where was foundation stone for a new 5000 metric ton Temperature Controlled Cold Storage facility to be constructed with Indian grant laid?

where was foundation stone for a new 5000 metric ton Temperature Controlled Cold Storage facility to be constructed with Indian grant laid?

Options

1) Sri lanka

2)bangladesh

3)nepal

4)bhutan

answer

1) Sri lanka


Other details

In Sri Lanka, foundation stone for a new 5000 metric ton Temperature Controlled Cold Storage facility to be constructed with Indian grant, was laid in Dambulla

The main Cold Storage building and refrigeration chambers will be constructed utilizing a grant of 30 crore from the Government of India.

The initiative will benefit the farming community by reducing post harvest losses and wastage, particularly in peak season. It will also ensure delivery of good quality agro produce to consumers.

India has undertaken more than 70 such projects in various fields and about 20 such projects are currently under progress.

The overall development portfolio of Government of India in Sri Lanka is close to 3 billion US dollar out of which 560 million dollar are in grants.

ICC T20 rankings

ICC T20 rankings

India opener Smriti Madhana and leg spinner Poonam Yadav remained static at third and second spots in the batting and bowling charts of the ICC Women T20 Players' Ranking released in Dubai on Friday.

Mandhana, who was the stand-in captain in place of regular skipper Harmanpreet Kaur in the three-match series against England, currently occupies the third spot in the batting chart with 698 points.

Jemimah Rodrigues continued to be on the sixth spot while Harmanpreet is ranked 10th.

Among Indian bowlers, Poonam retained her second position.

In the ICC Women's T20 International Team Rankings, India continue to remain in the fifth spot. Australia lead the table with 283 points followed by England on 278 points.

Sri Lanka have lost one point and are now on 205 points but remain in the eighth position while the West Indies are fourth.

Breakdancing makes next move to Olympic status at Paris 2024

Breakdancing makes next move to Olympic status at Paris 2024

The Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has recommended adding breakdancing, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games when the full membership meets in June.

IOC President Thomas Bach said at a news conference in Switzerland that making the Olympics more affordable and responsive has been a key aim for the committee.

the addition of these four sports to the Paris medal program offer the opportunity to connect with the young generation.

All four sports will be assessed in terms of how they are managed, the integrity of competitions and judging, before being finalized for Paris.

Which country has asked UN Security Council to hold meeting on Golan Heights?

Which country has asked UN Security Council to hold meeting on Golan Heights?

Options

1) syria

2)Jordan

3)Turkey

4)Iraq




answer


Syria has asked the United Nations Security Council to hold an urgent meeting on the US decision to recognize the Golan Heights as Israeli territory.

the Syrian mission to the United Nations asked the council presidency, held by France, to schedule an urgent meeting to discuss the situation.

Three UN Security Council resolutions call on Israel to withdraw from the Golan

Azali Assoumani has been elected as President of which country?

Azali Assoumani has been elected as President  of which country?

Options

1) Comoros

2)Djibouti

3)Cape Verde

4)Mayotte



answer

 
1) Comoros

other details



Comoros President Azali Assoumani was re-elected today according to results published by the electoral commission of the Indian Ocean archipelago.


 Azali Assoumani is a Comorian politician who is the President of the Comoros. He has been in office since 2016. Previously he was President from 1999 to 2002 and again from 2002 to 2006

The Comoros is a volcanic archipelago off Africa’s east coast, in the warm Indian Ocean waters of the Mozambique Channel.

Capital: Moroni
Currency: Comorian franc

when is International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade observed?

when is International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade observed?

Options

1) 25 march

2) 26 March

 3)27 March

 4)28 March

answer

1) 25 march

Other details

International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is a United Nations international observance designated in 2007 to be marked on 25 March every year.

The day honours and remembers those who suffered and died as a consequence of the transatlantic slave trade, which has been called "the worst violation of human rights in history",  in which over 400 years more than 15 million men, women and children were the victims

The day was first observed on 2008 and it was recognized by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) by adopting a resolution in 2007.

 theme  2019 is “Remember Slavery: The Power of the Arts for Justice”.

 

which country has signed agreement allowing United States military to use its ports?

which country has signed agreement allowing United States military to use its ports?

Options

1) Oman

2)Bahrain

3)Qatar

4)Kuwait

answer

1) Oman


Other details

Oman has signed an agreement with the United States that allow American ships and warplanes to take advantage of his ports and airports.

the framework agreement is aimed at bolstering Omani-American military relations.


