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| 2101. |
NATO planned to set up new space center in which country? |
| Answer» The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) alliance, plans to build a headquarters for space operations at its airbase in Ramstein in Germany, to counter a rising Russian and Chinese threat. | |
| 2102. |
Which nation targets to achieve Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050? |
| Answer» New prime minister of Japan, Yoshihide Suga, has committed to his country on October 27, 2020 to reach a target of zero emissions of greenhouse gases. He also committed to achieve a carbon-neutral society by 2050 by a fundamental shift in policy on coal use. | |
| 2103. |
Which country government ordered 'no mask, no service' policy? |
| Answer» Bangladesh government has decided that no service will be provided to people who don't wear a mask. The cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina decided that no one will be allowed to enter offices without the mask. It decided that all offices must install notice boards saying 'no mask, no service' in order to control the spread of COVID 19 virus in the country. | |
| 2104. |
India and Maldives got how many new UNESCO Biosphere Reserve? |
| Answer» On October 29, 2020, International Coordinating Council (ICC) of UNESCO's (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Man and the Biosphere (MAB) programme included Panna Biosphere Reserve (Madhya Pradesh) in India, Fuvahmulah Biosphere Reserve (Maldives) and Addu Atoll Biosphere Reserve ( Maldives) to UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserve. | |
| 2105. |
Which country host 19th Meeting of SCO Ministers of Foreign Economy? |
| Answer» India hosted the 19th Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Ministers of Foreign Economy and Foreign Trade. The virtual meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Union Minister of Commerce and Industry of India Shri Piyush Goyal. It was attended by the Secretary-General of SCO Vladimir Norov and Ministers from Kyrgyz Republic, China, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. | |
| 2106. |
Which nation is set to join the Malabar Exercise? |
| Answer» Ministry of Defence announced that Australia would join the Malabar 2020 naval exercise, consisting of India, Japan and the U.S., to be held in the coming month, more than three years after Australia first requested to join. | |
| 2107. |
Who has been declared as Bolivia's president-elect? |
| Answer» Luis Arce has been chosen as the President-elect of Bolivia, after winning a landslide victory in the 2020 Bolivian general election. He captured 55.1% of the total votes. Arce will take the charge of the office on 8 November 2020. He would succeed Jeanine Anez, who is serving as the interim President of Bolivia. | |
| 2108. |
Which country released commemorative postage stamp on 75th anniversary of UN? |
| Answer» The government on Friday released a commemorative postage stamp on the 75th anniversary of the United Nations. External Affairs S Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister was the chief guest at the event. "As a founding member of the United Nations, India has invested to United Nations ideals with heart and soul -- right from the crafting of the principles of the UN charter to being in the forefront of keeping peace," he said at the release of the commemorative postage stamp. | |
| 2109. |
Which country is going to remain on FATF grey list till February? |
| Answer» The global Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has retained Pakistan on the grey list and asked it to take action on six points relating to terror financing. The global Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has retained Pakistan on the grey list and asked it to take action on six points relating to terror financing | |
| 2110. |
Which organisation has won UN award for efforts to fight climate change amid Covid-19? |
| Answer» An Indian organisation that leverages tourism and technology to help remote communities access solar energy has won a prestigious UN award for its efforts to combat climate change amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The Global Himalayan Expedition (GHE) is among the winners of the 2020 UN Global Climate Action Award. GHE is one of the world's first organisations using tourism and technology to bring solar energy to remote communities. | |
| 2111. |
US Postal Service signed pact for electronic exchange of customs with which country? |
| Answer» Indian Posts & US Postal Service entered into an agreement for the electronic exchange of customs data related to postal shipments. It will enable to transmit & receive electronic data of international postal items prior to their physical arrival. | |
| 2112. |
Which nation extended USD 1 billion for developmental projects in central Asia? |
