India has launched first of its kind Flash Flood Guidance services for India and other South Asian countries. The Flash Flood Guidance is a robust system designed by which of the following?

Defence Research and Development Organisation

Indian Space Research Organisation

India Meteorological Department

Defence Research and Development Organisation

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

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501.	Karnataka is set to implement a ₹600-crore project for bringing 10 lakh hectares of parched land in 10 districts under watershed development with whose assistance?
A.	World Bank
B.	IMF
C.	NDB
D.	ADB
E.	AIIB
Answer» B. IMF

Discussion

502.	Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral delegation-level meeting with whom in October 2020?
A.	John Bolton
B.	Wilbur Ross
C.	Alex Azar
D.	Mark Esper
E.	John F. Kelly
Answer» E. John F. Kelly

Discussion

503.	In April 2020, in which country has the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) launched a ‘Lockdown Learners' series of online dialogues with students and educators?
A.	Myanmar
B.	India
C.	Pakistan
D.	Bhutan
E.	Bangladesh
Answer» C. Pakistan

Discussion

504.	India has become a part of the Global Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Development Hub in September 2019. In which year was the hub launched?
A.	2015
B.	2016
C.	2017
D.	2018
E.	2019
Answer» E. 2019

Discussion

505.	Passenger train services from Dhaka to which of the following cities are planned to be started from 26 March 2021?
A.	Siliguri
B.	Kolkata
C.	Guwahati
D.	Tripura
E.	Shillong
Answer» B. Kolkata

Discussion

506.	In which country will the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) provide consultancy services for Post-Earthquake reconstruction of 11 Cultural Heritage sites?
A.	Bhutan
B.	Nepal
C.	Sri Lanka
D.	Indonesia
E.	Myanmar
Answer» C. Sri Lanka

Discussion

507.	On the world's largest ship graveyard in Alang, Gujarat, which of the following cruise ships of the UK got scrapped?
A.	Marco Polo
B.	Magellan
C.	Royal Caribbean
D.	Both 1 and 2
E.	All 1, 2 and 3
Answer» E. All 1, 2 and 3

Discussion

508.	In August 2020, Industry Ministers of countries of which of the following groups have attended a video meeting to discuss ways to boost cooperation in areas including 5G and Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
A.	ASEAN
B.	SCO
C.	G-20
D.	BRICS
E.	SAARC
Answer» E. SAARC

Discussion

509.	In September 2020, India provided a soft loan of $250 million to which of the following countries?
A.	Indonesia
B.	Maldives
C.	Bangladesh
D.	Bhutan
E.	Nepal
Answer» C. Bangladesh

Discussion

510.	India has joined the league of ________ of the world's leading city networks and technology governance organisations that will work towards advancing the responsible and ethical use of smart city technologies.
A.	10
B.	12
C.	15
D.	18
E.	20
Answer» D. 18

Discussion

511.	President Ram Nath Kovind will embark on a visit to the Philippines and ________ on the 17 Oct 19.
A.	France
B.	Croatia
C.	Singapore
D.	Japan
E.	Russia
Answer» E. Russia

Discussion

512.	In January 2020, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister reached New Delhi on a two-day official visit to India. Who is the Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka?
A.	Susil Premajayantha
B.	S. M. Chandrasena
C.	Gamini Lokuge
D.	Dinesh Gunawardena
E.	Dullas Alahapperuma
Answer» E. Dullas Alahapperuma

Discussion

513.	Foreign Minister of ________ Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan was on three-day visit in India.
A.	Iraq
B.	United Arab Emirates
C.	Iran
D.	Turkey
E.	Syria
Answer» C. Iran

Discussion

514.	Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria left for which country in April 2021 on five days official visit?
A.	Germany
B.	France
C.	Italy
D.	Russia
E.	Netherlands
Answer» C. Italy

Discussion

515.	In which country is a camp being organized under India for Humanity initiative of Government of India to commemorate 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi?
A.	Bangladesh
B.	Bhutan
C.	Sri Lanka
D.	Indonesia
E.	Nepal
Answer» B. Bhutan

Discussion

516.	In March 2021, which country has given emergency authorisation to India’s COVID-19 vaccine COVAXIN?
A.	China
B.	Mongolia
C.	Nepal
D.	Kazakhstan
E.	Japan
Answer» D. Kazakhstan

Discussion

517.	Bangladesh has taken the initiative to open more border haats along the border with which of the following states?
A.	Mizoram
B.	Tripura
C.	Meghalaya
D.	Assam
E.	West Bengal
Answer» B. Tripura

Discussion

518.	Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate ‘Maitri Setu’ between India and which of the following countries in March 2021?
A.	Myanmar
B.	Bangladesh
C.	Nepal
D.	Bhutan
E.	Sri Lanka
Answer» C. Nepal

