Which country approved world’s 1st plant-derived COVID-19 vaccine?
- A. China
- B. France
- C. Canada
- D. Itlay
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Which institution released the ‘Global Findex database 2021’?
- A. ADB
- B. World Bank
- C. IMF
- D. World Economic Forum
Correct Answer: B. World Bank
The 2021 edition, based on nationally representative surveys of over 125,000 adults in 123 economies during the COVID-19 pandemic, contains updated indicators on access to and use of formal and informal financial services and digital payments, and offers insights into the behaviors that enable financial resilience. The data also identify gaps in access to and usage of financial services by women and poor adults.
Scientists from which country have developed the world’s most durable hydrogen fuel cell?
- A. UK
- B. Russia
- C. Hong Kong
- D. Israel
Correct Answer: C. Hong Kong
Scientists at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a new hydrogen fuel cell. It is the world’s most durable cell so far and also the most cost-effective. This can expand the scope of the application of green energy across the world. Hydrogen fuel cells efficiently generate power by converting hydrogen and oxygen into electricity, without emitting carbon dioxide, particulate matter, and other air pollutants.
ISRO Aditya L1 mission was launched successfully on?
- A. September 02, 2023
- B. September 08, 2023
- C. September 09, 2023
- D. September 08, 2023
Correct Answer: A. September 02, 2023
ISRO’s spacecraft successfully launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota on September 02, 2023. With this, India inched one step closer for the completion of its maiden Solar expedition. ISRO’s trusted PSLV will carry the Aditya L1 mission on a 125-day voyage to the Sun. The Aditya L1 spacecraft will stay in Earth’s orbit for sixteen days. After four months of journey, the satellite will be placed on the L1 point in the halo orbit around the Sun.
When Qasem Soleimani tomb was attacked by two bomb explosions?
- A. 5 January 2024
- B. 3 January 2024
- C. 5 January 2024
- D. 8 January 2024
Correct Answer: B. 3 January 2024
On 3 January 2024, a commemorative ceremony marking the assassination of Qasem Soleimani at his grave in eastern Kerman, Iran, was attacked by two bomb explosions. The attacked killed at least 94 people and injured 284 others. The Iranian government declared the bombings a terrorist attack, making it the deadliest such incident in the country since the Cinema Rex attack of 1978.
Who becomes the first black women Press Secretary of White House?
- A. Jen Psaki
- B. Karine Jean-Pierre
- C. Symone Sanders
- D. Anita Dunn
Correct Answer: B. Karine Jean-Pierre
President Biden announced Karine Jean-Pierre has been promoted to be Assistant to the President and White House Press Secretary. Karine will step into the Press Secretary role replacing Jen Psaki, who will depart from the White House on May 13. Karine Jean-Pierre serves as the 35th and current White House press secretary.
When World Fishery Day 2023 observed?
- A. 21 November
- B. 26 November
- C. 20 November
- D. 22 November
Correct Answer: A. 21 November
World Fisheries Day is celebrated across the world on 21 November annually. The main purpose behind this day is to highlight the importance of sustainable stocks of fisheries in the world, to strengthen human rights for the small-scale fishing communities, to make a true difference in the working conditions of fishing communities and to eliminate illegal, unreport and unregulated fishing.