According to United Nations Development program’s report of 12 June 2023, around ___ of people have at least one bias against women?
- A. 90%
- B. 85%
- C. 91%
- D. 88%
Correct Answer: A. 90%
Almost nine out of 10 people hold “fundamental biases” against women, a new UN report has found, decrying a “decade of stagnation” that has led to a dismantling of women’s rights in many parts of the world. Half of people globally still believe men make better political leaders than women; more than 40% believe men make better business executives than women; and 25% believe it is justified for a man to beat his wife, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report released Monday found, reflecting the latest data from the World Values Survey. Biased gender social norms are a major barrier to achieving gender equality, the report’s authors warn, adding that the undervaluation of women’s capabilities and rights in society constrains women’s choices and opportunities.
Correct Answer: C. October 9, 2023
Israel imposed a total siege on the Gaza Strip on October 9 and cut off the water supply as it kept bombing targets in the crowded Palestinian enclave in response to the Hamas surprise assault it has likened to the 9/11 attacks. Reeling from the Islamist group’s unprecedented ground, air and sea attacks, Israel has counted over 700 dead and launched a withering barrage of strikes on Gaza that have raised the death toll there to 560 people.
Correct Answer: B. UAE
The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, more commonly referred to as COP28, is the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, being held from 30 November until 12 December 2023 at Expo City, Dubai. The conference has been held annually since the first UN climate agreement in 1992. The COP conferences are intended for governments to agree on policies to limit global temperature rises and adapt to impacts associated with climate change.
Correct Answer: B. Palestine
Correct Answer: A. Will Smith
Correct Answer: B. December 16, 2022
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie will quit her role as a special envoy for the UN refugee agency (UNHCR), but will remain a humanitarian activist, the United Nations said on December 16, 2022. Jolie, who has been on more than 60 field assignments during her 21 years with UNHCR, said she wanted to keep working with refugees outside of the global body.
Correct Answer: B. Pakistan
Pakistan`s Hamza Khan trumped his Egyptian rival to win the 2023 WSF World Junior Squash Championship, on July 23, 2023. He became the first Pakistani to win the championship since Jansher Khan`s victory 37 years ago in 1986. In the men`s final at Melbourne Sports Centres, Khan triumphed over 15-year-old Mohamed Zakaria, who would have become the youngest-ever winner of the men`s event.