Which country launched commercial communication satellite ‘APSTAR-6D’, in 2020?
- A. Australia
- B. America
- C. China
- D. Russia
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Which country is undertaking a project to create the world’s most powerful laser, called “Vulcan 20-20”?
- A. UK
- B. Turkey
- C. Pakistan
- D. USA
Correct Answer: A. UK
The UK is undertaking a groundbreaking project to create the world’s most powerful laser, called “Vulcan 20-20,” with an £85 million investment from the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council. This laser, anticipated to be a million billion times brighter than the sun, is expected to have profound implications for various scientific fields, including clean energy and cancer treatment.
Which country ranks top in Global Gender Gap Index 2022?
- A. Iceland
- B. Finland
- C. Norway
- D. New Zealand
Correct Answer: A. Iceland
Iceland has once again been named the most gender equal country, topping the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2022. The Nordic country has closed more than 90% of its gender gap – and tops the ranking for the 12th year in a row, out of a total of 146 economies in the 2022 Global Gender Gap Index. Iceland’s near neighbors Finland, Norway, and Sweden dominate the top five, while only four countries in the top 10 are outside Europe: New Zealand (4th), Rwanda (6th), Nicaragua (7th), and Namibia (8th).
Turgutreis-VII is a bilateral Naval exercise between
- A. Pakistan and Dubai
- B. Turkey and Pakistan
- C. Turkey and Iraq
- D. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia
Correct Answer: B. Turkey and Pakistan
Pakistan and Turkish naval ships took part in a bilateral exercise Turgutreis-VII comprising operations including defence against asymmetric attacks, visit board search and seizure, air defence exercises and joint coordinated patrol. The two navies also conducted joint patrolling in the North Arabian Sea to further hone professional skills and enhance interoperability. The visit of the Turkish Navy ship TCG Burgazada to Pakistan is a manifestation of strong bilateral ties between the two countries and the exercise is a testimony of Pakistan Navy`s resolve towards regional peace and maintenance of order at sea.
Which country holds the Presidency of G7 in 2022?
- A. UK
- B. UAE
- C. South Africa
- D. Germany
Correct Answer: D. Germany
2022 is the third time that Germany has assumed the G7 presidency. The German government has set itself a number of goals for its one-year presidency of this group of seven leading democratic economies. The highlight will be the G7 summit that is to take place at Elmau Castle in the Bavarian Alps at the end of June.
Which country hospital won RIBA prize 2021?
- A. Itlay
- B. SOUTH korea
- C. Pakistan
- D. Bangladesh
Correct Answer: D. Bangladesh
A community hospital in rural Bangladesh wins the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) International Prize 2021. Lauded for its exemplar ‘architecture of humanity and protection’, the Friendship Hospital by Kashef Mahboob Chowdhury has been adjudged as the new building of the year by RIBA.
Recently, the European Union has proposed to impose sanctions against officials of which country?
- A. India
- B. USA
- C. China
- D. Russia
Correct Answer: D. Russia
In a move against the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the European Union has decided to impose targeted sanctions against Russian entities and officials, who are allegedly involved in the poisoning act.