Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Which first female PM of Latvia announced her resignation on December 7, 2015?

a. Laimdota Straujuma
b. Laimdota Ctraujuma
c. Laimdota Ltraujuma
d. Laimdota Dtraujuma
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Laimdota Straujuma

Explanation:
The first female PM of Latvia, Laimdota Straujuma has resigned on 7th December 2015. Straujuma will head the three-party coalition that includes centre-right Unity party, the Greens and Farmers party and the far-right National Alliance in a caretaker capacity. Her resignation came after firing the transport minister in November 2015.
2)   India has agreed to intensify agricultural cooperation with which nation on 5th October 2015?

a. Slovenia
b. Lithuania
c. Ethiopia
d. Sierra Leone
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Lithuania

Explanation:
Minister of State for Agriculture in India, Mr. Kundariya in a meeting with his Lithuanian counterpart discussed latest agricultural initiatives in India including soil health cards to be given to 140 million farmers and special irrigation schemes The sides agreed to collaborate in research and agricultural technology. They also agreed that Lithuanian delegation comprising of senior executives of the Ministry, scientists and business representatives would visit India to take forward the conversations. A bilateral agreement on agricultural cooperation was also signed during the visit.

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