In October 2023, Which organization has approved world’s first Green Bond Standards?
- A. Greenpeace
- B. European Union
- C. United Nations
- D. World Bank
Correct Answer: B. European Union
European Union lawmakers on Thursday approved new standards for companies issuing “green” bonds to help investors pick sustainable companies and avoid greenwashing or misleading climate-friendly claims. The European Parliament voted in favour of the new voluntary standard for the use of a “European Green Bond” label, calling it the first of its kind in the world. Europe is the world’s biggest issuer of green bonds, accounting for more than half of global volume in 2021, though issuance is still only 3% to 3.5% of the overall bond market.
Correct Answer: B. Forests and sustainable production and consumption
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. The theme for 2022 is “Forests and sustainable production and consumption”.
Correct Answer: B. 22 April
Every Year world Earth day celebrated on 22 April. Earth is often referred to as “Mother Earth” because of its nurturing qualities. To protect the planet from issues such as pollution and deforestation, people celebrate Earth Day on April 22. As we continue to plant more trees, our planet will become a healthier and better place to live in.
Correct Answer: D. ESA
Aeolus Satellite is one of the most effective weather satellite develop by the ESA. It is currently on a trajectory to return to Earth’s atmosphere. Aeolus, an Earth Explorer research mission, was designed to demonstrate new space technology. The 1360-kilogram satellite is on its way to crash on the planet.
Correct Answer: A. Finland
Russia on May 21, 2022 stopped providing natural gas to neighbouring Finland, which has angered Moscow by applying for Nato membership, after the Nordic country refused to pay supplier Gazprom in rubles. Following Russia`s Feb 24 invasion of Ukraine, Moscow has asked clients from unfriendly countries including EU member states to pay for gas in rubles, a way to sidestep Western financial sanctions against its central bank.
Correct Answer: A. Istanbul Declaration
Istanbul Declaration adopted by the 12th Session of the Islamic Conference of Information Ministers emphasized the importance of cooperation among the member states in developing necessary mechanisms to fight disinformation and other related challenges of the post-truth era. The declaration also underlined the need for devising short, medium, and long-term strategic processes in the fight against disinformation. The information ministers of the OIC member states participated in the Islamic Conference of Information Ministers titled ‘Combating Disinformation and Islamophobia in the Post-Truth Era’ held in Türkiye on 22 September 2022.
Correct Answer: B. Jack Ma