In June 2023, which country to deploy tactical N-weapons in Belarus?
- A. Ukraine
- B. Italy
- C. Russia
- D. Finland
Correct Answer: C. Russia
Russia will start deploying tactical nuclear weapon in Belarus after special storage facilities are made ready on July 7 and 8, President Vladimir Putin said on June 09, 2023, Moscow`s first move of such warheads outside Russia since the fall of the Soviet Union.
Correct Answer: D. Bangladesh
Bangladesh recently launched its e-passports thus becoming the first country in South Asia to introduce e-passports. Bangladesh is the first country in South Asia and 119th in the world to introduce e-Passports. e-Passports mean electronic passport with the high-security feature.
Correct Answer: C. New Delhi
The Ninth P20 Summit will be host by Parliament of India in cooperation with IPU in New Delhi. The Summit was preceded by a Parliamentary Forum on 12 October 2023. The theme of the Summit is Parliaments for One Earth, One Family, One Future, which draws inspiration from the ancient Indian philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (The World is one Family)
Correct Answer: C. West Indies
West Indies will host “World Cup U-19” in 2022. The ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup is an international cricket tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) contested by national under-19 teams. First edition: 1988, Australia Latest edition: 2020, South Africa Next Edition: 2022, West Indies
Correct Answer: B. February 2014
The Russo-Ukrainian War is an ongoing and protracted conflict that started in February 2014, primarily involving Russia and pro-Russian forces on one hand, and Ukraine on the other. The war has centered on the status of Crimea and parts of the Donbas, which are internationally recognized as part of Ukraine.
Correct Answer: C. Samantha Cristoforetti
Italy’s Samantha Cristoforetti on September 28, 2022, became the first European woman to take over command of the International Space Station during a ceremony broadcast live from space. The outgoing commander, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev, used the occasion to seemingly make a rare space-bound reference to the war in Ukraine, saying that “despite the storms on Earth, our international cooperation continues”. She is the fifth woman — and the first non-US woman — to become commander since the role was created in 2000.
Correct Answer: C. China
China has successfully completed its maiden flight of aircraft fitted with its own high-speed satellite internet system. The internet system was tested on Qingdao Airlines aircraft and during its flight, passengers could access internet services at speeds higher than 100 MB at a height above 10,000 meters. China also conducted its first-ever live broadcast during flight.