city, the NDMA has conducted its first-ever Mock Exercise on Bio-Disasters? |
| Answer» The NDMA has conducted its first-ever mock exercise on Bio-Disasters at the Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport in Patna, Bihar. The full-scale Biological Management Emergency exercise was based on a suspected Ebola outbreak scenario. The aim of the 5-day training programme is to enhance the preparedness of Airport Emergency Handlers (AEHs) to respond to CBRN emergencies at the airports. The CBRN emergencies pertain to threats emanating due to Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear material. It was conducted in collaboration with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences (INMAS). | |
| 415. |
The India-China Informal Summit held in __________. |
| Answer» The first Informal Summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China's President Xi Jinping was held in Wuhan. The purpose of meeting was to exchange views Key Takeaway from the meeting Both leaders agreed that simultaneous emergence of India and China as two large economies and major powers with strategy. | |
| 416. |
India-Nepal Inter Governmental Committee (IGC) meeting on Trade, Transit and Cooperation to Control Unauthorised Trade was held in ___________. |
| Answer» India-Nepal Inter Governmental Committee (IGC) meeting on Trade, Transit and Cooperation to Control Unauthorised Trade was held in Kathmandu, Nepal on 26th and 27th April, 2018. Indian side to this meeting was led by Commerce Secretary Rita Teaotia.Discussions at this meeting focused on adopting measures to further strengthen trade and investment ties between India and Nepal. The IGC meetings serves as a regular platform to review implementation of past trade and transit agreements between India and Nepal and discuss new measures to boost bilateral trade and investment. IGC also takes up issues relating to bilateral trade, transit facilities provided by India to Nepal to facilitate trade with third countries and Indian investment in Nepal. | |
| 417. |
Israeli Modern Art Exhibition was inaugurated in __________. |
| Answer» A first of its kind Israeli Modern Art Exhibition was inaugurated in New Delhi. This exhibition titled 'To the End of Land' was organised by National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi in collaboration with the Embassy of Israel in India and the Petach Tikva Museum of Art, Israel. It was organised to mark the occasion of 25 years of diplomatic relations between India and Israel. The exhibition is a collection of contemporary art creations of 19 Israeli artists, including the internationally acclaimed Shahar Marcus who also performed at the exhibition opening. The innovative modern art pieces and installations at the exhibition focus on connection of human beings with land, territory, locality and identity. | |
| 418. |
The 2019 Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will be held in which city? |
| Answer» The next Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will be held in the holy city of Varanasi from January 21 to 23, 2019. The theme of the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is "Role of Indian Diaspora in building a New India". The Ministry of External Affairs will also organize four Know India Programmes and online "Bharat Ko Jaaniye Quiz". | |
| 419. |
The 9th India Japan Energy Dialogue 2018 was held in __________. |
| Answer» The 9th India Japan Energy Dialogue was held in New Delhi on May 1, 2018. Both India and Japan with a view to implement Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the aegis of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) recognized the importance of development and deployment of next generation technologies including hydrogen to realize de-carbonization. Both countries agree to work together for energy security, energy access and climate change issues. They further confirmed their commitment to work together in promoting well-functioning energy markets and affirmed to promote transparent and diversified Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) market through the relaxation of destination clause. They also agree to initiate the discussion on Electric Vehicles (Evs) and commit to work together in promoting well-functioning energy markets. | |
| 420. |
NDMA is conducting a two-day National Workshop on Data Requirements for Disaster Risk Reduction Database in ____________. |
| Answer» National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is conducting a two-day National Workshop on Data Requirements for Disaster Risk Reduction Database in New Delhi on 2nd and 3rd May, 2018. NDMA is conducting this workshop in collaboration with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR). India's National Disaster Database will be a dynamic platform having locally obtained and validated data on nationwide losses of properties and lives, occurring due to disasters. The workshop will have several technical sessions. One of the key activities to be carried out at the workshop will be to develop a standardised template for data collection, updation and validation to ensure accuracy and quality. This two-day workshop will be attended by representatives of concerned Central Ministries and Departments, State Governments, United Nations agencies, Disaster Management Institutes, Administrative Training Institutes (ATIs) and Universities. | |
