In September 2023, A powerful earthquake of magnitude shook which country?
- A. Northern Chile
- B. Southern Chile
- C. Mongolia
- D. East Timor
Similar Posts
What is the theme of the ‘World Red Cross Day’ 2022?
- A. Be Human Kind
- B. Red Crescent Movement
- C. Warless World
- D. We Need Peace
Correct Answer: A. Be Human Kind
In a bid to commemorate the principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, every year on May 8, World Red Cross day is celebrated. The day also marks the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, who was the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the recipient of the first Nobel Peace Prize. Every year, the day is celebrated under a particular theme, and the theme for 2022 is ‘Be Human Kind’. With this year’s theme, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is putting kindness in the picture and is encouraging all to be kind to each other.
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will begin on:
- A. October 6, 2023
- B. October 5, 2023
- C. October 9, 2023
- D. October 7, 2023
Correct Answer: B. October 5, 2023
The Cricket World Cup will begin on October 5 with England facing New Zealand at the world`s biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad and the same venue hosting the final on November 19, organizers said on Tuesday, with the schedule for the showpiece in India also confirming Pakistan`s participation. The most-awaited clash between rivals India and Pakistan will be played in the same potentially contentious venue on October 15.
Which nation has announced its intention of withdrawing itself from the Open Skies Treaty?
- A. UK
- B. Russia
- C. Japan
- D. US
Correct Answer: D. US
Treaty on Open Skies is a program of unarmed aerial surveillance flights over the entire territory of participating countries. It is designed to enhance mutual understanding and confidence as it provides the participants, a direct role in gathering information about military forces. This pact entered into force in January 2002. It has 34 participants currently. On May 21, 2020, President Trump announced that the United States would be withdrawing from the treaty due to alleged Russian violations. On 22 May 2020, the United States submitted a notice of withdrawal from the Treaty on Open Skies. On 22 November 2020, United States official sources—including U.S. Department of State websites, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and the National Security Council’s official Twitter account—announced that the six-month period was over and the U.S. was no longer a party to the Treaty.
The 2022 Asia Cup to be held in which country?
- A. UAE
- B. Sri Lanka
- C. India
- D. Pakistan
Correct Answer: A. UAE
The 2022 Asia Cup (also known as DP World Asia Cup for sponsorship reasons) is the 15th edition of the Asia Cup cricket tournament, with the matches being played as Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) during August and September 2022 in the United Arab Emirates.
Which country won their first ATP Cup final on January 9, 2022?
- A. Russia
- B. Japan
- C. Canada
- D. Germany
Correct Answer: C. Canada
The 2022 ATP Cup was the third edition of the ATP Cup, an international outdoor hard court men’s tennis tournament held by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). The tournament was part of the 2022 ATP Tour. It was held with 16 teams at the Ken Rosewall Arena and the Sydney Super Dome in Sydney, from 1 to 9 January 2022. Team Canada won the tournament, defeating Spain 2–0 in the final.
“Wilmington” which has been declared as World War 2 Heritage City, is located in which country?
- A. UK
- B. France
- C. Italy
- D. USA
Correct Answer: D. USA
“Wilmington” in the US state of North Carolina has been declared as the World War 2 Heritage City. It is first of such cities to be announced. This announcement was made by the US President Donald Trump during a ceremony held to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War 2. During WW2, North Carolina Shipbuilding Company situated in Wilmington built 243 ships in 5 years as a part of the USA’s emergency shipbuilding programme.