‘Hanukkah’ is a festival associated with which religion?
- A. Christianity
- B. Islam
- C. Hindusim
- D. Judaism
Correct Answer: D. Judaism
Hanukkah is Judaism’s “festival of lights.” On eight consecutive nightfalls, Jews gather with family and friends to light one additional candle in the menorah — a multi-branched candelabra.
Correct Answer: C. 8 September 2023
The World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) establish World Physical Therapy Day on September 8 of each year, in 1996. The WCPT was create on this date 70 years ago. The day celebrates the global physical therapy community’s togetherness and solidarity.
Correct Answer: B. Russia
Bangladesh is set to import 500,000 tonnes of wheat at $430 a tonne from Russia in a government-to-government deal as it battles to secure supplies amid surging prices, two government officials with the direct knowledge of the matter said on August 28, 2022. The south Asian country, among importers hit by disruption to Ukrainian and Russian grain exports, has been exploring ways to import the grain since its biggest supplier India banned the export of the grain in May.
Correct Answer: D. Robert Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski was voted the best men`s player in the world, retaining the FIFA Best Award he won last year. The Best FIFA Football Awards 2021 were held on 17 January 2022. The ceremony was held virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Eleven players were initially shortlisted on 22 November 2021. The three finalists were revealed on 7 January 2022. Robert Lewandowski won the award with 48 rank points.
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.
Correct Answer: B. 23 September to 8 October
Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China will be taking place from September 23 to October 8 with Indian athletes competing across 39 sports With Asian Games 2023 finally set to begin on September 23, fans will be eagerly waiting for the best athletes in the continent to showcase their talent in Hangzhou, China
Correct Answer: B. Iran and Cuba
Iran and Cuba vowed 4 December 2023 to strengthen relation and stand together against sanctions imposed on them by the United States. “What can neutralize the sanctions is the exchange of capacities between the two countries,” Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said during a joint statement with his visiting Cuban counterpart Miguel Diaz-Canel.