Who is the winner of the 2022 Malaysia Open Men’s Title?
- A. Viktor Axelsen
- B. Momota Kento
- C. Kidambi Srikanth
- D. Lakshya Sen
Correct Answer: A. Viktor Axelsen
Tokyo champion Viktor Axelsen and Thailand’s Ratchanok Intanon won the singles title at the 2022 Malaysia Open. Intanon beat Olympic badminton gold medallist Chen Yufei to win the women’s singles crown while Axelsen beat second seed Momota Kento of Japan to win the men’s title in Malaysia. The 2022 Malaysia Open took place at the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 28 June to 3 July 2022.
Correct Answer: C. Cambodia
A fisher in Cambodia has caught what scientists say is the world’s largest recorded freshwater fish, a giant stingray. Captured on June 13, the stingray measured almost four metres (13 feet) from snout to tail and weighed slightly less than 300kg (660lbs), according to a statement on Monday by Wonders of the Mekong, a joint Cambodian-US research project. The previous record for a freshwater fish was a 293-kg (646-lb) Mekong giant catfish, discovered in Thailand in 2005, the group said.
Correct Answer: C. UAE
Iran has appointed “Reza Ameri” as Ambassador to United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the first time in eight years. Reza Ameri, who also served as Iran’s envoy to Algeria, Sudan, and Eritrea.
Correct Answer: C. Hallucinate
Hallucinate is the Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year, as it gains an additional definition in one of many AI-relate update in 2023. The traditional definition is to “to seem to see, hear, feel, or smell something that does not exist”.
Correct Answer: D. OECD
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Developmented (OECD) has created a new global tax transparency framework for the automatic exchange of information related to crypto assets between countries. The framework named Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) will be used by the countries to track the cross-border transfer of crypto assets. CARF will be presented to G20 Finance Ministers this week in Washington DC.
Correct Answer: B. 733 Million
A new World Bank reported says 733 million people globally have no access to electricity, while 2.4 billion people are still using fuels detrimental to their health and the environment.
Correct Answer: A. Snow leopard
Kyrgyzstan has declared the snow leopard as its new national symbol. Snow leopards inhabit the Tian Shan mountain ranged in the country. They feature in Kyrgyz folklore and are seen as a symbol of greatness, nobility, and resilience. Conservation of the endangered species will be promoted under the new status.