Which is the only NATO country with female Army Chief?

Which is the only  NATO country with female Army Chief?

Options

1)Slovenia

2) Croatia

3)Austria

4)Hungary

answer

1)Slovenia


Other details

Slovenia has become the only Nato country to appoint a woman as head of its army.

Maj Gen Alenka Ermenc will take up the post of chief of staff on Wednesday.

The 55-year-old former army commander began her military career in 1991, when the country won its independence from the former Yugoslavia.

Maj Gen Ermenc is currently serving as the army's deputy-chief of staff

Maj Gen Ermenc graduated from the Royal College of Defence Studies in London and completed a Master's degree in International Studies at London's King's College University.

She will replace Maj Gen Alan Geder, who has been in post since February.

Slovenia has approximately 7.500 soldiers, including active and reserve forces. 

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

The organization implements the North Atlantic Treaty that was signed on 4 April 1949.

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

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

Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium

Abbreviation: NATO, OTAN

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

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

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

Capital: Ljubljana

Currency: Euro

President    Borut Pahor

Prime Minister    Marjan Šarec

Where was Sustainable Blue Economy Conference held?

Where was Sustainable Blue Economy Conference held?

Options

1) Kenya

2)Egypt

3)south Africa

4)none of the above


answer


Other details

Kenya hosted inaugural Sustainable Blue Economy conference

The three-day conference had high global support with over twenty world leaders in Nairobi for the event.

A number of environment friendly civil society organizations were also in attendance.

The theme of this conference was ‘The Blue Economy and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.’.

It was primarily hosted by the Government of Kenya with Canada and Japan as co-hosts and supported by UNDP through a multi donor basket fund.

who won the FIH Women’s Hockey Champions Trophy ?

who won the FIH Women’s Hockey Champions Trophy ?

Options

1) Netherlands

2)Australia

3)Argentina

4)Japan

answer

1) Netherlands


Other details

The Netherlands defeated Australia 5-1 to win its seventh Women's Hockey Champions Trophy at the Wujin Hockey Stadium  in Changzhou Wujin, China.

With the win, the reigning world champion has kept its record intact during the tournament and extended its winning streak to 43 matches.

Apart from the team trophy, the Dutch players also won three individual awards of the tournament. Eva de Goede was crowned Best Player, Marijn Veen as Best Scorer and 22-year-old Marijn Veen as Rising Player.

The Best Goalkeeper award went to China's Ye Jiao

The tournament featured only six teams, including world's top four of the Netherlands, Britain, Australia, Argentina, as well as Asian Games champion Japan and host China.

Australia finished second, followed by Argentina, China, Britain and Japan. 

where was World’s first underground luxury hotel opened?

where was World’s first underground luxury hotel opened?

Options

1)china

2)japan

3)russia

4)none of the above


answer

1)china


Other details

The world’s first underground hotel has opened in Shanghai.

this five-star hotels have been built inside a 90 m high rock of the Sheeshan mountain range of central China.

Its name is Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland.

This hotel is expected to start from December 1.

The two floors of this luxury hotel are above ground and 16 floors are below ground, out of which two floors are under water.

Spread over 49,409 meters square, this hotel has 383 rooms for tourists.

The two floors of this hotel are also surrounded by a 10 meter deep aquarium.

Fernando Alonso was associated with which sport?

Fernando Alonso was associated with which sport?

Options

1) Formula One racing

2)tennis

3)football

4)hockey

answer

1) Formula One racing


Other details

Fernando Alonso Díaz is a Spanish Formula One racing driver currently racing for McLaren F1 team.

He is a two-time Formula One World Champion

 He has contested 17 seasons of Formula One.

Tsai Ing-wen was president of which country?

Tsai Ing-wen was president of which country?

Options

1) Taiwan

2)Singapore

3)Laos

4)none of the above


answer



1) Taiwan


Other details

Tsai Ing-wen is a Taiwanese politician, legal scholar and attorney currently serving as the President of the Republic of China, commonly known as President of Taiwan, since May 20, 2016

Taiwan  officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a state in East Asia. 

Its neighbors include the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the west, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south.

 It is the most populous state and largest economy that is not a member of the United Nations.

Taiwan is some times known as Chinese-Taipei

China is officially known as  People's Republic of China 

"Chinese Taipei" is the name for Taiwan designated in the Nagoya Resolution whereby the Republic of China (ROC)(Taiwan) and the People's Republic of China (PRC) (China) recognize each other when it comes to the activities of the International Olympic Committee

population fo which Chinese city fell for the first time in 20years?

population for which Chinese city fell for the first time in 20years?

