U.S bomber jets have landed in ___ for the first time in history?
- A. Sweden
- B. Italy
- C. Ukraine
- D. South Africa
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According to UN end-of-the-year report, how many were forced to leave their homes in 2022?
- A. 90m
- B. 50m
- C. 100m
- D. 130m
Correct Answer: C. 100m
At least one hundred million people up from some 90 million in 2021 were forced to leave their homes in 2022, says a UN end-of-the-year report with a warning that this record should never have been set. Outbreaks of violence, or protracted conflicts, were key migration factors in many parts of the world, including Ukraine, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Syria, and Myanmar, the report adds.
Who is the current head of UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation?
- A. Qu Dongyu
- B. Maria Van Kerkhove
- C. Jorge Sampaio
- D. Ghada Waly
Correct Answer: A. Qu Dongyu
The head of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation, Qu Dongyu, was re-elected on July 2, 2023, for a second term as head of the UN agency. He was the only candidate standing for the role of FAO Director-General and received 168 out of 182 votes in a ballot in Rome on 2 July 2023. Qu, a former Chinese government minister who was nominated for the post by Beijing, will serve a new four-year term from August 1.
XBB.1.5 Covid variant has caused a huge rise in new cases in which country?
- A. South Africa
- B. Italy
- C. USA
- D. Indonesia
Correct Answer: C. USA
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that XBB.1.5 has more than doubled its share of the Covid-19 figures each week. In the Northeast region of the country, XBB.1.5 is causing 75% of new cases. The XBB.1.5 strain is a relative of the Omicron XBB variant, which is a recombinant of the Omicron BA.2.10.1 and BA.2.75 subvariants.
Russell Kirsch who passed away in 2020 is the inventor of which among the following?
- A. Camera
- B. Lens
- C. Scanner
- D. Pixel
Correct Answer: D. Pixel
Russel A. Kirsch, the computer scientist credited with inventing pixel passed away at the age of 91 at his home in Portland, Oregon, United States. Pixels, the digital dots used to display photos; video, and computer screens were invented by Russell Kirsch in 1957. He scanned the world’s first digital photograph
International Left Handers Day 2023, celebrated on?
- A. 13 August
- B. 19 August
- C. 20 August
- D. 15 August
Correct Answer: A. 13 August
International Left-Hander Day, observed annually on August 13th, is a global celebration that recognizes and appreciates the diverse skills, talents, and viewpoints of left-handed individuals. The day highlights the distinctive contributions left-handers make across various domains, from art and science to sports and daily life, emphasizing the value of diversity. International Left-Handers Day 2023 is dedicated to commemorating the uniqueness of left-handed people worldwide. It raises awareness about the achievements and challenge face by left-handers, fostering inclusiveness and empathy in a predominantly right-handed world. With only around 10% of the global population being left-handed.
Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, who has recently resigned, was the President of which country?
- A. Mauritius
- B. Brazil
- C. Mali
- D. Zimbabwe
Correct Answer: C. Mali
The President of Mali, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has recently stepped down from his role, after the prevalent military rebellion in the country. The soldiers had detained the President and the country’s Prime Minister Boubou Cisse. The country was seeing a large number of protests against alleged corruption and worsening security. People were demanding the resignation of the President for some time.