Which city is the host of ‘2022 Global biodiversity conclave’?
- A. Paris
- B. Bonn
- C. Geneva
- D. Davos
Correct Answer: B. Bonn
The 2022 Global biodiversity conclave is organised in Bonn, Germany. Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) announced that Assessment on the Sustainable Use of Wild Species will be released. Sustainable use of wild species keeping in mind the well-being of communities that depend on them for livelihood will be the focus of the report to be released.
Correct Answer: B. India
As per the estimates from the World Population Review, an independent organisation focused on census and demographics. India may have already surpassed China as the world’s most-populous nation. India’s population stood at 1.417 billion as of end 2022, 5 million more than the 1.412 billion reported by China. China announced the first decline in population numbers since the 1960s.
Correct Answer: D. South Africa
Foreign Ministers from Brazil, Russia, India, and China extended their full support to South Africa for its BRICS Chairship in 2023 and also for holding the fifteenth summit. BRICS foreign ministers held their annual meeting on the margins of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where the ministers said that they are looking forward to the Standalone Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations in South Africa in 2023
Correct Answer: D. May 29, 2022
Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu better known by his stage name Sidhu Moose Wala, was an Indian singer, rapper, actor and politician associated with Punjabi music and Punjabi cinema. Moose Wala was a member of the Indian National Congress, and unsuccessfully contested the 2022 Punjab Legislative Assembly election from Mansa. He was shot dead by unidentified assailants on 29 May 2022.
Correct Answer: A. Philippines
Taal Volcano is the second most active volcano of the Philippines, and is located on the Luzan island of the country. Recently, the Taal volcano emitted lava and ash clouds up to nine miles into the air.
Correct Answer: D. Bangladesh
Bangladesh has launched e-gate (automated border control system) as the first country in South Asia. This e-gate has been installed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. As a result, one passenger can complete his/her immigration process by 18 seconds only. A total of 12 e-gates have been installed in the departure area while three at the arrival area of Dhaka airport.
Correct Answer: A. 118
As many as 118 countries DUBAI, signed a pledge to triple installed renewable energy capacity by 2030 during the ongoing COP¬28 climate summit The pledge committed to tripling worldwide installed renewable energy generation capacity to at least 11,000 gigawatts(GW) and to double the global average annual rate of energy efficiency improvements to more than 4% by 2030.