Options

1) Beijing

2)Shanghai

3)Guangzhou

4)Chengdu

answer


1) Beijing


Other details

The population of China’s capital, Beijing, declined for the first time in two decades in 2017.

 the number of permanent residents reached 21.707 million in 2017 which is  22,000 fewer than  2016.

 the number of people in the city’s six urban districts declined by  3 percent.

When is Africa Industrialization Day celebrated?

When is Africa Industrialization Day celebrated?

Options

1) 20 November

2)21 November

3)22 November

4)23 November


answer

1) 20 November


Other details


Africa Industrialization Day is celebrated on November 20 each year.

It is a time when governments and other organizations in many African countries examine ways to stimulate Africa's industrialization process.

It is also an occasion to draw worldwide media attention to the problems and challenges of industrialization in Africa.

The 2018 Africa Industrialization Day will be celebrated at UNIDO’s headquarters in Vienna, with an event organized by UNIDO with the support of the United Nations Office of the Secretary-General, the UN Economic Commission on Africa (UNECA), and the African Union Commission (AUC).

Within the framework of the Second Industrial Development Decade for Africa (1991-2000), the United Nations General Assembly, in 1989, proclaimed 20 November “Africa Industrialization Day” (A/RES/44/237).

Since then, the United Nations System has held events on that day throughout the world to raise awareness about the importance of Africa’s industrialization and the challenges faced by the continent.

2018 Theme: “Promoting Regional Value Chains in Africa: A pathway for accelerating Africa’s structural transformation, industrialization and pharmaceutical production”

when is World Television Day celebrated?

when is  World Television Day celebrated?

Options

1) 21 November

2)22 November

3)23 November

4)24 November

answer

1) 21 November


Other details

In December 1996 the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 November as World Television Day commemorating the date on which the first World Television Forum was held in 1996

UN releases its UN Video reports from all over the world consisting of news footage direct from the latest humanitarian crisis; documentaries putting a human face to crucial issues of present time.

 It is produced in the six official languages of the UN (French, Spanish, English, Chinese, Arabic, Russian).

Saudi, UAE announce USD 500 million in aid to which country?

Saudi, UAE announce USD 500 million in aid to which country?

Options

1) Yemen

2)bahrain

3)oman

4)Kuwait

answer

1) Yemen


Other details

Saudi Arabia and the UAE, on Tuesday announced USD 500 million in aid to the country on the brink of famine.

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will each give USD 250 million in response to the food crisis to support more than 10 million people

 donations will go through the United Nations as well as other international and local aid groups.


Saudi Arabia and the UAE intervened in the Yemen war in 2015 

where was APEC Summit 2018 held?

where was APEC Summit 2018 held?


Options

1) Papua New Guinea

2)Brunei

3)Timor-Leste

4)none of the above

answer

1) Papua New Guinea


Other details

2-day APEC Summit 2018 concluded in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

It was the first time Papua New Guinea is hosting the APEC meetings

All 21 member countries of APEC participated in the Summit.

 It is the 1st such summit which in its 25-year history failed to agree on a formal joint statement

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation is an inter-governmental forum for 21 Pacific Rim member economies that promotes free trade throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Members:
 Australia    
 Brunei    
 Canada    
 Indonesia    
 Japan    
 South Korea    
 Malaysia    
 New Zealand    
 Philippines    
 Singapore 
 Thailand 
 United States    
 Republic of China    
 Hong Kong    
  Taiwan
 Mexico    
 Papua New Guinea    
 Chile 
 Peru    
 Russia    
 Vietnam    

Headquarters: Singapore

Founder: Bob Hawke

Founded: November 1989, Canberra, Australia

Chairperson: Peter O'Neill

Papua New Guinea, in the southwestern Pacific, encompasses the eastern half of New Guinea and its offshore islands.

Capital: Port Moresby

Currency: Papua New Guinean kina

when is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims observed?

when is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims observed?


options

1)  third Sunday in November

2) first Sunday in November

 3)second Sunday in November

 4)fourth Sunday in November

answer

1)  third Sunday in November



Other details

The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims takes place on the third Sunday in November every year as the appropriate acknowledgment of victims of road traffic crashes and their families.

 It was started by the British road crash victim charity, RoadPeace, in 1993

it was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2005.

Theme: for 2018 is “Roads have stories”.

ibrahim Mohamed Solih sworn in as seventh president of which country?

ibrahim Mohamed Solih sworn in as seventh president of which country?

Options

1)  Maldives

2)Bangladesh

3)Malaysia

4)none of the above


answer

1)  Maldives

Other details

Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, better known as Ibu, is a Maldivian politician who is the current President of the Maldives and assumed office on 17 November 2018.

