The Padma Bridge Rail Link is recognised as a landmark BRI project and the largest infrastructure endeavour in Bangladesh Supported by?
- A. Pakistan
- B. China
- C. India
- D. Turkey
Correct Answer: B. China
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Tuesday said Padma Bridge Rail Link is a landmark project under the Belt and Road Initiative, and also the largest infrastructure project in Bangladesh using Chinese preferential loans. As one of the most important infrastructure projects in Bangladesh, he said it is estimated to directly benefit 80 million people and boost economic growth by 1.5%.
Correct Answer: A. Be Human Kind
In a bid to commemorate the principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, every year on May 8, World Red Cross day is celebrated. The day also marks the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, who was the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the recipient of the first Nobel Peace Prize. Every year, the day is celebrated under a particular theme, and the theme for 2022 is ‘Be Human Kind’. With this year’s theme, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is putting kindness in the picture and is encouraging all to be kind to each other.
Correct Answer: C. Ethiopia
Correct Answer: A. TikTok
Correct Answer: B. China’s Nuclear Energy Organization
In May, 2023 Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), the body responsible for developing the United Arab Emirates’ nuclear energy sector, has signed three agreements with China’s Nuclear Energy Organization. The UAE, which is hosting the COP28 climate summit this year and wants to get 6% of its energy needs from nuclear as part of its 2050 net zero plan, has previously said China would be a key partner in its energy transition plan.
Correct Answer: C. Emmanuel Macron
Emmanuel Macron has won France’s presidential election, fending off a historic challenge from far-right candidate Marine Le Pen during the 24th April 2022 runoff vote. Macron took 58.5% of Sunday’s vote, making him the first French leader to be reelected in 20 years. He and Le Pen advanced to the runoff after finishing in first and second place, respectively, among 12 candidates who ran in the first round on April 10
Correct Answer: B. New York
In a world’s first, the New York state legislature has passes the “right to repair” bill that will require digital electronics manufacturers to make parts, tools, information, and software available to consumers and independent repair shops.