Which country suffered a failure in its launch of the ‘Kuaizhou-11’ carrier rocket?
- A. Japan
- B. China
- C. South Korea
- D. Israel
Correct Answer: B. China
The Kuaizhou-11 carrier rocket, which was launched by China, has recently suffered a failure during its maiden flight. Kuaizhou means ‘fast ship’ in Chinese. It is a low-cost solid-fuelled carrier rocket, that was designed to launch low-Earth orbit satellites.
Correct Answer: A. Wreckage of Titanic
Titan, previously call Cyclops 2, was an experimental submersible that imploded on 18 June 2023 while transporting tourists to visit the wreckage of Titanic. The submersible was created and operated by OceanGate. It was the first privately-owned submersible with a claimed maximum depth of 4,000 m (13,000 ft), and the first completed crewed submersible with a hull constructed of titanium and carbon fiber composite materials.
Correct Answer: A. UNSC
The five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, namely Russia, Britain, China, the United States, and France release a statement recently. The countries are of the view that a further spread of nuclear arms and nuclear war should be avoided. The statement seeks to avoid war between the nuclear states and reduce strategic risks. China has a “no first use” policy on nuclear weapons.
Correct Answer: A. August 5, 2020
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the Ayodhya temple on Babri Masjid land on August 5, 2020. The ceremony will take place on August 5, which is also the first anniversary of India’s controversial revocation of Muslim-majority Occupied Kashmir’s semi-autonomy. Modi is expected to lay a silver brick weighing 40 kilos (88 pounds), according to local media.
Correct Answer: B. 23 September 2023
he Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony will be held on September 23 in Hangzhou (China) and the closing ceremony will take place on October 8. With Asian Games 2023 finally set to begin on September 23, fans will be eagerly waiting for the best athletes in the continent to showcase their talent in Hangzhou, China
Correct Answer: B. Sport is just the beginning
Correct Answer: B. The importance of media freedom to democracy, peace, and the achievement of the SDG.
Every year on September 15, the International Day of Democracy is observed. The day is celebrated worldwide to recognize the significance of democracy and raise public understanding of democratic rights. According to Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, freedom of expression is a fundamental human right. The purpose of establishing the International Day of Democracy is to raise public awareness of the significance of protecting and actualizing human rights so that individuals might appreciate their importance. The International Day of Democracy was established in 2007 by a resolution passed by the General Assembly of the United Nations. Since the first celebration of the International Day of Democracy in 2008, several legislative events have been held worldwide. The theme for the International Day of Democracy is selected. This year’s theme is “the importance of media freedom to democracy, peace, and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.”