On February 09, 2022, which country announced the development of a surface-to-surfaced missile whose stated range would put arch foe Israel within reach?
- A. Egypt
- B. Syria
- C. Iran
- D. Pakistan
Correct Answer: C. Iran
Iran`s Revolutionary Guard announced on February 09, 2022, the development of a surface-to-surface missile whose stated range would put Israel within reach. The Sepah news website said the missile was named Khaybarchekan after a victorious battle fought by Holy Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) in the seventh century. Armed forces chief of staff Mohammad Bagheri described it as a strategic, long range missile. The Sepah News said the missile has a range of 1,450 kilometers, runs on solid fuel, and is capable of penetrating anti-missile systems.
Correct Answer: D. Russia
The first feature film shot in space premiered in Russian cinema on April 20, 2023, as Moscow delighted in beating a rival Hollywood project amid a confrontation with the West over Ukraine. The Challenge is about a surgeon dispatched to the International Space Station (ISS) to save an injured cosmonaut. Russia sent an actress and a film director for a 12-day stint on the ISS in October 2021 to film scenes aboard the orbiting laboratory.
Correct Answer: B. South Korea
South Korea became the first Asian Country to conduct National Polls in the times of the COVID-19 global pandemic. South Korea’s 21st legislative elections were held on 15 April 2020. Chung Sye-Kyun is the current Prime Minister of South Korea.
Correct Answer: A. Pathfinder countries
Pakistan and six other nations facing climate risks called pathfinder countries will be the first recipients of Global Shield funding, it was announced at the COP27 summit in Egypt on November 14, 2022. Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Fiji, Ghana, the Philippines and Senegal were identified as the other recipients of the package by the Vulnerable 20 Group of Finance Ministers (V20) of 58 climate-vulnerable economies and the Group of Seven (G7). The Global Shield initiative for pre-arranged financial support has been designed to be quickly deployed in times of climate disasters.
Correct Answer: A. Mali
West African nations will closed their borders with Mali, cut diplomatic ties and impose tough economic sanctions in response to delays in holding elections. Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the 15-state regional bloc announced this stance, as Mali’s interim authorities have propose holding elections in December 2025 instead of this February as originally agreed with the bloc.
Correct Answer: A. China
The Survey team of China became the first to climb and reach the peak Mt. Everest this year. This is a part of the project to remeasure the exact height of Everest. Hence the Chinese survey team is likely the only team to reach the peak of Everest, this year.
Correct Answer: D. Argentina
The 2022 FIFA World Cup final was the final match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the 22nd edition of FIFA’s competition for men’s national football teams. The match was played at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on 18 December 2022, the country’s National Day, and was contested by Argentina and 2018 champions France. Argentina won the ensuing penalty shoot-out 4–2 to earn their third World Cup, and first since 1986. Argentina became the second team after Spain in 2010 to win the World Cup after losing their opening game.