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| 2151. |
Which country's prime minister chaired 15th East Asia Summit? |
| Answer» The 15th East Asia Summit (EAS) on 14 November 2020. The Summit was chaired by the Prime Minister of Vietnam Nguyen Xuan Phuc because Vietnam is ASEAN Chair in 2020 (ASEAN holds the central role and leadership in the forum). The meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Russian Federation. (Russia is the Chair for 12th BRICS Summit). The Union Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Harsh Vardhan represented the Indian delegation at the meeting. The meeting concluded with the adoption of BRICS STI Declaration 2020 | |
| 2152. |
Which organization received United Nations Population Award 2020? |
| Answer» The ageing sector HelpAge India has been chosen as laureate in the 'institutional category' for the 2020 United Nations Population Award. The selection comes in recognition of the organization's contribution towards serving the disadvantaged elderly and raising awareness on the cause of the elderly. | |
| 2153. |
15th Asia Pacific countries have signed the world's biggest free trade deal, led by which country? |
| Answer» 15 Asia Pacific countries have signed the world's biggest free trade deal, led by China, on 15 November 2020, on the sidelines of the 37th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit. The deal called as 'Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)', is the world's largest trading bloc, comprising of 10 Southeast Asian countries, as well as South Korea, China, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Members of the RCEP accounts for nearly a third of the world's population and around 29% of global gross domestic product (GDP). | |
| 2154. |
How many Asia Pacific countries have signed the world's biggest free trade deal led by china on the sidelines of 37th ASEAN summit? |
| Answer» 15 Asia Pacific countries have signed the world's biggest free trade deal, led by China, on the side-lines of the 37th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. The deal called as 'Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)', is the world's largest trading bloc, comprising of 10 Southeast Asian countries, as well as South Korea, China, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. | |
| 2155. |
Which is the First ever vaccine listed under WHO emergency use list? |
| Answer» WHO today listed the nOPV2 vaccine (Bio Farma, Indonesia) for emergency use to address the rising cases of a vaccine-derived polio strain in a number of African and East Mediterranean countries. Countries in WHO's Western Pacific and South-East Asia regions are also affected by these outbreaks. The emergency use listing, or EUL, is the first of its kind for a vaccine and paves the way for potential listing of COVID-19 vaccines. | |
| 2156. |
What is the theme for 12th edition of BRICS Summit hosted by Russia? |
| Answer» The 12th edition of BRICS Summit hosted by Russia, under the theme of 'Global Stability, Shared Security and Innovative Growth', will be held virtually Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the summit at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, informed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). India will be taking over the chair ship of the BRICS, which would be the third BRICS Presidency for the country since its inception, after 2012 and 2016, and will host the 13th BRICS Summit in 2021, | |
| 2157. |
During the close of 73rd world health assembly, "WHO" launched global strategy to eliminate which type of cancer? |
| Answer» On the close of the 73rd World Health Assembly, WHO will mark this historic announcement and officially launch the elimination strategy. The moment has arrived for an ambitious, inclusive strategy to accelerate eliminating cervical cancer as a public health problem. | |
| 2158. |
COP26 is scheduled to take in which country? |
| Answer» The UK government announced the first principal partners for the UN climate conference, COP26, scheduled for November 1-12, 2021 in Glasgow, UK. | |
| 2159. |
Maia Sandu has become first woman president of which country? |
| Answer» Maia Sandu is the first woman to become the leader of Moldova after winning almost 58% of the vote. | |
| 2160. |
The 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations is held between which countries? |
| Answer» The 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Kazakhstan was held via video-conference. | |
| 2161. |
Masatoshi Koshiba, who passed away, belongs to which country? |
| Answer» Masatoshi Koshiba, who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2002 for studies of the ghostly cosmic particles known as neutrinos, belongs to Japan. | |
| 2162. |
Which country ranked first in World Talent Ranking of EMD? |
| Answer» India has slipped six places to the 59th position in the new World Talent Ranking of EMD and Switzerland ranked first in this list of 63 countries. | |
| 2163. |
