Recently which country unveiled its first domestically-made submarine, named the “Haikun”?
- A. South Korea
- B. London
- C. Iran
- D. Taiwan
Correct Answer: D. Taiwan
Taiwan has unveiled its first domestically-made submarine as it bolster its defenses against a possible Chinese attack. President Tsai Ing-wen presided over the launched ceremony in the port city of Kaohsiung on Thursday. US officials have warned that China could be militarily capable of mounting an invasion within the next few years. Taiwan is a self-governing island which China regards as a renegade province and has vowed to reclaim one day.
Correct Answer: A. Africa
The African Continent was declared free of wild polio by the independent body, the Africa Regional Certification Commission(ARCC), which is responsible for certifying the eradication of wild poliovirus in the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region.The Poliovirus is now found only in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Correct Answer: D. Ukraine
Ukraine wins the 2022 Eurovision song contest as the UK finishes second in Turin. Ukraine has won the 66th Eurovision song contest, which was held on 14 May 2022 evening in Turin in Italy.
Correct Answer: B. Russia
Bangladesh is set to import 500,000 tonnes of wheat at $430 a tonne from Russia in a government-to-government deal as it battles to secure supplies amid surging prices, two government officials with the direct knowledge of the matter said on August 28, 2022. The south Asian country, among importers hit by disruption to Ukrainian and Russian grain exports, has been exploring ways to import the grain since its biggest supplier India banned the export of the grain in May.
Correct Answer: B. India
International Solar Alliance’s Fifth Assembly is to be hosted by India in New Delhi on October 17-20, 2022. India holds the office of the President of the ISA Assembly. The Fifth Assembly will deliberate on key initiatives of ISA on three critical issues: energy access, energy security, and energy transition.
Correct Answer: B. Windsor Castle
The Queen to ‘move permanently to Windsor Castle’ and leave Buckingham Palace for good. Her Majesty has lived at Windsor Castle since the start of the pandemic. The Queen is now set to live permanently at Windsor Castle, having moved to her ‘weekend residence’ from Buckingham Palace since the start of the pandemic
Correct Answer: D. Turkiye
Turkiye won a total of 341 Medals in the 5th Islamic Solidarity Games to be held in Konya from 9 to 18 August. Out of 341 Medals, Turkiye won 145 Gold, 107 Silver, and 89 Bronze Medals.