| 421. |
The 9th India Japan Energy Dialogue held in _____________. |
| Answer» The Indian side was represented by Minister of State(Independent Charge) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, R.K Singh and Japanese side was represented by Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Mr. Hiroshige Sekosigned. In the joint statement issued at the conclusion of the meeting, both India and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation and work together in promoting well-functioning energy markets. It has been agreed that both countries will initiate the discussion towards development of Electric Vehicles (EVs) by collaborating with "Policy dialogue on next generation/Zero emission vehicles". | |
| 422. |
Vibrant North East 2018 will be held in ___________. |
| Answer» The 'Vibrant North East 2018', an event in which people would be made aware of central government's schemes and programmes, was held in Guwahati, Assam. Players from the agriculture, food processing, consumer affairs, civil supply, drinking water and sanitation sectors participated in the three-day event. The event is organized by Delhi-based NGO, Centre for Agriculture and Rural Development (CARD). The main purpose of the event is to disseminate information about the schemes, grants, and projects of the Central Government to ensure that they are implemented as envisaged officially. | |
| 423. |
The 4th Regional Conference on 'Futuristic, Resilient and Digital Infrastructure' was held in which city? |
| Answer» The 4th Regional Conference on 'Futuristic, Resilient and Digital Infrastructure' was held in Bengaluru on May 4, 2018. The 2-day Conference was organized by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), andResearch and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS). The conference is a lead-up event to the 3rd Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) which is going to be hosted by the Government of India on 25th and 26th June 2018 in Mumbai. The Conference saw eminent delegates representing partner institutions, academia, civil society organizations and experts from various fields expressing their views on how to bring about institutional approaches for futuristic and digital infrastructure in India. | |
| 424. |
The 12th informal meeting of SAARC Finance Ministers was held in which city? |
| Answer» The twelfth informal meeting of SAARC Finance Ministers was held in Manila, on the sidelines of the 51st Annual Meeting of Asian Development Bank (ADB). The meeting was chaired by the Finance Minister of Nepal Yuba Raj Khatiwada. The Finance Ministers/Heads of Delegation briefed the meeting about the current status of economic progress achieved by their countries. | |
| 425. |
Skill India organized 'Ajeevika And Kaushal Vikas Mela' in which city? |
| Answer» Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), together joined hands to amplify the "Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan" of the current incumbent government which is promoting social harmony and awareness around the pro-poor initiatives of the government. MSDE organized a Kaushal and Rojgar Mela at New Women's College in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, where more than 5000 people from different walks of life participated. More than 29 states of art multi-skill 'Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras' was also launched digitally across the country by Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan. | |
| 426. |
Which city to host the first apex conference for the CEOs of Smart Cities? |
| Answer» The first apex conference for the CEOs of Smart Cities will be held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh on 8th May 2018. It will be inaugurated by Minister of State (I/C) for Housing & Urban Affairs, Hardeep Puri. The 2-day apex Conference is being organized with an objective to provide momentum to the cities and a platform for cross-learning, sharing and disseminating the experience gained over the past two and a half years. The conference will enable the CEOs to learn from the experiences of all city leaders to understand in greater details both successes and failures. The convergence of all the best practices in Smart city missions across the country on a single platform will help the city leaders to not waste time in 'reinventing the wheel' but use the collective learning to accelerate the progress of work. | |
| 427. |
The 2018 International Children's Theatre Festival will be held in ___________. |
