International Day of Friendship

International Day of Friendship

Friendship Day is a day for celebrating friendship.

The day is a popular celebration in several South American countries since it was first proposed in 1958 in Paraguay as the 'International Friendship Day'.


The exchange of Friendship Day gifts like flowers, cards and wrist bands is a popular tradition of this occasion.

Friendship Day celebrations occur on different dates in different countries.

The first World Friendship Day was proposed for 30 July in 1958, by the World Friendship Crusade.[  On 27 April 2011 the General Assembly of the United Nations declared 30 July as official International Friendship Day.

 However, some countries, including India, celebrate Friendship Day on the first Sunday of August.

Kathleen Baker breaks 100m backstroke world record

Kathleen Baker breaks 100m backstroke world record


Baker, the Olympic and world 100m backstroke silver medalist, broke the world record in the event at the U.S. Swimming Championships

Baker, silver medalist in the event at the 2016 Rio Olympics, improved on the world record of 58.10 set by Canadian Kylie Masse.

Baker’s performance was more remarkable because she has long had to deal with Crohn’s disease

The 21-year-old clocked 58.00 seconds, taking one tenth off Canadian Kylie Masse‘s world record.

Masse set the mark at the 2017 Worlds, relegating Baker to second place.


The U.S. now has all the Olympic backstroke event world records.

Missy Franklin has the 200m back mark, while Ryan Murphy (100m back) and Aaron Peirsol (200m back) are the fastest men of all time.

World Hepatitis Day,

World Hepatitis Day,

World Hepatitis Day, observed on July 28 every year, aims to raise global awareness of Hepatitis  a group of infectious diseases known as Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E  and encourage prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Hepatitis affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide, causing acute and chronic disease and killing close to 1.4 million people every year.


World Hepatitis Day is one of eight official global public health campaigns marked by the World Health Organization (WHO), along with World Health Day, World Blood Donor Day, World Immunization Week, World Tuberculosis Day, World No Tobacco Day, World Malaria Day and World AIDS Day

28 July is observed as World Hepatitis Day every year. This day was chosen as it is the birthday of scientist Dr Baruch Blumberg, who discovered hepatitis B virus (HBV).

 He also developed a diagnostic test and vaccine for the virus. World Hepatitis Day, aims to enhance the national and international efforts on prevention and treatment of hepatitis.
 WHO (World Health Organisation) has declared theme for World Hepatitis Day 2018 as: “Test. Treat. Hepatitis”.

 

Champion of Earth Prize-2018

Champion of Earth Prize-2018

The Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has been selected for the Champion of Earth Prize-2018


 It is the highest environmental honour instituted by the United Nations.

CIAL will be given the award in on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly  ceremony in New York on September 26.
Achievements of CIAL:

Cochin Airport a first in the world to be fully powered by solar energy.

By September 2018, the solar capacity at CIAL will be increased to 40 MWp.

It will give 60 million units per annum power and save  Rs 40 crore per annum  of the airport.

 This will also avoid CO2 emissions by more than 9 lakh metric tons over the next 25 years equivalent to planting 90 lakh trees.

The airport stands fourth in the country in terms of international traffic and seventh in total traffic has handled 10 million passengers in 2017-18.

Ramon Magsaysay Award

  Ramon Magsaysay Award

Two Indians Bharat Vatwani and Sonam Wangchuk are among the six winners of this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Award

Vatwani is being recognised for “his tremendous courage and healing compassion in embracing India’s mentally-afflicted destitute, and his steadfast and magnanimous dedication to the work of restoring and affirming the human dignity of even the most ostracised,” the Award Foundation

Wangchuk, 51, is being recognised for “his uniquely systematic, collaborative and community-driven reform of learning systems in remote northern India, thus improving the life opportunities of Ladakhi youth, and his constructive engagement of all sectors in local society to harness science and culture creatively for economic progress, thus setting an example for minority peoples in the world,

Youk Chhang from Cambodia,
Maria de Lourdes Martins Cruz from East Timor,
Howard Dee from the Philippines
and Vo Thi Hoang Yen rom Vietnam

 are the other winners of the award, 

The recipients of Ramon Magsaysay Award 2018 will receive a certificate, a medallion, and a cash prize.

