Who is the winner of the French Open 2022 Men’s single title?
- A. Novak Djokovic
- B. Rafael Nadal
- C. Casper Ruud
- D. Lucas Alcaraz
Correct Answer: B. Rafael Nadal
Ace Tennis player Rafael Nadal won the final match to beat Casper Ruud and claim his 14th French Open Men’s single title. With this victory, Nadal claimed his 14th championship at Roland Garros and 22nd Grand Slam title overall. He is two titles ahead of rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. French Open is a Grand Slam tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France
Correct Answer: A. Iran
The United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden and Ukraine launched a case against Iran at the United Nations’ highest court Wednesday over the downing in 2020 of a Ukrainian passenger jet and the deaths of all 176 passengers and crew. The four countries want the International Court of Justice to rule that Iran illegally shot down the Ukraine International Airlines plane and to order Tehran to apologize and pay compensation to the families of the victims. Flight PS752 was traveling from Tehran to Kyiv on Jan. 8, 2020 when it was shot down soon after takeoff. The people killed included nationals and residents of Canada, Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom, as well as Afghanistan and Iran. Their ages ranged from 1 year to 74 years old.
Correct Answer: B. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
The Indian cricket board responded to the national team’s defeat in the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia last week by sacking their senior selection committee on Friday November 18, 2022.
Correct Answer: D. Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet
Correct Answer: D. Australia
Scientists at the Australian National University announced that they are designing the country’s first satellite to predict the bushfire danger zones. Australia has witnessed devastating bushfires across the country especially in South Wales. The proposed bushfires measure forest cover and moisture levels using infrared detectors.
Correct Answer: B. May 9, 2022
The 2022 Philippine presidential election was held on Monday, May 9, 2022, as part of the 2022 general election. This was the 17th direct presidential election and 16th vice-presidential election in the Philippines since 1935, and the sixth sextennial presidential and vice-presidential election since 1992.
Correct Answer: C. Honduras
China and Honduras began formal diplomatic relation on March 26, 2023, with Taiwan accusing Beijing of using coercion and intimidation to lure away its few remaining allies. China`s announcement of the move came shortly after Tegucigalpa said it had officially severed ties with Taipei.