Which among the following NASA satellites will issue volcano and earthquake warnings?
- A. CSAT
- B. CIRES
- C. STRIP
- D. PUTS
Correct Answer: B. CIRES
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When is the ‘World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day’ observed?
- A. January 28
- B. January 30
- C. February 9
- D. February 5
Correct Answer: B. January 30
World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day’ is observed on January 30 every year, to raise awareness on neglected tropical diseases. This year’s World NTD Day was commemorated under the theme ‘Achieving health equity to end the neglect of poverty-related diseases’. Some examples of NTDs are Chagas disease, Chikungunya, Dengue, Leprosy, Rabies, and Trachoma among others. They affect 1 billion people globally.
World Post Day marks the establishment of Universal Postal Union in which country?
- A. France
- B. Switzerland
- C. United States
- D. Italy
Correct Answer: B. Switzerland
World Post Day is celebrated every year on 9 October across the world. It marks the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in the city of Bern, Switzerland. World Post Day was declared by the UPU Congress held in Tokyo, Japan in 1969. For the first time, the ceremony is held virtually. The Universal Postal Union released a message on the title ‘More than mail’.
What is the theme of the International Nurses Day (IND) 2020?
- A. Nurses a Voice to Lead
- B. I am One Nurse
- C. Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Nursing the World to Health.
- D. Nurses make the society around the world
Correct Answer: C. Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Nursing the World to Health.
This year the theme of the International Nurses Day is “Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Nursing the World to Health.” focusing on the true value of nurses to the people of the world and how nurses are central to addressing a wide range of health challenges. The theme aims to inspire nurses and make the public aware of their contribution to healthcare.
Which nation assumed Presidency of United Nations Security Council in April 2020?
- A. Germany
- B. Portugal
- C. Poland
- D. Dominican Republic
Correct Answer: D. Dominican Republic
When did the US withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty?
- A. 21 May 2020
- B. 22 May 2020
- C. 22 November 2020
- D. 15 January 2021
Correct Answer: C. 22 November 2020
In April 2020, it was reported that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Mark Esper had agreed to proceed with U.S. withdrawal from the Treaty on Open Skies. On May 21, 2020, President Trump announced that the United States would be withdrawing from the treaty due to alleged Russian violations. On 22 May 2020, the United States submitted a notice of withdrawal from the Treaty on Open Skies. Senate Democrats questioned the legality, wisdom, and appropriateness of the planned withdrawal so close to the 2020 United States presidential election. The U.S. said it would share some of its intelligence and reconnaissance information with European allies to make up for any loss of critical information from the end of the Treaty. On 22 November 2020, United States official sources—including U.S. Department of State websites, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and the National Security Council’s official Twitter account—announced that the six-month period was over and the U.S. was no longer a party to the Treaty.
Sri Lanka hit Pakistan by 23 runs in the final, to win their ______ Asia Cup title.
- A. Thirth
- B. Fifth
- C. Eighth
- D. Seventh
Correct Answer: C. Sixth
The 2022 Asia Cup was the 15th edition of the Asia Cup cricket tournament, with the matches played as Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) from 27 August to 11 September 2022 in the United Arab Emirates. Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 23 runs in the final, to win their sixth title and their first in the T20I format.