International Dance Day

International Dance Day

International Dance Day is a global celebration of dance, created by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute, the main partner for the performing arts of UNESCO.

The event takes place every year on 29th April, the anniversary of the birth of Jean-Georges Noverre, the creator of modern ballet.

In 1982, the Dance Committee of International Theatre Institute founded International Dance Day.

The theme for 2019 is Dance and Spirituality.


Date:  29 April

London Marathon 2019

London Marathon 2019

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge ran the second fastest marathon in history to win the London Marathon for a fourth time as Britain's Mo Farah finished fifth.

Kipchoge, 34, who broke the world record in Berlin last year, triumphed in two hours two minutes 38 seconds.

Farah finished three minutes one second behind Kipchoge, while fellow Briton Callum Hawkins was 10th.

Kenya's Brigid Kosgei, 25, became the youngest female London winner, with Britain's Charlotte Purdue 10th.

Ethiopia's Mosinet Geremew and Mule Wasihun finished second and third respectively behind Kipchoge, who finished 59 seconds shy of his world record of 2:01:39.

Earlier, American Daniel Romanchuk and Switzerland's Manuela Schar won the men's and women's elite wheelchair races.

More than 40,000 runners,   took part in the marathon

the amount raised by the London Marathon passed £1bn.

US said it will pull out of an international arms treaty.

US  said it  will pull out of an international arms treaty.

It was signed in 2013 but opposed by the National Rifle Association, NRA 

The NRA has opposed the treaty, which regulates the 70- billion Dollar business in conventional arms

The agreement covers weapons exports, ranging from small firearms to tanks, but not domestic sales.

The 193-nation U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly approved the pact in April 2013.

The United States, which is the world’s No. 1 arms exporter, voted in favour of it

second Belt and Road Forum

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a development strategy adopted by the Chinese government involving infrastructure development and investments in 152 countries and international organizations in Europe, Asia, Middle East, Latin America and Africa

 "Belt" refers to the overland routes for road and rail transportation, called "the Silk Road Economic Belt"; whereas "road" refers to the sea routes, or the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road

The second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation is being held in Beijing from April 25 to 27, and leaders including heads of state and government from nearly 40 countries will attend the forum's roundtable meeting.


Leaders from 37 countries have come to Beijing for the three-day forum, with officials from scores of other nations in attendance.

The first Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, or BRFIC was held on May 14–15, 2017 in Beijing, and drew 29 foreign heads of state and government and representatives from more than 130 countries and 70 international organizations

when is world penguin day celebrated?

when is world penguin day celebrated?

Options

1) April 25

2)April 24

3)April 26

4)April 27


answer

 1) April 25


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April 25th is World Penguin Day.

 This celebratory day coincides with the annual northern migration of Adelie penguins.

This intrinsic migration pattern is conserved across generations.

Native to Antarctica are six breeding species, Emperor, King, Chinstrap, Adelie, Gentoo and Macaroni penguins.

of the 17 recognized living species, 11 have been listed as Vulnerable or Endangered.

 Emperor Penguin is the biggest of the  penguin species

World Day for Laboratory Animals

World Day for Laboratory Animals

World Day For Animals In Laboratories (WDAIL)  is observed every year on 24 April. The surrounding week has come to be known as "World Week for Animals In Laboratories"

 The National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) describe the day as an "international day of commemoration for animals in laboratories.


World Day For Animals In Laboratories was established in 1980 by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals(PETA)

 PETA Founder, Ingrid Newkirk created the day to advocate for animals in labs.

Hugh Daudinga’s birthday was chosen as the date of world Laboratory animal Protection Day.

He was an officer of the Royal Air Force of Great Britain and a famous animal rights fighter and opponent of vivisection.

 The adjoining week is known as “World Week for Animals in Laboratories”.

Abu Dhabi International Book Fair to begin on April 24

Abu Dhabi International Book Fair to begin on April 24

The 29th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) is all set to receive more than 1000 exhibitors from 50 countries on Wednesday.

