Which country launched the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite GOES-T satellite?
- A. Russia
- B. China
- C. USA
- D. UAE
Correct Answer: C. USA
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) launched the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite GOES-T satellite. It was launched aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket. GOES-T is the latest spacecraft of the GOES- R series. It will be used by the researchers to study Earth’s weather and climate.
Correct Answer: A. Global Stability, Shared Security and Innovative Growth
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: B. United States
The United States President Donald Trump has signed the Hong Kong Autonomy Act into law. He also signed an executive order ending US preferential treatment for Hong Kong. After this act, Hong Kong will be treated the same as mainland China by the US.
Correct Answer: C. Karnataka
An Indian court has said that students in the southern state of Karnataka should stop wearing religious garments in class until it makes a final ruling on whether a school there can ban Muslim headscarves, an issue that has stoked weeks of protests and violence and led the authorities to close schools across the state.
Correct Answer: D. Singapore
The 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM) of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) began in Singapore. “Integrated policy agenda for a human–centred recovery that is inclusive, sustainable and resilient” is the theme of the meeting.
Correct Answer: D. Israel
An Israeli delegation attended a UNESCO meeting in Riyadh on Monday, marking the country’s first publicly announced visit to Saudi Arabia as speculation grows about a potential normalisation of ties. The delegation, including a security official, joined the UNESCO meeting on Monday, sitting behind a sign that said “Israel” on the front of their desk.