‘Khoisan’ is an indigenous community inhabiting which country?
- A. UAE
- B. Russia
- C. South Africa
- D. Peru
Correct Answer: C. South Africa
Khoisans’ are the first people to inhabit South Africa. King Khoisan, the leader of the Khoisans, was arrest for growing cannabis near South African president Cyril Ramaphosa’s office in Pretoria. The Khoisans have been protesting near the president’s office for the past three years for recognition of the community and their language ‘Khoekhoe’ among other things. The community has been demanding land rights.
Correct Answer: A. Norway
With the highest score of 9.75, Norway topped the Democracy Index 2021 by Economist Intelligence. The list was published on February 10, 2022. Since the year 2006, the Economist Intelligence has been bringing forth the state of democracy worldwide in around 165 independent nations and two territories through its democracy index. The last year’s democracy index was published on February 10, 2022. Like every other year, it is based on the clearly stated five categories, i.e. electoral process and pluralism, functioning of the government, political participation, political culture, and last but not least, civil liberties.
Correct Answer: B. United Kingdom
Correct Answer: B. 18 July 2023
The U.N. Security Council will hold a first-ever meeting on the threats of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on July 18th 2023. The meeting organize by the United Kingdom, will see global leaders discussing the potential threats of artificial intelligence (AI) to international peace and security. It has been presented as a centrepiece of the UK’s presidency of the council.
Correct Answer: C. President Recep Tayyip
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan brought up the Kashmir issue during his address to the world leaders at the 78th UN General Assembly. Speaking at the UNGA, Erdogan said, “Another development that will pave the way for regional peace, stability and prosperity in South Asia will be the establishment of a just and lasting peace in Kashmir through dialogue and cooperation between India and Pakistan.”
Correct Answer: C. Walmart
Walmart landed at No. 1 for the ninth straight year, trailed by Amazon, which reached its highest ranking ever. Chinese energy giants State Grid, China National Petroleum, and Sinopec rounded out the top five.
Correct Answer: B. North Korea
North Korea has adopt a constitutional amendment to enshrine its policy on nuclear force, state media report on 28 September 2023, Thursday, as the country’s leader pledged to accelerate production of nuclear weapons to deter what he called U.S. provocations.