When International Day for Tolerance 2023 observe?
- A. 16 November
- B. 19 November
- C. 21 November
- D. 20 November
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Which organisation publishes the Food Price Index (FFPI)?
- A. UNICEF
- B. FAO
- C. IMF
- D. World Bank
Correct Answer: B. FAO
The UN agency, Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) has published its latest Food Price Index (FFPI) which tracks the monthly international prices of cereals, vegetable oil, dairy, meat and sugar. The FFPI averaged to 132.4 points in December, which is one per cent lower than the previous December. The FFPI was notably higher in 2022 than in 2021.
Which country became the first Asian Country to conduct National Polls in the times of the COVID-19 global pandemic?
- A. Singapore
- B. South Korea
- C. Bangladesh
- D. Turkey
Correct Answer: B. South Korea
South Korea became the first Asian Country to conduct National Polls in the times of the COVID-19 global pandemic. South Korea’s 21st legislative elections were held on 15 April 2020. Chung Sye-Kyun is the current Prime Minister of South Korea.
In January 2023, South Korea`s first-ever lunar orbiter sent black-and-white photos of the Moon`s surface and Earth, Named?
- A. Luna E‑1
- B. Danuri
- C. Pioneer
- D. Able III
Correct Answer: B. Danuri
South Korea`s first-ever lunar orbiter Danuri has sent black-and-white photos of the Moon`s surface and Earth, the national space centre said on January 3, 2023. Danuri a portmanteau of the Korean words for `Moon` and `enjoy` was launched on a SpaceX rocket from the United States in August 2022 and entered lunar orbit last month. Its images taken between December 24 and January1-showthelunar surface and Earth, and were shot from less than 120 kilometres (75 miles) over the Moon, the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) said in a statement.
Which company manufactured the prototype low-Earth orbit satellites launched recently?
- A. Vandenberg Space Force Base
- B. SpaceX
- C. Foxconn
- D. NASA
Correct Answer: C. Foxconn
Two prototype low-Earth orbit satellites made by Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., better known as Foxconn, took off aboard a SpaceX rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in southern California on Saturday. The launch of the LEO satellites marks a key moment for the Taiwanese electronics manufacturer as it diversifies into new sectors, a shift that is taking greater urgency as some of its established businesses such as smartphones and laptops struggle. Foxconn is aiming to demonstrate that it has satellite technology to tap growing demand for communications from space.
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) selected five non-permanent member counties for 2024-25 on:
- A. 6 June 2023
- B. 7 June 2023
- C. 9 June 2023
- D. 8 June 2023
Correct Answer: A. 6 June 2023
On 6 June 2023, the General Assembly elected five non-permanent members to the Security Council for a two-year term, beginning on 1 January 2024. Algeria, Guyana, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, and Slovenia were elected to the United Nations Security Council as non-permanent members in 2024-2025. The 5 countries elected will replace Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana, and the United Arab Emirates.
Shericka Jackson sets fastest time of year in women`s 100m at the Jamaican championships?
- A. 11.14 seconds
- B. 9.25 seconds
- C. 9.85 seconds
- D. 10.65 seconds
Correct Answer: D. 10.65 seconds
Shericka Jackson threw down the gauntlet with a personal best and world-leading 10.65 seconds, the fifth-fastest ever, as she retained her women`s 100m title at the Jamaican championships on Friday to secure her spot at the World Athletics Championship in Budapest this summer. Jackson, who won the silver medal at last year`s World Championships in Oregon, is tied with American Marion Jones for fifth on the all-time list and eclipsed the previous fastest time of the year, the 10.71 set by American Sha`Carrie Richardson at the US championships.