| Answer» The 2018 International Children's Theatre Festival will be held at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kolkata, West Bengal from June 17 to 21. Children of various theatre groups from eight countries besides host India will take part in fest. The participating countries are France, Slovenia, Swaziland, Mexico, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh. Children of theatre groups from Indian states such as Kerala, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Manipur, Odisha and West Bengal will also be participating in the 5-day festival. There will be no entry free and the festival will be open for everybody. | |
| 428. |
The 'Cochlear Implant Awareness Programme' was held at Huda Convention Centre in _____. |
| Answer» The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment organised a 'Cochlear Implant Awareness Programme' on May 6, 2018 at Huda Convention Centre in Faridabad, Haryana. | |
| 429. |
The 3rd edition of the United Nations Peacekeeping Course for African Partners (UNPCAP) has inaugurated in ___________. |
| Answer» The thirds edition of the United Nations Peacekeeping Course for African Partners (UNPCAP) was inaugurated in New Delhi to build and enhance the capacity of the African Troop Contributing Countries to the UN. The UNPCAP sessions will be held from May 7-25. The course is conducted by the Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping in India (CUNPK) in partnership with the US. It is aimed to build and enhance the capacity of the African Troop Contributing Countries to the UN and to further train the trainers from these countries. The first and second editions of the course were held in New Delhi in 2016 and 2017. | |
| 430. |
The 2019 Climate Summit to be held in which city? |
| Answer» UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced to hold a climate summit in September 2019 in New York to review the commitments of the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change. The announcement was made at the opening ceremony of the 37th session of the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean. In March 2018, Guterres appointed former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg as his Special Envoy for Climate Action who was tasked to support the United Nations (UN) in its climate strategy and in organizing the 2019 summit. | |
| 431. |
The 71st Cannes Festival is to be held in which country? |
| Answer» The 71st Cannes Festival is held in Cannes, France. Australian actress Cate Blanchett is the President of the Jury for the Main competition. The Official festival poster features Jean-Paul Belmondo and Anna Karina from Jean-Luc Godard's 1965 film Pierrot le Fou. Out of the 21 films in contention, only 3 films have female directors. The 2018 Cannes Film festival will open with 'Everybody Knows', a psychological thriller movie. | |
| 432. |
19th edition of TOONZ Animation Masters Summit was held in ___________, Kerala. |
| Answer» 19th edition of TOONZ Animation Masters Summit was held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on 4th and 5th May, 2018. The summit was organised by Toonz Media Group. It provided information about new trends in animation domain with an objective to inspire creators to use modern technology and take advantage of fresh opportunities. During the Summit, V G Samant, pioneer of Indian animation and creator was honoured with the 'Legend of Animation' award for his contributions to the animation industry. Nearly, 400 individuals associated with animation and media industry in India and abroad, attended this summit. | |
| 433. |
The first sensitization meeting of stakeholders was held in the city of? |
| Answer» The 'first sensitization meeting of stakeholders to make Delhi a model Accessible city' was held in the national capital on May 7. The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities took this initiative to coordinate the meeting of all key stakeholders, sensitize them about the legal mandates. Delhi being the capital city of the country is proposed to be selected for this drive. | |
| 434. |
The main event of 4th International Yoga Day celebrations to be held at which place? |
| Answer» The main event of 4th International Yoga Day celebrations will be held at Dehradun in Uttrakhand on 21st of June. Secretary AYUSH Ministry Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha announced that Dehradun has been selected as the venue for Mass Yoga Demonstration of International Yoga Day. Mr. Kotecha is in Dehradun to initiate the preparations regarding this mega event. | |
| 435. |
Where is the first edition of 2018 Bi-annual Naval Commander's Conference held? |
| Answer» Navy will review its new Mission-Based Deployments philosophy to ensure peace and stability, during the conference. The new deployment philosophy, in furtherance of the Prime Minister's vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR), aims to attain sustained, peaceful and responsive presence of Indian Naval ships in critical areas and choke points. Combat Efficiency and Materiel Readiness, and upkeep of 131 ships and submarines has been the Navy's focus in the past year. Various measures taken to improve Combat Efficiency, like new Transition Cycle for ships for transition from maintenance periods through a training phase and full scale operations will be reviewed at the conference. | |
