Which country imposed a shock ban on coal exports earlier in 2022?
- A. Indonesia
- B. China
- C. India
- D. Pakistan
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Sultan Qaboos who died recently belongs to which country?
- A. Kuwait
- B. Iran
- C. Oman
- D. Saudi Arabia
Correct Answer: C. Oman
When China launches third crewed mission to its new space station?
- A. June 8, 2022
- B. June 3, 2022
- C. June 5, 2022
- D. June 6, 2022
Correct Answer: C. June 5, 2022
China successfully launched another manned mission to its new space station on June 5, 2022, sending three astronauts who will continue construction work for six months, China’s Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced. The astronauts lifted off on the Shenzhou-14 spacecraft at 10:44 a.m. local time, launched by a Long March 2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert, Inner Mongolia. The team will live and work at the Tiangong Space Station’s Tianhe core module for six months before returning to Earth in December. Tiangong means Heavenly Palace. The crew includes Chen Dong, Liu Yang, and Cai Xuzhe, who are expected to dock with the space station about 6.5 hours after launch.
Which cricket team becomes first team to play 1000 ODI matches?
- A. Pakistan
- B. Australia
- C. India
- D. London
Correct Answer: C. India
The Indian cricket team scripted history by becoming the first team to play the 1000th ODI when they took the field against the West Indies in the series opener at the picturesque Narendra Modi Stadium on 6 February 2022. Before this game, India had played 999 ODIs and recorded 518 victories. They had suffered 431 defeats, while nine matches had ended in ties and 41 matches had no result. India skipper Rohit Sharma said that it will be a privilege for him to lead the Men in Blue as they take the field to play their 1000th ODI.
NATO begins its German host led Air Force Deployment “Air Defender 23” exercise in Europe on?
- A. 8 June 2023
- B. 12 June 2023
- C. 25 June 2023
- D. 10 June 2023
Correct Answer: B. 12 June 2023
Allied air forces began the largest deployment exercise in NATO’s history on Monday (12 June 2023). Twenty-five nations are taking part in the two-week long “Air Defender” exercise, with around 10,000 personnel and 250 aircraft.
Which country launched “Affordable Connectivity Program” to provide subsidies on internet service to lower-income households?
- A. Japan
- B. Australia
- C. UK
- D. USA
Correct Answer: D. USA
The United States has launched “Affordable Connectivity Program” to provide subsidies on internet service to lower-income households. It has been announced that 20 internet companies have agreed to provide discounted services to people with low incomes. The USD 14.2 billion funding for the program is a part of the USD 1 trillion infrastructure package passed by Congress last year. With the new program, about 48 million households will be eligible for USD 30 monthly plans for 100 megabits per second or higher speed.
Which country became the first country in the world to sterilise all stray dogs?
- A. Germany
- B. Bhutan
- C. Bangladesh
- D. South Africa
Correct Answer: B. Bhutan
Bhutan has declared itself the first country in the world to have completely sterilised and vaccinated its entire stray dog population, following a 14-year dog population control programme. A global animal charity, Humane Society International (HSI), that help implement the programme made the announcement.