The agreement will allow the US forces to take advantage from the facilities offered at some of the ports and airports during visits of the US military vessels and aircraft, particularly in the port of Duqm

Duqm port is located in southern Oman on the Arabian Sea and around 500 kilometres from the Strait of Hormuz.

At the mouth of the Gulf, the strait is crucial to global energy supplies.

The US-Omani deal was signed by the defence ministries of both countries

which country ordered withdrawal of sanctions against N Korea?

which country ordered withdrawal of sanctions against N Korea?

Options

1) US

2)UK

3)France

4)Germany

answer

1) US


Other details

President Donald Trump has  ordered the withdrawal of additional large-scale sanctions on North Korea, immediately after the Treasury Department imposed them, 

who won the Abel Prize for mathematics?

who won the Abel Prize for mathematics?

Options

1) Karen Uhlenbeck

2)Karen James

3)Karen John

4)Karen Jacob

answer

1) Karen Uhlenbeck


Other details

Karen Uhlenbeck, a mathematician and emeritus professor at the University of Texas at Austin, is now the first woman to win the Abel Prize for mathematics.

The Abel Prize is a Norwegian prize awarded annually by the King of Norway to one or more outstanding mathematicians. It is named after Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel and directly modeled after the Nobel Prizes. It comes with a monetary award of 6 million Norwegian Kroner.


Established: 23 August 2001
Awarded for: Outstanding scientific work in the field of mathematics
Country: Norway
Presented by: Government of Norway

when is International Day of Forests observed?

when is International Day of Forests observed?

Options

1) 21 march

2)22 March

3)23 March

4)24 March


answer



1) 21 march




Other details


The International Day of Forests was established on the 2 1st day of March, by resolution of the United Nations General Assembly on November 28, 2012.

Each year, various events celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests, and trees outside forests, for the benefit of current and future generations

International Day of Forests was observed for the first time on March 21, 2013.

theme 2019  : “Forests and Education – Learn to Love Forests”.

When is World Oral Health Day celebrated?

When is World Oral Health Day celebrated?

Options

1) 20 March

2)21March,

3)22 March,

4)23 March,






answer

1) 20 March


Other details

World Oral Health Day is observed annually on 20 March, and launches a year-long campaign dedicated to raising global awareness of the issues around oral health and the importance of oral hygiene so that governments, health associations and the general public can work together to achieve healthier mouths and happier lives

The official theme of the 2019 World Oral Health Day campaign is ‘Say Ahh: Act on Mouth Health’.

BWF badminton rankings

BWF badminton rankings

Indian badminton  players Lakshya Sen and Riya Mookerjee broke into the top-100 among Men’s and Women’s singles players in the latest World Badminton Rankings.

Making a jump of 28 places, Lakshya Sen is placed 76th.

Riya Mookerjee climbed up 19 spots to be placed 94th.

 In the women's singles rankings, P V Sindhu and Saina Nehwal are static with Sindhu at sixth and Saina at ninth position.

Among men, B Sai Praneeth also moved up three places to 19th.

Kidambi Srikanth remains static and is the best placed Indian in the men's rankings at seventh.

He is followed by Sameer Verma (14th), H S Prannoy (24th), Subhankar Dey (43rd), Parupalli Kashyap (48th), Ajay Jayram (52nd) and Sourav Verma (53rd).

Japan's Kento Momota is leading the men's chart while Chinese Taipei's Tai Tzu Ying is topping the women's singles list.

when is Global Recycling Day celebrated?

when is Global Recycling Day celebrated?

Options

1) March 18

2)March 19

3)March 17

4)March 16

answer

1) March 18


Other details

Global Recycling Day is be held on March 18 every year

Global Recycling Day was created in 2018 to help recognize, and celebrate, the importance recycling plays in preserving our precious primary resources and securing the future of our planet.

 It is a day for the world to come together, and put the planet first.

theme of 2019 as ‘Recycling into the Future’

ICC ODI rankings

  ICC ODI rankings

Indian skipper Virat Kohli and pacer Jasprit Bumrah have retained top positions in the latest ICC ODI rankings.

Kohli remained at the number one spot in the list of batsmen after he scored 310 runs in the recently-concluded home series against Australia which India lost, 2-3. Rohit Sharma remained number two.

Kedar Jadhav's all-round effort helped him move up 11 places to a career-best 24th.

In the Bowlers' list, Bumrah is at the top, followed by New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult at the second spot.

The all-rounders' table continues to be headed by Afghanistan's Rashid Khan. No Indian figures in the top-five.

In the team rankings, India is second, behind leaders England.

what is Idai ?

what is Idai ?

Options

1) Cyclone

2)mountain

3)sea

4)river

answer

1) Cyclone


Other details

Cyclone Idai has affected more than 1.5 million people in the three southern African countries.

Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi have been hit by a  cyclone

Australia to embark on its largest ever defence engagement with which country?

Australia to embark on its largest ever defence engagement with which country?

Options

1) sri lanka

2)bangladesh

3)maldives

4)mauritius

answer

1) sri lanka


Other details

Australia will embark on its largest ever defence engagement with Sri Lanka next week as part of the Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019.

 more than 1,000 defence personnel will be involved in the exercise comprising of Australian Naval, Army and Air force and their assets.

Australia along with India, Japan and US had formed the Quad to promote their interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

 

When was World Kidney Day celebrated?

When was World Kidney Day celebrated?

Options

1) 14 March

2)15 March

3)16 March

4)17 March

answer

1) 14 March


Other details

The day is observed annually on the second Thursday in March to create awareness on the importance of kidneys and reducing the frequency and impact of kidney diseases.

The theme this year is, 'Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere'.

It calls for universal health coverage for prevention and early treatment of kidney diseases. 

where will Special Olympics World Games 2019 be held?

where will Special Olympics World Games 2019  be held?

Options

1)  UAE

2)Baharain

3)Kuwait

4)Qatar

answer

1)  UAE

other details

Special Olympics World Games 2019 which is being held from March 14 to March 21 in UAE, has made history by welcoming a record-breaking 200 nations ahead of the Games.

Of the 200 nations, 195 will compete in the Games and five will observe.

It is being held in West Asia for the first time. 7,500 athletes will take part in 24 Olympic-style sports over seven days. 

British Parliament rejects Brexit deal for second time

British Parliament rejects Brexit deal for second time

British Parliament will vote on a new motion today to decide if the UK should leave the EU within the March 29 deadline without any deal in place.

 The British Prime Minister Theresa May made the statement last night soon after she suffered yet another massive Parliament defeat over Brexit.

MPs rejected May's withdrawal agreement by 149 votes, leaving the deadline for the deal hanging in the balance. Legislators in the House of Commons voted against the deal by 391 to 242.


EU ambassadors will meet in Brussels today to assess the vote, the bloc's contingency plans and to discuss whether to grant a delay to Brexit if London asks for one.

Marshall Islands will release digital currency in 2019

Marshall Islands will  release digital currency in 2019

the Marshall Islands’ is gearing to release its new digital currency called the “SOV” in 2019

Neema, the Israel-based company is partnering with the Marshall Islands government to develop the digital currency.

The final launch date will be decided by the Marshall Islands government’s Legal Tender Committee.

Mohammad Shtayyeh named as Prime Minister of which country?

Mohammad Shtayyeh named as Prime Minister of which country?

options

1) Palestine

2)bahrain

3)qatar

4)kuwait

answer

1) Palestine


other details

Mohammad Shtayyeh has been named as Palestinian Prime Minister by President of Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas.

The announcement comes six weeks after Rami al-Hamdallah tendered his resignation 

 

woman from which country has been officially named oldest person?

woman from which country has been officially named oldest person?

Options

1) Japan

2)china

3)korea

4)none of the above

answer


1) Japan


Other details

A 116-year-old Japanese woman has been honoured as the world's oldest living person by Guinness World Records.

The global authority on records officially recognised Kane Tanaka in a ceremony today at the nursing home where she lives in Fukuoka, in southwest Japan.

Bill Shine was communications director in which country?

Bill Shine was communications director in which country?

Options

1) US

2)UK

3)france

4)germany

answer

1) US


Other details

US has said today Former Fox News executive Bill Shine has resigned as President 's communications director. 

when is international Women's Day celebrated?

when is international Women's Day celebrated?

Options

1) 8 March

2)7 March

3)9 March

4)6 March

answer

1) 8 March


Other details

International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8 every year. It is a focal point in the movement for women's rights.

