Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been re-elected as the president of which country?
- A. China
- B. Germany
- C. Ukraine
- D. Brazil
Correct Answer: B. Germany
Frank-Walter Steinmeier was elected for a second term as Germany’s president on 13 February 2022. The incumbent won 77% support at the Bundesversammlung (Federal Convention) in Berlin. The session consisted of the members of Germany’s Bundestag, or lower house of parliament, along with an equal number of delegates chosen by the country’s 16 states. Out of 1,437 total votes, Steinmeier received 1045. Otte garnered 140 voters, Trabet received 96, and Gebauer got 58.
Correct Answer: C. September 19, 2022
On 8 September 2022, Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, the longest-living and longest-reigning British monarch, died at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. The United Kingdom is observing a national mourning period of 10 days. A state funeral service will be held at Westminster Abbey on 19 September 2022
Correct Answer: B. Bahrain
Kingdom of Bahrain becomes the second Arab country to make ‘Peace deal’ with Israel. US President Donald Trump announced on September 11, 2020. A joint US-Israel-Bahrain statement said there would be `full diplomatic relations`.
Correct Answer: B. May 9, 2022
The 2022 Philippine presidential election was held on Monday, May 9, 2022, as part of the 2022 general election. This was the 17th direct presidential election and 16th vice-presidential election in the Philippines since 1935, and the sixth sextennial presidential and vice-presidential election since 1992.
Correct Answer: C. World Water Day
World Water Day is observe on March 22 each year to emphasize the significance of water and to create awareness about the global water crisis. The primary purpose of celebrating this day is to promote the achievement of SDG 6, which aims to provide access to clean water and sanitation for everyone by 2030. The focus of World Water Day 2023 is on the theme of ‘Accelerating the change to solve the water and sanitation crisis,’ underlining the vital importance of taking decisive action to address the global water crisis.
Correct Answer: B. North Korea
North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) off its east coast on July 12, 2023, prompting condemnations from leaders of South Korea and Japan who met on the sidelines of a NATO summit. The launch came after heated complaints from North Korea in recent days, accusing American spy planes of violating airspace in its economic zones, condemning a recent visit to South Korea by an American nuclear-power cruise missile submarine, and promising to take steps in reaction.
Correct Answer: C. China
The Global Times report said that AR500C, China’s first unmanned helicopter drone made its first successful flight recently. It has been designed to fly in plateau areas and capable of firing and conducting the investigation from a high altitude. AR500C can take off at an elevation of 5,000 metres and has a ceiling of 6,700 metres.