Which is the first Arab country which is set to operate a nuclear power plant?

  • A. Qatar
  • B. Saudi Arabia
  • C. United Arab Emirates
  • D. Iraq

Correct Answer: C. United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates recently announced that it issued the operating license for the first of four reactors at its Barakah nuclear power plant. It is the first-ever nuclear plant in the Arab region.

What is the theme of World Refugee Day 2020?

  • A. Every Action Counts
  • B. Provide Shelter
  • C. World Refugee Movement
  • D. Fight for Action

Correct Answer: A. Every Action Counts

The theme of World Refugee Day this year is “every action counts.” World Refugee Day, international observance observed June 20 each year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world. The world body marked this year`s World Refugee Day with the message that `every action counts`, as it faces the challenge of the Covid-19 pandemic and record numbers of people forced from their homes by war and extreme weather.

Taal Volcano, which was seen in news recently, is situated in which country?

  • A. Philippines
  • B. Indonesia
  • C. Malaysia
  • D. Papua New Guinea

Correct Answer: A. Philippines

Taal Volcano is the second most active volcano of the Philippines, and is located on the Luzan island of the country. Recently, the Taal volcano emitted lava and ash clouds up to nine miles into the air.

When Democratic Republic of the Congo, marked an official end of second deadliest Ebola outbreak?

  • A. June 23, 2020
  • B. June 24, 2020
  • C. June 25, 2020
  • D. June 26, 2020

Correct Answer: C. June 25, 2020

The Democratic Republic of the Congo or DR Congo, marked an official end on June 25, 2020, to the second-deadliest Ebola outbreak in history, which killed 2,280 people over nearly two years, as armed rebels and community mistrust undermined the promise of new vaccines.

Which sports personality was ranked at the top spot in the annual Forbes ranking of highest-paid athletes 2020?

  • A. Cristiano Ronaldo
  • B. Lionel Messi
  • C. Roger Federer
  • D. Neymar

Correct Answer: C. Roger Federer

Swiss Tennis legend Roger Federer has been ranked at the top spot in the annual Forbes ranking of highest-paid athletes. As per the magazine, the total earning of Federer amounts to USD 106.3 million. Federer is followed by Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry.

Who becomes youngest ICC elite umpire at age the of 36?

  • A. Anil Chaudhary
  • B. Chettithody Shamshuddin
  • C. Nitin Menon
  • D. Vineet Kulkarni

Correct Answer: C. Nitin Menon

Nitin Menon becomes the youngest ICC elite umpire at age the of 36. Nitin Menon officiating in three Tests, 24 One-day internationals, and 16 Twenty20 Internationals.

The China recently signed the first phase of historic trade deal with which country?

  • A. India
  • B. United States
  • C. Russia
  • D. Switzerland

Correct Answer: B. United States

After a year of several negotiations, the US signed the first phase of the trade deal with China. The agreement, which was signed by the US President, Donald Trump, and the Vice Premier of China, Liu He

Which country has terminated its relationship with WHO over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic?

  • A. China
  • B. United States
  • C. Brazil
  • D. United Kingdom

Correct Answer: B. United States

The United States has terminated its relationship with the World Health Organization (WHO) over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, President of the United States Donald Trump has recently announced. The President also said that the funds provided by the US to WHO will be redirected to other global public health needs. The President has been blaming WHO and China for the deaths and damages caused by the pandemic across the world.

On June 15, 2020, According to the SIPRI yearbook 2020, China and ______ have increased their nuclear weapons as compared to 2019.

  • A. Pakistan
  • B. India
  • C. Russia
  • D. USA

Correct Answer: B. India

On June 15, 2020, According to the SIPRI yearbook, China and India have increased their nuclear weapons as compared to 2019. The think tank also reports that China is modernizing its nuclear weapons. China and Pakistan as compared to India have more nuclear warheads. India has 150 nuclear warheads. China had 290 nuclear warheads. Pakistan has around 150 to 160 nuclear warheads

Which country recently announced to increase the minimum wage of the workers by more than four times the rate of its inflation?

  • A. Germany
  • B. Malaysia
  • C. Ireland
  • D. United Kingdom (UK)

Correct Answer: D. United Kingdom (UK)

The Prime Minister of Britain, Borris Johnson recently announced to increase the minimum wage of the workers by more than four times the rate of the inflation prevailing in the UK. For the workers of age more than twenty-five, an increase of 6.2 % is to be provided so that the national living wage of 8.21 pounds would rise to 8.72 pound

What is the theme of World Accreditation Day (WAD) 2020?

  • A. Quality Certification
  • B. Quality Accreditation
  • C. Food safety is everyone’s business
  • D. Accreditation: Improving Food Safety

Correct Answer: D. Accreditation: Improving Food Safety

The World Accreditation Day (WAD) is celebrated on 9th June every year to highlight and promote the role of accreditation in trade & economy. The theme for World Accreditation Day 2020 is “Accreditation: Improving Food Safety”. It is decided by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC).

Which country’s super computer has become the fastest in the world?

  • A. The United States
  • B. Japan
  • C. China
  • D. Germany

Correct Answer: B. Japan

The Japanese supercomputer, Fugaku has been recently named the fastest supercomputer in the Top 500 list, which ranks the most powerful benchmarked supercomputers in the world. It is powered by chipsets from Advanced RISC Machines (ARM). This marks the first time an ARM-based supercomputer to ever top the list. It also marks the first time Japan has taken the top place since 2011. It is followed by IBM’s Summit supercomputer and IBM’s Sierra supercomputer.