| 436. |
Which city hosted the first-ever joint conference of Indian Customs and Department of India Posts? |
| Answer» The first-ever joint conference of Indian Customs and Department of India Posts at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi to deliberate on streamlining of imports and exports by post. Commissioners of Customs from all the States having Foreign Post Offices (FPOs) were present along with their counterpart Post Master Generals. Imports and exports by post are the 6th highest cited citizen grievances under under Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMs). Customs and Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) have worked together since a year to liberalise, reform and align laws relating to imports by India Post. | |
| 437. |
The UNDP has proposed to set up skill development centre in ___________ to empower vulnerable and marginalised women. |
| Answer» The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will set up a skill development centre at 'Bharosa,' an integrated support centre for distressed women and children in Hyderabad, Telangana. The purpose of the centre is to empower vulnerable and marginalized women by imparting skills training. 'Bharosa,' is a state-of-the-art centre set up by the Hyderabad City Police to support women and children who are victims of violence. 'Bharosa' provides under one roof, 24X7 services related to police, medical, legal, prosecution, psycho-therapeutic counselling and relief and rehabilitation services in completely private counselling rooms to maintain confidentiality and privacy. The centre is equipped with well-trained staff and modern gadgets, including facilities like video conferencing, so that the victims need not go to the court. | |
| 438. |
The two day regional conference on "Physical and Social Infrastructure for Regional Development" begins in ___________. |
| Answer» The Governor of Assam , Prof. Jagdish Mukhi inaugurated the two day regional conference on "Physical and Social Infrastructure for Regional Development" in Guwahati, Assam. This conference was organized by Ministry of Finance, Government of India in association with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) , Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) and FICCI. The Theme of the conference is 'Physical and Social Infrastructure for Regional Development'. This is aimed to bridge the regional disparity through investment in physical and soft infrastructure. Since Assam is at the heart of Centre's Act Easy Policyand it is at close proximity to the neighboring south Asian countries, the focus on investment for thephysical infrastruce will enable better communication with the remote areas and the social infrastructure will be enhanced by providing good health care services and education. | |
| 439. |
In which city India's first railway station run by solar power? |
| Answer» Guwahati now has India's first railway station run by solar power. Around 2352 solar modules with a capacity of generating 700 kwp has been set up over the roof of the Guwahati railway station. The solar-powered station is aimed at reducing carbon-footprint as well as cut down power costs drastically. The solar power plant will save Rs 67 lakh worth of electricity. | |
| 440. |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates 330-MW Kishenganga hydel power project in which city? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 330-MW Kishenganga hydel power project in Srinagar. Jammu and Kashmir Governor, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Jitendra Singh were present on the occasion. The project has been built by the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation in north Kashmir's Bandipora district. It has been constructed at a cost of 5200 crore rupees. It is expected to generate 1,713 million units of electricity per annum. Jammu and Kashmir would get 12 percent of power from the project. | |
| 441. |
A workshop on challenges and opportunities of arbitration in SAARC region was held in __________. |
| Answer» A workshop on challenges and opportunities of arbitration in SAARC region was held in New Delhi. Workshop on Challenges and Opportunities of Arbitration in SAARC region was conducted in collaboration with FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry), ICA (Indian Council of Arbitration) and SAARC Arbitration Council. The workshop aims to focus on the role SARCO (SAARC Arbitration Council) in the SAARC region. Discussions on judicial role in the arbitration of the SAARC region was the main focus. | |
| 442. |
An emergency summit of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was held in __________. |