| Answer» India on Wednesday announced extending USD 1 billion line of credit for "priority" developmental projects in central Asian countries while vowing to further expand cooperation with the resource-rich region including confronting the common challenges of terrorism and extremism. | |
| 2113. |
Which nation host 19th Meeting of SCO Ministers of Foreign Economy & Foreign Trade? |
| Answer» India hosted the 19th Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Ministers of Foreign Economy and Foreign Trade. In his opening remarks, Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said the current crisis due to Covid-19 is a clarion call to the SCO countries to leverage the economic strength and explore partnerships that enhance trade and investment in the region. | |
| 2114. |
Feni Bridge is connecting India with which country? |
| Answer» Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said that the construction of the 1.8km-long Feni bridge which connects India and Bangladesh will be completed by December 2020. Speaking further, Gadkari informed that the bridge which connects Sabrum in India to Ramgarh in Bangladesh is being built at a cost of Rs.129 crore. He also said that the Feni bridge will make it easier to transport goods from Chittagong and Kolkata ports as the distance between Sabrum and Chittagong is 75 km. | |
| 2115. |
Which country extended $1 bn credit line to Central Asian countries? |
| Answer» The second meeting of the India-Central Asia Dialogue was held virtually, under the chairmanship of the External Affairs Minister of India Dr S Jaishankar. The foreign minister of all the five Central Asian countries- Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan- participated in the meeting. | |
| 2116. |
Which country test-fired air launched version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile? |
| Answer» In a display of its growing combat prowess, the Indian Air Force on Friday successfully test-fired an air launched version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from a Sukhoi fighter aircraft in the Bay of Bengal, official sources said. The missile hit a sinking ship with deadly accuracy and the test-firing produced desired results, they said. | |
| 2117. |
Which country successfully test fired BrahMos Missile from Sukhoi 30 MKI? |
| Answer» The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully test-fired an air-launched version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from a Sukhoi fighter aircraft in the Bay of Bengal. The aircraft took off from an airbase in Punjab & reached the Bay of Bengal after mid-air refuelling. | |
| 2118. |
Which country approved sale of armed drones to Taiwan? |
| Answer» The US State Department approved the sale of four sophisticated armed drones to Taiwan on November 3, 2020. This is the latest approval in a series of arms transfer to the island nation. | |
| 2119. |
Priyanca Radhakrishnan became first Indian-origin minister of which country? |
| Answer» Indian-origin New Zealand politician, Priyanca Radhakrishnan has created history by becoming the first Indian-Kiwi woman to become a minister in New Zealand. Radhakrishnan was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. | |
| 2120. |
Which country's Naval ship is to provide food aid to Sudan? |
| Answer» As part of 'Mission Sagar-II', Indian Naval Ship Airavat carrying a consignment of 100 Tonnes of food aid arrived in Sudan today. Under the mission, the Indian government is providing assistance to friendly foreign countries to overcome natural calamities and the coronavirus pandemic. | |
| 2121. |
Which country inked MoU with Indian company for COVID-19 vaccine? |
| Answer» Bangladesh government signed an MoU with Pune-based SII and Bexmico Pharmaceuticals to procure 30 million doses of 'Covishield'. The Covid-19 vaccine candidate is being developed by the University of Oxford in collaboration with AstraZeneca and the Serum Institute of India (SII). | |
| 2122. |
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara won for which times? |
| Answer» The incumbent President of Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara, has won a third 5-year term in a landslide victory, gaining more than 94 per cent of the votes polled. The 78-year-old, Mr Ouattara was first sworn in as the president in 2010 and then re-elected in 2015. Apart from this, he has also served as the Prime Minister of Cote d'Ivoire from November 1990 to December 1993. | |
| 2123. |
India handed over another NPR 1 Billion Tranche to which country's Housing Reconstruction Project? |
| Answer» Indian Ambassador to Nepal Vinay Mohan Kwatra handed over a cheque of NPR 1 billion to the Nepal government as reimbursement of Nepal Housing Reconstruction Project. | |
| 2124. |
Which country successfully test-fired enhanced version of PINAKA rocket system? |
| Answer» The enhanced version of PINAKA rocket system was successfully flight tested by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. This enhanced version of the Pinaka rocket would replace the existing Pinaka Mk-I rockets. While Mk-1 had a range of 40 km, the new variant can hit a target 45 to 60 km away. | |