 They will be presented the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2018 at an award ceremony that will be held on 31st August 2018 at the Cultural Centre of the Philippines

The Ramon Magsaysay Award is an annual award established to perpetuate former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay's example of integrity in governance, courageous service to the people, and pragmatic idealism within a democratic society. 
Instituted: 1958
Presented by: Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation
Awarded for:
Outstanding contributions in Government Service,
Public Service,
Community Leadership,
 Journalism,
Literature and Creative Communication Arts,
Peace and International Understanding
and Emergent Leadership

where was fossil of Lingwulong shenqi dinosaur found?

where was fossil of Lingwulong shenqi dinosaur found?

Options

1) china

2) japan

3) korea

4) Laos

answer


 1) china


Other details

Scientists  announced the discovery of Lingwulong shenqi, an early member of the well-known group of plant-eating dinosaurs called sauropods with long necks, long tails, small heads and pillar-like legs. Lingwulong lived 174 million years ago during the Jurassic Period.

Fossils were unearthed on a hillside in northwestern China

Its name means “amazing dragon from Lingwu,” the closest city to the site

The scientists excavated bones from at least eight to 10 Lingwulong individuals, the largest of which was about 57 feet long

paleontologist Xing Xu of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,  led the study published in the journal Nature Communications.

Lingwulong represents the earliest-known advanced member of the sauropod lineage

Lingwulong belonged to a sauropod subgroup that previously was thought to have been absent from East Asia

where was Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy hydroelectric power project located?

where was Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy hydroelectric power project located?

Options


1) Laos

2)japan

3)korea

4)china

answer

1) Laos


Other details

Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy hydroelectric power project, is located in in Attapeu province in  south-east Laos.

a dam that collapsed was part of the Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy hydroelectric power project

The dam collapsed late on Monday, sending flash floods through six villages.


    The government in Laos has launched an ambitious dam-building scheme to become the "battery of Asia"

    Laos is located on the Mekong River and its tributaries  a perfect location for hydroelectric power

    The country had 46 operational hydroelectric power plants in 2017, and 54 more under construction

    By 2020, Laos also plans to build 54 more electricity transmission lines and 16 substations

    Laos already exports two-thirds of its hydropower, with electricity making up roughly 30% of all Laotian exports

 

Where was World Junior Squash Championships organized?

Where was World Junior Squash Championships organized?

Options

1) India

2)china

3)Japan

4)Korea

answer

1) India


Other details

The Men's team event of the World Junior Squash Championships began  in Chennai

A total of 24 countries, divided into eight groups, are taking part.

 India, placed in Group-E alongside Switzerland and Saudi Arabia, is seeded fifth.

India will take on both Saudi Arabia and Switzerland

Egypt, which has dominated the Individual events of the Championships, has been given the top billing and is in Group-A.

Canada has been seeded second and England third. Pakistan has been placed 11th.

Two teams from each group will advance to the knock-out phase.

 The Final will be played on Sunday.

Where is BRICS U-17 women's football tournament being organized?

Where is BRICS U-17 women's football tournament being organized?

Options

1) Brazil

2)russia

3)india

4)china



answer


1) Brazil



Other details

annual BRICS tournament is organized in South Africa

 Besides hosts South Africa, the tournament featured Brazil, Russia, India and China.

The third edition of the tournament was organized by the Sport and Recreation South Africa at Wits University Campus, Johannesburg.

The inaugural BRICS tournament was held in Goa, India, in 2016. The second edition was held in Guangzhou, China in June last year.

Which country joined International Solar Alliance?

Which country joined International Solar Alliance?

Options

1) Myanmar

2)china

3)laos

4)Korea

answer


1) Myanmar


other details

Myanmar, after joining International Solar Alliance (ISA) ,became the 68th member of the association.

The ISA Framework Agreement was signed by Myanmar   at the Delhi Dialogue in New Delhi.

The International Solar Alliance is an alliance of more than 121 countries, most of them being sunshine countries, which lie either completely or partly between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. 
Membership (As of 2017): 121 nations
Founded at: Paris, France
Fields: Renewable energy
Region served: Countries between the Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn
 

 

Where will 2018 Women's Hockey World Cup be organized?

