What is the name of the hurricane that has hit the US state North Carolina?
- A. Dolly
- B. Bertha
- C. Isaias
- D. Gonzalo
Correct Answer: C. Isaias
As per the National Hurricane Center of the United States, North Carolina has recently witnessed a Hurricane Isaias. The hurricane has made landfall near Ocean Isle Beach in North Carolina. More than a dozen tornadoes have been reported in North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. At least 2 people are said to have been killed in the hurricane.
Correct Answer: A. India
On November 1, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina virtually inaugurated the rail link between Agartala and Akhaura (in Bangladesh). It serves to re-establish connectivity between Bangladesh and India’s northeast through Tripura.
Correct Answer: B. Bhutan
Bhutan has declared itself the first country in the world to have completely sterilised and vaccinated its entire stray dog population, following a 14-year dog population control programme. A global animal charity, Humane Society International (HSI), that help implement the programme made the announcement.
Correct Answer: A. Islamabad
The first Global Health Security Summit was held in Islamabad, Pakistan from January 10–11, 2024. The summit brought together global experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to collaborate on future preparedness. The summit’s goal was to ensure equitable pandemic preparedness and response.
Correct Answer: B. 5 May 2022
Local elections in the United Kingdom took place on 5 May 2022. These included elections for all London borough councils, and for all local authorities in Wales and Scotland.
Correct Answer: A. Israel and the UAE
The first commercial direct flight between Israel and the UAE was recently operated. It took off from Israel and landed in Abu Dhabi. Saudi Arabia granted permission for using its air space.
Correct Answer: A. Davos
On June 3, 2020, the World Economic Forum announced that it is to host its next summit in Davos under the theme “The Great Reset”. The 51st annual summit of the World Economic Forum is to bring together global leaders, civil society, and multi-stakeholders from 400 cities.