| 2125. |
Indian Army chief was made honorary General of which nation's army? |
| Answer» The Chief of Army Staff General, MM Naravane was conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army by President Bidya Devi Bhandari. He was honoured at a special ceremony at the President's official residence 'Shital Niwas' in Kathmandu, Nepal. The ceremony was attended by the Prime Minister of Nepal K.P. Sharma Oli, Indian Ambassador Vinay M. Kwatra and other senior officials of both the countries. | |
| 2126. |
Which country has hosted 8th meeting of India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments? |
| Answer» The eighth meeting of the India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments was hosted by India today in virtual format due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting was co-chaired by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi. | |
| 2127. |
India signed MoU on COVID-19 Vaccine with which country? |
| Answer» On November 5, 2020, the Government of Bangladesh signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Serum Institute of India for priority delivery of 3 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses. This COVISHIELD Vaccines was developed by AstraZeneca and University of Oxford. | |
| 2128. |
The Coral Reef of which height have been discovered in Australia Great Barrier Reef? |
| Answer» 500 metre tall Coral Reef discovered in Australia Great Barrier Reef. The scientists have discovered a massive detached coral reef in the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. It is the first to be discovered in 120 years. The reef is taller than the Empire State Building of the United States. | |
| 2129. |
Which country's President John Pombe Magufuli won 2nd term? |
| Answer» The President of Tanzania, John Pombe Magufuli has been sworn for a second five-year term. He took the oath of the office on 05 November 2020. Magufuli won 84% of the total votes in elections held on October 28. He was elected as the fifth President of Tanzania and is in office since 2015. CHADEMA party candidate Tundu Lissu took the second position. | |
| 2130. |
Which country formally withdrawn from its Paris Climate Accord? |
| Answer» The United States has officially withdrawn from the Paris climate accord on 04 November 2020. With this, the US has now become the only country to formally pull out of the deal since it was adopted in 2015. | |
| 2131. |
Which country successfully launched 13 satellites in a single rocket? |
| Answer» On November 6, 2020, China launched 13 satellites in a single rocket successfully. Of these 13 satellites, 10 were from Argentina. This is the biggest launch of foreign satellites by the country. | |
| 2132. |
Which country host 5th Joint Working Group on Coal between India and Indonesia through video conference? |
| Answer» India successfully hosted 5th Joint Working Group (JWG) on Coal between India and Indonesia through video conference due to travel restrictions on account of Covid-19 pandemic. The JWG was co-chaired from the Indian side by Vinod Kumar Tiwari, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Government of India and by Jonson Pakpahan, Director for Mineral and Coal, Non Tax State Revenue of Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Republic of Indonesia, from the Indonesian side. | |
| 2133. |
The Bilateral Summit between India and with which country was held virtually on 6th November 2020? |
| Answer» The Bilateral Summit between India and Italy was held virtually on 6th November 2020. The Summit was attended by the Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Italy Prof. Giuseppe Conte. The two leaders reviewed the broad framework of the bilateral relationship and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen cooperation against common global challenges, including the Covid-19 pandemic. | |
| 2134. |
Who won US presidential elections? |
| Answer» On November 7, 2020, Joe Biden won the US Elections, 2020. He defeated Donald Trump winning more than 270 Electoral College vote. He is to become the 46th President of United States. Kamala Harris will become first woman Vice President of the United States. | |
| 2135. |
Which country launched earth observation satellite EOS-01 and nine other satellites? |
| Answer» India successfully launched its latest earth observation satellite EOS-01 and nine international customer spacecraft on board a Polar rocket from the spaceport in its first mission this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| 2136. |
Which nation announced changes to its Islamic laws? |
| Answer» On November 7, 2020, the United Arab Emirates announced changes to its Islamic laws. According to the new laws, unmarried couples are allowed cohabitate, alcohol restrictions are loosened. | |
| 2137. |
Which country has been removed from State sponsors of Terrorism List? |
