Which country has secured first position in the latest FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) 2020 rankings?
- A. India
- B. France
- C. Belgium
- D. Japan
Correct Answer: C. Belgium
Belgium secured the first position in the latest rankings released by FIFA followed by France and Brazil at the second and third position respectively. While The Indian national team drop by one spot to rank 109th in the world.
Correct Answer: B. Bhutan
Bhutan has declared itself the first country in the world to have completely sterilised and vaccinated its entire stray dog population, following a 14-year dog population control programme. A global animal charity, Humane Society International (HSI), that help implement the programme made the announcement.
Correct Answer: C. 18 June 2023
Titan, previously called Cyclops 2, was an experimental submersible that imploded on 18 June 2023 while transporting tourists to visit the wreckage of Titanic.
Correct Answer: A. $1bn
Correct Answer: A. 400 million tons
A recent UN report estimate that while 400 million tonnes of plastic are produced every year, only 9 percent is recycled. The rest is thrown away.
Correct Answer: B. December 13, 2023
On December 13, 2023, the UN General Assembly vote 153–10–23 in favor of a non-binding resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution also called for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. The resolution was presented by Egypt with the support of nearly 100 countries, including Türkiye. The countries that voted against the resolution were the US, Israel, Austria, Czechia, Guatemala, Liberia, Micronesia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, and Paraguay. The countries that abstained were the UK, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Argentina, Malawi, the Netherlands, Ukraine, South Sudan, and Uruguay.
Correct Answer: C. Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah is the Crown Prince of Kuwait. Aged 81, he is the oldest crown prince in the world. Mishal is a son of Kuwaiti Emir Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and paternal half-brother of Emir Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.