‘Cat Que’, that was seen in news recently, is a virus said to have emerged in which country?
- A. India
- B. China
- C. United States
- D. Kenya
Correct Answer: B. China
As per the recent cautionary message from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), a new virus named ‘Cat Que’ emerged in China. This virus comes from Culex mosquitoes and pigs in China and Vietnam.
Correct Answer: C. Israel
The Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) has announce the launched of a new program with an investment of 11 million US dollars towards initiatives in three different verticals – delivery technology, Health, and technology solutions for schools and campus security. IIA said the initiatives aim to foster synergy among different companies and technologies within the framework of a globally unique regulatory sandbox, enabling companies to operate in an adapted and supportive regulatory framework. IIA collaborates with various regulatory entities, including the Ministry of Transported and Road Safety, the Ministry of Health, and the Israeli Police.
Correct Answer: A. Norway
Norway competed at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, from 4 to 20 February 2022. The Norwegian team consisted of 84 athletes. Norway won 16 gold medals in the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022.
Correct Answer: C. October 15, 2020
Kyrgyz President Sooronbai Jeenbekov resigned on October 15, 2020. Sadyr Japarov, 51, who was named prime minister this week, told cheering supporters that he had taken on the powers of the presidency, following the resignation of Jeenbekov and of the parliament speaker.
Correct Answer: B. Six
Six Pakistani peacekeeper were martyred in the Democratic Republic of Congo on March 28, 2022, when rebels shot down a United Nations helicopter. One Russian and one Serbian peacekeeper also died in the crash. The helicopter was among two carrying out reconnaissance for the UN mission in DR Congo, according to a statement by the country`s army on Tuesday. Those on the helicopter were assessing the movements of communities that had been attacked by a rebel group in order to coordinate humanitarian assistance. The M23 rebel group attacked several villages in DR Congo`s east, according to the statement.
Correct Answer: A. Ladakh
The Indian Army has recently built a memorial in Eastern Ladakh for its 20 personnel killed in the violent clash at Galway Valley. The memorial has the names of all 20 personnel killed on June 15, in a clash to evict the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
Correct Answer: A. 12 August
World Elephant Day is an international annual event on August 12, dedicated to the preservation and protections of the world’s elephants. The goal of World Elephant Day is to create awareness of the urgent plight of African and Asian elephants, and to share knowledge and positive solutions for the better care and management of captive and wild elephants. African elephants are listed as “Vulnerable” and Asian elephants as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List of threatened species