Who was Otis Rush?

Who was Otis Rush?

Options

1) musician

2)painter

3)sculptor

4)none of the above

answer


1) musician


Other details

Otis Rush was an   guitarist and singer

who won the Asia cup 2018 cricket tournament?

who won the Asia cup 2018 cricket tournament?

Options

1) India

2)srilanka

3)bangladesh

4)Afghanistan

answer

1) India


Other details

In Cricket, Team India has won the Asia Cup for a record-extending seventh time.

In the Final played at Dubai India  defeated Bangladesh by 3 wickets on the final ball of the match to successfully defend the title.

Bangladesh scored  222 all out in 48.3 overs. Opener Liton Das scored 121, his maiden ODI ton. Kuldeep Yadav took 3 wickets.

In reply, India overhauled the target on the last ball after they needed 6 runs from the final over.


Liton Das was named man of the match. 

when is world tourism day celebrated?

when is world tourism day celebrated?

Options

1) September 27

2)September 26

3)September 28

4)September 29

answer

1) September 27


Other details

Since 1980, the United Nations World Tourism Organization has celebrated World Tourism Day as international observances on September 27.

This date was chosen as on that day in 1970, the Statutes of the UNWTO were adopted.

The adoption of these Statutes is considered a milestone in global tourism.

The purpose of this day is to raise awareness on the role of tourism within the international community and to demonstrate how it affects social, cultural, political and economic values worldwide.

 The theme of the day was "sustainable tourism", in 2017. In 2018 the theme is "Tourism and the Digital Transformation".



At its Twelfth Session in Istanbul, Turkey, in October 1997, the UNWTO General Assembly decided to designate a host country each year to act as the Organization's partner in the celebration of World Tourism Day.

At its Fifteenth Session in Beijing, China, in October 2003, the Assembly decided the following geographic order to be followed for World Tourism Day celebrations 2006 in Europe; 2007 in South Asia; 2008 in the Americas; 2009 in Africa and 2011 in the Middle East.

 Ignatius Amaduwa Atigbi, a Nigerian national, was the one who proposed the idea of marking September 27 of every year as World Tourism Day.

 He was finally recognized for his contribution in 2009.

The colour of World Tourism Day is Blue. 

International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

On September 26, the United Nations (UN) promotes a special day that calls for all countries to get rid of nuclear weapons.

 In 2013, United Nations General Assembly declared 26 September as International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. It has been observed every year since 2014.

it aims to create public awareness on nuclear disarmament matters, educate people on the potential threat by nuclear weapons and the need for their total elimination.

 Member States of United Nations, non-governmental organizations, academicians, politicians, mass media and individuals are involved to create awareness on this issue.

One of the UN's oldest goals is to achieve worldwide nuclear disarmament

The Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons is one of the UN's efforts to seek more action on nuclear disarmament.

Hayabusa2 space probe which successfully landed two rovers on asteroid Ryugu is from which country?


options

1)japan

2)china

3)russia

4)none of the above

answer

1)japan


Other details

he Japanese space agency said that it has made history by successfully landing two unmanned rovers on an asteroid.

"The two rovers are in good condition and are transmitting images and data," the agency, JAXA, said on 22 September after the rovers separated from the Hayabusa2 spacecraft and landed on the asteroid Ryugu.

The rovers are collectively known as MINERVA-II1

The space agency reported that MINERVA-II1 is the world's first mobile exploration robot to land on the surface of an asteroid.


The Hayabusa2 began its approach to Ryugu from an orbiting altitude of around 20 km on 21 September afternoon.

As the craft approached to within 100 metres of the space rock, it sent back a photo showing Hayabusa2's shadow projected onto its barren, cratered surface.

Beneath their desolate surfaces, asteroids are believed to contain a rich treasure-trove of information about the formation of the solar system billions of years ago.

The 1 km-wide space rock, which is shaped like a diamond, is expected to be "rich in water and organic materials", allowing scientists to "clarify interactions between the building blocks of Earth and the evolution of its oceans and life, thereby developing solar system science", according to JAXA.

A series of specially designed cameras — four on the first rover and three on the second — will take stereo images of the asteroid's surface.

The rovers are also equipped with temperature gauges and optical sensors as well as an accelerometer and a set of gyroscopes.

A third rover called MASCOT will be launched from Hayabusa2 in early October,

After examining the far distant object and taking samples, Hayabusa2 will depart Ryugu in December 2019 before returning to Earth by the end of 2020 with its cargo of samples.

If successful, JAXA has said it will be the "world's first sample return mission to a C-type asteroid".

France Football launched Women’s Ballon d’Or

France Football launched Women’s Ballon d’Or

 the most prestigious individual trophy in soccer  Women’s Ballon d’Or will be awarded  for the first time this year.

Awarded every year by France Football magazine since Stanley Matthews won it in 1956, the Ballon d’Or for the best player of the year will be given to both a woman and a man on Dec. 3 in Paris.


France Football will make an official announcement in Tuesday’s edition of the magazine.

A list of 15 nominees for the prize will be announced on Oct. 8 alongside the 30-man selection.

The players will be selected by France Football and a panel of international journalists specialized in women’s soccer will vote on a winner.



The Ballon d’Or merged with the FIFA World Player of the Year award from 2010-15, but the magazine and soccer’s governing body split two years ago.

FIFA also awards a trophy to the best women’s player.


France Football is also launching a new award for the best young player of the year, the Kopa trophy, named after the late Raymond Kopa.

 The former Real Madrid attacking midfielder who became the first French player to win the Ballon d’Or back in 1958 died last year at 85.

Only former winners will be entitled to choose the winner from a list of 10 under-21 players.

The award ceremony will be broadcast live in more than 120 countries.

which country joined France in number 1 spot in FIFA rankings?

which country joined France in number 1 spot in FIFA rankings?