| Answer» On November 9, 2020, Sudan was removed from the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism. India has welcomed its removal. Also, India welcomed the normalisation of Sudan's relations with Israel. | |
| 2138. |
AIM-Sirius Innovation Programme 3.0 is a 14-day virtual programme for the school children of India and which country? |
| Answer» The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), a flagship initiative by the NITI Aayog, and Russia's Sirius (Scientific International Research In Unique Terrestrial Station) have jointly launched 'AIM-Sirius Innovation Programme 3.0'. AIM-Sirius Innovation Programme 3.0 is a 14-day virtual programme for Indian and Russian school children. | |
| 2139. |
Which India-Philippines Joint Commission was held on Bilateral Cooperation? |
| Answer» The 4th India- Philippines Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation was held virtually on November 6. The meeting was co- chaired by India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Teodoro Locsin Jr, Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Philippines. | |
| 2140. |
India signed four agreements with which nation? |
| Answer» India and Maldives have agreed over four MOUs during the visit of India's Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla to Maldives. The four MOUs were signed for cooperation in sports and youth affairs; connectivity project, setting of plant and soil testing labs. | |
| 2141. |
India Water Centre inaugurated virtually with which country? |
| Answer» Australia-India Water Centre (AIWC) has been inaugurated in a virtual event to promote water-related research, teaching, and training between the two countries. This Water Centre is led by IIT Guwahati from the Indian side and the University of Western Sydney from the Australian side. Along with this, the centre has 21 partners from India and Australia. | |
| 2142. |
Which nation's President released special anthology on Mahatma Gandhi? |
| Answer» Nepal President, Bidya Devi Bhandari has released a special pictorial anthology on Mahatma Gandhi to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. This anthology is written in the Nepali language. The book was launched at a special function held at in Kathmandu in the presence of Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Vinay Mohan Kwatra. | |
| 2143. |
Which nation launched 'world's first 6G experiment satellite'? |
| Answer» China has sent into space the world's first 6G experiment satellite. The 6G satellite was among three Chinese satellites successfully launched into orbit, along with 10 commercial remote sensing satellites developed by Argentinian company Satellogic. This was the 351st rocket of China's Long March series. | |
| 2144. |
Which nation's astronomers collaborated with 2020 Nobel Physics Nobel Laureate? |
| Answer» Indian astronomers have collaborated with the 2020 Physics Nobel Laureate Prof. Andrea Ghez for the design of back-end instruments and possible science prospects of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) project. The Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) is a proposed extremely large telescope (ELT) which is planned to be installed at Maunakea on the island of Hawaii. | |
| 2145. |
2nd World Health Expo kicked off in which city? |
| Answer» The second World Health Expo was inaugurated on November 11, in Wuhan, the capital city of Central China's Hubei Province. This year's Expo will focus on displaying the most cutting-edge science and technology in the global health industry, and help Wuhan build "city of global health industry". | |
| 2146. |
Which organisation will set up a Global Centre on Traditional Medicine in India? |
| Answer» The World Health Organisation would be setting up a WHO Global Centre on Traditional Medicine in India. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 13, 2020. | |
| 2147. |
Which party won Myanmar General Election 2020? |
| Answer» Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD) party secured 322 seats in the Myanmar General Elections 2020, enough to form the government in the nation yet again. | |
| 2148. |
US President has issued an order banning American investors from investing in companies supporting which nation's military? |
| Answer» US President Donald Trump issued an executive order on November 12, 2020 banning US investors from investing in Chinese companies that support China's military in any way. | |
| 2149. |
Which country recently received 50 metric tons of food aid from India? |
| Answer» India provided 50 Metric Tons of food aid to the citizens of Djibouti as part of its assistance efforts to friendly countries to help them overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| 2150. |
In Myanmar which party has won majority in election results? |
| Answer» Myanmar's ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) party has secured enough seats in parliament to form the next government, according to the latest election results. The NLD has so far won 346 seats, more than the 322 seats needed to form the next government. | |