Which country will host U-17 Women's FIFA World cup in 2022? |
| Answer» U-17 Women' s FIFA World cup tournament will be held in India, which will mark the first time that India hosting a FIFA women's football tournament. | |
| 2164. |
Between which two countries defence pact is signed to counter China's growing influence? |
| Answer» Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and his Australian counterpart, Scott Morrison, signed a landmark defence pact to counter China's growing influence in the South China Sea and over the Pacific island nations. | |
| 2165. |
India and Ethiopia has formed an air travel bubble arrangement where India's travel bubble includes how many countries? |
| Answer» Ethiopia is the latest country with which India has formed an air travel bubble arrangement. Currently, India shares bi-lateral travel arrangements with around 22 countries. | |
| 2166. |
Which financial institute has allocated USD 20.3 million to help developing countries in accessing COVID-19 vaccine? |
| Answer» The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has allocated USD 20.3 million aid to its developing member countries to access corona virus vaccine and establish systems to enable equitable and efficient vaccine distribution. | |
| 2167. |
Which country declared climate emergency to combat global warming? |
| Answer» Japanese lawmakers declared a climate emergency. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga last month announced Japan would aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. | |
| 2168. |
Which country will ban sales of petrol and diesel cars by 2030? |
| Answer» The UK will become the first nation within the G7 to ban the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles. Target for the UK is to become carbon neutral by 2050. | |
| 2169. |
Which two countries have won the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Mutual Agreement 2019 Award? |
| Answer» Indo-Japan cooperation has won the OECD Mutual Agreement Procedure 2019 Award for highest agreement ratio for a pair of jurisdictions for transfer pricing cases. | |
| 2170. |
Which country's Pfizer Inc &BioNTech completed the COVID-19 vaccine trail with 95% success rate? |
| Answer» Pfizer Inc. (NEW YORK) and BioNTech ( GERMANY) announced their mRNA-based vaccine has demonstrated evidence of efficacy against COVID-19 in participants. | |
| 2171. |
Which country became fourth country to have its independent regional navigation satellite recognized by IMO? |
| Answer» India has become the 4th country in the world to have its independent regional navigation satellite system recognized by the International Maritime Organization as a part of the World Wide Radio Navigation System. | |
| 2172. |
2nd edition of SITMEX-20 naval exercise was held between which country? |
| Answer» The second edition of SITMEX-20 trilateral Naval exercise was held between the India, Thailand and Singapore in Andaman Sea. | |
| 2173. |
FAO, OIE AND WHO launched global group to tackle AMR that will be co-chaired by which country's Prime Minister? |
| Answer» It will be co-chaired by the Prime Ministers of Barbados and Bangladesh, Mia Mottley and Sheikh Hasina Wazed. | |
| 2174. |
With which country India has launched Bilateral Fast Track Mechanism to Increase Investment? |
| Answer» India, France launched Bilateral Fast Track Mechanism to Increase Investments in the 18 session of India-France joint committee. | |
| 2175. |
Which Nation has formally withdrawn itself from the Treaty of open skies? |
| Answer» The United States has formally withdrawn from the Treaty on Open Skies, an agreement which allowing the 34 participating nations to observe one another's militaries. | |
| 2176. |
Which country successfully launched its first spacecraft to collect samples from moon? |
| Answer» China successfully launches its first spacecraft to moon to collect samples, return to earth. The spacecraft was launched by a Long March-5 rocket. | |
| 2177. |
Which organization's world heritage week is annually observed across the globe? |
| Answer» UNESCO celebrates the annual World Heritage Week from November 19 to 25 across countries. | |
| 2178. |
Which country hosted the 2020 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting? |
| Answer» The 2020 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Malaysian Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. | |
| 2179. |
Indian government banned how many Chinese app along with Ali Express? |
| Answer» The government of India has blocked 43 new Chinese mobile apps in the country, including shopping website AliExpress. Mobile apps ban under Section 69A. | |
| 2180. |
Which country became world's first country to provide free period products to women? |
| Answer» Scotland becames first country in the world to make sanitary products free for women. | |
| 2181. |
Which country inked an agreement with India to develop Shatoot dam? |
