In which country, world’s largest ever freshwater fish has been found recently?
- A. Australia
- B. China
- C. Cambodia
- D. None of These
Correct Answer: C. Cambodia
A fisher in Cambodia has caught what scientists say is the world’s largest recorded freshwater fish, a giant stingray. Captured on June 13, the stingray measured almost four metres (13 feet) from snout to tail and weighed slightly less than 300kg (660lbs), according to a statement on Monday by Wonders of the Mekong, a joint Cambodian-US research project. The previous record for a freshwater fish was a 293-kg (646-lb) Mekong giant catfish, discovered in Thailand in 2005, the group said.
Correct Answer: B. Quasi-moon
Astronomer have recently discovered an asteroid that tags along with our planet during its annual journey around the sun. Dubbed 2023 FW13, this asteroid is consider by experts to be a “quasi-moon” or “quasi-satellite.” The asteroid was given this classification because it orbits the sun in a similar time frame as the Earth does. However, it is only slightly influenced by our planet’s gravitational pull.
Correct Answer: B. 45
A total of 45 journalists were killed in connection with their work in the year 2021, research done by the International Press Institute (IPI) revealed on December 30, 2021. Seven of the killings took place in Mexico, six each in Afghanistan and India, and three in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Correct Answer: B. European Union
The European Union’s Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan has submitted his resignation after several days of an allegation that he has breached Covid-19 guidelines while he traveled to his native Ireland.
Correct Answer: B. Haitham bin Tariq Al Said
Haitham bin Tariq sworn in as Oman’s new sultan. The former culture minister has been named as successor to late Sultan Qaboos. Oman has named Haitham bin Tariq Al Said as the country’s new ruler following the death of his cousin Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said, state television announced.
Correct Answer: D. ROC (Russia’s Olympic Committee ) (12 Silver)
Correct Answer: B. Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow