International Day of Peace 2023, observe on?
- A. September 25
- B. September 28
- C. September 21
- D. September 15
Correct Answer: C. September 21
Each year the International Day of Peace (IDP) is observe around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. Never has our world needed peace more. This year’s theme is Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the #GlobalGoals. It is a call to action that recognizes our individual and collective responsibility to foster peace.
Correct Answer: A. Clade
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced new names for variants of the monkeypox virus to avoid causing any cultural or social offense. Experts will refer to the former Congo Basin clade (group of variants) in Central Africa as Clade I, and the former West African clade as Clade II. It consists of two sub-clades, Clade IIa and Clade IIb. The monkeypox virus was named when it was first discovered in 1958.
Correct Answer: A. Doha
The fifth United Nations (UN) Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), which will be held in Doha in march 2023. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will participate in the fifth United Nations (UN) Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) which is being held in Doha, Qatar this year. At the meeting, leaders will mobilise additional international support measures, acting in favour of LDCs. They will agree on a renewed partnership between LDCs and their development partners.
Correct Answer: C. Ukraine
The United States said on 23 december,2022 it would provide Ukraine with the advanced Patriot air defence system to help counter Moscow’s relentless aerial attacks.
Correct Answer: C. Mexico
Mexico has become the first country in the world to issue a sovereign bond linked to the sustainable development goals set by the United Nations. It has raised EUR 750 million ($890 million) by such bonds. The SDG bond will mature in September 2027 and offers a yield to maturity rate of 1.603% and a coupon rate of 1.350%. This new bond was issued under Mexico’s new “SDG Sovereign Bond Framework,” which was released in February in partnership with French investment bank Natixis.
Correct Answer: D. Germany
Germany is due to take overed the G7 (“Group of Seven”) Presidency on 1 January 2022 and will therefore host the annual meeting of the heads of state and government of the G7 countries.
Correct Answer: A. $1bn