According to UN Development Programme, how much plastic is produced globally every
- A. 400 million tons
- B. 900 million tons
- C. 800 million tons
- D. 700 million tons
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‘InSight Mars lander’ was launched by which country?
- A. New York
- B. UAE
- C. USA
- D. Pakistan
Correct Answer: C. USA
NASA had launched InSight (Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy, and Heat Transport) Mars lander in 2018. The lander is progressively losing power and is likely to end science operations by the end of this year. The mission has so far detected more than 1,300 marsquakes and located several quake-prone regions of Mars. InSight has also recorded crucial weather data and studied its magnetic field.
The UN Security Council unanimously approved a resolution that seeks to cut the peacekeeping force in which country?
- A. Syria
- B. Lebanon
- C. Turkey
- D. Iran
Correct Answer: B. Lebanon
The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a resolution Friday cutting the U.N. peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon and expanding its mandate to address U.S. and Israeli concerns about activities of the militant group Hezbollah in the area.
Which is the first country in South Asia to launch e-gate for e-passports?
- A. Pakistan
- B. India
- C. Sri Lanka
- D. Bangladesh
Correct Answer: D. Bangladesh
Bangladesh has launched e-gate (automated border control system) as the first country in South Asia. This e-gate has been installed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. As a result, one passenger can complete his/her immigration process by 18 seconds only. A total of 12 e-gates have been installed in the departure area while three at the arrival area of Dhaka airport.
Which country poet won the 2020 Nobel Literature Prize on October 8, 2020?
- A. Iraq
- B. France
- C. Turkey
- D. America
Correct Answer: D. America
American poet Louise Gluck won the 2020 Nobel Literature Prize on October 8, 2020, an unexpected choice known for themes of childhood and family life that draw inspiration from myths and classical motifs.
According to U.S. government sources, Al-Zawahiri was killed by ____ missiles fired from a drone.
- A. FIM-92 Stinger
- B. RIM-66 Standard
- C. R9X Hellfire
- D. MIM-104 Patriot
Correct Answer: C. R9X Hellfire
According to U.S. government sources, Al-Zawahiri was killed by Hellfire missiles fired from a drone. Press sources have speculated that the missiles may have been R9X Hellfire missiles, which are designed to kill by impact and with blades instead of the explosion to avoid unintended casualties.
Who has become the richest person in the history of Forbes Rich List?
- A. Jeff Bezos
- B. Bill Gates
- C. Bernard Arnault
- D. Akshay Kumar
Correct Answer: A. Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos, the founder, and CEO of online retailer Amazon has become the wealthiest person of all time as he ended yesterday with a fortune of $197.8 billion (£149.25 billion). That is a mind-boggling amount of money, and it’s the highest that Forbes has ever recorded during their nearly four decades of tracking the wealth of billionaires