In which country the world’s first 16-megawatt offshore wind turbine has been successfully installed?
- A. South Korea
- B. China
- C. Malaysia
- D. Germany
Correct Answer: B. China
In China, the world first 16-megawatt offshore wind turbine has been successfully install in southeast Fujian Province. The turbine, about 35 kilometers away from the shoreline, boast the world’s largest per-unit capacity. At full wind speed, the wind turbine can generate 34.2 kilowatt hours of power after rotating a full turn.
Correct Answer: D. Boeing
Boeing, the US-based aerospace company, has successfully completed the first test flight of 777X, the world’s largest twin-engine aircraft. The test has been conducted at a time when Boeing is trying to rebuild its tarnished image after two fatal crashes of the 737 Max aircraft which killed nearly 350 people in the last two years. 777X’s maiden flight took off from a Boeing field in Seattle, Washington, and flew for 3 hours and 51 minutes before landing back at the starting point. According to Boeing, the 777X is 252 feet long and extends 235 feet from its wingtips. It has gigantic GE9X engines that exert about 10,000 pounds of thrust. 777X offers 10% better fuel efficiency than its nearest rival Airbus A350-1000 which seats 360 passengers. The maiden flight, also known as first flight, of an aircraft is the first occasion on which an aircraft leaves the ground under its own power. The maiden flight of a new aircraft type is always a historic occasion for the type and can be quite emotional for those involved.
Correct Answer: B. Muskaan
Hijab row, which started from a district of Karnataka, has now become a topic of discussion all over. Meanwhile, on 8 February 2022, at Mandya Pre-University College, a crowd chanting Jai Shri Ram started approaching the hijab-clad student. The girl student also did not back down and kept answering by raising slogans of Allah Hu Akbar. This video went viral on social media. The girl’s name is Muskaan.
Correct Answer: A. World Health Organisation
World Health Organisation has launched a new initiative called COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP), along with Costa Rica. Thirty countries and several global partners have joined the initiative.
Correct Answer: B. Philippines
In a significant move with geopolitical ramifications, the Philippine Department of Transportation has announce the termination of many expensive infrastructure projects under the Belt and Road Initiative in favour of competitors from the West and Japan.
Correct Answer: A. Hong Kong
John Lee was elected as Hong Kong’s next leader, after winning over 99% of the votes cast by a largely pro-Beijing election committee. Lee received 1,416 votes in the chief executive election, far exceeding the 751 votes he needed to win and the highest support ever for the city’s top leadership position. The Election Committee’s nearly 1,500 members cast their votes in a secret ballot Sunday morning. Lee will replace current leader Carrie Lam on July 1.
Correct Answer: B. Moctar Ouane
Former Malian foreign minister Moctar Ouane has been named prime minister by the country`s interim president Bah Ndaw, state television announced on September 27, 2020. Quane, 64, served as foreign minister between 2004 and 2011 during Amadou Toumani Toure`s presidency.