Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been re-elected as the president of which country?
- A. China
- B. Germany
- C. Ukraine
- D. Brazil
Correct Answer: B. Germany
Frank-Walter Steinmeier was elected for a second term as Germany’s president on 13 February 2022. The incumbent won 77% support at the Bundesversammlung (Federal Convention) in Berlin. The session consisted of the members of Germany’s Bundestag, or lower house of parliament, along with an equal number of delegates chosen by the country’s 16 states. Out of 1,437 total votes, Steinmeier received 1045. Otte garnered 140 voters, Trabet received 96, and Gebauer got 58.
Correct Answer: B. Luxembourg
Luxembourg is to become the first country to offer a free public transport system, as the government tries to reduce particularly dense car traffic. As of March 1, all public transport in Luxembourg buses, trams, and trains in the country became completely free of charge.
Correct Answer: B. 23 September to 8 October
Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China will be taking place from September 23 to October 8 with Indian athletes competing across 39 sports With Asian Games 2023 finally set to begin on September 23, fans will be eagerly waiting for the best athletes in the continent to showcase their talent in Hangzhou, China
Correct Answer: A. India
The World Health Organisation launched its Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) at a site in India on April 19, 2022, aimed at unlocking its potential by blending ancient practices with modern science.
Correct Answer: A. 90%
Almost nine out of 10 people hold “fundamental biases” against women, a new UN report has found, decrying a “decade of stagnation” that has led to a dismantling of women’s rights in many parts of the world. Half of people globally still believe men make better political leaders than women; more than 40% believe men make better business executives than women; and 25% believe it is justified for a man to beat his wife, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report released Monday found, reflecting the latest data from the World Values Survey. Biased gender social norms are a major barrier to achieving gender equality, the report’s authors warn, adding that the undervaluation of women’s capabilities and rights in society constrains women’s choices and opportunities.
Correct Answer: C. China
China sent a fresh crew to its Tiangong space station on 26 October 2023, in the latest mission for a growing space programme that plan to send people to the Moon by 2030. The Shenzhou-17 blast off from the Jiuquan launch site in northwest China at 11:14am, carrying a three-astronaut team with the youngest average age since the space station`s construction
Correct Answer: A. March 21, 2022
The US State Department said on March 21, 2022, that a prosperous and democratic Pakistan was critical to US interests. Responding to queries about the current political situation in the country, a spokesperson for the State Department also underlined America`s support for the constitutional process in Pakistan.