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| 1451. |
Which country banned Indian vehicles in the tourist hub of Pokhara? |
| Answer» Nepal banned vehicles with Indian number plates from running in the tourist hub of Pokhara ahead of the New Year. To attract two million tourists mostly Indians Pokhara Pokhara is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the country on Christmas and the New Year. They decided to ban Indian vehicles in consultation with the district administration of Kaski to ease traffic congestion during celebrations. | |
| 1452. |
JF-17 fighter jets have been recently rolled out in which country? |
| Answer» Pakistan rolls out first batch of its indigenous dual-seat fighter jets JF-17 manufactured in collaboration with China. | |
| 1453. |
Long March-5 recently launched rocket belongs to which country? |
| Answer» China successfully launched the largest carrier rocket of the country, Long March-5 from Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province. Long March-5 Rocket The rocket known as CZ-5 blasted off with more than 1,000 tonnes of thrust at 8.45 pm, Xinhua reported. The Chinese space authorities declared the mission a complete success just over half an hour after the lift-off when the Shijian-20 satellite it carried entered its designated orbit. | |
| 1454. |
Avangard Hypersonic Weapon belongs to which country? |
| Answer» Russia's first missile unit equipped with Avangard Hypersonic glide vehicle. Russia's defence ministry new hypersonic weapon with the latest strategic missiles of the intercontinental-range became operational. The nuclear-capable missiles can travel more than 20 times the speed of sound. The Avangard can carry a nuclear weapon of up to 2 megatons. Avangard is designed using new composite materials to withstand temperatures of up to 2,000 Celsius resulting from a flight through the atmosphere at hypersonic speeds. | |
| 1455. |
Tropical Cyclone Sarai is hitting which country? |
| Answer» Tropical Cyclone Sarai touches Fiji. The tropical cyclone was not expected to make landfall in Fiji though its weather service issued storm and flood warnings for parts of the country. | |
| 1456. |
Shijian-20 satellite belongs to which country? |
| Answer» Shijian-20 satellite is a new technology test and verification satellite. The satellite will lay foundation for development of highly sensitive space probes. Shijian-20 weighs more than 8 tonnes and will carry out orbit experiments for a series of key technologies. It is China's heaviest and most advanced communications satellite in geosynchronous orbit. It is made by 'China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)' under China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. | |
| 1457. |
Leo Varadkar, who was in news recently, is the Prime Minister of which country? |
| Answer» Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on December 29, 2019 visited his ancestral village in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. | |
| 1458. |
Which country has recently fined Facebook $ 1.6 million for improper sharing of user data? |
| Answer» Brazil's Ministry of Justice had found that data from 4,43,000 Facebook users was improperly made available to developers of an App called 'thisisyourdigitallife'. It fined U.S. tech giant Facebook Inc 6.6 million reais ($1.6 million) for improperly sharing user data. | |
| 1459. |
Which country is the host of the ATP Cup 2020? |
| Answer» The ATP Cup is currently taking place between 3 and 12 January 2020, being played in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. Sydney will host the finals of the competition for the first three events between 2020 and 2022. | |
| 1460. |
The Taliban council agreed for a temporary ceasefire in which nation? |
| Answer» US President's visit to Afghanistan played a positive role in peace talks as Taliban council agreed for a temporary ceasefire in the country. There are currently about 13,000 U.S. forces as well as thousands of other NATO troops in Afghanistan. | |
| 1461. |
India has recently exchanged the list of nuclear installations with which country? |
| Answer» On January 1, 2020, India and Pakistan exchanged their nuclear installations under an agreement that prevents them from attacking each other's atomic facilities. The practice is being followed for 29 years for now. | |
| 1462. |
Which country recorded highest number of babies born globally on New Year's Day? |
| Answer» Nearly 4,00,000 babies were born around the world on New Year's Day with India recording the highest number of these births worldwide at 67,385. An estimated 3,92,078 babies were born around the world on New Year's Day, according to UNICEF. Of this, an estimated 67,385 babies were born in India, the most globally. China comes in second with 46,299 births. | |
| 1463. |
Which Country has launched a new Alzheimer's drug treatment? |
