Russia `Caucasus-2020` war games, will take place in southern Russia from:
- A. Sept 17 to 22, 2020
- B. Sept 21 to 26, 2020
- C. Sept 23 to 26, 2020
- D. Sept 23 to 29, 2020
Correct Answer: B. Sept 21 to 26, 2020
More than 12,000 troops will take part in the `Caucasus-2020` war games, which will take place in southern Russia from Sept 21 to 26 and include land and naval exercises, Deputy Defence Minister Alexander Fomin told a briefing. Pakistan, China, and Iran invited to participate.
Correct Answer: D. China
China launches gigantic telescopes in the hunt for life beyond earth. China on Saturday JANUARY 11, 2020 officially opened operations of the World’s largest radio telescope, which it will use for space research and help in the hunt for extraterrestrial life, the official Xinhua news agency reported.
Correct Answer: C. UNHRC
By suspending Russia from the UN Human Rights Council, countries around the world chose to hold Moscow to account today for gross and systematic violations of human rights in its premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war of choice against Ukraine
Correct Answer: B. India
International Solar Alliance’s Fifth Assembly is to be hosted by India in New Delhi on October 17-20, 2022. India holds the office of the President of the ISA Assembly. The Fifth Assembly will deliberate on key initiatives of ISA on three critical issues: energy access, energy security, and energy transition.
Correct Answer: A. Hong Kong
In a significant shift, Singapore has surpassed Hong Kong to claim the title of the world’s freest economy, marking the end of Hong Kong’s 53-year reign at the top. This shift is according to a report released by the Canadian think tank Fraser Institute. The Economic Freedom of the World Index, which has been tracking economic freedom since 1970, placed Hong Kong in second place for the first time.
Correct Answer: A. UAE
The Museum of the Future is an exhibition space for innovative and futuristic ideologies, services, and products. Located in the Financial District of Dubai, UAE, the Museum of the Future has three main elements: green hill, building, and void. Founded by the Dubai Future Foundation. It was set to open in 2021, but as of December of that year had yet to fully do so. The Government of the United Arab Emirates has later opened the museum on 22nd February of 2022.
Correct Answer: A. Russia
Russia said on November 2, 2022, that it would renew its participation in an agreement allowing Ukraine to export grain via the Black Sea, just four days after suspending its role in the deal. Moscow had pulled out at the weekend, saying it could not guarantee the safety of civilian ships crossing the Black Sea because of a drone attack on its fleet there