The 43rd session of International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) was held in Rome, Italy from ______.
- A. 11-12 Feb 2020
- B. 12-16 Feb 2020
- C. 14-19 Feb 2020
- D. 23-27 Feb 2020
Correct Answer: A. 11-12 Feb 2020
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- A. Qatar
- B. Bahrain
- C. USA
- D. Dubai
Correct Answer: A. Qatar
Peace talks between Kabul and the Taliban kicked off in Doha on Saturday, September 12, 2020. The talks were to originally start on March 10 following the US-Taliban agreement that paved the way for the intra-Afghan negotiations, but complications over the release of Taliban prisoners delayed the start.
Which organisation publishes the Food Price Index (FFPI)?
- A. UNICEF
- B. FAO
- C. IMF
- D. World Bank
Correct Answer: B. FAO
The UN agency, Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) has published its latest Food Price Index (FFPI) which tracks the monthly international prices of cereals, vegetable oil, dairy, meat and sugar. The FFPI averaged to 132.4 points in December, which is one per cent lower than the previous December. The FFPI was notably higher in 2022 than in 2021.
The U.N Security Council will hold a first ever meeting on the threats of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on?
- A. 15 July 2023
- B. 18 July 2023
- C. 21 July 2023
- D. 22 July 2023
Correct Answer: B. 18 July 2023
The U.N. Security Council will hold a first-ever meeting on the threats of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on July 18th 2023. The meeting organize by the United Kingdom, will see global leaders discussing the potential threats of artificial intelligence (AI) to international peace and security. It has been presented as a centrepiece of the UK’s presidency of the council.
Which space agency has confirmed the presence of water on the surface of moon?
- A. ISRO
- B. European Space Agency
- C. NASA
- D. China National Space Administration
Correct Answer: C. NASA
The NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) has confirmed the presence of water on the sunlit surface of the moon. The water particles have been discovered in Clavius Crater, one of the largest craters of the moon visible from Earth. The crater is located in the Moon’s southern hemisphere.
Which country fires short-range ballistic missile on New Year’s Day?
- A. South Korea
- B. North Korea
- C. Russia
- D. Iran
Correct Answer: B. North Korea
North Korea test fired a short-range ballistic missile into the sea on the first day of the new year (2023) this morning. South Korean military reported that the projectile was launched from the Yongseong area of Pyongyang which landed in the Sea of Japan. Earlier, North Korea fired three short-range ballistic missiles yesterday.
Maryna Viazovska was awarded the Fields Medal in _____, making her the second woman and the first Ukrainian to ever receive it.
- A. June 2022
- B. July 2022
- C. August 2022
- D. None of these
Correct Answer: B. July 2022
Maryna Viazovska was awarded the Fields Medal in July 2022, making her the second woman (after Maryam Mirzakhani) and the first Ukrainian to ever receive it.