United State’s credit rating downgraded from AAA to AA+ by which agency?
- A. Fitch
- B. Moody’s
- C. World Bank
- D. None of these
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When Russian President Vladimir Putin declared martial law in four annexed regions of Ukraine?
- A. October 18, 2022
- B. October 17, 2022
- C. October 19, 2022
- D. October 20, 2022
Correct Answer: C. October 19, 2022
Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 19, 2022, declared martial law in four regions of Ukraine recently annexed by Moscow as his proxy officials in a southern-held city pulled out with Ukraine troops advancing. Putin`s decree to introduce military rule in the Moscow-controlled regions also gives additional power to authorities in Russian border areas and comes after a string of battlefield defeats
Who has won the 2020 world snooker championship at Crucible Theater (Sheffield, England)?
- A. Neil Robertson
- B. Ronnie O’Sullivan
- C. John Higgins
- D. Graeme Dott
Correct Answer: B. Ronnie O’Sullivan
English Professional Snooker Player Ronnie O’Sullivan won the World Snooker Championship for the 6th time by winning the 2020 World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, England. He defeated England’s Kyren Wilson 18-8 in the final of the Betfred World Snooker Championship
SAARC Development Funds allocated how much fund for COVID-19 Projects?
- A. $ 4 Million
- B. $ 5 Million
- C. $ 6 Million
- D. $ 7 Million
Correct Answer: B. $ 5 Million
The SAARC Development Fund (SDF) on Tuesday 14 April 2020 said it has allocated USD 5 million (about Rs 38 crore) for COVID-19 projects in eight member countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka) as the virus pandemic threatens economic activities across the globe.
The 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation was held between:
- A. 13 and 15 October 2023
- B. 14 and 17 October 2023
- C. 17 and 18 October 2023
- D. None of these
Correct Answer: C. 17 and 18 October 2023
The 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation was held between 17 and 18 October 2023 in Beijing, China. It marked the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The BRI is a global infrastructure and investment project announced by Chinese paramount leader Xi Jinping in 2013. The Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation was previously held in 2017 and 2019.
Which country announced on World’s first sperm whale reserve?
- A. Papua New Guinea
- B. Dominica
- C. Belarus
- D. Germany
Correct Answer: B. Dominica
Dominica is planning to establish the world first sperm whale reserve, which will entail setting aside approximately 800-square-kilometer area off its western coast. In this designated zone, large ships and commercial fishing activities will be restricted, allowing visitors to swim alongside these gentle marine giants. This initiative aims not only to enhance tourism revenue but also to contribute to carbon sequestration in the deep sea, an often overlook advantage of whale conservation.
Which supersonic cruise missile with Indigenous Booster has been successfully flight tested by India?
- A. BrahMos
- B. Nirbhay
- C. Shaurya
- D. Viraat
Correct Answer: A. BrahMos
India has successfully test-fired a new version of the surface-to-surface supersonic cruise missile BrahMos. The missile with a number of indigenously developed sub-systems including a Booster was flight-tested from the integrated test range at Balasore in Odisha. It has an extended range of about 400 km from the earlier 290 km range.