As per the recent data from NASA, which major space-faring country has the lowest space debris?
- A. UK
- B. China
- C. India
- D. Japan
Correct Answer: C. India
According to the Orbital Debris Quarterly News, published by a NASA Office, there are 25,182 pieces of space debris (of sizes larger than 10 cm) in the lower earth orbits (within 2,000 km of earth’s surface). Out of these, the debris from Indian space assets is only 114, the lowest among major space-faring nations and around the same level as in 2018. India has 103 active and defunct spacecraft that are also in orbit, against the USA, China, and Russia which have the largest number of active or defunct satellites, as well as space debris, at several thousand.
Correct Answer: B. Lung Cancer
Osimertinib is a new drug capable of cutting the risk of death from lung cancer by half. Lung cancer accounts for around 1.8 million deaths each year. Taking the drug daily after surgery reduce non-small cell lung cancer patients’ death risk by more than 50%.
Correct Answer: C. November 6, 2022
The Taliban on November 6, 2022, reveal the final resting place of the movement`s founder, Mullah Omar, whose death and burial they kept secret for years. Rumors surrounding Omar`s health and whereabouts abounded after the Taliban were kicked out of power in 2001 by a US-led invasion, and they only admitted in April 2015 that he had died two years earlier. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said that senior leaders of the movement attended a ceremony at his gravesite earlier in the day near Omarzo, in the Suri district of Zabul province.
Correct Answer: A. Tennis
Canada made national history in Spain by winning its first Billie Jean King Cup title, becoming the 13th nation to win the World Cup of Tennis. Marina Stakusic and Leylah Fernandez combined for two straight-set singles wins against four-time champion Italy in the final tie.
Correct Answer: D. 24 February 2020
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad resigned Monday 24 Feb 2020 in a move analysts said appeared to be an effort to form a new coalition and block the succession of leader-in-waiting Anwar Ibrahim. Malaysia king accepts Mahathir Mohamad’s unexpected resignation, appoints him interim prime minister until a new cabinet is formed
Correct Answer: B. China
An IEEE Spectrum report, the Beijing-based company is set to send the world’s first mining robot named ‘asteroid mining robot’ into space by November 2020 to identify and extract resources. The mining robot will be launched into space by a Chinese Long March series rocket.
Correct Answer: B. Miami
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS) has said that the country`s flagship project Neom will compete with US coastal city Miami in terms of entertainment, culture, sports, and retail.