Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva took office on _____ for a third term as president.
- A. January 1, 2023
- B. January 2, 2023
- C. January 3, 2023
- D. January 4, 2023
Correct Answer: A. January 1, 2023
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva took office on January 1, 2023 for a third term as president of Brazil, capping a remarkable comeback for the veteran leftist after he defeated far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro in October elections. The 77-year-old ex-metalworker, who previously led Brazil from 2003 to 2010, took the oath of office before Congress, vowing to `maintain, defend and obey the constitution` as he returned to lead Latin America`s biggest economy after a bitterly divisive election.
Correct Answer: D. India
India takes over SCO rotating presidency, to host the SCO summit next year. The rotational presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has been handed over to India in Samarkand, Uzbekistan 16 September 2022. Delhi will hold the presidency of the grouping for a year until September 2023.
Correct Answer: A. Srinagar
The third G20 Tourism Working Group meeting, will be held from 22nd to 24th May 2023 in Srinagar, dispute Kashmir region.
Correct Answer: C. UNHRC
By suspending Russia from the UN Human Rights Council, countries around the world chose to hold Moscow to account today for gross and systematic violations of human rights in its premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war of choice against Ukraine
Correct Answer: B. Emirates
The largest air carrier of the Middle East region, the Emirates has launched the world’s first 10-minute coronavirus blood test for passengers, who are departing from Dubai. The test is taken by drawing blood from a finger prick and the result comes in just 10 minutes waiting time.
Correct Answer: A. Inclusion in the Workplace
World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day on April 2 every year, encouraging the Member States of the United Nations to take measures to raise awareness about people with autism spectrum disorder throughout the world. It was designated by the United Nations General Assembly resolution. This year, the theme of World Autism Awareness Day is ‘Inclusion in the Workplace’.
Correct Answer: C. India
India has been re-electe to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2024-25 biennium with the highest tally. This re-election underscores India’s influential role in the international maritime arena and reflects the global community’s recognition of the country’s contributions to seaborne trade.