Tequila fish, which was declared extinct, has been reintroduced to which country?
- A. Argentina
- B. Mexico
- C. Chile
- D. Russia
Correct Answer: B. Mexico
The tequila fish (Zoogoneticus tequila) which was declared extinct in the wild has been reintroduced to its native Mexico. The little fish, which grows only up to 70 mm, was bred in an aquarium at Chester zoo, England. The fish disappeared from the wild in 2003 due to the introduction of invasive, exotic fish species and water pollution.
Correct Answer: A. Canada
Toronto lawyer Annamie Paul was Saturday named head of the Green Party, becoming the first Black woman to lead a national political party in Canada.
Correct Answer: C. Qatar
Qatar has announced major changes in its labour laws and policies. The country has announced to raise the minimum wage by 25 % to 1,000 riyals per month. The country has also scrapped the requirement for workers to get permission from their employers to change jobs. As Qatar is the host of FIFA world cup 2022, it has been under the spotlight.
Correct Answer: C. Iraq
The US had recently launched airstrikes on the bases of the Iranian-backed Iraqi militia, Kataib Hezbollah in retaliation to the killing of a US civilian contractor in a rocket attack on an Iraqi military base
Correct Answer: B. Princess Sofia
The name of the Princess who becomes a nurse to help fight COVID-19 is Princess Sofia. Princess Sofia of Sweden becomes a nurse to help fight COVID-19. After completing an intensive training program online, Princess Sofia has now started working at the Sophiahemmet Hospital, reported E! News.
Correct Answer: B. 4 to 10 October
UN General Assembly selected 4th to commemorate the launch of the first human-made Earth satellite, Sputnik 1, on 4th October 1957, and the signing of the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, on 10th October 1967. this annual event spans from October 4 to 10 The theme for WSW ’23 is “Space & Entrepreneurship.”
Correct Answer: A. 25 March 2022
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid will host his counterparts from the US, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Morocco for a “historic diplomatic summit” next week, the Foreign Ministry announced on Friday. The summit will take place on Sunday (27 March 2022) and Monday (28 March 2022), according to its statement. Blinken will be joined by the UAE’s Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Bahrain’s Abdullatif bin Rashid Al- Zayani, and Morocco’s Nasser Bourita in the latest gathering that would likely not have taken place if not for the signing of the Abraham Accords. The 2020 agreements saw Israel normalize ties with the three Arab countries in a matter of months in deals brokered by the Trump administration.