What is “Uvariopsis DiCaprio”, named after Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio?
- A. A Star
- B. A Tree
- C. A Ship
- D. A Snake
Correct Answer: B. A Tree
A new tropical, evergreen tree from Cameroon has been name after Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio. The critically endangered tree has been name ‘Uvariopsis DiCaprio’ to recognize his campaigning efforts to protect the Ebo forest from logging. The tree was previously unknown to science and to local communities. It has glossy yellow-green flowers that grow on its trunk.
Correct Answer: B. Italy
US President Joe Biden signed into law a bill titled, “Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act”, to provide recognition to the ‘Ghost Army’. It is a tactical deception unit deployed by the US during World War II. There are just nine surviving veterans of the Ghost Army across the US. The Congressional Gold Medal is the Congress’s highest award of national appreciation for distinguished contributions.
Correct Answer: B. Grow, Nourish, Sustain. Together. Our actions are our future
World Food Day 2020 is celebrated every year on October 16 across the world, to raise awareness about the importance of good food and nutrition. The World Food Day 2020 theme is “Grow, Nourish, Sustain. Together. Our actions are our future”.
Correct Answer: C. Senegal
Senegal defeated Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations championship match on Sunday, 6 February 2022, winning the continental championship for the first time on penalty kicks at Olembe Stadium in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Correct Answer: C. Nepal
Correct Answer: C. 26 years
Israeli Prime Minister and foreign ministers of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain signing of the historic Abraham Accord, which is the first Arab-Israeli peace deal in 26 years.
Correct Answer: A. Morocco
Morocco’s government said that 2,000 died and 2,421 were injured after a powerful quake/ The US Geological Survey said the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 when it hit at 11:11 pm, with shaking that lasted several seconds. Morocco’s National Seismic Monitoring and Alert Network measured it at 7 on the Richter scale. The US agency reported a magnitude 4.9 aftershock hit 19 minutes later.