| Answer» India has signed an agreement with Afghanistan for the construction of the Shatoot dam, which would provide safe drinking water to two million residents of Kabul city. | |
| 2182. |
Which country has appointed John Kerry for full-time climate leader? |
| Answer» For the first time ever, the United States appointed a full-time climate leader who will participate in ministerial level meetings. | |
| 2183. |
Recently who took oath first in New Zealand's indigenous Maori language? |
| Answer» Gaurav Sharma took oath first in New Zealand's indigenous Maori language, followed by Sanskrit, showing "deep respect for cultural traditions of both India and New Zealand". | |
| 2184. |
Which country recently test-fired Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile? |
| Answer» Russia successfully test-fired a Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile in the Arctic. | |
| 2185. |
Which company will launch Libra cryptocurrency in 2021? |
| Answer» Facebook has announced that its cryptocurrency Libra, will launch next January 2021. | |
| 2186. |
7th meeting of the joint trade committee was held between which countries? |
| Answer» 7th Joint Trade Committee Meeting held between India & Myanmar, co-chaired by Union Minister for Ministry of Commerce, Myanmar Dr. Than Myint and Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. | |
| 2187. |
Which country's prime minister has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize 2021? |
| Answer» The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu have been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize 2021. | |
| 2188. |
Which country committed partnership with India for lowering carbon and pollution level in future? |
| Answer» Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu committed partnership with India for lowering carbon and pollution level in future. | |
| 2189. |
Between which countries MOU was signed for developing corporation in the field of environment protection? |
| Answer» India and Finland has signed an MOU for developing cooperation between two countries in the field of Environment protection and biodiversity conservation. | |
| 2190. |
India singed Implementation Agreement on Hydrography with which country? |
| Answer» An Implementation Agreement (IA) on Hydrography was signed between India and Vietnam in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri and his counterpart General Ngo Xuan Lich during a virtual bilateral meeting. | |
| 2191. |
For ISRO's Gaganyaan Mission, which country will host Temporary Ground Station Tracking Facilities? |
| Answer» The Australian Space Agency is working with ISRO sprucing up its temporary ground station tracking facilities in Australia for Gaganyaan Mission. | |
| 2192. |
Which country is at the top of list of sending most number of educated migrants to OECD countries? |
| Answer» According to Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Data India tops the list of sending most number of educated migrants to OECD Countries. | |
| 2193. |
Which country has hosted 4th NSA level meeting on Trilateral Maritime Security Cooperation? |
| Answer» Sri Lanka has hosted 4th NSA level meeting on Trilateral Maritime Security Cooperation. A trilateral meeting on maritime security cooperation between India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. | |
| 2194. |
Which country has passed new bill to boost nuclear activities in the country? |
| Answer» The Iranian parliament has passed a bill to boost nuclear activities in the country. | |
| 2195. |
According to DPIIT's FDI data, which country has become the biggest FDI source for India during April-September 2020? |
| Answer» Data published by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade shows that Singapore has become the biggest FDI source for India between April and September 2020. | |
| 2196. |
In which country Indian foreign secretary inaugurated three schools built under Indian assistance? |
| Answer» Foreign Secretary Harsh VardhanShringla inaugurates 3 schools built under Indian assistance in Nepal's Gorkha district. | |
| 2197. |
According to the World Malaria Report 2020, which country recorded largest reduction in malaria cases in South-East Asia? |
| Answer» According to the World Health Organization India made impressive gains in the global fight against Malaria, recording the largest reduction in cases in South-East Asia. | |
| 2198. |
According to GTI 2020, which country was affected most by Terrorism? |
| Answer» Afghanistan was the most affected by terrorism followed by Iraq, while India ranked 8th on the Global Terrorism Index 2020. | |
| 2199. |
Indian navy has finalized SMASH 2000 Anti-Drone systems with which country? |
| Answer» The Indian Navy has finalized a contract for procurement of a batch of Israeli weapon systems that are capable of bringing down high-speed enemy drones. | |
| 2200. |
India has invited which country's Prime Minister to be the Chief Guest at Republic Day 2021? |
| Answer» India has invited UK's Prime Minister to be the Chief Guest at Republic Day 2021. | |