From the point of viewto the Forbes real-time billionaires list in September 2022, who become the world’s 2nd richest person?
- A. Alon Musk
- B. Jeff Bezos
- C. Gautam Adani
- D. Bill Gates
Correct Answer: C. Gautam Adani
Adani Group Chairperson Gautam Adani has now becomed the world’s second-richest person. According to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List, Adani’s net worth stands at $155.7 billion as of September 16, 2022, leaving behind Amazon’s Jeff Bezos. Adani is now only behind Tesla’s Elon Musk, who remains the world’s richest man with a $273.5 billion net worth. In the calendar year 2022, Adani has added over $70 billion to his fortune, only one among the world’s 10 wealthiest people to have seen his net worth increase this year.
Correct Answer: B. Francis Gurry
Francis Gurry has led WIPO as Director General since October 1, 2008. He was reappointed in May 2014 for a second six-year term, which runs through September 2020
Correct Answer: A. Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal defeated Daniil Medvedev in the final, to win the men’s singles tennis title at the 2022 Australian Open. It was his second Australian Open title and 21st major singles title overall, surpassing the all-time record he had jointly held with Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.
Correct Answer: C. Let Communities Lead
World AIDS Day is observed on December 1st every year. The theme for 2023 is “Let Communities Lead”. This theme highlights the importance of communities in the HIV response and the goal of ending AIDS by 2030. World AIDS Day is an international day that raises awareness of the AIDS pandemic and mourns those who have died from the disease. It also celebrates victories, such as increased access to treatment and prevention services.
Correct Answer: C. 27 Oct
The 27th of October is observed the world over as ‘Black Day’ as 74 years ago, on this day, India without any legal justification, forcibly took control of the State of Jammu and Kashmir. Since then, the Indian Occupied Forces are mercilessly killing innocent and unarmed Kashmiris, vandalizing their properties, and indulging in other inhuman acts.
Correct Answer: B. Pakistan
UN Secretary General António Guterres on June 10, 2022 announced the appointment of Navid Hanif of Pakistan as assistant secretary general for economic development in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Mr. Hanif brings to the position more than 30 years of experience in national and international civil service. He succeeds Elliot Harris of Trinidad and Tobago.
Correct Answer: A. Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev accept the government’s resignation, after nationwide protests against the fuel price increase. The Oil-producing Central Asian country witnessed protests in which nearly 100 police were injured. Thousands of citizens were involved in the protests and a state of emergency was declared earlier by the Government.