Discussion

519.	In how many countries is the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) looking at setting up logistics bases as part of initiatives to woo the countries to buy India's light combat aircraft Tejas and military helicopters?
A.	2
B.	3
C.	4
D.	5
E.	6
Answer» D. 5

Discussion

520.	French-based company Suez has won a contract to extend, rehabilitate and operate the drinking water distribution system in which of these cities?
A.	Mangaluru
B.	Bengaluru
C.	Chennai
D.	Hyderabad
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Bengaluru

Discussion

521.	Poland will send Covid-19 vaccines to its embassy in India. Who is the PM of Poland?
A.	Andrzej Duda
B.	Mateusz Morawiecki
C.	Donald Tusk
D.	Jacek Kurski
E.	Viktor Orbán
Answer» C. Donald Tusk

Discussion

522.	India has launched first of its kind Flash Flood Guidance services for India and other South Asian countries. The Flash Flood Guidance is a robust system designed by which of the following?
A.	Indian Space Research Organisation
B.	India Meteorological Department
C.	Defence Research and Development Organisation
D.	IIT Delhi
E.	Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Answer» C. Defence Research and Development Organisation

Discussion

523.	In February 2020, the Prime Minister of which country arrived in New Delhi on a five-day state visit to India?
A.	Indonesia
B.	Singapore
C.	Poland
D.	Sri Lanka
E.	Germany
Answer» E. Germany

Discussion

524.	PM Narendra Modi will address the annual high-level UN General Assembly session in September 2019. He had given his maiden address to world leaders at the UN General Assembly in ________.
A.	2012
B.	2013
C.	2014
D.	2015
E.	2016
Answer» D. 2015

Discussion

525.	President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the Indian community and friends of India in ________.
A.	Switzerland
B.	Germany
C.	France
D.	Russia
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Germany

Discussion

526.	In November 2020, which of the following organised a virtual networking meet with German importers to promote the export of fresh fruits and vegetables from the country?
A.	APEDA
B.	Embassy of India, Berlin
C.	German Agribusiness Alliance
D.	Both 1 and 2
E.	All 1, 2 and 3
Answer» F.

Discussion

527.	India will supply how many doses (in millions) of COVID vaccines to Africa and another one million shots to the United Nations for its health workers under a global health partnership arrangement known as GAVI?
A.	6
B.	8
C.	10
D.	12
E.	14
Answer» D. 12

Discussion

528.	External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar was on a two-day visit to which country from 27 December 2020?
A.	Oman
B.	Qatar
C.	Yemen
D.	Iran
E.	Iraq
Answer» C. Yemen

Discussion

529.	In August 2019, where did Indian and U.S. officials gather for the 2+2 inter-sessional and the Maritime Security Dialogue?
A.	New Delhi
B.	California
C.	Mumbai
D.	Los Angeles
E.	Pune
Answer» C. Mumbai

Discussion

530.	In October 2020, Government has extended the current concessional rate of how much per cent discount on cargo movement between India and Chabahar Port in Iran for a period of one year?
A.	20
B.	30
C.	40
D.	50
E.	60
Answer» D. 50

Discussion

531.	In August 2019, India has become the ________ largest investor in Africa with cumulative investment at over 54 billion US dollars.
A.	2nd
B.	3rd
C.	4th
D.	5th
E.	6th
Answer» E. 6th

Discussion

532.	In June 2020, with which country has India signed an agreement for the formation of a 50:50 Joint Venture Company for LPG business?
A.	Pakistan
B.	Bangladesh
C.	Russia
D.	USA
E.	kazakhstan
Answer» C. Russia

Discussion

533.	External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar participated in the inaugural session of the Intra-Afghan negotiations held in which city in September 2020 via video teleconference?
A.	Doha
B.	Dubai
C.	Manama
D.	Muscat
E.	Riyadh
Answer» B. Dubai

Discussion

534.	In May 2021, which of the following INS, with 40-tonnes Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) donated by Bahrain, has reached New Mangalore Port in Karnataka?
A.	INS Viraat
B.	INS Talwar
C.	INS Vikrant
D.	INS Arihant
E.	INS Rajput
Answer» C. INS Vikrant

Discussion

535.	PM Modi announced grant assistance of 15 million dollars to which country for the promotion of Buddhist ties between the 2 countries?
A.	Maldives
B.	Sri Lanka
C.	Bhutan
D.	Myanmar
E.	Laos
Answer» C. Bhutan

