In June 2023, Germany return remains of ___ indigenous Maori and Moriori people to New Zealand?
- A. 95
- B. 20
- C. 80
- D. 100
Correct Answer: A. 95
Germany returned Remains of 95 Maori and Moriori people to New Zealand, including six mummified tattooed heads, were returned by German institutions. The remains of 95 Indigenous New Zealanders as well as artefacts and cultural treasures have been returned to New Zealand from museums and universities in Germany. New Zealand Ambassador to Germany Craig Hawke said the remains were being repatriated after “more than a century away from their homeland” and in a manner that demonstrated the “mature and close relationship” between Berlin and Wellington.
Correct Answer: D. America
American poet Louise Gluck won the 2020 Nobel Literature Prize on October 8, 2020, an unexpected choice known for themes of childhood and family life that draw inspiration from myths and classical motifs.
Correct Answer: B. 15
A Commonwealth realm is a sovereign state in the Commonwealth of Nations. There are 15 Commonwealth realms: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Grenada, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, and the United Kingdom.
Correct Answer: C. R21
The R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine developed by the University of Oxford and the Serum Institute of India, leveraging Novavax’s adjuvant technology, has been recommended for use by the World Health Organisation (WHO) after meeting required safety, quality and effectiveness standards, on Monday.
Correct Answer: A. $1 billion
Twitter co-founder and chief executive Jack Dorsey said on Tuesday, 7 April 2020 that he was committing $1 billion of his personal fortune to coronavirus relief through his philanthropic fund, contributing around 28 percent of his overall wealth.
Correct Answer: B. Sam Curran
England are crowned the T20 World Champions for the second time in history. It was a low-scoring match that saw bowlers dominating from both sides. One particular bowler stood out not only in this match but also during the whole tournament. Sam Curran was the unexpected hero for England as he bagged 13 wickets in 6 matches at an astonishingly low economy of 6.52. Curran filled in the shoes of Jofra Archer perfectly. In a first, Sam Curran became the first specialist bowler in the history of T20 World Cups to be awarded the Player of the Tournament.
Correct Answer: D. Sudan
Sudan on October 23, 2020 agreed to be the latest Arab nation to recognise Israel in a diplomatic coup announced by President Donald Trump days before US elections.