India has been nominated as the “Guest of Honour” country at the Book Fair.

The Fair will be held in the UAE capital from 24th  to 30th April 2019.

 30 publishing houses from India will take part in the fair, along with leading Indian writers and authors, to highlight the shared cultural diversity between India and the UAE.

Books on the life and struggle of Mahatma Gandhi will be on display as a special focus as part of the 150th birth anniversary celebrations.

A special presentation shall be made by the Publications Division on the 100 volume series of the Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi in a bid to reach out to the international audience.

The annual fair is a major event in the publishing sector in the Middle East and North Africa and is a platform for local and international talent to present their work and communicate with the sector’s leaders and influencers.

The fair’s 29th edition will involve over 1,000 participants from more than 50 countries, who will showcase 500,000 books.

Saudi, UAE pledge 3 billion financial aid for which country?

Saudi, UAE pledge 3 billion financial aid for which country?

options

1) Sudan

2)Algeria

3)somalia

4)none of the above

answer


1) Sudan


Other details

Saudi Arabia and the UAE announced financial support of three billion dollars for the people of Sudan

the assistance bundle entails 500 million USD deposit into Sudan's central bank to strengthen the country's liquidity and monetary reserves.

The remaining amount will be dedicated to support the people of Sudan, across food, medicines, and fuel derivatives.
 

Volodymyr Zelensky has been elected as President of which country?

 Volodymyr Zelensky has been elected as President of which country?

Options

1) Ukraine

2)Poland

3)Belarus

4)Moldova

answer

1) Ukraine


Other details

In Ukraine,  Volodymyr Zelensky has  secured a landslide victory in the Presidential election.

Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelensky is a Ukrainian politician and President-elect of Ukraine. Prior to his political career, he was a comedian and filmmaker.

Zelensky won the 2019 Ukrainian presidential election with more than 70% of the votes, defeating incumbent Petro Poroshenko


Ukraine is a large country in Eastern Europe

Capital: Kyiv

Currency: Ukrainian hryvnia

Egyptians vote in referendum to extend President's Rule

Egyptians vote in referendum to extend President's Rule

Egyptians voted  in a referendum that aims to cement the rule of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi

Vote were casted for amendments to the constitution to allow 64-year-old Sisi to run for another six-year term

this will boost his control over the judiciary and giving the military even greater influence in political life.

Egyptian parliament endorsed the constitutional changes, which also include the creation of a second parliamentary chamber and a quota ensuring at least 25 per cent of lawmakers are women.

Soumeylou Boubèye Maiga was prime minister of which country?

Soumeylou Boubèye Maiga was prime minister of which country?

Options

1) Mali

2)Senegal

3)Burkina Faso

4)Ivory Coast

answer

 1) Mali


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Mali's Prime Minister has resigned along with his entire government

Soumeylou Boubèye Maïga is a Malian politician and the Prime Minister of Mali since 31 December 2017.

 he previously served in the government of Mali as Minister of Foreign Affairs under President Amadou Toumani Touré from 5 April 2011 until the March 2012

Mali, officially the Republic of Mali, is a landlocked country in West Africa, a region geologically identified with the West African Craton. Mali is the eighth-largest country in Africa, with an area of just over 1,240,000 square kilometres. The population of Mali is 18 million. 


Capital: Bamako
President: Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta
Currencies: CFA franc, West African CFA franc
Official language: French

Alan García was president of which country?

Alan García was president of which country?

Options

1) Peru

2)chile

3)Brazil

4)none of the above

answer

1) Peru


Other details

Alan Gabriel Ludwig García Pérez was a Peruvian politician who served as President of Peru from 1985 to 1990 and again from 2006 to 2011.

when is World Hemophilia Day observed?

when is World Hemophilia Day observed?

Options

1) april 17

2)April 18

3)April 19

4)April 16

answer

1) april 17


Other details

World Hemophilia Day is held annually on April 17 by the World Federation of Hemophilia  (WFH).

 It is an awareness day for hemophilia and other bleeding disorders, which also serves to raise funds and attract volunteers for the WFH.

 It was started in 1989; April 17 was chosen in honor of Frank Schnabel's birthday

The World Federation of Hemophilia is an international non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with hemophilia and other genetic bleeding disorders. It educates hemophiliacs and lobbies for improved medical treatment. 
Founder: Frank Schnabell
Founded: 1963
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Members: 127 National Member Organizations

Google has opened its first Africa Artificial Intelligence lab in Ghana

Google has opened its first Africa Artificial Intelligence lab in Ghana

Search engine giant Google has opened its first African artificial intelligence (AI) laboratory in Ghana's capital city Accra,

The lab has been set up with the aim to address economic, political and environmental issues.

The new lab would use AI to develop solutions in healthcare, education and agriculture -- like helping to diagnose certain types of crop diseas

Google has opened similar research centres in various cities around the world including Tokyo, Zurich, New York and Paris.

Google is working with universities and startups in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa to boost AI development regionally.

WHO raised alarm over 300% increase in case of measles globally

WHO raised alarm over 300% increase in case of measles globally

World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over a 300 percent increase in the case of measles globally in the first quarter of 2019 compared with last year.

 provisional data has indicated a a clear trend, with all regions of the world seeing outbreaks.

early trends for 2019 likely underestimated the severity of the outbreaks since only about one in 10 actual measles cases was reported.

So far this year, 170 countries have reported 112,163 measles cases to WHO.

At this time in 2018, 163 countries had reported 28,124 cases.

It also added that Africa has witnessed the most dramatic rise - up 700% which has weaker vaccination coverage than other regions.

Measles, an airborne infection causing fever, cough and rashes that can be deadly in rare cases - had been officially eliminated in many countries with advanced healthcare systems.

UNSC votes to end peacekeeping operations in Haiti on Oct 15

UNSC votes to end peacekeeping operations in Haiti on Oct 15

The UN Security Council has voted unanimously to completely end its peacekeeping operations in Haiti on October 15 and establish a political mission to support government efforts to promote order and development in Latin America's poorest country.

The resolution approved gives a final six-month period for such operations and asks Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to plan a political mission.

 Haiti's leaders had asked the UN to allow government authorities to fully assume responsibility for security.

David Bernhardt has been appointed as Interior secretary of which country?

David Bernhardt has been appointed  as Interior secretary of which country?

Options

1) US

2) UK

3) France

4) germany

answer

1) US


Other details

The US Senate has confirmed Colorado native David Bernhardt as secretary of the Interior Department.

The   upper chamber approved Bernhardt's nomination in a 56-41 vote

Bernhardt,   was nominated by US President Donald Trump in February to replace Ryan Zinke

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrested in London

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrested in London

The WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was arrested in London to face a charge in the United States of conspiring to hack into a Pentagon computer network in 2010

The Ecuadorean government suspended the citizenship it had granted Mr. Assange and evicted him  from their embassy in london , clearing the way for his arrest.

European leaders offer Britain six-month delay to its Brexit departure

European leaders offer Britain six-month delay to its Brexit departure


European Union (EU) leaders  met in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss British Prime Minister Theresa May's request to move the Brexit deadline, which is set for Friday.

European leaders have offered Britain a six-month delay to its Brexit departure, saving the continent from a chaotic no-deal departure at the end of week.

Donald Tusk, the European Council president, would be meeting British Prime Minister Theresa May to secure her agreement.

If May accepts the extension and London remains in the EU after May 22, British voters will have to take part in European parliamentary elections.

Most of the 27 European leaders gathered in Brussels, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, had backed a plan for Brexit to be postponed for up to a year.

which country is the highest recipient of remittances?

which country is the highest recipient of remittances?

