In April 2023, which country has stop to sale diesel trucks by 2036?
- A. California
- B. Malaysia
- C. Russia
- D. None of these
Correct Answer: A. California
In April 2023, California has stop to sale diesel trucks by 2036. California Governor Gavin Newsom said, “With these actions requiring all new heavy-duty truck sales to be zero emission and tackling train pollution in our state, we’re one step closer to achieving healthier neighbourhoods and cleaner air for all California.
Correct Answer: B. A Tree
A new tropical, evergreen tree from Cameroon has been name after Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio. The critically endangered tree has been name ‘Uvariopsis DiCaprio’ to recognize his campaigning efforts to protect the Ebo forest from logging. The tree was previously unknown to science and to local communities. It has glossy yellow-green flowers that grow on its trunk.
Correct Answer: D. Poland
The incumbent President of Poland, Andrzej Duda has been re-elected to a second term, in a narrow count. Andrzej Duda was backed by the ruling party, the nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party. He won with 51.21% of the votes, as per the country’s election committee. Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, of the center-right opposition Civic Platform party (PO), secured 48.79%
Correct Answer: B. Troy Kotsur
Correct Answer: C. Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the venue of the 2028 Olympic Games or the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. It is being referred to as LA28. Paris is the venue of the 2024 Olympic Games. Recently, the International Olympic Committee has approved a proposal to include surfing, skateboarding, and sport climbing among the core sports for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
Correct Answer: D. Turkiye
Turkish defense firm Baykar has delivered 20 arme drones to the United Arab Emirates this month and could sell more, two Turkish sources said, as a diplomatic detente between the former regional rivals expands into military contracts. International demand for Baykar’s drones soared after their impact on conflicts in Syria, Ukraine, and Libya, where their laser-guided armor-piercing bombs helped repel an offensive by UAE-supported forces two years ago. Now the UAE and its ally Saudi Arabia are hoping to leverage their rapprochement with Turkiye to counter a growing security challenge from Iran and its proxy forces, military sources say.
Correct Answer: D. New York
New York City’s air pollution ranked the worst of any city in the world on Wednesday 7th june 2023, as wildfire smoke from Canada continued to drift over the area, creating a second day of orange haze over the city and prompting some residents to wear face masks outdoors. As of Wednesday afternoon, the city reached an AQI of 342, a level considered “hazardous” for all residents. he Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday halted some flights bound for New York’s LaGuardia Airport due to the smoke.