What is name of the first domestically developed nuclear reactor by China?
- A. ShinZin
- B. Warsaw-3
- C. Xinjong-II
- D. Hualong One
Correct Answer: D. Hualong One
China has powered up its first domestically developed nuclear reactor the “Hualong One” in november 2020. It is a significant step in Beijing`s attempts to become less dependent on Western allies for energy security and critical technology.
Correct Answer: B. Haryana
The first batch of five Rafale fighter jets have landed at the Ambala Air Force Base, located in the state of Haryana. The Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria received the fighter jets, which will be inducted in the No. 17 Squadron, ‘Golden Arrows’. The jets were flown by Indian Air Force pilots for seven hours with the help of the mid-air refuellers.
Correct Answer: B. January 12, 2024
On January 12, 2024, the US and UK launched retaliatory air and sea strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen. The strikes were in response to the Houthis’ attacks on ships in the Red Sea. The US, UK, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, New Zealand, and the Republic of Korea issued a joint statement on Friday saying the strikes were in response to “continued illegal, dangerous, and destabilizing Houthi attacks against vessels, including commercial shipping”.
Correct Answer: A. Working Together, Restoring Trust
Correct Answer: B. Iran
Iran has launched a solid-fueled rocket into space named ‘Zuljanah’. It is a 25.5 meter-long rocket, capable of carrying a satellite of 220 kilograms. The satellites will gather data in low-earth orbit. Zuljanah is named after the horse of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.
Correct Answer: B. Uzbikistan
The 16th ECO Summit will convene on November 9, 2023, in Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan. A member of the organization since November 1992, independent Uzbekistan will host for the first time a multilateral summit within the framework of ECO
Correct Answer: B. 1 December
On 1st December, WHO, together with communities and partners will commemorate World AIDS Day 2023, under the theme “Let communities lead”. Communities living with, and affected by, HIV, networks of people from key populations and youth leaders have been, and continue to be, essential for progress in the HIV response.