Options

1) India

2)china

3)Japan

4)Russia


answer

1) India


Other details

World Bank said India retains top spot in remittances in 2018

The Indian diaspora has sent $79 billion (approximately Rs 5.5 lakh crore) home

China is at second spot ($67 billion) and Mexico at third ($36 billion), according to the latest edition of the World Bank’s Migration and Development Brief.

Kirstjen Nielsen was homeland secretary of which country?

Kirstjen Nielsen   was  homeland secretary of which country?



Options

1)US

2)UK

3)France

4)Germany

answer

 1)US


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US Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen is stepping down.

she would be temporarily replaced by Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan.

which country announced long-term visas for best 100 Arab start-ups?

which country announced long-term visas for best 100 Arab start-ups?

options

1) UAE

2)kuwait

3)Qatar

4)Bahrain

answer

1) UAE


Other details

The UAE Government has announced granting long-term visas for the top 100 start-ups shaping the fourth industrial revolution.

The 100 Arab start-ups were selected at the World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa, held in Jordan between 6-7th April.

 The Forum witnessed for the first time bringing together 100 emerging companies from the Arab region, which are working to shape the future of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
 

Senior US Treasury official David Malpass selected as President of World Ban

Senior US Treasury official David Malpass selected as President of World Bank

Senior US Treasury official David Malpass has been selected as President of the World Bank.

The World Bank's executive board unanimously selected Malpass as the bank's 13th President for a five-year term last night.

The World Bank President is Chair of Boards of Directors of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and International Development Association.

Malpass has served on the boards of the Council of the Americas, Economic Club of New York, and the National Committee on US-China Relations.
 

US House votes to end American involvement in Yemen's civil war

US House votes to end American involvement in Yemen's civil war

The US House of Representatives has voted to end US involvement in Yemen's civil war

The House approved the resolution by 247 to 175 votes that directs the President to remove US Armed Forces from hostilities in or affecting the Republic of Yemen within 30 days.

Cholera vaccinations have been launched in cyclone affected Mozambique

Cholera vaccinations have been launched in cyclone affected Mozambique


In Mozambique, a vaccination campaign has been launched after Cyclone Idai battered the nation and unleashed an outbreak of cholera.


International relief agencies and the Health Ministry are aiming to immunise nearly 9,00,000 people against the water-borne intestinal disease, which has already killed two people and infected more than 1,400.


The vaccinations will be administered at health centres, shelters for the displaced, and at schools and markets.


Cyclone Idai smashed into the coast of central Mozambique last month, unleashing hurricane-force winds and rains that flooded the hinterland and drenched eastern Zimbabwe.


In Mozambique, 598 people have been confirmed dead, and another 268 have died in Zimbabwe, according to the latest toll.

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigned

Algerian President  Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigned

Abdelaziz Bouteflika is an Algerian politician who served as the fifth President of Algeria.

Prior to becoming president, he served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1963 until 1979 and as President of the United Nations General Assembly for a 1-year term from 1974.

 he was the longest-serving head of state of Algeria

Algeria is a North African country with a Mediterranean coastline and a Saharan desert interior.

Capital: Algiers

Currency: Algerian dinar

Lewis Hamilton won the Bahrain Grand Prix after an engine

Lewis Hamilton won Bahrain GP

Lewis Hamilton won  the Bahrain Grand Prix after an engine

 Hamilton's win was the 74th of his career but first this season. He is now 17 wins short of Michael Schumacher's all-time record of 91.

The 2019 Bahrain Grand Prix (formally known as the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2019) was a Formula One motor race that took place on 31 March 2019 at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain.

 The race is the second round of the 2019 FIA Formula One World Championship and marked the fifteenth time that the Bahrain Grand Prix was run as a round of the Formula One World Championship

Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton MBE is a British racing driver who races in Formula One for Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport.

he is A five-time Formula One World Champion

where are 12th Asian Airgun Championships being held?

where are 12th Asian Airgun Championships being held?

Options

1) Taipei

2)Thailand

3)Philippines

4)Indonesia

answer

1) Taipei

Other details


the 12th Asian Airgun Championships is being held in Taoyuan, Taipei.