North Korea unveils its first tactical nuclear armed submarine, Submarine No. 841 named as?
- A. Romeo-class
- B. Hero Kim Kun Ok
- C. Yugo- and Yono-class
- D. Sang-O
Correct Answer: B. Hero Kim Kun Ok
North Korea has launch its first operational “tactical nuclear attack submarine” and assigned it to the fleet that patrols the waters between the Korean peninsula and Japan, state media said on Friday. Submarine No. 841 – named Hero Kim Kun Ok after a North Korean historical figure – will be one of the main “underwater offensive means of the naval force” of North Korea, leader Kim Jong Un said at the launch ceremony on Wednesday.
Correct Answer: B. Danuri
South Korea successfully launched its first lunar orbiter named “Danuri” from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on 5 August 2022. It is expected to enter the moon’s orbit in December this year. The year-long observation mission will search for possible landing sites for future missions, conduct scientific research on the lunar environment, and test space internet technology. If it succeeds, South Korea will become the world’s seventh lunar explorer and the fourth in Asia.
Correct Answer: A. 5 November
This year World Tsunami Awareness Day 2023 celebrate on 5 November. The theme of WTAD 2023 echoes the theme of the International Day of Disaster Reduction: ‘Fighting Inequality for a Resilient Future’. Activities across the world will gather the public in exploring the reciprocal relationship between tsunamis and inequality, especially in how inequality makes tsunamis more dangerous for some communities, and how the aftermath of a tsunami can drive vulnerable communities further into poverty and exacerbate inequality.
Correct Answer: B. Nancy Pelosi
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei on 2 August 2022, marking a significant show of support for Taiwan despite China’s threats of retaliation over the visit. Pelosi’s stop in Taipei is the first time that a US House speaker has visited Taiwan in 25 years. Her trip comes at a low point in US-China relations and despite warnings from the Biden administration against a stop in Taiwan.
Correct Answer: C. Patriot
NATO announced the signing of a $5.5 billion contract by member countries in Europe to purchase up to 1,000 Patriot air defense missiles to bolster security given the threat from Russia. The deal comes as Moscow has unleashed barrages of missile and drone strikes against Ukraine. Patriot systems supplied by nations like the US and Germany have been used by Kyiv to shoot down Russia’s attacks in the 11-month war.
Correct Answer: D. China
China launches gigantic telescopes in the hunt for life beyond earth. China on Saturday JANUARY 11, 2020 officially opened operations of the World’s largest radio telescope, which it will use for space research and help in the hunt for extraterrestrial life, the official Xinhua news agency reported.
Correct Answer: A. Alphabet ‘X’
Twitter has officially rebranded to “X” after owner Elon Musk changed its iconic bird logo. This is the latest sweeping change since Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion last year. The social media company also recently announced it was limiting the daily direct messages unverified users can send.