In October 2023, which country launches new mission to space station?
- A. South Africa
- B. London
- C. China
- D. Canada
Correct Answer: C. China
China sent a fresh crew to its Tiangong space station on 26 October 2023, in the latest mission for a growing space programme that plan to send people to the Moon by 2030. The Shenzhou-17 blast off from the Jiuquan launch site in northwest China at 11:14am, carrying a three-astronaut team with the youngest average age since the space station`s construction
Correct Answer: B. Liz Truss
As of October 2022, Liz Truss is expect to be the shortest-serving prime minister after announcing her plans to resign 45 days into her tenure amidst the October 2022 United Kingdom government crisis. The previous shortest time served was George Canning, who served for less than four months before his death.
Correct Answer: B. October 01, 2024
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will stay in office for another year, the 31-nation military alliance decided on Tuesday. Stoltenberg said in a tweet that he is “honoured by NATO Allies’ decision to extend my term as Secretary General until 1 October 2024.” “The transatlantic bond between Europe and North America has ensured our freedom and security for nearly 75 years, and in a more dangerous world, our Alliance is more important than ever,” he said. Stoltenberg, a former Norwegian prime minister, has been NATO’s top civilian official since 2014. His term had been due to expire last year but was extended then to keep a steady hand at the helm after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Correct Answer: C. UAE
A United Arab Emirates firm sign a contract with Afghanistan on September 8, 2022, to manage air traffic across the country as the Taliban authorities seek to explore international flights. While some flights are operating out of Kabul airport, significant extra support is needed for major foreign airlines to resume full service. On Thursday, Abu Dhabi-based GAAC signed an agreement that it expects will help bring back major international airlines.
Correct Answer: B. Mauritius
Mauritius has recently declared an ‘Environmental emergency’ after the Japanese-owned ship MV Wakashio was found spilling tons of fuel. Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth announced the decision as the areas that were declared as ‘very sensitive’ was found as a dark layer in satellite images. The ship was carrying nearly 4,000 tons of fuel and it had suffered cracks.
Correct Answer: D. Lebanon
On April 23, 2020, Lebanon became the first Arab country to legalize marijuana cultivation for medical and industrial purposes. This has been done by the Lebanese Parliament in order to boost the export of marijuana. Marijuana is a psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant used primarily for medical or recreational purposes.
Correct Answer: B. May 9, 2022
The 2022 Philippine presidential election was held on Monday, May 9, 2022, as part of the 2022 general election. This was the 17th direct presidential election and 16th vice-presidential election in the Philippines since 1935, and the sixth sextennial presidential and vice-presidential election since 1992.