Solih was first elected to parliament in 1994, aged 30, as the MP from his home atoll of Faadhippolhu.

The Maldives is a tropical nation in the Indian Ocean composed of 26 ring-shaped atolls, which are made up of more than 1,000 coral islands.

Capital: Malé
Currency: Maldivian rufiyaa

when is International Students Day celebrated?

when is International Students Day celebrated?


Options

1)  November 17

2) November 18

 3)November 19

 4)November 16

answer

1)  November 17


Other details

International Students' Day is an international observance of the student community, held annually on November 17.

 The day was first marked in 1941 in London by the International Students’ Council.

where was Africa’s first ever high speed train unveiled?

where was Africa’s first ever high speed train unveiled?

Options

1) Morocco

2)Egypt

3)South Africa

4)Kenya

answer

1) Morocco


Other details

    French President Emmanuel Macron and Morocco’s King Mohammed VI have inaugurated Morocco’s first high-speed rail line, the first ever such line in Africa.
   
It is named  as ‘Al Boraq’.

    It will connect the economic hubs of Tangier and Casablanca.

    The $2 billion project was launched in September 2011.

where was World Tolerance Summit inaugurated?

where was World Tolerance Summit inaugurated?

Options

1) Dubai

2)abu dhabi

3)cairo

4)none of the above

answer

1) Dubai


Other details

The two-day summit to mark the World Tolerance Day was inaugurated today in Dubai.

 Held for the first time in UAE ,  the theme of the Summit was  ‘Prospering from Pluralism: Embracing Diversity through Innovation and Collaboration’.

The World Tolerance Summit brings together government leaders, key figures from the public and private sectors, peacekeeping ambassadors and change-makers from across the world to discuss the importance of tolerance, peace and equality, and celebrate diversity.

More than 2,000 ministers and government leaders from around the world are participating in the Summit.


16th November has been declared as the World’s Tolerance Day  by the UNESCO.
 

When is World Diabetes Day observed?

When is World Diabetes Day observed?

Options

1)  14 November

2) 15 November

 3)16 November

 4)17 November

answer

1)  14 November


Other details

World Diabetes Day is being observed on November 14 .

 The day is observed by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization on November 14 in response to the escalating health threat posed by diabetes.

World Diabetes Day was launched in 1991 by the IDF and the World Health Organization (WHO) in response to the rapid rise of diabetes around the world

Led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), each World Diabetes Day focuses on a theme related to diabetes

The theme for World Diabetes Day this year, as well as next year, is The Family and Diabetes.

By 2016, World Diabetes Day was being commemorated by over 230 IDF member associations in more than 160 countries and territories

American comic book writer Stan Lee

American comic book writer Stan Lee

Stan Lee was an American comic book writer, editor, and publisher.

 He was the editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics,  and later its publisher and chairman, leading its expansion from a small division of a publishing house to a large multimedia corporation.

In collaboration with several artists—particularly Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko—he co-created fictional characters including Spider-Man, the Hulk, Doctor Strange, the Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Black Panther, the X-Men,


 and—with his brother, co-writer Larry Lieber—the characters Ant-Man, Iron Man, and Thor.


Lee created the Fantastic Four for Marvel Comics in 1961


Lee was inducted into the comic book industry's Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame in 1994 and the Jack Kirby Hall of Fame in 1995.

 He received a National Medal of Arts in 2008.

Lewis Hamilton wins Brazilian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton wins Brazilian Grand Prix

This is Lewis Hamilton’s 10th victory of 2018 and 72nd victory of his career.

Mercedes won the constructors championshipfor the 5th consecutive season.

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

he is A five-time Formula One World Champion

The Brazilian Grand Prix is a Formula One championship race which is currently held at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace in Interlagos neighborhood, Socorro district, São Paulo.

Laps: 71

First held: 1972

Circuit length: 4.309 km (2.677 mi)

Race length: 305.909 km (190.083 mi)

Most wins (drivers): Alain Prost (6)

WWI centenary commemoration in Paris

WWI centenary commemoration in Paris

The First World War Centenary is the centenary of the First World War, which started on 28 July 2014 with commemorations of the outbreak of the war and ended on 11 November 2018.

Armistice Day is commemorated every year on 11 November to mark the armistice signed between the Allies of World War I and Germany at Compiègne, France at 5:45 am, for the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front of World War I, which took effect at eleven o'clock in the morning—the "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" of 1918.

Around 70 leaders including US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Germany's Chanceller Angela Merkel participated in the event in the French Capital.

