Nodirbek Abdusattorov, the youngest ever World Rapid Chess champion, is from which country?
- A. Switzerland
- B. Bangladesh
- C. Uzbekistan
- D. China
Correct Answer: C. Uzbekistan
Nodirbek Abdusattorov from Uzbekistan became the youngest ever World Rapid Chess champion, at 17 years three months. Magnus Carlsen had won the 2009 World Blitz Title at the age of 18. He also defeated the Ace player Magnus Carlsen to win the World Rapid Championship in Warsaw, Poland. France’s Maxime Vachier-Lagrave won the World Blitz title.
Correct Answer: C. SpaceX
A SpaceX rocket blasted off early on December 16, 2022 carrying a US-French satellite designed to conduct an unprecedented global survey of Earth`s surface waters, a mission expected to shed new light on the mechanics and consequences of climate change. The Falcon 9 booster, owned and operated by Elon Musk`s commercial rocket company, lit up the pre-dawn sky along California`s coast as it roared off its launch pad at the Vandenberg Space Force Base, 260 1(m northwest of Los Angeles.
Correct Answer: D. Russia
Russian Parliament has begun the process of legalizing a ban on same-sex marriage. The Russian lawmakers submitted draft legislation on July 14, 2020, that seeks to ban same-sex marriage. The move follows the Russian Referendum 2020 on July 1st when the voters overwhelmingly supported the proposed changes to the constitution, one among which defines marriage as a union of a man and a woman only.
Correct Answer: A. Elisabeth Borne
Élisabeth Borne is a French politician who has served as Prime Minister of France since 16 May 2022. President Emmanuel Macron on May 16, 2022, named Labour Minister Elisabeth Borne as his new prime minister, the first woman to head the French government in over 30 years. Borne is the first woman to hold the position since Édith Cresson, who served from 1991 to 1992.
Correct Answer: A. Iran
Iran has claimed to have discovered a lithium deposit in the western province of Hamedan. It is found to contain around 8.5 million metric tons of lithium ore. Lithium is a soft, silver-white metal belonging to the alkali metal group of elements. It is highly reactive and flammable, and it is stored in mineral oil or other liquids to prevent it from reacting with moisture or air. It is commonly used in rechargeable batteries for electronic devices and EVs.
Correct Answer: C. USA
The United States of America (USA) has recently revoked the Visas of more than 1,000 Chinese students and researchers. The proclamation is aimed at Chinese nationals who are suspected to have ties with the Chinese military. In this regard, China has accused the US of racial discrimination.
Correct Answer: A. Iftar
The UN cultural agency on 6 December 2023, recognised Iftar, the meal that breaks the daytime fast during Ramazan, on its list of intangible cultural heritage. The application for the socio-cultural tradition was jointly submitted by Iran, Turkiye, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan to the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco).