Enceladus, which was seen in the news, is a moon of which planet?
- A. Jupiter
- B. Saturn
- C. Venus
- D. Mars
Correct Answer: B. Saturn
Enceladus is one of the moons of Saturn. Recently scientists have discovered that there are oceans or sub-surface oceans beneath the icy surface of the moon. The team of scientists discovered that this ocean should be relatively rich in dissolved phosphorus, an essential ingredient for life. These insights were made from data generated by the spacecraft Cassini which orbited Saturn for nearly 13 years
Correct Answer: B. Ukraine
On 1st April 2022, the video and photographic materials of the massacre came to light after the withdrawal of the Russian forces from the city. The mayor of the city has stated that over 300 of the city’s inhabitants were found dead in the aftermath. The government of Ukraine has approached the International Criminal Court (ICC) and has asked them to investigate the happenings in Bucha and whether it can be declared a Russian war crime. The bodies that were discovered were either on the streets of the city or were hastily buried. A lot of the bodies discovered were burned and a lot of them had their hands tied behind their backs with bullet holes on the bodies. Ukraine has said that the Russian troops are guilty of committing murders, rapes, and looting.
Correct Answer: B. Siphonophore
Correct Answer: C. 76%
Correct Answer: B. March 25, 2022
A giant diamond nicknamed The Rock went on display for the first time in Dubai on March 25, 2022, ahead of an auction where it is expected to fetch over $30 million. The 228.31-carat pear-shaped gem, which was mined and polished in South Africa more than 20 years ago, is the largest white diamond ever to come to auction, said Christie`s. After making its debut at the auction house`s Dubai branch, where it will be displayed from March 26-29, The Rock will travel to Taipei, New York, and Geneva, where it will be auctioned on May 11
Correct Answer: B. Pakistan
The 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup was the eighth ICC Men’s T20 World Cup tournament. It was played in Australia from 16 October to 13 November 2022. Pakistan became the first team to reach the final, after they beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the first semi-final. In the second semi-final, England beat India by ten wickets to advance. Both of the teams were looking to win their second ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title. In the final, England beat Pakistan by five wickets to win their second ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title.
Correct Answer: B. Iran
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has honor Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi with the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize. She is being recognized “For her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all”.