On May 5, 2020, around 40 countries took part in an online summit called:
- A. Global Response International Pledging Conference
- B. Global Response tackle COVID-19
- C. G-40 summit
- D. NAM Conference
Correct Answer: A. Global Response International Pledging Conference
On May 5, 2020, around 40 countries took part in an online summit called Global Response International Pledging Conference. The Conference was initiated by the European Union. The main aim of the conference was to raise funds for research of COVID-19, especially vaccine development.
Correct Answer: A. Mukhtar Mammadov
Azerbaijan appointed its first ever ambassador to Israel on 11 January 2022, amid escalating tensions with its large southern neighbour Iran. President Ilham Aliyev signed a presidential decree appointing Mukhtar Mammadov, a veteran official who has held posts in the foreign and education ministries, as Baku’s first envoy to Israel after 30 years of bilateral relations. Israel has had an embassy in Baku since the early 1990s and has been a significant military backer of Azerbaijan in recent years, including diplomatic support for Baku in its standoff with Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Correct Answer: B. China
As per the recent cautionary message from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), a new virus named ‘Cat Que’ emerged in China. This virus comes from Culex mosquitoes and pigs in China and Vietnam.
Correct Answer: B. Inclusion is Strength
The theme of this year’s celebration of International Albinism Awareness Day is “Inclusion is strength.” It focuses on the importance of inclusion of not only people of all races and ethnicities affected by albinism, but also young people, women, children and elderly persons.
Correct Answer: B. Zealandia
A dedicated team of international geologist and seismologists has embarked on a mission to chart the depths of Zealandia, a relatively unknown landmass submerged beneath the Pacific Ocean. Their efforts have resulted in the creation of an updated and highly detailed map that sheds light on the continent’s intriguing geological features. Zealandia, often referred to as the eighth continent, remains shrouded in oceanic mystery, with a staggering 94% of its expanse concealed beneath the sea’s surface. The remaining 6% peeks above the wave.
Correct Answer: A. Northern Chile
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook northern Chile on Wednesday but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake struck at 8:48 p.m. local time, and its epicenter was 41 kilometers (25 miles) south-southwest of Coquimbo, Chile. The quake had a depth of 41 kilometers (25 miles). Chile is locate in the so-called “Ring of Fire” in the Pacific and experiences frequent earthquakes.
Correct Answer: B. World Press Freedom Day
The World Press Freedom Day is being observed on May 3, to create awareness about the importance of press freedom and the role of journalists in promoting democracy and defending human rights. It also aims to remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression as enshrined in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The theme for this year World Press Freedom Day is “Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of Expression as a Driver for all other human right.