Exercise :: International - Latest Current Affairs
- International - Latest Current Affairs
| 1. | In order to bolster the comprehensive strategic partnership a MoU has been signed between the Indian Coast Guard and which country on 'Maritime Safety and Security'? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: In order to bolster the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and Indonesia, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Indonesian Coast Guard (Badan Keamanan Laut Republik Indonesia) on 'Maritime Safety and Security'.The objective of this MoU is to enhance the collaborative and cooperative engagements in maritime law enforcement, maritime search and rescue and marine pollution response.
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| 2. | A new four-storey school building, developed with the Indian assistance of Rs 1.94 crore has been inaugurated in which country? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: A new four-storey school building, developed with the Indian assistance of Rs 1.94 crore (Nepalese Rupees (NR) 31.13 million) under the Nepal-Bharat Maitri Development Cooperation programme has been inaugurated in Shri Saptmai Gurukul Sanskrit Vidyalaya, located in Ilam district of Nepal to boost the learning environment for students. The project was implemented by the District Coordination Committee (DCC), Ilam.
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| 3. | In order to strengthen the bilateral development partnership, the Government of India has inked 5 Memorandam of understanding with which country under the former's high impact community development projects programme? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: In order to strengthen the bilateral development partnership, the Government of India has inked 5 Memoranda of understanding with Afghanistan under the former's high impact community development projects programme. The objective behind these MoUs is the development of educational infrastructure in four Afghan provinces namely Nooristan, Farah, Badakhshan and Kapisa.
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| 4. | Which country has successfully launched a new spy satellite "Ofek 16" into orbit by using a locally-developed Shavit rocket? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The Space Administration in the Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMoD), and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), have successfully launched a new spy satellite "Ofek 16" into orbit by using a locally-developed Shavit rocket from a launchpad at Palmachim airbase in central Israel at 4:00 AM.
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| 5. | Which country has reported a suspected case of Bubonic Plague on July 5, 2020? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: A Northern China's city reported a suspected case of Bubonic Plague on July 5, 2020. Following this, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Bayannur gave out a level III warning for prevention and control of plague. Under the level III alert, people need to immediately report sick or dead marmot and rodents that look like squirrels.
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