Which word is picked by Merriam-Webster Dictionary as word of the year 2022?
- A. Vaccine
- B. Pandemic
- C. Gaslighting
- D. Justice
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In September 2023, A powerful earthquake of magnitude shook which country?
- A. Northern Chile
- B. Southern Chile
- C. Mongolia
- D. East Timor
Correct Answer: A. Northern Chile
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook northern Chile on Wednesday but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake struck at 8:48 p.m. local time, and its epicenter was 41 kilometers (25 miles) south-southwest of Coquimbo, Chile. The quake had a depth of 41 kilometers (25 miles). Chile is locate in the so-called “Ring of Fire” in the Pacific and experiences frequent earthquakes.
On _____, SAF and RSF agreed to a week long ceasefire starting on 22 May, following talks in Jeddah.
- A. 20 May 2023
- B. 17 May 2023
- C. 18 May 2023
- D. 21 May 2023
Correct Answer: A. 20 May 2023
On 20 May, the Sudanese Arm Force (SAF )and Rapid Support Force (RSF) agree to a week-long ceasefire starting at 21:45 local time (19:45 GMT) on 22 May, following talks in Jeddah. Saudi and US-broker deal for a week-long ceasefire.
Which is the venue of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2022?
- A. New York
- B. New Dehil
- C. Geneva
- D. Paris
Correct Answer: B. Davos
The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland is scheduled from May 22nd to 26th 2022. The meeting was originally scheduled for January 17-21st but was postponed due to the outbreak of the Omicron variant. The theme for WEF annual Meeting 2022 is ‘working Together, restoring Trust’. This year’s WEF meeting will be the first global in-person leadership event since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In December 2023, which country unveiled World’s first Portable Hospital?
- A. Pakistan
- B. China
- C. United States
- D. India
Correct Answer: D. India
India has unveiled the world’s first portable disaster hospital, Aarogya Maitri Cube, a groundbreaking facility in Gurugram that can be airlifted and consists of 72 cubes. This extraordinary endeavor is a component of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious “Project BHISHM” (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri), unveiled in February 2022. The heart of this innovative disaster hospital lies in its 72 cubes, each containing an array of essential equipment and supplies. Among these are an operation theatre, a mini-ICU, ventilators, blood test equipment, an X-ray machine, a cooking station, food, water, shelter, a power generator, and more.
What is the theme of the ‘United Nations Peacekeepers 2022’?
- A. People Peace Progress: The Power of Partnerships
- B. Peace for All
- C. Planet Peace Partnerships
- D. None of These
Correct Answer: A. People Peace Progress: The Power of Partnerships
The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is celebrated on 29 May annually to pay tribute to the contributions of uniformed and civilian personnel. It aims to honor around 4,200 peacekeepers who had lost their lives serving under the UN since 1948. Last year, as many as 135 personnel lost their lives last year. This year, the United Nations observed the day under the theme, “People Peace Progress: The Power of Partnerships”.
‘Accelerating the change to the solve water and sanitation crisis’ is the theme of which international day in 2023?
- A. World Athletics Day
- B. World Health Day
- C. World Water Day
- D. World Earth Day
Correct Answer: C. World Water Day
World Water Day is observe on March 22 each year to emphasize the significance of water and to create awareness about the global water crisis. The primary purpose of celebrating this day is to promote the achievement of SDG 6, which aims to provide access to clean water and sanitation for everyone by 2030. The focus of World Water Day 2023 is on the theme of ‘Accelerating the change to solve the water and sanitation crisis,’ underlining the vital importance of taking decisive action to address the global water crisis.