Chiefs of international bodies, including United Nations and International Monetary Fund also attended the ceremony to commemorate the Armistice of First World War.

World Science Day for Peace and Development

World Science Day for Peace and Development

World Science Day for Peace and Development highlights the important role that science has in society and is celebrated each year on November 10.

 It also highlights the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues

 World Science Day was proclaimed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2001 and celebrated for the first time in 2002.

By linking science more closely with society, World Science Day aims to ensure that citizens are kept informed of developments in science.

It also underscores the role scientists play in broadening our understanding of the planet we call home and in making our societies more sustainable.

Theme: for 2018 World Science Day for Peace and Development is “Science, a Human Right”

who won the CAF Champions League final?

who won the CAF Champions League final?

Options

1) ES Tunis

2) Al Ahly

3)Misr Makkasa

4)AS Vita Club


answer


1) ES Tunis


Other details

Es Tunis defeated 3-0 Al Ahly CAF Champions League final

Esperance Tunis competed a massive comeback win to deny Al Ahly the chance to win their 9th African Champions League on Friday when they scored 3-0  to turn over a 3-1 first leg scoreline

The 2018 CAF Champions League   is the 54th edition of Africa's premier club football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and the 22nd edition under the current CAF Champions League title.

The winners of the 2018 CAF Champions League will qualify as the CAF representative at the 2018 FIFA Club World Cup in the United Arab Emirates, and also earn the right to play against the winners of the 2018 CAF Confederation Cup in the 2018 CAF Super Cup in December.

 

International Day of Radiology

When is International Day of Radiology celebrated?

Options

1) 8 November

2)9 November

3)7 November

4)6 November

answer

1) 8 November


Other details

The International Day of Radiology (IDoR) is an annual event promoting the role of medical imaging in modern healthcare.

 It is celebrated on November 8 each year, and coincides with the anniversary of the discovery of x-rays.

It was first introduced in 2012, as a joint initiative, by the European Society of Radiology (ESR), the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), and the American College of Radiology (ACR).

The International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists have celebrated 8 November as World Radiography Day.

The  International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists  ISRRT was founded in 1962 as a non-profit organization, and now has over 90 Member Societies representing more than 86 countries, over 500,000 Society members and in excess of 18,000 Associate Members.

ISRRT is officially recognized as an NGO (Non-Government Organization) by the World Health Organization (WHO).

The ISRRT is UK based registered Charity  and a not-for-profit organization.

ISRRT is the only organization representing all disciplines of Medical Radiation Technologists internationally.

Founded in 2005, the European Society of Radiology is dedicated to promoting and coordinating the scientific, philanthropic, intellectual and professional activities of radiology in all European countries.

The ESR is based in Vienna, Austria

 

Most advanced stealth drone was unveiled by which country?

Most advanced stealth drone was unveiled by which country?

Options

1) china

2)japan

3)Russia

4)none of the above

answer


1) china


Other details

China's new-generation stealth combat unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) CH-7 was unveiled on Monday at the Airshow China 2018 in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong Province, considered the most advanced drone that China has developed.

the performance of the CH-7 in many areas is much better than the US-made RQ-170, and quite close to the RQ-180

The CH-7 makes China the second country, following the US, to produce high-altitude long-endurance combat UAVs with advanced penetration capabilities, Shi said.

Due to its high altitude, high speed, stealth capability and endurance, the CH-7 can conduct many missions under dangerous conditions, including reconnaissance, surveillance, combat support, launching missiles or guiding other weapons to strike high-value targets, Shi noted.

The CH7 is 10 meters long and has a 22 meter wingspan. It has a maximum take-off weight of 13,000 kilograms, with a cruise altitude of 10-13 kilometers, a cruising speed of 0.5-0.6 of a Mach, and can stay in flight for 15 hours, the China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics (CAAA) said in a statement sent to the Global Times on Monday.


The CH-7 will be test-flown in 1-2 years, and can be customized

UN report says Earth's protective ozone layer is finally healing from damage caused by aerosol sprays & coolants

UN report says Earth's protective ozone layer is finally healing from damage caused by aerosol sprays & coolants

A  United Nations, UN report has said Earth's protective ozone layer is finally healing from damage caused by aerosol sprays and coolants.

According to a scientific assessment released at a conference in Quito, Ecuador, the ozone layer had been thinning since the late 1970s.

 Scientists raised the alarm and ozone-depleting chemicals were phased out worldwide.

As a result, the upper ozone layer above the northern hemisphere should be repaired in the 2030s and the gaping Antarctic ozone hole should be disappeared in the 2060s.

how many countries have been allowed to buy Iranian oil after sanctions from US?

how many countries have been allowed to buy Iranian oil after sanctions from US?

