Who has clinched the 2020 US Open women’s singles title?
- A. Naomi Osaka
- B. Serena Williams
- C. Victoria Azarenka
- D. Sofia Kenan
Correct Answer: A. Naomi Osaka
Japan’s Naomi Osaka has won the US Open tennis women’s singles tournament. She played against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus. This victory marks the 3rd Grand slam title of the Japanese player after the 2018 US Open and 2019 Australian Open.
Correct Answer: D. Princess Anne
Princess Anne Will Reportedly Take Over Prince Harry’s Role as Captain-General of the Royal Marines. As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle transition to their new lives, other members of the royal family will have to pick up some of their old responsibilities.
Correct Answer: C. Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is the third president of the United Arab Emirates since 14 May 2022. After the death of Sheikh Khalifa on 13 May 2022, Mohamed became the ruler of Abu Dhabi. He was elected to the presidency of the United Arab Emirates the next day.
Correct Answer: C. Iran
Iran`s Revolutionary Guard announced on February 09, 2022, the development of a surface-to-surface missile whose stated range would put Israel within reach. The Sepah news website said the missile was named Khaybarchekan after a victorious battle fought by Holy Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) in the seventh century. Armed forces chief of staff Mohammad Bagheri described it as a strategic, long range missile. The Sepah News said the missile has a range of 1,450 kilometers, runs on solid fuel, and is capable of penetrating anti-missile systems.
Correct Answer: C. Denys Monastyrsky
Ukraine`s interior minister and other officials were among more than a dozen people killed by a helicopter crash on January 18, 2023 near a kindergarten outside Kyiv, in a blow to the war battered nation`s government. There was no immediate claim from Kyiv that Russian forces were involved in the tragedy, and authorities launched an investigation while crews were still working near the charred remains of the aircraft. Officials initially said that 18 people died but have revised the toll down to 14 including Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky, other ministry officials and a child as search operations ended.
Correct Answer: B. UNCTAD
UNCTAD stands for United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. UNCTAD recently released a report ‘COVID-19 and Tourism’. As per the report, the world’s tourism sector could lose at least USD 1.2 trillion or 1.5% of the global gross domestic product (GDP).
Correct Answer: C. Tokyo
Tokyo began issuing partnership certificates to same-sex couples who live and work in the capital on November 1, 2022, a long-awaited move in a country without marriage equality. The certificates allow LGBTQ partners to be treated as married couples for a range of public services in areas such as housing, medicine, and welfare.