Discussion

536.	In March 2021, US Defence Secretary arrived in India. Who is the Defence Secretary of the US?
A.	Kamala Harris
B.	Lloyd J Austin
C.	Colin Powell
D.	Jeh Johnson
E.	Xavier Becerra
Answer» C. Colin Powell

Discussion

537.	Defence Minister Rajnath Singh co-chaired which edition India-Singapore Defence Ministers Dialogue along with Dr. Ng Eng Hen, Minister for Defence, Republic of Singapore in January 2021?
A.	2nd
B.	3rd
C.	4th
D.	5th
E.	6th
Answer» E. 6th

Discussion

538.	Aadhaar cards are valid travel documents for Indians under 15 and over 65 years travelling to which of the following countries, from January 2019?
A.	Bhutan
B.	Nepal
C.	Sweden
D.	Both 1 and 2
E.	Both 2 and 3
Answer» E. Both 2 and 3

Discussion

539.	President Ram Nath Kovind left on a state visit to which of the following countries in July 2019?
A.	Benin
B.	The Gambia
C.	Guinea
D.	Both 1 and 2
E.	All are correct
Answer» F.

Discussion

540.	11th session of Petersberg Climate Dialogue with 30 countries including India took place in April 2020, through a video conference. The Dialogue was hosted by which of the following countries?
A.	France
B.	India
C.	USA
D.	Germany
E.	Japan
Answer» E. Japan

Discussion

541.	India has offered USD ________ million credit to Bolivia after President Ram Nath Kovind held productive and extensive talks with his Bolivian counterpart Evo Morales.
A.	60
B.	75
C.	90
D.	100
E.	150
Answer» E. 150

Discussion

542.	In an award ceremony at IMA Dehradun in June 2021, Junior Under Officer (JUO) Kinley Norbu, a Foreign Gentlemen Cadet (FGC) from which country was awarded the prestigious motivational trophy for his excellent all-round performance during his training?
A.	Laos
B.	Bhutan
C.	Thailand
D.	Cambodia
E.	Vietnam
Answer» C. Thailand

Discussion

543.	New oil terminal to be built at Motihari in Bihar will supply fuel to ______.
A.	Myanmar
B.	Bhutan
C.	China
D.	Nepal
Answer» E.

Discussion

544.	India and the European Union held their 1st maritime security dialogue in a virtual format in January 2021. It was chaired by whom?
A.	Joanneke Balfoort
B.	Sandeep Arya
C.	Rajnath Singh
D.	Both 1 and 2
E.	Both 1 and 3
Answer» E. Both 1 and 3

Discussion

545.	In December 2019, which country has decided to import polio markers from India, months after it suspended trade ties with New Delhi?
A.	Pakistan
B.	Afghanistan
C.	Bangladesh
D.	Iran
E.	Iraq
Answer» B. Afghanistan

Discussion

546.	As of August 2019, the India's permanent representative to the United Nations is:
A.	Syed Akbaruddin
B.	G Parthasarathy
C.	Kamlesh Sharma
D.	Rajeswar Dayal
Answer» B. G Parthasarathy

Discussion

547.	Name the inter - governmental organization to promote international co - operation?
A.	NATO
B.	UN
C.	WHO
D.	IGO
Answer» C. WHO

Discussion

548.	Japan will provide India a $10 mn assistance to build cold chain facilities for safe storage of vaccines. Who is the PM of Japan?
A.	Naoto Kan
B.	Yoshihide Suga
C.	Shigeru Omi
D.	Shinzō Abe
E.	Yoshiro Mori
Answer» C. Shigeru Omi

Discussion

549.	India and which of the following countries will reopen the Chilahati-Haldibari rail link nearly after 55 years?
A.	Pakistan
B.	Bangladesh
C.	Bhutan
D.	Nepal
E.	Myanmar
Answer» C. Bhutan

Discussion

550.	In January 2021, the Union Cabinet has given its approval to the MoU between India and which country for sharing the real-time seismic data and cooperation in early warnings of sand and dust storms?
A.	Oman
B.	UAE
C.	Qatar
D.	Iran
E.	Iraq
Answer» C. Qatar

Discussion

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Karnataka is set to implement a ₹600-crore project for bringing 10 lakh hectares of parched land in 10 districts under watershed development with whose assistance?

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral delegation-level meeting with whom in October 2020?

In April 2020, in which country has the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) launched a ‘Lockdown Learners' series of online dialogues with students and educators?

India has become a part of the Global Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Development Hub in September 2019. In which year was the hub launched?

Passenger train services from Dhaka to which of the following cities are planned to be started from 26 March 2021?

In which country will the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) provide consultancy services for Post-Earthquake reconstruction of 11 Cultural Heritage sites?

On the world's largest ship graveyard in Alang, Gujarat, which of the following cruise ships of the UK got scrapped?

