According to a World Bank report, ______ million people globally have no access to electricity?
- A. 522 Million
- B. 733 Million
- C. 884 Million
- D. 993 Million
Correct Answer: B. 733 Million
A new World Bank reported says 733 million people globally have no access to electricity, while 2.4 billion people are still using fuels detrimental to their health and the environment.
Correct Answer: C. September 15, 2020
The 75th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 75) will open on Tuesday, 15 September 2020. The first day of the high-level General Debate will be Tuesday, 22 September 2020. The UN will mark its 75th anniversary with a one-day high-level meeting at the opening of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly.
Correct Answer: B. Manat Sen
The eldest son of Cambodia’s long-term ruler has been endorsed as the country’s next premier in a formality confirming the transition of power. On Monday, Cambodia’s king issue a decree stating Hun Manet will succeed Hun Sen, who has ruled for 38 years. Hun Manet, 45, who until recently was the commander of the Royal Cambodian Army, has long been groom for the leadership role.
Correct Answer: A. August 23, 2023
Indian space agency ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) has successfully land its Chandrayaan-3 Vikram land on the moon on August 23, 2023, making the country the first nation to reach the lunar south pole. Chandrayaan-3 is made up of an indigenous Lander module (LM), a Propulsion module (PM), and a Rover with the aim of researching and showcasing new technologies necessary for interplanetary missions.
Correct Answer: D. Lebanon
The Parliament of Lebanon recently made the cannabis farming done for medicinal use, legal. This decision has been made to increase the export of the medicinal products made from the plant and thereby developing the agricultural sector. This step is expected to increase the revenue of the Government, amidst the prevalent coronavirus pandemic, as the country’s economy is paralyzed with financial crisis.
Correct Answer: B. June 23, 2022
European Union leaders have granted candidate status to Ukraine in its bid to join the bloc, as tensions deepened over Russian gas supplies and Moscow`s forces closed in on key cities. In a show of support, the EU leaders agreed on June 23, 2022, to grant candidate status to Ukraine, as well as Moldova, although the two former Soviet republics face a long path before joining the bloc.
Correct Answer: D. Egypt
In 2019 Egypt became the first country in the Middle East and Africa to launch a Closing the Gender Gap Accelerator. While more women than men are now enrolled in university, women represent only a little over a third of professional and technical workers in Egypt. According to the World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Report.