| Answer» China's new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease has hit the market, raising hopes of a cure for millions of people in the country and abroad suffering from a brain disorder. The first innovative therapy for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease in 17 years. It will cost $5,700 per year. | |
| 1464. |
Which country has become the world's first country to ban sun cream? |
| Answer» Palau has become the first nation in the world to ban sun cream which damages coral reefs and other sea life. The Pacific island country, which is in the Western Pacific Ocean near the Philippines, has banned sun cream which contains common components such as oxybenzone from being either applied or sold in shops. | |
| 1465. |
Who has been appointed as new chancellor of Queen's University Belfast in Ireland? |
| Answer» Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appointed as the new chancellor of Queen's University in Belfast, Ireland. Clinton who is a regular visitor to Northern Ireland back to the first visit of President Bill Clinton in 1995, becomes the university's first female chancellor. | |
| 1466. |
Which country was the largest source of FDI for Indian H1 OF 2019-20? |
| Answer» Singapore was the largest source of FDI for India in H1 OF 2019-20, accounting for around $8 billion, followed by Mauritius with $6.3 billion, Netherlands ($2.3 billion), the United States ($2.1 billion) and Japan ($1.7 billion). | |
| 1467. |
Which country has recently launched two powerful naval destroyers in year of harvest for military? |
| Answer» China launched two powerful naval destroyers, is building a massive pier at the Djibouti maritime base in the Indian Ocean to dock its aircraft carriers, as the state media described 2019 the year of harvest for the Chinese military acquired a whole range of modern weapons. China is adding new naval ships on a monthly basis. | |
| 1468. |
Which country has recently declared Fire Emergency in one of its states? |
| Answer» The leader of Australia's eastern New South Wales state has declared a week-long state of emergency in response to the escalating bushfire threat. PM Scott Morrison had to cut short a visit to one fire-hit town after being heckled by angry residents. | |
| 1469. |
Zoran Zaev, who recently resigned was the Prime Minister of which country? |
| Answer» On January 3, 2020 North Macedonia Prime Minister (PM) Zoran Zaev submitted his resignation. His resignation paves a way to form a new caretaker government under the country's former interior minister Oliver Spasovski until April 12, 2020 election. | |
| 1470. |
How many military reserve troops have been called by Australian PM Morrison to combat raging bush fire? |
| Answer» Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on January 5 established a National Bushfire Recovery Agency to co-ordinate recovery efforts ranging from rebuilding infrastructure to providing mental health support even as authorities struggled to tackle the raging bushfire crisis which has so far claimed the lives of 24 people.On January 4, he called up 3,000 military reserve troops to combat the bushfires, the first time that reservists were called up in such a large number "in the living memory". | |
| 1471. |
The largest specimen of the world's biggest flower has been found in which country? |
| Answer» Indonesian conservationists say they've spotted the biggest specimen ever of what's already been billed as one of the world's largest flowers. The giant Rafflesia tuan-mudae -- a fleshy red flower with white blister-like spots on its enormous petals -- came in at a whopping 111 centimetres (3.6 foot) in diameter. That's bigger than the previous record of 107 centimetres on a bloom also found in the jungles of West Sumatra several years ago. | |
| 1472. |
India with which country will sign MoUto procure AK-203 assault rifles? |
| Answer» The Indian Army will sign MoU with Russia to procure AK-203 assault rifles. According to the deal, around 1 lakh rifles are to be received directly from Russia and the rest will be manufactured in India. | |
| 1473. |
Which country recently withdrew from the JCPOA deal completely? |
| Answer» On January 5, 2020, Iran had completely withdrawn from JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) nuclear deal. The announcement came after the US troops killed General Qassem Soleimani. In 2018, the United States walked away from the nuclear deal. However, the other participants such as Russia, China, European Union, France, Germany and UK tried to keep the agreement alive. According to the deal, Iran curbed its nuclear programme in exchange to relief from sanctions. | |
| 1474. |
Who won Croatia's presidential election? |
| Answer» Zoran Milanovic won Croatia's presidential election. He is Croatia's center-left former prime minister. He defeated center-right incumbent Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic in a second-round vote. The presidential election was held on 22 December 2019. He belongs to the Social Democrats (SDP). | |
| 1475. |
Who is the new Prime Minister of Spain? |
