In October 2023, which country’s voters have roundly rejected greater rights for Indigenous citizens, ending plans to amend the country’s 122-year-old constitution?
- A. New Zealand
- B. Australia
- C. Russia
- D. Turkiye
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Which country achieves the UN’s climate action goal before 2030?
- A. Pakistan
- B. Africa
- C. Sri Lanka
- D. Bangladesh
Correct Answer: A. Pakistan
Kashmir Black day is observed on:
- A. 21 Oct
- B. 26 Oct
- C. 27 Oct
- D. 29 Oct
Correct Answer: C. 27 Oct
The 27th of October is observed the world over as ‘Black Day’ as 74 years ago, on this day, India without any legal justification, forcibly took control of the State of Jammu and Kashmir. Since then, the Indian Occupied Forces are mercilessly killing innocent and unarmed Kashmiris, vandalizing their properties, and indulging in other inhuman acts.
Who has taken charge as the first Leader of the Opposition in Singapore?
- A. Chiam See Tong
- B. Pritam Singh
- C. Indranee
- D. Sylvia Lim
Correct Answer: B. Pritam Singh
The Indian-origin politician of Singapore has created history by taking charge as the first Leader of the Opposition in Singapore. Though there have been de-facto leaders of the Opposition in the past, this is the first time the position is being officially recognised. Pritam belongs to the Workers’ Party that had won 10 parliamentary seats out of the 93 seats.
On August 19, 2022, US unveils $______ million arms package for Ukraine.
- A. $673 million
- B. $605 million
- C. $736 million
- D. $775 million
Correct Answer: D. $775 million
The US Defence Department announced on August 19, 2022, a $775 million package of defence equipment and ammunition for Ukraine, including various types of missiles, artillery and mine-clearing systems. The package includes more precision-guided missiles for the Himars systems that have permitted Ukrainian forces to strike Russian command centres and munitions depots far behind the front lines, and more anti-armour weapons, including TOW missiles and Javelin systems.
Which country has been hit by extra-ordinary rains called ‘Rain Bombs’?
- A. USA
- B. Australia
- C. Indonesia
- D. Sri Lanka
Correct Answer: B. Australia
Australia has been hit by ‘Rain Bombs’, which caused evacuations and power outages. Australia’s third-most populous city Brisbane was almost hit by the rains, which brought record flooding to some east coast areas and killed eight people. The flooding in Brisbane and its surroundings is said to be the worst since 2011. The rainfall over Brisbane has been extraordinary and hence called as ‘Rain Bomb’.
European Space Agency launched a spacecraft name to explore Jupiter?
- A. Athena
- B. Juice
- C. Vega-C
- D. None of these
Correct Answer: B. Juice
The Juice spacecraft will take eight years to reach Jupiter and will conduct 35 flybys while circling the planet to learn more about the moons and their potential for supporting life. The most impressive aspect of the mission is that Juice will attempt to go into orbit around Ganymede, which has never been done before.