Options

1) Belgium

2)Croatia

3)Brazil

4)Uruguay

answer

1) Belgium


other details

Belgium have joined world champions France as the joint leaders in the Fifa rankings published on Thursday, the first time in the table's 25-year history that the top spot has been shared.

Belgium collected two wins, including their first in the Uefa Nations League over Iceland earlier this month, to bring them level with France on 1729 points.

France,  were held to a goalless draw by Germany in Munich in their Nations League opener before beating the Netherlands 2-1.

The only other change in the top 10 saw Denmark slip down to 10th spot, below Spain.

Following their disappointing group-stage exit at the World Cup, Germany have climbed a further three positions and now at12th.

Kenya were the biggest movers as they earned 22 points to move up five places to 107th. Those points came courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Ghana in 2019 African Nations Cup qualifier.

Top 10 rankings:

1. France

1. Belgium 

3. Brazil

4. Croatia

5. Uruguay

6. England

7. Portugal

8. Switzerland

9. Spain

10. Denmark 

when is World Rose Day (for people battling cancer) celebrated?

when is World Rose Day (for people battling cancer) celebrated?

Options

1) September 22

2)September 21

3)September 23

4)September 24

answer


1) September 22


Other details

On September 22 every year, Rose Day is observed, for all the people all over the world who are battling cancer.

It is observed in the memory of 12-year-old Melinda Rose from Canada, who was diagnosed with Askin’s Tumour, which is a rare form of blood cancer.


The purpose of celebrating Rose Day is to remind all cancer patients that they can face this disease with their spirit and will power.

Being aware about cancer is not only important for supporting those going through it, but also for preventing it.

Awareness programs which are held on Rose Day help raise awareness about this dreaded disease.

Tran Dai Quang was President of which country?

Tran Dai Quang was President  of which country?


Options

1) Vietnam

2)Thailand

3)Laos

4)none of the above


answer



1) Vietnam


Other details

Trần Đại Quang was a Vietnamese politician

he was the 8th State President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, in office from 2 April 2016 until  2018.

Trần Đại Quang was elected to the post by the National Assembly of Vietnam, and nominated by his predecessor Trương Tấn Sang who retired from office

Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country on the South China Sea

Prime minister: Nguyen Xuan Phuc Trending
Capital: Hanoi
Currency: Vietnamese dong

Where was 7th UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism held?

Where was 7th UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism held?

Options

1) Korea

2)China

3)Japan

4)None of the above





answer

1) Korea

Other details



 the 7th UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism took place in Seoul, Republic of Korea.


It was organized by The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

The theme of the summit is: A 2030 Vision for Urban Tourism.

 It was supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea, the Korea Tourism Organization and the Seoul Tourism Organization.

 The main focus of the Summit was the future of urban tourism in the context of the 2030 Urban Agenda.

The World Bank has 146 projects focusing on tourism representing approximately $2.5bn in lending and technical assistance in 6 priority regions.

The venue of 8th UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism 2019 will be Astana, Kazakhstan.

The World Tourism Organization is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism. 

Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
Founded: 1975
Parent organization: United Nations

when does Nepal celebrates its Constitution Day?

Options

1) Sept 20

2)Sept 21

3)Sept 22

4) Sept 23


answer

1) Sept 20


Other details

Nepal is celebrating its Constitution Day which is also known as the National Day.

The new constitution of Nepal was promulgated on this day in 2015.

 A number of programmes are being organised to mark the occasion.

The main function was held at Nepal Army Pavilion in Kathmandu,


Constitution of Nepal 2015  is the present governing Constitution of Nepal.

Nepal is governed according to the Constitution which came into effect on Sept 20, 2015, replacing the Interim Constitution of 2007.

The constitution of Nepal is divided into 35 parts, 308 Articles and 9 Schedules.

Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia

Capital: Kathmandu
Currency: Nepalese rupee
Prime minister: Khadga Prasad Oli
President: Bidhya Devi Bhandari

which country launched world's first hydrogen-powered train ?

which country launched world's first hydrogen-powered train ?

Options

1) Germany

2)France

3)Spain

4)Italy


answer

1) Germany


Other details

Two trains built by the French train maker Alstom are now operating on a 62 mile stretch of line in northern Germany

Germany has rolled out the world’s first hydrogen-powered train, signalling the start of a push to challenge the might of polluting diesel trains with costlier but more eco-friendly technology.

Two  trains, built by French TGV-maker Alstom, on Monday began running a 62 mile (100km) route between the towns and cities of Cuxhaven, Bremerhaven, Bremervoerde and Buxtehude in northern Germany  a stretch normally plied by diesel trains.

Alstom plans to deliver another 14 of the zero-emissions trains  by 2021, while other German states have also expressed an interest.

Hydrogen trains are equipped with fuel cells that produce electricity through a combination of hydrogen and oxygen, a process that leaves steam and water as the only emissions.

Excess energy is stored in ion lithium batteries on board the train.

The Coradia iLint trains can run for about 600 miles (1,000km) on a single tank of hydrogen, similar to the range of diesel trains.

Alstom is betting on the technology as a greener, quieter alternative to diesel on non-electrified railway lines  an attractive prospect to many German cities scrambling to combat air pollution.


Other countries are also looking into hydrogen trains, including Britain, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Italy and Canada.

In France, the government has already said it wants the first hydrogen train to be on the rails by 2022.

Second Nepal-China joint military drill in Sichuan​

Second Nepal-China joint military drill in Sichuan​

The Nepal Army's 12 military personnel will visit China to attend the second edition of 'Mt Everest Friendship Exercise', a 12-day long military drill, 

The second edition of Nepal-China joint military exercise with a special focus on combating terror would begin from Monday in China's southwestern Sichuan province, a senior official here said.

