Which Arab country abolished the prevalent corporal punishment of flogging?
- A. Oman
- B. Saudi Arabia
- C. Iran
- D. Kuwait
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According to UN, which is the world`s most disaster prone region?
- A. African
- B. Asia-Pacific
- C. SEAK
- D. North American
Correct Answer: B. Asia-Pacific
The year 2022 was yet another reminder that Asia Pacific is the world`s most disaster prone region, and the floods were the deadliest, accounting for 74.4 per cent of disaster events in the region and 88.4 per cent of total deaths globally, a United Nations report said on January 4, 2023. The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP) says the year 2022 also witnessed cascading disasters where a chain of hazard events took place followed by the initial and residual impacts. Pakistan witnessed melting glaciers from the record spring heat and this combined with an unprecedented monsoon rain resulted in a historic flooding that devastated a large part of the country.
On 21 March 2023, a magnitude _____ earthquake struck Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan.
- A. 6.1
- B. 6.5
- C. 6.6
- D. 6.7
Correct Answer: B. 6.5
On 21 March 2023, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan, with an intermediate depth of approximately 187 km (116 mi). The epicenter of the earthquake was 40 km (25 mi) south-southeast of Jurm
International Left Handers Day 2023, celebrated on?
- A. 13 August
- B. 19 August
- C. 20 August
- D. 15 August
Correct Answer: A. 13 August
International Left-Hander Day, observed annually on August 13th, is a global celebration that recognizes and appreciates the diverse skills, talents, and viewpoints of left-handed individuals. The day highlights the distinctive contributions left-handers make across various domains, from art and science to sports and daily life, emphasizing the value of diversity. International Left-Handers Day 2023 is dedicated to commemorating the uniqueness of left-handed people worldwide. It raises awareness about the achievements and challenge face by left-handers, fostering inclusiveness and empathy in a predominantly right-handed world. With only around 10% of the global population being left-handed.
Who serves as the 35th and current White House Press Secretary?
- A. Jen Psaki
- B. Karine Jean-Pierre
- C. Symone Sanders
- D. Anita Dunn
Correct Answer: B. Karine Jean-Pierre
Who becomes the first black women Press Secretary of White House?
Which city is the host of the ‘Summit of the Americas 2022’?
- A. New York
- B. Washigton D.C
- C. Los Angeles
- D. Malaysia
Correct Answer: C. Los Angeles
US President Biden and dozens of other world leaders gathered at Los Angeles for the ninth Summit of the Americas. The Summit of the Americas is organised about every three years and brings together representatives from countries in the Western region to tackle issues such as immigration, trade and poverty. Former President Bill Clinton hosted the first summit in 1994 in Miami. The Ninth Summit of the Americas was a international conference held in Los Angeles, United States, from June 6 to 10, 2022. The theme was “Building a Sustainable, Resilient, and Equitable Future”.
Who has been elected the first Muslim woman deputy mayor of British town?
- A. Shaista Gohir
- B. Tafheen Sharif
- C. Sayeeda Warsi
- D. Salma Yaqoob
Correct Answer: B. Tafheen Sharif
Tafheen Sharif of Pakistani origin has been elected the first Muslim woman deputy mayor of Tameside in the UK. Tafheen, who is a member of the Labour party, was also named the youngest councillor in 2012. She has also served as deputy police commissioner of Bedfordshire in the past. Tafheen has been engaged in political activities from the time when she was a student. She belongs to Azad Kashmir in Pakistan. After being elected the deputy mayor, she said the Kashmir dispute needed a serious solution.