Options

1) 8

2)9

3)7

4)6

answer

1) 8

Other details

The United States exempted eight countries, including India from the US sanctions for buying Iranian oil.

Addressing a press conference in Washington, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the list of the countries temporarily exempted from the sanctions.

 These include China, Japan, Italy, Greece, South Korea, Taiwan and Turkey.

these countries showed significant reduction in oil purchase from the Persian Gulf country after the Trump administration reimposed sanctions on Tehran.

The US imposed the toughest ever sanctions on Iran.

The sanctions cover Iran's banking and energy sectors and reinstate penalties for countries and companies in Europe, Asia and elsewhere that do not halt Iranian oil imports.

who was Roy Hargrove ?

who was Roy Hargrove ?

Options

1) musician

2)actor

3)painter

4)none of the above

answer

1) musician


Other details

Roy Anthony Hargrove was an American jazz trumpeter.

He won worldwide notice after winning two Grammy Awards for differing types of music, in 1997 and in 2002. 

More than 20 Countries partner to target 'zero hunger'

More than 20 Countries partner to target 'zero hunger'

In a bid to stamp out poverty and hunger, more than 20 countries have committed to a new declaration on agricultural and rural development.

The commitment came at the end of a forum on international development cooperation in Changsha, China.

The Changsha Declaration aims to ramp up the efforts towards South-South Cooperation, an initiative working to eliminate hunger and malnutrition through the mutual sharing and exchange of good practices, resources, and know-how between countries of the global south.

At the forum's conclusion, 26 countries and 11 international organisations including  Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), World Food Programme (WFP), and the World Health Organisation (WHO) signed the Declaration.

Director-General for FAO Jose Graziano da Silva announced plans to establish an International Centre of Excellence for Agriculture Innovation and Rural Development in Beijing during the forum;

it is a facility that will provide training in agriculture innovation and promote investment in rural areas in an effort to reach the first 2030 Sustainable Development Goal of zero hunger.

when is World Vegan Day celebrated?

when is World Vegan Day  celebrated?

Options

1) November 1

2)November 2

3)November 3

4)November 4

answer

1) November 1


Other details

World Vegan Day is an annual event celebrated by vegans around the world every 1 November.

 The benefits of veganism for humans, non-human animals, and the natural environment are celebrated through activities such as setting up stalls, hosting potlucks, and planting memorial trees.

The event was established in 1994 by Louise Wallis, then Chair of The Vegan Society in the United Kingdom, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the organisation and the coining of the terms "vegan" and "veganism".

  the month of November is observed as World Vegan Month

which country will host World Corporate Games in 2019?

which country will  host World Corporate Games in 2019?

Options

1) Qatar

2)Bahrain

3)kuwait

4)Jordan

answer


1) Qatar


Other details

Qatar will host the 23rd edition of the World Corporate Games next year.

The Games, making maiden appearance in the Middle East, will provide an opportunity for corporations around the world to showcase their competitive prowess through sports, the organisers said.

This is the first time the World Corporate Games will be held in the Middle East,

The sporting event takes place every one to two years and the last edition was held in Houston in the US last year

The World Corportate Games, established nearly 30 years ago, aims to bring together, the local, regional and international business sporting community.

Taking place between 6 and 9 November 2019, the event is expected to attract around 8,000 international and local participants, making this one of the largest participation sporting events in Qatar’s history


It will be the first time that the World Corporate Games incorporate eSports and mindsports

The event features both individual and team competitions, open equally to women and men of all ages and abilities with team events for skilled, semi-skilled or novice participants.

It is an all-inclusive event with paragames integrated for various categories as well, according to the organisers.

Maureen Johnston, Founder of the World Corporate Games.
 

which country set up support fund for migrant workers?

which country set up support fund for migrant workers?

options

1) Qatar

2)Kuwait

3)Bahrain

4)Jordan

answer



1) Qatar


Other details

Qatar has said it has set up a support fund for foreign workers who run into difficulties for not being paid, the latest in a series of UN-backed labour reforms.

Doha State Media said the fund would support and care for workers, secure their rights and provide a healthy and safe work environment for them.

It is the latest reform announced by the host of FIFA World Cup 2022, which has come under intense international pressure over its treatment of migrant labourers.

Earlier this week, Doha said it had implemented the near abolition of the exit visa system, which requires foreign workers to obtain their bosses' permission to leave the country.

The changes are part of a three-year agreement signed by Qatar last November with the UN's International Labour Organization to oversee reform.