In January 2023, South Korea`s first-ever lunar orbiter sent black-and-white photos of the Moon`s surface and Earth, Named?
- A. Luna E‑1
- B. Danuri
- C. Pioneer
- D. Able III
Correct Answer: B. Danuri
South Korea`s first-ever lunar orbiter Danuri has sent black-and-white photos of the Moon`s surface and Earth, the national space centre said on January 3, 2023. Danuri a portmanteau of the Korean words for `Moon` and `enjoy` was launched on a SpaceX rocket from the United States in August 2022 and entered lunar orbit last month. Its images taken between December 24 and January1-showthelunar surface and Earth, and were shot from less than 120 kilometres (75 miles) over the Moon, the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) said in a statement.
Correct Answer: D. Five
The General Assembly elects five non-permanent members out of the total 10. The non-permanent members are elected for two-year terms. The UN Security Council is composed of 15 members. 10 non-permanent members who are elected by the General Assembly. The five permanent members
Correct Answer: B. 15 August 2022
The Taliban on 15 August 2022 celebrate one year since taking control of Afghanistan as a “day of victory” amid an unprecedented humanitarian crisis and a collapsed economy
Correct Answer: A. ESA
The European Space Agency has successfully launch its mission to Jupiter’s moons. The Ariane 5 rocket was launched from the ESA’s spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) project aims to send a satellite on an eight-year journey to reach the icy moons of the planet, the gas giant.
Correct Answer: B. Israel
Israeli strikes on Syria killed one civilian, three government troops, and seven allied foreign fighters, a war monitor said on September 1, 2020, in a new toll.
Correct Answer: D. Bahrain
Saudi Arabia and Bahraini Naval Forces have begun bilateral Naval Exercise (Bridge 23) represented by the “Eastern Fleet” and the Royal Bahraini Navy Forces in the Arabian sea. Marine Colonel Ahmed bin Abdulrahman Al-Osaimi, Director of the exercise, said the “Bridge 23” exercise aims to raise the level of combat readiness, enhance security cooperation and coordination and secure regional waters.
Correct Answer: C. India
India has been re-electe to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2024-25 biennium with the highest tally. This re-election underscores India’s influential role in the international maritime arena and reflects the global community’s recognition of the country’s contributions to seaborne trade.