On June 6, 2020, the G20 countries pledged over ______ billion USD to fight against COVID-19.
- A. 21 billion USD
- B. 22 billion USD
- C. 23 billion USD
- D. 24 billion USD
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On January 16, 2023, Japan and _____ began their first joint fighter jet exercise near Tokyo.
- A. South Korea
- B. Australia
- C. India
- D. France
Correct Answer: C. India
Japan and India began their first joint fighter jet exercise on January 16, 2023 near Tokyo as the countries upgrade defence and security ties with an eye on China`s growing military might. The 11-day joint exercise will involve eight Japanese fighter jets, with India sending four fighters, two transport aircraft and an aerial refuelling tanker, Japan`s defence ministry said.
In which country, world’s largest ever freshwater fish has been found recently?
- A. Australia
- B. China
- C. Cambodia
- D. None of These
Correct Answer: C. Cambodia
A fisher in Cambodia has caught what scientists say is the world’s largest recorded freshwater fish, a giant stingray. Captured on June 13, the stingray measured almost four metres (13 feet) from snout to tail and weighed slightly less than 300kg (660lbs), according to a statement on Monday by Wonders of the Mekong, a joint Cambodian-US research project. The previous record for a freshwater fish was a 293-kg (646-lb) Mekong giant catfish, discovered in Thailand in 2005, the group said.
Which continent was declared wild polio free by World Health organization in August 2020?
- A. Africa
- B. Europe
- C. Asia
- D. Australia
Correct Answer: A. Africa
The African Continent was declared free of wild polio by the independent body, the Africa Regional Certification Commission(ARCC), which is responsible for certifying the eradication of wild poliovirus in the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region.The Poliovirus is now found only in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Which country has launched a solid-fueled rocket named ‘Zuljanah’?
- A. Israel
- B. Iran
- C. Russia
- D. North Korea
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.
What is the length of the longest ever megaflash seen in Southern USA?
- A. 750 km
- B. 758 km
- C. 769 km
- D. 770 km
Correct Answer: D. 770 km
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed two “megaflashes” of lightning, which set new world records for both length and duration, in North and South America. The record-breaking lightning bolt stretched 768 kilometers (477.2 miles) across parts of the southern US on April 29, 2020, the organization said in a statement.
Which country has approved a rapid saliva test to detect Covid-19 named ‘Saliva Direct’?
- A. China
- B. United States
- C. Russia
- D. United Kingdom
Correct Answer: B. United States
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new rapid saliva test to detect Covid-19 named ‘Saliva Direct’. The new inexpensive test uses only saliva samples instead of the nasal and throat swabs to detect the coronavirus samples. As per the administration, the test also has higher sensitivity when compared to the usual methods of testing.