Afghanistan`s ruling Taliban on April 3, 2022 announced a ban on ______ production.
- A. Foxtail millet
- B. Makowiec
- C. Mustard Greens
- D. Opium Poppy
Correct Answer: D. Opium Poppy
Afghanistan`s ruling Taliban on April 3, 2022, announced a ban on poppy production, even as farmers across the country began harvesting the bright red flower that produces the opium used to make heroin. The order warns farmers that their crops will be burned and they can be jailed if they proceed with the harvest. Taliban`s spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid announced the ban at a news conference in the capital.
Correct Answer: B. Argentina
The 2022 Women’s Pan American Cup was the sixth edition of the Women’s Pan American Cup, the quadrennial international women’s field hockey championship of the Americas organized by the Pan American Hockey Federation. The cup would be held from 19 to 29 January 2022 in Santiago, Chile. Argentina was the defending champions, winning the 2017 edition. They defended their title after a final win over Chile.
Correct Answer: A. Douglas Stuart
Douglas Stuart is a Scottish-American writer and fashion designer. His debut novel, Shuggie Bain, was awarded the 2020 Booker Prize on November 19, 2020.
Correct Answer: B. Sickle Cell Disease
In December 2023, The FDA granted approval for the first gene therapies to treat a genetic blood disorder “Sickle Cell Disease” characterized by abnormal hemoglobin production.
Correct Answer: C. Australia
The Australian government intends to list the entirety of Palestinian Islamist group Hamas as a terrorist organization under the country`s criminal code, Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews said on February 17, 2022. A listing by Australia of the whole group, rather than just its military wing as at present, would bring Canberra`s stance in line with the United States, the European Union, and Britain.
Correct Answer: B. Mohamed Ould Bilal
Mohamed Ould Bilal, is a Mauritanian politician serving as the 16th and current Prime Minister of Mauritania since 6 August 2020. Bilal was appointed by the President of Mauritania Mohamed Ould Ghazouani and had replaced Ismail Ould Cheikh Sidiya, who resigned with his entire government due to an investigation into alleged high-level corruption.
Correct Answer: B. India
There have been some media report alleging that an estimate 11 lakh children in India missed their first measles vaccine dose in 2022, according to a report published by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).