Which country has officially embedded its nuclear weapons status in its constitution?
- A. North Korea
- B. USA
- C. Pakistan
- D. Russia
Correct Answer: A. North Korea
North Korea has adopt a constitutional amendment to solidify its nuclear force policy. During a recent State People’s Assembly meeting held over two days, Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un announced that North Korea’s policy of building its nuclear forces has become a permanent and inviolable law of the state, which no one is permitted to challenge.
Correct Answer: C. UNDP
the 2024 Asia Pacific Human Development Report recently in November 2023, released by UNDP. to reinvigorate human development amidst a turbulent landscape, the 2024 Asia-Pacific Human Development Report proposes new directions. Building on the region’s past successes, Making Our Future sets out practical pathways and advocates a three-pillar approach: mainstreaming human development, recalibrating growth strategy, and making change happen.
Correct Answer: B. Fattah
Iran unveiled a homemade intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missile on 6 June 2023 that can fly at a speed of 15 times the speed of sound named as Fattah. “Fattah,” which translates as “conqueror” in Persian, was presented at a ceremony that also included President Ebrahim Raisi, the commander of the Guards, General Hossein Salami, and other senior military figures.
Correct Answer: C. 18 June 2023
Titan, previously called Cyclops 2, was an experimental submersible that imploded on 18 June 2023 while transporting tourists to visit the wreckage of Titanic.
Correct Answer: B. 4 July 2023
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the establishment of a new Ministry of Investment, which is aimed at developing the investment vision of the country and enhancing its competitiveness in the global market. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, chaired the UAE Cabinet meeting, where the decision was made. Under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE Cabinet approved the establishment of the Ministry of Investment and appointed Mohamed Hassan Al Suwaidi as the minister.
Correct Answer: A. Universal Social Protection to End Child Labour
World Day Against Child Labour is marked every year on 12 June across the world. The day aims to raise awareness about the exploitation of children who are engaged in child labour. The International Labour Organization (ILO) declared the World Day Against Child Labour in the year 2002. The theme for this year is “Universal Social Protection to End Child Labour”
Correct Answer: C. May 19, 2022
The US dollar finally crossed the barrier of Rs200 in the interbank market on May 19, 2022, up Rs100 from eight years ago. The greenback was traded at Rs201.50 in the open market on Thursday.