Where will 2018 Women's Hockey World Cup be organized?

Options

1) England

2)Argentina

3)france

4)Germany

answer

1) England

Other details

The 2018 Women's Hockey World Cup will be the 14th edition of the Women's Hockey World Cup. It is scheduled to be held from 21 July to 5 August 2018 at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in London, England.

In March 2013,  Australia, Belgium, England and New Zealand were shortlisted as candidates for hosting the event

ngland was announced as host on 7 November 2013 during a special ceremony in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Due to the increase to 16 participating teams, the new qualification process was announced in July 2015 by the International Hockey Federation.

Each of the continental champions from five confederations and the host nation received an automatic berth.

 In addition, the 10/11 highest placed teams at the Semifinals of the 2016–17 FIH Hockey World League not already qualified will enter the tournament.

The following sixteen teams, shown with final pre-tournament rankings, will compete in this tournament

 England 
  China
 New Zealand 
 South Korea 
 Italy 
 Spain
 Belgium
 United States 
 Germany 
 Japan 
 Ireland 
 Argentina 
  Netherlands 
  Australia 
 South Africa 
 India 




India will take on hosts England in the opening match of the Women's Hockey World Cup in London tomorrow.

Grouped in Pool B, India will take on world number 16 Ireland on the 26th of this month followed by world number 7, US on 29th.

India's previous appearance at the World Cup was in 2010 when the event was held in Argentina. 

Where was “Pitch Black” War Exercise conducted?

Where was “Pitch Black” War Exercise conducted?

Options

1) Australia

2)new zealand

3)South africa

4)france

answer

1) Australia


Other details



    The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the multinational “Pitch Black” warfare exercise in Australia for the first time.

    The IAF contingent for biennial exercise will consist of 4 Su-30MKI fighters, C-130 special operations aircraft and C-17 transporter.

    Pitch Black is hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) & will see eight other nations participating with over 100 aircraft.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the multinational "Pitch Black" warfare exercise in Australia.

The IAF contingent for the July 24-August 18 biennial multi-national large force employment warfare exercise will consist of 145 air-warriors including Garud team, four Su-30MKI fighters, one C-130 special operations aircraft and one C-17 transporter, an IAF spokesperson said.

Pitch Black is hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and will see eight other nations participating with over 100 aircraft.

The IAF contingent led by Group Captain CUV Rao is expected to assemble at Air Force Station Kalaikunda and depart for the exercise on July 19 from India to Australia via Indonesia.

The IAF men and machines will undertake simulated air combat exercises in a controlled environment and mutual exchange of best practices towards enhancing its operational capability.

During the flight from India to Australia and back, Su-30MKI fighters will carry out air-to-air refuelling with IL-78 tankers.

After completion of the exercise, on its return leg from Darwin to Subang, the fighters will be refuelled in air for the first time by RAAF KC-30A.

During the transit to Australia, the IAF contingent will also have constructive engagement with Indonesian and Malaysian Air Forces, the spokesperson said

The exercise will provide unique opportunity for exchange of knowledge and experience with these nations in a dynamic warfare environment. Participation in multinational air exercise assumes importance in view of the continued engagement of the IAF with friendly foreign countries


Over the last decade, the IAF has been actively participating in operational exercises hosted by various countries for collaborative engagements.
 

When is Nelson Mandela International Day 2018 celebrated?

When is Nelson Mandela International Day 2018 celebrated?

Options

1) 18 July

2)19 July

3)17 July

4)16 July

answer

1) 18 July


Other details

Nelson Mandela International Day (or Mandela Day) is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela, celebrated each year on 18 July, Mandela's birthday.

The day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day held on 18 July 2010.

 However, other groups began celebrating Mandela Day on 18 July 2009.

On 27 April 2009, the 46664 concerts and the Nelson Mandela Foundation invited the global community to join them in support of an official Mandela Day.

Mandela Day is not meant as a public holiday, but as a day to honour the legacy of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's former President, and his values, through volunteering and community service.[

Mandela Day is a global call to action that celebrates the idea that each individual has the power to transform the world, the ability to make an impact.

The UN General Assembly also adopted the revised United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, and approved that they should be known as the “Nelson Mandela Rules”.