In August 2020, Industry Ministers of countries of which of the following groups have attended a video meeting to discuss ways to boost cooperation in areas including 5G and Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

In September 2020, India provided a soft loan of $250 million to which of the following countries?

India has joined the league of ________ of the world's leading city networks and technology governance organisations that will work towards advancing the responsible and ethical use of smart city technologies.

President Ram Nath Kovind will embark on a visit to the Philippines and ________ on the 17 Oct 19.

In January 2020, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister reached New Delhi on a two-day official visit to India. Who is the Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka?

Foreign Minister of ________ Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan was on three-day visit in India.

Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria left for which country in April 2021 on five days official visit?

In which country is a camp being organized under India for Humanity initiative of Government of India to commemorate 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi?

In March 2021, which country has given emergency authorisation to India’s COVID-19 vaccine COVAXIN?

Bangladesh has taken the initiative to open more border haats along the border with which of the following states?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate ‘Maitri Setu’ between India and which of the following countries in March 2021?

In how many countries is the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) looking at setting up logistics bases as part of initiatives to woo the countries to buy India's light combat aircraft Tejas and military helicopters?

French-based company Suez has won a contract to extend, rehabilitate and operate the drinking water distribution system in which of these cities?

Poland will send Covid-19 vaccines to its embassy in India. Who is the PM of Poland?

India has launched first of its kind Flash Flood Guidance services for India and other South Asian countries. The Flash Flood Guidance is a robust system designed by which of the following?

In February 2020, the Prime Minister of which country arrived in New Delhi on a five-day state visit to India?

PM Narendra Modi will address the annual high-level UN General Assembly session in September 2019. He had given his maiden address to world leaders at the UN General Assembly in ________.

President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the Indian community and friends of India in ________.

In November 2020, which of the following organised a virtual networking meet with German importers to promote the export of fresh fruits and vegetables from the country?

India will supply how many doses (in millions) of COVID vaccines to Africa and another one million shots to the United Nations for its health workers under a global health partnership arrangement known as GAVI?

External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar was on a two-day visit to which country from 27 December 2020?

In August 2019, where did Indian and U.S. officials gather for the 2+2 inter-sessional and the Maritime Security Dialogue?

In October 2020, Government has extended the current concessional rate of how much per cent discount on cargo movement between India and Chabahar Port in Iran for a period of one year?

In August 2019, India has become the ________ largest investor in Africa with cumulative investment at over 54 billion US dollars.

In June 2020, with which country has India signed an agreement for the formation of a 50:50 Joint Venture Company for LPG business?

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar participated in the inaugural session of the Intra-Afghan negotiations held in which city in September 2020 via video teleconference?

In May 2021, which of the following INS, with 40-tonnes Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) donated by Bahrain, has reached New Mangalore Port in Karnataka?

PM Modi announced grant assistance of 15 million dollars to which country for the promotion of Buddhist ties between the 2 countries?

In March 2021, US Defence Secretary arrived in India. Who is the Defence Secretary of the US?

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh co-chaired which edition India-Singapore Defence Ministers Dialogue along with Dr. Ng Eng Hen, Minister for Defence, Republic of Singapore in January 2021?

Aadhaar cards are valid travel documents for Indians under 15 and over 65 years travelling to which of the following countries, from January 2019?

President Ram Nath Kovind left on a state visit to which of the following countries in July 2019?

11th session of Petersberg Climate Dialogue with 30 countries including India took place in April 2020, through a video conference. The Dialogue was hosted by which of the following countries?

India has offered USD ________ million credit to Bolivia after President Ram Nath Kovind held productive and extensive talks with his Bolivian counterpart Evo Morales.

In an award ceremony at IMA Dehradun in June 2021, Junior Under Officer (JUO) Kinley Norbu, a Foreign Gentlemen Cadet (FGC) from which country was awarded the prestigious motivational trophy for his excellent all-round performance during his training?

New oil terminal to be built at Motihari in Bihar will supply fuel to ______.

India and the European Union held their 1st maritime security dialogue in a virtual format in January 2021. It was chaired by whom?

In December 2019, which country has decided to import polio markers from India, months after it suspended trade ties with New Delhi?

As of August 2019, the India's permanent representative to the United Nations is:

Name the inter - governmental organization to promote international co - operation?

Japan will provide India a $10 mn assistance to build cold chain facilities for safe storage of vaccines. Who is the PM of Japan?

India and which of the following countries will reopen the Chilahati-Haldibari rail link nearly after 55 years?

In January 2021, the Union Cabinet has given its approval to the MoU between India and which country for sharing the real-time seismic data and cooperation in early warnings of sand and dust storms?