Nearly journalists have been killed worldwide over the past 20 years.
- A. 1,400
- B. 1,600
- C. 1,700
- D. 1,900
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Which country has become the first to issue world’s first sovereign bond?
- A. Taiwan
- B. Thailand
- C. Mexico
- D. Cuba
Correct Answer: C. Mexico
Mexico has become the first country in the world to issue a sovereign bond linked to the sustainable development goals set by the United Nations. It has raised EUR 750 million ($890 million) by such bonds. The SDG bond will mature in September 2027 and offers a yield to maturity rate of 1.603% and a coupon rate of 1.350%. This new bond was issued under Mexico’s new “SDG Sovereign Bond Framework,” which was released in February in partnership with French investment bank Natixis.
According to United Nations Development program’s report of 12 June 2023, around ___ of people have at least one bias against women?
- A. 90%
- B. 85%
- C. 91%
- D. 88%
Correct Answer: A. 90%
Almost nine out of 10 people hold “fundamental biases” against women, a new UN report has found, decrying a “decade of stagnation” that has led to a dismantling of women’s rights in many parts of the world. Half of people globally still believe men make better political leaders than women; more than 40% believe men make better business executives than women; and 25% believe it is justified for a man to beat his wife, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report released Monday found, reflecting the latest data from the World Values Survey. Biased gender social norms are a major barrier to achieving gender equality, the report’s authors warn, adding that the undervaluation of women’s capabilities and rights in society constrains women’s choices and opportunities.
What is the theme/slogan of the ‘World Cancer Day 2022’?
- A. Close the Care Gap
- B. Screen Early
- C. Leaving No-one Behind
- D. Sustainable Treatment
Correct Answer: A. Close the Care Gap
World Cancer Day is observe every year on February 4. The theme for World Cancer Day 2022 is ‘Close the Care Gap’
Who has been elected as the new head of the Japan’s ruling party?
- A. Tanaka Giichi
- B. Shinzo Abe
- C. Kazushige Ugaki
- D. Yoshihide Suga
Correct Answer: D. Yoshihide Suga
Yoshihide Suga has been elected as the new head of Japan’s ruling party. It is almost certain that he would be the next Prime Minister of Japan. Last month, the incumbent Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced his resignation for reasons of ill health.
When Azerbaijani parliament approved a proposal to open an embassy in Israel?
- A. November 17, 2022
- B. November 18, 2022
- C. November 20, 2022
- D. November 25, 2022
Correct Answer: B. November 18, 2022
Azerbaijan said on November 18, 2022 it would open an embassy in Tel Aviv, three decades after the Shia-majority country and the Jewish state established diplomatic relations. The historic decision will make Azerbaijan the first Shi’ite Muslim country to open an embassy in the Jewish state.
Which country has declared an ‘Environmental emergency’ after the Japanese-owned ship ‘MV Wakashio’ spilled fuel?
- A. Guyana
- B. Mauritius
- C. Lebonan
- D. Syria
Correct Answer: B. Mauritius
Mauritius has recently declared an ‘Environmental emergency’ after the Japanese-owned ship MV Wakashio was found spilling tons of fuel. Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth announced the decision as the areas that were declared as ‘very sensitive’ was found as a dark layer in satellite images. The ship was carrying nearly 4,000 tons of fuel and it had suffered cracks.