On June 5, 2022, which country fired eight short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast?
- A. China
- B. South Asia
- C. North Korea
- D. Israel
Correct Answer: C. North Korea
North Korea fired eight short-range ballistic missiles towards the sea off its east coast on June 5, 2022, likely its largest single test, a day after South Korea and the United States ended joint military drills. South Korea`s Joint Chiefs of Staff said that at least eight missiles were fired from the Sunan area of the North Korean capital Pyongyang and they flew between 110 km-600 km at altitudes between 25 km to 90 km.
Correct Answer: A. France
Correct Answer: D. Lebanon
On April 23, 2020, Lebanon became the first Arab country to legalize marijuana cultivation for medical and industrial purposes. This has been done by the Lebanese Parliament in order to boost the export of marijuana. Marijuana is a psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant used primarily for medical or recreational purposes.
Correct Answer: C. China
China has successfully completed its maiden flight of aircraft fitted with its own high-speed satellite internet system. The internet system was tested on Qingdao Airlines aircraft and during its flight, passengers could access internet services at speeds higher than 100 MB at a height above 10,000 meters. China also conducted its first-ever live broadcast during flight.
Correct Answer: C. Mali
The President of Mali, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has recently stepped down from his role, after the prevalent military rebellion in the country. The soldiers had detained the President and the country’s Prime Minister Boubou Cisse. The country was seeing a large number of protests against alleged corruption and worsening security. People were demanding the resignation of the President for some time.
Correct Answer: B. $677
The US allocated $677 billion in aid to 213 nations from 2001 to 2023, According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the United States emerges as the foremost aid provider in 2022
Correct Answer: B. Siphonophore