Nelson Mandela is the late President of South Africa.

He had spent 27 years in prison in his struggle against racism, poverty and social injustice.

which country declared 60-day state of emergency?

which country declared 60-day state of emergency?

options

1) peru

2)chile

3)mexico

4)brazil

answer

1) peru


Other details



    Peru declared a 60-day state of emergency on its Colombian border to ensure security from the menace of drug trafficking in a region.

    The state of emergency has been declared in Peru’s Amazonian province of Putumayo, which is separated from Colombia by the river of the same name.

 the first patrol was carried out by the Peru police and armed forces.

Peru is a country in South America that's home to a section of Amazon rainforest and Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan city high in the Andes mountains

President: Martín Vizcarra Trending
Capital: Lima
Capital and largest city: Lima; 
Currency: Sol

The 2018 Wimbledon Championships

The 2018 Wimbledon Championships was a Grand Slam tennis tournament which took place at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom.

The main tournament began on Monday 2 July 2018 and finished on Sunday 15 July 2018.

The 2018 tournament was the 132nd edition of The Championships, the 125th staging of the Ladies’ Singles Championship event, the 51st in the Open Era and the third Grand Slam tournament of the year.

 It was played on grass courts and was part of the ATP World Tour, the WTA Tour, the ITF Junior tour and the NEC Tour.

The tournament was organised by All England Lawn Tennis Club and International Tennis Federation.

Roger Federer was the defending champion in the Gentlemen's singles, but lost in the quarterfinals to Kevin Anderson.

Garbiñe Muguruza was the defending champion in the Ladies' singles, but lost in the second round to Alison Van Uytvanck.

Champions
Seniors
men's Singles
 2018 Wimbledon Championships – Men's Singles

    Serbia Novak Djokovic def. South Africa Kevin Anderson, 6–2, 6–2, 7–6(7–3)

women' Singles
 2018 Wimbledon Championships – Women's Singles

    Germany Angelique Kerber def. United States Serena Williams, 6–3, 6–3

men's Doubles
  2018 Wimbledon Championships – Men's Doubles

    United States Mike Bryan / United States Jack Sock def. South Africa Raven Klaasen / New Zealand Michael Venus, 6–3, 6–7(7–9), 6–3, 5–7, 7–5

women' Doubles
 2018 Wimbledon Championships – Women's Doubles

    Czech Republic Barbora Krejčíková / Czech Republic Kateřina Siniaková def. United States Nicole Melichar / Czech Republic Květa Peschke, 6–4, 4–6, 6–0

Mixed Doubles
  2018 Wimbledon Championships – Mixed Doubles

    Austria Alexander Peya / United States Nicole Melichar def. United Kingdom Jamie Murray / Belarus Victoria Azarenka, 7–6(7–1), 6–3

South Africa celebrates 100th birth anniversary of Nelson Mandela

South Africa celebrates 100th birth anniversary of Nelson Mandela

South Africa celebrates the 100th birth anniversary of Nelson Mandela this week.

 His birthday on July 18 is marked annually around the world, and the Nelson Mandela Foundation called this year for people to take action and inspire change in Mandela's name.
 
Former US President Barack Obama will set the tone for the celebrations with a speech in Johannesburg   
.
Mandela, who died in 2013, remains a global icon   for his message of peace and reconciliation.

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist, who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.

he served as President of the African National Congress (ANC) party from 1991 to 1997.

Awards   

    Sakharov Prize (1988)
    Bharat Ratna (1990)
    Nobel Peace Prize (1993)

which country took up the seat in United Nations Human Rights Council?

which country took up the seat in United Nations Human Rights Council?

Options

1) iceland

2) Norway

3) Sweden

4) Finland

answer

1) iceland


Other details



    Iceland was elected to take up the seat left vacant at the United Nations Human Rights Council after the United States quit the body.

    In a vote at the General Assembly, Iceland picked up 172 votes during a secret ballot as the candidate put forward by the regional grouping for that seat.

    Iceland will occupy the seat vacated by the US for the remainder of the current term.

The United Nations Human Rights Council is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world.

The UNHRC has 47 members elected for staggered three-year terms on a regional group basis. 


Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
Founded: 2006
Parent organization: United Nations General Assembly
 

who ranks first in Forbes List Of US’ Richest Self-Made Women?

who ranks first in Forbes List Of US’ Richest Self-Made Women?

Options

1) Diane Hendricks

2)jayshree Ullal

3)Neerja Sethi

4)Kylie Jenner

answer

 1) Diane Hendricks


Other details



    Forbes released its 4th annual list of US’ Richest Self-Made Women.

    Diane Hendricks, co-founder and chairman of ABC Supply ranks 1st with a net worth of $4.9 billion.

    Indian-origin tech executives Jayshree Ullal and Neerja Sethi were also on the list with $1.3 bn and $1 bn respectively.

    TV star and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner is the youngest to be featured in the list.

When is International Malala Day celebrated?

When is  International Malala Day celebrated?


Options

1) July 12

2)July 11

3)July 13

4)July 14

answer

1) July 12


Other details

On 12 July 2013, Malala

 Yousafzai's 16th birthday, she spoke at the UN to call for worldwide access to education.

 The UN dubbed the event "Malala Day".

 It was her first public speech since the attack leading the first ever Youth Takeover of the UN, with an audience of over 500 young education advocates from around the world

Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate
   
awards
    Nobel Peace Prize (2014)

where is 2018 NATO summit being organized?

where is 2018 NATO summit being organized?

Options

1) belgium

2)france

3)germany

4)spain

answer

1) belgium


Other details

The 2018 Brussels Summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is the the 29th formal meeting of the heads of state and heads of government of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, being held in Brussels, Belgium, on 11 and 12 July 2018

 A NATO summit is a summit meeting that is regarded as a periodic opportunity for Heads of State and Heads of Government of NATO member countries to evaluate and provide strategic direction for Alliance activities.

NATO summits are not regular meetings like the more frequent NATO ministerial meetings, but rather are important junctures in the alliance's decision-making process on the highest level.

 Summits are often used to introduce new policy, invite new members into the alliance, launch major new initiatives, and build partnerships with non-NATO countries.

From the founding of NATO in 1949, there have been a total of twenty-nine NATO summits; the last of which was the 2018 Brussels summit held in July 2018.

Only the traditional summits have received an official number, thereby excluding the exceptional summit of 2001 in NATO headquarters

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, also called the North Atlantic Alliance, is an intergovernmental military alliance between 29 North American and European countries. 
Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium

Chairman of the NATO Military Committee: Air Chief Marshal Stuart Peach, Royal Air Force

Supreme Allied Commander Europe: General Curtis Scaparrotti, United States Army

Founded: 4 April 1949, Washington, D.C., United States

Abbreviation: NATO,

Founders: United States of America, France, United Kingdom,  

Brett Kavanaugh has been nominated as Supreme Court Judge in which country?

 Brett Kavanaugh has been nominated as Supreme Court Judge in which country?

Options

1) US

2)UK

3)France

4)germany

answer

1) US


Other details

US President Donald Trump has nominated  Brett Kavanaugh as the Supreme Court Judge to succeed Justice Anthony Kennedy,

Kavanaugh,   of Maryland, currently a judge in the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit,

Trump announced during his prime time address to the nation from the White House

Trump picked Justice Kavanaugh from his original list of 25 judges, from which he had said he would nominate for any vacancy in the Supreme Court.

The nomination of Judge Kavanaugh comes after a selection process marked by a historic degree of transparency, including the President's public disclosure of a list of 25 highly qualified potential nominees to the Supreme Court.

Luis Enrique has been appointed as coach of which football team?

Luis Enrique has been appointed as  coach of which football team?

Options

1) Spain

2)germany

3)france

4)italy

answer


1) Spain


Other details

Ex-Barcelona and Roma coach Luis Enrique has been appointed as Spain manager on a two-year contract.

He  replaces Fernando Hierro, who stepped down as interim boss

Enrique,   played for Real Madrid and Barcelona,

he won the La Liga, Spanish Cup and Champions League treble as Barca manager in 2015

spain also named Jose Francisco Molina, a former Spain keeper, as their sporting director.

where is 17th World Sanskrit Conference being organized?

where is 17th World Sanskrit Conference being organized?