| Answer» An emergency summit of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was held in Istanbul, Turkey. This meeting was headed by the President of Turkey Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss the recent Israeli violence against Palestanian protesters in Gaza Strip. It is the second largest inter-governmental organizationafter the UN. It is an organization of the muslim majority countries but India is not a part of it. It was founded in 1969and is headquartered in Jeddah , Saudi Arabia. It has 57 member states among them 47 Muslim majority nations. It has permanent delegation to United Nations and European Union. | |
| 443. |
First informal Summit between India and Russia held in this city. |
| Answer» The Prime Minister of India Shri. Narendra Modi met the President of Russia Mr. Vladmir Putin for the first informal summit in the city of Sochi, Russia. Talks ofcounter terrorism, strategic partnership for global peace and stability, to continue working though the multilateral organizations like UN, SCO, BRICS and G-20. Agreement for strategic economic dialogue between NITI Aaoygand Russia's Ministry of Economic Development for better trade and investment. Agreement on the first consignment of LNG under a long-term agreement between Gazprom and GAIL. | |
| 444. |
The 5th India CLMV Business Conclave was held in __________. |
| Answer» The Ministry of Commerce & Industry of India, along with Ministry of Commerce of Cambodia organized the 5th India-CLMV Business Conclave in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. After four rounds of the Business Conclave in India, this initiative was brought by Department of Commerce of Government of India to Cambodia, for greater participation from the region. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) was the institutional partner of the event. The inaugural session of the Conclave was attended by Suresh Prabhu, Minister of Commerce and Industry. | |
| 445. |
This is the host city of Smart Cities India 2018 Expo. |
| Answer» A three-day Smart Cities India 2018 Expo, began in New Delhi. The five expos are Building India Expo, Solar India Expo, Transport India Expo, Smart Cities India Expo and Water India Expo. Over 300 exhibitors from different countries are participating in the 4th edition of this event. | |
| 446. |
The 71st Session of the WHO's World Health Assembly will be held in __________, Switzerland. |
| Answer» The 71st Session of the WHO's World Health Assembly will be held in Geneva, Switzerland from 21 to 26 May 2018. The WHA will be attended by delegations from all WHO Member States, the Indian Delegation will be led by Union Health Minister of India, J P Nadda. The theme chosen for World Health Assembly 2018 is "Health for All: Commit To Universal Health Coverage". | |
| 447. |
The 2018 ASEAN India Film Festival held in __________. |
| Answer» The ASEAN India Film Festival 2018 has started in New Delhi on May 25, which will be inaugurated by Information and Broadcasting Minister Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore. During the 6-day event, 32 films from 11 countries will be screened. It includes 2018 Best Film in the National Film Awards Village Rockstar, Singaporean film Maker Kirten Tan's film Pop Aye, first female director of Brunei Darussalam Siti Kamaluddin's movie Yasmine. The Directorate of Film Festivals is organising the Film Festival in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs as part of the series of events to commemorate the 25 years of ASEAN and India relations. | |
| 448. |
The first edition of the 2018 Global Wind Summit will be held in ___________, Germany. |
| Answer» The first edition of the Global Wind Summit will be held in Hamburg, Germany from September 25-28, 2018. The event will provide a platform for experts from across the globe to discuss innovative and green technologies for harnessing wind energy making. India is the fourth largest country after China, US, and Germany in terms of wind energy installation capacity at around 33 GW. | |
| 449. |
The Third Home Affairs Dialogue between India and U.K. was held in ___________. |
| Answer» The Third Home Affairs Dialogue between India and U.K. was held in New Delhi. The Government of India Delegation was led by Mr Rajiv Gauba, Union Home Secretary and the Delegation from Home Office of the U.K. was led by its Second Permanent Secretary, Ms. Patsy Wilkinson. The Dialogue covered a wide range of issues including cybersecurity, women safety, organized crime, terror financing etc and a need to put in place a mechanism for the timely exchange of information and intelligence inputs on such issues. | |
| 450. |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Digital Art Gallery of National Highway Authority of India at ___________. |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Digital Art Gallery of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) at the toll plaza in Jakhauli village in Haryana. | |