The Nepal Army's 12 military personnel will visit China to attend the second edition of 'Mt Everest Friendship Exercise', a 12-day long military drill, sources said.

The exercise will mainly focus on anti-terrorism activities,

Disaster management training will also be imparted in the training,

This will be the second time that the Nepal Army will participate in a joint military drill with People's Liberation Army.

The first such exercise was held in April last year.

Nepal has been conducting battalion-level exercises named 'Surya Kiran' with the Indian Army for the last 13 years, engaging some 300 personnel from both sides.

The defence forces from Nepal and China have increased their engagement of late.

 

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge sets new marathon world record

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge sets new marathon world record

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge sets new marathon world record of 2 hour 1 minute 39 seconds

Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge set a new marathon world record in Berlin , smashing the previous best as he clocked 2 hour 1 minute 39 second.

The 33-year-old Olympic champion, aided by a string of pacemakers through to 25km of the 42.195 km race, took 1 minute 17 second off the previous best set four years ago by Dennis Kimetto.

It was the largest single improvement on the marathon world record since Derek Clayton improved the mark by 2:23 in 1967.

Acclaimed as the greatest marathon runner of the modern era, Kipchoge has dominated marathon racing since making his debut in Hamburg in 2013.

Ethiopian Ruti Aga finished second and her compatriot Tirunesh Dibaba third.

Eliud Kipchoge is a Kenyan long distance runner, the 2016 Olympic gold medallist in the marathon, and current world record holder in the marathon. He has been described as “the greatest marathoner of the modern era

When is International Day of Democracy celebrated?

When is International Day of Democracy  celebrated?

Options


1) 15 September

2)16 September

3)17 September

4)18 September

answer

1) 15 September


Other details

In 2007 the United Nations General Assembly resolved to observe 15 September as the International Day of Democracy with the purpose of promoting and upholding the principles of democracy and invited all member states and organizations to commemorate the day in an appropriate manner that contributes to raising public awareness

In September 1997 the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) adopted a Universal Declaration on Democracy.

 That Declaration affirms the principles of democracy, the elements and exercise of democratic government, and the international scope of democracy.

Theme 2018: Democracy under Strain: Solutions for a Changing World. 

Where was 4th Eastern Economic Forum held?

Where was 4th Eastern Economic Forum  held?

Options

1) Russia

2)china

3)japan

4)Laos

answer

1) Russia


Other details

4th Eastern Economic Forum was held in Vladivostok, Russia.

 The theme of the Forum was ‘The Far East: Expanding the Range of Possibilities’.

 The EEF 2018 was organized by the Roscongress Foundation.

it was attended by 6,002 delegates and 1,357 media representatives from 60 foreign countries including People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Korea , Mongolia, the USA and the UK & North Korea.

Eastern Economic Forum  is an international forum held each year in Vladivostok, Russia, for the purpose of encouraging foreign investment in the Russian Far East.

Eastern Economic Forum is an international forum held each year since 2015 in September, at Far Eastern Federal University in Vladivostok, Russia, for the purpose of encouraging foreign investment in the Russian Far East.

 The Russian president and the Japanese premier have attended this forum since its beginning.

Far East Economic Forum is sponsored by the organizing committee appointed by Roscongress, an association of the Russian Government, which also sponsors other international forums, such as St. Petersburg International Economic Forum

What is Mangkhut ?

What is Mangkhut  ?

Options

1) Typhoon

2)mountain

3)river

4)sea

answer

1) Typhoon


Other details

Super Typhoon Mangkhut is aTyphoon  near the Philippines, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Russia has suggested to sign a peace treaty with which country?

Russia has suggested to sign a peace treaty with which country?

Options

1) China

2)Japan

3)Mongolia

4)none of the above

answer

1) China

Other details

Russia has suggested that Moscow and Tokyo should sign a peace treaty to end second world war hostilities "without any preconditions."

Russia said that the territorial dispute has led to decades of deadlock.

The treaty between the two countries, if signed, would become a basis for resolving a dispute on Kuril islands located between Russia and Japan, 

 Japan and Russia failed to go ahead and sign a treaty after the end of the World War II.

Russia wants to  conclude a peace treaty before the end of this year, without any pre-conditions,

Japan  did not respond to Russia's proposal,

but Japan has said that the territorial claim needs to be resolved before agreeing to sign a treaty.

Both Russia and Japan have held several meetings in the past to solve the dispute over the islands, but failed to reach a consensus.
 

Balzan Prize awarded to NGO from which country?

Balzan Prize awarded to NGO  from which country?

Options

1) Switzerland

2)Poland

3)Germany

4)Austria

answer

 1) Switzerland


Other details



    An international children rights charity based in Switzerland has been awarded the 2018 ‘Balzan Prize’ for humanitarian achievement.

    The Balzan Foundation announced that ‘Terre des Hommes‘ will receive 1 million Swiss francs (USD 1 million) for a project in the African nation of Mali.

    In 2018, prizes were awarded for social anthropology, global history, chemical ecology and fluid dynamics.

The International Balzan Prize Foundation awards four annual monetary prizes to people or organizations who have made outstanding achievements in the fields of humanities, natural sciences, culture, as well as for endeavours for peace and the brotherhood of man.

Each year the foundation chooses the fields eligible for the next year's prizes, and determines the prize amount. These are generally announced in May, with the winners announced the September the following year. Since 2001 the prize money has increased to 1 million Swiss Francs per prize, on condition that half the money is used for projects involving young researchers.

The Balzan Prize committee comprises twenty members of the prestigious learned societies of Europe.

Where will Global Climate Action Summit be organized?

Where will Global Climate Action Summit  be organized?

