Afghanistan formally launched shipping goods to India, through which of the Iran's port?

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Imam Khomeini Port

Khorramshahr Port

Amirabad Port

Chabahar Port

Correct Answer : Chabahar Port

Afghanistan formally launched shipping goods to India through the Chabahar port in Iran. The first shipment of 570 tonnes comprising of dried fruits, textiles, carpets, and other goods in 23 trucks was inaugurated by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. With the opening of the Chabahar route, Afghanistan's exports will double to $2 billion from the current $1 billion over the next one year. About Chabahar Port: Chabahar Port development is the India-Iran joint venture project. Inaugurated in 2017 and been built largely by India. This port provides a critical transport link from New Delhi to Afghanistan, bypassing Pakistan, to trade with Central Asia.

Published On : July 11, 2021

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Who has made the record of climbing the world's highest peak Mount Everest the most number of times?

Lhakpa Sherpa

Kami Rita Sherpa

Pasang Dawa Sherpa

None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Kami Rita Sherpa

Kami Rita Sherpa has created history by climbing the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, for the 29th time.

Kami Rita has become the mountaineer who has conquered Mount Everest the most number of times. He first conquered the world's highest peak in 1994.

The Nepal government has issued around 400 mountaineering permits to climbers for the spring season this year, which runs from April to June.

Published On : May 14, 2024

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Chabahar Port, which was in the news recently, is located in which country?

Iran

UAE

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Pakistan

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Iran

India and Iran have signed a 10-year bilateral contract aimed at enhancing the operations of Chabahar Port.

This decision underlines India's strategic interests in Central Asia and parts of Europe. Chabahar Port is a port in Chabahar, located in southeastern Iran, on the Gulf of Oman.

Published On : May 14, 2024

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In which country is the World Hydrogen Summit 2024 being organized?

China

USA

Netherlands

South Korea

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Netherlands

Rotterdam (Netherlands), 14 May 2024 (IANS) India has set up one of the largest pavilions at the World Hydrogen Summit 2024, being held here, to showcase the country’s progress in the field of Green Hydrogen.

The India Pavilion, set up by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy is at the Summit and has been inaugurated by Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Bhupinder S. Bhalla on May 12.

The World Hydrogen Summit, being held in Rotterdam in Netherlands from May 13 to 15, is a prestigious event in the global green hydrogen ecosystem. Around 15,000 delegates from around the world are attending the Summit.

The Indian delegation headed by Bhalla also comprises officials from the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and from private sector companies as well.

In addition to various government-government interactions, the summit provides a platform for Indian industry to engage with companies from around the globe.

Published On : May 14, 2024