Options


1) Canada

2)New Zealand

3)Australia

4)South Africa

answer

1) Canada


Other details

The 17th World Sanskrit Conference will be inaugurated  at Vancouver, Canada from 9th July to 13th July, 2018.

 There are more than 500 scholars and delegates from over 40 countries will be expected to participate in this conference.


 All the scholars and delegates will exchange their knowledge on various section like History & Education of Women in Vedic Literature; Sanskrit Buddhist Manuscripts;

Along with minister 10 scholars and two officers are Indian delegation participating in the 17th World Sanskrit Conference.

where will Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament be held?

where will  Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament be held?

Options

1) oman

2)yemen

3)baharain

4)none of the abive

answer


1) oman


Other details

The Asian Hockey Federation today announced the schedule of the fifth men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament to be held in Muscat, Oman from October 18 to 28.


Each of the six teams in the tournament will play a total of five round-robin matches. Four teams will qualify for the semi-finals that will take place on October 27.

The remaining two teams will play each other in a qualification match for the fifth spot on the same day. The final and bronze medal matches will take place on October 28.

The Asian Hockey Champions Trophy is an event held annually by the Asian Hockey Federation (since 2011). It features the Asian Games top six field hockey teams competing in a round robin format. Pakistan and India are the most successful teams in Asian Hockey Champions Trophy; Pakistan and India have won the trophy twice.

India is the defending champion of the Men's Trophy. They won their second title in 2016 by beating Pakistan 3-2

Australia wins hockey championship trophy 2018

Australia wins hockey championship trophy 2018
Australia won the Champions Trophy hockey 2018 at Breda in Netherlands.
In the finals, India defeated Australia 1-3 in the final of Champions Trophy hockey.

 Australia won their 15th gold medal at the Champions Trophy. India won its second silver medal In the 2016 edition, India had lost to Australia and had just left for silver medal.
The 2018 Men's Hockey Champions Trophy was the 37th and final edition of the Hockey Champions Trophy for men.
It was held in Breda, Netherlands from June 23 to July 1, 2018.
The tournament will be replaced by the Hockey Pro League (HPL) in 2019.
With the host nation, current champions, finalists, world cups and world league champions automatically qualify. The remaining venues were nominated by the FIH Executive Board, which consisted of 6 competing teams.
If teams gain eligibility under more than one criteria, additional teams were also invited by the FIH Executive Board.

     Netherlands (host nation)
     Australia (2014 World Cup and 2016-17 World League current champions and champions)
     Argentina (Champions of the 2016 Summer Olympics)
     Belgium (Invited by FIH Executive Board)
     India (invited by FIH Executive Board)
     Pakistan (invited by FIH Executive Board)

memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Nissan and which state?

memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been  signed between  Nissan  and which state?

Options

1) assam

2)sikkim

3)kerala

4)none of the above

answer

3)kerala


Other details



    A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Kerala government and Nissan officials to boost digital operations.

    The first phase of the digital hub will come up over 30 acres of land in Technocity, 20 kilometres outside Thiruvananthapuram.

    The company is looking at providing 500 direct jobs by the end of April 2019 with indirect employment for software development.

European Union leaders have agreed at a summit in Brussels to extend economic sanctions against which country?

European Union leaders have agreed at a summit in Brussels to extend economic sanctions against  which country?

Options

1) Russia

2)china

3)japan

4)Laos

answer

1) Russia


Other details



    European Union leaders have agreed at a summit in Brussels to extend economic sanctions against Russia over the conflict in Ukraine for a further six months.

    The sanctions target whole sectors of the Russian economy including its oil businesses.

    The EU first imposed the sanctions on Russia in July 2014 after Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in July 2014 was shot down over Ukraine.

who won the Kabaddi Masters title 2018 ?

who won the Kabaddi Masters title 2018 ?

Options

1) india

2)iran

3)kenya

4)argentina

answer

1) india


Other details

India defeated Iran 44-26 to emerge champions of the six-nation Kabaddi Masters Dubai,

In a battle between the top two sides of the world, the three-time world champions India defeated Iran

Both the teams last met in the World Cup 2016 final in Ahmedabad

The six-nation invitational tournament was organised by International Kabaddi Federation in association with Star Sports and Dubai Sports Council.