| Answer» Spain's Parliament confirmed Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez as Prime Minister of the country on 7 January 2020. He will hold the office for another term at the helm of the country's first-ever coalition government since its return to democracy in the 1970s. | |
| 1476. |
India with which country has recently signed MoU to enable energy self-sufficiency for Indian railways? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet chaired by the PM Narendra Modi approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and the United Kingdom on 8 January 2020. The MoU aimed for enabling Energy Self-Sufficiency for Indian Railways. | |
| 1477. |
Selfie museum has recently been inaugurated in which city? |
| Answer» The Selfie Kingdom (TSK), Dubai's first ever dedicated selfie museum, has opened its doors for photo/selfie enthusiasts of all ages. Located Close to the Expo 2020 site, TSK is an interactive space that aims to inspire creativity, art, design and promote digital content. | |
| 1478. |
India with which country has signed an agreement for outer space cooperation? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet approved the agreement signed between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of Mongolia on 8 January 2020. The agreement aimed at enhancing the cooperation of the countries in the exploration and uses of outer space for peaceful and civilian purposes. | |
| 1479. |
Which country's parliament has passed bill to give extension to Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa for three years? |
| Answer» Pakistan's upper house of Parliament passed three crucial bills to give extension to Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa for another three years. The bills to extend the retirement age from 60 to 64 years for the chiefs of army, navy and air force, and the chairman of the joint chief of staff committee sailed through the Senate or the upper house despite protests from minor parties. | |
| 1480. |
BRO has inducted 7 FRESIA machines from which country? |
| Answer» The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has inducted seven high-tech snow cutter FRESIA machines from Italy to clear the snowfall that blocks important highways and roads in the Kashmir Valley every winter. BRO has received four of the machines and the rest will be imported soon. | |
| 1481. |
According to ILO's World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2020, how many people are unemployed worldwide? |
| Answer» International Labour Organization (ILO) released the World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2020 (WESO). The report highlighted that more than 470 million people worldwide are unemployed or underemployed. | |
| 1482. |
Hormuz Peace Initiative was held in which country? |
| Answer» India recently attended the Hormuz Peace Initiative that was held in Tehran. The initiative aimed at stabilizing one of world's busiest shipping lanes, the Strait of Hormuz amidst US-Iran tensions. It was attended by leading trade partners of Iran namely China, Oman, India and Afghanistan. | |
| 1483. |
"Sea Guardians" is a naval drill between China and which country? |
| Answer» China and Pakistan had launched a naval drill in North Arabian Sea called the Sea Guardians. The aim of the drill is to increase inter-operability between the two navies. On January 10, 2020, India deployed its INS Vikramaditya in North Arabian Sea where the exercise is being held. | |
| 1484. |
Which country has recently reported the first case from new Coronavirus? |
| Answer» Chinese health authorities reported that a new virus implicated in a pneumonia outbreak was identified in the city of Wuhan, China. The researchers discovered that the new strain of the virus is that of the coronavirus. Coronaviruses infects the respiratory tract. | |
| 1485. |
Gujarat Agro Industries Corporation is to import water-soluble fertilizers from which country? |
| Answer» The Gujarat Agro Industries Corporation (GAIC) will import water-soluble fertilizers from China. So far, the state agency has imported 300 tonnes.The GAIC agency will import, pack and sell the water-soluble fertilizers to farmers. The new fertilizers have been named AGRO. | |
| 1486. |
'Taal volcano' is located in which country? |
| Answer» Red-hot lava gushed from of a Taal volcano on January 13 after a sudden eruption of ash and steam that forced villagers to flee and shut down Manila's international airport, offices and schools.There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage from Taal volcano's eruption south of the capital that began on January 12. | |
| 1487. |
Which country is to host annual meeting of council of heads of government of the SCO for 2020? |
| Answer» For the first time, India will host the annual meeting of council of heads of government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the grouping''s Secretary General Vladimir Norov said on January 13. | |
| 1488. |
Which country operationalized the world's largest radio telescope? |
| Answer» China operationalized the world's largest radio telescope in southwest China's Guiyang city, the capital of Guizhou province. The FAST telescope is was launched after three years of trial operation. | |
