Which country has declared an ‘Environmental emergency’ after the Japanese-owned ship ‘MV Wakashio’ spilled fuel?
- A. Guyana
- B. Mauritius
- C. Lebonan
- D. Syria
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The 43rd ASEAN summit in Jakarta took place from?
- A. 2 to 8 September 2023
- B. 4 to 9 September 2023
- C. 5 to 7 September 2023
- D. None of these
Correct Answer: C. 5 to 7 September 2023
43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Jakarta to be held from 5th to 7th September. The opening ceremony of the 43rd ASEAN Summit and Other Summits began with the welcoming of ASEAN leaders and invited guests by President Jokowi, accompanied by the First Lady Iriana Jokowi. The opening ceremony began with the official ASEAN anthem “The ASEAN Way,” sung by the Gitabumi Voices choir accompanied by the Purwa Caraka Orchestra.
Which country launched “Affordable Connectivity Program” to provide subsidies on internet service to lower-income households?
- A. Japan
- B. Australia
- C. UK
- D. USA
Correct Answer: D. USA
The United States has launched “Affordable Connectivity Program” to provide subsidies on internet service to lower-income households. It has been announced that 20 internet companies have agreed to provide discounted services to people with low incomes. The USD 14.2 billion funding for the program is a part of the USD 1 trillion infrastructure package passed by Congress last year. With the new program, about 48 million households will be eligible for USD 30 monthly plans for 100 megabits per second or higher speed.
Who sworn in as new Sultan of Oman?
- A. Quboos said al said
- B. Haitham bin Tariq Al Said
- C. Salman bin al saud
- D. Saad bin saad
Correct Answer: B. Haitham bin Tariq Al Said
Haitham bin Tariq sworn in as Oman’s new sultan. The former culture minister has been named as successor to late Sultan Qaboos. Oman has named Haitham bin Tariq Al Said as the country’s new ruler following the death of his cousin Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said, state television announced.
In August 2023, Which of the following country has banned the media from using the term “homosexuality”?
- A. Iran
- B. Iraq
- C. Itlay
- D. Pakistan
Correct Answer: B. Iraq
The media regulatory body of Iraq has issued a prohibition on the usage of the term ‘homosexuality‘ instructing both media and social media entities to employ the term ‘sexual deviance‘ in its place. This move comes after significant Iraqi factions have intensified their opposition to LGBT rights, frequently exemplified by the burning of rainbow flags in protests. This directive encompasses all media and social media establishments functioning within the country, as specified by the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission (CMC).
Which country eliminates the entry of all foreign navy ships into its ports?
- A. Venezuela
- B. Bulgaria
- C. The Solomon Islands
- D. Iraq
Correct Answer: C. The Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands has decided to suspend the entry of all foreign navy ships into its ports, as per the announcement from the prime minister’s office. The United States earlier alleged that only their navy vessels were not allowed to enter the ports of the Solomon Islands. The Solomon Islands also has signed a security pact with China creating a strained relationship with the US and its allies.
Hwasong-17 is an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) of which country?
- A. UK
- B. North Korea
- C. Nepal
- D. Japan
Correct Answer: B. North Korea
The Hwasong-17 is nuclear-arme North Korea’s biggest missile yet, and is the largest road-mobile, liquid-fuelled ICBM in the world. Its diameter is estimated to be between 2.4 and 2.5 metres, and its total mass, when fully fuelled, is likely somewhere between 80,000 and 110,000 kg, according to 38 North, a U.S.-based programme that monitors North Korea.