A Women's Day on February 28,  1909 was first organized in New York.

the 1910 International Socialist Woman's Conference suggested a Women's Day be held annually.

The United Nations began celebrating International Women's Day in the International Women's Year, 1975.

In 1977, the United Nations General Assembly invited member states to proclaim March 8 as the UN Day for women's rights and world peace

Venezuelan govt announced to expel ambassador of which country?

Venezuelan govt announced to expel  ambassador of which country?

Options

1) germany

2)france

3)spain

4)italy

answer

1) germany


Other details

The Venezuelan government has announced to expel German ambassador Daniel Kriener from the country.

WHICH country will introduce direct flights to two Indian cities ?

WHICH country will introduce direct flights to two Indian cities ?

Options

1) Israel

2)France

3)Germany

4)Spain

answer

1) Israel


Other details

Israel's Arkia Airlines will introduce direct flights to two Indian cities -- Goa and Kochi from September 2019.

 Arkia will operate the new flights from September 2019 onwards using recently acquired Airbus 321 neo LR. 

which country Plans To End India's Preferential Trade Treatment?

which country Plans To End India's Preferential Trade Treatment?

options

1) US

2)UK

3)France

4)Germany

answer

1) US

Other details

US is  taking this step because, after intensive engagement between the United States and the Government of India,  India has not assured the United States that it will provide equitable and reasonable access to the markets of India.

US intends to end India's preferential trade treatment under a program that allows $5.6 billion worth of Indian exports to enter the United States duty free.

The US Trade Representative's Office said removing India from the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program would not take effect for at least 60 days after notifications to Congress and the Indian government, and it will be enacted by a presidential proclamation.

The US goods and services trade deficit with India was $27.3 billion in 2017, according to the US Trade Representative's Office.

Medha Narvekar has been appointed as Vice President and Secretary of which University?

Medha Narvekar has been appointed  as Vice President and Secretary of which University?

Options

1) Pennsylvania

2)columbia

3)harvard

4)massachusetts

answer

1) Pennsylvania


Other details

ndian American Medha Narvekar has been appointed as the Vice President and Secretary of the University of Pennsylvania.

Narvekar, an MBA from Wharton School, will be taking over the new position on 1st July.

she served as senior associate vice president of the Pennsylvania Development and Alumni Relations

where was a meeting of all the trade ministers of 16 countries of RCEP group organized?

where was a meeting of all the trade ministers of 16 countries of RCEP group organized?

Optins

1) Cambodia

2)Thailand

3)India

4)china

answer

1) Cambodia

other details

The 16 members of RCEP group including India and China have agreed to intensify the ongoing negotiations for a proposed mega trade agreement to resolve all issues and conclude the talks this year.

The progress of negotiations were reviewed during a meeting of all the trade ministers of 16 countries in Cambodia

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is a proposed free trade agreement between the ten member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the six Asia-Pacific states with which ASEAN has existing free trade agreements.

Founded: 20 November 2012

The RCEP 16 countries

    the 10 members of ASEAN
         Indonesia
         Malaysia
         Philippines
         Singapore
         Thailand
         Brunei
         Vietnam
         Laos
         Myanmar
         Cambodia
    plus the three additional members of ASEAN Plus Three
         China
         Japan
         South Korea
    plus the three additional members of ASEAN Plus Six
         India
         Australia
         New Zealand

according to moody Indian economy is expected to grow at what rate?

according to moody Indian economy is expected to grow at what rate?

Options

1) 7.3

2)7.1

3)7.2

4)7.0

answer

1) 7.3


other details

according to the US-based rating agency – Moody’s quarterly Global Macro Outlook which was released on 1st March, 2019, Indian economy is expected to grow at 7.3 per cent in 2019 and 2020.

which cricketer received received knighthood?

which cricketer received received knighthood?

Options

1) Alastair Cook

2)James Anderson

3)Stuart Broad

4)Joe Root

answer

1) Alastair Cook


Other details

Alastair Cook is the first cricketer since former England captain Ian Botham in 2007 to receive the knighthood

Alastair Cook received knighthood for his services to cricket from the Queen at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.

Cook along with former England rugby skipper Bill Beaumont was knighted during the ceremony.

Cook scored 12,472 runs from 161 Tests and is leading run-scorer for England in the longest format of the game.

Cook has 33 centuries and 57 half-centuries in Tests.

He played 92 ODIs and four T20Is, scoring 3271 runs in the limited-over formats.