International Day for the “Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition 2023” observed on?
- A. 24 August
- B. 29 August
- C. 25 August
- D. 28 August
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Which country launches gigantic telescope “Sky Eye” for hunt of life beyond earth?
- A. India
- B. Russia
- C. USA
- D. China
Correct Answer: D. China
China launches gigantic telescopes in the hunt for life beyond earth. China on Saturday JANUARY 11, 2020 officially opened operations of the World’s largest radio telescope, which it will use for space research and help in the hunt for extraterrestrial life, the official Xinhua news agency reported.
The US has approved a $______ billion sale of military equipment to Taiwan.
- A. $1.1 billion
- B. $1.9 billion
- C. $1.4 billion
- D. $1.0 billion
Correct Answer: A. $1.1 billion
The US State Department has approved a potential $1.1 billion sale of military equipment to Taiwan, including 60 anti-ship missiles and 100 air-to-air missiles, with China threatening to take countermeasures. The Pentagon announced the package on 2 September 2022 in the wake of China`s aggressive military drills around Taiwan following a visit to the island last month by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the highest-ranking US official to travel to Taipei in years.
Who is the current Secretary General of Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?
- A. Yukiya Amano
- B. Mohammed Barkindo
- C. Haitham Al Ghais
- D. Kitack Lim
Correct Answer: C. Haitham Al Ghais
The veteran official of the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation Haitham Al Ghais was named as the new OPEC Secretary-General, media agencies reported on 6 July, 2022. The announcement came after the sudden death of the organization’s chief Muhammad Barkindo. Al Ghais to serve as the new Secretary-General of the petroleum production organization, starting from August 2022.
Which European country has qualified for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
- A. Spain
- B. Greece
- C. Ireland
- D. Croatia
Correct Answer: C. Ireland
Ireland, a rising force in international cricket, has secure its spot in the prestigious ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Ireland remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, having registered victories against Italy, Denmark, Austria, and Jersey before their clash against Germany resulted in a washout.
Who has been appointed as the first female interim Chief Executive Officer at OpenAI?
- A. Mary Barra
- B. Safra Catz
- C. Mira Murati
- D. Jane Fraser
Correct Answer: C. Mira Murati
Mira Murati is the new interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of OpenAI after the ChatGPT maker’s board said on 17 November 2023 that it had fired CEO and co-founder Sam Altman. In a statement, the company said that Murati is uniquely qualified for the role and it “anticipates a seamless transition while it conducts a formal search for a permanent CEO
Which country has announced its eleventh outbreak of Ebola virus disease?
- A. Rwanda
- B. Uganda
- C. Nigeria
- D. The Democratic Republic
Correct Answer: D. The Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has announced its eleventh outbreak of Ebola virus disease. The Central African country has seen its 11th outbreak since the virus was first discovered in the country in 1976.