Options

1) US

2)UK

3)France

4)Germany

answer

1) US


Other details

The 2018 Global Summit on Climate Action is a platform that brings together several decision makers and officials, as well as people, from around the world to discuss proposals for future action on climate change.

The summit will also serve as a starting point for broader and more effective global commitments, to reduce the impacts of climate change and achieve the objectives of the Paris Agreement.

The summit will promote climate action in five key areas: Healthy Energy Systems, Inclusive Economic Growth, Sustainable Communities, Land and Ocean Stewardship, and Transformative Climate Investments.

The Global Climate Action Summit will be held September 12–14, 2018 in San Francisco, California

who won the Men's title in US open Tennis ?

who won the Men's  title in US open Tennis ?

options

1) Novak Djokovic

2)Martin del Potro

3)Rafael Nadal

4)Roger Federer


answer

1) Novak Djokovic


Other details


In the US Open Tennis, Novak Djokovic of Serbia won the Men's singles final.

He defeated Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in straight sets. It was Djokovic's 14th Grand Slam title and the third US Open title.


With this win, he has equalled Pete Sampras's mark of 14 Grand Slams. He is now just three Slams behind Rafael Nadal and six back from the record 20 held by Roger Federer.

Argentine third seed Del Potro had been seeking first Grand Slam title since 2009. 

Novak Djokovic is a Serbian professional tennis player who is currently ranked world No. 6 in men's singles tennis by the Association of Tennis Professionals. 

Grand slams won (singles): 14

 

when is World Literacy Day celebrated?

when is World Literacy Day celebrated?

options

1) September 8

2)September 9

3)September 7

4)September 10

answer

1) September 8


Other details

8 September was declared international literacy day by UNESCO on 26 October 1966 at 14th session of UNESCO's General conference.

It was celebrated for the first time in 1967.

 Its aim is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies. Celebrations take place in several countries

Some 775 million adults lack minimum literacy skills; one in five adults are still not literate and two-thirds of them are women; 60.7 million children are out-of-school and many more attend irregularly or drop out.

According to UNESCO’s "Global Monitoring Report on Education for All (2006)" South Asia has the lowest regional adult literacy rate (58.6%), followed by sub-Saharan Africa (59.7%). Countries with the lowest literacy rates in the world are Burkina Faso (12.8%), Niger (14.4%) and Mali (19%).

The report shows a clear connection between illiteracy and countries in severe poverty, and between illiteracy and prejudice against women.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations based in Paris. 
Headquarters: Paris, France
Head: Audrey Azoulay
Founded: 16 November 1945, London, United Kingdom
Formation: 4 November 1946; (71 years ago)
Founders: India, France, United States of America, Mexico, Brazil,

which country launched satellite to monitor sea waters?

 which country launched satellite to monitor sea waters?

Options

1) China

2)japan

3)korea

4)laos

answer



1) China


Other details

China successfully launched a new marine satellite into orbit on Friday to better monitor its maritime waters and study the impact of climate change.

A Long March-2C rocket carrying the HY-1C satellite took off  from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in north China’s Shanxi Province.


The satellite HY-1C will monitor ocean colour and water temperatures, providing basic data for research on the global oceanic environment, according to the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense.

Its data will also be used in the survey of the resources and environment of China’s offshore waters, islands and coastal zones, marine disaster relief and the sustainable utilisation of ocean resources, said the administration.

With a design life of five years, the satellite was developed by the China Spacesat Co., Ltd. under the China Academy of Space Technology, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

China launched its first marine satellite, HY-1A, in May, 2002, laying the foundation for a ocean monitoring system.

Which country offered permanent resident status for select band of expatriates ?

Which country offered permanent resident status for select band of expatriates ?

Options

1) qatar

2)oman

3)bahrain

4)none of the above

answer

1) qatar


Other details



The State of Qatar, where foreigners make up close to 90% of the population, has decided to grant permanent resident status to a select band of expatriates.

Qatar has the highest per capita income in the world.

The government has identified certain categories of people for eligibility to obtain the proposed permanent resident card

. The card will allow the permanent residents to buy houses and properties as well and entitle them to several privileges.

The preferred groups to obtain the card include:
Qataris married to non-Qataris;
those who provided great services to the country;
 and, those whose special competencies are necessary for the progress of Qatar.
Those who were born abroad should have lived in Qatar for at least 20 years while those born in Qatar to expatriates should have lived in the country for at least 10 years.

A Committee for the Grant of Permanent Resident Card will be set up soon.

Of the 26 lakh population in Qatar, 23 lakhs are expatriates.

In the recent times, Qatar relaxed its visa norms allowing easy entry to thousands of people every week.

Qatar has done away with the requirement that migrant labourers should secure the permission from their employers to either leave the country or change jobs.

 the government introduced Law amending certain provisions regulating the entry, exit and residency of expatriates, 

Qatar will host 2022 World Cup Football.

who won the KAKADU-18 Cup in Australia?

who won the KAKADU-18 Cup in Australia?

options

1) India

2)Australia

3)new zealanad

4)none of the above




answer

 1) India



Other details

 Indian Navy has won the coveted KAKADU Cup

The Indian Navy has won the coveted Kakadu Cup 2018 in Australia as it participated in a multilateral maritime exercise involving 27 navies.

On Sunday, September 2 the teams participated in sports day where the Indian team dominated all the others to clinch the KAKADU18 Cup.

Kakadu exercise is a multilateral maritime engagement hosted by the Royal Australian Navy with support from the Royal Australian Air Force.

This biannual joint exercise which started in 1993, took place both ashore and at sea off the coast of Darwin.

The name Kakadu is derived from Kakadu National Park, a protected area in the northern territory of Australia, 171 km south-east of Darwin.“KAKADU 2018 is a biannual joint exercise taking place both ashore and at sea off the coast of Darwin.

This year’s exercise involves 27 nations and more than 3000 personnel which represent the largest military commitment to the exercise since it began in 1993,”

INS Sahyadri which took part in the exercise had entered the Port of Darwin on Thursday.

 The ship was earlier deployed in the South China Sea and Pacific for over four months and represented the Navy in multinational exercises Malabar 18 at Guam and RIMPAC 18 at Hawaii,

This exercise has been organised to strengthen bilateral relationships and build partnerships to promote "free and open international order".

Where would SAFF Cup be organized?

Where would SAFF Cup  be organized?

Options

1) Nepal

2)Bangladesh

3)Bhutan

4)Maldives

answer

2)Bangladesh

Other details

Defending champions India will take on Sri Lanka in their opening encounter at South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Cup in Dhaka .

India, currently ranked 96 in the latest FIFA rankings, has been on the winning side 15 times against Sri Lanka out of the 22 face-offs so far.

India has won the title of this regional tournament seven times out of 11 earlier editions.

The other countries in the tournament are Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Maldives.

The 2018 SAFF Championship will be the 12th edition of the SAFF Championship, the biennial international men's football championship of South Asia organized by SAFF.

It was scheduled to be hosted by Bangladesh from  4–15 September 2018

This will be the third time that Bangladesh will host, after victory in the 2003 edition and semi finalists in 2009.

The South Asian Football Federation Championship or SAFF Championship, also called SAFF Suzuki Cup for sponsorship reasons  is the main association football competition of the men's national football teams governed by the South Asian Football Federation. Previous names have included the South Asian Association of Regional Co-operation Gold Cup in 1993 and South Asian Gold Cup in 1995.

Number of teams    7
Current champions     India (7th title)
Most successful team(s)     India (7 titles)

Brazil's 200-year-old national museum

Brazil's 200-year-old national museum

A huge fire has engulfed the National Museum of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro.

This is the oldest scientific institution in the country.

 the building, contains more than 20 million items in its collection.

The museum, which once served as the residence for the Portuguese royal family, celebrated its 200-year anniversary earlier this year.

The National Museum is the oldest scientific institution of Brazil and one of the largest museums of natural history and anthropology in the Americas

who won the Formula One Italian Grand Prix, 2018?

who won the Formula One Italian Grand Prix, 2018?

Options

1)  Lewis Hamilton

2)Sebastian Vettel

 3)Kimi Raikkonen

4)Valtteri Bottas 

answer

1)  Lewis Hamilton


Other details

British driver Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes won  at the Formula One Italian Grand Prix,

The Italian Grand Prix is one of the longest running events on the Formula One calendar. The Italian and British Grands Prix are the only Formula One World Championship Grands Prix staged continuously since the championship was introduced in 1950, as the Monaco and Belgian Grands Prix have missed a few seasons since hosting races in the 1950 inaugural season.

Every Formula One Italian Grand Prix since 1950 has been held at Monza except in 1980, when it was held at Imola.

 The Italian Grand Prix counted toward the European Championship from 1935 to 1938.

It was designated the European Grand Prix seven times between 1923 and 1967, when this title was an honorary designation given each year to one Grand Prix race in Europe.

First held: 1921
Race length: 306.720 km (190.596 mi)
Most wins (drivers): Michael Schumacher (5)
Most wins (constructors): Ferrari (19)
Circuit length: 5.793 km (3.600 mi)
Laps: 53

Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton MBE is a British racing driver who races in Formula One for Mercedes AMG Petronas. 
Born: 7 January 1985 (age 33 years), Stevenage, United Kingdom
First win: 2007 Canadian Grand Prix
2018 team: Mercedes
Car number: 44

kakadu is largest maritime exercise of which country?

kakadu is largest maritime exercise of which country?

 options

1) Australia

2)france

3)germany

4)spain

answer

 1) Australia


Other details


Australia's largest maritime exercise started on Sunday in participation of navies from 27 countries.

Exercise Kakadu, which will run until September 15, involves 23 ships, 21 aircraft and more than 3,000 personnel from the 27 countries,

it is   focused on security issues such as people smuggling, piracy and armed robbery, 

Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri entered the Port of Darwin, Australia, on Thursday to take part in a multilateral maritime exercise, 

The ship was deployed in the South China Sea and Pacific Ocean for over four months, which included representing the Navy in multinational exercises MALABAR 18 at Guam and RIMPAC 18 at Hawaii.

Exercise KAKADU, which started in 1993, is a premier multilateral regional maritime engagement hosted by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and supported by the Royal Australian Air Force

 

 

Costa coffee brand from British firm Whitbread was bought by which company?

Costa coffee brand from British firm Whitbread was bought by which company?


options


1) Coca cola

2)pepsico

3)nestle

4)none of the above

answer

1) Coca cola


Other details

 Coca-Cola is hoping to give itself another caffeine-fueled boost.

The company said  it will buy the Costa coffee brand from British firm Whitbread for 3.9 billion pounds (USD 5.1 billion) in cash.

Costa is Britain's biggest coffee company, with over 2,400 coffee shops in the UK and another 1,400 in more than 30 international markets.

The deal, expected to complete in the first half of 2019, plugs a big hole in Coca-Cola's portfolio, giving it a presence in one of the few beverage markets it doesn't currently contend in. It could potentially provide stiff competition to the likes of Starbucks.

 Hot beverages is one of the few remaining segments of the total beverage landscape where Coca-Cola does not have a global brand,  said James Quincey, Coca-Cola President & CEO.

In the year to March, Costa made an operating profit of 123 million pounds on sales of 1.29 billion.

The deal represents a big return to Whitbread, which bought Costa in 1995 for 19 million pounds. Since then, Costa has grown from just 39 shops.

In recent years, Whitbread has invested heavily in Costa's expansion overseas, but had been looking to siphon off the business to generate funds for the expansion and for its other business, the budget hotel chain Premier Inn.


Whitbread will use a "significant majority" of the net cash proceeds around 3.8 billion pounds after taking into account such things as transaction costs returning cash to shareholders. Some will be used to pay down debt and to make a contribution to the pension fund.

Coca-Cola, or Coke is a carbonated soft drink  manufactured by The Coca-Cola Company. Originally intended as a patent medicine, it was invented in the late 19th century by John Pemberton and was bought out by businessman Asa Griggs Candler, whose marketing tactics led Coca-Cola to its dominance of the world soft-drink market throughout the 20th century.
Introduced: 8 May 1886

Costa Coffee is a British multinational coffeehouse company headquartered in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Whitbread. It is the second largest coffeehouse chain in the world, and the largest in the UK. 
Parent organization: Whitbread 
Headquarters: Dunstable, United Kingdom
CEO: Christopher Rogers (Jul 2012–)
Founded: 1971, London, United Kingdom
Founders: Sérgio Costa, Bruno Costa
 

Where was Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership held?

Where was Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership held?

Options

1) singapore

2)hong kong

3)bangkok

4)none of the above

answer


1) singapore


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    Trade ministers of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) bloc, including India and China, met in Singapore.

    RCEP is a mega trade pact that aims to cover goods, services, investments, economic cooperation and intellectual property rights.

    The bloc comprises 10 ASEAN members and their 6 FTA partners- India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand.


RCEP will form the world’s largest trading bloc that covers a third of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP),

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

Marjan Sarec has beeen elected prime minister of which country?

Marjan Sarec has beeen elected prime minister of which country?

Options

1) Slovenia

2)Croatia

3)Italy

4)Austria

answer


1) Slovenia


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 Marjan Sarec was nominated to become the Prime Minister of Slovenia and signed an agreement to form a minority government.

  Sarec's party  won 13 seats in  June 3 parliamentary elections  in the 90-member National Assembly.

Marjan Šarec is a Slovenian politician and actor. He started his career as a comedian and political satirist but later entered politics.

Slovenia, a country in Central Europe, is known for its mountains, ski resorts and lakes.

Capital: Ljubljana
Currency: Euro

Manu Ginobili, was associated with which sport?

 Manu Ginobili, was associated with which sport?

Options

1) basketball

2)baseball

3)football

4)rugby

answer

1) basketball


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Emanuel David Ginóbili is an Argentine retired professional basketball player. Over a 23-season career, he became one of only two players, along with Bill Bradley, to have won a EuroLeague title, an NBA championship, and an Olympic gold medal.

He had helped the San Antonio Spurs team win 4 NBA (National Basketball Association) championships in 16 seasons with the club.

He was a two-time All-Star and was the league’s Sixth Man of the Year for the 2007-08 season.

where was G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting held?

where was G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting  held?

Options

1) Argentina

2)peru

3)chile

4)Brazil

answer

1) Argentina


Other details

Over 30 officials from the Group of 20 (G20) met in Argentina's northwest province of Salta to discuss the digital economy.

During the Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting, officials focused on topics ranging from governance and digital inclusion to the development of technological infrastructure, according to a release by the group.

The ministers and delegates seek to create conditions that will help the governments, the private sector and civil society maximize the benefits and face the challenges presented by technological progress

The meeting aims to secure "universal access to the internet for all persons by 2025,"

They are expected to issue a declaration on the digital economy at the conclusion of the meeting

Argentina currently holds the rotating presidency of the G20.

It was chaired by Andrés Ibarra, Argentine Minister of Modernization, and Lino Barañao, Argentine Minister of Science, Technology and Innovative Production.

It is a part of Sherpa Track for the 2018 G20 Leader’s Summit, which is to be hosted by Argentina at the end of 2018.

The theme for the 2018 meeting was : ‘Building consensus for fair and sustainable development’ .

The G20 (or Group of Twenty) is an international forum for the governments and central bank governors from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union. Founded in 1999, the G20 aims to discuss policy pertaining to the promotion of international financial stability

It seeks to address issues that go beyond the responsibilities of any one organization.

The G20 heads of government or heads of state have periodically conferred at summits since their initial meeting in 2008, and the group also hosts separate meetings of finance ministers and foreign ministers due to the expansion of its agenda in recent years. 

Who won the Belgian GP ?

Who won the Belgian GP  ?

Options

1) Sebastian Vettel

2)Lewis Hamilton

3)Kimi Räikkönen

4)Fernando Alonso

answer

1) Sebastian Vettel


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sebastian Vettel won Belgium GP

Sebastian Vettel is a German racing driver currently driving in Formula One for Scuderia Ferrari. He is a four-time Formula One World Champion, having won the championship in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 with Red Bull Racing. 

First win: 2008 Italian Grand Prix

2018 team: Ferrari

The Belgian Grand Prix   is an automobile race, part of the Formula One World Championship.

The first national race of Belgium was held in 1925 at the Spa region's race course, an area of the country that had been associated with motor sport since the very early years of racing.

To accommodate Grand Prix motor racing, the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps race course was built in 1921 but it was only used for motorcycle racing until 1924.

After the 1923 success of the new 24 hours of Le Mans in France, the Spa 24 Hours, a similar 24-hour endurance race, was run at the Spa track. 

Venue: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
First held: 1925
Most wins (drivers): Michael Schumacher (6)
Most wins (constructors): Ferrari (16)
Race length: 308.052 km (191.415 mi)
Circuit length: 7.004 km (4.352 mi)

China successfully sends twin navigation satellites into space on single carrier rocket

China successfully sends twin navigation satellites into space on single carrier rocket

China today successfully sent twin navigation satellites into the space on a single carrier rocket.

the Long March-3B carrier rocket lifted off from Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in southwest China's Sichuan Province.

It was the 283rd mission of the Long March rocket series.

The twin satellites entered orbit more than three hours after the launch.

After a series of tests, they will work together with 10 other BeiDou-3 satellites already in orbit.

The twin satellites were developed by the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Scott Morrison will become Australia's news PM

Scott Morrison will become Australia's news PM

Scott John Morrison is an Australian politician who is the 30th and current Prime Minister of Australia and the Leader of the Liberal Party, in office since 24 August 2018.

Australian Treasurer Scott Morrison will become Australia’s new Prime Minister after winning a Liberal party leadership vote


Mr Morrison, won an internal ballot 45-40 over former Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull did not contest the party ballot

Josh Frydenberg, the environment and energy minister, was selected as deputy Liberal leader.

The Liberal party is the senior partner in the ruling conservative coalition that will face an election by May 2019.

9th edition of Mountain Echoes Literature Festival begins in Thimphu

9th edition of Mountain Echoes Literature Festival begins in Thimphu

In Bhutan, the ninth edition of Mountain Echoes Literature Festival bagan in Thimphu yesterday.

The four-day Literature Festival began with a tribute to former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who was remembered at the annual event for his animated style of poetry recitations.


This year, the festival celebrates 50 years of Indo-Bhutanese relations and will see participation by 75 eminent speakers who will discuss a wide range of topics including environment, music, theatre, and art.

The festival will come to a close on August 26.

Uefa to honour former England captain David Beckham with President's Award

Uefa to honour former England captain David Beckham with President's Award

Former England captain David Beckham will receive the Uefa President's Award for his contribution to football and promoting the sport in "every corner of the planet".

Beckham played for Manchester United, La Galaxy, Real Madrid, AC Milan and Paris St-Germain in a 20-year career.

His "tireless humanitarian efforts" were also praised by Uefa.


Previous winners of the award - which "recognises outstanding achievements, professional excellence and exemplary personal qualities" - include Johan Cruyff, Bobby Charlton, Franz Beckenbauer, Bobby Robson and Paolo Maldini.

Beckham,  made 115 appearances for England and won 19 club trophies, including 10 league titles.

Beckham, is also an Unicef ambassador and owner of a Major League Soccer team in Miami.

He will receive the award in Monaco later this year.

The Union of European Football Associations  is the administrative body for association football in Europe, although several member states are primarily or entirely located in Asia.

It is one of six continental confederations of world football's governing body FIFA. UEFA consists of 55 national association members.

UEFA represents the national football associations of Europe, runs nation and club competitions including the UEFA European Championship, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and UEFA Super Cup, and controls the prize money, regulations, and media rights to those competitions.

Henri Delaunay was the first general secretary and Ebbe Schwartz the first president.

The current president is Aleksander Čeferin, a former Football Association of Slovenia president, who was elected as UEFA's seventh president at the 12th Extraordinary UEFA Congress in Athens in September 2016, and automatically became a vice-president of the world body FIFA

Iran unveils new domestic fighter jet

Iran unveils new domestic fighter jet

The fighter jet called Kowsar is capable of carrying various weapons and will be used for short aerial support missions.


 the new Kowsar fourth-generation fighter at the National Defence Industry exhibition in Tehran was shown

 it had "advanced avionics" and multi-purpose radar, and it was "100-percent indigenously made" for the first time.

The new fighter jet has passed all tests.

World's first 4D printing for ceramics developed

World's first 4D printing for ceramics developed


Scientists have successfully developed the world's first 4D printing for ceramics, that can be used to create complex, shape-changing objects.

4D printing is conventional 3D printing combined with the additional element of time as the fourth dimension, where the printed objects can re-shape or self-assemble themselves over time with external stimuli, such as mechanical force, temperature, or a magnetic field.

Researchers from the City University of Hong Kong made use of the elastic energy stored in the stretched precursors for shape morphing.

When the stretched ceramic precursors are released, they undergo self-reshaping. After heat treatment, the precursors turn into ceramics.

Ceramic has a high melting point, so it is difficult to use conventional laser printing to make ceramics.

The existing 3D-printed ceramic precursors, which are usually difficult to deform, also hinder the production of ceramics with complex shapes.

To overcome these challenges, researchers developed a novel ceramic ink, which is a mixture of polymers and ceramic nanoparticles.

The resultant elastomer-derived ceramics are mechanically robust.

They can have a high compressive strength-to-density ratio, and they can come in large sizes with high strength compared to other printed ceramics.

With the arrival of 5G networks, ceramic products will play a more important role in the manufacture of electronic products.

The artistic nature of ceramics and their capability to form complex shapes also provide the potential for consumers to create custom ceramic mobile phone backplates.

World Humanitarian Day

World Humanitarian Day is a day dedicated to recognize humanitarian personnel and those who have lost their lives working for humanitarian causes.

 It was designated by the United Nations General Assembly as part of a Swedish-sponsored GA Resolution A/63/L.49 on the Strengthening of the Coordination of Emergency Assistance of the United Nations and set as 19 August.

It marks the day on which the then Special Representative of the Secretary-General to Iraq, Sérgio Vieira de Mello and 21 of his colleagues were killed in the bombing of the UN Headquarters in Baghdad.

he theme for the 2018 World Humanitarian Day is : #NotATarget.

15th World Humanitarian Day 2018 was observed globally

Germany has reached a deal on sending back migrants to which country?

Germany has  reached a deal on sending back migrants to which country?

Options

1) greece

2)turkey

3)france

4)spain

answer



1) greece


Other details

Germany has reached an agreement with Greece to send back migrants to the Mediterranean country, if they have already applied for asylum there.

signing of an administrative agreement with Greece is a further step on the way to more orderly conditions in European migration policy.

Last week Germany and Spain sealed a similar deal on returning migrants.

 More than 1.6 million migrants have arrived in Germany since mid-2014,

where did Asian Games began ?

where did Asian Games began ?

options

1)Indonesia

2)Malaysia

3)Laos

4)Thailand

answer

1)Indonesia


Other details

The 18th edition of the Asian Games officially start in Indonesian capital Jakarta . T

Some of the events, including Handball and Football, began last week.

Around 11,000 athletes from 45 countries will be seen competing in 40 sports and 67 disciplines consisting of 28 Olympic sports, 4 new Olympic sports, and 8 non-Olympic sports.

For the first time, eSports (a form of competition using video games) and canoe polo will be contested as demonstration sports.

Over 570 Indian athletes will be vying for top honours across 36 sports which will take place in Jakarta as well as in Palembang.

Javelin Thrower Neeraj Chopra will be India's flag-bearer at the expected-to-be-glittering opening ceremony.

Renowned Indonesian singers like Anggun, Raisa and Tulus and a total of 4,000 dancers are expected to perform at the ceremony.
 

Where was 24th World Congress of Philosophy organized?

Where was 24th World Congress of Philosophy organized?

options

1) China

2)japan

3)korea

4)laos

answer

1) China


Other details


 the 24th World Congress of Philosophy (WCP) was held in Beijing, China for the first time

event will continue till Aug. 20, 2018.

The theme for this event is: “Learning To Be Human”.

This event has been organized by the International Federation of Philosophical Societies, and Peking University.

 It consists of more than 1,000 activities, such as plenary sessions, symposia, lectures and roundtables.

 More than 6,000 philosophers and academics from 121 countries and regions has participated in this event.

The World Congress of Philosophy (originally known as the International Conference of Philosophy) is a global meeting of philosophers held every five years under the auspices of the International Federation of Philosophical Societies (FISP).

First organized in 1900, these events became firmly established after the Second World War.

Each World Congress is sponsored by one of the member societies in a different country, which assumes responsibility for the organization of that Congress.

The purpose of these events is to contribute to the development of professional relations between philosophers of all countries, promote philosophical education, and contribute to the impact of philosophical knowledge on global problems.

The next World Congress of Philosophy is to be held in Beijing in 2018.

Ebenezer Cobb Morley was associated with which sport?

Ebenezer Cobb Morley was associated with which sport?

Options

1) football

2)tennis

3)rugby

4)hockey

answer

1) football


Other details

Ebenezer Cobb Morley was an English sportsman and is regarded as the father of the Football Association and modern football.

He was the FA's first secretary (1863–1866) and its second president (1867–1874) and drafted the first Laws of the Game at his home in Barnes

Fernando Alonso was associated with which sport?

Fernando Alonso  was associated with which sport?

Options

1)  Formula One racing

2)tennis

3)cricket

4)football

answer


1)  Formula One racing


Other details

Fernando Alonso Díaz is a Spanish Formula One racing driver and two-time world champion who is currently racing for McLaren F1 team.

Alonso  is competing in his 17th F1 season, won the 2005 and 2006 championships when racing for Renault.

Alonso ended Michael Schumacher's five-year dominance of the drivers' championship when he won the first of his titles in 2005.

At the time, he became the youngster ever driver to win the title.

He has also finished championship runner-up three times, and to date has achieved 32 wins, 22 pole positions and 97 podium finishes.

who won the Toronto Masters title 2018?

who won the Toronto Masters title 2018?

Options

1) Rafael Nadal

2)Stefanos Tsitsipas

3)Denis Shapovalov

4)Thomas Fabbiano

answer

1) Rafael Nadal


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    Nadal beat Stefanos Tsitsipas for his fourth Rogers Cup crown and fifth victory of the year.

    Nadal also won the Rogers Cup in Toronto in 2008 and in Montreal in 2005 and 2013.

 Rafael Nadal currently leads the all-time list of Masters 1000 titles on 32.

Through this win Rafael Nadal has gained a record-extending 33rd trophy at the elite Masters level and his 80th title.

The Canadian Open is an annual tennis tournament held in Canada.

The third-oldest tournament in all of tennis, the Canadian Open's men's competition is a Masters 1000 event on the Association of Tennis Professionals tour

Location – Montreal & Toronto, Canada

When is International Youth Day celebrated?

When is International Youth Day celebrated?

Options

1) 12 August

2)11 August

3)13 August

4)14 August

answer

1) 12 August


Other details

International Youth Day (IYD) is an awareness day designated by the United Nations.

The purpose of the day is to draw attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youth. The first IYD was observed on 12 August, 2000.

International Youth Day is observed annually on 12 August.

It is meant as an opportunity for governments and others to draw attention to youth issues worldwide.

During IYD, concerts, workshops, cultural events, and meetings involving national and local government officials and youth organizations take place around the world.

IYD was designated by the United Nations in 1999 with the adoption of Resolution 54/120.


The Theme for IYD 2018 is: “Safe space for Youth”.

Nepal, and which country signed MoU to enhance cooperation in power sector?

Nepal, and which country signed  MoU to enhance cooperation in power sector?

Options

1) Bangladesh

2)bhutan

3)myanmar

4)sri lanka

answer

1) Bangladesh


Other details

Nepal and Bangladesh have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in power sector.

The MoU is aimed at increasing collaboration in electricity generation, grid connectivity, energy efficiency, renewable energy and development of hydro power for the mutual and regional benefit.

It also envisages encouraging industrialists of Nepal and Bangladesh to invest in the power sector and tap huge hydro power potential of South Asia by regional and sub-regional cooperation to uplift the living standard of people in the region.

As per the MoU, a Joint Secretary level working group and  Secretary-level steering committee will be formed to take forward the task of power cooperation.

The two bodies will convene their meetings within the next two months to determine the future course of action.