Which country became the first country in the Middle East and Africa to launch a Closing the Gender Gap Accelerator?
- A. Iran
- B. Isreal
- C. Turkey
- D. Egypt
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On November 10, 2022, which country claimed it has developed hypersonic missile?
- A. Iraq
- B. Iran
- C. Pakistan
- D. Palestine
Correct Answer: B. Iran
An Iranian Revolutionary Guards general claimed on November 10, 2022 that the Islamic republic has developed a hypersonic missile capable of penetrating all defence systems, raising concerns from the UN nuclear watchdog. Hypersonic missiles, like traditional ballistic missiles which can deliver nuclear weapons, can fly more than five times the speed of sound.
Which country’s super computer has become the fastest in the world?
- A. The United States
- B. Japan
- C. China
- D. Germany
Correct Answer: B. Japan
The Japanese supercomputer, Fugaku has been recently named the fastest supercomputer in the Top 500 list, which ranks the most powerful benchmarked supercomputers in the world. It is powered by chipsets from Advanced RISC Machines (ARM). This marks the first time an ARM-based supercomputer to ever top the list. It also marks the first time Japan has taken the top place since 2011. It is followed by IBM’s Summit supercomputer and IBM’s Sierra supercomputer.
Who wins the first ‘LIV Golf Invitational Series’ richest golf event?
- A. Tiger Woods
- B. Scottie Scheffler
- C. Charl Schwartzel
- D. Cameron Smith
Correct Answer: C. Charl Schwartzel
Former Masters champion Charl Schwartzel has banked $4.75 million by winning the richest tournament in golf history, while the event’s Saudi backers faced renewed backlash after a 9/11 victims’ group called for American players to withdraw from the rebel series. The first LIV Golf Invitational Series event started on 9 June 2022, at the Centurion Club, near London, England.
When SARS Corona Virus (SARS-CoV) was 1st discovered?
- A. 2004
- B. 2007
- C. 2003
- D. 2005
Correct Answer: C. 2003
Who becomes the first female to conduct the UN telecom agency?
- A. Stormi Webster
- B. Hailey Bieber
- C. Doreen Bogdan-Martin
- D. Cassandra Marino
Correct Answer: C. Doreen Bogdan-Martin
Doreen Bogdan-Martin was selected on 29 September 2022, as the first woman to lead the UN’s telecom agency in its 157-year history, with the US contender beating a Russian rival to the post. Bogdan-Martin will become the next secretary general of the International Telecommunication Union, which plays an vital global role in setting the technical standards underlying mobile phones, television, and the internet. She declare a landslide 139-25 victory over Russia’s former deputy telecoms minister Rashid Ismailov in an election among the ITU’s member states at a conference in Bucharest. “Today, we made history. After 157 years, we shattered the glass ceiling,” she said.
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.