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Which country has launched the 45-day 'Mt Everest Cleaning Campaign'?
Options- A. China
- B. Bhutan
- C. Nepal
- D. India
- Correct Answer
- Nepal
ExplanationThe Government of Nepal has launched an ambitious 45-day 'Everest Cleaning Campaign' to bring back tonnes of trash from Mt. Everest from 14th April 2019. The campaign is led by Solukhumbu district's Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural Municipality and aims to collect nearly 10,000 kgs of garbage from Mt. Everest. Every year, hundreds of climbers, Sherpas and high altitude porters make their way to Everest, leaving behind tonnes of both biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste - including empty oxygen canisters, kitchen waste, beer bottles and faecal matter - on the highest peak, which has lately acquired notoriety as the "world's highest garbage dump". The collected waste will then be showcased in Namche town, before being ferried down to Kathmandu, where it will once again be showcased on World Environment Day (WED-2019) on June 5. After that, it will finally be sent out for recycling. - 1. The Indian Embassy located in this nation has issued important instructions for Indian job aspirants.
Options- A. Saudi Arabia
- B. UAE
- C. Canada
- D. Bahrain Discuss
- 2. Which nation has decided to end sanctions waivers for all importers of Iranian oil?
Options- A. Russia
- B. United Kingdom
- C. United States
- D. France Discuss
- 3. Cyclone Fani hits Odisha and West Bengal recently, which country has suggested the name 'Fani'?
Options- A. Maldives
- B. Myanmar
- C. Oman
- D. Bangladesh Discuss
- 4. Name the country which has honoured with the Jack Farj Rafael (JFR) Jacob honoured with Wall of Honour at the Ammunition Hill.
Options- A. India
- B. Nepal
- C. Israel
- D. Bangladesh Discuss
- 5. Subhash Chand to be the next Ambassador of India to this country.
Options- A. Libya
- B. Burundi
- C. Somalia
- D. Eritrea Discuss
- 6. Name the country which is mostly targeted by hackers in 2018 as per the report of Akamai Technologies.
Options- A. US
- B. India
- C. China
- D. France Discuss
- 7. Which country was penalized worth "1,70,000 Euros" by the International Hockey Federation for disrespecting Pro League commitments?
Options- A. Russia
- B. India
- C. Srilanka
- D. Pakistan Discuss
- 8. Name the country which has recently pledged £4 million to support Modern Slavery Innovation Fund (MSIF).
Options- A. Germany
- B. Britain
- C. India
- D. Europe Discuss
- 9. Which Country labeled U.S. troops in West Asia as 'terrorist'?
Options- A. Syria
- B. Iran
- C. Russia
- D. India Discuss
- 10. Name the country which passes new bill to check fake news.
Options- A. Singapore
- B. Philippines
- C. New Zealand
- D. Australia Discuss
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Correct Answer: UAE
Explanation:
The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Indian Consulate in Dubai have issued cautionary warning to the Indians seeking jobs in the UAE, saying that they must authenticate their employment offers and permit visas before arriving in the country.
Correct Answer: United States
Explanation:
The United States is expected to announce on April 22, 2019 that all importers of Iranian oil will have to end their imports shortly or be subject to US sanctions. As per reports, the administration will terminate the sanction waivers that it had granted to some importers of Iranian oil late last year.
Correct Answer: Bangladesh
Explanation:
The name Fani was suggested by Bangladesh. The name of cyclone 'Fani' was picked up from a pool containing 64 names suggested by eight countries in the North Indian Ocean basin.(Eight Countries are India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan and Thailand).
Correct Answer: Israel
Explanation:
Israel honoured a Jewish Lieutenant General (retired) Jack Farj Rafael (JFR) Jacob honoured with a plaque on the Wall of Honour at the Ammunition Hill. He fought World War II and India Pakistan war of 1965 and also negotiated the historic surrender of Pakistani troops in Dhaka after the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation war. After retirement, he became the Governor of two states- Goa and Punjab. He died in 2016 at the age of 92.
Correct Answer: Eritrea
Explanation:
The Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India announced the appointment of Shri Subhash Chand as the next Ambassador of India to the State of Eritrea. He is presently serving as the Deputy High Commissioner in the High Commission of India, Abuja. He is going to take up this responsibility very soon.
Correct Answer: US
Explanation:
The report by Akamai Technologies notifies that with more than 120 crore account takeover attacks in 2018, India ranked second for hacking attempts in the world after the US. By the report, the US registered 1,252 crore hacking attempts in 2018 while Canada registered 102 crore. i. According to a new edition of the "State of the internet/security" report, Akamai Technologies, each of the attacks represented an attempt by a person or a computer to log in to an account with a stolen or generated username and password. Canada ranks third for attacks. The hackers attacks targeted large media brands, retail, gaming and various other sectors.
Correct Answer: Pakistan
Explanation:
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has imposed a fine of 170,000 Euros on Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) for not honouring the Pro League commitments and has given PHF a time-limit till 20th June, on failure of which PHF would have to pay double of penalty.The PHF was fined because it did not send the national team for the Pro League matches in Argentina, Australia and New Zealand.Shahbaz notified that since PHF lacks funds, the FIH has been requested to reduce the fine and allow it to be paid in instalments. PHF Secretary General Shahbaz Ahmed is a former Olympian and captain of Pakistan National Hockey Team and is a member of the FIH Executive Board, chaired by India's Narinder Batra.
Correct Answer: Britain
Explanation:
The Modern Slavery Innovation Fund (MSIF) supports international projects to trial innovative ways of stopping modern slavery, It is in news recently because Britain has pledged £4 million to support global anti-slavery projects. Six organizations - Anti-Slavery International and the United Nations University, Stronger Together, The Freedom Fund , Retrak and Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) - will share the aid money from MSIF. The funding will also be used to run workshops on modern slavery in South Africa, improve support for survivors in India, and develop an online data hub to boost anti-slavery policies. The MSIF was announced in 2016 and previously gave £6 million to schemes such as awareness-raising campaigns in Nigeria, the Philippines and Vietnam. The Freedom Fund will work in India and Nepal to enhance victim care of frontline workers.
Correct Answer: Iran
Explanation:
Iran's lawmakers approved a bill labeling U.S. forces in West Asia (Middle East) as terrorist. This move comes a day after the U.S. terrorism designation for Iran's Revolutionary Guard formally took effect. Iran's Defense Minister Gen. Amir Hatami introduced the bill authorizing the government to act firmly in response to terrorist actions by U.S. forces. It demands authorities use legal, political and diplomatic measures to neutralize the American move, without elaborating. The U.S. move aims at thwarting Iran's influence and shows that America's longstanding sanctions against Iran have become ineffective.
Correct Answer: Singapore
Explanation:
The Parliament of Singapore on May 8, 2019 passed new laws to fight the menace of fake news. The laws will empower the authorities to order the removal of any content reported to be fake despite fierce criticism from tech giants and the media and rights groups. The Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Bill will enable the government to order social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter to put up warnings next to posts that the authorities deem to be false or get them taken down in extreme cases.
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