J-10C Chinese multirole fighter jets made by which company?
- A. Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation
- B. Shenyang Aircraft Corporation
- C. Chengdu Aircraft Corporation
- D. Dassault Aviation
Correct Answer: C. Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC)
The Chengdu J-10 also known as Vigorous Dragon is a single-engine, multirole fighter capable of all-weather operation, configured with a delta wing and canard design, with fly-by-wire flight controls, and produced by the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).
Correct Answer: B. Japan
Japan has marke a significant achievement in space exploration by becoming the fifth country to successfully soft-land a spacecraft on the Moon. The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) touched down near the Shioli crater, south of the lunar equator, utilizing precision technology that allowed it to land closer to its target site than any previous mission.
Correct Answer: B. Nancy Pelosi
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei on 2 August 2022, marking a significant show of support for Taiwan despite China’s threats of retaliation over the visit. Pelosi’s stop in Taipei is the first time that a US House speaker has visited Taiwan in 25 years. Her trip comes at a low point in US-China relations and despite warnings from the Biden administration against a stop in Taiwan.
Correct Answer: B. 3 times
This is a record of Argentina’s results at the FIFA World Cup. Argentina is one of the most successful teams in the tournament’s history, having won three World Cups: in 1978, 1986 and 2022. Argentina has also been runner up three times: in 1930, 1990 and 2014. In 18 World Cup tournaments, Argentina has 47 victories in 88 matches.
Correct Answer: C. Oceans
The UN Ocean Conference 2022 concluded with the unanimous adoption of the Lisbon Declaration “Our Ocean, our future, our responsibility.” More than 150 countries agreed to scale up science-based and innovative actions to address the ocean emergency. The Lisbon Declaration takes into account the capacity challenges being faced by the developing countries, mainly the Small Island Developing States and Least Developing Countries.
Correct Answer: D. 12 to 23 June 2023
Germany is preparing to host one of the biggest air deployment drills in NATO’s history, in an effort to show off force intended to impress allies and adversaries like Russia, according to German and American officials in the country. The Air Defender 23 drill will take place from June 12-23 and will see 10,000 participants and 250 aircraft from 25 nations train, in order to respond to a simulated attack on a NATO member country.
Correct Answer: C. 78