When Russia unveils model of new space station?
- A. August 16, 2022
- B. August 15, 2022
- C. August 17, 2022
- D. August 10, 2022
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The ‘International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR)’ is observed in which month?
- A. April
- B. March
- C. June
- D. July
Correct Answer: C. June
The International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) is observed on 16 June every year. It recognises the importance of over 200 million migrant workers who send money home. According to the United Nations, over 800 million people receive money as foreign remittances from their loved ones. According to the World Bank, remittances to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) will reach a record USD 630 billion this year.
Which country has hosted the SCO Meeting of foreign ministers on 4-5 May 2023?
- A. Pakistan
- B. Africa
- C. USA
- D. India
Correct Answer: D. India
The meeting of the Foreign Minister of SCO member states has always been a very significant event held before the Head of State/Prime Minister Summit. India being the host of the event this year could have utilised this opportunity to earn respect among SCO members by following the basic courtesy a host must show. However, India made the whole event bitter by launching a massive campaign against Pakistan, China, and CPEC — just to gain domestic mileage.
World Bank recently approved USD 250 million financing to which country to strengthen environment management?
- A. Pakistan
- B. Africa
- C. Bangladesh
- D. Germany
Correct Answer: C. Bangladesh
World Bank approved USD 250 million financing to help Bangladesh strengthen environment management and promote private sector participation in green investment. The Bangladesh Environmental Sustainability and Transformation (BEST) Project will help the country tackle key pollution issues. An E-waste management facility will be set up to process 3,500 metric tons of e-waste annually.
Antonio Inoki, a Japanese professional wrestling star turned politician, has died on:
- A. October 1, 2022
- B. October 4, 2022
- C. October 5, 2022
- D. October 7, 2022
Correct Answer: A. October 1, 2022
Kanji Inoki was a Japanese professional wrestler, martial artist, politician, and promoter of professional wrestling and mixed martial arts. He was best known by the ring name Antonio Inoki. Inoki was a twelve-time professional wrestling world champion, notably being the first IWGP Heavyweight Champion and the first Asian WWF Heavyweight Champion – a reign not officially recognized by WWE.
When 74th Nakba Day was observed by the people of Palestine?
- A. 13 May 2022
- B. 15 May 2022
- C. 18 May 2022
- D. 10 May 2022
Correct Answer: B. 15 May 2022
On May 15, 1948, Israel was established as a Jewish-majority state at the expense of the forced expulsion of about 750,000 Palestinians. The day has subsequently been commemorated annually as Nakba Day. The word “Nakba” means “catastrophe” in Arabic, and refers to the systematic ethnic cleansing of two-thirds of the Palestinian population by Zionist paramilitaries between 1947-1949 and the near-total destruction of Palestinian society. This year marks 74 years of Al-Nakba or the Palestinian experience of dispossession and loss of a homeland.
Droupadi Murmu was sworn in as India`s president on:
- A. July 23, 2022
- B. July 28, 2022
- C. July 24, 2022
- D. July 25, 2022
Correct Answer: D. July 25, 2022
Droupadi Murmu was sworn in as India`s president on July 25, 2022, making her the first person from one of the country`s marginalized tribal communities to serve as head of state. The former school teacher and state governor were elected to the largely ceremonial position last week with 64 percent of the vote by members of India`s parliament and state assemblies. Murmu, who is from the Santhal tribe and was born in eastern Odisha state, paid her respects before her inauguration at a memorial dedicated to India`s independence hero Mahatma Gandhi in New Delhi.