On September 7, 2022, which country tested an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)?
- A. USA
- B. North Asia
- C. Germany
- D. Malaysia
Correct Answer: A. USA
The US military tested an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on September 7, 2022, the second in less than a month after a previous launch was delayed twice. Washington announced the test in advance, an unusual move evidently aimed at heading off an escalation of tensions with Russia that are already heightened due to Moscow`s invasion of Ukraine.
Correct Answer: B. USA
US President Joe Biden announce a relaunch of the “Cancer Moonshot” program started during the Obama administration. The program was launched with the goal of ending Cancer that kills more than 600,000 people a year in the U.S. The revamped initiative aims to reduce the death rate from cancer by at least 50 percent over the next 25 years. The President also announced a campaign to get more people screened for cancer.
Correct Answer: B. India
On June 15, 2020, According to the SIPRI yearbook, China and India have increased their nuclear weapons as compared to 2019. The think tank also reports that China is modernizing its nuclear weapons. China and Pakistan as compared to India have more nuclear warheads. India has 150 nuclear warheads. China had 290 nuclear warheads. Pakistan has around 150 to 160 nuclear warheads
Correct Answer: B. UK
Correct Answer: C. India
India Under-19 clinch recorded eighth Asia Cup title after thrashing Sri Lanka. India ended 2021 with a memorable feat, winning a record eighth Under-19 Asia Cup title in nine editions, by thrashing Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the rain-affected final in Dubai on 31 December 2021.
Correct Answer: B. South Africa
On January 12, 2024, South Africa filed a cased against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. The case accuses Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza during its war on Gaza. South Africa is asking the ICJ to order an immediate halt to Israeli military operations in Gaza. The ICJ is the United Nations’ highest court. Its rulings are theoretically legally binding on parties to the ICJ but are not enforceable.
Correct Answer: C. Russia
Russia will start deploying tactical nuclear weapon in Belarus after special storage facilities are made ready on July 7 and 8, President Vladimir Putin said on June 09, 2023, Moscow`s first move of such warheads outside Russia since the fall of the Soviet Union.