On August 23, 2022, which country ex-PM gets 12-years jail for graft scandal?
- A. Singapore
- B. Sri Lanka
- C. Malaysia
- D. Hong Kong
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Which country is developing satellite to predict bush-fire danger zones?
- A. New Zealand
- B. China
- C. South Korea
- D. Australia
Correct Answer: D. Australia
Scientists at the Australian National University announced that they are designing the country’s first satellite to predict the bushfire danger zones. Australia has witnessed devastating bushfires across the country especially in South Wales. The proposed bushfires measure forest cover and moisture levels using infrared detectors.
The name of the storm which hit the United Kingdom in February 2020 is ______.
- A. Storm Haven
- B. Storm Kyar
- C. Storm Dennis
- D. Storm Cigar
Correct Answer: C. Storm Dennis
Storm Dennis was a European windstorm which, in February 2020, became one of the most intense extratropical cyclones ever recorded, reaching a minimum central pressure of 920 millibars (27.17 inches of mercury).
In October 2023, Which of the following malaria vaccine has recommended for use by WHO?
- A. RTS
- B. S/AS01
- C. R21
- D. None of these
Correct Answer: C. R21
The R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine developed by the University of Oxford and the Serum Institute of India, leveraging Novavax’s adjuvant technology, has been recommended for use by the World Health Organisation (WHO) after meeting required safety, quality and effectiveness standards, on Monday.
IMF to provide immediate debt relief to how many countries?
- A. 23 countries
- B. 24 countries
- C. 25 countries
- D. 26 countries
Correct Answer: C. 25 countries
The International Monetary Fund has said it would provide immediate debt relief to 25 member countries under its Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust (CCRT) to allow them to focus more financial resources on fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
Which country is the host of 24th Summer Deaflympics in 2022?
- A. India
- B. Brazil
- C. Australia
- D. Greece
Correct Answer: B. Brazil
The 24th edition of 2021 Summer Deaflympics i.e. Caxias 2021, officially called the XXIV Summer Deaflympic Games, was an international multi-sport event held at Festa da Uva, Caxias do Sul, Brazil. The International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) is the main governing body responsible for the organization of the Deaflympics and other World Deaf Championships. The Motto of the event is “Sports comes from our hearts”. Opening: 1st May 2022 Closing: 15 May 2022
Which country became the first country in the world to sterilise all stray dogs?
- A. Germany
- B. Bhutan
- C. Bangladesh
- D. South Africa
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.