| 1489. |
Which country topped the Annual Ranking by Nation 2019 by ISSF? |
| Answer» India topped the Annual Ranking by Nation (Rifle, Pistol & Shotgun ISSF World Cups for the year 2019 by International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF). It is followed by China and the United States. India leads the standings with 30 medals overall. The tally stood at 21 gold, 6 silver, and 3 bronze. China stood second with a medal tally of 11 gold, 15 silver, and 18 bronze.The USA stands third with a medal tally of six gold six silver and three bronze. | |
| 1490. |
Which country has announced to open a new research base in Antarctica? |
| Answer» Brazil has announced that it is to open a new research base in Antarctica. Brazil's original scientific outpost was destroyed by fire 8 years ago. The Brazilian government has invested nearly $100 million in the reconstruction of the Comandante Ferraz Antarctic Station. | |
| 1491. |
Which country removed 'currency manipulator' label it imposed on China in 2019? |
| Answer» The United States removed the currency manipulator label it imposed on China last summer, in a sign of easing tensions between the two economic powers after nearly two years of conflict. | |
| 1492. |
Sahyog-Kaijin is a joint-exercise between India and which country? |
| Answer» Indo-Japan joint-exercise Sahyog-Kaijin began on 16 January 2020 at the Chennai port. This is the 19th edition of the exercise that is being conducted between the two Coast Guards. The exercise is aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties and mutual understanding between the two coast guards. It also aims to enhance interoperability in communication, search and rescue procedures and sharing of best practices. | |
| 1493. |
India with which country hasrecently signed MoU to deepen defence cooperation? |
| Answer» India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Finland on 15 January 2020. The MoU was signed by Defence Secretary Dr. Ajay Kumar and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence of Finland Mr. Jukka Juusti. The MoU is signed on the sidelines of Raisina Dialogue 2020. | |
| 1494. |
Gaganyaan space astronauts training will be conducted in which country? |
| Answer» The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that the training for Gaganyaan space astronauts will start their training from the third week of January 2020.The training of the Indian astronauts for India's first human space mission will take place in Russia. | |
| 1495. |
Dmitry Medvedev, who recently resigned was the Prime Minister of which country? |
| Answer» The principal ministers of the Russian government, from Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on down, resigned on January 15 in a move designed to ease a constitutional overhaul recently proposed by President Vladimir Putin. The president accepted Medvedev's resignation and said he would appoint his longtime loyalist to the Russian Security Council. | |
| 1496. |
A new species of bone-eating worm has been discovered in the which place? |
| Answer» Scientists discovered a new species of bone-eating worm during a study to investigate the deep ocean's ecosystem. The bone-eating worm is yet to be named. It is the first of its kind found in the Gulf of Mexico. | |
| 1497. |
Who recently announced USD 1 billion investment in India to help bring small and medium businesses online? |
| Answer» Amazon.com Inc chief Jeff Bezos on January 15 announced USD 1 billion (over Rs 7,000 crore) investment in India to help bring small and medium businesses online and committed to exporting USD 10 billion worth of India-made goods by 2025. | |
| 1498. |
Who recently endorsed 'TrueNat TB test' technology developed by Indian scientists to detect Tuberculosis? |
| Answer» The World Health Organisation (WHO) has endorsed a technology developed by Indian scientists to detect tuberculosis and multi-drug resistant TB in view of its high diagnostic accuracy. The WHO's Global TB Programme has included TrueNat TB test -- a new molecular test that detects tuberculosis as well as resistance to the drug Rifampicin in about 90 minutes -- in its rapid communication document on a molecular investigative procedure in laboratory medicine and pharmacology. | |
| 1499. |
India is buying S-400 air defence missile systems from which country? |
| Answer» Russia started production of S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile systems for India. The five units will be delivered to India by 2025.S-400 air defence missile systems. The S-400 air defence missile systems are among the best in the world. This will significantly bolster India's air defence mechanism. | |
| 1500. |
Which country has recently scrapped mandatory exit permits for migrant domestic staff and others? |
| Answer» Qatar scrapped mandatory exit permits for migrant domestic staff and other groups on January 16, as part of efforts to boost rights for guest workers amid scrutiny of its record. | |