Which country is reported to build six to eight nuclear reactors per year from 2020 to 2025?

  • A. The United States
  • B. China
  • C. Israel
  • D. United Arab Emirates

Correct Answer: B. China

As per the news reported by the official China Daily, China will build six to eight nuclear reactors per year between 2020 and 2025. China is set to raise the total capacity to 70 gigawatts (GW), which is around 43.5 percent more than that of the capacity estimated at the end of May. The country also aims to increase its total nuclear capacity to about 200 GW by 2035

Which country, also the world’s second largest arms producer, is set to join the UN Arms Trade Treaty?

  • A. India
  • B. United States
  • C. China
  • D. Germany

Correct Answer: C. China

China recently announced that it will join the United Nations (UN) Arms Trade Treaty. China’s top legislative body voted to adopt a decision on joining the treaty. Earlier, the United States had rejected to join the treaty, which has been designed to control the flow of weapons into conflict zones.

The 2020 General Elections of Singapore was conducted on:

  • A. 9th July 2020
  • B. 10th July 2020
  • C. 11th July 2020
  • D. 12th July 2020

Correct Answer: B. 10th July 2020

The 2020 General Elections of Singapore was conducted on 10th July 2020 for its 105 seats unicameral Parliament (93 members are elected through the Election). The People’s Action Party (PAP) has won 83 seats, securing 61.24 percent of the total valid votes. With this win, Lee Hsien Loong will continue as the Prime Minister of Singapore.

Which country recently introduced a new scheme of fast-track visa to attract scientists?

  • A. Russia
  • B. United Kingdom
  • C. Germany
  • D. China

Correct Answer: B. United Kingdom

The Britain Prime Minister Boris Johnson has recently announced the new scheme of fast-track visas to attract the world’s best scientists. The Prime Minister also announced the ‘Global Talent route program’ of 300 million pounds for research in advanced mathematics.

Which nation has dropped India from Chabahar Rail Project?

  • A. Iran
  • B. China
  • C. Afghanistan
  • D. Pakistan

Correct Answer: A. Iran

Iran on Tuesday 14 July 2020, dropped India from a vital project construction of a rail line from Chabahar Port to Zahedan along the Iran-Afghan border. The Iranian government has cited a delay in funding from the Indian side to initiate the 628-km-long project as the reason for it dropping India from the multi-million dollar project. Iran and India had signed an agreement in May 2016.

Which country has successfully completed its maiden flight of aircraft fitted with its own high-speed satellite internet system?

  • A. United States
  • B. Russia
  • C. China
  • D. Israel

Correct Answer: C. China

China has successfully completed its maiden flight of aircraft fitted with its own high-speed satellite internet system. The internet system was tested on Qingdao Airlines aircraft and during its flight, passengers could access internet services at speeds higher than 100 MB at a height above 10,000 meters. China also conducted its first-ever live broadcast during flight.

Which country to host Asian Champions League matches in East Asia?

  • A. Japan
  • B. Philippine
  • C. Indonesia
  • D. Malaysia

Correct Answer: D. Malaysia

Malaysia to host the Asian Champions League`s centralized hub in East Asia with matches in the region due to restart in October, the continent`s football governing body said on July 27, 2020. Malaysia will host the last-16 games from the two groups `G` and Group `H` and a semi-final on November 28 and two quarter-finals on November 25.

Which country became the first Asian Country to conduct National Polls in the times of the COVID-19 global pandemic?

  • A. Singapore
  • B. South Korea
  • C. Bangladesh
  • D. Turkey

Correct Answer: B. South Korea

South Korea became the first Asian Country to conduct National Polls in the times of the COVID-19 global pandemic. South Korea’s 21st legislative elections were held on 15 April 2020. Chung Sye-Kyun is the current Prime Minister of South Korea.

What is the theme of the ‘International Day of Parliamentarism’ 2020?

  • A. Parliaments in a time of a pandemic
  • B. Role of Parliaments
  • C. Democracy and Parliament
  • D. Parliaments Matter

Correct Answer: A. Parliaments in a time of a pandemic

June 30 is the day designated by the United Nations to celebrate the International Day of Parliamentarism. The United Nations General Assembly recognized the role of parliaments in developing the world and designated the special day

Which international organisation has released the report titled ‘COVID-19 and Tourism’?

  • A. UNWTO
  • B. UNCTAD
  • C. UNIDO
  • D. UNFPA

Correct Answer: B. UNCTAD

UNCTAD stands for United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. UNCTAD recently released a report ‘COVID-19 and Tourism’. As per the report, the world’s tourism sector could lose at least USD 1.2 trillion or 1.5% of the global gross domestic product (GDP).

When Chinese authorities closed US consulate in Chengdu?

  • A. July 24, 2020
  • B. July 25, 2020
  • C. July 26, 2020
  • D. July 27, 2020

Correct Answer: D. July 27, 2020

Chinese authorities on July 27, 2020, at 10 am on Monday closed US consulate in Chengdu. The American flag was lowered at the US consulate in Chengdu. Both consulates closed 72 hours after the respective orders were made.

Which cricketer has become the world’s top-ranked Test all-rounder by displacing Jason Holder?

  • A. Imad Wasim
  • B. Ravindra Jadeja
  • C. Mitchell Starc
  • D. Ben Stokes

Correct Answer: D. Ben Stokes

England’s star cricketer Ben Stokes has displaced West Indies captain Jason Holder to become the world’s top-ranked Test all-rounder. Ben Stokes also attained his career-best third position among batsmen in the ICC Test Player Rankings. Recently, he delivered an outstanding performance in the Test match with the West Indies at Old Trafford.

Which country has the world’s largest elephant population?

  • A. Botswana
  • B. Zimbabwe
  • C. Thailand
  • D. Namibia

Correct Answer: A. Botswana

Botswana, the landlocked country in South Africa has the largest elephant population in the world, around an estimate of 1,30,000. The country more than 300 elephants have died mysteriously in the famous Okavango Delta of Botswana

When first prayer attended in Hagia Sophia since cathedral was converted back into a mosque?

  • A. July 22, 2020
  • B. July 23, 2020
  • C. July 24, 2020
  • D. July 25, 2020

Correct Answer: C. July 24, 2020

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on July 24, 2020, led the first prayers attended by thousands in Hagia Sophia since the iconic Istanbul cathedral was converted back into a mosque.